Metropolis Weekly Gazette

METROPOLIS WEEKLY GAZETTE WIPING OUT GERMAN'S SPRING GAINS VERY FAST M. C. H. PRIMARY, SEPT. 11, 1918. Mr. Blair's National Prominence From "The Journal of Education," Boston, Mass., April, 1917. Report of National Department of Superintendence held in Kansas City, Missouri. Hon. Francis G. Blair, State Superintendent of Illinois, at the Council of Education meeting on Monday evening made one of the most effective speeches on legislation versus Adminstration that we have heard in any convention in many a day. "It was an epoch in the educational life of Illinois when Francis G. Blair became State Superintendent. He has accomplished simply marvelous results by way of starting things and awakening the kind of zeal that abides". Editorial Opinions Of The Illinois Daily Press. Superintendent Blair. (Fditorial from The Chicago Tribune October 17, 1914.) As Superintendent of Public Instruction in Illinois this official is constantly required to deal with problems involving the important education and social relations, and must be able to present to the people the ideas of public education which are set by the statutes and traditions of the state, and at the same time to harmonize all these matters with the feelings, beliefs and preferences of individuals, groups and classes of any sorts. For such responsibility Mr. Blair is well fitted by education and experience. His insight into the educational and legal principles involved in the administration of his office, and the fairness of his application of those principles to each concrete problem of school administration should secure for him support in all parties and insure his re-election. Opinion Of Union Labor. From "The Illinois Trademan" Prof. Blair has kept the office free of political juggling and has given the people of the State of Illinois a splendid administration. This state is justly famous for its educational institutions, both public and private, and no state in the Union ranks any higher. (From "Republican-Register,") Galesburg, Ill., Friday, October, 30, 1914. It is the common opinion of educators throughout th state that State Superintendent Blair should be re-elected. He has administered the affairs of the schools of the state with so much discretion and wisdom that with his large experience he should be retained where he is. (From the Springfield, Ill., "Journal") (From the Springfield, Ill., "Journal" Tuesday, Oct. 6, 1914.) Mr. Blair is a credit to the great school system of Illinois, in the building up of which he has been most industrious. Active, devoted to his profession and possessed of an enthusiasm which imparts to everyone connected with the school work, he makes an ideal leader. He is also a good executive officer and his office has been admirably cooducted from a business as well as from an educational standpoint. (Editorial from Kewanee Daily Star- (Editorial from Kewanee Daily Star- Courier, July 31st, 1918.) Courrier, July 31st, 1918. It is not often that a candidate for a state office can attract such general and sincere support as that which is given Francis G. Blair for whom petitions have been filed for superintendent of public instruction. The reason for this support, however is plain. Mr. Blair has seen to it that his office has been administered from MOTTO: "HEW TO THE LINE, LET THE CHIPS FALL WHERE THEY MAY." the standpoint of a practical schoolman instead of that of a politician. He has brought the principles of fair play into all the problems of his office and the people have not been slow to appreciate what this has meant. Opinions From State School Journals. Francis G. Blair Appreciated From "School and Home Education, Bloomington Ill. 1914 The things accomplished and policies initiated by Supt. Blair during the past four years show his ability and his earnest and untiring purpose to base his leadership on thorough knowledge and careful judgments. But the most efficient work of Superintendent Blair is done through his power to present the cause of education so adequately and effectively as he does directly to the people in public addresses. (From the "School News," Taylorville, Ill., 1914.) Mr. Blair has shown special interest in the elementary schools, the schools of the masses, and has done much for their improvement, as our readers know. The clerical affairs of his office have been carefully and promptly administered. He is well liked by shool officers, superintendents and teachers throughout the state. In brief, he has "made good" all along the line, and his party has done the right thing in re-nominating him, without opposition for another term of service. Mr. Blair's Brief Statement. All my interests and ambitions lie within the field of education. If nominated and re-elected my attention and effort will continue to be directed towards securing better school conditions and opportunities for the children of the state. Anything you may see fit to do or say in my behalf will be appreciated by me. A Letter From Our Son George Co. 12, 3rd Training B. M. Replacement Group, Chichamauga Park, Ga. Rev, and Mrs. J. B. McCrary, Metropolis, Illinois. Dear parents:—Left Chicago, at 5:00 p. m. Wednesday over the C. E. & I. to Nashville, Ten., from there we took the N. C. St. L. to Chattinooga, Ten., then we took the C. of G. fof Ga. But before I go further let me inform you of my health and seek the information of yours. I am well and feeling as good as possible under present conditions. Hope you all are well and doing nicely. Now, I will begin to tell you of my trip to this Southern clime. We were treated to candy cigarettes, matches and post cards by Negro Red Cross nurses which the real value of the Red Cross Society. We passed thru Danville, Ill., Terre Hante, and Evansville, Ind. Hopkiisville, Ky., and Estell Springs, Ten., the place where a Negro's eyes were burned out. When I passed thru Tenn., I thought of you and wondered how close I was to your home. I passed the Tennessee River, thru the Cumberland mountains to Nashville where we were again treated by the Red Cross. After we left there we never received no waves, hellos or smiles from our white friends and even some of our own people were afraid to even wave at us. After we left Nashville, we proceeded to Chatanooga, passing thru Lookout mountain which is a beautiful scenery. We also passed thru some tunnels and after leaving Tennessee, we were switched to the C. of G. and after making a few stops, we arrived here at 4:45 p. m. and went to the camp which is only a short distance from the Station. I am asking for your vote for County Superintendent of Schools because I have been "actually engaged in educational work" for the past sixteen years. Doesn't the schools need a real schoolman to superintend them? M. B. For County Superintendent of Schools LUTHER L. EVERS ILLINOIS I am asking County Superintendent cause I have been in educational work teen years. Doesn't a real schoolman to For County Superint LUTHER There is nearly 50,000 Soldiers here, and only about 185 negroes but they say there will be about 1,500 in the next few days. We find the sign here for colored soldiers. They have 10,000 German prisoners here. The camp is 15 miles long and 9 miles wide. It is warm here in the day and cold at night. This is a beautiful camp, every-thing clean and in good condition, but, oh we are bere in this God forsaken country. We are to go thru an examination or rather a gas test this afternoon, we have to put on gas masks in 5 seconds in a closed room full of gas. One boy died yesterday from the effects of it. I sent you my pictures I had made in Chicago, it's good I did, because in a few days you wouldn't know me because the sun is tanning every-body. Will write you more about things when I am here longer. I haven't seen much as yet. Write me at once and let me know how everybody is, as I feel as tho' I am out of the U. S. A I guess when we leave here we will be France bound, I hope so anyhow. These Chicago boys are crying for State street, but Pearl or 8th Sts. will do for me. I am affectionately, Your Soldier Son, George. THE COUNTY GRADUATES Out of the 127 graduates of Massac County there were 8 colored, namely, Hazle Howard, Joppa; Alvertis Long, Eva Warfield, Bocker T. Blackwell, and Sarah SEPTEMBER for your vote for ment of Schools be- "actually engaged " for the past six- t the schools need superintend them? Dependent of Schools L. EVERS Lassiter, Belgrade; Leola Gray and Margarette Harris, Round Knob. This is the largest number of colored graduates that Massac County has produced which speaks well for both teachers and pupils. These are 8th Grade graduates which means that all parents should see that they enter High School in order that they may complete their education. These graduates with their parents, after receiving their diplomas were entertained by Prof. Smith, assisted by the City teachers at his residence. Short talks by the patrons, Messrs. Howard, Long and Lassiter and Mrs. Warfield which was encouraging to the teachers and pupils. A musical program was rendered by the teachers, followed with addresses by Professors Smith and Masterson. After the program refreshments were served and all returned to their homes having spent a very pleasant afternoon. Vote for W. A. Spence for State Senator Sept. 11th. FOR CORONER The Information Bureau Co., takes this method to announce the Dr. O. M. Willis, as a Candidate for Coroner of Massau County. Mr. Willis is one of our foremost physicians and needs due consideration before casting your vote. Subscribe For The Gazette. Vote for FRED SMITH For County Judge A Competent Man for the Place INS VERY BAPTIST MEET IN. PADUCAH. Little River and Cumberland Valley Holds Interesting Session In Paducah. Last week the Little River and and Cumberland Valley Association was in session at the 10th St church, of which the Rev. Crenshaw is pastor. The association was presided over by the Moderator, Wm. Foster, of Eddyville, Ky. A large delegation was present. Representatives from the First District and Green Valley were present. Among them were Dr. Wm. Leavell, Editor of the Baptist Voice, and Prof. Lee Thompson, Councilman both of Princeton, Ky., and Dr. V. S. Smith, pastor of the Washington St. Baptist church and others. Rev. Edgar McCrary, Mrs. L. B. Duke and daughters of Metropolis, attended the Friday and Saturday sessions. Friday after the morning session they were driven to the home of Mrs. Mitcherson, of Harrison, St. the mother of Miss Willie in the big Overland of Dr. Smith where we were made to be at home. The association was interesting from the beginning to its close. All of the officers were re-elected which showed that each had been true to the trust imposed in them and that they were not "slackers" in the Master's Cause. Subscribe to the Red Cross To-day. A Successful Rally The First Baptist church of Metropolis, raissd $250.25 last Sunday. Rev. Wm. Moody pastor Capt. Horace G. Burke of Metropolis, Ill., who is Captain of Company M. of the Old 8th Illinois Regiment Now the 370th Regiment, Now on the Firing Line in France. REV. H. A. BOYD: Asst'. Sec. National Bapt. Pub. Board Unincorporated Mashville- Tenn. Subscribe for The Gazette. Page Two Metropolis Gazette PUBLISHED ON FRIDAY BY THE GAZETTE PRINTING CO. METROPOLIS. . . . . ILL. MRS. M. J. McCRARY, MANAGER J. B. McCRABY, EDITOR FRIDAY SEPT. 6 1918. Office 9th and Pearl Streets, Metropolis, Illinois. Enterered as second-class mail matter, at Metropolis, Illinois, Postoffice. Address all communications to J. B.MeCRABY, 901 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 w38k 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. 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. We are authorized to announce Claude F. Lacy, 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, a candidate for County Judge of Massac County, Ill. Subject to the republican Primary September 11, 18. 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 Fred Smith as a candidate for County Judge of Massac County. Ill., subject to the Republican Primary September 11th 1918. For Sherriff 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 II, 1918. We are authorized to announce the name of Oscar Miller, as a candidate for Sheriff of Massac county Illinois 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. Assessor and Treasurer. We are authorized to announce John Kotter, 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. subscribe for The Gazette. Now. For Superintendent of Schools We are authorized to announce Luther L. Evers, as a candidate for County Superintendent of Scools on the Republican ticket at the September Primary election September 11th. For Coroner. We are authorized to announce O. M. Willis, as a candidate for the nomination for Coroner on the Republican ticket at the September Primary election. State Senator We are aorized to announce W. A. Spence of Metropolis, Massac County as a candidate for the Republican nomination for State Senator for the 51st Senatorial District, subject to the Primary Sept. 11th. For Representative! We are authorized to announce Tom Capel as a candidate for the Republican nomination for the Legislature of the 51st Senatorial District, subject to to the Primary September 11th. We are authorized to announce J. C. Carter, of Johnson County, as a candidate for the Republican nomination for the Legislature of the 51st Senatorial District, subject to the Primary Sept ember 11th. We are authorized to announce Elwood Barker as a candidate for State Senator for the 51st Senatorial District, subject to the Republican Primary Sept. 11th. For County Judge: We are authorized to announce John Lackman of Brookport, as a candidate for County Judge of Massac County, Illinois, subject to the Republican Primary September 11th. We are authorized to announce the name of Lannes P. Oakes as a candidate for re-nomination for the office of County Judge of Massac County, subject to the Republican Primary September 11th, 1918. $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. 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, please pay up. You have seen our Job Office and know that we are prepared to do first classwork. Send us your church work, bills, cards envelopes, and etc. Have a little more Race pride "Parson." Some candidates for office wants the colored vote, but do not want to read a colored man's paper? Why Mr. candidate? Are you not favoraele to race enterprises? Such men are not entitled to our support because they would not give justice to the race We hope that every one who owes us would come in and pay up or send it in. We are striving hard to serve you and we have incurred more debt by adding more machinery and type. Read The Gazette. METROPOLIS WEEKLY GAZETTE. METROPOLIS. ILL Don't try to lug political matter in our paper without paying he price because we cannot afford t. It costs money to run a newspaper these days. Remember the rally at the 1st. Baptist Church, Metropolis, the 1st Sunday in Sept. The pastor and members are planning to raise $250. You are invited to attend. Everything needed tor the School Boy and Girl at Humma's We invite all the Baptists as well as others to hear our Moderator as he is a splendid preacher. School Supplies at Humma's We want every member and minister of the Mt. Olive Baptist Association to bring $1.00 for the special rally on Sunday of the Association as we want to raise $100.00 on that day. Do be sure and do your bit and help win the war. School Books at Humma's Watch our announcement columns every week for real live candidates who are asking for your support Rev. Fred Bell pastor of Mt. Pleasant Baptist church, Harrisburg, is a very sick man. He has an abcess of the stomach. We wish him a speedy recovery. Doss Shelton is at home from Galesburg to register. Arthur Tucker is at home from Rockford, to register. Mrs. Odle Tucker and brother Master Robt., who have been visiting in their grand-parents of Johnsonville, Tenn. have returned home. Rev. Edgar McCrary, went to Princeton, Ky., today to accompany his wife and little son, Joseph Edgar home as he is reported to be on the sick list. The Washington, St. Baptist Church and friends presented to their pastor, Rev. V. S. Smith, a new $900.00 Overland. Mrs. L. B. Duke and daughters returned home Saturday after attending the Association and Mrs Mitcherson and daughter. Mrs. Cora Burton, is in Paducah on business. Arthur Harmon and family have returned home from Springfield, where they attended the State Fair. Rev. Wm. Moody, left Tuesday for St. Louis, Mo., where he will attend the National Baptist Convention Incorporated that is in sesthis week. Mrs. Lucinda Green, leaves tomorrow for her home in Chicago, after visiting her mother, Mrs. Ellen Buchanan. Mrs. Myrtle Thomas, of East St. Louis, is in the city visiting relatives. J. B. Davy, left last week for St. Louis, Mo., where he has employment. Ira Buchanan, who visited his mother, Mrs. Minnie Newell, left Saturday for his home in East St. Louis. His three daughters accompanied him. Miss Georgia Mae Ford, returned home from Paducah where she visited friends. Dunbar High School opened Tuesday morning with a good enrollment. Rev. J. McCrary, is in Carrier Mills and Harrisburg this week on business. Prof. McCelland Smith. opened his school in Belgrade, Tuesday. Rutus Mitchell, is in Cairo this week visiting relatives. Miss Winifred Williams, of Eddyville, Ky., is in the city visiting her cousin, Mrs. G. E. Williamson. J. B. VOTE FOR W. A. SPENCE FOR STATE SENATOR THE MAN FOR THE PLACE. M. B. To The Voters: On September 11, 1918, at the primary election you will nominate a man to the office of Assessor and Treasurer and I am earnestly asking you to give me a chance to serve you in that capacity. I am a Massac County boy, having lived here all of my life I know no other country but this one. I am a self made man as my parents died when I was but a boy. I have lived among the colored people ever since I was to years of age, went to school with them and since I have grown to be a man I have lived by them and have never had any trouble with any of them in my life. I feel that the colored man's life is just the same to him that it is to any other American citizen and I have always treated them like I would like to be treated myself, I live on a small farm about 6 miles northwest of Metropolis on the Jonesboro road. I have enough help of my own take care of it and have time to take care of the office for you and if I an nomi nated and elected I will make it my duty to be in the office every day to take care of any business any one might have with the assessor and treasurer. I have always been a true loyal Republican from the first time I ever cast a vote. I have never before asked for an office, but now I am asking your help by giving me your vote and influence, and I assure you if I am given a chance I will fulfill the duties of the office in every respect. I am trying to make a personal call on every voter and should I tail to see anyone I will kindly ask you to give me a very careful consideration and if you feel that I deserve it, give me your vote. I am again asking each voter that when they go to the polls on Sept. 11th, to give their help that I might have the same chance that each of my opponents have had. John H. Kotter. State of Illinois, Massac County, ss. In the Circuit Court of said County. August Term A. D. 1918. Chenault Webb, and Lora B. Webb Vs. Preston Utterback, Bill for Parttion No. 557. Public notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a decree entered at the August Term of said court, to wit: On the 27th day of August A. D. 1918 in the above entitled cause, I, S. Bartlett Kerr, Master in Chancery of said County, will at the hour of 11 o'clock A. M. Saturday October 5th A. D. 1918, at the east door of the Court House in the city of Metropolis, County of Massac and State of Illinois, sell at public vendue to the highest and best bidder, the following described real estate to wit: — Lot number Seventy-three (73) of Block number Six (6) of the Village of Brookport, according to the original plot of the village of Brooklyn, now called City of Brookport, in Massac County, Illinois. Terns of sale, cash in hand. Temrs of sale, cash in hand. Dated this 29th day of August A. D. 1918. S. Bartlett Kerr, Master in Chancery. Fred R. Young. Solicitor Master In Chancery Sale State of Illinois, Massac County, ss. In the Circuit Court of Massac County, August Term A. D. 1918. Brookport National Bank, of Brookport, Illinois, a corporation, Vs. J. H. Chalk, Mary Elinor Chalk, Annie Elizabeth Baker, Emma Pullen, Armelia Jane Chalk, Maria L., Conley, Oscar Chalk, Barnes Chalk, Clyde chalk, Sterling Chalk, Annie Dugan, Dora Whitmore, Cora Wheat, James W. Chalk, Robert Chalk, James McGhee, Jr., Catherine McGhee, and other unknown heirs at law of Addie McGhee, deceased. Bill for partition No. 664. Public notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a decree entered at the August term of said court, to wit: on the 5th day of September A. D. 1918 in the above entitled cause, I, S. Bartlett Kerr, Master in Chancery of said County, will at the hour of 11 o'clock A. M. Saturday October 5th A. D. 1918 at the east door of the Cour House in the City of Metropolis, County of Massac and State of Illinois, sell at public vendue to the highest and best bidder the following described real estate to wit:— The Northeast Quarter and the Northeast Fourth of the Southeast Quarter of Section Twenty-Seven (27) and the Southwest Fourth of the Northwest Quarter of Section Twenty-Six (26), all of Township Fifteen (15), south, Range Six (6), east, 3rd P. M. in Massac County, Illinois, and containing Two Hundred Forty (240) acres more or less. Terms of sale, One Third cash in hand, balance payable on or before one year from date of sale, deferred payment to be secured by note and mortgage on premises with Six per cent interest, with option to pay cash if exercised before the execution of mortgage. Dated this 6th day of September A. D. 1918. S. Bartlett Kerr, Master in Chancery. Announcement of Colors of Primary Ballots. Announcement is hereby made that the Colors of the Primary Ballots to be used at a Primary Election to he held in Massac County, Illinois, on Wednesday, the eleventh day of September, A. D. 1918, by the respective parties will be as follows: Republican Party.....White Democratic Party.....Yellow Socialist Party.....Pink Dated the 27th day of August A. D. 1918. Fred Risinger, County Clerk. Notice. To the W. E. & M. Societies of the Mt. Olive Association: The time is at hand for the annual meeting to be held in DuQuoin, if no change by the Moderator and we hope the sisters will Rally to the standard. Let each auxiliary represent in this meeting; we need your assistance in this effort Let us come praying for greater success spiritually and finiancially. M. J. Blake, Pres. Licensed Embalmer No. 1778 PRICES MODERATE Furniture Store Adjoining Court Hourse Yard METROPOLIS ILLINOIS HE has taken a prominent part in every political campaign for over twenty years. In 1916 he was the President of the Hamilton Club of Chicago, and alternate-at-large to the Republican National Convention. Jickey College Madam Newell HAIR GROWER and BEAUTY SPECIALIST 4743 State Stree Phone Drexel 1744 Chicago, Illinois. From Geneva to Cairo the Republican Press Says: "Medill McCormick For U. S. SENATOR" THINK and you can give answer WHY Primaries Are Next Wednesday, Sept. 11 109 E 22 21 Jickey Madam HAIR GROWER and B 4743 State Stree Chicago From Geneva to Cairo the "Medill M For U. S. S THINK and give Primaries Are Next LITTLE PLEASURE IN TRAVEL German Trains Creep Along in Darkness for Fear of Bombs of Allied Aviators. Special precautions against air raids are now being taken on the German railways in those districts especially liable to aerial bombardments by the allies, Railway Age states. The Palatinate railways, in particular, are adopting precautionary measures, and a writer in the Lokal Anzeiger who recently traveled on this system describes the darkening methods adopted at night. "For hours," he writes, "the train traveled as though in a dark cave, without lights, without conductors, without any station names being called out when the train stopped. When every lamp is extinguished throughout the countryside, and the towns and villages, as though constrained by agony, have closed their shops, the journey oppresses one's mind and is nowise reassuring. One goes on in uncertainty, facing danger. "Everywhere placards indicating how to behave during air raids,' show that one is in the aviator's territory. Slowly, very slowly, the train proceeds on its journey; in a river alongside the line one still sees the locomotive which, together with its train, plunged into the water on the occasion of a recent accident. A train with broken windows—not a pane has remained intact—passes near us; another train passes all blackened and half consumed by fire. And on arriving at the end of this dismal journey the first question heard by the traveler is, 'Will they come tonight?' For over a year he has devoted practically his entire time to patriotic work He is a lawyer of recognized ability and an orator of national reputation. His father, Major Rathbone, was a friend of Ahraham Lincoln and was severely wounded by Booth while defending the President. PRIMARY ELECTION SEPTEMBER 11, 1918. College Newell BEAUTY SPECIALIST Phone Drexel 1744 o, Illinois. The Republican Press Says: McCormick GENATOR" you can answer WHY Wednesday, Sept. 11 Bible Saves Life. During the progress of most wars stories gain currency of how some soldier's life was saved because the bullet which hit him first went through the Bible he was carrying on his breast. There were several such instances reported in the Civil war and perhaps all of them were true. The first to come from France is that of William R. Wilson, nineteen years of age, from Newcastle, Pa. He was carrying a Bible and a trench mirror in his pocket. A German bullet hit him both, penetrating only enough to scratch his skin and do no damage whatsoever though it came from a sharpshooter and was well aimed. Books, especially Bibles, are evidently very efficient breast-plates. Borestation in France Reforestation in France The Pennsylvania department of forestry has offered to the French government 4,000,000 tree seedlings as an aid to that country in reforesting the shell-torn woods in eastern France. The offer is commended everywhere. Though at present France is unable to do much in the way of rehabilitating her devastated lands, the sympathy that is being extended to her from all parts of the globe shows that when the proper time comes she will not lack the material means to recoup herself from the terrible afflictions she has suffered.—Pathfinder. Will Exercise His Right. "I am probably"—it is Father Van Quentin speaking—"the only man in Kansas City who last winter did not say, 'If I ever live until another summer, I will never complain, no matter how hot it gets.' I complained last METROPOLIS WEEKLY GAZETTE. METROPOLIS. ILL MR. BIRKLINGTON WAS LATE Mrs. B. Had Been at the Jewelers on a Similar Mission Some Few Months Before. Mr. Birklington drove up in a "taxi" and entered a jeweler's shop accompanied by his valet, who carried an oblong box of steel. Mr. Birklington asked for a private interview, and, on being shown into the office, he opened the box, exposing a splendid array of diamond and pearl necklaces, earrings, tiaras and rings. "Mrs. B.," he said, "is now abroad. Before she returns I want you to extract these stones and replace them with good imitations, selling the real jewels and giving me the money. This of course is to be a confidential transaction." "I should be glad to do as you ask," said the jeweler, "but two years ago Mrs. B. called here on a similar errand to that which now brings you and the errand in her case was successful. The paste jewels that you offer me are worth little more than the hire of the 'taxi' awaiting you outside!" WOULD AMEND LORD'S PRAYER Seemingly Nothing Was Sacred From Revising Mind of This United States Senator. A well-known senator annoys his colleagues sometimes because in his desire to make legislation thoroughly good he insists on many amendments. During discussion in committee recently, this senator, whose name is not Brown, insisted on amending and amending, practically without end. Finally, somewhat exasperated, a colleague said to him, "Brown, I believe if the Lord's prayer were being discussed here, you would want to amend it." Brown replied: "Yes, I would. I would change the clause 'Lead us not into temptation' to read 'Give us strength to resist temptation.'" Dames Once Scorned Coal Fires Daines once scorned Coal Prices. Coal and its products were not always so popular as they are today, Alexander Findlay, a Welsh chemist, reminds us in his book, "The Treasures of Coal Tar." "The introduction of coal, especially as a domestic fuel, was for a long time regarded with disfavor," he writes. "Even in the seventeenth century it met with an active boycott on the part of 'the nice dames of London,' who 'would not come into any house or rooms where sea-coales were burned, nor willingly eat of meat that was either sod or roasted with sea-coal fire'—doubtless by reason of the pollution of the atmosphere by smoke and of the stench produced by the burning coal." Coal was more popular in England in 1850, when mauve dye appeared as one of the coal tar products and became so much the rage that Punch referred to the fashion epidemic as the Mauve Menhess.' Mule Meat. "If the Germans capture any American mules," says the Birmingham Age-Herald, "they may be tempted to try mule steak." Perhaps so, but we trust none of our friends over there will ever be called upon to resort to any such expedient. We are proud of our mules, the great work they have done and are doing over here and over there for victory. So appreciative are we of the mule's services that we are ready to stand hats off when he attempts to bray the "Star-Spangled Banner;" but we can never, no never recommend his steak even to the despised Boche as anything approaching a gastronomic daly.—Nashville Banner. Inventions. A cruze for invention is sweeping the country. Many a man who has never been able to invent an excuse to hand the wife for getting home late is now accomplishing wonderful things. Already 2,000,000 appliances for the destruction of U-boats have reached the patent office. One man has evolved a brick boat, built entirely of brick from the keel to the crow's nest. The chief value of this construction is that the brick boat will fool the wisest U-boats. It sinks as soon as it is launched and the U-boats are never able to find it.—New York Mail. Protect the Bumblebee Expert agriculturists in Australia and the Philippine islands realized the importance of the bumblebee to the clover crop, and imported immense numbers of them to help along the crops of their countries. The bumblebee is a tireless worker and keeps steadily to the business of protecting our interests. If he went on strike or were driven away, as might have happened not so long ago, when everybody considered all insects a pest, the parasites would soon get the upper hand and destroy our clover crops. Wifely Sarcasm. "Where shall we go tonight?" asked Mrs. Twobble. "I would rather stay at home and rest," answered Mr. Twobble, with a groan. "I'm tired out, my dear. You have no idea of the wear and tear I'm subjected to in business." "Oh, yes, I have. I've never visited your office yet that I didn't catch you either listening to somebody else telling a yarn or telling one yourself. The strain on you must be terrific."—Birmingham Age-Herald. Their Caliber. "I wonder what the kaiser thinks of the lightning-trained Yankees now" "I guess he thinks they're some shock troops." To the Fathers and Mothers of Illinois: YOU have given you They are already in way. You are inten- a real American is nomin September 11th, who wi and safeguard their well and after it is is over. George Edmund Foss years' experience in Corr nized as a constructive the Republican nomination Member of the Navi eighteen years, and its C Responsible for the great Great Lakes, where more than joined the colors. Influential member of the C His war record is without Government in all war measure YOU have given your boys to you. They are already in the trenches a way. You are interested in seeing Real American is nominated United State September 11th, who will protect their and safeguard their welfare while they end after it is over. George Edmund Foss, who has had the years' experience in Congress, where he used as a constructive leader, is a candidate Republican nomination. Member of the Naval Affairs Commission years, and its Chairman for two Responsible for the great Naval Training Great Lakes, where more than 100,000 Americans used the colors. Influential member of the Committee on Foreign His war record is without a blemish; he has a government in all war measures. YOU have given your boys to your country. They are already in the trenches or on their way. You are interested in seeing to it that a real American is nominated United States Senator September 11th, who will protect their interests and safeguard their welfare while the war lasts and after it is is over. George Edmund Foss, who has had twenty-two years' experience in Congress, where he is recognized as a constructive leader, is a candidate for the Republican nomination. Member of the Naval Affairs Committee for eighteen years, and its Chairman for twelve years. Responsible for the great Naval Training Station on the Great Lakes, where more than 100,000 American boys have joined the colors. Influential member of the Committee on Foreign Affairs. His war record is without a blemish; he has supported the Government in all war measures. Not a stain on his public record or private life. THIS IS NO TIME Illinois needs Foss in the Senate He Is 100% American; 100% Nominate Foss in September VOTE FOR GEORGE Primaries Wednesd CLAUD P Massac County's Republi sentative in the THIS IS NO TIME TO EXPEL Illinois needs Foss in the Senate and he asks you Is 100% American; 100% Republican; 100% Nominate Foss in September and win in No VOTE FOR GEORGE EDMUND FOR primaries Wednesday September LAUD F. LAW County's Republican Candidate sentative in the General As THIS IS NO TIME TO EXPERIMENT Illinois needs Foss in the Senate and he asks your support He Is 100% American; 100% Republican; 100% Efficient Nominate Foss in September and win in November VOTE FOR GEORGE EDMUND FOSS AT Primaries Wednesday September 11th 1910 Massac County's Republican Candidate For Representative in the General Assembly TO VOTERS of Massac County:— As only a few days remain until Sept. 11th the date upon which the primary will be held I am addressing this letter to voters of my home county urging your favorable consideration of my candidacy and earnestly ask your support and influence in the approaching primary election. While I have endeavored to see each and every voter in the county thee are, of course some whom I have been unable to see, therefore I am taking this method of reminding all of my friends that I am Massac County's only candidate for Representative. I am assured of a good vote in the other counties of the district and if I receive the support of the --- 1990 our boys to your country. In the trenches or on their interested in seeing it that nated United States Senator will protect their interests welfare while the war lasts, who has had twenty-two congress, where he is recog- leader, is a candidate forion. Naval Affairs Committee for Chairman for twelve years. At Naval Training Station on the man 100,000 American boys have Committee on Foreign Affairs. a blemish; he has supported the es. E TO EXPERIMENT senate and he asks your support 100% Republican; 100% Efficient member and win in November THE EDMUND FOSS AT day September 11th F. LACEY American Candidate For Repre- e General Assembly voters of Massac County to which I feel that I am justly entitled, I will win. I desire to thank the people of the county for the support given me in the campaign of 1916 in which I was successful. I have endeavered to so conduct myself, as your representative as to demonstrate to you that your confidence in me has not been misplaced. If I continue to represent the the district in the Legislature I shall, as have during this my first term devote all of my time and attention to legislation during every session that may be held. Thanking you for the support which I hope to get in Massac and assuring you of my sincere appreciation. I am very respectfully yours, CLAUDE F. LACY Page Three Golconda, Ili., 8-10 1918 Editor Gazette : Just a few remarks respecting the East Mt. Olive Bptist Association which convnnded on the 6th to 11th of Aug. The [Mt. Pleasant church was well pleased with the work of the association, and the constituents of the association seemed to be munch elated over the way pastor A. J. Bowers entertained them, in fact they left no stones untunred. Meals were served in the school building. The members of the A. M. E. church came in for their share of crepit for carihg for the messengers. Rev. Dickeson has charge of the flock. Three letters were received from Chicago, from members of the Mt. Pleasant church who sent $1 to help care for the messengers The leiter in part are as follows: Chicago, Ill., July 10, '18th. To the pastor and members of the Mt. Pleasant church, I send love and greetings, may the Lord bless you all. I wish I could be there to help. I send you $3. to help care for the association, I never forget to pray for you all. Eliza Richmond Montgomery, 5616 Grove Ave. Dear Brethren and Sisters, I am sending you $1 to help care for the association. I wish I could be with you all. Shall pray for your success. Mattie Parker Baker. Dear Brethren, and sisters, find herewith enclosed a $1. to help with the association. I wish I could be present. Elijah Crawford, 3157 Wabah Ave. These letters speak for themselves and convey their own commendation, though these persons be in the second city in the U. S. but they don't seem to forget the little churce where they used to sing praises to God. The meeting was grand. Sermons were preached by the folling ministers: Thos. Morris, J. W. Winston. N. J. Norton, W. Davidson. A R. McKee, J. D. Davis, J. R. Barker, W. P. Washington, H. E. H. E. McWilliams, State Missionary and the writer. "So they say," Elder J. B. McCrary moderator of the Mt. Olive Association "put up sometime." Eld. Robt. Grav Breached too at the association.. Elder S. H. Pruitt as a member of both associations and president of the Ministers's and Deacons' Union of the Mt. Olive wes present. The two auxiliaries did work this year. The officesrs of the two auxiliaries and the association were collected by acclamation. The amount of money raised from all sources was $348 00. Paul's Chapel, Marion, and Mt. Moriah Centralia, asked for the association for 1019. The association voted to Centralia. C. C. Phillips. Thhs P. King, and family of Unionville, spent Sunday in the city with theia mother, Mrs. J. NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the committee that was appointed on program for the Mt. Olive Baptist Association should arrange the program at once as the time is fast approaching for the association which adjourned to meet in DuQuoin Tuesday before the Fourth Sunday in Sept. Page Four Notice To the ministers, members and constituents of the East Mt Olive Baptist association, you will please note the mistake in our program as to date. The Association convenes Aug. to 11, 1918 instead of the date carried by the program. Please note the mistake and govern yourselves accordingly and oblige the undersigned. W. P. Washington' Moderator. DUQUO1N Notice. Duquoin, Ill., July 15, 1918. Dear Editor: Please allow space in your paper to say to the brethren of the Mt. Olive Baptist district Association of Southern Illinois that I will visit each church in this district before the sitting of the Association in the interest of the work. Please notify your people of the same. S. H' Pruitt, President of the M. and D. Union Officers of Ministers' Alliance. 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. 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 goal by sending in your neighbor's name with $1.50? We pay the postage. 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In great excitement she picked up the boy and the tooth and hastened in the limousine to the dentist. On one of the principal streets, during the trip downtown, she heard a sound as though the limousine had run over a loose board, but gave it no thought. The dentist replaced the tooth and mother and son returned home. Her husband, who is very fond of noodles, said: "Marguerette, what did you do with the bread board and the noodles?" Then she knew. Did she go back after the bread board and noodles? She did not. is the boy's tooth still in? It is. Will you find the bread board and noodles advertised in the lost column? No.—Indianapolis News. PARADISE OF THE PACIFIC Palm-Clothed Islands That Have All of the Riches Man Has Any Need to Covet. The little-known Trobriand group of islands is a cluster of palm-clothed gons that stud the emerald Pacific a hundred-odd miles northeast of Samaral (Papua). They are the real thing in coral romance. The natives are of the Melanesian type, happy people with a fondness (especially on the part of the star-eyed maidens) for Europeans, who have exploited the rich pearl fishery. They are advanced in arts and crafts, and produce a tremendous quantity of carved weapons and ornaments, which are eagerly bought by tourists from curio-dealers in Sydney and Melbourne. Before competition set in the islands ers did not get much for their pearls. Gems worth $50 and $75 were freely bought for as many pence. The group is flat, but is richly clothed in Jungle and produces vast quantities of excel- ent yams, which are traded. Good climate, gorgeous scenery, blue seas like billowing silk, diamond-dusted beaches and splendid fishing and shoot- ing! Bluff That Failed. General Plumer, who has recently been recalled to France from Italy, can be very ironical when he chooses as the following story proves: Shortly before the war, when he held the Irish command, a regiment was being maneuvered before him on a field day, and the colonel in charge succeeded in getting his men mixed up pretty thoroughly. However, he went grimly on, and at last, calling a halt, rode up to Plumer with an air of importance. "I flatter myself that was extremely well done, sir," he said, evidently with the idea of trying to bluff that nothing had gone wrong. "Oh, excellent," was General Plumer's sure reply. "But may I ask what on earth you were trying to do?"—Pearson's Weekly. Insects That Have Food Value Among insects which have been and are considered of gastronomic value are caterpillars, moths, a favorite in some parts of Africa; the papae of the silkworm in China; ants, alive and roasted, are appreciated in Burmah, as well as by the Indians of North and South America, while it is said the lumbermen of Maine enjoy an occasional meal of large wood ants. The beetle is eaten in the Nile valley, in Turkey, Lombardy, Java, Peru, and is said to be nutritious and fattening. In Central America the eggs of three aquatic bugs are made into little cakes and eaten. Mexicans make a strong drink by infusing a tiger beetle in alcohol. Possibilities of North Africa. North Africa—Tunis, Algeria and Morocco—contains around a half million square miles. Some of it is desert, but much of it is highly productive, and it has special advantages for producing some forms of live stock. The climate and pasture make it almost as ideal a country as Australia for sheep raising, and it has peculiar advantages for what might be called extensive pig raising; its acorns and other tree crops taking the place of corn. Yet down to the beginning of the war very little had been done to make this potential wealth actual and available. Worsted. "I noticed that you engaged in earnest conversation with that conductor-ette." "We were just having a little argument about the proper pronunciation of the street I live on" said Professor Diggs. "She insisted that it should be called 'Wellington,' but having some knowledge of the man who defeated Napoleon at Waterloo, I contended it should be 'Wellington.'" "Well which is it to be henceforth— 'Wellington' or 'Wellington'?" "Ahem! 'Wellington'"—Birmingham Age-Herald. Gets the Money. "I'd like to write a story I'd get paid for." "Oh, I write home once a month."— Shuppalar METROPOLIS WEEKLY GAZETTE, METROPOLIS, ILL. NOTICE! The Mt. Olive Bapt Association will meet with Mt. Olive Baptist church. Duqnoin, Ill., Tuesday before the 4th Sunday in Sept. 1918. Our Baptist Family Chicago, Ill., Aug. 22, 1918 Metropolis Gazette. It has been about 8 years since I had anything to say through your valuable journal. Since I last wrote you the world has been turned around. The Kaiser is the most talked about person today in all the universe, but from what we glean from our daillies it seems that we have him groggo, if we, the allies can only deliver a couple of solar plexus blows, we ought to be able to bring the bacon home by next May 1918. The real subject that I am trying to drive at is Baptist doings among Bsptist people. Three years ago in this city a thunderbolt was thrust among the Baptist which caused a division among them, and there are now two conventionn each one claiming to be the legitimate bargain counter for all Baptisit to transact their business. I have read and re-read the bitter strife coming from both sides and for the life of me I am unable to adjust or render a judgment as it should be. Of course I have come to the conclusion so far as I am concerned, that graft is the real cause of this bitter fight. I am also of the opinion that all of the good men are not on either side. There are some bad ones affiliated with the Morris and Hudson side and there also some bad ones on the Boyd and Jones side. There never was a gathering of men as large as the Baptist conventions (both sides) that were void of bad eggs, or as Dr. J. H. Frank says, (a nigger in the wood pile.) The convention or conventions never will be what the good people desire them to be, on account of graft, greed and the office seeking element. Men of all religious denominations have their faults just as others do. I am a Baptist and am proud of it, I am also proud of the progress that the Baptists have made. I believe the most vital need of church is better educated ministers and more common sense. We as a rule are too quick to fight the other fellow's objects when we have noth better to offer him. In Northern Illinois, especially in and around Chicago, there are so many little Baptists organizations, and I am unable to name them, and I style myself a wide awake man in baptist circles. One tning that I do know and appreciate and that is the Baptist Congress ol Chicago, and vicinity. They are a class by themselves, doing a grand work. Also it the North Wood River District Association is holding her own with the rest of them. I long to see the Baptist of this country together again with men at the helm with more religion, education ano common sense than money. If such men can be found in the denomination I believe they will accomplish more good than the real stars, or so-called big gun. Let us pray and hope and hope that the report of the peace meeting last Mafch be received by each convention when they meet next month at St. Louis, and Little Rock, and that cach convention will begin to lay plans for the consolidation of the two bodies on peaceable terms, then the great Baptist family will sing, shout and pray, as never before and work with a firm determination for God. Yours for the cause, Robt. Hooper, 5214 State St FRED E. STERLING OF ROCKFORD CANDIDATE FOR REPUBLICAN NOMINATION FOR STATE TREASURER Primary Election Wed., Sept. 11. The man who, as Chairman of the Republican State Committee, managed the successful Republican campaign in Illinois in 1916. He comes from Big Republican Winnebago County, which Has Never had a Nominee on a Republican State Ticket. He is widely known and will add strength to the Ticket at the November Election. Proposed Constitution of the Baptist Minister's Alliance. We, the Minister's of the Mt. Olive and East Mt. Olive Baptist District Associations of Southern Illinois, desirous of a more oneness in perpetuating the principles and Doctrines Legislated by Jesus Christ, and practiced by His Apostles, seeking by the word of God to bring ourselves, and the churches as well, more into the unity of the Faith of Jesus Christ, do now adopt the following Constitution. Article 1 Name. Sec.1. This organization shall be called the Missionary Baptist Minister's Alliance of Southern Illinois. Sec 2. Officers. Its Officers shall consist of a President, two Vice Presidents, Recorcing Secretary, Corresponding Secretary, Treasurer and such committees as may conserve the best interest of the body, all of which shall be elected annually by a majority vote of the body. Sec.1. This organization shall be composed of Missionary Baptist Ministers furnishing bonifid membership in any regular Missionary Baptist Church, together with his good standing where he now pastors, or where he last pastored, or the church where he worship's with whether he ever pastored or not. Article 3. Authority. Sec.1. This organization shall have the power to receive to, or drop from its fellowship any Minister or Ministers whom it deems worthy or unworthy of fellowship. Sec. 2. This Constitution by laws,or regulations,shall by no means conflict with the rules and regulations of the two Associations namely Mt. Olive and East Mt. Olive OUR JOB OFFICE 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. We print from a visiting card to a large size poster. BOOK WORK A SPECIALTY attention to all inquiries and earnestly solicited. Out of promptly. 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