Metropolis Weekly Gazette

METROPOLIS WEEKLY GAZETTE --- Officers of the General Batist State Association of Illinois Committee on Nomination beg to report as follows: Moderator Eld. J. F. Thomas. 1st Vice Mod. " W. P. Washington. 2nd Vice Mod. Eld. C. w. Norment. Recording Sec. Eld. P. B. French Corresponding Sec. Ed. J. E. McCrary. Treasurer Eld. H. C. Armstead. Added Members Eld. F. Bomar Cairo Eld. J. E. Haywood Chicago Eld. Jas. Swanson Maywood State Missionary H. E. Mewilliams. State Mission Board Chairman Dr. C. C. Phillips Cor. Sec. J. D. Davis Treasurer Eld. J. E. Haywood Other Members Eld. S. H. Cruitt Deacon R. Lewis Sister Sallie Thomas Chicago Sister M. Hadgin Cairo Sister J. w. winston Olmstead Sister Carrie Casiy Shawnetown Urish Jenkins Rev. J. A. Royal Chicago " L. Drane Chicago Rev. A. J. Bowers Dewmaine Rev. D. Johnson Dewmaine " B. H. Huther Evanston " K. V. Howard Grand Chain " Robt. Grey Murphyboro " J. L. Martin Oolps Deacon J. Simpson Hallidayboro " J. Baker Brookport Eld. Thomas Morris Metropolis Bro. Chas. Skates Mound City Deacon J. L. Tabor Educational Board Chairman Dr. B J. Priase Chicago Cor. Sec. Siz. Frankie Jenkile Cairo. Sister willie Greyer Colps Sister Emma Parrow Cairo " J. M. Owens Sparta Eld. J. B. McOrary Metropolis Committee on Nomination C. C. Phillips J. E. Heywood G. H. Mitchell F. Bomar Sister Stella Dupree " willie Greer " M. B. Taylor Elder H. C. Armstead " H. E. Mowilliams Members of various Committees of National Baptist Convention (Unincorporated.) Foreign Mission Bos.d H. E. Mowilliams, D. D. Chicago, Ill. Home Mission Board J. B. McOrary, S. T. B. Metropolis, Ill. Educational Board Dr. B J, Prince, Chicago, Ill. Evangelical Board Elder F. Bomar, Cairo, Ill. B. Y. P. U. Board Dr. W. P. washington, Mt. Vernon, Ill. Benefit Board Elder James Swanson, Maywood, Ill. Publishing Board Dr. J F. Thomas, Chicago, Ill. Resolutions J. E. Haywood, Chicago, Ill. State of the Country Elder H. C. Armstead, Pulaski, Ill. Vice President Dr. C. C. Phillips, Golconda, Ill. Let the committee get the programs of Mt. Olive Association ready for distribution to the several churches at once. We hope the corresponding secretary, Rev. J. H. Starks, will get the church letter blanks the churches in due time so as the churches may be enabled to take an intelligent report at the association. Subscribe For The Gazette. MOTTO : "HEW TO THE LINE. LET THE CHIPS FALL WHERE THEY MAY." Programme The Ministers' and Deacons Union of the Mt. Baptist Association, to be held Siloam Baptist Unionville, Ill., Sept. 18-23 Tuesday Morning 100 Devotionals led by Mt. Vernon and Pulaski dole. Meeting called to order by President. Calling roll on and appointment of committee on Enrollment. Welcome address by Pastor. Response by Rev. J. W. Appointment of various committees. Loyalty of Deacons to the Ministers and Deacons' call by Sparta deacon. Solo Mrs. Ellen Hunter. Sermon by Rev. Wm. Furtrell. Collection and adjournment. After-noon Devotionals led by St. John's, Mounds and New Bethlehem. Calling roll and reading morning's journal. Introduction of visitors. Topic, "The relation that Baptist minister's sustain it," opened by Rev. G. H. Mitchell of Mt. Vernon, Sermon, Rev. O. T. Banks of Miller City, alternate Brandon of Mounds. Report of committee on Nomination. Adjournment. Evening Devotional services conducted by Sandusky and H. delegates. Reading after-noon's journal. Sermon by Rev. A. R. White, alt. Rev. W. C. Charlson. Installation of officers, adjournment. Wednesday Morning Devotional services led by Tamms and Cache delegate. Calling roll, and reading Evening's journal. Topic, "What are some of the causes of failures Baptist minister's," opened by Rev. R. C. Brown of The Introduction of visitors. Report of various committees. Sermon by Dr. W. P. Throogmorton,—The Church organized? (b) By whom? Alt. Rev. W. D. Simms, organization and adjournment. After-noon Devotional service led by Future City, Mt. Carmel, T. Cairo delegates. Calling roll and reading morning's journal. President's annual address. An old fashioned praise meeting. Sermon, Rev. G. W. Rowlett, Metropolis, alt. Rev.nt, Carbondale. Adjournment. Evening Devotional services led by Murphysboro, aud Mt. Sermon, Rev. S. H. Pruitt, Alt. Rev. P. B. French and adjournment. of the Ministers' and Deacons Union of the Mt. Olive Baptist Association, to be held Siloam Baptist Unionville, Ill., Sept. 18--23 8:30-9:00 Devotionals led by Mt. Vernon and Pulaski delegates. 9:00. Meeting called to order by President. Calling roll of off- cers, and appointment of committee on Enrollment. 9:30. Welcome address by Pastor. Response by Rev. J. W. Fitts. 10:00. Appointment of various committees. 10:20. Loyalty of Deacons to the Ministers and Deacons' Union. Opened by Sparta deacon. 10:50 Solo Mrs. Ellen Hunter. 11:00 Sermon by Rev. Wm. Furtrell. 12:00 Collection and adjournment. After-noon 1:30 Devotionals led by St. John's, Mounds and New Bethel de- legates. 2:00 Calling roll and reading morning's journal. 2:15 Introduction of visitors. 2:30 Topic, "The relation that Baptist minister's sustain to the District," opened by Rev. G. H. Mitchell of Mt. Vernon, Ill. 3:00 Sermon, Rev. O. T. Banks of Miller City, alternate Rev. T. M. Brandon of Mounds. Collection. 3:30 Report of committee on Nomination. 4:00 Adjournment. Evening 7:00 Devotional services conducted by Sandusky and Hodge's Park delegates. Reading after-noon's journal. 7:30 Sermon by Rev. A. R. White, alt. Rev. W. C. Chambers. Collection. Installation of officers, adjournment. Wednesday morning 8:30 Dhvotional services led by Tamms and Cache delegates. 9:00 Calling roll, and reading Evening's journal. 9:20 Topic, "What are some of the causes of failures among the Baptist minister's," opened by Rev. R. C. Brown of Tamms. 9:50 Introduction of visitors. 10:00 Report of various committees. 11:00 Sermon by Dr. W. P. Throgmorton.—The Church, (a) Waan organized? (b) By whom? Alt. Rev. W. D. Simms. Collection and adjournment. After-noon 1:30 Devotional service led by Future City, Mt. Carmel, and 40th St. Carlo delegates. 2:00 Calling roll and reading morning's journal. 2:20 President's annual address. 2:40 An old fashioned praise meeting. *3:20 Sermon, Rev. G. W. Rowlett, Metropolis, alt. Rev. C. W. Norment, Carbondale. Collection and adjournment. Evening 7:00 Devotional services led by Murphysboro, and Metropolis delegates. 7:30 Sermon, Rev. S. H. Pruitt, Alt. Rev. P. B. French. Collection and adjournment. Program of the 13th Annual Session of the W. E. and M. Convention Thursday Morning Devotional services led by Mt. Morinh, end 12th St. Calling roll of officers, reading Constitution and By- treatment of committee on Enrollment. Welcome address. Response by Rev. J. Bruin. Appointment of various committees. Introduction of visitors. Topic, "Methods by which we may improve the I" Opened by Rev. J. H. Hilly. Introductory sermon Rev. D. Parrish, Mound City. D. Davis, Colp. Collection and adjournment. After-noon Devotional services led by Rock Hill and Harrisburg Calling roll. and reading morning's journal. Moderator's annual address. Reading letters. Missionary sermon by Rev. J. H. Hilly. Collection, mittee on Nomination. Evening Devotional services conducted by Belgrade and Carri- tes. Reading after-noon's journal. Doctrinal sermon by Davis, Colp. ion, installation of officers, adjournment. Thursday Morning 8:30 Devotional services led by Mt. Moriah, end 12th St. delegates. 9:00 Calling roll of officers, reading Constitution and By Laws. Appointment of committee on Enrollment. 9:30 Welcome address. 9:50 Response by Rev. J. Bruin. 10:00 Appointment of various committees. 10:30 Introduction of visitors. 10:40 Topic, "Methods by which we may improve the District work." Opened by Rev. J. H. Hilly. 11:00 Introductory sermon Rev. D. Parrish, Mound City. Alt. Rev. J. D. Davis, Colp. Collection and adjournment. After-noon 1:30 Devotional services led by Rock Hill and Harrisburg delegates. 2:00 Calling roll. and reading morning's journal. 2:20 Moderator's annual address. 2:40 Reading letters. 3:20 Missionary sermon by Rev. J. H. Hilly. Collection, report of committee on Nomination. Program of the 66th Annual Session of the Mt. Olive Baptist Association 8:30 Devotional services conducted by Centralia, and Cobden delegates. 9:00 Calling roll of officers. Reading constitution and by laws, appointment of Enrollment committee. 9:20 Welcome address. Response by Mrs. Martha Hudgiss, Cairo. Song by the convention. 9:40 Topic, "The relation of women to the church," opened by sister Laura Leake, Centralia. 10:10 Appointment of various committees. 10:20 Introduction of visitors, and missionary's report. 10:40 Paper, "Sister Tennie Watson. 11:00 Sermon, Rev. P. B French, collection, adjournment. After-moon 1:30 Devotinnals conducted by Walnut Hill and Joppa delegates. 2:00 Calling roll, reading mornin's journal. 2:20 Topic, "The need of National co-operation, opened by sister Willie Greer. 2:50 Introduction of visitors. Report of Nomination committee. Reading letters. 3:30 Sermon, Rev. C. W. Norment. Collection, adjournment. Evening 7:00 Devotional services conducted by Brookport and Unionville. 7:30 Reading morning's journal, report of committee on Nomination. Literary program by the ladies. Educational sermon by Rev. J. H. Fulton. Collection and adjournment. Saturday Morning 8:30 The Association re-assembled. Devotional services conducted by Belgrade and Villa Ridge delegates. Devotional services conducted by Centralia, and Cobd. Calling roll of officers. Reading constitution and by tment of Enrollment committee. Welcome address. Response by Mrs. Martha Hudgiss, by the convention. Topic, "The relation of women to the church," open Laura Leake, Centralia. Appointment of various committees. Introduction of visitors, and missionary's report. Paper, "Sister Tennie Watson. Sermon, Rev. P. B French, collection, adjournme After-noon Devotionals conducted by Walnut Hill and Joppa dele --- 9:00 Calling roll, reading Thursday evening's journal. 9:20 Reading letters. 9:50 Report of various committee. 10:20 Missionary's report. 11:00 Sermon, Rev, J, H. Starks, collection, adjournment. After noon 1:30 Devotional services conducted by Round Knob and Miller, City. Calling roll, reading morning's journal. 2:00 Miscellaneo's business. 2:30 Praise services. 3:00 Sermon. Collection, adjournment. Evening 7:00 Devotional services conducted by Ullin and Zion Traveler. 7:30 Sermon, Restricted Communion, Dr. C. C. Phillips collection, adjournment. Sunday Morning 9:30 Sunday School. 11:00 Sermon, Rev. Wm. Young, Joppa. Collection, adjournment. After-noon 3:00 Memorial services conducted by Revs. J. B. McCrary, J. H. Hilly, D. Parrish. Evening 7:30 Sermon by the moderator, Rev. J. B. McCrary, collection Installation of officers. Committee Revs. D. Parrish, F. Bomar, T. M. Brandon, Sisters F. Jenkins, Annie Brandon, Emma Farrow. Associational Letter Greeting:— To the Mt. Olive Baptist District the Dear Brethren:— The Lord hath done great glad. We send to sit with your tor Eld. and Bro. or Sister Our Statistics A (a) ... Received by Baptism (b) ... Received by Letter (c) ... Received by Experience (d) ... Received by Restoration (e) ... Total received since last Dism (a) ... Dismissed by Letter (b) ... Dropped (c) ... Excluded (d) ... Deceased (e) ... Present Membership Ordained Ministers Licensed Ministers Missionary Visits (a) ... Money paid to the miss (b) ... Money sent up for miss (c) ... Money sent up for the (d) ... Money sent up for the Normal School, at Me (e) ... Money sent up for the (f) ... Total amount of money (g) ... Total number of members For our Brethren and grace of our Lord Jesus Christ your hearts, that you may have Done by order of the church A. D. 191 Eld. No. Bro. or Sister No. City, Take notice. Cut this Blank out a Baptist District Association Baptist church, Illinois. We have done great things for us; to sit with your deliberation; Our Statistics Are As Follows: ed by Baptism, ed by Letter, ed by Experience, ed by Restoration. Received since last session. Dismission ed by Letter, ed, ed, ed Membership Ministers Ministers. Missionary Visits, if any, or not paid to the missionary this year, sent up for missionary this year, sent up for the Association, sent up for the Rebuilding of School, at Metropolis, Ill. sent up for the Gazette. Amount of money sent up to the number of members in good standing and companions sake, with word Jesus Christ; and the love you may have a splendid session of the church, this Southern City. In this Blank out and use it if you do Take notice. Cut this Blank out and use it if you don't receive letter. Address of Mrs. M. J. O. Connor President of W. E. and M.-Society, of East Mt. Olive Baptist Association. Sister President, Bro. Ministers, Officers, members, and friends of the Baptist W. E. So- --- Baptist church, of Illinois, send Cristian Institution Association in session with Baptist church, of Illinois. Things for us; whereof we are deliberation; our beloved pas- sion. As Follows: Sionary this year ... $ Sionary this year ... $ Association ... $ Rebuilding of the Livingston Tropolis, Ill. ... $ Gazette ... $ Sent up to this session $ Pers in good standing ... $ Opiations sake, we pray that the and the love of God will fill a splendid session. This day of ... Pastor Street, Illinois. Church Clerk Street, Illinois And use it if you don't receive letter. ciety, of the East Mount Olive Association of Southern Ill. I bring greetings: Another year has passed, and time has brought us together again, in another annual meeting according to previous arrangements, for which I am grateful indeed to my Heavenly Father, I really believe we are grateful to Him for this blessed opportunity. Seeing and realizing His merciful kindness toward us, we should give thanks unto the Lord, and praise God from whom all blessings flow. Prior to this time loved ones have been taken from our sides, and from our midst. Loved ones that were with us in our last meeting, and shared a faithful part with us in this great mission work. God in His own wise Providence saw fit to call them from labor to reward. We must take this time to mention it, and that is our dear beloved sister Della Hamilton, of Dewmaine, our most worthy corresponding Sec. of the Bapist W. E & M. Society of the General Baptist State Association. We feel the lost of sister Hamilton, but we feel our lost is Heaven's gain. Let us be subject to the will of the Master, and say, 'Servant of God well done, rest from thy love employ, the battle's fought, the victory's won, enter thy Master's joy. My dear sisters, let us work and labor until the Master comes let us consecrate our selves to the service of God that our labor be not in vain. My dear christian women, we are needed in the Divine work to help raise fallen humanity, to help spread this God given message. We are needed at home and abroad, both far and near. We are needed religiously morally, prayerfully, collectively, individually and financially. Let us see to it as far as it rests upon us, our duty as well as a privilege, do all we can to bring, send and carry this gospel message until it has reached all nations kindred and tongue of every nation shall have been emerged and they can be seen as well as heard. There rests upon us as christian women a great responsibility, the responsibilities now are greater than ever before in all history of our lives, and we must take the Holy Ghost for our guide, and Jesus for our Counsellor. Friend and Brothers to withstand the crisis that we are confronted with today, as Jesus worked out his mission while on earth, so let us do in the same like manner, by taking our crosses and following in His foot steps. Let it be said of us as it was said of the woman that annointed the feet of our blessed Lord, she has done what she could. One year ago this thy humble servant, was elected to this honorable position, understanding at the time you elected me that this the Baptist W. E. M. Society was a prime factor in Educational work, as well as in religious work knowing to the intelligence of my people. Knowing my weakness, if I had not of given my self to God and his cause some one else would be here in my stead tonight addressing you as President of the W. E. S. I hope to be to the world as Jesus was while He was in the world that people might have life, and that more abundantly. Chasing the Wolf Away. When the wolf is at your door you will be surprised how easily you can chase him away if you make the effort.—Atchison Globe. Assisting Women In Their Work THE FASHION WEEK Please note how the lines of this white volle frock are designed to reduce the avoiduplosis of its owner. Surplice waist and lengthwise tucking and inset of fillet lace also elongate the skirt. An interesting point about the ornate front panel is the fillet petals of the embroidered roses. Interesting to Housekeepers Interesting to Housekeepers Gooseberry Pudding. Two cupfuls of gooseberries, two cupfuls of diced stale bread, a cupful and a half of sugar, two tablespoonfuls of butter, a pinch of salt. Remove the blossoms and stems and cut the gooseberries in halves. Brush a baking dish with butter and put alternate layers of bread, berries and sugar—three of bread and two of berries and sugar. Put butter on top, cover and steam for an hour. Uncover and put in a moderate oven for an hour. Hash Croquettes Two cupfuls of ground meats, a small onion, a tablespoonful of powdered sage, a tablespoonful of fine breadcrumbs, two eggs well beaten and salt and pepper to season. Mix all together well, if too dry add $ \frac{3}{4} $ few drops of sweet milk. Mold into cakes, roll in flour and fry in deep hot fat. Drain and serve at once. How to Can Tomatoes. Select firm, well formed tomatoes. Scald a minute and a half or until skins loosen. Dip quickly into and out of cold water. Peel and remove stems and cores. Pack directly into cans or hot jars. Press down with a tablespoon (add no water). Add a level teaspoonful of salt per quart. Put the rubber rings and caps of jars into position, but do not tighten fully. Seal tins containers on a false bottom in a vessel of water sufficiently deep to cover them SUCH A TOUGH, UNCOUTH PERSON! AND TO THINK WE EVER ASSOCIATED WITH HUM? BEER WHISKEY L. D. N. by an inch and allow to remain at a boiling temperature for twenty-two minutes when using hot water bath canners. Biscuits Without Shortening. Into two cupfuls of buttermilk put half a teaspoonful of soda, beat till light and foamy, add half a teaspoonful of salt, a quart of flour, a teaspoonful of baking powder, slifting all together. Mix with a spoon, put on floured board, roll out and cut. Bake in a moderate oven twenty to twenty-five minutes. Scotch Hash. An onion cut fine and cooked a little in beef dripping, then add cooked meat that has been put through a meat chopper and a quarter as much fine crumbs of dried bread. Add salt and pepper and some gravy. If small amount add a little hot water after cooking awhile. Cook slowly half an hour or more, turning carefully to brown it all. This is very rich and is better made of cooked roast beef which is generally the poorest meat for hash. No potatoes in this hash. Graham Bread. Two cupful graham flour, one cupful white flour, one-half cupful sugar or molasses, one teaspoonful salt, one-half teaspoonful soda, one egg, one and one-half cupful sour milk or butter-milk. The last thing melt a lump of butter and add. Bake in a moderate oven. O THINK WE ASSOCIATED HIM! WHISKEY --- —New York Tribune. And This Is For the Children NURSERY NOTES. Small Points About Proper Care of the Baby. Try laying the baby on a bed or table while you wash him. It is easier for you and better for the baby, too, as he feels the unsteadiness of your lap and wriggles accordingly. Did you know that all white walls and woodwork are bad for the nursery? It is declared by scientists that white reflects too much light for the baby's eyes. Try gray or light tan. A baby basket can be made from a medium sized laundry basket. Give it two cots of enamel on the outside and wad it inside with cotton batting. Cover with a blue or white satin and dotted swiss or point d'esprit. A pretty way to quilt the baby's wee comforter is to tie it with baby ribbons through the points to be tacked, using the bow of the ribbon for the center of an embroidered wild rose or forget me not. It is a good plan to remember that when making any of the small garments out of white flannel future shrinking can be avoided by pressing the flannel with a wet cloth before making it up and lining it. Laundering of wee clothes is an important detail of nursery regime. Nothing but pure white soaps should be used. Everything pertaining to a baby's clothes should be thoroughly rinsed, especially diapers. Bolling, sunshine and fresh air are all sterilizers. Why Clothes Become Yellow. Why Clothes Become Yellow. The yellowing of clothes can usually be traced to one of the following causes: Insufficient rinsing. Most liquid blings on the market at present are iron compound. If soap is left in the clothes it decomposes the bluing, freezing the iron, which leaves yellow streaks on the clothes. Using cheap yellow laundry soaps. Such soaps contain a large amount of resin. When the clothes are boiled the resin is set free and is deposited in yellow spots or streaks on the clothes. About Blouses. The blouse for summer is to be thoroughly comfortable. That much the early fashions indicate. There are some high neck garments, but these will not be nearly so popular as the ones which are cut round or V shape at the neck. Furthermore, the long sleeve is giving way to the elbow length one. In sport blouses as well as those for dressy wear the shorter length is preferred. The sleeves are fuller or wider at the elbow, and this is a factor in the wearer's comfort. TRICK PAPER. A Bit of Mystery Which Will Fool Your Friends. Boys who are fond of performing tricks in the parlor when company is being entertained will find a piece of fireproof paper quite a mystery making thing. Take a bit of paper—say a sheet of ordinary note paper—and dip it in a strong solution of alum water. Let it dry and repeat process, again drying it. After it has been dipped and dried three or four times press it quickly and gently with a warm iron and place back in the box of stationery. When you decide to show the trick remove the sheet of paper from the box casually, as though it is the same as the other paper, and hold it over a lighted candle. It will not burn. The trick must be performed within a few minutes after the las. application of alum water. It can be prepared after the company has arrived, the boy doing so in the kitchen secretly and some member of the family slipping it into the box of stationery for him as he talks to the company about tricks, explaining what he is about to do, etc. Don'ts In Handling Books. Don't leave a book lying open face downward. It might split the back. Don't handle any book before you are sure your hands are clean. Don't lean upon a book. It makes you look lazy, and besides, the binding won't stand it. Don't turn down the corners of the leaves to mark your place. Make a bookmark for this purpose. Don't hold a book near the fire. The binding might not be able to stand the heat. Don't use a textbook without putting extra covers on it. Don't increase your library at the expense of anybody else's. Of course we don't mean to say that you mean to keep any book that does not belong to you. You simply "forget." But don't let your memory clog up in this matter. The Blushing Tree. Among the many wonders of the vast Florida swamps there is nothing more surprising than the blushing tree. It actually blushes when the rain falls upon it. The mysterious and beautiful glow of color which it assumes in a rainstorm baffles description. When the cool rain drenches a tree a changing of color is noted. Gradually, yet unmistakably, the green hue gives way to pink. In a few minutes the green fades from sight. Only in a few half hidden spots beneath lower branches and on its trunk is there a tinge of green to be seen. The tree is as pink as the cheek of a healthy girl. After an hour or more, when the shower passes over, the wonderful tree assumes its familiar green once more. The Sunday School Lesson Looking For Flaws In a Balloon THE BALLOON IS IN THE WORKING STAGE. THE BALLOON IS IN THE WORKING STAGE. THE BALLOON IS IN THE WORKING STAGE. You may have seen an ordinary balloon, but it is doubtful if you ever saw a military dirigible. If you have you are more fortunate than other children in this country, because the United States has very few of these airships. Here are seen workmen inflating and testing the envelope of a big ship of the air for the army. See the man in the center smelling for a gas leak. Text of the lesson, Dan. iii, 16-27. Memory verses, 17, 18. Golden Text, Isa, xiii, 2. We shall not understand this third chapter of Daniel unless we have grasped in some measure the second chapter. The Bible must be studied as a whole, and each book as a whole, and yet each as an essential part of the whole revelation of God's eternal purpose by His Spirit. As the heavenly bodies of our solar system and all the systems in the universe move in circles, so is it also with God's heavenly truths. The last two chapters in the Bible complete the circle, which begins with the first two, telling of this earth without sin or sorrow or death. The third chapter from the end (Rev. xx) completes the circle which began with Gen. iii, telling of the great adversary, his beginning in relation to the earth and man and his end. We have seen in recent lessons that we have come in the Bible story to the beginning of what is known as the times of the gentiles, but this book of Daniel covers the whole period and tells us of the end of those times, which we are now in the history of the world approaching or are already in. In chapter ii we have God's revelation to Nebuchadnezzar of the whole period which began with Him and will end with the setting up of the kingdom of heaven after the times of the gentiles, a kingdom which shall never be destroyed, but shall stand forever, and these things are certain and sure (Dan, ii, 44, 45). In chapter vi we have the same period covered in a vision given to Daniel and ending in the same consummation (Dan, vii, 13, 14, 27). To a man of the world like Nebuchadnezzar the vision was fascinating, as are the things represented by gold and silver and brass and iron to such people, but to a man of God like Daniel the whole thing was represented by wild beasts devouring each other. Chapters iii and vi are another pair showing what it costs to stand for God in these evil times, while chapters iv and v are another pair showing how God will humble all pride, to bring to repentance if at all possible or, if not, to bring to everlasting punishment. The vision of empire given to Nebuchadnezzar so affected him that instead of making him humble by the honor thus conferred upon him by the God of heaven he became filled with pride and had a great image of gold made and set up in the plain of Dura and caused all the people of his kingdom to assemble to worship it, threatening with death in the fiery furnace any who would dare to refuse to worship the image which he had set up. Now here is another strange circle of truth, for at the very end of the times Looking For Fla You may have seen an ordinary be a military dirigible. If you have you in this country, because the United S Here are seen workmen inflating and the air for the army. See the man in As it is changing back to emerald the spectator suddenly realizes the secret of the phenomenon. Certain thy insects and not the tree itself change. These peculiar parasites are possessed of the power of chameleons. Short Cuts This may be a series of games or discussions lasting through the evening. It may begin by some one showing a few pictures and in a brief talk taking the guests by a "short cut" to Europe, California or wherever the pictures may fit. If there is music let the selections be "cut short" before reaching the end. Start conversation in groups on some suggested subject, then "cut it short" by introducing the game of "follow my leader." Everything the leader does must be imitated exactly by the entire company, the fun consisting greatly in of the gentiles during the last three and a half years after the church has been taken away there will be another image set up by the world power that shall then be, and all who will not worship that image shall be killed (Rev. xiii, 14-18). The pride and blasphemy of the king of Babylon are seen in such a saying as "Who is that God that shall deliver you out of my hands?" (lif, 15). But it will be exceeded by the blasphemy of the antichrist of the last days before he shall be sent alive to the lake of fire (Rev. xiii and xix, 19, 20). Of all the multitudes who were assembled on the plain of Dura that day only three young Jews dared to refuse to bow down to the image, and that was because they knew and worshiped the only Living and True God. When offered a second opportunity to bow down and thus spare their lives they most decidedly refused in the glorious words of verses 17, 18. May our hearts ever cry, "Our God whom we serve is able." Bound in their clothing they were cast into the burning fiery furnace, which had been heated seven times hotter than usual, so that the flames slew the men who cast them in. But the three young men walked about in the furnace, unharmed, because the Son of God was with them, and they lost nothing but their bonds. I do most heartily believe what the king's counselors and great men saw when these three came out of the furnace—that there was no smell of fire upon them, nor was a hair of their head singed (verse 27). So it will be in the last days when some shall refuse to receive the mark of the beast or worship him (Rev, xv). See in verses 28-30 of our lesson how God was glorified in these men by the decree of the king that no one should dare to speak anything amiss against a God who could deliver in this way. The only place where God was seen that day was in the burning fiery furnace, and when God allows any of His people to pass through fiery trials of any kind it is that He may be seen with us and in us, and He will fulfill the words of our Golden Text. In chapter iv we see this proud king humiliated, and the last word in his worldwide epistle is "Those that walk in pride He is able to abuse" (iv, 37). We would do well to adopt as our own the words of Paul in II Tim, iv, 18, "The Lord shall deliver me from every evil work and will preserve me unto His heavenly kingdom." We should remember also that it is the purpose of the Lord to stain the pride of all glory and bring into contempt all the honorable of the earth that the Lord alone may be exalted (Isa, xxlii, 9; 11, 17). aws In a Balloon balloon, but it is doubtful if you ever saw are more fortunate than other children states has very few of these airships. testing the envelope of a big ship of the center smelling for a gas leak. the rapid changes and sudden stops which the leader introduces and which some of the company will be slow to follow. It will be noticed how much easier it is to begin some things than to stop—even at a given signal. The laggards must be given some penalty, to work out later. Conundrums. In what part of the church do they ring the bell(e)s? At the altar. What is that of which the common sort is the best? Sense. Where did Noah strike the first nail in the ark? On the head. Enough for one, too much for two and nothing for three; takes one to make and two to keep? A secret. Why is a girl not a noun? Because a lass (alas) is an interjection. Why is a kiss like a rumor? Because it goes from mouth to mouth. THE KING'S VALET By RUTH ORAHAM The king was dead, and the people would have cried, "Long live the king!" but they did not know which of two claimants would secure the throne. Prince Ludwig, the representative of a legal dynasty, was at the capital, but the Crown Prince Rudolph, who had been banished by his father, was in Paris. Rudolph was the choice of the people, but the Austrian government desired to place Ludwig on the throne. Rudolph made his preparations to go to claim his crown, and, being obliged to pass through Austrian territory, the government desired to intercept him. "Your majesty," said Rudolph's bosom friend, Count Ernest Gerhart, who proposed to accompany his sovereign to his capital, "I suggest that we travel as master and valet. I to be the master, you the valet." "An admirable plan," said Rudolph. "We will adopt it." That night the two started, the count disguised as a bourgeois merchant, Rudolph as a German valet. The two carried their parts well, the count enacting a shopkeeper who had made money and was consequently purseproud, Rudolph playing a servant who had all the spirit beaten out of him by a tyrannical master. Count Ernest being the king's intimate friend and faithful adherent, took pleasure in giving him plenty to do and abusing him soundly at the slightest remissness. Passing down the Danube by boat, the two attracted the attention of the old Baroness von Valleinstein and her beautiful daughter Bertha. "Hans," cried Count Ernest, "bring me some hock and soda water, and don't spend the whole day gabbling with the other servants. Be quick!" Hans moved away, and Bertha von Vallenstein, who had looked up from her book, cast an indignant glance at the count for the severity of his tone. When the valet returned with the bock and soda Count Ernest berated him for having been gone so long. Bertha von Vallenstein, indignant at the count's abuse, called Hans to her and said to him: "Do you wish to leave the service of the man who treats you so harshly? If you do I will engage you at once. My mother and I need a manservant." "Thank you, fraulein," stammered the astonished king incognito. "He pays me such good wages that"—"I will pay you double." The king was in a quandary. Count Ernest, who saw what was going on, ordered him away on another errand and when he was gone said to the young lady: "Pardon me, fraulein. This servant whom you think I treat so unjustly must be handled with great severity. He has overridden every master he has served till he came to me, and at the slightest evidence of kindliness he would turn upon me with violence." After that Count Ernest, seeing his mistake in attracting attention by his feigned severity, treated his servant less harshly. They pursued their journey, eluding the spies both of Prince Ludwig and the Austrian government, and at last Rudolph found himself safe over the borders of his kingdom. He immediately threw off his incognito and, having been joined by a number of his adherent nobles, moved on toward the capital, everywhere greeted with great joy and affection. Bertha von Vallenstein and her mother, having taken a direct route while the king was obliged to take a very circuitous one, arrived long before him. She could not put away the image of the valet who had borne so patiently the harshness of his master, and she looked for him every day to appear and enter her service. Her mother laughed at her, assuring her that after what his master had said of him she would run a great risk in engaging him and tried to persuade her daughter to proceed with her on their journey. Then the news came of the arrival of Prince Rudolph at the border, and the baroness and her daughter decided to remain and witness his entry into his capital. Meanwhile the whole kingdom had gone overwhelmingly for the legitimate heir, and preparations were made for his reception. It was a beautiful morning that Rudolph entered his capital mounted on horseback, attended by his nobles, Count Ernest Gerbart riding beside him, and followed by a large military escort. As he passed the hotel where the baroness and her daughter were stopping he looked up at the windows till his eyes caught those of Bertha, when he smiled and bowed, removing his hat with especial deference. "Mother," gasped Bertha, withdrawing from the window, "what does it mean? Am I dreaming or am I delirious? The king has the features of the valet Hans." "Nonsense, my dear! There is a resemblance, and since that valet has turned your head you magnify it." The king was proclaimed, and to the state ball following the proclamation invitations came to the Von Vallenstein. When Bertha was presented to the king, he was observed to whisper something in her ear, and she passed on with an expression of delight on a face also covered with blushes. What the king whispered was this: "I am ready to enter your service, but not as your valet." And so it happened that King Rudolph XII, took a wife not of royal blood, but as he received with her an enormous fortune, most of which was spent on the poor of the kingdom, the match was highly approved by his subjects. Reading. If you like to read and have many books, be careful lest you read too much and think too little. Metropolis Gazette PUBLISHED ON PRINT BY THE GAZETTE PRINTING CO. METROPOLIS, . . . . . ILL. MRS. M. J. MOCRARY, MANAGER. J. B. McCRARY, EDITOR FRIDAY SEPT. 7, 1917: Office 9th and Pearl Streets, Metropolis, Illinois. Entered as second-class mail matter, at Metropolis, Illinois, Postoffice. Address all communications to J. B. McCRARY, Box 107 Metropolis, Illinois. The names and addresses of contributors must be known to us in every instance, in order to secure publication. We want the news of your vicinity each week. TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION: One Year ..... $1.50 Ix Months ..... 75 Three Months ..... 40 Single Copy ..... 05 In Advance. ADVERTISING RATES. made known on application. You must mail copy on Mondays to secure publication. We are authorized to announce the name of C. W. Hauseman, as a candidate for re-election to the office of County Commissioner at the Primary Wednesday Sept. 12th. We are authorized to announce I. A. SURGIS, as a candidate for County Commissioner, subject to the Republi- can Primary, Wednesday Sept. 12th. 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We ask that you bring money to represent every phase of our work. More next week. Heavy Annual Rainfall. The rainfall of a village among the hills of Assam, during the ten weeks from May 1 to July 9 this year, was 350 inches. The village is Cherrapunjil, the rainstick spot in Asia and presumably in the world. Its annual rainfall is something over 450 inches—say, fifteen times as much as London. Cherrapunjil stands on a plateau, overlooking the plain of Syilea, and it is 4,55 feet above sea level.—Westminster Gazette. Money Long in Use Hindus for centuries have used new honey as a laxative and old honey as an astringent. Aborigines of Persia offered honey to the sun. Greeks still mix it with milk of water and use it as a libation to the dead. In one section of India milk and honey are handed to all bridegrooms as they arrive at the door of the bride's father, and in ancient Egypt honey was long a chief ingredient of embalming fluid. $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. Sold by all Druggists, 75c. Take Hall's Family Pills for consti- pation. Fried Fish every day at the Grand Leader Cafe. Mrs. Doll Henry is sick with a burned foot. Mrs Edgar Upshaw, of Rock- ford, is in the city on account of the illness of her mother Mrs. Tommie Herron. Mrs. Lena Phillips, left Saturday for Centralia, to take up her school, she was accompanied by Miss Mable Parks, on her way to Chicago, to visit relatives. Mrs. Ellen Cobb, and grandchildren left for Chicago, after an extended visit to her sister Mrs. Mary Robinson. Miss Allie Barnard, left Monday for Champaign, where she is to attend Brown's Business school We wish her much success. Mrs. Mamie Maxwell, of Brookport was down Monday, to see her aunt Mrs. Lurauia Blakemore, who is sick. The little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jas Green died Wednesday at noon. The Gazette is much in sympathy with the bereaved parents. Misses Gertie Hall, and Rubie Smith were in Brookport on business. Rev. W D Simms of Newburg And who was elected as one of the missionaries at the last session of the Mt. Olive Association, is back in the district, the too poorly to be acting but he has a desire to go about duties. He preached for Unity Baptist church Snnday and Monday nights. Wherever he goes we would ask for him a liberal collection. 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. Miss Captula Tinsley, of St. Louis Mo., left for her home, after visiting her father Mr. Henry Tinsley and other relatives. Mrs. M. J. McCrary, was in Brookport Sunday, attending the revival.' She reports a splendid meeting. Bros. Thos. Harmon, and Wesley Dance, worshipped at Unity Baptist church where Rev. J. B. McCrary is conducting a revival. Mrs. Birdie Lloyd left Wednesday for St. Louis Mo. Misses Margie Tandy, Alvena Brown, Vivian Hall, Lavada Martin and Mrs. Minnie Newell, went to Paducah, Ky. "Labor Day" and report a pleasant trip. Rev. I. S. Stone, preached for Rev. J. B McCrary Tuesday and Wednesday nights at Brookport, he was accompanied by Rev. Geo. Crippens. Neurigia and Rheumatoid Faina yield quickly to the influence of Dr. Miles' Anti-Fain Faina. He had a great effect. Please psy up your subscription. Can you afford to loose your race papers for want of support? It is up to you. What are you going to do about it Mr. non payer? Decide by paying up please. We solicit your patronage at the Leader 900 Pearl St. We are pleased with the many nice things said of the Gazette, but we appreciate the money you owe us the more. Prof. McClinton Smith, opened his school at Belgrade Monday. Mrs. Essie Daugherty and children, are visiting Mr. and Mrs. Mingo Long at Powers. Dunbar school opened Monday with a large attendance, all teachers present except one. Edgar S. B. McCrary was in Brookport on business Tuesday. N W Long, was in Brookport on business Tuesday. Angus English, who has been in Chicago all summer at work, came home to go ro school. Mrs. Benj Long and daughter, Beaulah, from Choat were up shopping Saturday. John Edmunds of Unionville, was up Tuesday with a fine load of mclons. Mr. Doss Shelton of Joppa is in the city attending his brother's trial Mr and Mrs. Vercie Shannon, Mesdames Jennie Wood, Mae Lillie Nesly, and Mr. Major Sultzer went to Paducah Ky on Labor Day. Mr Rufus Roberts, of Mound City was in the city Saturday and Sunday to see his nephew. Mr. John Crabtree went to Brookport Sunday to see his "Best Girl." Miss Blossom Bradley, of Joppa and brother Jessie, of Chicago motored to Metropolis Wednesday to see the soldier boys and their relatives. Mr. Ontrue Cowper, went to Fredonia, and Princeton, Ky. Rev. Berry Thomas, has just closed a very successful meeting at Mermet, with one conversion. Pastor Thomas was assisted by Revs. Thos Morris and Rev. W. D. Simms The members of the A. M. E. church, Brookport, have put in their window's and are holding services in their new building although it is not finished. Great Revival Now On. The revival at Unity Baptist church, Brookport, is still in progress, with eight conversions to date. We have five for baptism, and three additions. Baptist Zion is much elated over the success. Large crowds are being attracted to the church every night. Pastor McCraary, is leaving no stone unturned to make a success in his field of labor. Come, you are welcome to all of our meetings BAPTIZING Pastor J. B. McCrary of Unity Baptist church Brookport, will baptize the 3rd Sunday at 12.00 m. Every one is cordially invited to be present. We are trying to raise $300, 00 at next session of the Mount Olive Baptist Association. Let every delegate and minister bring along one dollar for the $1 00 rally. S. I. Richards, is in the city wishing his son Joy, before he leaves for the training camp. NOTICE. The Mt. Olive Executive Board Meeting A short session of the executive board was held in Cairo, on Saturday June 23, with the Mod. Elder J. B. McCrary, presiding. The first thing under considera- was to find a place for the Association to hold its forthcoming session, as the Shiloh Baptist church, Future City could not care for it. After carefully considering the invitations, a motion prevailed to meet with Siloam Baptist church, Unionville, on Tuesday before the 4th Sunday in Sept. 1917. A motion prevailed that the Educational space on the church letter blanks, be changed to read Livingston Normal Rebuilding and Educational Tax. A motion prevailed that the Woman's District auxiliary be requested to turn over to the treasurer of Trustee Board, all of the money they have on hand for education and same placed in the Bank by him on interest. Eld. H. E. McWilliams, came in and was permitted to speak on the Co opperative Missionary work. A motion prevailed that this subject be special attention in the arsociation next fall. Eld. J. D. Davis, paid the missionary money of $4.00 for the Mt. Olive church, Colp. This closed a short and sweet session of the Board. Elder J. B. McCrary, Moderator, Elder J. H. Starks. Corresponding Sec. To the Baptist Churches of Mt. Olive Baptist Association. It is to be hoped that all of our churches will respond to the urgent need and appeal of our missionary on the field just now. Brethren, it is a sin to place a man on the field to look after the neglected churches and fail to see after his support, while we are at home faring sumptuously every day with our families and congregations. It is wore than a crime to allow his family to suffer, while we are responsible to to send the gospel into destitute places. "How can they hear without a preacher, and how can they preach except they are sent?" Brethren, bestir yourselves as never before; the eyes of our fathers who have let their montles fall on us are expecting us to evangelize this field in they labored so earnestly, contending for missions and the missionary. Remember the great commission, and let us take the State for Christ. The harvest is white, but the laborers are few. Lift up your eyes and look upon the field. The true missionary spirit is lax in most of our Baptist churches in Southern Illinois. Let us put out mission cards, preach a mission sermon once a month or a quarter, lift a special collection for missions and start the mission box plan. We have a good missionary in the person of Elder J. H. Hilley, and he needs our support. Let every church send something to the Board which meets with the Sunday School conuion at Cairo, June 13th. Qualities Widely Apart. Admiration and familiarity are strangers.—George Sand. We want to raise more money at Unionville, during the sixty-sixth session than ever before in the history of its existence. 300.00 is the slogan. Therefore, let every messenger and member come prepared to give $1.00 each on Sunday. The moderator is down for the 1st dollar. Dr. C. C. Phillips says pleae place his name on the list for $1.00 We want every church belonging to the Association, to be represented with as money as they can. Don't withhold the Lord's money, but send it in. Remember every department of the work, and don't forget missions, District, State, Home and Foreign, Education and the Gazette, which is your otgan, speaking out for you. Every church should send up one dollar for its support. J. B. McCrary; Moderator NOTICE NOTICE To the auxiliaries of the W. E. & M. Convention of the Mt. Olive Baptist Association. Greetings: You are called to meet with said association at Siloam Baptist church, Unionville, Ill.' on Friday before the fourth Sunday in Sept. 1917. Each auxiliary is expected to send a delegate to this meeting. Dear sisters the time is near and let, us send something for Educational Building fund. My dears the 2nd Bapt Church of Centralia, has held the district banner for some time let the local auxiliaries get busy and see if we can raise the financial standard by sending up some money for the building fund and the locals sending in the largest amount of money for that purpose will receive the banner. We ask the pastors of the different churches to encourage the work, for with their encouragement we feel that the work will be a success. All moneys over expenses have been ordered to be paid to treasurer of the Livingston Building Fund. Attend this meeting. M. J. Blake, District President. COMING TO Motropolis Illinois, UNITED DOCTORS SPECIALIST Will Be At The Ward Hotel, Tuesday Sept. 11, 1917. One Day Only. Hours 9 A.M. to 6 P.M. Remarkable of these Physicians is the Treatment of Chronic Diseases Offer Their Services Free of Charge The United Doctors, licensed by the State of Illinois, are experts in the treatment of diseases of the blood, liver, stomach, intestines. skin, nerves, heart, spleen, kidneys or bladder. diabetes, bed-wetting, rheumatism, sciatica, tape worm, leg ulcers, appendicitis, gall stones, goitre, piles, etc., without operation, and are too well known in this locality to need further mention. Call and see them. it costs you nothing. Laboratories. Milwaukee. Wisconsin. Point Possibly Overlooked. western man advertises for a wife, and stipulates that the woman must be the widow of a man who has been hanged. The inference is that he wants to show up well in comparison with her former husband, evidently overlooking the fact that not every man who deserves it is hanged.—Philadelphia Inquirer. False Hope. After Dave Darrington lost his voice he used to rap on the trough of his pig pen at feeding time. Then a woodpecker went to live in the pig pen, and the hogs went crazy.—The Ramroddera. Bad Enough. The men have enough other foolish notions without caring much for cut glass dishes.—Atchison (Kan.) Globe. Colp, Ill., Aug. 1947. I am authorized by the State missionary Board chairman, D. C. C. Phillips, Golconda, to serve notice of those that pledged themselves to contribute to the work State Missions during the General Missionary Baptist State Convention, Carbondale, May 1911 to communicate with the corresponding secretary at once or no later than the 5th Sunday in September at which time the Board the Board will be called to meet at Colp, Saturday before the 5th Sunday. All member of the Board are expected to be present or contribute $1 co ondollar. C. C. Phillips, Chairman. SPARTA. ILL. Our S. S. was opened at 9:30 with good attendance. The Teacher's were present and manifested much interest in the classes. Rev M. E. Parnell was with us, and took a great interest in reviewing the les on. Our pastor Rev. P. B. French, made a report of the Institute, he impressed the people the necessity of a front line Sunday School, and nominated Bro. A. Haigler, as president of the home department, and Sister Willie B. Browning as teacher of the Cradle Roll class. At 11:20 our Pastor introduced Rev. M. E. Parnell who chose for his text Malachi 3:18, from which he preached a strong and powerful sermon. The church re-assembled at 3 o'clock and had a glorious meeting. Rev. Parnell ascended the pulpit and preached another gospel sermon, choosing his text from 46 Psalm, after which the pastor administered the Lord's Supper. At 7:35 Rev. Parnell preached another soul stirring sermon, using these words for a text, 'Blessed is the man that walketh not in the council of the ungodly.' 1 Psalm. The Carination club reported for the third quarter $91.95, sister Malinda Foster. Mrs. Jeannette McGowan of Cleaton, Ky. united with the New Hope church The Carnation Club will meet at the home of Mrs. Anna Owens. Mrs. Sallie Williams went to St. Louis, Mo. shopping last week, Revs. P. B. French, and M. E. Parnell are both St. Louis visitors. Mr. Arthur and Oscar Sales were St. Louis visitors last Sunday. Miss Mable Nance, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Nance is very sick with malaria, and is under the care of the physician. J. J. Taylor. The only way to get the genuine New Home Sewing Machine is to buy the machine with the name NEW HOME on the arm and in the legs. This machine is warranted for all time. No other like it No other as good The New Home Sewing Machine Company, ORANGE, MASS. The New Home Sewing Machine Company. ORANGE, MASS.