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METROPOLIS WEEKLY GAZETTE ILLINOIS ATTORNEY=GENERAL CONDEMS CHICAGO OFFICERS SEP 3 1919 THE OFFICERS FAILED TO DO THEIR DUTY IN CHICAGO RIOT Illinois Attorney--General Condemns Tendency to Protect Whites Who Disregard The Law's Pledge of Equality. Charges White Men Contributed Financially to Have Homes of Negroes Burned. Chicago, Ill. — Speaking before the Chicago Association of Commerce here, Edward J. Brundage, attorney-general of Illinois, declared that "it is mighty unfortunate for the future welfare of Chicago that nearly all the persons turned over to the State's attorney for prosecution for the recent riots are those whose skins are colored." "It is a reflection upon Chicago," he continued, "that black men could be mobbed in broad daylight in the heart of the business district without any member of the mob being arrested. A mob is the most cowardly of all brutal aggregations, and a few determined police officers could have made it possible for the State's Attorney and jury in the criminal court to have given a wholesome lesson to mob leaders. There is nothing new in race prejudice. There has been prejudice between all races and the color of the Negro's skin makes him an easy mark in these outbreaks. "The war apparently awakened a disregard for civil law and order. Men have become dissatisfied and life is being held heaply. "There is more than a suspicion in the assertion that white men in Chicago have contributed financially to destroy the homes of Negroes. In Illinois the Fourteenth Amendment is going to be recognized "One thing I wish to emphasize and that is the loyalty of the Negro. He has always been true to the Stars and Stripes, and has never joined any organization founded with the intention of destroying our institutions. "There must be a realization that the Negro is no longer in a state of slavery. A half-century has passed since his serfdom, and he now is a factor in our industrial life. He is acquiring both education and property "He is given both under the Constitution, political rights and those rights given by law he should be permitted to enjoy. Those who deny him are lawless and if the law Negro Is Loyal. is to be venerated all laws must be honored. "Segregation has been advocated as a remedy, but if there is any blood and bone in the Constitution of the United States there can be no lawful restriction between citizens possessing equal political rights. "The final and lasting cure if there be one, is the exercise of justice, reason and good sense between both blacks and whites, even though the treatment is prolonged as any procedure dependent upon the individual conscience for fulfillment must necessarily be. "It is only by vigorous and impartial prosecution of all offenders that respect for law is establishment. Society is not constructed upon the principle that might makes right. Where laws are respected, mobs are impossible. "Swift punishment is the antidote for lawlessness. Unfortunately, the prosecutors are not the peace officers. Their duty is not to arrest the lawless, but to prosecute them in the courts of justice. The police who are charged with the maintenance of law and order are responsible for the aprehension of disturbers of the peace." DRIVEN FROM WORK BECAUSE OF SNAKES By Associated Press. Reading, Pa., August 20 — Nineteen Negroes, brought here from distant points recently by contractors on the state highway between Hamburg and Port Clinton quit their jobs and left for home because of the great number of copperhead snakes uncoveed on the job. The road flanks the wall of the old Blue Mountain Dam, a canal feeder, and part of the wall is being removed by hand or steam shovel. Sometimes the shovel unloads a dozen of the snakes at one time, and the men have had many narrow escapes. Seventeth Anniversary of Mt. Olive Association. Let every church of the Mt Olive Baptist association send a messenger to the association as we want to arrange to celebrate the 70th anniversary of this association next May 9:20, with an elaborate and fitting program at some point to be designated by a committee at which time we hope to raise $500.00 for education and missions. Come und let us plan for a greater association. Rev. J. H. Hilley, was in the city Monday and paid this office a business visit. Notice:——Rev. J. H. Hilley, has been appointed to represent the Gazette. He will appoint correspondents and agents for same. He will receipt for all money paid him, Subscribe for the Gazette. MOTTO: "HEW TO THE LINE, LET THE CHIPS FALL WHERE THEY MAY." NO MORE NEGROES WANTED FOR U. S. NAVY Birmingham, Ala., August 20. No more Negroes will be accepted for service in the navy, according to instructions received at the local navy recruiting station yesterday. Experienced Negro cooks will continue to be enlisted to handle the cooking, but even Negro mess attendants will not be accepted after this date. The campaign for recruits being waged by the recruiting officers in Alabama is meeting with much success, according to Lieut Commander J E Meredith and a large number of applications are being received daily. Basket Meeting. The basket meeting at Round Knob, last Sunday under the management of Missionry Rev. J H. Hilly was a great success, it exceeded our expectation by far in finance, spirituality and attendance. Bro. James Goodman, the old reliable deacon was at his post and directed the affair as of yore, as when the writer use to pastor this little flock several years ago down in Ponds. This was the first congregation we ever pastored after ordained as we were ordained by their request for them. Some of our happiest Christian moments were spent with this church, though most of the members at that time have crossed the great divide, having received their reward. Our first converts were in this church, we did our first baptizing here and administered the first Lord's supper. It was a great delight for us to revisit our first love and to find a few old ones still contending for the faith once delivered to the saints. The sermons were gratifying in every respect and many tears were shed and shouts heard from the camp. Many people came from far and near to hear the missionary and to lend a helping hand in raising money to ceil the church. This should be no task, as it is the only church in this village. We found Bro. Madison Crim wife, Sist. Mary Crim and daughters who are members of this little branch with their baskets, as well as others who were not members of this church. New Brownfield, Choat, Mermet, Metropolis and other points were represented Rev Hilly knows how to work up an interest in a sleeping church and congregation. They have a large number of pupils in S S. Bro. Jas. Goodman is Supt. and Mrs. Dink Gray is teacher of the Advance class. The young people deserve much credit for the interest they take in the school. Rev. Edgar McCrary was present and took a leading part in the services. The writer made a short address and was invited to return again, also was invited to Mermet. Mrs. Victorine Wright, Mary Calhoun of Metropolis, Mr. Robt. Lowerey, wife, Mr. Will Bridges, wife and family of Mermet, Mr. Wm. Crim, Ledsinger, Mrs. B. C. Long and family of Choat, were present. This was the best basket dinner we have attended in this county for some time. Rev. Edgar McCrary will preach at this church on the 2nd Sunday in Sept, and conduct a few nights meeting. The names of those who gave from 250 to 500 in the rally Sunday at Mt. Hebron Baptist chnch Rev. J. H Hilly, .500 Jas. Goodman .50 Frank Mill r .50 Cora Milier .50 Celia Crim .50 D. P. Goodman .50 Lee Stacker -50 Ned Cray .30 Will Crim .50 Joe Goodman .50 Madison Crim .50 Rev. Henry Word .50 Mary Goodman .50 Mack Young .50 Collie Word .50 L. P. Goodman .25 Lucy Crim .25 Minnie Newberry .25 Katie Simpson .25 Mary Crim .15 For County Commissioner. In this issue of the Gazette will be found the announcement of J. W. Frazier of George's Creek Precinct, as a candidate for county commissioner. He is a man that stands high in his precinct and is well qualified for the office. We ask that the readers of the Gazette to consider his claims before casting their votes Primary Sept. 10. Pastor Rev. J. D. Davis, of Colp, has just assured the moderator, that he and his members and friends are making great preparations to entertain the association, regardless to any rumors that may have circulated of a change from there to Cairo, by the request of ex-moderator Dr. Parrish. We are glad to hear that, as we had no doubt but hat Mt. Olive would entertain us royally at this session as in the past. We were glad to receive the information, though those rumors did not "move us." J. B. McCrary, Moderator. We are in a receipt of a letter from Prof W. A. Singleton, the new principal for Dunbar school who is in Chicago, having gone there to have his youngest daughter operated on. She... in a hospital and he can't say how long he will be detained. The Gazette wishes her a speedy recovery. Mesdames Adams and Person, of Chicago, accompanied Master Lawrence Lyons to this city last week, and are the guest of Mesdames Nellie Lyons, and H. G. Burke. Newspaper Man Killed. W. E. King Editor of the Dallas Express Dallas, Texas, Aug. 21 — Hon. W. E. King, founder and editor of the Dallas Express, one of the oldest Negro newspapers of the country, was killed in this city today by a woman by the name of Miss Burleson. No cause is given for the tradegey. Hon. King was one of Texas' leading citizens having been in public and political life for about forty years. There is no place of consequence in the Lone Star State where W. E. King was not known. He was in newspaper work in the state for about thirty years.-Nashville Globe, TEACHERS' INSTITUTE IN SESSION MANY COLORED TEACHERS IN ATTENDANCE. Senator Spence, And F. A. Schrader Familiar Figures On The Platform As Instructors. Sup't. Luther L. Evers Making Good. Massac County Teachers are in the city this week holding their annual Institute meeting. The sessions are interesting each day as Sulp', Evers, spared no pains to get the best brain obtainable as instructors. This is the largest attendance of Colored Teachers ever seen gathered in Metropolis at any previous meeting of its kind. They are to be congragulated for attendance and punctuality Senator W. A. Spence, ex-County, Sup't., of Schools and Prof. F. A. Schrader, ex-city superintendent, are familiar figures on the platform with one of the best from Southern Illinois Normal, Carbondale, who is conducting the music. Senator Spence and Prof. Schrader, are doing their best to drive home the serious and vexing problems to the minds of the teachers that will arise and be expected to be made clear to the pupils in the coming school session laid down in the curriculum. Superintendent Evers, is making good already, and is getting in the hearts of the people, and if he continues the way he has started, we predict for him a successful administration, as he stands for justice and right. We believe he will be a man to enforce the law and see that all the children get the best results. Following are the list of Colored Teachers in the County: Dumher—Metronolia ST. LOUIS NEGROES TO OWN DEPARTMENT STORE St. Louis, Aug. 27.—(By United Press.)—A co-operative Department store organized, managed and for negroes was being planned here today. A meeting was expected to provide funds for the enterprise. Stock amounting to $25,000 has been subscribed and the balance of $10,000 is expected to be raised tomorrow. Dr B. G. Shaw, pastor of the Metropolitan A. M. E. Zion church and president of Co-operative Association of Liberty, is founder of the idea. "We are going to separate ourselves," he said today. "I think it is well for us to build up a whole section commercially and otherwise. Negroes Not the Aggressors Says Secretary Shillady. John R. Shillady, Secretary of the N. A. A. C. P., while in Chicago investigating the riot, had the following to say of its cause: Mr. Shillady declares the Negroes were not the agressors, he says: "Such an outbreak as that thru which it is hoped Chicago has safely passed did not arise out of a single incident. What the citizens of Chicago should concern themselves with, is the more far reaching causes which made white mobs join in mass attacks upon the Negroes of the city. It is deeply significant that the so called riot zone has been confined, since the first days' rioting to what has been familiarly called the 'black belt.'" "This restriction of the riot area is conclusive proff that the Negroes were not the aggressors in the conflict. No mass attacks have been made upon the white citizens of the so called 'white' sections. The public should bear these facts in mind and not be misled into the assumption that because the police are concentrating in the 'black belt' that the colored people are the dangerous element." Prof W. A. Singleton. Miss Hays. Mrs. Irene B. Haynes. Miss Anna V. Roberts. Mrs. Love P. Renfro. Miss Mae E. Roberts. Mrs. H. G. Burke, Music. Brookport Miss Jewel Long. Mr. Ray Johnson. Joppa Mrs. Virgie Porter Belgrade Prof. McClelland Smith. Unionville Prof. A. A. Crim. Shady Grove Mrs. Jessie Johnson. Miss Azalia Sumner, Principal of the Garrison School, Cairo. Mrs. Lena M. Phillips, who teaches in Centralia, and Misses Naomi Alston and Iola Urquhart, are also in attendance. --- Metropolis Gazette PUBLISHED ON FRIDAY BY THE GAZETTE PRINTING CO. MBTROPOLIS, - - - - - ILL. MRS. M. J. MOCRARY, MANAGER FRIDAY AUG. 29, 1919. Office 9th and Pearl Streets, Metropolis, Illinois. Enterered as second-class mail matter, at Metropolis, Illinois, Postoffice. B. Address all communications to J. B.MoCRABY, 963 Pearl St. Metropolis, Ill. The names and addresses of contributors must be known to us in every instance, in order to secure publication. 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We feel that we are giving our subscribers good service and we expect them to do as Paul, advised ' To pay for what you've got before you can get any more.' Do that neighbor, and save yourself from being cut off the 1st of Aug , and the account placed in the hands of collectors, and they will find out that you wont do to trust. Can you afford to refuse to pay the man who is fighting your racial battles? If so I would like to see the color of your eye. You have seen our Job Office and know that we are prepared to do first classwork. Send us your church work, bills, cards envelopes, and etc. Have a little more Race pride "Parson." Read our Locals and Foreign News "It May be a Letter From Home." POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENT We are authorized to announce George W. Hogan, of Hamilton County as a candidate for the nomination as a delegate to the Constitutional Convention from the Fifty-first Senatorial District subject to the decision of the Republican Primary to be held Wednesday, September 10th 1919. We are authorized to announce Charles V. Parker, of Saline County as a Candidate for the nomination as a delegate to the Constitutional Convention from the Fifty-first Senatorial District, subject to the decision of the Republican Primary to be held Wednesday, September 10th, 1919. COUNTY COMMISSIONER We are ahoaized to announce H. W. Hollifield of Brookport, as candidate for the Republican nomination for County Commissioner at the ensuing primary election, September 10, 1919. We are authorized to announce J. W. Frazier of George's Creek Precinct, as a candidate for the Republican nomination for County Commissioner at the ensuing primary election, September 10, 1919. We can furnish you with a single column cut for card or newspaper work for $2.00 Just send your photo, and check or Post Office order for $2.00 and will do the rest. A Post Card Photograph of yourself will do. The First Baptist Church called Rev, J. E. Bryant, of Greenwood, Miss,, last Saturday night. We do not know whether he will accept or not. Rev. Wm. Graves, of Oceola, Ark, wbo supplied the pu'pit of the First Baptist Church for one month, preached his last sermon Sunday night and left for Md. City Tuesday. Rev. B. C. Long, went to Hickory Grove, Ky., Saturday to hold his regular monthly meeting. Mrs. Millie Brown, wife of Jas. Brown, is still very low. Pastor McCrary, will be at his church, Brookport, Sunday. Rev. Edgar S. B. McCrary, will preach at Belgrade, Sunday the 30th. Prof. A. A Crim, of Unionville, is attending the County's Teachers' Institute this week, also all of the county teachers. There will be some new teachers this year. Any School needing a good lady teacher will do well to write the Gazette. We have the address of one who holds a first grade certificate. A graduate from a noted college and who has had one year's experience. She comes well recommended. Pastor McCrary, will be at Unity Baptist Church, Sunday the 30th. Miss Avery Woods, is visiting relatives in Kentucky this week. Mrs Emma Barnes and daughter, of Atlanta, Ga, are in the city visiting the formers' brother, Mr T. A. Urquhart, 517 West 8th, St. Misses Margie Tandy and Necie Belle Duke, returned from Princeton, Ky., last Friday where they spent a few weeks visiting relatives and friends. The Grand Theatre operated by Geo, McCraig & Will Adams has many satisfied patrons each night. The very latest pictures are shown every night. Mrs Versie Shannon, was able to be out to church Sunday after a short illness. Nehemiah's Band, of the First Baptist chuech was entertained by Bro. Thos. Harmon, and Mrs. Ellen Buchanan at the latter's residence Tuesday night. An enjoy- able time was had. Mrs. Eva Stalhs, retunred home after a few weeks visiting her children in St. Louis, Mo., and Decatur, Illinois. Mrs Rachel Shannon, who has been indisposed is able to be out again. Alvin Parks, of Chicago, is in the city visiting his sisters, Mesdames Parks and Shannon. Houston Groves, was in Round Knob, last week on business. Mrs. Kimpie Gibson, of Rock Island, who has been visiting her mother, Mrs. Mary Robinson, left for home last Saturday. Miss Lenora Newell, Chicago, who has been visiting relatives here left Monday for Vienna, where she will visit for a few days and then leave for home. Mrs. Emma Farrow, left Thursday for Cairo, her former home for a few days visit and then she goes to Toledo, Ohio, to join her husband. We hope to see them return to Metropolis for their future home. Mrs. Mary Lou Eossie, leaves today for Alliance, Ohio to join her husband, who left a few days ago. K. D. Baines, left for Gary, Ind, Thursday after arranging his business affairs. Mrs. Louisa Jarrett and granddaughter, of St. Louis, Mo., are in the city visiting the former's mother, Mrs. Mary Robinson, of Broadway. Miss Marie Stacker, of Round Knob, the reporter for the Gazette was seen on our streets Tuesday. Mesdames Nancy Moon Williams and Tanner Warfield, of Brookport, were down on legal business Monday. Centralia, Ill. We beg leave to say that we enjoyed the Sunday Services officiated by Rev. W. H. Carter, pastor and the music rendered by his great choir. Mrs. Lizzie Payton, of Cairo, is visiting our city and is the guest of Mrs Hester Duncan, 402 N. Sycamore, St. Mrs. Payton, is well acquainted in Centralia as a church worker and teacher Her many friends extend to her a hearty welcome and wish her much success. Mr. Ben Collins, of Fayville, is visiting his brother, A. Collins. 333 N. Pine, St. Mr. A. Collins is one of our Trstees and we wish his brother an enjoyable stay in our city. We remain yours in Christ, Notice. Cairo, Ill., Aug. 23, 1916 To the Women's E. and M. Cicile of the Mt. Olive Baptist Association of Southern Illinois. Greeting:—We are now on the eve of the meeting of the district convention to be held with the Mr. Olive Baptist church, Colp, Illinois, September 23-28, Rev. J. D. Davis, pastor. Trusting that all missionary circles in the district will send delegates and send more money this year and help foster this work with greater force than ever before. I am now preparing for the National Baptist Convention, also for the district. M. J. Blake-Turnage, Pres. Mt. Olive Baptist District Association Ministers and Deacons' Union, W. E. and M. Convention of Southern Illinois To be held with the Mt. Olive Baptist Church, Colp, Ill., Sept. 23-28 1919. Rev. J. D. Davis, Pastor. First Day—Morning Session; Ministers and Deacons' Union Devotional 8:30-9 led by Carbondale and Duquoin messengers 9:30 President call to Union 'order 10:00-10:30 Partial report of enrolment committee 10:30-11:00 Topic-Shall the laiety be educated? Opened by Rev. Edgar E. S. B. McCrary. Discussed by body Afternoon—First Day Session 2:00—2:30 Devotional by Mt. Moriah, Cairo, and Mt. Gilead, 2:30-3:30 Introduction of visitors 3:00-3:30 Welcome address. Response by Rev. Parnell, Coul- terville, Ill. Collection and Renaissance First Day—Evening Session. 7:30 Devotional 2nd church, Cen- Gothic Mounds trail; St. John, Mounds 8:00 Sermon, Rev. D. J. Johnson, Future City, Alternate, Rev. Wm. Futrell, Mounds Wm. Futrell, Mounds Collection and Benediction Wednesday Morning Second Day Session 8:00 - 8:30 Devotional led by Mt. Pleasant, Harrisburg, Siloam Unionville 9:00 - 9:30 Roll call, absentees noted. Reading of afternoon and evening journals 9:30 - 10:00 Topic, Why I am a Baptist. Dr. C. C. Phillips, Gilbords Golconda 10:00—11:00 Is Salvation by Faith or work. Opened by Rev. Thos. Brandon, Mounds 11:00 Sermon, Rev. J. H. Hilly, Mounds. Col. and benediction Second Day, Afternoon Session 2:00—2:30 Devotional by St. John, Pulaski; St. John Hodges 3:30-4:00 Miscellaneous 4:00 Sermon, by Rev. Parnell, Coulterville. Alt., Rev. G. W. Rowlett, Metropolis. Collection and benediction Second Day, Evening Session 7:00 Devotional by Mt. Zion, Carrier Mills, New Hope, Sprrta 8:00 Sermon by Rev. W. H. Carter, Centralia; Alternate Rev. Levi Thompson. (Collection and adjournment Levi Thompson. Collection and adjournment Thursday Morning. First Days Session of Association 8:30 to 9:00 Devotional by Unity, Brookport, 1st Central Cairo 9:00 to 9:30 Opening Remarks by Moderator, J. B. McCrary, S. T. B., Metropolis. Calling roll of Officers, reading Constitu- Afternoon Session. 2:00 to 2:30 Devotional by Sincere, Brown- field and Mt. Tabor. Sandusky held and Mt. Tabor, Sanduk 2:30 to 3:30 Roll call, reading of morning journal, Moderator's annual address. 3:30 to 5:30 Report of Missionaries 4:00 Sermon, Rev. Thos. Morris Metropolis. Alternate, Rev. Payne, Cairo. Collection and benediction 7:30 Evening session. 7:30 to 8:00 Devotional, Mt. Pleasant, Chuckleen, Mt. Shilah, Mt. Vernon, III Colp 9:10 Reading of letters. Report of Cor. See'y. and Treas. 10:00 to 10:30 Report of committee on nomination of officers. 11:00 Sermon, Rev. Jno. Bruin, Mt. Vernon. Collection and beneath education Afternoon session. 2:30 Devotional by 1st. Bapt. Cairo; 1st. Baptist, Perks 2:30 to 3:00 Installation of officers All churches are requested to send a donation to help defray the expense of moderator to the National Baptist Convention. Program of the 15. Annual Session of the W. E. and M. Convention ing First Day Friday morning, First Day 8:30 Devotional by Clover Leaf, Joppa; New Bethel, Mounds 9:00 to 9:30 Calling roll of officers, Reading Constitution and By-Laws and appointment of committees Devotional by Clover Leaf, Joppa; New Bethel, M. D. to 9:30 Calling roll of officers, Reading Constitution by-Laws and appointment of committees to 10:00 Remarks by President, Sist. M. J. Blake, partial report of enrollment committee home address. Response, Sist. Laura Leek, Central to 11:00 Paper, Sister Mary Cook, Cairo. Conviction by body to 2:00 President's annual address, and introduction ofctors to 3:30 Report of Missionaries to 4:00 Reeding of letters. Report of committees Sermon, Rev. Todd, 12th St., Cairo. Collection and deduction day, Evening Session to 7:30 Devotional White Mt. Mermet; 1st Baptist Grand Chain during Morning and afternoon journal Sermon, Rev. E. Z. Hunt, Duquoin; Rev. Wm. Modernate, Carbondale,ction and benediction. —The church and pastor bringing the most money Association above Ten Dollars, the pastor will receive Dollar gold piece. Rev. J. B. McCrary, Moderator. Program Committee—Rev. J. D. DAVIS, Chairman Sister M. J. HUDSON " M. E. GREGO " ELLA RAMSE 9:30 to 10:00 Remarks by President, Sist. M. J. Blake, and a partial report of enrollment committee partial report of enrollment committee Welcome address. Response, Sist. Laura Leek, Centralia 10:30 to 11:00 Paper, Sister Mary Cook, Cairo. Commented 2:30 to 3:00 President's annual address, and introduction of visitors 7:00 to 7:30 Devotional White Mt. Mermet;1st Baptist Cache; Grand Chain Note—The church and pastor bringing the most money to the Association above Ten Dollars, the pastor will receive a five dollar gold piece. Rev. J. B. McCryar, Moderator.* Program Committee—Rev. J. D. DAVIS, Chairman Sister M. J. HUDSON, " M. E. GREGORY " ELLA RAMSEY Subscribe For The Gazette To-Day. 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. Sec. Colp, Ill. WATCH YOUR HEART! Work-shop Strains result in Heart Trouble when you least expect it. Dr.Miles Heart Treatment is a Tonic and Regulator for the Weakened Heart. SOLD BY ALL DRUGGISTS MILES MEDICAL CO., Elkhart, Ind. NOTICE zette. Good commission allowed. Write 903-Pearl, St., Metropolis, Ill., for information. The Manager. All Weather Good. Sunshine is delicious, rain is refreshing, wind braces, up, snow is exhilarating; there is really no such thing as bad weather, only different kinds of good weather.—John Ruskin. For Sick Clothes See Dr. Wm. Woods, The Specialist . . in Pressing and Cleaning Clothes. We Solicit Your Trade. Clothes Called for and Delivered On Short Notice Phone Calls Given Special Attention! As Near As Your Telephone Sir. Cor. 8th and Pearl St. Phone 8---Ring 4. Circular Letter. Churches, and Pastors, Composing the Association, of Southern Illinois, settings:— It is to inform you that the next meeting of Association, of Southern Illinois will be on with the Mt. Olive Baptist Church, in D. Davis, Pastor. Preparations, are being made by the parishes and citizens for the entertainment of visitors I prayerfully asking that every church re- messenger. Come singing and praying the banner year in the history of its fully and financially. To the Churches, and Pastors, Composing the Mt. Olive Baptist Association, of Southern Illinois. Greetings:— This is to inform you that the next meeting of the Mt. Olive Baptist Association, of Southern Illinois will hold its 69th annual Session with the Mt. Olive Baptist Church, Colp. Ill., with Rev. J. D. Davis. Pastor. This is to inform you that Olive Baptist Association, of Se annual Session with the Mt. Olive with Rev. J. D. Davis, Pastor. Great preparations, are be good members and citizens for t tgers and visitors We are prayerfully asking lettet and messenger. Come si make this the banner year in both spiritually and financially. Great preparations, are being made by the pastor and the good members and citizens for the entertainment of the messengers and visitors We are prayerfully asking that every church represent with lettet and messenger. Come singing and praying that we may make this the banner year in the history of its organization, both spiritually and financially. Poor Church Fund We started a Poor Church of aiding weak churches, by n and the plan has been explained this Fund $100.00 this year. and messenger to bring or send big financial rally Thursday night tated a Poor Church Fund, in 1917, for tak churches, by making a loan to pe has been explained to the pastois. 00.00 this year. We are asking that ter to bring or send $1.00 for this purally Thursday night- We started a Poor Church Fund, in 1917, for the purpose of aiding weak churches, by making a loan to poor churches and the plan has been explained to the pastors. Let us make this Fund $100.00 this year. We are asking that every pastor and messenger to bring or send $1.00 for this purpose and the big financial rally Thursday night- District, State and Foreign Missions As an association, church duty towards Missions, and we named objects than any other a and this should not be, brethren to Christ, and to our brothers and lives on the Field, carrying God Remember "Dark and Benight your bowels of compassion ag love in you?" Throw out the Away." We ask that all the p money for the three department sionary Baptist in deed and not go as did John the Baptist, and other great missionaries, let carry the Word "How can the how can he preach except he is. Educ Don't fail to send up some is no excuse, since you see for Educational Fund is safe. The M The minutes have not be print paper is much higher, print are demanding a much higher savance in labor circles place higher than we cared to pay. I association, and feeling there is the near future, therefore as mo bine the two years under one co We ask your prayers for add successful session. J. B 903 Pearl St., Metropolis, association, churches, we have not done the Missions, and we contributed less for less than any other association in Illinois.uld not be, brethren. Let us renew our aid to our brothers and sisters who are in Field, carrying God's message to the Dark and Benighted Africa." "If you of compassion against them, how can you Throw out the Life Line, Some one we ask that all the pastors and members of three departments of missions, Let priest in deed and in truth. As we call John the Baptist, Jesus Christ, the Apostle missionaries, let us send our money word "How can they hear without a pearceach except he is sent?" Education ii to send up some money for education, since you see from a published ree Fund is safe. The M'nutes minutes have not been printed, from a much higher, printers belong to the a much higher scale for their work, labor circles placed the printing of m we cared to pay. Looking for the in and feeling there is a tendency to low here, therefore as moderator thought it years under one cover. In your prayers for our succes, and a real session. Yours in Him J. B. McCrary, S. T. Erl St., Metropolis, Ill. As an association, churches, we have not done our full duty towards Missions, and we contributed less for the above named objects than any other association in Illinois last year and this should not be, brethren. Let us renew our allegiance to Christ, and to our brothers and sisters who are giving their lives on the Field, carrying God's message to the dying world. Remember "Dark and Benighted Africa." "If you shut up your bowels of compassion against them, how dwelleth the love in you?" Throw out the Life Line, Some one is Drifting Away." We ask that all the pastors and members send up money for the three departments of missions. Let us be missionary Baptist in deed and in truth. As we cannot or will not go as did John the Baptist, Jesus Christ, the Apostle Paul, and other great missionaries, let us send our money to help to carry the Word "How can they hear without a preacher, and how can he preach except he is sent?" Don't fail to send up some money for education, as there is no excuse, since you see from a published report that the Educational Fund is safe. The M'notes The minutes have not been printed, from the fact that, print paper is much higher, printers belong to the unions and are demanding a much higher scale for their work, and the advance in labor circles placed the printing of minutes much higher than we cared to pay. Looking for the interest of the association, and feeling there is a tendency to lower things in the near future, therefore as moderator thought it best to combine the two years under one cover. We ask your prayers for our success, and a harmonious add successful session. It never does take a man long to explain when he is right or thinks he is right. It is when a man goes wrong that great long explanations are needed. ```markdown ``` as, we have not done our full contributed less for the above association in Illinois last year Let us renew our allegiance and sisters who are giving their message to the dying world. And Africa." "If you shut up against them, how dwelleth the Life Line, Some one is Drifting instors and members send up of missions. Let us be mis- truth. As we cannot or will Jesus Christ, the Apostle Paul, us send our money to help to hear without a preacher, and sent?" Action money for education, as there from a published report that the minutes then printed, from the fact that, users belong to the unions and sale for their work, and the ad- dition the printing of minutes much looking for the interest of the tendency to lower things in operator thought it best to com- fer. our succes, and a harmonious Yours in Him, MCCRARY, S. T. B. Mil, Moderator. Easy to Pronounce The easiest word to pronounce in the English language is said to be "murmur." It is simply an expo- fice of the breath repeated Education METROPOLIS WEEKLY GAZETTE. METROPOLIS. ILL. JOHN H. HARRIS Rev. H. A. Boyd, Member of the National Baptist Publishing Board, Nashville, Tenn., who was declared recently by the Chancery Court, to be one of the original Board member.s Mounds, Ill. Dean Editor: Please allow me space in your paper to say a few things concerning the St. John Baptist church of Mounds Through God we are improving more and more each day; the members are all doing their active duties toward making the rally that we are preparing to have on the 1st Sunday in September a great success. Our pastor acended the rostrum twice on last Sunday one sermon being preached in the morning and the other at night. Rev. C. W. Norment, (our pastor) was somewhat tired after laboring so zealously in the meetings held for Rev. Dodgson. He has already been laboring for two weeks, the first week at Trenton, Ten, and the last at Jackson, Ten. They have already been successful in wining thirty-eight souls for Christ. We are praying or their continued success. f "Through Christ we will co-quer, though often cast down." Beaten To It "Germany, confessing her wickedness and protesting her repentance, reminds me of a rascally fortune hunter," said the director of military aeronautics, General Kenly. "This fortune hunter was describing his pursuit of a Pittsburgh heiress. "In proposing, said his listener, you ought to have told her, George, that you were unworthy of her. That bait seldom fails." "The fortune hunter gave a gloomy laugh. "Yes, I was going to tell her that,' he said, 'but she told it to me first.'" WINTER TRAVEL IN ALASKA Archdeacon Stuck Tells of Some of the Sufferings to Be Encountered in the Frozen North. Archdeacon Stuck, already famous for his ascent of Mount McKinley, made a remarkable journey into Alaska last winter. His route extended around the whole arctic coast of Alaska, beginning at the west side, and thence inland to Fort Yukon. He was received everywhere with cordial hospitality by the Eskimos. Two weeks were spent at Point Barrow, where the traveler had an opportunity of studying the largest Eskimo village in Alaska under winter conditions. During the subsequent journey of 225 miles to Flaxman island the party saw only one human being and were housed only twice. The archdeacon describes it as "the barrenne, most desolate, most forsaken coast I have ever seen in my life; flat as this paper on which I write, the frozen land merging indistinguishably into the frozen sea; nothing but a stick of driftwood here and there, half buried in the indented snow, gives evidence of the shore." For two weeks the travelers had to face a bitter cold northeast wind, and the faces of all were continuously frozen. The heaviest task of all was the journey over the winter's unbroken snow to Fort Yukon. On this inland trip Stefansson and his party were encountered and escorted to Fort Yukon, where Stefansson, who was seriously ill, received medical attention. NEW SCHOOL LAW CREATES COUNTY TRUANT OFFICER. The Following Are Extracts of the Law. § 274. Every person having control of any child between the ages of seven and sixteen years, shall annually cause such child to attend.some public or private school for the entire time during which the school attended is in session, which shall not be less than seven months of actual teaching. * * * (b) In case any person shall fail to send any child or children under his control to some lawful school the truant officer, upon having proper notice thereof, shall, as soon as practicable thereafter, give notice in person or by mail to the person having control of such child or children, that unsuch child or children under his control shall be present at the proper public school on the day following the receipt of such notice. (c) It shall be the duty of all truant officers after having given notice, as herein provided, to any person having control over any child or children not attending school, as provided in this Act, to determine whenever such notice has been complied with, and in case of failure of compliance therewith, he shall, as soon as possible thereafter, make complaint against such person before any justice of the peace in the county where such person resides, for failure to comply with the provisions of this Act. (d) In case any person having control of a child between the ages provided in this Act shall tail to comply with the provisions of this Act shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be, on conviction thereof, be fined not less than five dollars nor more than twenty dollars and cost of suit, and shall stand committed until such fine and costs of suit are paid. * * LUTHER L. EVERS. County Supt, Schools. A. B. 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 roughness, 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 new home - Home Notes. Fortune From Small Invidenon. 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. 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." Page Three OPEN LETTER COLORED PEOPLE- to our people of Massac County, Territory, thereto. Having been sold to people, also encouraged by some who wish to see, and help secure eminent soldiers, to enter the Undertakings, finally decided to go into that business my people, as well as having that I can give them better service other race, 'though I am in friend other undertakers, and expect to go throughout my business career-qualified to give unexcelled service action. reared in Metropolis, on 9th and 10th Metroplis Public Schools, graduate School in 1912. I then entered anatomy, Sanatary Science and Embryology from which I graduated August School I hold a Diploma. For Geo. W. Jones, 1914 W. Lake, N. 1815 W. Lake St., of Chicago, at the late N. W. Long, of Metropolis, preparing myself for the embalming. located at 901 Pearl St., opposite the gate solicit your patronage. a small line of caskets only, at price on these goods, but we have undertaking establishment to furnish needed on short notice. a class hearse at our command. day or night; distance immaterial. U. S., Service for six months, truly safe for "Democracy," thereby in an equal opportunity with other races 3. Respectfully yours, BURARY'S UNDERTAKING CO., Illinois, GEORGE L. B. MCGRARY, Manager. newspaper Bargain THE. Globe Democrat SUNDAY, SIX DAYS A WEEK HOLE YEAR FOR ONLY AN OPEN LETTER TO THE COLORED PEOPLE We wish to say to our people of Massac County, and the surrounding territory, thereto. Having been solicited by a number of my people, also encouraged by some of my white friends who wish to see, and help secure employment for all returning soldiers, to enter the Undertaking business. I have finally decided to go into that business, with a view of serving my people, as well as having an employment, feeling that I can give them better service than members of the other race, though I am in friendly relation with all the other undertakers, and expect to retain that relationship throughout my business career. I am perfectly qualified to give unexcelled service and will guarantee satisfaction. I was born and reared in Metropolis, on 9th and Pearl Sts. Educated in Metroplis Public Schools, graduating from Dunbar High School in 1912. I then entered the Barnes School of Anatomy, Sanatary Science and Embalming, Chicago, Illinois, from which I graduated August 14, 1914, from which school I hold a Diploma. I then worked for Geo. W. Jones, 1914 W. Lake St., and Wm. W. Mason, 1815 W. Lake St., of Chicago, and was associated with the late N. W. Long, of Metropolis, for three years, thus preparing myself for the embalming bus ines. We are now located at 901 Pearl St., opposite the Gazette ocffice, and we solicit your patronage. We will carry a small line of caskets only, at present, owing to the advance price on these goods, but we have arranged with a large undertaking establishment to furnish us with anything needed on short notice. We have a first class hearse at our command. Calls answered day or night; distance immaterial. We were in the U. S., Service for six months, trying to make this country safe for "Democracy," thereby insuring the colored man an equal opportunity with other races. Phone 229--Ring 3. Respectfully yours, MCCRARY'S UNDERTAKING CO., Metropolis, Illinois, GEORGE L. B. MCGRARY, Manager. DAILY EXCEPT SUNDAY, SIX DAYS A WEEK ONE WHOLE YEAR FOR ONLY $3.50 THE CLUBS OF THREE OR MORE busy days when world history is being the importance to the United States are a map of Europe is being made over—you THE NEWS OF ALL THE WORLD. 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