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Evening star., 1916-10-14
ADDRESSES IN BEHALF
OF G. O. P. CANDIDATES
Mrs. Ida Wells Barnett of Chicago
Urges Colored Women to Work for
Hughes and Fairbanks.

Addresses in behalf Of Hughes and
rendered by many colored women of
the District of Columbia to Mrs Ida
Wells Barnett of Chicago Wednesday
night at Asbury NJ. E. Church par
sonage. Mrs. NJ. w. Clair. wife of the
pastor of the church. was hostess.
Mrs. Barnett urged her auditors to
work for the election of the two can
didates named above, saying, They are
true and tried Americans" Mrs. John
n. Speel. president of the Women's 8
National Republican Club, brought
greetings and spoke highly of the two
candidates. Miss OConnell also repre-
sented the club at the meetings.
The John A Logan Club, of which
Mrs. Julia II. Hayes is president. was
present in body Members of the
District Federation of Colored Women
We're also present
Mrs. Ross. wife of Rev I. n. Ross of
West Africa. presented Mrs. Barnett
with a gold medal on behalf of the
federation. Mrs. Parks. wife of Dean
Parks of Howard University, spoke of
the power of women
Others who spoke were c. H Stem
teau. Susie Fountain. A c. Garner. w.
S. Jackson, Clara Harris. NJ. w D. Nor
man, ID. d. Turpeau. PerZavia O'Con-
nell. Addie r. Clark and Mrs Adams,
secretary of a suffrage club in Chicago.
musical program was given by Cnar-
lotte Wallace, Mrs. Margery Graves
Robinson and Mrs. Maggie Smoot. NJ.
A. D. Madre YVES in charge of the
program
Evening star., 1916-10-14
ATTORNEY IS EXONERATED.
Court Says Mr.. Williamson Had
Right to Eject Boy From Auto.

Parents ought to see that their chill
dren keep out of other persons auto
mobiles, and, If they do not do so, ought
to punish them" said Judge Mullowny
in the Police Court today in dismissing
a charge of assault against Attorney
w Preston Williamson.
Mr. Williamson was charged with
having assaulted Clifford Johnson of
713 | street, small boy. The testi-
mony tended to show that the boy with
a companion had gotten into the ma
chine and was Jerking" on the steer
ing wheel when Mr.. Williamson took
him by the arm and compelled him to
get out of the machine.
Mr.. Williamson had a perfect right
to eject the boy from the automobile. -
said the court. Children have no right
in other peoples automobiles. The par
ents ought to see that they keep out
of them"
Evening star., 1916-10-14
NEGRO KILLS B0YCE E. WOLFF.
Former Washingtonian, Manager of
Mississippi Plantation, Slain.

Boyce f. Wolff. formerly an employe
of the Department of Agriculture and
later specialist with the Southern
railway. was shot and killed by ne
gro Thursday at Lobdel. Bolivar coun-
ty, Miss, according to advices received
here.
Gen. Josiah H. Brinker, superintend-
ent of documents. government printing
Office. father-in-law of Mr.. Wolff. re-
ceiyed word last night of the shoot
ing. The body today is being taken tc
Graycourt, s. c., for interment.
Mr. Wolf married Miss Brinker -four
years ago and went to Mississippi
where he was manager OF a cotton
plantation. Last January he became
manager of the plantation of Allan
Gray, where he was killed. His wife
and his mother and father and two sis
ters survive him.
Evening star., 1916-10-14
HEARS FROM MR.. WILSON.
G. U. Democratic Club Receives Tele-
gram of Appreciation.

Members of the Georgetown Univer-
sity Democratic Club are in high gIee
today over the expression of apprecia-
ton by President Wilson of their eff
forts in forming a democratic club. The
appreciation was conveyed to the mem
bers in the form of a telegram from
the executive Offices at Shadow Lawn,
n. j., and in it the President wished
the club "a most gratifying success" +"
The telegram, which will be read at a
meeting of the club in the law school
this evening, declares:
May l not through you express my
warm appreciation of the formation in
Georgetown University of Wilson
and Marshall Club, and wish for it a
most gratifying success?"
The club was formed at the law
school Thursday evening, and this even
lngs meeting viii be the third, it hay-
ing met every evening since it was or
ganiZed.
Evening star., 1916-10-14
DELEGATE TO D. OF C. MEET.
Mrs. William Oscar Roome Elected
by Southern Cross Chapter.

Mrs. William Oscar Roome has been
chosen as delegate from the Southern
Cross Chapter, Daughters of the Con-
federacy of the District, to the national
Dallas, Tex. November 8.
The election took place at the month
ly meeting of the chapter in the resi-
dence of Mrs. Roome, OIL North Caro-
lima avenue southeast, who is president.
Other officers of the chapter are Mrs.
Blanche West, vice president; Mrs. AL
bert Ford Ferguson, recording secre-
tary: Mrs. Nina Ola Barron, corre-
spending secretary, and Mrs. Clarence
Albaugh, treasurer.
Evening star., 1916-10-14
CITES REMEDIES FOR PESTS.
Department of Agriculture Tells
What to Use in War on Bedbugs,

Perhaps the most efficient remedy
against them is benzine, kerosene or
other lighter petroleum oil introduced
into crevices, advises the Department
OF Agriculture.
Against what?" the reader will ask.
"Bedbugs, of course" says the de-
partment Those who are bitten, the
department adds. will find applications
OF Peroxide of hydrogen useful in al
laying irritation. The bulletin issued
by the department also contains in
formation as to the ability OF the bed
Dug to- Withstand cold and to go with
out food for long periodA
Evening star., 1916-10-14
BAPTIST CHURCHES COMBINE.
Congregations of Bethany and Co
lumbia Formally Agree to Unite.

The union Of Bethany and Columbia
Baptist congregations was formally COM
pleted AT meeting in Bethany Church
Thursday evening. The matter was
brought up several months ago. when the
Columbia members agreed with those Of
Bethany that the proposed union would
aid for the advancement Of both
T. s Taft OF the Columbia congregation
made the opening prayer last evening.
while Rev II T Stevenson pastor Of
bethany Church. read a history of Colurn-
Dia congregation. Dean William Allen
Wilbur Of George Washington University
delivered AN address The proposal of
union was read by T H Patterson and
ne agreement and transfer by Columbia
was read by W. Blair Clark
Evening star., 1916-10-14
Mum Show Date in Doubt.

NUNS at the Department of Agri-
cultures greenhouse are coming along
fine these days. The date for the an
nual chrysanthemum show is depend
ent OIL the development OF the flowers
as influenced by the weather, green
house officials state. Last years show
began November 1. and the year be-
fore the show was held in late October
The alternate warm and cold spells
prevalent here recently have had no
effect one way or the other on the
NUNS"
Evening star., 1916-10-14
Tells of European Relief.

Experiences which he had in Europe
in connection with relief work were
related by DIR. John Van Schaick, presi-
dent of the board of education and
pastor of the Church of Our Father,
In an address before the Mu-so lit
Club at the colored Y. NJ. c. A. last
evening. II was the initial meeting OF
the season. Music was furnished by a
quartet from me Euterpean Club.
Evening star., 1916-10-14
To Discuss D. C. School Problems.

DIR. John Van Schaick, president of
the board of education, is to speak on
Local School Problems" at the Metro
politan A. NJ. E. Church, NJ street be-
tween 18th and 10th streets northwest,
October %, at pm. Officials of the
District and of the public schools are
to be invited to attend. A special mu-
sical program of plantation melodies is
to be given.
Evening star., 1916-10-14
Wants Secondhand Hearse.

Any one who has nice secondhand
hearse lying around and having no
use for the same would do wei, +o
notify Secretary Grant of the Chamber
of Commerce. Mr.. Grant yesterday re-
ceived a letter from a North Caro,ir.
resident asking where a second -hand
hearse could be obtained "ii'
Evening star., 1916-10-14
September Circulation
District Of Columbia. IS.

DIttflct 81.
FLEMING NEwBOLD. business manager q,
THE EVENING and SUNDAY STAR, does sol,
emnly that the actual number of comics
Of the paper named sold and distributed during
the month of September. ID. 1916 was as fol
lows:
Evening star., 1916-10-14
CITY ITEMS.
Pyrometers. Schmidt. 1891 18th st
White Potatoes, 4oc PIX: star of the

East Flour, $500 bbl.: "a lbs. Old-time.
sloo; lbs Black-eyed Peas. CSC; lbs.
Head Rice. csc; lbs. Lima Beans.
25c: IL lbs. White Meal. soc: Large
Mackerel. 112c; 3 loaves Bread, 10c:
wonder Tea, 29c; Wonder Coffee. zoe:
pound jars Rockwood's Cocoa, Csc; Pea
nut Butter, 10c; lbs. Macaroni, soc:
Grape Juice, qts., 22c; Jelly Mints. 15c:
cans e. j. Peas, 25c; Wisconsin Peas,
TIC; large cans Asparagus. 19c. 926 Pa.
ave. and all the j. T. D. Pyles Stores.
Evening star., 1916-10-14

FLEMING NEWBOLD,
Business Manager.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this third
day of October, AID. 1916.
(Seal) CORNELIUS ECKHARDT,
Notary Public.
Evening star., 1916-10-14

Reduced Fares for Voters
Southern railway Consult agents
Advertisement
Evening star., 1916-10-14

Superior Developing and EnInrgcments.
Columbia Photo. Sup. Co, 1434 N. Y. ave
Evening star., 1916-10-14
DAILY.

o.,r,s 49,, ,. 1,35O, ,46
Less uih@ anu adjustments. 5,13
Total daiiy net circulation 1.845. 81
Average number Of copies for "'1
service. exchanges. adver-
users. etc. ........... M
Evening star., 1916-10-14

Shafers Exquisite Flowers Form
the setting for notable weddings, 900 14th
Advertisement
Evening star., 1916-10-14

Quickest Service to Baltimore,
Every hour on the hour. Baltimore &
Ohio. S1.75 round trip. Saturdays and
Sundays, observation-disclosures
Evening star., 1916-10-14
Schools to Be Visited.

The schools which are to be visited by
the collector Thursday and Friday are:
Thursday-Webster Franklin. Thorn
son, Abbott, Seaton, Gales, Blake, Ar
thur, Peabody, Hilton, Carbery. Ed
monds, Lovejoy, Maury, Bryan. Payne
Buchanan, Cranch, Tyler, Ketcham, Van
Buren, and Birney.
Friday-Jefferson, Amdon, a. Bowen
Bradley, Fairbrother, Ambush. Small
wood, Randall. Cardozo, Cardozo Voca-
tional. S. J. Bowen, Greenleaf. Van
Ness, Lenox, Giddings. Dent, Brent, Lin
coin and Bell.
Evening star., 1916-10-14
CITY NEWS IN BRIEF.

The PetwOrth Citizens Association is
to meet Tuesday evening. C. J. James,
the newly reelected president of the
organization, will preside
Evening star., 1916-10-14

For Distress After Meals
Use Horsford's Acid Phosphate
Gives prompt relief to nausea, sick headache
and acid Observation-Disclosures
Evening star., 1916-10-14
Sunday Outing to Philadelphia, $3.50
Chester, S2.25; Wilmington. Sc.On

round trip. Baltimore & Ohio, 1905 a. m
Sunday. October IS, returning same day
advertisement
Evening star., 1916-10-14
Average daily net circulation

~ 1887
Less returns ana adjustments. 06R
Total sunday net CIRCULATION. 226.87l
culation ................. 55.697
services, exchanges, adver-
tisers. etc. c.................... 971
Average Sunday net circula-
tion Observation-Disclosures. 56.6ss
Evening star., 1916-10-14
Trustee. of the FIortda Avenue Bap.

tlst Church have authorized the estab-
lishment of a public forum at that
place for the discussion of economic
and social questions, under a board of
directors, with Rev. W. A. Taylor, the
pastor; DR.. Charles II. Marshall, Miss
Emma Hall, as members. The first meet
ing is to be held November 3, with
Charles NJ. Thomas chairman.
Evening star., 1916-10-14

I. Cogan. dated February 9, 1915, his
entire estate is devised to his wife,
Matte Cogan. for herself and daughter.
Helen Margaret Cogan Joseph F.
Brashears is named as executor
Evening star., 1916-10-14

I. Revere. Georgia Ave. and Park Rd.
. TO-DAY RUSSELL. in THE
) HIGHEST BID" IN ACTS.
TOMORROW-HOUSE PETERS in THE
4, RAIL RIDER" IN ACTS.
Evening star., 1916-10-14

=; CrandaII's Theafer. 9th and + SITS.
TpDAI-CLAitA kIMBALL YOUNG, in
4; THE DARN SILENCE"
Evening star., 1916-10-14
Race to Start in Earnest.

AS soon as the records made by these
schools are made known the race as
to which schools will bring in the
greatest amount of old paper will be
started in earnest
Great numbers of pupils in each sec
ton of the city are asking themselves
and their friends: Cant our school
lead the rest?' The answer depends on
the diligence of the pupils in the re-
spective schools, of course.
If the tentative schedule arranged re-
Gently by Mr. Kramer for the days on
which collections are to be made is fol-
lowed, and present Indications are that
it will be, nearly seventy schools will
be called on Wednesday, Thursday and
Friday of next week to contribute pa
Evening star., 1916-10-14
PLANS COMPLETEDFOR
COLLECTING OLD PAPERS
Next Week to See Start of the Pupils
Work to Aid the Play
grounds Fund.

First collections of old newspapers
and magazines for the fund for the
school Fairgrounds and other social ac-
tivfties probably will be made Wednes-
day. Orders to this effect probably will
be issued by Stephen F. Kramer. as
sistant superintendent of schools Mon
day.
Arrangements are now practically
complete for the work. but it will take
until Monday to get the official notices
to the building principals and super
vising officials. Tuesday will be given
over to the notification of pupils by
the teachers as to what day they should
bring their papers to the school.
If Wednesday is definitely decided
upon as the day for the first collections
the following schools will be the first
to contribute to the fund for play
grounds and other social activities:
Wilson Normal School, H. d. Cooke,
Johnson. Powell, Ross, Hubbard, Bruce
Monroe, Petworth, Park View. Miner
Normal Gage, Emery. lexington.
Hayes. Blair. Logan, Ludlow, Taylor,
Madison, Wheatley. Pierce, Webb and
Evening star., 1916-10-14

! Carolina. 11th and No. Car. Ave. Sc.
) ToDAi-MA HGTERITE CLARK. in THE
! PRINCE AND THE PAUPER."
Evening star., 1916-10-14

Casino. 9TH and r SITS.
T0DAY-NELL SHIPM.iN. WM. DUNCAN
and GEO. HOLT. in THROUGH THE
WALL" Also GRACE D'ABMoND.
RALPH kELLARp and LEON BARRY, in j.;
THE SHIELDING SHADOW"
Evening star., 1916-10-14

American. II. '. Ave. and 1st st.
TO-DAY WILLIAM FARNUM, In THE
MAN OF SORROW Fox.
Evening star., 1916-10-14
Crossing Policeman J. F.. Vosslman,

who looks after pedestrians and We
hcles at eth and G streets, yesterday
He was removed to his home, 1863
Morse street, in the second precinct
motor patrol wagon. His condition was
not serious.
Evening star., 1916-10-14

Masonic uGitoTium.
TONIGHT ROBERT EDESON. in
FATHERS OF MEN" V. L. $. L.
Evening star., 1916-10-14

Crandali'S Az. Grand. 645 Pa. Av. S.E.
pODAY-FANNIE WARD. in - GUTTER
MAGDALENE.
Evening star., 1916-10-14
ISpecial Film Features:

Circle. 2fo5 Pa. Ave. Pin. w. 953.
TobAY-RoRERT WARWICK. in FRI
DAY, THE i3th." Also rA'rEIE NEWS.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-11-17
Fred. r. Young, Atty.


Estate Of Fred Jarrett, deceased
The Undersigned: having been ap-
psIn.sd Administrator of the estate
ef tne sstats Of Fred Jarrett late OF
the County Of massac and the State OF
Illinois, deceased. hereby give notice
that hs wili appear before the County
Court Of Esssac County at the Court
House In Metropolis. at the January
Term on the hrat Monday in January
next. at which time all persons having
claims against saii estate are notified
and requested to attend for the psr-
pose Of having the.sane adjusted. All
persons indebted 10 said estate lare re-
quired 10 make immediate payment to
the undersigned.
Datsd this 2srd day Of October. A.
d. 1916
II. w. HolIlFIELD. Administrator.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-11-17
S. Bartlett Kerr, Solicitor.
Master In Chsncery Sale.

State of Illinois. Massac County IS.
In the Circuit Court. of said County.
August Term A. d. 1916.
The City National Bank of Metrop-
oils. III. vs.. John Lackman and Ada
Lackman, Bin to forec.ose mortgage
No. 297.
Public notice il hereby given that in
pursuance of a decree entered at the
Aurnt Term of said court, to wit on
the 18th, day of August A. ID. 1916 in
the above entitled cause, !. Lannes z.
oakcs, Special Master in Chancery OF
said County, will at the hour Of 10
O'Clock A. NJ. Saturday September 20.
A. D.. 1915 at the east door of the
Court house Ia the City of Metropolis.
County of Asssac, and State of Illinois.
sell At public vendue 20 the highest and
hest bidder, the following described
real estate to-wit:
All of Lot Ono Cd in Block One
n) in the Coalds addition 10 the City
of Brookport Illinois, as per recorded
plat thereof and psrcel Of ground of
the westerly side Of Lot number Two
l2) in Block number One tD described
~ ws:--Bsginning ct the South
west corner OF said lot number Two
(D. thence Northefly 10 the Northwest
corner Of said lot; thence easterly on
the Northerly line Of said lot, feet:
thence SouthwestsrIy in direct line
to the point Of beginning. being the
property conveyed 70 me this day
By II. W. Meyer. situated In the coun.
II OF Massac, State of Illinois.
Terms Of sale. Cash in hand.
Dated ibis 3oth day of August 1916.
LAssEs p OAKFss.
Special Master IN CAancery.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-11-17

hearts will Tm toward you as
thy do pc
Re- ingtou please accept
this t ken OF Cur love for you.
may you always be as happy as
YOU have endeavorcd TO make
yoir mcmbe, We ht p to do
credit tc your escaings. II we
do aot it is our ogn fault Tor you
have done your p faithfully and
zealousiy. You have taught Us
to lock up TO you not only as a
guardian and friend and we go in
to the world 10 turn the lessons
you have tsught TO profitable ac-
count. we shall not forge 10 whom
we owe eur requirements but shall
RENE mber you ever with father
ly love, what we offer TO you is
but poor symbol of our feelings
bur we know you will receive 1t
XII diy as a simple indication Of
the attachment which each one of
us cherish for yeu in our hearts,
and now farwell 10 you and your
deAr ianlly.
Pe Z cd. bf true, be noble.
honest and brave, and do to 9th
ers as you would hat they should
do to you. and place your trust in
Goe.
Though fiery darts be hurled,
then you can smile on Satan's
rage and face irowning world.
Again say good byel May
heaven guard and bless yeur foot
steps day by day.
Your Deacon,
H. NJ CREAM.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-11-17
Ed. J. B. McCsary.
Moderator.
Ed. J. II. Starks.
Ger. Sse'y.
CLUB CONVENTION.

The Silver Leaf. Industrial
clubs, composed entirely OF wo
mems mostly vi the Ist Baptist
church, Nehemiah Band. and.
and the Sunny Juvenile Band,
formed the mselves into a Club
Convention for the purpose of
raising money for the Ist Baptist
church The Convention open
ed Saturday At 900 a. IN. and
closed Sunday night.
A very attractive and interest
ing program was rendesed Satur-
day topics discussed.
After the rendition oil the pro-
gram Saturday night an apron
and necktie social was enjoyed ty
all present.
The house was crowded all day
Sunday TO liste n to the program
rendered and sermons delivered.
The program was carried out
with but few changes as publis he'd
IA the Gazette las, week.
Rev Thos. Turner delivered \
very good sermon at 1900 a. m.
Rev. w. P. Washington. ID.
D., OF Mt. Vernon, who is con
ducting a meeting for the pa tor
OF the Antioch Baptist church,
preach an able sermon az $500 ?.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-11-17
NOTICE.
The Executive Board Meet
ing VIII Be Held With the
Shiloh Bapptist Church,
Nit. Vernon Illinois,
Dec. l4-17, 1916.

To the Pastors and churches OF
the Mt. Olive Baptist Association
Dear Co Workers:-
Your attention
is hereby called TO the fact that.
the time Tor our Board Meeting"
is aear at hand; and the necesi-
ties OF our missionary and educat-
ioaal work. demands very strong
effort on our part. Our motto
for the coming session is "Liit
the standard higher.
Therefore. we are calling for
the hearty co-epera ion OF all the
pastors and churches in this Dist /;
because we feel that without your
help we cannot succeed.
You will please remember that
the report on State and standing,
will show that good many OF
our churches are in doubt TO the
missionaries, for the last assoei-
atonal years work. And TOO,
the missioni ries are in need OF
OF our need OF our help. so il we
cannot pay all at the Board, >
let Us do the best we can in the
name OF Christ.
Again you will please remem-
Der that a resolution was adopted
Ia the last associ alton. requesting
all OF our chu' ches TO take part
in educating Bro ] N Washing
ton, by each ehurch sencia, up
the board, the sum OF soc every
three months. the same to be sent
90 him at Ma ;hville. Tenn.
rn view OF this fact. we cordially
invite your attention TO Tie forth
coming session OF our Executive
board, which will convene with
the Shiloh Baptiss church OF Mt.
Vernon. III.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-11-17
AN OPEN LETTER.

To Arms Rapsi,tsl To tho
Baptists Of the M Olive Baptist
Association Of Southern Illinois.
To you We send greetings and
wish to inform you that the time
is at hand Tor US arise and grid
our armor on, and heed the Mace
donian cry Come ye ever and
help US. :
We have nsmber OF small
churches , few larger ones in out
district that are without pastors
and not sell supporting and with
= little encouragement from the
stronger oncs. they can be made
strong
Our mission work and oar Dis
trict missionaries are grestly neg
lected, which should not be the
case in a land OF plenty aud pros
periiy. when. il the psstors and
churches would manifest little
more OF the Christ like spirit in
carrying ontthc great commission
to 60 into all the world and pre-
ach the gospel. Southern Illinois
is part OF the world. therefore,
since !, is part OF territory We are
obligatrd to Christ to earfy the
Gospel 10 perishing thousands in
oEs BALL wick.
The churches are only asked TO
send up &C per member quarterly
To aid the missionaries while in
tse destitute parts OF our district
which il small item to any mem
Der, but. would be ample to care
Ter our district work in good shape
~s.s: nissiona ;es would nor >.
compelled to look like trsmps.
As intelligent Bsptists We can
not affcrd TO let the Banner trail
In the dust and be a lsus
stock or 10 b. held up in ridicule
by others who arc less able to care
for their obligations.
We confidently trust tha, each
pastor and officer in the churches
oi-osr soeiationSl district will
get busy and help 10 raise the nm
ancisl standard in oar district at
the Ist quarierely Board meeting
which will be held in Mt Vernon
with Shiloh Baptist church with
Elder Joha Bruen. pastor. Thurs
day before the 3rd Sunday in
Dec. 1916
The church and pastor sending
up the most money at said meet
ing will be placed on honor roll
and the cut Of pastor will be plac-
ed 10 the columns OF the Gazette
Respectfully yours
Elder ]. B. MeCrary.
Moderator.