Metropolis Weekly Gazette

METROPOLIS WEEKLY GAZETTE Two Hundred Thousand Soldiers to Be Mustered Out PRES. WILSON'S PROCLAMATION COLONEL YOUNG, REINSTAED, SENT TO GAMP GRANT, ILL. DISABLED NEGRO SOLDIERS Washington, D. C., Nov. 14. Announcement is made by Emmett J. Scott, special assistant, that the Secretary of War has directed as necessary in the military service that Colonel Charles Young proceed to Camp Grant, Rockford, Illinois, and report in person to the Commanding General of that Camp for assignment to duty in connection with the Colored Development Battalions of Camp Grant. Ten New Colored Chaplains Appointed Ten new Colored chaplains have been appointed for service among the Colored troops of the United States Army, with rank of first lieutenant. They are: Charles Y. Trigg, (Methodist) assigned to Camp Alexander, Newport News, Va; Needham M. Means (Methodist) to Camp Travis, Fort Sam Houston, Tex.; James B. Adams, (Baptist) to Camp Lee Va.; Robert G. Morris (Methodist) to Camp Meade, Annapolis Junction, Md.; Robert W. Jefferson (Baptist) and George C Parker and Isaac C. Snowden (both Methodists), to Camp Sevier, Greenville, S. C.; Frank R. Arnold, William Y. Belt and Benjamin H. Johnson are as yet una-signed. These appointments, together with the number previously assigned, gives a total of sixty Colored chaplains now serving in this country and overseas. Colored Medical Officers Assigned to Washington, D. C. Nov. 14. Announcement is made that a number of Colored physicians, who have been serving as privatee in the military service, have been given commissions as lieutenants in the Army Medical Corps and have been assigned to active duty in several of the Colored schools where units of the Students' Army Training Corps are established and young Colored men are receiving instruction in collegiate and vocational branches, in connection with their training in military science and tactics. Lieut. Fred D Ramsey, has been assigned to Tuskegee Institute, Ala. and Lieut. Robert D. Foster to Morehouse College and Atlanta University, Atlanta, for duty with both institutions. The following assignments have also been made; Lieut. J. M. Gill to Branch Normal School, Pine Bluff, Ark.; Lieut. J. I. A. Webb to Negro Agricultural and Technical College, Greensboro, N. C.; Lieut. J. N. S} Taylor. Hampton Institute, Hampton, Va. and Lieu. W. H. Calhoun to Meharry Medical College and Fisk University, Nashville, Tenn., the last named serving with both of the Nashville colleges. That the careful study of disabled soldiers by the Red Cross Institute in New York will be of special benefit to Negro soldiers is pre-eminently apparent. The Government gives to them, of course, as to the American Indian in the military service, exactly the same benefits which come the white men. These black men and red men are making history in Europe and their place when they return will be honorable and their services will be required. Among the Negro soldiers who will be returned crippled from the front, there will be men who, before they entered the Army, had no special occupation or education of any kind; these will be given trades and peected in them so that to make a living will be not onls possible but agreeable, for they will be permitted to choose their callings. Already much has been done in Canada and England for the black crippled soldier. For those who have the knack of handcraft, shoemaking, tailoring and similar trades have proven successful to a degree, especially for those who have lost legs. Typewriting, stenography, telegraphy have been successfully taught to crippled Negroes, the one armed finding clever devices for aiding them in these callings. Indeed, for the Negro soldier there is every opportunity, his own choice and his special physical loss being the only restrictions in the trades; while for the man who has not ceased to find life in the country preferable (and this will include many of the Indian soldiers) there are agricultural industries included in the curriculum.—Augusta Scott Chaney in the Southern Workman. Thanksgiving Sermon. If the influenza ban is removed from the churches we will deliver our annual Thanksgiving sermon at Unity Baptist church, Brookport, Thursday the 28th. We invite all to this service, and let us turn thanks to God for his many blessings. Subscribe for The Gazette AMERICAN TROOPS PARADE WITH BAND IN LONDON. London, Nov 17. American soldiers stationed here or visiting the city on leave of absence paraded this after-noon behind the typical Negro soldier Jazz band of forry pieces. The parade halted in front of Buckingham Palace where it disbanded. The band then proceeded to the parade grounds, where it gave a concert lasting an hour. Thousands of persons listened to this music. Tonight the band played for a dance under British military control. BUNDY CASE CONTINUED PROSECUTOR CFNSORED Court Charges Continuance to State When Attorneys Fail to Appear. The trial of Dr. Leroy N. Bundy, negro dentist, indicted for murder and lesser crimes in connection with the East Saint Louis race riots of 1917, was yesterday postponed in the Circuit Court at Waterloo, Ill. until next March. Judge J. Frank Gilham of Edwardsville, Ill., who was to have presided, stated that he was indignant at the absence of the State's attorney of St. Clair County, and severely censured the attorneys for the state for an agreement for a continuance that was presented to him. "I have read in the newspapers that this case was to be continued," said Judge Gilham, "and I do not understand how attorneys can read such a decision without consulting the court. The state should have come down here this morning and made a showing. The attorneys should have shown more respect for the court. If this was not a case of so much importance I would dispose of it quickly, but all I can do now is to continue it until next March. This docket will show, however, that the case is not continued as the result of an agreement but at the request of the state. "The ones to be criticised are the state's attorney of St. Clair County and the assistant attorney general, G. W. Middlekauf." A. C. Bollinger of Waterloo, employed by the state to assist in the trial, was present, as was Thomas M. Webb of East St. Louis, one of a long list of attorneys retained by Bundy. On this list are Charles Nagel, St. Louis, former member of President Taft's cabinet, and Clarence Darrow of Chicago, who defended the McNamara brothers for their part in dynamiting the Los Angeles Times Building. Bundy was in court. Negroes all over the United States have contributed to a large fund to aid in the defense of Bundy. Wilson Designates Thanksgiving Day to Give Thanks to Peace. Washington, November 17. President Wilson today issued a proclamation sitting aside Thursday, November 28, as a day of national thanksgiving and prayer. "A new day shines about us," says the president, "in which our hearts take new caurage and look forward with new hope to new and greater duties." The proclamation follows: THANKSGIVING. 1918. It has been our custom to turn in the autumn of the year in praise and thauksgiving to Almighty God for his many blessings and mercies to us as a nation. This year we have special and moving cause to be grateful and to rejoice God has in his pleasure given us peace. It has come as a mere cessations of arms, a mere relief from the strain and taagedy of war. It has come as a great triumph of right. Complete victory has brought us not peace alone but the confident promise of a new day as well, in which justice shall replace force and jealous intrigue among the nations. Our gallant armiee have participated in a triumph which is not marred or stained by any purpose of selfish aggression. In a righteous cause they have won immortal glory and have nobly served their nation by serving mankind, has indeed been gracious. We have cause for much rejoicing as revives and strengthens in us all the best traditions of our national history. A new day shines about us, in which our hearts take new courage and looks for new and greater duties. While we render thanks for these things, let us not forget to seek the divine guidance in the performance of those duties and mercy and forgiveness for all errors of act of purpose and pray that in all that we shall do strentghen the ties of friendship and mutual respect upon which we must assist to build the new structure of peace and good will among the nations. Wherefor, I, Woodrow Wilson, president of United States of America, do hereby designate Thursday, the 28th day of November, next, as a day of Thanksgiving and prayer, and invite the people throughout the land to cease upon that day from their osdiary occupations and in their several homes and places of worship to render thanks to God, the ruler of nations. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the United States to be offered. Done in the Disrict of Columbia this 16th day of No- vember, in the year our Lord 1918, and of the independence of the United States of America the 143rd. WOODROW WILSON. 18,000 Americans in England to Start Home Within Week. LONDON, November 18. The first American troops to depart homeward as a result of the signing of the armistice will be 18,000 men stationed in England. The American Army expects to start the first shipload of these soldiers homeward in a week and to have all the men on their way back to the United States ten days later. D. W. Long News has reachsd this office of the death of N W. Long, the son of G. W. Long, of Belgrade, who died in England in the service of Uncle Sam. More next week. Card of Thanks We, the undersigned take this method to thank our many friends who so kindly assisted us in the illness and death of our daughter and sister, Agnes Galeta Neely. Your kindness shall never be forgotten and when the same fate shall visit your doors we shall ever be ready to administer. We wish to thank the following named persons for the beautiful floral designs given: Mesdames T. A Urquhart and Sallie Dobson, Mrs. Georgia Hughes and family, Miss Alice Young, Mrs. Laura Alston and mother, "Poro Coliege" Prof. and Mrs. Aaron E. Malone, Mesdames Mary Clements and Emma Wilson, Miss Artie Lyons and grandmother and the young girls and boys mentioned in another column. Mr. and Mrs. Mitch Neely, Miss Lue Neely, Edward Neely. Dr. Wm. Riley, of St. Louis, Mo., was elected a member of the next General Assembly of Mo. This is a long step in the right direction and is in recognition to the loyalty of the Negroes to the G. O. P. OBITUARY. Miss Agnes Galeta Neely, the youngest daughter of Mr. Mich and Mrs. Bettie Neely of 409 W. 9th St., succumbed to death at their residence, Saturday morning about 3:00 o'clock a, m., of lung trouble and indigestion. Age 20 years, 19 days. She professed a hope in Christ when but a child and united with St. Paul A. M. E church, and lived a consistant christian life. She was a graduate of Dunbar High School, Metropolis, and of "Poro College," St., Louis, Mo. She was kind and loving and loved and respected by all who knew her. The funeral was attended by Rev. J. H. Smith, P. E., of the Cairo district and ex-pastor of the above named church Tuesday afternoon at the residence She leaves to mourn their loss, parents, 3 sisters, 3 brothers, George and Henry somewhere in France. Edward of Penn., attended the lunreal. Horace a nephew also in France, relatives and friends. This is the fifth grown child that has been laid to rest within twelve years. The Gazette extends sympathy to the family and commend them to the Lord Jusus, as He alone is able to heal the broken hearted Opening of "Poro College" The Gazette staff and its readers are cordially invited to visit and view the building during Openg week, Nov. 25-Dec. 1, 1918. Each evening's program will feature some of the best Orators and Artists of the Race. Among those who are to be present and take part on program are: Roland Hayes, Boston, Mass. Bishop Coppin, Philadelphia, Pa. Madame Anitta Patti Brown, Dr. Mary Waring and Bishop Parks, Chicago, Madame Florence Cole Talbert, Detroit Dr. W. Sampson Brooks, Baltimore; Prof. J. E. Bowen, Atlanta; Dr. R. E. Jones, New Orleans, and many others of equal note. Died in Service of Uncle Sam. Altamont "Bud" Armstead, of Brookport died in England also in the service of Uncle Sam. He was a member of Unity Baptist church. A kind and affectionate youug man; very devoted to his mother and sisters. His death will be mourned thruout Brookport. Invents New Switch Control. Without stoppidg his train an engineer can move a lever in his cab and open a recently patented switch to enable him to enter a siding, the switch closing when the last car has passed over it. Page Two Metropolis Gazette PUBLISHED ON FRIDAY BY THE GAZETTE PRINTING CO. METROPOLIS, ILL. MRS. M. J. 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Sworn to before me and subscribed in my presence, this 6th day of December, A. D. 1886. A. W. GLEASON. (Seal) Notary Public. Hall's Catarrh Medicine is taken internally and acts through the Blood on ho mucous surfaces of the System. send for testimonials, free F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, O. Sold by all Druggists, 75c. Take Hall's Family Pills for consti- Sold by an Draggers Take Hall's Family Pills for consti- pation. 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. 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 ete. Have a little more Race pride "Parson." We would not advise our people to vote for the New Constitution for Illinois. Vote no on that proposition. We can furnish you with a single column cut for card or newspaper work for $2.00 Just send your photo, and check or Post Office order for $2.00 and will do the rest. A Post Card Photograph of yourself will do. We intend to get out a Xmas edition of the Gazette, if we get enough encouragement. We would like to have a short biography of every prominent minister together with their photo. We make reasonable rates for printing same. We would like to have cuts of churches' residences, the owners of same. Write for terms, and send in your manuscript. Read The Gazette. Wanted:- Carpenters and handy men with saw and hammer; can earn $5.00 per day and up, under cover. Also laborers white or colored for lumber yard, car shop or foundry. Good opportunity to get steady work for the winter. Apply Mt. Vernon Car Mfg. Company, Mt. Vernon, Illinois. Mrs. G. E. Williamson, went to Eddyville, Ky., Saturday a.m. Her husband accompanied her as far as Paducah. Mrs. Ohtrue Cowper, was a Paducah shopper Thursday. Mrs. Princess Bell is indisposed this week. Our new subscribers this week are:—Rev. A E. Campbell, the pastor of the Presbyterian church, (white,) and Mrs. Allie B. Morgan of Chicago, and Mrs. Lillie Fossie of Metropolis, whose husband is with Co. M. of the old 8th Illinois Reg't., now the 370, Reg't now in France. Our appreciation goes out to them. Mrs. Mattie Howard received a message from Paducah informing her of the death of a niece. Mr. and Mrs. Otto Routen cousins attended the funeral. Mr. Riley Williams and Mrs. Nancy Moon of Brookport, were married Tuesday at the office of Justice Wright. We wish for them success. Anderson Bryaut was seen on the streets Thursday. Revs. Wm. Moody and Edgar S. B. McCrary are spending a few days in McCracken county this week. The latter in the interest of The Gazette. You Must Pay Your Subscription In Advance If You Want The News. You Must Pay Your Subscription In Advance If You Want The News. New Order Just Issued By The War Industries Board The paper mills of the United States have been placed on the essential list and all newspapers must comply with several defined regulations just issued by the War Industries Board, in order to continue the publications. One of the most important refers to subscriptions. All subscriptions must be paid in advance and no papers are to be sent to persons who fail to comply with the rule. The Gazette is sold in several business places and churches at five cents a copy. Any one who desires may have the paper mailed to their address one year or $1 so This offer is made on condition that the subscription is PAID IN ADVANCE. If you have not paid your subscription you must do so at once. Be ready when our collector calls. Editor. The War is over, so is the election. The Republican party as well as the Nation is victorious. The Negro played his part well both in war and in the recent election and assisted largely in bringing victory to desired ends. All other sections of the country and the State are rewarding their deserving Colored constituents for the active part and loyalty to the Republican Party. What are the Southern Illinois Negroes to receive from the successful Candidates? None are more loyal than the Massac Colored constituents. Attend the big rally at Unity, Baptist Sunday. METROPOLIS WEEKLY GAZETTE, METROPOLIS, ILL PORO COLLEGE BUILDING ST. LOUIS. MO. PENDLETON AVE. ST. FERDINAND AVE. This $250000 structure is 142ft x 137 ft.--3 stories, Mozzeinne floor, Basement and Roof Garden. Fireproff and Steam Hented throutout. 95 Dormitories and Office Rooms-Ladies' Parlor-Emergency Hospital Rooms-latest model, Ice and Refrigeratoring Plant with circulating Ice Water-Local and Long Distance phones in each room-Every room an Outside Room due to 2 spacious Courts-Steam Laundry--Electric Passenger and Freight Elevators--Auditorium--Pnumatic Courtiers. 31 Private Rooms for Shampooing, Hairdressing and Messaging--Manicuring and Chiropody. Poro College and Manufacturing Plant is owned and operated by Mr. and Mrs. Aaron E. Malone. Over 150 are employed in the various departments and 25,000 agents are doing work in almost every state in the Union. Walker's Indigestian Cure. Rev. J. B. McCray is agent for Dr. Walker's Sure cure for Indigestion and Dyspepsia. 50c and $1.00 bottles. $1.10 by mail. We can cheerfully recommend it. Heart Attacks come when least expected. Directly some ill feeling makes you aware that you have a Heart is the time to commence taking some treatment. Dr.Miles Heart Treatment is a Tonic and Regulator recommended in Functional Heart Disorders. SOLD BY ALL DRUGGISTS MILES MEDICAL CO., Elkhart, Ind. Rev. Wm. Moody. leaves Saturday for Hickman, Ky., where he will spend Sunday in a rally with Rev. B. L. Ivory. PORO C PENDLETON AVE. This $250000 structure is in Garden. Fireproff and Steadies' Parlor-Emergency Ht with circulating Ice Water-an Outside Room due to Freight Elevators--Auditor Hairdressing and Messaging Poro College and Manufacturer E. Malone. Over 150 are doing work in almost every Floral Offering. Following are the names of the girls and boys, friends of Miss Agnes Neely, who contributed to the (Heart Floral) design: Anna Herron. Viola Blackwell, E. dith Darnell, Lillie Towle, Napoleon Moody, John Finney, Herschel Evans, Maurice Martin, Cordis Ford, Bert Slaton, Robert Blackwell, Grady Mayberry, Hal Porter, Booker Cook, Angus English. Straved. One Shoat, Black and White, strayed from home Sunday. finder return to Gazette Office and receive reward. Licensed Embalmer No. 1778 PRICES MODERATE Furniture Store Adjoining Court Hourse Yard METROPOLIS ILLINOIS When You Want a Good Bargain Don't Forget Kumback's THE STORE FOR BIG VALUES IN FURNISHING, CLOTHES, SHOES, & Etc. Hon E. A. Shackleford, a prominent and popular young Attorney of Kansas City, Kan. was recently appointed Deputy Prosecuting Attorney for Wyndotte CoIt is the first time in twelve years such a position has been held by one of the race. We believe in the doctrine, to the Victor belongs the Spoils. Just as we go to press, new reached this office of the death of Monroe Beard, who died at the residence of his brother Elmer, about 9:00 P. M. Thursday Evening. More will be said next wk! The meeting of the Executive Board of the Mt. Olive Baptist Association has been postponed or changed to Thursday before the 3rd. Sunday in Dec. instead of 2nd. Sunday as the President Rev. Pruitt couldn't be present on that date. We want all of officers and members present as this is the last meeting this year. Don't fail to be present and bring your $1 with you to help out expenses. Much business of importance. The Executive Board will meet in Joppa Thursday before the 3rd Sunday in Dec. You are invited. Mrs. Nancy Brooks, of Dewmaine, Illinois State Missionary of W. E. & M. of Gen'l. Baptist Asseciation of Illinois. THE WORLD'S FIRST WOMAN Commission. Mt. Vernon, Ill., May 27, 1917 To the Women's Educational and Missionary Circles of the Missionary Baptist Churches of the State of Illinois, Greeting: This is to certify that Sister Nancy Brooks of Dewmaine, Ill., is duly appointed to organize and install Missionary circles wherever needed, revive those that are inactive, and solicit membership and solicit membership and money for the State Work and report the same to the executive board quarterly. Each church visited is requested to pay the travelling expenses. We pray you may give her due consideration, as we are soliciting the membership of every regular Missionary Baptist church and society to join us and make the State work what it should be. Yours for Christ, Bettie Wilkerson, Pres. Coulterville, Ill. M. B. Taylor, Cor. See. Colp, Ill. NOTICE. Any church needing the assistance of a minister or the moderator, or pastor or some one to run a revival, write 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 without a pastor with as many splendid young men that we have. The deacons to some of 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. 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 Dec. 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. Page four L. F. PARRISH HOME FURNISHING and UNDERTAKING Calls Answered PHONE 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. Pruitt, Duquoin F. Bomar, Cairo P. B. French, Sparta Thos. Morris, Mefropolis A. J. Bowers, Dewmaine Rev. Berry Thomas, Metropolis. Sparta Mr. Editor:-Allow me space in your paper to express a few thots concerning our Church and Sunday School which has been closed for four or five weeks on account of the Influenza, with the exception of Sunday November the 3rd, Mrs. Hannah Taylor, wife of J. J. Taylor, died Oct. 31st 1918, she was 49 years of age, having lived a christian since being 19 years of age. She died in the aith of the Lord Jesus, and was a dutiful and loyal member to her church The ban was partly lifted, allowing us to participate in one service during the day. Rev. P. B. French our pastor preached at 11 o'clock, from Acts 2:15, snbject, "These are not drunken as ye suppose." It is expedient to say our little city has been, and is now visited with much sickness, sorrow, pain and death, this year in connection with the war. Mrs. P. B. French was called to St. Louis, Mo. three weeks ago on account of the illness of their daughter, and she no better at this writing. Mr. E. C. Norten, went to DuQuoin, to see his brother who is sick, and not expected to live. A committee of sisters viz. Mesdames Mattie Pearson, and Dovie Barnhill presented to the New Hope church a most beautiful Communion Set, which was highly appreciated by all the members. A vote of thanks was tu-ned them. Notice is hereby given that the Executive Board of the Ministers' and Deacons' Union of the Mt. Olive Baptist Association will meet in a special session, Thursday before the 3rd. Sunday in Dec. with the Clover Leaf Baptist Church, Joppa, Ill., Rev. D. Parrish, pastor. Every church in the district is urged to send $1.00 to help defray the expense of the meeting. Come without fail as there will be business of importance to transact. S. H. Pruett, President. Edgar S. McCrary Cor. Sec'y. Read The Gazette. PHONE Sparta J J. Taylor NOTICE. TOUCHED BY SERVICE FLAG Youngster on Brink of Disgrace Resolved to Be Worthy of Emblem Displayed in His Honor. "Why the service flag?" is an old question, but from one of our middle West towns comes a new answer. A wealthy family in an Indiana town had a son, who had never done anything to reflect honor on his family—a family which was proud of its famous ancestry. He didn't enlist when this war broke out, and then tried to evade the draft, but was compelled to go in a recent call. He entered a training camp a few miles from his home town. Rules and a regular life were hard for him. Smarting under a well-deserved reproof, he one night decided to desert. He slipped away from the camp and, under cover of darkness, made his way to his home in order to get his civilian clothes and better effect his escape. Just as he was ready to scale the front veranda of his home he noticed the service flag in one of the house's great front windows. There it was—in the most conspicuous place the house afforded—a great silk flag with its one blue star. "It's for me," the boy thought. Through his mind passed the memory of his life—a failure in winning any of the honors his family had wanted for him. No college diploma, not even a high school one, had he received—nothing except this one star in this flag had he ever let his people claim as his contribution to the family famous name. He turned back toward the sidewalk. "They'll get to keep that honor," he told himself. "I'll make it bigger, too," and he slipped back to camp, elated to find that his absence had not been discovered. WHO CAN RISE TO OCCASION? Name of Man Capable of Formulating "Umbrella Regulations" Will Live in History. With the passing of each rainy day it becomes increasingly strange that no benefactor of the race has been prodded, gonged or spattered into preparing a "Manual of Umbrellas." People have been carrying some sort of protection against the rain ever since anybody can remember, yet the only thing they have really learned to do well is to lose umbrellas. No two persons, not even lovers, can walk under one umbrella without getting wet, and raincoats probably were first devised by a man who tried to carry an umbrella over his wife's hat. What excuse is there for the person who goes through a crowded street holding an umbrella before him in a charge-bayonets fashion? An apology does not exactly meet the requirements after the tip of an umbrella rib has been thrust into some one's eye Folded, the umbrella is just as dangerous, when some one comes plunging along the sidewalk holding the umbrella at an angle of about 45 degrees ahead of him, tripping every one but himself. Then there is the person who rucks the handle under the arm, so that an innocent person may become speared on the sharp end which sticks out like a 60-foot telephone pole on a 15-foot truck. Furthermore, wet umbrellas never were intended as partitions between seats even at a motion-picture theater. There is no desire to distract the best brains of the country from consideration of war problems, but some sort of umbrella regulations are needed. Silvery Bark of the Yellow Birch. The bark of the yellow birch can be compared with nothing else. The tree is unique among trees. The yellow birch, often better called the silvery birch, has a bark more tinsel-like than that of any other tree. It seems to have been made for campers to admire, or perhaps, in an emergency, to use to kindle the camp fire, says Edward F. Bigelow in Boys' Life. But do not allow the appreciation of the useful to overcome your appreciation of the beautiful. It is true that the bark may thus be used for kindling and it is also probably true that the removal of the loose bark does not injure the tree, but such removal injures the beauty of the tree, as you then deprive it of its chief characteristic. The manner in which the bark breaks on the main trunk, expands and rolls back in ribbonlike curls and strips, which long remain attached and rustle in every passing breeze, could not fail to elicit the admiration of every lover of the forest. It is noticeable that on old trunks the character of the bark is different, as there it is roughened by irregular platelike scales. METROPOLIS WEEKLY GAZETTE, METROPOLIS, ILL. COT THE BANANAS Patriotic American in Border Town Did Extra "Bit." How Marching Boys in Olive Drab Got Delicacy Almost Under the Eyes of the Discipline-Loving Sergeant. It is midnight. In the border town across the river the populace has gone to bed. The streets are deserted and silent save for the measured tread of the occensional policeman on his nocturnal rounds. But the lights are still glowing in the railway station on the water front, their brightness intensified by the enveloping gloom. A train of Pullmans rumbles in from the ferry dock with a great jangling of bells and creaking of wheels as the brakes take hold. In the stillness of the night the racket is magnified a thousandfold, but the town slumbers on. Above the incessant clang of the locomotive bell and the hiss of escaping steam there comes to the ears of the wayfarer from the States a sound that instantly claims his attention—the rhythmic tramp, tramp, of feet, hundreds, thousands of them it seems, as the faint staccato becomes a muffled roar. There is no resisting its lure. The wayfarer turns in his tracks and waits. "Left—turn!" rings out the crisp command close at hand and, with wheel-like precision, a column of marching men in the familiar olive frab rolls into view around the corner. "Yanks, sure as I'm alive!" exclaims the man from the States as he falls into step and follows along the sidewalk. Yes, Yanks—Uncle Sam's own toughboys on their way to Berlin via the western front, and out to limber up and get a breath of fresh air while a new engine is being hooked up. On they come, alert, keen-eyed fellows fresh from the training camps, splendid Americans all, and eager for a brush with the Hun. Still the town slumbers—it is accustomed to such sights; but to the American, taken unawares, it is an inspiring thing. Far up the street, an oasis in the black desert of night, a friendly light beacons. As the column approaches the boys recognize the familiar outlines of a fruit stand. The enterprising merchant knows all about these midnight "parades" and is prepared. A thousand pairs of eyes turn hungry to bunches of yellow bananas dangling from their hooks, but the trim young sergeant is looking straight ahead. They are all business, those sergeants. The man from the States has seen it all; it is his chance. A crisp American bank note quickly changes hands and presently there is an empty hook where a bunch of bananas hung a moment before. Magically, it seems, the coveted fruit has found its way into the rear ranks. Like a cork in a rough sea the bulky thing is tossed along from line to line, growing constantly smaller until the bare stalk is thrown into the gutter, leaving a hundred bulging pockets in its wake. Thus did one patriotic fund subscriber do an extra "bit" for the boys of the olive drab. At any rate, he wore the patriotic fund emblem on his coat. Get Complete Family Record Sugar records now being kept in grocery stores are causing some percussion on the part of grocery men. Since the food administration limited the amount of sugar a family can use per month, the grocers have had to keep track of the amount sold to each customer. For this purpose they use a sort of book, or ledger, in which the customer's name and address, and other information pertaining thereto, are recorded. Since most of the purchasers are women, it can be imagined that the grocers' task, sometimes, is not so easy, but the women, realizing that the information must be given, have gracefully accorded it. Nor is that all. Grocers do tell that they get more information than they have any need 'or. Here's how it is: "They insist on telling me all about little Johnny, and what little Susie's doing today, and—why, say, since we started this here sugar record, we now the complete family history of all our customers." Now what do you know about that?—Washington Star. Modern Armor The soldiers of old went forth to fight, elad in cumbersome and expensive armor, which, while serving as a protection, nevertheless hindered them from putting forth their best fighting strength. Today Martin Jelianian, an inventor of Rhode Island, has made it possible for a soldier to be protected by armor. He is one of several dozen inventors who have reinvented the coat of mail. The device is a bulletproof metallic structure, which surrounds the body and extends from the top of the shoulders to below the thighs. This steel coat consists of two like parts held together across the chest by means of straps. Hooks attach the coat to semi-cylindrical pieces of metal which fit closely about the upper part of the leg and are fastened behind by straps. The inner surface of the armor is padded. The head is protected by a fixed mask composed of the same metal—Popular Science Monthly. OUR JOB OFFICE 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. 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." Article 1 Name. Sec. t. This organization shall be called the Missionary Baptist Minister's Alliance of Southern Illinois. Try us. We print from a visiting card to a large size poster. 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. We give courteous attention to all inquiries and your patronage is earnestly solicited. Out of town work done promptly. Article 2 Membership. Send us the next job please? Sec.1. This organization shall be composed of Missionary Baptist Ministers furnishing benefid 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 Letter Heads, Bill Heads. Statements, Envelopes Dodgers, Calling Cards. 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 Jickey College Madam Newell HAIR GROWER and BEAUTY SPECIALIST 4743 State Stree Phone Drexel 1744 Chicago, Illinois. Sec 2. This Constitution by laws,or regulations, shall by no means coeflict with the rules and regulations of the two Associations namely Mt. Olive and East Mt. Olive. KINKY Hair Made to Grow Long, Soft and Silky AGYE STANDS says her hair was supply and short nail she used Excellenze, and now she can mimic as it is 24 inches 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 nappy hair grow long, soft and silky. He cleans dandruff and stops Falling Hair with Geles. See by mail on receipt of stamp or coin. AGENTS WANTED EVERYWHERE Write for Participants EXELENTO MEDICINE CO. ATLANTA, GA. D. H. Young staple and Fancy Groceries Soda Fountain in Connection which will be in running Order for our many Satisfied Customers April 1st. A nice clean place for every one, General Merchandise 525 Comick St. Phone 453-R centralia Illinois. Poor Church Fund. Mrs. Anna Wade HAIR CULTURIST Colp, Illinois, is an expert in her line of work. Only a trial will convince you She presses out the Kinks The Hair plays an important part in every woman's life. Have beautiful hair 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. abscribe for The Gazette. Now.