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Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-07-17

walk the floor / could not lie down or
sit still sometimes for day and night
at time. was nervous, and had very
little appetite, no ambition, melancholy,
and often felt as though / had not .
friend in the world. After / had tried
most every female remedy without sue
cess, my mother-in-law advised me to-
take Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound. / did SO and gained in,
strength every day. / have now no trou-
BILE in any way aud highly praise your
medicine. 1t advertises itself. Mira.
S. T. HURLEY, Eldon, Missouri.
Remember, the remedy which did
this was Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound. For sale everywhere.
1t has helped thousands of women
who have been troubled with displace-
ments, inflammation, liberation. tumors,
irregularities, periodic pains, backachep
that bearing down feeling, indigestion,
and nervous prostration, after all other
means have failed. Why don't you try
It? Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co..,
Lynn. Mass,
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-07-17
ECZEMA ITcHED AND BURNED

II. r. d, No. 2. Seymour. Mo.--"My
scalp broke out with fine pimples At
the start. They itchcd and burned so
much that was compelled 10 scratch
them and they would tester and come
to head and break out again. The
trouble was attended By such burning
and itching I could not sleep. also
when ! sweat Il burned the same.
Ny hair fell out gradually and the
scalp kept rough and dry with itching
and burning. After about two years
the pimples broke out between my
shoulders. My clothing irritated them.
was troubled with that eczema Eve
or six years.
i tried everything that was recon-
mended without any benefit until
used the cutlcura Soap and Ointment
according 10 directions. and cuticura
Soap and Ointment cured me sound
and well In two weeks" tsigned) s.
l. Killian. Nov %. 1912.
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??, 1914-07-17

The carter brought heavy load
OF coal 10 the doors OF an English
county iunatic aaylum. and. getting
no answer 10 his ring. entered and
strolled along the corridors. No one
was about, and sesing a dQQr be
opened |; ahd stepped inside. No one
vas there. Then the door closed and
he found himself in padded cell.
Presently some visitors entered and
peered pity.ngly through an aperture
In the door. Please open the DOOR"
he pleaded, rive brought a load OF
coal" ".Ah," said one OF the party.
that's hts delusion. Some think they
are the king. or the mikado, or Napo-
Icon Banaparte. This poor fellow
thinks he's a coas porter. Come along"
Then they went on and left him.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-07-17
Makes Jobs for Detectives.

Probably the only people to benefit
by recent suffragette outrages are
private detectives. many OF whom
are doing little else just now but
guarding pictures and other treasures
OF well-known hosts and hostesses
from attacks at social functions, the
London Globe states.
The head OF one private detective
agency told me the other day. says
The Carpenter" In the Express. that
he had been obliged to engage spe-
cial staff for this work. and that to
some receptions he has sent as many
as a dozen fauitlessly attired guests
to look after the pictures and china
OF the host
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-07-17
.yaIes Of the parson.

SOME good "parson stories" are told
In Mr.. Wi!liam r. Palmer's "0ld Yarns
OF English Lakeland" In one parish
the people when they arrived at the
church door found II shut. The clerk
blanGly announced This is TO give
notice that there viii be no service
In this church for q matter OF four
weeks. as tho parsons best hen has
setten herself in the pulpit" It was
a blind pa-sdn who halted in the
middle OF his reading to ask. when a
farmer clattsred down the little
church IN hisiron-shod clogs What's
thai Done ini" "It'a Dan Mossop OF
Fell EEd.' "Afoot or on horseback ?"
Late corners went In with care after
that.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-07-17

People say hew strong public opin-
ten o.: and. Indeed. II Is strong while
Il Il In It's prime. In It's childhood
and old age II Il as weak an any other
ofTanism. ! try 10 make my own
work belong TO the youth OF public
opinion. IN. history of the world Is
Tho record OF the weakness. frailty
and death Of public opinion. a. gsoi.
ogy Is the record OF the decay of those
bodily organisms in which public opin-
ions have found material expression.
Samuel Butler
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-07-17

Mr.. and Mrs. Hudson were paving
a discussion one evening over Mr.
Morris. friend Of the family.
Il don't see." said Mrs. Hudssn.
show you can say that Mr.. Morris hos
an effeminate way Of talking. He has
a very loud and masculine voice"
II mean by an effem.nate way OF
talking, my dear" responded the huB.
band, that be talks all the time. -
National Monthly.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-07-17
Searching Criticism.

Fve-year-old Herbert. scion of a
bookish family, had learned to read
SO early and so readily that his first
gIImpses OF .storyland were growing
hazy In his memory. One day he con-
fldcd to his mother. "Ruthie showed
me her new book today, and It's the
queerest thing you ever saw! Why,
II just says. Is II dog? 1t is dog.
Can the dog rum and lot of things
like that. Course was too polite to
say SO, but it didn't seem to me the
style was bit juicy!"--Lippincott's.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-07-17
Artificial Flowers an Old Idea.

Artificial flowers were made in an
cient times by the Egyptians. In
Europe during the eighteenth century,
when there existed such a craze for
porcelain. flowers were made of this
substance; while the odor of the real
flowers was initiated by the use of
perfumes.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-07-17

why does that lady grin so every
time she sees your"
"she knows I'm only getting $40 e
week"
But why the GRIM"
y was engaged to her once and
broke II of. and she afterward mar
ried millionaire"
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-07-17
New Modern Dancing

The leading Expert and Instructor In New York
City, writes .Dear Sr;-I have used ALIENS
FooTEAsE, the antiseptic powder TO be shaken into
the shoes for the past ten years. 1t Is blessing TO
all who compelled TO be on their feet. / dance
eight or ten hours daily, and find that ALIENS
FoOT-BAsE keeps my feet cool takes the friction
from the shoe prevents and Sore, Aching feet
recommend 1t TO all my pupils"
(slgned) E. FLETCHER HALLAMORH.
Sample FREE. Address Allen s. Olmsted lie Roy, N r
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-07-17

We may talk what We please ~
lilies, and lions rampant. and spread
eagles, in fields dor or d'argent: baav
If heraldry were guided by reason, y
pillow In field of arabic would be-
the most noble and ancient arms
Abraham cowley.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-07-17

Mathematical Professor 4 have now
completely discussed the theory Of
probability. Are there any questions!
Problematical freshman Yes, sir.
Win you please compute the probable
nv OF my passing this coursey--Dart-
mouth Jack o. Lantern.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-07-17

The Old Standard Groves TasielesS
IrhiIl Tonic is equally valuable as a
General Tonic because il contains the
well known tonic properties Of QUIkINT
and IRON II acts ca the Liver, Drives
Enut Malaria, Enrsches the Blood ano
EspiIds up the Whole System. 50 cents
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-07-17
How To Give ouinine To Children

FEBRTLiNE is tile trademark name given to an
improved Quinine. II Is Tasteless Syrup. pleas.
ant 20 take and does not disturb the stomach
Children take II and never know it is Quinine.
Also especially adapted TO adults who cannot
take ordinary Qpspine. Does not nauseate nor
cznsc nervousness NOR singing In the head. Try
Il the next time you need Quinine for any pur-
pose. Ask for 7-ounce original package. The
name FEBRiLINE Is blown in bottle. IS cents.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-07-17
WOMEN CAN
HARDLY BELIEVE
How Mrs. Hurley Was Re-
stored to Health by Lydia
E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound.
Eldon, Mo. 81 was troubled with
displacement, inflammation and female

weakness. For two
We airs | could not
stand ..on my feet
long at a time and I
could not walk two
blocks without en-
during cutting and
drawing pains down
my right side which
in ere a sed every
month. / have been
at that time purple
in the face and would
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-07-17
Resrosression.

q only ask you to care for me a
little"
Il do. Every day care for you
less and less"
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-07-17
plies Cured In 6 tot4pays

II druggist will refund money II PAzO
fTMENT fails TO cure any case q Itching.
Ca Bleeding or Proiruding piles in 10 u days.
t.sss application gives Ease and Rest. SOC.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-07-17
GROWING Old.

rs your father growing old grace
fully?"
NO; he positively refuses to learn
the maxixe."
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-07-17
Cures Old Sores, olher Remedies Won't Cure.

The worst cases. no matter ofhow long standing.
ere cured by the wonderful. old reliable Dr..
Porser's Antiseptc Healing oil. II relieves
Pain and Heala at the same Tina ssc. Soc. ei.00.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-07-17
We'll. Yea.

'Those women are trying to stop
the manufacture of amber fluid"
Beer checks, eh?"
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-07-17

Capital invested in film industries
the world over approximates $780,
900. 900.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-07-17

YOUR OWN DRUGGIST WILL TELL YOU
Try Murine Eye Remedy for Red. Weak, watery
Eyes and Granulated Eyelids; No smartlng-
Just Eye Comfort. Write for Book of the Eye
BY mail Free. Murine Eye Remedy Co.. Chicago.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-07-17

AGENTs---2O09o PROFIT. Everybody buys
them. Best nail file made Costs you 81 doz
Sells for 2bc seach. Send dime for sample.
Thomas A. Cray. Maiden Lane. New York.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-07-17
But Not ToothIess.

But Not ToothIess.
Call off your dog, for goodness
sake,"
mo use; he's deaf.'-Le Rire
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-07-17
OF Course.

Hez--How is Farmer Cawntossel
Getting along planting his wheat?
SiIas--Oh, just now SOW.
The Detroit times., 1914-10-19

gress will be remembered as very
notable, indeed. My purpose In writ
ing was merely TO express my own
admiration for the Industry and the
leadership, as well as the wisdom ana
constructive skill. which has accom-
plished all these things.
Has Praise for Aids.
81 wish | could speak by name OF
the many men who have 50 honoraoiy
shared In these distinguished laoors.
1 doubt II there has ever been inner
exhibition OF teamwork or OF unhesi-
tatlng devotion 10 the fulfillment OF
party pledges-and Yet the best OF IL
In that the great measures passed
have shown. / venture 10 say, no par
tisan bias, but only spirit Of serious
statesmanship. II has been prtvii-
eye 70 have a share In such labors.
II look forward with confidence to
the elections. The voters Of the Unit
ed States have never failed TO reward
real service. They have never failed
10 sustain q congress and administra-
tion that were seeking. as this con-
gress and, believe, this administra-
ton. have sought. 20 render them o
permanent and disinterested benefit
In the shape OF reformed and rectined
laws. They know that. extraordinary
as the record is which have recited.
our task Is not done; that great
work OF constructive development re-
mains TO be accomplished, In building
up our merchant marine. for instance.
and In the completion Of a great pro-
gram for the conservation OF our nat
ural resources and the development Of
the water power of the country
la program which has at this season
already been carried several steps to-
ward contamination. They know, too.
that without q congress In close sym
pathy with the administration whole
scheme Of peace and honor and dis
interested service to the world. or
which they have approved. can not be
brought to its full realization. would
like TO 20 into the district Of every
member OF congress who has sustain
ed and advanced the plans OF the par
ty, and speak out my advocacy OF his
claim for reelection. I believe the
immediate future Of the party to be
as certain as the past is secure.
THE Democratic party Is now In
fact the only instrument ready to the
country's hand by which anything can
be accomplished. II Is united, as the
Republican party Is not: II Is strong
and full Of the Eest of sober achieve
ment. and has been renssred conf
dent by carrying out a great construc-
tive program such as no other party
has attempted; II In absolutely free
from the entangling alliances which
made the Republican party, even be-
fore it's rupture. utterly unserviceable
as an instrument Of reform; Its
thought, its ambition, Its plans are
OF the vital present and the hopeful
future Every thoughtful man sees
that change Of parties made just
now would set the clock back. not
forward. have very complete and
very confident belief in the practical
sagacity Of the American people"
The Detroit times., 1914-10-19
FERRIS SCORED
MINISTER'S WHO
SOUGHT PEACE


conditions and causes that had led 10
the strike.
To this the visitors readily agreed.
stating that 1t was this ignorance of
real facts that had led the body Of
ministers to take definite action. The
governor incidentally remarked that
the church was so years behind the
times, to which Mr.. Steensma replied
that 1t was quite evident that the
executive was not in touch with the
work OF the church OF today.
Returning to the subject Of the
strike situation, the governor stated
that a little piece of pasteboard pre-
vented settlement and that the
strike would be settled at once IL
the miners waived the point OF the
recognition OF the unions
Mr.. Steensma questioned the moral
right of the mining companies to
deny TO their employees, rights they
themselves enjoyed. A shrug OF the
shoulders was the only answer. The
governor also declared that such an
investigation as asked for would cost
the state at least $4,000, adding
would you gentlemen want the state
TO go 70 that expense?"
The visitors refrained from taking
The Detroit times., 1914-10-19
BRITISH Loss FOR
MONTH NOT HALF
OF CETTYSBURG'S
Aisne Battle Claims 1851 Brit
ish Troops Against Union Loss
of 23,003 In Civil War Fight
CONFEDERATES LOST
TOTAL OF 20,451
First Authentic Report lndi'
actes Carnage in Present
War Exaggerated

LONDON, Oct. 1s.--In q report COW
ering the operations along the Aisne
river, Gen. Field Marshal Sir John
French. In command of the British
armies In France and Belgiums esti'
mates the loss To his forces in killed,
wounded and missing during the past
months lighting at 1854.
Gen. French, however, declares
that the German losses have been
much higher. He has high praise Tor
the conduct OF officers and men. espe.
cially the cavalry. which he declares
has repeatedly demonstrated It's SUI
periority To the enemy's horse.
During the three days battle OF
Gettysburg In the American Civil war
the los sto the union forces was 2S,.
COS, to the confederates. 20,46l, Q
total OF 43,454. Gen. French's report
indicates that the percentage OF killed
and wounded in modern warfare, has
been greatly exaggerated, and ex-
poses the extreme inaccuracy OF un-
official reports which daily announced
the losses Of thousands Of men on
both sides during the Aisne battle.
The Detroit times., 1914-10-19
Underwood Praises
Wilson In Reply

WASHINGTON, Oct. 19.-An era
|of peace with foreign nations, and
prosperity at home was predicted for
the American people by Rep. Under
wood. majority leader in the house,
I'm q reply thanking President VII
SON for his letter praising the
achievement Of the Democrats In
congress. Mr.. Underwood said he
and his colleagues felt that what
they had accomplished was due large
ly to the presidents magnificent Leaf
ership.
The letter, In part, follows:
1T II great pleasure TO US all,
to know that the hard work OF the
past Is months, In carrying out the
policy Of your administration meets
with your cordial approval
II am sure that can say for my
colleagues, as well as myself, that
although we have striven earnestly
10 keep our promises to the people,
and write on the state books legisla-
ton In keeping with the progressive
spirit Of the times, we feel that 1t Is
largely due to your magnificent lead-
ership that we have accomplished In
one congress more remedial legisla-
ton in the interest Of the American
people than has been accomplished
by legislation In several decades be-
fore this congress met.
I'VE cannot expect that the re-
forms inaugurated by your admins
tration will Immediately demonstrate
their worth. We have opened the
way to fairer business conditions.
and established on a firm foundation
individual liberty and business free
dom for our people"
The Detroit times., 1914-10-19

advantage OF the situation. and did
not remind the governor that the
strike had already cost the state over
100000, and that the people. no
doubt. would be glad to spend any
additional sum for an amicable and
early settlement OF the strike.
The governor had his secretary
bring In great volumes OF reports
made by the department OF labor In.
yestigators, but said that he was not
at liberty TO make the reports public
and he assured the committee that
the reports would be published as
soon as permission was received.
And so the conference ended. The
reporters had enjoyed the fun. The
schoolmaster governor had main
tanned his position of seeking the
council OF Michigan,s citizens and
the clergymen departed, assured that
the state had governor who zeal
ously guarded the state treasury
against wellmeaning but extravaganza
citizens who would spend $4,000 to
settle industrial differences.
The Detroit times., 1914-10-19

death his chum. stanley Gorkowski. 10
years old. No. SO Lumpkin-ave was
released Sunday when investigation re-
yealed that the bullet had first struck
the cement sidewalk and then glanced
and passed through the brain OF Cor
kowski. Kornorski claimed he was
shooting rats in the Gorkowski yard
and that the bullet accidentally killed
his friend The police Investigation
substantiated this
Frank Fisher is in the samaritan
hospital, suffering from injuries sus-
tanned when he was struck and nearly
cut In two by southbound Baker
Chene car at the corner OF Smith and
Jos Campau, Saturday afternoon. Fish
er was badly cut about the shoulders
and also sustained severe scalp wounds.
He will recover, however
The Detroit times., 1914-10-19

PARIS, Oct. 19.--Although nghting
In the north continued at several dit.
ferent points, ofYicial reports reaching
military headquarters here indicate
that the Germans are not In SUFFICIENT
force to penetrate the allied lines at
the extreme northwest just north OF
the Belgian border. Little early
change Is looked for at this point. Be
tween Arras and the nefghborhood OF
Scissors the allies continue TO drive
the enemy back. and at points have
driven wedges into the German line.
which II Is reported here. reached to
the main lines OF German communities
tons.
1t Is believed here that the Ger
mans will be compelled to evacuate
st. Mihiel very shortly. inasmuch as
the French advance Is proceeding
steadily near that point.sthe most adj
vanced OF the German positions on
the right. The French armies operat-
ing from Nancy and Toul continue
their efforts to penetrate the valley Of
the Moselle, the objective assumedly
being Metz.
Operations are being decidedly ham
pered by the heavy rains and cold
weather. Oficial and unofficial re-
ports received from the north agree
that all OF the roads have been badly
damaged by the transport of heavy
guns and supply trains and that they
are difficult OF passage, while the
fields generally are veritable boys
through which men and horses fioun-
der. Automobiles forced to leave the
highways become mired and are hard
to rescue. The weather Is also very
cold and this, added TO the dampness,
IL natural handicap which Is being
felt more by the Germans than by the
allies.
Reports that small torpedo boats
are utilizing the canals In the north
to aid the allies In their operations
are widely circulated here. but In no
instance are they confirmed.
The most severe fghting In progress
today was declared to be southwest
Of Ostend In the neighborhood OF Nieu-
port; south or Thourout. In Belgium,
and between Armentieres and Lille
Although the official communities
tons fail to make any definite claims
Of big successes, all Of the informa-
ton reaching General Gallieni's head
quarters indicates that the main
strength of the German offensive has
been greatly weakened BY the opera.
lions Of the last fortnight. The rein
forcements released through the fall
OF Antwerp, II IL claimed here. reached
the extreme right wing Of the Ger
mans Just In time to prevent the en-
forced retirement of the armies OF
Generals Won Kluck and Won Boehn,
The Detroit times., 1914-10-19
MORTALITY RATE
HIGH AT MINES
Twenty-Five Workers Killed and
Two Hundred Are Injured
During the Year

Notwithstanding general installa-
ton Of safety devices to protect hu-
man life. the mortality rate at the
mines Of the Marquette iron range
during the year ended Sept. 80 was
exceptionally high.
Out Of total Of 400 workers, half
a hundred OF whom were employed In
the quarries. % men were killed, 10
Of them meeting death beneath the
surface. The mortality rate under
ground was 5.s3 per 1000 employees.
and on the surface n was $50, the
combined rate being 443. Aside from
the men killed. 200 suffered injuries
involving the loss OF 20 or more days
work. and 345 we're incapacitated from
one to 90 days
A total Of lis miles have been open.
ed In Marquette county. Although
many Of these have been abandoned.
the fact that only 33 properties. ex-
plorations as well as producers, are
in operation. indicates the extent OF
the Industrial curtailment In the Lake
Superior iron regions oldest district.
The Detroit times., 1914-10-19
Situation Unchanged
Declares Berlin

BERLIN (via The Hasue), Oct 10.
The official war ONCE statement to-
day characteristics the general situation
In France and Belgium az unchanged.
Troops are being reassigned to new
positions, II In stated. but naturally
details Of these movements are with
held. While there has been continu-
Gus ffhting on the right wing. and
especially at points south from Os-
tend. Il is announced that at no point
has been decisive result. Only Q garri-
son has been left In Ostend, the report
says. the remainder Of the troops
moving southwark.
The. Russians have vainly essayed to
resume the offensive In the east. II II
announced. but nowhere with success.
The bad condition Of the roads and
the heavy rains are acting as natural
checks against any very speedy move
ments In Russian Poland, but II Is
stated that steady. slow progress Is
being made. Fighting Is in progress
Just east Of Warsaw. ~
The Detroit times., 1914-10-19
. eemml.tee lrom che D~trolt camp q

committee from the Detroit camp az
Gfdeoas Will canvass every church In
men. These men Will then be asked
TO affiliate with the local camp and
assist in its work. This was decided
on, Sunday, at the close OF two
day state rally, the two-foid purpose
locally In the Gideon movement and
to raise funds for placing Bibles In
the guest rooms or all hotels The
Gideons have placed more than 2l5,-
900 Bibles In about i.5oo hotels In
the United States.