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Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-04-17
PIMPLEs ON FACE AND ARMS

All Howard St.. Dayton. Ohio
about year ago my face, neck, arms
and back were beginning to become
afflicted with pimples and blackheads.
My pimples would get very large and
appear to come to head. II tried
TO open them the pain would be terri
Bile, but nothing could be taken from
them. They itched very badly; suf-
fered terribly from itching. After
scratching. the p!mples would swell
and after the swelling was gone my
face would become very red and re-
main 80 for some time. Ny clothing
caused the itching to be worse. When
1t was warm 1t was utterly impossible
to sleep.
II used a cream and the more
used the worse they got Shortly after,
l read the advertisement OF Cuticura
Soap and Ointment and determined to
use them. The itching stopped almost
Immediately This was about three
months ago and I am entirely cured
now" tSigned) Miss Marguerite Z.
Jacobs. Jan. -, 1918.
CutIcura Soap and Ointment sold
throughout the world. Sample of each
free. with 32-p. Skin Book Address post
card "Cuticura, Dept. L, Boston. ADV
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-04-17
HATED TO PART WITH HER
Loving Father Naturally Distracted at
Giving Up Daughter But Il
Had to Be.

ut amt everybody I'd trust my lit
tie gal to-" said old Farmer Skinner 10
the love-lorn swain who had become
enamored Of Miss Sally Skinner, and
wished to carry her from the loving
care and shelter of the home nest.
The little gall" who was feet
II inches high in her bare feet, as
she was at that moment. hid her
happy. blushing face on the dear,
fond old fathers shoulder and wept
happy tears as he said to Sally's deep
ly-moyed and sympathetic young
lover: you must take great care of
my wee birding. Jack; ricollect that
she's been raised kind O. tender like.
Two acres day Is all I've asked
her to pillow, and an acre of corn day
is all she's used to hoeing. She kin
do light work, such as making rail
fences and digging post-holes and
burning brush, and all that. but ain't
used to regular farm work. and you
mustn't ask too much of her. It's
hard for her old dad to give his
little sunshine up. He'll have to split
his own flrewood and dig his own
taters now. but go. birdie. and be
happy"
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-04-17
WAS A PERSONAL SUBJECT
Good Reasons Why Mr.. Higgins Was
Not at All Sorry the Conversa-
ton Was Interrupted.

Mrs. Hiram Higgins was speak
ing her mind to Hiram In q man
ner that was emphasis long drawn
out From the room where they were
Hiram could see the front porch and
when he observed the parson come In
and pause at the steps within ear-shot
he told his wife OF the. visitor. and
went out to meet him"
"Ah. good morning. Brother Hig-
gins" said the parson in pleasant
greeting. II hope I didn't interrupt
q family conversation. Didn't ! hear
your wife talking"
That's all right. parson. Come
right in" said Mr.. Higgins, glad
enough.
Il hope I didn't disturb her before
she finished her subject" said the
parson. taking a chair.
I'm glad you did. parson," said Mr..
Higgins. cheerfully.
What was the subject" laughed
.he paraon. Woman suffrage7"
mo, sir: II was me-
whereupon both of them began to
laugh. but suddenly quit as Mrs. Hig-
gins came out smiling.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-04-17
Standing by HIs coIors.

The box ONCE man In Broadway
theater was called away for ten min
utes and had to leave things in charge
of greenhorn. Before departing he
explained In detail the prices Of the
various tickets. and the new man said
he understood.
No sooner was the novice lHft alone
than q woman appeared at the win
dow.
How much are the tickets here?"
she inquired.
We'll" said the greenhorn, remem-
bering his instructions, the blue ones
are 81, the red ones sze s1.b0 and the
yellow ones are 81"
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-04-17
Had somethinu to learn.

The village orchestra was rehears-
ing. The passage was marked "pp."
but the cornet-player was blowing
away as II his life depended on 1t. The
new conductor. after an ear-splitting
blast which effectually drowned the
sound of all the other instruments.
leaned over to see whether the cornet
part was properly marked. Yes. 1t
was.
My good man." said he, approach
ing the subject automatically, what
do you understand fl to mean?"
Full force." answered the rustic.
This was unexpected, but it might
pass.
"Then what does PIP stand for?"
Plenty OF power!" was the Hum
mating reply
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-04-17
Vote ON Socialism.

Under the British trade union act.
1912, it was laid down that before any
union could contribute from its funds
to the support OF political party 1t
must take a ballot OF its members.
Provision was also made safeguarding
the minority from being compelled to
pay towards the support OF political
opinions from which they differ. Trade
unionists of the United Kingdom have
just balloted on the proposition of pay
ing Socialist members OF parliament.
The vote as announced was: For. 464.-
473: against. 324.3i6..
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-04-17

The little girl at the Louisville free
public library tells the story. She
says It ID an account OF intellectual
snobbishness. One wonders, however.
II II really happened as the little
girl said. She has keen sense OF the
ridiculous and Is always relating with
q straight face some story like this.
Be that rs IL may. she says that
at the library they have been having
trouble In keeping the books on one
shelf Every morning. when tho H.
brary was opened 1t would be found
that these books we're on the floor.
The janitor was called upon for an
explanation. but Insisted that they
vere always on the shelf when he
left OF an evening.
We'll" said the little girl Mr..
SattIe himself finally made an inves-
tigation and discovered what the trou-
BILE was. He found that II was the
works OF Henry James that we're al
ways on the floor"
And how did It happen" one asks.
that It was always the works OF
Henry James?"
Well" explains the little girl.
some one had by mistake put
volume OF George AIDE on the shelf
and the Henry James books simply
refused to be found In such COM
pany"--Louisville Times.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-04-17

1t may be perennial. But It
sounded good in the stock exchange
smoking room. whore the broker told
It as the output of his own offspring.
Pop, are you bear or bull?"
asked the young hopeful at the break
fast table.
How can that possibly interest
yeu. my boy?"
cause I've heard yoti, called both.
by gentlemen visiting here. and I'd
like to know whether am a cub or q
calf"
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-04-17

Out 8abdko1nent must dHu-
The Eoman looked at him, stunned.
Then che smiled-a rare. sweet smile.
such rs only Alice had.
.Ccme. no joking" she said. Its
too hsppy a night"
1T Is true" said he. fierceiy. II tell
you am going out into the world now
and will not be hampered by any
woman"
She looked at him, at first with In
credulity. then with horror; then:
"As you desire, Clarence-so It is
for your best interest. Remember.
though. you are not SO strong as you
we're 20 years ago. Be careful of
yourself"
A look Of agony came into his eyes.
Then followed an expression OF mas
terful determination.
Let Us part without scene." he
said. coldly. Neither of us want it. I
II have many things TO look after to-
night. leave in the morning. Good
by"
He took her hand coldIy and hast
ened away.
The woman dropped her face In her
hands and the sobs came straight
from her heart.
IL Is not truei" she said again and
again to herself 1T Is not truel He
Ii not disloyal. He IL not cold. What
10 II? What il it?"
A low sound like a moan aroused
her. and she hastened to the door.
There was huddled heap on the side
walk outside. She few down the steps
and in a moment had clarence's un-
conscious head In her lap. She un-
loosed his collar and called for help.
Water. brandy and chatting presently
broaght him around.
"Alicelr he whispered. Kiss me-"
What in It all about7" she asked.
a. she lifted her lips from his.
This is H." he said. THE doctors
warned mo years ago. 1t is the begin
ming of tho end. | could not let you
sacrifice your life to my broken one. /
knew you would II gave you
chsnce. so l resolved to drive you
away"
"sacrifce!" she exclaimsd--the
laughing Historically. You great
goose"
what did the doctors say7" she do
manded.
THAT | might be stricken down at
any moment unless gave up all work
and went into the country and lived
without worry and nervous excite
ment This Is only warning But It
presages tho end"
We will 20 into the country. Clar-
ence." she said. simply. Il have a
small inheritance and plenty OF
strength. We viii get small place
and you can cultivate It. l can make
ends meet on very little and maybe
you can write somc from time to time
as you get stronger"
The glory of love-light came into
the mans face. Then the cloud Of
despair.
Il cannot accept the sacrifice" he
said. determinediy.
"sacrisce,v she exclaimed. again.
Then. with the same hysterical laugh
ter as before. she added. You goose,"
whereupon she bent down and
placed her lips on his. where they re-
manned long time.
And he threw his arms about her
and all the determination and all the
resistance faded from his face.
tccpyright. by Daily Story Pub. Col
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-04-17
believed in payIIoht SAVING.

The late King Edward practiced day.
light saving on lines similar to those
proposed In the daylight saving par
iiamentary bill. For many years at
Sandringham he caused his clocks to
be advanced 80 minutes during the
summer months, and in the last two
years of his life he caused the same
rule to be observed at Windsor and
Balmoral. and said that he was favor
ably disposed towards the bill
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-04-17
Non-InfIammabIe Movies.

Neptune, being the god OF tho
Seven Seas, very properly comes to
the aid of the moving picture in ban
ishing the menace of fire, but he does
not offer water-sea-weed is the
thing. From this an English expert
menter has found that a product
called "algin" can be extracted 1t 70
used in the manufacture of nonin-
fiammable films and in the treatment
OF paper to make it waterproof,
iame-proof and germ-proof
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-04-17
Knew the Game.

How did you ever get papa's con-
sent to our marriage. George?" asked
the sweet young thing.
"Why, Grace, you seem to forget
that l took medals at college in the
hurdle events and am crack-a-jack
at getting over obstacles"
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-04-17
A Blow al Women

Mrs. Church, see under the new
German rules, no local telephone con-
versation may last longer than six
minutes and no long distance CONVEX
sation longer than nine.
Mrs. Gotham-Why, the fdea? l
think It time the women Insisted on
their rights over there.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-04-17
locating q Quarrel.

And when you We're abroad on
your honeymoon trip did you visit
the Palace of Peace at The Hague?S
asked the girl friend of the bride
just home from abroad.
"Oh. yes was the reply: I'VE had
our first quarrel there
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-04-17

Why do college men mis-
spell so often7
Student Probably because they pay
more attention to the miss than they
do to the spell. Ohio Sun Dial
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-04-17

DR.. pierce's Pleasant Pellets regulate
and invigorate stomach, liver and bowels.
Sugar-eoated, tiny granules, easy to take.
Do not grippe. Adv.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-04-17
Rouaht II for Cash.

Marks--What did you gain in your
deal with Brown?
Parks-A great deal Of respect for
Browns business ability.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-04-17
The End Of Them.

Has Brown told you his last hard
luck story?"
Il hope so."-Exchange
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-04-17
His Complaint.

Church, see New York has six
blind operators at telephone switch
b0Ards.
Gotham-To say nothing of lot Of
deaf ones.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-04-17

Doctor up that Cough-Dean's Mentho-
lated Cough Drops are sure relief for all
coughs and colds-5c at Druggists.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-04-17

Some people would never be happy
unless they felt they had more hap
piness than anybody else.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-04-17

That man is playing in luck who
can stretch the truth without break
ing his word.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-04-17

Putnam Fadeless Dyes do not stain
the hands. Adv.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-04-17
She Didn't Scream.

Patient--May scream IL you hurt?
Dentist-Yes. but we charge extra
for that
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-04-17

why do you call your play TIL,
Cometg.
Il want It to go on star route
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-04-17

Love is blind-especially If the girl
has more dollars than sense.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-04-17
Mean Things.

Belle-Why. l actually changed
countenance.
Nell--I don't see any Improvement.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-04-17

Important TO Mothers
Examine carefully every bottle o
CASTORIA, a safe and sure remedy TO
infants and children, and see that 1
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-04-17
Pains in Side, Could Hardly Stand.

LoD, WSI In bad condition, suffering from female
trouble had could hardly
Lydia Phkhams Veg
etabe Compound felt better well and do good
tell medicine has
Mrs. JOHN THOMPSON Lodi. WISCONSIN.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-04-17

For 80 years Lydia e. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound has been the standard remedy for fe-
male ills. No one sick with woman's ailments
does Justice to herself IL she does not try this IA
nous medicine made from roots and herbs, it
has restored SO many suffering women to health.
EaSWrite to LYDIA E.PINKHAM MEDICINE co.
~ (C0NFIDEETIAL) LYNN, MASS, for advice.
Your letter will be opened, read and answered
by a woman and held in strict confidence.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-04-17
From Mrs. Hornung, Buffalo, N. Y.
Was A Blessing To This Woman.

So RICHMOND, Val troubled with bearing down pain
female could long OF all
medicines took nothing helped like Lydia Pnkham vege
table Compound regular and getting along fne
cannot praise the Compound much has blessing
hope it will other women"rs. D. TYLER, 90 West
C1opton St., South Richmond. Va
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1914-08-25
FRENCH CLAIM
TO BE HOLDING
GERMANS BACK
Paris Officially Announces Ad.
vance Has Been Checked

Paris, Aug. 25.-(After-
noon)-An official announce
ment says:
1.-The German offensive in
the north, which was stopped
yesterday, appears today to
have been resumed.
1.-THE enemy, however, is be
ing held back by the conjunc-
tion of the French, English
and Belgian armies.
"The allies surprised the
enemy and drove back their
advance detachments. The al
lies have gone beyond Malines,
The Belgian army came from
Antwerp"
DESPERATE CONFLICTS.
London, Aug. GA dis
patch to the Express from Os-
tend says:
"A great battle has been
progressing in the province of
Hainaut on the southern from
tier of Belgium since Friday
evening.
"French and British troops
are engaged in desperate con-
flicts north of Charlerio and
Fleurus with the Germans,
who crossed the Meuse at Kuy
Saturday the French
troops, which had spread from
Lille, met the German right in
East Flanders.
twenty-five thousand Ger
mans have been surrounded
between Coutrai and Anse-
CHEM.
Desperate outpost fighting
took place at Oudenarde and
Renaix.
"The losses were heavy on
both sides Monday.
1.-The Hadelsblaad says that
since Monday, no Germans
have been in Brussels. Arriv-
ais from Liege report that
many houses there were burn
ed last week. German SOL
diers inscribed on the walls of
the CITY. William H., Emper-
or of Europe. "
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1914-08-25
FRENCH ARE PLEASED
WITH RUSSIAN ATTACK

Paris, Aug. 26.-Russia S ,
speedy concerted attack has
delighted the French military
chiefs. They say that if they
can hold the Germans near the
present position for another
week, the worst will be over,
as the kaiser must withdraw
part of his forces to save his
harried army in eastern Prus-
sia. Landstrum will not do fol
this work, it is said, and it will
need the most efficient Of the
Germans to even hold momen-
tarily the immense Russian ar
my that is now in the field.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1914-08-25
GERMAN ARMIES
WILL ADVANCE
TOWARD PARIS
Concentrated Forward Movement
Now Planned Says Wireless

Washington, Aug. 25.-The
German embassy has received
a wireless, saying that a con-
centrated advance of all the
German armies toward Paris
is now probable, the Semois
river, Longwy and the greater
part of the Belgian French
frontier being in German
hands.
The wireless further says:
German troops defeated the
French in the battle from Aug
ust II to 81. Numerous en-
signs, more than $50 guns and
10000 prisoners were captur-
ed. Luneville was taken ana
the army of General Joffre
broken up so it is no more cap
able of action.
"The crown princes army
chased the French off Longwy.
The Duke of Wurtemberg's
army, marching through Bel
gium, crossed the river Sem
ois, completely crushing the
advancing Fench army Nu-
merous guns, ensigns, prison
ers and several generals were
captured.
1.-THE Germans, advancing
west of Maubeuge, defeated an
English cavalry brigade. "
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1914-08-25
BELIEVES BELGIANs OUT NUMBERED.

London Aug. 25-The Times military expert says:
There undoubtedly is slight feeling among the Bel
gans that they have been adequately supported by the al
es and that they have borne the whole brunt of the
the north but cannot believe the Belgan did less than
their duty at Namu and expect hear they attacked
in overpowering numbers
II is assumed the allies falling back the first line of
defensive wo running from Maubeuge southeastery d
recon along chain of strong foresse behind which there
another strong line of Notifications English newspapers
declare the English and Russians determined fight
the finish"
in other parts of Belgium fighting still progress The
main body of German troops has left Brussels and proceed
ing the front
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1914-08-25
BODIES GROUND UP?

Eugene, Ore. Aug. 25.-In
charge of a deputy sheriff,
who carries with him a large
meat grinder, found in their
home, Mr.. and Mrs. Victor In.
mes, accused of the murder of
Mrs. Elois Dennis and Miss
Beatrice Nelms, sisters, left for
San Antonio, Texas, where an
effort will be made to prove
the grinder was used in dispos.
ing of the bodies.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1914-08-25

Paris via London, Aug 25-There indications of acute
diplomatic tension between Vienna and Rome according to the
of the Fett Parsen the latter city Austria
is declared has reproached Italy for according facilities
the allied fleets in the Aratc and possible that declar
alton of between Italy and Austria will be announced early
next week.
The feeling for England has grown military
that his be kept secret and who served
in Africa in the first Lban campaign ams that there is
secret agreement between Italy and England whereby Italy
neutrality shall the moment Austras position in the
Arac threatens either Italy the triple entente Then TIA
vs feet and army shall be at the disposal of England
turn Italy will regain her beloved little peninsula be-
tween Trieste and Fume where there Italians
der the Austrian yoke and many centuries of Italian rad
o for these colonies the days of ancient Rome and
again during the days of the Venetian republic
Anti Austrian feeling becomes stronger here every day
Officers have notified their staff that their would not take
up for Austria and that the officers would refuse to
their men to do So Thus traditional hatred stronger than
all political alliances
Italy engaged in the war; the king it is stated by mill
ary men, will 90 the campaign The general staff would
be removed from Rome north Italy The king is good tac
clan and much respected by his soldiers The second in
probably would be General Tasson who has much
active service in Africa
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1914-08-25

London Aug 25-So far the strategcal advantage is
the Office insists rests with the Fench and Brit
sh The line of battle selected by Gen. Jore the French
commander and his plans mad the complete approval
of Sir John French, the British commander.
Just how desperate the present battle is considered in
dicated by the great activity of the medical corps.
The admission by the Office that the Germans had
cuped Luneve something of shock to those who had
believe that the French army which operating
Lorraine still able to hold the frontier line 1t is
cern the Germans moving against the gap between Tou
and Epinal
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1914-08-25
COLORADO NATIONAL
GUARD EXONERATED

Denver, Colo, Aug. 25.--
The findings of the court mar
tial, which tried twenty-five
officers and men of the Nation
al Guard of Colorado on
charges growing out of the
Ludlow battle on April 20,
were made public today. All
of the defendants were acouit-
ted. The militiamen were
charged with murder, man
slaughter, arson and larceny.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1914-08-25

london Aug. 25-The Antwerp correspondent Of the
Evening News says Zeppelin airshp which flew Ant
werp last night brought down by Belgium artillery fire.
prisoners The dispatch evidently refers the arshp
ported earlier in the day having flown Antwerp last
night.
Another dispatch says the Zeppelin before being brought
earth dropped bombs into Antwerp One of the houses
wrecked by missiles situated only 300 yards from the
palace King Albert Seven persons killed seriously
injured this explosion Some other houses half demo
sed by falling bombs One bomb partly wrecked hosp
tai Fortunately patients in the building The bombs
exploded with terrific force and threw the inhabitants into
state bordering panic
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1914-08-25
PAY TO BE DEDUCTED

Washington, D. c., Aug. %
The House voted today to
deduct from the pay of mem
bers all time they are absent,
except for illness.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1914-08-25

London Aug 25Russan reports today relate to Che ad-
of the Russian armies eastern Prussia and the surprs
gy rapid movement of the troops Russian officials however,
caution against two great eaton preliminary
pointing that the territory about the Vsua strongly for
tilted along the Russian forward march
Swiss business reports the garrison at Strassburg
sustained appalling casualties at Schrmec where of $500 Ger
who went into the engagement only 1000 returned
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1914-08-25
KAISER DECORATES CROWN PRINCE.

Berlin, via Copenhagen and London, Aug. 25.-Emperor
William has conferred the Gross decoration upon Crown
Prince William Prince Oska and Duke Abrecht He sent the
following telegram to the crown princess
II thank thee with all my heart dear child rejoice with
thee the first victory Wilhelm God has been his
Side Oskar also fought brilliantly with his grenaders God
protect and my boys Also God be with thee and all
wives 8
Papa Wilhelm
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1914-08-25
BELGIAN LOSSES TO DATE, $4,000.

The Hague Aug 25It is understood here that the Bel
gian wounded in the fighting against the Germans up the
present time number 000 The first casualty list published
contains thousand Belgian dead conservative estimate
places the total dead at 0O0