Metropolis Weekly Gazette

METROPOLIS WEEKLY GAZETTE PRESIDENT ACCUSED IN CONGRESS OF VIOLATING CONSTITUTION UNIVERSITY OF MILLIING'S LIBRARY OCT 2 1919 VOLUME XXI WOM PRESIDENT PRESIDENT SPEAKS ON LYNGHINGS. ONLY AFTER HE GETS WEST HELENA, Mont. Sept. 18 President Wilson has at last broken his long silence and made an expression of the recent race riots. It happened at Helena, Montana during his "swing around the circle," in behalf of the League of Nations. He said, "I hope you won't think it inappropriate if I stop here and express my shame as an American citizen at the Race riots that have occurred at some places in this country, where men have forgotten humanity and justice, and orderly surrender have run amuck. That constitutes a man not only the enemy of society but his own enemy and the enemy of justice." "My only regret," said one prominent citizen, "is that the President waited so long, and waited until he got so far from Washington, and then spoke as if he were making an apology." REV. E. L. TODD. CAUGHT IN STORM. Special to Gazette: Cairo, Illinois Sept. 20, 1919 Editor of Gazette: Please allow me a little space to speak of the members of the 12th St. Missionary Baptist Church, of this city, Monday night about 8 P.M., a big cloud made up of the members of the above named church, and yet it came in a very calm way when we were made to realize what the trouble was a knock was heard at the door. When we went to answer the call, we met a crowd of our faithful members with bags of flour, sugar, and canned goods of almost every kind. When the clouds had rolled away our table was loaded with many good things to eat. We could only tip our hat and give them a word of thanks and say come again. These people have had me to know that I shall not regret my coming to them. We put on a $1200.00 rally the 4th Sunday in July, when the rally closed we had on hand $1203.00, and we were able to free our church from all debt, and as a token of appreciation they gave me a donation $125.00 to attend the National Convention at Newark, N. J. We are glad to say the convention was one success. Rev. Morris was at his best. Yours, E. L. Todd, Pastor. Mesdames, Senia Skaggs and Minnie Long, of near Choat, visited their sister Mrs. Ed. Wheeler Saturday. NEGROES NOT IN THE BOSTON RIOTS BOSTON, Mass, Sept. 18. There is prime irony in the recent riots that have swayed in this cultured community for a number of days. It was not a race riot but its destructive elements have all the baneful effects of such an orgy and serve to alarmingly demonstrate that it is high time for the American people to throw off their indiff rence and use every means to bring about universal peace and tranquility. There are so many significant lessons in this Boston affair that they cannot willfully be overlooked. In the first place, the very men whose sworn duty it is to uphold the law the land, have defiled it and left the people at the mercy of the mob. Hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of damage has been done. Hundreds of soldiers and marines and private citizens in all walks of life have been called upon to restore law and order. There have been nearly a dozen of deaths and hundreds of people injured. So reckless was hoodlum element that it was unsafe for women to be upon the streets after dark, in no instance has the Colored citizen had a part in the destructive side of this unfortunate situation Harrisburg Ill. The Metropolis Gazette: Dear editor:—Allow me space in your valuable paper to say that the Second Baptist Church is doing nicely under the leadership of our new pastor, Rev. G. H. Mitchell, the Word's greatest Evangelist. He is vice president of the interdenominational Evangelistic Bureau of the U. S. A. (colored) who has just returned to us from his four weeks vacation; during which time he attended the first session of the above named Bureau which met with the First Free Baptist Church, Aug. 20-25, St. Louis, Mo., Rev. A. J. Donaldson, pastor. After the session he held a very successful campaign in East St. Louis, where 124 souls were saved and $380 00 was raised. We pulled off our little home rally Sunday, that was planned by our pastor to be pulled off during his four weeks absence. Captain of club no. 1 Bro. J. P. Moore, raised $24.35, club no. 2 Bro. A J. Crisp, $10 15, club no. 3 Bro. Mack Maze $12.25, club no. 4 Bro. John Thomas, $22.25. Total $68.00. We are getting along very well in our church work; having been able to meet all of our monthly payments on our property and have kept up so far with our pastors salary and have on hand $68.00. The church is rapidly increasing its membership. Respectfully yours, Emma Maze, Reporter G. H. Mitchell, Pastor. Subscribe for The Gazette. Now. WOMAN IS HELD FOR 1st DEGREE MURDER Mrs Ida Murdock, 3216 Lawton, ave., St Louis, Mo., was held last Monday at the Coroner's inquest for the murder of her husband, Oscar Murdock, whose body was found on a vacant lot on Pine, St., early on Saturday morning. According to testimony of Mrs Murdock, she sl w her husband after a quarrel over money ma ters She stated after a move, in which she thought that her husband was getting a gun, she struck him with a hatchet, knocking him down When he arose and flled out the rear door she followed, repeated her attacks until he finally fell on the vacant lot on Pine St., in the rear of their home where he died. The body was badly hackled by blows from the hatchet, showing that the assault was continued while the victim fled No one was implicated in the murder except Mrs. Murdock, who took all the blame to herself. She was bound over to the grand jury, who indicted her for murder in the first degree. Attorney Geo. L. Vaughn represented the defendant at the Corner's inquest. PLANES TO CARRY BOTH MAIL AND PASSENGERS (By United Press.) Melbourne.—(By Mail) The Aerial Transport company, Ltd. with a charter to establish an air passenger, cargo, and mail service between the principal cities of the Australian common-wealth, has been registered at the federal treasury department. According to the plans of the company, aerodomes will be established at Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Launceston and Hobart. To begin, a daily mail service will will be run between Melbourne and Sydney in 6 1-2 hours; between Melbourne and Adelaide in 5 1-2 hours, and between Melbourne, Hobart and Launceston in 7 1-2 hours. The machines used will have a capacity of 3 1-4 tons, each able to carry 30 passengers, with 25 to 30 pounds luggage for each person. It is expected that the service will be put into operation by July, 1920 —The Daily News. Notice All persons not receiving church letters before the sitting of the Mt Olive Baptist Association can make out blanks and find letters at the association. As the letter blanks were not turned over to me. Rev. J. H. Dennis. Rev. G, W. Rowlett, asssistant pastor of the First Baptist church is attending the Association at Golp this week, also Rev. Thos. Morris. FIRST COLORED MAN ON TRIAL FOR RIOTING,ACOUITTED Chicago, Sept. to —Spencer Jones, colored, the first person placed on trial in connection with the race riots six weeks ago, was acquitted by a jury yet-terday. The police witnesses charged that he fired on an auomobile and again on a truck load of policemen. Numerous colored witnesses contradicted the police testimony. No weapon was found in possession of Jones when he was captured after a chase. Preparinag For Association. 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 royal y 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. STEELE STRIKE IN CHICAGO Chicago, Sept 22. Steel production in the South Chicago district is at standstill today. Of the eleven furnaces in the Illinois Steel company plant only two are burning with pensioned workers firing. The Iroquois plant is tied up with 1,200 men and five managers out. Two furnaces of three burned in the Wisconsin steel plant, with 50 percent of the men working, according to the plant managers. This was denied by union leaders. Lake Seamen Likely to Join Steel Strike. Chicago, Sept. 22. — Whether 18,000 membets of the lake seamen's union will cast their lot with the stitking steel workers in a walk out in sympathy, it is expected will be known today, Patrick O'Brien, secretary of the Chicago local union, declared this morning. Thomas Hanson international secretary of lake seamen, will direct the strike if ordered. Partial return of the vote, leaders said, indicated that the seamen will strike. Many Miners in Union. Pittsburg, Pa., Sept. 18.—Among the best working members of the district organization of the United Mine Workers are those of the Negro race. Of these more than 3,000 carry union cards and are considered true and untiring workers for the cause. Boyd McCane, the cleaner and presser, was in St., Louis, Mo., the first of the week on business. 37 CASES OF INFLUENZA REPORTED IN CITY OF CHICAGO. Chicago, Ill., Sept. 16 — Thirty-seven cases of Spanish Influenza today had been reported to the Health Department in three days. It was during the corresponding week of last year that the epidemic first crept into Chicago. Dr. John Dill Robertson, health commissioner, says that he is not alarmed, however, and that the disease this year will not be as bad as the first seize. The first case of Spanish Influenza since the epidemic of last year was received at the City Hospital, St. Louis, Mo., Wednesday, when Thomas Cummings applied for treatment for what he believed was a cold Dr. Carl Althaus diagnosed the case as influenza. DIED. Mrs. Matha Lyons, an old respected citizen died last Thursday at her home on West 42nd street after a long illness from the effects of flue and old age. She was the wife of Henry Lyons, one of the oldest citizens of Metropolis, having located here soon after the close of the war of the Rebellion. Deceased was a member of the Knights and Daughters of Tabor, who had charge of the body. The funeral was held at the St. Paul A. M. E. church, of which she was a member; Sunday after noon, Rev S B. Jones, officiating Rev. Wm Lewis, of Peducah, an old friend of the Family assisted in the funeral by request of the family. She leaves a husband, three sons and other relatives and friends. Thus another good woman has gone to her reward. OFFICERS FOR 1920. Following are the officers for the National Baptist Convention, Unincorporated: The election of officers of the National Baptist Convention, unincorporated which convened in the city of Norfolk, Va., resulted in the selection of Edw. P. Jones, Evanston, Ill., president; J. E. Woods, Danville, Ky, first vice president; C P. Madison, Norfolk Va., secretary; J. H. Lewis, Indiahapolis, Ind., W. W. Hill, Monroe, La., C. J. W. Boyd, Buxton, Ia., and W. H. Woods, Tulsa, Okla., assistant secretaries: John F. Thomas, Chicago, Ill., treasurer; F. H. Cook, Little Rock Statistician. Thirty-four states were represented ed on the roll and 3,565 messengers were enrolled during the week. It was learned from the Convention officers that the opening of the Theological Seminary, Nashville, Tenn., for October 1st would in all probability be carried out. Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Lassiser, of near Brookport, were in the city Saturday shopping. Nullifies Our power To Raise Armies If Accusations Be True, Why Does Congress Not Act? The Constitution of the United States vests in Congress unlimited power "to raise and support armies." Yet President Wilson has been charged in Congress with having negotiated a Covenant with foreign nations, whereby this sovereign power to raise and support armies and navies shall be surrendered to a League of Nations, in open violation of the Constitution. The Constitution of the United States vests in Congress absolute control over duties on imports into the United States. Yet President Wilson is charged, by members of Congress, with having signed an agreement with foreign nations, to secure and maintain freedom of transit for the commerce of all member states of the League of foreign nations Path Taken By President These ae some of the most serious accusations which have been made against the President of the United States, in both Houses of Congress, by members thereof. In addition, President Wilson, before he entered upon the execution of his office, took the following oath: "I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully execute the office of the United States, and will, to the best of my ability preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States." If the charges enumerated above be true, and they were made by members of a co-ordinate branch of our National Government, President Wilson has not preserved, protected and defended the Constitution of the United States to the best of his ability. And, if President Wilson has not preserved protected and defended the Constitution of the United States to the best of his ability, it is the duty, the pldin duty of Congress, to impeach him for official misconduct, provision for which is made by the Constitution —The Republican. ABig Baptizing. The recent revival conducted at the Providence Baptist Church, B.grade, by the pastor, Rev. Edgar McCrary, resulted in four converts and four candidates for baptism. The church has been revived and the members are alive spiritually and the church is being represented in the association that meets in Colp this week. The 2nd Sunday in October, is baptizing day. The pastor and church extends an invitation to the churches in the neighboring towns to be present and help us make this a great day, spiritually and financially. Page Two Metropolis Gazette PUBLISHED ON FRIDAY BY THE GAZETTE PRINTING CO. METROPOLIS, . . . . . ILL. RS. M. J. McCRAY, MANAGER GROU P. M. CRARY, EDITOR FRIDAY SEPT. 26, 1919. 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Mrs. Millie Griggs, and children, Charles and Minnie left for Gary Ind., Thursday to visit her husband Rev Edgar McCrary, pastor of Providence Baptist church Belgrade, is attending the Mt. Olive Baptist Association this week at Colp. He is the corr, Secretary of the Ministers and Deacons' Union. Prof. A. P. Smith, leaves Wedday for Smithland. Ky., on business. Mrs. Mack Hooper, is visiting in Cairo. Mrs Hester Urquhart, and little daughter, Spel'ma returned from Atlanta, Ga., Sunday where the former has been visiting her sick mother for several weeks. Mrs. George Neely, returned home New Orleans La., last week from a visit to her mother. Rev. J E. Bryant, the newly elected pastor of the First Baptist church, left for his home at Greenwood, Miss, Sunday night after delivering two strong sermons on Sunday. Rev. J. B. McCrary, was at his post of duty at Unity Brptist church, Brookport, Sunday. Bro. Wash Childres, of Brookport, is still very low. He is an old veteran of the Civil War and quite old. We are in sympathy with his children and wish for him a recovery. Costa Sumner, of Chicago, visited his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Philip Sumner near Brookport. He has passed an examination for a position as clerk in the Postoffice in Chicago, which speaks well for him. Father Isaac Watson, of Unionville, is attending the association at Colp. Rev. Thos. Morris went to his charge at New Broownfield, Saturday. Revs. B. C. Long, A. J. Hester, M. S. McCauley, attended the Presbyter at Hickory Grove. Ky. last week. They report a splendid meeting. Rev. J. E. Reddick, of Brookport, was in the city Monday. The Illinois A. M. E. Confer ence will convene in Springfield, next week Mrs. Bennie Jackson left for Carbondale, Sunday, where she will visit Mrs. Wm. Moody, for a few days and then attend the association at Colp. Miss Margie Tandy, left Monday for Nashville, Tenn., where she will enter Rodger Williams University. Miss Florence Moreland, of Unionville, is attending the association at Colp, this week. Mrs. Jennie Cowper, accompanied Mr. Alfred Cowper, her uncle to have his eyes treated. Mrs. Pearlie George is in the city in order for her children to attend school. Brown Crossland, who has been in Cairo, is at home for a few days. Mesdames, Laura Bradly, and daughter, Blossom Bradley, of Joppa, were in the city, Saturday. Mr. Columbus Lassiter, of Belgrade, was in the Gazette office Monday. Mrs. Raymond Nunley, is still confined to her room. A Maryland man eloped with his sweetheart's twin by mistake, and is now happy. This will be a body blow for the soul-matists. - Cleveland Plain Dealer. METROPOLIS WEEKLY GAZETTE. METROPOLIS. ILL. [Name] Rev. R. B. Walker. Pastor Corrithian Church, Mt Vernon, Illinois. "Exelento WILL Make Your Hair Long, Too." EXELENTO FOR KINKY HAIR "Every woman can have nice, long hair." says May Gilbert. "My hair has grown 28 inches long by using your wonderful EXELENTO POMADE." Don't be fooled by fake Kink Removes. You can't straighten your hair until it's soft and long. Our pomade removes dandruff, feeds the roots of the hair and makes it grow long and silky. We make Exelento Skin Beautifier, an treatment for oily skin. Used in treatment of skin troubles. PRICE OF EACH 2c IN STAMPS OR COIN AGENTS WANTED EVERYWHERE Write for Particulars EXELENTO MEDICINE CO., Atlanta, Ga. CONTROLLED NOTICE. zette. Good commission allowed. Write. 903-Pearl, St., Metropolis, Ill., for information. The Manager Notice. Cairo, Ill. Aug. 23, 1919 To the Women's E. and M. Circle 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. Rev. Edgar McCraig, extends his think to Mrs. Alice Blackwell, of Belgrade, for the black eyed peas given them. Percy McCallister, arrived in the city last week from St. Louis, to enter school. Maryland Cork, of Lovejoy, who visited his mother in Grand Rivers, Ky., passed through the city Friday evening enroute home. He visited Mr. and Mrs. Richard Winston, his father and mother-in-law. Rev. G. W Rowlett, met with an accident Wednesday, while at his work. He is much improved at this writing. Miss Grace Mayberry, and Pauline Frazier, visited in Brookport, last Sunday. Mrs. Churchville, left Friday for her home in Clifton, Tenn., after visiting her brother Mr. Joe Mayberry. The Improvident Ones. Some men who fail to provide for their families will go so far when cornered as to tell you that they would never think of usurping this prerogative of the Lord's. Program of the 68th Annual Session of the Mt. Olive Baptist District Association Ministers and Deacons' Union, W. E. and M. Convent of Southern Illinois To be held with the Mt. Olive Baptist Church, Colp. Ill., S. 23-24 1919. Rev. J. D. Davis, Pastor. First Day—Morning Session; Ministers and Deacons' Uni- devotional 8:30-9 led by Carbondale and Duquoin messer 9:30 President call Union to order 9:30 Appointment of committees 9:30—10:00 Miscellaneous Business 10:00—10:30 Partial report of enrollment committee 10:30—11:00 Topic—Shall the laiety be educated? Open Rev. Edgar E. S. B. McCrary. Discussed by body 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. 23-24 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 Union, to order 10:00—10:30 Partial report of enrollment committee 10:30—11:00 Topic- Shall the laity be educated? Opened by Rev. Edgar E. S. B. McCrary. Discussed by body 11:00 Sermon, Rev. J. H. Dennis, Cairo, Ill. Collection and Benediction Afternoon—First Day Session 2:00—2:30 Devotional by Mt. Moriah, Cairo, and Mt. Gilead, Murphysboro, Ill. Reading of morning Journal 2:30—330 Introduction of visitors 3:00—3:30 Welcome address. Response by Rev. Parnell, Coul- terville, Ill. 3:30—4:00 President's annual address 4:00—5:00 Sermon by Rev. O. T. Banks, Miller City Collection and Benediction First Day—Evening Session. 7:30 Devotional 2nd church catalia; St. John, Mounds 8:00 Sermon, Rev. D. J. Johnson, Future City, Alternat Wm. Futrell, Mounds Collection and Benediction Wednesday Morning Second Day Session 8:00—8:30 Devotional led by Mt. Pleasant, Harrisburg, Unionville 9:00—9:30 Roll call, absentees noted. Reading of afte and evening journals 9:30—10:00 Topic, Why I am a Baptist. Dr. C. C. H. Golconda 10:00—11:00 Is Salvation by Faith or work. Opened by Thos. Brandon, Mounds 11:00 Sermon, Rev. J. H. Hilly, Mounds. Col. and bened Second Day, Afternoon Session 2:00—2:30 Devotional by St. John, Pulaski; St. John Park. 2:30 to 3:00 Roll call, reading morning journal 3:30 Report of Secretary and Treasurer 3:30—4:00 Miscellaneous 4:00 Sermon, by Rev. Parnell, Coulterville. Alt., Rev. Rowlett, Metropolis. Collection and benediction Second Day, Evening Session 7:30 Devotional by Mt. Zion, Carrier Mills, New Hope, 8:00 Sermon by Rev. W. H. Carter, Centralia; Alternat Levi Thompson. Collection and adjournment Thursday Morning. First Days Session of Association 8:30 to 9:00 Devotional by Unity, Brookport, 1st Centr 9:00 to 9:30 Opening Remarks by Moderator, J. B. McC T. B., Metropolis. Calling roll of Officers, reading C tion and By-laws. Appointment of committees 9:30 to 10:00 Partial report of Com., on enrollment 10:00 to 10:30 Round Table talk by messengers Solo, Mrs. Ellen Gray, Murpysboro, a sweet singer 11:00 Annual sermon. Collection and benediction Afternoon Session. 2:00 to 2:30 Devotional by Sincere, field and Mt. Tabor, Sandusky 2:30 to 3:00 Roll call, reading of morning journal, Mode annual address. 3:30 to 5:30 Report of Missionaries 4:00 Sermon, Rev. Thos. Morris Metropolis. Alternat Payne, Cairo. Collection and benediction 7:30 Evening session. 7:30 to 8:00 Devotional, Mt. Pli Charleston, Mo.; Shiloh, Mt. Vernon, Ill. 8:00 Sermon, by Rev. P. B. French, Sparto; Alt., R. Lovelace, Murphysboro. Collection and benediction Saturday Morning. Second Day Session 8:30 to 9:00 Devotional by 1st Bapt., Metropolis, Mt. Colp 9:10 Reading of letters. Report of Cor. Sec'y. and Tres 10:00 to 10:30 Report of committee on nomination of offi 11:00 Sermon, Rev. Jno. Bruin, Mt. Vernon. Collecti benediction Afternoon session. 2:30 Devotional by 1st Bapt. Cail Baptist, Perks 2:30 to 3:00 Installation of officers All churches are requested to send a donation to help def expense of moderator to the National Baptist Conver First Day—Evening Session. 7:30 Devotional 2nd church, Cent- ralia; St. John, Mounds Trana, St. John, Rev. D. J. Johnson, Future City, Alternate, Rev 8:00 Sermon, Rev. D. J Johnson, Future City, Alternate, Rev 8:00 - 8:30 Devotional led by Mt. Pleasant, Harriburg, 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, Golconda 10:00—11:00 Is Salvation by Faith or work. Opened by Rev. Theresa Mounds 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 Second Day, Afternoon Session 2:00-2:30 Devotional by St. John, Pulaski; St. John Hodges Park. 2:30 to 3:00 Roll call, reading morning journal 4:00 Sermon, by Rev. Parnell, Coulterville. Alt., Rev. G. W. Rowlett, Metropolis. Collection and benediction Second Day, Evening Session 7:30 Devotious by Mt. Zion, Carrier Mills, New Hope, Sprrta 8:00 Sermon by Rev. W. H. Carter, Centralia; Alternate Rev. 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 Constitution and By-laws. Appointment of committees 9:30 to 10:00 Partial report of Com., on enrollment 10:00 to 10:30 Round Table talk by messengers Solo, Mrs. Ellen Gray, Murpysboro, a sweet singer 11:00 Annual sermon. Collection and benediction Dept. Department by Singer, Rever Afternoon Session. 2:00 to 2:30 Devotional by Sincere, Brownfield and Mt. Tabor, Sandusky 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 Payne, Cairo. Collection and benediction 7:30 Evening session. 7:30 to 8:00 Devotional, Mt. Pleasant; Charleston, Mo.; Shiloh, Mt. Vernon, Ill. 8:00 Sermon, by Rev. P. B. French, Sparto; Alt., Rev. A. Lovelace, Murphysboro. Collection and benediction Saturday Morning. Second Day Session 8:30 to 9:00 Devotional by 1st Bapt., Metropolis, Mt. Olive, Colp. 10:30 to 10:30 Report of committee on nomination of officers 11:00 Sermon, Rev. Jno. Bruin, Mt. Vernon. Collection and benediction Afternoon session. 2:30 Devotional by 1st. Bapt. Cairo; 1st. Baptist, Perks 2:30 to 3:00 Installation of offlees 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 Friday Morning, First Day 8:30 Devotional by Clover Leaf, Joppa; New Bethel, M. 9:00 to 9:30 Calling roll of officers, Reading Constitution By Laws and appointment of committees 9:30 to 10:00 Remarks by President, Sist. M. J. Blake, partial report of enrollment committee Welcome address. Response, Sist. Laura Leek, Centrali 10:30 to 11:00 Paper, Sister Mary Cook, Cairo. Com on by body 11:00 Sermon Rev. C. W. Norment, Mounds. Col., bene Afternoon Session. 2:00 to 2:30 Devotional, Md. City, Chapel, Ullin' 2:30 to 3:00 President's annual address, and introduction itors 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 9:30 to 10:00 Remarks by President, Sist. M. J. Blake, and a partial report of enrollment committee on by body 11:00 Sermon Rev. C. W. Norment, Mounds. Col., benediction Afternoon Session. 2:00 to 2:30 Devotional, Md. City, Belle's Chanel, Ulin' 2:30 to 3:00 President's annual address, and introduction of visitors 2:00 to 2:30 Report of Missionaries 3:30 to 4:00 Reeding of letters. Report of committees 4:00 Sermon, Rev. Todd, 12th St., Cairo. Collection and ediction Friday, Evening Session 7:00 to 7:30 Devotional White Mt. Mermet; 1st Baptist Grand Chain Reading Morning and afternoon journals 8:30 Sermon, Rev. E. Z. Hunt, Duquoin; Rev. Wm. Moor ternate, Carbondale. Collection and benediction. Note—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. HUDSC " M. E. GREGOL " ELLA RAMSEY 3:30 to 4:00 Reeding of letters. Report of committees 4:00 Sermon, Rev. Todd, 12th St., Cairo. Collection and benediction Friday. Evening Session ediction Friday, Evening Session 7:00 to 7:30 Devotional White Mt. Mermet; 1st !Baptist Cache; 7:00 to 7:30 Devotional White Mt. Mermet; lst Baptist Caché; 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 WOMAN WHO WAS THE LADY OF THE WORLD 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. Why Suffer Those Nervous Headaches which are the lot of so many Housewives and Mothers. Dr.Miles -Anti- PainPills Seldom Fail to Relieve Any Ache or Pain. For Sale by All Druggists. MILES MEDICAL CO., Elkhart, Ind. All Weather Good. Sunshine is delicous, rain is refreshing, whid braces up, snow is exhilarating; there is really no such thing as bad weather, only different kinds of good weather—John Ruskin. Household Philosophies. "Strange what a difference there is," said the household philosopher, "between things we need and things we want. There are many things we need in the house, but never can find the money self, while somehow we can always find the money for things we want that we personally fancy." Stop! Look! Listen! ForSick Clothes 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 Sts. Phone 8---Ring 4. Circular Letter. Churches, and Pastors, Composing the Association, of Southern Illinois, meetings:— is to inform you that the next meeting of Association, of Southern Illinois will be on with the Mt. Olive Baptist Church, D. Davis, Pastor. Preparations, are being made by the parishes and citizens for the entertainment of visitors prayerfully asking that every church 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 Southrn Illinois will hold its 69th annual Session with the Mt. Olive Baptist Church, Colp, Ill., with Rev. J D. Davis. Pastor. 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. 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. 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 m and the plan has been explained this Fund $100 oo 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 po has been explained to the pastors. 00 oo 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, churched duty towards Missions, and we named objects than any other ail and this should not be, brethren to Christ, and to our brothers and lives on the Field, carrying Good 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 the Educational Fund is safe. The M The minutes have not be print paper is much higher, print are demanding a much higher s avance in labor circles place higher than we cared to pay 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 Missions, and we contributed less for less than any other association in Illinois, did 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?" Throw out the Life Line. Some one we ask that all the pastors and members of the three departments of missions, Let artist in deed and in truth. As we call John the Baptist, Jesus Christ, the Apostle missionaries, let us send our moneyORD "How can they hear without a pearceach except he is sent?" Education fail to send up some money for education, since you see, from a published re Fund is safe. 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 he 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 Minutes minutes have not been printed, from which it is much higher, printers belong to the industry, a much higher scale for their work. Labor circles placed the printing of men we cared to pay. Looking for the information and feeling there is a tendency to low here, therefore as moderator thought it may years under one cover. At your prayers for our success, and a spiritual session. Yours in Him J. B. McCrary, S. T. Arl St., Metropolis, Ill., Mo. 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. Yours in Him, J. B. McCRARY, S. T. B. 903 Pearl St., Metropolis, Ill., Moderator. 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. --- 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 stars and members send up of missions. Let us be misin truth. As we cannot or will Jesus Christ, the Apostle Paul, us send our money to help to hear without a preacher, and present." Action money for education, as there from a published report that the minutes then printed, from the fact thatters belong to the unions and sale for their work, and the ad- the printing of minutes muchooking for the interest of the tendency to lower things inoperator thought it best to com-er. our succes, and a harmonious Yours in Him, MCCRARY, S. T. B. Mil., Moderator. "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." METROPOLIS WEEKLY GAZETTE. METROPOLIS. ILL. JURY IN FAMOUS LIBEL SUIT FINDS FOR PLAINTIFF AND DECLARES TRIBUNE GUILTY. Farmer Jury Which Has Spent Three Months in Court Is Out Ten Hours and Then Finds Paper Guilty of Libel. Mt. Clemens, Mich.—Henry Ford is not an anarchist! A jury of 12 farmers have said so by their verdict, in which they found The Chicago Tribune guilty of libel when it attached that sigma to the name of the great manufacturer. "We find the Chicago Tribune guilty and attach a verdict of six cents." This sentence from the foreman of the jury which for three months has listened to the most famous case of its kind in history and which debated more than 10 hours before it arrived at its conclusion, were the lines of the final act in the dramatic event which has attracted the attention of the entire country. Henry Ford himself was not in court to share in the triumph. He was in the New Hampshire woods with his friends, Thomas Edison and John Burroughs, Judge Alfred J. Murphy of Mr. Ford's counsel made a formal statement for his principal: "Ford Is Vindicated." "The important issue has been determined," said Judge Murphy. "Money damages were not sought by Mr. Ford. He stands not only vindicated but his HENRY FORD attitude as an American citizen has been justified after a trial which raised every issue against him that ingenuity and research could invent." Outside the courthouse crowds had gathered during the evening hours to await news of the jury which had been closedet in conference since morning. As the courtroom emptied after the announcement of the verdict and the news of the decision rendered spread, cheer after cheer broke forth and a band, returning from a picnic, stopped to add its brass notes to the din. There was a tense moment when the jurors filed into the box for the last time. Their foreman, in a voice shaking with the emotions of the moment, spoke in such a low tone that he could scarcely be heard. The clerk read back the formal verdict: "You do say upon your oath that the said defendant The Tribune company, is guilty in the manner and form as the said plaintiff hath in his declaration in this case complained against him and you assess the damages of the said plaintiff on occasion of the premises over and above his costs and charges by him about this suit and in his behalf expended, at the sum of six cents damages." The editorial in which The Tribune attacked Henry Ford and branded him as an anarchist was printed in 1916. The case has been fought through several courts on one point or another ever since, finally arriving through a change of venue asked by The Tribune in Mt. Clemens. The charge which Judge Tucker made to the jury dealt mainly with the laws of libel and contained among others the following points: "The Tribune claims that they carefully inquired as to what Mr. Ford's attitude was going to be as to the care of his men who joined the national guard and that they based the editorial characterizing him, as an anarchist on that information. They admit the publication and insist that it was true and therefore justified; and that even if not true it was fair comment upon a matter of public interest, either of which defenses are sufficient if proven true. The burden, however, is upon the defense when they attempt to make either of the defenses mentioned. They must establish either the truth of the charge they made, or that it was fair comment within the meaning of that term. "A newspaper has the same right as an individual to its opinions and convictions—no more and no less." The court further informed the jury that if they found that the charge was untrue they must find for the plaintiff. He declared that there was nothing ambiguous about the editorial. It called Mr. Ford an anarchist and the only way the defendant could escape being found guilty of libel was to prove that charge. He said further that the jury must accept the popular conception of the meaning of the term "anarchist." Counsel for The Chicago Tribune made no effort to appeal the case and accepted the verdict as it stood. NO SWIVEL CHAIR FOR FORD'S SON STAYED AT HOME DURING WAR TO HELP IN PLANT—REFUSED TO TAKE UNIFORM. Declares He Told Edsel That War Work in Factory Needed Him— Would Not Accept Safety First Commission. Mt. Clemens, Mich.—Henry Ford, during the last hour of his seven days on the witness stand, took occasion to claim full responsibility for his son, Edsel Ford's, claim for exemption from the selective draft, "He wanted to enlist," said Mr. Ford, "but I told him that he could do more good where he was. He was offered several commissions which would have permitted him to wear a uniform and stay right in the factory, but he wouldn't accept them." Having made their decision, it was shown, both Mr. Ford and his son refused to camouflage it behind a swivel chair commission carrying boots and spurs. This subject, the introduction of which has been awaited ever since the trial opened, did not develop along the lines which had been generally expected. Mr. Ford's inclination to shoulder full responsibility, his statement that his son was absolutely essential to the war work being done in the factory and his revelation of the fact that Edsel Ford turned down several offers of a commission, disarmed criticism. The charges, spread during a political campaign, and recently repeated on the floor of the United States senate, to the effect that the young president of the Ford Motor company had shirked his duty were so fully refuted that Tribune counsel did not pursue the point. It was the first time that a full explanation of the facts in connection with Edsel Ford's war work has been made public and it was easily the feature of the eleventh week of the trial. Henry Ford spent seven days on the witness stand and of this time he gave less than two hours to his own lawyers. As long as counsel for The Tribune was hammering him Mr. Ford sat quietly in the witness chair answering the constant fire of questions with great patience. But the instant his own lawyers took him in hand his attitude changed. He became self-conscious and diffident. He would not accept the efforts of his counsel to provide him with an opportunity to reveal the full extent of his patriotic work during the war, his humanitarian views, or his advanced ideas of the relations which should exist between capital and labor. "It is all in the records," said Mr. Ford. "I have told it all here once." He avoided, with care, anything that verged on boasting. He would not even describe the extent of the war work which his factories did and when record breaking performances in the production of munitions was mentioned he declared, "we did all we could, let it go at that. I want to forget about it. I feel just as the soldiers feel. I don't want to talk about my war work." The witness did, however, after being pressed, explain that his son had bought out the minority stockholders of the Ford Motor company because these interests had insisted on Mr. Ford squeezing the last dollar out of the public, the government, the workers and the product. He wanted to cut loose from his associates, he said, so that he could carry out his ideas of the distribution of profits to employees through increased wages and to the public through lower prices. It was either buy or sell and Mr. Ford had considered selling and organizing a new company. His son, however, took up the task of buying out the minority stockholders and succeeded, despite the general belief in the financial world that this stock could not be purchased. One of the most interesting developments of Mr. Ford's testimony came out when it was testified that the only legislation he has ever sought was that for the protection of birds. Other men of millions, it was shown, keep lobbyists in the national and state capitol to urge and work for special privileges, but the one favor that Mr. Ford has ever asked from the lawmakers had nothing to do with his own interests. It was a curious bit of testimony and left a deep impression on the audience in the court chamber. The subject was a result of questions concerning Mr. Ford's list of friends. He named Thomas Edison and John Burroughs, the naturalist, as his best friends outside of his immediate associates. Litigation in which Mr. Ford has been interested was another subject of interest. It was shown that when the automobile business was in the first years of its growth all manufacturers of motor cars were compelled to pay tribute to what was known as the Selden patent on internal combustion engines. Mr. Ford fought this patent for seven years and won and by his victory freed the entire industry from its shackles and made possible the wonderful growth which has marked the last few years. Page Three AN OPEN LETTER TO THE COLORED PEOPLE We wish to say to our people of Massac County, and the surrounding territory, thereto. Having been solicited by a number of my people, also encouraged by some of my white friends who wish to see, and help secure employment for all returning soldiers, to enter the Undertaking business. I have finally decided to go into that business, with a view of serving my people, as well as having an employment, feeling that I can give them better service than members of the other race, 'though I am in friendly relation with all the other undertakers, and expect to retain that relationship throughout my business career. I am perfectly qualified to give unexcelled service and will guarantee satisfaction. I was born and reared in Metropolis, on 9th and Pearl Sts. Educated in Metroplis Public Schools, graduating from Dunbar High School in 1912. I then entered the Barnes School of Anatomy, Sanatary Science and Embalming, Chicago, Illinois, from which I graduated August 14, 1914, from which school I hold a Diploma. I then worked for Geo. W. Jones, 1914 W. Lake St., and Wm. W. Mason, 1815 W. Lake St., of Chicago, and was associated with the late N. W. Long, of Metropolis, for three years, thus preparing myself for the embalming busines. We are now located at 901 Pearl St., opposite the Gazette office, and we solicit your patronage. We will carry a small line of caskets only, at present, owing to the advance price on these goods, but we have arranged with a large undertaking establishment to furnish us with anything needed on short notice. We have a first class hearse at our command. Calls answered day or night; distance immaterial. We were in the U. 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One of the most important refers to subscriptions. All subscriptions must be paid in advance and no papers are to be sent to persons who fail to comply with the rule. The Gazette is sold in several business places and churches at five cents a copy. Any one who desires may have the paper mailed to their address one year later $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 ..... J. B. McCrary, Metropolis Corresponding Secretary ..... J, D. Davis, Colp Treasurer ..... H. C. Armstead, Pulaski Vigilant Committee S. H. Pruitt, Duquoin F. Bomar, Cairo P. B. French, Sparta Thos. Morris, Metropolis A. J, Bowers, Dewmaine Rev, Berry Thomas, Metropolis 108 0112 9117 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 endearing qualities to make fresh sunshine in her new home. - Home Notes. Fortuna From Small Invention. 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. 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THE NEW YORK TIMES 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 To the W. E & M. Circles, I wish to say the annual meeting is near at hand and we hope to have a good delegation of ladies present at this meeting and please bring something for the Bazaar, and remember, that the Lord will bless the cheerful giver. Let each circle represent in this meeting. Each pastor is asked to impress this on the minds of the members that unless we send up send up some money for Educational cause or we can never erect the Livingston Normal Industrial Institute. By our works we are known. Let us come praying for the success of meeting and let us come prepared to pay our quote to the quarterly meetings and we know what is required. Let us make this the banner year, and remember that the church sending in the largest amount for education will receive the banner. Let us watch work and pray. Hoping to greet you in Colp, Sep. 23rd 1919 M. J: Blake-Turnage Mrs Nannie Mayberry, accompanied her sis-in-law as tar as Paducah, Friday who left for her home in Clifton, Tenn. Mrs. Drilla Smith, of Indiana,olis, Ind., is visiting her mother Mrs. America Kelly. Adversity and Prosperity We become wiser by adversity; prosperity destroys our appreciation of the right.—Seneca. Wanted—An Idea Who can think of some simple thing to patiently prove your ideas; they may be useful. Write JOHN WEDDERBURN & CO. Present After love. Washington, D. C., for their $1.80 prize of and ten of two hundred invitations wanted. NOTICE METKOPOLIS WEFKLY GAZETTE. METROPOLIS. ILL Phone 364 Walker's Indigestian Cure. Rev. J. B. McCrary is agent for Dr. Walker's Sure cure for Indi- gement and Dyspepsia 50c and $1.00 bottles $1.10 by mail. We can cheerfully recommend it. Notice. DuQuin, Ill. August, 1, 1919. Dear Editor: Please allow space in your paper to say to the brethern of the Mt. Olive Baptist Association of Southern Illinois, that I will vi-it each church in the district before the setting of the association, in interest of the work. Please notify people of same. Pres. of M. and D. Union Easy to Pron The earliest word the English language "murmur." It is of the breath. Milk for Babies. Jersey and Guernsey cows give rich fat-producing milk, and for that reason their milk has been regarded as too rich for infants. It is still true that the milk of the Ayrshire and the Holstein is better suited to infants than the Jersey and Guernsey milk, but the cause is not the fat, as has been thought. The fact is that the casein of the Ayrshire and Holstein milk is decidedly more dioecious and not so readily curdied in the stomach, so that it is the most easily digested by children. Uncle Eben's Wisdom. "It's a lucky thing foh de human race," said Uncle Eben, "dat de Ten Commandments wasn't loaded down with phraseology like de laws de légitature passes." 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, Recorcing Secretary, Corresponding Secretary, Treasurer and such committees as may conserve the best interest of the body, all of which shall be elected annually by a majority vote of the body. Article 2 Membership 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 Article 3. Authority. Sec.1. This organization shall have the power to receive to, or drop from its fellowship any Minister or Ministers whom it deems worthy or unworthy of fellowship. Sec 2. This Constitution by laws,or regulations, shall by no means conflict with the rules and regulations of the two Associations namely Mt. Olive and East Mt. Olive. Poor Church Fund. A fund of $57.86 was raised by the Mt. Olive Baptist Association at Duquoin, last week through the efforts and advice of Moderator McCrary. This fund will be used to aid weak churches when the Fund reaches the amount to justify. The money will be loaned for a short time at a small intrrest. We have a standing committee to look after this part of the work and we urge every church to establish a Penny Fund by lifting a penny collection every Sunday. This is a move that was in hearty accord with the association and was readily approved. 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 cartarrh 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. 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