Metropolis Weekly Gazette

METROPOLIS WEEKLY GAZETTE GIVE FURNITURE FOR CHRISTMAS. GIVE FURNITURE FOR CHRISTMAS. It need cost you no more than the ordinary trifling gift or can be princely in cost as you desire. J. M. Elliott the leader in furniture and exclusive agent for the sale of the HOOSIER KITCHEN GABINET tropolis. GOR. FERRY & 4th STS. Best Prices On All Xmas Candies Nuts, Fruits, Etc. Don't Fail To Visit Our Toy Dept. on the 3rd Floor. Buy Your Xmas candies At Howell's Variety Store 10c Per Pound Special price to Churches and School Teachers. Also a full line of 5 and 10c Xmas Toys. NOTICE OF PUBLICATION CHANCERY State of Illinois, Massac County SS. In the Circuit Court, January Term, A. D. 1917. Elizabeth Wymer vs C. H. Dunn and Ella Dunn, in Chancery. Affidavit of non-residence of the C. H. Dunn impleaded with the above defendants Ella Dunn having been filed in the Circuit Court of said County notice is therefore heraby given to the said non-resident defendant that the complainant, filed her bill of complaint in said Court, on the Chancery side thereof, on the 24th day of November 1916 and that thereupon a Summons issued out of said Court, wherein said suit is now pending returnable on the Second Monday in the month of January next, as is by law required. Now unless you, the non-resident defendant above named C. H. Dunn shall personally be and appear before said Circuit Court, on the first term thereof, to be holden at Metropolis in and for the said County, on the 8th day of January next, and plead, answer or demur to the said complainant's bill of complaint, the same and the matters and things therein charged will be taken as confessed, and a decree entered against you according to the prayer of said bill. ARTHUR H. FINLEY, Clerk. Metropolis Illinois, November 24th 1916. FRED R. YOUNG. Complaintant's Solicitor. NOTICE OF PUBLICATION CHANCERY. State of Illinois, Massac. County. SS. In the Circuit Court, January Term. A. D. 1917. Blanche Clifford vs Bert Clifford In Chancery. Bill for Divorce Affidavit of non-residence of Bert Clifford, the above defendant having been filed in the Clerk's office of the Circuit Court of said County, notice is therefore hereby given to the said non-resident defendant that the complainant filed her bill of complaint in said Court on the Chancery side thereof, on the 5th day of December 1916 and that thereupon a Summon issued out of said Court, wherein said suit is now pending returnable on the Second Monday in the month of January next, as is by law required. Now, unless you, the said non-resident defendant, above named Bert Clifford shall personally appear before said Circuit Court, on the first day of the next term thereof, to be holden at Metropolis in and for said County, on the Eighth day of January, 1917 next, and plead, answer or demur to the said complainant's bill of complaint, the same and the matters and things therein charged and stated will be taken as confessed, and a decree entered against you according to the prayer of said bill. COLFAX MORRIS, Clerk. Metropolis, Illinois, December 5th 1916 NOTICE OF PUBLICATION CHANCERY State of Illinois Massac County, SS. In the Circuit Court, January Term, A. D. 1917. Grace Lassiter vs B. B. Lassiter in Chancery. Affidavit of non-residence of the B. B. Lassiter the above defendant having been filed in the Clerk's office of the Circuit Court of said County, notice is therefore hereby given to the said non-resident defendant that the complainant filed her bill of complaint in said Court, on the Chancery side thereof, on the 24th day of November 1916 and that therupon a summons issued out of said Court, wherein said suit is now pending returnable on the Second Monday in the month of January next as is by law required. Now, unless you, the said non-resident defendant above named B. B. Lassiter shall personally be and appear before said Circuit Court, on the first day of next term thereof, to be holden at Metropolis in and for the said County on the 8th day of January next, and plead, answer or demur to the said complainant's bill of complaint, the same and the matters and things therein charged and stated will be taken as confessed, and a decree entered, against you according to the prayer of said bill. Metropolis Illinois, Nov. 24th 1916. FRED R. YOUNG, R.F.O. Baldwin NY If you want something extra fine, something new and different that men and boys wear, come to this specialty store for men. Hart Schaffner & Marx Suits Garters Belts Hart Schaffner & Marx Monogram Belt Buckles Overcoats Sport Coats Mouse Coats Silk Reefers Silk Mufflers Collars Lounging Robes Gloves, kid, Silk dress, fur Bath Robes Raincoats Sweaters Shirts House Slippers Mackintoshes Night Shirts Fancy Vests Pajamas White and Black Cravats Hats, derby, soft Dress Vests Fur Caps Hart Schaffner & Marx Dress Clothes Handkerchiefs Half Hose in boxes, cotton, lise and silk. Mufflers, knitted Silk Shirts Suspenders KREBS CLOTHING CO. The home of Hart Schaffner& Marx Clothes I.0.0.F.Building 3rd & Ferry Street. The meeting of the Executive Board of the Mt. Olive Baptist Association which convened with the Shilah Baptist church, Mt. Vernon, was a success in every way considering the blizzard that had us in its grip and the sickness of several of the brethren. Rev, John Bruin, pastor and church knows how to entertain visitors. Several of the pastors and the churches failed to report and carry out the spirit of the association and their vote respecting the missionaries and Rev. J. N. Washington, who is attending the Roger William University, Mashville, Tenn, Brethren, our word is out and God and Dr. A. M. Townsend, have their eyes on us. The next meeting will be held at Centralia, with 2nd Baptist church, in March if Dr. Fitts, and his church will accept and we hope they will. Invention of Cut Glass Pressed glass was invented by an humble carpenter of Sandwich, Mass., but in the primitive state of affairs it profited him little. More than 200 years ago a Boehman glass-maker conceived the idea of making cut glass. This idea was destined to revolutionize the entire glass industry of the world. The inventor began by making the walls of the article on which he was working thicker than he was wont so that he might cut the glass with a sharp knife into figures as he chose. Serviceable and Practicable Christmas Gifts are always accept lasting influence you can find hun at the Xmas stor always acceptable and having influence on the recipient can find hundreds of such goods the Xmas store of are always acceptable and have a lasting influence on the recipient s you can find hundreds of such gifts at the Xmas store of Korte & Dixon's. ```markdown ``` ```markdown ``` Uncle Eben's Wisdom. "It's a lucky thing foh de human race," said Uncle Eben, "dat de Ten Commandments wasn't loaded down wif phraseology like de laws de legi- lature passes." scribe for The Ga Subscribe for The Gazette table and have a on the recipient s reds of such gifts of Waterproof. Mother—"In all the wild storm your sister Maggie went out with her throat all bare and exposed." Brother—"Sain won't hurt her. She's got a rubber neck."-Life. "BLUE MONDAY" AND ITS REAL CAUSE By DR. SAMUEL G. DIXON. COME WHEN FORTUNE SMILES By LAURA JEAN LIBBEY. drop off like leaves in autumn and the fair women close their doors against him. Only the girl who loved him in the other days proves steadfast and true. We may hoard, deny ourselves the plain comforts of life, but who knows how the money is to go at the end? When about to make a choice, I hear in tones of ire A stern God's tremendous voice— "Be counseled and retire." Many a man is just a good, honest, worthy fellow if he hasn't a dollar in his pocket and must toll hard to earn his daily bread. He thinks himself most fortunate of men if a nice young woman, employed as he is, looks with favor upon his suit, giving him reason to hope she will not say nay when he is ready to propose marriage. MARY (Copyright, 1916.) Younger Brother Held Down By Attitude of His Elders If a younger brother ever amounts to anything it is in spite of his older brothers. The treatment he receives at their hands while he is young makes it almost impossible for him to meet and talk to people when he is grown. They find fault with everything he does, and bring their combined influence to bear in an effort to get him to run away from home. The result is that he keeps out of their presence, and since they are so down on him he presumes that other people are also down on him, says a writer. Hard tol makes a man thrifty, careful of his money and saving if anything can. He stops smoking when he counts the cost, walks to and from his work and is exceedingly careful of his clothes. He is termed a model young man. He gets to looking and acting like a homeless hound that is hated by everybody in the neighborhood. The poor hound has had so many rocks thrown at him by men, women and children that he has quit looking for a friend. When he sees anyone coming he goes off at full speed, and gives a yelp, as if he had already been hit. Let a change of fortune come to any man and who can tell what he will develop into through the influence of money? If he suddenly become possessed of a fortune left by an old uncle or aunt of whom he barely knew the existence the good or bad qualities with which he is possessed assert themselves with astonishing rapidity. Though he may not have been noticed in office or shop to any extent before, he suddenly finds himself the center of attraction. A host of flattering friends spring up about him. The larger the fortune to which he has fallen heir the higher up the class of men who seek him out, make his acquaintance and show their desire to chum with him. Education and manners might bar him from some homes, but, independent of this, he is welcomed in the majority of others. 1. Is it a habit of yours to get out of bed on the wrong foot on Monday morning? Do you start for the office with a frown on your face and a look in your eye that sets the office boy hunting for an errand outside and starts the whole force with a grouch that lasts for the better part of the day? A. M. If he has become a millionaire overnight, he finds himself all at once little less than a god. Great business opportunities are offered him by well-known men. Brokers fall over each other to show him the menagerie at the stock market. Real estate men are anxious to sell him mansions. Automobile plutocrats invite him out for a spin reminding him that a man in his position cannot possibly do without a motor. The most beautiful of women insist upon their fathers, uncles or brothers introducing him not only to their exclusive clubs, but to them. Salesman who make use of psychology in their business are very apt to postpone their Monday calls until after lunch. By that time the atmosphere has cleared a little. It would make poor old uncle or aunt who had hoarded that wealth so carefully turn over in their graves to see the get-rich-quick relative make ducks and drakes of that fortune. In story books, the young man weds the girl who loved him and whom he loved in poverty. In real life, the new and wonderful influences brought to hear upon him crowd her out of his thoughts and his heart. Newer fancies take possession of him. His wealth files like chaff before the wind. He is dazed with power and pleasure. His attorneys cry "Halt!" in vain. He does not heed. He is sure he could never spend a million of money during the rest of his lifetime. Such cases always end in the same old way—the fool and his wealth are soon parted. Friends and acquaintances When you come to think of it the week's work too often slips off the ways with considerable friction. In office, school and household, if this is not the rule it is of sufficiently frequent occurrence to make the picture familiar to all. With many people it is not because their daily tasks are distasteful or that their real attitude toward their associates is aggressive; it is more a matter of rather ill-conceived ideas of what constitutes rest or diversion. It isn't possible in a few words to describe the Saturday-until-Monday habits of everyone. The majority of people, however, are apt to fall into two general divisions. One class tries to crowd too much into the time between one week's end and the begin- Floating Gardens of China, Immune Alike to Drought or Flood, Often Avert Famine The rafts are fastened to the shore by cables, and these floating fields have served to avert famine, whether by drought or flood. When other fields were submerged and their crops sodden or rotten, these floated and flourished, and when a drought prevailed, they subsided with the falling waters, and, while the soil around was arid, advanced to maturity. The first point of interest to the traveler in China is the boat town of Canton. The Chookeang, or Pearl river, for a distance of miles, is covered with boats, which form the residences of a numerous population. Land is valuable in China, and it is presumed that the rent of the river is merely nominal. The Chinese not only live on the rivers, but they also use them for gardening purposes. In the month of April a bamboo raft, ten to twelve feet long and about half as wide, is prepared. Intelligent Milk Wagon. At last the intelligence of a milkman's or baker's horse in moving from house to house during deliveries has been duplicated by a device applicable to any type of motor vehicle, says the Popular Science Monthly. It consists of a mechanism which may be set to bring the vehicle automatically to a stop at any desired distance from the position. The poles are lashed together, with interstices of an inch between each. Over this a layer of straw an inch thick is spread, and then a coating two inches thick of adhesive mud, taken from the bottom of a canal or pond, which receives the seed. The raft is moored to the bank in still water, and requires no further attention. The straw soon gives away and the soil also, the roots drawing support from the water alone. The operator of a truck fitted with the new device may fill his crate with enough loaves of bread or bottles of milk to supply a block or row of houses and set the control mechanism to run the truck to the end of the row while he goes from house to house. In about 20 days the raft becomes covered with the creeper (Ipomea reptans), and its stems and roots are gathered for cooking. In autumn its small, white petals and yellow stamens, nesting among the round leaves, present a very pretty appearance. Flashlights in Demand The trade in flashlight batteries has grown to a tremendous total, the foreign and domestic demand both having increased. The 1516 output of batteries for flashlamps has been conservatively estimated at 180,000,000, of which it is estimated 100,000,000 will be taken by the domestic trade and 30,000,000 by the export trade. This is in spite of the fact that raw materials are hard to obtain and for that reason production has been curtailed to some extent. The cases are for the most part made of brass with a nickel finish, and these materials being in the war order class, are about the most difficult of the raw products to obtain. Fiber is also used to a considerable extent for cases, and this, too, is 'way behind on delivery. The chief use, however, is to raise vegetables for the owner's family, and, with half a dozen of these rafts, a Chinaman will have enough and to spare, says an exchange. In the lower Yang-tse-Klang and the Hoang-Ho rivers, extensive rice fields are cultivated in this manner. Upon rafts constructed as above, weeds and adherent mud are placed as a flooring, and when the rice shoots are ready for transplanting, they are placed in the floating soil, which, being adhesive and held in place by weed roots, the plants are maintained in position throughout the season, the rice ripening in from 60 to 70 days. METROPOLIS WEEKLY GAZETTE, METROPOLIS, ILL. When the younger brother sees one or more of his older brothers he turns off and goes in another direction. The oldest boy in the family deserves little credit even if he wins wealth and fame, but if the younger brother ever reaches the point where he can earn a dollar a day, he should be crowned with bays. Plans to Make Waves Supply the Power to Propel Boats A system of driving a vessel by means of wave motors is covered in a recent patent granted to Benjamin P. Roach of Berkeley, Cal., who proposes to make use of the motion of the waves as well as the rocking of the boat to store up the necessary power to drive the craft through the water. This accumulation of power is accomplished mainly by the means of a false bow plotted to the main part of the ship's structure, and a somewhat similar arrangement in the stern of the vessel. The 'bow and stern form loose portions which are actuated by every plunge of the vessel and with each movement of these parts air compressing pistons are operated, and a quantity of compressed air is forced into tanks, and subsequently drawn upon for the propulsion of the vessel. Why Rubber Is Scarce It is only 27 years since the first pneumatic tires were made—those, of course, being for bicycles, but today "the pneumatic tire business of the world is estimated at the enormous sum of $650,000,000." ND ITS REAL CAUSE ning of the next week's labor and take up their business on Monday morning exhausted and overtired instead of refreshed by the "day of rest." The other class goes to extremes by overeating and underexercising and the result is equally unhappy. Try to strike a happy medium. Remember that the cheerfulness which almost invariably begets its like is well nigh impossible to one who is fagged out or dulled by overeating. MOTHER'S COOK BOOK Nothing is easier than fault-finding, no self-denial, no brains, no character are required to set up in the grumbling business—Robert West. Pork Cake. Take one cupful each of fat chopped salt pork, boiling water, molasses, dried apple and sugar. Add the boiling water to the pork; cook the molasses and a cupful of dried apple which has been soaked over night, a teaspoonful of cinnamon and a half a teaspoonful each of cloves and nutmeg with a half cupful of raisins, three hours; add the other ingredients, two eggs, one teaspoonful of soda and two of cream of tartar, flour to make a soft dough. Bake slowly one hour. Crumb Cake. Mix well together one-half a cupful of butter, one and a half cupfuls of sugar, two cupfuls of flour. Add two teaspoonfuls of baking powder, two eggs, a cupful of milk and a teaspoonful of flavoring. Mix the sugar, butter and flour together; when well blended take out a cupful of the mixture and add the eggs, well beaten, the milk and flavoring to the remainder. Put into the cake pan and sprinkle with the reserved cupful of the mixture. Bake in a moderate oven. Cinnamon Bun. Cream a half cupful of butter, add a cupful of sugar gradually, then the yolks of two eggs beaten lightly, two cupfuls of flour sifted with two teaspoonfuls of baking powder and a teaspoonful of cinnamon, add a half cupful of milk alternately with the flour, then add a half cupful of raisins and fold in the whites of the eggs. Bake in a sheet and, while hot, spread generously with butter, and sprinkle with powdered sugar and cinnamon mixed together. Lunch Cake. Soften, but do not melt, a third of a cupful of butter, add a cupful and a third of brown sugar, two eggs, a half cupful of milk, three teaspoonfuls of baking powder, a half teaspoonful each of cinnamon and nutmeg grated, one and three-fourths cupfuls of flour. Beat all together three minutes, add a half cupful of raisins, and bake 40 minutes in a moderate oven. Apple Sauce Cake. Mix well a cupful of sugar, a half cupful of shortening and a cupful of sifted apple sauce, then add a tea-spoonful of soda, half a teaspoonful each of cinnamon and cloves, one and three-fourths cupfuls of flour and currants and raisins. No eggs are used in this cake. Nellie Maxwell Where She'd Suit. The bride who tried to kill herself when her husband stayed away from home a few hours would make a dandy wife for a rich invalid.—Grand Rapids News. --- AFRO-AMERICAN CULLINGS Fritz Pollard, a Negro, halfback of the championship Brown university eleven, is rated among the leading all-around players in the East. It was mainly through his startling work in the Brown backfield that the Providence (R. I.) eleven triumphed over Harvard, November 18, by a score of 21 to 0. Pollard is particularly strong in the bucking end of the game, tearing through his opponent's line like a battering ram. The efficiency of a halfback usually is decreased considerably when the enemy can "spot" him. And because Pollard is a Negro the enemy never 1919 Fritz Pollard. fails to find him among the group of Brown interference. They "spot" Pollard the moment the ball is passed and they make their play almost always for Pollard, because he does at least two-thirds of the ball carrying for the Providence boys. But they cannot halt him. "Get Pollard" has been the order of almost every coach whose team has faced Brown this year. But "getting" Pollard is a trick as hard of accomplishment as was "getting" Heston in the by-gone days. Pollard must suffer more jolts, bangs and wallops than any other player—but he seems to be unhurtable. Tributes to the memory of Booker T. Washington were given in eloquent addresses at the New Academy of Music, Baltimore, where a memorial service was held under the auspices of the Booker T. Washington Memorial Fund committee. Primarily, the meeting was for the purpose of The Negro is the best laborer on earth; because he is always optimistic, cheerful, and he sings while he labors, and he will do as much work in one day as two foreigners will do; and he is obedient and polite to his employer and "boss." The Negro is the only laborer who loves his employer, and no manner of persuasion, no kind of bribe, and no kind of intimidation can get him to organize against his employer, writes J. B. Rayner of Calvert, Tex., in a communication to the Houston Post. The Negro will inform his employer and "boss" of what is going on. Any man who tries to persuade the Negroes to leave the South, and go to some foreign country is not a true friend to the industrial interests of the South, and he is not competent to give the Negro common sense advice. When senility looks back at its dreams unrealized, it will be sure to sporadically suffer with acute cases of verbal effervescence; and allowances must be made by all thinkers. The white man who is not able financially to give the Negro an industrial opportunity to work need not waste any time or energy to give the Negro ad- The United States bureau of fisheries reports that on the last cruise of the Fish Hawk in Chesapeake Bay samples of grayfish meat, put up in brine, were distributed among crab fishermen and dealers, to test its value and the possibility of introducing it as a substitute for some of the baits now on the market. Fishermen who have tried the crayfish say that it is a very good balt. New York is to have a new hotel to cost $15,000,000. raising funds for the erection of a normal and industrial institute in connection with Tuskegee Institute, Alabama, which was founded by Doctor Washington. The audience was composed of both white and colored people, mostly the latter. The principal address was by Dr. William H. Welch of the Johns Hopkins Medical school, the other white speaker being Rev. Dr. Richard W. Hogue of the open forum. Doctor Welch, after lauding the life and achievements of Booker T. Washington, in which he said he was well acquainted with him and greatly appreciated his generous character, told of some of the great needs affecting the health of the colored people in particular, although he said they applied to the white people as well. Doctor Welch referred to the demand for young colored physicians in the country, whose duty would be to study and administer to the physical needs of the colored race. He also emphasized the need for young colored women as public health nurses to go from house to house suggesting and advising their people in the art of sanitation with a view to assisting in the public health of the community. Dr. Welch explained, amid a clause, that the white people are much concerned for the health conditions of the colored race and praised their own efforts to increase their healthful condition. In closing Doctor Welch spoke of the debt Baltimore people owed Doctor Washington for the interest he manifested time and again in their welfare and hoped that the city would raise its share of the $2,000,000 fund being raised in America. When Bishop John Hurst called the meeting to order the theater was packed. A few moments later when Rev. Dr. Ernest Lyon, pastor of Wesley African Methodist Episcopal church, announced that $2,500 was the sum asked to be raised, he said there were so many white and colored people of prominence in the audience he was sure the money would be subscribed then and there. It was learned that a goodly portion of the money was raised. Doctor Robert Russa Moton, principal of the Tuskegee institute, one of the speakers, gave a comprehensive account of the work of the institute, and told of the ideals of Mr. Washington for the institution, and said he had devoted his life to the carrying out of those ideals. Several times in his address he referred to Mrs. Booker T. Washington, who occupied a box to the right of the stage. His reference to the humanitarian work of Mr. Washington and his efforts to weld the differences and prejudices of the two races were loudly applauded. The other speakers were Emmett J. Scott, secretary of the Tuskegee institute, and Mason A2 Hawkins, principal of the Colored High school. Mexico City, the capital of Mexico, is a town of some historic interest, while its cathedral is regarded as the handsomest church on the American continent. The foundation stone of this edifice was laid in 1563 on the site of a former heathen temple. The national museum is filled with treasures of Aztec civilization and the various memorials of the hapless Maximilian and the beautiful Carlotta lend a luster to the attractive city. In Italy the refuse gathered in the streets is sold at auction. vice. The worthy Negroes only petition the good white people for two things, viz.: First, work for the Negro; second, justice for the criminal and misdemeanor white man. When the bad white man gets justice the worthy Negro secures protection. The man who is a criminal in this enlightened age merits no sympathy, and the criminal expatriated with hemp, or fire, or through legal procedure, does not create any sympathy in the writer's feelings. God is not ready for the Negroes to go from the surveillance of the good Christian white people of the South. Let us all-by a paragonle example, of our lives, make the South the best place on earth to live in. It can be done; it must be done; it will be done. A new heading device for harvesting wheat is designed so that it can be attached directly to the front of a tractor. A barge built for harvesting kelp on the Pacific coast gathers up about 500 tons of seaweed on a trip. It has been ascertained that the plant datura alba, which grows wild in abundance in almost every part of the Philippine islands, contains a large amount of atrophine, now currently obtained for the drug trade from atrophia belladonna L. a plant of the temperate zone. Chemists say alba also contains in addition to atrophia hyoscyamine, an alkaloid no. 7 employed in producing "twilight sleep." Britain has $0,943 Red Cross workers. The old family remedy - in tablet form - safe, sure, easy to take. No more than 10 Cures colds in 24 hours - Grip in 3 days. Money back if it fails. Get the kit and Mr. Hill's picture on it - 25 cents. At Any Dug Store "John, aren't you going to get an overcoat for the winter?" "Overcoat!" exclaimed Mr. Mifles. "What do I want with an overcoat? An overcoat won't keep our automobile from freezing up in cold weather." THIS IS THE AGE OF YOUTH. You will look ten years younger if you darken your ugly, grizzly, gray hairs by using "La Croole" Hair Dressing.—Adv. Pointing a Distinction. "When you told me you would get me that office, I considered it a promise." "No assurance of that kind," replied Senator Sorghum, "can be considered a promise. It is merely a prophesy." TORTURING SKIN TROUBLES That itch, Burn and Disfigure Healed by Cuticura. Trial Free. Bathe with plenty of Cuticura Soap and hot water to cleanse and purify. Dry lightly and apply Cuticura Ointment to soothe and heal. This stops itching instantly, clears away pimples, removes dandruff and scalp irritations, and heals red, rough, sore hands. Free sample each by mail with Book. Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept., Boston. Sold everywhere.—Adv. Drawing the Line. "Why don't you take up aviation instead of motoring?" "I can't see the advantage," replied Mr. Chuggins. "An accident is bad enough as it is. I don't want a vehicle that'll put me in the hospital every time it goes to the repair shop." 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. Confusing "What I want to know," said the puzzled student of politics, "is whether or not the woman voters defeated Mr. Seeker." "Don't ask me," answered Mr. Twobble. "My wife is a suffragist and her analysis of the vote is so complicated that I sometimes forget who really won." 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. Equable Temperature. The temperature of southern Australia varies not more than 20 degrees during the year. COVETED BY ALL but possessed by few—a beautiful head of hair. 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Murmuring unifies the soul for duty. The Quinine That Does Not Affect The Head The Quinine and its active agent Weakest Bromo Quinine and takes anyone without causing nervousness or ringing in the head. There is only one Quinine. E. W. GROVES satisfaction on each body. LAD WHO STIRRED A NATION Oliver Wendell Holmes, at the Age of Twenty-One, Successfully Changed a Government Policy. Old Ironsides is such a cherished national treasure now that it seems incredible that it was once proposed, in all seriousness, to tern it to pieces for what little of value could be gotten out of the material. Holmes was a law student at Harvard at the time, says the Boston Post. He was only a month more than twenty-one years old. He wrote his immortal poem with a lead pencil on a stray scrap of paper, yet it has been said: "This probably is the only way in which a government policy was changed by the verses of a college student." Originally old Ironsides was one of four sister frigates—the Constitution, the Constellation, the United States and the President. Of the other three, alas! only memories remain. The Constellation was broken up, as they intended to break up Old Ironsides. One of the others rotted away at a British dock and the fourth was lost at sea. A Substitute "Do you enjoy a problem play?" "Sometimes," replied Miss Cayenne. "It's the only way I know of to talk scandal without harming somebody who actually exists." Childish Craving for something sweet finds pleasant realization in the pure, wholesome, wheat and barley food No danger of upsetting the stomach—and remember. Grape-Nuts is a true food, good for any meal or between meals. "There's a Reason" Old Idea of Gulf Stream, Once Taught in Schools, Changed by Later Study Ireland First Country to Require Surnames; Here is What Some of Them Mean It is only by speaking loosely that the skippers of several incoming ships can say, as reported, that the presence of many sharks along the coast was due to a shifting of the Gulf stream. What they mean was that the northeast drift of warm water is greater than usual, broader, perhaps, or closer inshore, or possibly a degree or two higher in temperature than is customary at this time in this latitude, says the New York Sun. The Gulf stream as a distinct current cannot be identified north of the thirty-second parallel of latitude, which it crosses between the Bermudas and the Carolina coast. There it divides into small streams. The westerly winds blow upon it and break up its surface. Its warm waters become mixed with the colder ocean and it becomes an element of the northeast. At the same time the warm currents are recognizable as far north as 40 degrees latitude, a trifle south of New York; beyond 40 degrees north and 60 degrees west longitude no test of temperature, saltness, color or motion serves to distinguish them from the rest of the ocean drift. Who does not remember having it impressed on him in his schooldays that the ministrations of the gulf stream alone made habitable the British Isles? It is not true, as patient study has shown. The southwest winds bring moisture from the ocean to Europe, and this great blanket of moist air contains much more latent heat than dry air at the same temperature. From the moist air come clouds, fogs and rain, which condense heat and water upon the Old World and prevent the loss of ground heat by radiation. That is why there is such a striking difference in temperatures upon a single line of latitude cutting the two continents. While the warm water flows northeast from the Mexican gulf the cold water on the north is finding its way southwesterly, deeper down. When the cold current strikes the tropical FAVORITE OF FILMDOM A. H. Robert Edeson, Former Star of the Spoken Drama, Now Shining in the Movie World. The fact is not generally known that Ireland was the first country in modern Europe to enforce the adoption of surnames by law. The act prescribing their general use was passed more than 100 years before the Anglo-Norman invasion, whereas surnames did not come into general use in England until the days of Queen Elizabeth, nor in Wales till late in the seventeenth century. There are some interesting meanings attaching to the most well-known Irish names. Here are a few, with the curious changes of spelling that have come about since the names first originated: Murphy came from O'Murphy, Morphey, and Morphew, meaning "superior." Kelly came from O'Kelly, Kiely, Keeley, meaning "for war." O'Connors is derived from Connors, Connery, meaning "healer." Dougherty from O'Doherty, Doherty, Daughaday, meaning "destroyer." All Irish names at the first stage in their history had "O" before them, the first change consisting of dropping that "O." It will not be necessary, therefore, to repeat the name with the "O" before it. Sullivan was originally Sullifant and Sullivant, meaning "quick-sighted." O'Donnell and McDonnell and all combinations of that name were Donald, Daniel, Dona, meaning "dark chief." Moloney was O'Mullowney, Meloney, Mullany, meaning "thoughtful." McCormack was O'Cormac, McCormac, McCormick, meaning "son of the crown." Flynn was Flann, meaning "red." Flannigan was Finnegan, meaning "Drud." METROPOLIS WEEKLY GAZETTE. METROPOLIS. ILL. Emergence of Arabia as a Separate Nation Is Climax of a Century of Revolts Emergence of Arabia as a Separate Nation Is Climax of a Century of Revolts zone it becomes heated and rises to flow northeast again. The Gulf of Mexico fs like the coil of pipe in a gas water heater; it supplies intense heat in a small area and adequately tempers half the seas. Poultry Pointers Feed at regular hours and the fowls will always be ready and waiting for their last meal. Put the windows in the poultry-house low down near the floor, so that the hens will get the benefit of the light and sunshine when scratching for their feed. The chaff that settles beside the straw stack at threshing time makes a splendid winter litter in which to feed the small grain. Have it about six inches deep all over the hen-house floor. All perches in the poultry-house should be built on a level. When built one above another, step-fashion, the hens will fight for the higher perches with the result that some of them will become injured or eggs will be broken in them. Grit or lime is absolutely necessary for egg production. It is always well Emergence of Ara Nation Is Clima of Re The sudden emergence of Arabia as a separate unit in the great war is a continuation of a series of revolts against Turkish control since 1818, when it was annexed by that nation for the second time in its uneasy history. From 1882 to 1908 there have been eight revolts. Its happiest days were those of the pre-Islamic period, during which it was powerful enough to defeat the Romans in 24 B. C., and to resist all other foreign invasion until 522 A. D., when it was conquered by the Abyssinians. Mecca was compared by Burton to Bath, but has been likened by other writers to "Florence without beauty." It has had a full share of flood, fire to have a large pile of sand and gravel handy, where the fowls can help themselves. Milk is a good feed for hens. Give all the milk they will consume. The hens will not only lay well, but will keep in a strong vigorous state of health. You should no more think of keeping a common mixed flock of mongrel chickens than you would buy or care for chance seedling fruits, wholly unknown and untried. While the weather is dry, the poultryman should store away several barrels of road dust to be used in the dust boxes during the winter months. Thoroughbred fowls are the only profitable sort to keep, no matter what you keep them for. Why Ammonia Cleans Clothes. Ammonia, the great spot remover of the American people, is really a gas dissolved in water. It belongs to the alkali family, and on account of its mineral origin is the foe of all oils and grease, which explains the easy way it disposes of spots that soap and water cannot affect. Bath ammonia is a fine cleanser. Try to Require Sur- What Some of Mean Boyle was Boylan, Boland, Bolan, Boylin, meaning "benign." O'Brian was Bryan, Bryant, Brines, Bryon, meaning "author." Brady was McBrady, meaning "ship cantain." Macauley was O'Cawlew, McGawly, McAuly, McAuliff, Cawley, meaning "echo," or literally, "son of the rock." To Revive After Shock. An effective means of resuscitation after an electric shock is said to be a sharp blow on the soles of the feet without removing the shoes. In all cases, however, it is necessary to pull the tongue from the throat, as the action of the current is to cause a contraction of the muscles and the tongue is drawn back into the throat, completely sealing the air passage. Part of many first-aid equipments consist of a device which will grasp the tongue and hold it in a distended position so that the throat is open to permit of artificial respiration. A Substitute for Gelatin. A substitute for gelatin is being made in the Philippines from a kind of seaweed. The native women use it to produce desserts similar to those made elsewhere from gelatin. It is similar to the dried substances brought into the islands from Japan and China, after being extracted from various kinds of seaweed by the Japanese and Chinese, dried and marketed in the form of bundles. 1,000,000 in British Navy. The working forces of the British navy, afloat and ashore, include more than 1,000,000 men. Teaching Tricks to Birds. A professor of natural history refutes the statement so frequently made that teaching a bird to draw water needs apparatus, and that the learning is cruelty to the bird. "The following experiences of mine," he says, according to London Tit-Bits, "proves that it is not so by any means. We bought a young bird last January, so wild that on our approach it flew madly round the cage. We hung the cage low, and by patience, after the bird got used to our proximity, induced it to take groundsel, first held at stem's length, then between the fingers, finally from the lips. We used to let him out freely, and he would perch on the loaf next me at breakfast. His perch projected through the wires, and here was his favorite seat when at liberty. Then I tried hanging a bit of groundsel by a short string to the projecting stick. After inspection he pulled it up with his beak. On lengthening the string with a fresh bit of his preferred weed I had the pleasure and interest of seeing him pull up the string with his beak till the flower head was within reach, catching the slack after each pull with one foot and then transferring it to the other, so that the colls were quite neat." Poet Had Right Idea. Matthew Arnold, discussing the popularity of his own dog poems, said that while comparatively few loved poetry, nearly everyone loved dogs. And Matthew Arnold was right. and sword, but is said never to have suffered from any serious epidemic. This seems the more remarkable because the city lies at the lowest level of a valley which must be a cesspool, and the sewage, having no outlet, percolates into the wells. The immunity, ascribed by Mohammedans to miraculous interposition of providence on behalf of "Mecca the Inviolable," is due to the dry climate, the fact that most of the inhabitants have the fine physical vigor needed for a long journey, and the absence of destitution. The thousands seen begging are "beggars at a fair," reaping the harvest of wealth brought by pilgrims.—London Chronicle. SOME SMILES From Missouri. Young Man— Sir, I am unable to find words to express the love I have for your daughter, and— NEWS Her Father— Never mind the words, young man; figures will do. Just show me your bank book. Part of the Game. "These diplomats are a queer lot." "What makes you think so?" "They rarely ever permit themselves to indulge in a plain 'yes' or 'no.'" "Don't censure them for that. If they were not mysterious nobody would think they were earning their salary." As Others See Us. She (at the opera)—Don't you think Miss Screecher strains her voice when she sings? He—Perhaps; but if she does, she uses a mighty poor strainer. She—Why is it that men always like the things that disagree with them? He—Well, have an idea it's because they make good wives. More Than He Could Bear. A. "Fur ten years, mum, I wuz a glass eater wld a circus sideshow," said the frowsy applicant for breakfast. "How did you happen to lose your position?" "It wuz dis way, mum. De bearded lady got sick an' de manager wanted me ter take her place fur a week. Bein' an artist, me soul revolted at practicin' a low deception like dat an' I quit." Hard to Explain. "You say this is a problem play?" "That's, what the program states. It presents a pretty problem to me." "Yes?" "Tm wondering why anybody ever put up real money to have it produced." Gyer—That fellow, Bartley, is always drawing the color line. Myer—Radical, eh? Gyer—Oh. no; he's an artist. THOUSANDS HAVE KIDNEY TROUBLE AND DON'T KNOW IT SPECIAL NOTE—You may obtain a sample size bottle of Swamp-Root by enclosing ten cents to Dr. Kilmer & Co., Binghamton, N. Y. This gives you the opportunity to prove the remarkable merit of this medicine. They will also send you a book of valuable information, containing many of the thousands of grateful letters received from men and women who say they found Swamp-Root to be just the remedy needed in kidney, liver and bladder troubles. The value and success of Swamp-Root are as well known that our readers are-advised to send for a sample size bottle. Address Dr. Kilmer & Co., Binghamton, N. Y. When writing be sure and mention this paper. ```markdown ``` For the high flyers, or the low flyers, "Leader" and "Repeater" shells have the reach, spread and penetration. Their great sale is due to these qualities, which insure a full bag. Made in many gauges and loads. BE SURE TO ASK FOR THE W BRAND Canadian Farmers Profit From Wheat Weak and unhealthy kidneys cause so much sickness and suffering and when through neglect or other causes, kidney trouble is permitted to continue, serious results may be expected. Your other organs may need attention—but your kidneys should have attention first because their work is most important. If you feel that your kidneys are the cause of your sickness or run down condition commence taking Dr. Kilmer's Swamp-Root, the great kidney liver and bladder remedy, because if it proves to be the remedy you need and your kidneys begin to improve they will help all the other organs to health. Prevalency of Kidney Disease. Most people do not realize the alarming increase and remarkable prevalence of kidney disease. While kidney disorders are among the most common diseases that prevail, they are almost the last recognized by patients, who usually content themselves with doctoring the effects, while the original disease constantly undermines the system. **SPECIAL NOTE** - You may obtain a saten cents to Dr. Kimer & Co., Binghamton to prove the remarkable usefulness of valuable information, containing many of from men and women who say they found in kidney, liver and bladder troubles. The well known that our readers are-advised to Kimer & Co., Binghamton, N. Y. When v Thomas Sumper lived to be ninety-eight. He represented this country as minister to Brazil when he was seventy-seven. WOMAN'S CROWNING GLORY is her hair. If yous is streaked with ugly, grizzly, gray hairs, use "La Creole" Hair Dressing and change it in the natural way. Price $1.00—Adv. Moth Traps. An acetylene gaslight placed in a large glass globe, attracts thousands of cutworm moths, which have proved so destructive to the best ranches of southern, California. A pan of oil is set below the globe, and into the pan as many as several thousand moths will fall in a single night. Important to Mothers Examine carefully every bottle of CASTORIA, that famous old remedy for infants and children, and see that it Bears the Signature of Cha H. Fletchie In Use for Over 30 Years. Children Cry for Fletcher's Castoria Children Cry for Fletcher's Castoria Change of Jobs. "I suppose if your candidate had been elected some radical changes would have been made in the government?" "Yes," replied the party worker, in a melancholy tone. "We had good men picked out for all the important places." IMITATION IS SINCEREST FLATTERY but like counterfeit money the imitation has not the worth of the original. Insist on "La Creole" Hair Dressing—it's the original. Darkens your hair in the natural way, but contains no dye. Price $1.00.—Adv. Germany claims leadership of the world in the use of machinery directly driven by electric motors. WINCH "LEADER" AND SHOT For the high flyers, or the "Repeater" shells have the tion. Their great sale is d insure a full bag. Made BE SURE TO ASK Canadian Profit Fro 160 ACRE FARMS IN WESTERN CANADA FREE You can go and other lar- years Canada the acre man Wonderful c Milestone building. The exe- food required churches, ma- kilitary seas an extra deman- ance is urging fa- for literature Sept. of Janu- G. A City 112 ```markdown ``` A Trial Will Convince Anyone. Thousands of people have testified that the mild and immediate effect of Swamp-Root, the great kidney, liver and bladder remedy, is soon realized and that it stands the highest for its remarkable results in the most distressing cases. Symptoms of Kidney Trouble. Swamp-Root is not recommended for everything but if you suffer from annoying bladder troubles, frequently passing water night and day, smarting or irritation in passing, brick-dust or sediment, headache, backache, lame back, dizziness, poor digestion, sleeplessness, nervousness, heart disturbance due to bad kidney trouble, skin eruptions from bad blood, neuralgia, rheumatism, lumbago, bloating, irritability, worn-out feeling, lack of ambition, may be loss of flesh or sallow complexion, kidney trouble in its worst form may be stealing upon you. Swamp-Root Is Pleasant to Take. usually the use con- dition. If you are already convinced that Swamp-Root is what you need, you can purchase the regular fifty-cent and one dollar size bottles at all drug stores. Main a sample size bottle of Swamp-Root by enclosinginghamton, N. Y. This gives you the opportunitythis medicine. They will also send you a book ofmany of the thousands of grateful letters receivedby found Swamp-Root to be just the remedy neededroles. The value and success of Swamp-Root areadvised to send for a sample size bottle. Address Dr.When writing be sure and mention this paper. ninety-ntry asns sev- ORY withLa Cre Forbearance. "How does the theory of evolutionimpress you?" "Well, I'm not so sure that I approveof it. I know some men I might suspect of having descended from anourng-outang. But why should I hu-millate the ourng-outang?" Hosset! Jim, you don't need a cocktail. What your stomach wants is a sample, of dew of GREEN COAST FOREVER! of the body and its inner stomach and carry off the miserable stuff in their bowels--it stope nervousness and headache, make you feel like a new man. Sip around to the ding, stench and try it. It will put new life into you. I know from experiences. Remember Most men think they need a cocktail or a drink when their stomach is out of order and they "feel bad" with nervous indigestion, or constipation. What they really do need is two or three doses of "AUGUST FLOWER" which quickly restores the stomach, cleansing the whole system generally. TYPHOID is no more necessary experience has demonstrated the almost miraculous effec- ency, and harmlessness, of Antiphytoid Vaccination. Be graduated KOW by your physician, you and your family. It is more vital than house insurance. Ak your physician, drugstret, or send for "Have you had Typhoid to you by your physician, result from exposure to Typhoid Carriacre. Producing Vaccine and Serums under U. S. License. The Cutter Laboratory, Berkeley, Cal., Chicago, IL. PARKERS HAIR BALSAM A toilet preparation of merits. Helps to eradicate dandruff. For Restoring Color on Beauty of Hair and 61.99 and Drugs. W. N. U. ST. LOUIS, NO. 51----1916. AND "REPEATER" NOT SHELLS or the low flyers, "Leader" and ave the reach, spread and penetra- le is due to these qualities, which Made in many gauges and loads. ASK FOR THE W BRAND an Farmers from Wheat The war's devastation of European crops has caused an unusual demand for grain from the American Continent. The people of the world must be fed and wheat near $2 a bushel offers great profits to the farmer. Canada's invitation is therefore especially attractive. She wants settlers to make money and happy, prosperous homes for themselves by helping her raise immigrant wheat crops. a Homestead of 10 acres FREE at remarkably low prices. During many in wheat fields have averaged 10 balees to yields as high as 55 balees the year. opa also of Oats, Barley and Pine. using as profitable an industry as grain re- lent grasses full of nutritions are the only materials used in the schools, keta convenient, climate excellent. oe is not compulsory in Canada, but there is volunteered for the war. The Governmen- men to put extra acreage into grain. Write and participate in reduced railway rates to grass, Oleaves, Canada, or Cook, 2012 Main Street, Kansas Mo. C. J. Broughton, Room 412, West Adams Street, Chicago, Ill. canadian Government Agents Metropolis Gazette PUBLISHED ON FRIDAY BY THE GAZEITE PRINTING CO. METROPOLIS, . . . . . LL. MRS. M. J. MOCRARY, MANAGER. J. B. MOCRABE, EDITOR FRIDAY DEC. 22, 1916. Office 9th and Pearl Streets, Metropolis, Illinois. Linterered as second-class mail matter, at Metropolis, Illinois, Postoffice. Address all communications to J. B. MOCRARY, Box 197 Metropolis, Illinois. The games 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. 05 In Advance. You must mail copy on Mondays to secure publication. The Churches, B. Y, P U's, S. S. and W. E. M Societies are requested to send 500 each to the Executive Board which meets in Mt. Vernon, Ill., Dec. 14, 1916 by letter or messenger to assist Rev. J. N. Washington in school at Nashville, Tenn. Don't forget to specify for what purpose. This is aside from the amount churches are required to send up for missionary, and expenses of Board. Please do not fail. Rev. J. B. McCrary, Moderator Rev. J. H. Starks, Corresponding Sec'y. Read r 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 notigled ito pay up We, the pastor and members of the Unity Baptist church, Brookport, ask that every pastor and church in the district lift an after collection after each service Sunday to assist, us in paying for shingles to cover our church, it will not hurt you. Send money money to pastor, J. B McCrary, Metropolis, and you will be re-respond through the Gazette. Who will respond to this Macedonian cry? $3 25 will buy us 1,000 shingles, $1 65 will buy 500 shingles and 85c will pay for 250 shingles. The S. S. and other auxiliares can help us in this hour of need. In the Sunken submarine. "It's too annoying that we should be stuck down here. I bought myself the most splendid tomb only last week"—Lustige Bietter. The Workers. "Did a musician of note score your opera?" "No: the critics did." Geo. H. Crippins W. 9th Street; between Market and Pearl Streets; Metropolis. Horse Shoeing and Rubber Tireing a Specialty General Repair Work Give me a trial. At work Guar-sanged. --- $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 oily 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. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation. The Ladies aid, was delightfully entertained at the home of of Mrs. G. E. Masterson, Friday afternoon from 2 p. m. until 4:30 p. m. Silver Crowa, Sodge 26, F. & A. M. and Jepta Chapter. 14, O. E. S., will hold a joint installation and supper at their hall Wednesday night, Dec. 27. A number of guest will be invited to attend and an enjoyable time is a sured to all. Christmas Cards Mrs. Ada Gordon, of Paducah, has owed in this city. She is a very desirable citizen and we welcome her in our midst. Mrs. Cad Hodge, and Miss Allie Barnard, were Paducah shoppers last week The residence owned by Mrs. Maggie Waters, of St. Louis, Mo., burned Monday. It wa. occupied by Rev. Dixon, and he lost several dollars worth of provision and all of his household goods. B. C. Long, wife and daughter Miss Beulah were in the city Saturday. Fine Perfumes and Christmas There will be someteing doing the entire Xmas week. Don't fail to hear Madam Ellen Elder Hunter, of Chicago, who will appear at the Unity Baptist church and sing, also play, she has but few equals in her line in the State. Watch for bills. No paper next week, our office force is out on their annual "stunt." Mrs. Malissa Gaines, and old resident of Massac county is very at this writing at her home in this city. Miss Carrie Urquhart and sister, Mrs. Willie Palmer, were Paduah, shopper Tuesday. Christmas Cards If you are looking for real genuine pleasure, join the Juvenile Gleaners and young people at Unity Baptist church. Brookport, Saturday night, Dec. 23rd at their Xmas tree and exercises. The clubs will serve meals and hot lunches. We wish our many readers and advertisers A Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year. The Illinois Christian Recorder has found its way to our desk, we notice that it is published a Carrier Mills by the Carrier Mills Mail Publishing Co. and that Rev. Ths. Stoner is managing editor, Vol. I No. I. Dec. 6th. It is a five column 4 page paper, neatly edited and printed. Long may it live and fill its mission. Bibles and Testaments at Christmas is now at the door and we have no money to buy turkey with. You would greatly oblige us if you will send us your subscription money. We must have a settlement before the new year as the high price of paper compels us to make early collections. Be honest, pay and don't promise. Bibles and Testaments at Humma's. Letter to. Santa Clarst Metropolis, Il., Dec. 16, 1916 Dear Santa Claus:— I have been a good little girl and have kept my toys you brought last year so very nice, and now I want you to bring me a great big doll at brother, Norman's, some doll dishes at cousin, Izora Rodgers, a cap and scarf set at my sisters Ruth and Mamie's, and forget to bring our fruits and nuts at grand, pa Tinsley's. P. S. Bring my doll a piano at aunt Maranda's. Don't forget my brother, Alvertis, my sisters Jewel and Daisy, and my little nephews Homer and Loren. Has Missionary Baptist Church, Legislative The writer of this article is asking the preceding question because he knows of a so called Missionary Baptist church which seems to agree the affirmative on this question. The writer feels that the position is wrong, but in order that a proper decision might be made on the subject it will be necessary to state the facts in the case. About Dec 9, 1916, a certain held a regular monthly meeting and called a number of its members in question because they did not sign the "pledge" of its "Duplex System" for the support of the church. In taking the negative side of the question the writer lays down the premises that all true worship to God must be voluntary, and not constrained; that if a member is willing to give according to the New Testament rule, that is, "Upon the first day of the week as God has prospered him," and as he purposeth in heart, not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver, and has conscientious scruples against signing a card or pledge against the command of the Savior in Matt. 5:34, which says plainly "Swear (vow) not at all, but let your communication be Yea, yea; Nay, for whatsoever more than these cometh of evil." I feel that I am right in the position, and that the question in violating the command of Jesus Christ is wrong. If the reader will follow all the references from Matt. 3:33-38 he will get a clear idea of the custom of swearing, pledging, and making oaths under the Old Testament regime. The matter was only voluntary under that system in regard to such things. Read Numbers 30 all the way through. We are there told that if a man made a vow unto the Lord, or swore an oath to bind his soul with a bond, he should not break his word, but should do according to all that proceeded out of his mouth; that if a man's wife did so, her husband having knowledge of the fact without saying anything to the contrary such pledge should stand, but otherwise fall. In Deut. 23:23 we have these words: "'That which is gone out of thy lips thou shalt keep and perform; even a freewill offering, according as thou hast promised with thy mouth." And verse 22, in this same chapter says: "'But if thou shalt forbear to vow, it shall be no sin in thee.'" Under the Old Testament Dispensation vows or pledges sometimes made with dreadful results as was seen in the case of Jeptha who was forced to offer up his only child as a sacrifice. See Judges 11:30.40 Solomon says in Eccl. 5:5 Better is it that thou shouldest not vow, than to vow and not pay. In Matt. 5:17 Jesus, says, think not that I am come to destroy the law or the prophets; I am no come to destroy but to snifl; and Heb. 7 says. For there is verily a disannuling of the commandment going before for the weakness and unprofitableness thereof the law made nothing perfect, but the bringing is of a better tope did, by the which we draw war unto God, by so much was thus made sure of a better Covenant, and it is added that if the first Covenant had been faultless, then should the place have been found for the second In Matt. 5:19 Jesus says: Whosoever therefore shall break one of the least commandments, and shall teach men so, he shall be called the least in the kingdom of heaven. Jas. 4:10 says: F r who oever shall keep the whole law, yet offend in one point, is guilty of the whole. Rev 22:18 says: "If any man shall add unto these things, God shall add unto him the plagues that are written in this book." This allows no room for legislation in the Baptist church, for if the church has power to make one law may it not also have power to make many? Then it would remove Jesus Christ from it as its only legislator. The church would cease its executive functions as such and become legislative; it in this would be self empowered to save itself. The 19th verse of the same chapter also adds, "And if any man shall take away from him the words of the book of this prophecy, God shall take away His part out of the book of life, and out of the Holy City, and from the things which are written in this book." The writer claims that whenever the church took a forward step in trying to make every one of its members sign a pledge card of spmyathy of its withdrawal of the right hand of fellowship from all such as did not sign even tho they might be willing to give as the New Testament might require them, as God prospered them from time to time, it erred-and became legislative in its functions. It will be seen from reading the passages referred to in this article that the terms 'swear... 'pledge vow' and "oath" as used were synonymous; that the The Saviour said" 'Swear not at all, but let your communications be yea yea, nay nay; for whatsoever is more than these cometh of evil; yet the church says, "pledge vow" lete, or we will withdraw from you. Jas. 5:12 says, But above all things my brethren, swear not, neither by Heaven, neither by the earth, neither by any other oath but let your yea be yea, and nay nay lest ye fall into condemnation. He was talking to Christians and says the same thing in part that the Saviour says but the church in question ignores God's instructions and withdraws from those members who will not d sobey Christ's commandments and do simply what it wants done. When it assumes this position it is a true Missionary Baptist Church. G. B. BARNETT 211 N. Maple St. Duquoin, Ill. 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 500, per box. Act quick if you want it. Send all orders, to Rev. J. B. McCrary. O YOU XMAS Let us supply your wants A beautiful line of Suits. Overcoats, W. L Douglass Shoes, Kingsburry Hats, Bath Robes and Neck-ties Come and let us show you. O. L. GULLET Next Door to Postoffice The Greatest and Best Line Of Diamonds' Watches, Clocks, Jewelry. Pianos and Talking Machines ever shown in Metropolis. Paper and every other article used in a newspaper have jumped sky-high, therefore it takes more money to operate a paper than ever before. If you appreciate our efforts to give you a good paper, you will not hesitate to pay up at once The Gazette, office has just received a large consignment of Letter Heads. Envelopes, Bill Heads, Cards & etc. Let us do some of your job work. The brothers that promised to pay the editor of The Gazette, for the paper if they lived. Poor fellows! they are dead for they have not paid for the paper. We are preparing to hand a number of names of our subscribers to our collecting agent as they seem to think we can run on cold air. We can't and need our money pay bills You need not order the paper stopped until you pay up. The law says so. We will give you this week to pay some if not all. 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. Applied Learning The Absent-Minded Professor—"My tailor has put one button too many on my vest. I must cut it off. That's funny; now there's a buttonhole too many. What's the use of arithmetic?" —Source.