Metropolis Weekly Gazette

METROPOLIS WEEKLY GAZETTE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS LIBRARY To the Metropolis Gazette: Dear Co-workers in the Ministry, paper to submit the following new midst. I have been in your field for I have been here I have been called in Southern Illinois; First Baptist have been in your midst I have met I am a native of Charlotte, N. O. niece of Eld. J. D. Davis, mediation and in corresponding with his field and help him, so after correspond a year I consented to come, so in ministry. I am here as a servant do all I can for the upbuilding of in your prayers. Our text, for Sunday morning, at ease in Zion, "Amos 6:1. Subj. I am sending my cut for which PROCESS of the Mount Olive B. To be held March 24-26 with Pulaski, Ill., Rev. J. H. Stamppe 1—Meeting called to order by 2—Bible Conference each day 3—Black board drills each day 4—How to build up a S. S. M. 5—Demonstration of Home bondale, Supt. of District 6—What the S. S. Teacher sentitative 7—What the Supt. Should common, Pres. of Dist. B. Y. 8—Standard of Excellence for Colp. State Supt. 9—What the S. S. Teacher should Centralia, Dist. Pres. of 10—Preparing the Lesson for Supt. Round Table. 11—Why explain the Lesson, Table. 12—Demonstration of the Crad Dist. Pres. A—Bring your Bible and B—Prepare yourself for a C—Send a Representative work. Miss METRO XXV NO. azette: The Ministry, please, receiving news. I am your field for the parish been called to parish Baptist church. I have made manlotte, N. C. Raleigh, moderator of the congregation with him, he a better corresponding man, so in coming a servant in the building of his King morning. Mar. 12, 11. Subj., "The or which allow me I am o Dear Co-workers in the Ministry, please allow me space in your paper to submit the following news. I am a new minister in your midst. I have been in your field for the past five months. Since I have been here I have been called to pastor one of your churches in Southern Illinois; First Baptist church, Md. City, Ill. Since I have been in your midst I have made many friends. I am a native of Charlotte, N. C., Raleigh county. I married a niece of Eld. J. D. Davis, moderator of the East Mt. Clive Association and in corresponding with him, he asked me to come into his field and help him, so after corresponding with him for just about a year I consented to come, so in coming I found work to do in the ministry. I am here as a servant in the cause of Christ trying to do all I can for the upbuilding of his Kingdom. I beg the inteaest in your prayers. Our text for Sunday morning. Mar. 12, "Woe to them that are at ease in Zion." Amos 6:1. Subj., "The slothful church member." I am sending my cut for which allow me space in The Gazette. PROGRAM St Olive Baptist S 24-26 with the S H. Stamps, Pastor on order by Pres. each day. each day condu a S. S. M. Berry of Home Department of District. teacher should be should do, Rev. J. ist. B. Y. P. U. illence for Baptist teacher should kn Pres. of S. S. C lesson for the next Lesson, Colp R the Cradle Roll bible and Jubilee self for all of the presentative and a d M. J. B. M. Miss Hazel B. of the Mount Olive Baptist S. S. Institute To be held March 24-26 with the St. John Baptist Church Pulzski, Ill., Rev. J. H. Stamps, Pastor. 1—Meeting called to order by Pres. at 10:20 a. m. Friday. 2—Bible Conference each day. 3—Black board drills each day conducted by Rev. J. B. McCrary. 4—How to build up a S. S. M. Berry Supt. Mounds, Ill. 5—Demonstration of Home Department, D. Parran, Carbondale, Supt. of District. 6—What the S. S. Teacher should be, Mound City Representative. 7—What the Supt. Should do, Rev. John Bruein, Mt. Vernon, Pres. of Dist, B. Y. P. U. 8—Standard of Excellence for Baptist S. S., J. W. Greer, Colp. State Supt. 9—What the S. S. Teacher should know, J. W. Corneal Centralia, Dist. Pres. of S. S. Convention. 10—Preparing the Lesson for the next Sunday, Carbondale Supt. Round Table. 11—Why explain the Lesson, Colp Representative. Round Table. 12—Demonstration of the Cradle Roll Dept., J. W. Corneal, Dist. Pres. A—Bring your Bible and Jubilee Song Book. B—Prepare yourself for all of the subjets. C—Send a Representative and a donation to help the work. M. Duncan, President. J. B. McCrary, Conductor. Miss Hazel Howard, Cor. Secy. The man who dares to drink the present-day moonshine is in danger at any time of turning his toes to the stars, according to the people who have given it a thorough test. The state director for Colorado says it is true that a man can still get a drink in Colorado, that he takes his life in his hands when he swallows that white lightning stuff. I figure that every time we pull a still out of business we have saved a few lives. A man had better increase his life insurance and goodbye to his family before he takes a drink of the stuff that is Subscribe for the Gazette --- GRAM Baptist S. S. Institute with the St. John Baptist Church Pastor. y Pres. at 10:30 a. m. Friday. may conducted by Rev. J. B. M. Berry Supt. Mounds, Ill. Department, D. Parran, Car- tett. should be. Mound City Repre- s. Rev. John Bruein, Mt. Ver- P. U. r Baptist S. S., J. W. Greer, should know, J. W. Corneal S. S. Convention. the next Sunday, Carbondale Colp Representative. Round dile Roll Dept., J. W. Corneal, Jubilee Song Book. all of the subjets. and a donation to help the M. Duncan, President. J. B. McCrary, Conductor. Hazel Howard, Cor. Secy. made in insanitary cellars and dirty attics and in all kinds of vessels from a foot tub to a tin boiler. "Bonded liquor was made by experts. Only copper vessels were used in making liquor, and charred oak barrels in storing it. Only sanitary methods were used. It was aged before sold. But all these safeguards are cast to the winds by the illicit hooch manufacturer, and anything but safe and sanitary methods are used. Hooch is sold a few hours after it is made. It is a risky thing to drink the stuff, so while we enforce the law we save lives in dumming the concoction into the sewers."—Wyoming State Tribune. Pay Your Subscriptions Elder M. C. King. MOTTO: "HEW TO THE LINE, LET THE CHIPS FALL WHERE THEY MAY." GLAUDE REW ISSUES STATEMENT He Explains to the Voters Why He Withdrew From the Race. To the Voters of the 51st Senatorial District. In the interest of harmony and the success of the Republican party of this district, I have decided to withdraw from the race of representative. Every effort to harmonize the difficulties of the Grand Old Party, and to present a united front at the coming elections and to assure the continued rule of the party which was given the confidence of the country in the last election and to enable the party to finish the work it has undertaken for the betterment of the people, will, I know, assure my many friends of my devotion to the party which has honored me in the past. I thank my friends for their loyal support in my candidacy and election in 1920 and feel sure that my record as your servant last session justifies the continued confidence of the voters of this District and I will at all times be found ready to serve you in any capacity that I may be able to do so. This is a time when the harmony of the district is at stake and I feel that it is indeed a sacrifice on my part but with the clear understanding that it is with no fear or defeat, but for only one thing and that is harmony. Thanking the voters again and assuring you that I am at all times ready to serve you and to feel that it is a privilege to be in a position to serve you, I am very respectfully yours, CLAUDE L. REW. CARD OF THANKS Sparta, 11l., March 3, '22. We the family of Bro. Lawrence Washington, take this method of thanking our many friends who so kindly and patiently assisted us in the last illness and death of our loving son. We owe you an endless debt of gratitude. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Washington, Birtie Covington, Mary Black, Albert Merideth. OBITUARIES Sparta, Ill., Mar 11, 1922 Brother Lawrence Washington, was born in Perry Co., Mo., on the 10, day of March 1890 of the parents of Wm. and Adeline Washington. Departed this life Feb. 23, 1922. They moved to Sparta about 21 years ago. He professed a hope in Christ in 1915, was baptised by Rev. P. B French, and joined New Hope Baptist church. His last words were, that he was ready and willing to go and wanted all to meet him in Heaven. Since uniting with the church he lived a consistent life until death. He leaves to mourn his loss a father, mother, two sisters, Mesdames Birtie Covington Mary Black, one brother, Albert Meredith, and a host of relatives and friends A mar. known by the company he keeps. Also the seventeen-year-old daughter.—Manitoba Free Press. JOHN H. HARRIS On the account of the new ruling of the Attorney General, no candidates for Precinct committeeman, can appear on the ballot at the Primary April the 11. A space will be left vacant under Precinct committeeman. Write my name there. With your support and influence I can win. REVIEW OF ONE YEAR OF G.O.P. ADMINISTRATION BY CONGRESSMAN FESS Domestic and Foreign Policies Have Restored Confidence, Peace and Prestige "One year ago Warren G. Harding found the nation with her relations with many foreign countries strained to almost the breaking point, her fundamental principles under discussion, her historic significance in question, her population surfeited with the profits of war and wild extravagance, her industries inflated by over-expansion from war demands, and problems of reconstruction, complicated and imminent. "Today he sees peace again established with all countries, foreign relations resumed with honor to ourselves and complete justice to others the finest attitude of the world toward our moral leadership as evinced in the arms conference, a policy of proper regard for the defenders of the nation's rights, an economic administration upon the soundest principles of economy, a reduction of our public funded debt to the amount of 2,000,000,000 and a reduction of our floating debt of $70,000,000, a reduced taxation of over three quarters of a billion dollars per year, a rejuvenated agriculture and industrial fabric sorely distressed by the havoc of war, the prospect of general employment of American labor in American industries, the only country which is not only balancing its budget but has really reduced the war debt, has restored her credit, and displays signs of promise on all hands of a resumption again of our happy promising stage which proceeded the inauguration of the Democratic foibles of the new freedom and policies of suspicion and persecution of success. "Such is the achievements of the first year of the Harding administration, which, in the main, has been resisted inch by inch, by a solid Democratic vote, and with which we gladly go to the country for the people's verdict. We gladly accept the challenge of our friends, the enemy, to make their stand on the League of Nations as their remedy in readjustment and present the record of this administration for the people's decision. Of the result there can be no doubt. The people are too close to the last administration to fail to connect effect back to cause." This succinct summing up of the first year of Republican administration marked the close of a speech by Congressman Simone Fess, chairman of the Republican Congressional Committee, giving a masterly review of the accomplishments of the legislative and executive branches of the government since March 4, 1921. Mr. Fess outlined the conditions existing when the Republicans took charge of the government a year ago. These conditions were critic- UNDERTAKING A SPECIALTY NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC! This is to inform you that the Meeting Company will still continue its own manager during the absence of O. Crary, the Licensed Embalmer and M. gone to Chicago, to better equip himself of work in order that he might be able to look after the interests of our people. During his absence the businessful and prompt attention, under the new superintendency of a competent Licensor. We will guarantee satisfaction and both as to work and price, and all we trial, and WE will convince you of truth the above statement. When the unfortunate moment his Death invades your home, or your friends', don't hesitate, but call us by Ring 3, and leave the rest to us. Confidence and we will prove to your sympathy with you in the hour of sadness. We have made arrangements with our Casket Companies of the Northwest, our command a Negro Casket Man, St. Louis, Mo., also the only exclusive Co., of the city, with the largest sub-select from, consisting of all sizes, great prices. We have been in business at 903 square of a Century, and that of enough as to our reliability. We are at your Service either Nig. Phone 229 Ring 3 If you fail to reach us by Phone, send a messenger and we will pay the respectfully you. M. J. This is to inform you that the McCrary's Undertaking Company will still continue its operation under a new manager during the absence of George L. B. McCrary, the Licensed Embalmer and Manager, who has gone to Chicago, to better equip himself along his line of work in order that he might be better prepared to look after the interests of our people. During his absence the business will receive careful and prompt attention, under the new management, superintendency of a competent Licensed Embalmer. We will guarantee satisfaction and fair treatment both as to work and price, and all we ask of you is a trial, and WE will convince you of truthfulness of this above statement. When the unfortunate moment happens to you and Death invades your home, or your neighbor's or friends', don't hesitate, but call us by Phone, No. 229 Ring 3, and leave the rest to us. Take us into your confidence and we will prove to you, that we are in sympathy with you in the hour of sadness and distress. We have made arrangements with one of the largest Casket Companies of the Northwest, and also have at our command a Negro Casket Manufacturing Co., of St. Louis, Mo., also the only exclusive Undertaking Co., of the city, with the largest supply of caskets to select from, consisting of all sizes, grades, colors and prices. We have been in business at 903 Pearl St., over a quarter of a Century, and that of itself is guarantee enough as to our reliability. We are at your Service either Night or Day. If you fail to reach us by Phone have Central to send a messenger and we will pay the messenger fee. Respectfully yours. character of the alcohol by chemical treatment. Government chemists have ascertained that the process of changing denatured alcohol into so called whiskey requires the use of either bi-chloride of mercury, lysol, formaldehyde or some similar disinfectant, and that after this process is completed the fluid must be colored, and, in order to do this, iodine is being used in many instances, as well as lead, copper and zinc poisons. The resultant is a liquor which, although it closely resembles grain alcohol in color and odor, nevertheless contains enough of the poisonous elements of wood alcohol to be a serious menace to the life of those who take a cohance in using it. In addition to the poisonous elements of denatured alcohol which remain in the liquor, the poisonous ingredients used in transforming it seriously affect the tissues of the body. According to the government industrial alcohol division, the liquor thus produced does not kill or bring about total blindness immediately, as does pure wood alcohol, but it attacks the nerve tissues and digestive organs in such away as to produce total blindness and death. We, the pastor and members of the Unity Baptist church, Brookport, Ill., wish to thank those who took part on the program, and all those who attended and contributed financially or otherwise helped in making the 7th Pastoral Anniversary of Rev. J. B. McCrary, such a signal success, from the 6, to the 12th of March. May the Lord bless you and make you wise unto salvation and useful in every good work, is our most earnest prayer. Garden Seed For Free Distribution. The office of The Gazette has received a mail pouch of garden seed for free distribution. Seed are sent out every year from the Agricultural department at Washington, D.C. This year Congressman Theos S. Williams, sent them direct to this office, for distribution. Call and get them --- cal. Agricultural interests were facing bankruptcy, involving directly one-half of the nation's population. Business reflected this serious condition; industries were nalted; finances were in a deplorable state; unemployment was increasing; sources of revenue were being dried up and credit was being deranged. Immediately the executive and legislative branches of the new administration cooperated to put into effect a program of economy and rehabilitation. One year has witnessed a transformation in economic conditions. Agriculture has passed its crisis and is facing a prosperous year; employment in basic industries is increasing credit has been stabilized; interest rates have been lowered; finance of the government have been ordered; expenditures of the government have been reduced; the budget system of handling public finances has been installed. Out of a condition of utter demoralization the Republican administration has wrought a situation that inspires confidence in all classes and insures economy and sanity in the administration of public affairs. Congressman Fess reviewed the record of the administration in international affairs and summed it up as follows: "It is with pardonable pride that out of this calderon of almost universal warfare, with every relation more or less strained, this nation has emerged with its sovereignty and independence intact. Its rights all conserved, its disputes all composed, its rivalries all allayed; its friendships with all nations strengthened, and its moral leadership universally conceded. I challenge the record to produce a greater achievement in the history of diplomacy." "BOOTLEG" WHISKEY MIX TURE OF RANKEST POISONS KNOWN TO THE CHEMI- CAL INDUSTRY According to the Industrial Alcohol Division of the Prohibition Commissioner's department, there is an organization engaged in wholesale treatment of denatured alcohol for the purpose of converting it into "bootleg" whiskey. Denatured alcohol can be purchased in the open market without restriction for 35 cents a gallon and this organization purrports to qualify the poisonous M. J. McCRARY. CARD OF THANKS Metropolis Gazette PUBLISHED ON FRIDAY BY THE GAZETTE PRINTING CO. GETROPOLIS, - - - - ILL. MRS. M. J. McCRARY, MANAGER MRS. EDGAR MCCRARY ASS'T. EDITOR Office 9th and Pearl Streets, Metropolis, Illinois. Enterered as second-class mail mat at Metropolis, Illinois, Postoffice. Address all communications to J. B.McAbrv, 203 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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For County Clerk We are authorized to announce Henry Morrow as a candidate for County Clerk of Massac County, subject to the decision of the voters at the Republican Primary, April 11th 1922 We are authorized to Luther L. Evers as a candidate for County Supt. of Schools subject to the decision of the voters at the Republican primary, April 11, 1922. Assessor And Treasurer We are authorized to announce John H. Kotter as a candidate for Assessor and Treasurer of Massac County, subject to the decision of the voters at the Republican primary April 11, 1922. We are authorized to announce Lelota Willis as a candidate for Assessor and Treasurer, subject to the decision of the voters at the Republican Primary to be held April 11, 1922. We are authorized to announce Robert L. Dollar, as a candidate for Assessor and Treasurer, subject to the decision of the voters at the Republican Primary to be held April 11, 1922. For Sheriff We are authorized to announce Elmer Brown as a candidate for Sheriff of Massac County, subject to the decision of the voters at the Republican Primary to be held April 11, 1922. We are authorized to announce Fred Risinger as a candidate for Sheriff of Massac County, subject to the will of the voters at the Republican Primary to be held April 11, 1922. We are authorized to announce Osro Shirk, as a candidate for Sheriff of Massac County, subject to the decision of the voters at the Republican Prima- to be held April 11, 1922. County Judge We are authorized to announce Fred Smith as a candidate for County Judge, subject to the decision of the voters at the Republican Primary to be held April 11. 922. To insure publication all correspondence should reach this office not later than Tuesday morning. The editor. For Road Clerk We are authorized to announce Ira T. Morgan as a candidate for Road Clerk of Road District No. 6 of Massac County, subject to the decision of the voters at the election to held April 4th 1922. For Road Commissioner We are authorized to announce C. C. Kennedy as a candidate for Road Commissioner of Road District No. 6 of Maassac County, subject to the decision of the voters at the election to be held April the 4th. We are authorized to announce H, D. Weseman as a candidate for Road Commissioner of Road District No. 6 of Massac County, subject to the decision of the voters at the election to be held April 4th. We are authored to announce C. C. Frazine as a candidate for County Clerk of Massac County, subject to the decision of the voters at the Republi- can Primary to be held April 11, 1922. We are authorized to announce R. N. Mizell, as a candidate for toto Commissioner of Road District No. 6 of Massac County, subject to the decision of the voters at the election to be held April 4th. For Alderman We are authorized to announce John S. Anderson as a candidate for Alderman of the First Ward, subject to the decision of the voters at the election April the 18th 1922. HeresRelief Why suffer from nervousness, insomnia, hysteria, nervous dyspepsia, nervous prostration or any ailment due to a disordered condition of the nerves? DR.MILES NERVINE will give you prompt and lasting relief. It produces refreshing sleep, builds up the shattered nerves and promotes a normal distribution of nerve force. Your Druggist Sells It. Ask Him Mrs Nelia Davis, of W. Ninth st., was called to Paduqah, Ky. Wednesday on the account of the death of her sister, Mrs. Mary Strong, the widow of Mr. Amos Strong, formerly of this place. Rev. Wm. Moody, pasror of the Rock Hill Baptist church Carbondale, preached for Rev G. W. Prince, pastor of the First Baptist church, Wednesday night. While in the city he called at our office and renewed his subscription for The Gazette. He said, he was at a loss without it in his home. He knows for he has tried to do without it. We thank the Dr. for his subscription and information as to the worth of the paper Mrs. Van Lyons has been quite sick. Read The Gazette. METROPOLIS WEEKLY GAZETTE, METROPOLIS, ILL by local applications, as they cannot reach the diseased portion of the ear. There is only one way to cure cartrarrhat deafness, and that is by a constitutional remedy. Catarrrhal Deafness is caused by an inflamed condition of the mucous lining of the Ebstachian Tubes When this tube inflamed you have a rumbling sound or imperfect hearing, and when it is entirely closed, Deafness is the result. Unless the inflammation can be reduced and this tube to its normal condition, hearing will be destroyed forever. Many cases of deafness are caused by catarrrh, which is an inflamed condition of the mucous surfaces. Hall's Catarrrh Medicine acts thru the blood on the mucous surfaces of the system. We will give One Hundred Dollars for any case of Catarrah Peafness that cannot be cured by Hall's Catarrh Medicine, Circulars free. All Druggists, 75c. F. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo, O. By Associated Negro Press. FARM WANTED-Wanted to hear from owner of a farm for sale, give lowest price, and full particulars. L. Jones, Box 551, Olney, Ill. The little girl of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Jones was very sick for a few days last week. News just reached this office of the death of Rev. Haywood, an able aud prominent minister and pastor of one of the leading Baptist churches of Chicago. Demsy Jackson, has been quite sick for several days. Mrs. Nollie Parks, of Vienna st, is confined to her bed with pneumonia. We wish for her a speedy recovery. Will Smith is very sick with tuberculosis. Mrs. Bennie Jackson, has been very sick at her home on 7th, and Pearl sts, several days, but is improving at this writing. Charlie Foster, is still confined to his room from the effect of a fractured leg. Rev. G. W. Prince was not able to fill his pulpit Sunday. Rev. Thos. Morris, substituted for him at night and he is yet a very sick man. We pray for his speedy recovery. Mrs. Izora Rodgers, has been confined to her room for several days from the effects of flue. Invitations are out announcing the marriage of Mrs. Cornelia McCallister of Metropolis, and Mr. James Goodman, of Round Knob, Sunday March 19. About fifty persons from Metropolis, attended the 7th pastoral anniversary of Rev. J. B. McCrary at Unity Baptist church, Brookport, last Sunday, and report a delightful time and are well pleased with their trip. It was an ideal spring day and large crowds were attracted to Unity Baptist church from various parts of the county to honor the pastor of the church for the most excellent work accomplished by him under the leadership of God, assisted by the faithful members, and to take part on program. A large audience was out Sunday night to listen a sermon delivered by the pastor. The morn ing service was largely attended Subscribe For Gazette Now and after a strong spiritual sermon from the pastor, great rejoicing was heard in the "Old Camp." This was a high day from start to finish. GREAT MEETING WITH THE PLEASANT GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH AT SPRINGFIELD, ILL The joint meeting of the General Missionary Baptist State Association and Woman's Department, met with Dr. Beckham and his good people on March 2, and 3, 1822. We have only time to give a kind of "an inkling" of the gathering. It must be said the two presiding officers reflected much credit not only on themselves, but the entire Baptist brother and sisterhood throut out the state. The Southern, Central and Northern officials met together to carry out the plans as was ordered by the General Missionary Baptist Association, which met in Evanston last May. Respecting the "Aged Ministers' Home, and the worthy infirmed members" of the denomination, Mrs. Eva Hooper, president of the Women's work, descended from the north surrounded with her special committee, namely, Sisters S. B. Thomas, Royal and a sister from Dr. Draine's church, and State Missionary H. E. McWilliams, all out of Chicago; Vice President Sister Bettie Walker and the writer, from the South. Dr. Maniel of Springfield and the other ministers, 4 in number whose names we cannot recall, except that Elder DeHoney, and we think the other name is Elder Roberts and the pastor of the Calvary Baptist church. It is perhaps thru the efforts of Dr. Maniel, more than any one else that the special committee of ladies were appointed to meet the committee of the General Missionary Baptist State Association. Dr. Maniel became ill during the meeting and was not able to attend. We very much regret that we are unable to recall the names of those sisters, we are writing from memory. If we remember correctly, two of the names were Thomas and Todd. At any rate the three were live wires and are heart and hand for the home. They are to call an executive session soon and lay the matter before it. President Hooper shed tears of joy over the prospect and said in the language of Lincoln respecting the slavery question, "If ever I have a chance I'll hit it a blow." It is in my heart brothers and sisters, to hit the indifference and apparent carelessness of our ministers dying as paupers and no one to care for them after they have worn themselves out in the gospel. It is a shame. Moderator Washington said mine eyes have almost seen the salvation of our aged ministers, thy servant is almost ready to depart in peace. But now listen, every Baptist give attention: It is your business to join in the 3 day financial drive to close the deal. The Baptists must know no failure. One can not say they failed, "But we Failed." Every dollar that has been collecttistd nppefcf mmme mnpmpetnaoined for the Home by the General Missionary Baptist State Association can be accounted for. And moreover the amount that is on hand, the treasurer is under bond. It was a member of Dr. Maniel's church, or to be sure, Sister Thomas that said we will miss the greatest opportunity of our life should we fail to accept the proposition. We could not put up the house for that price, to say nothing of the land. "Straws Tell What Direction The Wind Is Blowing." "Straws tell which Direction the Wind Blows," is an old but true saying, and is demonstrated not only in the wind but in things common to every day life. We have here demonstrated in Rev. Dr. M. C. King, of Md. City, who has recently been called to the First Baptist church Mound City. We have never met Rev. King, but he has been recommended to us as being a Race man as a gospel minister and, we believe from the manifestation of his works the truth has been told of him as to Race loyalty, especially, without any solicitation on our part. He has sent us $1, for six months for the Gazette. He is unlike many of our ministers who have been in the district for several years, have us 'toot' their horn each week, but refuse to subscribe and some refuse to pay for the paper in order that I might continue to "toot their horn" and tell the world what a great preacher he is and how he is taking in his field of labor and the fat salary he is receiving and how the people love him and "bow their knees before him, and doff their hats and worship at his shrine;" and go among his parishers, borrow their paper, read it to see what it has to say about his royal and exalted stand among his members and if the paper fails to place him on a pinacle of fame each week for what he claims to be doing, when in fact, the members are doing in spite of him, and when the S. S. Convention and Association comes are told them they dont have to send anything to the Gazette. "Straws tell which direction the wind blows." Lip loyalty amount to nothing. Thanks Dr. King, your paper shall be forth coming. We hope you may succeed in your new field of labor. We were just thinking the other day that some churches soon tue of their most loving pastors, when they spend all of their love and praise upon them in the beginning of their pastorate. The pastor certainly makes a mistake when he allows a congregation to flatter him into the belief that he is the only and the best preacher they ever had. You had better keep your eye open on that congregation or individual, because you are not the first one they have complimented likewise. They will get your confidence and then wreck you. This is our experience of the study of "Negrology" Still, praise is sweet. Let him that thinks he stands, take heed, lest he falls Some Baptist churches remind us of some married men and women, overlook the good qualities, pureness of heart and right motives but are ready to put them down at the approach of some fine looking, well dressed "dude" or even a "dudess," with a ready speech and enchanting words; sue for a divorce and take the "dude" or "dudess," and before six months, are ready for another divorce. So often it is the case with churches as to their pastors. So many of our churches need to be taught stability, honesty of purpose, right principles and upright Christian living, and many of the ministers would profit materially were they developed along the same rule above mentioned for the development of the churches. In fact, their lives should be shaped after the Bible model. Executor's Notice Estate of Lucy Neely Decased, The undersigned, having been appointed Executor of the last will of Lucy Neely, late of the County of Massac and the State of Illinois, deceased, hereby gives notice that he will appear before the county Court of Massac County at the Court House in Metropolis, at the April Term on the first Monday in April next, at which time all persons having claims against said estate are notified and requested to attend for the purpose of having the same adjusted. All persons indebted to said estate are required to make immediate payment to the undersigned. Dated this 20th day of February A. D. 1922. George L. Feeley, Executor. Du-Quoin Allow me this space in your paper to say that our pastor, Rev C. W. Cole, has been in his new field of labor he is doing great work. There has been 26 united with the church. The S, S, was well attended, the weather was fair, the lesson was reviewed by the pastor. The morning service was opened at usual hour and a glorious sermon was preached by Rev. B. Barker. The B. V. P. U. was opened at usual hour with a splendid lesson. Company C. rendered a splendid program and a large attendance. The night service opened at usual hour Rev. C. W. Cole preached a glorious sermon from the subject equipment of a creature. The ordination was postponed on the account of one of the deacons being ill. The Royal Social club gave an entertainment and had a great success. Wednesday night was our regular prayer meeting night, we had a glorious meeting. Rev. Goodman a visiting minister made a splendid talk. There was a tacky social given in the honor of Miss Hazel Froner who is running to be crowned the Godess of Liberty for the World's Centennial next Wednesday night. Mrs. S. Jones is improving nicely. Mr. B. J. Bradford is on the sick list and Mrs. Hanie B. Thomas. Ollie M. Hooks, Reporter. Rev. C. W. Cole. Pastor. Mound City Please allow space in your paper to say a few words. As we stated last week, we called a pastor in our last church meeting in the person of Elder M. C. King, D. D., one whom we truly believe God has sent to lead these people of the First Baptist church, this city. We had the loveliest church meetini that we have had for a good while. Nearly all the church went solidly for him on the vote. We believe he is a Cod sent man and capable of leading these people. Since he has been in our midst we have had two additions to the church. We had a spiritual mec- last Sunday, and our hearts bured within while the servant of God talked with us by the way. He is moving into the parsonage. We believe he has a christian wife, one who will gain friends for herself and husband. Sinners are much enthused over our new pastor; our congregation is also increasing. Our collection for Sunday was $14.50. Dollie Bland Reporter. RESOLUTIONS Sparta. Ill.. March 11, 1922 An angel of the Lord has visit ed the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Washington and has taken one of the first links of the family chain, which never can be re united again. Our dear beloved one. Brother Lawrence, was always faithful to his church and S. S., until ill health prevented, then he always had a cheering word and a pleasant smile for us. We should not grieve and complain for our heavenly Father knoweth all things and doeth all things for the best. He has taken him to that heavy kingdom where there is no sorrow and Sabbath never breaks up. Be it Resolved. That the loss we sustain in the death of Bro. Lawrence Washington, is heaven's gain. Be it further Resolved, That we thank our many friends of Sparta, for their kind and able assistance during the funeral service. Be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be given to the family, and a copy be sent to the Metropolis Gazette for publication. Respectfully submitted, J. J. 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LOUIS, IA Dr. Hall's Liniment 1318 E. BROADWAY EAST ST. LOUIS, ILL Rheumatic and Neuraligia Liniment. Good for Rheumatism, Needing Joints. All Local Pa- tions and Toothache. The 50c bottles. No order se- than $1.00. This Linimer Distributor for Illinois, Mt. 903 DR. ERNEST Rev. J. B. Moderator of M Association a Unity Bapt Brookport, Ill the pastors and District Many Co Notice Food for Rheumatism, Neuraligia, Aching and St. Joints. All Local Pains, including Corns, and Toothache. There are two sizes $1.00 bottles. No order sent through the mail for $1.00. This Liniment is guaranteed. Distributor for Illinois, MRS. M. J. McCrary 903 Pearl St., Metropolis, I. DR. ERNEST HALL, Atlanta, Ga. Rev. J. B. McCrary. Moderator of Mt. Olive Baptist Association and Pastor of Unity Baptist Church, Brookport, Ill., wishes all of the pastors and members of the District Many Conversions. Good for Rheumatism, Neuraligia, Aching and Swelling Joints. All Local Pains, including Corns, Bunions and Toothache. There are two sizes $1.00 and 50c bottles. No order sent through the mail for less than $1.00. This Liniment is guaranteed. Distributor for Illinois, MRS. M. J. McCRARY 903 Pearl St., Metropolis, Ill. Rev. J. B. McCrary. Moderator of Mt. Olive Baptist Association and Pastor of Unity Baptist Church, Brookport, Ill., wishes all of the pastors and members of the District Many Conversions. To all whom it may concern: The Executive Board of the Mt. Olive Baptist Association is called to meet on Friday and Saturday before the Second Sunday in April in Harrisburg, Ill., with Macedonia Baptist Church, Rev. C. W. Scates, Pastor. Let us meet and prepare for the coming State meeting in May, at the Second Baptist church, Centralia. J. B. McCrary, Moderator, Elder C. W. Scates, Cor. Sec. ```markdown ``` --- Notice PUBLIC EAST ST. LOUIS, ILL. Nuraligia, Aching and Swell- isms, including Corns, Bun- are are two sizes $1.00 and at through the mail for less paint is guaranteed. S. M. J. McCrary Pearl St., Metropolis, Ill. HALL, Atlanta, Ga. McCrary. St. Olive Baptist and Pastor of St Church, wishes all of members of the conversions. In this issue appears an advertisement of the "Old Reliable" St. Louis Globe Democrat, to which we request your attention. The Globe-Democrat bases its claim for your subscription on its absolute fairness in printing the news in an unbiased uncolored way. There have been great and important additions to its news gathering facilities, both at home and abroad. There have also been added a number of new daily features. There is always a good continued story, news of the world in photographs, daily comic cartoons and many other regular features for men, women and children. For particulars we urge you to read the advertisement, and then send in your orders at once to the Globe Printing Co. Publishers St. Louis, Mo. --- METROPOLIS WEEKLY GAZETTE, METROPOLIS, ILL Notice. To the Superintendents teachers and officers of the Mt. Olive Baptist Dist. S. S, and officers of the Convention of Southern Illinois. You will take notice that the Dist. Institute will hold an institute meeting on March 24-26 with the First St. John Baptist church and S. S, Pulaski, Ill. Please send a representative also a donation to help the work financially. See program in another column in the paper this week. M. Duncan, Pres. Rev. J. B. McCrary, Conductor. Miss Hazel Howard, Cor. Secy. Notice The time for the meeting of the Baptist General Association is fast approaching and we should hold a meeting of the Executive Board of Mt. Olive Baptist Association in March What church will accept the Board? What about Coulterville, and Sparta? Let us hear from you, brethren. J. B. McCrary Moderator. NOTICE All Sunday Schools composing the Mount Olive Baptist S. S. Convention will meet April 5, to 8th 1922 with Eberneezer Baptist church, Chicago; Dr. C. H. Clark pastor. All schools are expected to represent. We cannot let the Banner of the S. S's. Mt. Olive Convention trail in the dust. We hope to see a large majority of our Superintendents and teachers present. I am yours in the cause, M. Duncan Pres. of Institute Rev. J. B. McCrary, Conductor, Miss Hazel Howard, Cor. Sec. Teheran Has Twelve Gateways. "At the distance, Teheran, built in great part of the mud on which it stands, is only distinguished from the surrounding plain by the green trees of its many gardens," writes Ella C. Sykes in "Persia and Its People," "but as the traveler gets nearer he will see the outline of the constellated city wall and the tiled domes and minarets of mosques. He will enter the town by a grandiose gateway adorned with glazed bricks in patterns, the prevailing tones being blue and yellow, relieved with black and white, the whole giving a touch of splendor to its squalfal surroundings. "These gateways are 12 in number; some are adorned with the exploits of Rustum, the Hercules and knight-erant of Persia, and others depict the Persian solder of today—all of them, however, look best at a distance, and do not bear a close examination." Pantomime Followed Drama Pantomine, one of the simplest forms of dramatic art, was not originated until the drama itself had been established for over 500 years. The latter was the invention of the Greeks, but the pantomine was a purely Roman idea. Two aspiring actors, one of whom was inflicted with throat trouble. Pylades and Bathylus, gave the first performance of this kind in the year 22 B.C. It was only a make-shift on their part because of the illness of one of the performers, but their audience was so delighted that they continued with the production of the wordless drama. The Egyptian Siatrum. "A thousand years or so..." Carl Vau Vechten in "The Tiger in the House," tells us, "the Egyptians associated the cat with music, utilizing the graceful head and figure of the beloved animal in the decoration of the sistra. The sistrum consisted of a frame of bronze or brass, into which three or four metal bars were loosely inserted, so as to produce a jingling noise when the instrument was shaken. Occasionally a few metal rings were strung on the bars to increase the sound and very often the top of the frame was ornamented with the figure of a cat." Quite Right. sive hat wearing causes baldness." "Maybe so, but have you noticed that baldness causes excessive hat wearing?" **Results All That Count.** Who makes whether the enemy were defeated by strategy or by valor?—Virgil. ing to take the unfavorable chance, if the favorable one also is theirs and they can retain for themselves a part of the service charges that are uniform, in good years and, with high prices and low. While, in the main, the farmer must sell, regardless of market conditions, at the time of the maturity of crops, he cannot suspend production in toto. He must go on producing if he is to go on living, and if the world is to exist. The most he can do is to curtail production a little or alter its form, and that—because he is in the dark as to the probable demand for his goods—may he only to jump from the trying pan into the fire, taking the consumer with him. Even the dairy farmers, whose output is not seasonal, complain that they find themselves at a disadvantage in the marketing of their productions, especially raw milk, because of the high costs of distribution, which they must ultimately bear. Now that the farmers are stirring, thinking, and uniting as never before to eradicate these inequalities, they are subjected to stern economic lectures, and are met with the accusations that they are demanding, and are the recipients of, special privileges. Let us see what privileges the government has conferred on the farmers. Much has been made of Section 6 of the Clayton Anti-Trust Act, which purported to permit them to combine with immunity, under certain conditions, Admitting that, nominally, this exemption was in the nature of a special exemption—though I think it was so in appearance rather than in fact,—we find that the courts have nullified it by judicial interpretation. Why should not the farmers be permitted to accomplish by co-operative methods what other businesses are already doing by co-operation in the form of incorporation? If it be proper for men to form, by fusion of existing corporations or otherwise, a corporation that controls the entire production of a commodity, or a large part of it, why is it not proper for a group of farmers to unite for the marketing of their common products, either in one or in several selling agencies? Why should it be right for a hundred thousand corporate shareholders to direct 25 or 30 or 40 per cent of an industry, and wrong for a hundred thousand co-operative farmers to control a no larger proportion of the wheat crop, or cotton, or any other product? The Department of Agriculture is often spoken of as a special concession to the farmers, but in its commercial results, it is of as much benefit to the buyers and consumers of agricultural products as to the producers, or even more. I do not suppose that anyone opposes the benefits that the farmers derive from the educational and research work of the department, or the help that it gives them in working out improved cultural methods and practices, in developing better yielding varieties through breeding and selection, in introducing new varieties from remote parts of the world and adapting them to our climate and economic condition, and in devising practical measures for the elimination or control of dangerous and destructive animal and plant diseases, insect pests, and the like. All these things manifestly tend to stimulate and enlarge production, and their general beneficial effects are obvious... It is complained that, whereas the law restricts Federal Reserve banks to three months' time for commercial paper, the farmer is allowed six months on his notes. This is not a special privilege, but merely such a recognition of business conditions as makes it possible for country banks to do business with country people. The crop farmer has only one turnover a year, while the merchant and manufacturer have many. Incidentally, I note that the Federal Reserve Board has just authorized the Federal Reserve banks to discount export paper for a period of six months, to conform to the nature of the business. The Farm Loan banks are pointed to as an instance of special government favor for farmers. Are they not rather the outcome of laudable efforts to equalize rural and urban conditions? And about all the government does there is to help set up an administrative organization and lend a little credit at the start. Eventually the farmers will provide all the capital and carry all the liabilities themselves. It is true that Farm Loan bonds are tax exempt; but so are bonds of municipal light and traction plants, and new housing is to be exempt from taxation, in New York, for ten years. On the other hand, the farmer reads of plains for municipal housing projects that run into the billions, of hundreds of millions annually spent on the merchant marine; he reads that the railways are being favored with increased rates and virtual guarantees of earnings by the government, with the result to him of an 'increased toll on all that he sells and all that he buys. He liars of many manifestations of governmental concern for particular industries and interests. Rescuing the railways from insolvency is undoubtedly for the benefit of the country as a whole, but what can be of more general benefit than encouragement of ample production of the principal necessaries of life after their even flow from contented producers to satisfied consumers? While it may be conceded that special governmental aid may be necessary in the general interest, we must all agree that it is difficult to see why agriculture and the production and distribution of farm products are not accorded the same opportunities that are provided for other businesses; especially as the enjoyment by the farmer of such opportunities would appear to be even more contributory to the gen- Page Three AN OPEN TO THE COLORED M We wish to say to our people the surrounding territory, thereby by a number of my people, also my white friends who wish to seek ment for all returning soldiers, business. I have finally decided with a view of serving my people employment, feeling that I can go than members of the other race, relation with all the other undertain that relationship throughout. I am perfectly qualified to give will guarantee satisfaction. I was born and reared in Met Sts. 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NOLLIE GO AN OPEN LETTER AN OPEN LETTER TO THE COLORED PEOPLE We wish to say to our people of Massac County, and the surrounding territory, thereto. Having been solicited by a number of my people, also encouraged by some of my white friends who wish to see, and help secure employment for all returning soldiers, to enter the Undertaking business. I have finally decided to go into that business, with a view of serving my people, as well as having an employment, feeling that I can give them better service than members of the other race, though I am in friendly relation with all the other undertakers, and expect to retain that relationship throughout my business career I am perfectly qualified to give unexcelled service and will guarantee satisfaction. I was born and reared in Metropolis, on 9th and Pearl Sts. Educated in Metroplis Public Schools, graduating from Dunbar High School in 1912. 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Walker's Goods exclusively, will be glad to serve you at any time. Pastor. Ethel Porter, Reporter. Belgrade itual --- Mounds Please allow us space in your worthy paper to say that the St. John Baptist church is still moving onward to Zion. We are progressing nicely under our worthy pastor Rev. C. W. Norment. The anniversary given in honor of our most beloved pastor beginning Tuesday March 7th, ending Sunday Mar. 12th was very great success. A splendid program was rendered each night by different parts of the church which was enjoyed by every one. Sunday morning at 9:30 Sunday School, Supt. Bro. G. Mayberry, presiding. Subject of the lesson, Amos warns Israel. This was a Temperance lesson. The lesson was discussed by Rev. J T. Dotson and Rev. C. W. Norment They gave many good instructions. Banner classes two and four. Total amount raised $7.35. Sunday at 11:00 prayer service for thirty minutes by the deacons after which Rev. J. T. Dotson of Humbolt, Tenn., was introduced and preached an excellent sermon. The pastor is all smiles as he was surprised with a new suit and a shirt by the church and several other presents and $15.35, in honor of the great work he has done the past year. Sunday evening the anniversary sermon was preached by Rev. Dotson. He delivered a spiritual sermon and many hearts were made to rejoice. Splendid music was rendered by the choir. Total amount raised Sunday evening was $76.10, Sunday morning $15.35, night $17.00 making the pastor's present $15.35. Total $131.15. Total amount raised the three years of our beloved pastor $7,507.12. We desire your prayers that we may ever press onward spiritually and financially. Rev. C. W. Norment. Belgrade Little Orthel warfield son of Mr and Mrs Geo Warfield who have been ill quite a little while don't seem to be improving at this writing. Mr. and Mrs. William Warfield attended the bedside of their nephew Sunday at Choat who fell asleep some time ago and yet sleeps at this writing. Mrs. Francis Luton was in Brookport last Friday on Business Our Sunday School passed off nicely Sunday. The pastor was absent. Mr. and Mrs. Bishop from Round Knob were visitors here Sunday. Mattie Blackwell, Reporter. Read The Gazette.