Metropolis Weekly Gazette

METROPOLIS WEEKLY GAZETTE FUTURE CITY The Bruce School of Future City was a scene of much interest last week when the patrons and teachers met for the purpose of organizing a Mothers and Fathers meeting. There were many helpful and encouraging speeches made on how the parents could aid the teacher in the moral, physical, intellectual and spiritual advancement of the child. After hearing the sentiment of the parents and teacher the following officers were elected: Pres. Mrs. Elizabeth Mahone. Vice Pres. Rev. Esse Bruitt. S c'v. Mrs Levia Anderson. Treasurer Prof. J. C. Reddit. The patrons were next served to coffee and cake and later adjourned to meet on the 19th of March at 8 o'clock. Nile Council 171 of the A. U. K. & D of A will give a grand entertainment Tuesday night March 30th, at the new building of Mr. Buggs. Everyone is invited. Mother Hunt who has been ill for so long is improving. Rev. Pruitt the assistant Missionary under Rev. Knowles, was elected to the pastorate of Shiloh Baptist church. He is to give two Sundays in a month as yet and therefore can carry on his Missionary duties as formerly. We wish him much success. The Shiloh Baptist church received an invitation to be present at the re-laying of the cornerstone of Mt. Moriah Bapt. church Cairo, Sunday at 3 p.m. The pastors hopes to see the members present. The Young Ladies Bible Class will give an entertainment at the Shiloh Church Saturday night. Every one is invited. Reporter. MT. VERNON. Sometime having elapsed since you last heard from us, we are taking this method of assuring you that we are yet spiritually alive. Sunday night witnessed the closing of a gospel feast, such as we have not been blessed with for some time. The two weeks revival services, held at the Shiho Baptist church of which Rev. Jno Bruin of this city is p s or, was earnest and successtully conducted by the Rev. A S. Webb, of Ullin Illinois. Of Rev Webb we can truthfully say that his zealous work and manly deportment, while in our city, have caused the people to to believe that surely he is a man of God. In each service he works with tireless effort, helping up before the people the plan of salvation to the souls of men. On every occasion his subject, rich in power, ardently entreating in its appeal to sinners, wonderfully consoling in its comfort to the christians, was presented with a prayerful eloquence that was fruitful of happy results. The individuality and familiarity with which he handles his subjects characterizes Rev. Webb, as one among the best gospel minister of worthy repute. During this meeting, the church was spiritually revived. There were 11 additions to the church, 8 of whom are candidates for baptism. Two precious souls promised to cast their lot with the Zion Methodist church, this being the faith of their choice. The people of Mt Vernon, have plainly shown that they are willing to support pure and undefiled gospel. Money raised during these services amounted to the sum of $33.95. Great and glorious were Rev. Webb's labors with us, we pray for his success and hope that he may come to us again. Ramblings. Old Rambler, left Springfield, Friday P. M. for Lincoln to visit our relatives, Rev. Geo. Crippens and family arriving at three oclock it being only 27 miles distant. We domiciled with them until Tuesday at 7:30 a.m. when we returned to the Capitol City. We visited the 2nd visited the 2nd Baptist S. S., Sunday morning where we found a small but interesting S. S., and conducted the review for them. Rev. P. W. Fields is pastor is pastor having taken charge last tall but is just moving his family here. He is a very pleasant gentleman, is well liked and has a large following. They are striving hard to raise money to erect a new church building and it appears as if they will succeed. We preached for them at 11 o'clock from 133 Psalm 1st verse, to an appreciative audience and was invited to preach again at night. We were also invited to preach for Rev. G. W. Brewer, of the Allen Chapel, but declined to accept the invitation and had the extreme pleasure to listen to an instructive sermon well delivered by this young devine. He is very pleasant and is loved by his people. We were invited by the pastors of both churches to return in the near future and preach for them. Miss Izora Rodgers, of this city recently graduating from the Green & Lewis' Beauty Pailor, Springfield, Ill., will be in Metropolis on the 20th where she will locate and conduct an up-to-date parlor see The Gzaette and city papers next week. We are very much pleased with our position recently secured for us by Senator S. W. Latham, who is a man that is highly respected by his colleague and is spoken of in the highest terms by the colored employees around the State Capital and in the city. We have been introduced to many of the Senators and they have complimented Hon. Mr. Latham as well as old Rambler. The Senator feels proud of being able to secure a place for us, as he says the colored people of Metropolis and Massac county were very loyal to him. MOTTO : HEW TO THE LINE, LET THE CHIPS FALL WHERE THEY MAY we are in the same compartment with Mr. Rink the head clerk and two lady assistants who are very pleasant and congenial and bears the mark of culture and refinement. Senator Latham is on several committees and he is doing much hard and honest work. Mr. Rink the head clerk says, that our knowledge of newspaper work and proof reading greatly facilitates things in this department of which we are proud. What the negroes want to do, is, to trust in God, have faith in the old Republican party and do right and success will come to their doors. "Let us keep a stiff upper lip" We wish to thank our many friends who assisted us in securing this position and hope to be of service to you some day. Rambler. Contributed By Rev. J. B McCrary, Metropolis, Illinois. Dear Bro. Moore, husband, parents and relatives of sister Nellie Moore deceased since I have been asked to have something to say of the life of our lamented and beloved sister and associate Matron and past Secretary, I have taken this method to contribute a few words of sympathy in this your great affliction, as matters over which I have no control prevents me from appearing in person. I wish to say while it gives me pain when I think of the irreparable loss we have all sustained in the death of your estimable wife, yet we find consolation both for ourselves and you when we think of the many pleasant christian conversations with her during her last illness by being assured that her soul was anchored in Christ Jesus, and that her life was hid with Chrit in God. She assured us on Sundy before she died that she had n' fear to go because Jesus was with her and her Saviour who was 'ever near and kept her through all of her sufferings. Then let us meek bow in humble submission to Him who holds the lives of a in His hands. She has gone from t and yet with us is the beautiful life of our dear sister and friend A life so gentle, a disposition so kind and full of fraiance, and words so cheerful that'll whom she met became a lifeg friend. Her aim was to do ood unto all. We deeply symphize with those who are boud by the nearest and deepest ts in this life and share with the the hope that we again be re-used in that land where parting all be no more. The christianere has to struggle with his embers to wrestle with a depred heart, with sin in his fami in his neighbors—in his buness transactions—in society at large. Here he sees its opelions, and laments its effects, at in heaven the Christian shagain purity without sin. Then die is gain for the Christian. en up your tears with this thought in ```markdown ``` view, she has paid that debt which we all must pay, she is in that city where the extortinate and unjust will never intrude on her rights in that blessed society where there will be no insincerity distrust and misunderstandings. Let God's will be done and He will heal up your broken spirit. She is safe in Heaven where she is constantly surrounded by kindred minds and the redeemed of God, where all can breathe the air of perfect love, where there will be no separation. Trust in the Lord and do good and thou verily shall be saved. May Heaven smile upon you you and actuate you to fight till death shall bring you to your reward. You shall see her again if you will only follow Jesus. MT. VERNON Baptist where are you going bound for, and what is your mission? We are bound for Centralia Ill., our mission is a continued earnest contention for the Faith (First) once delivered to the Saints. O look, wake up all you folk and see the sight. They can't see, let us pray like Elisha did for the young man in and King 6:17, Lord open the peoples eyes that they may see this mighty host of Baptist coming up to Centralia, and coming through to Centralia; it reminds us of our Baptist boys on the day of Pentecost. This Baptist host means the same thing, the same faith and the same Lord, and the same Baptism. Let every Baptist church in the State be represented at Centralia in May at the General Missionary State Association. We must organize our forces, the women, to reap down the harvest. Look how Southern Illinois has been revolutionized in these few short years by the organization of the East Mt Olive Baptist Association, either of the two bodies are raising more money, and are doing more tangible christian mission work than the whole was doing before. Brethren, the work must be done and it is given to the Baptist to know the mystery of the Kindgom; the redemption of this world is left to the Baptist church and God will not take our job from us, unless we prove ourselves unafraidful. Brethren, sisters, I perdict a mighty getting together of the Baptist in Centralia in May. The way, the truth, the light is what the people need and in these latter days I find it is what the people want, Amen. I rejoice in the spirit as did Jesus in Luke 10:21, when I realize the way, the truth, the light seems to be hidden from the college bred preacher who is carried awap with the wisdom of this world and revealed it unto plough boys, and rail splitters hewers of wood and drawers of water, even so Father for so it seemed good in Thy sight. We are asking every preacher to come to Centralia in May prepared to give $1 00 to advance the work, and this one dollar is hoped to be plus the amount sent up in your church letter. Thus 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. creating a roll of honor to the credit of all ministers in the state who are interested in carrying out the plan inculcated in the great commission given at the Base of Olives by our great chieftain (Christ). If the laity would learn to give as God has prospered them, the lives of their pastors must their examples And too that no preacher come to Centralia begging off from paying his board, or trying to borrow money to get back home, prepare for war in time of peace is a great lesson to be learned The small sum of 75cents will be charged per day for board and we hope that all who may attend will govern themselves accordingly. As Corresponding Secretary of the General Missionary Baptist State Association, I shall endeavor to keep an appropriate notice in this paper every week, from now till setting of our great association in Centralia next month May God bless [the struggles put forth by this mighty host of Baptist to help, to lift, to cheer, and to breath the spirit of love, and not so much law without love, that our churches may be revived and sinners may be saved, and God,s name may be glorified. I am your brother in Christ. W. P. Washington Corresponding Secretary of the General Missionary Baptist State Association of the State of Illinois. RESOLUTIONS Whereas, God said to Adam when He gave him his decree, decree while in the Garden of Eden and cautioned him not to eat of the tree which is in the midst of the garden, with the penalty of death attached, and Whereas the decree was violated, thus death will visit all. Whereas our Heavenly Father has seen fit in His All Wise Providence to take from our midst our loving and affectionate Sister, Nellie Moore, our Associate Maron who was just in the prime of life and at the time when she was badly needed in her Home, in the Chapter and in the Community. Whereas in her death Jeptha Chapter No. 14, O. E. S has lost a worthy member, the Husband a faithful wife, the Parents a loving daughter, the Childern a devoted mother and the Sister an affectionate sister-and Whereas our loss is Heaven's gain, Be it resolved, That we bow our heads in humble submission to Him who doeth all things well. Be it further resolved that we express our sincere prayers and sorrow to the family in the great loss they have sustained in this the hour of thir personal grief. New Brownfield, March 28, 1915 Mr. J. B. McCray, Metropolis, Ill. Dear Sir, by order of Sincere Baptist church, this place notify you that the aforesaid church is making preparations to accept the Teachers's Institute of the Mt Olive Baptist S. S. Convention to be held Friday before the 4th Sunday in April 1915. We can take care of 15 or 20 delegates. Done by order of the church. Rev. J. H. Hilley, Pastor, We will be at your station on Thursday before the 4th Sunday. Meet all trains. The Cairo, Future City, Mounds, Mound City, Vienna, Colpsville, Carbondale, Centralia, Cobden, Sparta, Ullin, Pulaski, Duquoin, Harrisburg, Mt. Vernon, Olive Branch will have to leave home Thursday morning in order to reach New Brownfield in the afternoon. Messengers from Unionville, Joppa, Belgrade, Metropolis, Reund Knob, can leave on the afternoon train Thursday and make connection at Reevesville. We hope to have a good representation at this meeting. Come prepared to work and appear on the program. We are expecting the missionaries, the moderator, and some of the pastors who are interested in our district and our Educational and Mission works We are looking for the president. of all the auxiliaries. Be sure and meet us there. J. B. McCrary. That a copy of these resolutions be spread upon the record of our Chapter, a copy to be sent to the family and to the press, Respectively submitted, (By) Jeptha Chapter No. 14. O. E. S. Committee Rev. J.B. McCrary, Sister Princess Bell, " Frances Smith Announces For Treasurer. In this issue of The Gazette will be found the announcement of James Shepard for City Treasurer. Jim is well known and very popular among the young people of Metropolis, and was formerly connected with Gullet's Clothing store. He is well qualified for the position and we believe if he is elected he will make a good Treasurer. We ask that you consider his candidacy before voting Tuesday next. "A man doesn't seem to take any pleasure in writing letters to a woman after he has married her," said Mrs. Gloomer. "No," replied Miss Cayenne; "he seems to lose all interest when there is no possibility of his letters being read to a jury." IMMENSE QUANTITY OF WHEAT TIED UP There Will Still, However, Be a Heavy Deficit of the World's Normal Crop. A grain expert who has been watching the grain markets and the world's grain fields for a number of years, says: "There is at the present time about two billion bushels of wheat, the production of the countries at war, tied up. This is about one-half the world's total production of wheat, which is four billion bushels. One writer argues that, granting that the warring nations produce a one-half crop in the coming year, a deficit of one billion bushels will still be shown. The three countries upon which the filling of this deficit of one billion bushels will rest are the United States, Canada, and Argentina. The combined output of these three countries is only 1,249,000,000, their exportable surplus of course be much less, so it can easily be seen that the question is not one to be easily solved and it behooves all the above countries to increase their respective productions as much as they possibly can, for when the war is over and trade begins to re-establish itself and the nations undergo a process of rehabilitation, the demand for all breadstuffs will be enormous. "During the three years following the declaration of peace the farmers of all neutral wheat-producing countries will have ample opportunity to market their wheat at good prices, and it may safely be assumed that the demand will be heavy. Canada has an unusual opportunity in that she has the natural environment for wheat production; she is under the protection of the British flag, and she will not be molested upon the water to any great extent; she can increase her acreage and greatly enhance her production. In other words, she can become a far greater wheat-producing country than she is at the present time." If the summing-up as made by this expert be correct, is there not the very best reason for the continued effort that is being made by the Government of the Dominion of Canada to secure settlers on the productive vacant lands of the country? Not only are these lands capable of producing high class wheat in large quantities, but cattle, pigs, sheep and horses also do well. The climate is admirably suited. —Advertisement. His Tour. "That man never seems to stay long at any one place. What is he doing, anyway?" "He is helping to take a census of the birds." "Oh, that accounts for his being constantly on the wing." Women are supposed to be vain, but no man is as handsome as he thinks he is. Answer the Alarm! A bad back makes a day's work twice as hard. 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Bell fingered his brief as he sat listening to the argument of Assistant United States District Attorney L. S. Harvey of the eastern district of Kansas, representing the government. He had spoken but a few words, however, when the crowd knew that such incidents evidently were in the every-day life of the Negro lawyer. The men represented by Bell are white and were given sentences of six years at Indianapolis in December, 1912. They were convicted of being implicated in more than one hundred dynamiting cases, including the destruction of the Times building in Los Angeles, in half of the states of the United States. They were at one time officers of the organization of which J. J. McNamara was a member and who is now serving a life sentence in California. Bell represented the men in the United States district court in Kansas last July and was defeated. He appealed. Bell's chief contention is that the men could legally have been convicted on but one charge under the revised statutes of the United States, and that the maximum penalty should have been but two years in the penitentiary or a fine of $10,000. They were charged with having transported dynamite throughout the country, and with the blowing up of a bridge at Indianapolis. Bell has been a practicing attorney in Leavenworth 28 years. His "hobby," he said, is appeal cases. In 1914 he filed 61 appeals in the United States courts, and was successful in 41 of them. In but two cases were his clients Negroes. Bell was born a slave in Tennessee He was taken with his parents to Oskaloosa, Ia., when young, and earned enough money to carry him through a course in law. The day he was admitted to the bar, at Leavenworth, United States Judge Hook was in the courtroom, and Bell considers Judge Hook one of his best friends. Among famous appeals in which Bell has been successful was the case of Charles A. Stevens, a wealthy Negro boy, of Kapsas City, who stole a mail sack containing $55,800. Stevens' sentence was reduced from ten to five years. As his fee Bell received $13,000. For the first time in about a dozen years mackerel have been caught in the New Haven waters. In recent years porpoises are believed to have driven them away, but in the last month thousands of mackerel have been caught. The Supreme court, speaking through the chief justice, denied the appeal taken by the state of Illinois in the case of John B. Gaskill against the Forest Home Cemetery company of Chicago, which has become historical. Gaskill is a Negro who purchased a lot in the cemetery, but was denied permission to bury a member of his family there by the trustees of the cemetery after they made the discovery that the purchaser was a Negro. A bill for the relief of Gaskill passed the Illinois legislature some years ago, but was vetoed by the governor on the advice of the attorney general. The case was dismissed by Chief Justice White on the ground that no federal question was involved in the judgment rendered by the supreme court of Illinois, which found against Gaskill. In the opinion of an English scientist, the wear of macadam roads is not due to the suction of automobile tires, but almost entirely to the crushing effect of horseshoes and iron-tired wheels. In view of prevailing high prices for necessities in Santiago, Chille, it is planned to establish municipal provision shops there at an initial cost of $500,030. the neighbors say S. W. Featheringham's initials stand for "Southwest Wind." "The southwest wind," they explain, "blows nearly all the time." Every member of the family of Sir Toper Lethbridge of England has gone 'o the war or training for it—the men 'o fight, the women to nurse. METROPOLIS WEEKLY GAZETTE. METROPOLIS. ILL Ell Williamson (colored) ninety years old, for many years a licensed pilot, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. W. B. Faire, in Washington, following an illness lasting only five days. For half a century Williamson had followed the sea before he retired and made his home in Washington. He served in the navy and in the merchant marine. He became a skillful pilot and was the first colored man to obtain a first-class license at the United States custom house at Norfolk, Va. Captain Williamson, as he was known to his friends, was born in Murfreesboro, N. C., December 23, 1824, the son of Trial and Winnie Williamson, and the grandson of George Williamson, who had been a noted shoemaker and had bought his freedom from his master by making fine shoes. Eli Williamson's freedom came to him from his grandfather. When he was a youth Williamson went to live with a family of Quakers, who taught him to read and write, to the fishing nets and to rig seines for large fisheries. This gave him a taste for the sea which never left him. He enlisted in the United States navy and served faithfully. After leaving the navy Williamson entered the merchant service, and when the Civil war broke out he was chief pilot on the steamer Curlew. It was pressed into the service of the Confederacy and later was sunk. Williamson was highly regarded by the officers under whom he sailed. He did much to aid in the uplift of his race, and was the founder of the Cool Spring church at Franklin, Va. He married Miss Emmaline Hunter of Virginia. Ten children were born to them, five growing to maturity. One son, the late W. E. Williamson of Norfolk, Va., died February 1, 1910. His four daughters, Mrs. Curlew Weaver, Mrs. Katherine Reid, Mrs. Sea Bird Baire and Mrs. Emma Gray, survive him. For the last five years Captain Williamson had made his home in Washington with his daughter, Mrs. Faire. Burial was in Harmony cemetery beside the body of his wife, who died March 14, 1914. It is true, of course, that Professor Just is not the only colored man to do scientific work of a high order, nor the only colored teacher ready to labor for a pittance in order to aid the education of his people. But the honor bestowed upon him is worth while merely if it recalls to public attention once more the fact that no one can measure the contributions colored Americans are certain to make to our common civilization, and not merely in the fields in which lie their peculiar talents. It was a colored physician who first ventured an operation on the living human heart; a colored painter is in the front rank of his art as the delineator of Biblical scenes; no composer of recent years won greater honors than Coleridge Taylor, the negro. Any policy, therefore, which should limit the education and the opportunities of the race must be a grave loss to humanity as a whole. No one would think, in any country outside Russia, of refusing to Jewish genius the fullest play in every field. Yet we continue to hear, not only in the South, but in the North as well, repeated assertions that anything except common schooling is out of place for the colored people—New York Evening Post. The highest determined point in Florida is Mount Pleasant, 301 feet above sea level, according to the United States geological survey. The approximate average elevation of the state is 100 feet above the sea. All-steel cars are being experimented with on several railways in India. Metal freight cars have long been in use, but passenger cars have usually been built of teak wood resting on steel under-frames. Mrs. Kate Penner and Gertrude Pendel, English nurses connected with the Constantinople hospital, have received Red Cross medals from the German emperor for gallant service during the Balkan war. If you wish to interest idle men circulate the story that the hull of a sunken ship is full of treasure. If you wish to excite them circulate the story that it is full of fine old whisky. The yellow poplar, or tulip tree, the largest broadleaf tree in America, has been known to reach nearly 200 feet in height and ten feet in diameter. During courtship a girl thinks marriage is a haven of rest in which she will be free from worry and care. After marriage she has another think coming. The new poison extracted from seeds of the castor oil plant by a German chemist is said to be so powerful that a single gram would kill a million and a half guinea pigs. Probably the speediest journey is that negotiated by a prize fighter who is on his way back to obscurity. ARE LED BY GHOST ARE LED BY GHOST Russians See Skobeleff at Their Head. Belief Said to Be In the Ranks That Great Commander Directs the Movements of the Armies of the Czar. Some Russian soldiers have declared they saw the figure of Skobeleff on his white horse, leading their forces, as of old, into battle. To those who know the profound impression that wonderful man made on the Shavonic mind, there is no improbability in such a suggestion. Drawn so largely from a primitive peasantry, the vast host marshaled by the czar must contain multitudes whose childlike imaginations are quite capable of conjuring up their legendary hero in visible form once more, warding off defeat and pointing to victory. Even with the less simple there may well be a longing to have so famous a fighter at their head in that great struggle he predicted would happen, and in which he would so dearly have loved to play his part. It was while the Russo-Turkish war in 1877 was raging that, from the midst of official incompetence and corrupt favoritism, Skoboleff emerged as the magician to whose wand victory was ever obedient. Entirely by his own merits, without the advantage of illustrious birth, and against the opposition of a prejudiced court, he had won his general's epaulets before he was 33. After the fall of Plevna, his rapid passage of the Balkans in midwinter brought about the surrender of Turkey's last army in the field and this was speedily followed by the capture of Adrianople. He was already at the gates of Constantinople when Lord Beaconsfield intervened to prevent its occupation, and in the Berlin treaty that ensued Skoboleff ever professed to see the seeds of the harvest we are gathering today. As a soldier he created among his men an enthusiasm for his leadership comparable only to that won by Napoleon himself. A strict disciplinarian, visiting any breach of commands with merciless severity, he was the friend and companion of every rank, a comrade who shared their privations, fed from their camp pots and merrily chaffed one and all. He did not know the sensation of fear, and faced the utmost dangers vitm cool contempt. Yet always he bore a charmed life. Horses were killed beneath him, his staff fell shot at his side, his sword was broken in his hand, but no missile ever found in his billet. The story grew in the army that he could not be wounded, and some were found to declare they were hit by bullets that could only have passed through him first. It was facts and fables like these, losing nothing in the telling, that made him the darling of the Russian people. BA'HTUB FOR THE PIGS Redeptacle in Which Their Hogships May Revel to Limit of Their Hearts' Content. cement bathtub for pigs! That's the very latest thing in progressive stock raising. The piggy-wigys can roll in all the mud they wat to (and they want to roll in a loof mud, you may be sure), but before retiring for the night they will have to take a bath. t the recent national convention of ceent manufacturers in Chicago the THIS IS THE LIFE new cement hog wallow, saucer-shad and ornamented in Grecian sty—a true hog wallow de luxe—wahe object of much attention. It seced as perfect in its appoint-ments—such as they were—as the batof an exclusive club. Sercillious landlords may refuse to it houses to families with children but not Frank McDonnell of Detroit In fact, Landlord McDonnell will not rent his houses to childless parts. Mand Mrs. C. L. Allen, who have just celebrated their first, wedding anniversary, found an ideal cottage on Bagtreet, belonging to Mr. McDonnell Everything seemed satisfactory to be parties until the owner learned that Allens had no children. "You cannot have the place," the landlord said I learned long ago that young coup without children move often. They ever stay long in one place. It does pay to rent to them. Only coup with children can live in my house Sorry, but that's my rule."—Detra Dispatch to Los Angeles Time "Did the authorities get wind of thillicit distillery?" 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CONVEYED ONLY PLAIN TRUTH Advertisement of Boston Physician Merely Stated Facts Exactly as They Were. A Boston physician tells of a Doctor Reed who, in his time, was one of the prominent医icos of the Hub. His large practice included many patients outside the city limits, and these he visited in his buggy. One day Doctor Reed bought a new horse, with which he was much pleased until he discovered that the animal had an insurmountable objection to bridges of all kinds, and could not be made to cross one. Inasmuch as at that period it was necessary to cross certain bridges in order to reach any one of the surrounding towns, the doctor decided to sell the horse. He did not think it necessary to mention the animal's peculiarity, but was much too honest to misrepresent him, and, after some thought, produced the following advertisement, which he inserted in a local paper: "For Sale—A bay horse, warranted sound and kind. The only reason for selling is because the owner is obliged to leave Boston." ONLY A FEW PIMPLES But Many More May Come If You Neglect Them. Try Cuticura Free. Cuticura Soap and Ointment are most effective in clearing the skin of pimples, blackheads, radness, roughness, itching and irritation as well as freeing the scalp of dandruff, dryness and itching, besides satisfying every want of the toilet and nursery. Sample each free by mail with Book. Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept. Y. Boston. Sold everywhere.—Adv. Some Sprinter She—I suppose the duke has landed estates. He—Landed one every time he married, but he managed to run through 'em all. MRS. WILLIAMS' LONG SICKNESS Yields To Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Elkhart, Ind.:-"I suffered for fourteen years from organic inflammation, female weakness, pain and irregularities. 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Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, made from native roots and herbs, contains no narcotic or harmful drugs, and to-day holds the record of being the most successful remedy for female illness we know of, and thousands of voluntary testimonials on file in the Pinkham laboratory at Lynn, Mass., seem to prove this fact. If you have the slightest doubt that Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound will help you, write to Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co. (confidential) Lynn, Mass., for advice. Your letter will be opened, read and answered by a woman, and held in strict confidence. W. N. U., ST. LOUIS, N. 14-1915. ‘Thousands needlessly suffer from stomach ailments, handicapped in their work and pleasure. The stom- ach Js the maingpring of life and the ody cannot run without it. ‘You want to be well quick. A great many people in Missouri ‘nd thousands ell over the country have found the way to health by the use of Mayr's Wonderful Remedy, ‘The first dose shows results. 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Dense oe Gelbei Two women were having a ladylike argument on suffrage in a New York street car. “I'm not so old-fashioned as to Insist that our only place ts in the home, but—" said the blonde. “Well?” asked the brunette, with: bat- tle in her dark eyes. “Couldn't we save all this trouble and fuss\by just Jeaving things as they are? can't ‘We go on letting the men represent us? ‘They do the very best they can, and ‘everyone I know has # man some. where or other in the family." - The Dranette’s volce was calm, but firm “Jack in a Republican and I am a Democrat, How can he represent me, ‘when he can east only ono vote?” she inquired sternly, For a few minutes ‘the little blonde sat very silent. Then whe spoke. “Why, I never thought of ‘that before. If you haye a misrepre sentative man in the family, I suppose You do need the vote.” Her voice sank 1m a whisper, “But please don’t say I eald 20.” intietecieietnen “How about that bomb sensation?” "Oh, that's an exploded story.” Nothing kindles the fire of suspicion quicker than an unnecessary explana tion. Hidden defects in Roofing If your roofing is not guaran- $a tea the tok of fandins ‘out its defects after it is on the roof. It costs no more to get « eae Caled ‘with the best re- behind it. ARSE OO Roofing =: pur hie pralend-ta susminend barvate EeToNeS Se a peed ent Bee rere e! ee teal seckne Beards: outdoor paints, plastic cement, etc. fos tesa es em alee ost faslad ine Gere Roto Marder Ca Sew Sesh oe, [4 Chiesge —_ Pttaloergl. Bales, Onna Renee Cay, Mirarte ‘K L/ fi | (7 fa >) 3 ie ‘AT ia ah RKigh What makes a Wasaerr|| Oke good? it It fan’ aso —— heater tee raed cigar—cigaretto— SAME] all aro good if the f] tobacco is good. The tobacco in } good—gloriously good! 2% Get acquainted with its mild yet satisty- for. ing Turkish blend. ff By ae | Tebccco Cx. Official Denial ‘Mo War Tax on Homesiead Land in Canada ae repors that w war tar i te be placed on Paes ess a ae Eien pice Sonehdratio ciretaton tn" the SERFS ie te oir eectaes cast ne aie tea wep here ieeok ttl teen Sndovck Invan Xoigned) WD, Hcott, Gupte Tiomigration, Ottawa, Caunda, March itis, 1018. North Dakola Myeites ocind oacres fare iand einem eee pies ASMA iadtieY Usama RE w ash PATENTS Sze USE NIAGARA FALLS Power to Be Utilized Without Affecting Beauty. [Engineers Have Worked Out Scheme Which It Is Believed Will Give Results Without Necessity of Destroying the Falis, Niagara falls 1s to be put to work without affecting the scenic beauty of one of the world’s wonders, plan having been’ worked out to save aad utilize from 75 to 80 per cent of the power now going to waste without outraging the artistic sensibilities of nature lovers, Two of the most {m- portant features of the fall, in a scento way, are the deflection ‘of light through the water as it curves over the crest, and the rising spray from the fmpact of the water at the base of the cliff, and both of these features are to be proserved. This 1s to be ac- complished by an ingenious arrange ment of penstocks by which a por tion of the water is caught as It falls from the crest, is led through the turbines, and is then discharged into the falling sheet of water at the foot of the cliff, care being taken not to di- vert enough of the water through the penstocks to Smpair the beauty of the falling sheet. ‘The plan involves the building of a permarient concrete crest for the falls, ark ia | i ee . wer tH ky ba el ta i Es, BBY The Water is Caught by the Pen. stocks Below the Crest of the Falls, Led Through the Turbines, and Then Discharged at the Foot of the Clift, to prevent future erosion, as well as the construction of @ tunnel across the river back of the face of the cliff To divert the water from successive sections so that this work can be done, dams are to be made by build. {ng cribs in the river above the falls, and then floating them down to a point near the crest and sinking them, After the Work 1s completed, these dams are to be removed by blasting, or by unloading the cribs and float- ing them to a new site-—From Popu- lar Mechanics Gritieh Military Rilaustte. Wholesale enlistment in England is responsible for some Gilbertian situa tions. For instance, a woman writes to a newspaper to know what is the Proper thing to do under the follow- ing curious circumstances: She has two sons, in Lord Kitchen- er’s army—one an officer, the other a private, On one occasion she want- ed them to take her to a theater, but military etiquette does not permit of officers and privates being seen to- gether in public. Again, the brothers cannot meet their mother's guests at the dinner table for the same reason. Soctally, when in mufti, they rank alike, but nowadays uniform is obliga- tory on all occasions, Hence the tan- gle. To Train for War. Crawl through the trenches of an unfinished sewer excavation in the slush and cutting wind of a sleet storm. Touch off a few sticks of dy- namite from time to time to keep you unaware of the lack of regular meals, and have an obliging policeman empty his revolver occasionally in your gen- eral direction. Four of five early morning hours of this will make you forevermore a real neutral.—Collier’s Weekly. tae Dan Oi And those riprling skirts are even shorter than the tight skirts of the last few months, thereby disclosing Mt- lady's feet and ankles. From five to eight inches from the ground hang the flowing skirts, while innumerable styles may be followed in fashioning the remainder of the costume. The cossack overdress is especially up-to. date, and in this the straight, plain lines are emphasized, some gowns be ing devotd of trimming. METROPOLIS WEEKLY GAZETTE, METROPOLIS, ILL, A { 1a ) 9 aC it O ge ‘2 — An eminent physician = Bi — lays down these simple rules for better “Ws health: = = ~—1.—Drink lots of water. 2.—Eat slowly. 3.—Chew your = = food well. 4,—Have plenty of chewing gum on hand. Use = = it shortly after meals and chew until the “full” feeling —=S = = disappears. a aoe = | Be sure of the Perfect Gum in the Perfect Package—made === = clean, kept clean, sealed against all impurities: = = 9, = = = = = a The Wrigley Spearmen want to|Mother Goose “stunts” to the — = help you remember these bene-|‘‘ tune” of the new Wrigley ES S= ficial, long-lasting aids to teeth, jingles. Their book is 28-pages = ‘== = breath, appetite and digestion.|in four colors. It’s free. Sad === = So they have done all the old] for your copy today. Address = =S WM. WRIGLEY JR. CO. = =, 1318 Kesner Building —— feck Seen EN Die ff L—- wnt \Ch Ti A WA uNited/ | Dour : f) Fora peA Med eon 5 | yy (eee Gi Spy \\= aS by i = sae Qi E>! ESate the Coupons! = Got the Promiums! == ‘an REALLY NOT A FAIR BET Young Man Made Wager Whyh It Was Almost Impossible fer ‘Uhr te tLeod There was no sound excep the fain Ghd regular tick of nic. Other wise silence and gloom pertded the elegantly furnished drawing-rom. In one chair sat a beautitil girl her lips tightly closed, her eye star ing straight before her and hetevery muscle tense with a powerful sffort of self-control. In another «t a young man whose face expressd se Tiousness but confidence. In hisiand he held an open watch which b ob- served closely, only raising biseyes now and then to glance at the baut ful girl, who seémed to be in uch agony. Five seconds, ten, fiftees, twnty seconds passed. The positlor of neither the young man nor beauful girl had changed. Suddenly her eyes gleamed wh a wild Ight; she clasped her handeon- vulstvely, and “I must speak!" burst fromber bloodless lips. “Twenty-four seconds,” sald the young man, as he closed the wich and put it back into his pocket. fou lose the pair of gloves by exact! six seconds.” He had bet on a sure thing. ie teh eta Mrs, Atherton had tried to impss upon her young son, Eugene, thé he should play only with good boys. “Mother,” said Eugene, as he anc in one day, “you don’t want mr to play with wicked boys, do you?” “No, indeed,” sald the maer pleased that her son had rememied her teachings. “Well, if one little boy Kicks aith er little boy, isn't it wicked forim to kick him back?" “Yes, indeed, it is certainly iry wicked,” was the mother's reply. “Then I don't play with Riced Whitney any more,” said Fuge; “he’s too wicked. I kicked him jis morning, and he kicked me back.” Slight Absent-Mindedness, How are you getting on as the e siding officer of your néw club?” . “Pretty well,” replied the emptic woman. “No trouble with parliamen'y points?” “Not much, The only difficul'! have is to remember that you rt hold on to the gavel and hammer tb it instead of throwing {t.” ‘Tho statistician is the most suc@- ful of liars, as no one ever stops ty: ure up his statements. i Every man ts capable of doinds best—anid .ba whould Siways do | } Europe Loses Sweet Tooth, ‘The..girla they..latt behind them, the British Tommy, his French col league and bis German enemy went off to the war, suffered a good dea more than has been supposed up to this time. ‘The candy export figures from this country prove it. Europe curtailed the bean supply of the United States when Austria's exports were stopped. Now America has retaliated by reducing ‘the quantity of candy sent to the old world. ‘The first five months of the war caused a decrease of $152,823 in the value of- candy exports from the United States, as compared with the same period of the year before. The value of the total exports of candy for the calander year was $1,185,894. , CALIFORNIA'S EXPOSITIONS Low round trip fares are now in effect via the Scenic Highway of the Northern Pacific Ry. to California's Ex. positions via the North Pacific Coast. | These tckets permit liberal stop-overs and enable the tourist to include both Expositions as well as a stop-over at Yellowstone National Park via Gardi- ner Gateway. If you will advise when you will plan your western trip. I will be pleased to quote rates, send a copy of our hand- some Expositions folder as well as Yellowstone National Park and travel Uterature, and assist you in any way possible in planning your 1915 vaca- tion trip. A. M. Cleland, General Pas- senger Agent, 617 Northern Pacitic Ry,, St. Paul, Minnesota—Ady. Vain Wishing. “Don’t you wish you had a fairy godmother?” “AML L-want is a good plain cook, And ‘that wish seems too fantastical to ever be gratified.” Have Sharp Ears, “Women are not good listeners.” “Evidently you've never had much experience with female help.” YOUR OWN DRUGGIET WILT. TeTY von Pies had Grannis, ered No Reto Pill ya Mins Ee abet esas ‘The man who doesn't secure the services of that great teacher, experi- ence, may live to a green old age. The chances are that the man in a great hurry may be trying to get away from something. Nightly coughing and torturing throat- fei ‘guiekly relleved by Dean’s Mentho- lated Cough Drops—ie at all Druggists. A self-made man is often the only one satisfied with the job. | Ta — ON ily oO | lo ‘| . aA. i oe OO mT TS a Le , ae Let It Stand Between So ky Your Motor and Deterioration Hundreds of thousands of —an oil of maximum dura- motorists in the Middle West éi/ity and correct lubricating alone—all won to POLAR- body at any motor speed or INE in the last seven years— temperature, know the protection, the effi- an off that pays back its clency and the pleasure result- cost, not only bysaving repairs ing from this scientifically but by maintaining ahigh re- bertect lubricating oil, sale value for your car. Do YOU know this oil? ‘Whyexperiment?—whénthe —an oil sufficiently fluid greatest of ald specialists, in to lubricate and completely matters of lubrication have cover the remotest friction experimented for you. Use surface. Polarine. STANDARD OIL COMPANY (4232354) Chicago, Ill Use RED CROWN Gasoline. It means More : Power, More Speed, More Miles per Gallon tue ’. Weg Canada is Calling You’ NYA es anada Is ing You VA FS A hs to her Rich Wheat i) AAS —~She extends to Americans a hearty in- y vitation to settle on her FREE Home- A bs stead lands of 160 acres each or secure ba “coo some of the low priced lands in; Mani- a en toba, Saskatchewan and Alberta. vi Rees ®, This year wheat is higher but Canadian land just PP ORS > ‘as cheap, so the opportunity is more attractive than Pres ttee2, ever. Canada wants you to help to feed the world Para 3) by tilling some of her soil—land similar to that L iL iS which during many years has averaged 20 to 45: iy gH bushels of wheat to the acre. Think what you R 7g Ca make with wheat around $1 a bushel and T land so easy to get. Wonderful yields also of 5 A. Gq Oats, Barley and Flax. Mixed farming IW © gisle is fully as profitable an industry as grain. N QKAISX growing. cA Naan Sy The Government this year is asking is Qysrc2 5X farmers to put increased acreage into SSIES grain. Military service is not com pulsory in Canada but there isa great demand for farin labor to replace the many young men who have volunteered for service. The climate; is healthful an agreeable, railway facilities excellent, good schools and churches convenient. ie or iteratre 2nd particulars as to reduced railway rates to Superintendent Immigration, Ottawa, Canada, or to G. A. COOK, 125 West 9th Street, hansas ily, Missouri: C; J. BROUGHTON, Room 412, 112 West Adams Street, Chicago, 1, ity aaa bak ‘Canadian Government Agestn, When the average man has occa- sion to-boast-of his past ho selects a part of it that others have forgotten. Nothing is more painfud than antics of a fat woman tiying to kittenish. ; Metropolis Gazette PUBLISHED ON FRIDAY BY THE GAZETTE PRINTING CO. BETROPOLIS, - - - - ILL. MRS. M. J. MCCRARY, MANAGER. J. B. MCCRARY, EDITOR Office 9th and Pearl Streets, Metropolis, Illinois. Entered as second-class mail matter, at Metropolis, Illinois, Postoffice. Address all communications to J. B. McRAEY, 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. You must mail copy on Mondays to secure publication. Announcements. We are authorized to announce James C. Shepherd as a candidate for City Treasurer of Metropolis, subject to the decision of the voter of the City at the April election next. 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. Native Salve. We have just recived some more of Native Salve and it is going very last, those in Carbonand Md. City can secure a box or more now by 50c, per box. Act quick if you want it. Send all orders to Rev. J. B. McCrary. Baptist Women of State Convention. Galesburg, III. Dear Sisters-Greeting: This is to notify you that our annual meeting will convene in Rock Island, Ill., in June, McKinley Baptist church. Let us begin to work in earnest for its success. President is calling for five Hundred Dollars (500.00) this year. The banner will be given for the largest amount of money brought in. Remember the art and needle work Department for Foreign Mission. Our Educational needs, Aged Minister Fund Home Mission Fund. REPRESENTATION FEES. District Asso. $5.00 five delegates. Local Circles $2.50 three delegates. Life Members $5.00 Children Pands $1.00 Annual Members $.50 Yours in the work. Susie F. Hazle, 718 Arnold. Subscribe for The Gazette. No morphine or opium in De Miles PAIR FILLE. OWN ALL FIELD. "One cent a dose." --- Ordination Licentiate license blanks at the Gazette office. Mes ans Ann Tinsley, M. J. McCray and Laurania Smith, were called to Brookport Monday be at the bed-side of Mrs Ruth Donlow, who is very sick. Mr. Ellis Young, left Sunday for his home in Decu Mr. Rufus Mitchell is beautifying his home on Market with a fresh coat of paint Little Urie Frrizzell, the son of Nathaniel died in Paducah. Ky. Thursday and was brought to this Saturday and was laid to rest in the Kidd Cemetery, N. W. Long and Co. Undertakers. Peace to his ashes. Are the Mts. Zion and Olive S. S. of DuQnoin, going to represent in the Institute which convenes with the New Brown-field S. S. Friday before the Fourth Lord's day in this month? AGENTS—It's new—your opportunity. We trust you to $3.60 worth. Starr's Powdered Enamel. Repairs chipped and rusty spots on granitware. Stops all leaky metalware without heat, soldering iron or tools. Agents coining money. Sample with particulars, 10c. Starr, 1910 Monroe St., Toledo O. U. S A. Circuit Court is in session this week. A very small dockt, only 43 cases. Judge Duncan on the bench. Miss Monnetta Cole returned home Tuesday from St Louis, where she spent several months with her aunt Mrs. Q. Lawton. Mrs. Annie Arrington, of St Louis, Mo. is in the city attend-to the wants of her father, Mr. Geo. McCrary, who is very sick. Mrs. Ruh Donew, of Brookport is seriously sick at this date. Mrs. Deborah Wilson, of Vienna, is visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. William Barnard. Rev. J. W. Davie, was called to his home in Hopkinsville, Ky. to give away one of his daughters. If he thinks it necessary, he will perform the ceremonies. Else and Libby McCallister, are visiting their mother, Mrs. Corneljus McCallister of Paducah. Rev. J. M. Blake, was able to be at his charge in Bandanna, Ky. Sunday. He returned Tuesday and reports a nice trip. Mrs. Addie Frizzell, left Sunday for her home in Love-Joy, after spending several days in the city the guest of her parents Mr. and Mrs. Richard Winston. Mrs. Amanda Barnard, returned home Tuesday after visiting in Paducah. Mrs. Jane Hodge, still remains very sick Mrs. Maymie Harmon was a Paducah shopper Monday. Don't fail to attend the Children's Concert, to be given by rooms 1 and 2, Misses Love Phillips and Mae Roberts teachers. at Odd Fellows Hall, Friday night, April 16. The proceeds are to buy a musical instrument for the school Every patron and well wisher is cordially invited. Admission 15cts or 25cts per couple. OBITUARY Robert Long was born in the year of 1866, Humprey Co., Tenn. Departed this life March 31st 1915. Age 49 years. Mr. Long proffessed religion about eleven years ago in a revival conducted by R. H. Peoples and joined the Pleasant Hill Bapt. church, Johnsonville, under the administration of Dr. Peoples. He moved to Brookport, about six years ago and joined the Missionary Baptist church this city and lived a consistent christian, altho his occupation and poor health hindered him from his duty to the church, but Mr. Long has always exhibited the Spirit of Christ since he has been in our community. During the time of his illness he asked his older children if they ever that of praying and getting religion. He said before he left, I am ready and willing to go. He leaves to mourn their loss a loving wife, seven children and a host of relatives and friends. Unity Baptist church has lost a peaceful member, the wife an affectionated husband, the children a loving father and the community at large a good law abiding citizen. Our loss is Heaven's gain. Peace to his ashes All persons attending the General Baptist Association at Centrala, in May will be required to pay 75c per day for board. Dont forget to take along your fare please. Let every church of this district represent by letter and a messenger in the General Baptist Association at Centralia. NOTICE. The S. S. Institute of the Mt. Olive Baptist Convention will hold an interesting session with Sincere Baptist S. S. New Browfield, Friday before the 4th Sunday in April, by invitation thru their pastor Rev. J. H. Hilley. 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 Gazetre. You will agree with me that you never saw such stylish has for the money as I am showing you now, no trouble to show goose Z. A. VALLEE. 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. REV. J. H. KNOWLES. Rev. J H. Knowles, 240 Poplar street Cairo, is the elected missionary for the Mt. Oliv Baptist Association. He is also authorized to solicit money for the Livingste Normal, Theological Industri Institute of Metropolis, Ill., Letter Heads and Envelopes can be had for the asking at the office. We print them. NOTICE. The Board of Trustees of e Livingston Institute, locatedn Metropolis, solicit the co-operation of the pastors and churces of Illinois and elsewhere in secing students and finance. The school is now in actual running with a competent corps of teachers, with Prof. William E. Bay as principal in charge, and ready to give students traing in the common branches or in e higher course. For any information adds Rev. J. B. McCrary Sec'y Box 533 Metropolis, Ill. Wanted----100 customers at the Last Chance grocery to buy 3 cans of best tomatoes and corn for 25c. Dont fail to attend the great Baptist General Association which will hold its annual meeting with the 2nd Baptist church Centralia, Rev. H. Allison, the efficient pastor has charge of the arrangement for the large gathering of Baptist men and women who promise to be there All aboard for Centralia in May where all eyes are centered for the General Baptist State Association to do business for the Master. Meet me in Centralia brother, and lets join hands and swing around the center (Christ.) STREAK OF OHIO, CITY OF TOLEDO LUCAS COUNTY, S. S. Sword to before me and subcribed in my presence, this 6th day of December, A. D. 1886. (SEAL) A. W. GLEASON, Notar Public. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally, and acts directly on the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. Send for testimonials free. F. J. CHENEY, & CO., Toledo, O Sold by all druggists, 75c. Take Hall's Family Pills or Consti- pation. MASTER IN CHANCERY SALE LANNES P. OAKES, SOLICITOR. State of Illinois, Massac County, S. S. In the Circuit Court of said County, April Term A. D. 1915. Nettie Gowan Vs. Frank Taylor, Leonard Taylor, Virgil Taylor, Naom Taylor and Ewell Brown Taylor. Bill in Chancery to foreclose mortgage No. 54. Public notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a degree entered at the April Term of said Court, to wit, on the 18th day of April A. D. 1915 in the above entitled cause, I. S. Bartlett Kerr, Master in Chancery of said County will, at the hour of 10 oclock A M., Saturday May 15th A. D. 1915 in the East door of the Court House in the City of Metropolis, County of Massac, and State of Illinois, sell at Public vendue to the highest and best bidder, the following described real estate to-wt: Lot Fourteen (14) in Block Fifty six (56) of the City of Metropolis, Massac County, Illinois. Terms of sale, Cash in hand. Dated this 14th day of April A. D. 1915. S. BARTLET KERR, Master in Chancery EXECUTOR'S NOTICE Estate of John M. Martin Deceased. The undersigned, having been appointed Administratrix With Will Attached of the Estate of John M. Martin late of the County of Massac and the State of Illinois, deceased, hereby gives notice that she will appear before the County Court of Massac County at the Court House in Metropolis, at the June Term on the first Monday in June, 1915 next, at which time all persons having claims against said estate are notified and requested to attend for the purpose of having the same adjusted. All persons indebted to said estate are required to make immediate payment to the undersigned. Dated this 6th day of April, A. D. 1915. SOPHRONIA MARTIN Administratrix With Will Attached. WALTER ROBERTE, Attorney. Persons who owe the Gazette would greatly lesson the financial burden of the publishers by remitting at once. Origin of Christening Shipping The ceremony of christening ships is a survival of a barbarian custom when sacrifices were made to the gods, and some living victim or offering was held up and its throat cut so that the blood flowed over the prow of the ship being launched. The vessel was baptized in warm blood. Now sprinkling wine or pure water is used, and the change has many advantages, though the symbolism remains. Conversation. "In conversation the perfect virtues are to listen well and to reply well."— La Rochefoucauld. 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 Departmenta work Special Courses in Music, Bookkeeping, Shorthand and Type Writing, /Bible Study Entrance Fee $2.00 a Session Tuition Rates: Tuition. Theological Department per month $1.00 Tuition, Normal and English courses per month each 1.00 Tuition, Instrumental music (including rent of instrument)... In every case, 4 weeks will be counted for a school month All charges must be paid in advance. For any information and Prospectus Address J. B. McGRARY. Supt. and Sec'y. Box 107 Metropolis, Ill. Tax Purchaser's Notice. Metropolis, Ill., Feb. 15, 1915. To Lyman E. Klotz, The Gulf Connecting Lines R. R. Co., unknown owners, heirs, tenants and parties interested or in possession. YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED. That at a sale of Real Estate made by the Sheriff of Massac Co., Ill., at the east door of the Court House, in the City of Metropolis, County of Masoac, and State of Illinois, on the 14th day of July A. D. 1913, William Wright purchased the following described Real Estate, situated in said County, for the Taxes, Interest, Penalties and Costs due and unpaid thereon, for the year A. D. 1912, to wit: That part of the S1-2 of the North-west quarter of Section 13, Township 16 South, Range 5 east, 3rd P. M. Massac Co., Illinois, formerly owned by John D. Smith, who conveyed same to Lyman F. Klotz in whose name said tract is now assessed, and contains 21-2 acres. That William Wright assigned his Certificate of Purchase to S. B. Kerr on the 11th day of August A. D. 1913. And that the time allowed by law for the redemption of said Real Estate will expire on the 15th day of July A. D. 1915. S. B. KERR, Assignee of William Wright, Purchaser. Tax Purchaser's Notice. Metropolis, Ill., Feb. 15, 1915. To John Chapman, unkuown owners, heirs, tensals and parties interested d or in possession. YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED That at a sale of Real Estate made by the Sheriff of Massac Co., Ill., at the east door of the Court House, in the City of Metrobolis, County of Massac, and State of Illinois, on the 14th day of July A.D. 1913, Thomas Roberts purchased the following described Real Estate, situated in said County, for the Taxes, interest, Penalties and costs duo and unpaid thereon, situated in said County, for the year A.D. 1912, to wit Lot Two (2) in Block Five (5) of the village of Robinsville on north side of the City of Brookport, Massac Co., Illinois. That Thomas Roberts assigned his Certificate of Purchase to S. B. Kerr on the 11th day of August 1915. S. B KERR, Assignee of Thomas Roberts, Purchaser. Tax Purchaser's Notice. Metropolis, Ill., Feb. 15, 1915. To L. E. Klotz, The City of Brookport, unknown owners, heirs, tenants, and parties interested or in possession YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED, That at a sale of Real Estate made by the Sheriff of Massac County Illinois at the east door of the Court House, in the City of Metropolis, County of Massac and State of Illinois, on the 14th day of July 1913 S. B Kerr purchased the following RHEUMATIC SUFFERERS GIVEN QUIOK RELIEF DROPS Justify her WITH A SUNSHINE AND A SUNSHINE AND A SUNSHINE Pain leaves almost as if by magic when you begin using "5-Drops," the famous remedy for Rheumatism, Lumbago, Gout, Sciatica, Neuralgia and kindred troubles. It goes right to the spot, stops the aches and pains and makes 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. Awr draw glist can supply pot. If you live too far from a drug store send One Dollar to Swannon Rheumatic Care Co., Newark, Ohio, and a bottle of "5-Drops" will be sent prepaid. described Real Estate, situated in said County for the Taxes, Interest, Penalties and Costs due and unpaid thereof, for the year A. D. 1912, to-wit: That part of S 1-2 of Southeast fourth of the Northeast quarter of Section 14, Township 19 South, Range 5 east, 3rd P. M. Massac Co. Illinois which lies south of the I. C. R. R. right of way and North of the Easterly end of Oaldwell Street of the City of Brookport, Ill., Assessed to L. E. Klots containing 1-3 of an acre. And that the time allowed by law for the redemption of said Real Estate will expire on the 14th day of July A. D. 1915. S. B. KERR, Purchases. Of unusual interest is the announcement of the ST. LOUIS GLOBE DEMOCRAT to be found elsewhere in this issue. 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