Metropolis Weekly Gazette

METROPOLIS WEEKLY GAZETTE Everybody's Going to Guthries Paducah's Best Store We save you money on all Dry goods, Coats, Suits, Skirts, Waists, N Corsets, Gloves, Hoisery, Rugs, Carpets, C etc. "Savings Bonds" with every pu Meet your friends at Paducah's Best Store We save you money on all Dry goods, Coats, Suits, Skirts, Waists, Notions, Corsets, Gloves, Hoisery, Rugs, Carpets, Curtains etc. "Savings Bonds" with every purchase. Meet your friends at GUTHRIES'. ```markdown ``` Boulware-Alen Shoe Co. Having just remodeled our store 218 Broadway we are now prepared to serve the people with the best of foot-wear. We have the best and up to date lines for those who appreciate high grade shoes. You will find our salesman to be polite and attentive. Having all sizes and widths we are prepared to fit your foot correctly. 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. ```markdown ``` Ride With A Dead Man We are now having a big Cut Price Sale on all Shoes, Clothing. Overcoats, Hats, Underwear, and in fact everything that you need for the family this winter. All new goods at Bargain prices. Dont Miss this big Cut Price Sale. KUM BACK SHOE CO. 3rd and Kentucky Ave. The Live Man's Store. Paducah Ky. MOTTO : "HEW TO THE LINE, LET THE CHIPS FALL WHERE THEY MAY." CAIRO ILL. A committee with Mrs. Tennie Watson chairman, served dinner in the basement of the church on Thanksgiving day, Quite a neat sum was realized for the benefit of the church. Preaching in the afternoon. Friday night Nov. 27th the Sewing Circle was entertained by Bro. Nathaniel Lee in the basement. Menu. Roast Chicken with dressing, Sardine Salad. Ice Cream, Cake and Lemonade. The clubs made their monthly report, Sunday night as follows: Sewing Circle $16.26 Booster Club $4.25 Golden Leaf $13.50 Thanksgiving Com. $18.45 Total $55.46 Total for the day $55.11 Reporter. Ramblings. The editor and assistant editor Edgar McCrary, left on the 9th inst via I. C. R. R. for Sparta, Ill, to attend the meeting of the Executive Board of the Mt. Olive Baptist Association. We reached Murphysboro, at 2:30 p.m. went to the home of Rev. Robt. Gray, where we were warmly received by him and his kind wife. Mrs. Gray certainly knows how to look alter the comfort of those who enters her home. At eight o'clock Thursday we were off for Sparta, Rev. Gray joined us and we were soon speeding over the M. and O. R. R. We reach our destination at 9:30 and immediately went to New Hope Baptist church, where we found Rev. P. B. French, and his good members anxiously awaiting our arrival. The meeting was opened up at ten o'clock a. m. with Moderator Rev. D. Parrish, presiding, A short session was held. A number of the officers were absent but their places filled by others thus the meeting was a success from first to last. At 12:00 the meeting adjourned for dinner and we took dinner with Bro. and sister Eugene Wal- ```markdown ``` lace, where we found a splendid meal prepared for us. The meeting was opened up in the afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev. H. Allison offered prayer. After the morning journal was read and approved the following brethren joined the Union: Revs. Robt. Gray, Murphysboro; Y. G. Gamble, Sparta; S. H. Pruett Clifford! M E. Pncell, Coulterville; Bros. J. T. Browning, E. Wallace. Revs. S. H. Pruett, M. E. Parnnell, Robt. Gray, Y. G. Gamble joined the association as annual members. After the discussion of several topics, at 3:30 Rev. Robt, Gray, preached a strong sermon from Matt. 15:25. Rev. I. W. Winston, alternate. After the sermon Rev. Gray and Edgar McCrary, were appointed a committee on Finance. The meeting adjourned until 7:30 p.m. We were given our homes and it fell to our lot to get one of the best homes in the city, that of Bro. and sister J. T. Browning, where we fared sumptuously every day. Edgar stopped with Brother and Sister Macklin, and spoke of them in the highest possible manner, in fact all of the messengers were very royally cared for by the Spartans, At 7:30 devotional service was conducted by deacon James M. Haynes. The welcome address was delivered by the pastor Rev. P. B. French, and response by Rev. J B. McCrary. Music by the choir. Rev. J. H. Knowles, read the 4th chapter of Eph, and prayed, then Rev. H. Allison was introduced and preached a strong sermon from 92:12 Psalm. A fervent prayer was offered by pastor French. Edgar McCrary spoke of the Gazette. Collection and dismission. Friday morning at 9 o'clock the devotional exercises were conducted. The evening journal was read and approved, then the Union adjourned to meet at the call of the President. Rev. W. M. Bell, Vice Press. Rev. J. B. McCrary, Cor. Sec. The Executive Board was immediately called into session by the moderator Rev. D. Parrish who after singing and prayer declared the meeting opened for busienss. All of the unfinished business of the association was completed in the morning, and the afternoon was given to conference work, after returning from dinner. Thus ended the 1st quarterly meeting so far as the business part of it. The evening was given to the W. E. & M. local Society as the district officers were not present and the following program was rendered: Little Willie B. Browning Solo Little Annie Mae Smith Paper Sister Mattie Haynes Recitation Mrs. Lillie Smith Duett Miss Louise Browning and Master Arthur Sales Paper Master Walter Gamble Recitation Sist. Della Browning Solo Miss Maude Foster Large selection of Xmas presents consisting of the best values obtainable in his line in the city. Call and see our line of jewelery. East Side Negro Detectives Are Ordered to "Move on" by Fake One Imposter Flashes Glittering Badge and Is Taken to Police Station. Charged With Thefts. "Yes I am; now hurry up and beat it before I take you to the Detetives Jefferson and Glasby negroes, were standing at Tenth and Market streets, East Saint Louis, yesterday morning, investigating several robberies which had recently occurred in that neighborhood when a negro walked up to them. "What are you fellows doing around here?" the man demanded of the detectives. "Well move on before I run you in," commanded the negro gruffly. At the same time he pushed back his coat and exhibited a glittering star. Recitation.....Miss Bessie Griffin Recitation.....Miss Rachel Smith Rev W. M. Bell, preached a short but a good sermon at the conclusion of the program. Announcements and dismission, Rev. D. Parrish, Mod. Rev. J. B. McCrary, Sec'y Saturday at 9:00 a. m. the meeting was called to order by Rev. J. B. McCrary, the moderator having gone home. After the usual services, the meeting was declared opened for business and the evening journal was read and approved, the forenoon was spent in discussion and conference. At noon the meeting adjourned until 7:30 p. m. Saturday evening the meeting was opened at 7:30, and a short program was rendered by the women, then Rev. McCrary, was introduced and delivered a short sermon to the ladies. The Finance committee lifted a collection of $7.35 The meeting adjourned until Sunday morning. Sunday morning at 9:30, Sunday School with Brother J. T. Browning, the efficient Supt. After the regular routine business Rambler, the S. S, missionary was introduced and addressed the school for 20 minutes, followed by Prof. J. D. Allen, who is an first rate attorney as well as a teacher. We found this school very much interested in the work with a competent corps of teachers and officers. The church under the pastorate of Rev. P. B. French, is in a good condition as he knows how to manage the church. The school gave us on our fere $1 50 for which we thank KISSEL, Metropolis, Ill. Detectives Are Ordered by Fake One Badge and Is Taken to Station. Jefferson and Glasby made a rush at the "officer" and soon had him in hand-cuffs. "I guess we'd better be going to the station," laughed Jefferson And to the dumfounded 'officer' the two real detectives exhibited real police badges At the Police Station the negro gave his name as Peter Mayo, and said he lived in Kansas City. According to the police he concessed to a series of small robberies in South End, East St. Louis. It was these robberies on which Jefferson and Glasby were working when they were ordered to move on by the bogus officer. Ex. At eleven o'clock Rev. J. H. Knowles, preached a very strong missionary sermon, text, John 17:18 Prayer by Rev. S. H. Pruett. Collection and dismission. Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock the services were opened by Bro. J. T. Browning, then Rev. J H. Knowles, read the 4th chapter of the acts of the Apostles Singing. Rev. S. H. Pruett, was introduced and selected for a text acts 4:12. At the conclusion of a gospel sermon the committee lifted a collection. Benediction. Sunday night at 7:30 devotional service led by Bros. T. C. Owens and E. Wallace. Rev. I. W. Winston, read the scriptures. Bro. Edgar McCrary offered payer. Rev. I. W. Winston who delivered a good sermon from Gen. 27:44. Collection. At the conclusion of the meeting the closing resolutions thank the pastor, members and citizens for their good treatment while in their midst. Total amount collected from all sources $27 67. This was remarkably well for the the season of the year, hard times and close proximity to Xmas. Thus ended one of the most successful Board meetings in the history of the body. The meeting stood adjourned to meet at the call of the moderator. Rev. J. B. McCrary. Acting Mod. Edgar McCrary. Acting Clerk. 1. A FEW LITTLE SMILES ANANIAS THE FIRST DENTIST Moaring Patient, Who Just Had Tooth Pulled, Is Satisfied as to Identity of First Liar. The dentist says it's all right to tell the story, but that his name must not be used. His explanation of his modesty is that it is unethical to advertise. He must rest under the suspicion, however, of being afraid that his story is scarcely good advertising, even if he does deny that he is the principal character. A friend of his—a dental friend—had just pulled a tooth for a patient, he says. "Doctor, you told me that it wouldn't hurt to pull that tooth," he said. "I did," triumphantly acclaimed the doctor. "What have you to say about the matter?" "Well, all I have got to say is," moaned the patient, "that Ananias must have been the first dentist."—Louisville Times. Fired. A well-known judge often relieved his judicial wisdom with a touch of humor. One day, during the trial of a case, Mr. Gunn was a witness in the box, and, as he hesitated a good deal and seemed unwilling, after much persistent questioning, to tell what he knew, the judge said to him: "Come Mr. Gunn, don't hang fire." After the examination had closed the bar was convulsed by the judge adding: "Mr. Gunn, you can go off; you are discharged."—Case and Comment. The Retort Courteous "It was mighty nice of you to give up your seat to that stout old lady, Mr. Binks. It is pleasant to see that there are still some polite men left in the world." "Sorry, Mrs. Jabbers, but it wasn't politeness at all. The man who sat next to me was quarrelsome because he said I crowded him too much and all I did was to use that stout old lady as a sort of retort courteous."—Judge. Hits One Thing Right. Professor Longhair — Astrology teaches that a girl born in January will be prudent, good tempered and fond of dress; if born in February, affectionate, kind-hearted and fond of dress; in March, somewhat frivolous and fond of dress; in April, inconstant and fond of— Hostess—In what months are girls born who are not fond of dress? Professor longhair—In noe, madam—New York Weekly. No Tourist "Since the war in Europe began a great impetus has been given to the 'See America first' movement," said Giddings. "I've noticed that," said Podsworth, "but it hasn't affected my attitude in the least." "Why not?" "The state of my purse compels me to see America first, last and all the time." AFRAID OF DOGS. "Did you ask for a handout at der big house?" "No. Jes' as I wuz about to go in de gate de minister lookin' guy told me I wuz goin' to der dogs, so I turned around an' beat it." Sounds Flahy. "I don't believe he was ever in a shipwreck." "Why not?" "He says when the vessel he was on went down he grabbed the ship's log and kept himself afloat until he was picked up." A Great Event. "What's Plodsworth so excited about?" "He hasn't bought an overcoat in five years, but he's going to buy one this year." HIS HAPPINESS IN DANCING Footwork Did Not Bother Anxious Pupil, but Rather Wanted Professor to Teach Him Holds. Daniel G. Reid, the New York capitalist, smiled when reference was made to the modern dances. He said he was reminded of the chief concern of a party named John Henry. John Henry wished to wise himself on modern dancing, and went to a well-known professor for instruction. At the first lesson the pupil didn't show any great aptitude, and several times the instructor was compelled to call a halt. "Just a moment, sir! Just a moment!" he intervened, for the tenth time. "That will never do." "What's the matter?" responded John Henry. "Am I getting things a bit twisted?" "Yes," answered the professor, "you must watch your footwork if you wish to learn the dances." "That's all right, professor," cheerfully returned the pupil. "You needn't bother about the footwork. Just teach me the holds."—Philadelphia Telegraph. A Problem In Etiquette A red-faced, awkward young man approached an usher at a church wedding the other day and timorously slipped into his hand a package tied with a red ribbon. "What's this?" asked the usher, suspiciously. "Oh, that's the present for the bride." "But you shouldn't bring it here, my friend!" "Shouldn't?" he replied timorously. "That's what this ticket in my invitation says. See here!" The usher's eyes were moist as he read: "Present at the door."—Judge. NO WORK ABOUT IT. "Dat's a mighty short stub yer smokin'. Weary." "Yep! I know it; *dat's de way I allers like 'em; you don't hev ter pull de smoke so fur!" Placing the Blame S. Otfus—I say, you remember that chair you sold me the other day—told me it came over on the Mayflower? Antiquary—Yes, sir. S. Otfus—Well, there's a Chicago factory stamp on the bottom of it. Antiquary—Dear, dear! you don't tell me! I'm afraid, sir, that some of our pilgrim forefathers were sad rascals!—Judge. Up to Date Version "Warfare nowadays is not what it used to be." "Perhaps not." "For instance, the monarch who shouted 'A horse! A horse! My kingdom for a horse!' caught in a similar predicament in a modern battle would probably shout, 'My kingdom for a motor car!'" Cause for Curiosity. "How did you like my latest poem?" inquired Tennyson J. Daft, the versatile versificationist, angling for a compliment. "What was it about?" returned J. Fuller Gloom, the deservedly unpopular misanthropo. "Why, didn't you read it?" "Oh yes. That is what aroused my curiosity."—Judge. Militant Advice "What must I do, mother? Mr. Dumdy won't take 'No' for an answer and continues to annoy me with his attentions." "My daughter. I don't believe in women using force, as a rule, but in a case of this kind I hope you are not a champion basketball player. for nothing." Social Welfare. First Barroom Politician—Say, Bill, wets this bloomin' mortuarium they they be tarkin' so much about? Second Politician—Well, ye see, it's like this: You don't pay nothin' to nobody and the government pays it for ye. First Politician—Well, that sounds a bit of all right, don't it?—Punch. "Looks like a futile transaction all round." "What are you kicking about now?" "This fad for large handwriting. My daughter got a box of expensive paper from a young man and used it all up writing him a note of thanks."—Judge. A Patriotic Frenchman. "Say, what's the matter with my breakfast?" asked the restaurant patron, after a long wait. "I'm very sorry, sir," answered the waiter, "but the chef's reading the war news" METROPOLIS WEEKLY GAZETTE, METROPOLIS, ILL. GOING TO MARKET Automobile Smashes Wagon But the Amateur Driver Comes Out Winner. By DONALD ALLEN. There was a whooping and shouting. "Good lands, but what is that!" exclaimed Aunt Minerva Johnson, as she stood at the kitchen sink washing the breakfast dishes. "It must be Uncle Joe," replied her niece, Miss Jennie Waldron, as she stood wiping the said dishes. "Run to the door and see if the barn has fallen on him." "He's a fighting wasps," replied the girl as she looked out. "I told him yesterday not to meddle with their nests, but he's gone and done it. What's he doin' now?" "Running through the currant bushes." "And now?" "He's licked them off with a hat, but he's been stung." "Serves him right," and she went to the door. "Joseph Johnson, have you been foolin' with them wasps?" "They pitched into me as I was goin' to harness the hoss," was the reply. "And have you been stung?" And have you been stung. He came to the steps and showed three great lumps on his face. "Well, that settles it," walled the wife, as she turned about and dropped into a chair. Miss Jennie got some vinegar for Uncle Joe to apply to his stings, and then returned to the aunt. "I wouldn't feel so bad about it." "But he was going to drive into the village, and now he can't." "He can tomorrow." "But he was golin" to take butter and eggs and taters, and bring back tea, sugar and coffee. We are out of all of 'em." "But we can get along." "Drat the pesky luck!" exclaimed the aunt as she flourished the dishcloth. "Me'n you was to go, but I run a tack into my foot and am hobbling around like an old lame hen. Now Joseph has got stung, and can't go, and it seems as if I never wanted a cup of tea so bad in my life. He ought to have his old ears boxed." "If I could drive a horse—" began Miss Jennie doubtfully. "Y-e-s. Say, I believe you could. Old Peter is as gentle as a lamb, and he knows the way to town and back as well as I do. You simply hold the lines and he will go right along. A baby could drive him." "But if I meet a team on the way?" "You pull on the right hand line and give half the road." "Oh, Somers, the storekeeper, will come out and hitch Peter for you and carry in the things. He will also see you started for home all right." "It looks easy," said Miss Jennie. "It's easier than making a pie crust. You've been comin' down here three or four times a year for the last five years, and it's curus that we never taught you to drive." "Well, I'll learn now." "And you'll do fine. I believe this foot will be well by the time I drink two cups of tea." Uncle Joe harnessed old Peter to the one-horse wagon. What he thought of the venture he didn't say. He knew he should hear more from his wife about those wasps. When things were ready the horse started off at a jog, and after the first mile Miss Jennie had full confidence in herself. In going a mile and a half she met two teams. She was somewhat doubtful whether she should pull on the right or the left line, and so she pulled neither, but let Peter jog along in the middle of the road. The other two travelers hauled out into the ditch and didn't say a word. Then the amateur driver heard an auto coming up behind. She looked back and saw that it was a young man-driving it. Was it the right line she was to pull in this case? Or the left? Or was she to increase Peter's speed, or to stop him dead still? She didn't remember whether her aunt had told her that an auto was entitled to only half the road or all outdoors, and her confusion was heightened by the honking of the horn. Nothing at all was done on her part, but the autoist thought there was room to pass, and he tried it on. Rip! Smash! Crash! A hind wheel of the wagon was torn off, and the girl and butter and eggs and potatoes were rolled in the dust. Peter was turned around to face the other way, but at his steady old age he wasn't going to make matters worse. The autoist stopped his machine within a few feet, and came running back. "It was all my fault, and I'm awfully sorry! Are you at all hurt?" "Aren't you a very careless young man?" asked Miss Jennie. "I may be, but I guess I thought you would give me a little more of the road." "Here is everything spoiled, and I was going to market!" "But don't say a word. I'll fix it all right." And the young man took Peter from the shafts and headed him down the road, knowing that he would turn at the right farm. Then he drew the wreck into the ditch, saying: "I'll have the wagon maker come out and get it and make it better new." "But I was going to market," persisted the girl. "You were going to trade those things at the store, you mean?" "Yes." "Well, you get right in the auto. I am going to the village. It's for me to pay cash for what I've destroyed. I am rejoiced that you were not hurt, but I'm willing to pay for the nervous shock I gave you. That is, your father won't have to sue me for damages." Miss Jennie made no reply. The suddenness of the thing had stunned her, and the young man had a very taking way with him. He was handling the incidents as if the like had occurred twice a day the week through. Should she let him buy the things on the list aunty had made out? No? Then she must return home without the tea, and that was being especially waited for. Yes? He had been very ca.eless. "She's no country malden," mused Egbert Chester, as the machine clipped along. "He's from the city, sure," mused Miss Jennie. When the village was reached he said: "You can remain here in the auto, because I'm going to take you back where you are stopping. Please give me that list and I'll have Mr. Somers hustle." "Two pounds of shugar," Mrs. Johnson had started the list with. The young man ordered ten pounds without any "h" in it. "One-quar' pound of tea" became one pound. "One pound of Rio coffee" became four pounds of Mocha and Java. There were other things on the list and they were multiplied by three. When the girl saw the heaping basket she called out in alarm; "Why, Uncle Joe never runs in debt a penny's worth!" "Oh, they are paid for," laughed the buyer. "But there's so much." "I must get even for the nervous shock, you know." The old horse Peter had jogged his way home as sedately as if nothing had happened. Mrs. Johnson was the first to catch sight of him as he turned into the lane, and she ran to the door and screamed at Uncle Joe, who was digging potatoes: "Come here! Come on the run!" "What is it?" he asked as he arrived. "There is old Peter, but where is Jennie!" "Why—why, she must have jumped out!" he stammered. "She's killed stone dead, I tell you, and you are to blame for it. I told you to let them wasp alone. Yes, the dear girl is dead, and we haven't a grain of tea in the house." They had put Peter in his stall and walked down the highway a quarter of a mile to look for the wreck of the wagon when they espied an auto coming. "Gosh all fishhooks!" gasped Uncle Joe. "Do you see her dead body?" was asked by the weeping wife. "No, but I see her live one." It was a joyous reunion and what helped to make it so was the part Mr. Chester took. He "took" to the old folks at once—to Peter, to the farm and to the dinner he was invited to, and did stay, too. When he had departed, after boldly saying that he should call again to learn if "shock" had serious consequences, Aunt Minerva said to her niece: "Just think of it. Jennie. We run out of tea, sugar and coffee. I step on a tack and can't drive to town. Joseph fools with a lot of wasps and gets all bunged up. You start out to go, and one of your hind wheels is taken off and you meet a feller who buys me a whole pound of tea to once! Don't tell me that Providence don't watch-over folks that are good and heap up the measure when sellin' 'taters!" And after a minute Uncle Joe added: "And if I was Jennie, I'd say 'yes' quicker'n scat, when she comes to pop the question." (Copyright, 1914 by the McClure Newspaper Syndicate.) Real "Davy Sweeting." "Davy Sweeting," whose real name was James Chesterfield Bradley, one of the famous trio of curates who figure in "Shirley," died recently in Richmond, England, in his ninety-fifth year, according to the London Morning Post. Charlotte Bronte denied that the characters in "Shirley" were literal portraits; but that they were based on existing persons has been proved beyond doubt. The three curates were painted with a vigorous brush, and "Davy Sweeting" alone passed unscathed through the ordeal. Although not averse to talking about the Brontes, Mr. Bradley never contributed much to the general stock of knowledge about them. He spoke freely, however, of the high esteem in which the much maligned curates were held, and of the conscientious manner in which they discharged their duties. He passed a long and happy time among his people at Sutton-under-Prailies, and passed the years of his retirement in serene contentment at Richmond, in Surrey. Impressionable First Yegg—Handsome Hal has broken away from many a copper, but they've landed him at last. Second Yegg—Overpowered him, eh? First Yegg—Not exactly. The department sent a handsome policewoman after him and he couldn't resist her—Judge. AFRO-AMERICAN CULLINGS Forty Tom Watson watermelons, ranging in weight from 45 to 62 pounds, recently attracted and held my attention in Muskogee, Okla., while I was passing through a splendid agricultural and industrial exhibit, writes William Anthony Aery of the Hampton institute. Fred Hawkins, a young, slim, dark-skinned Negro of East Muskogee, who is a share tenant, working a dozen acres of rich Arkansas bottom land, raised these melons. He had caught the idea of growing fine fruit and other farm crops from seeing his white neighbors reap large profits from their few acres. He had done his best in farming and had won, thereby, both for himself and for his race, the confidence and respect of many white and black business friends. Law-abiding, hard-working, and thrifty, he has not been seriously troubled by any pressing problem of race adjustment. He has solved the problem through advancing the best interests of his own community. When he was a child he lost his mother and father and was brought up, along with one sister, by his grandparents. Though they were ignorant of book-learning they taught him to work, to save and to be honest. Hawkins is still a renter and lives in a two-room huose on a small plantation, but he is on the road to becoming an independent farmer. He has a kind and foresighted landlord—a man who furnishes his tenant a team of strong mules, good farm implements and a comfortable house. Hawkins is also making hundreds of dollars for himself, as well as for his boss man, from his cotton, corn, sweet potatoes and watermelons. I have told, in some detail, the story of Hawkins and his success to show that this young, Negro is worth helping and worth understanding, that he is really succeeding, and that he is a real asset to the white man. The best Southerners know and believe this. What Hawkins has done in East Muskogee to cement more friendly race relations through his thrift and good farming, the National Negro Business league has been doing on a large scale, during fourteen years, for the whole nation. What Negroes in Oklahoma have done to earn bread by the sweat of their brow may be readily repeated by Negroes throughout the United States, provided they are willing to pay the city for the blessings of the open country and make their essential interests harmonize with the interests of the best white people. Booker T. Washington and other Negro leaders took part in the opening ceremonies for the Paseo Y. M. C. A., which was opened for Negro men November 22. The new building, which is on the Paseo between Eighteenth and Nineteenth streets, represented a total cost of about one hundred thousand dollars, and is thoroughly modern and complete. R. B. DeFrantz, the secretary of the new building, worked out an elaborate opening ceremonial that lasted from November 22 to 29. A playground institute has been organized in Cleveland, O., to train workers for the local playgrounds and recreation centers. Dr. A. E. Patterson, director of the department of hygiene in the public schools, started the work. Returns from the several American consulates and agencies in Australia show an aggregate export trade to the United States during 1913 to the value of $13,159,470, compared with $10,988,747 in 1912; to the Philippine islands, $2,759,604, compared with $3,001,112; to the Hawaiian islands, $514,960, compared with $377,748. The population of Belfast is slightly under four hundred thousand, and in the entire province, some of the remote parts of which are unsuited to motor cars, there are only about one million seven hundred and fifty thousand people. As an indication of the initiative, the industry and the capability of Negroes, it is reliably reported that more than ten thousand business enterprises in this country are owned, controlled and operated by Negroes. In California there are 350,000 acres on which grape vines are growing; 170,000 planted to wine grapes; 11,000 to raisin grapes and 50,000 to table grapes. It is said that a noted British entomologist recently paid $1,000 for a rare specimen of flea which is occasionally found in the fur of the sea otter. The population of New York city was estimated a year ago at 5,333,537, a gain since the regular census of 566,654. In Stockholm the street-car conductors sell hatpin protectors for a halfpenny apiece to all women who wish to buy. The fireside appeals to the older members of the family. Here they gather to talk of the past. Very little planning for the future and only a spare use of books and papers. In fact, there is nothing to interest the younger generation of today. The old, unpainted, ill-constructed house called home has ceased to be attractive to the boy or girl who has attended school and learned something of modern living. In most cases his thoughts turn immediately to the city, where his brothers have caught the spirit of modern life, live in better houses and have some of the comforts of modern life. Is it any wonder he leaves the farm for the city? And in proportion as these young Negroes leave the farm and flock to the cities "the problem" grows harder of solution. General observations show that the majority of the workers are careless and indifferent. The spirit of hope of interest in things living and growing seems to be dormant. A mere existence is all asked for or expected. There is no display of inventive genius, no saving and planning for the future. We again repeat that there are exceptions, but the above criticisms are absolutely true of the majority of our Negro farmers. And if it is true of those who own their farms, what must be the condition of those who rent? What can be said of the tenant farmer? Where directed by some intelligent owner whom he respects and has confidence in he does well, but in most cases his condition and that of his large family is pitiful. A mere child in mind, a man in body, he works and works, and yet accomplishes nothing. This condition can be stopped to his advantage and to the advantage of the landlord. Common sense, business and humanity demand a change. The second annual meeting of the Philadelphia branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People was held at the Friends' Meeting house, Fifteenth and Race streets, Philadelphia. The reports of the work of the association revealed that considerable had been accomplished during the year in behalf of the colored race in that city. It was shown that in several cases discrimination in moving-picture shows, theaters and restaurants efforts to safeguard the Negro had been met with success and in one instance a damage suit had been won against the proprietor of a moving-picture show. The meeting listened to addresses by Miss K. M. Johnson, traveling representative of the National association, and Miss May Childs Nerney, national secretary of New York. The officers elected for the ensuing year: President, Ellwood Heacock; vice-presidents, Dr. J. Max Barber, Mrs. S. W. Layton; secretary, Isadore Martin; treasurer, R. R. Porter, Bradford. Executive committee. Hon. George H. White, R. R. Wright, Mrs. Mary Murdah, James G. Davis, Rabbi Ell Mayer, Bishop J. S. Caldwell, Rev. E. W. Moore, Miss Francis Bartholomew, Mrs. Addie W. Dickerson, Dr. J. Max Barber, Ellwood Heacock, Mrs. S. W. Layton, Isadore Martin. To solve the problem of disposing of the dead, a famous German architect proposes to erect in the chief cities immense pyramids, each of which would hold the ashes of 1,000,000 cremated bodies. President Wilson gave strong encouragement to southern colored men who are promoting an exposition in Richmond next year commemorating the fifteenth anniversary of the emancipation of the Negro by accepting an invitation to visit the exposition and make an address. A large delegation, headed by Giles Jackson of Richmond, president of the exposition, and Judson W. Lyons of Augusta, former register of the treasury, representing the Negro Historical and Industrial association, under whose auspices the exposition is to be held, called on the president and extended the invitation. In accepting, the president said that he wished the exposition every success. The president was told that the progress of the Negro in the last 50 years would be fittingly celebrated at Richmond, and that this progress was shown in the fact that in the state of Virginia alone the Negroes pay taxes on $34,000,000 of property, church and school and similar properties not included. Nine-tenths of the fire loss of this country is caused by carelessness. The Sarino (Ont.) Canadian says that "Thomas Collins of the first concession of Biddulph township, who is ninety-nine and one-half years old, has just commenced taking music lessons." In the course of one year more than six thousand persons were identified by their finger prints in the London police court. American "cowboy" pictures continue to captivate Spanish children, and even the whole public. Oldest Bank in Missouri No one has ever lost a dollar in investing in our Certificates of Deposit. They have been a favorite form of investment for over fifty years. Issued in runs of $50 00 and up, bearing interest at the rate of 4% per annum for twelve months. Mail us your check, and we will send you a certificate by registered mail. CAPITAL and SURPLUS $3,000,000 SOMETHING USEFUL FOR XMAS Waterman's Ideal Fountain Pen Sold at the best stores most everywhere. If your dealer cannot pen it, we will gladly asst you. Illustrated folder on request. L. E. WATERMAN COMPANY 173 Broadway New York Befor. Congress of Vienna. Boretal Congress of Vienna. One hundred years ago Alexander I of Russia, the king of Prussia and other sovereigns, accompanied by a large retinue of diplomatists and soldiers, made their solemn entry into Vienna to take part in the congress which was to readjust the map of Europe. The thrones which Napoleon had overturned were to be righted and the old despots whom he had dismissed were to be given back their scepters. The first weeks of the congress, however, were not devoted to the serious business at hand, but were spent in a succession of magnificent festivities. Notwithstanding the financial ruin of the country, Austria appropriated sums amounting to thousands of dollars daily to provide balls, banquets, concerts and other entertainments for the visiting monarchs and their advisers. The Presidents Seven presidents have been born in Virginia, of whom five lived in that state when they were elected. Ohio has been the birthplace of six presidents, and five were elected while residents of that state. New York and North Carolina have each had three and Massachusetts two. Five other states have had one each. Frank Intention. "I want to marry your daughter, sir." "What are your means of support, young man?" "I haven't any; that's why I want to get married." Backache Spells Danger Do you know that your bad back may be merely a hint of some hidden, deep-seated kidney disorder? Census records show that deaths from kidney disorders have increased 72% in 20 years. People can't seem to realize that the first palp in the back, the first disorder of the urine, demands instant attention—the itching, the pain, the gravel, droopy or fatal Bright's disease. The best prevention of serious kidney disorders is prompt treatment—the best medicine is Dean's Kidney Pills. An Illinois Case "Deary Picture Tells a Story" continued use fixed I owe my present Mary Picture This a story Mrs. M. a t i l d a Melker, 712 Mar- sarville, Va. Kearns Louis, Jill. says: For years I was troubles with irregu- lated daytime My back pained me severely. Off and on I hated it. I felt tired, weak and nervous and some- times could hurried still. I had the Dean's Kidney Pills helped me, so soon continued use fixed me up in good shape. I owe my present health to them." Get Donan's at Any Store. $0.60 a Box DOAN'S at KIDNEY FOSTER-MILBURN CO., BUFFALO, N. Y. The most economical, cleansing and germicidal of all antiseptics is Paxtine A soluble Antiseptic Powder to be dissolved in water as needed. As a medicinal antiseptic for douches in treating catarrh, inflammation or ulceration of nose, throat, and that caused by feminine lilis it has no equal. For ten years the Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co. has recommended Paxtine in their private correspondence with women, which proves its superiority. Women who have been cured say it is "worth its weight in gold." At drugstores, 50c. large box, or by mail. The Paxton Toilet Co., Boston, Mass. Your Money Back if it Fails No. 6 CRAFT'S DISTEMPER REMEDY Positively guaranteed to cure Diarrhea, Coughs Colds, Influenza and Fink Eye or eye retinued. It will pay you to keep a bottle on hand as a preven- live, for these diseases proven serious not reckoned. NEW WAYS OF INITIATORS. Your dealer has CRAFT'S or can get it for you promptly. 500 and $1 sizes. Horse booklet. "B.I. Coyote." For info or for today. WILLIAM MEDICINE CO. 40 29 ST. JAMESTOWN, IND. PARKER'S HAIR HALBAM A toilet preparation of merits, difficult to maintain and untrust. For Restoring Colour and Beauty to Gray or Faded Hair, 500 and $1.00 Drugs. TO GET BEST OUT OF COFFEE Method of Preparation Has Much to Do With Success in This Important Matter. There are two points necessary in getting the best out of coffee. One is, of course, to get all that is good. The other is not to get what is bad. The best preparation of coffee extracts the aromatic oils and eliminates coffee-tannin to practically nothing. In the first place the housewife must see to it that her coffee is finely ground. But, having had it practically pulverized, she must be careful that it is quickly used or confined in air-proof, moisture-proof jars, otherwise the oil will escape into the air and will absorb moisture. In the actual preparation of the beverage, however, the important thing is to brew the coffee. "Brewed" coffee is not "cooked." In the process of brewing the oils are extracted from the fibrous tissue, whereas when coffee is boiled or "cooked" the fiber is stewed in and the flavor and purity of the liquid is damaged. The water must be boiled; the coffee must not. Water at the boiling point should be poured on the coffee, but it should not stand too long, and it should not get chilled. The elimination of the coffee-tannin is best brought about in the filtration or drip method of preparing coffee. When brewed in this way the coffee contains only 29 of a grain of coffee-tannin per cup, as against 2.90 grains by five minutes steeping in the percolator method. HOUSEHOLD QUESTIONS To clean a polished table that has been marred by having a hot dish placed upon it rub it with camphorated oil. To clean tinware dampen a cloth, dip it in common soda and rub the ware breakly, after which wipe dry. To overcome the annoyance of the hands perspiring when doing fine sewing bathe them with strong alum water. To lengthen the life of a comb wash it in soapy water before using it, and when it is dry rub it with a little oil. To restore their natural color to ivory knife handles that turned yellow rub them with turpentine. To preserve clothespins and clotheslines and keep them flexible and durable boil them a few minutes and then dry them quickly. This should be done twice a month. White Fruit Cake. To make an especially delicious cake of the lasting variety cream together, one cupful of butter and two cupfuls of sugar and add one cupful of milk. Sift three cupfuls of flour and one teaspoonful of baking powder three times and add to the mixture and stir well. Slice very thin, one pound of citron, blanch one pound of almonds and chop fine and grate one medium-sized fresh coconut and add to the mixture with one wineglassful of white wine, stirring enough to mix only. Last fold in the beaten whites of eight eggs. Bake in two loaves and cook in a moderate oven. Apple Slump. Pare and slice your apples, sweeten to taste, add cinnamon and a little salt. Prepare a crust as follows: Two cupfuls flour, two level teaspoonfuls baking powder, one teaspoonful salt, sifted together. Mix thoroughly with this two tablespoonfuls shortening, with with milk or water until a soft dough. Place over apples. Make three or four cuts in top, to allow steam to escape, and bake. Serve with molasses sauce or with sugar and cream. Stuffed Celery. Thoroughly clean perfect stalks of celery and cover with ice until crisp. Mix to a cream one-quarter pound of roquefort cheese, one-half pound of cream cheese, one tablespoonful of butter, one teaspoonful of Worcestershire dressing, one-eighth teaspoonful of paprika and one teaspoonful of finely chopped olives. Stuff celery with this mixture and serve ice cold on lettuce leaves. After the celery is stuffed cut it into two-inch lengths. Sausagettes and Tomato. Take three small pork sausages and dip in cold water for a few minutes. Now slip off the skin and form the meat into flat cakes. Fry in a small pan until nicely browned. Pour off the surplus fat and add one-half cupful of left-over tomatoes, a little chopped peppers and, if mixture is too thin, a little rolled cracker meal may be added. As soon as hot serve on a heated plate and press small toast points around edge. For Your Bean Pot. To clean the bean pot thoroughly put two large handfuls of washing soda in it and place in a large covered kettle. Now completely cover it with cold water and allow to boil for almost half an hour. Then wash in the usual way. Nulle Fruits. Take one pound of mixed fresh fruits; cut into dice; soak for 15 minutes in sherry; add them to quart of lemon ice; mix well and freeze. METROPOLIS WEEKLY GAZETTE. METROPOLIS. ILL. Death Lurks In A Weak Heart If You're fluttering or weak, use RENOVINE." Made by Van Vleet-Mansfield Drug Co., Memphis, Tenn. Price $1.00 At Least Participant In Fight Had Reason to Believe He Was Two colored soldiers at a frontier post had a fight, during which one of the combatants lost an ear, and the other was accused of having bitten it off. The case was tried by a general court-martial, and the counsel for the defense, in cross-examination of the one-eared man, the principal witness for the prosecution, asked: "Where did this fight take place?" "In Mista Nelson's co'n field, Jes' outside de reservation," answered the witness. "What was the condition of the ground?" "Hit wuz covered wid stubble—co'n had all been cut." "Now," said the counsel, glaring at the witness, "you are on oath, and will get into serious trouble if you tell anything but the truth. Could not your ear have torn off by the sharp stubble?" "Yaas, sah," said the witness, "hit mought." "Then what do you mean by stating under oath that the accused bit it off?" "Cause," said the witness, "I done seen him spit it out." A GRATEFUL ACKNOWLEDGMENT. Mr. F. C. Case of Welcome Lake, Pa., writes: "I suffered with Backache and Kidney Trouble. My head ached, my sleep was broken and unrefreshing. I felt heavy and sleepy after meals, was always nervous and tired, had a bitter taste in my mouth, was dizzy, had floating specks before my eyes, was always thirsty, had a A. Mr. F. C. Case. eyes, was always thirsty, had a dragging sensation across my loins, difficulty in collecting my thoughts and was troubled with shortness of breath. Dodds Kidney Pills have cured me of these complaints. Dodds Kidney Pills have done their work and done it well. You are at liberty to publish this letter for the benefit of any sufferer who doubts the merit of Dodds Kidney Pills." Dodds Kidney Pills, 50c. per box at your dealer or Dodds Medicine Co., Buffalo, N. Y. Write for Household Hints, Dainty Recipes; also music of National Anthem. All 3 sent free. Adv. That Printer Again! The advertisement had puzzled the applicants, but the rector was still more puzzled when some fifty or more ladies ranged themselves alongside his house at the appointed hour. "I can keep a set of books," replied the first applicant, "but I haven't a bass voice." The rector seemed still more puzzled. "Indeed," went on the fair one, "I don't think you'll get a lady clerk with a bass voice." A light seemed to dawn on the rector, and he took a paper off the side tabe and looked for his advertisement. This was how it ran: "Lady clerk wanted, with good bass voice." "The insertion of a 'd' has caused all this trouble," he said with a smile, as he dismissed the fifty-anxious applicants. "I wanted a lay clerk." FOR SKIN-TORTURED BABIES. A hot bath with Cuticura Soap followed by a light application of Cuticura Ointment, gently rubbed on the surface, afford immediate relief and point to speedy healment of sleep-destroying eczemas, rashes, itchings, burnings, scallings and crustings of the skin and scalp of infants and children, bringing rest to worn-out, anxious mothers and peace to distracted households. For free sample each with 32 p. Skin Book, address postcard Cuticura, Dept. X, Boston. Sold everywhere.—Adv. They Live on—Us. John Sloan, the well-known painter, pointed out at a tea in a pale stone palace in Fifth avenue the doubtful authenticity of a Correggio. At the end of his demonstration Mr. Sloan adjusted his prince-nez, looked about him in his grave, whimsical way and said; "Ladies, the old masters are indeed immortal. Most of them are still producing chefs d'oeuvres at the rate of nine or ten a week for the galleries of our multimillionaires." Important to Mothers Examine carefully every bottle of CASTORIA, a safe and sure remedy for infants and children, and see that it Bears the Signature of In Use For Over 30 Years. Children Cry for Fletcher's Castoria Height of Luck Tommy—I wish I was born lucky. Eddie—My dad says there ain't no sich thing as luck. Tommy—Huh! What do you call a feller who lives in a town that's the winter quarters of a circus.—Puck. It isn't necessary to acquire an automobile in order to run into debt. How easy it is to give trouble the laugh when you haven't any! GROW GRAINS IN WESTERN CANADA, ENJOY AN EXCELLENT CLIMATE AND MAKE MONEY. With the European wheat fields desolated, and the farming population more than decimated, there will be for a number of years a demand for food products that has not been experienced in the memory of the present generation. Everyone regrets the horrible war that has brought this about. Its effects are felt not only in Europe, but in every part of the American continent. Many lines of business have been hurt, but only temporarily it is hoped. Financial stringency is being talked of. There is a way of overcoming these things; and Western Canada offers the solution in its immense agricultural area, when the possibility of retrieving losses, making assured gains, and at the same time becoming a factor in providing the world with the one great requisite—wheat—is so pronounced that it cannot be overlooked. There are several ways in which excellent farming lands can be secured in the provinces of Manitoba, Saskatchewan or Alberta, and also British Columbia. In the first place the offer of the Dominion Government of 160 acres of land free to the settler is something not given by any other country. Conditions of settlement are easy. Live upon the land six months in each year, for a period of three years, cultivate about thirty acres, and erect a habitable house. Instead of cultivation, the keeping of a certain number of head of cattle will carry with it the same value. Many of these homesteads may be had in the open prairie area, where every acre can be put under cultivation, but to the man with limited means, in the park area, lying north of the central portion of three of the provinces named, there is afforded the best chance. In this park country are beautiful groves of poplar and willow, small lakes and streams, and sufficient open area to enable one to go into immediate cultivation for crops of wheat, oats, barley and flax, any one of which does wonderfully well, giving prolific yields. In due time when more land is required for cultivation, these groves may be cut down at small cost. In the meantime, however, they have been valuable in providing fuel and shelter for cattle, which thrive wonderfully on the wild grasses that grow in abundance. Another plan is to purchase from some of the railway companies who hold large tracts, or from some responsible land company. The prices asked are exceedingly low and the terms easy. Whether one may decide to locate in the open prairie area or in the park country the land will be found to be of the same general texture, a rich black or chocolate colored loam on a clay subsoll. Again attention is drawn to the fact of the great opportunities for farming that are offered in Western Canada. Already a number of holders of tracts of land there, who are residents of the United States—business men, merchants, lawyers, bankers—men of foresight and keen knowledge of business, have decided to cultivate the lands they have been holding for speculation and wait no longer for a buyer to turn up. They are acting wisely. Canadian laws are as fair and just as can be found in the civilized world. Military service is not compulsory, nor is there one ounce of coerclo used. Anything that is given to Great Britain whether in money or men is entirely voluntary. There is no drafting nor conscription of any kind. Already over sixty thousand of the young men of Canada have volunteered for service, and thirty-five thousand have gone forward, many of these having left their farms in their love for Great Britain and a desire to fight for their country. As a consequence, many farms may be left untilled. Therefore Canada invites others to come in and take their places. This then is the opportunity for the American who wishes to better his own condition.—Advertisement. Explanation. A sturdy Scot, six feet five inches in height, is a gamekeeper near Stafford, England. One hot day last summer he was accompanying a bumptious sportsman of very small stature when he was greatly troubled by midges. The other said to him: "My good man, why is it that the midges do not trouble me?" "I daursay," replied the gamekeeper, with a comprehensive glance at the other's small proportions, "it will be because they hevna seen ye yet." Is Quite Capable. Cager—Can you spare a pore bloke a trifle, mister? Minister—What! A big able-bodied man like you begging? Cager—Well, yer got to be big an' strong ter beg these days wivout getin' 'urt—Sydney Bulletin. In the location of Newcastle, Eng., there is said to be coal enough to last the world 800 years—that is, 5,000,000,000 tons. Look for the Triangle for Warmth. Contentment If you have ever shivered in chilly rooms because it was too early to start the regular fire, or frozen through some severe cold spell that was too much for furnace or stoves, go today to your nearest dealer and look at the NEW PERFECTION HEATER—the insurance against cold weather discomfort. Strike a match and you have a clean, convenient, economical fire that you can carry around with you. Fire to dress by in the morning, in the bath room and in rooms that are hard to heat all the season through. PERFECTION SMOKELESS OIL HEATER Makes the family chilly evenings. When they gather PERFECTION. Burns 10 hours on can't smoke. No In the New Perfection Your dealer has the N Oil Heater on exhibit to show you the different times you can pose you the NEW PERFECTION Hens His Application. "Here's a Swiss named Egg who lives in New York petitioning to have his name changed." "Sort of an egg shake, eh! What's the trouble?" "He and his wife have four children, and his family is constantly referred to as 'the half-dozen Eggs.' He claims his yolk is too heavy to be borne." "It appears that he did once and got beaten, whipped to a froth. Poor Egg could bare scramble home."—Boston Transcript. "Who are your best patients, doctor?" "The people who are always complaining that life isn't worth living." A man with money is welcome anywhere—if he will let his companion do the talking. 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"I wouldn't if I was you, Josh," replied Farmer Corntossel. "A man that's his own boss is always liable to think he has done his whole duty when he has told the help to take another holiday." "What are we going to do about this deadlock?" "Here's my skeleton key." YOUR OWN DRUGGIST WILL TELL YOU that a woman by Kendry for Best Wash Water just eyes and Granulated Eyelids; No Smearing; just eye comfort. Write for Book of the Eye by mail Free. Murino Eye Remedy Co., Chicago. But the young fool is not excusable on the ground that there is no fool like an old fool. From Girlhood THE charm sufferin woman is of —fainting dissatisfied over this dionic and over 40 yrs Dr. Pierce's Fav THE change may be critical and cause untold suffering in after-life. The modern young woman is often a "bundle of nerves"—"high strung"—fainting spells—emotional—frequently blue and dissatisfied with life. 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Every woman may write fully and confidentially to Dr. Pierce and his staff of physicians and Specialists under Hood and Surgical Institute Buffalo N.Y., and may be sure that her case will receive careful, conscientious, confidential consideration, and that experienced medical advice will be give, to her free. DR. PIERCE'S PLEASANT PELLETS regulate and inactivate stomach, liver and bowels. Sugar coated, tiny granules easy to take as candy. A Weak Van Vleet-Manefield Drug Co., Memphis the insurance against cold weather discomfort. Strike a match and you have a clean, convenient, economical Inconsistent. SPOHN'S DISTEMPER CURE Some Help. Makes the family happy the first chilly evening. Watch them smile when they gather round the NEW PERFECTION. Burns 10 hours on one gallon of oil—can't smoke. No trouble to re-wick. In the New Perfection wick and carrier Your dealer has the NEW PERFECTION Oil heater on exhibition. He will be glad to show you the different models. Send us a message to the salesperson and we would you the NEW PERFECTION Book Felt Safe in That. "How many hotels here?" asked the man who had just left the train. "Two," answered the man who was standing on the platform. "Which would you recommend?" "Well, I'm stopping at the Hotel Hornswoggle. I'd recommend the other one."—Louisville Courier-Journal. The Old Lady Again. Mrs. Kawler—I was reading this morning about those picturesque soldiers England has brought from India. Mrs. Blunderby—You mean those Sneaks and Ghrorkins. My dear, aren't they wonderful? — Boston Evening Transcript. Serious Charge. "What's the trouble at Wombat's house?" "Wombat accuses his wife of using dumdum biscuit." My Birds unnequaled for dinner ways. Cultry sculator the kind that touch prices. A 50c. and $1.00 packages. keeps birds well—the one my substitute for Prats. banks $4,000 barns. Independence, Chicago, Toronto SALE DISTEMPER sell or buy through the sales has about to escape SALE STABLE DISTEMPER. true protection, your only safeguard, for all your horses with it. If you will scoo- s. It acts as a sure preventive no mat- exposed." 50 cents and $1 a bottle; 30 at all good druggists, horse goods by the manufacturers. Chemists and Bacteriologists, GOSHEN, IND., U. S. A. The Wretchedness of Constipation Can quickly be overcome by CARTER'S LITTLE LIVER PILLS. Purely vegetable —act surely and gently on the liver. Cure Biliousness, Head- ache, Dizziness, and Indigestion. They do their duty. SMALL PILL, CURE DOSE, SMALL PRICE. Genuine must bear Signature W. N. U., ST. LOUIS, NO. 49-1914. may be critical and cause untold ing in after-life. The modern young en a "bundle of nerves"—"high strung" spell—a emotional—frequently blue and with life. Such girls should be helped tressuring stage in life—by a woman's servine—that has proven successful for ers. Favorite Prescription cases of woman. A medicine prepared by experience in treating woman's diseases— the most delicate feminine constitution. sugar-coated tablet form at the tamara for a trial box, to Buffalo. to Womanhood Heart Amphle, Tenn. Price $1.00 are combined Fresh wicks are ready to put in. trimmed, smooth and ready to light. For best results use Perfection Oil. Metropolis Gazette PUBLISHED ON FRIDAY BY THE GAZETTE PRINTING CO. METROPOLIS, . . . . ILL. MRS. M. J. MOCRARY, MANAGER. J. B. MOCRARY, EDITOR FRIDAY DEC.. 18. 1914 Office 9th and Pearl Streets, Metropolis, Illinois. Enterered as second-class mail matter, at Metropolis, Illinois, Postoffice. 8. Address all communications to J. B. MOCRARY, 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 In 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. STATAR OF OHIO, CITY OF TOLEDO 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 Catarh that cannot be cured by the use of Hall's Catarh 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 bleed and mucous surfaces of the system. Send for testimonials free. F. J. CHENEY, & CO., Toledo, O Sold by all druggists, 75c. Take Hall's Family Pills for Consti- pation. 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. 8:88 p.m. SOUTH BOUND. Train numbers Arrives. Leaves. 875 10:00 a.m. 10:10 a.m. + 2:28 p.m. 2:85 p.m. You will agree with me that you never saw such stylish hats for the money as I am showing you now, no trouble to show goods Z. A. VALLEE. Installation services will be held at Antioch Baptist church the 5th Sunday at which time Rev. Thos. Morris, will be installed pastor. RESOLUTIONS Whereas there is confusion over the district of the Mt. Olive Baptist Association regarding the Assistant Missionary, and Whereas S. J. Hunt, is styling himself a missionary of the Mt. Olive Baptist Association, and Whereas Rev. J. H. Knowles, was elected at the association missionary for said association in Sept 1914 and Whereas, said Association, Executive Board nor Rev. J. H. Knowles, have not appointed the said Rev. S. J. Hunt, and Whereas, he is unsurping authority as assistant missionary which has not been delegated to him, therefore be it resolved, that the churches be notified of same thru the Gazette at once for their government in that the conflict may be avoided. Respectfully submitted, The Executive Board. Beware of Ointments for Catarrh That Contain Mercury as mureury wd surely destroy the sense of small and completely derange the whole system when entering it through the mucous surfaces. Such articles should never be used except on prescriptions from reputable physicians; as the damage they will do is ten fold to the good you can possibly derive from them. Hall's Catarrh Cure, manufactured by F. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo, O., contains no mercury, and is taken internally, acting directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. In buying Hall's Cartarrh Cure be sure you get the genuine. It is taken internally and made in Toledo, Ohio, by F. J. Cheny & Co. Testimonials free. Sold by druggists. Price 75c. per bottle. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation. I have the school books you want, bring me your old ones and I will take them in as part pay for new ones, Z. A. VALLEE. For Groceries and cold drinks go the First or Last Chance Grocery on 9th and Pearl Sts. Send us a trial order for the Great Nature Salve, 50c a Box. Why suffer when you can be relieved for such a small amount. Read our guarantee on the front page of The Gazette. 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. It will be to your interest to come and see our new fall hats before you buy, Z. A. VALLEE. If you want your skin to look pretty and soft, try a bottle of Dixie Liquid Bleach at McCrary & Sons Preparations are being made by the churches for entertainments of various kinds during the holidays to entertain the visitors to our city. I am still with you in the School book and Millinery business and earnestly solicit your patronage. I will treat you right. Z. A. VALLEE. Mrs. Mattie Howard was in the city last week. I wonder when O. R. B. A T. L. and H. H. will get their Diplomas as trained nurses? I would like to know why W. F. sold Hides so cheap Saturday night? Mrs. Mabel Routen, of Paducah, Ky., was in the city last week. I wonder if L. H. is sorry the snow fell? Dr. C. C. Phillips, Supt., of Missions, while in the city looking after the minutes as chairman of the printing committee of the General Baptist State Association preached for the Antioch Baptist church Wednesday night. Cheapest Store in Massac Co., to buy your Holliday Goods. I wonder why Miss A. B. dont sing in the choir of Sunday nights now? I wonder why "Chicken Reel" took his dub's job over at the "Holy Wall" Cafe? WANTED Some nice young lady, intelligent, with a good character and a good looker to make me a wife. I am young, "brown skinned" with a sweet disposition I have some money and a good job. Will make a good husband. Transportation furnished on request. Clibert Moore of East Saint Louis, is at home to spend the winter with his parents. Buy your Xmas Candies at Howell's Variety Store. All Kinds at 10c per Pound. Look out boys the weeding beils are going to ring Xmas Mrs. Lucinda Green returned to Chicago, her home Friday after attending the bed-side of her mother Mrs. Ellen Buchaaan who has been very sick. Bibles at Humma's. Christmas Cards at Humma's. Mrs. Lavada Spurlark returned home Tuesday after spending several weeks absence. Mrs. Leah Reed was called to Paducah, Friday to be at the bed-side of her Uncle Mr. Oscar Reynolds, who is seriously sick with a slight chance to recover. All my Christmas books, games & etc. are going at less than cost for the Christmas trade. Call and see for yourself. Mrs. Vallee. 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. A nice line of Christmas cards, Tags, and seals just received at Vallee's. Every family should have a late history of their own country. For the latest History of Massac County, go to Vallee's Book Store and get one for a Christmas present. All children like a "Speech book." Get them one for Christmas at Vallee's Book Store, 3 for 25c. High class Music makes a nice Christmas present. You can get 10 pieces assorted, wrapped and tied with ribbon for 50c at Vallees Book Store. Carnation Art Club. The L. C. A. Club met at the home of Mrs. Ollie Upshaw's entertained by Mrs. Laura Woodyard and Miss Minnie Tatum. After the business had been transacted the club was served with a delicious 3 course lunch- con. MENU 1st COURSE. Chicken Croquettes, Fruit Salad on Lettuce leaves with Mayonaise. 2nd COURSE. Cheese, Apple Pie Coffee with Cream. 3rd COURSE. Fruit Jello with whipped Cream Chocolate & White Cake Fudge. Reporter. MENU BROOKPORT. Our Church and S. S. are progressing nicely. Saturday night was our church meeting; the reports were made from our Thanksgiving entertainment. Club No 1 raised $20.10 Club No, 2 " " $17.00 Total raised $37.10 Many encouraging words were said to the noble workers. Captains were appointed for The Great Native Salve Cure was discovered 3,500 feet down in the earth. Positively no other ingredients have been mixed with it at all. The Great Native Salve CURES Rheumatism, Piles, Kidney troubles, Bladder Troubles, Heart Troubles, Female Troubles, Stiff Joints, Syphilis, of All Discriptions, Indigestion, Corns, Bunions, Lost of Manhood, All Kinds of Swelling and Fever, Neuralgia. Worms, in Children, All Kinds of Skin Diseases, Mumps, Diptheria, Weak Eyes, All Kinds of Palms, Pneumonia, etc. When your doctor falls, buy you a box of The Great Native Salve Cure an earthly remedy that will SURE Cure you. Price 50c a Box. My agent Henry Bonds, is stopping at 1017 Broadway--See him at once. Satisfaction or your money refunded. No fake to this. I have money on deposit at State National Bank of Metropolis, Ill., to back it up. Ask Bonds he'll explain all. Call on him at 1017 Broadway, Metropolis, Ill. W. H. BEAN, sole owner, 726 Indianpolis Ave. Muskogee, Okla. 1,000 testimonials sent free on request. ADMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE FOR FINAL SETTLEMENT. State of Illinois, Massac County, S S. Estate of John Carr, Deceased. To A. J. Gibbons, Ed Scott, J. A. Obrien, Herbert Hester, Villages of Joppa, S. B. Kerr, Lohr Bottling Co., L. H. Flanagan, U. S. District Court, J. J. Shirk, H. Kraper and F. E. Fry. 7th class creditors of said Estate: You are hereby notified that on Monday, the 1st day of March, 1915, the Administrator of said Estate, will present to the County Court of Massac County, at Metropolis, Illinois, his final report of his acts and doings as such Administrator, and ask the court to be discharged from any and all further duties and responsibilities connected with said estate, and his administration thereof, at which time and place you may be present and resist such application if you choose so to do. our Xmas entertainment namely: Sisters Lillie Mae Towles and Laura Pullen. Sunday was our pastor's day but he failed to be with us for some cause unknown. The Ladies Sewing Circle meets every Tuesday evening. We are doing all kinds of needle work. Any one wishing sewing done of any kind please apply to the ladies sewing circle of the Unity Baptist church. We have on hand one quilt ready quilted price $2.00. Any one wishing the quilt go to Sister Ruth Donlow's residence and get it. CENTRALIA. Please allow me space in your paper to say a few words. I would like first to say we are yet holding to the watch One Lord One Faith One Baptism and that is what we intend to do as long as we live in this life, that is what Christ told us to do just lift him up and he would draw all men unto Him. So we can see no other way than to lift Him up than crying one Lord One Faith and One Baptism. Sunday School at 9:30 a m. Preaching at 10:45 a. m. by Rev. D. H. Young Subject Be not deceived. He also preached at 7:30, subject I know thy works, which we all enjoyed. We had good services and our hearts were made to rejoice. E. M. Long. Livingston Institute This school is well graded and equipped Grammar School Department. All work is well organized under Departmental and able Instructors, selected for Special Departmental work Special Courses in Music, Bookkeeping, Shorthand and Type Writing, Bible Study Entrance Fee $2.00 a Session In every case, 4 weeks will be counted for a school month All charges must be paid in advance. For any information and Prospectus Address Metropolis Second Opens Monday O This school is well graded in Department. All work is well tal and able Instructors, select work Special Courses in M and in Theology. Entrance Fee $2.00 Tuition Rates: Tuition per m Tuition, Normal and English c Tuition, Instrumental music (i Tuition Typewriting (including Tuition Plain Sewing per month Tuition, Vocal music Tuition Printing Industrial Department per month. Printing Free Board and Rooms ible rate. In every case, 4 weeks will All charges must be paid in and Prospectus Address J. B. McGRARY. Box 107 RHEUMATIC SUFFERERS GIVEN QUIOK RELIEF DROPS Palm Juice Made with palm oil and palm sugar Pain leaves almost as if by magic when you begin using "5-Drops" the famous old remedy for Rheumatism, Lambago, Gout, Sciatica, Neuralgia and kindred troubles. It goes right to the spot, stops the aches and pains and males life worth living. Get a bottle of "5-Drops" today. A booklet with each bottle gives full directions for use. Don't delay. Demand "5-Drops". Don't accept anything else in place of it. Any drug gist can supply you. If you live too far from a drug store send One Dollar to Swannco Rhaumatic Cure Co., Newark, Ohio, and a bottle of "S-Drops" will be sent prepaid. ADMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE. Batee of Matilda J. Lacy, Deceased. The undersigned, having been appointed Administrator of the estate of Matilda J. Lacy, late of the County of Massac and the State of Illinois, deceased, hereby give notice that he will appear before the County Court of Massac County at the Court House in Metropolis, at the January Term on the first Monday in January A. D. 1915 next, at which time all persons having claims aggainst said estate are notified and requested to attend for the purpose of having the same adjusted. All persons indebted to said estate are required so make immediate payment to the undersigned. Dated this 17th day of November A. D. 1914. DEWMAINE Dewmaine has been aflame for about two weeks Rev. A. S. Webb, of Ullin drops in and render valuable service, about five or six days we contributed to him about the sum of of $27.00 for his service. Rev, Purrett of Ind, and Rev. Davis of Mo, stopped over a night. Rev. Davis said that Mt. Zion was the most spiritual church that he had visited since he left Virginia. The pastor C. C. Phillips has actively been engaged during the meeting and he has been constantly on the go. He has made 120 religious visits during the meeting and he has held 4 religious services a day and may the Lord continue to bless his work. Total added to the church was 19. Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Parks, of Elksville, have located here and expect to make this their temporary home. Misses, Willie J. Brooks and Viola Atkins of Carbondale, Ill. acre the guest of Mrs. Maude Keithly Reporter. BROWNFIELD Please allow me space in your paper to say a few words about our church. We have Rev. J. H Hilly for our pastor. Our S. S. is getting along nicely. We had two weeks meeting and we had 6 converts. Rev. Hilly is a good pastor and a good preacher.! Our church is moving along nicely. Pray for us. Reporter. We took supper with Mr. and and Mrs. Macklin while in Sparta and they have a beautiful home and knows how to entertain their guest We left Sparta Monday morning for Duquoin, arriving there at 11 o'clock a.m., and went to the home of Rev, and Sister E. Holmes, where we took dinner, after transacting some business with him we went to the home of our old friend Bro. W. L. Stewart, where we domiciled until Tuesday a m. We attended the Mt. Olive Baptist church, at 8 o'clock p. m., and listened to a strong sermon delivered by Rev. S. H. Pruett. We were invited by the pastor Rev. I. W. Winston to make a talk which we did. We returned home Tuesday afternoon, being absent eight days. We turn thanks to those who contributed in anyway to make our stay a pleasant one. Rambler.