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METROPOLIS WEEKLY GAZETTE VOLUME XIX. NO 19. METROPOLIS, ILLINOIS, FRIDAY JULY 14, 1916. Single Copy Five Cents KREBS' CLOTHING CO. BIG CLEARANCE SALE KREBS' CLOTHING CO. BIG CLEARANCE SALE The values in this Paper would be unusual even in a normal market. That we are able to offer you these goods at these prices, with the market in its present shot-to-pieces condition, is noteworthy. Just as remarkable is the fact that we have the goods to deliver. Today, more than ever before, prices speak louder than words. Let these prices talk for themselves. Read this Bargain News, Then come in Haste. It Will Pay you. The Advantages are Yours. FREE! During this sale we will make any alteration and Press up any suit you buy at sale prices To introduce our Tailoring Department we will give away one pair of extra Pants Free with any Suit ordered to Your measure during this Sale. Space forbid mentioning the many money saving bargains waiting for you here, just keep this paper--bring it with you and see for yourself what it means to attend a real for sure bonafide Clearance Sale Look for the big sign----tell your friends that you are going to see if we are telling the truth----Remember the place. I. O. O. F. Building 3rd and Ferry Street. We Guarantee Every statement made herein and every article too. We will take back, exchange or refund the money on any purchase unsatisfactory for any reason. Men's Blue Overalls Pure Indigo Dye, with bib or without-all sizes from 32 to 44 waist, all lengths at ..... 98c Cant buy this grade of goods at wholesale at these prices. Better come early, as they won't last long FREE! During the To introduce to Your measure during Space forbid mentioning for yourself what it that you are going to I. O SPARTA. Mr. Editor: SPARTA. I am glad of the opportunity to say a few words concerning our church and S. S. The school was opened at 9:30 by the Supt. The teachers were at their post of duty. The lesson was reviewed by Miss Laura Foster. At 11 o'clock our pastor preached a good sermon from 2nd Chron. 15:12. At 8 o'clock our pastor preached us another spiritual sermon from which our hearts were made to rejoice. 119 Psalms 9 verse. Mrs. Grace Gaithers of Mt. Vernon, Ill., the daughter of Mrs. Mattie Haynes is visiting in our city for a few days. Mrs. D Frowning is visiting at her old home in Clinton Ky., for a week. The New Hope and Bethel A M. E. churches celebrated the 4th together and realized $39. 62 each clear of all expenses. The Carnation Club will be entertained at the home of Mrs. Mattie Haynes this week A M & O passenger train wrecked about 3 1-2 miles south MOTTO: "HEW TO THE LINE, LET THE CHIPS FALL WHERE THEY MAY." STARTS FRIDAY MORNING JULY 14th 1916. Furnishings for Men Men's work sox.....4c-8c-13c Turkey red, fast color Handkerchiefs.....8c Blue fast colored Handkerchiefs.....4c-8c Men's full size white Handkerchiefs.....4c Men's fine black, tan and fancy sox.....7c-13c-19c Worth double that any time or anywhere. Men's good grade work shirts.....44c Men's Union Suits, $1.50 grade.....79c KREBS CLOTHING COMPANY that if you fail to take advantage of the bargains in this Sale you do an injustice to the purse that pays the bills. Furnishings for Men Men's work sox Turkey red, fast color Handkerchiefs Blue fast colored Handkerchiefs Men's full size white Handkerchiefs Men's fine black, tan and fancy sox Worth double that any time or any Men's good grade work shirts Men's Union Suits, $1.50 grade this sale we will make any produce our Tailoring Department ing this Sale. ning the many money sa t means to attend a rea to see if we are telling the = KREBS O. O. F. B of this place injuring several people some fatally. Mr. Richard Hudson of this place went to Detroit Mich, there he expects to locate. TO THE BORDER The 8th Regiment of Ill., left Camp Duane Springfield, Ill, 2 a. m. Tuesday July 4, after a long journey through Ill, crossed the Mississippi River into Hannibal Mo., 8 a. m. Tuesday July 4th after a long ride in Missouri we crossed the Missouri River and arrived in Kansas City Kansas, about 4:25 p. m. Tuesday July 4th there we were delayed for six hours waiting for Pullman service to take us direct to the border. After riding twelve hours in the state of Kansas, we crossed the line into the state of Okla. about 10 a. m. Wednesday July 5th, after a 4 hours ride we arrived in the Capitol city which is Okla city there we had a hearty hand shake with many western people who were glad to meet the colored soldiers from Ill. After leaving Okla city we journeyed through mountain ranges and plateau sections and then Buy for right now, buy for the future for not in a century will such another opportunity be yours. to make money. Men and Boys' Hats and Caps $1.00 grades now only.....89c 1.50 grades now only.....1.23 2.00 grades now only.....1.44 2.50 grades now only.....1.98 Hats are going out of sight-better buy two or three at these prices. 1.00 caps now only.....89c 50c Caps now only.....44c 25c Caps now only.....17c 4c-8c-13c 8c 4c-8o 4c 7c-13c-19c here. 44c 79c any alteration and Press u department we will give away saving bargains waiting for real for sure bonafide C the truth---Remember the BS CLOTHING Building 3rd crossed the Canadian river July 5th about 3:30 p. m. still journeying thru Okla. we made a short stop at Ardmore, about 7 p. m. which is very thickly populated with colored people after being served with sandwiches and steaming coffee. We took our berths for a nights rest after a ride of two hours we crossed the Red river into Texas, this river devides Okla and Texas. After four hours of riding in Texas, we arrived in Clebourne, about 1:30 a. m. July 6th we were awaken by a large crowd of people, after 30 minutes of enjoyment with these people we returned to our berth. About 7:30 a. m. July 8th arrived in Temple Texas, there we we met many colored people after leaving Temple, we were served with a warm breakfast which every soldier seemed to relish and after a journey of 3 hours we arrived in Milan Texas. Here we changed from the A. T. & S. F. to the I. & G. N. railroads 'about 10:30 a. m. July 7th. After journeying on through the lands of corn and cotton we arrived in the capitol city of Texas, which is Austin. This city is situated on the Colorado river which we Play safe. Get the best for the least money--the only way one merchant has advantage over another is the purchasing power. The Krebs System Buying Power for their claim of stores enables them to buy at considerably lower prices than the ordinary stores. Try them for Clothing, Furnishing Goods. Pressing and Dry Cleaning a Specialty. Phone us. We call for and deliver all work. Phone 339. ress up any suit you away one pair of e ing for you here, just side Clearance Sale for the place. NING COMP Brd and F crossed arriving in San Antonio Texas, abant 7:30 p m. July 7th We left the train and after a short journey on foot to camp we pitched our hall shelter tents and about 10:30 p. m. we retired for a good nights rest. Very Truly Yours, W. E. Neely and Terreil Lyons. MT. VERNON Please allow space in your paper to say to the women of the East Mt. Olive District Association arise and let us prepare to go to Mt. Vernon in August which time is not far off. Let every church in this district represent its women's department this year. We did not all represent in the state meeting which was a grand one. Let us begin now those that have not already began plans for the meeting, lets make every branch of our work a success. To the churches where the women are not organized see to it, that they do so at once. Dont forget the needle work department and dont forget your pledges. Lets make this the --- Panama and Straw Hats $6.50 goods now only.....4.98 6.00 " " " ".....3.98 4.50 " " " ".....3.44 2.50 " " " ".....1.98 2.00 " " " ".....1.48 1.50 " " " ".....98 1.00 " " " ".....79 you buy at sale prices of extra Pants Free with just keep this paper--bring le Look for the big sign COMPANY = Ferry Stre ```markdown ``` banner year for our W. E. & M. district work. Dear sisters lift up your eyes and look on the field, for the grain is ripe and ready to harvest. So we pray that the Lord may send more laborers into the vineyard. So sisters lets us work to that end. HODGES PARK. Bro. Editor: Having been informed that the Association will meet at Colps. Of the additional expense of said meeting I wish to say to the sisters of the Mt. Olive W. E. & M. Convention that we will have to get busy. We hope that each pastor in the District will encourage the women of their several churches to take interest in the work as we cannot know until the annual meeting what the committee on location will do. Let us come up to the meeting praying for success and stand together as a unit. For together we stand and divided we fall. I am praying that we will be One lot of Men'n Suits that we bought from a manufacturer that needed cash in a hurry, at 50c on the $1.00. We will close these out while they last at $4.98-mostly small sizes. 33-34-35-36. 100 Children's Suits, values up to $4.00, Sale price 98c Palm Beach Suits $3.98 Keep Cool Cloth 3.98 with any Suit ordered ing it with you and see gn===tell your friends eet. united in oneness with one purpose and we can look with pride on a building erected in name The Livingston Normal Industrial Institute in the near future. Let us not lag in the work on the account of small obstacles but perseverance till the end if we do not work we cannot reap. What we sow we shall reap, and whatever we mete out shall be meted to us. Yours for success. M. J. Blake, President. REQUEST. Every church and pastor in the district are requested to send us in a donation of $2.00 on the 3rd Sunday in July to help the Unity Baptist church, Brookport which is struggling with a large debt, and trying to put a roof on our building. You can do this without material injury to yourself or church and it will be a big help to us. Chas. Palmer, returned from Chicago. Tuesday, much wiser from his trip where he went in hiding from the Mexicans. Charles, hadn't lost anything in Mexico. AFRO-AMERICAN CULLINGS Many of the students enrolled in the Houston schools have taken much interest in the industrial arts courses. There are three manual training teachers in the city. R. M. Catchings is the teacher of the night school, and two others divide their time among the ward schools. Mary J. Holden is at the head of the domestic science department. R. M. Catchings was graduated from the Prairie View State Normal and Industrial college and later he pursued a post-graduate course at Bradley Polytechnic at Peoria, Ill. Later he made an inspection of manual training and industrial art schools in St. Louis and Chicago. "Manual training in our Houston schools," said Mr. Catchings, "is included in all the courses from the fourth grade through the high school, and every boy student passing through these grades is compelled to take the course, while the girls passing through the same grades are compelled to take domestic science and domestic art in order that they may be taught the essentials of taking care of homes properly. "Manual training gives the boys the fundamental ideas about handling the tools. We want to teach the boys the underlying principles of the trades. We endeavor to give them ideas about designs and try to raise their tastes. In doing this we bring to the boy's mind that there is a great advantage in skilled labor. All the manual training work is done according to mechanical drawings made by the student, and in this way the student is compelled to have a certain thing in view. "Mary J. Holden, the teacher of domestic art and domestic science in the high school, is a graduate of Tuskegee institute. In these classes the girls are taught the essentials of cooking, laundering and proper care of the home. "In a way our work will be slow but even in ten years the things we are teaching in the schools in Houston will be readily observed in the Negro race. Our people will be better citizens, more able to help themselves and they will make a greater impression on the white people as well as the colored race of Houston. "This occasion is evidence that the leading men and women of Houston—and what is true here is becoming true generally all over the country—believe that education makes the Negro a better citizen by making of him a more useful citizen. That is a logical and very evident fact. It is the ignorant, idle Negro who causes most of the disturbance. And what is true of the Negro is largely so among all races. It is the least intelligent among any people that are hardest to control, and for this reason education everywhere is receiving a new impetus—whether it is education of the head or of the hands. One is impossible without the other, to a greater or less degree. The intelligent man just won't be idle. He will employ his time to some profitable end and therefore has no time for evil contemplations. On the other hand, ignorance breeds indolence, indolence induces idleness and idleness leads to crime. "With the night school open in addition to the excellent public day schools there is no reason why, within a few years, every Negro—old and young—in the city of Houston should not make of himself or herself a better and more useful man or woman President James H. Dillard of the Slater and Jeanes funds, himself a southern man from the state of Louisiana, and up to the time of his election as president of the above funds, dean of Tulane university, and large numbers of others like him, are putting forth all their energies to create sentiment in the South that shall induce officials to give the Negro a larger share of public funds for educational purposes. Conditions are improving in this respect, and quite largely as a result of the work of the church schools and the educational missionaries, who went from the North into the South fifty years ago and have continued to this day, in spite of ostracism and misunderstanding, to do for the Negro that which the great missionary workers of the world are doing for the non-Christian races—Northern Christian Advocate. After a long investigation a French scientist has declared that tuberculosis can be transmitted by the perspiration of a person afflicted with the disease, the germs passing through the pores. A large part of the South's race problems would be solved if municipal authorities and social workers would provide suitable playgrounds for the Negro children, declared A. M. Trawick of Nashville, social service secretary of the International Y. M. C. A. Many Negroes, he said, who developed vicious habits were compelled, as children, to seek recreation in back alleys. China has increased its telegraph lines to a total of about 30,000 miles, of which the government owns more than one-half. by means of increasing intelligence. And let me say to you men and women who are having the special honors of graduates conferred upon you, that your responsibility increases with your advantages. In proportion as you have been lifted in the scale of human intelligence, by just so much have your responsibilities to the public increased, and you owe it to the people to advertise the wonderful opportunities offered by the night school and the great need for every man and woman who otherwise has not had the chance to do so, to take advantage of this opportunity to better prepare themselves for life's duties." The Ven. Floyd Keeler in the Living Church of March 11, in an article entitled "The Church's Mission Among Afro-Americans," expresses surprise that Bishop Darst's plan of a separate racial district for Negroes in the South, presided over by a white bishop, has excited so little comment. The difficulty with this plan is fundamental and would suit no one, least of all the Negroes themselves. I repeat here what I have said to my own diocesan council, "that no white man can work effectively or satisfactorily among a race that he cannot visit socially." A large part of a bishop's influence and success comes from social contact with people. As chief shepherd over the flock his relations to his people must necessarily be something more than official. The Negro is therefore perfectly right in asking for a bishop of his own race, one who can visit him socially and break bread at his table as well as represent him in the general councils of the church and at all industrial and educational gatherings of his people. This a white man could never do. The plan of a separate racial missionary district with a Negro bishop in charge having full powers of jurisdiction evidently finds favor in the eyes of Mr. Keeler, who cites with approval the apostolic precedent that in the early church the gospel of the circumcision was committed to St. Peter, and the mission to the Gentiles to St. Paul, and that this involved a division of labor and authority in the same territory. But we would remind him that this was done long before the days of a settled diocesan episcopate and could hardly be cited as a precedent to guide us now. The hard, stubborn fact with which history confronts us is that not since the days of diocesan bishops has the church ever been divided on racial lines. The idea that a bishop should ever be called upon to surrender part of his flock because some of his sheep were black or brown or some other color is an absolutely new proposition and entirely at variance with the whole teaching of the catholic church for nearly two thousand years. To do so is to surrender the catholic ideal of one bishop "one father in God." over one undivided family in God. Make the family small, if you please, limit your bishop to a single city if necessary, but when you make him a bishop and give him jurisdiction he is the bishop of every living man, woman and child in his diocese, whether they acknowledge his authority or not.—Bishop of South Carolina. The czar is reputed to be the world's wealthiest man. His individual holdings are estimated at $35,000,000,000. The Russian wheat yield is only ten bushels to the acre. Cities of the second class cannot have separate schools for Negroes in Kansas. This was the ruling of the supreme court in an application of three Negroes of Galena for a writ of mandamus to compel the city to admit their children to the schools attended by white children. Last summer the city established a separate school for all Negro children, and provided it with as good teachers and equipment as was provided in the regular schools. The supreme court granted the writ of mandamus, holding that no discrimination could be made between children of whites and Negroes. A short time ago a plea for unprejudiced co-operation by white people to assist the Negro's progress was made by Mrs. Booker T. Washington, widow of the late head of Tuskegee institute. She declared that one Negro In twenty in the South today owns his own home. There is an average of about 350 births and 70 deaths a day in London. The annual commencement exercises of Lincoln institute, Jefferson City, Mo., "the Tuskegee of the North," closed with the graduation of 160 young Negro men and women, 64 of whom were graduated in the trades, and 63 in the pedagogical course. Texas, which in 1850 stood twelfth in rank, is now the seventh state in the American union in point of wealth. It is first in point of size and fifth in population, and its railroads are of higher value than those of any other state. METROPOLIS WEEKLY GAZETTE, METROPOLIS, ILL First Woman Recruiting Officer Opens Station U. S. MAR SOLDIERS OF U. S. MAR RECRUITIN Miss Payne In Front of Enliment Station Established by Her in New York City. Uncle Sam's first woman recruiting "officer" recently opened headquarters in New York. This "officer"—Miss Edna Payne, a pretty California girl—is not recognized officially as a representative of the United States government. She didn't obtain the job from Uncle Sam; she just created the job and appointed herself to fill it. Miss Payne became imbued with the idea that she would like to assist in securing recruits for Uncle Sam's army and navy, so with her sister, Miss Lillian, who accompanied her to New York from California several months ago, she established an enlistment station. Clad in sailor's cap and middy, Miss Payne stationed herself in front of the station, distributed reading matter relative to the opportunities offered by service in the army and navy, and brought many recruits daily to the regular army and navy officers in charge of the New York enlistment stations. BIG NEW INDUSTRY GROWS FROM CANNING MOVEMENT Uncle Sam's Efforts Enable Women and Girls to Make Money and Stop Huge Waste on the Farms. Uncle Sam and his aids in the department of agriculture have created a great new industry for the women and girls of the country. So far this industry has been developed most highly in the southern states, but it is expected that it will be extended throughout the remainder of the country. Last year 50,000 girls in 15 southern states each made an average profit of $23.30 in this new industry, it is estimated. The canning movement, initiated by the government several years ago, is responsible for the birth of this new industry. There has always been a great waste on the farms of the country because of the excess of fruit and vegetables for which a ready market could not be found. The women and girls are now being taught to put a stop to this waste by canning the surplus crops for home use or for sale during the ensuing year. Canning clubs have been organized by government representatives for the purpose of encouraging this work, but where there is no club individual women and girls can obtain from Uncle Sam full instructions and recipes so that they can engage in this work without the aid of any organization. BOOSTS COMMUNITY CENTERS Commissioner of Education Is Distributing Copies of Songs Designed for Schoolhouse Forums. Five community center songs, especially designed for schoolhouse community forums, have been brought together for the use of the Grover Cleveland forum of Washington, of which Miss Margaret Wilson is honorary president, and copies may be obtained from the commissioner of education, department of the interior, Washington. Two of the songs are entirely new, having just made their bow to the public at the Grover Cleveland forum. One is called "It's a Short Way to the Schoolhouse," and is sung to the air of "Tipperary;" the other, entitled "Neighborhood," is sung to the air of "Die Wacht am Rhein." The others are: "The Fellowship of Folks"—a song of neighborhood, sung to the air of "Dring to Me Only With Thine Eyes" or "Auld Lang Syne;" "Heart and Hand," and "This Good Common Ground." These songs all emphasize the significance of the schoolhouse as the common meeting place. All five songs were written by E. J. Ward, superstitial in community organization of the bureau of education. They are unusually well adapted to the communal singing that has become so popular a feature of the neighborhood meetings in the schoolhouse. CHANCEDISCLOSES SOURCE OF POTASH United States May Be Freed From Dependence Upon Foreign Supply. CEMENT MILLS' DUST USED Surprising Discovery Is Made While Efforts Are Being Made to Prevent Fumes From Damaging California Orange Groves. Uncle Sam's chemical experts believe that by the merest chance, in an effort to abate a serious nuisance, which was menacing the orange groves of California, a discovery has been made which may result in giving the United States an adequate supply of potash for fertilizing purposes and thus free this country from its absolute dependence upon Germany for this much-needed commodity. While the government experts say it is too early to make a sweeping prediction, they are optimistic and are conducting their investigations along these lines. In the past the United States has paid tribute to Germany to the extent of $20,000,000 a year for potash, so necessary for enriching the soil, especially in the cotton-growing districts of the South. The European war, however, stopped these importations, and, necessity being the stern mother of invention, the federal chemists and others accelerated their efforts toward finding a potash supply in this country. The latest discoveries, which promise to free the United States from the dominance of Germany in regard to this valuable product, came about accidentally, as have many other important discoveries. A great cement mill in the orange-growing regions of California was sending tons of dust daily into the air, the winds carrying the dust and depositing it on the orange groves, much to their detriment. When the owners protested, the cement mill men began buying in the nearest groves at $1,000 an acre, but finally had to give this up as being too expensive. Suits were filed and injunctions asked. About this time the attention of the cement-mill owners was attracted to an invention of Dr. F. G. Cottress for the precipitation of dusts from smelters' fumes. Doctor Cottrell, who later became the chief metallurgist of the United States bureau of mines, worked out this process while a professor at the University of California several years ago. The cement-mill men decided to experiment with the new invention, and the Cottrell process was installed. The surprising result was that the new process not only eliminated the dust fumes, but gave the cement people a product that contained a great amount of potash. The results are said to have been so satisfactory that it was thought for a while that the potash might prove to be the main product of some cement mills, with the manufacture of cement only a byproduct. This has not exactly come about, but the cement company last year, with potash at war-time prices, sold $100,000 worth, and it is said that the profit was $80,000. The result of this has been that the cement companies generally are taking notice. Another company near Hagerstown, Md., which from its location did not have to bother about the dust nuisance, is voluntarily putting in the Cottrell process in order to save potash, which it estimates to amount to four tons a day. Some cement-mill men declare that the present mills in this country, properly equipped, are capable to turning out 100,000 tons of potash yearly, which is about one-fourth of the amount imported from Germany in normal times. It is further declared that there will be an incentive to establish new mills located near deposits that are rich in potash, and that in the future no cement mill will have a haphazard location did not have to bother about mills may be erected in certain parts of the country for the purpose of making potash the main product and cement the by-product. The belief is prevalent among those who are interested that, as a by-product in the manufacture of cement, potash can be made at such a price as to make it profitable in normal times at normal prices. The stopping of the dust nuisance in California by the use of the Cottrell process has suggested another field of endeavor. Now chemists are talking of applying this process for the obtaining of potash from the gases of the blast furnaces in the manufacture of pig iron. Charles Catlett of Staunton, Va., a widely known chemist and metallurgical expert, makes the statement that the byproduct that can be collected from the blast-furnace gases are sufficient in value to affect profoundly the question of the manufacture of iron in certain sections and from certain materials. Aids Rural School Teachers. Uncle Sam is endeavoring to raise the standard in rural schools and to this end has arranged a reading course for teachers. Representatives of the government are also organizing the teachers into reading circles with the idea of enabling them to broaden the scope of their work. The Effects of Opiates. The Effects of Opiates. THAT INFANTS are peculiarly susceptible to opium and its various preparations, all of which are narcotic, is well known. Even in the smallest doses, if continued, these opiates cause changes in the functions and growth of the cells which are likely to become permanent, causing imbecility, mental perversion, a craving for alcohol or narcotics in later life. Nervous diseases, such as intractable nervous dyspepsia and lack of staying powers are a result of dosing with opiates or narcotics to keep children quiet in their infancy. The rule among physicians is that children should never receive opiates in the smallest doses for more than a day at a time, and only then if unavoidable. The administration of Anodynes, Drops, Cordials, Soothing Syrups and other narcotics to children by any but a physician cannot be too strongly decried, and the drugist should not be a party to it. Children who are ill need the attention of a physician, and if it is nothing less than a crime to dose them willfully with narcotics. Castoria contains no narcotics if it bears the signature of Chas. H. Fletcher. Genuine Castoria always bears the signature of Druggists Know Best Medicine for Kidney Troubles Druggists Know Best Medicine for Kidney Troubles During the twenty-five years that I have been selling Dr. Kilmer's Swamp-Root I have never heard a complaint, as my customers always speak favorably regarding it. Three parties have informed me that they have been restored to health by the use of Dr. Kilmer's Swamp-Root after suffering from Rheumatism, Liver trouble and Gravel. It is a pleasure to me to sell Swamp-Root as I believe it is the best medicine on the market for kidney, liver and bladder complaints. Very truly yours, ED. ROETHLEIN Druggist, 1104 12th St., Cor. Monroe, Lomponglo, Va. Personally appeared before me this 1st day of November, 1915, Ed. Roethlein, who subscribed the above statement and made oath that the same is true in substance and in fact. W. E. HAWKS, Notary Public. Prove What Swamp-Root Will Do For You Send ten cents to Dr. Kilmer & Co. Binghamton, N. Y., for a sample size bottle. It will convince anyone. You will also receive a booklet of valuable information, telling about the kidneys and bladder. When writing, be sure and mention this paper. Regular fifty-cent and one-dollar size bottles for sale at all drug stores.—Adv. The New Style. "This convict complains that he was railroaded to state prison." "I suppose he thought they ought to take him there in an automobile." 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. How time drags when we are idle; but how it files when we are working hard at something worth while. The Effects THAT INFANTS are peculiarly preparations, all of which are smallest doses, if continued, the tions and growth of the cells which imbecility, mental perversion, a cravin Nervous diseases, such as intractable powers are a result of dosing with opi in their infancy. The rule among p receive opiates in the smallest doses only then if unavoidable. The administration of Anodynes, other narcotics to children by any bu decried, and the druggist should not need the attention of a physician, a dose them willfully with narcotics. Castoria contains no narcotics if signature of Chas. H. Fletcher. Genuine Castoria always bears the s Some men haven't sense enough to do the best they can. 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. Immune. "Bill Simmons says he lived in California for years and the earthquakes didn't worry him in the least." "Nothing strange about that. Bill used to ride a motorcycle." HEAL YOUR SKIN TROUBLES With Cuticura, the Quick, Sure and Easy Way, Trial Free Bathe with Cuticura Soap, dry and apply the Ointment. They stop itching instantly, clear away pimples, blackheads, redness and roughness, remove dandruff and scalp irritation, heal red, rough and sore hands as well as most baby skin troubles. Free sample each by mail with Book. Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept. L. Boston. Sold everywhere.—Adv. YES. HE KNEW HIM SLIGHTLY Visitor, Deceived by Local Custom, Rather Debtable Envy in Wife The habit in agricultural districts of referring colloquially to a farmer by the name of his farm is fraught with dangerous possibilities to a stranger. In such a district a gentleman had been resident for a few weeks, and in conversation one day with a farmer received a long tale of the shortcomings of Stonepark, a neighboring farmer recently gone to his inscr account. A few days later the visitor fell talking with Hillhead, another farmer. "I suppose you knew old Stonepark who died lately?" remarked the visitor. "Aye, I did that," replied Hillhead, slowly chewing a straw. "Rather slippery customer, I hear." "entured the visitor." "Wadna wonder," replied Hillhead. "In fact," continued the visitor, "n regular daylight robber, and no friend of yours. I imagine?" The farmer fixed his gaze on the far horizon, and said: "Well, yes, we were kind o' friendly. Ye see, Stonepark was my father."—London Tit-Bits Heads and "Tales." When the dynamite trial was held in this city, the name of Charles Miller became a household word. In one small Indian town the children of a certain family who knew the attorney were fond of acting out Bible scenes. The two elder sisters had decided on the story of John the Baptist, and asked little John to take the part of the Bible hero. John was from Missouri and had to be shown. After carefully explaining the importance of his part to him, and the mighty character whom he was to impersonate, John looked up in disgust, and drawled: "Naw! I ain't goln' to be no John the Baptist. I'd rather be somebody great like Charlie Miller." — Indianapolis News. --- IMITATION IS SINGEREST FLATTER but like counterfeit money the imitation has not the worth of the original. insist on "La Croole" Hair Dressing—it's the original. Darkens your hair in the natural way, but contains no dye. Price $1.00.—Adv. Sure. "Do you think we need a new national anthem?" "What's the matter with the old one?" "Nobody seems to remember the words. Now, if we had a song all the vaudeville artists would sing, we couldn't help learning it." Some Kicks. "And you say the mule kicked you, Sam?" "Indeed, he did, boss." "How far did he kick you?" "How far did he kick me?" "Yes, how far were you from him after he kicked you?" "Does you mean how far was I from him after he kicked me first or de last time, boss?" Stood Up for His Mother. Three-year-old Sherman was visiting a neighbor and sat watching her make a cake. As she put in the ingredients he kept asking, "What's that?" Finally he asked her what kind of cake she was making and the lady replied: "An angel cake. Don't your mamma ever make angel cake" He studied for a little time and then, in a tone of assurance that his mamma could not be outdone by anyone, replied: "No, she just makes the Lord's cake." of Opiates. us susceptible to opium and its various narcotic, is well known. Even in the these opiates cause changes in the func- ture likely to become permanent, causing g for alcohol or narcotics in later life. nervous dyspepsia and lack of staying states or narcotics to keep children quiet physicians is that children should never for more than a day at a time, and Drops, Cordials, Soothing Syrups and it a physician cannot be too strongly be a party to it. Children who are ill and it is nothing less than a crime to bears the signature of LOOKED ON IT AS A "SLAM" Poet Found Reflection on His 'Writings in Picture Put on Exhibition by Painter. Tearing along the street, my friend M——, who is but a little-known poet and novel writer, encountered me with flashing eyes and threatening men. I stopped him and asked, "Whatever is the matter?" "The matter is," he rejoined furiously, "that I am going to his house to punch his head." "Whose head?" "Why, that scoundrel's the painter J——. Owing to a personal grudge against me, he has made me ridiculous in the face of the world." "How is that?" "Why, I just came from the permanent exhibition of paintings. He has exhibited a picture there called 'The Allegory of Sleep.' A man is in an armchair with his head inclining on his breast and his arms drooping. He is sleeping profoundly, and holds, clasped in his right hand, a half-opened book—the last volume of my poems, with my portrait appearing on the cover!" Called. "My country calls me!" exclaimed the emotional patriot. "It shouldn't have been necessary to call if you have any useful service to perform. You ought to have been on the job." In this Matter of Health one is either with the winners or with the losers. It's largely a question of right eating—right food. For sound health one must cut out rich, indigestible foods and choose those that are known to contain the elements that build sturdy bodies and keen brains. Grape-Nuts is a wonderfully balanced food, made from whole wheat and barley. It contains all the nutriment of the grain, including the mineral phosphates, indispensable in Nature's plan for body and brain rebuilding. Grape-Nuts is a concentrated food, easy to digest. It is economical, has delicious flavor, comes ready to eat, and has helped thousands in the winning class. "There's a Reason" --- WOMAN AVOIDS OPERATION Medicine Which Made Surgeon's Work Unnecessary. Astoria, N. Y. — "For two years I was feeling ill and took all kinds of tonics. I was getting worse every day. I had chills, my head would ache, I was always tired. I could not walk straight because of the pain in my back and I had pains in my stomach. I went to a doctor and he said I must go under an operation, but I did not go. I read in the paper about ing worse everyday. I had chills, my head would ache, I was always tired. I could not walk straight because of the pain in my back and I had pains in my stomach. I went to a doctor and he said I must go under an operation, but I did not go. I read in the paper about Eydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and told my husband about it. I said 'I know nothing will help me but I will try this.' I found myself improving from the very first bottle, and in two weeks time I was able to sit down and eat a hearty breakfast with my husband, which I had not done for two years. I am now in the best of health and did not have the operation." — Mrs. JOHN A. KOENIG, 502 Flushing Avenue, Astoria, N.Y. Every one dreads the surgeon's knife and the operating table. 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Sample Press. 50c. all drippings, or postpaid by mail. The Paxtine Ticket Company, Boston, Mass. "Is it your intention to offer your enemy an olive branch?" "I'm not sure," replied Senator Sorghum. "We'll try out the olive branch proposition; but we'll fix the thing so it can be turned into an ax handle." 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. Natural Effect. "Miss Gwendolyn has such a ringing voice." "That must be because she is something of a belle." To Drive Out Malaria 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. "Where did you get the apples?" "A nice man gave 'em to me." "Did he give you one for me?" THE HIGH QUALITY SEWING MACHINE NEW HOME NOT SOLD UNDER ANY OTHER NAME Write for free booklet "Points to be considered before purchasing a Sewing Machine." Learn the facts. THE NEW HOME SEWING MACHINE CO., ORANGE, MASS. Thresher Belts Of High All Standard Sizes of Routles belts carried in stock and sold right prices. Quickservice guaranteed. Weber Imp. & Auto Co. 109 Locust St. St. Louis W. N. U., ST. LOUIS, NO. 27-1916. METROPOLIS WEEKLY GAZETTE. METROPOLIS. ILL. SMILES Marrying on Expectations Brings Woe to Many Thoughtless Couples By LAURA JEAN LIBBEY. --- make him his heir and that he can struggle along somehow until Uncle John's fortune comes to hand. Expectancy gets a crashing blow when Uncle John brings home a wife himself. But there's his wife's Aunt Sally. She will not play them such a trick. Her fortune will come to aid them when they will be in the most need of it. "Oft expectation fails, and most oft there Where most it promises, and oft it hits Where hope is coldest and despair most sits." It seems strange to me how many young men and women of good sense Who can account for the whims of ancient aunts? Spinster Sally takes on a new lease of life when a well-to-do widower commences to call upon her and bids fair to outlive the bride and groom and their children after them. In her case, expectations tremble in the balance. A woman who is not a man-hater can usually be induced to wed under the right auspices. are utterly lacking in judgment when it comes to marrying. A man meets an attractive young woman courts her as many weeks as his father gave years to his courtship, and off they go to get the holy knot tied which admits of no untying. WILLIAM Those who wed in the expectation of getting support from outside sources more often than not are forced to "sup sorrow with the spoon of grief," as an old philosopher has tersely sized up the situation and expressed himself thereupon. Rich old fathers-in-law may become bankrupt or, if widowers, wed again, which is quite as heavy a blow to an expectant son-in-law. Aunts and uncles have hobbies and pet charities. Brothers and sisters prove that they are only interested in looking out for No. 1. The young man may have but a meager salary, but the bride is sanguine that because Harry is so smart he cannot help but succeed. Harry knows that his salary is hardly adequate to support two comfortably, but he has sanguine hopes that dad-in-law will come to their rescue, providing his own father proves a bit stubborn about helping out. There's only one way to succeed and that is to roll up one's sleeves and hoe his own row—paddle his own canoe vigorously against the tide and, as T. R. has knowingly phrased it, "Trust to Providence, but at the same time depend on yourself." Another weds on the hapazard belief that his rich bachelor uncle is to cook on an asbestos mat and add water as needed. Half an hour before dinner, add one-fourth of a cupful each of carrots, cut in cubes, onion in shreds, celery in bits, and a table-spoonful of finely minced parsley. Let cook until the vegetables are done; add two quarts of lamb broth with salt and pepper to season. There are a few fundamental laws in regard to a clear, fresh skin. The first of these is sleep, and, say what you may, there is no better adage in the English language than the old rhyme of "Early to bed." Too little sleep leaves its traces on the face as clearly and definitely as if some demon or nightmare had written it there with pen and ink for all the world to read. The eyes are heavy and dull, the mouth sagging, faint lines appear around the mouth and eyes, and the skin, instead of being fresh and pink, is of a grayish hue. Not only is there a physical effect, but the mental result produces irritability, a nagging temper and a nervousness which go far toward producing wrinkles and "crows' feet." Add a half a cupful of ripe olives to fricasseed chicken and note the improvement in flavor. Around the World. Single gardenias are seen now and then on hat brims. San Francisco thus far this year has erected 18 new factory buildings, valued at $4,150,000. A clock is wound up to make it run, but a business is wound up to stop it. The milk of human kindness would be much richer if it wasn't skimmed so often. Plans are under way for establishing wireless telephone system in several cities in Spain and to connect with Spanish vessels and Spanish colonies in Africa. It should be remembered that one hour of sleep before midnight is worth two after. Eight hours' sleep is sufficient for the average adult; those who do brain work require more. Let your room be filled with fresh, cold air—the colder the better—and see that the bedclothing is neither too heavy nor too light.—Sperry's Magazine. Development of the incandescent lamp represents an improvement of 1.975 per cent in the amount of light obtainable from a given consumption of electricity. In a machine invented in England to test the durability of textiles, dulled edged blades are rubbed by an electric motor against the fabrics until they are worn through. Mother's Cook Book. Custards. Statistics gathered from colleges throughout the country show that residents of the United States, both men and women, are growing taller, more robust and stronger. There are no more wholesome desserts for both the young and old than various custards. The flavor and manner of serving may be varied so that they seem at each appearance like something new. Some like chocolate flavor, others are fond of caramel, while nutmeg, cinnamon and flavoring extracts make a variety of flavors. French scientists have decided that carrier pigeons are influenced by magnetism and that, with the growth of wireless telegraphy, much less dependence can be placed on them. If a molded custard is desired it must be rich in eggs, if a simple steamed or baked cup custard, two eggs with a pint of milk gives a smooth, nice consistency. One of the secrets of a smooth velvety custard is to cook it just enough, and always over water or the cups set in water. A coarse custard that has separated into curds and whey is neither attractive nor wholesome as the egg and albumen of the milk are both overcooked. Set the cups into water and put into a moderate oven, and when they are firm nearly to the center remove, for the heat in the custard will usually be sufficient to finish cooking it, after it has been removed if it is not taken from the water. Many fail in cooking custard because they forget that the egg and milk still cooks if left in the water bath even after taking from the oven. When making caramel it is well to remember that the custard needs sweetening besides the caramel, as browning sugar destroys some of its sweetness. Medicine river, Fort Sill reservation, Oklahoma, has the most unusual crossing in the United States. A concrete roadway constitutes the ford across the river and water flows over it continuously. Hoping Against Hope. "Your wife is troubled with a peculiar throat alliment," said the physician. "She must talk as little as possible." "Say, doctor," queried the anxious husband, "is there any possible chance of its becoming chronic?" "Wow!" exclaimed the victim in the chair: "that razor puls!" Round Steak en Casserole. Place two pounds of round steak on a board, season with salt and pepper and pound a cupful of flour or more into it turning on each side and using a meat pounder or the edge of a saucer. When the flour is all used cut into serving sized pieces, put into the casserole, adding just enough water to cover the bottom, cover finely chopped onion, place the cover over and bake three hours. Add water occasionally, if necessary. By browning the meat in a little hot fat the flavor of the dish is changed and adds variety. The meat will be tender and there will be a delicious gravy. "Scuse me, boss," said the tonorial artist as he paused to examine the piece of hardware, "Ah owes yoh all a pology. Dis am de razzer Ah wore t' de ball las' night." Like Cures Like. "My heart is filled with bitterness," said the fair but fickle maid. 心 "What you need," rejoined the young physician of the h o m e o p a t h i c school, "is a big dose of quinine." Lamb Broth With Barley and Vegetables. Is that marble?" asked a customer, pointing to a small bust of Kentucky's famous statesman. Soak a third of a cupful of barley in a cupful or more of water over night; set to cook early the next morning, pouring over the barley and water a quart of boiling water; let "No. sir," replied the conscientious dealer, "that's Clay." Hit or Miss. The goodness of some people is exceedingly tiresome. Analogy is merely a method of convincing without proof. A man's shoes may get tight from taking water, but he doesn't. If the donkey were king of the brute creation more men might truthfully boast of royal blood. One writer says that satan's fall was probably due to his having accidentally slipped on a peal of thunder. It takes the wasp to make a lazy man get a move on himself. All it has to do is back up against him and push. The average man does just as many queer things when he isn't in love as when he is, but they are not quite so conspicuous. We imagine there are a lot of halos in heaven that won't be called for. The man who always gets what he wants usually makes a noise like a bank roll. Horses are not partial to wild cats, which may explain why they possess horse sense. Eventually a man quits wandering around with a chip on his shoulder. Miss Grace Darmond, Well-Known Film Actress Who Is Being Starred in a New Serial, Collars Remain Low. In any well-thought-out scheme of dress the collar is of paramount importance. Last year it rose to unprecedented eminence, threatening even to hide the face of the wearer from the gaze of an admiring world. But there are limits even to fashion, and this year a compromise has been arrived at. While it points an upward way at the back and at either side, the collar remains open in front, the intervening space across the neck being frequently bridged by a couple of narrow bands of silk or velvet fastened by fancy studs. A novelty in neckwear is the stole-end collar. Made of tulle or ribbon, or chiffon, or lace, it fastens close and high round the throat and is provided with long, futtering ends reaching to the waist or below it. The building of St. Paul's cathedral, London, required 36 years. M Dad came to the city to visit his son — a young man of fashion and style, whose coat was a very elaborate one, and so were his collar and tile. Said he: "Dad, you plainly can see it is true, how well I now prosper and thrive." "Yes," said the old man, "I see that you do, back that you drive "I see that you do. But where is the hack that you drive?" "I see where a firm advertises 50 assorted hotel labels for $1. You stick them on your suitcase and pose as a widely traveled man." "What if people ask you questions about the places you pretend to have visited?" "Oh, you simply memorize the name of the principal hotel in each city and there is nothing more you need to know." Dribbles—So? Then it must have passed the age limit. It's a Picnic Getting Ready for a Picnic If you choose Spanish Olives Pickles Sweet Relish Ham Loaf Veal Loaf Chicken Loaf Fruit Preserves Jellies Apple Butter Luncheon Meats Pork and Beans Libby's Ready to Serve Food Products Instat on Libby's at your grocer's Libby, McNeill & Libby Chicago And they have a charming new flavour—delicious different, the true essence of the corn—not found in corn flakes heretofore. The intense heat of the new process of manufacture raises tiny bubbles on each delicious brown flake and these little puffs are the identifying feature. These new flakes are firmer, crisper, and don't crumble in the package—in comparison, ordinary corn flakes are as "chaff." The Proper Place. "Janet's young man is an aviator." "Then why don't she entertain him in the sky parlor?" IF YOU OR ANY FRIEND Suffer with Rheumatism or Neuritis, acute or chronic, write for my FREE BOOK on Rheumatism - its Causes and Cure. Most wonderful book ever written, it's absolutely FREE. Jesse A. Case, Dept. C. W., Brockton, Mass.-Adv. Bluebirds for the Nursery. Now the charming and symbolical bluebird flutters in still another place - so many alighting spots has the bluebird found within the past twelve months! He skims joyously over the brushes and mirrors of the children's toilet table these days and very charming are the white ivory-finish belongings with decoration of bluebirds in various sizes. 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. From Our New Dictionary. Cipher—Something one can always get for nothing. Ignorance—Sometimes it's bliss, and sometimes it blisters. Clove—A scent frequently used to disguise the breath of suspicion. Egg—Something a hen lays simply because she can't stand it on end. Compromise — An agreement by which two parties get what they don't want—Indianapolis Star. Silent, but Eloquent. Otto H. Kahn, who has given his estate in England as a home for blind soldiers, was talking about the horrors of war. "The other day," he said, "two men on a Hoboken pier saw a huge cargo of wooden legs being loaded on a steamer' for shipment to Europe. "Those wooden legs," said the first man, 'are a mighty eloquent argument against war, are they not? "Yes," the other man agreed; 'they're what you might call stump speeches.'" In Braunschweig, a quaint old German town, is pointed out the building—still used as a bakeshop—where Till Eulenspiegel, famous as a jester in the fourteenth century, worked as a boy. Many who have listened to the musical composition, "Till Eulenspiegel's Merry Pranks," which enshrines his name, have never associated this with the merry baker boy of Braunschweig. He is credited with having made many little gingerbread owls and monkeys, which he gave away to children. The shop at No. 11 Backerlint still does a thriving business—or did prior to war times. Post Toasties NOW 25 CENTS SOLD IN 1-POUND CANS ONLY Ask Your Grocer PATENTS Watson E. Coleman, Washington, D.C. Books free. Highest references. Best results. RATHER ROUGH ON TOMPKINS Girls Might at Least Have Chosen Some Other Tune for Their First Rendition. Mr. Tompkins is a hard-working man at his trade as a shoemaker. By laboring early and late he managed to earn enough to educate and dress his two daughters very well. Now, he was so proud of these girls that at last he bought them a piano. A few days after the arrival of the instrument a friend saw him. "Hello, Tompkins!" he said; "and how did the piano go off?" "Beautifully, Smith," replied the shoemaker, "the girls were as grateful as possible, and it's fine to hear them singing and playing. But what do you suppose was the very first tune they learned?" "Dunno, I'm sure," was the friend's reply. "Everybody Works but Father," said Tompkins mournfully. — Pittsburgh Chronicle. Ancient Gooseberries. Gooseberries canned 25 years ago were eaten with spoons dating back 180 years at a wedding anniversary in Fulton, Mo., recently. It is easy to understand how the spoons could have been handed down from generation to generation for the period named, but it is not so easy to comprehend how the gooseberries got safely through the quarter century. They Stand Up- Unlike common corn flakes, the New Post Toasties don't mush down when milk or cream is added. ing new flavour—delicious, of the corn—not found in new process of manufacture delicious brown flake and tifting feature. Metropolis Gazette PUBLISHED ON FRIDAY BY THE GAZETTE PRINTING CO. METROPOLIS, ILL. MRS. M. J. McGRARY, MANAGER. J. B. McGRABY, EDITOR FRIDAY JULY 14, 1916. Office 9th and Pearl Streets, Metropolis, Illinois. Entered as second-class mail master, at Metropolis, Illinois, Postoffice. Address all communications to J. B. McGRABY, Box 187 Metropolis, Illinois. The names and addresses of contributors must be known to us in every instance, in order to secure publication. We want the news of your vicinity each week. TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION: One Year.....$1 00 In Months.....75 Three Months.....40 Single Copy.....65 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 B, HERM, 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 ROBERTS, as a candidate for State's Attorney on the Republican ticket, subject to the will of the voters at the September primary election. FRRD 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 THOS. L. WALLACE, as a candidate ior coroner on the Republican ticket, subject to the will of the voters at the September primary election. We are authorized to announce the name of Dr. GEO. A. SWEARWAT, as a candidate for Coroner, on the Republican ticket, subject, to the voters at the September primary election. We have just received the Book, Booker T. Washington's Own Story of His Life and Work, published by Mulikin-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 Gazette. 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. Rev. J. W Davie, is visiting his family and daughter who is sick with fever. 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. Don't forget the barrel opening the 3rd Sunday in July at the Unity Baptist church, Brookport. We are expecting to run an excursion from Metropolis, in the afternoon of that day. Watch for bills next week. Get ready to go with and help us out. Rev P. Cross Ex pastor of the Antioch Baptist church was in the city Monday. Mrs. Parthenia Dixon of Paducah was in the city Saturday on business. Mrs, Gertrude Clements of Paducah Ky. returned home Monday after spending several days in the city the guest of Mrs. Deborah Wilson. Gus Blakemore who was seriously struck by lightning July the 3rd still remains very sick. Mrs. James Townsley is not much improved at this writing. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Rodgers left last Thursday for Indiana Harbor Ind. where they will reside indefinitely. N. W. Long (Undertaker) accompanied the body of Mrs. George Duncan as far as Paducah, Ky. Mrs. G. K. Tossey Williamson accompanied it to its last resting place Eddyville Ky. Mrs. Mary Robinson left last Friday for Chicago where she will spend a few weeks with her sister Mrs. Ellen Cobb. Mrs. Harriett Lloyd returned to her home in Grand Rapid Mich. alter spending several days in the city visiting friends. Mrs. Lottie Halleck went to Paducah Tuesday to be at the bedside of her aunt, Mrs. Cora Burton Mrs. Nancy Crippens and sou Cyrus were in Brookport a few days last week the guest of Mrs. Mamie Maxwell. Rev. Thomas Morris, pastor of the Antioch Baptist church this city preached two strong gospel sermons in BelgradeSunday. Ed C. Phillips of Mattoon is in the city the guest of his wife. Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Burke and Daughter returned home Monday from Chicago. Rev. I. W. Winston of Duquoin arrived in this city Monday from Carrier Mills. He is now the District Missionary of the Mount Olive Baptist Association, after the death of the late Rev. J. H. Knowles of Cairo. Rev. Winston left Wednesday for Unionville where he will visit the Siloam church there. Mrs. Mingo Long of Powers, spent Sunday in the city the guest of her daughters Mrs. Ed Daugherty and daughter Mrs. Claude Johnson of Brookport attended the bedside of Gus Blakemore, who was seriously struck by lightning. $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 constipation. See Krebs & Company's Big ad on the front page and then attend the sale if you are bargain hunters E. C. Phillips, left for Mattoon, Thursday after spending a few days at home with his wife. Dont fail to attend the Big Rally at Unity Baptist church, Broakport, Sunday. There will be an excursion on the St. Geo. H. Cowling July 16, and Revs. J. W. Davie, J. H. Smith, Thos. Morris, J. H. Patterson, J. H. Patterson, G. W. Rowlett, Geo. Crippens, Berry Thomas, J. H. Yarbrough, and others will appear on the program. Come and meet your friends and help us as we are striving to put a roof on our new church building. Don't fail to bring in or send in our barrel with one dollar or more in it please. God rewards a cheerful giver. Rev. J. B. McCrary, Pastor. BALL GAMES The Union and Construction Joints under the management of John Ellis. invited the Colp Tigers to the city and crossed bats with the same team, Friday, Saturday and Sunday the 7th, 8th, and 9th inst. at the fast Neville Park. The Joints have just lately been organized, but they are playing the game as if they were leaguers of several years. Friday at 2:30 p.m the opening game was called. It was a fast game from start to finish; and after playing a very interesting game for nine innings and for more than an hour the Joints defeated the Tigers by a score of 4-2. Saturday the game resulted with the same score, but with the Tigers as victors. Sunday the 9th, closed the three game series. The Bleachers were well filled wiht eager Base ball fans who came from far and near to see one of the fastest games ever played on the Diamond. Blakemore the local "heaver" ascended the mound and struck out to his credit 9 of the fast Tigers hitters. From the 1st, to the 6th the scores were tied 4-4, but during the first of the 8th, the visitors put up some sweet hitting and landed the pill from one side of the diamond to another. After a hard contested game and when the smoke and dust cleared away the score board showed a score of 8-5 in favor of the Tigers. Thus ended one of the fastest three game series ever played on the Metropolis Diamond Manager Ellis invites any good reliable Club to correspond with him. Carbondale, Ill., June 23, '16 The executive board of the Mt. Olive Baptist district association convened with the Rock Hill Baptist church, Carbondale, opened by singing; prayer by Rev. Blake, then the moderator read for a scripture lesson first Epistle of John from 1-18 verse. Song, Bless be the tie that binds. Then the moderator declared the meeting opened for business. The roll of officers was called and absentees noted. Rev. H Allison (deceased). Rev. P. B. French, absent, then the moderator appointed Rev. Blake, to act as treasurer until the association. Rev. Starks, of Cairo, as added member in Rev. French's stead. The minutes of last meeting was called for and read and adopted with necessary corrections. The first correction, the amount of money raised at Duquoin, was $25 41 instead of $30. The committee's report on location of school site was called for, Rev. Allison (deceased) and Dr. C. C. Phillips, were absent. The moderator appointed Bro. Dennis Farrow, of Cairo, to fill the vacancy of Rev. H. Allison, (deceased). It was moved and seconded that the traveling expenses of the committee on location of school site be allowed and an order on treasure for same. Motion prevailed. The executive board discontinued until 5 o'clock At the hour named the board reassembled and the morning journal was read and adopted. Motion prevailed that the committee on location of school site will report at the association at our next setting. Motion that Sincere Baptist church, New Brownfield, entertain the association this year, but the motion was amended so as to read Colp, instead of New Brownfield. A motion prevailed that the time of meeting of the Association be changed to Tuesday before the 4th Lord's day in September 1916. The moderator appointed Rev. Winston, to fill out the unexpired term of the missionary, Rev. J. H. Knowles, (deceased). The appointment was affirmed by the board. A motion prevailed that the Cor. Sec., be authorized to furnish Rev. Winston with credentials showing his appointment by the executive board, also send a notice to The Gazette. A motion prevailed to turn over to the Cor. Sec. 73c for stationery. Adjourned to meet at the association at Colp, Ill. in Sept. 1916 Rev, D. Parrish, Mod. Rev, J. D. Davis, Cor. Sec. NOTICE To the churches composing the East Mt. Olive Baptist Association and friends, you are hereby notified that the association will convene with the Corrinthian Baptist church, Mt. Vernon Tuesday before the second Sunday in August. For further information write Dr. W. P. Washington, Sr., pastor and Moderator. A. H. Bradley, Cor. Seo'y. Mr. and Mrs. Levi Alston visited in the city last week. The Metropolis Giants will cross bats with the fast Dewmaine Cubs Sunday July 16th at Neville ball Parkr Game called at 2 p. m Several new faces will be seen in the Giant's line up. Black Herman Bros. are showing in the city this week. To all messengers coming up to the District association which convenes with Mt. Olive Baptist church at Colp, Ill., on Tuesday before the fourth Lord's day in Sept 1916 will have to pay one dollar for board during the session This means one dollar for the entire time. Done by order of the Mt Olive Baptist church. Rev J. D. Davis, Pastor, Wm. Crayton, Clerk. NOTICE The time of meeting of the Association (Mt. Olive) district have been changed by the moderator by the request of the association at its last session, from its regular date to Tuesday before the fourth Sunday in September. Notice is hereby given that the Mr. Olive Baptist Institute will hold a meeting with First Missionary Baptist church, Goand Chain, Ill., Saturday and Sunday July 22-23. Let all superintendents, teachers and officers of the S. S. and B. Y. P. U.'s meet us on the above named date. Some will have to leave home on Friday to be present on Saturday morning. Come prepared to take a part in the discussions of the topics. Watch for program. J. W. Corneal, Fres. GRAND CHAIN. Rev. J. B. McCrary, Metropolis, Ill., Institute conductor, of the Mt. Olive Baptist S. S. convention. This is to inform you that the 1st Baptist church, of Grand Chain, will be much pleased to entertain the Institute on Saturday and Sunday July 23-24. Respectfully yours, Rev. Joseph Fields, Pastor. Maude Lee, Clerk. We want to make the rally at Brookport, Sunday July 16, arouing success. Southern Illinois should support L. L. Emmerson, of Mount Vernon, for Secretary of State, He is a Negro's friend. Support him —Editor. Vote for Richard J. Barr, of Joliet, for Atty. General on the Republican ticket. The only way to get the genuine New Home Sewing Machine is to buy the machine with the name NEW HOME on the arm and in the leg. This machine is warranted for all time. No other like it No other as good The New Home Sewing Machine Company, ORANGE, MASS. For Sale by W. P. Baynes, Metropolis, Ill. Dignam tells us: "There are many risks in business. The wise man allows his competitors to take their." 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 Sept. 19, 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. 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 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, M. J. Blake, President. The Great Native Salve CURES Rheumatism, Piles, Kidney troubles, Bladder Troubles, Heart Troubles, Female Troubles, Stiff Joints, Syphilis, of All Discriptions, Indigestion Corns, Bunions, Lost of Manhood, All Kinds of Swelling and Fever, Neuralgia Worms, in Children, All Kinds of Skin Diseases, Mumps, Diptheria, Wear Eyes, All Kinds of Paine, Pneumonia, etc. When your doctor falls, buy you a box Colored People's Progress. 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