Metropolis Weekly Gazette

METROPOLIS WEEKLY GAZETTE BULGARIA IS OUT OF THE WAR. LAID DOWN HER GUNS. PRINCE HALL First Grand Master of Negro Masons in the United States Poor Church Fund. A fund of $57.80 was raised by the Mt. Olive Baptist Association at Duquoin, last week through the efforts and advice of Moderator McCrary. This fund will be used to aid weak churches when the Fund reaches the amount to justify. The money will be loaned for a short time at a small intrrest. We have a standing committee to look after this part of the work and we urge every church to establish a Penny Fund by lifting a penny collection every Sunday. This is a move that was in hearty accord with the association and was readily approved. A Letter From Our Son George Camp Greenleaf, Section B Motor Co., Nn. 16. Rev. and Mrs. J. B. McCsary 903 Pearl St. am well and doing fine. I hope that you and the rest at home are well and doing fine. I received your letter of the 17, very glad to hear from home, although you are slow in writing, up this time I had not heard from you for nearly two weeks. I was very busy last week taking instructions in a motor school on ambulance driving, and the examination for passing was very rigid although I passed, and have been given a card as an ambulance driver anywhere in the U. S. or France. There were about 40 of the boys that didn't pass. The pay is from $36 to $40 per month and nothing to do but drive, we are furnished with two orderlies. Tell Simmons I just received his card, as he sent them wrong. I will write them soon. How is little Joseph Edgar? Kiss him for me. Mamma, I haven't received your box yet. I received one Saturday from Carrie. I heard from Izora and Allie Barnard last week. I hope father was elected as moderator. I wish that you all would send me some papers, I haven't received but one since I have been here. Arthur Shelton, ("Buster") is here with the Ohio boys, he sends his regards to you. The boys that failed to pass were thrown out of our company today and put with the Texas boys. We were very sorry to lose them, and they hated to go they are in tents now and will be the next out. How are my grand-parents? Give them my regards. Write to me often, and don't forget those papers. My regards to all inquirers I will close, Bye bye. Your Soldier Son. George L. B. McCrazy. Str. Cowling Repaired The Str. George Cowling is now off of the ways in Paducah, and is making her regular trips daily. The Cowling is one of the fastest boats that runs the Ohio. She has been repaired and beautified and is today one of cleanest boats out. Mr. Cowling the Captain and Owner, is highly respected by both races. He is indeed one of our friends, who believes in giving justice to all regardless of race or color. We are proud of Mr. Cowling and wish for him a long and prosperous life. Negro Captures German Major Paris, Sept. 7.—During the recent American advance out of Chateau-Thierry a Red Cross captain was looking about for suitable sites when he met an American Negro soldier marching along toward Chateau-Thierry, following closely behind a German Major. The Negro had transferred his pack from his own back to the back of the German officer and had also transferred the German Major's monocle to his own eye. Thus equipped, the black warrior was parading triumphantly down the road. As he passed the Red Cross captain, he called: "I say, look here what this nigger done got."—Post Dispatch. GERMANS AFRAID OF NEGRO TROOPS German Troops Frightened by Bugaboo Story of Cruelty of the Colored Troops To Hun Prisoners. Americans Angered by Treacherous Trick of Huns in Shouting "Kamerad" and Then Being Set upon With Hand Grenades. There was considerable patrol activity in the Vosges district recently. One encounter took place, the enemy retiring with wounded men. Colored troops have occupied and Vosges village in which French civilians were held prisoners. The Frenchmen on coming through to the Americans lines declared that the Germans were considerably excited at finding themselves opposed by colored troops, of whom they are said to be afraid because of the reports that the negro troops cut off the ears of prisoners. The colored troopers first suffered from German trickery when a sergeant and three privates met a German patrol that cried "Kamerad." The negroes did not shoot, thinking the Germans were sincere, whereupon the Huns threw hand grenades, killing one and wounding another. The two remaining drove off the Germans. As a result of this treachery the colored men are full of the spirit of revenge, and in their own words they are "going out after the Kaiser." Read The Gazette. MOTTO: "HEW TO THE LINE, LET THE CHIPS FALL WHERE THEY MAY." THE NEW YORK TIMES A. A. MARTIN OF CAIRO. ILLINOIS Grand Master of Prince Hall Masonic Grand Lodge, who no doubt will succeed himself Annual Session will convene Tuesday Oct. 8th at 10:00 a.m. Galesburg, Illinois REV. J. B. MCCRARY GRAND CHAPLAIN of Prince Hall Masonic Grand Lodge, of Ill., who will attend the Grand Ssession next week Bulgaria Out of War Having Surrended Unconditionally at Noon Today Turkey Demands Money From Germany. Threatens to Break Relations if Not Given London, September 30.—Bulgaria has surrendered unconditionally according to an agency dispatch received here this afternoon. Allies And Bulgarians Cease Hostilitiess London, September 30.—The a lies and Bulgarians ceased hostilities at noon it was learned from an authoritative source this afternoon. The Serbian legation confirmed the Bulgarians' surrender. Bulgaria Officially Declared Out Of War Paris, September 30.—Bulgaria is out of the war. Having accepted the military terms imposed by the allies she has ceased to be an active participant. The fact became known when it was officially announced that an armistice had been signed. Turkey Demands Money From Germany With Threat Geneva, September 30.—Turkey has demanded money from Germany, threatening to break off relations if not forthcoming, it was reported. The report said that a recent diplomatic conference in Berlin the Turkish grand vizer requested a loan, at the same time demanding that previous Turkish debts to Germany be cancelled. OCTOBER TIN MOIS Mic Grand Lo himself Tuesday Oct. 8 llinos BRIARY IN Lodge, of Ill. in next week TUSKEGEE INSTITUTE HAS A LARGE ENROLLMENT Tuskegee Institute opened its 38th annual session Tuesday, September 10. More than 1,500 students have been granted admission this year, and the first day's rollment was one of the largest in the history of the school. Dr R.R. Morton, principal announced that the war department, through the committee on education and special training, has asked the institute to continue the training of soldiers in contingents of 400 each. These soldiers are being trained in trades, but their work will not interfere with the regular work of the students. Principal Moton also announced that he had received word from the committee on education and special training, Washington, D. C., that Tuskegee Institute has been selected as one of the institutions to conduct a Student's Army Training Camp. Inquiries and applications are already coming in from all parts of the country. With the training of the soldiers and regular students, Tuskegee Institute will have fully 2,000 persons regularly under instructions this fall. The Breve Little Mother at Home BY EDGAR A. GUEST. BRAVE little mother at home, Take the word of your lad; His cheeks as an apple are bronzed And the heart of him's glad, And something has come to his soul. That peace couldn't give— The joy of a hard won goal, And a Flag that shall live. BRAVE little mother at home, The long battles through, The boy that you nursed and you loved Is thinking of you, With the prayers that you taught on his lips He is serving life's needs, And the lessons he learned at your knee Are engraved in his deeds. BRAVE little mother at home, Cease to fret and to sigh; I have learned the big lesson of life There's a thrill in just being worth while And joy in the difficult task, And this mighty adventure for truth Is the one that I'd ask. BRAVE little mother at home, Be as happy as I, Keep the smile on your face as you go, And the light in your eye; For whatever the fates have in store And whatever tomorrow may hide, I want you to think of your boy Not in sorrow, but pride. News has reached this office that Miss Allie Barnard, married in Chicago, Sunday to young man who is aspiring to be a physician. Mr. L. W. Morgan Miss Barnard is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs Wm Barnard. She is a graduate of Dunbar High School, and an active member of the First Baptist church. She possesses a loveable disposition. The Ga. zette wishes for them a successful voyage upon the matrimonial sea- Areoplane Visits City Saturday Large Crowd Witnessed Sight In the interest of the Fourth Liberty Loan, an areoplane from Scott's Field, Belleville, arrived in Metropolis about noon Saturday making its flight all over the city. Spectators from nearby towns and villages witnessed the affair, as this is the first one to visit our city. As the operators were playing their tricks and giving their wonderful exhibitions in the air there could be noticed falling from the plane souvenirs in the interest of the Fourth Liberty Loan. It landed more than two miles from the main section of the city, nevertheless there were hundreds of people out to see it for themselves, in cars, buggies, on horses bicycles and a foot. 3:00 p. m. it again took a spin over the city, then it departed leaving Metropolis rejoicing over the treat. Executive Board Meeting. The Executive Board of the Mt. Olive Baptist association will meet in special session with the Clover Leaf Baptist church. Joppa Thursday before the 3rd Sunday in October business of importance to be transacted. We earnestly request every pastor to bring or send $1 to be applied on printing of the Deacons' Union as they are behind on the printing of minutes as the annual dues too low to meet the requirements, being only 25c annually. They do not meet the running expenses. We ask every deacon to send in 25c to this meeting membership fee and a freewill offering. Please come to the rescue of the president of the Union, Elder S. H. Pruitt Don't forget us in this struggle. If you have paid your membership fee send us 25 for this purpose. 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. Unveiling of Service Flag The pastor and members of the Unity Baptist church Brookport, will unveil their Service flag the 3rd Sunday at 8:00 p.m. a short program will be rendered in honor of our members who have gone to fight for "our country." A big rally all day under the auspices of the Bazaar club. Don't forget to lend a helping hand. Cupid's Work Mr. Julius Jones, and Mrs. Margie Taylor, were quietly married in the parlor of Rev G. W. Rowlett, Sunday a week ago. Only a tew intimate friends of the bride and groom were present. Both are industrious young people and The Gazette wishes for them success. Page Two po G tte | PUBLISHED ON FRIDAY BY THE GAZETTE PRINTING CO. | @ETROPOLIS, - > > > + LL. ARS. M. J. MoCRARY, MANAGER. J.B. 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Misses Izora Rodgers, Allie Barnard and Cad Hodge, lett Sat- urday for Chicago where they will spend the winter. Mrs, Rachel Shannon, went to Decatur Saturday where she will visit her daughter, Mrs. Rosa Payne. : Rev. J. B. McCrary, preached in Round Knob, Sunday at 11:00 a.m, and at Unity, Brookport, Sunday atS p.m, Interest was good at both places Mesdames M, J. McCrary, Do- ‘na Tucker and Nancy Crippens were in Belgrade Sunday visiting the Long family and attending the Ledside of Mrs. Myrtle Sims Rev. Berry Thomas, preached in Round Knob Sunday at the ‘evening setvices te Reon Buger S McCrary, was a Be! shopper Friday, Rev, Wm. Moody, was in Bel- grade Sunday and preached atthe Providence Baptist church at 3 p ‘in, Several of his members ac- companied him Mr, N. Culp and family Sun- dayed 1 Joppa. The First Baptist church is ina revival this week Mrs. Ruth Harris, of Chicago, is in the city visiting her parents Mr. Geo, Dobson and other rela- tives. Rev. S. H. Pruitt of Duquoin, was in the city Wednesday en route to Joppa, in the interest of the Board meeting to be held in a few days in the interest of the Union, Rev. Pruett preached at the First Baptist church at night. Bros. Frank Howard, Emanuel Blactrcal and Mrs, Myrtle Sims, of Unity Baptist church are se1- ously ill NOTICE. Notice is hereby given that the Executive Board of the Ministers’ and Deacons’ Union of the Mt Olive Baptist Association will mect in a special session, Thursday be- fore the Third Sunday in October with the Clover Leaf Baptist Church, Joppa, Ill., Rev, D. Parrish, pastor. Every church in the district is urged to send $1.00 tohelp defray the expense of the meeting. Come without fail as there will be business of importance to trans- act. S. H. Pruett, President. Edgar $. McCrary Cor. Sec’y. Sparta Mr. Editor:—I am pleased to speak through the columns of your paper. Our S. S. opened at 9:30 a. m with the Supt, in the chair. The lesson was interestingly taught by the teachers and abty reviewed by Bro. Eugene Wallace. Atit:oo a. m. Pastor P. B French ascended the rostrum and selected Luke 6:44 for his text from which he preahced a strong gospel sermon, 2:30 the Household of Ruth assembled in the New Hope Bap- tist church and listened to a ser- mon delivered by Rev. French. He based his dicourse from the 16 chapter of Ruth and 1 verse. Collection at this service $10. $100 p. m. our. pastor deliver- ed another spiritual sermon which caased many to rejoice in the God of their salvation. Monies raised from all sources auring the day $24.34. Rev, Thos Brown, of Birming- ham, Ala., was in the services Sunday and delivered pointing METROPOLIS WEEKLY GAZETTE, METROPOLIS, ILL. —_— addresses. | PRO mi ae Sen To be rendered Sunday after Rie SA eae aN | time the mortgage of the Firs where 14 more ladies will join her enroute for New York where on they will take a course in Nursing See WnE. The Carnation club will meet oe o ‘in thehome of Mrs. Sallie Weliams| POE : ntroductory Remarks, | k NE ake | Destruction of old Baptist cl Ji J. Taylor, | Reporter. | erty Se eee, Dizzy Spells and Sickheadaches are often caused by Constipa- tion, Miles ° Dre pills pivet are easy to take and cause a normal and easy action of the bowels. AT ALL DRUGGISTS MILES MEDICAL CO. Elkhart, Ind. Since Rev. Carter Came We are climbing onward to success this old chureh of ours, We're climbing up the Mra. height under Rev. Carter's pow’r. He came tousa year ago from Spring- field, Lilinois, Some of the sheep were scattered, ‘Some had strayed from the fold. He has called tome of them home, and gathered new ones too, And that’s not all that he has done, this one year, with us. He has saved souls right here during service in our church, Sometimes he does scrap and fuss ‘3 about this chewing gum And divest your mouth we always hear since Rov. Carter came. ‘We know it isn’t right to chew, this awful gum But still, we chew sometimes just for alittle fun, Then sometimes Rev, Carter says you must exeuse my speech Tesn’t just get my words right, on the account of my front teeth, But we don't care about those teeth He suits us just the same, We are going to have anew church Siuce Rev. Carter came, This old one, he says really is a shame, And I think so too, didn’t see it "til before; just got my eyes open since Rey. Carter came. And now, letall of us be good, and pledge a card or two, for we may have a new church since Rev. Rev, Carter came, Otto Routen, went to Paducah, Wednesday. Special Train With War Relies In Metropolis, Monday Monday about 3:00 p.m. ar- rived a spgelal train in. our city irom points north, exhibiting can- nons, machine guns, bombs, hel- mets, ete , free to the citizens of of Metropolis and surrounding towns, The program consisted ef ex- cellent addresses from members of company. These talks were sole: lyjin the interest of the 4th Liber- ty’ loan and the winding up the war. During the program a line of march was arranged giving each person a chance to view the relics captured from the Germans ‘‘over there.”” The train departed our city at 5:00 p. m. enroute to other points in the interest of the Fourth Li- berty Loan PROGRAM To be rendered Sunday afternoon, October6th 1918 at which time the mortgage of the First Baptist Church will be burned Song 5 Choir Scripture reading * Mrs. Minnie Newell Prayer Mr. George Toombs Song ’ Choir Introductory Remarks, Miss Iola Urquhart Destruction of old Baptist church by eyclone.S.. Ber ai ao ec ia the ovnnnen Mts, J. E. Cowper Solo Mrs. Mary E. Jones Charch Rebuilt, Mrs, Bessie M, Cork Beginning of Club Work, what their Club did............ z + . Mrs. Lillie A. Towle, / Silver Leaf Club, ‘ Mrs. Vienua Ford, Industrial Club. soos coeaeeee Mes. Luella Conn Tunstrumental Duett, Mrs. Burke and Miss Tandy Nehemiah's Band _ Mrs. Ruth Nicholls Juvenile Club, ‘ . Necie Bell Duke Solo Mrs. Amanda Kimball The Club Convention and the part it pleyed ..... secede Mrs. L. B. Duke The S §S a Miss Allie Barnard Solo, Mrs. Margie Taylo§ Paper, m Mrs. Nettie Williams Reading, Mrs. G. E. Masterson. Solo, i Mr. V, E, Shannon Ode to the First Baptist Church. Mrs. Hattie Beard Reading, Miss Alice Urquhart Violin Solo Mr. Larry Rodgers Closing Remarks in behalf of the B. Y. P. U.. " Rev. Wm. Moody Otfertory * ‘Burning of Note.’ | A. J. 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McCrary is agent for Dr. Walker's Sure cure for Indi- gestion and Dyspepsia. soc and $1.00 bottles. $1.10 by mail, We can cheerfully recommend it Fred R. Young, Solicitor, MASTER IN CHANCERY SALE State of Mlinois, Massac County, 48. In the Cireuit Court of said County. August Term A. D. 1918. Chenault Webb, and Lora B. Webb Vs. Preston Utterback, Bill Tor Part:- tion No. 667. © Public notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a decree entered af the August Term of; said court, to wit: On the 27th day of August A.D. 1918 in the above entitled cause, I, S. Bart- lett 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 Metropotis, County of Massac and State of Illinois, sell at public vendue to the highest and best bidder, the following déxcibed real estate to wit: — Lot number Seventy-three (72) of Block number Six (6) of the Village of Brookport, accerding to the original plot of the village of Brooklyn, now called City of Brookport, in Massac County, Ilinois ‘Temrs of sale, cash in band. 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 Iilinois, Massac County, as, In the Cireuit Court of Massac Coun. ty, August Term A. D. 1918, | Brookport National Bank, of Brook- port, Illinois, a corporation, Vs. J. i. ‘Chalk, Mary Elinor Chalk, Annie Eliz- abeth Baker, Emma Pullen, Armelia June 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 un- known heire at law of Addie McGhee, deceased. Bill for partition No. S64, Public notice is hereby given that in pursuance of & decree entered at the August term of said court, to wit: on the Sth day of September A. D. 1914 in the above entitied esuse, 1, S. Bart- Jett Kerr, Master in Chancery of said County. will at the hour of 11 o'clock A. M. Saturday October Sth A. D. 1918 at the east door of the Cour House in the City of Metropolis, County of Massac and State of Hlinois, sell at public vendue to the highest and best bidder the following described real es- tate 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 Qaartor of Section ‘Twenty- Six (26), all of Township Fifteen (15), south, Range Six (6), east, 3rd P.M. in Massac County, Llinois, and con- taining 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 by note and Inortaaae on. pedetoee with Sis par cent interest, with option to pay cash if exercised pefore the execution of mortgage. | Dated this 6th day of September A. D. 1918, S. Bartlett Kerr, Master in Chancery, NOTICE. Any church needing the assist- ance of 4 minister or the modeta- tor, or pastor or some one to run a revival, wfite to this office and will furnish you with good men as we have several good young men and there is no reason for any church of being withouta pastor with as many splendid young men that we have, The deacons of some ot the churches keep the churches back because they think they can run them without pastors but the Lord never intended it, because he said to Peter, “Feed my sheep."’ Some churches we know would be much better off if their officers were in heaven or hades, because they lord over God's heritage. Notice. The Unity Baptist church of Brookport, is being plastered this week, Don't fail to attend church next Sunday and bring us $1. cach to help us pay for the work. We are doing a great work and don’t let your pastor fail? Page Four Notice 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. DUOUOIN 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;.....Elder .....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. Prittt, Duquoin F. Bomar, Cairo P. B. French, Sparta Thos. Morris Mefropolis A. J. Bowers, Dewmaine Rev. Berry Thomas, Metropolis. The only way for any enter- prise 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. 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 Depart ment for your next job. We can serve you satisfactorily. 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A little girl was told by her nurse that if she did not think so much by day she would dream less at night. "But I can't help thinking," she said, and added, pathetically, "I cannot make my mind sit down." PROCLAIM BAN ON CIGARETTE Coterie of Indianapolis Women Think They Have Good Reason for Joining Crusade Against it. That the cigarette must be eliminated is the firm conviction of a large number of women in the northern part of the city, not only because they believe it is injurious in itself, but also in view of the fact that it is interfering with certain phases of work and is proving a disturbing factor in social affairs. It is recognized that the problem is a big one, and it may be that the first activity may be anatomical and directed at "places" over which parents have undisputed jurisdiction. This movement was determined on the other afternoon when a North side matron invited in a few friends and neighbors to knit, sew or darn as they wished, to hear some music and drink a cup of tea. Some of the guests permitted their little boys to go over to Mrs. McPherson's to play while the mammas were gone. When the Hooverized function was well under way there was a knock at the door and Master McPherson inquired whether "Miss" Gregg was there. "Better come over to our house and get Jack, for he's awful sick," was his announcement. Mrs. Gregg seized her wraps and made a bee line to rescue Jack. A little later she returned to the party and responded to anxious inquiries with a smile, saying: "He's better now, and I don't think it's serious." There was another violin numbers, and Mrs. Redough had just poured a few cups of tea, when the telephone rang. The hostess answered the call and then paged Mrs. Wrong. It was Mrs. McPherson herself, "Your little boy's here, and he's quite ill. He's perfectly rigid, and I'm frightened," she said. Mrs. Wrong also dashed forth to give succor to her offspring. She, too, returned after a while, and seemed rather put out. She forestalled the impending questions by announcing: "Cigarettes! I'll finish the treatment later." Mrs. Wagoner had just finished reheeling a sock and the function was about to close when the telephone rang again, and Mrs. Redough was summoned. It was her husband. "Now don't you tell me that you have been smoking cigarettes and are sick," she almost shouted. "No, no, dearie. Don't get excited. I am all right," he assured her. "I don't want to break up the party, but if you wish to go to the show, you'd better be getting down here."—Indianapolis News. Gloomy Russian Writers. According to Charles Gray Shaw in the North American Review, Russian fiction is not gloomy so much because it represents actual Russian conditions, but because Russian writers are by nature gloomy. At least that he believes to be true of Dostolevsky, the subject of his article, for he says: "It is a terrible thing to fall into the hands of the living God, but that is what happened to Fydor Dostolevsky. It was not Russia, vast, fantastic, terrible, but real existence as such which wring from his soul his tales of self-inquisition. 'Reality has caught me upon a hook:' this chance expression in one of his romances of reality is the confessed secret of the anguished author. Dostolevsky is Russia, and 'the Russian soul is a dark place.' Having said this of his own land, Dostolevsky, without playing upon Amiel's pretty epigram, 'the landscape is a sign of the soul,' proceeds to show us how the outer darkness pervades his own soul. He knows not why, but at dusk there comes over him an oppressive and agonizing state of mlpd difficult to define, but recognizable in the form of 'mystical terror.'" These Shins Laid Up "A Dutch East Indian cannot help smiling when he finds fear expressed that the German and Austrian ships in East Indian harbors might run out to sea as raiders," said a Hollander who is in New York on business. "Forty steamships fled into our harbors. In the Enma harbor and the Queen's Bay at Panang are lying the Van Kleist and Rhineland of the North German Lloyd, the Ninive of the Hamburg-American line and the Orsowa, an Austrian boat from Flume. "These ships will require no more watching because of the luxuriant growth of shell and coral. The steamships must now be covered with a layer of coral and shell from thirty to forty inches thick. About two years ago attempts were made to move the Von Kleist, but no greater speed than five knots could be got out of her, although the ship originally had a speed of twenty knots."—New York Sun. Donate Sponges to Red Cross The Greek-American sponge fishermen at Tarpon Springs, Flu., have made one of the most unique gifts that the American Red Cross has not received. Each fishing captain, as his boat unloaded, contributed a bunch of sponges to the lot being gathered for the Red Cross. The sponges were sold for $808 at public auction on the Sponge exchange, the only public square sponge market in the United States. The money was sent to the Red Cross. For Duration. "You say you and your wife quarrel a great deal, and yet you don't want a divorce?" "No, I'm satisfied. You see I enlisted in the matrilonial ranks for the duration of the war." METROPOLIS WEEKLY GAZETTE, METROPOLIS, ILL. NO SECOND TABLE This Man Has Gone Back on Time-Honored Institution. Event of His Youthful Days, in Which a Parson and a Barrel Stave Figured Prominently. Sourced Him Permanently. "Wonder if that nearly custom of makin' children wait whenever there is company at the table is in force anywhere in civilization today?" asked "Dunc," the barber. "Why?" asked the customer, who knew Dunc's falling. "That does not concern you now, does it?" He was about to say something else, but the jather was too close. "Not directly," replied Dunc, "but I was a victim of the cussed tall timber style so many times when I was a kid that I never have forgotten it." That was enough. The customer, a regular, knew that Dunc was in a reiniscent mood, so he closed his eyes and let the yarn unravel. "I never could understand the sense in such a fool custom. I never cared to eat with company. In fact, I preferred not to, as their presence interfered with my freedom of motion. I used to eat by the 'touch system'; that is, I never had to look. My father said I was a walkin' allegory of hunger, I have been intendin' for forty years to find out just what he meant, but somehow I haven't had the time. "Well, anyway, if mother had just given me a handout, anything in the form of food, I would have been willin' to eat it in the kitchen or the woodshed. But, no, we must wait and wait nice. There were five of us, each one just as empty as I always was. But if the children didn't wait nice the family wasn't in good standin' when I was a kid. "The worst lickin' I ever got was for bawlin' out a preacher when, he took the last piece of chicken. Five of us were on the firing line just outside the dinin' room. I was in the first line trench, lookin' through the crack. After that salamander had finished his pie he said: 'Sister Beezer, you certainly cook the best fried chickin' of anyone I know. I'm not gain' to leave any for manners. I'm just gain' to take this last piece." "And it was the last piece and I knew it, for I had counted 'em from where I stood. I had that piece set and intended to grab it at the first charge of the bread line which I headed." "Why did he call your mother Mrs. Beezer? asked the customer. "Your name is Duncan, isn't it?" "Duncan McCarty Beezer," replied Dunc proudly, "that's it. Well, anyway, I let an awful yelp out of me. I was hostile and told the preacher he didn't have any manners to leave. I got a wallopin' with a barrel stave, and nothin' to eat at all, and I always have been sore about that. "I swore then that if ever I grew up, got married and had children they'd get theirs if the company and to do on half rations. And I've kept that oath. The four Beezers at my house never had to wait for their chow." Clemenceau's Way. M. Clemenceau, in his capacity of minister for war, is setting his house in order. No matter in hand of less than first-rate importance—and then he deals with it himself—is to take more than three days to settle. It is not a reform, it is a revolution, is the remark of those who have experienced the circumlocutions, delays and red tape of officiaidom. "No longer is the head of a department to ask for written reports from his subordinates on insignificant questions, when a few minutes' conversation would settle the whole question. No longer is pen to be put to paper, and stacks of documents collected, when a simple telephone call would suffice." And as final proof that the order is griffe du Tigre, the Tiger's own mark, it may be added that departments are to be subjected to supervision when least expected, and that disregard for the three-days' rule will result in severe penalties for the persons concerned.—Christian Science Monitor. How He Got His Uniform. He was a recruit in an aviation camp in Texas. Uniforms were short'there, and many were forced to wear civilian clothes. One young man, who was especially resourceful, was missing from inspection one morning. "Where's Blank?" asked the lieutenant. "In his tent, sir," replied a friend. "He has no gloves." The lieutenant made haste to get to the tent. "What are you doing here without your clothes?" he shouted. "I borrowed the clothes I wore down here from a friend and promised to return them. Last night I boxed them up and sent them by express to his home." Needless to say the lieutenant soon "dug up" a uniform for the recruit. Put Ban on Chocolate Candy The Paris Association of Chocolate Manufacturers, because of the shortage of sugar and as the result of an interview with the minister of food supply, has decided hereafter to make only tablet chocolate and to abandon entirely the production of the various forms of chocolate candy. It has also requested that under these circumstances the importation of such products be likewise prohibited. We, the Minister's of the Mt. Olive and East Mt. Olive Baptist District Associations of Southern Illinois, desirous of a more one-ness in perpetuating the principles and Doctrines Legislated by Jesus Christ, and practiced by His Apostles, seekirp 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 I 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, Recruiting 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. Article 2 Membership 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 PROBLEM OF HAPPINESS Few People Consider Advisability of Action on Truths Suggested by Great Thinkers. Why is it few people can act on truths put forth by great thinkers; for example, that the unselfish are happier than the selfish? writes Norman Happgood in Lesch's. In discussing the progress of fellowship in industry, people constantly speak to me as if granting benefits to labor were a "sacrifice." So, as we are constituted, I suppose it is. Why is it not rather a privilege? Do we know in our hearts that simplicity and, devotion give a contentment no accumulation of material things can rival? Is it not more lack of courage that keeps us from trying in our own lives just a little of the New Testament? Indeed, is there anything more trgle than to die without ever having given the great spiritual truths a chance to practice? I have been looking carefully into the early stages of co-operation in a small manufacturing plant. The plan started about a year ago. All questions concerning factory employment go first to a committee in which most of the members are factory employees. The head of the concern has differed with the committee but once, and then he was right, and when he put his view, the committee voluntarily reversed its previous decision by something like ten to one. This concern last year paid exactly the same dividends on wages that it paid on capital. The president of the company intends to carry the plan further, as far as control goes, as rapidly as the education of employees makes it possible. He has no desire to pile up such a fortune that neither he nor his descendants for generations will know the necessity of doing their share in order to live. He is without fear and without indolence. I know him and I know also many of the other type of capitalists, who cling to all the power and all the profits. Believe me, if I had to choose between his inner self—his serenity, ardor, and youthful heart—and the tired, distrusted plethora of the more acquisitive type, it would not take me long. Easy to Pronounce. 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