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Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1914-03-13
TAXATION

Pick up almost any newspaper
and somewhere within it will he
found an article on taxation. That
question of taxation has heen agi.
tating the world for 10, these many
centuries, it has never been settled.
We suspect it never will be. AS
practiced it is filed with anomalies.
For instance, u great church or
cathedral is built, the congregation
is filled with rivalry in the matter
of its adornment.
One wealthy member supplies the
organ; another the altar or pulpit;
others the stained windows; until
when completed the structure
represents two thousand dollars
expended for pride for every thous-
and expended for essentials. But
when it comes to levying taxes, the
tax-gatherer is warned AWAY from
the structure because it is GODS
house. But under its shadow is a
little house and lot. In the house
is a tired woman and five babies
the husband and father being away
earning the mO2ey needed to feed
and clothe the babies. Which does
anyone think God holds as dearest
the woman and the five children
and the father away at work, II
the big church in the shadow OF
which the little home is situated?
Still the home is taxed for its full
worth and the tax has to be paid
while the big church is held as tor
sacred to tax.
1t is the same way with hospitals
They evadc taxation on the score OF
being charitable institutions. The,
do a little charity work, the same
as the man who runs q bar somt
times gives a tramp a drink, Blu.
all who can pay are charged to thu
limit in those institutions and thu
truth is every one is run, not fol
charity but for the money.
A bank is taxed on its capita
stock except when the owners O
the bank own likewise realty, thel
to the extent Of their realty, tn,
tax on the stock is RENTED.
a wealthy man builds a $780, 0C
house and puts $4,000 more il
furniture within it. He is taxed
at what the hnuse and furnitur,
would bring at forced sale. Blu
the poor man in the 5000 cabil
pays full taxes upon it.
+ rich nan loans ST ,00U,01 OF
mortgages in an outside state, 0
course the state in which he live
has no lien upon that, but the me-
who borrow the money have to pa,
the taxes upon it in the outsid
state and have to send the owne
of the mortgage his interest.
These Z only samples but the.
are sufficient to show that aftc
the years Of trial there is no whcr
in any spot I'm Ter our flag anythin,
like fair taxation.
Apparently the genius of ma
has never yet devised n pla
through which such taxes can b
levied and only one thing is mad
/, clear which is that the poor MA
who owns a little property alway
pays more than his fair ratio q
taxation Good wins Weekly.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1914-03-13
cav Reau .;lrn rashIona.

III 1889 the &c oral court OF Massa.
chusetts pasEod I law that mo gar.
m4nt 5hall be M 10 with short sleeves:
end such nc havg garments with short
sleeves shall net wear them unless
they cover the arm to the wrist. And
hereafter 40 person whatever Ehall
make any garment for women with
sleeves moro than half an oil wide
twenty-five and a half %lnches)." II
laws regulating fashions wero passed
today, how many ONE would DO
aned for lR%w.breaking?
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1914-03-13
boat Traln In epoedlna.

A man beat q train In a recent race
between the two from Groom 10 Kur.
seonB. india--a distance OF 1914 miles.
Tho victor. a private named Graham,
OF tho Argylls. beat tho train by two
minutes Tho distance was covered in
n hour and thirty minutes by con.
tlnuous running. Graham walked two
days before from Ghoom to Kursoong
and back, 81 miles In six and one
fourth hours.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1914-03-13
Taklnn Mo Ehancrn.

Dinny was taking dinner Sith IIo.
gan Mt n brilliant cafe. They weren'i
accustomed to eating at such a place,
but they got along fairly we'll. When
they had finished, the waiter said:
Shall I bring you a couple Of demi.
t%asses7" mot on yer llfo," exclaimed
Dinny. "Our wives might come In
an soc us sittin' wild them."-5an
Francisco Argonaut
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1914-03-13
a.sutifuI Autumn

There ale those who shudder at the
approach OF autumn. and we feel q
light grief stealing otsr their spirits
like IN October haze. But is not au-
tumn the manhood OF me year? Is 1t
not the ripest OF the seasons? Do not
tho proud flowers blossom-the Gold.
enrod. the Orchis. the Dahlia, and
Bloody Cardiaal Of the swamp landsi
ID. G. Mitchell.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1914-03-13
Black Ertday.

Black Friday in the financial his-
tory Of the United States was septem.
Der "a, 1859, when Gould and othor
spectators ran the price of gold up
TO 1921, catching a great many per-
sons In n corner and causing q panic
In British financial history Black Fri.
day wac May II. 1866. on which day
the commercial panic caused by the
failure OF Overend, Quincy & Co.,
Limited. reached its height.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1914-03-13
Tho Division.

Three Germans had been doing an
odd Job Of repairing and agreed to
split the pay evenly. They received
-. and. after several unsuccessful Of.
forts Of two Of them to hit upon the
correct division Of the amount tho
third settled the businesS transaction
thus: Here iss It. two for you two,
and here ISIS It. two for Inc too. Amt
idr"-Phlladelphia Public Ledger.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1914-03-13
Explanation Wanted.

Her body vas hid in sEow vhlte
molds OF transparent texture snyf
Arthur ]. Wertermayor. the ausaur g.
"Udora." "Whaddyc mean nni2' IL
quires the Now York Mall.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1914-03-13

Suppose You Know This.
The Bible contains 3.56S, $50 letters,
1874 words, 31,173 verses, 1,1S9
chapters and &C books.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-01-22
WHEN HER BACK kGHES
Il woman FINDS All Her energy and
Ambition Slipping Away.


clarksburg women know how the
aches and pa i1s that often come when
the ktdneys fail to make life a bur-
de1p BackacHe, hip pains. headaches,
dizzy spells, distressing urinary trou-
bles, are frequent indications of weak
Kidneys and should be checked in
time. Doan's Kidney Pills are for the
kidneys only. They attack kidney
diseases by striking at the cause.
Here's proof OF their merit in a
Clarksburg woman's words:
Mrs s. E. Brown, 632 'Werniger St,
CIarksburg, w. Va, says: II was in
bad shape with kidney trouble. / had
severe attacks of backache and for
quite awIaile was unable to do amy
thing. The pain was so bad that
was all doubled up. was miserable
and didn't seem able to find relief.
Finally 1 heard about Doan's kidney
pills ana began using them. They
soon made me feel better and stron-
ger in every wal / was relieved OF
the lumbago and my Kidneys became
normal
For sale b yall dealers. Price %
cents MiIburn5 Co., Buffalo
New York. sole agents Tor the United
States.
Remember the name Doan's-and
take no other.-Advertisem
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-01-22
ME- Stone Entertains.

The members OF the Stonewall
Jackson Chapter, United Daughters
of the Confederacy were delighttlullly
entertained last evening by MIS-.
George G. Stone in her home on carr
: The pleasing feature Of the even
ing was a celebration of the birtnoay
Of General Thos. (Stonewalll 1a ~
T9aeting was opened by the reading OF
the ritualistic. service by Mrs. Stone
the president. , !,
The following appropriate. program
was delightfully."- rendered:
vocal Miss Boardman
Reading-Mrs Blair Wilson.
Vocal solo-Miss Brake
A most interesting address follow
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-01-22

7lsrtrsday, JaIsrtnIy e

Some of the Goats and Suits are the
most beautiful models of the season
splendid, exclusive things, distinguish
ed In the highest degree. Included are
suits by our System Tailors, the finest
tailoring to had
This sale for its magnitude and its
extraordinary values will take prece-s
dence over any and all other Coat and
Suit events ever known in Clarksburg.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-01-22
!. SOude1,s

In speaking Of this sale of women s
garments tobe held here Saturday, 24th
1t is sale little different from
any other we have held or heard OF.
The merchandise is finer, the prices
lower than the word Efsale = usually
means. But we are buying great lots
in-the market now and goods on hand
must move.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-01-22
PARIsTYLE SUITS
PLAINLY TAILORED SUITS

Every suit in women s clothing
,store-every coat slso-is involved, and
women who have been waiting for this
event know what that means!
1t means that not onlNcan the sim
pier, less expensive tailored suits be,
bought for third to half less than
originally, but that the most beautiful
models of the season-including indi-
vidual sParistyle'' ga1ments-are in
Guided.
In fact every suit and coat--none
reserved-are in this let go.
We wish to emphasize the fact that
these Coats are NEW. They are not 2.
picked, over, left over lot They are all
right in quality, through and through,
and the. prices now 50 ridiculously
low, affford bona fide savings.
Nor garments can be sent on APP
prevail, and any alterations will be
charged for at % cents an hour.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-01-22

Hayden. one of .Grafton's prominent
md enccessful business men and most
highly esteemed citizens she IS
beautiful. cultured and popular, pos
sessed Of all the charming graces OF
sweet womanhood. She has vlsl lIl5,c
here and number OF persons IN ~ ,a L.i;s
city are listed in her legion OF IFleiius
and admirers.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-01-22

Byrd.Hayden Wedding
Beautiful wedding announcements
in this City:
Mr. Patrick Hayden
announces the marriage of his
daughter
Anna Agnes
Mr.. Percy Byrd
Wednesday, January the twenty first
nJna&aaY1 hundred and fourteen
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-01-22

Card Club Meets.
The January meeting of the Five
Table Card Club was a social affair
of yesterday afternoon. The club
was entertained by Mrs. William f..
Alexander In her home on Mulberry
street Refreshments were served in
the dining room at three o'clock. Mrs.
Dorsey Potter presiding at the attrac-
tive table.
Later i've tables were in play for
progressive euchre and at the com
-pIetfon of the game the club prizes
were awarded to Mrs. Osman Swartz
and Miss Garrard and the visitors
souvenirs were presented by the hos
tess to Mrs. Davis and Miss Wheat.
The members and guest list in
cIuded Mrs. Lynn S. Hornor. Mrs.
Mord Lewis, Mrs. Robert w. Wilson.
Miss Garrard, Mrs. Arson D. Parr,
Mrs Harold Dame; Mrs. Albert w.
Rapp, Mrs Bland Brannon. Miss Ko--
blegard, Mrs. Chas. q. Findlay, Mrs.
Edward c.. Smith,. Mrs. OsmaL
Swartz, Mrs. Edward S. Wallis, Miss
Ewing, Mrs. dorsey Potter. Mrs
CONTINUED on page eight.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-01-22

: . 4sf ~ II -
ga by the Rev. L. =. Peters who Fneta
his hearers in closest attention which
was replete with the highest. noblest
thoughts which dweIt on the lives OF
these two leading generals OF the
Confederate army. General Lee for
his brave, true and noble character,
and General jackson as a great hero
whose memory will live. as also the
former in history and in the minds OF
the people.
vocal solo-Miss Grace Wilson
At the close of the program very
entoyable social hour followed with
the serving of refreshments by the
committee in charge of the entertain
ment: Miss Robinson. Mrs. Harry
Wade, Mrs. Lee Maxwell.
Mrs Stone in receiving the guests
and in speaking of the birthday to be
celebrated, announced that this was
the third Anniversary of the organ
ization of the Stonewal Jackson
rhapter Of the United Daughters ut
the Confederacy. Mrs. Stone also
announced that the jackson monu-
ment was being given due though
and IL was expected suitable spot
would soon be selected for a beauti-
full bronze statue OF General Jack
son which would be placed in mem-.
DRY OF Clarksburg' 81 distinguished
townsman.
yS SsbsSs4 E--4,lSscs
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-01-22
AlIthe Beautiful lnterSuits
and Coats, Come No1O Into
a CleaYdUay Sale
FUR TRIMMED SUITS
RICH FUR FABRIC COATS

At 81, originally Women s
and misses smart style coats in black,
navy, grey, several styles.
At $40, originally $3.50 and $25-
Are coats in Boucles, Ghinchillas, As
trachans and Novelties; Black, Blue,
Greys, Terra Gotta and. Brown.
AT $15, originally $25, $50 and $50
Our finest coats, beautiful styles,
Duvetyne, Broadcloths, Silky Hair
ZibeIines, Astrachans, etc.
At $40, originally 500 and $50
Women and young ladies' tailored
suits in Serges, Fable Cloths, Poplins,
etc.
At s15, originally $85 to s55-Are
Suits of finest Broadcloths, Cord-e-
layne, Serges, Duvetyne, etc.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-08-14
SHERIFF

We are authorized to announce the
name of David L. PARIS, as a candi-
date for Sheriff of Massac County.
subject to .the will of the voters at
the Republican Primary Wednesday,
September Is, 1914.
We are authorized to announce the
pane of U. E. SMITH, as a candidate
for Sheriff of Massac County, subject
to the will of the voters at the Re-
publican Primary Wednesday Sep
TENDER 9th 1914.
We are authorized to announce the
pame of OsRo SHIRK, as a candidate
for SHERIFF of Massac County, sub
ject to the will OF the voters at the
Republican Primary Wednesday Sep
TENDER, 9th 1914.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-08-14
COUNTY sUPT., OF SCHOOLS.

Weare authorized to announce the
name of Miss EMMA BRAINARD, as
candidate for County superintendent
of Schools, of Massac County, sub
ject to the will of the voters at the
Republican Primary Wednesday,
September 16, 1914.
We are authorized to announce the
name of w. A. SPENCE, as a candi-
Date for re- election to the office of
County superintendent of Schools of
Massac County, subject to the win OF
she voters at the Republican Primary
Wednesday September 9th 1914.
We are authorized to announce the
game of LUTHER L. EvERs, as cam
ai1ate for County Superintendent of
Schools of Massac County subject, to
she will Of the voters at the Republic
Gan Primary Wednesday September,
1ih 1914.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-08-14
FOR COUNTY CLERK.

We sre authorized ITO announce
FRED RIsINGER, as q candidate for
County Clerk, of Massac County,
subject to the will OF the voters at
the Republican Primary Wednesday
September 9th 1914
We are authorized to announce the
pame of J. N. WEAVER, as candi-
date Tor County Clelk, of Msssac
county, subject to the will Of the vo-
sers at the Republican Primary We'd
yesday September 9Th 1914.
We are authorized to announce the
came Of GEORGE. Q. ScaNEEMAN, as .
candidate for re- election to the office
ii County Clerk, OF Massac County,
sabjact to the will OF the voters at
che Republican Primary, Wednesday
&sp.e nAeS 9Th 1914
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-08-14
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
FOR STATE SENATOR

We are authorized to announce the
name of DR.. SAM w. LATHAM, of Sa-
line County, asa candidate for the
State Senate, subject to the Republi-
can primary election TO be held Sep
TENDER next.
We are authorized to announce the
nam o of CHARLES DURFEE, of Pope
County as candidate for the State
Senate, subject to thel Republican
primary election to be held Septem-
Der 9th 1914.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-08-14
COUNTY COMMISSIONER.

We are authorized to announce the
name of CHARLES w. HAUsMAN, as a
candidate for County Commission 81
of Massac County. subject to the will
of the voters at the Republican Pri-
mary Wednesday, September 3, 1914.
We are authorized to announce the
name of w. E. LACEY, as candidate
for County Commissioner OF Massac
County, subject to the viii OF the
voters at the Republican Primary
wednesday, September 8, 1914.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-08-14
Z. A. VALLEE.

Mrs Amanda Stratton OF Bel
KNAPP, was Gazette caller last
week and paid her subscription.
Thanks. come again.
Rev. Eli Lane. OF Carmi paid
his subscription to The Gazite.
We acknowledge the receipt
OF $525 less postage donation
from the East Mt. Olive Associa-
ton to the Gazette TO assist in
the work OF the denomination and
race. Thanks.
The East Mt. Olive association
closed profitable session a. Dew
maine. with $567. during the
year Tor charity, missions work
and collection. This speaks
well for that body. We see no
reason why the two associations
can't come together and form an
orthodox State Association and
do the work Of the Master With
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-08-14
S. BARTLETT KERR, Atty.


Estate Of Henry Minkerman Deceased.
The undersigned, having been appointed
Administrator OF the estate OF Henry Minker-
man. late Of the County of Massac and the
sta4 OF Illinois. deceased, hereby gives notice
tbathe viii appear before the County Court Of
Ma-sac County at the Court House in Mctrop-
oils, at the September term the first Monday
in September next. at whichtimc all persons
having claims against said estate are notified
and requested 30 attend for the purpose Of hay.
ing the same adjusted. All persons indebted
10 said estate -squired TO make immediate
payment to the undersigned.
Dated this IS, day OF July A. %. 1914.
II. w. BoRMANE..
Administrator.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-08-14
COUNTY JUDGE.

We are authorized to announce the name of
Judge w. F. 5 MiTH,as q candidate.for re-elcc-
sion3 to the office OF County Judge, subject TO
the decision of voters in the Republican pri-
mary election, to be held in September 1914
We are authorized to announce the
name of LANNEs P. CAKES, as a can
didate for County Judge, subject to
the will of the voters at the Repub-
iican Primary Wednesday Septem-
Der 9th 1914.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-08-14
rea AssKsg2n ANp TRnAsuaER.

We are authorized to announce the
name Of q. 5. ADKINS, as n candidate
for Assessor and Treasurer Ct Mae
sac County. subject to the voters of
the & .nshiican Primary Wednesday
9th lol4
We are authorized 70 announce the
name Of LoaGN SMITH, as a candidate
for Assessor and Treasurer of Mas
sac County, subject to the will of the
voters # the Republican Primary
Wednesday September 9th 1914.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-08-14


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Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-08-14

OUT coniusien ard thas set What
We vote and contend for.
Miss Cora Thompson OF Nd
CITY j Il iileg Misses anra and
Mae Roberts
Mrs Lena Roberts Johnson CT
Bowling Green KY. IS in the
city visiting her paredts, MIR. and
Mrs Thos. Roberts.
Mrs. Annie Taylor OF East ST.
Louis. is in the city visiting with
Mrs. Leah Reed.
Mrs. Leah Reed and son. Jas.
returned from ST Louis Mo last
Friday where she visited with re-
latives.
The editor attended the East
Mt. Olive Association az Dew
maine last week for two days
Our stay was a most pleasant
one and was accorded the bost OF
treatment by Brother and Sister
Holly with whom we stopped. al
so by Mesdames libby Bowers.
and Annie Michaux. who invited
us to dinner and supper. The
meeting was largely attended and
the meeting was success hnan-
oially and religiousIy Good SER
mons. singing and addresses.
DIR. Phillips and his members
certainly know how to care for
their guest.
Miss Annie Hathaway o: Cairo
is visiting Misses Myrtle and Jew
ell Long OF Belgrade.
The Mt Olive Baptist Asso-
citation will meet with the Ist BAG
tist church Of Metropolis. on
tuesday before the end Sunday
In September. We wan. 1, NAL c
it the best in the history OF the
organization.
] H. Flowers. OF Brookport.
was in the city Tuesday on BUSH
ness.
There will be an excursion TO
Owens Cave. Sunday. Fare for
round trip soc.
Children's day will be obser-
we'd at Belgrade Sunday.
Miss Mary Luc Blackwell. IS at
home from Paris. H.. visiting
her parents. Mr.. and Mrs l.. G..
Blackwell She is accompanied
by an aunt, Miss Flowers.
Mrs Essie Daugherty OF Brook
port spent few days with her
grandparents. Mr.. and Mrs.
Mingo Long. the Powers district.
The Celebration, here on the
9Th CT August was Largely attend
ed.
Equal Rights to all and Spec
ial Privileges to none. is our
motto: Vote for G. w. Iiaus-
maj for County Comm sioner.
Mrs. Emma West OF Claramore
Okla. is ia the city visiting her
father Mr.. Joe Mayberry.
Miss Ruby Smith, and Mrs. l..
A. Mitchell of Metropolis. and
M aria Daugherty OF Brookport.
left last Sunday Tor Chicago. to
attend the annual meeting OF the
Eastern Star.