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METROPOLIS WEEKLY GAZETTE TORNADO KILLS MANY. ROCKELLER AND SON GIVES WHITING, IND., $450,000 HOME 155 PERSONS KILLED BY TORNADO IN SOUTH Hundreds Injured and Damage to Property is Estimated at $2,000,000 Birmingham, Ala., April 21. Revised reports today from the tornado stricken areas of Mississippi. Alabama and Tennessee placed the number of fatalities resulting from yesterday's storm at 155. The later reports told of hundreds injured and estimated the property damage at more than $2,000,000. Card of Thanks While I have not made the strenuous campaign that marked other elections, it has not been because of lack of appreciation, but because I have not had the time to do so. I desire to extend my sincere thanks to the voters of the First Ward for their support in my reelection to the office of Alderman at Tuesday's election, and I assure you that I shall render faithful service to the ward and city to the best of my ability. Jno. S. Anderson. Fire Wednesday Noon Wednesday about 12:00 M. fire broke out at the home of D. L. Tandy. It is thought that the fire started from the flue and caught in the west end. The house was dry and the wind blew, nevertheless the neighbors and occupants kept the presence of mind and worked faithfully with buckets and tubs of water. When the fire department arrived everything was over and little damage was done. IOPPA. ILL. There was service all day at the Clover Leaf Baptist church. Sunday was our pastor's regular day. Each scholar in the Advance class in S. S. paid 1c for year he was old which amounted to $5 44. Mrs. John Stamps left last week for Murphysboro to visit relatives. Mrs. Oma Adams, is improving from her illness. Mrs. Mary Sykes, is confined to her bed. Mrs. Laura Bradley, and Miss Beaulah Hester, left for Chicago, Ill. Saturday. Mrs. Bradley, had to return because of the sudden illness of her brother, Mr. George Whittiaker, of Metropolis. Mrs. Ollie Aker, spent Saturday at the bed-side of her uncle. Mrs. Virgie Porter, Joppa's school teacher spent Sunday at her home. The Ladies Aid will meet at the residence of Mrs. Will Bradleys Monday after-noon. The Ladies Aid gave a bazaar Saturday before Easter Sunday and cleared $30.00 Mr. Gilbert Crider met with an accident lately, had one of his legs broken, but he is doing fine at present. Rockefeller and Son Give Whiting a $450,000 Home Citizens of Whiting, Ind., are to be provided with a $450,000 community service house through gifts by John D. Rockefeller, his son, and the Standard Oil Company of Indiana. Construction will start about July 1. From Dr. W. P. Washington Mt. Vernon, Ill. Apr. 18, 20. Dear Mc. Our Executive Board will meet with the Hopewell Baptist church Carbondale, Dr. Dorsey, pastor, on the 29th of this month. I am writing you to say, come and be with us on this occasion. You and your staff of officers are cordially invited to be present. I hope you are well. Love to all. I am respectfully, W. P. Washington. Centralia, Ill. Rev. J. McCrary. Rav. W. H. Carter, preached to us Sunday, and we cannot give him too much praise for his wonderful sermons. Rev. Carter will spend the greater part of the week at Springfield, Ill. Madam Page will speak to the citizens Wednesday evening from a commercial standpoint. Madam Page is a renowned speaker and we welcome her at any opportunity she might have to give us a visit. Rev. W. H. Carter, Pastor. 1. Scott, clerk. Evanston, ill. Dr. Edw. P. Jones, Pres. of the National Baptist Convention of the U. S. A., left today upon an extended visit which will take him as far east as New Haven, Connecticut. The Rev. Dr. Ralph Paul Russell has charge of his eastern engagements and from all indications the trip will be of much import and great results will come to the National Baptist Convention which convenes at Columbus, Ohio. Rev. H. P. Hill at Chillicothe and the Rev. Dr. C. P. Madison of Norfolk, Va. It is understood that while Dr. Jones is in Norfolk, he will hold a conference with Drs. Madison and Bolling, two of the great leaders of the great State of Virginia. Dr. Jones was highly elated over the great victory that had come to the Convention over the recent lawsuits, and now said he, "we will turn our entire attention to the raising of $2,500,000, the goal for which, the loyal Baptists of America must strive." Mrs. Lena Phillips, returned to Centelia Sunday, to take up her school work, alter being called here on the account of the death of her mother. Read The Gazette; $1.50. UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS LIBRARY APR 87 1920 THE REASON Republican S Instructed to CHARL For Clerk of the Convention, May 1 C. Reward Wayne County Strength to the Republic On Monday April 26th the lect the delegate from the 34 nominate the candidates for Hon. Charles C. Johnson present clerk, having been en- ment and with a Progressive Since his election Mr. Jo- his personal supervision the the business of the office ma- willingness to accommodate the most popular officials in the tian gentleman and a Repub- the ticket and give us a cand- tered and at the same t county of the district should COUNTY EARNESTLY SO JOHNSON FOR CLERK OF 15th, 1920. WEEK LINE. LET THE CHIPS FAIR FRIDAY APRIL KILLE WHITING ASSON WHY the American State Co- led to Vote For CHARLES C. of the Appellate May 10th, 1920 C. C. Johnson, C. The County Boy For His Republican Ticket April 26th the county commit- tory from the 34 counties compris- tives for Clerk of the Appell- C. Johnson is a candidate be- ing been elected in 1914 by a progressive candidate receivin- tion Mr. Johnson has given a division the records of the coun- e office managed with effici- nate all having business officials in this part of the sta- d a Republican of the staun- ce us a candidate against whor- e same time reward effici- cient should instruct its delega- TESTLY SOLICITS EVERY CLERK OF THE APPELLAT MOTTO: "HEW TO THE LINE. LET THE CHIPS FALL WHERE THEY MAY." THE REASON WHY the Delegates to the Republican State Convention Should be Instructed to Vote For CHARLES C. JOHNSON For Clerk of the Appellate Court at the Republican state Convention. May 10th. 1920. Reward Wayne County Boy For His Efficient Service; Nomination Will Add Strength to the Republican Ticket On Monday April 26th the county committees of the several counties of the state will select the delegate from the 34 counties comprising the Fourth Appellate Court District will nominate the candidates for Clerk of the Appellate Court for this district. Hon. Charles C. Johnson is a candidate before the Republican convention. He is the present clerk, having been elected in 1914 by a plurality of 7,071 over his Democratic opponent and with a Progressive candidate receiving 9,334 votes. Since his election Mr. Johnson has given all his time to the duties of the office. Under his personal supervision the records of the court have been kept with scrupulous care. and the business of the office managed with efficiency and dispatch. By his courtesy and ready willingness to accommodate all having business with the court he has proved himself one of the most popular officials in this part of the state. He is clean, honest and capable, a christian gentleman and a Republican of the staunchest kind. His nomination will add strength to the ticket and give us a candidate against whom not a word of criticism can be truthfully uttered and at the same time reward efficient and honest service. The committee in every county of the district should instruct its delegates to the State Convention for him. WAYNE COUNTY EARNESTLY SOLICITS EVERY DELEGATE TO VOTE FOR CHARLES C. JOHNSON FOR CLERK OF THE APPELLATE COURT.—Wayne County Examiner, April 15th, 1920. Why Not Attend The Big Fish Fry At Mrs. J. B. McCrary's SATURDAY NIGHT? You Are Welcome! Saturday's Election Closely Contested At an election held Saturday, in School District No. 35; for the election of a president and two members of the Board of Education, C. C. Leonard was elected president and Dr. Milo Trovillion and R. B. Lytton members of the board. The following vote was polled: For pres. of board. (Men's vote.) C. C. Leonard ..... 71 Fred R. Young ..... 53 For members of board. Dr. Milo Trovillion ..... 87 W. A. Steers ..... 66 R. B. Lytton ..... 69 Women's vote. For president. C. C. Leonard ..... 54 Fred R young ..... 25 For members of board. Dr. Milo Trovillion ..... 54 W. A. Steers ..... 41 R. B. Lytton ..... 45 WHY the Delegation Estate Convention Vote For JES C. JOY Appellate Court at the 10th, 1920. C. Johnson, Clean and Gap Boy For His Efficient Service in Ticket The county committees of the several counties comprising the Fourth Clerk of the Appellate Court for this is a candidate before the Republic elected in 1914 by a plurality of 7,071 candidate receiving 9,334 votes. Jennson has given all his time to the records of the court have been kept managed with efficiency and dispatch still having business with the court this part of the state. He is clean, clean of the staunchest kind. His name against whom not a word of mine reward efficient and honest service instruct its delegates to the State PublicITS EVERY DELEGATE TO THE APPELLATE COURT.—Wa C. C. Johnson, Clean and Capable COLORED ARTIST GETS RECOGNITION New York, N. Y., April 14. John Armstrong Chaloner announced that in the John Armstrong Chaloner concours at the National Academy of Design a painting from the nude by Albert A. Smith, colored art student in the academy school, won first prize of $25. St. Paul, Minn., April 13. James T. Guarles, Negro detective at Central police station, was shot and fatally wounded at his home by his wife last week. He died at the City hospital. Montgomery, Ala., April 13. Negroes are to be barred from the Democratic primaries in Alabama. The presumption that they are all Republicans because of the color of their skins seem to prevail. It is rumored that a movement is on foot to place a new boat to ply a trade to and from Paducah Ky., to Carruthersville, Mo. Fred Porter, Mrs. Lottie Halleck and Vernon Harmon, were Paducah visitors Tuesday. Postmaster Stewart Home The many friends here of Postmaster S. M. Stewart, who has been for several weeks past in the hospital at Paducah suffering from a severe attack of what was reported to be typhoid, will be glad to learn that Mr. Stewart was able to be brought home from the hospital Saturday and is getting along fine.—The Herald PEORIA Dear Editor, Please allow us space in your valuable paper for us to say that Friendship Baptist is in a prosperous condition. We had a grand rally on the 3rd Sunday of April and a glorious time. The weather was very unfavorable but by the help of the Lord we raised $235. 25, though we are a few in number but we are representing in the old Mt. Olive Baptist Association. Pray for our success. Yours truly, Rev. Jos. Fields, Pastor, D. Blake, Sec. Notice Not to one but to all, it is to you my sisters the Master calls. Will you answer, if so, meet me in Murphysboro on Wednesday KANSAS CITY POLICEMAN KILLS "WOULD BE" ROBBER. Kansas City, Mo.; April 21 A policeman armed with a riot gun, killed an unidentified white man who attempted to hold up a retail haberdasher's store this morning. *Last night according to a police a "tip" was received that an attempt would be made this morning to hold up the store. Two policemen, armed with riot guns, went to the store early this morning and hid behind a wooden partition in the rear of the store. Shortly after the store opened for business a young man entered, pointed a revolver at Warner Glenn, proprietor, and ordered him to hold up his hands. A policeman stepped from behind the partition, fired his riot gun, and man who had attempted the robbery was killed before the 5th Sunday in May 1920. Pastor W. P. Washington and the members of the Shiloh Baptist church, are making extensive preparation to entertain the Gen. Missionary Baptist State Association. We must make this meeting a record breaker along all lines, viz. socially, numerically, financially and spiritually. Let us make the following our Motto: "Not I, but Christ be honored, loved; Not I Christ be seen, be known, be heard; Not I, but Christ, in every thot and word." If this our motto we will give our means for the advancement of His Kingdom. We must contribute to the State, Home, Foreign Mission, and for Education. These are the steps that lead up the royal ladder, that approaches throne. Every circle is expected to represent with $5.00 exclusive of the various objects. The aged Ministers Home must not be neglected. Sisters, let this be a self examination. Not what we can do but what I can do as an individual. The Lord wants me to do. Remember sister, the Lord is calling you; will you answer? Sister Bettie Wilkerson, Pre., Mt. Vernon, Sister Maggie B. Taylor, Colp, Cor. Sec. Md. City. Ill. April 13, 1920. To the Moderator of the Mt. Olive Baptist Association and to whom it may concern: This certifies that the 1st Baptist church of Md. City asks that the Mt. Olive S. S. Convention convene with us Wednesday before the 4th Sunday in June. Rev. C. W. Cole pastor. Page Two Metropolis Gazette PUBLISHED ON FRIDAY BY THE GAZETTE PRINTING CO. GETROPOLIS, . . . . ILL. ERS. M. J. McCRARY, MANAGER GEO. L. B. McCRARY, EDITOR FRIDAY APRIL 23, 1920. Office 9th and Pearl Streets, Metropolis, Illinois. Entered as second-class mail mat at Metropolis, Illinois, Postoffice. Address all communications to J. R.McAry, 905 Pearl St. Metropolis, Ill. The names and addresses of contributors must be known to us in every instance, in order to secure publication. 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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 20 ise, postage will be higher, 3c for stamps and 2c for post cards, please pay up. '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 man not 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. 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 gave to place more scon. 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 un to 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 Discrict, but thruout 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. Rev. J. D. Davis, of Colp, is in the city preaching a few nights in a series of meetings for Rev. T. M. Moses at the First Baptist church. E. C. Phillips, returned to Matton, Friday after attending the funeral of his mother-in-law, Mrs. Mollie Claybrooke. Mr. and Mrs. Newt Cork, attended the funeral of the formers brother at Grand Rivers, Ky who was burned so seriously Friday until death followed in a few hours. We are in sympathy with the parents, widow and relatives. He was a splendid young man, and the editor united him in marriage about a year ago. In this city. Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Townsley, are visiting in Chicago and Gary, Ind Jno. S. Anderson, was re-elected Alderman of the First Ward Tuesday without opposition. Rev. T. M. Moses, of the First Baptist church and his members will visit Unity Baptist church, Brookport, the 1st Sunday and Rev. Moses will preach in a rally for the Bazaar club in the afternoon. The churches at Unionville, Shady Grove and Bethel A. M. E church, Brookport, are invited to be present on that occasion. Come hear this noted man. Mrs. S. B. Jones, has returned from a visit at Cairo, with Rev. and Mrs. Fred Douglass Mr. and Mrs. Rev. J. B. Davie motored to Boaz. Sunday where she preached for the Methodist congregation. Mrs. Sarah Blackwell, of Belgrade, is reported to be improving. Rev. J. B. McCrary, attended his services Sunday at Brookport. Mr. and Mrs. Newt Cork, returned from Grand Rivers, Ky. Wednesday where they went to attend the funeral of his brother. Mr. and Mrs. Lacey Patterson, attended the funeral of Mr. Eneas Cork, Sunday at Grand Rivers, Kentucky. Mr. and Mrs. Cyrus Gunn, are visiting in Canton, Ky, the former's parents. John Fossie, has returned from Chicago and other points. Results All That Count. Who asks whether the enemy were defeated by strategy or by valor?—Virgil. METROPOLIS WEEKLY GAZETTE, METROPOLIS, ILL. We pity that soul whose religion will not bind him sufficiently strong enough to enable him to rise above his evil companions sufficiently high and long enough to allow his light, (life) to shine forth to illuminate the pathway of some poor sinner that will lead him into that path that shines more and more until the perfect day We have several good preachers, that are idle that would make good pastors if they were given a chance. Every church large or small should have a pastor, and carry out the great commission of Jesus. Ye should be doers of his word and not hearers only. Heed this message and herald it to the lost and benighted world. Every church door in Southern Illinois should be thrown open at least twice every Sunday that the gospel might be preached to every creature. Let none hear you idly saying there is nothing you can do while the souls of men are dying all around you without any hope for the future life and happiness. Any church needing a good pastor and a splendid preacher, a man of high ideals and broad vision, we can recommend Rev. Jno. Buen, of Mt. Verton, Ill., who successfully pastored. Shiloh Baptist church of that city for 5 consecutive years. His address is 1011 Herbert, St. Mrs. M. J. McCrary, returned from E. St. Louis, Monday, where she went to be at the bedside of niece Mrs Effie Brown, who she left in a critical condition, but somewhat improved. Rev J. H. Yarbrough, was in the city on business Monday. Mrs. Laura Bradley, and daughter Mrs. Ollie Aker of Joppa, were called to the bedside of George Whittiaker a brother of the former. Mrs. Rosa Baker, of Paducah, Ky. was in the city Monday enraute home from Joppa Willie Woods, and Mrs. Rev. J. B. Davy, have returned from Elkville, where they attended the District Conference of the A. M. E Connection. Mrs. Joe Mayberry, who was indisposed last week is much improved. Rufus Church, is improving rapidily. Elder Edgar S. McGrary, is still on the sick list, yet he is improving. Mrs. Mack Hooper, is improving after a severe attack of indegestion. The old Mt. Olive has a foundation and a record behind it, as it was founded on solid facts and not on hate and misrepresentation. Its early founders stood for something in the days of yore. "Woe unto the Shepherd that divice my sheep." We are sorry that a number of our life long friends and members of 12th street, Mt. Moriah and Mt. Pleasant Baptist churches suffered themselves to leave the record they have made for these many years to follow after strangers Quite True. "I have to face the fact," mused the fashionable photographer, as he looked over some recent pictures. "that there are some very ugly features in this business." To W. E. M. Society. 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 on 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 anybody, 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 003 Cormick St., Centralia, Ill. Earning Power Is Measured by Health and Strength Which Depend Upon Healthy Nerves. For many years,Dr. Miles' Nervine has been used by thousands of people with such excellent results that it has become known as The Dependable Medicine For Nervous Troubles Miss Beatrice Blair, of Joshua, Tex., tells how the found relief; "I suffered for years from nervous headaches. Doctors failed to relieve me. I tried Dr. Miles' Nervine with great benefit—am never without it." 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There were many beautiful floral designs from Metropolis, Centralia, Mattoon and Elkville. Devoted Children. LENA PHILLIPS PEARL CARTER EMMA SIMMONS BESSIE CORK ELIZABETH ONEIL LOVE RENFRO. Fred R. Young, Solicitor Master In Chancery Sale State of Illinois, Massine County, ss. In the Circuit Court of said County, April Term A. D. 1920. William Campbell Vs. Carlton Miller. Bill in Chancery for Partition No. 785. Bill in Chancery for Partition No. 785. Public notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a decree entered at the April Term of said court, to-wit, on the 14th day of April A. D. 1920 in the in the above entitled cause, I. S. Bartlett Kerr, Master in Chancery of said County, will, at the hour of 10 o'clock A. M. Saturday May 15th, A. D. 1920 at the East door of the Court House in the City of Metropolis, County of Massac and State of Illinois, sell at Public vendue to the highest and best bidder, the following described real estate to-wit. The Northwest Fourth of the Northeast quarter of Section Twenty-Nine (29), Township Fifteen (15) South, Range Four (4) east, 3rd P. M. Massac County, Ill. Terms of Sale, Cash in hand. Dated this 14, day of April A. D. 1920. S. Bartlett Kesr, Master in Chancery. Thought and Kindness Rest. It is not written blessed as he that feodth .the poor, but he that conside- rth the poor. A little thought and a little kindness are often worth more than a great deal of money.—John Rushin. --- --- PEARL CARTER BESSIE CORK LOVE RENFRO. Indian Summer. The term "Indian summer" is applied to a period of mild, open weather that comes in the fall, embracing the most of October and sometimes extending into November, and characterized by a sort of dry mist or haziness that differentiates it from other seasons of the year. What causes the distinctive feature of the season, especially the heavy atmosphere, is unknown, and the origin of the term equally so. Differences explanations have been given of both, but they seem to be largely fanciful. Daily Health Hint Understand that if you are mentally suffied with stifness, old age and death, no amount of desire or affirmation can make you well, young, or long lived. To be healthy, you must be mentally in unity with health; to remain young, you must be mentally one with youth, and to live long, you must be mentally unified with life, says Wallace D Wattles in the Nau- dius. All Have Their Burdens. Nearly everybody is handicapped in some way. So don't fancy you are unique in having things to put up with and fight against. We are here to fight —and to conquer.—Home Notes Misfit Name. Little Florence climbed upon her father's lap on her birthday and put her arms around his neck. Father always called her "Toodies," and until now she had answered to the name. But now she looked at him in surprise. Why, I'm three now! I should think you'd call me "Threeedles." she said. METROPOLIS WEEKLY GAZETTE, METROPOLIS, ILL. HOSTILE NEWSPAPER ADMITS WOOD HAS 352 VOTES ALREADY. New York, April .—A recapitulatjon of the cholees.for the Repub- ean nomination for president ip the poll Of the county chainuen taken ne the Sun end New York Herald, hosiile to Wood, is given. as follows: ; No, Dele- (First: Gecond No. Dele- Firs Second State gates Choice State "gates Choice — Chulce MA saseeeedd Lowden Wood Massachusetts 55 Coolldge Woot seinen Wood Gowden Michigan s.......3) Wood. Sowden 4 NGG Lowden Wood Minnewta 2004 Wood © Lowrten Eantornia Visca Johineon Wood | Missinsipcl Vc0iz Wood Lowen folorado <cscecs.1z Wood Lowden Missourt ...cc..038 Lowden Woot ‘anmecticéisssc1¢ Wond Lowden Montana “wisssc..8 Lowden Woot juware y.0::...8 Wool Lowden Nebraska ......16 Wood Lowden Georgia wicc3 Lowden Wood) Nevada 000006 Weed dolneun Wane sscccccc# Goraly © Wood X. Hampshire: § Wood Lowden Miinole Siec5a8 Lowden Harding New deems. .028 Wood Harding Indiana “2000) Waison Wood Rew Mexico /...'6 Wood Lowden Towo arsed) Lowden Wood New York... --.-83) Wool Lowder Kansas cccsccc2! Wood Allen North Carolinas? Lawien Pritenara Kentucky c..023 Wood’ Lowden North" Dakota 10 dobneon "Lowden Louisiana (200037 Wood Lewden Sotth Dakota.18 Wood Lowden Maine sstcci Wood Jobtwwn Virginia ...-csilb ‘Lowden | Wood Maryland VS Wood ‘Lowden Total nunder of delegates Indicated by county chairmen's preter: ences: Worl, 82: Lawden, 2007 Coolie, 25; Senator dames B. Watson, 30; Senator Hiram Wedohoses, 26; Senator’ William i. Poa 8. er ae ee ty ar * | ———— i a] ee aia hi i ee pe 2 j i |; a Beant: i t fe : eet) 3 i] Ney: ee = lg , A ea) = : | a Ae fn = Rev. J.B. McCrary, : +, £ Mcderator of Mit, Clive Baptist. § £ Association and Pastor of z : Unity Baptist Church, i £ Brookport, "lil, wishes alllof — £ i the pastors and members of the _ } # District A Happy New Yeon 3 ‘ : | sil ccgichia ntniiahioigeiatica PASTOR DEFENDS SOLDIER Tells Lowdtn Rooter Leonard Weod’s Reputation Wac Gaiped as a Civil Administrator, Chicago, April Rev, Jesse B. Burkhardt, pasior of he First Con: gregntional church of Roresford, 8. Ds. fins, made public his reply to Irbnston Myers $f 2220 Michigan avenue, Chl cngo, who wrote wasting bin to up port Governor Lowen for president, After entinerating the strong pointsof Governor Lowden, Mr,. Myers asks: “Aare we not tired of aillittriso’” In bis reply Mr. Burkhardt sys? “Since In the whole, of bls thirty. odid years in sorvice General Wood Ring never ted more dun a brigade in battle ahd never engaged in anything that in this war wontd be called a bate tle, 1 cannot feel weary of bis slangh- fering. And. when 1 think that the work for whiell we remember hity and other mations honor him was that of w eivitian administrator, [feet that your instowution is unfair and wnworghy.” WOOD FAVORS INDIANA WOMEN Dr.>Hall’s Liniment Rheumatic and Reuraligia Liniment. Good for, Ri:cumatisra, Nevraligia, Aching and Swell ing Joists, - All Loca} Pairs, including Come, Bun- fons and Toothache There are two sizes $1.09 and soc bottles, No order sent phrout the mail for le than $1.¢ This Liniment is guaranteed Distributor for Mtinois, Mas) M ) MeCrany y3 Pearl St); Metropolis, 1 DR. ERNEST HALL, Atlenta, Ga. Hie Managers inderse Legisiation That Will Give Them the Roght to Vete. Clengo. Xprit—-Distelet mana: Bers of the Leonard Wood eamputgy fn Tidiatin uve sone on record. Wn fator of giving dhe, women of thelr state the right & vote In tie primary May 4. ‘Ne meeting wag’ called for the purpose of discussing this question by Harry G. Hogan, Iadiona manager, and was afiended. by “Frederick A. Joss, view chairuian of the Wood na- tonal committee azdt narional eon piltteeman from fndinna, ‘The ‘meet- Ing also recommended thut a special session of the legisitture be ealled between now and the date of the prl- mary to give women the ballet. Plage for General Wood's -visty to the state late in April were discussed and efforts will be made te persuade him tv spend a week in Indiana. eee eee any are et ee ee See Pree EET NTC . ° Mme. Nollie Parks — Agent for Mme. C. J. watker’s Hair preparations and Scientific Sealp Treatment. Every woman who wanfs hair can have it, no matter how short, how stubby or what condition the scalp, For long and Beauiitul Hair, Use : Madame Walker's - Wonderful Hair Grower. St is pocitively guaranteed to grow hair, maay persons will tell. you it is tmporsible to | grow hair where’ ‘the scalp is covered, with dandruff or Tetter. ‘Let us use her method, the Tetter Salve. and Dandruff Cure . Get yous Scalp in a natural healthy condition or let os use the Wonderful Hair Grower and ave'the results. Shampoo, Tetter Salve, Tempie Grower. ~ Glosine, Hair Grower. We usg Mine, ©, J, Waiker’s,Goods exclusively; willbe giad to | serve you at any time. k MME. NOLLIE *GoRDON PARKS. . OE ie ME Gs ME ORE NEA NOE: OO Wi aN Ne WOR ae Lt Det sal Oren! WOOD DECRIES PATERNALISM Tells Michigan Audients People Must Net Depend on Govarnment foe everything. Kecanaba. Mich. April, Leonard Woot, “aikdtesstng ne hinge audience here today, Opolared “What paternalisca th national goverment by fatal Lo Amurican progres. “No man eay run the whole stow.” he dvetareds “aml the hixher post ssa get In tho worl! the mimes they roatize ‘it, You can't run the word by verbal Maxsige, und theigeople axho depend fon the coyernment fur everything ‘from (he price of sugar ut the corner grocery to the regulation of industries soon will grow lielploss. “People snust rule ih order to learn how to rule" he sald, kaon WOOD AT MKINLEY'S TOMB Makes Piigrimago to Last Resting “Place of Martyr President in Can- c ‘ton, Ohio, Canton, O., Aprit _ Leonard Wood made a visit tasthe tomb of William MeKinley ere Eriday.. He appeared to be deeply moved during his brief pause at the Inst resting place of the martye president, It reeatied the intl mate relations whieh existed between the two men while Wood was MeKin- Jey’s physician, It was President Me- Kinley whe recognized the military gentus of Wood and confirmed tin in the rauk of brigadier generat, {o which he was promoted on the Held af battle. Quante’s Patent Flour Made’trom local, wheate/\ est tar wil purposes’ We alxp sell 1. Hy, Best Hard Wheat Flour, Southern Self Rising Flour, Ask your Groter for thesegbrands - + Southern Mlinois Milling & Elevator Co, Metropolis, Minois. a a eeinarareceners watetarecadanen, vosmrinaradosieredehedneninatinterereracercss: sanichivgiinesinenin LEONARD Wwo0D'S RULE OF LIFE Erie Fisher Wood, a biographer of Leonard Wood, Wut net a relative, says in bis book, published by George H. Doran company: “Phe author once asked Genera! Wood his rules of life. He replied: ‘Always volunteer, oo matter how dangerous or unpromising the task.’ “Once you have volunteered, never stop fighting. Do things, and don't talk about them. During the process you are likely to discover opportunlty ; eventually you ean win through to Success.’ Hils face widened ont into its characteristic aggressive smile. *And then you will have the plessure of hearing unenterprising men, who would never take a chance, allude to sour achievements ns due solely to luck and influence?” EAGLE" MIKADO" AS PENCIL No.174 ee Regular Length, 7 inches Mer Mele es is wink fo ad fc EAGLE PENCIL COMPANY, NEW YORK Trade with those who advertise with Us, PASTOR DEFENDS SCLDIEF Teits Lowden Rooter Leonard Wood's Reputation Was Gained as a Civil Administrator, Chicago, April —Rev. Jesse B Bur wt. pastor of the First Con grecatiomol elareh of Boresford, 8. D. Mis ile pabtie his reply’ to Johuston Byers of 2320 Michigan avenne, Chi eng, whe wrote asking bim 16 sup port Governor Lowden for president ‘After enumerating the strong points of Governor Lowden, Mr, Myers asks: “Are we not tired @f militarism?” In Bis reply Mr. Burkhardt says: “Since in the whole of his thirty. odd Sears in service Genérai Wood has never led more than a brigade in attle and never engaged in anything that in this war would be called a bat- tle. 1 cannot feel weary of his slaugh- tering, And when 1 think that the work for which we remember him and ‘other nations honor bin was that of a ivilinn adioinistrator, I feel that your {nsinuation is unfair and unworthy.” WOOD FAVORS INDIANA WOMEN His Managers Indorse Legislation That Will Give Them the Roght to Vote, Citeqgo, April = Distrlet mana: gers of the Leonard Wood campaiga fy Indiona have gone on record: in favor of giving the women of theit state the right to vote Jn the primary May 4. The meeting wax ealled for the purpose of discussing this question roy Marry G. Hogan, Indiana manager, fuid was attended by Frederick A. dass, viee ehainnan of the Wood na: fiona! committee and national com: mitteeman from Indiana, The meet: Ing also recommended that a special session of the legislature be called hetween now wod the date of the pr nisry to give women the ballot. Plans for General Wood's visit to the state lute to April were disenssed and efforts will be made to persuade him to spend a week in Indiana, WOOD DECRIES PATERNALISM Tells Michigan Audience People Must Not Depend on Government for everything. Eeeandta, eh, April Leonard Wood, addressing a targe audience here today, deelured “thiyt pnternatisin fo national goternment Is fel to Asnetican progress.” No men can run the whole sew,” he Hectared, “and the higtier most men get In the world the ntore they realize Ht, You can't fun the world by verb! missnge, und the people who deperit on the government for everything from the prlee of augur at the corner xrovery to the regulation of Industries noon wil} grow hefpless, “People must rule In ordgr.to learn how to rule,” he salt. " WOOD AT M’KINLEY’S TOMB Makes Pilgrimage to Last Resting Place of Martyr President in Can- - ton, Ohio. Canton, O,, April Leonard Wood made, a visit to the tomb of Wiliam MeKinley here Friday. He appeared to be deeply moved during bis. brief pause at the last testing place of the rartyr president, It recalled the tnt!- taterrelations which existed beiwect the two men while Wood was. MoKin- ley’s physician. It was President Me- Kintey who recognized the military genius of Wood and coufrwed him in the rank.of brigadier general, to which he was prompted on the fleld of battle, LEONARD WOOD'S RULE OF LIFE Eric Fisher Wood, a blographer of Leonard Wood, but not a relative, says in his book, published by George H. Doran company: “The author once asked General Wood his rules of life. He replied: ‘always volunteer, po matter how dangerous or unpromising the task,’ “‘Onee you have volunteered, never stop fighting. Do things, and don't talk about them, During the process you are likely to discover opportunity ; eventually you ean win through to success,’ His face widened out Into its characteristic aggressive smile. ‘and then you wil bave the pleasure of hearing unenterprising men, who would never take a chance, allude to your achlevementy as due solely to eck and influence" > | . 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Notice to Circles, Dear sisters and co-workers: lam asking that each circle of the East Mt. Olive District to get busy and bring up $2.30 this year over and above the anf¥al dues, which is $2.50 making a total of $5.co. We want to do more fur foreign mission this year than ever before Let this be [the banner year. This isthe plan I hope your circles will accept. Begin this month apd raise .50 each month until the month of June. Uf your circle has five active mem- bers that will be .toc per month above the monthly ‘dues if your circle has 19 active members that Pege Three would be 5¢; now this is to be paid once a month by this plan. Each circle can bring up the annual meeting $5.00 within 90 days. Report to me how you are getting along. : Mrs. Mattie North, Pres, Notice. Mt. Vernon, Iil., 4-12 ‘20. To the Women’s General Miss sionary Baptist Association of Iil- ‘inois auxiliary to’Gen'l. 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Long, attended the program at A. M. E. church, Metropolis. Rev. Wm. Graham, is visiting relatives and friends in Terre-Haute Ind. Jimie Williams is ill at his hone on S. Liberty St. Mrs. Emma Moss entertained the A. C. E. League Monday evening. Miss Lizzie Mae Hustler entertained the Beneficient workers club Monday evening. Rev B. L. Crawford preached two able sermons at the A. M. E. church Sunday. Alexander McGee has gone to Centralia. Mesdames Lillie Williams and Juretta Hodge and Louis Williams spent Sunday in Dewmaine, Miss Mary Williams of St. Louis, Mo., visited relatives and friends here last week. Miss Jessie Ward has been visiting her aunt, Mrs. Frankie Hustler has returned to her home in Greenville, Tenn. Mrs. Niecie Marse and children, Paul and Lorine visited relatives and friends in Brookport, last week, Mrs, E, L. Brannock of Chicago, is visiting her daughter Mrs. M. A. Toney. 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. Phone 364 Marion, Ill. Gladys Griffin. Explanation. Page Four Furnished Rooms to Rent And Light Housekeeping Board it Required Lawrence Hunt plunged into politics at eleven years of age, four years ago to root for Roosevelt. He lived in Forest Hills Garden, L. I., and worked with all his might to bring about the nomination of his idol. He wrote a pamphlet, among other stunts, and called it "The Boys of America to the Republican National Convention." One copy he mailed to Leonard Wood, commanding the Eastern department of the army on Governor's Island, New York harbor. Among other things, Lawrence said that "a great army of American boys whose fathers are Democrats, will ask their fathers to vote for 'Our Teddy,' and the fathers will do it too, and Roosevelt will be elected." He laid stress on the fact that while "Preparedness" is Colonel Roosevelt's issue, his motive is "Peace on earth, good will toward men." Leonard Wood was struck by the mature ideas of the boy and replied to his letter in these words: "Governor's Island, N. Y., June, 6, 1916. "My dear Lawrence; AN OPEN LETTER T O T H E COLORED PEOPLE- "Thank you for your pamphlet, With Armageddon Abroad, Let Us Have Peace Around Our Christmas T. R. ce." This is the desire of all our people. No one who knows anything about it wants war unless it is to save our people and the institutions and ideals which we believe are worth more than life itself. 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- "Preparedness is not preparedness for war; it is simply a peace insurance which we think is worth while taking out because it will enable us to protect all those things which are dearest to us Americans. It will enable us to avoid war because the world will see we are not only just and wellmeaning; but we are prepared to resist the forces of evil with the strength of the right. I am perfectly qualified to give unexcelled service and will guarantee satisfaction. "I appreciate more than I can tell you the kind thought which prompted you to send this. All our people are interested in peace, but in the peace of righteousness, and consequently they should be interested in rational and proper preparedness. 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. Lawrence was proud of the letter and kept it to show his little friends. He gave it to the Evening Mail, with the message: 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. "The honor Gen. Wood has done me in sending this letter is an honor to all boys, in whose names I wrote my pamphlet, and so I am bringing it to the Evening Mail so that all may read this message of peace from the American army." We have a first class hearse at our command. We were in the U. S., Service for six months, trying to make this country safe for "Democracy," thereby insuring the colored man an equal opportunity with other races. Phone 229-Ring 3. FIRST CHOICE IN 19 STATES Wood Leads Lowden by 143 Delegates in Poll Taken by New York Newspaper. Respectfully yours, MCCRARY'S UNDERTAKING CO., Metropolis, Illinois, GEORGE L. B. MCGRARY, Manager. New York, April ..Leonard Wood holds a lead of 143 delegates over Governor Lowden in the presidential preference poll being conducted by the Sun and New York Herald, taken among the chairmen of the county committees. The candidate who gets the greater number of first choice votes, receives credit for the number of delegates from the entire state. OUR JOB OFFICE Wood is first choice in 15 states and second choice in 13. Lowden is first choice in 9 and second choice in 16. Johnson is first choice in 2 states (not including Michigan). Total number of delegates preferred by county chairmen's preferences: Wood, 352; Lowden, 206; Sprout, 76; Johnson, 36; Coolidge, 35; Watson, 30; Borah, S. The poll, so far, includes 34 states. We are prepared for High Grade JOB WORK WOOD PARDONS DESERTER Recognizes Mitigating Circumstances Which Led Him to Leave Bunkies to Race With Stork. Omaha, April. —Private Lester L. Duncan, a Nebraska boy, deserted the army in San Francisco when a telegram reached him announcing a prospective addition to his family. He required to Omaha to find the baby in his home. After he had earned enough to keep his wife and child in comfort for several months, he gave himself up at Fort Omaha. As a prisoner he did his tasks cheerfully, feeling that he had done his duty as a man, if not as a soldier. In February a court-martial recommended clemency. The announcement or the decree of the Central Department came direct from General Wood. It was a full pardon because of mitigating circumstances. Try us. We print from a visiting card to a large size poster. BOOK WORK A NEBRASKA LEGION FOR WOOD Omaha, Neb., April. --Leonard Wood will receive 75 per cent of the vote of the American Legion members in Nebraska, according to reports received here. At Tokamah, Neb., a poll was taken and Wood received 60 votes. Hoover 16, Hitchcock 11, Pershing 10, Edwards 4, Johnson 2, Lowden 2, Lausing 1 and Wilson 1. At Fairbury the officers of the post had difficulty in keeping members from passing a resolution indorsing Wood for the presidency. Send us the next job please? KNOWS WHO KEPT HIM HOME Cairo, Ill., April. —While Gen. Leonard Wood was speaking from his train at Jerseyville, Ill., one of his hearers asked: "Who kept us out of war?" "I can't answer that question," General Wood said, "but I know who kept ME out of the war."