Metropolis Weekly Gazette

METROPOLIS WEEKLY GAZETTE STERLING APPOINTS JAMES HAROLD WHITE, WARRANT CLERK SEN. W. A. SPENCE GIVES J. B. MCGRARY JOB IN SENATE Mob Chases Booker washington Jr. Out Of South Fred E. Sterling, State Treasurer of Ill., Recognizes the Colored Voters Appoints James Harold White, Warrant Clerk Our Hat Is Off to Treasurer Sterling, For His Recognition. Fred E. Sterling, State Treasurer, early in his administration, has again shown his warm friendship for the Colored people in a most substantial manner. Treasurer Sterling has just announced the appointment of James Harold White of Springfield, as a warrant clerk in his office, a position of trust and responsibility, carrying with it a good salary. This is the most important recognition ever given to the colored people in the office of the State Treasurer. Mr. White is an active young colored Republican who enjoys a wide acquaintance in colored social, secret and fraternal organizations throughout the state. He has served as messenger in the office of the Public Utilities Commissioner in Springfield, for several years, and is well qualified for his new position. Mr. Sterling has given further recognition to the Colored Republicans of the State by appointing Samuel J. Morton, of Quincy, and Louis F. Finney, of Gairo, both well known, as guards in the Treasurer's office. He was also instrumental in securing a position in the House of Representatives during the present session for H. T. Bowman, a newspaper publisher of Alton. Treasurer Sterling is one of those Republican leaders who believes that the Colored people, who help to roll up the great Republican majorities at each election in Illinois, should be given substantial recognition when the patronage is doled out. He has given evidence of his generous friendship and sincerity along this line many times in the past. Our hat is off to Treasurer Sterling, and Colored people would like to see him in the governor's chair, in Congress or the U.S. Senate. May you live long and continue your good work of "All men up and no man down." A. REV. J. B. MCCRARY Editor of Gazette Receives Appointment In the Senate Department Senator W. A. Spence Grateful to Gazette For Service in His Campaign. The editor of the Gazette, was advised this week by letter from Senator W. A. Spence, that he had secured for him a position in the senate department, and requested him to be on hand at once, stating that it was the best thing he could land at present and it had a very good salary attached above $100 per month. We thank him for his efforts. The editor will leave Monday for Springfield. The Gazette will go forward as before as our sons, Edgar and George together with their mother FEB 8 1919 APPOINTS . SPENCE Chases Bo State Treasurer of Ill., Colored Voters and White, Warrant Clerk Sterling, For His Recognition. urer, early in his administration, has for the Colored people in a most announced the appointment of James warrant clerk in his office, a poety, carrying with it a good salary.ition ever given to the colored peoerer. Mr. White is an active young wide acquaintance in colored social throughout the state. He has serve Public Utilities Commissioner in well qualified for his new position. recognition to the Colored Repub- Samuel J. Morton, of Quincy, and well known, as guards in the Treas-mental in securing a position in the present session for H. T. Bowon. Those Republican leaders who believ-elp to roll up the great Republican is, should be given substantial reced out. He has given evidence of my along this is many times in the Sterling, and Colored people would chair, in Congress or the U. S. Sen- nue your good work of "All men will look after the business of the office. The editor will return at stated times to look after his church work as they are planning to pay out of debt this year and complete the church. Rev. McCrary, has served as committee clerk, under ex-Senator D W. Helm, of Metropolis, and enrolling and engrossing clerk under ex-Senator Sam W. Latham of Eldorado, and holds good recommendations from the chief clerks as well as from members of the varius committees as to his efficiency. He is fully able to take care of any position that he may be appointed to. The colored people are entitled recognition in a substantional way for their worth to the party, and loyalty to the government and the flag of their country. The Gazette and the editor renereed valuable service to the party during the last campaign. President's Proclamation. To the B. Y. P. U's. composing the Mt. Olive Convention, Greetings: By the authority vested in me, I now set apart the 3rd Sunday in February, 1919, afternoon or evening as Memorial Day in memory to the late ex-President, Colonel Theodore Roosevelt. All B. Y. P. U's. of this district are urged to hold this service and do honor to this hero, as he was one that believed in the advancement of the Young People. Dated, Jan., 28, 1919. In Metropolis Ill. Rev. Edgar McCrary. President. MOTTO: "HEW TO THE LINE, LET THE CHIPS FALL WHERE THEY MAY." Booker Washington, Jr.. Chased By Mob. Tuskegee, Ala.—Bravely denouncing not only the action of the mob which lynch-murdured an Afro-American at Sheffield, Ala., recently, but naming some of the participants and demanding that they be brought to justice young Booker T. Washington was compelled to flee the South, about two weeks ago. Taking his wife and children, he made his way, with the aid of white friends, through several states into Ohio. After several days of quiet there, against the advise of friends he made his way back here to his own home. But no sooner had he arrived than he was waited upon by friendly whites, who warned him of the conspiracy and plots to wreak vengeance upon him for his murder against the Sheffield murderers. Under the cover of darkness, again young Booker made his way to a distant point and entrained for St. Louis, where he now is with his wife and two young children. This, too, should be cabled to President Wilson; Principal Moton and the World's Peace Conference. Our New Subscribers. Last week, our agent, Rev. W. Moody, was in DuQuoin; he made good for the Gazette and secured the following named paid subscribers to this journal:—Rev, G W. Ellison, Mrs. Richard Pendleton, and Hayes Wheeler, of DuQuoin, and Rev J. M. Mosely, of Humbolt, Ten. Mrs. Bertha Bryant, of Brookport, subscribed with the editor. Dr. J. L. Neville, (white) became a subscriber this week We extend to you our appreciation and thanks and assure you that the Gazette will please your reading fancy each week. We trust it will be placed in every negro home this year. Rev. Moody, is an uniting worker for the advancement of his people. Jeptha Chapter Elects And Installs Officers At the regular meeting of Jepta Chapter No. 14 O. E. S., in January 1919 the following officers were elected and installed for the ensuing year: W. M., Florence A. Masterson W. P. J. B. McCrary, P. G. P. A. M., Jannie Patterson Treasurer L. A. Mitchell,, P. G. A. M. Sec. Ruby Smith-Orrington Conductress, Andy Winston Asso. Conductress Princess Bell Warder Ora Brown Sentinel Ollie Upshaw Adah Millie Patterson Ruth Frances Smith Esther M J. McCrary Martha Laura A. Long Electa Mary Harmon Read The Gazette. ```markdown ``` Our Departure and Arrival (By Chas. Givens, Co., I.) We left Dear old Camp Taylor, T'was on the first September morn; We were bound for dear old France, Where the great battle is going on. We arrived at Camp Merritt, On that Wednesday afternoon; The Captain said "don't worry boys, We are going to leave here soon." T'was on that Friday morning, I'll say about four o'clock. We marched to the A.pine Landing; Then we arrived at the Hoboken dock. That great war was raging. We had no time to spare. Soon we were at our destination. Where the Steamer awaited us there. We laid in the docks all that night, And all that following day, And when the ship stold out at morn. We knew we were on our way. The boys all seemed to be jolly, The sad hearts were no more; All that the boys were saying, Was, let us reach that blessed shore. We boys (all) yelled and shouted, Our officers thought it was grand. To see that eager, and braveness, Was in the heart of every man. We sailed and sailed five days or more No U-boats had we seen. Until one day about two o'clock. We were attacked by a submarine. The Captain commanded life boats on But, that did not stop our float. The boys walked quietly up the steps; Soon every man was at his boat. As every man stood at his boat, We were ready to be lowered. The Captain said "no harm done boys" God Almighty was with all on board. We were a thousand on board or more We had not one excited man; Because God is with you on the sea. As well as on the land. So we sailed on across the great At- lantic. For nearly eight days or more, And at last one foggy morning, We reached that foreign shore. And when we had disembarked, We marched through the city of Brest And after a two hours hike, We reached the camp of Rest So we moved farther up in France, To complete our course of training, The boys worked faithful every day; Should the sun shine, or t'was raining, The boys seemed to be anxious, To give all that was in their hearts, So when the time did come to go, Every man could do his part. The grit that was in the American boys, Was never to retreat. And on the eleventh November day, The Germans acknowledged defeat. And tho' we know the war is won, From beginning to the end, There will be no Peace On EARTH, Till there's good will towards all men. From a Boy Over Seas. Mrs Eliza B. Cannon: Centralia, Ill., Dear Mother, I am now on my way to the picture show. Mother, I know you have prayed for me because I have thought over the many nights at late hours when I was lying on my bed, and I could imagine hearing you pray for us children I went over the top through your prayers. Boys at my side were falling but I came out without a scratch. I think I will be home soon. I have seen many beautiful cities I think of the old church and the good old preacher. Pray for me. Your son, David Cannon LAWRENCE Y. SHERMAN, M. B. - Boems Sherman's A Candidate For Governor of Illinois 1920 Spencer L. H. Loomis — Senator Lawrence Y. Sherman, tonight was in town to be a Republican candidate for governor or in 1920. Representative James M. Irpe of Macon is the sponsor for the Sherman Loom. "Senator Sherman is the ideal candidate." Representative Paco said, "The military veteran, Senator Sherman's old territory, is unanimous for him. We want to see Sherman run for governor. He has sailed out of his own ship." The state of Texas, Pace tended to complicate the political situation with Sherman, the Republican primary fight may get to a showdown by a call Frank L. Smith of Dwight, chairman of the Republican committee, and Senator Sherman. M. H. H. JUDGE OF L.L. 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The Gazette is the largest and newsiest negro paper in Southern Illinois. Subscribe For The Gazette --- Walker's Indigestian Cure. Rev. J. B. McCrary 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. The influenza is raging again in Metropolis. Several new cases Dr. J. L. Neville, has secured an option on the Music Hall site for $8,000.00 and the W. P. Walker site on 7th and Ferry Sts, for $3,000.00 to be used for a post office site, we think the Walker site the most desirable and the most convenient for all partss of the city and easily reached by all. Dr. Neville is a public spirited man, always looking out for the advancement of the city. Oliver Sessen of Tenn., is sick at the home of his aunt, Mrs. Jas. Townley. We wish for him a speedy recovery. Mrs. Lavada Rodgers, left Monday for Indiana Harbor, Ind., where she will stay indefinitely. She was elected organise of the First Baptist church of that city with a good salary. Mrs. Rodgers is accomplished in music, having served in the same capacity at the First Baptist church here city several years. Rev. J. H. Patterson was in Shady Grove, Sunday. Miss Mae Robert, who was sick last week is able to be at her post of duty in the school room. Maurize Martin, left for Chicago, Monday. Mrs. Lizzie Long, and daughter, Mrs Hellen Sebra, and little son Edgar of Mt. Vernon, was in the city on business this week. Hellen is a niece of the editor. Several of our people are confined with the influenza. Mrs. Lillie Towles of W. 8th St.. is still confined to her bed We hope she may soon recover. Rev General Crim of Joppa, was a Gazette caller Tuesday. Rev. Wm' Moody, pastor of the 1st Baptist church is in Paducah, Ky., this week preaching in the anniversary of Dr. V. S. Smith, pastor of Washington St., Baptist Church. Rev Moody has been called to the pastorate of St. Paul Baptist church, Duquoin, we understand. We haven't learnd whether he has decided to accept the call or not. Mrs. Maranda Wyly of Brookport, a sister of Rev. B. C. Long, and a cousin of the editor died Thursday of pneumonia. Arthur Shelton of Camp Greenleaf, Ga., has received his honorable discharge and will visit his grond-parents here, Mr. and Mrs. Ellis Shelton before returning to Ind, his home. Minnie Cook is reported to be quite sick. Rev. Berry Thomas is visiting his brother in Champaign. Ontrue Cowper is at home from a visit with his mother at Decatur. Mrs. Glenor Jones has returned to the city after being absent for several months. She will reside on West 8th St. Mrs. Nancy Crippens; and son Cyrus are improving. Mrs. Lurania Blakemore is still very sick. Doll Henry is able to be out again after being laid up from an injury received by falling with a tic. Mrs. Hattie Beard has returned home room a few weeks visit in Chicago and other points. Mrs. Birdie Jones of St. Louis, is visiting her father, Wallace Jones. METROPOLIS WEEKLY GAZETTE, METROPOLIS, ILL. I wish to send through your paper greetings to the constituents of the Mission circle of the East Mt. Olive Baptist association:— Dear Sisters, I take this metho- let you know of the interest we have for you, also for the cause of Christ I hope you enjoyed a Merry Xmas and a happy New Year, and I am praying your succes both spiritually and financially throughout the year. We rae asking each circle to send up five dollars to our next annual meeting which convenes in August at Centralia, Illinois. Since as a race we have wrought so well in the awful crisis just passed, having done our bit for the government of our country, and so many fields of endeavor having been opened for mission work by the hand of Providence. Now, let us do our bit for the Lord in the uplifting of fallen humanity. This war has opened up many a thorough fare for the spread of the gospel that otherwise the gospel would not have been sent. Now let us fall in line with our time, our talent, our money to carry out the orders of our Lord and Master given at the base of of Olive in valeditor remarks, Goye, etc. Yours for the cause. OBITUARY Round Knob, Ill., 1-28, '19 Luther A. Goodman, son of James and Jane Goodman, died at his father's home Round Knob, on Jan. 27, 1919. Luther was born May 28, 1897, was 21 years 7 months and 26 days old at his death. He was loved by all who knew him, as he was kind and loving to all. He made friends wherever he went. He graduated from the Round Knob school March 1913. He was honorably discharged from the Army Dec. 20, 1918, he was at the time of his death one month and 3 days. He leaves to mourn their loss, a father, brother, sister and, a host of relatives and friends. The funeral was preached by Rev. Thos. Morris, of Metropolis, pastor of the Antioch Baptist church, the 28th. The following lines were written by a relative. He professed a hope in Christ about 8 years ago and lived a true christian life. Why should we weep for him who is gone To a land that is always bright Where joys and pleasure never die And land that knows all light With bitter tears we gave him up But God willed it to be so, Though never more shall he come to us But to him we all can go. And we know he is happy In his home so bright and fair For his God in love and glory Was the first to meet him there O what grace and love the great Re, deemer has given to us That when our lives are ended here, our children we all shall meet in heaven Card of Thanks. To our dear friends and neighbors, we take this method to express to you our sincere thanks for your kindness shown us during the last illness and death of our beloved husband and father, Riley Williams. We thank Mr. Albert Shelton for his kindness, May Heaven's blessings fall upon you all is our, earnest prayer. When sickness or death visits your home we stand ready to assist you. Mrs Nancy Williams, Children—Ida Martin Blaine Martin Leatha B. Daugherty 100000 A. J. GIBBONS UNDERTAKER lmer No. 1778 ODERATE ing Court Hourse Yard ILLINOIS Notice. Licensed Embalmer No. 1778 PRICES MODERATE Furniture Store Adjoining Court Hourse Yard METROPOLIS ILLINOIS The Gazette Publishing Co., has secured the services of Rev. Wm Moody, the successful pastor of the First Baptist Church of Metropolis, who is an authorized agent for this paper. He is daily authorized to take subscriptions and receive, money as our agent and receipt for same. We want good, and reliable agents, men, or women in every community to represent the Gazette. Good commission allowed. Write 903-Pearl, St., Metropolis Ill., for information. Master in Chancery Sale State of Illinois, Massac County, ss. In the Circuit Court of said County, January Term A. D. 1919. City National Bank of Metropolis, Illinois, Vs. Phin Kimball and Annie E. Kimball. Bill to foreclose mortgage No. 609. Public notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a decree entered at the January Term of said court, to wit, on the 14th day of January A. D. 1919 in the above entitled cause, 1, S. Bartlett Kerr, Master in Chanercy of said County, will at the hour of 10 o'clock A. M. Saturday February 15th, A. D. 1919 at the east door of the Court House in the City of Metropolis, County of Massac, and State Illinois, sell at publis vendue to the highest and best bidder, the following described real estate to wit:— Undivided 1-2, of the following described real estate: 40 feet off the Northerly end of lots 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9, in Block 2 and lots 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, and 42 in Block 5, Lots 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, and 51 in Block 6, Lots 52, 53, 54, 55, and 56 in Block 7, of the addition to the town of Massac, now a part of the City of Metropolis, Illinois, and all of that part Lots 57, and 58 bought from R. H. and Cornelius Austin and Lizzie Connor as shown in Vol. "2" of Deeds as pages 219 and 220, in the recorder's office of Massac County, Illinois, situated in the County of Massac and State of Illinois. Terms of sale, Cash in hand. Dated this 15th of January A. D. 1919. Fred R. Young. Solicitor Master in Chancery Sale State of Illinois, Massac County, SS. In the Circuit Court of said county, January Term A. D. 1919. McKinley Howard, Ethel Howard Eva Howard, and Nettie Howard by Mary Howard their next friend Vs. Minnie Kelley, Richard Howard, Matte Lott, Robert Howard, Fred Howard, Ottwa Howard, Grandison Howard, Arthur Howard, Charles Howard, and Arlena Powell, Bill for Partition No. 600. Public notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a decree entered at the January term of said Court, to-wit: on the 16th day of January A. D. 1919 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 February 15th, A. D. 1919 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: The Northeast fourth of the Northwest quarter of Section Twenty-four (24) Township Sixteen (16) South Range Six (6) east 3rd P. M. Massac County Illinois. Terms of sale, One Half 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 16th day of January A. D. 1919. S. Bartlett Kerr, Master in Chancery. Indkenois Daugherty Neecie Cavitt. Notice. To whom it may concern:— Notice is hereby given that the undersigned Frank Webb, will apply to the Board of Pardons and Paroles of the State of Illinois at its regular meeting to be held at Springfield, Illinois, for pardon or commutation of sentence and a parole. The said Frand Webb, was convicted of murder in the Circuit court in the county of Massac, in the State of Illinois and sentenced to imprisonment for a term of 14 years at the Chester Illinois Poison at the April Term of Circuit Court 1916. Frank-Webb Mrs. Ella Huntly of Memphis, Tenn., is visiting her parents Rex. and Mrs. Theo Turrer- Mrs. Emma Farrow, left for her home at Toledo. Ch'o, after a short visit with her sister Mrs. Lou Barnes. Rev. Winston of Blytheville, is expected to preach at First Baptist church Thursday night. Sparta Our S. S. was opened at 9:30 by our worthy Supt., Bro. W. M. Macklin. Teachers took charge on their classes for 30 minutes. During the absence of Brother Wallace class No. 2. was taught by Sister Rachel Smith. The school was reviewed ten minutes by the pastor, Rev. P. B. French which was truly interesting. The school was largely attended, visitors four. Teachers' weely meeting will be held Friday night at 7:30 We were glad to see Bro. Will Nance out again after being sick with influenza. We are also glad to know that his family is able to be up. Sister Amanda Haynes is sick at this writing, we hope to report her better next week. Reporter. Paying tribute to the services performed by the British Y. M. C. A., W. Gordon Spriggs, writing in Association Men, the organ of the American "Y," is reminded of the reply made by Field Marshal Sir George White to an inquiry addressed to him at the close of the three months' siege of Ladysmith, South Africa, in the Boer war, Sir George was asked to explain how he maintained his cheerfulness and upheld the spirit and morale of his weary troops amidst so much discomfort, depression and uncertainty. "Because," said the field marshal, "I stand at attention before God every morning so that I may receive my daily marching orders." Here's Flapjack Frying Record. Here's the world's flapjack frying record: Eight thousand six hundred and forty in 20 hours, all fried on one hot cake plate, four feet square, at the rate of 36 every five minutes. The big flapjack fry started at 7:30 o'clock one morning up at the front and continued without intermission till 3:30 o'clock the next morning. Yanks just out of the trenches ate the hot cakes, swimming in rich strup. The frying crew was made up of Salvation Army men, led by Ensign Fred Huderson. Hostilities Are at an End. Jane had broken her second doll that morning, and mother, very much prokoked, was putting the careless baby through the third degree when from the depths of the apron in which the sweaty little face was buried came the words: "Mother, did you know the war was over?" e1er 8 07F Notice. The Manager. 5. Bartlett Kerr, Mastery in Chancery. Mrs. Nancy Brooks. of Dewmaine, Illinois State Missionary of W. E. & M. of Gen'l. Baptist Asseciation of Illinois. # 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. Sec. Colp, Ill. Remove Impurities from your body as you would dirt from your home. Constipation is the cause of much disease. Keep your system clean by using Dr.Miles LiverPills Highly recommended for Torpid Liver, Biliousness, Constipation and Indigestion. SOLD BY ALL DRUGGISTS MILES MEDICAL CO., Elkhart, Ind. Rally Rally There will be a 50 and 25c rally at Unity Baptist Church Sunday. The men are asked to give 50c and the women 25c. Please bring or send that small amount. Services Sunday at the Unity Baptist Church; you are invited to attend. Page Three Citizens Home Coming League Organized Rev. Edgar S. McCrary, unanimously elected Chairman. Massac County Citizens urged to take an active part. The Massac County citizens came to-gether Tuesday evening en masse at the Antioch Baptist church, and organized a league styled as the Citizens Home Coming League, of Massac County. This league takes in Metropolis and the neighboring towns, and villages, vizz Joppa, Brookport, Choat, Belgrade Unionville, Shady Grove, and Round Knob. Officers were elected in order that work may be started at once. This promises to be one of the greatest Receptions ever given to Soldiers who have served their Country from Chicago to Cairo. In the beginning it is understood that this is not a church, nor denominational league, but one that is composed of everybody who desires to participate, both old and young. It is to be known too, that this league will have solicitors who will canvass the entire county among the colored and white citizens. No one will be hood winked, nor blind fo'dred, but whatever you give will be used for the sole purpose of entertaining our sons, husbands, brothers, and friends of Uncle Sam, and no person, or persons, church, or churches, will reap the benefit of the amount put in this organization. It is thoroughly understood and promised that the amount put in the hands of the treasurer will be returned to the giver, if the boys are too long making their arrival to our city. The Reception will be given at the Odd Fellew's and the great Rodger's Orchestra, of Paducah, Ky., will render appropriate music for the occasion. Senator W. A. Spence, ExSenator Helm, Hon Fred Young, Moderator J. B. McCrary, and Judge Fred Smith, will be the speakers from the city. The highest ranked officers of the company will respnnd Pledges were made and the pledgers will be given the opportunity to pay at each meeting. The committees will be appointed next Tuesday night. Every body is requested to be out and take an active part. Rev. Edgar McCrary, Chairman. Miss. Vita Hughes, Sec'y. Mr. Wm. Crouse, Treas. Officers of Ministers' Alliance. President; ..... 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, Metropoli Just Holding Gum in Trust. A little seven-year-old Boston girl came into the house the other day chewing gum vigorously. Her mother was horrified and ordered the little one to throw the gum away. The usually obedient child shook her head firmly. "I can't throw it away," she said, "because it ain't mine. It belongs to Barbara, but she lost it so me till two o'clock." Subscribe for The Gazette GOOD POINTS Hot-Tempered Woman Evidently Not Altogether Bad. Surely a High-Priced Lawyer Could Have Surpassed Pathetic Plea of Husband Which Won Her Her Liberty. There was a negro family living in Bowling Green, Ky. The wife had a notoriously ungovernable temper, usually taking it out on her husband, who was meek and lowly. On this occasion she struck him with a skillet, inflicting a wound so painful and dangerous as to necessitate his having to be taken to the hospital for treatment. The neighbors, knowing the violent temper of the wife, and the cruel treatment she had inflicted upon her husband for such a long time, were so outraged they could endure it no longer, and procured a warrant for her arrest on the charge of assault with a deadly weapon. The husband sat through the trial, giving rapt attention to its every detail. The case was handed over to the jury and after very brief deliberation it brought in a verdict of guilt. The old darkey husband rose and said: "Marse Jedge, I don't reckon nothing a ole nigger could say would make much diffence, but I would lak to say a word before you send the 'old oman to the penitenshy. She's always been a good mother to the chilim, all the neighbors will tell you that. She washes, and scrubs and sews and mends for 'em, and keeps 'em clean and nice, an when they's sick skig sits up with 'em at night. And, Marse Jedge, I jest want to ax you if you won't let her go by the house and see the chilim befo' you send her to the penitenshy. They's at home all alone right now, cryin' they po little hearts out and it would do 'em good, and the ole 'oman, too, if she could just go and kiss 'em good-by befo' she was out in the penitenshy." By this time the judge and the spectators were in tears and the judge said: "Gentlemen of the jury, I haven't passed sentence yet and if you want a few minutes to further consider this case, I will be glad to grant it." The jury retired and in a few minutes returned with a verdict of "not guilty." Sailor Values Charm. The king and queen recently received at Windsog castle the Australian, New Zealand and South African press delegates now on a visit to Great Britain. His majesty spoke warmly of the gallantry of the Dominions troops, and exchanged recollections of his empire tour of 1901. When Mr. Pritani of New Zealand mentioned the name of Maggie Papakura, the Maori guide who conducted the king round the hot springs wonderland of Rotorua, the king recalled her at once, and was interested to learn that she is now in England. The New Zealand delegates found that Princess Mary knew all about the pre-war Maori prophecy concerning the battle-cruiser New Zealand—that she would go into action within a given number of years and would be hit but escape serious damage if her captain wore a Maori tiki (greenstone charm). The first part of the prophecy came true, and so up to date has the second. The captain does not forget to wear his tiki. Passed by Sentry. A colonel of a colored regiment coming in about 10:30 was duly challenged by the sentry, and responded: "Colonel —, officer of the camp." The sentry tried his best to pierce the darkness, gave it up, and finally said: "Look 'eah, man, yo-all ah de foth man what's done tried to make me think he's Cunnel —, Go way wid dat stuff." The colonel pretty warmly reaffirmed that he was Colonel — and demanded immediate admission. The guard, unabashed, told him to step up so that he could see him. The colonel walked up to him in a rage, and you can imagine his consternation when the sentry took hold of the silver eagle on his shoulder, looked up at him with a grin on his face and said: "Oh, Lawsy! 'Tis de ole bird, ain't it?"—The Bayonet. "Flu" Marketing. Marie, who was three Thanksgiving, was out trying her new mask, Passing a grocery, she decided to buy some bananas. Mother, not having worn her "flu" protector, sent Marie in to make the purchase. Mother saw the grocer pulling off tons of bananas, it seemed. At length, when there was nothing left but the stalks, Marie handed the grocer her little pocketbook containing one solitary dime. "How many bananas did your little girl want?" asked the grocer as he came to the door. "Ten cents' worth," replied mother. "She told me she wanted a peek," said the grocer. Cecil Rhodes' Dream Realized. The early completion of a tunnel under the Straits of Gibraltar, which, in connection with the tunnel from Dover to Calais, will practically complete an all-rail connection between Cape Town and London, will more than realize the dream of Cecil Rhodes of a Cape-to-Cairo railroad. The necessary links along the Barbary coast will be simple matters when the intervening waters have been spanned. England is taking hold of the Gibraltar tunnel in a way that means the success of that gigantic enterprise. TOUCHED MEN IN RIGHT SPOT SEE GOD'S HAND IN RESCUE Y. M. C. A. Camp Secretary Knew the Feeling of Soldiers Gathered to Subdue Bloodthirsty Hun. War's changes are being shown in greater degree in the Y. M. C. A. activity, remarks the New York Sun. The psalm-singing official has passed. In his place is the athletic director and entertainer, of red blood. No better example of the metamorphosis could have been had than in an incident not long ago at Camp Mills, the great Long Island concentration camp where the men were equipped just before sailing. Natives of Rimatara Ascribe Their Escape From Death to Miraculous Interposition. "Saved by the hand of God," is the way the nine natives composing the crew of the 80-ton schooner Oromana characterize their escape from death, after having drifted helplessly 50 days on one of the loneliest bits of ocean in the seven seas. When the wreck of the Oromana was towed into Papeete harbor, Tahiti, one of the most remarkable voyages known in these waters was completed. The vessel, a two-masted schooner. One of the old-style officials was holding a meeting and was expalting at length on the cure the men should take of their souls. His audience, already partly homesick after months of training, was restless and grew glumner and glimmer. The camp secretary watched with dismay the effect the speaker was having on the soldiers about to sail. The climax came when the parson, after a final appeal to the men to face death bravely, said: "We will now sing 'Ring the Bells of Heaven.'" That was too much for the local camp man, and he jumped to his feet, holding up his hand to the man at the plano to stop. Then he shouted: "Boys, before we sing this Ring the Bells of Heaven' don't let us forget that first we must 'Wring the kalser's damned neck.'" The shout that went up broke up the abashed person's meeting and "Ring the Bells of Heaven" was indefinitely postponed. MODEL ON AMERICAN CLUBS France Considering Adoption of Our Methods of Teaching Farming to Boys and Girls. France is considering the adoption of Uncle Sam's methods of teaching better farming and home-making to boys and girls. Representatives from the French high commission, lately in this country, made a point of studying carefully the methods of the federal department of agriculture and the state agricultural colleges in conducting boys' and girls' clubs. Much of the information thus collected has been widely reprinted by the French press, accompanied by editorial comment expressing the view that, the man or woman power of France having been depleted or disorganized by war service, France for some time to come will be dependent in large part upon its younger population for its food supply and suggesting the formation in France of a nation-wide system of boys' and girls' clubs patterned on those in America. It is expected that these clubs will grow staple products—garden produce, wool, farm grain and forage crops, poultry and farm animals on farms, not devastated, the very soil of which must first of all be put in condition. They will stimulate production by the young people of France through organized contests not only in farming but in home enterprises such as bread making, garment making, cooking and home management. Ventilation. The mayor of Terre Haute the other day appointed a number of the city schoolmams to do special police duty, such as to seeing to the ventilating of stores, etc. says the Indianapolis News, Miss Margaret Kilroy, a high school teacher, being one of those appointed, visited a number of stores. In one the manager became indignant as she explained the necessity of his doing more ventilation. "Why, it's very warm here," she complained, nubuttoning her coat and revealing a geogette crepe waist. "Ventilating doesn't have anything to do with it," protested the man. "Why, 99 per cent of the cases of fire in this country have been caused by the wearing of geogette crepe waists." He was actually ready to smile when back came Miss Kilroy's cool rejinder: "I suppose that explains the great number of cases in the United States army, then." Record Telephone Service The largest private telephone branch in the world is the one which serves the expanding needs of the war department. On July 1 this branch served 3,178 extensions; on August 1, 3,626. It requires 126 trunk lines for incoming calls; 76 for outgoing calls, local and submarine toll; 17 private toll lines to New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, via Cleveland, Hoboken and Newport News, and 165 tie lines to other government stations in Washington. Acclimatizing Salmon. The bureau of fisheries reports that 20,000,000 sockeye and 1,365,000 humpback salmon eggs had been obtained at the station at Yes bay, Alaska, from August 20, when collections began, to September 30. If the collections are sufficiently large 1,000,000 humpback eggs will be sent to the Maine stations for the continuation of the acclimatization experiments undertaken several years ago. Later in the year it is hoped to send a second consignment. Idea for Liberty Monument. A Washington man proposes that as the United States was in the war 584 days, a Liberty monument to the members of our heroes be erected at the capital, one foot in height for each day, making it 584 feet high, with the names of all who gave their lives engraved on bronze tablets, to be placed in the interior of the monument. AN OPEN LETTER TO THE COLORED PEOPLE- We wish to say to our people of Massac County, and the surrounding territory, thereto. Having been solicited by a number of my people, also encouraged by some of my white friends who wish to see, and help secure employment for all returning soldiers, to enter the Undertaking business. I have finally decided to go into that business, with a view of serving my people, as well as having an employment, feeling that I can give them better service than members of the other race, though I am in friendly relation with all the other undertakers, and expect to retain that relationship throughout my business career. I am perfectly qualified to give unexcelled service and will guarantee satisfaction. I was born and reared in Metropolis, on 9th and Pearl Sts. Educated in Metroplis Public Schools, graduating from Dunbar High School in 1912. I then entered the Barnes School of Anatomy, Sanatary Science and Embalming, Chicago, Illinois, from which I graduated August 14, 1914, from which school I hold a Diploma. I then worked for Geo. W. Jones, 1914 W. Lake St., and Wm. W. Mason, 1815 W. Lake St., of Chicago, and was associated with the late N. W. Long, of Metropolis, for three years, thus preparing myself for the embalming busines. We are now located at 901 Pearl St., opposite the Gazette office, and we solicit your patronage. We will carry a small line of caskets only, at present, owing to the advance price on these goods, but we have arranged with a large undertaking establishment to furnish us with anything needed on short notice. We have a first class hearse at our command. Calls answered day or night; distance immaterial. We were in the U. S., Service for six months, trying to make this country safe for "Democracy," thereby insuring the colored man an equal opportunity with other races. Phone 229--Ring 3. Respectfully yours, MCCRARY'S UNDERTAKING CO., Metropolis, Illinois, GEORGE L. B. MCGRARY, Manager. ```markdown ``` OF THE EAST MT. OLIVE BAPTIST TEACHERS INSTITUTE To Be Held With The Shiloh Baptist Sunday School of Murphsboro, Ill., February 7, 8, 9. 1919. FRIDAY EVENING Topic—How may we interest mothers, who do not attend Sunday School, but who sometimes send their children Mrs. A. C. Bolden 10:00—Lecture Sunday School Organization and Discipline Prof. W. H. Woods, Carbondale 11:00 Sermon Adjournment Afternoon 2:00 Devotional Dewmaine delegate General discussion of S. S. Problems 3:00 Sundoy School Didactics—"How, When, and What to teach" Prof. E. W. Turner Adjournment SEE GOD'S HAND IN RESCUE Natives of Rimatara Ascribe Their Escape From Death to Miraculous Interposition. "Saved by the hand of God," is the way the nine natives composing the crew of the 80-ton schooner Oromana characterize their escape from death, after having drifted helplessly 50 days on one of the loneliest bits of ocean in the seep seas. When the wreck of the Oromana was towed into Papeete harbor, Tahiti, one of the most remarkable voyages known in these waters was completed. The vessel, a two-masted schooner, owned by natives of Rimatara, an island about 300 miles southwest of Tahiti, left her home port, without cargo, bound for the island of Rurutu, in the same group, where she was to undergo repairs and take cargo of copra for Tahiti. Two days out, she was struck by a storm, which carried away both her masts and later her rudder, leaving her a helpless derelict. With never a glimpse of land or salt to give a ray of hope, the Oromia drifted for 50 days. After 15 days the supply of food was gone. The natives managed to catch a shark with hook and line. This hastened them five days. The rest of the time they had no food. An occasional shower prevented death from thirst. Then the "miracle" happened. The mountains of Tahiti rose slowly over the horizon. The shifting sea current brought them nearer and nearer until they were finally sighted from shore and a powerboat sent to tow them in. They were too weak to rise to their feet, but, after a few days ashore all appeared to be rapidly recovering from their experience. The natives say the hand of God guided their craft, for the prevailing winds in these latitudes are from the northwest, a direction which would never have brought them to Tahiti. SHE KNEW THE GREAT STORY Girl Lacked Gift of Narrative, but Was Able to Tell All About Chateau Thierry. As we crawled up a railroad track in the vicinity of Chateau Thierry (this was in October)—a railroad track which seemed the only new and complete object in sight—the Y. M. C. A. girl, who had been sitting in the corner of the compartment resisting all advances at conversation, volunteered a remark. "Our division took it," she said. It turned out that she had gone in with her canteen just behind the division, during that fight wherein America made good. She lacked the narrative talent, that girl, but she came out at intervals with flashes like this: "When our boys came up the stragglers said to them: 'You can't stay in there.' And our boys said: 'We'll not only stay there, but we're going forward.' When the stragglers saw that, they formed, too, and went back with them." Or this, as we drew into sight of a road bordered by blackened ruins: "There's where our divisions came into sight, singing. The Yanks Are Coming.'"—Will Irwin in the Saturday Evening Post. Pretty Polly. "Why, yes," answered Poll's as she plumed her plumage and neatly brushed out her cage with her portside wing. "Now that the war is won and the necessity for food conservation has been reduced to a certain degree, I feel that I may indulge in my favorite dish without serious damage to my conscience." And the wealthy munitions worker who overheard the remark bought her on the spot for $1,000 cash, saying that she should be surrounded with luxuries for the rest of her days, yea though she lived to be as old as the mother-in-law joke. Note—Gentle readers who look for a moral to this particular piece of patriotic persillage will please try to bear up under the disappointment. There ain't none—Indianapolis Star. Matter of Patches. Seven-year-old James and his mother were visiting the latter's spinster aunts. As was their custom these maiden ladies showed their visitors their vast supply of home-pieced quilts. "This is the first four-patch Jane ever made," announced one proudly, displaying a quilt whose blocks were made up of four square pieces. "And this is Mary's nine-patch," explained Jane. "She made it when she was only seven years old." The third quilt was an embroidered silk one, made of myriads of tiny irregular pieces—the gifts of friends and the remnants from ancient welding and reception clothes. James stared at it a few minutes and then he turned to his mother. "Is this one an all-patch?" he asked. Round Trip. Aunt Mary Wells is one of the few "befe'o de wah' darkies left in a little Kentucky town. Recently she was discussing with her employer the merry-go-round that was running up on the corner. "Nawsuh, Mr. Malcolm," she said, "nawsuh, I don't ride on none o' dem things. Why, Mr. Malcolm, I've seen some o' these here fool niggers git on that thing and ride as much as a dollar's worth, and git off at the very same place they gits on at; an' I sez to 'em, 'Now you spent yo' money, nigger, whah yo' been?" -Saturday Evening Post. Afternoon Afternoon A. E. Woods V. Frierson E. Gray E. W. Turner HUNGER DRAWS THE MAP Famine Conditions Food Shortage approaching Famine Point Serious Food Shortage Sufficient Present Food Supply But future Serious Peoples already receiving American aid Unclassified DECEMBER 1, 1918 ENGLAND GERMANY POLAND UKRAINE FRANCE URO-SELVONIA BLACK SEA SPAIN MEDITERRANEAN SEA AFRICA America's food pledge 20 million tons [Name] McGraw GEO. L. Office 901 Pearl St. HUNGER Famine Conditions Food Shortage approching Serious Food Shortage Sufficient Present Food Supply But Future Seri Peoples already receiving American aid Unclassified DECEMBER, 1, 1918. Americas food pledge 20 million tons A food map of Europe today shows not a single country in which the future does not hold threat of serious difficulties and only a small part which is not rapidly approaching the famine point. With the exception of the Ukraine only those countries which have maintained marine commerce have sufficient food supplies to meet actual needs until next harvest, and even in the Ukraine, with stores accumulated on the farms, there is famine in the large centers of population. Belgium and northern France, as well as Serbia, appear on the hunger map distinct from the rest of Europe because they stand in a different relation from the other nations to the people of the United States. America has for four years maintained the small war rations of Belgium and northern France and is already making special efforts to care for their increased after-the-war needs, which, with those of Serbia, must be included in this plan, are urgent in the extreme and must have immediate relief. The gratitude of the Belgian ration for the help America has extended to her during the war constitutes the strongest appeal for us to continue our work there. 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The same is true of Spain and the northern neutral countries—Norway, Sweden and Denmark—whose ports have been open and who have been able to draw to some degree upon foreign supplies. Most of Russia is already in the throes of famine, and 40,000,000 people there are beyond the possibility of help. Before another spring thousands of them inevitably must die. This applies as well to Poland and practically throughout the Baltic re- 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 $1.50. This offer is made on condition that the subscription is PAID IN ADVANCE. If you have not paid your subscription you must be at once. Be ready when our collector calls. 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This means at the very least a minimum of 26,000,000 tons compared with 6,000,000 tons pre-war exports and 11$29,000" tons exported last year, when we were bound by the ties of war to the European allies. If we fail to lighten the black speck on the hunger map or if we allow any portions to become darker the very peace for which we fought and bleed will be threatened. Revolt and anarchy inevitably follow famine. Should this happen we will see in other parts of Europe a repetition of the Russian deade and our fight for world peace will have been in vain. Hindus for centuries have used new honey as a laxative and old honey as an astringent. Aborigines of Persia offered honey to the sun. Greeks still mix it with milk of water and use it as a libation to the dead. In one section of India milk and honey are handed to all bridegrooms as they arrive at the door of the bride's father, and in ancient Egypt honey was long chief ingredient of embalming fluid. Profit in Study of Names. To study out names may often bring a good deal of not only amusement, but positive instruction and education. Try it on your friends, or perhaps, better, your enemies. For then you can prove for yourself the old proverb (hereby invented on the spot). Tell me your name and I can tell you what your ancestors were. ```markdown ``` Phone 229--3 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, 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 bonified 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. 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