Metropolis Weekly Gazette

METROPOLIS WEEKLY GAZETTE 1910 RALPH PROGTOR Ralph Proctor, of McLeansboro, candidate for member of the State Board of Equalization was was born on a farm in Hamilton county, and has risen thru adverse circumstances to a place of prominence in the councils of his party. His strenuous fight for success in life proves him worthy of his gallant ancestry. His father gave the best of his life in defence of his country during the civil war and his grand-lather fought thru the revolutionary war that we might enjoy our present degree of independence. Mr. Proctor has been a life long Republican and has for years given freely of his time and means for the promotion of the success of the Republican party. During previous campaigns he has unselfishly fought for the election of his opponent th office with out compensation or promise of performance. His many friends throughout the district believe that the party should honor these years uninterrupted service by nominating him him for member of the State Board of Equalization. Mr. Proctor is an old Rebublican, but a new candidate. His personal popularity and admirable mixing qualities make him by far the strongest candidate that can be nominated for that office. 146 THE VOTER WILL DEMAND EFFICIENCY as a qualification for ATTORNEY GENERAL A VOTE FOR RICHARD J. BARR OF JOLIET 'Republican' Student, Lawyer, Legislator, Executive, by actual experience, is a vote in the interest of economy and efficiency in state Government. depends on the people for his nomination. Primary Sept. 13. HON. SAM W. LATHAM Camdidate for Nomination for Senator Latham lives at Eldorado, Saline County Ill., a large Republican county. Southern Ill., is entiled to the second place on the Republican ticket for a state office and the Senator is the man for the place. He is able and his stand for the Republican principles entitles him to the votes of the party. He is a real american. Best o all, he is a clean man, honest and a man of the people. He stands for prosperity making policies and the full protection of every american citizen and interest for social justice and for the Republican national platform in full. He is not an orator, but he is a man of masterful force. He knows how to accomplish things. He is a successful Physician, but has studied law. He made his own success, and therefore knows how success is made. No man has ever accused him of unfair or illegitimate business principles. He is a friend of the common people and has a warm spot in his heart for the colored people because of their fairness to him and their struggles to over-throw their environments which have been potent factors to hold them down. He was elected two years ago by a good majority on the Republican ticket for State Senator from the 51st Senatorial district. Let us dominate him for our next Lieut. Governor. To the Voters of Massac County. My Dear Friends: I am trying to see every voter and solicit his support personally, but in all probability will miss some. I kindly ask every voter whom I do not see to consider this an earnest solicitation for his vote and influence on next Wednesday. I am asking your support because I think I can be worth more to the public and do more for myself and my friends in the county office of the Circuit court as clerk and Recorder than elsewhere. Please consider my candidacy in the light of my qualifications and ability and vote for the best interest of the county as your judgment dictates. Remember when you are supporting me, you are supporting a young man, a natural born Republican and one that will appreciate your support. Give me a fair trial and I will prove my profession to you by devoting my entire time and attention to the office. Thanking you now for your support and promising my best service to the best service to the public in any capacity that my service is needed. I remain, very truly yours, NORMAN F. INMAN. Long Time in Transit. Neptune takes more than 160 years to make the complete revolution round the sun. Cost of Attorney General's Office Has Increased $200,000 In Past Four Years. From Legislative Voters League Bulletin of July 20—Fortieth District (Counties of Christian, Shelby, Cumberland and Fayette)—Walter M. Provine, representative (Rep.); lawyer, Taylorville. Ending his fifth term of efficient service. First choice of the Republican caucus for speaker but was defeated for election by the bolt of the seventeen "wets." Led the floor fgit for bills simplifying court procedure and protested against increased appropriations and the deficiency measures. Made one of the best records in the Assembly. Vote for Sam W. Latham. I Work and Morton In the Prim September PROVINE PROMITES GR Cost of Attorney General's Office East Four Years Point priatic office mount during M. P. for the torney econoor "The Mr. P. the sus grown growth present "The se m for the Repub proprie the 49 justifi should pendit fering From Legislative Voters League Bulletin (Counties of Christian, Shelby, Cumberland and vine, representative (Rep.); lawyer, Taylor efficient service. First choice of the Republic defeated for election by the bolt of the sevente for bills simplifying court procedure and propriations and the deficiency measures. Made Assembly. Vote for Sam W The man with the record as a fighter for Good Government for Illinois Vote for D. Hull primary of per 13th GREATER ECONOMY Fas Increased $200,000 In Past Years. Pointing to the fact that the appropriations for the Attorney General's office in the last general assembly amounted to $49,200, increase of $477,78 during this administration. Walter M. Provine of Taylorville, candidate for the Republican nomination for attorney general, declares for greater economy. "The office is a most important one." Mr. Provine said today in discussing the subject, "but its duties have not grown in proportion to the enormous growth of appropriation under the present administration. "The Forty-seventh general assemble appropriated only $241,513 for the last two years of the preceding Republican administration. The appropriation of nearly half a million by the 49th general assembly cannot be justified. I believe that all extrava. should be eliminated and that the office should be conducted with as little expenditure as is possible without interfering with efficient service." Bulletin of July 20—Fortieth District land and Fayette)—Walter M. Proaylorville. Ending his fifth term of republican caucas for speaker but was seventeen "wets." Led the floor fight and protested against increased appro- Made one of the best records in the M. ILLINOIS NEEDS TRAINED EXPERIENCE A record of unswerving loyalty to the interests of the tax payers is behind ANDREW RUSSEL CANDIDATE FOR AUDITOR ON THE REPUBLICAN TICKET PRIMARY ELECTION WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 13 S. Bartlett Kerr, Solicitor. Master In Chancery Sale. State of Illinois, Massac County ss. In the Circuit Court, of said County, August Term A. D. 1916. The City National Bank of Metropolis, Ill. Vs. John Lackman and Ada Lackma, Eill to foreclose mortgage No. 297. Public notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a decree entered at the August Term of still court, to wit, on the 9th, day of August A. D. 1916 in the above entitled cause, I, Lannes P. oa es, Special Master in Chancery of said County, will at the hour of 10 o'clock A. M. Saturday September 30, A. D. 1916 at the east door of the court house in the City of Metropolis, County of Massac, and State of Illinois, will st public vendue to the highest and best bidder, the following described real estate to-wit: All of lot One (1) in Block One (1) in the Goulds addition to the City of Brookport, Illinois, as per recorded plat thereof, and a parcel of ground off the westerly side of Lot number Two (2) in Block number One (1) described as follows: Beginning at the Southwest corner of said lot number Two (2), thence Northerly to the Northwest corner of said lot; thence easterly on on the Northerly line of said lot, 9 feet; thence Southwesterly in a direct line to the point of beginning, being the properly conveyed to me this day by H. W. Meyer, situated in the County of Massac, State of Illinois Terms of sale, Cash in hand. Dated this 30th day of August 1916. LANNES P. OAKES. Vote for Willis, for Circuit Clerk. Primary Sept. 13th. I will appreciate your vote Sept. 13th. Helm. Lou L. Emmerson will be nominated for Secretary of state by a large majority. He is a thorough business man, and a friend to all classes of citizens and always has a listening ear to the cries of the distress. The negro can safely ote for Mr. Emmerson. It is given up by all that Oral P. Tuttle will be nominated by a big majority Senator Sam W. Latham who is a candidate for Lieutenant Governor, is growing in favor and popularity with the voters. Norman F. Inman, For Circuit Clerk. Listen, the people want a good fair and impartial clerk, they know that. Norman F Inman fills the bill. He is capable, honest and worthy. He is not connected with any ring or faction, but is running on his own merits. He has the best feeling and good will towards all of the candidates. Norman is too big hearted and fair minded to dip his tongue in vile slander or say mean things about his opponents. Let good will prevail and vote for Norman F. Inman and the best interest of the country. A medicinal preparation like Dr. Kilmer's Swamp-Root, that has real curative value almost sells itself. Like an endless chain system the remedy is recommended by those who have been benefited to those who are in need of it. Dr. Kilmer's Swamp-Root is a physician's prescription. It has been tested for years and has brought results to countless numbers who have suffered. The success of Dr. Kilmer's Swamp-Root is due to the fact that it fulfills almost every wish in overcoming kidney, liver and bladder diseases, corrects urinary troubles and neutralizes the uric acid which causes rheumatism. Do not suffer. Get a bottle of Swamp-Root from any druggist now. Start treatment today. However, if you wish first to test this great preparation send ten cents to Dr. Kilmer & Co., Binghamton, N. Y., for a sample bottle. When writing be sure and mention this paper.-Adv. "Fire losses in the big cities are showing a decrease." "Yes; the new science of fire prevention is blazing the way." 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. Proof of It. "Gassy, who thinks such a lot of himself, had the nerve to tell me yesterday that he had such an unselfish way of thinking about others even in matters that were his own concern." "I guess that's true. He lost half his joy in being accepted for his regret in thinking what some other girl was losing." DON'T LOSE ANOTHER HAIR Treat Your Scalp With Cuticura and Prevent Hair Falling. Trial Free. For dandruff, itching, burning scalp, the cause of dry, thin and hairfall, Cuticura Soap and Ointment are most effective. Touch spots of dandruff and itching with Cuticura Ointment. Then shampoo with Cuticura Soap and hot water. No treatment more successful. Free sample each by mail with Book. Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept. L. Boston. Sold everywhere.—Adv. Near Home Mr. Flatbush—How'd you enjoy the sewing meeting at Mrs. Bensonhurst's? Mrs. Flatbush—Didn't enjoy it at all. "How's that?" "Too much gossip." "I never knew you to dislike gossip." "Oh, well, it was too near home. You see they've got the maid we used to have." 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. Another Kind. "Pa, mother told grandma that you are still one of the boys." "Er--yes, my son," answered Mr. Dubwaite, rather dubiously. "She meant that I still have a flow of youthful spirits." "She did say something about spirits, pa, but I don't think she called 'em youthful.'" 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. If He Had His Way A drawing master who had been worrying a pupil with contemptuous remarks as to his want of skill in the use of the pencil, ended by saying: "If you were to draw me, for example, tell me what part would you draw first?" The pupil, with a significant meaning in his eye, looked up into his master's face and quietly said: Not all city folks are as ignorant of the conditions on the farm as some farmers are apt to suppose. A Bostonian who was spending his vacation on a farm in Maine had resolved to rise with the birds in order to get the full advantage of the rural life. "Well, young man," said "Farmer Mitre, as the city chap hove in sight, 'been out to hear the haycock crow, I suppose?' "The city man smiled. "No," said he. "I've been out tying a knot in a cord of wood." TYPOHID is no more necessary than Smallpox. Army experience has demonstrates the almost sinuous effusion, and harmlessness ofahlpheal Vaccination. He vaccinated NOW by your physician, you and your family. It is more vital than house fragrance. Ask your physician, drugstreet, or send for "Have you been suffering ofahlpheal Vaccination results from use, and danger from Typhoid Carriacre. Producing Vaccine and Sarms under U. S. Lissone The Cutter Laboratory, Berkley, Cal., Chicago, IL MARSEILLES A POINT OF IMPORTANCE FOR CENTURIES. French City, Older Than the Country Itself, Is Now the Naval Base of the Forces of the Entente "Marselles, the unwearied contestant for Mediterranean trade during 28 centuries, and the city wherein the earliest naval traditions of France were formed, whence fleets were sent before Rome's day of power to challenge the great Mediterranean port city, Carthage, is today the principal naval base for the allies upon the Middle ocean; and, with the shifting of the stress of the world-war toward the east, to the Balkans, to Turkey-in-Europe, to Syria and Mesopotamia, it become a place of first strategic consequence, while, from its harbor, a steady stream of the 'sinews of warfare' is pouring into the vital fields bordering the Eastern seaston," begins the primer on war geography issued today by the National Geographic society. "Marsellles has been an important city through all of Europe's historic ages. It has been in competition for the commerce of its inland sea from earliest times; has seen its competitors, one by one, reach their zenith and decline, while it still remains a foremost Mediterranean port. Its rivals today are of the younger set of cities, Genoa, comparatively youthful, and Triest, a newcomer into the fold of contending world-ports. "Genoa, though of about equal age with Marsellles as a harbor, first came into commercial fame during the early middle ages. Sidon, Tyre, Athens, Corinth, Carthage, Rogas, Pisa, Venice and a host of other cities have at one time and another fought a bitter rivalry with Marsellles, and of some of these even the history of their efforts is forgotten, while their one-time rival has passed through several declines toward an even greater future. "Tracing its descent from early Phenician times, the fortunes of Marselles have fluctuated with the fortunes of civilization upon the Mediterranean coasts. The Phoceans, a Greek people whose trading instincts carried them beyond the confines of the known world of their day, came after the Phenicians, took Marselles from them and made it the New York of the ancient world. Due to their enterprise Marselles became the first of trading cities, and, during the Punic wars, its aid saved Rome. "Situated in the center of things Mediterranean on the Gulf of the Lion, enjoying the advantages of an excellent harbor, well equipped, together with a rich and productive hinterland, Marseilles has again become the first port on the inland sea, the first port of France, the second city of the republic and one of the wealthiest communities in Europe. It lies 354 miles south-southeast of Paris, with which it is connected by the Paris-Lyon-Mediterranean railway. The manufacturing city of Lyons lies 219 miles to the north upon the River Rhone, whose principal channel reaches the Mediterranean sea, 25 miles west of Marseilles. "While Marselles possesses few architectural extravagances, it is well and solidly built and thoroughly modern. It has preserved no interesting remains from ancient times; for the modern spirit, which has characterized its long life, has left it little appetite for reminiscence, and the wars that have swept over it have destroyed much of its heritage. The public works of the city and its conveniences, however, are on a par with those of the best-administered municipalities of today. "The port does a vast export and import in peace times; buying cattle, coffee, raw cotton and silk, hides and grain, and selling cotton and woolen goods, ribbons, soap, silk, sugar, grain, fruits, oil and perfumes. Its shipping business is carried on along 12 miles of model quays where 2,500 vessels can be accommodated at one time." Lightning's Freak. Lightning recently at Spartansburg, S. C., snapped around the premises of J. Y. Cantrell. His two children, sitting in a swing fastened to one of two trees situated close together, had their dresses scorched by a bolt of lightning which struck the tree, tearing the bark off in places but not hurting the children in the least. Four mules hitched to a wagon in the road just opposite the tree were knocked down, one being killed. A fence 40 feet farther down the road was set on fire. A single bolt of lightning performed the whole feat. Besides knocking down the four mules hitched to the wagon in the road the lightning made a hole as large as a water bucket just behind the wagon. The bolt set the fence of a hogpen afire which was on the opposite side from the two trees, and at least 40 feet down the road. Prussian Cities Buy Milch Goats A number of German cities have taken practical steps to solve the milk problem, which still is very serious in the large centers of population. Twelve of the largest Prussian municipalities have bought 75,000 goats in Switzerland. The animals have been turned over to the owners of small farms in the suburbs of the cities on condition that they deliver 70 per cent of the milk obtained from the goats to the relief stations, where it is distributed among poor families with small children. The goats furnish 200,000 quarts of milk a day. METROPOLIS WEEKLY GAZETTE. METROPOLIS, ILL AFRO-AMERICAN CULLINGS Nashville, Tenn., affords an instance of race co-operation that is most encouraging. A section of the city inhabited by poor people of both the white and colored races was swept by fire last spring. Over 2,000 people were left homeless. The negro board of trade was first to take vigorous measures for relief. It gave its support to Dr. George E. Haynes, who established headquarters in the stricken neighborhood, and with a band of volunteer workers from the colored population of the city began at once to organize temporary and permanent aid for the sufferers. White citizens opened similar headquarters across the street. The two agencies met daily in their ministrations and the white citizens were so impressed by the efficiency of the negro organization that they invited it to join forces with them and centralize the work. The invitation was accented. The immediate task being more effectively accomplished by this co-operation, the workers were encouraged to plan for larger things. A call was issued for the organization of a permanent league to deal with social problems. The response was most gratifying and the Public Welfare league came into existence on a basis that obliterates the color line. As a matter of fact, there is more democracy among the colored people than among the whites. People of good character and intelligence who may be serving in some ordinary capacity are more generally received by their well-to-do colored brothers and sisters than among the whites. The highly educated colored person is not nearly so unhappy as you picture him, and he does not lack for desirable associates. In the best circles may be found people who are the intellectual equals of any other race. In these circles may be found retired capitalists, ministers, lawyers, doctors, business men, professors, editors, teachers, etc.-men and women who have had the best training America and Europe could give. There are so many of them that there are several "sets." A number of new commercial enterprises have recently been undertaken in northeast Siberia. Many iodine works have been established in the neighborhood of Vladivostok, on the shore of the Japanese sea, the iodine being made from seaweed found there in abundance. An interesting distillery for ether has been opened, the bulk of the ingredient being violets and iris blossoms from the Ussuri countryside. A good deal of amber is being collected from the beach along the coast of the Premorsk and many new salt workings have been opened in the government of Irkutsk and in the Lena hinterland in the vicinity of Viluisk. The chestnut blight has already done damage estimated as close to $50,000,000. The disease attacks both American and European species, but does little damage to those from Japan and China. Plant breeders by crossing Japanese chestnut and native chinquapin have produced resistant trees. Some of the Chinese chestnuts are said to grow 100 feet high in their home forests. It is a mighty effective dun that collects the average man's thoughts. To the gossip the breath of scandal is as the breath of life. In his presidential address at the last meeting of the South African Association for the Advancement of Science, R. T. A. Innes called attention to the large number of astronomical observatories, some of them admirably equipped, which are doing little or no work, beyond, perhaps, maintaining a time service or meteorological service of local importance. He stated that "at least two of the observatories possessing exceptionally large refracting telescopes have not contributed one month's work from them in the last 20 years." At least 33 per cent of the observatories listed in the British nautical almanac publish nothing. Take dissolved gum arabic and stir in enough plaster of paris to make a soft paste. This is almost colorless and acts excellently as cement for china. In repairing very delicate china or porcelain, tie the pieces carefully in place with tape. It is then put into a saucepan of milk and the latter is very gradually brought to boiling point. Remove the saucepan from the fire, but leave the china in it for about six minutes. Lift out carefully and place on a shelf to dry. In a world where nations grow and decay, where forces change and populations become cramped, it is not possible or desirable to maintain the status quo forever. If peace is to be preserved, nations must learn to accept unfavorable alterations of the map without feeling that they must first be defeated in war, or that in yielding they incur a humiliation.—Bertrand Russell in Atlantic Monthly. The country church is the only power that co-ordinates forces into a working whole. The importation of natives, from South Africa, in order to relieve the shortage of agricultural labor in England, is proposed by A. J. Fuller of the South African senate, who is now in London. His scheme is to choose carefully selected individuals, who would be accompanied by trusted leaders of their own, and he is confident that if men belonging to widely known families and holding responsible positions were chosen, the experiment would be successful. He also proposes that colonists who know the natives and can superintend them shall accompany them from South Africa. Mr. Fuller speaks with knowledge of the South African natives, having represented a constituency with one of the largest black populations in the country.—London Globe. If you are a farmer, do you happen to know how many kinds of grasses there are? Five thousand! But out of this great number man uses only 19 varieties, as a rule, and only five of those are extensively cultivated. It is a curious fact that while practically every other farm crop has undergone great changes under cultivation, grasses are almost the same now as when man first began to use them as a wild plant. Passions and excitement move the dusky soldier easily, it is true. To devotion to his officers, nevertheless, he adds pride in the service, ready excellence in the drill and a perfect willingness to follow where he is led. To ridicule, as a reproof, he is most sensitive. To the power of example he is keenly susceptible. To none of his white comrades is the appeal so effective as to him to perform for the honor of his race. The same childish simplicity which impels to the bursting into song leads to an overwhelming respect for the men in command. Discipline once instituted comes to stay in a negro regiment. Moreover, the rank and file carries so far its trust in its officers that the captain of a company is quite apt to be the banker for his men, saving them from losses in camp gambling games. According to the Akademische Rundschau, no less than 84 per cent of the students of the University of Königsberg have gone to the front. The percentages from certain other universities are: Heidelberg, 60; Munich, 56; Berlin, 54; Frankfurt, 11. The Technische Hochschule of Danzig has sent 90 per cent of its students to war. German professors and students killed up to the end of May numbered 1,911, of whom 266 were from the University of Leipzig. Diplomacy would be more successful if it were more truthful and frank. The way some diplomats treat one another they don't get any nearer to real, helpful intercourse than the two celebrities did. Two celebrities, one a stutterer and the other deaf, were introduced at a tea. After the tea the stuttering celebrity was asked how he and the deaf one had got on. "Oh, we got on fine," he answered. "I couldn't talk and he couldn't hear me." Those who have had experience with him under arms testify that the American negro takes most readily and efficiently to soldiering. The limit of the carrying power of thunder is about fifteen miles, while twice that number of miles is not considered any great distance for the sounds of battle to travel. Happiness and the light heart are among the general characteristics of the black soldier. He goes about his business singing. It is related that during the Spanish war the colored cavalrymen had hardly dug their trenches at Santiago before their smuggled musical instruments were out and the camp was a medley place of tunefulness. And there was a white colonel of the Twenty-fifth who was wont to boast of the chorus singing which he had made almost a part of the regimental drill. It is not true that the highly educated colored man has a contempt for the ordinary activities of his race any more than it is true of the white race. There is no grosser form of materialism than when a country community prospers and then forgets Christ. Seventy-six out of eighty-seven cases of typhoid fever which occurred in a recent outbreak have been traced by the United States public health service to infected milk. Had the first cases been reported to a trained health officer the outbreak could have been stamped out promptly. When will we learn that disease prevention is sure and cheap?—United States Public Health Bulletin. When the world would bewilder thy mind, look up to the eternal heavens where the stars never stray—Ruckert. REASONS FOR GROWING OLD. Men of Research Have Been Unable to Agree as to Why the Human Frame Debititates. To the question, "Why do we grow old?" many answers have been given. Meischnikoff suggested that we are poisoned by the absorption of the products of bacterial activity in the large intestine, for this brings about hardening of the walls of the arteries and also corrupts our bodyguard of wandering amoeboid cells so that they become traitors, turning upon the cells of the central nervous system. Others have suggested other modes of autoltoxication. To some it has seemed enough to refer to wear and tear of hard-worker organs like brain and heart, liver and kidneys, for a chain is no stronger than its weakest link. Others have referred to the waning activity of the all-important organs of internal secretion, and others to the important fact that there is no multiplication or replacement of the cells of our central nervous system after a very early date in our life. It may be pointed out, however, that most, if not all, of the theories break down because they do not admit of all-round application. Thus it is plain that many animals that are not troubled with a large intestine nevertheless grow old. Furthermore, the theories seize on symptoms rather than on causes, for while it is good sense to refer to wear and tear, the question arises why all animals do not exhibit the perfect recuperation to which some at least have attained. Prof. Child, of Chicago, has been working for 15 years or more with simple creatures called Planarian worms. One of the features of their life which he brought to light is their capacity for periodically becoming young again. Thus it often happens that a Planarian separates off the posterior third or quarter of its body, which speedily grows into a whole, while the diminished original heals itself and grows a new tail. When a Planarian is starved it can continue living on its own resources for several months. Its cells become smaller and they also become fewer, but life is not surrendered. Such facts have led Prof. Child to a survey of the animal kingdom, the result of which is to show that there is a much wider occurrence of rejuvenescence than has been hitherto realized. It occurs especially in connection with vegetative multiplication, but there are other occasions in which the creature becomes younger in whole or in part by lying low for a season. Perhaps this may be part of the value of processes of dying back and rearrangement which occur in winter in some animals and in many plants. Blood Transfusion This month's number of La Revue describes a new method of transfusion of blood, an operation often necessary under conditions which do not always allow certain precautions to be taken. The method is due to Prof. Luis Agote, an Argentine surgeon, and successful experiments have been made before the rector of the Sorbonne, the dean of the faculty of medicine, and several professors and doctors. Blood is taken from the bend of the elbow of the subject willing to lend his aid and collected in a receptacle which contains a solution of neutral citrate of soda, prepared in the proportion of one gram of salt for 100 grams of blood. This mixture prevents the blood from coagulating, without destroying its vital properties, and as the citrate employed is inoffensive to the organism it can be injected into the forearm without danger, thus obviating the chief drawbacks to the transfusion as generally practiced. The receptacle for the blood drawn is a graduated glass with double tubing and has a large enough opening to allow the blood to fall directly into it. The end is pointed to allow the tube for injection to collect the maximum of blood without allowing air to enter. From three to five grams of solution are placed in it, a sufficient quantity for 300 grams of blood—Paris Correspondence to New York Sun. Investigating New Serum. Scientists in the Johns Hopkins university are experimenting with a newly discovered serum which they believe will eventually be able to restore a person to life after asphyxiation or drowning. The experiments performed upon animals in a number of instances restored them to life after they had been to all appearances dead for several hours. A few days ago an animal was brought back to life four hours after its apparent death by the injection of this serum. In this case, however, the animal died shortly afterward from blood pressure. It is believed that this tendency can be overcome and the new serum utilized in the resuscitation of human beings who would otherwise "die" permanently. Electric Lamps in Verdun Lighting. Electric Lamps in Verdon Fighting. According to a special correspondent of the New York Times, electric pocket lamps have played an important role in at least one engagement around Verdon, namely, the retaking of the Haundromont quarries by the French, of which he says in part: "Underground in the quarries the darkness was absolute save when bursting grenades showed brief visions of carnage and terror. Friend often grappled friend, until the French adopted the plan of fastening an electric pocket lamp to the tunic button. The light gave the Germans a better mark, but enabled the French to rally together and sweep the foe back in the final rush en masse." Queen's Taste Coffee DELICATIVELY REFRESHING THIS BLEND PERFECTED BY NOW 25 CENTS SOLD IN 1-POUND CANS ONLY Ask Your Grocer 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., RANGE.MAS.S PATENTS Watson E. Coleman, Webb Brown, and others have reference in this issue. Write Dowell Land Co., Walnut Ridge, Ark., for their bargain list of Arkansas lands Why, of Course. Lady—On a submarine? How jolly! And what do you do? Sailor—I runs for'd, mum, and tips her up when we want to dive. WOMAN'S CROWNING GLORY in 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. A Wise Colonel. The soldiers marched to the church and hailed in the square outside. One wing of the edifice was undergoing repairs, so there was room for about only half the regiment. "Sergeant," ordered the colonel, "tell the men who dont want to go to church to fall out. A large number quickly availed themselves of the privilege. "Now, sergeant," said the colonel, "dismiss all the men who did not fall out and march the others to the church—they need it most." Why Not? "Why did you strike this man?" asked the judge sternly. "He called me a liar, your honor," replied the accused. "Is that true?" said the judge, turning to the man with the mussed-up face. "Sure it's true," said the accuser. "I called him a liar, because he is one, and I can prove it." "What have you to say to that?" asked the judge of the defendant. "It's got nothing to do with the case, your honor," was the unexpected reply. "Even if I am a liar I guess I've got a right to be sensitive about it, aln't I?" Emblems of Joy. "Here you are, sir!" cried the hawker, extending a bouquet. "Buy some beautiful flowers for your sweet-heart." "Nothing doing." responded the young man. "I haven't got a sweet-heart." "I see!" was the prompt rejoinder of the hawker. "Buy some flowers for your wife." "Wrong again! I am not married." "Well, then, guv-nor," exclaimed the resourceful hawker. "buy the lot to celebrate your luck!"—Tit-Bits. Grape Nuts A Natural Source of Wheat Energy and Fiber Stored-Up Energy Everybody needs it— stored for emergency in a well-developed, well-pres- erved, well-nourished body and brain. Grape-Nuts food stands preeminent as a builder of this kind of energy. It is made of the entire nutriment of whole wheat and barley, two of the richest sources of food strength. Grape-Nuts also includes the vital mineral elements of the grain so much emphasized in these days of investigation of real food values. Crisp, ready to eat, easy to digest, wonderfully nourishing and delicious. "There's a Reason" for Grape-Nuts WHY WOMEN WRITE LETTERS To Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co. Women who are well ofton ask "Are the letters which the Lydia E. 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The world would scarcely believe that fully a third of all lovers carry on their courtship in this manner. Someone has somewhere said that "lovers have no need of words," but from all I learn from letters, or hear about, the speechless courtship is not popular with womankind. They want to hear something about the wedding day—when they may expect it to roll around, what the plans are for the future, where they are to live, if his folks are reconciled to the thought of losing a son, even though they thereby gain a daughter, and so on. She silent, speechless lover keeps his sweetheart continually wondering if he is still as much in love with her as he thought he was or if he can be regretting their betrothal and is taking this means of causing her to weary of the bonds and suggest severing them, ready to jump at the proposition, or if anything has transpired to have changed his plans or prospects. He is an enigma, a riddle she would give much to solve. Sitting by the hour in utter silence, holding hands, will in time get upon the nerves of the most phlegmatic of women. Such lovers are the kind who do not think it amiss to carry on this manner of so-called courtship year in and year out until the girl's relatives or friends consider it high time to cause him to speak out and tell what he intends to do. Spirited women are more apt than not to weary of such a companion. It becomes a hard proposition to them to wonder if it would be best to stand that sort of companionship for life or whether or not some other man might prove more congenial. Speechless lovers mean well, no doubt, but they should not be surprised if a more agreeable man cuts them out. Specialists at Johns Hopkins university have joined the "Keep on Smiling" cult. "Worry, and you will get a pain in the side," they say. Appendicitis is the medical term for one kind of pain in the side. These thoughtful and inquiring doctors, indeed, have reached the conclusion that mental depression is one of the most frequent causes of appendicitis, since worry and faulty mastication usually blend, and bolting one's food leads directly to disorder in the appendix. So they recommend smiling and similar light-minded diversions. The public in general welcomes such admonitions. For the public does not particularly enjoy going to a hospital to permit a surgeon to explore and readjust its interior appurtenances or fixtures. Almost everyone would prefer smiling away appendicitis to being tinkered with and whittled by a busy surgeon. One suspects that there is a great deal of good sense in the Johns Hopkins doctors' free and wholesome advice, which ought to be well 'digested by everyone. "The mother who uses her intelligence to keep up with the world, is the mother who will retain her influence." Rice is such a wholesome food, especially good for children, that it should be served oftener and in greater variety. Boll a cupful of rice and a pint of green peas separately or they may be equally good as left overs. Chop two onions fine and fry in butter until light brown. Add the cooked peas and rice, season with salt and pepper and serve hot. Wash a handful of rice, add a cupful of stoned raisins, cut in halves, add a little salt, tie in a cloth, leaving room for the rice to swell, and drop into boiling water to cook two hours. Serve with hard sauce. Fry a tablespoonful of chopped onion in two tablespoonfuls of butter until it is light brown, add a cupful of rice and cook until it is slightly colored, then add a pint of chilien stock and cook in a double boiler until the rice is tender. Rice is especially good with peaches, pears, or in fact any not too acid, fruit. A small mold of plain cooked rice, garnished with sliced fruit or berries with cream and sugar makes a most satisfying dessert. Meat and Rice Loaf. Line a buttered baking dish with rice, fill with seasoned chopped meat and cover with rice, then cook by steam or in the oven for 30 minutes, unmold and serve with any desired sauce, such as tomato or an onion seasoned brown sauce. Finely chop two thin slices of bacon, add to a half of a medium sized cabbage, finely chopped, cover and cook slowly 30 minutes. Add a fourth of a Oh, when he comes again, In the old glad way, I will smile and take his hand, What were there to say? I will droop my eyes and smile, For my soul would be Like the peace of summer noons Beside the sea. It would make the world laugh were it to hear or read all that I do about courtships —good, fair, and indifferent —from anxious women who whisper their heart secrets to me. I often wonder how it is that some lovers are able to win the objects of their hearts' desire, they stumble through courtship so clumsily. ```markdown ``` I find that not one young woman out of a hundred really admires the bold wooer. Love-making, above everything else, should be done with the greatest delicacy, adroitness and verence. The young man who calls a score or more of times without the slightest kind of a hint to the girl who is spending her evenings entertaining him that he is interested in her—a notch farther than friendship—should not expect that the flame of hope which he has probably lighted in her breast is to burn continuously without fuel. There is another kind of man who is a puzzle to the cleverest of women — he who delights to have the dearie of his choice all to himself after blurting out a few words in which he has popped the question, but never afterward referring to the subject, content Some Mysteries of Turkish Censorship Are Explained In all letters from America the Turkish censor seemed to take the most personal interest, writes Arthur Ruhl in Collier's. At the end of one letter of mine from New York he wrote in pencil: "Please not so long. —Censor." One day I had the pleasure of meeting him, or at least that part of him which handled English correspondence—an Oxford Turk who could speak English as well as anybody. "Fancy," said he, "a woman takes a donkey ride over in Anatolia somewhere, and writes her husband sixteen pages about it. Well, now, no one could read that!" So his young men read the first page and the last, and the rest they simply lifted out and—into the waste basket! This explained it—those curious letters people had been getting with a start and a finish and the rest all gone. Imagine yourself, for instance, separated by five thousand miles and a continent covered with war from those you care about most and then getting a letter: "I feel it my duty to tell you the real truth. . . ." then a gap and the conclusion: "If you act at once, there may still be time. Yours sincerely. . . ." It wasn't that the censor objected to the middle of the letter, but there wasn't time to wade through all, and he merely sent what he could read. Things That Are New. A Massachusetts inventor's automatic fire alarm can be attached to the electric lighting circuit in a building to utilize it to ring a bell. To water trees on city streets a German forester has invented a perforated metal ring to be buried in the ground above their roots, and opening extending above the ground to receive water. A German patent has been granted an American inventor of a talking machine connection for dairy machinery, the noises of which, he claims, is so monotonous it impairs the efficiency of butter makers. In a new desk calendar the dates are carried on a reel in such a manner that 13 weeks are visible at a time and the background causes the figures for any week desired to appear more prominent than the others. A method for freezing fish, patented in Denmark, by immersing them in a cold liquid, is claimed to preserve them in more perfect condition than air freezing as the fish is not dried nor broken by ice crystals. A Butterfly Negligee. Among the simple, easily washed, yet dressy negligees is one of white dotted volle, made with a huge butterfly-wing effect over the shoulders, forming the sleeves. This is made of two oblong pieces of the volle, one hald over each shoulder, forming a V at the throat and long pointed ends back and front. A long, slender bow marks the joining of the pieces at the back, and a similar bow with ends fastens the negligee in front. The deep points are finished with dull blue silk tassels. When the arms are lifted, the butterfly effect is very pronounced, and when the arms are down the wings fall in softly folded lines. Smiling Away Appendicitis. Mother's Cook Book. Rice in Various Forms. Peas and Rice. Boiled Rice Pudding. Savory Rice. Rice With Fruit. Meat and Rice Loaf. Rice a La Riston. Captain of Braves Tells About Run- In He Had With Official In Game at St. Louis Several Years Ago. Johnny Evers tells about a run-in he had with Umpire Rigler at St. Louis some years ago. "The fans in St. Louis always rode me there," said Evers, laughing. "They never seemed to let up on me. They'd call me a crab and all that. It was a bif annoying, but I paid no attention to them. "Finally, one series, we were play- ing our last game with the Cards. It came to the ninth inning and we Cubs were ahead something like seven to one. It was easy going for us, but still those fans continued to ride me. G "Two were out and none on base in that ninth when I came to bat. O'Connor was catching for St. Louis and Rigler was behind him, umpiring. "I turned toward those fans and, in an undertone said: 'You big stuffs, you.' "Like a flash Rigler was on me. 'Get out of the game,' he ordered. I was amazed. "O'Connor took off his mask. I say, nobody heard that but you and me, Rigler.' he said. "Can't help it,' said Rigler, 'he can't get away with that stuff when I'm around.' "Out I went to the clubhouse, although two were out and we had the game cinched a mile. As I strolled away I heard those fans yell joyously: 'Aha. So you got it at last, eh? Aha!'" Although Evers closed his story here, it was evident that this was merely one of the many reasons why he has little use for umpires. cupful of cooked rice, one-half a teaspoonful of chopped parsley and salt and red pepper to taste. Moisten with half a cupful of stock and cook 15 minutes. Rice Jack. Boll together a cupful of sugar, a cupful of molasses, and two tablespoonfuls of water. When nearly done add a tablespoonful of butter and a quarter of a teaspoonful of soda. When a soft ball is formed as it is dropped in cold water, pour it over three cupfuls of puffed rice, spread in a buttered dripping pan to cool. Nellie Maxwell Hosiery Hints. Frequently when the feet seem cramped, the blame is placed on the defective shoe size; but it will be found that in many instances the trouble lies in the wearing of too small a stocking. The marking of sizes varies quite a little on both stockings and shoes. A safe rule to follow is to patronize one shop when the latter has been found reliable and the size called for is neither too large nor too small, but is comfortable in every particular. It is a mistake to wear footwear that is too large, although the criticism is usually against the adoption of small sizes. So much of the good appearance and the comfort and happiness of women depends on the nice care of the feet, that too much attention cannot be bestowed on the pedal extremities. The Flag of Denmark. The flag of Denmark is a plain red banner bearing on it a white cross, and is the oldest national flag now in existence. For over 300 years Norway and Sweden were united with Denmark under this flag. In the year 1219 Kind Waldemar of Denmark, when leading his troops to battle against the Livonians, saw—or thought he saw—a bright light in the form of a cross in the sky. He held this appearance to be a promise of Divine aid, and pressed forward to victory. From this time he had the cross placed on the flag of his country and called "the Dannebrog—the "strength of Denmark." When You Follow The Trail Go Equipped With WINCHESTER Guns and Ammunition Made for all kinds of shooting SOLD EVERYWHERE ASK FOR THE W BRAND Strange, Indeed. "This argument you have published hasn't a leg to stand on." "What? with all those footnotes?" 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. The Bad Time. "Isn't Billy delighted over his new motor car?" "Yes, except when he's under it." WANTED 30,000 For Harvest Work Wester Immense crops; wages $3.00 per day at railway rates from boundary points. Emp at Winnipeg, Regina, North Portal, Saskatoo, Kingsgate, B. C., Coutts and Calgary, Albe No Conscription Absolutely No Military In 10,000 MEN in Western Canada 100 per day and board. Cheap points. Employment bureaus Portal, Saskatoon, Fort Frances, Calgary, Alberta. Scriptlon- Military Interference WANTED 30,000 MEN For Harvest Work Western Canada Immense crops; wages $3.00 per day and board. Cheap railway rates from boundary points. Employment bureaus at Winnipeg, Regina, North Portal, Saskatoon, Fort Frances, Kingsgate, B. C., Coutts and Calgary, Alberta. For all particulars apply to G. A. Cook, 2012 Main St., Kansas City, Mo.; C. J. Broughton, Room 412, Canadian Government Agents USE PAPER CUPS FOR SODA No Stea A southern USE PAPER CUPS FOR SODA Up-to-Date Drink Fountains Are Now Adopting Most Sanitary Device. Glass soda service—the kind our grandfathers and the grandfathers of the present generation of germs knew—is doomed. The new paraffined paper cups for sodas and sandwiches that now are being adopted by up-to-date fountains all over the United States, are to be had in all of the regulation sizes. They are made of pure white paper and no glue of any kind holds them together. They are paraffined on the outside only, so that they can be used as successfully for hot drinks as they No Steady Job for Him. A southern man tells of a darky named Theophilus Baxter, known as "the champion banjo player of Alabama." Wishing to afford a northern friend an example of real darky music, a Mobile woman went to Baxter's house, with a view to enlisting his services at a musical function. She found his wife instead. "Very sorry, missy," said Baxter's spouse, "but Theophilus he ain't playin' de banjo any more. He jest puts in all his time fishin' now." "What lead him to give up his playing?" asked the disappointed caller. "Has he got religion?" "No, missy, he ain't got religion, but he's done got skewed." "What did he do?" "Of dat minstrel' show, honey. De boss learns dat my ole man kin play, an' he offers him a stiddy job doin' it. Yassum, an' it skeered Theophilus so bad dat he quit banjo playin' right away."—Philadelphia Ledger. Mother—What gives you the idea that Mr. Stifles intends to propose? Daughter—He asked me if there was a mortgage on the house. An optimist is a man who invests in a gold brick every time the opportunity presents itself. A woman's inconsistency may be the greatest of her many charms. distinctive flavour. e featured by the bubbly of the flakes—due to this releases the wonderful new e. not "chaffy" in the package; in when milk or cream is flakes." Toasties The New Toasties are featured by appearance of the surface of the flakes new art of toasting which releases the and attractive true corn taste. New Post Toasties are not "chaffy" in and they don't mush down when milk added like common "corn flakes." The New Toasties are featured by the bubbly appearance of the surface of the flakes—due to this new art of toasting which releases the wonderful new and attractive true corn taste. New Post Toasties are not "chaffy" in the package; and they don't mush down when milk or cream is added like common "corn flakes." New Post Toast your Gr -your Grocer has them. "Miss Brown told me that you paid her such a charming compliment the other evening," said Mrs. Coddington to her husband—"something about her being pretty. The poor girl was so pleased. I don't see how you men can be so untruthful." "I should think you'd know by this time that I'm never untruthful," said Mr. Coddington reproachfully. "I said she was just as pretty as she could be, and so she was."—Stray Stories. Up-to-Date Drink Fountains Are Now Adopting Most Sanitary Devices. Glass soda service—the kind our grandfathers and the grandfathers of the present generation of germs knew—is doomed. The new paraffined paper cups for sodas and sandwiches that now are being adopted by up-to-date fountains all over the United States, are to be had in all of the regulation sizes. They are made of pure white paper and no glue of any kind holds them together. They are paraffined on the outside only, so that they can be used as successfully for hot drinks as they can for cold. Special metal holders are made for them, giving them a solid background, which prevents the spoon from being pushed through the paper. The metal dispensing tube holds 150 of the cups, which are placed in the tube point upward. When needed, a metal holder is placed on the cups, top downward. By turning the cupholder to the right the metal tongue is made to clasp the creased paper, and cup and holder can then be removed together from the machine.—Illustrated World. A Sure Cure. Jim—I hear Mac is being treated for the liquor habit. James—Yes; he's treated whenever he meets anyone with the price. Fresh From the Ovens- New Post Toasties represent the most appetizing form in which choice, nutritious Indian corn has ever been prepared. A new patented process which includes rotary toasting under quick, intense heat gives these flakes a delicious, new and For tomorrow's breakfast— Gettino Data Metropolis Gazette PUBLISHED ON FRIDAY BY THE GAZETTE PRINTING CO. ENTROPOLIS, . . . . . ULL. B.G. M. J. McCRARY, MANAGER. J. B. McCRARY, EDITOR FRIDAY SEPT. 8, 1916. Office 9th and Pearl Streets, Metropolis, Illinois. Interested as second-class mail matter, at Metropolis, Illinois, Postoffice. Address all communications to J. B.McCRARY, Nex 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 vichity each week. One Year.....$1 00 x Months.....75 Three Months.....40 single Copy.....05 In Advance. ADVERTISING RATES. made known on application. You must mail copy on Mondays to secure publication. ANNOUNCEMENTS We are authorized to announce the name of ORAL P. TUTTLE, as a candidate for member of the Legislature, on the Republican ticket, subject to the will of the voters at the September Primary election. We are authorized to announce CLAUDE F. LAUY, as a candidate for member of the Legislature, on the Republican ticket, subject to the will of the voters at the September primary election. For States Attorney We are authorized to announce the name of SHOW B. HEMLE, 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 ROMMER, 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: For Coroner We are authorized to announce the name of Dr. Gno. A. Stwwart, as a candidate for Coroner, on the Republican ticket, subject, to the voters at the September primary election. Claude F. Lacey, of Massac county, solicits your vote for member of the Legislature from the 51st Dist. Southern Illinois should support L. L. Emmerson, of Mount Vernon, for Secretary of State. He is a Negro's friend. Support him —Editor. Oral P. Tuttle of Harrisburg candidate for re-election as a member of the Legislature from 51st Dist.. made a good showing and should be renominated. Subscribe for The Gazette. 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. MAR. J. ARTU. LEN. SMALL KANKAKEE, ILL. for State Treasurer A vote for Len. Small is a vote for True Republicanism Integrity & Efficiency Faithful Public Service Honest Dealing Help to insure Republician Success by Nominating this Republican of State-Wide Reputation in Republican Primaries, Sept. 13, '16 The Metropolis Bloomer Girl's defeated the Brookport Bloom r Girls, Saturday Sept. 2nd, at Nevieill's Park by a score of 17-5. They cross bats Saturday the 10th, at Brookport; this being the last game of the season. Mrs. Belle Tyson, and granddaughter, litl: Miss Thelma Harris, of Princeton Ky were in the city Saturday the guest of the former's daughters, Messames Lee Bell Duke and Edgar McCrary. The National Baptist Convention(unincorporated) is in session this week with the Baptist Churches of Kansas City, Mo. Dr. K. P. Jones, of Vicksburg, Miss., is the efficient President. This is the largest denomational gathering in the world. Thousands of educated Baptist will be in attendance holding up "One Lord, One Faith and One Baptism." Vote for Richard J. Barr, of Joliet, for Atty. General on the Republican ticket. Let Southern Illinois stand by Senator Sam W. Latham of Eldorado, for Lieutenant Governor. He is a for the people and will stand by the laboring men. It looks as if Geo. E. Keys, of Springfield, would be nominated for Treasurer by a handsome majority. He is a young man of unquestioned ability. Give the young men a chance in the race of bread winning. Claude F. Lacy of Massac county, is a candidate for member of the Legislature from the 51st Senatorial District. He is Massac County's candidate and should receive the full support of the county. Give him a good vote. It is conceded that Lou L. Emmerson of Mt. Vernon, will be elected by a large majority for Secretary of State. Let Massac county help to roll up the majority. Rev J. N. Washington, the S. S. and B. Y. P. U' Missionary of the Mt. Olive Con. was in the city Friday on business. While here he was the guest of Edgar S. B. McCrary, Dist Pres of the Mt. Olive B. Y. P. U. Convention. He left for Joppa and Cairo, From Cairo he goes to Nashville, where he will again take up his at the Roger Williams University. Services were above par at the 1st. Baptist Church Sunday. At the evening service, the pastor Claude F. Lacy, of massac county is making heroic efforts to be nominated and the race seems to be in this county between he and Elwood Barker. Mr. Barker is a hard man to beat as he gets out and sees the men and keeps his ear close to the ground and it appears that he will have a strong vote over the district. ```markdown ``` $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 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 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. STEPHEN H. CUMMINS ANNOUNCES PLATFORM FAVORING FARMERS CANDIDATE FOR CONGRESSMAN-AT-LARGE, THIS LAWYER-FARMER ISSUES A CLEAR CUT STATEMENT TO REPUBLICANS. Stephen M. Cummins, lawyer of Springfield, Ill., candidate for the Republican nomination for congressman-at-large, believes that today is the day for clear cut policies. Vague generalities such as "A candidate who is a candidate" and other high-sounding phrases might have been vote winners in days gone by, but he believes the voter today, especially in the rural districts, wants to know what a candidate proposes to stand for. Mr. Cummins has a very definite platform, and asks for the votes of those who agree with him that these things that he believes are the betterment of the country as a whole. [Image of a man with a bald head and a suit jacket. The background is a solid black oval.]] AN OLD PARTY WORKER AND LOYAL REPUBLICAN, ENDORSES WITHIN THE GENERAL CREDIT SYSTEM, ETC. Mr. Cummins' Platform. Mr. Cummins endorses and promises to vote for: agreement of Full Suffrage for (1) Endorsement of Full Suffrage for women. (2) Budget System. (3) Protective Tariff. (4) Adequate Preparedness. (5) Republican National Platform in its entirety. (6) Farm Loan System of Rural Credits. Mr. Cummins is absolutely anti-pork barrel! Mr. Cummins' Record. Because the electors should know the caliber of the man who seeks office at the farmer, the open the seat of his life and should open the record not anywhere in the entire book does a blot or smirch appear. Stephen H. Cummins is the farmer, and knows the needs of the farmer. Today he owns and operates two modern farms in Sangamon county, and owns the content despite his extensive legal practice. During the twenty-eight years as a lawyer, Mr. Cummins has handled some of the most difficult cases of litigation in Illinois legal records. When the Attorney General of the State of Illinois needed able assistance he has called Mr. Cummins to help him achieve the ability ever is called to such cases. Despite the wonderful success Mr. Cummins has had as a lawyer, at no time has he been able to help someone with large fee was forthcoming to defend a man who had little of the world's goods. Mr. Cummins knows the needs of the farmer, but he does not an academic one. What he knows of the farmer's needs he has gained through experience on his own farms and through his work with farmers and neighbors with his fellow farmers and neighbors. The chap who poses as a "farmer's" niece of corn go to the hill may make a pretty speech but it takes a man with knowledge of just how tired one can be and having to really know the farmer's problems. Mr. Cummins' Republicanism. For years Mr. Cummins has been a "wheeler of the Sanganon county, state and national elections. When an orator was needed on the platform and on the stump Stephen and fought for Republican success, faltering for defeat, never demanding praise for victory. It was his support that helped Lawrence Y. Sherman to the position he personally thanked him for his assistance. Two Years Ago. Two years ago Mr. Cummins entered the for congressman-at-large and although the position he pursued trant for the position he polled a surprising number of votes. Chicago favors him perhaps more than any "down state" candidate. If the rural communities turn out and work for this man who is pledged to their interests Mr. Cummins can be nominated. If the rural communities turn out and enter here for Stephen H. Cummins indulged his present prestige through ability. A desire to serve his country comes natural for Stephen as a family trait for the late Senator. He also friend the farming interests ever had in the senate, is Mr. Cummins' own cousin. ASKS FOR VOTES OF ONLY THOSH WHO BELIEVE AS HE DOES. Mr. Cummins, here is the proposition—if you vote for Stephen, you vote for a man who will work for your interests. Look over the platform he presented, and you will see that you want a conscious worker for the common good, work and vote for Stephen H. Cummins for congressman-at-large at the 19th and 19th and 19th and 19th. Mr. Cummins is appreciative and will thanks every man who helps him to victory. This is a fair, square statement meant to be a reminder that out-in-the-open non-factional candidates. Are you for Stephen H. Cummins? VOTE FOR LOWDEN FOR OUR GOVERNOR GEORGE E. KEYS OF SPRINGFIELD Candidate for the Republican Nomination STATE TREASURER Primary September 13, 1916 Don't Forget Wsdnesday Sept.13, is the Day to Cast Vote. Don't Forget Wsdnesday Sept.13, is the Day to Cast Vote. Frank O. Lowden is the man for Governor of Illinois. Next Wednesday, Sept. 13, is the day the voter should go to the primary. If you want Lowden for Gov. error, remember your vote will not count if you stay at home. Go and vote for him and take your friends along with you. You are choosing a man to run the great State of Illinois for you. You are a stockholder in this big enterprise. You want the greatest amount of efficient service that can be given you at the lowest possible cost. Frank O. Lowden pledges four years of ser- JOHN H. FRANK O. LOWDEN. vice in your behalf—not in building up a political machine at your expense. Will Apply Business Methods. He will apply business methods in state affairs. He will recommend the budget system of finances, that some responsible head may study the needs of government and reduce your tax burdens by holding down appropriations and making every cent expended secure its equivalent in service His Pledges to the People. Frank O. Lowden is pledged to an effort to consolidate a hundred state commissions and departments into ten; to a greatly needed revision of antiquated tax laws; to fewer jobs for politicians and lower taxes for the people; to the development of your farms and live stock interests; protection of industrial workers in every line and to a square deal to the employer and the tradesmen and merchants of the cities and villages throughout the state. Takes Cause to Voters. He has gone to the people with honesty of purpose. His integrity is unquestioned. Not in years have the people of Illinois had the opportunity of selecting so capable and able a man for Governor as they now have in Frank O. Lowden. Hes Knew His Word. Declaring he would not be the candidate of any faction, and that as a candidate he would make no promises, express or implied, or have any ali- 1904 CLEAR BAY ances, either direct or remote, which would embarrass the free exercise of his best judgment in discharging the duties of Governor, should he be the choice of the people of Illinois, he has kept the faith and remained stead, fast to the end. Many Asking Special Favors. Every voter of Illinois knows there are many different agencies in this state, seeking pledges from candidates upon some particular problem of interest to the particular group of people therein. Candidates opposing Col. Lowden for the nomination are boasting of the support of this or that group. Some groups are taking the position of political bosses in telling the voters how they shall vote in this primary. Pledges Have Been Given. Every voter knows when such organizations demand votes be cast for a particular candidate, that candidate, of necessity, has given a pledge TO SERVE A FACTION of the people, and that he is thereby PRECLOURED FROM SERVING ALL of the people with mature consideration and calm judgment. Refuses to Serve Factions. Frank O. Lowden declared he would serve no faction. He has been important but has refused to pledge service to a part of the people, however interested. He has pledged he would, if nominated for Governor, serve all the people. He will as good as his word. No Politics at Public Expense. He has further declared he is a candidate for Governor and does not aspire to be a party boss. If nominated and elected, he will not use the office to build up a political machine in the interest of anybody. Worked His Way Up. Frank O. Lowden is a lawyer of experience. He is a business man of proven success. He knows the needs of the farmer because he has per personally given years of his life to the work. He understands the causes of the workingmen because in his younger days he was a part of the great army of world toilers. He has gone from the bottom of the ladder to the top because of ability. He has gone through this campaign without attack upon his opponents and has done nothing for which he need apologize. Square Deal to All. If he is Governor, the humbleest citizen will find as hearty a welcome and as sympathetics a hearing as any other. All will be given a fair hearing and a square deal, whether it be the laborer or the employer. A Big. Brainy Man. Big. Brandy Man. Frank O. Lowden is big enough to be Governor of Illinois. His experience gives him unusual qualification for the work that will devolve upon him in the office. His character is beyond criticism. His position is known on public questions. He does not dodge or trim. He is not raising false issues and he has not engaged in mudslinging. He would rather be right and true to himself and principles embodied in the good old-fashioned American, training received in his youth than be Governor. All Can Support Lowden. What candidate offers the people so much? What voter, no matter his creed or his ideals, who can not support Frank O. Lowden for Governor? Remember the primary is next WEDNESDAY (not Tuesday), September 13. If you are with Lowden, go and cast your vote for him. The voter in the country has not for years had such a splendid chance as now to get a Governor who is a part of the country and knows its needs. Frank O. Lowden is the man. THANKS I take this means of thanking my many friends for the support which they are giving me and to assure them that from the reports which I am receiving from every section of the state, I am certain to be nominated, if my friends go to the polls, Wednesday, Sept. 13th. State of Illinois, Massac County, ss. In the Circuit Court of said County, August Term A. D. 1916. Free Y. Young, vs. William Tanner, Fill to foreclose mortgage Nor 286. Public notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a decree, entered at the August Term of said court, to wit, on the 31st day of August A. D. 1916 in the above entitled cause, I, S. Bartlett Kerr, Master in Chancery of said County, will at the hour of 10 o'clock A. M. Saturday September 30th, A. D. 1916. at the east door of the Court house in the City of Metropolis, County of Massac, and State of Illinois, sealt at public venue, to the highest and best bidder, the following described real estate to-wit: Lot number Eleven (11) in Block number Three (3) in the village of Roomsville, as per recorded plaint thereon, in the County of Massachusetts, and State of Illinois. Terms of sale, Cash in hand. Dated this 6th day of Sept. A. D. 1910. W. L. Krone, Solicitor. Master in Chancery Sale. State of Illinois, Massac County, ss. in the Circuit Court of said County. August 1ern A. D. 1916. Mrs. Core Emmerson Vs. Anderson Bryant and Nina Bryant. Bill to for- close mortgage No. 290. Public notice is here given that in pursuance of a decree ordered at the August 1ern of said court, to wit, on 2nd day of September A. D. 1916 in the above entitled cause, I. S. Bartlett Kerr, master in Uncertainty of said County, will at the hour of 11 o'clock A. M. Saturday September 30th, A. D. 1916, at the east hour of the Court house in the City of Metropolis. Coun- ty of Massac, and State of Illinois, sell at public vendue to the highest and best bidder, the following described real estate to-wit: Lot number Four (4) in Block Two (2) Mattie Johnson's Acuation to the town of Brookport, with all the build- ings thereunto belonging, in Massau County, Illinois. Terms of sale, Cash in hand. Dated this 6th day of September A. D. 1816. S. BARFLETT KERT, Master in Chancery. Fred R. Young, Solicitor. Master In Chancery Sale. State of Illinois, Massac County, ne. In the Circuit Court of said County, August Term A. D. 1916. Bernard N. Burns vs. Emma Homberg, J. F. Homberg, Minnie Steers and George Steers. Bill to foreclose mortgage No. 287. Public notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a decree entered at the August Term of said court, to wit, on the 29th day of August A. D. 1916 in the above entitled cause, I, S. Bartlett Kerr, Master in Chancery of said County, will at the hour of 11 o'clock A. M. Saturday September 30th. A. D. 1916, at the east door of the Court house in the City of Metropolis; County of Massac, and State of Illinois, sell at public vendue to the highest and best bidder, the following described real estate to-wit: Lots Three Hundred and Eighty-one (g81), and Three Hundred Eighty-two (382) in Block Thirty-two (32) of the City of Metropolis, in the County of Massac and the State of Illinois; except a strip sixteen (16) feet wide and running back Seventy-five (75) feet out of the northeast corner of said Lot 382, being 16 feet front on the Alley and running back the width of the Sterling Lot, situated in the County of Massac, in the State of Illinois. Terms of sale Cash in hand. Dated this the 5th day of September A. D. 1916. S. BARTLETT KERR Master in Chancery. His ability as a campaign orator has helped the Republican party to success in many campaigns and he was one of the stanch supporters of Senator Sherman Endorea full suffrage for women, and favors the Budget System of Appropriations, the abolition of the "Pork Barrel," a Protective Tariff, Preparedness and the "Rural System of Credit" to aid the Farmers. Endures full suitage for women, and favors the Budget System of Appropriations, the solicitation of the "Pork Barrel," a Protective Tariff, Preparedness and the "Rural System of Credits" to aid the Farmers. A son of a Mexican soldier, he is a self-made man, has been in turn a farmer's boy, country school teacher, newspaper reporter, cashier of a bank, assistant Attorney General, a successful lawyer, and a loyal Republican from boyhood. He has been intimately acquainted with every governor and United States Senator since the day of John Adams' way complimented Mr. Cammine for his part in the election of General Logan to the United States senate in his memorable contest in 1883. Mr. Cummins owns and operates two farms in Sangamon county and takes pride in his knowledge of the farmers' problems.