Metropolis Weekly Gazette

METROPOLIS WEEKLY GAZETTE JIM GROW LAW GETS BLAGK EYE Alderman Hill Would Not Vote For His Own Measure. Louisville, Ky. Mar 6.—Alderman Hill's jimcrow street car ordinance was slaughtered in the city council here last night. Every alderman in the body voted against it, except the author of the bill, and he did not vote at all. This is the second attempt within recent days to inflict the jimcrow iniquity on the colored people of Louisville. The disastrous defeat is most assuring, not only that the colored people fought nobly, but the white people, and who are confidently relied on in emergencies. W. F. Cummins For Sheriff. In this issue of the Gazette will be found the announcement of w. F. Cummins as a candidate on the Republican ticket for the nomination for sheriff and collector of this county at the September primary. In presenting his claims for the consideration of the voters, Mr. Cummins points with pride to the fact as deputy under Mr. Shirk he has had four years of training for the office, the workings of said office are familiar to him and should he be favored with an election he will be prepared to give the people the right to service from the beginning. He believes that his dealings with the public in his present position have been such as to meet with the general approval of the voters. M. Cummins is a native of Massac county where he has lived all his life. He was born and reared on a farm in Logan precinct. He attended the district school in winter and spent his summers on the farm, helping with the farm, duties. At the age of 13 he attended a spring normal and that fall and winter taught a country school and from that time until his appointment to the office of deputy sheriff devoted himself to teaching in the fall and winter, attending normal classes in the spring and farming in the summer. Mr. Cummins is what is termed a "self made" man and is no doubt well qualified to perform the duties of the office, as he has the education and the the experience. He has the nerve and the physical power to perform any duty that he may be called to perform. Should he be elected to said office there is no question as to the enforcement of the law so far as his duty goes. He will call on the voters in person as soon as the tax collection period is over. This paper asks that the voters give his candidacy a fair and an impartial consideration. Mrs. Francis Wilson, of St. Louis, is in the city visiting relatives and friends. MOTTO: "HEW TO THE LINE, LET THE CHIPS FALL WHERE THEY MAY." GOLORED LAD GOES TO WEST POINT Military School Opens Doors Again To Negro Race DAYTON, O.—Alexander, 17, colored of 107 Gard avenue, has been named by Congressman Warren Gard as the appointee to West Point Military academy. Young Alexander, who graduated last year from Silvers; passed the preliminary test held in Dayton with the highest honor. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Forster Alexander. Dr. Bundy Released On Bond Sureties All Colored. Trial Set For Monday. Continuance Will Be Asked For On Account of Defendant's Health. 24,000 GOLORED LAD GOE Military School Opens Do DAYTON, O.—Alexander, has been named by Congressman West Point Military academy. Y last year from Silvers; passed th with the highest honor. He is the exander. Dr. Bundy Rele Sureties All Colored. day. Continuance W Account of Defe Dr. Leroy N. Bundy, who has been in all since last October charged with murder growing out of the East St. Louis riots, was released from Belleville jail on Friday, March 8. The release of Dr. Bundy is a culmination of a long and bitter struggle; first to have him admitted to bail and then to reduce it to an amount so that his friends could qualify and sign the bond. The bond was at first fixed at $24,000. This required a qualification of $45,000. After a prolonged effort the bond was reduced to $14,000. All the sureties were Colored and residents of East St. Louis, except Aaron E. Malone, of the Poro College St. Louis, Mo. When seen by an Argus reporter, Dr. Bundy stated that it was through the untiring efforts of his wife and Attor- Rev. Geo Crippens, was in Brookport Tuesday on business. Kill Jim Crow Law. The Republican board of aldermen of this city without a dissenting vote last Tuesday evening killed the "Jim Crow" street car law proposing to separate white and colored passengers on the street cars. The committee on the railroads reported that such a law was unnecessary and undesirable and this report was promptly adopted. This paper thought from the beginning that it would meet this fate and never joined in the criticism against the administration, simply because one Republican seeking notoriety had offered such a measure. Will our contemporaries be as prompt in reporting this fact as they were In announcing the introduction of the measure?—Illinois Idea. Birth Of A Nation Barred From Chicago. "The Birth of a Nation" photoplay which has done much harm throughout the United States and world in creating prejudice against colored people as designed has been permanently barred from Chicago by the courts of the stater The Circuit court enjoined the play last year and on appeal the Supreme court upheld the lower court last week, which puts an end to this notorious play in Illinois. Illinois Idea. The Negroes of Illinois will have to ask the courts to place a bar on some of this jim-crowism. 17 Held On Lynching Charge Columbus S. C.—Seventeen ney Homer G. Phillips that his release was secured. The brave work to liberate him will long be remembered, and the good work of Attorney Phillips was a service to the race as well as to him. Trial Set For Monday The case will be called for trial at Waterloo, Ill., Monday, March, 18. One hundred and fifty witnesses have been subpenaed for the defense. A continuance until the fall term will be applied for by the attorneys for the defense. Dr. Bundy is in very poor health, due to his long confinement, and his attorneys will insist that he not be forced to trial until he recovers. Attorney Phillips says the fight in Bundy's behalf for vindication and freedom has just begun. white men of Barnwell county, some of them prominent, were placed under bonds by Circuit Court Judge W. H. Townsend here recently for alleged participation in the lynching of Walter Best, a Negro, last Saturday. The Negro early that day had shot Wm. Wilson, a young white boy, to death in an automobile garage. Soldier's Trial Near Close. Soldier's Trial Near Close. San Antonio, Tex. March 7. The prosecution of forty enlisted men of the Twenty fourth Infantry negroes on trial at Fort Sam Hous ton for crimes committed at Houston the night of August 23 last, practically completed its case to day before a court martial today The court adjourned until Monday to permit counsel for defense further to prepare his case. The trial is the third growing out of the riot of the Third Battallion of the Twenty fourth at Houston, when a number of persons were killed. TO THE VOTERS In this issue of the Gazette, will be found the announcement of Henry Morrow, for County Clerk. Mr. Morrow was born and has lived all his life in the city of Metropolis. His father John Morrow, was raised in the Powers neighborhood but has been in town for many yeas and has been a laborer at various factories of the city. No better man is to be found anywhere. Henry Morrow, was educated in the city schools, graduating from the High School in 1907. After finishing the High School he took a course in Stenography and Type writing and secured a position with the J. N. Roberts' Mfg., Co., and later went with the Salem Box Co., which position he held for three years. His next work was with the W. P. Baynes & Rhodes Burford Furniture Company. He held this position for five years. About the middle of February he resigned his position with the Rhodes Burford Co., to accept a place with the Prudential Life Insurance Cq. In all these positions Mr. Morrow has had the fullest confidence of his employers and his honesty has never been questioned. His habits of life are correct in every way and there is not a blot upon his character in any way. He is now just 29 years of age, has a wife and two children and is full of hope and ambition. A young man of such preparation and character should certainly receive the most careful consideration by the voters. He is a Republican and is asking for the Republican nomination. He feels that his educational attainments and practical business experiences are ample to fit him to fill the office with credit to himself and satisfaction to the people. If elected he pledges his best efforts and entire time to the duties of the office. TO THE VOTERS. The record should convince the voters of Massac county that in both preparation and experience I am prepared to render efficient service. This office is the most important in the county from my point of view and requires energy and ability. New life should be put into school work. The people of Massac county will support better schools and appreciate new life and energy in the administration of the schools. My Republicanism cannot be questioned. Though I believe this office should be entirely free from politics. The best qualified man should have your support. The present law requires the County Superintendent to hold a valid Supervisor's certificate. This is an excellent requirement. If you agree with me that to promote the cause of education, the county superintendent should be among the best prepared and most experienced teachers of the county I ask you for your support subject to the Republican primaries. I assure you I will devote my time to the duties of the office and promote the cause of education to the best of my ability. I expect to make a thorough canvass of the county and personally meet the voters. I have many interest in Jackson precinct and I believe I have not been forgotten by the teachers and pupils of the county. Yours truly, F. C. Prowdley. W. F. Smith For County Judge. The announcement of the candidacy of Judge W. F. Smith for the Republican nomination for county Judge at the September primary election appears in this issue of this paper. The Judge needs no introduction to the voters of Metropolis and this county as he served as Judge of Massac Want A Jim Crow Library For Metropolis We have been reliably informed several times that the directors or trustees for the Public Library of Metropolis, have instructed the librarian not to let or loan out books to Negroes. When the contract was signed up with Mr. Carnegie, who contributed largely for the erection of this building, was it in the agreement that Negroes would not be allowed on the inside, or even to borrow a book? Did he not know that there were Negroes in Metropolis? Is this library kept up by public funds or by taxing the citizens, or by donations from individuals? If by taxation, then we utter our bitter protest against all such unlawful discrimination in the State of Illinois. If it is kept up by private subscriptions and built by private individuals then we have no protest to offer and don't give a deuce whether we get a book or not. We were informed this week that there is a suggestion or request to the Negroes by some of their white friends(?) to allow them them to fit up and furnish a room in one corner of the A. M. E. church as a sort of "jim crow" library or reading room for Negroes, thus while our sons are loyal to the Old Flag which should wave over all freeman alike. While they are to die in the trenches on foreign soil, willingly for "World's Democracy," there some few white men in Metropolis, cursing the "slacker" and who at the same time keeping his "bacon" at a safe distance and considers himself a hero of the first type if he brand my race with the word "damn nigger" jim crow him while they are fighting like demons for America's honor. We want no "jim crow" library out here as we have made it for over a half century without and we can continue until the end of time, or place one ourselves without the assistance of those white people who wish to take our man and womanhood rights away, guaranteed by the Constitution of the U. S. under the guise of jim-crow-ism. Give us the same rights and privileges guaranteed to any other race, no more, no less. Give us at home what we are fighting for abroad, "pure democracy." The Negroes would be less than men to even think of such a proposition. The Negroes' hands on books are no worse than their hands on money, and in the kitchen mixing the dough, etc. "Consistency thou art a jewel." Mrs. Anna Wade HAIR CULTURIST Colp, Illinois, is an expert in her line of work. Only a trial will convince you She presses out the Kinks The Hair plays an important part in every woman's life. Have beautiful hair At the Unity Baptist Church, Brookport, Ill./ Sisters Ida Martin, and Mamie Maxwell, Leaders of the Tribes. A Specail sermon by the pastor at 11:00 a. m. Subject, "Sowing and Reaping." At 3:00 p. m., The Selling and Buying. At 8:00 Seamon by Edgar S. B. McCrary., offering and report of rally. county for four years and gave good account of himself. Judge Smith, is public spirited and has been identified with every movement put forth for several years to advance the interest and general welfare of the citizens of Massac county. He is 100 per cent. American and that too, 12 months in a year and a "Simon Pure" Republican. He served his country faithfully during the Civil War. Judge Smith lives and owns his own home within two blocks of the court house and if elected will be on the job six days of the week and can be had any day or night in fifteen minutes. He points with pride to his record and says he never was sued and never gave a mortgage. The Gazette can conscientiously recommend Judge Smith to its many readers for their consideration as he is fair in his dealings with his fellows, and should he be nominated and elected will give hem a square deal in the interpre tation and administration of the law which is based on common sense and sound judgment of which he is in possession. A. E. UNDERTAKER & EMBALMER Office 7th and Pearl Sts. METROPOLIS, ILL. Metropolis Gazette PUBLISHED ON FRIDAY BY THE GAZETTE PRINTING CO. METROPOLIS, ILL. MRS. M. J. McCRARY, MANAGER. J. B. McCRARY, EDITOR FRIDAY MAR. 22, 1918. Office 9th and Pearl Streets, Metropolis, Illinois. Enterered as second-class mail matter, at Metropolis, Illinois, Postoffice. The names and addresses of contribu- rors must be known to us in every in- stance, in order to secure publication. We want the news of your vicinity each week. TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION: One Year ..... $1.50 Six Months ..... 80 Three Months ..... 40 Single Copy ..... 05 In Advance. ADVERTISING RATES. made known on application. You must mail copy on Mondays to secure publication. ANNOUNCEMENT. We are authorized to announce Judge K. C. Ronalds, as a candidate for the Republican nomination for the Legislature of the 51st Senatorial District, subject to the Primary Sept. 11th. County Judge We are authorized to announce the name of WALTER A. PHILLIPS, as a candidate for County Judge of Massac County, Ill. Subject to the Republican Primary September 11, 1918. We are authorized to announce the name of Judge W. F. Smith, as a candidate for County Judge of Massac County, Ill., subject to the Republican Primary September 11, 1918. We are authorized to announce the name of W. F. Cummings, as a candidate for Sheriff of Massac County, Ill., subject to the Rupublican Primary September 11, 1918. For County Clerk. We are authorized to announce Henry Morrow, as a candidate for the nomination for County Clerk, on the Republican ticket at the September Primary election. Assessor and Treasurer. We are authorized to announce John Kotter as a candidate for Assessor and Treasurer of Massac County Illinois, subject to the Republican Primary September 11, 1918. Assessor and Treasurer We are authorized to announce Elmer Brown, as a candidate for Assessor and Treasurer of Massac County, subject to the Republican Primary Sept. 11th. County Superintendent. We are authorized to announce T. F. McCatnney, as a candidate for the nomination for County Superintendent of Schools, of Massac County, Ill., on the Republican Ticket at the September Primary election. We are authorized to announce F. C. Prowdley, as a candidate for the nomination for County Superintendent of Schools on the Republican ticket at the September Primary election. ROAD CONMISSIONER. We are authorized to announce R. N. MIZELL, as a candidate for single Highway Commissioner in District 6. Election April 2nd. ROAD CLERK We are authorized to announce Ira Morgan, as a candidate for Road Clerk of District 6. Election Tuesday April 2nd. FOR ALDERMAN We are authorized to announce the name of JOHN S. ANDERSON, as a candidate for reelection for Alderman of the First, Ward Election Tuesday April 16th 1918. We are authorized to announce Edgar Orrington as a candidate for Alderman of the First Ward. Election Tuesday April 16. We are authorized to announce Ontre Cowper as a candidate for Alderman of the First Ward. Election Tuesday April 16th 1918. Mrs. Eliza Dennings, and son Leon of Brookport, were in the city Saturday on business. Jessie Bradley, of Joppa was in the city Wednesday on business. Prof. G. E. Masterson, Principal of the Dunbar High School was taken very sick last week of a nervous break-down. The Gazette wishes for him a speedy recovery. $100 Reward. $100. 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Let every reader help us to get subscribers. Build up your Race Enterprise. 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. Don't fail to represent your church at the Board Meeting at Centralia, Thursday before the 1st Sunday in April. Send up $1.00 to assist in expenses and don't forget the Missionary. It will pay you to attend the Milk Maid's Drama, at the Unity Baptist Church, Brockport, the 21st inst. Mrs. Mamie Maxwell, Mgr. Mrs. Ramah Green, returned her home Monday in Champaign, after attending the funeral of her uncle, Rev. Green Hodge. Mrs. Bessie Cork, left Sunday for St Louis, Mo., to attend the bedside of her sister, Mrs. Lizzie Singleton, who is sick. Rev. J. H. Yarbough, of Shady Grove, was in the city Monday, selling Irish potatoes. He is quite a successful farmer, but met with a misfortune recently to lose part of the house and household goods by fire. He is in good spirits and Job like says, "The Lord giveth and the Lord taketh, and it is all for the better. Rev. W. H Barnett, was at Shady Grove, Sunday and preached at the Free Baptist church. He was once the pastor and built the church. Mrs. Myra Young, formerly of this city, recently of Toms, Va., is in the city visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Taylor Stalls. Miss Maud Porter, returned to Golconda, Sunday after a being at the bedside and attending the funeral of her grandfather, Rev. Green Hodge. Remember, the paper is $1.50 per year. The paper has taken another raise, postage will be higher, 3c for stamps and 2c for post cards. So please pay up. Mrs. Birdie Hayes, returned to her home in Evansville. Ind., after attending the funeral of her father, Rev. Green Hogde. Three Lots For Sale. I Have three lots for sale Located on the corner of 7th and Vienna. For further particulars inquire of Mrs. Rufns Mitchell, No. 402 Market St. Fried Fish every day at the Grand Leader Cafe. MURPHYSBORO Rev W. P. Washington filled his regular appointment at Shilo Baptist church Sunday. They have taken on new life, both spiritually and financially. The collection for the day was $45 50. The choir of Shiloh will give a Musical Concert Wednesday night at Brook's Hall. Mrs. Hattie Brown, of Dewmaine died at the home of her sister, Mrs. Lena Campbell, of this city, Sunday March. 3. Funeral services were conducted at Shiloh Baptist Church, by Drs. Phillips and Washington. Interment in the Grand Tower cemetery. Mrs. Brown, was well known thruout the district, as she was a great church worker. Our loss is Heaven's gain. Reporter. SPARTA Mr. Edisor:-I wish to say that on last Sunday we had a good good Sabbath School. Supt. Macklin was at his post and reviewed the lesson for us. Rev. French, was present at the morning service and preached a strong sermon. Subj. "The Words of a Talebearer are as Wounds," Prov. 26:22. At night Rev. D. G. Hutson, preached to a large audience. He also preached for Rev. M. E. Parnell, of Coulterville, Sunday. Rev. Parnell, is doing, a great work in Coulterville. - The Golden Leaf meets with Mrs. Ida Cushionberry. The Sewing Circle meets with Mrs. Mattie Haynes. J. J., Taylor. BROOKPORT Mrs. Nina Bryant is confined to her room with rheumatism. Ben Maxwell, had his foot mashed with a tie. Work is good in the tie business. Mr. Lord, of the Ayer & Lord Tie Co., is being praised for the way he deals with his men having raised one half to one cent for carrying ties. Rev. Reddick, pastor of the A. M. E. Church is doing a great work for his church. Mesdames Ruth Donlow, and Myrtle Sims, also Alonzo Donlou, visited at Belgrade with parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Long, Sunday. The tribes of the Unity Baptist Church which are to report the 1st Sunday in April are doing nicely. Our pastor Rev. J. B. McCrary, was at his post Sunday as usual and delivered three good sermons. It was said that the sermon delivered at 11:00 was the finest delivered by him during his pastorate. At the conclusion of the morning service two persons, united with the church, one by relation and one from the Free Baptist church as a candidate for baptism. This makes four additions this month. The birthday rally was a success. Easter exercises will be observed in the afternoon and night. A sermon on the Resurrection will be delivered by the pastor at 11:00 o'clock. Come out and hear him. The church voted to entertain the Minister's Alliance of the District Thursday and Friday before the 4th Sunday in April. If you will be present notify pastor McCraig, 903 N. Pearl, Metropolis, Ill A Successful Meeting Closed In Duquoin. Rev. W. L. Brasco, formerly of Ottumwa, Iowa, but now of Monmouth, Ill., conducted a revival in the Mt. Olive Baptist Church, or which Rev. S H Prittt, is pastor. This was one of the most successful meetings ever held in this city; one that everyone enjoyed; people were always in a hurry to get to the church. The church was always taxed to its seating capacity. It can well be said that Rev. Brasco is a plain gospel preacher, one who can always make friends. A number of souls united with the church, all adults except two. Sunday March, 10, Rev. S. H. Pruitt, held his baptizing services before a large crowd of people of both races. The baptizing was one of the most interesting and appreciative that has ever been witnessed in our city. The meeting was a success too financially. During the time we raised $177.22, out of that sum we gave $77 66 to Rev. Brasco, for his noble services. Monday night, March, 11th, a reception was given in honor of Rev. Brasco, which was indeed a grand affair. No doubt, that the Mt. Olive Baptist Church will be the leading church in Duquoin for God always dwelleth where peace reigns supreme. Reporter SPARTA Mr. Editor: Please allow me space in the Gazette to say a few words concerning our club work. The Carnation Club met at the home of Bro. J. T. Lavesque, at 7:30 p. m., March, 18. The captain, Sister Malinda Foster, was present with the following band present:—Sis't Mattie and Amanda Haynes, Sallie Martin, P. B. French, and Maude Haigler, Brothers Geo Pearson, and J. T. Lavesque. The Col. for the evening was $1.85. This club gave an entertainment Saturday, March, 16. It was a success in every respect. Cupid's Work. Mr. Larry Rodgers, of Paducah, Ky., and Miss Lavada Martin, of this city were quietly married Sunday afternoon at the home of the bride. Rev. G. W. Kowlett, performed the ceremony. Mr. Rodgers is the manager of the noted Kodee's Orchestra, of Paducah and Western Kentucky. A very pleasant gentleman to meet. Miss Martin is the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Martin. She is a well refined young lady, very musical and well possessed with a sweet disposition. She is a member of the 1st Baptist church, a graduate of Dunbar High School. She is also a trained nurse and a subscriber to the Gazette. The Gazette wishes for them a long and prosperous life on the matrimonial sea. Died Rev. Green, Hodge an old resident of this city and a veteran of the Civil War, died at his home on Broadway, Tuesday the 12th. He was member of the St. Paul A M. E Church and Knights of Tabor. The funeral was held from the church Thursday afternoon before a large crowd of sympathizing friends. Rev. I. S. Stone, the pastor of the church, assisted by Revs. J. B. McCrary and G. W. Rowlett, officiated. OUR JOB OFFICE We are prepared for High Grade JOB WORK We have had over 23 years of Active Experience in the printing office and will give you the benefit of same just for the asking on that next job of yours. "Let Us Show You." Try us. 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To those who live out of town send us a job to day, and we will mail it out the first mail the next day. Special attention given to this class of work. We know what you need and our 23 years of experience enables us to please you. Subscribe For The Gazette. --- 4743 State Stree Phone Drexel 1744 Notice. To the Women of the Educational and Mission Society, of the Mt. Olive Baptist Association. Notice is hereby given that the meeting has been changed from Thursday before the 4th Sunday in March, with the Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church, Harrisburg, to Thursday before the 1st Sunday in April with the 2nd Baptist Church, Centralia. Hope to have a full representation. Yours in Christ, M. Hudgins, Cor. Sec'y. 2809 Commerical, Ave. Cairo, Ill. Mrs. Francis Crider, of Brookport was in the city Wednesday on business. Notice. 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. Franch Corresponding Sec. Ed. J. B. 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. Mcwilliams. State Mission Board Chairman Dr. C. C. Phillips Cor. Sec. Eld. J. D. Davis Treasurer Eld. J. E. Haywood Other Members Eld. S. H. Pruitt Deacon R. Lewis Sister Sallie Thomas Chicago Sister M. Hudgin Cairo Sister J. w. winston Olmstead Sister Carrie Casly Shawnetown Uriah Jenkins Rev. J. A. Royal Chicago " L. Drane Chicago Rev. A. J. Bowers Dewmaline Rev. D. Johnson Dewmaline " B. H. Huher Evanston " K. V. Howard Grand Chain " Robt. Grey Murphysaboro " J. L. Martin Colps Deacon J. Simpson Hallidayboro " J. Baker Brookport Eld. Thomas Morris Metropolis Bro. Chas. Skates Mound City Daacon J. L. Taborn Educational Board Chairman Dr. B J. Priace Chicago Cor. Sec. Sis. Frankie Jenkie Cairo. Sister willie Grayer Colps Sister Emma Farrew Cairo * J. M. Owens Sparta Eld. J. B. McCrary Metropolis Committee on Nomination C. C. Phillips J. E. Heywood G. H. Mitchell* F. Bomar Sister Stella Duprec " willie Greer " M. B. Taylor Elder H. C. Armstead " H. E. Mewilliams Members of various Committees of National Baptist Convention (Unincorporated.) Foreign Mission Board H. E. Mewilliams, D. D. Chicago, Ill. Home Mission Board J. B. McCrary, 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. resident; C. W. Norment, Carbondale Vice President W. P. Washington, Mt. Vernon Recording Secretary J. B. McCrary, Metropolis Corresponding Secretary J. D. Davis, Colp Treasurer H. C. Armstead, Pulaski Vigilant Committee Elder Wm.....Young, Joppa D. Parrish, Md. City S. H. Pruitt, Duquoin F. Bomar, Cairo P. B. French, Sparta Thos. Morris, Mefropolis A. J. Bowers, Dewmaine Rev. Berry Thomas, Metropolis. Any one writing to this office on private matter and requiring an answer must enclose a stamp. --- Fred R. Young, Attorney. Publication Notice State of Illinois, Massae County, ss. In the Circuit Court, April Term, A D. 1918. Joseph Goodman, vs. Ella Goodman, Bill in Chancery for Divorce. Affidavit of non-residence of the Ella Goodman, 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 his bill of complaint in said court, on the Chancery side thereof, on the 2nd day of March 1918 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 April 1918 is by law required. Now, unless you, the said non-resident defendant above named Ella Goodman, shall personally be and appear before said Circuit Court, on the first day of the next term thereof, to be holden at Metropolis, in and for the said County, on the Second Monday in April 1918, 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, March 6, 1918. Fred R. Young, Complainans's Solicitor. Notice Colp, Ill., Jan. 21, 1918 Editor Cazette, Please allow me space in your paper to say that I have been requested by our district missionary, Eld, J. H. Hilly, to ask the churches and pastors throughout the district, who failed to pay the missionary at the Board meeting to please bring or send to next Board meeting which will convene with the Second Baptist church, Centralia, Ill., Thursday before the 1st Sunday in April 1918. Rev. S. H. Pruett Pres. J. H. Williams, Cor Sec. Io. the Voters of the First-Ward, My thanks are due for the compliment paid in selecting me to represent you as alderman in the first ward. I desire to go into the council unpledged. I am not a factional candidate and if elected will serve the people to the best of my ability. So far as I am concerned, I can only say if elected, I propose to do my duty as I understand it, that duty I conceive to be in working for the best interest of the ward, and serving the city and the entire people faithfully. Should it be my fate not to be chosen for the place for which you have placed me in nomination, I will console myself with the thots of being defeated. But should I be elected, I hope that my efforts may avail in accomplishing some work that will be beneficial to the voters and to the ward. Your vote is earnestly solicited Your vote is earnestly solicited April 16, 1918. Respectfully yours, Edgar Orington. Rev. J. C. Berry, of Grand Rivers, Ky., preached at Free Baptist Church Sunday. Rev. B. L. Ivory, D. D. pastor of the Hickman Baptist church Hickman, Ky., preached the Installation sermon Sunday afternoon for Rev. Wm. Moody, the newly elected pastor of the First Baptist church. He left Monday tor points in Kentucky. Notice. Centralia, Mar. 11, 1918, Rev. J. B. McCrary, Mod. of the Mt. Olive Baptist Ass'n. Sir:-Your communication in regards to the Executive Board being entertained by my church, take this method to welcome the Executive Board of the Mt. Olive Baptist Association to meet with the Second Baptist Church Thursday before the 1st Sunday in April. Rev. W. Carter Pastor. METROPOLIS WEEKLY GAZETTE, 1918. Metropolis, Ill. Dec. 1917. To whom it may concern: Notice. Notice is hereby given. The Metropolis Gazette will begin its twentieth year in March 1918. In celebration of its twentieth anniversary the Editor has decided to publish a special edition devoted to the interest of the Churches, Schools, Lodges, City, County and State officials. There fore we take this method to ask any and all that desires to make this paper a success to send by the bearer at once your cut and manuscript to the above named office to be printed in this special edition. To the merchants in the city your ads will be printed in the latest type and borders. We are offering to the merchants special pages at special prices. No ad will cost more than 100 per inch. Our slogan is 1000 subscribers by June 1st. Will you do all in your power to encourage this effort and help to build up one good Race paper in this the Southern end of the grand old State of Illinois? The Gazette is 19 years old now and it is well noted for the past record it has made in spite of its hard kicks and it is destined to be the leadig Negro paper of the day. We are rather early, but to make this move a sucess, we must work now. As the children of Israel was commanded to move onward, we have received the command from our race and friends and our determinations are 'To get up and get there. J. B. McCrary, Editor. TAX PURCHASER'S NOTICE. Metropolis, Ill., Feb. 15, 1918 To W. H. Eskew, You are hereby notified that at a sale of Real Estate made by the Sheriff at the East door of the Court House in the town of Metropolis, County of Massac, and State of Illinois on the 12th day of June A. D. 1916, J. H. Mizell, purchased the following described Real Estate, situated in the said County, for the taxes, Interest Penalties and costs due and unpaid thereon, for the year, A. D. 1916, towit: Lot 6, Block 6, of the Mattie Johnson Additionto Brookport, Massac County Illinois, assessed to W. H. Askew. And that the time allowed by law for the Redemption of said Real Estate will expire on the 12th day of June A. D. 1918. J. H. Mizell, Purchaser. NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Woman's Educational and Mission Society of the Mt. Olive Baptist Association, that there will be a meeting held at the 2nd Baptist church Centrali, III., Thursday before the First Sunday in Feb. 1918 unless the time is extended by the Moderator and the church, and in such case, due and timely notice will be given. Space will be given for the women to transact such business as they see fit in this meeting. We sincerely hope that all will observe the golden opportunity for doing good. Come prepared to influence some one to do more one to do more actual work Bring your sweet spiritual papers, and bring somt money also. Let us strive to do well the work assigned to our hands. Let us shine out above ignorance, superstition and prejudice. Let us strive to be a factor in the great world encouraging education and thrift, lift up the fallen, care for the distressed, comfort the sorrowing and make this district a beacon light for all who are groping in darkness. Your servant for Christ, M. Hudgins, 1209 Commercial Ave. Cairo, Ill. Notice. Notice is hereby given that the Executive Board of the Mt. Olive Baptist Association according to the adjournment of the Board meetina at Unionville, last September will meet with the 2nd, Missionary Baptist church, Centralia, Thursday before the 1st Sunday in April 1918 We are praying for a great meeting, and invite all the members to join us at that time and place in a spirit of meekness and prayer. Prepare good strong gospel sermons and come prepared to bombard Satan's camp and Sin as never before. Cry aloud and spare not, and make this meeting worthy of the name in every particular. Let each minister come prepared to do his christian duty, to give liberally for the expense of the meeting, to be able to do this have your church to send not less than $1 00 by you or in a letter for said purpose. Let's be all that word "Missionary" stands for. Be true to the cause for which Jesus died, and think of the foot prints of the Baptists stained with blood, from John the Baptist and through all the ages until now for the principles set forth in the Bible and send up 5c per member this quarter for the missionary. We have a man out on field looking out for the waste places and his family is looking to him, while he is depending on you. Do all you can for the District and State work this year. I know you are loyal to Christ and your Association. Commence now to collect your money. Let us go through the gates, gather up the stones and lift up a Standard for the people Yours in the cause, J. B. McCryar. Moderator AN APPFAL My dear co-laborers:—Your attention is now called to the Woman's auxiliary of the Gen'al Baptist State Association of Ill. We received a letter from our National Corresponding Secretary Mrs. M. B Fuller, stating that the stamp report is falling short of last year. Of course this should not be. The correspondence has increased 100 per cent since the close of the Convention, besides the increase in postage such conditions handicapped in mailing out literature to the different fields of labor. I appeal to each Department, each church and Sunday School to solicit a penny collection for the stamp donation and forward same to my address at an early date M. B. Taylor, Colp, Ill. and I will forward the same to Mrs. M. A. B. Fuller our N. Cor. Sec. up to date I have received from Mt. Zion Dewmaine. $3.15 Sister E. C. Long, Centralia $1.15 and Mt. Olive, Colp 15cts. same has been forwarded to our Secretary. Let me urge you to apply promptly as the work is in need to be circulated over the field. Any one so desiring may get the annual address of Sister Fuller for 10cts each at her office 900 E 10th St. Austin Tex. The women of Ill. have pledged themselves to raise $100.00 for the Theological Seminary and training school located at Nashville Tenn. $25 00. for Foreign mission. It will be necessary for women to rally as never before to enable us to meet our obligation. Elder J. H. Hilly, Missionary for Mt. Olive Baptist Association postoffice address, is Colp, Ill. St. Louis Globe=Democrat DAILY EXCEPT SUNDAY, SIX DAYS A WEEK ONE WHOLE YEAR FOR ONLY. $2.50 COMPLETE CLUBS OF THREE OR E and bargain offer is open to you and y owing bases only: You and they paper via rural or star route mail or office where there is no Daily Globe iss. Regular price of the Daily Globe-Demo ty, is $5.00 per year. 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Miss Pearlie A. Marshall 615 S. Pine St, Home Phone 611-W Centralia, Ill. D. H. Young staple and Fancy Groceries Soda Fountain in Connection which will be in running Order for our many Satisfied Customers April 1st. A nice clean place for every one. General Merchandise 525 Comick St. Phone 453-R Centralia Illinois. CARD OF THANKS We take this method of thanking the many friends and neighbors for their words of sympathy and willing assistance during the illness and death of our beloved husband, father, brother and grand-father. BETTIE HODGE ADOLPHOS WOODS ELBERTA HAYES MAUD PORTER. Extra Ordinary Notice. To the Missionary Baptist women of Illinois: Dear Co-workers in the Master's Vineyard: I have been silent but not asleep, realizing the shortness of time we shall be expected to meet each other in our State Association which will convene with Rev. Dr Haywood and his good people of the Salem Baptist church Chicago, on Tuesday before the fourth Lord's day in May. I thought I had better let you know that we are looking forward to that eventful day with great hope in spite of the severe winter and the quietness of our people about the work. Dear co-workers it is high time that we were at our Father's business; every avenue is calling for volunteers to work, pray, and give for the furtherance of Christ's Kingdom on earth. The winter has just passed and we have not paid our pledges and now we have it all to do in this short time that remains. The National Corresponding Secretary has appealed to us the second time, and we have been informed of the same, by our worthy State Cor. Sec. of our pledge of $25.00 to the Foreign mission board, also of our pledge of $100.00 to the school at Nashville, Tenn. was in hope we could have paid a part of it this winter but we could not hear from our circles, but we know the winter has been hard, so we all are going to get busy and send in or bring our part to Chicago in May. Send word to our correspond ing Sec. sister M. B. Taylor, Colp as to what you can or will do, answer some of her commun cations and make her feel that you are willing to cooperate with us and help make the work what it ought to be. She asked each pastor to arouse the women to a sense of their duty, and in so doing he would only be helping him self, for when a pastor gets the women to working along the mission line they move everything, and raise money for more than one thing, so do not be afraid dear pastors that it will take from your church, instead it will add to the amount you have, for in helping others we always help ourselves. There has never been a time when the christian army needs to arouse to duty as now, there has never been such wholesale slaughter of humanity as now, and sin is the cause of it all. Oh, think of the innocent combatants of our race who are faced into this human slaughter, and of the many whose souls are unprepared, christians there is a great work awaiting. Will we do our bit for Christ and humanity? Then let us arise and be doing something to help spread the gospel. Let us be preparing places and educating our boys and girls for the great fields of opportunity that are and will open to them let us help support the missionaries at home and in the foreign fields. Let's send the light of the gospel. We do not know what will become of us as a nation. The thought is one that should cause Solemn reflection on the part of every patriot and christian, for if the truth is not diffused error will be; if God and His word are not known and received, the devil and his works will gain ascendency. Dear sisters, let us unite our forces and pray, work, give and do everything that is in our power with God's help to make this the banner year for mission in the state of Illinois, for Home and Foreign mission. We are inviting every mission woman, man and child to help us in this great cause, and every friend to the Baptist cause that we may do a great work for the cause of Christ this year. We are asking every Missionary Baptist church in the state from the cradle roll to the W. E. and M. to a representative by person or letter to the Association which convenes with the Salem M. B. church Chicago, Ill. May 21, 1918. You must help spread the gospel if you are Missionary Baptists. We welcome all Baptists that have not joined us to come see what we are, for yourself, and what we are doing. We welcome you with all the power of our being, to join us for Christ and humanity. Humbly your servant, Bettie Wilkerson. Notice. To the Women's E & Mission Societies of the Mt. Olive Baptist Association. Dear Sisters:-The time is fast approaching for the Executive Board, each auxiliary is asked to send a delegate or some money to help defray the expense of the meeting and for the building of the Livingston Normal. The meeting is called to meet at Centralia, before the 1st Sunday in April Thursday. The Vice President is requested to be present as I may not be able to be present. The weather and other expenses may not allow me to leave home, but if it is possible for me to attend, I will. I am praying for a good meeting. Sisters, let us get up and get busy and prepare for the State Meeting in May. Some of us may be gone to our Reward, but if so let those that remain close up the ranks and keep pressing forward. "Move forward" is the slogan. Yours in His Name. M. J. Blake, Dist. Pres. Notice. Notice is hereby given to all those who are in arrears for The Gazette, that we will be compelled to cut you off our list Nov. 15 and if not paid by that time the account will be given out for collection. We are giving you fair warning as we would like to retain you on our list. You need the paper and the money to operate the plant. If you can't pay all pay a part and have to the 1st of Jan. to pay up in full. We would thank all of our subscribers who are in arrears for the paper to remit at once. Do unto us, as you would that others do to you. This is one part of genuine religion. May we expect to receive a post office order in the next mail. KINKY Hair Made to Grow Long, Soft and Silky AMY STARKS says her hair was happy and short about milky used Exelento, and now she can comb it, with little difficulty, soft and silky. Don't be fooled all your life by using some fake spoonful which claims to straighten kinky hair. You are just fooling yourself by using it. Kinky hair cannot be made straight. You must have hair first. Now this EXELENTO GUINEE PROMADE is a Hair Grower which feeds at scalp and roots of the hair and makes it nappy hair grow long, soft and silky. It cleans dandruff and stops Falling at once. Price 25c by mail on receipt at stamps or coin. AGENTS WANTED EVERYWHERE Write for Particulars EXELENTO MEDICINE CO. ATLANTA, GA. DuQuoin, Ill. Mar. 14, '18, To the Moderator, Rev. J. B. McCrary, D. D. and Brethren composing the Mt. Olive Baptist Association: Dear Brethren: While sitting in my office thinking of the condition of this great work which our Lord has assigned us, and being made to wonder why there is not a reunion of hearts and loving fellowship, and being still at sea, as to reasons and cause for state of the church, in these western states and territories and yet wondering why they are not spiritually animated. I felt it my duty, as Paul his, to write to the church at Rome, to write this entitle. Now will the brethren read with me prayerfully this statement of Paul in the 20th century? New Testament Romans 10-2-3. But they are not guided by true insights, for in their ignorance of Divine righteousness and in their eagerness to set up a righteousness of their own, they refused to accept with submission the Divine righteousness." Paul also states Phil. 3-6 "As to zeal he was persecutor of the church as to law he was a Pharisee." By this you will see also, that he was a sinner Then read in this same 20th Century New Testament Cor. 9:2 "I know of course your willingness to help, and I am always boasting of it to the Macedonians, I tell them that you in Greece have been ready for a year past." Brethren, why is it that the things are so very strange that our fore fathers believed and practiced? As servants of God who obviously had his favor? Now since the church of Jesus its laws (Not human enactments) but Divine and since they are few, simple, and not difficult to be understood or obeyed His commandments are not grievous are they? And conformity to them, by both the church and members, depends our eternal welfare. Can we because of our non-manhood and ignorance bend them to suit our friends? Or on the other hand can we as Baptists be divided since Christ is not divided for us? If the Church is the Mother, and has the perfect right to give public on fire side instructions. Has my mother's sister a right to take the childs word without consulting its mother, and thereby condemn the mother on what the guilty child says? Would it not be using the Master's plan to go, first to that mother and get the real facts in the case? Dr. Harvey says (The Church by Harvey page 53) if any church has departed from the faith and practice of the gospel it is clearly the duty of sister churches to seek with all tenderness and fidelity its recovery from the error, and failing in this, it is their duty publicly to withdraw fellowship from that church again, page 53. Each church is bound to respect the Ecclesiastical character and acts of other churches, and avoid the weaking of their just authority and enfluence. He also states that it may not disregard the discipline of another church by encouraging offenders, or receiving excluded persons, except in case of manifested injustice. Even then the consent of the excluding church should be obtained before admission, otherwise all disciplinary power is lost or destroyed, and the laws of Jesus Christ are set at naught. Now would a God-called Minister or a true church tolerate such? Again, when a church has excluded a member under circumstances which suggest that the exclusion was the result of prejudice or passion, it is the duty of some other church as an application from the excluded person to inves tigate the case. But mind you the excluded person must give reasonable evidence that the proceeding was irregular or non Baptists. Then since every one who thinks that he is a Baptist or believes himself a brother would almost jump in one's face about what Dr. Edward T. Hiscox says let us consult him. Turn to page 204-5, the new Directory Excluded members. What course shall he pursue? It would be a piece of very great folly for a member excluded exaperated at what he thinks unfair treatment, to undertake immediately to precipitate a council in the hope that they will right his wrongs and antagonice the church on his behalf. I add right here, that this is what the average excluded members will do. If he can find an ignorant set of preachers to come at his call then it so be, that he get any, he would not follow out the instructions given by Lord Edward T. Hiscox. For he says he(the excluded member) should wait after a little time, and when the heat of excitement has died down, make an appeal to the church for a rehearing of his case, giving reasons for claiming that he did not have a fair trial. Then after the rehearing is had, and still he claims that he has not tried fair he must ask the second time, then this time if he fails to get satisfaction he should request the church to unite with him in calling a mutual council and if he is still treated wrong go to some other church and they will take him in on his christian experience (for indeed he has had one.) J. M. Penleton D. D page 116 A church may receive excluded members but it cannot be done in ordinary circumstances without violation of church courtesy, and a departure from the very spirit of the gospel. There are other great writers that that the time would fail me to speak of just here but Jesus said, "If he neglect to hear the church, let him be unto thee as a heathen man and a Publican," and once with this divine authority the church stamps him as such. It thereby says to all the churches on earth, "hands off" one declared loose on earth, he shall be loose in Glory. Now Brethren. I close hoping to meet you in Sept. in a great meeting-that stands for righteousness, before which time we hope to receive an answer from some member at the Association. DEWMAINE Elder and Editor J. B. McCrary, Metropolis, Ill. Our service was grand yesterday. though our congregation did not come up to the mark at night, owing to the revival going on at the A. M. E- church. Rev. J. H. McQueen preached a good sermon at the 8:00 p. m., service. He is a newly licensed preach er and generally reflects credit on him- self and the church that licensed him to preach. Our collection yesterday dropped down to $38.38. None need not think our S. S', has forgotten the purpose of the important work. The lessons are well prepared and well taught. We are striving to make our S. S., a front line school in every particular. There is very "red tape" work in it. The lessons are well thought out, taught out and tried out. Then the cold cash. If you know of any S. S. that is leading us, please give it in an editorial and we might do a little better. Don't forget the Grand Leaker Cafe, 901 Pearl St. just opened to the public. Mrs. M. J. McCraig, Mgr FEDERAL INCOME TAX IN BRIEF Returns must be filed on or before April 1, 1918. Tax due may be paid now or on or before June 15, 1918. If you are single and your net income for 1917 was $1,000 or more you must file a return. If you were married and living with wife (or husband) and had a net income of $2,000 or more for 1917 you must file a return. Husband's and wife's income must be considered jointly, plus income of minor children. Income of a minor or incompetent, derived from a separate estate, must be reported by his legal representative. Severe penalties are provided for those who neglect or evade the law. For false or fraudulent return there is a penalty not exceeding $2,000 fine or year's imprisonment, or both, plus 100 per cent, of tax. For failure to make return on or before April 1, 1918, fine is from $20 to $1,000, plus 50 per cent, of tax due. Returns must be filed with the Collector of Internal Revenue of district in which you live. An agent may file return for a person who is ill, absent from the country or otherwise incapacitated. Each return must be signed and sworn or affirmed by person executing it. Single persons are allowed $1,000 exemption in computing normal tax. A married person living with wife (or husband) is allowed $2,000 exemption, plus $200 for each dependent child under 18. A head of family, though single, is allowed $2,000 exemption if actually supporting one or more relatives. Returns must show the entire amount of earnings, gains and profits received during the year. Officials and employees are not taxable on the salaries or wages received from a state, county, city or town in the United States. Interest on state and municipal bonds issued within the U. S. is exempt from federal income tax and should be omitted. Interest on United States government bonds is also exempt, except on individual holdings of Liberty Fours in excess of $5,000 par value. Dividends are not subject to normal tax, but must be reported and included in net income. Gifts and legacies are not income and should not be included on the return of the beneficiary. Life insurance received as a beneficiary or as premiums paid back at maturity or surrender of policy is not income. Payments received for real or personal property sold is not income, but the profit realized thereon is income for the year of sale. Amounts received in payment of notes or mortgages is not income, but the interest on such notes or mortgages is taxable income. From the entire gross income certain allowances are made in arriving at the net income. Necessary expenses actually paid in the conduct of business, trade or profession may be claimed. A farmer can claim payments for labor, seed, fertilizer, stock feed, repairs on buildings, except his dwelling, repairs of fences and farm machinery materials and small tools for immediate use. The amount of rent paid for a farm may also be claimed as a tenant farmer's expense. Payments for live stock are allowable if bought for resale. But if bought for breeding purposes cattle are an investment, not an expense, and cannot be allowed. A storekeeper can claim amounts paid for advertising, clerk hire, telephone, water, light and fuel, also drainage and freight bills and cost of operating and repairing wagons and trucks. A physician can claim cost of his professional supplies, rent, office help, telephone, expense of team or automobile used in making professional calls and expenses attending medical conventions. A dentist can claim similar items, except team or auto expense, which are not necessary in his profession. Expenses that are personal or connected in any way with the support or well being of a person or family are not allowable. The costs of machines, instruments, vehicles or implements that are more or less permanent in character are not allowable as an expense. They are investments. Interest paid on a mortgage or other personal indebtedness is allowable on a personal return. All taxes paid within the year can be taken out on a federal return, except federal income taxes, inheritance taxes and assessments for local improvements. Losses sustained in business or through fire, storm or shipwreck or by theft, except when compensated by insurance or otherwise. Wear and tear of rented buildings or machinery used in business may be claimed. You can also claim the amount paid to the Red Cross and to other charitable, religious or educational organization to the extent of 15 per cent. of your net income. MR. SIMPKINS PAYS HIS INCOME TAX By ROBERT McBLAIR. Mr. Simpkins gazed at the portrait on the wall till his eyes filled with tears. It was a portrait of his father, Colonel Simpkins, who had four times been promoted for valor during the Civil War and had died bravely on the field of action. Mr. Simpkins' throat ached now for two reasons: First, he reverenced and adored the memory of his father; secondly, his age and his eyes and his game leg wouldn't let him go to war. himself. And as he observed the martial bearing and uncompromising gaze of Colonel Simpkins he saw, in imagination, the khaki clad lade of the new generation marching forth and crossing three thousand miles of sea to fight, maybe die, for liberty. Mr. Simpkins peered around to make sure that neither Bess nor John (who were at the tearing ages of sixteen and seventeen) were where they could see him, then he straightened and threw his right arm up for a salute. But his gouty shoulder twined, and he groaned. He couldn't even salute. "Damn!" said Mr. Simpkins, and with his other hand fiercely twirled his white mustachios. He turned and limped into the library and sat down creekily before the mahogany desk on which were lying the blanks for his income tax statement, blanks which he had rather grumply got from the Internal Revenue officer only that day after lunch on his way home from the club. Mr. Simpkins' income for 1917 had amounted to just about $15,000, and he had been rather snappy on the subject of taxes ever since he had discovered that the more income a man has the greater the percentage of it he pays in taxes. He could think of several men who, like himself, were married and had two children, and yet, although their incomes were nearly half of his, they would pay only a small fraction of the amount he paid. He gloomily drew the blank nearer and began filling in the information that it asked for. As Mr. Simpkins' income was $15,000 he had to figure out the amount payable on each of the successive smaller classes of incomes in order to arrive at the total due from himself. He passed over the first class who must pay taxes, that is, single men making over 1,000. His calculation for married men then showed up as follows: First, they pay 2 per cent. (under the 1916 law) on all income over $4,000, deducting $200 for each of their children under eighteen years. In Mr. Simpkins case this was $212, which he put down in the "payable" column. He saw next that, under the 1917 law, unmarried men pay an additional 2 per cent, on all over $2,000—with the same allowance for children. This added $252 to his "payable" column. He then observed that for every $2,000 jump in his income over $5,000 he had to pay a Surplus, the percentage growing larger with each jump. This was $250 more added to his burden. And on top of all of this came an "Excess Profit" of $8 per cent, on all "occupation" income over $6,000, making $720 more. The total, then, he must pay was fourteen hundred and thirty-four dollars. "Whew!" exclaimed Mr. Simpkins angryly. "There's young Henry Wilkins, who married Jake Johnson's girl, he makes $2,000 and he doesn't pay a cent, of taxes. I guess this is his war as well as mine!" Thinking of young Henry Wilkins, he remembered that Mrs Wilkins went every afternoon to make bandages for the Red Cross and that Henry, who was a lawyer, was nuding the Local Draft Board with its questionnaires. "Well," he admitted to himself, "that makes a difference." He thought next of Judge Willoughby, whose income was about $3,000. "He only pays $20," commented Mr. Simpkins, not quite so angryly this time; and then a thought struck him and he sat up rigidly in his chair. Judge Willoughby's son had been drowned on the Tuscania when it was submarined with the loss of two hundred soldiers. "Judge Willoughby gave his son to America," mattered Mr. Simpkins. He leaned forward suddenly and put his face in his hands. For a long time Mr. Simpkins sat very still in that position. There was no sound in the library except the tickling of the tail clock and an occasional trill of laughter from the children skyarting upwards. The square of light on the carpet gradually withdrew itself through the window, and Brat twilight and then darkness settled in about the quiet, white haired, sometimes francible old man. Mr. Simpkins was thinking things which he would never afterward speak of, he was thinking things that were too sacred ever to be put into words. But some kissing of his thoughts may be found in his rejoinder to Mrs. Simpkins when that placid lady came in and turned on the lights, and asked him whether he was ready for dinner. "Judge Willoughby's only son was worth as much as fourteen hundred and thirty-four dollars, wasn't he?" Mr. Simpkins demanded of her. As his wife, who was not unused to his superficial irritations, watched him in mild astonishment, Mr. Simpkins limped out to the hall and took his old felt hat and silver-headed cane from the hat rack. Letting himself out into the toggy evening, he tapped his way down to the corner, and mailed his income tax statement and check with his own hands. "Now, God be thanked," said Mr. Simplkins as the lid chapped shut over his missive, "I can do this much for my country, anyhow."