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METROPOLIS WEEKLY GAZETTE S.S. CONVENTOIN CLOSES 24th Colored Infantry Sent Into Mexico Again After Villa UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS LIBRARY VOLUME XXI S. S. 24th Colo. GOLORED REG'T., SENT AFT. Twenty-Fourth Infantry The Border Into Enemy With El Paso, Tex., June 18,—Tro with cavalry and artillery, crossed in sued the Villista band about 30 mi. American soil. The American sol Monday morning and more than a shrapnel bullets. A battalion of the Twenty-four der, they opened up with a terr ring the Juarez race track. They are in di lodging the Villa forces who Villist is were routed and driven in soldiers were wounded. This is the second time that O Mexico after Villa. The famous record two hundred mile drive, to trapped at Carrazal and a general N. A. A. C, C. 10, 000 MEM Hundreds of Workers Speakers in All Chu Shillady Invited t The membership drive for the association for the Advancement last Friday, June 20th, when w the city in an effort to bring in 10 METRO VOLUME XXII. NO. 15 S. CO. Colored T REG'T., OF SOLDIER SENT AFTER VILLA Fourth Infantry First Border Into Mexico, Re- nemy With Terirific Fire Ex., June 18.—The 24th Infantry, Col- artilery, crossed into Mexico Sunday and about 30 miles before being o- The American soldiers clashed with and more than a score of the outlash of the Twenty-fourth was the first to come up with a terrific rifle fire on the race track. They advanced in open o- Villa forces who he'd the strongest and driven into the hills. Two hundred. Second time that Colored soldiers hav- ila. The famous Tenth Cavalry, in red mile drive, to rescue a colony of zal and a general massacre followed A. G. CAMPAIGN 100 MEMBERS of Workers "Combing in All Churches Sum- ly Invited to St. Saint ership drive for the Local Branch of the Advancement of Colored People the 20th, when workers and solicitor fort to bring in 10,000 new members GOLORED REG'T., OF SOLDIERS AGAIN SENT AFTER VILLA Twenty-Fourth Infantry First To Cross The Border Into Mexico, Rout Enemy With Terirific Fire El Paso, Tex., June 18,—The 24th Infantry, Colored, together with cavalry and artillery, crossed into Mexico Sunday night and pursued the Villista band about 30 miles before being ordered back on American soil. The American soldiers clashed with Villa's men early Monday morning and more than a score of the outlaws fell victims of shrapnel bullets. A battalion of the Twenty-fourth was the first to cross the border. They opened up with a terrific rifle fire on the trenches flanking the Juarez race track. They advanced in open order and succeed in di lodging the Villa forces who held the strongest position. The Villistas were routed and driven into the hills. Two of the Colored soldiers were wounded. This is the second time that Colored soldiers have been sent into Mexico after Villa. The famous Tenth Cavalry, in 1916, made a record two hundred mile drive, to rescue a colony of Mormans, was trapped at Carrazal and a general massacre followed. N.A.A.C.CAMPAIGN FOR 10.000 MEMBERS BEGINS The membership drive for the Local Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People began in earnest last Friday, June 20th, when workers and solicitors began to comb the city in an effort to bring in 10,000 new members. City Divided into Districts. City has been divided into 20 districts, each of which has a headquarters. Each district has been divided into several precincts heads that will working each block where Colored people live in the city. The general headquarters are located at the Tabernacle Baptist Church, 2726 Pine street. The main office is open all day and the results of the work are being tabulated and the whole campaign is being managed from this point. The headquarters telephone is Bomont 1928. been divided into 20 districts, each each district has been divided into a working each block where Colored perial headquarters are located at the Tine street. The main office is open a work are tabulated and the whole from this point. The headquarters te City has been divided into 20 districts, each of which has a headquarters. Each district has been divided into several precincts heads that will working each block where Colored people live in the city. The general headquarters are located at the Tabernacle Baptist Church, 2726 Pine street. The main office is open all day and the results of the work are being tabulated and the whole campaign is being managed from this point. The headquarters telephone is Bomont 1928. Must Have 10,000 Membets In an interview with an A. Vaugh, who is chairman of the ex- of the Association and who has dis- stated that the St. Louis Branch is said that a country wide effort is b ship of the national body to more St. Louis Quota is 10,000 The sial effort to stamp out lynching is gained at this time through its bran in the fight against lynching. Spo- tions of every Colored church in S the drive and solicitors will call at that membership that membership bership fee is $1.00 per year, incl- one a month, the fee is $2.00 per interview with an Argus reporter, Attn. chairman of the executive committee of the St. Louis Branch must have 10,000 entry wide effort is being made to increment body to more than a hundred th is 10,000 The national body is made up lynching in this country and come through its branches will mean an ast lynching. Speakers will address colored church in St. Louis Sunday in licitors will call at every door. The so that memberships be turned in at on.00 per year, including the Crisis, wh the fee is $2.00 per year. In an interview with an Argus reporter, Attorney Geo. L. Vaugh, who is chairman of the executive committee of Local Branch of the Association and who has direct charge of the membership drive stated that the St. Louis Branch must have 10,000 members. He said that a country wide effort is being made to increase the membership of the national body to more than a hundred thousand and that St. Louis Quota is 10,000. The national body is making an especial effort to stamp out lynching in this country and every member gained at this time through its branches will mean added force in the in the fight against lynching. Speakers will address that congregations of every Colored church in St. Louis Sunday in the interest of the drive and solicitors will call at every door. The chairman urges that membership that membership be turned in at once. The membership fee is $1.00 per year, including the Crisis, which is published once a month, the fee is $2.00 per year. Mr. Shillady to be Brought Here. Chaiman Vaughn stated that arrangements are being made to have Mr. John R. Shillady, secretary of the National Association, to come to St. Louis for the windup of the drive. Several large meetings are being planned and a monster meeting at which Mr. Shillady will speak. Chaiman Vaughn stated that have Mr. John R. Shillady, secret come to St. Louis for the windupings are being planned and a mon will speak. Chaiman Vaughn stated that arrangements are have Mr. John R. Shillady, secretary of the National come to St. Louis for the windup of the drive. Sevenings are being planned and a monster meeting at which will speak. Honey Long in Use. Hindus for centuries have used new honey as a laxative and old honey as an astringent. Aborigines of Peru offer 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. No trait of a girl more prized than a disposition. It makes bright, it smooths roughnesses, and it sunshine that bright corners and drives and gloom. The happy and contented bring her girlhood ties to make fresh sew home.—Home ```markdown ``` JUL 1 1919 METROPOLITAN MOVEMENT 11. NO. 15 MET CON red Infantry OF SOLDIERS AGAIN ER VILLA Entry First To Cross to Mexico, Rout Terirific Fire 24th Infantry, Colored, together into Mexico Sunday night and pur- ses before being ordered back on siders clashed with Villa's men early score of the outlaws fell victims of arth was the first to cross the bor- ric rille fire on the trenches flank- advanced in open order and succeed he'd the strongest position. The to the hills. Two of the Colored colored soldiers have been sent into Tenth Cavalry, in 1916, made a rescue a colony of Mormans, was massacre followed AMPAIGN FOR BERS BEGINS "Combing" the City. arches Sunday. Mr. to St. Saint Louis. Local Branch of the National Asso- of Colored People began in earnest workers and solicitors began to com- 3000 new members. 20 districts, each of which has a been divided into several precincts, where Colored people live in the area located at the Tabernacle Baptist main office is open all day and the located and the whole campaign is being headquarters telephone is Born 10,000 Membets. Argus reporter, Attorney Geo. L. Executive committee of Local Branch direct charge of the membership drive must have 10,000 members. Being made to increase the members than a hundred thousand and that national body is making an especial this country and every member branches will mean added force in the takers will address that congrega- tion. Louis Sunday in the interest of every door. The chairman urges is be turned in at once. The mem- buring the Crisis, which is published year. arrangements are being made to try of the National Association, to of the drive. Several large meet- ter meeting at which Mr. Shillady No trait of a girl's character is more prized than a sweet and happy disposition. It makes the home life bright, it smooths away the little roughnesses, and it is like a ray of sunshine that brightens the darkest corners and drives away discontent and gloom. The happy girl makes the happy and contented wife, who will bring her girlhood's enduring qualities to make fresh sunshine in her sew home. - Home Notes. MOTTO: "HEW TO THE LINE, LET THE CHIPS FALL WHEKE THEY MAY." J. estimonials of the Worth and Work of Rev. J. B. McCrary, as Pastor and Builder. Dr. J. B. McCrary, Editor of the Gazette, Entertaining Pastor of the Sunday School Convention. To whom this may concern: This is to certify that we find Rev. J. B. McCrary to be a man of God well balanced, a splendid instructor, a church builder, financier and a leader of men. One loved and respected by his members and citizens. To show their appreciation of his services during his four and half years of continuous labor for them, and his wise Counsel in being able to take less than 50 members and erecting a $5,000 church edifice 30x60 with basement of brick and stone, they presented him a $50,00 suit of clothes last Sunday during the Convention. I hardly know how to commend the pastor of the Unity Baptist Church for the great work he has accomplished here as a minister. He has done a work that no one but a man of God could have done. May God ever bless him and his people; may he ever keep the guiding hand over him and may he live long to do a more efficient work. We know that success is yours if you continue in this great work. Yours in Christ, Wm E. Reynolds, To whom this may concern: Be it known to all men that we Committee Mrs. Icey Johnson Beatrice Yarbrough Martha Ford Colp, Ill. Brookport, Ill., June 1919. While being in this flourishing village as a messenger from Centralia, I want to speak of some of the things that comes under my observation, as its mine to give a man a rose so he may enjoy the odor while he lives. I have seen a very beautiful edifice erected by Dr. McCrary, and his good people and he cannot be spoken of in too loud a tone More especially I must mention the name of our dear sister Nancy Williams, in whose home Rev. R. S. B. Anderson and I were entertained. She spared no pains in making our stay pleasant. We pray God's blessings upon this pastor and his people. Brockport, 11 I hardly know how to commend the pastor of the Unity Baptist Church for the great work he has accomplished here as a minister. He has done a work that no one but a man of God could have done. May God ever bless him and his people; may he ever keep the guiding hand over him and may he live long to do a more efficient work. We know that success is yours if you continue in this great work. Yours in Christ, Wm E. Reynolds, To whom this may concern: Be it known to all men that we have been in Brookport for the past few days in session with the S. S. Convention, Unity Baptist Church of which Dr J. B. McCrary, D. D., is the successful pastor Whereas after looking at this great edifice and considering the surroundings must say that the Dr. is a true and tried and never tiring man. We believe that God has ever been with him, and further believe with the aid of the good people he will continue to succeed. We pray the blessing of God upon him. Signed. Rev. J. H. Dennis, " A. Lovelace, " J. J. Parris, Deacon Isaac Watson. To the Metropolis Gazette: While being a messenger to the Mt. Olive Baptist S. S. Convention my eyes behold one beautiful building erected in God's name under the supervision of Dr. J. B. McCrary, a man o' high ideals, a far seeing man, a man that stands for the highest ideas of life based --- upon 'One Lord, One Faith and one Baptism. I must say that this God sent man started at the foot the hill called difficulties, and ris es a the top of the hill called success. We pray Thee, Oh God for more men filled with the Holy Ghost, broad hearts and willing hands. I do not think any too much comment can be said of this man of God for his real work in building this grand and noble house of worship. May he live long and do with his might what his hands find to do. Minnie Tatum 2406 Poplar,—Cairo, Ill. THE GREATEAST MT. OLIVE S. S. CONVENTION After wishing that the Mt. Olive S. S. Convention which convened with the Unity Baptist S. S., Brookport, was a success, and the greetings of the East Mt. Olive S. S. Convention. We wish to say that the meeting was a success in every way. The preaching was done by the following Ministers, Elders Robt. Gray, J. D Davis, J. J. Olive, G. W. Dorsey and W. P. Washington. They preached too. The S. S. with the exception of one represented with $12.00 it is a very small school, too, and it came so near it that the messengers agreed to make it one of the 12.00 S. S. It will be remembered that the basis of representation is but ten cents per scholar, as it has been for years; but the 12.00 is but a matter of education—It is a free will matter. Thus you see we are "teaching them to observe all things." Our financial help this year reached the $337.50 mark. The convention contributed to the entertaining pastor, Rev. S. H. Pruitt, church and janitor $30.00 The associate pators and citizens reflected much credit for themselves in caring for the convention. New Testament doctrine was sounded thru-out the convention, and no one as far as we know became offended. C. C. Phillips Colored Woman Appointed On Nebraska Board Omaha, Neb., June 18—Three members, a majority of the public welfare board, protesting against the appointment of a Negro woman as a member of the board to succeed Frank A. Kennedy, state labor commissioner, upon grounds that they did not believe it possible to find a Negro woman fitted to hold the position, and that such an appointment would not be for the best interests of the Negro citizens, were overruled, by Mayor Smith and the appointment made. Mrs. Julia Hudlin, a widow and former Y. W. C. A worker in Chicago, and New York, secured the position upon the recommend- ation of the leading Negro citizens. —Associated Press. Mt. Olive S. S. Convention a Success. Large Number of Pastors and Delegates Present. 259.63 Laid on Table. Sunday marked a new epoch in the Mt. Olive S. S. Convention which convened in Brookport. The Teachers Institute was grand delegates arrived on Tuesday to be in the opening session President Corneal re-elected to office. Thursday B. Y P. U day was a spirited one; the young people went over the "top" raising $70. 39. New Bethel Union, Mounds. Rev. J. H. Hilley, pastor was successful in getting the Banner, representing with $17.00. Strong sermons were delivered by Revs. Anderson, Moody, McWilliams, Hilley, McCrary, PayneBruen, Morris, Jones, Parrish, Dennis, Hunt, Todd and Lovelace. Friday was a big day. the beginning of the convention proper; Rev. Wm. Moody, preached the Introductory sermon, and was followed in the afternoon by Rev. Todd, of Cairo. In the evening the pulpit was graced by Dr. E. P. Jones, President of the National Baptist Convention (Unincorporated) of Evanston, Illinois, who was introduced by pastor J. B. McCrary. The good doctor made a lasting impression upon his hearers. Saturday was the day for business; committees reporting etc. Sunday dawned fair; Sunday School at 9:30 opened by the general Supt. The lesson was interesting. Rev. A. Lovelace, of Murphysboro, preached at 11:00 a. m. 3:00 p. m. Memorial services were conducted by Revs. McCraary, Dennis, and Parrish. 8:30 Rev. J H. Hilley, district Missionary occupied the Pulpit Thus closed the greatest session of the Mt. Olive S. S. Convention. Total amount laid on the table $259.63. This was actual cash, no pledges, and did not include the money that was used for feeding the people in the basement or or soda and ice cream sold. The members of Unity Baptist Church certainly went over the "top" financially There were 65 messengers to say nothing of the visitors. The pastor and members are rejoicing to know that they have eclipsed all previous sessions. Rev. J. B. McCrary, is a great general when it comes to taking what he has and making what he wants. Mr. Thos. 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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. You have seen our Job Office and know that we are prepared to do first classwork. Send us your hurch work, bills, cards enve- lopes, and etc. Have a little more Race pride "Parson." All manuscript with a list of names should be accompanied with $1.00 to secure publication. The way that seemeth right unto men often leads to death. It depends largely as to the view once takes to right and wrong, much depends upon one's training. Mrs. Lillie Towle, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Long, is seriously ill with little improvement. She has our sympathy. Mrs. M. J. Blake, of Hodges Park, is visiting among friends in the city this week. Mrs. Laura Alston, Mrs. T. L. and Miss Nomi Alston and Mrs. J. H. Smith, visited the Convention at Brookport last week. Thos. Roberts, died at his residence Wednesday night. He was a splendid citizen and we are sorry to learn of his death. Funeral arrangements have not been made. More next week. Senator Spence, and family are at home from Springfield, since the close of the Legislature. He made a splendid record and was held in high esteem by his fellow-servents. Senator Spence, is a splendid orator and a sound reasoner, and is destined to be heard in the Halls of Congress in the near future. Mrs. Izora Rocgers, who has been in Chicago, for several months returned home Saturday afternoon. We were all glad to welcome her home again. Mrs. Francis English, has gone to Chicago to spend the summer with an aunt. Mrs. Addie Frizzell, of LoveJoy, is in the city visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Winston. Mrs. Willie Palmer, of Chicago, and little girl are here visiting Mr and Mrs. Thos Urquhart, parents and grand-parent. Misses Lorene Turner, Maude Porter and Bernice Burke are attending the A. M. E. S. S. Convention in Colp, Mrs. Mattie and Mr. and Mrs. William Fossie have just finished a fine bungalow on W. 7th, St. and have moved in where they will reside. This speaks well for them. Misses Mary and Juanita Wheeler, are spending a few weeks in St. Louis, Mo, with relatives. Mr. Lester Fossie has about completed a room and other improvements to his residence which adds much to the appearance of his property. Capt. H. G Buke, has just completed additions to his residence and a fresh coat of paint. Rev. Wm. Moody, has been called to Rock Hill Baptist church Carbondale, and from the sound of the letter at the S. S. Convention he has accepted. We will wait for further comment. A big reception was tendered Bro. and Sist. James Baker, of Brookport, the 25th by the citizens and members of Unity Baptist church before they left for Chicago, the 26th for a indefinite stay with their children. We are sorry to see them leave and trust they will return again in good health. The Rev. J. B. McCrary, expects to attend the S. S. Convention of the A. M. E. Church, also the Wood River Baptist S. S. convention at Danville. Leverne Whittaker, is visiting his aunt ane relatives in Evansville, Indiana. Mrs. Ellen White, of Brookport was in the city Tuesday on legal business. METROPOLIS WEEKLY GAZETTE, METROPOLIS, ILL 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. Cartarrhal Deafness Cannot Be Cured by local applications, as they cannot reach the diseased portion of the ear. There is only one way to cure cararrhat deafness, and that is by a constitutional remedy. Catarrhal Deafness is caused by an inflamed condition of the mucous lining of the Eustachian Tube. When this tube inflamed you have a rumbling sound or imperfect hearing, and when it is entirely closed, Deafness is the result. Unless the inflammation can be reduced and this tube to its normal condition, hearing will be destroyed forever. Many cases of deafness are caused by catarrh, which is an inflamed condition of the mucous surfaces. Hall's Catarrh Medicine acts thru the blood on the mucous surfaces of the system. We will give One Hundred Dollars for any case of Catarrah Peafness that cannot be cured by Hall's Catarrh Medicine, Circulars free. All Druggists, 75c. F. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo, O. Mrs. Emma Farrow, of Toledo, Ohio, will spend the summer in the city. Dennis Farrow, of Toledo, Ohio passed thru the city Sunday night enroute to Cairo, his home to look after his property interest. He will soon return to Ohio, where he has employment. Mr. Farrow, was re-elected President of the Mt. Olive Baptist S. S. Convention, which closed a successful session in Brookport, without much opposition, except from some who have recently come into the district. Farrow is a close student of law and makes a splendid presiding officer. Rev. Frank Bomar, pastor of Mt. Moriah Baptist church, Cairo, passed thru the city Sunday night enroute home, after attending the convention just closed at Brookport. Mrs. J. H. Smith, wife of presiding elder Smith, of Decatur, spent several days in the city visiting friends. She spent a day in Brookport visiting the Baptist S. S. Convention. Mr. Orval Owens, of Choat, paid this office a financial call the 26th. We thank Mr. C. Crider, of Brookport, for that job. Mrs. Georgia A. Martin, went to Colp, to attend the S. S. Convention of the A. M. E. church. We wish to thank Rev. B. C. Long, of Choat for that job of printing. The minister who plans and digs a ditch for his brother necessarily must dig two, one for himself. The recent decision of court of Illinois dissolving the injunction brought by the Morris faction to prevent the unincorporated Convention from usining the name of National Baptist Convention: This was a death blow to the incorporated Convention and sustains the rights and freedom of thought of the 'little R. F. D.'s. We are surprised to see how fast some ministers try to travel and rough shod it over all former laws and customs both in church, associations and conventions when they go into a new district, and how they try to revolutionize all law and are so eager for the highest place within the gift of the people without first demonstrating their ability to be entitled to said advancement. Most of them expect to be advanced by trying to show defects in the administration without any good reason or ground. The fellow that at a fast rate soon reaches his destination. It is just as wise for a person on entering the state to try to change the laws of that state so as to meet his approval and to compare favorably with the laws of the state of which he just hailed as it is to change the laws of an association when we first enter into that body. They sometimes set up a cry of thief, as was manifested at the recent S. S. convention, when at the same time it will pay to watch the crier. No member of the State Legislature was more dutiful and made a better record during the session than Representative Claud F. Lacey, answering to every roll call and studying and voting for the interest of his constituency. Rev J B McCrary, is at home from Springfield, where he spent five months. He desires to visit every church in the Mt. Olive Baptist Association. If you wish him to pay you a visit drop us a card——903 Pearl, St. Dr. E. P. Jones, President of the National Baptist Convention (Unincorporated) spoke to 500 people June 20th at the Mt Olive Baptist S. S. Convention, Brookport. Rev. McCrary sprung a big surprise on him when he was presented the spacious auditorium and the large audience which greeted him from all parts of the county. He said, "Mack, whe edd these people come from?" He was at his best and he is some orator. The citizens have congragulated the pastor time and again for bringing Dr. Jones to the city as this was the first time to have a national officer with us. He certainly made an everlasting impression. Rev. H. E. McWilliams, State Missionary of the General Baptist Association made a splendid impression during his stay t the S. S. Convention at Brookport. He delivered a strong sermon while present We are always glad to have Dr. MuWilliams with us. Mrs. Luvenia Tranzor went to Centralia, Thursday. Mrs. Icy Johnson of Brookport, was down on business the 26th. uvansville, Eurned. Evansville, a small section of the town where colored people live was entirely wiped out by fire Wednesday night. They had only a small insurance. We are sorry for them, Centralia. Ill. We beg leave to report that we heard a strong gospel sermon preached Sunday morning delivered by pastor Rev. W. H. Carter. The Masons held their annual turn-out and sermon preached by Rev. J. Shopley. Sunday evening we listened we listened to an address by J. McKinney and a musical rendered by the choir. Pastor W. H. Carter and J. W. Corneal, Supt., of the S. S. returned from the Convention and report a successful meeting. We remain yours in Christ, Rev. W. H. Carter, Pastor. J. Scott, Clerk 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. Read The Gazette. RABELLAIS PROVED A PROPHET Events He Recorded, in Tale for the Nursery, Have Now Become Assured Facts, When Pantagruel took leave of the good Gargantua, his royal father, and took shipping at the port of Thalassa for Catay, in upper India, he completed in four months the voyage which it took the Portuguese three years to complete, says the Christian Science Monitor. Many leagues then lay between father and son, but they communicated. That is the point in turning over the leaves of the cure's book at this hour, when the dream of the dominion of the air, which has haunted the imaginations of men for centuries, has come true. Pantagruel, busily making purchases at the fair somewhere in Asia, hears a joyful cheer and sees that one of his father's advice boats has arrived—"that Ship was light as a Lark, so that it seem'd rather to fly on the Sea than to sail." Pantagruel asked Mulcorn, the bearer of dispatches, whether he had Gonzal, the heavenly messenger. "Yes, Sir, here it is swaddled up in this basket." It was a grey Pigeon which Pantagruel caused'd to be undressed and a white Ribbon ty'd to its Feet. The Pigeon presently flew away and in two hours it compass'd the air, and Gargantuin, hearing it had a white ribbon on, was joyful and secure in his son's welfare." That is Rubelais' little story, a tale for the nursery, but with all the potentialities which, in the fulness of time, have been realized. DUMAS A PROLIFIC AUTHOR But His Output of Books and Plays Availed Him Nothing When He Sought Election. One of the most original election addresses on record was that issued by Dumas pere in 1848, when he stood for a division of Paris. Although Dumas had been an ardent republican long before the downfall of Louis Philippe, it was mainly as an employer of labor that he sought the suffrages of democracy. "During the past 20 years (he wrote, it is recalled) I have composed 400 volumes and 25 plays. Each volume averaged a sale of 4,000 copies, and each play averaged 100 performances. I have thus helped to give employment to printers, papermakers, bookbinders, booksellers, etc.; also to actors, actresses, stage hands, scene painters, theatrical costumers, etc. The sale of my works produced about 11,835,009 francs, and the money paid to see my plays totaled about 6,260,000 francs. Taking the average daily wage of all concerned at three francs, and reckoning 300 working days to the year, my books have kept 632 persons for 20 years and my plays have kept 1,041 persons for the same period. This address, of which huge quantities were distributed, failed in its purpose. Two years later Dumas sought election for Guadeloupe and was again defeated. This so disgusted him that he never tried for election again. Contest in Crimea Statistics proving that the states of the West and middle West are veritable hotbeds of burglary, as compared with eastern states, may be found in the widespread reports of robberies committed, through interchange of crime tabulations for the past year. Illinois stands far and above all other states in the reports of 1,156 burglaries, selected at random from more than ten times that number of robberies committed which were covered or partly covered by insurance. Missouri is second on the list with 75; Pennsylvania third, with 72; Ohio fourth, with 66. Judging from western methods employed by burglaries who have made big hauls in and around New York in the last few weeks, burglary insurance underwriters believe there has been a strong influx of western crooks to that part of the country, and that New York city is developing the biggest crime wave in its history. War Makes Deer Migrate. War has driven the deer of Massachusetts from one of their favorite stands. When the six days' open season started hunters who have been accustomed to stalk the animals in the Nashua River valley in the central part of the state had to find a new objective, for what was once a great area of scrub growth is now the cantonment city Camp Deyens. Reports from towns a short distance away indicate that large numbers of deer have found refuge in woods not many miles away. Sportsmen anticipated a leaner season than for many years, a comparative scarcity of deer being reported by residents of rural districts. Invalid's Remarkable Work. Miss Ingeborg Brun, the maker of the nine-inch globe representing Mars that was lately presented to M. Flammarion, is a Danish woman who has been confined to her bed 20 years. The planet is shown in correct colors, and all canals and other features noted by the latest observers of Mars are mapped. The work, modernized the two globes long ago made by the French astrometer himself. "Coal," said a government official, "will be scarse this winter, but nobody is going to freeze to death. "You hear everywhere the most exaggerated stories about the scarcity of coal. In my office the other day I warned an office boy that if he didn't do better Mr. have to haul him over the coals. The boy grinned. "But, he said, 'there ain't none to haul me over, is there, sir?' Mrs. Nancy Brooks. of Dewmaine, Illinois State Missionary of W. E. & M. of Gen'l. Baptist Asseciation of Illinois. THE WORLD'S FIRST WOMAN Commission. Mt. Vernon, Ill., May 27, 1917 To the Women's Educational and Missionary Circles of the Missionary Baptist Churches of the State of Illinois, Greeting: This is to certify that Sister Nancy Brooks of Dewmaine, Ill., is duly appointed to organize and install Missionary circles wherever needed, revive those that are inactive, and solicit membership and solicit membership and money for the State Work and report the same to the executive board quarterly. Each church visited is requested to pay the travelling expenses. We pray you may give her due consideration, as we are soliciting the membership of every regular Missionary Baptist church and society to join us and make the State work what it should be. Yours for Christ, Bettie Wilkerson, Pres. Coulterville, Ill. M. B. Taylor, Cor. See. Colp, Ill. Stop That Headache! It's Stopping Your Work Use Dr.Miles -Anti- PainPills For Any Ache or Pain. SOLD BY ALL DRUGGISTS MILES MEDICAL CO., Elkhart, Ind. Quite True. "I have to face the fact," mused the fashionable photographer, as he looked over some recent pictures, "that there are some very ugly features in this business." Daily Health Hint Understand that if you are mentally anified with sickness, old age and death, no amount of desire or affirmation can make you well, young, or long lived. To be healthy, you must be mentally in unity with health; to remain young, you must be mentally one with youth, and to live long, you must be mentally unified with life, says Wallace D. Wattles in the Naulius. Cie a . ASSES. et (oe ‘oe aia Es eet A: aa ee, sap ae. \ Pa eR ee f es Py. vot Eat uF + omg E. . " * } wi Se ‘| é + 3 } afi 4 d | { ae 4 vipers, mi ‘ eae Tae 3-1-8 aaa et ye RSE Sg sek SOR eat aa eae 7 ee ee eer aa. Wes We ee a ey eens tase gh SENSE” \ Seger aac oa) 1 pact al a iG ig Sus Rey. CGSar o. BD, vicvrary, Manapinig Editor of the Metropolis. Weekly Gazetie, Cor. Sec’y. of the Mininister’s and Deacon's Union of the Mt Olive Baptist Association, and President of the Mt. Olive B.Y. P. U. Convention; who attend same June 18th-22nd. Brookport, Illinois. , Was Re-elected President Without Oppositisn eee Be ES Ae eee a awe ser ’ . i a” * Re etaet (S :- A gaeg - Cte ome Pe 7 0 gage ale 2 See ; ) ae +. 4 aah ty f | io Fine | H Baa “ON ad 8 Prag Pie Ban SS a ca ah. Pa aes oR ” Bie | _\ JS aaee Bee (eee a ibs Ta ee egy ‘ pS ara & 4 a the. «, ait, 2am Re rag ins j a; a ee REV. E. Z. HUNT, DUQUOIN, Pastor of St. Paul Baptist Church, Who Entertains Convention in 1920. Inavan Bummer. ‘The terms “Indian summer” te ap piled to « period of mild, open weather that comes in the fall, embracing the most of October and sometimes em tending !ato November, aad character fred by a sort xf dry mist or hazines that differentiates It from other sea sons of the year, What causes the die Hactive features of the s%_xon, espe cally the bazy atmosphere, is ua known, and the origts of the term equally 80, » Difforen. explapations have been given of both, but they seem to be largely fanciful. From His Own Experience. ‘A west ond school teacha told 8 funny one the other day. The teacher was attempting to drill the class the use of the word “felt” Sie oF pected some one of the children to say “Tbe tee felt cold” or “The stove felt hot,” or something of the sort Bhe was tntich discouraged when one little allen who had raised his hand to vob unteor @ sentence sald: “I felt down stalgs."—Booton Post. Misfit ‘Name. Little Mlorence climbed upon her " (horé lepron her birthday and put her armp'kround)his-neck. Father always called her “Toodies,” and. until’ now ste lad adhwerad to the name. But how she looked at -him tp surprise Sqwhy, t’m three now! I should think veou'd call me ‘Threedies’” sbe anid 4 4 2 A fe Rev, A. AL Be var Secretary of the National Baptist Congress which met recently in Bessemer, Ala., reports a great meeting. METROPOLIS WEEKLY GAZETTE, METROPOLIS, SAW HUMOR OF THE SITUATION “TREASURES” IN THE CELLAR) Commanding Officer, Dreaded a8 & Cleaner Finds Many Things Stored | Martinet, Proved He Was Not Alto There, With More or Less in- Gaia a “Bear” bee ya oon | ‘There 1s @ certain major-general In the A. I. F, who is # great stiekler for discipline and military forms, Most generals are that, but this one is a reg- ular martinet. ‘The soldier who fails to salute and to “snap it out” when the general is around is {n for an ex- tended spell of that intensive form of entinary labor known as “Iitchen po- lice," or for something worse. One afternoon the general was driv- ing along when his car met a soldier on foot. ‘The enlisted man stared hard at the velicle and its august passen- ger, but made no move to extend the required courtesy. ‘The general was indignant. He or- dered his driver to stop nud hailed the plodding private in his best military volee, “What do you mean by falling to salnte-me?” he-roared. “L beg your pardqn, sir, but 1 éltn't Know yout were a goveral,” apdlogized the soldier; standing at attention “You didn't know T wos a general, ¢h? Well, didn't yon see those two stars on my car? Don't you know what two stars mean?” "Yes, sir, 1 know what they mean. They inean that you have two sons in the army,” said the “buck.” The geueral told this story himself that evening at-the sta% mess and now his aids and the other staff off cers know that he fsn't such a “bear” ‘fa they had thought him.—Exchange- WAS A NURSE IN FOUR WARS English Woman, Veteran of Many Previous Campaigns, Served in ‘World Struggie. Mrs, Teresa Bden Richardson, who died recently at Bath, England, was a worker in the hospitals of four wars. She held the South African medal, the Order of the Crown of Japan, the Jap- anext Red Cross Order of Merit, two Grok medals and the 1914 Star. During the South African war, mys the London Times, Mrs. Iichardson nursed at a hospital nt Bloemfontetn, when the epidemic of enteric feyer tried to the utmost the resources of the medeut staf, Afterward, througly the Jnpanese minister, she was at thehal to the Ted Croxs socloty of Japan daring the war with Russia, Later she nursed at Athens during the war hetween Greece and Turkey, and when the present war broke out, being then sixty-eight years. old, she Wont to Brierfort, near Brussels. After the Germun armies had occupied that place she pursed nt one of the hos pitnly of Antwerp throughout the bom- bardment, she and her maid being the ‘valy persons who remained at her ho- tel. Mrs. Richardson was one of the last to leave the town, exeaping down the Sebeldt in a coal barge crowded with refugees. The privation endured at this period seriously affected her health and she was compelled to aban- don further attempts to render help fn Red Cross hospitals in London and Nice, Nuts as Food. Many people are Just beginning to find out that nurs are a valuable source of fond. Most varieties have a tlh nutritive value, due to thelr fat und protein conten Chestnuts stuhd in class by them selves, being largely eatbohyglrate, tu composiion, ‘They are good boiled and infished. Serve as potktoes or use as stuffing for a fowl Butternuts, black walnuts, English walnuts, filberts, hazel nuts, hickory nuts, pecans and almonds all may be used as fat savers, for they are especially rich in fat. It is certain that if you have on hand a large supply of nuts you cau add at- tractive and varied dishes to your meals at little expense. ‘The protein aud fat are combined in the aut mucn as they are in meat, which makes It « good substitute for meat, Vegetarians have leurned to make many attractive combination dishes from nuts, such as nut loaves, croquettes. and sonffies, which they serve in place of ment. Mow Britain Saved the Babies. Great Britain has adopted drastic measures to provide milk for her ba- bles, according to J. C. Welltver in the National Geographic Magazine. “If the adult patron of a public eat- {ng house,” he says, “buys and drinks a glass of milk ax a beverage, he ts Hable to a fine of $25, and the pro: piletor subjects himself (0 a like pen- alty.” ‘The result has been that “the death rate among infants under five years old has Been about one-half the rate in prewar times, For the first time in the modern history of Britain there has been milk enough for all the babies, ‘and-good milk.” ~ “Only Small Transgression. Fane had a new tricycle, but had heen told not to leave the front walk. Instead of minding her mother she rode/avound the bioek. On her return her mpther scolded her and asked why she did not obey. Jane thought of no 00d Pxtuse, so sald: “Well, T didn't fink you would care if T fust went be- bind the block.” a Writ: Blotter, In these days of wrist watches there seems to be a call for the simple wrist blotter recently invented by Harinnd W. Cardwell of Texarkana, Tex. ‘This device consists merely of a curved Blotter back, blotter and a wrist strap, 40 that the blotter may be worn on the right hand of the user. ‘Thus the blot- ter is Instantly available for use, und ‘the pen does not have to be-laid down. “TREASURES” IN THE CELLAR Cleaner Finds Many Things Stored There, With More or Less in teresting History. Health drive is on this week, and every good Brooklynite will go down in his cellar and clean out all the rub- bish and useless stul except possibly the furnace. When one ls engaged in this sort of work he runs across lots of old forgotten stuff, MdGsearths crayon poeiesite ot Ua. cle Hiram and Aunt Maria, made with aan air brash in exchange for 400 cou- pons and $2. They were intended for the parlor, but reached the cellar after throwing the old fumily canary Into convulsions; and there is the wreck of the old whatnot that grandma gave you. It used to stand in the corner of the parlor, filled with old family pt tures, sharks’ eyes, Indlan bead work and other terrible monstrosities that ehildren gazed upon with awe. And as You come nicroxs it you remember that the first ahing you did after de grandmn passed nway was to hustle the whutuet down below, back of w pai of moth-caten portierds, ‘Ahi yon find your pate of white flan nel trousers that you wore to a pientc and sat down in on a blackberry ple And you re¢all the trouble and embar Fasstient you had getting home, and of how, when you had the trouse cleaned, the blg stain turned green and the trousers went into the diseard, And You min across the first silk hat you ever wore, which made you look like an gadertaker, and the vase which you Smashed and blamed on the cat, caus- Ing an innocent feline to loge a good home; and the tie your wife bought you, on which you deliberately spilled ink, for which na one could blame you. And so you go along rooting out one ‘old article after another, piling them in heaps to. wait for the ashman and the junkinen, humming that old hymn, “Sic Transit Gloria Mundi.""—Brook- lyn Standard Union. NOT ARDENT WORDS OF LOVE At First, Though, It Would Seem That Salesman Was Addressing His Adored One. “Na one ever loved you half as well ax 1 do," he sald to her. She made no answer “How did you come to love me?" he pleaded, ‘Sul the%Kirl refused to spear, aithonsh she snilled encour. agingly. at this “Your name is written on iy heart, ‘Ehe world is dark without you. I've built a bungalow for you and me. Let us fly to un isle in the trople sea. The kiss you gave me set my heart on fire,” ‘The girl was not offended, She seowled a little, but not at him, She seemed in, deep thought. Suddenly she looked into his pieading orbs, “No” she sald, “Nothing Mke that.” “Sy Oola-toola girl. When—" > The girt shook her head and teft the counter, ‘The young salesman had been nam- ing the latest popular songs. Doesn't sound like a national anthem epl- demic, does it? Was It a Caveman Rarebit?. Exploration of-eaves in South Berk- shire, Conn., resulting in the disepyery of stalactites and stalagmites, big white spiders weaving their webs, bitts inerusted ip, the erystals and a subma- rine brook, made Jack Newboy of Lenoxdule recall the day that he went rabbit hunting in the Patterson woods. Newhoy's dog chased a rabbit into a cave, Jack waited outside for resuits, He waited two hours, called the dog and, getting no results, went home. He found the dog was at home and had the rabbit. Pat, his brother, explained ; “I was fishing on a lake not far from the shore when T heard a commotion im the water nearby and was surprised to see a rabbit in the water, As I watched the dog came to the surface, swam after the rabbit and captured him.” | tas Cure Bent Backes by Sugasetion. ‘Suggestion plays a great part in the cure of physical ills of soldiers. Ac- cording to Lieut. Col, A. F. Hurst, all men suffering from bent backs can be cured by persvaston and re-educa- ton. ‘The patient is told thet his posture is a bad habit formed when his back was painful. He is asked to stand with his back to a wall, with his heels touching it. His shoulders are then gently pushed back till they touch the wall. In most instances the soldier finds that in a few minutes he can stand erect without support, and after walk- ing a few times in the same posture his cure {s complete, Aviators’ “Sport” Forbidden. What promised to develop into a highly exciting sport has just been eut off in its infaney by Gen, William L. Kenly, head of the army aireraft serv. fee. He has issued an order forbidding army aviators, either on duty, at-prac: tice, or flying for pleasure, from shoot- ing wild. ducks cand, other fowl swith machine guns: Che practice not only gave the birds: small run for their money and endangered the lives of people for two miles around but wasted quantities of costly ammuni: ‘ston:. Putting It Prettily, A great big soldier boy had picked a little bit of a girl, When a fellow “joshed” him a bit, he said: “Yes, Bill, she would have been’ taller, but she's made of stuff so. choice and. fine and scarce that the Lord just natural: ly couldn't Gnd enough of- tt here. to ronke her anv bisuee.” 7, 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 employ- ment 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 Iam in friendly relation with all the other undertakers, and éxpect to re- tain 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 Embalm- ing, Chicago, Hlinois, from which I gradnated August 14, 1914, from which school { 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 bus ines. We are now located at 901 Pearl St. opposite the Ga- zette ocffice, and we solicit your patronage. We will carry a s‘aall line at 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. Calis 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 insur- ing the colored man an equal opportunity with other races- Phone 229--Ring 3. - Regsecrally yours, MCCRARY’S UNDERTAKING CO,, Metropolis, Hlinois, , . GEORGE L. B. 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This »wilt be 2 body plow for the eoubinatiste.— Cievwland: Hla!¢ Deator. ‘Unanswersa, “George,” she asked, “If we we: woth young and single again woul vou want me to be your wife?" “Nov ny dear,” he absentnindedly replied “what's the Use of tryie to utart s quartel Just as we havo settled dower ‘9 enjoy @ quiet eveninic?’—Chicng: Record-Herald. Page Three ‘The Celestial Empire, }. Celestial enizize te derived | trom, Tien Chau, that 4a’ the -heavenly ‘dyuesty, meshing the kingiom whieh the dynasty appointed by” heaven rulen'vver. The fababltants are called eelestials because théy are subjects ef that empire. All Have Their Burdens, _ Nearly everybody ts handloapped Im ‘some way. So don’t fancy you ase unique in having things to put up with and fight against, We'nre here to Aght —and to conquer—Hoime Notes ecgecaieinieters ae ecient means Yarn 4 ns 2a i 2 gh aS Ria le sea wy re saat ia 3 [Name] Office 901 Pearl St. You Must Pay Your Subscription In Advance If You Want The News. You Must Pay Your Subscription In Advance If You Want The News. New Order Just Issued By The War Industries Board. The paper mills of the United States have been placed on the essential list and all newspapers must comply with several defined regulations just issued by the War Industries Board, in order to continue the publications. One of the most important refers to subscriptions. All subscriptions must be paid in advance and no papers are to be sent to persons who tail 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 10r $1.50 This offer is made on condition that the subscription is PAID IN ADVANCE. If you have not paid your subscription you must do so at once. Be ready when our collector calls. Editor. Officers of Ministers' Alliance. resident; ..... Elder ..... C. W. Norment. Carbondale Vice President W. P. Washington, Mt. Vernon Recording Secretary 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, Metropolis " A. J. Bowers, Dewmaine Rev. Berry Thomas, Metropolis Little Jack's mother showed him a letter from a "new aunt," who had attained to this relationship by marrying Jack's favorite uncle. "Mamma," said Jack innocently, as he laboriously spelled out the signature, "Belle Palne," "Does sunty pronounce her front name in two syllables?"—Lippincott's. Fortune From Small Invention. The man who was born too early to wear, as a boy, red top boots with a brass tip across the toe was also born too early to feel the true thing in the way of pride run rampant. Silverthorn brass tips, they were called, and they were most serviceable in preventing holes in the toes. Silverthorn made his fortune out of them. SERVICE IS IMPORTANT In times of family stress un- where those in charge reque- can be promptly, e- by our org We are equipped to meet kind pertaining to AS NEAR AS YOUR DISTANCE We honor calls from any p- county. Consult us, we o- and Money. Shipping to all parts of mobile Funerals a Special Calls promptly ansu B. MCCRARY In times of family stress unusual problems often arise where those in charge require unusual service that can be promptly, efficiently rendered by our organization. We are equipped to meet all emergencies, of any kind pertaining to our profession AS NEAR AS YOUR TELEPHONE DISTANCE IMMATERIAL We honor calls from any part of Metropolis, or the county. Consult us, we can save you Worry, Time and Money. Shipping to all parts of the Country and Automobile Funerals a Specialty. OLD BOXER DIES ON FIELD Dick Burge, Once Well Known in This Country Met His Death Fighting in France. Late Private Richard Burge of the First Surrey rifles never was a quitter, and, despite the fact that he was at the half century mark, he enlisted and died the death of a soldier. He was once the lightweight champion of England, and was born December 19, 1805. Dick Burge was a name well known to the fight fans on both sides of the Atlantic 20 years or so ago, chiefly because of his remarkable battle with Kid Lavigne for the lightweight championship of the world. Dick was several inches taller than the Saginaw Kid, and he had a considerable advantage in weight, but, much to his surprise and that of the English fans, he was knocked out in the seventeenth round. He gave a good account of himself before he fell, however, and there were times when the Kid had reason to fear that he had taken on too good a man. After Burge quit the ring he became a fight promoter. That was in 1900. He enlisted as a volunteer in the British army in 1915 and served with the colors for three years. —Detroit Free Press. Rulers With Business Instincts. At the outset of his imperial career the grandfather of the former German kaiser, Frederick William, owed his accumulation of money to his commercial dealings. One of his commercial undertakings was to start milk rounds, which did exceedingly well, in spite of being carried on sub rosa, for the German courtiers found that the imperial favor was dependent upon their patronizing the imperial dairy. In this way the old emperor created a huge milk monopoly in various cities, and reaped a correspondingly large profit. Kaiser Wilhelm himself had keen commercial instincts, and had a finger in most of the big German undertakings. In Germany it was currently reported that Ballin was merely the figure-head of the North German Lloyd line of steamships, and that the kaiser was the real man at the helm, and the same thing was said of many other money-making conspirations. Conservative—By the way, Avery, I understand you want the universal franchise! Avery—Yes! Con—Why, man, do you want your wife to become a politician? Con—Well, what is the reason? Avery—Pride, pride, my boy—pure, brute, male pride! Con—How so? I don't see the connection. Avery—I don't like the iden of being married to a human being who is classed with the idiots!—London Tit-Bits. United States. Fliers. In his recent annual report Ma, Gen. William L. Kenley, director of military aeronautics, states that 4,980 men had been graduated as reserve military aviators, the first rating for pilots, by June 30, last, with 110 bombers, 85 bombing pilots, 464 observers, 860 observer pilots, and 131 pursuit pilots. In the year ended last June 30 there were 152 fatalities in training, or an average of one death to 2,684 hours and 201,000 miles flown. Stalled engines, usually due to an error of the pilot, caused 86 deaths; collisions, 30; and sinkslips, 10. The report goes on further to state that 440 balloon officers also had graduated, 155 of whom were fully qualified observers during the year.—Scientific American. ```markdown ``` METKOPOLIS WEEKLY GAZETTE. METROPOLIS. ILL. usual problems often arise quire unusual service that efficiently rendered organization. let all emergencies, of any to our profession OUR TELEPHONE IMMATERIAL part of Metropolis, or the can save you Worry, Time the Country and Auto- alty. owered day or night. mpany Y. MGR. WHEN RAILROADS WERE NEW Engineers in Charge of Construction Work Had Ideas That Now Seem a Little Peculiar. Light on strange ideas of pioneer railroad builders was thrown by Edward S. Jouett, general solicitor of the L. & N., in a talk before the Rotary club at Louisville. "The Lexington-Frankfort line," said he, "was built with longitudinal stone slits capped with a strip of iron, and the numerous curves, which you have all noted, are said to have been purposely introduced upon the theory that they were an advantage in enabling the conductor the more easily to see the rear of his train. The coaches were two-story affairs—women and children below and men above—and the motive power was mules to the top of the hill above Frankfort. The train was let down the hill into the city upon an incline operated by a stationary engine. "You may be interested, in passing, to learn that with the exception of a few miles near New Orleans, which antedated it about a week, this line from Lexington to Frankfurt is the oldest railroad in the United States south of the Ohio and west of the Alleghenies. It was chartered in 1830—very early in railroad history, when we remember that the first railroad in the United States was built in 1826, and the first locomotive engine was operated in 1826." Health and Height Count. Health and Height Count. Every flying man in the United States air service has to undergo a strict medical test periodically in order that he may be classified in one of four grades. "AA" men are the few who can stand air work at altitudes above 20,000 feet. "A" men can stand the strain between 15,000 and 20,000 feet, while the "H" class consists of pilots for duties between 8,000 and 15,000 feet, and the "C" group includes all alarms fit only for service between ground level and 8,000 feet. It has been found that airmen of most robust physique cannot stand the sudden changes of air pressure entailed by diving and rapid climbing for any length of time. Hence the frequent medical examinations carried out by experts who have drawn up a carefully calculated standard of efficiency. She was a four-flasher, particularly as to her abilities in various sports. "Do you golf?" he asked. "Oh. I love golf," she answered. "I play at least 36 holes twice a week." "And how about tennis?" "I won the woman's championship in our state." "And do you swim?" "The best I ever did was a half mile straight away," she replied. Somewhat fatigued he changed to literature. "And how do you like Kipping?" he asked. "I kipped an hour only yesterday," was her unblushing reply—Journal of the American Medical Association. Large Offer for Map Haig Used. Offers up to $1,750 have been received for the map used by Sir Douglas Haig in the direction of the British armies on the western front October 8 and three following days, and sent to the lord provost of Glasgow's secretary for disposal in aid of the king's fund for disabled officers and men. The map eventually will be put up at auction. Collar Button Causes Divorce Sult. An elusive collar button was responsible for Andrew J. Emmert abusing his wife, Angeline Emmert, according to her testimony before a master in chancery in suing for divorce. She said when he dropped his collar button and she would not search for it he struck her. A divorce decree is recommended. — Pittsburgh Chronicle Telegraph. ```markdown ``` Phone 364 She Did. 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, Recercirg Secretary, Corresponding Secretary, Treasurer and such committees as may conserve the best interest of the body, all of which shall be elected annually by a majority vote of the body. Sec. 1. This organization shall be composed of Missionary Baptist Ministers furnishing benefid membership in any regular Missionary Baptist Church together with his good standing where he now pastors, or where he last pastored, or the church where he worship's with whether he ever pastored or not 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. 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