Metropolis Weekly Gazette

METROPOLIS WEEKLY GAZETTE HODGES PARK Bro. Editor: —We wish to speak through the paper to the W. E. & M. Societies of the Mt. Olive Baptist District. The time is near approaching that each local auxiliary of the W. E. and M. are asked to send something for education. And this department should be remembered by the S S's. and B. Y. P. U's. Each auxiliary is requested to send something for this work. My dears, this problem is up to us and since we have lost the Livingston building we need to apply ourselves to labor and prayer and get together for the purpose of building up and laying plans in a systematic way to do something. Let us not lay dormant on this matter but be interested, wake up and stir as never before. It has been said that the Livingston School was a failure; but we know that there is opposition and competition in work of every kind, but let us not fight against ourselves and our best interest, for as a race we are successful, but let us work to continue successful. What do we care for discouragement? We have the perseverance to do things and the endurance to last, and that is what wins. We get our lessons for the future from the records of the past. We have succeeded and can succeed again. Let's send something to the convention in June for the educational treasury and remember that Centralia holds the District banner of the W, E, and M. and if we continue to lag they will hold it two years longer. So let us get to work that we can be on record and send something each quarter so we can be in the race by the next annual setting. When we fail each quarter and expect to reach the goal, in the annual meeting we can't succeed. Let us pray that the S. S. and B. Y. P. U. Convention will be a success and come prepared for dress parade, white for purity. Yours in the work, M. J. Blake, Pres. W. E. & M. NOTICE. To The Members of The Mount Olive Baptist S. S. Convention. Dear Co-workers: I wish to remind you of the fact that the time is fast approaching for the Mt. Olive Baptist Convention of Southern Ill., to convene at Carbondale, June 21, 1916. It is hoped that each Sunday School will be well represented and also send the proper representation fees, and see that arrears are paid a few have already done this. Every delegate should come prepared to take part in the grand parade which is being planned as a part of the program for this session. Those participating will be expected to wear white apparel. This paraae is a new feature, and we hope to make it a success by having all members enter enthusiastically into the spirit of it. The president urges that every Sunday School send the names of the delegates to the chairman of committee on program, Miss Ann Ljde Thomas, 452 W. cole St. Duquoin, Ill., as soon as possible Dennis Farrow, President, Ollie Lawton, Cor. Secretary R. F. D. No. t. Cairo, Ill. Basket Meeting and Rally. The pastor Rev. J. B. McCrary of Metropolis, who is doing some splendid work for unity Baptist church was with his little flock Saturday and Sunday. The attendance has increased in the S. S. and church. One addition to the church and two to the school. The ladies' Bazaar Club are preparing for a Sock social and a 25 cents rally the 1st Sunday in July also a old fashioned basket meeting The program will appear later. The sisters of the church, and friends are taking an active part and working hard to meet our obligations and to get into our church as soon as we possibly can. Work has been a standstill for several months at this place but we learn that work will begin here again in a few weeks. Reporter. MURPHYSBORO. Dear Editor: We are glad to say thru your worthy paper that our church, S. S. and Union are progressing nicely. We will send sister C. A. Macon as a delegate to the S. S convention at Carbondale. Rev. J. D. Davis, was elected pastor Rev. J. N. Washington, is here and preached an excellent sermon Sunday and our hearts were made to rejoice. We are going to have big rally for the benefit of raising money to paint the church and to install electric lights. All are cordially invited over to help us out. C. A. MACON. Murphysboro, Ill., June 6, '16 I desire to call attention of all B. Y. P. U. and S. S. in this Mt. Olive district, that our annual convention will be held at Carbondale, commenceing June 21, and that all delegates must be elected at once and forward their names to the chairman of the program committee. Miss Ann Lyde Thomas, 452 w. Cole St., Duquoin as we want every S. S. and Union too in the district to represent and make this meeting our banner effort, so unions get busy and let the rest of the state see what you are doing. There are some matters of great importance to be transacted, so be here and help us in this great work. Get here early and be in the parade, REV. J N WASHINGTON. Missionary. JOHN HERBERT WILLIS Is a Candidate for Circuit Clerk. At this time we announce Mr John Herbert Willis, as a candidate for the office of Circuit Clerk, subject to the will of the voters at the Republican Primary Sept. 13, 1916. Herb Willis, is a massacc boy 38 years of age, a son of the late Dr. J. T. Willis who was for a number of years active in politics, being the Republican County Central committeeman for a number of years. Mr. Willis has also taken quite an active part for his party, was Precinct committeeman for Hillerman Precinct for the last few years. He is a graduate of the Metropolis High School class of '95, and has spent the greater portion of his life as a business man in Metropolis and Joppa. If selected on Sept. 13. to represent the Republican party as a candidate fo. Circuit Clerk, at the November election, will be a candidate worthy of the support of Massac Co.' loyal Repulicans. 16 METROPOLIS, ILLINOIS, FRIDAY JUNE 23, 1916. ARE YOU PREPARED? ARE YOU PREPARED? --- Voters of DEN ```markdown ``` ARE YOU PRE CURLEE PANTS --- M. FRANK O. LOWDEN HENDFRSON, Ky., Dear Editor: Please allow us a space in your paper. We first want to call the attention of the many readers in regard to the St. Paul Seventh street Baptist church of Henderson, Ky. On June the 11th of which said church had their rally and the clubs reported $151.17 Rev. G. H. Mitceell, is pastor. We do praise God from whom all blessings flow for sending to us, in our great struggle such an able divine speaker as our dear beloved pastor, we called him in the month of March and at that time the cloud was as mid-night but today we can say God blessed light shines all around us. We have paid a debt of $170.00 and today we can praise God that our church is in the clear We are yet alive both spiritually and financially and we pray God choice t blessings on Rev. Mitch ell that he may live a long time with us. We have a good Sunday School and also a B. Y. P. U. We are going on to victory. We indeed thank you for this space. FRIDAY JUNE 23, Are you prepared with new clothes for summer? If you are not prepared we would like to measure you for a new suit or trousers. We measure for suits that fit and stay fit to wear. And prices are not high as you may think----$10.00 up. KREBS CLOTHING CO. I. O. O. F. BUILDING. Massac County are invited to meet FRANK O. LOWDEN Candidate for Republi can Nomination for GOVERNOR at a public reception in the Parlors of the NEW CENTRAL HOTEL Metropolis, from 2 to 4 p.m. TUESDAY, JUNE 27. Rev. G. H. Mitchell, Pastor. Mamie Carr, Church Clerk. SPARTA. Mr. Editor: Please allow me to speak a good word concerning our church and Sunday school. The Sunday school was opened at 9:30 A. M. by the Supt. J. J. Taylor all the teachers were present and an interesting lesson was taught. At 11:00 A. M. Rev P. B. French having ascended the 10strum took for a text Titus 1:16. At 3:00 P. M. The Knights and Daughter of Taber marched to the church and Rev. French delivered an excellent sermon fit for the occasion. At 8 o'clock the pastor filled the stand and took for a text 1 Cor. 10-12 from which he delivered an excellent discourse. Mr. Daniel Robertson met with a sad mishay by getting his house destroye by fire. All of the contents were consumed with the c% caption of a few wearing p e l l. The Teachers Institute will meet this week. NOTICE. CENTRALIA As the S. S. Convention is nearing its time to convene in the beautiful city of Carbondale, we are looking for the program to appear in the Gazette as the program committee are at DuQuoin and Carbondale, we would like to see them get busy. The second Baptist Sunday School elected Mrs. H A Corneal, Mrs. M, Dudley, Miss Galeta Offutt and our worthy Pastor as delegates. Delegates for the B. Y. P. U. Rev. D. H. Young and Mrs Lucy Vernon. We hope each delegate will leave their homes in time for the opening session of the Teacher's Institute Wednesday June 21st Come prepared for the work CARBGNDALE. Dr. O. B. Thompson in company with Rev. C. W. Norment, made a flying trip to Murphyboro, Thursday. They toured over in the Dr.'s, new few. Rev. A. S. Webb, of Ala, formerly of Ullin, passed thru this city Friday for Murphysboro. He returned to this city Tuesday and preached at the Hopewell Baptist church and is now attended the Mt. Olive S. S Convention which is in session at the Rock Hill Baptist church. Miss Izora Rodgers of Metropolis passed through this city Saturday enroute to Elkville, where she attended a picnic. While in this city she was the guest of Miss Vivian Clarksan. Messrs Pusey, Carney and Sadberry, of Duquoin was at the Palace Cafe, Saturday, they were enroute to Colps, where they met the fast Colps, Tigers in a two days ball game. Rev. J. H Sydes, P E. of the A. M. E, church Cairo District, was in the city and held Quarterly Conference for Rev. J. J Evans, pastor of Bethel church. Algie Bradley of Dewmaine, made a flying trip to this city Saturday. The S. I. N. U. opened its doors to teachers Monday for the Summer session. At noon Friday there were 1929 registered teachers and students. June 7th was Commencement Day for the University High School. There were 92 to finish this school. Out of the 92 there 6 colored. Three boys and three girls, namely, Misss Vivian Clarkson, Mabel McCracken, Georgia Green, and Meissrs Rope Wilson, Herbert Davis and Willis Bowers. This is the first time in the history of the school that colored girls have been awarded Diplomas. Services at Rock Hill Baptist church Sunday were at a high pitch Rev. C. W. Norment the pastor is doing a great work. The Mt. Olive S. S. Convent- ion convened with Rock Hill Baptist S. S Wednesday the 21st. The Institute was called to order by the Pres. J. W, Corneal of Centrabia. The B. Y. P g U. and the Dress Parade promises to be interesting. A large delegation is expected. Tnose who paid for the Gazette are as follows: Dr O. B. Thompson, W. D. Parran, S A Sowell, and Mesdames Eliza Ealy and Lula Adams. Mrs. Alice Palmer, has returned home from Chicago, where she attended the funeral of her brother who died after a brief illness One of the most impressive services in the history of Centrania Ill. was held Wednesday at 2:30 p. m in the Second Baptist Church to pay the last tribute of respect to the late Rev. Henry Allison pastor of the above named chuach. Rev. Allison was born at Haywood County Tenn. Oct. 1844, professed a hope in Christ when quite a young man during a series of prayer meetings held by Sisters Joanna Blye and Anna Bell. He received his call to the Ministry at his Convention and immediately took up the work, was baptized by Rev. Marshall. Rev. J. H. Knowles who departed this life at Cairo, Ill. recently was a convert in one of his meetings. He was one of the pioneers and fathers of the district of Southern Illinois of the Bap ist family and was loved by all and will be greatly missed. He served as Moderator of the Mt. Olive Baptist Association for a number of years. He was called to the pastorate Cairo, Ill., in 1881 at which time the Baptist were in great need of a leader. Begining the worship on 14th street and after combining 14th and 10th streets congregations erected the modern building which now stands as a monument to him on the corners of 12th and Walnut streets. Resigning from that charge after service of 26 years he then took up the missionary work for one year then he went to the Soldiers homes at Quincy and Danville, Ill, leaving the home he served as supply pastor of 2nd also Friendship Baptist churches of Danville, for awhile. Then came his call to 2nd Baptist church of Centralia, at which church he finished a career of over 50 years in the gospel ministry. He was a soldier of the Civil War. He entertained the General State Association May 1915 and was elected Treasurer, he was also treasurer of the Mt. Olive Baptist Association. He was one of the charter members of the National Baptist Convention which is one of the largest bodies of Christians in the world. He has left a widow, 5 children one grandson and a host of friends to mourn their loss. He was an affectionate husband a kind father and a bountiful provider. Peace to his ashes Rev. J. N. Washington. FARMER'S GREAT OPPORTUNITY Demand for Canadian Cattle After the War. The opportunities that Western Canada offers to the farmer have time and again been placed before the public through these columns. The cheap price at which the very best lands can be purchased, and the advantage that is to be had in securing one of the free homesteads of 160 acres has appealed to a great many, and they have embraced them. Many, in fact most of those who have done so are today giving testimony to the good fortune and the timely forethought that led them to go to Western Canada, and embark in an era of farming that has placed them away beyond the pinch of want and given them reason to look into the future with a hopefulness that they had not had the courage in the past to forecast. Not only have they been able to secure good lands at low prices and on easy terms but if they desire they have been able to add to this 160 acres of land free, on conditions that are easy. A resident in the Lloydminster district in Saskatchewan who had been farming in the States for some time, took up a homestead in 1910, and commenced breaking with 4 oxen. Two years ago he bought an adjoining quarter section and now has over 100 acres under cultivation. He says, "As my circumstances improved, I sold the oxen and now have six head of horses, twelve head of cattle, and have always a bunch of hogs on hand. "On an average I have had yields of 25 bushels of wheat, 65 bushels of oats, and 40 bushels of barley to the acre, and last season from a field of 28½ acres, I threshed 1,040 bushels of wheat. I have made a success of mixed farming and would have no hesitation in advising all who contemplate making a new home to come to this district. I sell cream to the Government Creamery here, and find at all times a good market for live stock and other produce." This is but a modest statement of what a modest man can do in Western Canada, and could be repeated of hundreds of others. Scores of cases could be recited where much more has been accomplished, and it is believed that with moderate investment at the present time, the cattle industry of Western Canada will pay large interest. The Minister of Agriculture of Saskatchewan, in a recent address, ventured the prediction that the Saskatchewan farmer who developed his land along the lines of general stock breeding would make much more money and find a far bigger return for his efforts in ten years' time than the man who devoted his energies purely and primarily to grain raising. This was the coming golden age of opportunity for the stockman and it was up to the Saskatchewan man to get in on the ground floor and prepare himself for the coming demand. The close of the war would undoubtedly see a great demand for live stock in Europe and it was only reasonable to suppose that this demand would have to be filled almost wholly by American stockmen, both in Canada and the United States. Europe was slowly draining its rural districts not only of its beef and dairy animals but was also using the finer breeding animals and the end of the war would see a condition of affairs which would render necessary almost the repopulation of the domestic animal kingdom in that continent. The opportunity of Western Canadian stockmen, therefore, lay in being prepared for this demand when it arose. In view of these facts which must be patent to every student of economic conditions as related to the stock industry, he hoped to see within the next three years the stock raising industry in Saskatchewan given an immense impetus forward, which would put it in the forefront of the producing provinces of the Dominion.—Advertisement. Not Worthless. "I always thought that Jinks was leading a worthless life." "Wasn't he?" "No; his life was insured for a thousand." YOU MAY LOOK YOUNG By Keeping Your Complexion Young With Cuticura. Trial Free. 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It is their duty to spin the delicate thread which is used for the cross hairs to mark the exact center of the object lens in the surveyor's telescope. The spiders produce during a two months' spinning season thousands of yards of web, which is wound upon metal frames and stored away until needed. A few weeks ago a certain entire colony, for no apparent reason, went on a strike. Everybody was worried until the "forewoman" of the spiders, after patient coaxing, finally induced them to begin spinning again. Spider web is the only suitable material yet discovered for the cross hairs of surveying instruments. Almost invisible as this fiber is to the naked eye, it is brought up in the powerful lenses of the telescope to the size of a man's thumb, so that all defects, if there happened to be any, would be magnified to such a degree that the web should be useless. Human hair has been tried, but when magnified it has the apparent dimensions of a rough-hewn lamp post. Moreover, human hair is transparent, and cross hairs must be onaque. A spider "at work" dangles in the air by its invisible thread, the upper end being attached to a metal wire frame whirled in the hands of a girl. The girl first places the spider on her hand until the protruding end of the thread has become attached. When the spider attempts to leap to the ground this end is quickly attached to the center of the whirling frame, and as the spider pays out thread from its pouch this line is wrapped around the frame. Several hundred feet of thread can be removed from a spider at one time. The spiders are kept in a large room, under the supervision of three girls and a forewoman. When not spinning the little workmen are placed in a large wooden cage. Flies are the chief article of diet. During the winter months the spider colony usually dies, so that an entirely new corps of workmen must be recruited. Not every spider will do—only large, fat fellows, that spin a tough, round thread, are suitable. Laws Regulating Laundry Marks. Laundry marks vary greatly in Europe. Those used in Britain consist of certain small letters or figures stitched in red thread. Not all continental laundries are so considerate. In some parts of France linen is defaced by having the whole name and address of the laundry stamped upon it, and an additional geometrical design to indicate the owner. In Bavaria every piece has a number stamped on in large characters. In other parts of Germany a small cotton label is attached by means of a hotwater-proof adhesive. In Bulgaria each laundry has a large number of stamps engraved with designs, and in Russia the laundries mark linen with threads worked in arrow shapes. In some Russian towns the police periodically issue regulations for laundries, while in Odessa books of marks are furnished annually to the laundry proprietors, and these marks and no others may be used. By this system criminals and revolutionary agitators are often traced.—Philadelphia Inquirer. Red-Necktie Problem New York, with its well-known provincialism, is in the throes of a controversy that threatens to become as bitter as the conflict between the preparedness advocates and the peace-at-any-price adherents. And the cause of it is the last thing in the world you would guess—the red necktie "to be or not to be," to quote the bard whose memory is now being honored. There are anti-red clubs, black-silk-knitted tie clubs, red-at-any-cost clubs, and various other organizations based on what their members believe is the correct thing in ties. A colonel who served in the Civil war under Custer has come out as a strong advocate of the red, flaming tie, as that's what Custer wore with "his old union suit" both in the Civil and the Indian wars. As the fight waxes the haberdashers stocked up with the red neck circle get sadder and sadder. The point certainly is a small one to stir up a city. Could Not Meet Requirements. Martin B. Madden, wealthy member of congress from Chicago, wishes he might have been built along more original lines. The trouble with him is that he looks like too many people. He makes a specialty of being a ringer for long-lost brothers. On an average of once a month he gets a letter from someone who has seen his picture and claims him as a brother thought to have been lost at sea or strayed from home years and years ago. One day he heard from a woman, who said she had a locket with an "M" on it, and containing a boyhood picture of her long-lost brother that looked exactly like the one of Madden in a Chicago paper. Madden was obliged to tell her that his congressional duties are too pressing to allow him any time for being a long-lost brother this year. Illustrated Sunday Magazine. New Uses for Paper. Paper is spun into thread and woven into a substitute for jute textiles by a process invented in Bohemia. METROPOLIS WEEKLY GAZETTE. METROPOLIS. ILL. AFRO-AMERICAN CULLINGS --- "Houston has always been and will continue to be in an increasingly degree a sort of guide to other cities in a great many ways—educational and economical. Especially is this true with the status of the Negro population. This city is destined to become a great and growing metropolis. One quarter of its population is colored, and whatever good or bad comes to Houston, the Negroes to a degree are affected thereby." This was the outstanding feature of an address delivered in Houston, Tex., recently at the colored evening high school graduating exercises by I. M. Terrell, president of the Prairie View State Normal and Industrial college. A corps of well educated Negro teachers in Houston have espoused these ringing words of the successful colored professor. They are calling these words an expression of their own sentiments. They are more desirous of instilling into their race a greater degree of eagerness for education than ever before. They are aware that educational training will, quicker than any other agency, lift their race higher. They are confident that educational training will in a measure tear off the shackles of crime and inspire them to labor for higher ideals and for attainments by which they can serve their community, and in so doing not only better their own standards of living but serve society in a more useful manner. While all the colored schools in Houston maintain courses of study of a high quality, especial attention is given to industrial art. There are 13 regular day schools, including one high school in the city and four night schools. The industrial arts are taught in all of these schools. These courses are not elective, but every student is compelled to include one of the industrial arts or more in his or her course of study. There was an average total enrollment of 6,329 students in the colored schools during the past year. Of this number 754 were enrolled in the four night schools. In the night schools the students for the most part were of mature age, their ages ranging from fifteen to seventy years. The younger students of the night schools are enrolled in most instances with the object of learning something about the industrial arts in order to be of better service to the community, and to be more efficient for their own benefit. Most of the older and extremely old people have an entirely different object in view. Many of them are about ready to make their peace with their God. They want to be prepared for death. They want to read the Bible to learn what is required of them in their declining days. They want to be able to read it and interpret the meaning of the passages according to their own notions. Still another object of the older students is to learn to write so that they may correspond with their friends and relatives in other parts of the country. Tuskegee was not a one-man school, any more than Harvard was a one-man school when John Harvard was president. That Doctor Washington welded a great influence over the destinies of our people was due, first, to his native ability and keen insight, and, second, because Tuskegee was the first profitable experiment of the kind conducted wholly by Negroes. During the past year the farm of 600 acres connected with the Hampton institute, on which are 126 cows, 27 horses, 1,063 chickens and 142 pigs has been strengthened by the addition of a poultry expert, and progress has been made in the growing of seed corn, in the breeding of hogs, and in improving the character of the dairy herd. Prominent place was given the school's exhibit at the Richmond fair, and extension work, in co-operation with the department of agriculture, has greatly increased. Practical work in the trade school included, last year, blacksmithing, bricklaying, cabinetmaking, carpentry, machine work, painting, printing, shoesmaking, steamfitting, tailoring, tinsmithing and wheelwrighting. The men not only work in the shops, but build houses on the grounds, install the plumbing and electric fixtures, and make the concrete walks. They build trucks and wagons, which are sold to railroad and steamship companies, and orders have been shipped to 34 states, the District of Columbia, and Canada. An increase of 16 is shown in the enrollment for this year over that of While digging stumps on the farm of Gen. A. A. R. Benson near Dover, Del., Negroes uncovered a great quantity of gold, jewelry and other valuables. It is believed the articles comprised the loot of a robbery committed ten years ago. To give concrete columns for building wide foundations a German engineer has invented a method for blasting awa' the earth with dynamite, making a hole which soft concrete quickly fills. Doctor Washington's ability was recognized by every teacher and every employee and everyone of the thousands of students that have attended his school, as well as by all other men that have come in contact with him. But he himself was quick to discover and make use of the ability of any other man. He had gathered about him more than 250 instructors, scores of whom would be able to operate Tuskegee institute today if put in charge. There is Emmett J. Scott, his private secretary, not only one of the brainiest Negroes of today but one of the most conservative, and was maintained as Booker T. Washington's secretary because of his conservatism and because his very makeup was so much like Doctor Washington's himself. And there is Warren Logan, Doctor Washington's treasurer and lifelong coworker—another man able to carry forward his work. Tuskegee as an institution will, of course, mourn the loss of Doctor Washington, but he has so built himself into the very bricks and mortar of the institution that it will go forward in the future as it has come forward in the past. But Booker Washington's work was not all at Tuskegee, nor even the greater portion of it—it was being carried forward throughout the South with as much of a determined spirit as those who had caught the inspiration could muster. Here, at this institution, are 35 young men and young women teachers, most of whom have sat at his feet, who have gained from him inspiration and who have determined that the spirit of Booker T. Washington shall live through them and those with whom they come in contact. And not through this institution alone but the hosts of others—Eatonville, Fia.; Centerville, Ala.; Denmark, S. C.; Port Royal, S. C.; Topeka, Kan.; Fort Valley, Ga.; Snow Hill, Ala., and a large number of other institutions that have sprung up from Tuskegee will go forward for years, doing a telling work for the principles for which Booker T. Washington lived and died. Remarkable work among the Negroes was done by evangelists of the Southern Baptist church during the past year, according to the report made to the convention by the home mission board. There were 12,000 additions to the Negro churches, as against 500 during the first year of this work. The two evangelists have learned how to organize their forces for the best results, the board says. Better feeling between the races has been another tangible result of these meetings, according to the report. Evangelism made a gratifying advance during the year under the direction of Dr. Weston Bruner. As the result of the work of 28 evangelists there were 27,714 additions to the churches and 20,709 for baptisms. Volunteers for the ministry number 1,386. Most effective work was done in Dallas and Washington, D. C., with 2,100 additions at the former place and 2,200 at the latter. Evangelical work was started in 1907 with five evangelists. The first year showed 1,047 additions. So that a window can be left open without danger of damage to a room when it rains a canvas trough has been invented that is intended to fasten to a window sill to catch the water. last, and of 61 over the year before, the total number being 905. Two hundred and sixty-two new students were admitted during the year. Hours of study and recitation and the number of schooldays in a week have been so increased as to add two months to the school year. The summer school enrollment of 445 was ten more than in the previous year. Encouraging reports are received from the Whittier Training school, where 488 boys and girls from Hampton and Phoebus receive instruction, and the library, the museum, and the departments devoted to sewing, music, athletics and religious work have made good progress. Close communication with the graduates of Hampton has been maintained, and returns from Hampton's Indian students show that 891 of them are living. One hundred and twenty-five of them are graduates, and 34 received agriculture or trade certificates. They represented 61 tribes. Mr. Frissell recommends the celebration of Hampton's fiftieth anniversary, which will occur in 1918, and the employment of a competent person to write the school's history. Small gasoline engines for starting larger engines on seaplanes and airships are now being tried in England. The engine weighs only 23 pounds, develops more than four horse power, and operates at more than 4,000 revolutions a minute. 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It is sadom that more than one ounce is needed topletely clear the skin and gain a beautiful clear complexion. It is also hard for the double strength othine as this is sold under guarantee of money back if it fails to remove freckles. Adv. Before marriage a man considers his best girl a little dear; after marriage he is apt to consider her extravagant. COVETED BY ALL but possessed by few—a beautiful head of hair. If yours is streaked with gray, or it is harsh and stiff, you can restore it to its former beauty and luster by using "La Creole" Hair Dressing. Price $1.00.-Adv. When a man quarrels with his wife he seldom gets a chance to say anything. To Fortify the System Against Summer Heat Many users of Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic make it a practice to take this old standard remedy regularly to fortify the system against the depressing effect of summer heat, as those who are strong withstand the heat of summer better than those who are weak. Price 50c. An office holder should remember that one bad term doesn't deserve another. You will look ten years younger if you darken your ugly, grizzly, gray hairs by using "La Creole" Hair Dressing—Adv. A man isn't wholly bad if his dog has confidence in him. For PINK SPOHN'S DISTEMPER COMPOUN Cures the sick Liquid given on all others. Best dozen. Sold bya express paid, by per Cause and C PROVINCE. EAT QUEER THINGS IN PINCH Find Satisfaction in Stew Made of Vest, Shoelaces and Sledge Gear. There is naturally much talk in war time of rations and food supply, and the possibility or probability of starving out one or other of the belligerents. But it is amazing what people will eat at a pinch. A recent arctic explorer seriously advised the wearing of skin clothing in preference to woolen, simply and solely because, if the worst came to the worst, one's outfit could be stewed for a meal, or at any rate given to the dogs! Well, when a man finds enjoyment and a sort of inward satisfaction in a stew made of his vest, his shoelaces, and his sledge gear, he must be pretty "peckish," and when he gets back to civilization he will make a model husband, never likely to turn up his nose at cold mutton on washing days. The bishop of Yukon thinks nothing of eating his boots. He had probably declared he was ready for that operation many a time when he was a boy, but he has actually done it since he came to man's estate—in his case, the great gold field of arctic Alaska. A. Mistake. "After all, there's no reason in the world why women shouldn't vote if they choose." "Very true, and if we men hadn't been foolish enough to oppose the idea they never would have wanted to." A man's strength is estimated by his ability to fight against odds. Concentrated Satisfaction A great many former users of tea and coffee have learned that there is a pure food beverage made from wheat, which has a delightful flavor. It never exacts of its users the tribute of sleeplessness, heart-flutter, headache and other ills often caused by the drug, caffeine, in coffee and tea. Instant Postum suggests the snappy flavor of mild java coffee, but is absolutely free from caffeine or any harmful ingredient. Instant Postum is in condensed, soluble form, and wonderfully convenient for the home—for the picnic—for travel—everywhere. If tea or coffee interferes with comfort or success, as it does for many users, try a shift to Postum. "There's a Reason" HELP FOR WORKING WOMEN Some Have to Keep on Until They Almost Drop. How Mrs. Conley Got Help. Here is a letter from a woman who had to work, but was too weak and suffered too much to continue. How she regained health:— Frankfort, Ky.—"I suffered so much with female weakness that I could not do my own work, had to hire it done. I heard so much about Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound that I tried it. I took three bottles and I found it to be all you claim. Now I feel as well as ever I did and am able to do all my do my own work, had to hire it done. I heard so much about Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound that I tried it. I took three bottles and I found it to be all you claim. Now I feel as well as ever I did and am able to do all my own work again. I recommend it to any woman suffering from female weakness. You may publish my letter if you wish." -Mrs. JAMES CONLEY, 516 St. Clair St., Frankfort, Ky. No woman suffering from any form of female troubles should lose hope until she has given Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound a fair trial. This famous remedy, the medicinal ingredients of which are derived from native roots and herbs, has for forty years proved to be a most valuable tonic and invigorator of the female organism. All women are invited to write to the Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co., Lynn, Mass., for special advice,—it will be confidential. Wanted Used Traction Engine Of Oldest Manufacture of Best Make rebuilt and repaired Automobiles of leading makers Correspondence Bolicited. Waber Imp. & Auto Co., 1000 Locust st. St. Louis EYE DISTEMPER CATARRHAL FEVER AND IUPSOE DISEASES Address Dr. Kilmer & Co., Binghamton, N. Y., and enclose ten cents, also mention this paper. David may have been right when he said in haste that all men were liars, but it isn't always an easy matter to catch them with the goods. FITS, EPILEPSY, FALLING SICKNESS and martyred success of Dr. Kline's Nilpogy Medicine lasting results. LARGE TRIAL HOTTIE FREE. DR. KLINE COMPANY, Red Bank, N. J.-A. Fisherman's Luck. "Talk about me running you down and marrying you in spite of yourself. You know you were fishing for a husband when I came along!" "Yes, and I had the same luck you do when you go fishing." "You mean you made a good catch!" "No, I mean that the biggest fish got away." Recipe or Pattern? Stella called on her newly married friend, Bella, and found her affirmed in a businesslike overall, while her arms were full of fashion papers and cookery books. "Hallo!!" she exclaimed. "What are you going to make?" "Some cakes," replied the young wife proudly. "But why have you got out those fashion papers as well as the cookery books?" "You see," confessed Bella, rather shamefacedly, "I'm a bit of a novice at cooking. Tell me, do you make cakes from a recipe or a pattern?"—Philadelphia Public Ledger. ABSORBINE TRADE MARK, REG. U.S. PAT. 01F. will reduce intiamed, swollen Joints, Sprains, Bruises, Soft Bunches; Heals Boils, Poll Evil, Quittor, Fistula and infected sores quickly as it is a positive antiseptic and germicide. Please to use; does not blister or remove the hair, and you can work the burs. $2.00 per bottle, delivered. For more information, call ABSORBINE, JR., the antiseptic balm for mankind, reduces Painful, Swollen Vexis, Wens, Strains, Bruises, stops pain and inflammation. Price $1.00 per bottle at more than 80% off. You write Liberal Trial Bottle for 10c in stamp. W. F. YOUNG, P. D. F., 310 Temple St, Springfield, Maze. Good Condition. Low Prices. Easy Terms. See partial list in classified section of Globe- Demonstrat, and other lot. Louis daily papers. Wheeler, S. Auto Co., 1600 Louis St. Louis, N. O. DAISY FLY KILLER placed anywhere, at distance. Read, clean, or ornamental, convenient sensor. Bade of metal, will not sit or oil; will not sit or laid on surface. Guaranteed effective. All dealers or store participants. SAROLD BOMERS, 150 De Kalb Ave., Brooklyn, N. W. MEN! WOMEN! Easiest seller; bona fide participant. S. Sherman Sales Co. Port Huron, N. O. W. N. U., ST. LOUIS, N. O. 24-1916. As a Child Thinks, So He Acts By SIDONIE MATZNER GRUENBERG. A Single Child Was "Punished" by Being Allowed to MOTHER who took enough in-title experience with A Single Child Was "Punished" by Being Allowed to Watch the Rabbit. terest in her children to try to find out what they were doing when away from home made it a practice to ask them from time to time whether anything unusual or interesting had occurred in school of late. One day the youngest boy, still in the kindergarten, reported that he had been made to sit by himself when the rest of the children were having an "assembly." "And why did Miss Jenny make you sit off alone?" asked the mother. "I don't know," said Donald, "I was saying something to a little girl, and Miss Jenny told me to sit in the other chair and think." "Then what did you do?" "Then I thinked, and I thinked." What I promised, but I didn't "What did you think?" pursued the mother. "I thinked about Santa Claus." When you say to a child, "Don't talk now, just sit still and think," what do you expect him to do? Miss Jennie probably expected the child to reflect on the enormity of his transgressions and to make solemn resolutions never to violate the rule again. But Donald, prohibited from carrying on interesting conversation, was compelled to think, and he most naturally thought of the most interesting toopie. The failure of the child to do what is desired is very often our failure to make him understand just what we do wish to have him do; and much of the misunderstanding is related to the ambiguity and obscurity of the language we use. A little girl who had had very lit- MOTHER'S COOK BOOK Washington Omelet. Soak a cupful of breadcrumbs in a cupful of hot milk. Beat six egg yolks and add to the crumbs with salt and pepper. Fold in the beaten whites of the eggs and bake in a thickly buttered pan in a rather hot oven for 15 minutes. This is very good served with a garnish of green peas or tomato sauce. Take equal parts of diced apple, celery and a few blanched walnuts, mix with enough mayonnaise to moisten well and add one tablespoonful of horseradish to each pint of salad. Diced pineapple may be used instead of the nuts, making a pleasant variety. This is one of the valuable vegetables which supply us with iron. Wash it carefully and put it to cook with no water but that which clings to the leaves. Cover at first until its own juice flows, then open and boll till tender, watching it carefully and turning it to keep it from scorching. Chop very fine and serve with hard-cooked eggs as a garnish, or simply with vinegar and a seasoning of salt, pepper and butter. Whole-Wheat Pudding. Take two cupfuls of whole-wheat flour, a half teaspoonful of soda, a cupful of milk, a half teaspoonful of salt, a cupful of dates and a half cupful of molasses, beat well, and steam $2 \frac{1}{2}$ hours in a buttered mold. If thick sour milk is used, add a teaspoonful of soda. Serve with whipped cream, plain cream or any preferred liquid sauce. Rhubarb and Raisin Pudding. Here is one you can give the children: Take a pint of rhubarb cut in half-inch pieces, sprinkled with a cupful of sugar. Let stand an hour or more. Toss a pint of breadcrumbs into three tablespoonfuls of melted butter. Put in layers into a baking dish, sprinkling a cupful of raisins in between, having the crumbs on top. Cover closely the first half hour and bake one hour. Serve with a sauce or with beaten cream. Bread spread with butter and the rhubarb and raisins put over it in layers is another splendid pudding, also baked. Bananas baked with butter, sugar and lemon juice for a sauce are delicious served with beefsteak. Nestie Maxwell "You say he is the author of several successful books?" "Yes," replied the amateur farmer. "Novels?" "No. They are up-to-date books on agriculture. Since his purpose seems to have been to baffle the reader, I consider every one of them an unqualified success." Apple Salad. Spinach. Being Allowed to Watch the Rabbit. tie experience with "punishment" at home, was getting her first lessons on the subject when she went to kindergarten. Every irregularity in conduct was "punished" by the young woman in charge by imposing upon the culprit something equally irregular. That is, to the teacher the improper act was followed by a punishment, but to the child "punishment" meant simply receiving some exceptional attention from the nice young lady. When all the other children were playing in the ring, the child to be "punished" was distinguished by being permitted to sit in the corner and look on. While the other children were singing a song, a single child was "punished" by being allowed to watch the rabbit. This little girl came, in a short time, to report gleefully that she herself or some of her colleagues had been punished, and it was very evident that there was no remorse or shame associated with the experience. We cannot depend upon the children to insure clear understanding of our wishes and our intent. The responsibility for this lies with parents and teachers, or others who have to do with children. It is for this reason that we should hesitate to condemn a child for anything that appears queer or perverse in his reasoning or conduct, until we are quite sure that we understand just what mental processes led to the conclusions upon which he acted. And it is for this reason that we should make a special effort to understand just what and just how the child thinks. POULTRY NOTES It never pays to try to save money on the equipment or food bought for roaring little chicks. They require the best if they are to live and develop into the most profitable fowls. Never take the chicks out of the incubator as soon as they are hatched, but let them stay in the nursery under the egg tray for 24 hours and get well dried off, able to run around and strong. In damp seasons there is likely to be more moldy and musty material which hens and chicks can get hold of and an effort should be made to prevent their getting such material because it will cause canker in many cases. When chicks are first placed in a brooder they should be kept under the hover most of the time for the first day so that they will not become chilled and so that they will get accustomed to going under the hover for warmth. If the wings of little chicks grow too fast and hang down, they will require too much of the strength of the chicks to carry them around and the big heavy feathers should be cut off close to the wing. Feed only what chicks will eat up quickly so that they will be anxious and greedy for next feed. Provide plenty of green succulent food. Sprouted oats, lettuce, rape, mangels, beets and cabbage are good green foods. They are as necessary for chicks as for laying hens. When each brood of chicks is hatched it should not be placed in coops or Ideals Make Accomplishm Ideals Make Possible Big Accomplishments of Life Along life's way we often meet doubt the practicability and value of ideals are nothing but dreams, rosy men achieve great things in the face way? Is it not because they had a realized? Ideals, to be worth anything, in them practical is the test of manhood. Had our beloved poet, Longfellow we are but common clay, filled with tion on every hand and fall," would immortal poems by which so many Along life's way we often meet those who betray the fact that they doubt the practicability and value of ideals, but if, as such men believe, ideals are nothing but dreams, rosy and beautiful, yet perishable, why do men achieve great things in the face of every obstacle placed in their pathway? Is it not because they had an ideal and clung to it until it was realized? Ideals, to be worth anything, must be made practical, and making them practical is the test of manhood. Had our beloved poet, Longfellow, said, "Ideals are mere dreams; we are but common clay, filled with besetting sins, born to meet temptation on every hand and fall," would he have had the courage to write his immortal poems by which so many men have been inspired and strengthened? He is only one of many. If we have an ideal, be it of manhood or womanhood, let us cling to it with might and main and make it a part of our lives. Then, perchance, some day someone, if only one, may strive to reach our ideal because he loves us. Just as "thoughts are things," ideals are realities and we are the weaver. By NELLIE R. UMSTOTT METROPOLIS WEEKLY GAZETTE, METROPOLIS, ILL brooders until the coops and brooders have been thoroughly cleaned and disinfected with some good liquid disinfectant, if they have ever been used before. LOOK YOUNG AND HANDSOM AGAIN BY DARKENING YOU GRAY HAIR WITHOUT DYES. My Sore Thumb. I jabbed a jackknife in my thumb- Th' blood just spurted when it come! The cook got faint, an' nurse she yelled And showed me how it should be To see my thumb! Since I went an' jabbed my thumb I go around a lookin' glum. And Aunt, she pats me on the head An' gives me extra gingerbread; But brother's mad, an' says he'll go An' take an ax, an' chop his toe; An' then he guesses I'll keep mum About my thumb! At school they as't to see my thumb. But I just showed it to my chum, An' any else that wants to see Must divvy up their cake with me! It's gettin' well so fast, I think I'll fix it up with crimson ink, An' that'll keep up int'rest some In my poor thumb! —Burges Johnson, in Kansas City Star. A FEW SMILES A FEW SMILES Blissful Ignorance. Brisstur "Do you know how many miles an hour your car is capable of making?" "No," answered the cautious motorist. "You see, I have never been in such a hurry to reach a certain destination that I was willing to risk breaking my neck trying to get there." "Women patronize moving pictures in large numbers." "How do you account for that?" "Maybe it's because the silent drama offers superior advantages over the spoken play, from the feminine point of view." "In what particular?" "By coming in at the proper moment a woman can learn how a photo-play ends and she can then settle back comfortably to see all the episodes when the film is reversed." M "Old Mr. Cobbles has a son who has taken several degrees at college." "I notice he loafs around home all the time and never does a stroke of work." "Yes. Another degree was recently conferred on him by Mr. Cobbles, the degree of 'N, W. K.'" "What does that mean?" A Rash Promise. "Here's an attractive advertisement for summer boarders." "What does it say?" "Act as if you owned the earth at our place and we'll act as if we were going to give it to you." A Cogent Plea. "Mister, would you be willin' to help a war victim?" "Of course I would." "Then you ought to be willin' to give me a dime. You know they say charity begins at home." There is danger that a little learning will result in a swelled head. The spinster always says it is a mistake to marry too young. CASTORIA is a harmless substitute and Soothing Syrupe. It is M Morphine nor other Narcotic so destroys Worms and allays Feverish Colic. It relieves Teething Troubles, assimilates the Food, regulates the S natural sleep. The children's Panacea. The Kind You Have Always Bought 30 years, has born the signature of Chah his personal supervision since its infancy. All Counterfeits, Imitations and "Just trifle with and endanger the health of Children—Experience against Experin Genuine Castoria always bears the s CASTORIA is a harmless substitute for Castor Oil, Parecory, Drops and Soothing Syrups. It is Pleasant. It contains neither Opium, Morphine nor other Narcotic substance. Its age is its guarantee. It destroys Worms and allays Feverishness. It cures Diarrhoe and Wind Colic. It relieves Teething Troubles, cures Constipation and Flatulency. It assimilates the Food, regulates the Stomach and Bowels, giving healthy and natural sleep. The children's Panacea—The Mother's Friend. The Kind You Have Always Bought, and which has been in use for over 30 years, has born the signature of Chas. H. Fletcher, and has been made under his personal supervision since its infancy. Allow no one to deceive you in this. All Counterfeits, Imitations and "Just-as-good" are but Experiments that trifle with and endanger the health of Infants and Children—Experience against Experiment. Genuine Castoria always bears the signature of 160 ACRE FARMS IN WESTERN CANADA FREE wheat, more oats, more grain last year and more hogs. The our surplus. As for the wheat crop, it is for business confidence to build upon, ex- cept Wheat averaged in 1915 o Oats averaged in 1915 o Barley averaged in 1915 o Prices are high, markets convenient, proved or otherwise, ranging from $5 lands are plentiful and not far from schools and churches. The climate is There is no war tax on land, nor is the mation as to best locations for settlement, re- pamphlet, address Superintendent Immigration G. A. Cook, 2012 Main St., Kansas City, Mo.; C. J. Canadian Gover wheat, more oats, more grain for feed, 20% more cattle than last year and more hogs. The war market in Europe needs our surplus. As for the wheat crop, it is marvelous and a monument of strength for business confidence to build upon, exceeding the most optimistic predictions." Wheat averaged in 1915 over 25 bushels per acre Oats averaged in 1915 over 45 bushels per acre Barley averaged in 1915 over 40 bushels per acre Prices are high, markets convenient, excellent land, low in price either improved or otherwise, ranging from $12 to $30 per acre. Free homestead lands are plentiful and not far from railway lines and convenient to good schools and churches. The climate is healthful. There is no war tax on land, nor is there any conscription. For complete information as to best locations for settlement, reduced railroad rates and descriptive illustrated pamphlet, address Superintendent Immigration, Ottawa, or G. A. Cook, 2012 Main St., Kansas City, Mo.; C. J. Broughton, Room 412, 112 W. Adams St., Chicago, M. Canadian Government Agents JUST THE CHILDREN MOURNED None Came to Claim the Body of Old George, the Cor- About us everywhere in the flotsam of the human tide are drifting mysteries we accept without inquiry. There are such people in Sacramento as "Old George the cornetist," who recently fell dead in New York city. Day after day he appeared at the same corner, offered his familiar tunes to the admiring children and the sometimes abjuring adults, and collected the pennies wherewith to buy food, clothing and shelter. No one ever asked him his right name, but the children loved him. Then one morning, as Old George raised his horn to his lips, it clattered to the pavement, and the song he was planning to give the crowd rattled in his throat as he toppled over—dead. The children mourned him for several days. No one came to claim his body. "Good heavens, Jane, why, when I told you we would have to practice economy at the table, have you can-vas-back duck up here and chicken salad down there?" "Why, dear, didn't you tell me I must manage to make both ends meat?" Top Breakfast New Toasties esties have a delicate, tru er corn flakes. Trial provi eat of choicest white India rolled into thin wisps and This new patented process obles on each flake, and b Toasties New Breakfa For a Tip-Top Brea Serve New PostToast For a Tip-Top Breakfast Serve New Post Toasties The New Toasties have matched by any other corn flake. They are the meat of choice and seasoned, then rolled into the tense rotary heat. This new pa- tinguishing little bubbles on each derful new flavour. New Post Toast —the New The New Toasties have a delicate, true corn flavour—unmatched by any other corn flakes. Trial proves. They are the meat of choicest white Indian Corn—first cooked and seasoned, then rolled into thin wisps and toasted by quick, intense rotary heat. This new patented process of making raises distinguishing little bubbles on each flake, and brings out their wonderful new flavour. New Post Toasties Your grocer has them now. --- LOOK YOUNG AND HANDSOME AGAIN BY DARKENING YOUR GRAY HAIR WITHOUT DYES. While it is no disgrace to have gray, streaked or prematurely gray hair, it is unnecessary in this day and time. Simply shampoo your hair and scalp with Q-Ban Hair Color Restorer. After doing this a few times not a trace of gray can be seen, but all your gray hair and entire head of hair will have become so evenly dark, soft, fluffy and healthy that no one would suspect you had applied Q-Ban. It is no dye, but a ready-to-use liquid, absolutely harmless. Big bottle sent prepaid for only 50c by writing Q-Ban Laboratories, Memphis, Tenn., or sold by drugist. Be careful not to accept substitutes or harmful dyes, but insist on having Q-Ban Hair Color Restorer.—Ady. A Will of Nineteen Words In one of the shortest wills on record, James H. Darling, who died on December 3, 1915, cuts off his sons with but $1 each and leaves all the rest of his estate to his daughter. The testament, which is dated February 10, 1910, was filed in the orphans' court. It contains nineteen words, as follows: "After death, I will my daughter, Annie C. Darling, all my money and belongings, except $1 to my sons."—Baltimore News. 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. Exactly. "A railroad's chief need is a paradoxical one." "What is that?" "To be under a wreckless management." LADIES CAN WEEK SHOES One size smaller after using Allen's Foot Ease makes it easier to provide for the test Spaken into shoes and used in foot-bath Allen's Foot-Ease makes tight shoes feel easy, and gives instant relief to corn and unions. Do Poy it today. Sold everywhere. Zo. FOR FREE trial package. Address Allen S. Olmsted, Le Roy, N. Y. Adv. It's Valuable Now. When William Jessup, who formerly operated a woolen mill in Princeton, died 20 years ago, he left among his effects a large keg of Russian red dye-stuff. Each housecleaning time his son in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Charles F. Woods, had to shift it around. Woods had tried to sell it to wholesalers in vain; they didn't need it. "What'll we do with this?" asked Mr. Woods when they cleaned house last summer. "Pile it on the trash heap and burn it; I'm tired of looking at it," said Mrs. Woods. Being a dutiful husband, Mr. Woods obeyed. Now the Russian dye is said to be unobtainable at any price, and the amount that Mr. Woods burned would have netted at this time from $500 to $1,000. The losers philosophically agreed that it's no use to cry over spill milk" and have dispensed with any worry over "what might have been." - Indianapolis News. Not a Rare Cook. Husband—That new cook seems to be awfully extravagant. Wife—Why do you think so? Wire—why to you think so? Husband—She evidently thinks we have victuals to burn. There would be a lot more men in jail if they got what they deserve. It doesn't take a smart baby long to outgrow its smartness. Here's the why: What is Castoria What is Castoria less substitute for Castor Oil, Paregoric, Drops. It is Pleasant. It contains neither Opium, Narcotic substance. Its age is its guarantee. It is Feverishness. It cures Diarrhoea and Wind Troubles, cures Constipation and Flatulency. Itates the Stomach and Bowels, giving healthy and its Panacea—The Mother's Friend. Always Bought, and which has been in use for over are of Chas. H. Fletcher, and has been made under its infancy. Allow no one to deceive you in this, and "Just-as-good" are but Experiments that health of Infants and test Experiment. bears the signature of Farmers pay for their land with one year's crop and prosperity was never so great. Regarding Western Canada as a grain producer, a prominent business man says: "Canada's position today is sounder than ever. There is more free grain for feed, 20% more cattle than igs. The war market in Europe needs it crop, it is marvelous and a monument of strength upon, exceeding the most optimistic predictions." in 1915 over 25 bushels per acre in 1915 over 45 bushels per acre in 1915 over 40 bushels per acre convenient, excellent land, low in price either im- ing from $12 to $30 per acre. Free homestead far from railway lines and convenient to good climate is healthful. I, nor is there any conscription. For complete infor- tment, reduced railroad rates and descriptive illustrated at Immigration, Ottawa, or My, Mo.; C. J. Broughton, Room 412, 112 W. Adams St., Chicago, Ml. Canadian Government Agents Liberal Obedience te, true corn flavour—un- al proves. The Indian Corn-first cooked s and toasted by quick, in- process of making raises dis- and brings out their won- It takes an artistic bore to be al- most entertaining. The proof of the pudding is in the amount left over. Three Hundred Million Bushel Crop in 1915 Three Hundred Million Bushel Crop in 1915 COYOTE FRIGHTENS THE TOWN Savage Animal Finally Driven Away by School Children Unaware of A gaunt gray coyote terrorized Portoia, Cal. It was first noticed when it attacked two dogs at the residence of Thomas Dorothy. Mrs. J. Hardy, who was passing at the time, narrowly escaped being bitten when the coyote broke away from the dogs and attempted to attack her. The dogs pulled it down again, however, before it reached her. During the recess period it appeared at the schoolhouse, but the children chased it in a body and frightened it away. They were not aware of the real danger. A number of hunters are scouring the hills close to town in an endeavor to locate and kill the coyote. Moved to pity at the sight of a small boy lugging a monstrous bundle of newspapers, a man stopped and asked: "Don't all those papers make you tired?" "Nope," the little newsie replied cheerfully. "I can't read."—Pathfinder. A Wise M. D. Patient—Do you speak more than one language, doctor? one language, doctor? Physician—No; but I have a working acquaintance with many tongues. ```markdown ``` His Reason. Metropolis Gazette PUBLISHED ON FRIDAY BY THE GAZETTE PRINTING CO. METROPOLIS, - - - - ILL. WRS. M. J. McGRARY, MANAGER. J. B. McORABY, EDITOR FRIDAY JUNE 23, 1916. Office 9th and Pearl Streets, Metropolis, Illinois. Enterered as second-class mall matter, at Metropolis, Illinois, Postoffice. 68. Address all communications to J. B.McORABY, 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 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 ROBBERTS, 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 have just received the Book, Booker T. Washington's Own Story of His Life and Work, published by Mullikin-Jenkins Co., Washington, D. C. It is worth its weight in gold and should be in the home of every negro family. Many white people are purchasing the book. Read Krebs Clothing Co.'s ad this week and then hurry up to make a purchase. We would like for our people to give them your patronage because they advertise in a Race Journal. 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. Paducah is not in it with the Krebs Clothing Co., when it comes to prices and selections of men's and boys' ready to wear clothes. Save the boat fare by trading at home. 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, Subscribe for The Gazette, 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 notiged lto pay up. Misses Willie B., Idella, and Bessie Hughes and Birdie Hallison of Paducah, Ky, are in the city the city the guest of Mrs, Ella McCane. Mrs. Mable Burke, and daughter, Berneice, Miss Correne Quivers and Ethel Williams, were Paducah, visitors last week. Rev. George Crippings preached a very strong and thoughtful sermon at the Free Will Baptist Church Sunday Evening. Mr. George McCrary Jr. was in Brookport Sunday, the guest of Mrs. Mamie Maxwell. Mr. Frank Osby is on the sick list. Mrs. Laura Hutchinson is in Saint Louis visiting her daughter Mrs Louvenia Berry who is sick. Prof. G. W. Masterson is also attending the Carbondale Normal. Mrs. Monir Givens was in Paducah Tuesday shopping. Mrs. Louvenia Blakemore and daughter-in-law Mrs. Harmon Smith were in Paducah Saturday shopping. Mrs. Mamie Harmon was in the city on business. Tuesday. The Knights and Daughter's ot Tabanacle had their annual sermon preached to them Sundav Afternoon at the Saint Paul M. E. Church, by Rev. G. W. Rowlett. Rev. J. H. Smith preached a powerful sermon at the Free Will Baptist Church Sunday Afternoon to a small though appreciative audience. Miss Deborah Banard went to Paducah Tuesday shopping, Mrs. Hattie Cole and son Clarence of Brookport are in the city visiting Mrs. J. H. Smith. Rev. J. W. Davie preached two strong sermons Sunday Morning and Evening for Nehemiah's Band who had a Rally and raised a neat little sum of $16.00 and some cents. Rev. J. B McCrary, Mrs. Bessie Cork, Misses Carrie and Iola Urquhart, and Allie Banard are attending the Convention this week. We wish for them a most pleasant session. Mrs. Susie Hall who has been visiting her sister Mrs. Lee Belle Duke, accompanied by her little niece Necie Belle, left for Princeton Ky. Thursday morning. Mr. Marshall Tyson left for Louisville, Ky. to visit his sister Mrs. Richard Groom. Miss Izora Rogers and Cyrus Crippings are visiting in Carbon-dale and Elkville. Mrs. Lottie Hallecks of Saint Louis Mo. is visiting her mother Mrs. Lear Reed. Mrs. Ayre Jackson of Gary Ind. is in the city at the bedside of her aunt Mrs. Ayre Gatewood who is very ill. Mrs. Lear Reed is in Padncah at the bedside of her sister Mrs. Cora Burton. Mrs. Georgia Martin left Wednesday morning for a few days visit in Carbondale. Miss Maud Porter and little $100 Reward, $160. 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 catarah cure is the oely 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 destoying 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. Mr. Bernard Moore are visiting relatives in Paducah. Mrs. Mable Hathaway Kelley, of Cairo, Ill., visited friends in the city this week. Miss Myrtle Long, of Belgrade left for Carbondale, Tuesday. Cairo, Ill. June 7th 1916. Editor*Gazette, Please allow me a space in your paper to say that all Sunday Schools and B. Y. P. U.'s are expected to send money to help pay for the banner that is to be used in the parade at the Sunday School Convention, to be held in Carbondale in June. Yours in the work. NOTICE. To the members and constituents of and churches of the East Mt. Olive Baptist Association; as moderator of said association, I recommend that the churches drape their pulpits in mourning and the mourning remain for 30 days in honor and loving memory of Elder H. Allison, deceased, of Centralia, Illinois, and that each pastor set the 1st Sunday in July to speak to the people of his parish of the life life of the amiable old soldier and veteran. Soldier of Christ. well done, Rest from thy loved employ The battle fought, the victory won, Enter thy Master's joy. W. P. Washington. NOTICE Md. City, Ill, June 10, 1916 Dear Sir and Brother, Please give notice to all the churches in the Old Mt. Olive Association that I, D. Parrish, moderator, request that all churches will drape their pulpits, and keep them draped for thirty days in mourning in memory and respect of our brother and gospel hero, in the Baptist ranks, Elder Henry Allison of Centralia, who fell out the ranks June 5th after 50 years of incessant toil in the ministry- He was an aged father, a safe counselor, and one who deserves much honor therefore I designate the 1st Sunday in July as a day for all the churches within the bounds of the above association to hold memorial services. I also include in this request that fitting eulogy be baid to the late John H. Knowles, D. D., of Cairo, Ill. Moderator. Please allow me space in your valuable paper for us to thank our few friends that helped us in our rally on June 18. We did fairly well considering we raise $25.35. J. B. Davy, Trustee. COLFAX MORRIS for Circuit Clerk. It is with considerable hesitation that I announce my candidacy for the nomination to the office of Clerk of the Circuit Court and Recorders. The people on former occasions have been so condiderate with me, and, I have not always been equally considerate of my duties to the people. Yet so many of my friends have spoken hopefully for me, that I am also led to hope that the people will forgive again even though it was seventy times [seven they have done so. It is not exactly the appropriat thing for a man to refer to the weakness he has had. and I only do so now because I know that every body will think about them and, may express doubt as to my ability to stand firmly. Some people will probably hesitate to vote for me for fear I will disappoint them. I can only say to such friends that I am on a solid foundation, and, knowing that I can stay there. Of course to other people than myself it will take time to tell, and, until then I should like very much to be trusted- If the people again extend their confidence. I can assure them that it will not be abused.] I will be right on the job all the time; ready to give prompt and efficient attention to everybody having business with the office. Sincerly yours, COLFAX MORRIS To The Metropolis Gazette: As it has pleased the Almighty to call from labor to reward our beloved pastor, Rev. J. H. Allison, who has been with us for over five years, and a worthy pastor, a christian gentleman [and a wise chancellor, who has left his advice to the Board which will not soon be forgotten. And whereas, we feel that we have lost a good leader, yet, we feel that our loss is heaven's gain. Be it resolved that the deacons of this church take this mtehod of extendtng to the widow, and his children our heartfelt sympathy, and may we leave it to him who doeth all things well Done by order of the Deacon Board of the 2nd Baptist church MOUNDS Dear Editor: Please allow space in your worty paper to say that our Baptist church and Sunday school are moving along nicely. The school is getting ready to represent in the Sunday School convention. Following are the delegates names: -Mesdames Mary Jefferson, Annie Brandon, Rev. Thomas Brandom. Done by order of St. John Baptist S. S. Rev. D. Parrish, pastor, Historia Woods, Clerk. B. Y. P. U. Banner The B. Y. P. U. Banner has purchased and in the hands of the president and ready for the contest at Carbondale. June the 22nd at the B. Y. P. U. and S. S. Convention of the Mt. Olive Baptist Association. Come prepared to enter the contest, as the Union sending up the most money will be awarded the banner. This banner was made by the National Baptist Publishing Board, Nashville, Tenn., and is the best piece of workmanship that we have seen It will be an ornament in any Union or S. S. room. Let's raise the standard financially this year. We should make a strong pull, a long pull and a pull altogther. Meet us in Carbondale, without fail to take part in the white suit and white dress parade on Sunday EDGAR S. B. McCRARY. Pres. of Union. Dignamism. Dignam tells us: "There are many risks in business. The wise man allows his competitors to take the risks." 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. 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. Rev. D. Parrish, Moderator NOTICE. To The Baptist Women Of The Mit. Ollve 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 only way to get the genuine New Home Sewing Machine is to buy the machine with the name NEW HOME on the arm and in the legs. This machine is warranted for all time. No other like it No other as good The New Home Sewing Machine Company, ORANGE, MASS. For Sale by W. P. Baynes, Metropolis, Ill. Don't fail to attend the S. S. convention in Carbondale of the Mt. Olive Baptist Associasion. NOTICE. Dear Editor: 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 See'y. not later than May 15th 1916. Thus give 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, Ill., Cor. Sec'y of the Mt. Olive Convention. NOTICE. 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 dont 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 every where. 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 covenne 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, M. J. Blake, President.