Metropolis Weekly Gazette

METROPOLIS WEEKLY GAZETTE "CHICKEN JOE" SAVED FROM GALLOWS BY GOV. LOWDEN CAPTAIN PUT UNDER ARREST Captain E. C. Rowan Is On Trial by Court-Martial as Result of Drawing Color Line at Camp Pike, Ark. Washington - Captain E. C. Rowan, of Atlanta, who is commander of the 23d company of the 162d Depot Brigade, National army, at Camp Pike, Ark., is under arrest at that camp awaiting trial by court martial for refusal to obey orders, it was learned in Washington tonight. The incidents leading to the arrest of Captain Rowan are sensational in that he is perhaps the first company commander in America who has drawn the color line, declaring this step necessary in the interest of the pride and morale of his own men. The out come of the trial will be watched closely by army men throughout the country. Colonel B. F. Shaw, commander of the regiment to which Captain Rowan's company belongs, issued an order it is said, yesterday, to the effect that beginning immediately after roll call would be a formation on the drill area, the formation to be a line of battilions in numerical order from left to right. Regiments having both white and colored men, it was ordered, should form with the colored on their left, all organizations to be marched to their positions and be ready to fall in promptly at the assembly. To this order it is alleged that Captain Rowan replied in writing that if the white men and the negroes were put together in the same organizations as privates, and forced to stand retreat, making reports to the same officers, it would be in his opinion, a violation of the spirit of military law. He declared further, it is said, the formation would embarrass his men and if the order was held as issued his men would stand retreat in the company streets. Thereupon the Colonel Shaw ordered the arrest of the Atlanta commander and placed the first lieutenant in command of the company. The case will probably develop into a national issue on the question of handling white and colored soldiers in the same formation in the training camps.—Atlanta Constitution, Saturday Morning, Mar. 30, 1918. Wm. Wright, Announces. Wm. Wright, well known in Metropolis, and Massac County, as Squire Wright, announces himself as a candidate for Police Magistrate to fill the unexpired term of the late Judge Smith. Mr Wright, is at this time a Justice of the Peace and has served in this capacity many years aks your vote and influence if you feel that he has qualified for and earned the advance, by in justrions, conscientious service as Justice of the Peace. Mr. Wright, beleives in giving justice to every one and the Gazette asks that you give his claim a fair and impartial consideration before casting your vote May MOTTO: HEW TO THE LINE, LET THE CHIPS FALL WHERE THEY MAY. LEAVES HOTEL ON AC- COUNT O. RAGIAL DIS- CRIMINATIO . Washington, D. C.—Mrs. Howard Gould, the brave little millionaire white lady of New York, who espoused the cause of the Rev. Reverdy C. Ransom, for Congress, was here last week stoping at the Raleigh Hotel. When Prof Kelley Miller called to see her, he was refused permission to ride up on the elevator. Mrs. Gould on learning of the refusal immediately gave up her suite of rooms, for which she was paying $147 per week. Mrs. Gould has declared her intention to make a determined fight for justice and political representation for the race. CARD OF THANKS To the voters of the First Ward of the city of Metropolis, I, the undersigned take this method to thank you for, your support and the large vote you gave ror re election to the office of Alderman on Tuesday the 16th. I appreciate your kindness and will endeavor as I did before to do all that is within my power to iprove, not only the First Ward, but the city of Metropolis. Thanking you again, and wishing one and all success, I beg to remain, John S. Anderson, Among the Churches. Sunday was an ideal day for church going people. The First Baptist church was well attended at both services. Rev. G. W. Rowlett, filled the pulpit at the 11 o'clock service, in the absence of the pastor. Much interest was manifested 8:00 P. M. The pastor Rev. Wm. Moody, was with his congregation. A large crowd was out to hear him. He preached a strong gospel sermon to his hearers which brought many tears and hearty amens. Rev M. S. McCauley, Sr. was present and offered a fervent prayer, asking that victory may be won on the side of right in this Great World's War. The Silver Leaf Club, of which Mrs. V. Ford, is President, was in a rally which resulted in $11.00 More than $13.00 was the days collection. The Antoch Baptist church enjoyed a spiritual feast all day. In the absence of the pastor, Rev. Thomas Morris, Bro. Porter held the services. Collection good. Rev. J E. Stiger, the pastor of the Free Baptist church preached two strong sermons Sunday to his people full of the spirit and truth. Many were out to hear this man of God. The A. M. E. church held interesting services all day. The pastor preached at both coming to-gether. 3:P M. The Allen's Christian Endeavor, of which Miss Izora Rodger is the wide awake president, rendered a most excellent program before an appreciative audience which pleased all present. Many from the First Baptist church took an active part on the program. Collection LOWDEN SAVES "CHICKDN JOE" FROM GALLOWS Springfield, Ill. Apr. 11.-On recommendation of the State division of Pardons and Paroles, Gov. Lowden commuted the sentence of "Chicken Joe" Campbell to life imprisonment. Campbell was sentenced to hang at Joliet. CHARACTER There is a structure which every body is building young and old, each one for himself. It is called character, and every act of life is a stone. If day by day we be careful to build our lives with pure, noble upright deeds, at the end will stand a fair temple honored by God and man. But as one leak will sink a ship and one flaw break a chain so one mean dishonest unthought act, or word will forever leave its impress and work its influence on our character. Then let the several deeds unite to form a day and one by one the days grow into noble years and the years as they slowly pass will raise at last a beautiful edifice enduring forever to our praise. There are as master workmen in you as there are separate faculties and there are as many blows struck as there are separate acts of emotions or volition. Every single day these myriad forces are building, building, building. Here is a great structure going up point by point, story by story, although you are not conscious of it. It is a building of character. It is a building that must stand and the world of inspiration warns you to take heed how you build it to see to it that you have a foundation, that shall endure, and make sure that you are building on it, not for the hour in which you live, but for the hour of revelation when you shall be seen just as you are. Our minds are given as but our character we make; plant the seed and tend them well and they will make an orchard, cultivate the power and harmonize them well, and they will make a noble character, a good character is a precious thing above rubies, gold, crown or kingdom and the work of making it is the noblest labor on earth. Character is formed by a course of action and not action by character. A person can have no character before he has had action. Every person is bound to aim at the possession of a good character as one of the highest objects of his life. Character is power, in influence it makes friends, creates funds, draws patronage and support and opens a sure and easy way to honor, Wealth and happiness. Mrs. Ben Rieps, Centralia, Ill. at this service $4.95. That collection for the day was good. BELGRADE SCHOOL GLOSED FRIDAY Frid y afternoon, Prof. McCel land Smith, closed a very success ful term of Shool in Belgrode with a Program and basket dinner. Several of the patrons witnessed the affair and expressed themselves as being well pleased with the instructor and his methods. The pupils did credit to the teacher and them eves in the rendition of the program. This was Prof. Smith's, ninth year and he is now being urged by the parents to teach his tenth term. We congragulate the Prof. on his success and wish him much more success in the school room. There were five to graduate from the 8th Grade. They took the final examination, under the Co. Supt., of Schools Thursday. Gone to Her Reward. Mrs. Eliza Hollinsworth, an old and respected citizen, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Lizzie Collins, on w. 9th, St. Mrs. Hollinsworth, was loved and respected by all who knew her. She was a member o. the St. Paul A. M. E. Church. The funeral was attended Wednesday afternoon from the church of which she was a member. Rev. D. S. Stone, officiating. Peace to her ashes. We extend sympathy to the family. Ship of the Desert. Because of its peculiar swaying/motion in walking, the camel has been called the "ship of the desert." This title may also have some reference to the extreme stupidity and passivity of the animal, says Popular Science Monthly, which submits to great loads, which it will often carry for days at a time without stopping for food or drink, with no more urging than a ship would require from the hands of its pilot. The manner in which the drivers hobble the camels when they stop for a rest is interesting. They do not depend upon stakes driven in the deep, yielding sand, but simply double back and tie one end of the forwlegs of the animal, so that it can lie down or rise up, but cannot move from the spot. Arong the War Sacrifices. There are many varieties of human beings in New York city, mostly beyond the draft age, who, if Uncle Sam had to depend upon them for assistance, would never have to take an obesity cure. They all, however, believe themselves parulic because they are stitting on their hobbies. For instance, there is the pallid young man with the chicken breast, who is doing his bit by cutting down his smoking to ten packs of cigarettes a day. He can't wear khaki because they can't make a uniform small enough to fit him. Then there is the stanch patriot who gives everything—his good will and moral support. He has a padlock on every pocket and he helps the Red Cross and other charities by bestowing an encouragement smile on the solicitors. He is tighter than a clam with lockjaw. The last, but not the least, is the fickle young girl who just can't knit and who can't bear to look at Red Cross and recruiting posters because they remind her of the struggle on the other side. "Goodness, a girl must have some pleasure these times," she says. To forget the war she cabbages every night with the chicken-breasted young man who aids the cause of democracy by conserving on cigarettes. Sparrow Pice. Jacob Riis describes in one of his delightful essays how the good old house owner in his English home used to climb to the eaves to rob his sparrows' nests for a detective ple. Now James Hunt of Philadelphia who interned with the English sparrow, advocates the pie as the true destination of the eaves. He investigates the sparrows for finding a pie opened in Washington and recounts the sparrows served by the Philadelphia Public Led- ALDERMANIG ELECTION OVER Jno. S. Anderson Re-elected. Tuesday after a long heated contest between John S. Anderson, Edgar Orington and Ontrue Cowper, the election closed and after the smoke had cleared away, and the ballots were counted, the clerks announced that Mr. Anderson was re-elected over his closest opponent by a good vote of 105 and over Mr. Cowper, by a vote of 146. Mr. Anderson, has served two years in the council before and we are sure that the business of the First Ward is intrusted in safe hands. He, with his many friends are rejoicing over his victory. The other two young men put up a very strong and brave fight but, must say like all others who are defeated "all of us could not be the victor when there was only one to be elected." The vote is as follows:- Anderson, men 109 " women 100 Total 209 Orrington, men 62 " women 42 Total 104 Cowper, men 34 " women 29 Total 63 The Commission Form of Government that was before the people on a separate ballot won in every ward in the city, but the First and the majority in the First was so great that it could not be overcome, therefore, it was lost by 57 votes and we still have the same form of government in this the city of Metropolis. Bazaar Club Rally The Bazaar Club of Unity Baptist church Brookport, with Mrs. Eliza Baker as president, pulled off a 25ct. rally Sunday night. The rally was a success financially. This club has done much constructive work for the church. Without this band of faithful workers the officers and pastor would have failed in meeting some of their obligations. The above named church is preparing for the Baptist Ministers' Alliance, and we hope the Ministers will not disappoint them by failing to attend. The Pastor. Geogre Grace Announces. In this issue of the Gazette will be found the announcement of George L. Grace, in our anno- ncement column for Police Magistrate to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Judge Robt. N. Smith. Election May 7th. Mr. Grace, is well and favorably known to most of the older citizens of Metropolis, as he for many years was an agent for the Metropoli an Insurance Co. and collected among our people. He is by profession a lawyer, is a young man and very deserving. If he is elected to said office we believe all persons will receive a fair deal, should they have occasion to be tried in his court. We will like the voters to consider his claims and investigate his record and initials found to be clean as to the rights of the colored people as OFFER REWARD FOR MEN WHO EXILED NEGROFS. Henryetta, April, 4.-A reward of $500 was posted this morning for the arrest and conviction of the men or any number of them who, late on the night of March, 3rd, caused the proprietors of a negro restaurant to abandon their place of business and leave the city hurriedly, leaving behind them all personal effects, it is alleged. An investigation by the police and county authorities has been placed under way and developments are expected to come to light some time today or before the expiration of the week. The reward is offered by the Chamber of Commerce, in whose employ the negroes were at the time they were driven from the city. According to the story told by the two negroes, who were employed by the Chamber of Commerce to conduct a colored restaurant on West Trudgeou street for the purpose of accommodating colored farmers who traded in the city, a mob of not less than 50 men called upon them at their place of business sometime after 12 o'clock Sunday night and demanded that they leave the city. When the negroes asked for time to consult friends regarding what action they should take, they were threatened, it is said, where upon they left immediately for Cookee tee, a negro village seven miles south of the city. The Chamber of Commerce yesterday evening reopened the negro cafe and have moved it East Main street, where the negro proprietors will be given police protection. Officials of the organization declared last night that the $500 reward had been placed at a local bank and would be promptly paid after conviction of any man or men connected with the mob who drove the negroes from the city last Sunday night. American citizens then cast your Fred Risinger Announces In this issue will be found the announcement of Fred Risinger, for County. Clerk A wrote that will follow next week. Judge, W. L. Krone, announces this week through the columns of the Gazette, as a candidate for Police Magistrate to fill the vacancy caused by the death of R. N. Smith. Mr. Krone is a practicing attorney in this city. He is well known to every voter and needs no introduction. He is well qualified for the office and is liberal in views and will give justice to others in his court regardless of race or creed. The Gazette talks of Mr. Krone's fair consideration before voting. May 7th. Remember, the paper is $50 per week. The paper has taken an other raise, postage will be higher on stamps and post cards, please pay up. Judge W. L. Krone announces this week through the columns of the Gazette, as a candidate for Police Magistrate to fill the vacancy caused by the death of K. N. Smith. Mr. Krone is a practicing attorney in this city. He is well known to every voter and needs no introduction. He is well qualified to the office and is liberal in views and will give justice to others on his court regardless of race or grief. The Gazette reports that Mr. Krone, a fair consideration before voting, May 7th. Remember, the paper is $50 per week. The paper has taken another raise, postage will be higher than stamps and no nomination post cards unplease pay up. Subscribe for The Gazette. Now. --- Metropolis Gazette PUBLISHED ON FRIDAY BY THE GAZETTE PRINTING CO. METROPOLIS. . . . . ILL. MRS. M. J. McCRAY, MANAGER. J. B. McCRAY, EDITOR FRIDAY APRIL 19, 1918. Office 9th and Pearl Streets., Metropolis, Illinois. Entered as second-class mail matter at Metropolis, Illinois, Postoffice. B. Address all communications to J. B. McCRAY, 903 Pearl St. Metropolis, Ill. 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 Six Months ..... 80 Three Months ..... 40 Single Copy ..... 05 In Advance. You must mail copy on Mondays to secure publication. ANNOUNCEMENT. For Representative 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 Massa County, Ill. Subject to the Republican Primary September 11, 1915. We are authorized to announce the name of Judge W. P. Smith, as a candidate for County Judge of Massac County, Ill., subject to the Republican Primary, September II, 1918. We are authorized to announce the name of W. F. Cummings, as a candidate for Sheriff of Massasau County, Ill., subject to the Republican 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. We are authorized to announce Fred Risinger, as a candidate for the nomination of County Clerk, on the Republican ticket, at the September Primary election. For Police Magistrate We are authorized to announce Geo. L. Grace, as a candidate for City Judge to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Judge Robt. N. Smith. Election May the 7th. We are authorized to announce William Wright, as candidate for Police Magistrate to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Judge Robt. N. Smith, Election May 7th. We are authorized to announce W. L. Krone, as a candidate for Police Magistrate to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Robt. N. Smith. Election May, 7th. Assessor and Treasurer We are authorized to announce John Kutter, as a candidate for Assessor and Treasurer of Massac County, Subject to the Republican Primary Sept. 11th. 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. McCatrney, 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. FOR COMMISSIONER. We are authorized to announce the name of Chris Walbright, as a candidate for County Commissioner. Election September, 11th. Don't try to dug political matter in our paper without paying the price because we cannot afford it. It costs money to run a news paper these days. $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 ooly positive cure now known to the medical fraternity. catarrh being a constitutional disease, requires a constitutional treatment. Hall's catarrh is taken internally, acting directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the system, thereby destroying the foundation of the disease, and giving the patient strength by building up the constitution and assisting nature in doing its work. The proprietors have so much faith in its curative powers that they offer One Hundred Dollars for any case that it fails to cure. send for list of testimonials. Address F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, O. Sold by all Druggists, 75c. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation. We want to put The Gazette into every home in the city within 30 days. Will you help us neighbor? Special inducements will be given. 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. Fried Fish every day at the Grand Leader Cafe. Alex Johnson, of Gary, Ind. is confined to his room at the home of his father-in-law Mr. John Reeder. Mrs Rosa Shannon Payne, is visiting relatives in Tennessee. Chas. Griggs, who has employment in Gary, Ind. is visiting his family this week. We wonder why some people want to run "The Cazette" when they have no experience in the printing business whatever. We would thank you if you would stop giving information because you will wreck us. A hint to the wise is sufficient. Fred Briscoe, of Unionville, is seriously sick at his home after undergoing a serious operation in Peducah. Mrs. Bessie M. Cork, has returned home after a three weeks visit, with relatives in St. Louis, Mo. Mrs. Lizzie Singleton, of Ohio is in the city visiting her mother, Mrs. Sallie Dobson. Mesdames Amanda Kimball, and G. E. Williamson renewed their subscription to the Gazette, for the same we heartily thank them. This is the only way to make a paper go. Who will be the next? Mrs. Lee Bell Duke, returned home Friday after spending a week at her old home in Princeton Ky., where she visited her mother and other relatives. Thos. P. King, of Unionville, was in the city Saturday. Our women will always pay their honest debts, if they have to work all winter, but what about men? Elder Thos. Morris, was in Brownfield Sunday and preached to the members of Siucere Baptist Church. Elder Thos. Turner, was in the city the first of the week. Mesdames Margrette Tossey, and Laura McClelland, are quiet feele. Mrs. G. E. Williamson, was in Paducah on business Monday. Rev. B. C. Long, of Choat, was in the city last week. Rev. Thos. Turner, spent a few days at home with his family this week. METROPOLIS WEEKLY GAZETTE, METROPOLIS, ILL STETSON HATS STETSON HATS WE'VE always made a bid for the young man's custom. It keeps us on the jump, alert to the newest fashion thoughts—makes this the city's Style Shop in Men's Hats. For both Style and Quality we are featuring Stetson Hats. Here is the A Stetson Soft $5 Hat for Spring L. G. SIMMONS & SON THE QUALITY STORE Our S. S. was opened at the usual hour 9:30 by the Supt. After the lesson had been taught Bro. Timothy Princess made some interesting remarks in behalf of the S. S. Some brief remarks were made by Rev. M E. Parnell and our pastor. At 3:30 the church re-assembled and Rev. Bruin preached another sermon, "Wherefore take unto you the whole armor of God." Ephesians 6:13. At 7:30 we had praise meeting, afterwards the covenant of the Baptist church was read by the pastor, bro. T. C. Owens led in player, then the Lord's supper was administered. We had two to join church Sunday. The Carnation club meets with Mrs. Agnes Smith, the Golden Leaf with Mr. W. M. Macklin, the Sewing circle will meet with Mrs. Malinda Foster. Mrs. Rebecca Pempilton, will leave forr. DuQuoin for an indefinite stay. Mrs. Emma Ellis, of Memphis. Tenn. is visiting her sister Mrs. Anna Owen, who is sick Mrs. Lizzie Exon, has returned home from Humboldt, Tenn. and St. Louis. Mo. Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Lince, are visiting relatives in Cleaton, Ky. Mr. and Mrs. James Britton, are the proud parents of a fine baby girl. J. J. Taylor. John Remro, Sr. returned to the city Saturday after spending two days in Murphysboro on business connected with the A.M. E. church. $ ^{0} $ PROGRAM OF THE THIRD ANNIVERSARY OF ELDER J. B. McCRARY. office Monday and subscribed for The Gazette. Miss Leatha Moon, and Mr. Indkenois Dougherty, of Brookport were married last week. May happiness and prosperity be theirs is the wish of the editor. It is about six weeks before the great Baptist State Association will convene in the city of Chicago, with the Salem Baptist church. We want to see every church with the auxiliaries represented. If you cannot send your pastor or messenger send up a letter and try to send not less than $5.00 for your church. You should strive to send your pastor if you cannot send any other messenger. There is no reason for you not meeting with us in Chicago. Since the Baptist war is over and peace has been declared unless you believe Alien immersion, Freemill ordination and the liki. If so you will have to meet with that crowd that meets in Cairo. Because the General Baptist Association stands for all that Christ and the Bible stands for, no more, no less. The fare for the round trip, over the L. C. from Metropolis to Chicago, is $15.34 Mrs. Beatrice Yarbrough, and John Wingo of Shady Grove are reported as being dangerously sick. We wish them a speedy recovery. Mrs. Yarbrough is a useful member of Unity Baptist church, Brookport. Mrs. Myrtle Simms, of Brookport, is on the sick list, with little improvement. Bright Long, of Brookport, is confined to his bed. Mesdames Mabel Shannon, and Mary Jones, who were in New Port. News Va, visiting their husbands who were in training there returned home Saturday. Mrs. Minnie Albritton, who has been in Cairo, for several months is in the city. Mrs. Willie Palmer, returned to Chicago Saturday. The pastor Rev. J E Reddick of the A. M. E. church, Brookport, held his club rally last Sunday with good results. They have been working since January, and we heard they raised the neat sum of $135.00 We don't vouch for the correctness of the report. Rev. B. J. Long, of Choat and family were present and he delivered an appreciative sermon at 3 o'clock p.m. Rev. J. B McCrary and members attended in the afternoon. Don't fail to hear the address of Mayor T. F. McCartney. Sunday after-noon at Unity Baptist church Brookport. See program e s e where in this issue. Notice To all circles of the East Mount Olive Association: By order of the President you are hereby notified to send to the President Mrs. M. J. O'Connor, Carbondale, Ill. $2.50 for her expense to the State Association, which convenes in Chicago, on May 22, 1918. Dear sisters, the time is drawing near and we must be up and doing, as we want to send our President to the Association. Subscribe for Gazette. Page Two SARY BARY, BROOKPORT Sunday Night Apr. 21. MONIES A. Lizzie Smith Kendall Teacher. S. Hallie Tittsworth Church Le Landers S. Don Rodgers Her Ellen White Isaac Moore Arch, Metropolis Ellen White White Metropolis the Basement. Ad- intendent Julia Long Pres. of B. Y. P. U. Jas. Baker His. Aaron Green B. McCraig, as a Sist. Jennie Mason Martin; Rev. J. B. Hor, Deacons Frank Sh Donlow. Music Basement. Rev. Ed. Friday and Saturday and friend give $1. APPEAL. What a man sees depends upon several things. 'Tis the mind alone that sees and hears. Our spiritual state as well as our physical condition influences our vision, our interest, and opportunities in life. So let us concentrate our best spiritual power in interest of our Woman's auxiliary of the General Missionary Baptist State Association. Our next session will be held with the Salem Baptist church Chicago. Ill. with Eld. J. M. Haywood pastor, May 21 and 22nd. We purpose to form plans whereby Baptist aged Ministers will have homes after years of toil. The Executive staff and co-laborers are trying under God to do the will of Him who sees all things. In our third annual setting, a recommendation offered that a special effort be taken on the fifth Sundays in September and Dec. 1917 to help the State fund. One circle responded Sisters, we must do more work. "SUCCESS" is the word that should he stamped in big letters on the mind of every Baptist in the state of Illinois. There is no question but that we must be successful, for God has promised to fight the battle if we do our part. We insist that each circle send up something for the needle department. Pastors, see to it that your members help in this noble cause by sending a representative with financial help to our 4th annual setting of the State Association. Not only send some one but come yourself and help make the setting a grand one. In God's name let me appeal to you M.B. Taylor Cort Sec. Officers of the General Batist State Association of Illinois Added Members Eld. F. Bomar Cairo Eld. J. E. Haywood Chicago Eld. Jas. Swanson Maywood state Missionary H. E. Mcwilliams. State Mission Board Cairman Dr. C. C. Phillips r. Sec. Eld. J. D. Davis reasurer Eld. J. E. Haywood Other Members d. S. H. Prütt bacon H. Lewis ter Sallie Thomas Chicago ter M. Hudgin Cairo ter J. w. winston Olmstead ter Carrie Casiy Shawnetown Urish Jenkins v. J. A. Royal Chicago . L. Drane Chicago v. A. J. Bowers Dewmaine . D. Johnson Dewmaize c. H. Huhter Evanston c. V. Howard Grand Cham obt. Grey murphysboro . L. Martin Obls bacon J. Simpson Hallidayboro j. Baker Brookport l. Thomas Morris Metropolis s. Chas. Skates Mound City bacon J. L. Taborn Educational Board Cairman Dr. B J. Priace Chicago Gr. Sean. Sis. Frankie Jenkle Cairo. ter willie Greyer * Colps tera Emma Farrew * Cairo J. M. Owens * Sparta J. J. B. McCryar * Metrdpolis Committee on Nomination C. C. Phillips J. E. Hey wood G. H. Mitchell F. Bomar Sister Stella Dupree willie Greer M. B. Taylor Elder H. C. Armstead H. E. Mcwilliams members of various Committees National Baptist Convention (Unincorporated.) Foreign Mission Board H. E. Mcwilliams, 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. cers of Ministers' Alliance. ident; ..... Elder C. W. Norment, Carbondale President Washington, Mt. Vernon ing Secretary J. B. McCrary, Metropolis responding Secretary J. D. Davis, Colp asurer H. C. Armstead, Pulaski Vigilant Committee 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 Jerry Thomas, Metropolis. one writing to this office vate matter and requiring wer must enclose a stamp. Monroe, La., March 16.—The body of George McNeel, one or two colored men suspected of implication in the assault of a young white woman here a few days ago, was found hanging to a tree in the court house yard early today. It was stated at the sheriff's office that the sheriff and his deputies had started in automobiles for Shreveport with McNeel and John Richards, the other suspect. Elder J. B. McCrary. Editor and Publisher of The Gazette. and Cor. Sec'y. of General Baptist State Association Golecomba, March 23, 1910. We wish to call attention to a resolution passed in the W. E & M. Circle during the Association, held with the Shiloh Baptist church Murphysboro, Aug 1917. The Ladies in their annual session voiced to represent their Mission Circle, in the Women's State work in Chicago, which meeting convenes on Wednesday before the 4th Sunday in May 1918 thru the President sister M. J. O'Connor. The resolution was to the effect that each circle contribute so much for the expenses of the president. We are writing this notice to remind the circles of their obligations. May we not suggest that each circle take the master under advisement at once. Sisters we cannot afford to overlook our written obligation. Let us say nothing about the supposed hard times. There never was so much of the Lord's money in circulation. Say the right thing, and do the right thing and the money will come. We have just had a conference with the president, Sister Alma Berry she says the president can rely on her circle for $2 to assist the president. The Mt. Pleasant Circle is one of the smallest in the district. If others will contribute in proportion the amount will be raised very readily. May we not suggest to the brethren that did not attend the Executive Board meeting which met in Centralia, on Wednesday before the 2nd Sunday, that in as much as you failed to attend the Board meeting; and failed to send a communication with the $1, we may add in this connection, that you may have been hindered by circumstances over which you had no control. If this suggestion is not too far reaching, you will please send the $1. to the president to assist in defraying her expenses to and from the meeting. A number of the circles contributed to the expenses of the Executive Board meeting. Brethren, we must not neglect this matter. "The winter is past, the rain is over and gone; the flowers appear on the earth, the time of the singing of the is come, and the voice of the turtle is heard in our land; etc. "Yes let us rise and be doing." Will some brother respond, if he thinks this right? 10 Baptist Minister's Alliance of Southern Illinois You are invited by the Unity Missionary Baptist church, Brookport, to hold your second meeting with their church, on Thursday and Friday before the 4th Sunday in April. The Minister's are requested and urged to meet on the above named date. Come prepared to do some constructive work. Notify the Sec. so he can arrange. Eld. C. W. Norment. President. J. B. McCrary. Cor. Sec'y. Let the Committee on program for the great State Association prepare for the great meeting in Chicago in May. We want to get them in the hands of churches and pastors at an early date. METROPOLIS WEEKLY GAZETTE. METROPOLIS. ILL. 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 10c 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 leading Negro paper of the day. We are rather early, but to make this move a success, 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. 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 1st Sunday in June, with the Mt. Olive 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. See'y. 2809 Commerical, Ave. Cairo, Ill. 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 Duquoin, III., Thursday before the First Sunday in June, 1918 unless the time is extended by the Moderator and the church, and in such case, due and timely notice will be given. NOTICE 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. Hair Dresser and Shampoorer When in Sparta, always call on Mrs. Mary Nance, FOR YOUR HAIR WORK Wonderful "Dermatas" Beautifier She will always take care of you and treat you right. 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 Mt Olive Missionary Baptist church, Duquoin, Thursday before the 1st Sunday in June 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 meckness 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. To the Ministers. 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. 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. To the Churches. 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. McCrary. Moderator. Statement of the Ownership, Management, Circulation, Etc.. Required by the Act of Congress of Augnst 24,1912, IN COMPLETE CLUBS OF THREE OR MORE This real bargain offer is open to you and your friends on the following bases only: You and they are to receive the paper via rural or star route mail delivery-or at a post office where there is no Daily Globe-Democrat newsdealers. State of Illinois, County of Massacss. Before me, a Notary Public in and for the State and county aforesaid, personally appeared J. B. 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If you are entitled to receive the daily at the rural route rate and also wish the GREAT SUNDAY GLOBE-DEMOCRAT you may send your subscription to the DAILY INDLUDING SUNDAY, at the special price of $5.50 for one year. Or you may send a complete club of three or more, DAILY INCLUDING SUNDAY, at the net club rate of $4.75 for each yearly subscription. No subscriptions accepted at the special rate for less than one year. You are aware of the pending advance in postage retes. You are advised as to the constantly increasing cost of production. You realize the danger in delay. SEND IN YOUR ORDER NOW—TODAY! NOTICE Don't forget the Grand Leaker Cafe, 901 Pearl St., just opened to the public. Mrs. M. J. McCrary, Mgr. 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 communications and make her feel that you are willing to co operate 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 himself, 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 Dequoin, before the 1st Sunday in June 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. Notice. Notice is hereby given to all those who are in arrests 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 ANY STARKS may have happy and short unil used Exelente, and worn as the comb it as this 34 inch long, soft and silky. Don't be fooled all your life by using some fake preparation 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 QUININE POMADE is a Hair Grower which feeds the scalp and roots of the hair and makes kinky puppy hair grow long, soft and silky. It cleans dandruff and stops Falling Hair at once. Price 25c by mail on receipt of stamps or coin. AGENTS WANTED EVERYWHERE EXELENTO MEDICINE CO. ATLANTA, GA. METROPOLIS WEEKLY GAZETTE. METROPOLIS. ILL. Jickey College HAIR GROWER and E HAIR GROWER and BEAUTY SPECIALIST 4743 State Stree Phone Drexel 1744 Chicago, Illinois. Notice NURSE FORGOT PASSWO Colp, Ill., Jan. 21, 1918 Editor Gazette, Please allow meispace 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 Mt. Olive Baptist church, Euquoin, Ill., Thursday before the 1st Sunday in June 1918. Ron S. H. Penett Pres. The only way for any enterprise to succeed is to have both moral and financial support of the friends of the race. Our slogan is to have 1000 subscribers by June. Reader will you help to reach this good by sending in your neighbor's name with $1.50f We pay the postage. Help to make a greater Metropolis Gazette. We have just received several font of new type and have others of the way. Try our Job Department for your next job. We can serve you satisfactorily. 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. Our next meeting of the General Baptist State Association will meet with the Salem Baptist church, Chicago, Thursday before the 4th Sunday in May. The faithful minister's of this the Southern part of Illinois, should have an outing and a little recreation from their post of duty in the spring, and there is no better place to take this trip and at the same time be of service to the denomination than a few days spent at the General Baptist State Association in Chicago. The churches should send their pastors to this great meeting. Notice is hereby given that the S. S. convention of the East Mt. Olive Association will meet in June with the Mt. Zion Baptist church, Hallidayboro, Ill. Each auxiliary is urged to join in and make this meeting a success. So I am requesting each Sunday School to represent with their $12.00 and each B. Y. P. U. with their $5.00 We sincerely hope that all will observe the golden opportunity for doing good. Come prepared to influence some one to do more work for the Master; we need more laborers in the vineyard. So let each individual strive to be a factor for good in this so noble a cause. Profit in Study of Names. To study out names may often bring a good deal of not only amusement, but positive instruction and education. Try it on your friends, or perhaps, better, your enemies. For then you can prove for yourself the old proverb (hereby invented on the spot) Tell me your name and I can tell you what your ancestors were. Notice Notice. Phone Drexel 1744 NURSE FORGOT PASSWORD Made Discovery That She Was Jabbering French to Home Neighbor Who Was on Guard Duty. An American nurse "Somewhere in France" tells this story to friends back home. "I was feeling wormout and nervous one day, and asked the privilege of taking a walk in the fresh air. My request was granted, and getting the password, I started out with a younger nurse for my companion. After enjoying a long walk we returned, but came to a sudden halt before: soldier on guard, who demanded, in French, that I give the password, I had forgotten it. It had not been given to the other nurse, so she could not help me out of my predicament. I used all the French at my command, trying to explain to him, and finally trying to argue with him that I must get back, password or no password. He argued, in the same language, and stood his grounds. At last, tired out, angry with myself and with this wooden-faced, obstinate person who blocked my way, I cried out, like a cross child: 'Ish Gebible,' "Instantly the wooden face changed to a very human, boyish face. The soldier caught me by the shoulder and shook me soundly, exclaiming: 'Are you an American? Then why on earth did you jabber all that stuff at me?' 'Why did you jabber back, in the same language? I growled.' "I thought I was the only American around here," he laughed. "Then we compared notes, and found that we not only both halfted from good old U. S. A., but from the same big old city, and that his home had been on the next street back of my home street. Maybe you think that wasn't some reunion! And maybe you think I didn't go walking again, with no need of remembering my password." GERMANS LACK THINKING MEN Despite Advanced Age of Many Prussian Warriors They Have Little Comprehension of Situation. Germany in making a call for men up to forty-seven years of age has taken advantage of two more years above the conscription maximum of forty-five. Most individuals when they approach the fifth year have about concluded their fighting days through inability to keep down their gird measure. But certain conditions in Germany, over which that country has had little control, have served, no doubt, to keep the human form within military bounds. Americans who go to France, therefore, are likely to have to fight babes in arms and old gentlemen if the age limits are stretched further under Prussian regulations, observes the Detroit Free Press. Perhaps, after all, this conscripting of men above forty-five will produce some effect in the ranks that may be useful toward letting light into dark places. The army knows little of what is going on in the world. If half of the reasoned soldiers really believe that London is in ruins and the German fleet is in control of the sea, they may learn something to their advantage by consulting a few of the old stagers who are compelled at this late date to join the colors. Men born in 1870 ought to be more difficult to deceive, and a few of such scattered through the army may serve to enlighten the fighting multitude as to the error of their belief. It is presuming much to expect results from this source, but if a man above forty-five is good for anything as a trench fighter, he ought to be good at shooting off his mouth. And, after all, what Germany lacks most is more men who will talk and think. New Type of "Vampire." Arrest at the instance of an army officer of a young woman who had committed bigamy in order to secure the allowance granted to soldiers' dependents gives color to the warning issued against this new type of "vampire," notes the Omama Bee. Young soldiers are picked out by these women and deliberately led into marriage, the one purpose being to secure money from the government. The game is not a new one, nor does it exhibit much modification in its details. It is reported from some of the Southern army camps that as many as three and four soldiers have been wedded to the same woman. The young men who are away from home for the first time, wearing their country's uniform, should be warned that marriage is not merely an enlistment for the war, and therefore to be approached very seriously. Romance is part of a soldier's life, but it may have consequences that will embarrass him in after years. The "vampire" is one of his chiefest dangers, and one against whom it is difficult to guard. 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Out of town work done promptly. Send us the next job please? Letter Heads, Bill Heads. Statements, Envelopes Dodgers, Calling Cards. Third Anniversary of Pastor J. B. McCrary. er J. B. McCrary, and a coronary Baptist church meet celebrate his third Anniv. stor of Unity Baptist churport, Friday, Saturday and April 19, 20 and 21; great time is in store for all. You are invited to attend ch for program later. McCrary, and United Baptist church members his third Anniversary unity Baptist church on day, Saturday and Sun 0 and 21; is in store for all who are invited to attend program later. Elder J. B. McCrary, and Unity Missionary Baptist church members, will celebrate his third Anniversary as pastor of Unity Baptist church of Brookport, Friday, Saturday and Sunday April 19, 20 and 21; A great time is in store for all who attend. You are invited to attend Watch for program later. Mrs. Anna Wade HAIR CULTURIST Colp, Illinois, is an expert in her line of work. 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