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Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-12-18
HIS HAPPINESS IN DANCING
Footwork Did Not Bother Anxious
Pupil, but Rather Wanted Pro-
fessor 20 Teach Him Holds.

Daniel c. Reid, the New York CAPT.
talist, smiled when reference was
made to the modern dances. He said
he was reminded of the chief concern
of a party named John Henry.
John Henry wished to wise himself
on modern dancing, and went to a
well-known professor for instruction.
At the first lesson the pupil didn't
show any great aptitude, and several
times the instructor was compelled to
call halt.
Just a moment. sir! Just a mo-
ment!" he interviewed, for the tenth
time. THAT will never do"
whats the matter?" responded
John Henry Am / getting things a
bit twisted?"
Yes" answered the professor, you
must watch your footworksif you wish
to learn the dances"
That's all right, professor" cheer
fully returned the pupil. you needn't
bother about the footwork. Just teach
me the holds. "-Philadelphia Tele-
graph.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-12-18
AFRO-AMER|CAN CUL[|NCS

Forty Tom Watson watermelons,
ranging in weight from 10 to 50
pounds. recently attracted and held
my attention in Muskogee. Okla, while
was passing through a splendid az
ricultural and industrial exhibit. writes
William Anthony Aery of the Hamp-
ton institute.
Fred Hawkins, a young. slim. dark
skinned Negro of East Muskogee. who
Is share tenant, working dozen
acres of rich Arkansas bottom land.
raised these melons. He had caught
the idea OF growing fine fruit and 9th
er farm crops from seeing his white
neighbors reap large profits from their
few acres.
He had done his best in farming and
had won, thereby, both for himself and
for his race. the confidence and re-
spect OF many white and black busi-
ness friends. Law-ablding, hard-work-
Ing, and thrifty, he has not been seri-
ously troubled by any pressing prob
lem of race adjustment. He has
solved the problem through advancing
the best interests OF his own commu-
nifty.
When he was a child he lost his
mother and father and was brought
up. along with one sister. by bis grand
parents. Though they we're ignorant
OF bookIearning they taught him to
work, to save and TO be honest
Hawkins Is SIN renter aud lives
In tworoom huose on small planta-
ton. but he Is on the road to becom-
ing an independent farmer He has n
kind and foreslghted landlord man
who furnishes his tenant a team Of
strong mules. good farm implements
and a comfortable house. Hawkins is
also making hundreds OF dollars for
himself. as well as for his boss man.
from his cotton, corn. sweet potatoes
and watermeiona.
have told. In some detail. the story
OF Hawkins and his success 10 show
that this young. Negro is worth help
ing and worth understanding. that he
IL really succeeding and that he IL a
real asset to the white man. The best
Southerners know and believe thla.
What Hawkins has done In East
Muskogee TO cement more friendly
race relations through his thrift and
good farming, the National Negro BUS
mess league has been doing on large
scale, during fourteen years. for the
whole nation.
What Narroea Ia att.ho,.a haze
done 10 earn bread By the sweat Of
their brow may be readily repeated by
Negroes throughout the United States.
provided they are willing 10 pay~the
city for the blessings of the open
country and make their essential In
terests harmonixe with the interests
OF the best white people.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-12-18
A Problem In Etlnuette.

A red-faced, awkward young man
approached an usher at church we'd
ding the other day and timorously
slipped into his hand package tied
with red ribbon.
Whats this?" asked the usher,
suspiciously.
"oh. that's the present for the
BRIDE"
But you shouldn't bring it here. my
friend"
Shouldn't" he replied timorously.
That's what this ticket In my invi-
tation says. See herel"
The usher's eyes were moist as he
read:
Present at the door fudge.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-12-18
ANANIAs THE FIRST DENTIST
Moaning Patient. Who Just Had Tooth
Pulled, Is Satisfied as to Identity
of First kiar.

The dentist says it's all right to tell
the story, but that his name must not
be used.
His explanation of his modesty is
that 1t is unethical to advertise. He
must rest under the suspicion, how
ever, of being afraid that his story
is scarcely good advertising, even II
he does deny that he is the principal
character.
A friend of his-a dental friend
had Just pulled a tooth for a patient.
he says.
Doctor, you told me that it
wouldn't hurt to pub that TOOTH he
said.
Il did," triumphantly acclaimed the
doctor. what have you to say about
the matter?"
We'll, all I have got to say is
moaned the patient, that Ananias
must have been the first dentist. -
Louisville Times.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-12-18

The Preside appeals to the older
members OF the family, Here they
gather to talk Of the past. Very little
planning for the future and only
spare use OF books and papers. In
fact, there is nothing to interest the
younger generation OF today. The
old. implanted, RECONSTRUCTED house
called home has ceased to be attrac-
tive to the boy or girl who has at
tended school and learned something
OF modern living. In most cases hts
thoughts turn Immediately to. the city.
where bis brothers have caught the
spirit OF modern life, live in better
houses and have some of the com.
forts OF modern life. Is II any wonder
he leaves the farm for the city, Aud
In proportion as these young Negroes
leave the farm and flock TO the cities
the problem grows harder OF solu-
ton.
General observations show that the
majority OF the workers are careless
and indifferent. The spirit OF hope of
interest In things living and growing
seems 10 be dormant. A mere exis-
tence ia all asked for or expected.
There Is no display Of inventive gen
ius. no saving and planning for the IN
ture- We again repeat that there are
exceptions. but the above criticisms
are absolutely true OF the majority OF
our Negro farmers. And II It ia trne
Of those who own their farms. what
must be the condition OF those who
rent7 What can be said OF the tenant
farmerg Where directed by. some In
teliigent owner whom he respects and
has confidence In he does well. but in
most cases his condition and that Of
bis large family Ia pitiabIe. A mere
child IN mind. man In body. he
works and works. and yet accom-.
plishes nothing. This condition can
be stopped 10 his advantages and 10
the advantage OF the landlord. Com
mon sense. business and humanity de-
mand a change.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-12-18
Hits One Thinu RIGHT.

Professor Longhair Astrology
teaches that a girl born in January
will be prudent, good tempered and
fond of dress; If born In February, af-
feetionate, kind-hearted and fond of
dress; in March. somewhat frivolous
and fond of dress; in April, ineonstant
and fond Of
Hostess--In what months are girls
born who are not fond of dress?
Professor Eonghair-In no1e, mad
am-New York Weekly.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-12-18
Fired.

A well-known judge often relieved
his judicial wisdom with a touch of
humor. One day, during the trial OF
a case. Mr.. Gum was a witness in
the box. and, as he hesitated a good
deal and seemed unwilling, after much
persistent questioning, TO tell what he
knew, the judge said to him: Come
Mr.. Gum, don't hang fire. After the
examination had closed the bar was
convulsed by the judge adding; Mr..
Gum. you can go off: you are dis
charged. Case and Comment.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-12-18
The Retort Courteous.

cit was mighty nice of you to give
up your seat to that stout old lady,
Mr.. Binks. 1t is pleasant to see that
there are still some polite men left
in the world"
Sorry, Mrs. Jabbers, but it wasn't
politeness at all. The man who sat
next TO me was quarrelsome because
he said crowded him too much and
all did was to use that stout old
lady as sort of retort courteous. -
Judge.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-12-18
PLACING the Blame.

s. Oftus-I say, you remember that
chair you sold me the other day-told
me 1t came over on the Mayfiower?
Antiquary-Yes, sir.
S. Oftue-Well. there's Chicago
factory stamp on the bottom oft.
Andquary-Dear, dear. you don't
tell me! I'm afraid. sir. that some Of
our pilgrim forefathers were sad ras-
cals.-Judge.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-12-18
Cause for Curiosity.

How did you like my latest poem ?"
inquired Tennyson ]. Daft, the versa
tile versificationist. angling for COM
pliment.
What was 1t about 2" returned j.
Fuller Gloom, the deseryedly unpopu-
lar misanthrope.
Why, didn't you read it?"
"Oh yes. That is what aroused my
curiosity.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-12-18
Sounds Flshy.

Il don't believe ne was ever In a
shipwreck"
why not?"
HE says when the vessel he was on
went down he grabbed the ships log
and kept himself afoat until he was
picked up"
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-12-18
No Tourist.

Since the war in Europe. began a
great impetus has been given to the
See America first movement" said
Giddings.
i've noticed that said Podsworth.
but it hasn't affected my attitude in
the least" ~
why not?' a
The state of my purse .compels me
to see America first, lasrr and all the
time" 81,
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-12-18

Booker T. Washington and other
Negro leaders took part in the open
Ing ceremonies for the Paseo Y. M. C.
A. which vas opened for Negro men
November %. The new building.
which is on the Paseo between Eight
zenith and Nineteenth streets. repre-
scented a total cost OF about one hun
dred thousand dollars. and Is thorough
w modern and complete. r. d. De
Frantz. the secretary OF the new build.
ing. worked out an elaborate open
ing ceremonial that lasted from No
yember q TO %.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-12-18
Militant Advice.

What must do. mother? Mr..
Dumdy won't take No for an answer
and continues to annoy me with his at
tentions."
My daughter. l don't believe in
women using force, as a rule, but in
a case of this kind hope you are not
a champion basketball player for
nothing"
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-12-18

The second annual meeting OF ihs
Philadelphia branch OF the National
Association for the Advancement of
Colored People was held at the
Friends Meeting house, Fifteenth and
Race streets. Philadelphia The 70
ports OF the work Of the association re-
vealed that considerable had been ac-
complished during the year In behalf
Of tho coiorcd race IN that city. II
was shown that In several cases dis-
elimination In moving picture shows.
theatcrs aud restaurants efforts 10
safeguard the Negro had been met
with success and In one instance a
damage suit had been won against the
proprietor OF rnovingplcture show.
The meeting listened 10 addresses By
Miss X. NJ. Johnson. travelling repre-
sentative OF the National association.
and Miss May Chiids Nerney. national
secretary OF New York
The officers elected for the ensuing
year: President. EIlwood Heacock:
vice-preaidents. DIR. J. Max Barber.
Mrs. s. w. Layton; secretary. Isadore
Martin: treasurer. X. r. Porter. Brad.
ford. Executive committee Hon.
George II. White. r. Il. Wright. Mrs.
Mary Murdah. James @. Davis. Rabbi
Ell Mayer. Bishop J. s. Caldwell. Rev.
e. W. Moore. Miss Francis Bartholo-
new. Mrs. Addie w. DEckerson, DIR. J.
Max Barber. Ellwood Heacock. Mrs. $.
w. Layton. isadore Martin.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-12-18

Returns from the several American
consulates and agencies In Australia
show an aggregate export trade to the
United States during 1913 20 the
value OF s13.15s.47o. compared with
s10.sSs.7i7 in 1912; to the Philippine
islands. s2.75s.6o4. compared with
s3.o01. 11s; TO the Hawaiian islands.
s514.9eo, compared with t377.74S.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-12-18
Social Welfare

First Barroom Politician-Say, Bill.
wot's this bloomin' mortuarium they
they be tarkin' so much about?
Second Politician-Well, We see. it's
like this: You don't pay nothin' to
nobody and the government pays 1t
for ye.
First Pciitician-Well, that sounds
a bit of all right, doan't it?-Punch.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-12-18

First Yegg-Handsome Hal has
broken away from many copper. but
they've landed him at last
Second Yegg -Oyerpowered him.
chr
First Yegg--Not exactly. Tue de-
partment sent handsome 2olicswom-
an after htDh and he couldn't resist
her.-Judge.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-12-18

The population OF Belfast is slight
ly under four hundred thousand. and
In the entire province. some OF the re-
mote parts OF which are unsuited to
motor cars. there are only about one
million seven hundred and fifty thou
sand people.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-12-18
lJpto-pate Version.

Warfare nowadays is not what 1t
used to be-"
Perhaps not"
For instance, the monarch who
shouted "A horse! A horse! My king
dom for a horse,' caught in a similar
predicament in modern battle would
probably shout, My kingdom for mo-
tor carl"
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-12-18

AS an indication of the initiative. the
industry and the capability OF Negroes.
1t is reliably reported that more than
ten thousand business enterprises in
this country are owned. controlled and
operated by Negroes.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-12-18
a Patriotic Erenchman.

Say, what's the matter with my
breakfast" asked the restaurant pa
tron, after long wait.
I'm very sorry, SIR" answered the
waiter, but the chefs reading the
war news :
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-12-18
FashlonabIe PenmanshIp.

Looks like futile transaction all
round"
What are you kicking about now ?"
"This fad for large handwriting. My
daughter got box Of expensive paper
from young man and used 1t all up
writing him note of thanks. Judge.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-12-18
a Great Event.

What's Plodsworth SO excited
ebout?r
He Easn't bought an overcoat in
five years, but he's going TO buy one
fhis year,
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-12-18

A playground institute has been or
ganized In Cleveland. O.. 10 train work
ers for the local Fairgrounds and rec
reation cenfers. DIR. a. T.. Patterson.
director Of the department Of hygiene
In the public schools. started the
work.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-12-18

In California there are $4,000 acres
on which grape vines are growing;
10000 planted to wine grapes: 1900
to raisin grapes and $4,000 to table
grapes
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-12-18

Did you ask for handout at der
big houseT
No. Jes' as l wuz about to go in
de gate dc minister lookin' guy told
me wuz goin' to der dogs, so /
turned around an beat it,
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-12-18

1t ~ said that noted British ento-
moloefst recently paid $1,000 for a
rare specimen Of flea which is occa-
siona-ly found in the fur of the sea
otter
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-12-18

To solve the problem OF disposing
Of the dead. famous German archi-
tect proposes 10 erect In the chief cit
les immense pyramids. each OF which
would hold the ashes OF 100000 Gre
mated bodies.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-12-18

Thu population OF New York city
was estimated year ago at 5,3s3,537,
gain SINCE the regular census OF
I66.654.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-12-18

In Stockholm the street-car con-
ductors sell hatpin protectors for a
halfpenny apiece to all women who
wish 70 buy
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-12-18

The Sarino tOnt) Canadian says
that Thomas Collins OF the first con-
cession OF Biddulph township, who is
ninety-nine and one-half years old.
has just commenced taking music les
sons"
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-12-18

= seDat's mighty short stub yer
sfnokln', Weary
Yep, | know 1t; sdats de way !
alters like EN-; you don't hey ter pull
de smoke so fur"
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-12-18

American cowboy" pictures com
tinue to captiyate Spanish children
and even the whole public.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-12-18

In the course OF one year moro
than ak thousand persons were iden-
titled by their finger prints in the Lon
don police court
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-12-18

Nine-tenths of the fire loss OF this
country is caused by carelessness.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1914-10-24
WONDERFUL ATTRACTION.
geacl1ey inc. Featuring DeLoyd Thonnp.
son Loop the Loop Aviator.

The Louisiana State Fair has ar
ranged for the most sensational at
traction for one day during the tin74
~ the Fair this year ON account of
The en0rmoua expense 1t was impossi.
ble to have this attraction for moro
than one day. that day being Tuesday
Nov. 10,
DeLoyd Thompson, the famous avia-
for. flies in his aeroplane to height Of
five thousand feet. then he turns his
machine upside down and flies that
way for a while. Then he goes higher.
and all of a sudden starts out for the
ground and loops the loop for four
times before coming to the ground.
Another feat performed by IoeLnvd
THOMPSON is for him to rise In his
aeroplano several thousand feet high and
wien up four thousand feet he STOPS
his engine and dives head first for
the earth His machine drops abo,lt
one thousand feet and quick as q flash
he rights his aernplane and gently
glldes around in the clouds and grad
uaily sails awav, finally coming to
the earth This sensational attraction
will positively apIea. at the Louisiana
State Fair only on Tuesday Nov. 10.
Won will never have an opportunity OF
s..lt,fnssin" this but the one time. Don't
fail tn soc it. Write to Louis N
EraeggnThoff. secretary, for free fair
rafalng, and don't forget the dates
of tHe fair. Nov. Ali.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1914-10-24
DOMESTIC SCIENCE BOOTH.
DEMONSTRATIONS and Exhibitions TO Ee
Given by Industrious Girls

Demonstrations and Exhibitions TO 30
Given by Industrious Girls.
# Domestic science teams of the pub
lie schools of Louisiana are arranging
for an attractive booth at the STATE
Fair. 1t will be the second exhibit and
demonstration by this department. and
promises to open the eyes of visitors
e. the Importance of teaching girls the
best methods of cooking. sewing, pre-
serving, baking and other activities
connected with home life.
Miss Billings, superintendent of this
branch of the state agricultural extcn-
sion work, will have charge of the
booth She will be assisted, however,
bv different teams of girls on different
days
Two model kitchens will be among
fha attractions of the booth. One will
represent kitchen fitted up at rea
sanable price while the other will be
more pretentious. Both will demon
strate what may be done in the cuisine
line under modern methods.
Lectures on domestic science will
also he among the entertainments at
Miss Billings booth
To the girls making exhibits in do-
nestle science the State Fair manage
ment has offered $3.50 in prizes. This
is for the purpose of encouraging the
work to higher development
Remember the. dates of the talf:
November to IL.
Apply to Secretary L. n. RruegFer-
laoff for catales and premium lists
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1914-10-24
The Women's Amendment.

Tt. following editorial from the
New Orleans Daily States may doubt
less be regarded as expressive OF the
X views of the entire Louisiana press
on the subject of constitutional
amendment No. 6:
may be the sentiment L
of Louisiana IN respect to cunfeTTIng
on women unlimited suffrage, we are
persuaded that there is little against
the proposition to make them eligible
to fill any office connected with the
educational system, state and local,
or with institutions of correction or
charity.
Under the present constitution
such offices can only be held by
qualified electors and only males can
qualify as electors. Thus, when some
years ago New Orleans proposed to
improve working conditions in fac
tories and other establishments en-
ploying women and children. it was
found impossible to do SO without
asking the leave of the people of the
whole state.
Among the amendments to be
voted on next month is one changing
article 20. Its object is to remove
the present restrictions against the
election or appointment of women to
positions identified with the states
system of education, correction and
charity.
Two years ago a similar amend
ment was defeated only because it
was mixed up with a number of
other amendments Objectionable to
the people. Since the amendments
this year, while only slightly fewer
IN number, contain none to which
there is violent opposition, there is
good reason to believe the women Of
LOUISIANA will finally be awarded a
recognition in the administration
which they deserve and have so
long been denied.
Even those who believe most
strongly on the question of woman's S
suffrage are willing to concede, we
think, that there are public services
winch will be infinitely bettered un-
der Woman's influence. Among such
services are those which have to do
With the training of our children and
me ameliorating of the conditions Of
lae inmates of our charitable institu-
tions.
The amendment to Article 210
WI not make woman an electcr, but
viii make it possible for Louisi-
ahlans to call into the public service
power for good in the management
70 which woman is particularly in
terested.
The amendment to Article 210
SHOULD. therefore, be ratified. .
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1914-10-24
itaIy's Minister OF Foreign Affairs
Dead

Marquis Antonio di San Giuliano,
Italian minister of foreign affairs,
died at Rome on the 18th inst, af-
ter a months illness which had been
regarded almost from the outset as
hopeless. He was one of Italy's $
ablest and most influential states
men, and it was apprehended that his
demise might tend to change the
neutral attitude of the nation in the
present European crisis, which he
strongly supported. Such an event
uality is not now regarded probable,
however, no matter whom the official
mantle of the dead minister falls up
On. Several names have been men
tional in this connection, and Pre-
mier Salandra win take over the du-
ties of the position until successor
to Marquis San Giuliano is appointed.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1914-10-24
T 8 the public.

1 announce to my many friends
and customers that from now on |
am prepared to serve them with oys-
ters Of the finest quality at the fol-
lowing prices: Per hundred, SO
cents; per dozen in shells, 5 cents.
Fruit of all kinds and Italian goods
a speciality. All orders given prompt
attention. r. sAVOIA, corner Cheti-
maches and Charles streets, Donald
sonville. Phone TO-
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1914-10-24

H. J. Woodward, manager of the
Mansfield Hardware Company, was
shot and killed In that town on the
9th instant by Pitts Hewitt. young
man Of %, evidently suffering from
mental arrangement, since no pro-
vocation whatever had been given
for the killing. Mr.. Woodward was
a popular citizen and business man
and his violent death caused gen.
#eral regret in the community