Metropolis Weekly Gazette

METROPOLIS WEEKLY GAZETTE NOTICE. Please allow me to call attention of the B. Y. P. U.'s that in three months we that compose the UNION of the Mt. Olive Convention of Southern Illinois will be called together in Carbondale, Thursday before the fourth Lord's day in June 1916. The new resolutions are: That every B. Y. P. U. send fifty cents for the Livingston Normal and twenty five cents for the Gazette. One Hundred Dollars is the the slogan. To the B. Y. P. U that represent with the largest amount of money will be given a banner from the National Baptist Publishing Board by the District President. Every Union is requested to rally to the cause and make this the banner year of all our previous meeting. The president ask that every B. Y. P. U. send the names of the delegates to the Corresponding Sec'y, not later than May 15th 1916. Thus giving ample time to arrange the programme. For further information concerning the banner that is to be given away write Miss Iola Marie Urquhart, Box 268 Metropolis, III, Cor. Sec'y of the Mt. Olive Convention. MOTICE Dear Sisters: the time is fast approaching for the State Association that was organized at Centralia last year and the president is asking all local societies in the churches of each District to represent at this meeting and we hope to have a good representation from the Mt. Olive district. I have not heard from our missionary and doat know whether she has been able to visit any of the churches or not, but my dears we should not let our banner trail in the dust. We should hold up the standard of the Baptist everywhere. I am settled at home for awhile, but I am going to work in this part of the field, as the work is somewhat dull at present, but we have a lively set of B. Y. P. U. workers. They are doing real good work and I hope to be able to say the same of the W. E. & M. Society Remember the State work is calling for you in May and will convene with the Sparta Church. The fee for the District is $5.00 and local $2.50. The women will meet on Friday and I hope that each president will send me their address so they can receive their letter blanks. I also have constitutions on hand; any local desiring them may write me. I also ask that each local put out small bags and let each member solicit $1.00 for the Educational Cause. Remember we should work while we live. We have lost a Christian Man and the Pres of the Livingston Normal, in the person of the late Rev. J. H. Knowles, so let us close up the Rank and press forward. Yours for Christ, Thrived on Hot Biscuit. An Alabama man, ninety-seven years of age, says he has eaten he biscuits regularly all his life. Adversity and Prosperity. We become wiser by adversity; prosperity destroys our appreciation of the right. - Seneca. ETROPO MOT LUME XIX. NO 10. NOTICE. To The Baptist Women Of The Mt. Olive Bapt. Association. This is to remind you that the Missionary Baptist of the State will meet in Sparta, Ill, May 23-28 with New Hope Baptist church Rev. P. B. French, pastor It is the earnest wish of our District president, Mrs. M. J. Blake, that every W. E. M. Society belonging to the District be represented in the state work. Come prepared to do your part as a christian worker, not forgetting to send or bring something for the Needle work department. Emma Farrow, Cor. Secretary. THE NEXT GOVERNOR PANNER LAWYER STATESMAN RUFUS MITCHELL. Rulus Mitchell, is quite poorly and has been for several days. Mr. Mitchell, is and old and respected citizen of Metropolis, and is the leading barber of the city having the finest Tonisorial outfit in the Southern part of the state. By industry and economy in his habits, he has accumulated a most elegant home in the popular part of the city as well as a good bank account. He has an estimable wife who has ever stood by his side during their years of married life, and much is due to her for his success. Mr. Mitchell is a mason, having served as grand master of the State two terms. He refused to accept the third term unlike mos of the Grand Master. His knowledge of masonic law is is often sought by masons of the jurisdiction. The one thing that he lacketh is, since he claims to have been changed by the power of God's Holy Spiritt or Born again, or from above, join the church and be baptized, according to the plan of God worked out by Jesus Christ who was our example, being himself baptized by John, (the Baptist) in the River Jordan. In the Christ's Great Commission to his organized church, (The Baptist) on ascending up to Heaven, was, Matt. 28.15, 16 vs. to herald the message to every creature. No man has any right whatever to refuse to carry out the commandment of Jesus Christ "He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved." Jesus carried out the plan, (work) of his Father John 17 He expects his believers, disciples to obey Him. "If ye love me you will keep my commandments." Then let this article persuade Bro. Mitchell, to decide at once to be baptized and join the church before it is too late. This is the Kings business and requires haste. "Today Jesus says." MOTTO: "HEW TO THE LINE, LET THE CHIPS FALL WHERE THEY MAY You're not so hard to fit in clothes AYBE you think you are; we know better. There are short stout men, tall stout men, very slender men tall or short; figures known in our as "odd sizes." business as "odd Lots of s made to merely b make cl done." On Saturday night May Club will give a sock social a Bring the socks with you t as many cents as you wear n Cake will be served. And on the following Sund will observe Mother's Day and rally and have the unve Set. PROC Chorus...... Invocation...... Chorus...... Address of Welcome...... Chorus...... Response...... Solo...... Paper...... Recitation...... Instrumental Solo...... Paper...... Duett.....Mrs. L. B Paper...... Recitation...... Solo...... FREEWILL Presentation of Communion Solo...... Response...... Closing Address by Pastor Benediction MRS. MINNE Lots of such men really think it's necessary to have clothes made to measure for them; and pay an extra price. That's merely because they don't know the facts. make clothes that fit such figures; don't say, "It can't be done." It has been done; the clothes are here to prove it. On Saturday night May 13th the Womans Industrial Club will give a sock social at the First Baptist church. Bring the socks with you that you received with twice as many cents as you wear no. of shoe. Ice Cream and Cake will be served. And on the following Sunday night May 14th this club will observe Mother's Day with the following program and rally and have the unveiling of the new Communion Set. Chorus.....Choir Invocation.....Rev. J. H. Smith Chorus.....Choir Address of Welcome.....Mrs. Jennie Cowper Chorus.....Choir Response.....Mrs. Bessie Cork Solo.....Mrs. Amanda Kimball Paper.....Mrs. Laura Brooks Recitation.....Mrs. Mary Orange Instrumental Solo.....Mrs. H. G. Burke Paper.....Mrs. Mattie Fossie Duett.....Mrs. L. B. Dukes, Miss Margie Tandy Paper.....Mrs. Hattie Beard Recitation.....Miss Allie Barnard Solo.....Miss Love Phillips FREEWILL OFFERING Presentation of Communion Set.....By Pres. Mrs. .....Belle Tyson Solo.....Miss A. L. Tyson Response.....Rev. G. W. Rowlett Closing Address by Pastor.....Rev. J. W. Davie Benediction MRS. MINNIE ALBRITTON, In this issue of The Gazette will be found the announcement of J. M. Morefield, of Unionville, for County Commissioner. Mr. Morefield, is a candidate for re M J. M. MOREFIELD Announces. Hart Schaffner & Marx Cost you $15.00 and up. for true economy. Dont take the clothes if they dont fit. We cant afford to have you advertising us with clothes that dont fst. election having served his third term. He is a prominent farmer in his locality and stands well with his friends and acquaintances. During his t nure in office he has rendered satisfaction so far as it is possible, having all classes in the county to please, though it PROGRAM. M. L. B. Duke WILL OFFEE union Set astor MINNIE ALL Mistress ```markdown ``` The home of Hart Schaffner & Marx Clothes. has been a pleasure to him to serve his constituents. He lives in the east end of the county where the services of a commissioner are much needed. Be sure and give Mr Morefield, claims a fair consideration before casting your vote. He is a strong Republican. AK L. SMITH CANDIDATE FOR GOVERNOR. Col Frank L. Smith, of Dwight, Ill., is to be in Southern, Ill., next week. He purposes to visit ever county in the State and meet every voter he can. He will arrive in Metropolis Friday May 19th at 6:00 a. m. and leave at 11:00 a. m. same day for Vienna. Be sure and meet him and get acquainted. SUCCESSFUL CHURCH RALLY. By the uniting of the forces of the churches of Metropolis, together with the twelve tribes of Israel the St Paul A. M. E. church was able to raise $146.15 last Sunday for the said church Rev J. H. Smith, pastor. This rally was the result of 30 days. They are to raise $300.00 in three months, which is only $25 for each and every club. KILLED HIMSEIF. Luke Stalcup (white) shot himself through the head Saturday from which he died instantly. Financial reverses caused by drinking is said to have caused the act. Good Advice. Since they art not sure of a minute, to not throw away an hour—Franklin. nhes BAPTIZING. Rev. J. B. McCrary, pastor of Unity Baptist church, Brookport, will baptize Sunday morning at 12:00 after a short sermon at the church. At night a program will be rendered in honor of Mother's Day. Let every one visit the program and honor mother. BAPTIZING FATAL Richmond, Tex , May 5.—Rev. John Robinson, Houston, Tex and Deacon Oscar Herald, Booth, Tex., were drowned here Sunday, April 23, while engaged in baptismal service. Three waiting to be baptized were carried into the stream but a Mexican bystander dashed into the Brazos river and aided the struggling victim to safety. The crowd was astounded by the sudden tragedy and the services were brought to a hasty end and search for the bodies started, but they have not yet been recovered. Both of the drowned men leave large families.—Exchange. 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When writing be sure and mention this paper.—Adv. They Were All Named. A party of engineers were making a railway survey through the backwoods hill country of Kentucky, and were boarding at the various farmhouses along their route. One day they stopped at a slatternly cabin for dinner. During the meal the housewife explained the lack of sufficient cutlery to go round by saying that the children had been playing with her knives and lost them. At that a precocious youngster at the foot of the table interrupted her with: "Maw! Oh maw! They're all here!" "Hush, Johnny!" "But maw, they're all here!" and he rose in his place and pointed to each piece as he named them: "Big Butch, Little Butch, Case Knife and Stub."—Youth's Companion. A Cinch. "My father is an architect," said the new boy on the block proudly. "What does an architect do?" asked the boy next door. "Oh, he tells people how to build their houses, and they have to pay him for telling them." "Yes, but s'posin' they don't build the house the way he tells 'em to?" "Why, then they have to pay him more money for changing the plans," replied the architect's son. Trying to Keep It Quiet. "Did you tell her that what you said was in confidence?" "No; I didn't want her to think it was important enough to repeat." but in building brain and body, often the daily diet lacks certain essential mineral elements. These necessary factors are abundantly supplied by the field grains, but are lacking in many foods—especially white flour, from which they are thrown out in the milling process to make the flour white. made of whole wheat and malted barley, supplies all the rich nutriment of the grains,including their vital mineral salts, those all-necessary builders of active brains and vigorous bodies. To build right, eat Grape-Nuts. "There's a Reason" THE ARTIST By ETHEL VANE. (Copyright, 1916, by the McClure Newspaper Syndicate.) Anne Morrell sighed hopelessly and dashed up from her typewriter. The neighbor's dog barked first at the front of the house and then at the back. In the kitchen below, Bridget sang happily, but excruciatingly, and outside motors in unbroken succession whizzed past. Anne was visibly distracted. She had tried every room in the house in her effort to find seclusion and quiet. Apparently such conditions did not exist. Her stories were beginning to show the strain under which she was dragging them from her noise-racked brain. "Soon, at this rate, I shall have no checks coming in," she told herself as she banged out of the noisy house and off through the meadows. There, at least, was freedom from irritation. She could have an hour or two of concentrated thought among the greens and yellows of nature. Anne had to walk through the village in order to reach that haven of quiet. During that walk, she caught sight of what seemed to her the very things she most needed in life. At a rustic shop there was displayed a small thatched summerhouse. Anne's heart beat estatically. The summerhouse, if the price were not too great, would make a perfectly darling den. It could be placed at the extreme foot of the garden, away from barking dogs and Bridget's singing. Anne tripped over the threshold of the shop in her anxiety to secure the treasure. It occurred to her suddenly that she was all sorts of a small idiot never before to have thought of such a simple means of seclusion. The following day, she carried her typewriter and low table down to the thatched and rustic summerhouse. She smiled affectionately upon Bridget as she left the house with the last load of writer's odds and ends. After all, the Irish mald was a treasure even if her song was distracting. That rustic summerhouse proved to be one of the best investments of Anne's literary career. The fifteen dollars which she had paid for it had seemed large enough at the time, but when a few weeks of seclusion within its shelter sent her stories into the better magazines she rejoiced over her purchase. From time to time, small improvements found their way into the little den. Flowered cretonnes covered Anne's desk and chair and a picture or two crept into the homey atmosphere. A tiny bit of lace draped the single window, and toward midsummer vines held the rough exterior in loving embrace. She kept her tiny percolator on an improvised shelf within easy reach, and altogether the summerhouse became a most satisfactory workshop. Anne realized that she could never again go back to a house peopleled by other personalities and continue to do good work. It was not until the cool autumn days came on that she realized that a means of protection against chilly days must be considered. So she purchased tar paper with which to seal up small apertures against the entrance of unfriendly drafts. It was while engaged in this laudable business of making herself proof against wind and chill that Anne discovered several old canvases. They were stored away between the dusty and weather-stained layers of the wheat straw which formed the roof covering. At sight of them the creative element in Anne was seized with sudden inspiration. Surely a worth-while story of some nature should develop from these abandoned and probably long-forgetten paintings. She laughed aloud as she saw the first one. Surely no less artistic use of paint and canvas had ever been made. And each one seemed more absurd and toneless than its predecessor. So far as art was concerned, these paintings were scarcely on a level with Bridget's singing. Surely the story of a sad or even tragic finish hung closely about these deserted canvases! It took some time for Anne to recognize the fact that the sketches had been made in the meadows through which she so often walked for inspiration. One less familiar with the landscape might have mistaken the sorry affairs for scenes in China. "Poor soul!" soliloquized Anne. "Is there anything so sad in life as missing one's ideals?" Then she sat down at once and worked out a delightfully romantic tale about those canvases found in the thatch. No doubt the plot was bromidic, but the story had novelty and charm enough to sell for an unusually large sum. In her story, Anne had been so realistic in her treatment as to quote some lines she had discovered on the back of a wooden box which had once held paint tubes. "Farewell to art—Granville," was the touching and suggestive legend. Anne had smiled when she read the words, for really there had been no art to bid farewell to. But apparently the painter had thought differently. Anne wondered if he had gone back to the brushes and was now starving in a garret or haunting magazine offices with straggling hair, wild eyes and an armful of atrocious drawings. As a matter of fact, Jack Granville, a month later, was comfortably en-sconced in his most luxurious armchair smoking a good cigar. His hair was short cropped, his eyes were wild only with the life that sparkled in them and there was nothing at all in his general make-up to suggest Bohemia or the artistic temperament. It was the hour of his rather hearty bachelor breakfast and his six feet of decided masculinity was still enveloped in a futurist-patterned dressing gown which he had slipped on after his cold bath. A cup of excellent coffee steamed on a table beside him and a copy of a popular magazine lay open on the broad arm of his chair. His valet whistled softly in the adjoining room. "Stubbs!" called out Granville suddenly. "Get Evans on the wire. I want to talk with him." While Stubbs was getting into communication with the editor of the magazine in which Anne Morrell's story was published, Granville sat with half-closed eyes pondering over the odd situation. Evans was his intimate friend, it happened, so Granville know he was on the right track. "Peach!" was the inelegant expression Evans used to picture Anne to his inquiring friend. "Glorious red hair and a pair of eyes that make you blink. I've proposed to her a half dozen times, but there's nothing doing in that line. One of those wedded-to-art, temperamental girls, you know." After sufficient good-natured delay on Evans' part, Granville was given Anne's address, and that afternoon he donned his most attractive habiliments, ordered Stubbs to bring around his car and motored over to the Morrell's home. Bridget pointed to the summerhouse at the foot of the garden when Granville asked for Miss Morrell. "Sure ye'll be a sorry man if ye disturb her in wan of thim trances," she admonished Granville as he turned quickly toward the thatch. Anne looked out of her tiny window when crunching footsteps warned her of someone's approach. Then she popped her head over the rustic railing and Granville smiled in appreciation. Evans, he admitted, had not aggerated. Then memory turned him back to youthful days when he had sat in that selfsame summerhouse and wasted perfectly good paints, canvases and oil in wanton recklessness. "I'm Granville," he said by way of introduction, stepping without invitation into the attractive little den. "I am the person whose canvases you found in the thatch." Then he seated himself precariously on a camp stool and beamed genially upon the astonished girl, who was quite breathless with interest and amazement. "But—you—surely you didn't succeed—with that start!" she gasped, ending a covert appraising glance at his prosperous appearance. She drew out from beneath her table some of the fearfully martistic daubs and spread them out before Granville. At which he laughed merrily and long. "I keep them close beside me for—inspiration," Anne said, with a dry smile. "Lord! What a fool I was!" he commented. "But how did you ever succeed—with such a start?" she insisted. "By selling automobiles," he confessed. "But my awful daubs have served one good purpose," he said. "I'd like to have them—if you don't mind." "But I do mind," she declared. "I want them. I paid fifteen dollars for this summerhouse and I wouldn't take anything—for it now"—she was blushing furiously and she knew it. "I am going to make some tea," she faltered. "I don't mind being called a thing—any old thing—under the circumstances," Granville laughed. On Board the Local "I'm out of sorts this morning," said the conductor after he had finished collecting the pastebakes. "I've got a bad fit of the blues." "So I perceive," rejoined the brakeman, as he sized up the conductor's new uniform. "Why don't you patronize another tailor?" New Adaptation: Young Husband (angrily)—I want you to understand that I intend to be master in my own house, and I don't want any back talk from you about it. Young Wife (wearily)—Why, dear, that's just like the rows father used to make. "We won't have time for you to deliver all the speech you are to make at the next stop," said the campaigner. "What'll I do?" asked the orator. "Cut out the facts and logical conclusion and get down to epigrams and adjectives." The One Flaw. "I suppose you are engaged to the duke?" "Well, nearly." "What's the hitch? Awaiting his father's consent?" "No; he can't marry without a majority favorable report from his creditors." Out of Sight. "Say," said the landlord to the tenant who was two months shy with his rent, "when am I going to see the color of your money?" "Can't say." replied the party of the second part. "The color just now is an invisible green." "There's no use borrowing trouble," said the philosophy citizen. "You don't have to borrow it," replied Mr. Growcher. "Somebody is always willing to come along and hand it to you gratis." AFRO-AMERICAN CULLINGS --- The principal speaker at the memorial exercises held at Washington for Booker T. Washington, late head of Tuskegee institute, was R. R. Moton of Tuskegee and success to Doctor Washington. The exercises were held in connection with the annual convention of the colored teachers association of the state. Other speakers at the meeting who paid high tribute to the late head of Tuskegee institute were two of the state's most prominent citizens, W. W. Campbell, a banker of Tuskegee, and former president of the Baptist state convention, and H. O. Murree, president of Marion institute. Mr. Campbell told of his acquaintance with Booker Washington and his work for a quarter of a century and spoke of the high regard in which he was held by the white people of Tuskegee and Macon county. Mr. Murfee paid a tribute to Booker Washington as a leader of his race and an educator and told of the splendid work he had done to elevate the Negroes of the South. Mr. Murfee stated that the late head of Tuskegee was held in the highest regard by educators throughout the nation and that he had done much to bring about a better feeling between the races. A large number of prominent white men and women attended the meeting, a large number of seats having been reserved for them. The address of Principal-elect Moton was the first delivered in this state since he was chosen as the successor to Booker Washington, and he created a most favorable impression. "Booker T. Washington's educational program was not merely local, it was national, world-wide in scope," he said. "Industry, thrift, morality, decent homes, clean bodies and minds, better methods of farming—a kind of education which made a universal appeal was his. It was an education that helped farmers to do better farming, the carpenter to do better carpentering, and the cook to do better cooking. He believed that education in the broadest sense should teach a farmer how to get more out of an acre by better methods; that a carpenter was receiving useful and very necessary instruction when taught how to build a better and more beautiful home at less cost; and to instruct those who cook how to keep a cleaner kitchen and prepare a more appetizing meal at less expense was, in his opinion, an education of the most essential sort. "Booker T. Washington was most persistent in his efforts that education, whether for farmer, preacher, or teacher, should be linked in a definite, tangible way to life, and the life of the lowly man and woman in particular—for he wanted to see each man and each woman live to do better in his daily vocation. This idea he worked out and put into practice in such a remarkable and convincing way as to command the respect and admiration of the entire world. The colored schools of Alabama, as a rule, have been wise enough to follow Doctor Washington's course, and as a result the white people of the state are growing more interested in Negro schools. If the white man sees that Negro education makes a more industrious community, if he sees better results on his farm, in his kitchen, better behavior on the streets, in the life and conduct of the colored people of the community generally, he will not only believe in and unreservedly approve of Negro education, but he will The movement to provide a $2,000,000 endowment fund for Tuskegee institute as a memorial to Booker T. Washington, has been brought to the notice of Indianapolis by a committee which met recently at the colored Y. M. C. A. It is desired that at least $250,000 of the endowment be obtained from colored people throughout the United States. The committee organized in this city formed subscription teams. Contributions were asked only from the colored people, although any person desiring to participate in the general fund might do so by sending a subscription direct to the colored Y. M. C. A. It was hoped by the committee that at least $3,000 would be raised among the Negroes of Indianapolis. Receipts were given for all amounts, and $5 or more entitled the subscriber to a certificate of recognition from Tuskegee. The committee ought to experience no great difficulty in obtaining considerably more than $2,000 from the colored people of Indianapolis. The city contains a great many of this race, not a few of whom have been successful in business or the professions. Indianapolis The capabara is the largest of the rodents. It grows to the size of a small pig and similarly is fond of wading about in mud. It's flesh is a delicacy as food, suggesting both tender pork and the meat of the squirrel. Hoolock, a lonesome monkey in the Central Park zoo, New York, was miserable until the curator conceived the idea of taking phonographic records of his whining chatter. Now Hoolock listens to his own talk, thinks he has a companion and is perfectly happy. find some way to give us better schools. Our white people can usually find a way for anything they think is really worth while, but they must be convinced that it is worth while and nobody can do better than the Negro teacher, and no one demonstrated this more conclusively, more effectively or more beautifully than the man in whose memory we are gathered together. "We, as teachers must, first of all, live clean, honest, industrious, unselfish lives. We are living in an era when we are expected to practice what we preach. Let us take a firm stand for morality, and set our faces like flint against the loafing, worthless element in the Negro race. Let us follow Doctor Washington in teaching the members of our race the necessity of decent living, and the beauty and dignity of labor. For, indeed, we have more to fear from the lazy, shiftless, ignorant, criminal Negro than from any race prejudice in Alabama. And let us remember that in the solution of the race problem, a large measure depends upon us, and practical, Christian education will be one of our most forceful and helpful mediums for good." In closing his address Principal Moton made an earnest appeal to the white people for their continued cooperation and support in helping the Negro in Alabama carry out the wise, unselfish program formulated by Booker Washington. This appeal was effectively emphasized by the story of Dr. John White of Atlanta, given before the National Negro Business league, in which Principal Moton urged that the white people who had a firm, definite hold on civilization, would not cut the rope from the Negro whose grasp was so indefinite and uncertain, "My people," said he, "need your kindly advice and criticism—your religious and moral instruction, and your help and protection in all that makes development." Maj. Charles Young, the only Negro graduate of the West Point Military academy, who won distinction in the Cuban campaign, is among the comparatively few American soldiers that have engaged in actual battle with the Villa bandits. Major Young is at present with the Tenth cavalry, a squadron of which, under command of Col. W. C. Brown, attacked the Villistas 18 miles southeast of Bachiniva and killed between 40 and 50 of them without a single American trooper being wounded. Although reports from the front have made no direct mention of Major Young, it is presumed he was with the detachment that routed the Mexican murderers from their lair. He was with his command when it started on its pilgrimage into Mexico, having been recalled from Liberia to rejoin the Tenth just before the trouble started. Major Young was awarded the Spingarn Medal on February 22 by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, for distinguished services in Liberia in reorganizing the constabulary and constructing roads into the difficult hinterland. Governor McCall presented the medal at a mass meeting in Tremont temple, Boston. In Italy fuel made of old newspapers, rolled and compressed, is coming into use as a substitute for firewood. has encouraged education among the colored folk, and this should encourage support of a memorial to Doctor Washington. Tuskegee institute stands today largely as the product of his zeal and devotion to the cause. The memorial fund will be needed to continue the good work. Indianapolis, or at least Indiana, has contributed to the teaching staff of Tuskegee. Colored teachers trained in the public schools of this state have not infrequently followed their profession elsewhere. Doctor Washington was pre-eminently a teacher of his people, and it is fitting that any memorial should be generously participated in by colored people, according to their means.—Indianapolis News. The city of Roanoke is scarcely more than twenty-five years old, but now it has a population of about 30,000, and is sometimes called the Chicago of Virginia. It was produced by the location of the Norfolk & Western shops. Men who were failures elsewhere have made their fortunes in Roanoke. For houses of limited room a combined kitchen sink and bathtub has been invented, the former being mounted on top of a cabinet that is moved out of the way when the latter is used, the same faucets and outlet serving both. The largest single dock inclosed by artificial walls in Great Britain is at Newport, Monmouthshire. Its total water area is 110 acres and its dimensions 4,000 feet long by about 1,000 feet wide. Des Moines, Iowa.—"Four years ago I was very sick and my life was nearly spent. The doctors stated that I would never get well without an operation and that without it I would not live one year. My husband objected to any operation and got me some of Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. I took it and commenced spent. The doctors stated that I would never get well without an operation and that without it I would not live one year. My husband objected to any operation and got me some of Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. I took it and commenced to get better and am now well, am stout and able to do my own housework. I can recommend the Vegetable Compound to any woman who is sick and run down as a wonderful strength and health restorer. My husband says I would have been in my grave ere this if it had not been for your Vegetable Compound."—Mrs. BLANCHE JEFFERSON, 703 Lyon St. Des Moines, Iowa. Before submitting to a surgical operation it is wise to try to build up the female system and cure its derangements with Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound; it has saved many women from surgical operations. Write to the Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co., Lynn, Mass., for advice—it will be confidential. Wanted - Ford Cars In trade on New, or used Cars of reliable makes. Good condition. Large Stock to select from. Wheeler Inc. & Acute Co., 1800 Locust, St. Louis. 1 p.m. PATENTS Watson E. Coleman. Patent Lawyer, Washington. G. I. Advances and books free. Rates reasonable. Highest references. Best services. NATIONAL GASOLINE INVIGORATOR increases mileage, reduces cost of gasoline. Agents are making from $5 to $10 a day. Available today. Natl. Invigorator Co. Cedar Rapids, IA. 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Alabastine The Most Beautiful Wall Tint And when you consider that you obtain the most beautiful, mellow, nature colors, viz., soft buffs, delicate greens and exquisite blues, or any shade you wish by combining shades of Alabastine, then you'll know why Alabastine is one of the most popular wall decorations with millions of Painters and Householders, Decorators and Womenfolk, who take a pride in their homes the wide world over. be the store the red cross and circle are on each package of Alibaba you buy. Alibaba is sold by most dragonets, hardware dealers and paint stores everywhere. If yours does not handle Alibaba, take no substitute write us. No man lives unto himself, but most men make a mighty effort in that direction. HOW TO REMOVE DANDRUFF Itching and Irritation of the Scalp With Cuticura. Trial Free. On retiring lightly touch spots of dandruff, itching and burning with Cuticura Ointment. Next morning shampoo thoroughly with Cuticura Soap and hot water. These super-creamy emollients do much to keep the scalp clean and healthy and to promote hair growth. Free sample each by mail with Book. Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept. L. Boston. Sold everywhere.—Adv. The things that don't concern them are the very things that give some people the most concern. ASK FOR AND GET SKINNER'S THE HIGHEST QUALITY SPAGHETTI Save the trademark signature of Paul F. Skinner from all packages and exchange free for Oneida Community Silverware. Write today for free 36-page recipe book and full information. SKINNER MFG, CO., OMAHA, U.S.A. LARGEST MACARONI FACTORY IN AMERICA DOUBLE ECONOMY Low-priced — Durable RENFREW DEVONSHIRE CLOTH A Two-Day Public Service Ottoman Guilds Saves mother's time and money because the extra width requires less yardage and seaming per gar- ment—and in long life makes your labor worth while. Best for all tub clothes. Made in white as well as colors. Colors woven in, not printed on. The genuine has Renfrew Devonshire Cloth stamped on the selvage. RENFREW MFG. CO. Incorporated 1867 Adams, Mass. W. N. U., ST. LOUIS, NO. 18-1916. ABLE TO GIVE DEADLY SHOCK Electric Eels, Found in South America, Have Been Provided With Strange Power. The marshy waters of Bera and Rastro in South America are filled with innumerable electric eels, which can at pleasure discharge from every part of their slimy, yellow-speckled bodies a deadening shock. This species of gymnotus is about five or six feet in length. It is powerful enough to kill human beings and the largest animals when it discharges its nervous organs at one shock in a favorable direction. It was once found necessary to change the line of road A man fishing. from Uritucu across the steppe, owing to the number of horses which, in fording a certain rivulet, annually fell a sacrifice to these gymnott, which had accumulated there in great numbers. All other species of fish shun the vicinity of these formidable creatures. Even the angler, when fishing from the high bank, is in dread lest an electric shock should be conveyed to him along the moistened line. Ancient "Cures" Still Persist. Superstitions as to methods of curing diseases, once very prevalent, are not altogether extinct yet. Some of them were very ridiculous. Much ancient faith clustered about the mandrake root, which was carved in the form of a doll, dressed in fine clothes, and kept in a box or coffin concealed in some corner of the house. Each month it was washed in wine and water and freshly garbed. Another universal cure was to carry a piece of mistletoe which had been cut from a tree by a golden sickle and caught in a white vessel as it fell. Metal scraped from a church bell or a piece of the rope was supposed to have a similar protective influence against disease, as also a cloth stained in the blood of a murderer, or the rope with which he was hanged. Catch Aeroplanes by Cowboy Lasso. Catch Aeroplanes by Cowboy Lassor Cowboys of the air may be the new title of airmen if the invention of Joseph A. Steinmetz of Philadelphia is adopted in war. It has been developed from the principle of the lasso. The attacking machine soars higher and suspends a bomb lower than the hostile craft. The bomb is attached to a long wire, on the other end of which is a heavier weight, which is thrown on the other side of the enemy machine. The weight descends by gravity and draws the lighter bomb up into contact with the craft. This causes the bomb to explode and destroys the airship. Mr. Steinmetz is convinced that it is not necessary to catch the enemy aviators asleep in order to effect the maneuver. Quickly Recover From Wounds. A remarkable recovery among the Austrian wounded is reported. It is stated in Vienna that no less than 89.5 per cent of the total wounded soldiers in 1915 recovered so completely as to be fit for service again. Of the remainder 8.8 per cent were retired, and only 1.7 per cent died. These figures show a considerable improvement over the returns at the beginning of the war. In August, 1914, out of 100 wounded 85 recovered, twelve were retired, and three died; but after this the percentage of recoveries rose gradually, though varying somewhat in different months. The highest rate of complete recoveries was reached in the summer months—91.7 in June and 91.8 in May and July. In December, 1914, the death rate had been reduced below 2 per cent, and in January and February, 1915, it was only 1.4 and 1.3 respectively. Make Use of Derelicts. The utilization of trees which have been washed loose along the river bottom, has developed into a remunerative industry in Nebraska, on the Missouri river. The floating logs are made into rafts and floated to the town of Decatur, where a sawnill has been erected solely for the utilization of this salvage timber. More than 20,000 feet of good lumber were made last year from these derelicts. The industry is under the control of one man. He frequently digs out logs which have been submerged for years. He asserts that if a log is fully submerged, so that no air reaches it, no deterioration comes from its being under water, while half submerged logs begin to rot in a few months. Putting Him to the Test. "I can't tell you how sorry I am to see you in such a plight," said the ready sympathizer to an old friend in distress. "Don't attempt to tell me," replied the old friend. "I know you are a busy man and I don't want to take up much of your time. Just show me and I will be on my way." "It isn't the high cost of living that causes so much trouble in the world." "You surprise me." "It's the high cost of living up to a more or less imaginary position in life which people think they are bound to maintain." METROPOLIS WEEKLY GAZETTE, METROPOLIS, ILL. Look and Feel Clean, Sweet and Fresh Every Day Drink a glass of real hot water before breakfast to wash out poisons. Life is not merely to live, but to live well, eat well, digest well, work well, sleep well, look well. What a glorious condition to attain, and yet how very easy it is if one will only adopt the morning inside bath. Folks who are accustomed to feel dull and heavy when they arise, splitting headache, stuffy from a cold, foul tongue, nasty breath, acid stomach, can, instead, feel as fresh as a daisy by opening the sluices of the system each morning and flushing out the whole of the internal poisonous stagnant matter. Everyone, whether silling, sick or well, should, each morning, before breakfast, drink a glass of real hot water with a teaspoonful of limestone phosphate in it to wash from the stomach, liver, kidneys and bowels the previous day's indigestible waste, sour bile and poisonous toxins; thus cleansing, sweetening and purifying the entire alimentary tract before putting more food into the stomach. The action of hot water and limestone phosphate on an empty stomach is wonderfully invigorating. It cleans out all the sour fermentations, gases, waste and acidity and gives one a splendid appetite for breakfast. While you are enjoying your breakfast the water and phosphate is quietly extracting a large volume of water from the blood and getting ready for a thorough flushing of all the inside organs. The millions of people who are bothered with constipation, billious spells, stomach trouble, rheumatism; others who have sallow skins, blood disorders and sickly complexions are urged to get a quarter pound of limestone phosphate from any store that handles drugs which will cost very little, but is sufficient to make anyone a pronounced crank on the subject of internal sanitation.—Adv. The cheeky individual may get there, but generally at the expense of someone's good opinion." COVETED BY ALL but possessed by few—a beautiful head of hair. If yours is streaked with gray, or is harsh and stiff, you can restore it to its former beauty and luster by using "La Creole" Hair Dressing. Price $1.00.-Adv. Early Words. Mrs. Styles — My children began studying French very young. Mrs. Myles — Is that so? Let me see, what is "goo-goo" in French? SPEAKS UP FOR CANADA So many Americans now have personal knowledge of Canada that false reports concerning this country are being continually corrected by Americans themselves who know the facts, and who are too fair-minded to let a false statement go unchallenged. A case in point arises out of a statement supposed to be made by a resident of Alberta, and published recently in the Spokesman-Review, of Spokane, in which the condition of settlers in this country was painted in a very bad way indeed. The writer of this attack on Canada refused to let his name be known, so it can be taken for what it is worth, but Mr. S. L. Wallace, of N 4723 Crestline, Spokane, who lived for some years in Western Canada, came to the defense of the country in the following letter which was published in the Spokesman-Review of February 11, 1916:— "To the Editor of the Spokesman-Review: "In Sunday's Spokesman-Review was a letter from a man in Alberta to the chamber of commerce, asking that something be done to keep Americans from going to Canada, and saying that that government was run by the railroads, banks and manufacturers; that once a man got there he never could get away. Had this man published that letter over his own signature there is no doubt but he could get out of Canada. No country will do as much to help a man to get on his feet, if he tries to help himself, as Canada. I know of the government helping people to provisions, feed, seed grain and fuel, and charging only cost of delivery to the nearest town and 6 per cent. What more could a man ask? I lived five years in Southern Sackatchewan and earned a patent to 320 acres of as good land as I ever saw. I have raised over 80 bushels of oats on sod, 40 bushels of wheat, and 20 of flax to the acre. Until I lost my health I never was better satisfied anywhere. I had my land rented this last year for one-third. It brought me almost $8.50 per acre, or $1,143.91 for 135 acres. This man says he loves the land his fathers died for. So do I, and I love the land that gave me my home. "S. L. WALLACE." S. E. WALLACE. N4723 Crestline, Spokane.—Advertisement. Domestic tragedies generally originate within rather than without the home environment. DEADLY WAR TRAPS All Sorts of Contrivances to Stop Soldiers. Simple Barbed Wire Is Not Considered Sufficient for the Purpose—Some of the More Modern Methods. The chevaux-de-frise is sometimes known as the "knife-rest," and consists simply of a long pole, resting at each end on two pieces of wood constructed in the form of a St. Andrew's cross. To this framework the wire is attached, and the chevaux-de-frise is then thrown over the parapet by two men. When the garrison of the trench have not the necessary framework, the wire is distributed in loose roils in front of the position, forming rough cylinders three or four feet in diameter and eight to twelve feet in length. Used even in this impromptu way barbed wire has proved itself to be of the greatest assistance to a defending party. The erection of wire entanglements, even when the trenches are some dis- Chevaux-de-frise. tance apart, is at all times dangerous (300 yards is thought a considerable distance in the western front—I have been in firing trenches only 60 yards from the Germans). The men slip over the parapet and in the first case knock in the supports with mallets, X X having previously carefully wrapped cloth round the heads of the latter so that the sound may be deadened. Two other men carry the wire drum—a wooden cylinder around which the wire is rolled—with a long pole through the center for carrying purposes, while a comrade attaches the wire to its supports. The work is slow and nerve-straining, as star-shells burst often and oblige the men to Drum on Which Barbed Wire is Carried. crouch low, remaining motionless until the flare burst out. To each soldier who takes part in modern warfare thick gloves for gripping wire and strong pilers for cutting it are as essential as the rifle and bayonet. Before an assault by his own regiment the soldier cuts his own wire, and he must then endeavor as best he may to cut and hack his way through the enemy's, pulling down a support here, cutting the wires while the machine-gun batteries rap out their message of death towards him. Thus barbed wire, so simple in itself, so deadly when used in the various ways I have described, enters into every phase of operations in the firing zone. —London Exchange. Only Hero Hubbands for Breton Girls Only Hero Husbands for Breton Girls. The young girls in Brittany have formed themselves into an association which forbids its members marrying any young man who has not taken his part in the war. This does not only refer to the deserters and those who fled their duty, but to the "slackers" who found the means, through influence or lying; without reason of ill health or for other just cause, to keep safe in the rear and leave their comrades to do the fighting. The rallying cry of these patriotic young Breton girls is: "Better a cripple than a slacker!" One member of the association expressed thus her thought: "I would rather love a man who had no arm than one who had no heart." Rather Dull. "Any activity in real estate about here?" asked the tourist. "None whatever," answered the disconsolate citizen of an Arizona town. "except when a puff of wind comes along and shifts a little sand." "Why didn't you call my street?" asked the irate passenger. "Beg pardon," answered the polite conductor, "but I didn't know it was yours." He—And how did the novel end? She—Oh, in the usual manner. "The duke married the American heiress, and they lived unhappy ever after. all Uric Acid Troubles Dear Readers: I appeal to those of you who are bothered with kidney and bladder trouble, that you give up the use of harsh salts or alcoholic medicines and in their place take a short treatment of "Anuric." I have taken many of Dr. Pierce's medicines for the past twenty-five years with good results. I suffered with kidney trouble for some years. I recently heard of the newest discovery of Dr. Pierce, namely, his "Anuric" Tablets. After using same I am completely cured of my kidney trouble. A doctor pronounced me a well preserved woman for my age, all due, I believe, to Dr. Pierce's aid. MRS. MELINDA E. MILLER. If you suffer from backache, lumbago, rheumatism, get "Anuric" now. INFLUENZA And all diseases of the horse affecting his throat speedily cured; colts and horses in same stable kept from having them using Spohr's *Intemper Compound* designed for brood mares, his gullet compound, the case. Same for brood mares, baby calfs, stallions, all ages and conditions. Most skillful scientific compound. 50c and 11c. For sale by manufacturer. Sold by manufacturers. SPOH, MEDICAL CO., Goshen, IN. BILL—A muscle from a frog's leg is utilized by a French inventor to receive and record wireless signals. JILL—And is there no kick coming? FRECKLES FRECKLES Now Is the Time to Get Rid of These Ugly Spots. There's no longer the slightest need of feathers shamed to your freckles, as the prescription for a black-brown freckle—guaranteed to remove these homely spots. Simply get an ounce of othine—double strength—from your druggist, and apply a few drops of lotion. You should soon see that the worst freckles have begun to disappear, while the lighter ones have vanished entirely. It is seldom that more than one ounce is needed to com- Be sure to ask for the double strength othine, as this is sold under guarantee of money back if it fails to remove freckles. Adv. Some men are born great, and then they miss the pleasure of telling how they did it. Carthage Mothers Find New Way To Keep Boys Free From Colds Now They Are Not Afraid to Let the Children Run Outdoors Freely. Every mother knows how hard it is to keep children, especially boys, indoors in bad weather. And yet if they run out it usually means croup or colds. Carthage, Mo., mothers have solved this problem by keeping plenty of fresh air in the bedroom at night, and applying a hot application of Vick's Vap-O-Rub at the first sign of trouble. Vap-O-Rub really is a remarkable preparation. It is the invention of a North Carolina druggist, and is universally used in the South, but was introduced here only last winter. It comes in salve form and is applied externally over the throat and chest. Externally—it acts like a poultry or plaster, relieving the tightness and soreness. Internally—it acts like a vapor-lamp, except that you do not have to keep the windows shut and the fresh air excluded as you do with the old fashioned vapor-lamp. Vick's is so made that the body heat releases the ingredients in the form of vapors. These vapors are inhaled with every breath through the air passages to the lungs, carrying the medication right to the affected parts. Mrs. Lee Wilkerson, 409 E. Chest You're not the only one; there are others who talk too much. And Build Up The System Take the Old Standard GROVE'S TASTELESS chill, TONIC. You know what you are taking, as the formula is printed on every label, showing it is Quinine and Iron in a tasteless form. The Quinine drives out malaria, the Iron builds up the system. 50 cents. Black eyes are most beautiful when given by nature. THIS IS THE AGE OF YOUTH. You will look ten years younger if you darken your ugly, grizzly, gray hairs by using "La Creole" Hair Dressing.—Adv "It's easy for the average woman to keep a secret—going. Wanted 50,000 Farm Hands of experience at once on the farms of Western Canada To replace the young farmers who have enlisted for the war. Good wages and full season's work assured. There is no danger or possibility of Conscription in Canada. References required from all applicants. For special railway rates and other information apply to G.A. Cook, 2012 Main St., Kansas City, Mo.; C.J. Broughton, Rooms 412, 112 W. Adams St., Chicago, Ill. Authorized Canadian Government Agents NO PASSPORTS ARE NECESSARY TO ENTER CANADA SPOHN'S DISTEMPER COMPOUN To Drive Out Malaria You are pale, thin, weak—with little vitality. Your liver is sluggish and the bad blood causes your stomach muscles to lose their elasticity and become flabby—then indigestion. Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery, purely vegetable and free from alcohol or narcotics, is the great and powerful blood purifier of today. Extracted from American forest herbs and roots. Contains no alcohol. Ingredients printed on wrapper. Taken as directed it will search out impure and poisonous matter throughout the system and eliminate it—Adv. of the horse affecting his throat speedily horses in same stable kept from having John's Distemper Compound, 3 to 6 doses bottle guaranteed to cure one case. Safe baby-cold stitellions, a large and con- ditional scientific compound. $6e and $1 d $10 a dozen. Any druggist or deliv- ers. SPOHN MEDICAL CO., Goshen, Ind. Her Way. "How did your wife ever get the carpet man to come on time?" "She simply floored him with her talk and nailed him down to a date." SOAP IS STRONGLY ALKALINE and constant use will burn out the scalp. Cleanse the scalp by shampooing with "La Creole" Hair Dressing, and darken, in the natural way, those ugly, grizzly hairs. Price. $1.00.—Adv. When all is lost save honor some men get on their dignity. IMITATION IS SINCEREST FLATTERY but like counterfeit money the imitation has not the worth of the original. Insist on "La Creole" Hair Dressing—it's the original. Darkens your hair in the natural way, but contains no dye. Price $1.00—Adv. Transgressors should be made to pay a road tax. Find New Way s Free From Colds nut St., Carthage, tried Vick's Vap-O-Rub for a cold and hoarseness in chest and throat, and also for muscular soreness, and writes—"I have never used anything with as good results. I believe it is a necessity in every home." Mrs. M. L. Salyard, 1115 S. Maple St., Carthage, tried Vap-O-Rub for a very severe cold in my head and received almost instant relief." Mrs. Bertha Crowe, R. F. D. No. 7, has a little boy four years old who "is bothered with bronchial trouble, and catches cold whenever he runs out in damp weather. His head and nose stop up and he coughs so much that his lungs wuce until you can hear him all over the room." Mrs. Crowe says she just rubs Vap-O-Rub well over the throat and chest and covers with a warm flannel cloth, and the vapors arising open his head. She also stops his cough by letting him swallow a small piece. In fact, Mrs. Crowe writes us quite a long letter and ends by saying—"I would advise all mothers to keep Vap-O-Rub on hand, especially if they have any small children. You don't need to buy cough syrups when you have a bottle on hand, and I find it better than any internal medicine." Three sizes, 25c, 50c or $1.00. The Genuine has VAPORUB this Trade Mark Don't knock, trade your hammer for a horn and blow yourself. 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 Fletcher In Use for Over 30 Years. Children Cry for Fletcher's Castoria You can soon fill your purse by adding a little more than you take out. WOMAN'S CROWNING GLORY is her hair. If yours is streaked with ugly, grizzly, gray hairs, use "La Creole" Hair Dressing and change it in the natural way. Price $1.00.—Adv. One of the ambitions of the average man is to do those he has been done by 50,000 form Hands experience at once on the farms of western Canada place the young farmers who Catarrhinal Fever, Pink Eye, Shipping Fever, Epizootio Metropolis Gazette PUBLISHED ON FRIDAY BY THE GAZETTE PRINTING CO. METROPOLIS, . . . . . ILL. MRS. M. J. MOCRARY, MANAGER FRIDAY MAY 12, 1916. Office 9th and Pearl Streets, Metropolis, Illinois. Enterered as second-class mail matter, at Metropolis, Illinois, Postoffice. Address all communications to J. B.MoRAEY, Box 107 Metropolis, Illinois. The names and addresses of contributors must be known to us in every instance, in order to secure publication. We want the news of your vicinity each week. TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION: One Year.....$1 00 ix Months.....75 Three Months.....40 Single Copy.....05 In Advance. ADVERTISING RATES. made known on application. You must mail copy on Mondays to secure publication. ANNOUNCEMENTS. We are authorized to announce the name of ORAL P. TUTTLE, as a candidate for member of the Legislature, on the Republican ticket, subject to the will of the voters at the September Primary election. We are authorized to announce the name of ROY R. HELM, as a candidate for State's Attorney on the Republican ticket, subject to the will of the voters at the September primary election. We are authorized to announce the name of WALTER RONHERS, as a candidate for State's Attorney on the Republican ticket, subject to the will of the voters at the September primary election. FRED SMITH, is a Republican Candidate for State's Attorney, subject to the primary in September. For Circuit Clerk. We are authorized to announce the name of NORMAN F. IMMAN, as a candidate for Circuit Clerk on the Republican ticket, subject to the will of the voters, at the September primary election. We are authorized to announce the name of ARTHUH P. FINERY, as a candidate for Circuit Clerk, on the Republican ticket, subject to the will of the voters at the September primary election. We are authorized to announce J. M. MONPHILLD, as a candidate for County Commissioner, on the Republican Ticket, subject to the will of the voters at the September primary election. TO THE BAPTIST WOMEN OF THE STATE. Editor of the Gazette: I am again asking for space in the columns of your paper to speak to the Baptist Women of the State to remind them that the General Missionary Baptist State Association of the State of Illinois will soon meet in Sparta May 23-28 with New Hope Baptist church, with Rev, P. French, pastor. We are expecting to come out in dress parade in the name of the Lord Dear Sisters, the time is not far distant, only two months until the getting of the convention you have no doubt looked for our minutes, but do not despair. I am now preparing to give you the minutes in a few days of the women's work. Would have resorted to this method sooner but we gave the brethren $10.00 to have our work inserted in their minutes and that is why I waited so late. We will give you full details at our meeting. We are asking for a large attendance and a great meeting and ask that each sister be present early Friday morning as I wish to call the Executive board at 8 o'clock May 26th. I hope every officer will be present and ready to work. Come praying for the success of the meeting as we have much to do. Come filled with the spirit of Christ and of missions and make the meeting greater than it was last year. Come with some good resolutions an plans to offer, so as to help spread the gospel and help each other. We are asking each member of the Executive Board to bring $1. We are pleading with each circle to represent, that is to The Gazette has just received another lot of new type faces and other material which adds much to the output of the work of the office. We deserve your patronage. We have a full line of cards, Letter Heads, Envelopes and other material. Let us do some of your work. Let us do your minute work and any other church advertisements. 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 are notged lto pay up. Prof and Mrs. Ulysses Kivel, left Wednesday for their home in Paducah, Ky. Irving Clark, of Paducah, Ky. passed thru the city this week enroute for Chicago. Mrs. Willie Haynes, of Smithland, Ky. arrived in the city last week to join her husband, who has employment here. Mrs. Lizzie Singleton, who has been in the city, left Monday for Smithand, Ky. to spend a few days with relatives and friends. Mrs. Minnie Baker, and Miss Vita Hughes, were Paducah visitors Wednesday. Persons who owe the Gazette would greatly lesson the financial burden of the publishers by remitting at once. Miss Laura A. Beauregard, of Murray, Ky. is in the city as an agent in the interest of the "Poro" College of St. Louis, Mo. introducing the Scalp and Shampooing treatment. She is the guest of Mrs. Hattie Beard. Rev. J. W. Davie, pastor of the 1st, Baptist Church left Monday for Hopkinsville, Ky where he will spend a few days with his family. Mesdames J. Lester Fossie and Roy Buchanan, were Paducah visitors last week. Sunday was a glorious day at the 1st, Baptist Church.. Pastor Davie, preached two strong sermons. Collections good. 4 accessions to the church We have just received the Book, Booker T. Washington's Own Story of His Life and Work, published by Mullikin-Jenkins Co., Washington, D. C. This book contains 512 pages with a complete account of his sickness and death. It is worth its weight in gold and should be in the home of every negro family. Many white people are purchasing the book. Mr. Ambus Wyly of Brookport, was in the city Sunday to see the ball game. Mrs. Ella Flowers, of Brookport passed thru the city Sunday enroute to St. Louis. Jessee Bradley of Joppa, was in the city Sunday. "Some people don't care whether they go to heaven or not. They have had the other place given to them so much, that they think they own it." those who did not represent last year and we are sure of those who id represent last year. Do not forget sister O'Connor Come prepared to play your part on the program as they may be a little late in getting out. We are inviting every real genuine Baptist to fall in line for we are all aboard for Sparta in May. Praying that the blessings of God may rest on us all until we meet. I am your humble servant Bettie Wilkerson, 1023 Newby Ave., Mt. Vernon, Ill. D. H. Hamilton, Cor. See'y, Dewmaine, Ill. $100 Reward. $100. The readers of this paper will be pleased to learn that there is at least one dreaded disease that science has been able to cure in all its stages, and that is catarrh. Hall's catarrh cure is the only positive cure now known to the medical fraternity. catarrh being a constitutional disease, requires a constitutional treatment. Hall's catarrh is taken internally, acting directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the system, thereby destroying the foundation of the disease, and giving the patient strength by building up the constitution and assisting nature in doing its work. The proprietors have so much faith in its curative powers that they offer One Hundred Dollars for any case that it fails to cure. send for list of testimonials. Address F. J. cHENEY & CO., Toledo, O. Sold by all Druggists, 75c. Take Hall's Family Pills for consti- pation. Send us a trial order for the Great Nature Salve, 50c a Box. Why suffer when you can be re- fieved for such a small amount. Read our guarantee on the front page of The Gazetre. A. Hollowell, of Cairo, was in the city Sunday the guest of his friend, Mr. D L. Tandy. Mrs. James Townsley, who has been very sick is much improved. Rev. J. B. McCrary, was with his church in Brookport and held Church meeting Saturday night. Sunday at 11:00 p.m. he preached a strong Gospel sermon to a good audience. John Crabtree, was in Brookport Sunday and accompanied the Misses Icie Wimberly and Leatha Moon to the city. Mr. and Mrs Jno Smallley, have purchased a home on 4th, st. between Vienna and Johnson. They are in a good location and we are proud of Mr. Smallley. Messrs Marshall Tyson, and Edgar McCrary were in Brookpoort and Unionville Sunday. Rev, and Mrs. Benj. F. Kelley, returned home last week after spending several days in Birmingham, Ky. Prof T. L. Alston, was in the city Saturday the guest of parents and other relatives. Mr Thos. P. King, of Urionville, was in the city Saturday on business. Mr. Harrison Smith left Sunday for his home in Paris, Ill., after spending a few days in the city the guest of his friend, Mrs. J. E. Woods. Mr. John Williamson and Mrs, G. E. Tossey, were quietly married more than two weeks ago at the 1st. Baptist parsonage. Pastor Davie, officiating. We wish for them much happiness. Geo. McCrary, Jr. was a Brookport visitor Saturday. Mrs. J. H. Smith, was called to St. Louis, Mo., Friday to attend the funeral of her sister, Mrs. A. W. Hill, who died last week after a long illness. The Ladies of the 1st Baptist church will have a Soek Social Saturday night at their church. Dont fail to go out and help them in their effort to raise money There is to be a Ball game between the women of the Methodists and Baptist churches, Soon. Dont fail to see this game when it is played. Full particulars will be given later. It is time that the program committee of Mt. Olive Baptist S. S. Convention was arranging a program. What is the committee doing for our great street parade in June. Let the committee get busy. Remember the white suit and white dress parade. Let's carry out the plan. Miss Izora Rodgers visited her grand-parents of Powers, Wednesday day. Native Salve. We have just recived some more of Native Salve and it is going very fast, those in Carbon and 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 MOUND CITY Dear Sir and Brother, allow me space in your paper to say that I had a letter from Rev Hillie stating that the Association could not meet at the 17th St. Baptist church at Murphysboro as they were not able to entertain the Association; therefore I shall have to change the place of meeting and will let you know later where it will meet As the Association authorized me to change the date of the meeting of the Association so as to keep it from conflicting with the National Baptist Convention. Therefore I set Oct. 17th for the setting of the Mt. Olive Baptist Association. This will give all the Bros. a chance to go to the National Baptist Convention; if any Bro. in the district has any objection to this change let me know through the columns of this paper. Please give all the churches notice of the change. Yours in Christ. SPARTA. Mr. Editor: We are thankful to speak a few words concerning our church and Sunday school. Our Sunday School opened at 9:30 a. m. by the Supt. J. J. Taylor. The teachers were all present. Review by Bro. M. C. Wrice. At 11:00 a. m. the pastor filled the stand and preached a soul stirring sermon. Subject Foundation for perfect Christian, St. Luke 6:40. At 4 o'clock our pastor preached and her good servon. Then the Lord's Supper was administered. At Eight o'clock our pastor again ascended the rostrum and delivered a powerful discourse. The Carnation Club under the direction of Mrs. Malinda Foster reported $12.75. The Parents Teachers Association will render a program Friday evening May 12th. It is hoped that there will be a large crowd out. The Carnation Club will be entertained at the home of Mr. Will Washington this week. The Odd Fellows will have their sermon preached at the A.M. E. chucrch Sunday at 3:00 p. M. Mr. Benjamin Bigby an aged and respected citizen died Sunday evening at 6:30 p. m at the home of his daughter Mrs. Anna Stephen. Mrs. Lillie Smith has returned to St. Louis. Mr. Henry Showers has returned home from St. Louis, where he has been in the hospital for two weeks having had his tonsils removed. Mr. Murphy Caldwell, who has had Rheumatism for some time is much improved at this time, GIANTS DEFEAT THE CUBS. On Sunday May 7th the Metropolis Giants, the fastest colored aggregation of ball players in Southern Illinois carried the Cairo Cubs down to defeat by a score of 4 to 1 in one of the fast- PROPERTY FOR SALE. On Market street, Metroplis, Ill., Good location, between 7, and 8th St. Two blocks from the court house square. Price reasouble. For further information Address BIRDIE RENFRO MORRIS, 102 S. Garrisou Ave., St. Louis, Mo. s game that has ever be n played here. At no time did they have a chance to win. Lyons, who did mound work for the giants allow only 4 hits and they were well scattered and he sent 11 of the Cubs back to the bench via the whiff route. The Giants pounded the Cub's pitcher's offering hard and sent the pill to all corners of the diamond. Their only run came in the first of the ninth with one man out Cairo sent in a pinch hitter to bat Lyons struck him out but the catcher let the third one get away from him and he was safe at first the next man fanned the man at first took second on a pass ball with two men out and one on second Lyons made the batter hit to the short stop which should have been an easy out but Hughes, let it go through him and the runner scored, the next one up made the third out. They have still another game to play as they each have won a game. The Giants will play in Paducah, Ky, Sunday May the 14th. NOTICE All Messengers and Delegates who are expecting to attend the General Missionary Baptist Association to be held with the New Hope Baptist Church in Sparta Ill., May 23-28, 1916. will please send their names at once to Rev. P. B. French, that sufficient homes may be secured for all. Don't forget this, do it now. Yours for the Master, New Hope B. Church. Colored People's Progress. A new race history, soon to be placed on the market at $1.50, publishers, Austin-Jenkins Co., Washington, D. C., Warder Building, are now placing agents, Anyone wanting to secure the agency may obtain a fine prospectus FREE for 15 cents in postage. The only way to get the genuine New Home Sewing Machine is to buy the machine with the name NEW HOME on the arm and in the legs. This machine is warranted for all time. No other like it No other as good "Strange what a difference there is," said the household philosopher, "between things we need and things we want. There are many things we need in the house, but never can find the money for, while somehow we can always find the money for things we want that we personally fancy." Walter Roberts, Solicitor Master in Chancery Sale. State of Illinois, Massac County, ss. In the Circuit Court of said County, April Term A. D. 1916. J. M. Russell Vs. Oscar Davis. Bill to foreclose mortgage No. 247. Public notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a decree entered at the April term of said court, to-wit, on the 11th day of April A. D. 1916 in the above entitled caue, I, S. Bartlett Kerr, Master in Chancery of said county, will at the hour of 10 o'clock A. M., Saturday May 13th A. D. 1916 at 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 toit; Lot (1). in Mattie Johnson's addition to the City of Brookport, Massac County, Illinois. Terms of sale, Cash in hand. Dated this 11th day of April A. D. 1916. S. BARTLETT KERR, Master in Chancery. W. L. Krone, Solicitor Master in Chancery Sale, State of Illinois, Massac County, an. In the Circuit Court of said County, April Term A. D. 1916. L. M. Murrio doing business under the firm name of Murrie Lumber Co. Vs. V. E. Shannon. Bill to Foreclose Mechanics Lien No. 20. Public notice is hereby given that in pursurance of decree entertained at the April Term of said court, to wit, on the 21st day of January A. D. 1916 in the above entitled cause. I. S. Bart- lett Kerr, Master in Chancery of said County, will, at the hour of 11 o'clock A. M. Saturday May 13th A. D. 1 at the least 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-wit: The East One third (1-3) of Lots One (1), Two (2) and Three (3) in Block number Sixty-one (61) of the City of Metropolis, Massac County, Illinois. Terms of sale. Cash in hand. Dated this 11th day of April A. D. 1916. S. BARTLETT KERR. Master in Chancery. Fred R. Young, Solicitor. Master in Chancery Sale. State of Illinois, Massac County, 88 In the Circuit Court of said County, April Term A. D. 1916. Vester Hodge Vs. Charles Hodge, Felix Hodge, Grant Hodge, Hattie Beard, Rena Proctor and L. M. Murrie. Bill for Partition No. 224. Public notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a decree entered at the April Term of said court, to-wit: on the 18th day of April A. D. 1916 in the above entitled cause, I, S. Bartlett Kerr, Master in Chancery of said County, will, at the hour of 10 o'clock A. M. Saturday May 20th, A. D. 1916 at 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-wit: Lot number Six Hundred Thirty five (635), in Block Fifty Four (54) of the City of Metropolis, in the County of Massac and State of Illinois. Terms of sale, one third cash in hand balance payable in one year, deferred payment to be secured by good personal note with Six per cent interest, exercised before the execution of mortgage. Dated this 18th day of April A. D. 1916. S. Bartlett Kerr, Master in Chancery. Body Blow. A Maryland man eloped with his sweetheart's twin by mistake, and is now happy. This will be a body blow for the soul-matists.—Cleveland Plain Dealer.