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The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1914-02-15
AS DIR. Ross (After the Operation) "White
is dead-but Brock is alive. Yes, the
sin is death"

rapidly and takes the character
Of Hopdrd; turns 10 one Of the
children. ,cho presumably has
been a,oakened by the loud con-
JeYsQHon.)
HOWARD-Go to bed, baby. It's
cold. Santa Claus won't come. He
Is sick.
I'm {nfdntile tones.)
BABY HOWARD-Is he out of
work like you, Daddy?
(Bdck to Ho,Dard again.
HOWARD-Well, Annie, this Is
Christmas Eve, and the baby has
gone to bed with the other tots. No
food, no fire, nothing for the babies,
nothing for you. My God, this is
awful!
(RunS out and gets basket;
rams In again. this time as Or.
Warren. Basket filled t0ith food.
Assumes character OF Hoioard.)
DAN HOWARD-Parson, didn't
know you were this kind OF friend.
If you give my babies good Christ
mas you can say anything 10 me. II
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1914-02-15

sc rev Austin T. Kempton,
PASTOR OF the Broadway Bap~
ust Church In Cambridge,
g. watched his congregation
ua In FIVE years from 500 70 200.
NY tne time he began to won
w Il wac, he attended a per-
a0e OF a society-problem play
of the Boston theatres. The
s'e was crowded. The Rev,
Asnpton, returning, noticed
sioWds going into the moving
a0afes. A light dawned upon
40 studied up on character
ast q few dramatic ideas to-
Aua q few Sundays ago, in
A.. preaching, appeared behind
Where his pulpit used to
i e.s. ministerial actor. He took
'e OF his little drama him
~ y aone the same thing every
on,'. aau now there Is standing
d. tsal, 81 at the services,
b v ail Protestant ministers"
N bis i'Ipton. explaining why he
snS a pulpit into a vaudeville
mmself into quicls-change
n Nh ssslised that something was
y a - our Church. knew
~ :. ,~.ofstngmen and not a few
hi, %en s. who refused to attend
V ctSss Ssr',ces In my church, but
tbst q Protestant churches. I
teliss sose men were honest in
aA In. n s. mat the ministers and
Ne nss ssnerol were out of touch
w geovle rt,a and were not doing
ent toward aiding men
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1914-02-15
AS Dan Howard.
"I love you Annie. Were it not
for my love | would kill
myself"

religion makes man like you, then
give me religion and give Ii 10 me
now, Parson, / was ready tonight
70 kill my wife, my babies and then
myself, am happy now and want
10 live, and | am Christian from
This day on.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1914-02-15

friend. I am about
discoura ged with
this world.
(ResNmin0 rap
idly sha,Dl and
character of Mrs.
HoDdrd and sink
ing INTO CHAIR
MRS, HOWARD
Dan, the minis
ter was here to-day,
(ThroDS OF
shdUl and stands
np.)
DAN = So the
minister was here.
was he? l don't
want any Of those
kid glove, pin k
checked, long-coat.
ed fellows proving
about this house.
IL he calls again,
Annie. put him out.
(Dropping into
chair, assuming
sh0Wi, tOrfnging
h0nds.)
MRS, HOWARD
But, Dan. dear,
he is not that kind
of q man. He
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1914-02-15

this model which appeals to the debu.
tante.
The Spring tauor-mades VIII be built
on severe lines. Instead of the "dressy"
tailleurs, miladi will wear gown of one
of the new fabrics.
The little tailored costume of which I
am sending you picture is built Of one
Of the newest light weight striped wor.
steds. The severity OF the skirt Is unre-
lieved by anything aside from the slit at
the back
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-05-08
MOUNDS.

Allow space to say we were at
Hodges Park, again and found
tacn with pastor and was glad
We had a good meeting Sunday
morning and baptized one cani-
date. then , our ser, ant went to
New Bethel. church. Rev. Hayes
pastor. where we had good SER
vices and agreed to hold an In
stItute from the I3 to II inst.
The Pleasant Grove, Bee chridge.
Mounds. Tamms. Hodges Park,
and Villa Ridge. are expected
this meeting. We have agreed
for rally during the meeting
and looking for Mission and Eds
cational money. think we will
get everything lined up shortly.
Yours truly.
S. J. HUNT.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-05-08
Found Dead.

Lannes Davis. Chief OF Police
OF Metrop lis. wa, found dead
Wednesday, near Merme', where
he had gone alone on hunting
and fishing trip. He % hay;
returned home Tuesday. but
when the man who was to bring
him home went TO his camp. he
could not be found. There wesc
many wild rumors and reports. as
- the manner othis death as we
go to press.
Searching parties were formed
and his body was found in about
one loot OF water Wednesday It
il is thought that he committed
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-05-08
OBITUARY.

After two years falling health.
Mrs. Crecia Hooper. OF this city
who resided on Peal ST., depart
ed this life Friday night. abuur
10 o clock She assured all thaE
all was well with her soul, during
her illness and just before SIC.
died She protessed a hore in
Christ. when but a small girland
was faithful until death. She
was IS years and 2 months old.
She was married to Mr.. Mack
Hooper. who survives her ID
years ago.
Deceased was member OF the
Ist Baptist church, and II II. OF
Ruth OF this city, and the LAST
sad rites were performed by thar
organization.
The funeral was preached by
Rev. c. w. Norment OF Carbon
dale Tuesday afternoon at 3 co
at the church tf her choice.
Text, IL Tim. 10 from which a
splendid eulogy was given. which
was in keeping with the life she
lived.
She leaves two sisters and a
brother Mrs. Maggie Renfro.
Of this city. Mrs. Irvan OF Dover.
Tenn were present but the Bro.
OF New Orleans, Las was absent.
The funeral was largely attend
ed by sorrowing friends and
members of the fraternity. The
remains were placed in the Odd
Fellows Cemetery TO await the
resurrection. The Gazette. ex-
tends sympathetic hand to the
husband and relatives in their
sad hour OF affection.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-05-08

To the local w. L. & M. So
cieties OF the Mr. Olive Baptist
Associations: You are aware
that we held no meeting with the
Executive Board in March. being
unable attend myself, and the
hrst meeting was financially poor.
Each local is asked to send tn
the Sec Sister Allie Barnard.
OF Metropolis. ST.. to assist in
the representation fee to the State
convention as she will attend. 1t
will meet in Carbondale. June 10.
Hoping as many OF the sisters
and circles will represent in this
meeting as can. also represent
your circles in the Needle and
Art work department.
will be glad to correspond
with some sister that can travel
in the District Mission work and
visit the churches,
M. J BLAKE. Pres.
ALLIE BARNARD. Sec.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-05-08
carnation Art Club.

Monday p M April IT. The
Ladies Carnation Art Club. was
entertained by Mrs. Vim. Fossie
and daughter. Jennie Woods.
There fifteen members and FIVE
visitors present. The table dec
orat;on was an imitation OF lake
with lighted candles. All busi-
ness was transacted and the hos
tess served a two course lunch
:. FIRST COURSE
Tongue Sandwiches. Salied Nuts.
SECOND COURSE
Ice cream, Cocoanut cake.
Black coffee
Tuesday p. m. May $. the club
met with Mrs Henrietta Baily-
Groves, on 10. and Pearl 3ts.
The usual business was transact
ed and all were in love and union
Then came the time Tor pleasure
the guest was invited into the
dining room where all enjoyed a
delicious two course lunch.
FIRST COURSE.
Weine sandwiches. with catchup
SECOND COURSE.
Gold cake, Strawberry Ice cream
Bananas and Black coffee.
Mrs Groves, will move to Cal.
70 soon and we all hate to give
her up. May the Lord bless hel
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-05-08
Judge W. F. Smith, Seeks
Reelection.

The name Of Judge w. F. Smith,
can be found in the announcement
column OF this paper for reelection.
His name will go before the Republi-
can voters OF Massac county at the
Primary election, to be held en-
wednesday September 10, 1914.
He has u splendid official record
upon which he is asking to be return
ed to office to succeed himself He
promised the voters when he was
. candidate the first time, to devote
his entire time, to the duties OF the
Office II elected, something that had
not been done before, and has faith
fully kept his pro mise and no one
can truthfully say that he has not
conscientiously aud faithfully lived
up 20 his word
The Office OF Cennty Judge 10 an
important onG and to have a man OF
Judge Smiths character TO oil the
place Is something the voters OF the
Connty should appreciate. During
his present term he has done every
thing in his power to place the Office
OIL creditable business basis. That
he has succeeded viii be proved
without doubt 20 anyone who cares
to take the time to inspect tbs rec
crds OF the ofiiee which are always
open testhe public. He has gone 20
considerable personal expense in At.
ting up the office so that the records
may bs left in neat and uniform
manner.
The voters would do we'll TO return
the Judge TO Office again
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-05-08
NEGRO SCHOOL HEAD QUITS
Principal OF Lincoln High School
In East 81. Louis, to Leave.

FSthtipas OF lsfntUlu H1Gn ScuOol
In East st. Louis, to Leave.
Alter more than eight years 10
successful y opposing the efforts
oi negro school patrons to oust
him from his position. b. r.
Bowles. negro principal OF the
Lincoln High School in East ST
Louis. announced yesterday his
resignation. which will be read
before the East St. Louis Board
OF Education tonight.
Year after Bowles' reappoin.-
ment as the head OF the negro
school has been bitterly opposed
by his race and charge after
charge has been brought againt
him with the result OF his vindi.
cation and reappointment each
time by the Board OF Education.
Mondays Globe Democrat.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-05-08
To The Publie Of Massae County

Dear Friends: Under the
present Primary Laws ofthe State
OF IlIinois candidates Tor the sev-
eral Offices OF Massac county will
be selected In september; pursu-
ant to the Laws Regulating said
Primary each and every aspirani
wiliibc required TO petition the
cosnsy Clerk to place his name
on the ticket Of his choice.
Tnereior. you will find the
name Q. .. L. Paris on the tick
ct that he has spent the best psfi
oth;s siiein supporting .te r.
publican ticket for the Office for
Sheriff
I like the name Republican
Party" ior the good they have
done. il they never more lsuceeed
In eIec,iag president oi the u
niicd States. and regret very
much that the management has
been so as to cause so many good
men TO leave lis ranks. How
ever. I don't feel any remorse Of
conscience. on my part. Tor not
having done my duty.
I believe IL there had been
more OF the Golden Rule. APP
piled in politics. we wcu'd have
been the strongest political party
in the United States today; for
upon the purity in elections. de-
ponds the perpeluisy oi our poiir-
icaI Institutions
In soliciting your support. ]
assure you | will use no method
that will cause a comparison with
these statements; that will not
harmonic with good citizenship
and cause growing feeling Of
confidence in my ability to serve
you honestly and iairIy to the
best OF my ability.
shall base my cIsims for the
nomination upon whatever merit
may have and not upon the de-
merits OF those who may oppose
me. ask you to Judge me Sole
iy on what am and may be ca
pable OF proving under actual
test.
I expect to give you every OPP
portunity to make up a careful
estimate OF my fisness for the OF
hcc which ] new seek; as for my
faults. l shall expect only that
measure OF charity which ] me,c
out to others.
tim asking in all confidence
and feel that the fair-mineed men
OF Massac county. alter studying
over this plea. and reasoning un-
til the First Wednesday alter
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-05-08

the Second Tuesday in Septem-
ber, 1914. you will have come TO
the conclusion that you want me
Tor your Sheriff and will signify
1t by coming to the polls ard
casting your vote for me
thank you Tor giving thi, much
oI your valuable time thus Tar.
Yours truly.
ID. l.. PARIS.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-05-08
MT. VERNON.

Editor Gazette, Pleas chroni-
Gle the following. ! noticed an
article from the pen oi my dear
friend. l.. c. Phillips shall
not attempt TO answer bin. othtr
than to say he has spoken my
sentiment. May God bless him.
II more OF the laity OF our church
es would speak ost in defense OF
the ministers who have uLdcr
God made this district what it is
the burden OF the minister would
not be so heavy. nor would the
embarrassment Of blowing their
own horn. While | know we
ministers are not what we should
be. neithef are we what we desire
TO be. but. are doing the best we
can and God has prospered the
work in our hands. and is still
leading US on 10 victory. Yes.
some OF US as ministers take too
much upon our selves.
Your humble servant having
been elected moderator OF the
tas, Mt. Olive Baptist Associa-
tion. am trying to work in that
capacity humbly as servant OF
God. and the people. consider
ing the right OF all men. ard no
minister who do not regard the
rights OF his brother minister is
qualified TO be a leader oi the
people, | would not recomend
no preacher to any church out OF
my district. and ask them to call
him without doing so through the
ministers Of that particular dis
trict. To be plain. think il
DR.. L. J. Fisher. OF Chissgo.
would pastor the Olivet Baptist.
and execute the duties OF pres
ident OF the Baptist State Con-
vention he would have his hands
full. | would not assume the re-
sponsibility TO send no preacher
into his district TO take charge OF
any church, without doing so
through him or some good pastor
OF his district. We did not elec-
DR.. Fisher, for our State missiont
sionary and we don't expect for
him to do the State missionary's
work, and IS moderator OF the
Mt. Olive Baptist Association l
am going to ask DR.. Fisher.
since the preachers OF this dis
trict have made it what it is. and
realizing that no one understands
the dignity OF the ministry better
than himself. ask that he re-
spect the ministers enough TO not
try 20 ride rough shod over the
brethren OF my district. by try
ing to pu. everything that comes
along into our churches or pull
pits. without consulting will, the
brethren OF my district. We are
here and are not asleep. we are
on the ialers. watching every
phase OF the work and it keeps US
so busy that we havn't. the time
to look after the Bethlehem dis
trict. and too. IL we had the time
We have too much respect for the
ministers OF that district and the
work they have done to ride
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-05-08
Editor Gazette =
Editor Gazette -
! wish to speak to
the Baptist Family OF Illinois,:
Brethren and Sisters

the baptiSt family 0i lliinOiS:
Brethren and Sisters:-
Greeting When our Conven
tion adjourned last June in Auro-
70. it did SO to convene with the
Pleasant Grove Baptist church OF
Springfield Ill.,. June 10th 1914
by their invitation through Past
or J. J. Chappell. We have been
resouly informed by them thru
our Correspondent Secretary DIR.
Z. n. Borden that for some cause
they could not take the conven-
ton. We at once set aboul with
the Cor. Sec'y casting among the
churches OF the state to see who
would care for us this year. AT
once the doors OF the following
churches were thrown open OH
vet and Providence OF Chicago
and the two churches combined
at Carbondale with Revs. Dorsey
and Norment. pastors.
The Executive Board was call
ed and a unanimous vote was
taken in favor OF Carbondale. for
June 10th.
You are therefore asked as a
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-05-08
1890 Market Ave-. Z. St. Louis.

1890 Market Ave-. +. St. Louis.
Ill.
Please publish: That the Bap-
tiss General State Convention will
NEE, Wednesday June 10. 1914
with the Baptist churches OF Car
bondale. Ill.,. and the fare per
day is 7sc.
Z II BORDEN.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-05-08
Rev. r. c. Brown,

The Sunday Scchool Missionary
Of the East Mt Olive Baptist S.
5 convention and colored pho
tographer.
Golden. III.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-05-08


paration and come Carbondale.
Ill June 10 1914 at o:3o m.
Let every Baptist church Sab
bath Scnool MIS- ion circle and
indeed every Baptist org anization
belonging to Baprist churches in
the State be represented there
without fail We have establish
ed Thursday as Missionary day
when every effort will be bent
toward raising money for Miss
ions Home and Foreign. We
wouldSlIke to raise that day for
missions alone $1,000. 90 Cone
thousand dollars Let Us as
Baptist for once forget the small
amount required for reprcst Mt
alton fee. but let US come to the
help OF the Lord as against the
mighty and hear our captain say
forward march. Go preach the
gospel to every creature. Come
this year prepared not TO raise
points OF order but TO raise money
Tor the extension oil the king CCm
OF our Rrdeemer. The cause is
demanding and the people are
looking TOR men and women OF
service, and not come TO show
what we know about parliamentary
rules OF order. The cause is
greater than men. Therefore to
be like he who sent US we come
to minister and not to be minister
ed unto.
Friday is Educational day.
EVERYBODY and everything must
work toward that end. Both the
men and women have said that all
moneys sent US must be used for
the purpose designated. You
need not have any fear come and
bring the Lords money.
Western College Macon Mo. ),
and our National Training School
Lincoln Heights Washington d..
G. must be looked after Living
ston School Metropolis ILL.,. must
not be overlooked. The eyes OF
God and the people are upon us.
The want OF Office should play
no part but the doing OF the work
should claim our whole attention
| Let every Baptist organization
see how much money you can
bring or send and how much work
you can help do for the advance-
ment OF the Kingdom OF God on
earth. Let it be said oil the color
ed Baptist what was said of the
builders OF the walls of Jerusalem.
"The people had a mind to
work" Remember we have only
one convention in the state made
up OF men and women and all
worli ing together under one Flag
with a triple declaration One
Lord, One Faith and One Bap-
tism. Looking for you at Car
bondale, Wednesday June 10th
1914 and praying the blessing OF
God upon every church and past
or with every MISSION circle with
its Presigent and every S. S. md
b. Y. p. U. in the state repres-
ented while we are assembled in
session at Carbondale we earnest
| ly ask that each church will be
engaged in prayer to God for the
power and presence OF the Holy
Spirit upon each OF US individu-
ally and all OF US collectively.
am your in Him.
K. J. Fisher.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-05-08

rough shod over their rights
Egypt. is asking no tavors
above that which is due us Just
simply stand aside out Of oar
sun shine.
Respectfully.
w L. WASHINGTON.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1914-01-15
A1s 4 DAY INTEREST
; om THIS BIG MORTGAGE
rtutess Obtain Additional Loan Of
~ 100000 on the Equitable
if Company Site.

N mortgage On me new Euitable
1si,AiAs ute. afsady the largest on
psspeety n this city. was increased yes
teelay from t3o.soo.ooo to t25.booooo. when
~ Title ousTsptss and Trust Company.
~ trustees. obtained an additional loan
Of kooo.oco for improvements. The new
aoas = At 3 per cent for thirty ysa1.
n the intsrat Of the whole loan were
ct the rate Of per cent. per year the
total sum Of the yearly interest would
- el6Aoo0. or about Nls day. Reduced
70 the daily charge. the interest for the
year does not seem so formidable. for
many owners would be willing to pay
suuch moro than $us q day for the use
of ne vacant premises.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1914-01-15
I6lElR YORK BANKS
mike NO MOVE YET TO
B nN FEDERAL system
Other Cities Lead the Way and
0ig Three" Expected to
Fall in When Ready.

Z. - ~ national banks Of New York
- ~ stin holding back from JOINING
- ~ NV banking and currency sys-
- 9satsd by recent act Of Congress.
~ - q the largest banks to-day. this
uQesoeue was made:
rW01le most of the banks are holding
-. h , probable that 1t the last minute
- ~ 90 in with rush. We will be
AoV0 In moro by force OF public
QeAlon than by financial advantage"
Leading financial institutions In Bos-
- ed Chicago. a. we'll - In many
ulonllG cities. already have given notice
- apolying for membership. but New
YBk hes been the reactionary city Of
- eountry Until the signal u given
~ ~ "big three which dominate ma
V1Dnaa banking circies--the First Ma
0p0Al. National City and National Bank
- Cennmercs7many Of the smaller in
oeltDtieus WIN continue outside the new
eSotsm.
The only national bank Of the Wall
street. front rank that has gone in II
ths Chase National. This bank IL prac-
ueai1y controlled by the First National,
aDl it, action Is considered q feeler for
~ big group.
Membership in the National Reserve
Oyotsm IL not compulsory. The law
o1ves banks free choice Of Joining or
staying out. II they Join they have to
eeotsibuts . percentage to the capital
g ths Reserve Bank and submit to the
oeatrel Of the National Board. In re-
tuyn they get the strength Of union
az the advantage Of additional cur.
eeuDsy issue based on commercial paper.
: - ne New York giants with their
eoGemeus resources. these advantages
aso net wholly necessary. and in the
e1os q he money trust powers do no,
Sfbst the Disadvantages to them Of
Nlsrai control.
1eAAsaai reserve banks are expected
- - ~ W In eight or ten selected CIT
~ some 0ms during February. and the
WAss1o of che new system started. Ma.
s1ooal taniD have year to decide abou,
5GoD1nGs but II 10 expected that prac'
.t1oa1y - Of them will announce thsil
N0ooD1sus BY the time the new institu.
~ . ~ uD tor business.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1914-01-15

Les , ~ {" 49, A'i.Wosl ss ns i
diaeonals, serge wsaves. chsviofs. 90.
etc.; 81 inches vide yard. ..... OSc
Lot l4--Sl.76 Black All. Wool Dress Fabsies-
including crepons. GRANTEES, ssrgss, 90
cheviots, striped effects; yard. 49,. JOG
Lot lS-$2 lmpo.ted French Dsoadcleth--
eniion weight; iun line OF eolors; :
Lol N-Sl.7S Black French Broadcloth--
50 inches wide; rich raven black; 81
Lot l7-e2 10 $3.50 Wosl Coslineo- inciudinR
wool plush. wool brocades. ehinchlllaS,
81 inches vide; yard.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-08
Up to- Date Jokes

Old Peterby is rich and stingy. In
the event of his death his nephew will
inherit his property. A friend of the
family said to the old gentleman:
Il hear your nephew is going to
marry. On that occasion you ought to
do something to make him happy"
Il WILL" said Peterby; "I'll pretend
that I am dangerously ILL.,"
But. Helen, how did you make the
acquaintance of your second hus-
band?"
1T was quite romantic. was out
walking with my first, when my
second came along in motor and
ran him down. That was the begin
ming of our friendship"
At club meeting held in q public
house in a small village a discussion
took place as to whether a hard or
soft substance would last longer.
The debate continued for some time.
until one man spoke up and said:
Now, men, you are all mistaken,
as | can easily prove. When me and
my wife married she had as good a
set OF teeth as any woman could
have; now she hasn't got one. and
her tongue is as good as ever"