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METROPOLIS WEEKLY GAZETTE KY. MOB HANGS NEGRO. SIX STATES HIT. MANY KILLED IN ALABAMA AND GEORGIA. Many Killed in Alabama and Georgia with Property Loss Running into Millions. Chicago, Ill., Mar. 29.—With wire communication gradually being restored with the various sections of the Middle West States, which were swept by the tornado yesterday, the known dead, at noon was placed at 93. Late reports from Ohio indicated 26 lives were lost, while Indiana reported 27 and Michigan 9. Southern reports may increase the total to above 100. The Chicago district, with 29 deaths, was the heaviest sufferer, according to reports early today. The known death list included: West Liberty, Ind., 7, Fenton, Mich., 7, Zulu, Ind., 5, Nashville, Ohio, 4, Geneva, Ind., 3, and one each at Monroeville, Ind., Townley, Ind., Hart, Mich., and East Trou, Wis. Ohio reports 24 dead and Indiana 47, with a probable toll of 27 Thousands Homeless Thousands of persons were made homeless by destruction of dwellings throughout the six states and outside relief was necessary for a number of places. TAFT TO DELIVER AN ADDRESS AT IUSKEGEE Teskegee Institute, Ala., Mar. 17.—Dr. Robert R. Moton, principal of Tuskegee announced that Hon. Wm. Howard Taft, Expresident of the United States, had accepted the invitation to deliver the Founders Day address at Tuskegee on Tuesday April 27, 1920. In conjunction with the Founders Day Exercises, the trustees of the Institute will hold their annual meeting. Mr. William G. Wilcox of New York, Chairman of the Board of Trustees and Mr. Julius Rosenwald of Chicago, one of the most active Trustees of the Institute are inviting groups of friends to join the party of Trustees to Tuskegee for the Founders Day Celebration. Notice The adjourned session of the Executive Board of Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Association, will meet with Mt. Olive Baptist church, DuQuoin, Thursday before the 2nd Sunday in April. We ask that all the churches who are loyal to said association send a messenger to said meeting. Read The Gazette; $1.50. POLICEMAN AND WOMAN IN CHIGAGO CASE GOTO JAIL Evidence Indicates White Girl Was Not Prisoner In Colored Home. Prosecution Called Political Frame-up. Chicago, Ill., March 24 — Dorsey Chambliss, Colored, former policeman, and Miss Emma Rosa, jointly indicted on charges of conspiracy as the result of the deathbed statement of Bertha Wiebek, a white girl, have surrendered themselves and are in the county jail, failing to produce the $50 000 bonds demanded by the Court. F. L. Barnett, Chambliss' attorney, accompanied his client to the cell. He stated that no attempt would be made to get the prisoner out on bonds at present. Later, he declared, he will go to court and ask that the bonds of $50 000 as set by the grand jury, which he declares are excessive be reduced. The grand jury had recommended that the bonds should not be cut. The case has created widespread publicity and it is declared by many that the prosecution is the result of a political frame up Assistant State's Attorney James T. McShane says the evidence reveals that the white girl was not kept prisoner in the Ross woman's home, but went freely to employment at the twine plant of the International Harvester Co. during the day, returning each night to the house. Shane says that just before the girl died she mdae the statement that she had been in Chicago, working at different places from September 29 to the latter part of November, where she met the policeman. She said she was looking for someone to move her trunk and he offered to telephone a drayman for her and led her into a cafe near Thirty-fifth and State Sts., which is notorious as what is known as a "black and tan" cafe. (A place frequented by both whites and colored.) After telephoning he suggested that they have something to drink and each took a glass of beer The girl told about dependent parents and her failure to earn enough money to help them, and says she kept an engagement with Chambliss, the next night, and he took her to the Ross woman's She later accompanied another Negro, Jas, A. (Peg) Murphy to another house, where she became ill from cold. She wrote a note to a girl friend, telling her she was sick but said nothing about being a prisoner. By this her life was revealed, and the charges made against Chambliss. She contracted pneumonia during her stay at the hospital. Although the claim is made that the girl was only 17 MOTTO: "HEW TO THE LINE, LET THE CHIPS FALL WHERE THEY MAY." Kentucky Mob Hangs Negro Accused of Two Attacks On Young Girl Smith was accussed of two attacks on Ruby Anderson, 14, a white girl The Daily News. yeaas old she registered for employment with the International Harvester Co. as having been born in July, 1897. CARNEGIE LIBRARY FOR ATLANTA, GA. Birth-day Surprise Monday afternoon between the hours of 3:00 and 6:00 P. M., at the home of Mrs. J. B. McCrary, a sister, a birthday surprise party was given in honor of Mrs. Nancy Crippens, of 512 W. 9th St., by her daughter, Mrs. Izora Rodgers. A number of her friends were in attendance and brought valuable presents, and above all Mrs. Crippens' parents were in the number, in the person of Mr. and Mrs. Mingo Long, who resides two and a half miles Northeast of the city. Mrs. Crippens, has now reached her sixtieth mile post. A two course luncheon was served which consisted of sandwiches cbco, ice cream and cake, and at the hour of six, each one wished Mrs. Crippens, many more birthdays and bade her adieu DEATH SFENTENCE OF 6 NEGRO RIOTERS AFFIRMED Little Rock, Ark., March 29. The Arkansas Supreme Court today affirmed the death sentences imposed on six of twelve Negroes condemned for murder in connection with the Elaine riots last October and reversed the other six and remanded them for new trials. The court's decision did not discuss the merits of the testimony produced at the trials. The six reversals were ordered because of an error in the verdicts, the court said. The men were convicted of murder but the verdict did not specify whether they were found guilty of first or second degree murder. GAUGHT, TRIED AND HANGED IN 24 HOURS Sah Augustine, Tex., Mar 23. John Hood Price, Colored, is to be publicly executed here late today for the murder of John D. Kennedy, a white farmer, found shot to death in his home last week. He was captured late yesterday. Price was tried at a special court session at 9 o'clock last night, the grand jury having convened specially in the evening to return an indictment. Price maintain, he did not commit the murder. UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS LIBRARY APR 8 1920 WEEKLY THE CHIPS FALL WHERE THEY Y APRIL 2, 1920, NGS D IN ALABA 6 Hangs Negro Two Attacks ng Girl ant Smith, 40, a Negro was hang- are early today. Armed men took cks on Ruby Anderson, 14, a white CARNEGIE LIBRARY FOR ATLANTA, GA. Atlanta, Ga. March 17. The Southwest corner of Auburn Ave., and Hillard Street has been selected as the site for the proposed Negro branch of the Carnegie library in Atlanta, and the transaction was closed, by City Attorney James L. Mason, acting for the city and W. W. Gaines, presideut of the Carnegie library board of trustees, acting for the library. The lot, which is located in a principal section of the Negro district, fronts 50 feet on Auborn Avenue and 76 feet on Hilliard Street and was purchased by the city from Jacob Buchanan at a cost of $5,000 MILITARY LEONARD WOOD. Major General, United States Army. Boy 14, Shoots Teacher Cincinnati, Ohio March 24 Lawrence Angel. 14, shot his teacher, Beatrice C. Conner, in Douglass School room here to "get even" for having been sent to the principat for punishment The bullet struck Mrs. Conners in the arm Pastor J. B. McCrazy, will be with his flock Saturday and Sunday Reception Tendered Grand Lecturer Mrs. Dorsey, Gives Lecture, Then Tendered Reception By O. E. S. No. 14. Mrs. Anna B. Dorsey, of Love Joy, W. G. L. of the Eureka Grand Chapter, of Illinois and Jurisdiction, made her annual visit to Jeptha Chapter, No., 14, O E. S., Tuesday evening the 30th, at the home of Rev. J. B. McCrary, P. G. W. P., of Illinois, where she delivered a grand lecture to the order in a noble manner. She is indeed a lecturer and well deserves the office which she now holds. Mrs Dorsey, came to us from Pulaski, Mounds, Md, City, Cairo and other parts of Southern Illinois and she speaks well of the chapters she has visited. After the lecture she was escorted by the W. M., Mrs. Janie Patterson, W P., Rev J B. McCrary, officers and members to the beautiful home of Mrs. J. T Upshaw, where a grand reception was tendered in her honor. Music and addresses were the features of the remaining hours of the evening and each one expressed themselves as being highly entertained and trust Mrs Dorsey will return again in the near future. She is the guest of her old friends Mr. and Mrs Richard Winston, of West Ninth, Street. Marion. Ill. Mrs. Gladys Davis, and daughter, Clara, of Omaha, Neb., are visiting Miss Marie Barnett. Johnny Fossie, of Metropolis, passed thru the city enroute to Chicago. Messrs. Arthur Allensworth, Wm. Barnett, Harry Roland, and Henry Dunaway, were in Metropolis, last week on a pleasure trip. The A. C. E. le gue met at the home of Mrs. Ruth Chavis, on last Monday evening. Miss Grace E. Toney, is sick at her home on S. Mechanic St. Mrs. Nettie Collins, made a business to Brookport last week. Miss Florence Johnson, has returned from St. Louis, Mo. Solomon Johnson, is visiting relatives in Evansville, Ind. Jake Sanders, has returned from Canton, Miss., where he has been visiting relatives and friends Gladys E. Griffith Rev. T. Turner, the Missionary ran into the office for a moment this week. He is out on the field again. We were sorry to learn of the serious illness of the wife of Rev. W M. Moody, pastor of Rock Hill Baptist church, Carbondale. We hope she has fully recovered. Don't fail to attend the services at Unity Baptist church, Brookport, Sunday. Not a Sectional Fight, As Some of The New Organizers Would Have the Baptists Believe But a Doctrinal Fight. By Dr. C. C. Phillips, Goleonda Hs. Continued from last week. Continued from last week. Back to Elder Hunt, even asked the S. S. Convention to convene with the St. Paul church and S. S., 1920. He should have not been led out of the graces of the brethren, by Dr. Oliver nor one else. Elder Hunt too had better learn the brethren, for himself. They are also telling it around that one has to be in the Association six years before he is allowed to hold office; they ought to produce the law that shows this bold and unwarranted assertion. For instance Elders Norment and J. D. Davis holds two of the most important offices in the Mt. Olive Association and they did not have to be in the District six years either. The brethren are hard pressed for an issue. We wish to say in this connection, there is a certain sister coming in with her abuse of Brother Phillips and others branding us as thieves and robbers. We are not aware of having done the lady any harm, if so, she has only to show us and we will gladly beg her pardon. We allow no one to surpass us in admiration for true womanhood, only as they have ability to do so. But we must warn the good sister, that she must stop; in fact this is a Ministerial Fight and she must not jump into it, because if she does not let up on us, we will lay her sins bare. We think we have the goods, so stop now sister. Paul says in Titus, 1:11 "Whose mouths must be stopped." It appears in this passage that Paul, stopped their mouths with the pen. We have said this is not a sectional fight but a Doctrinal fight. 2nd Epistle of John, 10,11 vs "If there any nubs you and bring not this doctrine, receive him not into your house, neither big him God Speed; For he that bideth him God speed is partaker of his evil jeeds". Any tolerably well informed Baptist knows that alien immersion, church federation, open communion and Free-will ordination is not the doctrine handed down by Jesus Christ, the Law Giver, and practiced by the Apostles. The Interchurch World move, is but the Church Federation operating under another name, and too, the Washington City Charter got out by Seven Men to take over the National Training School, of Washington, D. C. and the National Baptist Publishing House and everything pertaining thereto, and responsible to their consciences only, is also contrary to the doctrine. Not one clause in this Charter, shows that the rights of the churches or denomination are bound to be respected. And yet Dr. Olive seeks with the Morris Convention to bind the Baptists and foot. Now as to the Charter of the publishing house, which we may well call the legal program, by which the business must be run, which expressly says, the rights of the denomination of Baptist churches and the laws of Tennessee and the laws of the United States must be kept, and moreover Dr. Morris, and the Atty., that defended them drew up the legal program, and Seven others with Drs. R. H. Boyd, and Morris, swore that, was just what they wanted, that is what beat these brethren in all three of the courts from the Chancery, Courts of Appeals and the Supreme Court of the State of Tennessee. We predicate this exposure upon the following Scriptures Acts 16:126. This passage shows about the first Ecclesiastical Convention, respecting Church order discipline, fellowship, etc. This passage shows that some were teaching false doctrine, and the church agreed with the Elders, in sending messengers to an other church and letters exposing these false teachers. This is just what the Board did in the meeting at Mounds. So he who think that was wrong we cite them to these Scriptures herein stated. Page Two Metropolis Gazette PUBLISHED ON FRIDAY BY THE GAZETTE PRINTING CO. METROPOLIS, . . . . ILL. MRS. M. J. McCRARY; MANAGER. GEO. L.B. McCRARY, EDITOR FRIDAY AFRIL. 2, 1920. Office 9th and Pearl Streets, Metropolis, Illinois. Entrered as second-class mail mat- met Metropolis, Illinois, Postoffice. Address all communications to J. B.Mc- CRARY, 803 Pearl St. Metropolis, Ill. The names and addresses of contributors must be known to us in every instance, in order to secure publication. We want the news of your vicinity week TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION: One Year.....$2.00 Six Months.....1.00 Three Months.....50 Single Copy.....05 In Advance. ADVERTISING RATES. made known on application. You must mail copy on Mondays to secure publication. POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENTS. For Alderman We are authorized to announce John S. Anderson for re-election to the office of Alderman of the First Ward of the City of Metropolis, at the ensuing April election. We are authorized to announce H. F. E. Niemeyer as a candidate for Highway Commissioner for Road District No. 6, at the ensuing election, April 6, 1920. We are authorized to announce R. N. Mizell, as a candidate for Highway Commissioner for Road District No. 6, at the ensuing election, April 6, 1926. We are authorized to announce H. C. Williams, as a candidate for Highway Commissioner for Road District No. 6, at the ensuing election April 6, 1920. Clerk of Road District We are authorized to announce Ira Morgan as a candidate for re-election to the office of Clerk of Road District No. 6, at the ensuing April election, April 6, 1920. We want to put The Gazette into every home in the city within 30 days. Will you help us neighbor? Special inducements will be given. Let every reader help us to get subscribers. Build up your Race Enterprise. Frank J. Cheney makes oath that he is senior partner of the firm of F. J. Cheney & Co., doing business in the City of Toledo, County and state aforeasaid, and that said firm will pay the Sum of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each and every case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by the use of [ALL'S] CATARRH McDICINE, FRANK L. CHEEFY. Sworn to before me and subscribed in my presence, this 6th day of December, A. D. 1886. A. W. GLEASON. (Seal) Notary Public. Haall's Catarrh Medicine is taken in ternally and acts through the Blood on no mucous surfaces of the System. Send for testimonials, free F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, O. Sold By all Druggists, 75c. Taake Hall's Family Pills for consti- 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 won't 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. Remember, the paper is $1.50 per year. The paper has taken over rise, postage will be higher, 3c for stamps and 2c for post cards. please pay up. Subscribe for the Gazette. To insure publication all correspondence should reach this office not later than Tuesday morning. The editor. All manuscript with a list of names should be accompanied with $1.00 to secure publication. The way that seemeth right unto men often leads to death. It depends largely as to the view one takes to right and wrong, much depends upon one's training. We have received many encouraging letters as to our stand for the Old time Baptist Faith, from laymen and the clergy not only in our District, but throut Illinois, telling us they are with us. We have the everlasting words of Christ, telling us He would be with us always, and to preach the Gospel, and we do though the heavens fall. Thanks for words of confidence. Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Orrington, a well known couple of this city, have moved into their new repaired home on Broadway, where they welcome friends. Mt. and Mrs. Edgar Gibbs, are erecting a beautiful four room bungalow on W. 10th, St. Mr. and Mrs. Eli Huff, were Paducah shoppers Friday. Mrs. Sarah B. Tyson, and little grnndson, Jos. Edgar McCrary, who spent two weeks in Princeton, Ky., the former home visiting relatives and friends returned home Monday. The revival that is in progress at the Free Baptist church conducted by Rev. Thos. Harmon, is growing in interest each night Elder E S B McCrary, is in East St Louis, this week. Mrs. Bessie B White, departed this life Friday the 26th, at hom on Ferry, St., after a long illness of fun trouble which she bore with patience. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon from the home, officiated by Revs, Thos. Morris, and J B. McCrary She leaves a mother, 2 children, 4 sisters 2 brother and a host of relatives and friends. Rev. Thos. Morris, pastor of the Antioch Baptist church, conducted services Sunday for Rev. Davy, in the mock conference of the A. M. E. church. Next Sunday afternoon Rev. G. W. Rowlett, will preach for Rev. Jack McCane. Master Chas. Davy, was indisposed last week. Will Hudgins, and family left Saturday for Welleson, Michigan, where they will reside. They have purchased a large farm where they will go into fruit raising. The Gazette wishes them much success in their new field. Wm. Moore, and son Bernard, were in Paducah shopping, Saturday. Mesdames Jennie Cowper, Ollie Dowthard, and Allie Morgan were in Paducah, Saturday on business. Roosevelt Mayberry, spent Saturday in Paducah, with relatives. Miss Daisy Long, was in Brook port, Saturday on business. Elder Edgar S. McCrary, was in Paducah, Ky., Saturday on business connected with the Gazette. He was royally entertained by Messrs. Henry Mitcherson, an old citizen of Paducah, and J. D. Carter, of the Gaines & Co. Undertakers. He was motored over the city and was shown the principle streets and buildings by the above named. We tender them our thanks and best wishes. METROPOLIS WEEKLY GAZETTE, METROPOLIS, ILL. Those who owe us will please send in their subscription without putting us to extra expense collecting. We have placed several accounts with a collector and will have to place more soon. A preacher who will pretend that he is mad with the editor to keep from paying an honest debt made by his own voluntary acts, is a m in not fit for leadership. We must have our money or the account goes into the hands of a collector. Some men's sins goes before them and others come after them. The Gazette is sorry to learn of the illness of Rev. Mrs. Moody, of Carbondale. We wish her a speedy recovery. Charles Hodge. Chas. Aodge, was born in Ky., about 70 years ago. He was stricken with paralysis the 15th inst. He was a member of the Free Baptist church. His christ-life was very scattering until about two or three months ago. While ill his daughter asked him how did he feel and he said "I have made everything alright and if the Lord should call me I am ready to go. He also told Bro. Williams everything is alright." He passed from labor to reward Mar. 27, at 1:30 A.M., at the home of his son Grant. He leaves to mourn his demise 1 daughter, 3 sons, 2 brothers, 1 sister, 6 grand-children, 2 great grand-children and a host of relatives and friends. The funeral was attended by Rev. J. B. McCrary Tuesday afternoon at 1st Baptist church, assisted by Rev. T. Turner. The remains were placed in Kidd Cemetery. Peace to his sleeping dust. Metropolis People Making Good In LoveJoy. The Editor of the Metropolis and East St Louis Gazette, had the privilege of visiting old friends in Lovejoy, all of them formerly citizens of Metropolis. Mrs. Ora Cork, the wife of Mr Marion Cork of Grand Rivers. Ky are doing exceedingly well. They are the parents of a lovely little boy, Willard, who is a student of Sumner High School St., Louis, Mo. Mr. and Mrs. Cork,owns a beautiful house on one of the principal Streets in that city and are also owners of a large, five passenger car. Mr. and Mrs. Jonas Frizzell are also from Metropolis. They are doing well, owing a large two story dwelling just across the street from the Post Office. Both Mesdames Cork and Frizzell are the charming daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Winston, of this city and are popular members of the A. M. E. church Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Lyons conducts a large grocery store in their home, it being a large two story building. They are the proud parents of two sons and one daughter, the latter being married and has two children making Mr. and Mrs. Lyons, grandma and grandpa. They own a large Studebaker which they have had for a year or two, and have made trips as far as Coulterville, and promises to visit Metropolis in the near future via "Stude." They royally entertained the Editor and subscribed for the Gazette. We are sure our readers are pleased to read of old friends and wish them continued success. Dear Co-Workers, of the W. E. M. Society of the Mt. Olive Baptist Association, I am asking you through the Gazette, to write me a personal letter to your desire Where are you? Will you not rise and shine for Jesus? Can't you hear Aim calling you as loud as peals of thunder. The harvest is great but the laborers are few? Go work in my vineyard, are his words. Be like Nehemiah, tell them that you are doing a great work and you can't come down We shall try and make this Associational year a banner one. Wake up and let us go over the top for God. First be sure that you are right and go ahead. Read Heb. 12.1, if we obey that verse we will have no time to do anything to any body, talk or write about any body, only that which is good or edifying or will lift up some one. I hope that all the churches that were in the Mt. Olive Baptist Association are still with the old mother. I believe that you are, if not I love you still. I ask the pastors of our district to let us look in on you at your earliest convenience. Yours for the Master, Laura A. Leake, Pres., of Dist. W. E & M. 603 Cormick St., Centralia, Ill. Success In Life Depends Upon a Healthy Body Nervousness is one of the greatest enemies of success and may cause a failure. Dr. Miles' Nervine Contains no opiates or narcotics Is very soothing and effective in quickly relieving Nervous Disorders. "Had two serious spells of nervous prostration. I used three bottles of Dr. Miles' Nervine and am now well and strong." Mrs. H. B. 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Two boys are the streets each Saturday with the Gazette. Spend five cents and learn what is happening among our people. Mesdames Mamie Christy, and daughter, Sauonia Jefferson, of Highland Place, returned home Monday from Earlington, Ky., where they attended the bedside of the former's father, who has been very sick, but now improving. Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Lassiter, of Belgrade, spent Monday in the city. They called on the Editor and wife. Rev T. M. Moses, was called to Mississippi, to attend a funeral of an old friend. Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Baker were in the city Saturday shopping. Mr. Wash Shelton, of Brookport, was in the city Wednesday on business. 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. Explanations. Mother—"In all the wild storm your sister Maggie went. Got with her throat all bare and exposed." Brother —"Hain won't hurt her. She's got & rubber neck."—Lisa. 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Made in five grades Conceded to be the Finest Pencil made for general use. EAGLE PENCIL COMPANY, NEW YORK Trade with those who advertise with Us. Metropolis, Illinois. METROPOLIS WEEKLY GAZETTE. METROPOLIS. ILL Leonard Wood's Life Here is Leonard Wood's life outlined in brief: Born, October 6, 1830; Winchester, N. H. Lived in boyhood on Cape Cod, Mass. Graduated from Harvard Medical school, 1884. Worked among poor of Boston as hospital doctor. Appointed army surgeon in 1885, served a few days in Boston and then was transferred to Mexican border on his request "for action." Fought for many months the savage Apaches who buried the border and successfully blocked the approach of civilization. Years later awarded Congressional Medal of Honor for his heroism in the Indian warfare. In 1888 he surveyed Arizona under General Miles. Ordered back to active service on border for a few months. Made still surgeon, in 1889, and stationed at Los Angeles. * Married Miss Louise A. Connell Smith, niece of Chief Justice Flield. Sent to Washington in 1895 as assistant attending surgeon, and served under Cleveland and McKinley. Organized Rough Riders in 1898; made colonel, with Theodore Roosevelt as Pentenant colonel. Lead his troops in first battle at Las Gusmimas, June 24, 1898. Entered Santiago July 17, and was promoted for valer to brigadier general. Made military governor of Santiago July 20, and turned city from pest-house to modern municipality. President McKinley appointed him governor general of Cuba, in December, 1899. In next three years he brought Cuba out of darkness and established it as a modern law-abiding, self-governing nation. Sent by Roosevelt to Germany in 1902 as military observer. Appointed governor of the savage Morea province in the Philippines, in 1903, by President Roosevelt. Went with his men to the front lines, fought famous tribesmen, established government and civilization, and in three years redeemed another "lost land." Made commander in chief of American forces, in Philippines in 1905. In 1908 transferred to United States and made commander of the department of the east. Sept. 11 special ambassador to Argentine republic. Four years headed American military forcing chief of staff. In 1914 again made commander of the department of the east. Become premier leader in prepared-bess in United States by establishing training camps in 1914, 1915 and 1915. Thousands of men trained under his direction to become officers on call. Transferred in 1917 to department of south, request for overseas duty having been ignored. August 26 begin training of crack Eighty-ninth division at Camp Funston, Kansas. Sent to Europe in December as military observer. Wounded by bursting gun; three weeks in hospital. Retrained and resumed command of Eighty-ninth division April 12, 1918. Eighty-ninth went overseas; Wood ordered to stay at Funston and start training Tenth division. Foreign officers pronounced Tenth best division ever when it was ready to go overseas just before armistice. November, 1918. Made commander of central department and organized forces to care for returning soldiers throughout central states. ROOSEVELT FOR WOOD Theodore, Jr., Lauds His Administrative Ability. New York.—Theodore Roosevelt, Jr., member of the New York assembly, has issued a statement formally announcing that he will support to the utmost the candidacy of Leonard Wood for presidential nominee on the Republican ticket. "It gives me great pleasure to indorse the candidacy of General Wood," he says. "He is a man of fearless disposition and strikes out boldly for what he considers right. He is a man of proven experience as an administrator. He has demonstrated this ability in Cuba and the Philippines. "He has thought out on liberal and constructive lines the great economic problems we will meet in this country in the coming decade. Under him I feel confident that the country will work forward to a very increasing influence and stability." LEADER JOINS WOOD Speech of Opponent Turns Dakotan's Beliefs. Aherdeen, S. D.-State Senator H. P. Hill, one of the most well-known Republicans in South Dakota, has announced he will support Leonard Wood for presidential nominee. "I was originally for Governor Lowden of Illinois," Hill explained, "but after hearing him speak at Mitchell the other day I have decided that Wood is a much stronger man, from every standpoint, for president of this nation. We need an administrator, a man capable of gigantic organization, and I believe Leonard Wood's tremendous governmental experience makes him the logical choice of all now in the field." FARMER'S INCOME SUBJECT TO TAX Gains for 1919 Must Be Figured Under U. S. Law—Returns Due March 15. LAND SALE PROFITS TAXABLE. Necessary Farm Expenses May Be Deducted—Special Form for Farm Income—Cash or Accrual Basis for Computing. A farmer, shopkeeper, or tradesman must figure up his net income for 1919; and if the farm or business income plus his other income was sufficient to require an income tax return a complete return must be filed with the collector of internal revenue by March 15. A farmer should uncertain the gross income of his farm by computing all gains derived from the sale or exchange of his products, whether produced on the farm or purchased and resold. Farm Expenses. From his gross income a farmer is allowed to charge off all of his necessary expenses in the conduct of the farm during the year. These include costs of planning, cultivating, harvesting and marketing. In addition to these costs he may deduct money spent for ordinary farm tools of short life bought during the year, such as shovels, rakes, etc. Also, the cost of feed purchased for his live stock may be treated as an expense in so far as this cost represents actual outlay, but the value of his own products fed to animals is not a deductible item. Other farm expenses allowable are the cost of minor repairs on buildings (but not the dwelling house), on fences, wagons and farm machinery; also bills paid for horseshoeing; stock powders, rock salt, services of veterinary, insurance (except on dwelling house), gasoline for operating power and sundry other expenses which were paid for in cush. As to bired help, all the productive labor is a deductible expense; but the wages of household servants, or help hired to improve the farm, as in tree planting, ditching, etc., cannot be claimed against earnings. A farmer is not allowed to claim a salary for himself or members of his family who work on the farm. Wear and Tear. Purchase of farm machinery, wagons, work animals, etc. also the cost of construction or extension of buildings, silos, fencing, etc. should be considered additional investments in the farm and are not proper deductions against income. A reasonable allowance may be claimed for wear and tear on farm buildings (except the farmhouse), fences, machinery, work animals, wagons, tanks, windmills and other farm equipment which is used in the conduct of the farm. As to autos and tractors, the cost of those is not an expense, although the cost of their upkeep is an allowable deduction, if the machines are used exclusively for farm purposes and not for pleasure. Also, in such cases, a deduction for wear and tear is allowed. Farm Losses. The loss of a growing crop is not a proper deduction from income, inasmuch as the value of the crop had not been taken into gross income. The loss of a building or of machinery through storm, lightning, flood, etc., is allowable deduction, but care should be used to ascertain the correct loss sustained, as restricted by income tax regulations. No deduction is allowed in the case of loss of animals raised on the farm, but a loss is deductible from gross income if the animals had been purchased for stalk or breeding p.oses. Shrinkage in weight or value of farm products held for favorable market prices cannot be deducted as a loss, for the reason that when such products are sold the shrinkage will be reflected in the selling price. Sale of Farms and Land The value of agricultural lands has been jumping during the past few years, and during 1919 many owners sold out part or all of their lands at big profits. All such gains constitute income and must be taken into the net income for the year. Any person who sold part of a farm or ranch, or part of a parcel of land, must also show any gains realized by the sale. The method of figuring gains and losses on such transactions is prescribed in the Income Tax regulations, copies of which may be secured from Internal Revenue Collectors. Forms for Returns. The Internal Revenue Bureau has issued an improved Form 1040F for the use of farmers. This form, together with Form 1040A or 1040, will give the farmer explicit information as to how to properly figure his net income for 1919. There are two methods of figuring a farmer's income tax return this year. He may make his return on the basis of the difference between the money and goods received for his products and the cash paid out for actual allowable farm expenses within the year. Or he may make his return on the accrual basis, which means computing the receipts and expenses that pertain to the taxable year, excluding income earned and expenses incurred in prestions or succeeding years. East St. Louis Gazette The Metropolis Gazette Publishing Co., has Established a Branch Office East St. Louis, Ill., where a Job Office will be operated under competent management. Splendid inducements have been assured us by the leaders of the city. We have plenty machinery and force to take care of the situation. Rev. Edgar McCray, is now in the city perfecting arrangements. We have 25 years experience in type setting, job and newspaper work.—The Editor. Office 1318 E. Broadway, East St. Louis, Ill. Phones Bell, E. 1987. St. Clair 1969. Call or Phone us the news and your next Job or Ad. Rev. Edgar S. B. McCrary, Editor and Manager. ST. LOUIS PHONES EAST ST. LOUIS PHONES Bomont 3148 Night Calls Office: Bell. E. 1987 Central 8798-L Promptly Answered St. Clair 1969 R. M. C. GREEN FUNERAL DIRECTOR AND EMBALMER Free Funeral Parlors Automobiles For All Occasions Office: Office: 2635 Market St. 1318 E. Broadway St. LOUIS, MO. E ST LOUIS, IL. Phone: Bell, E. 1987 Kin. St. Clair, 1969 MRS. D. L. NOTARY NOTARY PUBLIC 1318 E. BROADWAY Take Your Insur- underwriters Mut- They are Steady and Reliab- Claims Promptly. L, R. LESLIE Phene St. Clair, 1569 L. EAST Take Your Insurance With The Underwriters Mutual Insurance Co., They are Steady and Reliable. Pay all Sick and Death Claims Promptly. 1902 Market Ave. L, R. LESLIE, Dist. Supt. Phone St. Clair, 1569 L. East St. Louis, Ill. March 22, 1920. The services were excellent last Sunday morning and evening. Sunday School was well attended and eight new pupils were enrolled 195 being in attendance. Prof. A. M. Jackson is preparing his program for Easter. Mrs. Christie, the pianist, is excellent. Mr. Jackson has no complaint. The program will be conducted by Mrs. Lenoria Smith and Miss Basley, Mrs. Thom on and Mrs. Cregler on Easter Sunday morning. All of which will be grand. We are hoping for a large crowd out. Rev. John DeShields, D. D. preached morning and evening. We had a large crowd Sunday morning to hear the powerful sermon delivered. His text, was Enter in at the Straight Gate. One joined the church and 15 came forward to be prayed for. The reverend preached from the text, Psalm 11:17. The wicked shall be turned into hell and all the nations that forget God. There was shouting in the camp of the Lord. Nine souls came forward and bowed at the altar for prayer. The B. Y. P. U. was well attended Sunday evening. Mrs Bird, the president, was somewhat ill. The program rendered was the subject for discussion and was masterly handled. Mrs. Rosa Hard, the president of our missionary society, is doing a great work here in our church. She is a woman that is awake on the job for the uplift of the people. Mrs. Janie McClinton, the president of the Unity Willing Workers, is planning for a big banquet in the near future. Miss Dorothy DeShields, the president of the Art Club, will join in this great banquet that will be pulled off soon. Mrs Willie King is president of a new club called the Pastor's Aid Club. They hope to do a good Page Three Office: 1318 E. Broadway E ST. LOUIS, ILL Kin. St. Clair. 1969 EAST ST. LOUIS, ILL EAST ST. LOUIS, ILL. work in that direction. Mr. and Mrs. Babble entertained Rev. DeShields at luncheon Wednesday. The reverend and Mr. Topsy Laws were also the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Corks at dinner. LoveJoy, Ill. Drs. Williams and Arthur. Love joy, affords two Negro Physicians that rank high in the estimation of both Negroes and whites of this city. Both have extensive practices and are making good. Their offices are just a door from each other. Both Williams and Arthur have their office girls who answer all calls and are courteous to meet. C. B Jones, Mayor. Mayor C. B. Jones, of Lovejoy, is one of the wealthiest men of the Race, and he has the distinct honor of being the only Negro Mayor in the State of Illinois. He is making good in this office, being respected by both white and black and no doubt he will be retained as Mayor for years to come without opposition. He is also a subscriber to the Gazette. Edward M. Green. Edward M. Green, Village Clerk of Lovejoy, has served two terms in this capacity and in all probabilities he will enter his third term. Mr. Green is one of our wealthiest men, and owns a beautiful bungalow on the principal street, where he performs the duties connected with the office. "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." Adversity and Prosperity. We become wiser by adversity; prosperity destroys our appreciation of the right.—Seneca. 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LOUIS. TIL eauld attemot toda anytu Oo \o conventrom that triea rm put the! METKOPOLIS WEFKLY GAZETTE. METROPOLIS. ILL, Publication Notice | State of Lilinois, Massac County, SS. Circuit Cour of Massac County. April Terns A. D. 1920 | Im the matter of Owen S. Rush vs Mary Hopsen,’ Alexander Flanagan, ‘Prank Hardy and John Hardy. Bill to Quiet Title, In Chancery. No. 752. Affidavit of the non-residence of Frand Hardy andJobn Hardys of the }defendents above named, having been filed in the office of the Clerk of naid Circuit Court of Massac County, notice is hereby given to the non-resident de- fendants, that the complainant has fil- jed a bill of complaint in said Court on the Chancery side’ thereof on the 19th day of November A. D. 1919, and that summons thereupon issued out of said Court against said defendants, ra- turnable on the 12th day of January A. D, 1920, as is by law required. An order having been entered of re- leona in said Court at the January Term, A. D, 1920, thereof, that said wae stand continued, with order of eis |_ Now, therefore, unless you. the said |Frank Hardy and Jobn Hardy, shal |personally be and appear before the said Circuit Court of Massae County, on the first day of the next term there- of, to be holden at the Court House in the City of Metropolis, in said County. on the 12th day of April A, D. 1920, and plead, answer or demur to the satd [compiaintant s bill of complaint, the same, and the matters and things therein chargad and stated, will be tak- en as confessed, and a decrae entered against you according to the prayer of said bill. | Witutaw Loren Sarva, Clork of the Cireuit Court, | FRED R. Youna, Complainant's Solicitor. | April Term, A. D, 1920. For Sale Two horses, 9 and 10 years old; i mare coming 8 years old; two young mules one comiag 3 and one coming 1 year old in May. E.C. Criper, Perks, lil. We are sorry that a number ol our life long frieuds and members of 12th strect, Mt Moriah and Mt. Pleasant Baptist churches suff- ered themselves to leave the rec- ord they have made for these many years to follow after stran- gers * The old Mr. Olive hasa founds- tion and a record behind it, as it was founded on solid facts and not on hate and misrepresentation, Its early founders stood for some- thing in the daysof yore. "Woe unto the Shepherd that divice my sheep."’ | Notice ishereby given that at the April meeting 1920 of the Division of Pardons and Parole of the State of Minos, I will make application for parole from the State Training Schoo! for boys. ¥ Richard Allison, Notice is bereby given that at the April meeting 1920 of the Division of Pardon and Parole of the State of Mli- nois, I will make application for parole from the Wlinois State Reformatory at Page Four ‘AD STAND ON“ FARMER BY WOOD FJickey College ) Madam Newell ; HAIR GROWER and BEAUTY SPSCIALIST ' 4743 State Stree ‘ Phone Drexel 1744 Chicago, Illinois. SIP — DOMAIN ODOM VOOM OVO HE TELLS HIS OPINION OF AGRI. CULTURE'S NEEDS AT THIS TIME. 5 | Chicago, I—In an answer to @ query from one of the leaders of ugricuristy of the county, Leonard Wood, Repadiiean — exndidate «for “presidential —notinution, — yesterday Sxave one of the tost candid state ments of lls position joward the farmer uit hax ever been published hy # pollideat candidate. After decking tuit “the dectine of agrieultyrs i one of the greatest din: gers the country fees, aud that Ue farmer, as the backbone of the nation, is entitled to every addininistrative en- couragement and a sguare deat all around, Wood gave ax the sient points in his agricultural beliefs: “1. The furitier saceifteed iach dur ing the war, We owe: him a debt of gratitude we never can repiy for bis stunel loyalty, “2. Education for farm children should be as easily fecessible and. on as high a plane as that of city chtl- dren, with vocational training to the lust degree, in a Broad, consolidated school system, “2, We must give the rural districts good roads, for commerce and rela tions. “4. There wust be a department of agriculture in full and thtelligent co- operation with the farmer and the reat farm organizations, "5. 1 believe in a far closer conve tion between producers and consumers of food. Too small a portion of the consumer's cost gets back to the farmer. “6. Hoarding of food supplies should be rigorously suppressed. “7. Secure provision should he made fo enable farmers to get adequate credit to extend farming interests, "8. There should be bigger supplies of fertilizer availuble at cheaper rates. “9. 1 belleve thet ihe treatment of cooperative organizations of farmers should be with the same consideration ax to other organizations under simt- lar efrcumstances. “10. 1 believe In the gradual aboti- tion of farm tenancy and encourage ment of ownership of land by the in- dividual farmer. “LL. L helieve in a wide extension of the farm burean system which seems Well fitted to solve many of the een nomic questions which confront the farmer—problems of production and distribution.” AN:OPEN LETTER TO THE COLORED PEOPLE- We wish to say to our people of Massac County, and the surrounding territory, thereto. Having been solicited by a number of my people, also encouraged by some of my white friends who wish to see, and help secure employ- ment for all returning soldiers, to enter the Undertaking business. I have finally decided to go into that business, with a view of serving my people, as well as having an employment,« feeling that | can give them better service than members of the other race, ‘though | am _ in friendly relation with all the other undertakers, and expect to re- tain that relationship throughout my business career- I am perfectly qualified to give unexcelled service and will guarantee satisfaction. 1 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 Embalg ing, Chicago, Illinois, from which I Au “4 ig, Siberia oe eee estan Ange We will carry a s:aall line +t caskets oniy, 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 insur- ing 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. i SERSEANT SAVED FROM ARMY JAIL HE AND “TWO-STARS” IN SAME Cleveland, O.—You veterans of the Inte war with the cootlés, Huns et ceetra will appreciate this story. ‘The train from the Kast, hours late because of a blizzard, wns pulling inte Cleveland. A soldier boy. a sergeant, service hat pulled despondently down over bis eyes, sat and stared unblinkingly out of the window into the feree blasts of snow, His seatmate struck up a con versation with him, after several over tures had failed, “Gee, but this storm sure is getting me in bad!" said the boy. “I'm 1 hours over my leave now, Me for the hoosgow, for sure!" ‘The passenger listened to the story and then requested the soidier to Jet him take his pass a minute, The paw senger went up to the other end of the car and sat down with avether man. Soon he beckoned to the sergeant, When the Jad got to the other end of the car and saw two st#rs on either shoulder of the man the passenger had consulted he saluted, “Sergeant,” said the officer, “T've ‘explained on the back of this pass that the sume storm that delayed you alse held me back, In case they don’t be lieve this is my signature, here's m) card, Give them both.” ‘The soldier walked back to his sent ‘Then he looked ut the eurd, It sald: “Major General Leonard Wood, Com mander, Central Department.” “Can you beat it?" mused the dough boy, dis he stared ont the window once more, but this tne with « wide grin, , eS EEE EEE Es = ) OUR JOB | | {i are prepared for High Grade | We have had over 23 years of Active Experience in the print- ding office and will give you the benefit of same just for the ask- ing on that next job of yours. “Let | Us Show. You.” Try us. We print from a visiting card to a large size poster. : BOOK WORK A SPECIALTY We give courteous attention to all inquiries and | your patronage is earnestly solicited. Out of town work done promply. ; Send us the next job please? | We do all kind of Job work Letter Heads, Bill Heads, Statements, Envelopes i Dodgers, Calling Cards, * SOLDIERS FOR WOOD | South Dakota and Kansas Veterans to Back Him. Mitchell, 8. D.—-Soldier boys who saw service either In Peauce or at home ore showing big @nthastasm for the ¢andidacy of Leourrd Weed in this state, according to W. TL King, state manager, In statement here today. “Pts Is surprising to some of those who declared that soldiers would be | opposed to any army candidate,” King: said. “ut these boys know that Wood fs totally different from some of the domingering citicers of the ‘Second Loole’ type that they served under. ‘They know that he Is not a mllitarist in any sense of the word, and those who served under him-in the Bighty-| ninth and Tentitdivisions lve him like { a father, Soldier clubs for Wood are being organized ai over the state and J. a. MeGraw and Ered Stanley, na! tlonal vieg chairmen af the Wood | boons tell me mbar down in Kansas,” where many of ine boys af the Kighty> roth ved, there ts a. similar cond ee Be hie a oie ee MITpAltA TO we vreeenMTETMT G 5) te wetsen's conintites In Tidinna,