Metropolis Weekly Gazette

METROPOLIS WEEKLY GAZETTE "KU-KLUX-KLAN SPREADS THROUGHOUT THE SOUTH." CONGRESSMAN MASON WRITES FROM WASHINGTON, D. C. Alabama Jury Indicts Twenty-Four Lynchers KLU KLUX KLAN SPREADS IN SOUTH. Plans to Gower Returning Colored Soldiers and Reduce Them to Same Status they Occupied Before The War. COLUMBUS, Ga., Jan. 30.—A society to be known as the Ku Klux Klan has been secretly organized in this city, and literature stating the purpose of the society is being distributed broadcast over the state. A charter has been granted for the operation of this organization by the State Department at Atlanta, and workers of the Klan are busily establishing lodges throughout the smaller communities. The headquarters of the order are only exposed by the address given in the daily papers, which reads: "Address all communications to Til Po Him, Box 943, Columbus, Ga." Other than this address, nothing is known of the permanent quarters from which the vile society is formenting its plans. AGENTS ARE ACTIVE. Agents of the organization are advised to "pick" the men who are to compose the society, the heads of the organization declaring that it is of great importance that those identified with the secrets be careful in disclosing the main object and ports of the organizations. A pamphlet issued read: "The spirit of the old Ku Klux Klan still lives, and, while conditions are different there exists those sacred principles against Negro invasion; to forever maintain white supremacy; to enshield the scarcity of the home and virtue of womanhood." Plan to humiliate negro soldier. Nashville, Ten., Jan. 30 — There is a concerted determined effort down here to make the Negro free and believe every minute in the day that he is an inferior and that he can do no more than his oppressors desire him to do. They are also preparing to inaugurate a system of crime and persecution in an attempt to take the heart out of the returned soldier and reduce him to the same status that he occupied before the war. An advertisement in a daily here warns the Klans to "Awaken." The following is an exact copy made from the 1918 city directory of Atlanta, Ga.: "Klu Klux Klan." "Invisible Empire, Ku Klux Klan—Wm." J. Simmons, imperial wizard, Atlanta," Nathan B. Frost, Klan No. 1-meets first and third Thursdays, 86 Central avenue, H. W. Hucks, Kligraph." There are lots of these organizations all over Georgia. In Tennessee they call it the Columbian Union, but in Georgia it is the plain Ku Klux Klan that vaunt it face in pudic. A Letter of Inquiry Mrs Bennie Jackson, wishes to know of the where abouts of Mr. Prince Williams, who left with the militia boys, when they first departed and reached Houston, Tex. do. Last heard of him at Hospital confined with tubercolsis. He is tall, light brown skin, black hair, with gray eyes. If you know of him, please write the party above, or The Gazette Printing Co. Died Mrs. Lizzie Collins, the widow of the late Geo. Collins, departed this life Thursday night at 11:09 o'clock of a long illness of lung trouble and complications. The same day she arrived in this city from Louisville, Ky, where she spent a few weeks with reiatives, death came, and took her out of her sufferings. She died at the home of her uncle Henry Lyons, of W. 10, st. She was a member of the A. M. E. church, and Jeptha Chapter, No. 14, O. E. S. She was loved by all who knew her; being well possessed with a sweet disposition. Always a smile was seen on her face. The funeral was attended Sunday afternoon from the church of which she was a member before a large audience of sorrowing rei- tives and friends Rev. Jones, the pastor, officiated Peace to her ashes, 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. V. 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. Indian Summer. The term "Indian summer" is applied to a period of mild, open weather that comes in the fall, embracing the most of October and sometimes extending into November, and characterized by a sort of dry mist or haziness that differentiates it from other seasons of the year. What causes the distinctive features of the season, especially the hazy atmosphere, is unknown, and the origin of the term equally so. Different explanations have been given of both, but they seem to be largely fanciful. Easy to pronounce The easiest word to pronounce is the English language as easily as be "murmur". It is simply an expansion of the breath repeated. MOTTO: "HEW TO THE LINE, LET THE CHIPS FALL WHERE THEY MAY." FEB 15 1919 ILS WE O: "HEW TO THE LINE, LET POLIS, ILLINOIS FRID READS T ON WRITE Indicts Hon. Wm. E. Mason, Writes The Gazette. House of Represenatives. Washington, D. C. Feb. 1, 1919. To the Editor: We are repeatedly told of the darger of bolshevikism. This word which really means the the majority is construed by many to mean anarchy. The anarchist is opposed to all law. Many confuse the anarchist with the socialist; but there is a vast difference between the bomb-thrower in Chicago and the law abiding socialist, who seeks to amend our laws by lawful means. The tendency towards bolshevikism in this country is because of the spirit of unrest which always goes with war, the unequal execution of the law and the disposition of men in high places to wantonly and wilfully violate the law. The President of the U. S. is in constant open violation of the law and constitution of the United States. The Statute of the United States March 4, 1913, 37th. Statute at Large page 913. "Hereafter the executive shall not extend or accept any invitation to participate in any international congress, conference, or like event, without first having specific authority to do so." I am not discussing the question of whether it was wise for him to go. We all hope and pray that it will result in good for this country, but how can we expect the unlearned to respect the laws of this country when the executive who is sworn to enforce the laws, openly and willfully violates them. Of course, the present Congress would undoubtedly have given him permission, but that is no reason why he should have gone without that permission. We find it difficult to get answers and reports from our boys, nor only on account of inefficient postal service, but because the cables are loaded with much immaterial stuff as to the clothes worn by the Executive party while visiting royalty, and full of elaborate accounts of beautiful presents received by our President from the Kings and from the Pope, some of them of great intrinsic value. Now Mr. Editor, I have no feeling of envy that these presents have not been sent to me, but I do remember that the constitution of the United States which he has sworn to uphold forbids his receiving presents. The following is the language of the constitution which we all swore to support. Sec. 9, Article 1, Con., U. S. "No person holding any office of Profit or Trust under the United States, shall, without the consent of Congress, accept of any present, emolumnn, office or title of any kind whatever from any king, prince or foreign state." To further guard against accepting presents by any officer, "civil or military" of the U. S. Congress by act 1881 provided that such present shall be tendered through the Department of State and "NOT TO THE INDITIDUAL IN PERSON," but to be held by said Department of State and not delivered unless AUTHORIZED BY ACT OF CONGRESS." Mr. Editor, in conclusion, I have no feeling of animosity toward the President notwithstanding the fact he has constantly used his position as commander-in-chief to help his political party. We all want to help. We know the dangers of anarchy within our own borders. We know that the safety of the Republic depends on obedience to the law. We may go on and sacrifice more of the blood of our sons in settling the political fights in Russia between the Royalists and the Bolshevik but we will make stronger strides for our government if we can begin to teach in our public schools, and at home, that the laws of the U. S. must be obeyed by the tramp, the congressman and every other citizen, and that not even the President of the U. S. is exempt from obedience to our laws. Very respectfully. THROUGHHOUSES FROM Twenty- LYNGHERS ARE INDIGTED BY A JURY IN AIABAMA Twenty-Four white men who took part in mob at Sheffield, are charged with First Degree Murder and must come to Trial. SHFFFFIELD, Ala., Jan. 30- The Colbert County guard jury, which adjourned there recently, returned 24 indictments charging first degree murder against men who took part in 'the lynching of William Byrd and George White side in this city on Nov. 10 and 12. Warrants have been sworn out and steps are being taken to have the men lodged in jail. It is said the prisoners will not be hled in the Sheffeild jail, but will be distributed throughout the state. The men who are now in jail are: John Gibson, Thomas Freeman, Chas Basden, Joseph Fuller and others. It is said that Deputy Sheriff Johnson, who arrested Whiteside, notified the mob of his capture and awaited patiently until their arrival, at which time he gave them his prisoners. It was later proven that Johnson secretly took Whiteside from the jail. The lynching was called by the rumor that Whiteside and Byrd had planned the murder of Patrolman John Graham, whitet on the night of November 7. Patrolman Graham was found dead in a patch of bushes near this city the following morning. It was never established definitely who killed Graham, but Whiteside and Byrd were lodged in jail and charged with the crime. Gone to Her Reward Mrs. Maranda Wiley, a cousin of the editor passed away quietly Thursday morning at her home in Brookport, after a short illness of pneumonia. She was a member of the A. M. E. Church, Household of Ruth, and O. E. S. Her funeral was attended Sunday at 11:00 a.m. from the church, before a large crowd of sorrowing relatives and friends. Rev. J. E. Reddick, the pastor officiated. She leaves several sons and daughters, one son, Joseph, being overseas at the time of her death. The lodges had charge of the body. A large number of floral designs were given by friends. She was honest and truthful; being loved and respected by both while and black of that city. She leaves several sisters and brothers and other relatives and friends to mourn her untimely death. M. Resolutions From Jepthi Chapter Whereas in the death of Sister Lizzie Collins, Jeptha Chapter No. 14, has lost a valuable devoted active member, one who was ready and willing to perform any duty that developed in our life. And, when as she served fatfully in the office of Seyyant and Associate Matron and was constantly at her post until failing to health prevented her. Whereas she was loved, and respected by all the members of Jeptha Chapter, therefore, we deploy the death of such a useful member, and whereas, so many of our membes are sick, or have sickness in their homes and our Worthy Patron having death in his family and being out of the city thus preventing us from carrying out our ritualistic work and confining to the law of the order a dict of the Worthy Grand Matron Therefore it is us not being able to perform our full duty to one who was so faithful. Therefore, be it resolved that we present this floral star, as an emblem of the order which represents the five heirates which she so often conduited in her life. Belt resolved that we bow it humble submission to the Suprim Grand Patron of the Universe who has called her 'from labor to reward. Be it resolved that the chapel has sustained and reparable lesse the church a devotional memorial and community art citizen. Resolved, list the order to extend it, creep, simpily to the Resolved that a copy of these resolutions be spread on the record of the chapter and a copy be sent to the paper. Respectfully submitted. Rev. J. B. McCrary, P. W. G. P. Mrs. Frances Smith Ora Brown Jannie Patterson Ruby C. Orrington Commi.tee. Revival Begins Sunday. The Unity Baptist church begins her mid winter revival Sunday the 9th. The services of Rev. Edgar McClary. Have been secured. He will begin the Campaign with a special sermon and invitation. All the members of the church are urged to be out and organize against Satan and his mighty host. This is a time of work and everyone regardless of denomination is invited to take an active part in these services and make the meeting a success. We ask that all members of the church pray a special prayer before the meeting begins. Sinners are especially invited to attend all services. Mrs. Hebrew Routen, died at her home on w. 8th, st. Tuesday afternoon of Tubercolsis. The revival at the Washington it. Baptist church, conducted by Rev Moody, is meeting with a great success. Mrs Margie Jones, remains y sick. Mrs Lizzie Lee, of Brookport, is in the city a few days visiting Page Two Metropolis Gazette PUBLISHED ON FRIDAY BY THE GAZETTE PRINTING CO. METROPOLIS. ILL. MRS. M. J. MOCRARY, MANAGER. J. B. McCRAY, EDITOR FRIDAY JAN. 31, 1919. Office 9th and Pearl Streets, Metropolis, Illinois. Enterered as second-class mail matter; at Metropolis, Illinois, Postoffice. A-Address all communications to J. B. McCRAY, 999 Pearl St. Metropolis, Ild. The names and addresses of contributors must be known to us in every instance, in order to secure publication. We want the news of your vicinity week TERMS OF SUPSCRIPTION: One Year ..... $1.50 Six Months ..... 80 Three Months ..... 40 Single Copy ..... 05 In Advance. You must mail copy on Mondays to secure publication State of Ohio, City of Toledo, Lucas County, ss. Frank J. 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Write for terms, and end in your manuscript. The Gazette is the largest and newest negro paper in Southern Illinois. subscribe For The Gazette 1. 100 Walker's Indigestian Cure. Rev. J. B. McCrary is agent for Dr. Walker's Sure cure for Indige- tion 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 John Beard who was examined by the physicians and was considered inane, was carried to Anna week before last. Last week the report came that he had died in the Ann Hospital and was laid to rest there. He leaves several brothers and sisters. Peace to his ashes. Mrs Myrtle Thomas, of East St. Louis, is in the city visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hughes, of W. 7th, st. Mrs Ollie Palm and little sister of Dewname, were in the city the first of the week visiting relatives and friends. Miss Maie Shelton, of Gary, Ind., is in the city visiting her father, brother, and grandparents. The beautiful Carnations and Ferns sent to Mrs. Lillie Towles, from Paris, by Mrs. Mary Lou Fossie, was highly appreciated. Thanks. Mrs Towles. Rev. General Crim. of Joppa, was in the city Saturday. Mrs. Leah Reed, was in Paducah, Wednesday on business. Rev. Samson Cousin. of Paducah, Ky., preached two strong sermons Sunday at the Free Baptist Church. Mrs. Fannie Long who has been in the city several days visiting relatives, returned to her home in St. Louis, Mo., Monday. Rev. J. B. McCrary, left Monday for Springfield, where he goes to take up his work at the capitol. The sick of the city are slowly improving Mrs. Lizzie Long, and daughter, Mrs. Helen Sebra, of Mt. Vernon, returned home Saturday after spending a week in the city on business. Alex Tranzor, who is employed in Centralia, is at home with his wife this week. Mrs. Carrie White, of Mounds, is in the city visiting her mother, Mrs. Tobitha Mcreland, of W. 8. Mrs Carrie Buchanan, of East St. Louis, arrived in the city Sunday to visit her father, Henry Tinsley, and sister, Mrs. Laura Long. Mesdames Wm Moody, Mattie Fossie, and Daisy Johnson, were in Paducah, Ky., last Thursday attending the 11th Anniversary of Rev. V. S. Smith, pastor of the Washington St. Baptist church. Centralia. Ill. Editor of the Gazette: We ask for space to say thru your columns that the Second Baptist Church is still a live wire under its present spiritual and financial leader and man of God. We are erecting a new edifice, modern in every respect, with a seating capacity of 720; a pool and steam heat. Our ten days meeting has just closed during which time God blessed us with 22 of which 18 are for baptism. We would like to hear from the Missionaries as our pastor is declining in health. Asking the blessings of God up on you. We remain yours in Christ, Mrs Mattie Fossie, is visiting friends in Harrisburg, this week. METROPOLIS WEEKLY GAZETTE, METROPOLIS, ILL. Greetings From President Dear Editor: 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 method to 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 success 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, M. J. O Conner, Carbondale, Ill. Will Visit Metropolis Terre Haute, Ind. Jan., 29, 1919. To the officers and members of the Free Baptist Chuech:-I am about to start on my lecture tour in the interest of our cause and will like to speak for you Feb., 12, on Wednesday eve. Rev. Hodge, is a strong preacher, a sound reasoner and is able to interest all who hear him He is editor of the Free Baptist Star and Principal of the Progressive Seminary. Everybody is urged to hear this pulpit orator. Champaign, Ill. Am writing to let the people of Metropolis and Massac County as a whole. I arrived in this city o.k. found my brother and his family well and enjoying good health. Sunday, my brother and I attended the Mt. Olive Baptist church where we enjoyed splendid services. The pastor is a strong gospel preacher. I preached at night to a large audience. The collection was good. They gave me $1.05. Please send me the Gazette. With best wishes Home Coming The Bethel A. M. E. and Unity Baptist Churches of Brookport, and pastors J. E. Reddick, and J. B. McCrary have agreed to celebrate the event of the Home Coming of Soldier boys of Brookport, and Massac County at the Unity Baptist church, the 1st Sunday in March. An appropriate program will be rendered with good music. Sermons will be delivered by pastors McCraig and Reddick at 11:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Ice Cream and cake will be served in the basement after a drill by the soldier boys. Water this paper every wee. Mrs. Lillie A. Towles, is much improved this week. A. J. GIBBONS UNDERTAKER Licensed Embalr PRICES MO Furniture Store Adjoining METROPOLIS Notice. Licensed Embalmer No. 1778 PRICES MODERATE Furniture Store Adjoining Court Hourse Yard METROPOLIS ILLINOIS 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 Prand 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 Prison at the April Term of Circuit Court 1916. Frank Webb. Notice. Notice. To the constituents of the East Mt. Olive Association. The Ex. Board of the above named association is called to meet on Thursday (20th) before tee 4th Sunday in February with the Paul Chapel Baptist church, Marion, Eld. J. D. Davis pastor. My dears, we have not forgotten or neglected the Meeting, but the flu and unsettled conditions of health made it impossible to call witt any degree of certainty hence the delay. And since the Associational year is more than half gone and this is our first meeting I am asking every church through their pastor to look diligently after our Supt., of Missions, having done nothing for him since the association. Let us send up for him at least $4 00 from each church. All pastors are earnestly requested to be present. All pastors that chanced to be located in our district and have no knowledge of tee work, nor knowledge of the brethern are urgently requested to attend this meeting and account yourselves with the brethern and the work of the district, and let the brethern learn something about you. At these meetings a hearty welcome awaits you. With best wishes and hoping a great Board meeting. I am respectfully yours in His Name. Heavy Annual Rainfall The rainfall of a village among the bills of Assam, during the ten weeks from May 1 to July 9 this year, was 250 inches. The village is Cherrapunj, the rainiest spot in Asia and presumably in the world. Its annual rainfall is something over 450 inches—say, fifteen times as much as London. Cherrapunj stands on a plateau, overlooking the plain of Syilha, and it is 4,55 feet above sea level.—Westminster Gazette. Stars That Give Little Light Scattered through space are in numerable stars that give forth very little light or heat. Either they were never, at any period of their history, bright and glowing like the myriad stars that make the midnight sky so beautiful, or in the course of countless ages the heat they once possessed had radiated away from them into the depth of space, and now they are, their name describes them, "died stars." "George," she asked, "if we were both young and single again would you want me to be your wife?" "Now, my dear," he absent-mindedly replied "what's the use of trying to start a quarrel just as we have settled down to enjoy a quiet evening?"—Chicago Record Herald. Palmer No. 1778 ODERATE ing Court Hourse Yard ILLINOIS Notice. 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 duly 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. Walter Roberts, Solicitor 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, Massage County, 55 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. Mirnie Kelley, Richard Howard, Matte Lott Robert Howard, Fred Howard, Ottweil 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 St. (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. Notice. S. Bartlett Kerr, Mastery in Chancery Mrs. Nancy Brooks. of Dewmaine, Illinois State Missionary of W. E. & M. of Gen'l. Baptist Asseciation of Illinois. PARKER 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. STOP Dr.Miles Nervine A Nerve Sedative that has been successfully used in the treatment of Epilepsy, Hysteria, and other Nervous Disorder for the past thirty years. GISTS SOLD BY ALL DR Ind. MILES MEDICAL CO. 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, viz: 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 convass the entire county among the colored and white citizens. No one will be hood winked, nor blind folded, 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 officer, if the boys are too long staying their arrival to our city. The Recognition 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. Members of Ministers' Alliance. President; ..... Elder C. W. Norment, Carbondale President P. Washington, Mt. Vernon recording Secretary J. B. McCrary, Metropolis corresponding Secretary J. D. Davis, Colp reasurer H. C. Armstead, Pulaski Vigilant Committee er 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 Berry Thomas, Metropoli Just Holding Gum in Trust. A little seven-year-old Boston girl came into the house the other day swinging gum vigorously. Her mother fitted and ordered the little gum away. The three children shook her head by gun. Gum it away," she heaped. "In the mine. It lie in the carriage, but she lost it to all two of them." Will Have to Look Their Prettiest if They Expect to Find Favor With Woman Voters. It is not necessary to go away from home to find either the latest or best, regardless of what is wanted. Consider eyebrow arching, for instance. A local beauty salon announces to the public that it does eyebrow arching, and explains that this operation "gives the eyes a deep, soulful expression with everlasting charm." Eyebrow arching advice for woman electors is more or less superfluous. It is to the men, and more especially to the men who aspire to public office, that this beauty hint is directed. Throughout the country women are getting the ballot on equal terms with men. Women cannot vote in India, but they are going to have that privilege before long. So many women have been enfranchised that they now hold the balance of power in this untion. So the woman vote will be more and more a real political problem to the candidate. Some electors care little for the personal appearance of candidates, but most of them prefer a man of character, one who at least is presentable. Candidates in the future will have to bear this in mind. It will be well, in order to match rival candidates, for each to have a good tailor and an advisory committee on the proper shade of cravats. Impunctate linen will have to be in every candidate's platform. The high arched eyebrow will be even more essential to candidates than to the average woman. Doubtless those who have political aspirations will begin early, because eyebrow training takes time.-Indianapolis News. SAID ICE CREAM "BURNED" Think of it, French Kiddies Had to Be Coaxed to Partake of Strange Delicacy! Striking proof of the well-known fact that extreme heat and extreme cold have the same physical properties was recently furnished by "Jugger" Crane, the scientist-philosopher of Company B. —th engineers, when he fed some American ice cream to a group of French children, says the Spiker. The inhabitants of the French farmhouses near the camp had never seen any ice cream until "Jugger" took them over a mess kit full of the great American delicacy. The children gathered around expectantly. The first one took a spoonful and at once began to weep and declare that the strange food was hot. The others who had watched rather horror stricken the fate of the first became convinced that it was some sort of white fire and would have nothing to do with the cream. The mother had to eat virtually all the cream in order to induce them to believe it was cold rather than hot and that when not taken too fast, was good to eat. Eventually, the children ate the last of the dish. But they partook of it gingerly, evidently greatly mystified that anything which first seemed hot, then cold, could be good to eat. Learna of the War. A woman was discovered in this city yesterday who has lived all through the great war and did not know that it was going on. She is an aged woman of German birth. Her age kept her son from telling her about the horrors of the invasion of Belgium and of the sinking of the Lusitania. He didn't wish her to worry and fret. But the day of the peace demonstration made it impossible to keep silent. The old lady heard the whistles blowing and the crowds cheering and she demanded to know what it was all about. When they told her she raised her hands in a gesture of imprecation and said: "Oh, if only I could get these two hands on the kaiser!" The interesting part of her story is that her husband was a German soldier. The gray uniform was so detested by him that he made his wife, before his death, promise that she would come to America so that none of their sons ever would be compelled to wear the livery of the kaiser—New York Sun. Victim of Popular Song Victim of Popular Song. Lawrence Kellie tells of an amusing experience he had over the song, "Douglas Gordon." He was introduced one evening to a gentleman whose name he did not catch. "I have no desire to meet you, Mr. Kellie," said the stranger. Kellie naturally looked a little astonished, but said nothing. "In fact," the other went on, "I hate the very sound of your name. For months past my mother has been worried by the receipt of telegrams and letters of condolence on my behalf, and the thing is beginning to get monotonous," "I'm sorry," said Kellie, "but what's that got to do with me?" "Well, I'll tell you," said the other. "My name's Douglas Gordon, and everybody imagines that your confounded song refers to me." And with that he turned on his heel and went. The excited voice of the mother of George R. Elliott of the firm of Breed. Elliott & Harrison, announced that an old house owned by Mr. Elliott was burning. "Is it still burning?" inquired Mr. Elliott, with some anxiety in his voice. When informed in the affirmative, he replied, with much relief, "Well, there is nothing that I can do," and told his mother to hotify blue if the fire was in danger of going out.-Indianaapolis METROPOLIS WEEKLY GAZETTE. METROPOLIS. ILL WARS SET UP PRINCIPLES Momentous Questions Troubling Mankind Have Been Settled by the World's Greatest Conflicts. Wars are milestones. Victories set up tablets, upon which are inscribed the principles that have been vindicated. The battle of Marston Moor destroyed feudalism, overthrew the doctrine of the divine right of kings, gave England an elective parliament, Rev. Dr. Newell Dwight Hillis said in a sermon reported in the Brooklyn Eagle. The French revolution destroyed French autocracy, and gave the people the right of self-determination. The war of 1776 was the last civil war of Great Britain—a war of a good section of the English people against the bishal section of Great Britain which had enthroned a crazy German king—George III. The war of 1844 established on sure foundations the republic, the lust best hope of man, and vindicated industrial democracy without regard to color. The war of 1914 has sorted certain things for all time. War shall be no more! Hereafter disputes between races shall be settled by an international supreme court. Militarism shall be no more—never again shall the people's resources be wasted in piling up munitians; nor the man in the furrow carry a soldier upon his back. International treaties hereafter shall be sacred! Alas for the next nation that counts its written pledge a scrap of paper and doles international law! The small races and peoples are free! No big bully nation like Germany can ever again trample upon Belgium, as King Ahab trampled on Naboth and seized his purple vineyard. Terrorism and frightfulness henceforth are outlawed. That clay god called "the state," that Germany made unto herself and has long been worshiping, is an idol that has fallen. NOTHING LEFT TO CHANCE Advance of American Divisions at San Mihiel Had Been Planned With Elaborate Care. In modern warfare a man's head is his chief asset, writes Duke Bolivar in Boys' Life. You all know that the St. Mihiel salient, encompassing 52 square miles of territory and 73 villages, was taken by the Americans. Did you know it was done by head work? Elaborate plans were made in advance and given out wholesale to the troops. One hundred thousand maps, covering minute details of the country, including natural defenses, and how it was manned by the enemy, were distributed, plus 30,000 photographs, scattered among officers of the artillery and infantry. Five thousand miles of telephone wire and 6,000 instruments were employed, and this elaborate system kept up with the advance of the army. By this service flanking troops could telephone their position back to the artillery. The telephone business of a city of 100,000 could have been handled by this equipment in whose operation 10,000 men were engaged. Thousands of carrier pigeons aided the signal corps. Extensive hospital facilities, 4,800 trucks miles of railroad, were provided for this big military operation, and 10,000 feet of movie film were exposed, so all the soldiers had to do was to fight. Prepared for the Future It was at the door of a store which had advertised exceptional bargains for that day, in the jam, that Mrs. Blank saw Mrs. Brown and rushed to shake hands with her and say: "Oh Mrs. Brown, are you here?" "Yes, I am here, but I did not expect to meet you." "Why, you see, I am going to join the new league and I am getting ready for it." "Is it the Woman's league where we pledge ourselves not to buy a hat or a garment costing more than $10?" "Yes, that is the one and I am going to join it, too. I am getting ready for it." And they entered the store together and each bought a dress marked down from $80 to $48, and $20 hats and coats that cost over $60 each. They went out feeling that they could stand by their pledge. "Take. One." "Office Window" of the Daily Chronicle of London was once told a pleasing little anecdote of Dame Agnes Weston, the friend of sailors, concerning jam tarts. Some lady helper at a sailors' rest had been mistaken enough to hand the sailors tracts while they were having a meal. Miss Weston advised that some better method should be adopted. The tracts were then placed in a pile on the buffet counter, with a card inscribed, "Please take one." A sailor with a sense of fun transferred the card to a dish of jam tarts, and, as the rush to the buffet began, the servers were amused to see sailor after sailor lift a tart and walk away, while the tracts remained in an undiminished pile.—Christian Science Monitor. Spain Fighting Malaria. Through reforesting marshes as a preventive measure and cultivating medicinal herbs for curative purposes, Spain is credited with a recent material reduction of malaria, in spite of quinine scarcity and other war disadvantages. The chief unilateral area of the country is estimated at 741,330 acres, and the effort is being made to reclaim as much of this as possible. The 233,404 cases of malaria in 1913 caused a loss in work of 3,515,395 days with a money less estimated at $25,000.00. YALE GETS WEBSTER'S HOUSE Historic Building at New Haven Has Recently Become the Property of the University. In purchasing and taking possession of the famous Noah Webster house, Yale university has come into possession of one of the oldest and perhaps the most historical building in New Haven. When the venerable lexicographer wrote the dictionary a century ago, he never dreamed that the home in which he performed his literary labors would prove the quarters of United States troops in the greatest of world wars. Yet that was the destiny of the plain wooden building. The university turned it over to the Student Army Training corps and it was occupied by soldiers till the final demobilization. It was the home of Webster while he resided in the city, although part of his dictionary was written at Amherst, Mass. He was one of Yale's most famous professors, his work ranking in world value with that of his fellow professors, Samuel F. B. Morgue and Ell Whitney. The home stands at the corner of Grove and Temple streets and was formerly the property of Courtland T. Trowbridge, a relative of the lexicographer. The university has acquired it because of its scheme to fill the square bounded by Wall, Temple, Grove and College streets with dormitories for the Sheffield Scientific school. The entire group, it is expected will be given by Frederick W. Vanderbilt of New York city, a graduate of the class of 76. He already has given two large dormitories. HAD THE LAUGH ON COOTIES Soldier's Humorous Explanation of Why He Was Wearing Such "Giddy Lingerie." Life on the front had its whimsicalities at times in spite of rolling barrages, the hall of bullets, the jangle of caissons and the whining of truck-motors. Leont. Harry B. Henderson tells of a beautiful red rose on his camp table, in a letter to the Wyoming State Tribune, beside an Austrian shell with a bit of scenery painted on it, which served as a paper-weight. Then there are incidents that excite the "risibles" and afford needed diversion to the mind. For instance: "The other day they were keeping us a bit busy and I had my ear on top of my head all the time deciding on each 'whiz' as it approached. Just in the hottest part of it, one of my gunners came tearing down a rutty road, clad in a Prince Isaac coat he'd found in a raid and wearing a Boche cap. He was pushing a baby-buggy full of potatoes and dynamite which he thought I could use. We had the catables for lunch and then blasted a new dugout with the explosive. You can't imagine how you laugh when you've been a bit under a strain for several days of firing, and then see something funny. But for my sense of the proprieties I'd describe the giddy lingerie the young man was using for underwear. He explained to me that cooties get so tired of wandering through lace"—Literary Digest. Japanese Activity in Siberia Japanese Activity in Siberia. Canadian papers are commenting on the activity of the Japanese throughout the maritime province of Siberia. Agents of Japanese syndicates are reported to be negotiating for the purchase of a large number of mines, flour mills, brickworks, sawmills and other industrial undertakings, while commercially they are making every effort to extend their influence. The Japanese firms, which for the most part have only recently been established at Vladivostok, are enlarging their operations and endeavoring to obtain as large a share as possible of the trade of the territory. The scouts of these firms are reported to be scouring the country for scrap iron, hides wool, bristles, beans and other Siberian and Manchurian products required in Japan. Monument to Stand on Prairie Monument to Stand on Prairie Solitary on a Texas prairie there will be seen next spring a heroic bronze statue of a man and horse. It is a memorial to young Charles Noyes, of a ranch near Melvin, who was killed in a range accident three years ago, and is the work of Pompeo Coppin. The Texas lad was six feet four inches in height and the sculptor has modeled him as he was in life, while the horse stands 16 hands high. The pose is striking. Mr. Coppin is now at work on Chicago's monument to her heroes. Owned Fine Library. Andrew D. White, the eminent American diplomat, who died recently, was the owner of one of the finest libraries in America. Mr. White began early in life to accumulate books, chiefly on the subjects of the world's history. At last he had 40,000 volumes, a respectable total, as Mr. Birrell would admit, who once said that a man should never talk of his library until he had 10,000 books. Mr. White left his library to Cornell university. Russia Institute of Scythes. Russia Destitute of Scythes. Before the war Russia's need of scythes was estimated at 6,000,000 annually, of which about half were required in Siberia. To fill these requirements about 4,500,000 scythes were imported annually and the remainder manufactured in Russia. According to latest information there are hardly any scythes to be found, Russian industry being at a standstill and the importation closed. 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. 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It is not written blessed is he that feathert the poor, but he that considereth the poor. A little thought and a little kindness are often worth more than a great deal of money.—John Ruskin. SERVICE IS IMPORTANT Intolerance. METROPOLIS WEEKLY GAZETTE, METROPOLIS, ILL. usual problems often arise quire unusual service that efficiently rendered organization. at all emergencies, of any to our profession OUR TELEPHONE IMMATERIAL art of Metropolis, or the can save you Worry, Time the Country and Auto- lity. dered day or night. mpany MGR. NO LONGER A JOKE Boys in Khaki Don't Like "Slam" at Mother-in-Law. Age-Old Standby of the Professional Humorist Has Been Killed by the War and of Course 7 people The story is told from one of the huge landformers of the "X" in a convent that far far from one of the largest cities. The crowd extended to the doors and rows and rows of big husky, clear-eyed boys in olive, dusk sat crowded together on the benches. The next day would find them, on route to Berlin, but that did not matter to them. They were there to hear the big, busy man of the singe who was responsible for the shouts of laughter that blended together in one great tear almost lifted the roof. One of the funnest comedians had made the special trip to their camp just to give them this opportunity. There is nothing that the American boy loves more than a good joke. The celebrated comedian was enjoying himself as much as the boys as one after another of his stories "got across." He saved the best one to the last. With a twinkle in his keen eyes he spelling it, a brand new variation of the age-old mother-in-law story. He told it well, it was excruciatingly funny and it was new. But it fell flat. The big spontaneous burst of laughter was not forbcoming. But they more than made up for it when they began to clap as the jekelester left the platform and when they gave him three cheers after the performance. But it worried the comedian and later he asked a lieutenant about it. The lieutenant lighted his cigarette before answering, "I don't suppose you follow's outside this man's army have any reason for knowing this, but the old mother-in-law joke will never get over again. I couldn't laugh at one, no matter how funny it was, to save my neck. It wouldn't seem funny to me. You see when war was declared, I wanted in the worst way to enlist. Fellows with kids see it even before the single ones, but I felt, that it wouldn't be right to do it then on account of Mary and the children. I couldn't keep up my home on a soldier's pay, if I gave up my job. It didn't seem the square thing to them then. "Well, my mother-in-law sent for me to come around one night and see her alone on my way home from the office. She told me that she knew just how I felt about enlisting and that I wasn't to let the money side of it stand in my light for an instant. I could do what I could, she said, and she wouldn't make up the rest. She didn't a boy of her own (to go and anyway Mary and the children were to get all she had when she was gone, they might as well have it now when they needed it most It's no use, the old mother-in-law joke is dead. There are hundreds of boys Honey Long in Use. 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 a 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 (berechy invented on the spot). Tell me your name and I can tell you what your ancestors were. Phone 229--3 Page Four Proposed Constitution of the Baptist Minister's Alliance. OUR JOB OFFICE 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 I Name. Sec.1. 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. BOOK WORK A Sec 2 Officers. Its Officers shall consist of a President, two Vice Presidents, Recreating 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 Sec. 1. This organization shall be composed of Missionary Baptist Ministers furnishing identified 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 worships with whether he ever pastored or not. Letter Heads, Bill Heads. Statements, Envelopes Dodgers, Calling Cards. Article 3. Authority. See 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. KINKY Hair Made to Grow Long, Soft and Silky AMY STARNS says her hair was mappy and soft with the excellent, Exeluto, and now she can comb it, as if it doubles long, soft and silky. Don't be fooled all your life by using some fake preparation which claims to straighten the hair. You are taking 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 Kinky hair. nappy hair grow long, soft and silky. It cleans dandruff and stops Falling Hair at once. Price 25c by mail on receipt of stamps or coin. 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Your hair cannot be made straight. You must have hair first. Now this EXELENTO QUININE POMADE in a Hair Grower which feeds the scalp and hair and makesinky nappy hair grow hair and it cleans dandruff and stops Falling Hair at once. Price 25c by mail on receipt of stamps or coin. Poor Church Fund. L. F. PARRISH HOME FURNISHING and UNDERTAKING Calls Answered Day Or Night PHONE 311 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 Subscribe For The Gazette