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Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-10-06
Mrs. Brown Never Did
Like That Big Stove, but
1t Required Some Skill
to Get Rid of Il.

they were bringing 1t back down the
stairs. whats the matter?' she
called.
1--WE can't get 1t in the door," said
the man, at will have to be taken up
through the window"
Wife decided not to show herself
again until the stove was well inside
the apartment. The next time she
peeped out, they were operating a
pulley device, by which the horse went
round and the stove went up; 1t was
already five feet In the air.
"Good," thought Mrs. Brown. In
a minute or two she again peeped out,
and they were still operating the pull
ley device, but the horse was going
up and the stove down. ME for ac-
tion," said Mrs. Brown to herself, and
hastily throwing a few clothes into a
suitcase, she made for the home of her
mother, where she and John remained
for several days.
What the woman In the next apart
ment said to Mrs. Brown when she
got back home would make another
interesting story, but Mrs. Brown only
wiped the tears away with her apron,
and said that 1t was just nearly
breaking her heart to do without that
stove; that there never was an oven
that could bake such good pie, cake,
etc.-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-10-06

The worlds fastest runner Will never
race again, II physicians who are at.
tending him are correct.
Howard 7. Drew, the eolored aih-
lete. who holds the worlds record Of
o 3-5 seconds for 100 yards and has
equaled the mark Of 81 is seconds for
30 yards. Is suffering from stroke
of paralysis at Los Angeles. His left
side is affected and IL was announced
that he may recover partially. but that
the afiiiefion is certain 10 bar him front
fast competition for the rest of his life
Drew is Springfield. Mass. boy
and IL was as member OF the high
school track team OF that city that he
first gained fame. He was on the
American team at the Stockholm
Olympic contests and has retained the
national championship for years.
Drew completed In the Lake Front
Olympic games at Chicago, and defeat
ed the best Of the athletes In that
city.
For the past two years he has made
his home on the coast, competing for
California school. lie Is married and
has a family.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-10-06
Many Slang Terms of Today
Taken From the Vocabulary
Of Old Time Seafaring Men

A great many people use slang terms
and expressions without knowing their
real meaning or their origin.
Ninety-nlne people out of every hum
bred. when their health is good, say
they are first rate" Why? First
rate" is seafaring term and was orig
inally used in the classification Of the
old wooden line of battleships.
Sailing under false colors'--a term
applied to person who. pretends to be
other than he isis survival of the
same period.
This latter expression, like ito throw
overboard"-to get rid of something
is obviously nautical: but few people
know that "skyscraper" was originally
sailors slang.
"Close quarters" is another very
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-10-06

Detailed studies by James Mooney
of the bureau of American ethnology
lead TO the conclusion that the Indian
population of America, north of Mex
leo. at the period Of the earliest white
settlement. was about 1.140,000, of
whom about 100000 were within the
present limits of the United States.
Mr.. Mooney estimates that this NUM-
Der has been reduced by about two
thirds through disease. famine and
war. consequent on the advent OF the
white man.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-10-06
Warmest EuIogy Worth Nothing
to the Ears flushed In Death
By REV. ADAM J. LoEPPERT of Chicago

Many people keep the aabaster boxes of their love
sealed up until their friends dead We then
fill the lives of our friends with sweetness.
The kind things you say when they gone say before
they The flowers you send decorate collins
brighten and sween their homes before they leave them
friends have aabaster boxes away full of fragrance
perfumes Of sympathy and affection which they intend break
dead body would rather they would bring them my weary
troubled hours when LIES struggle is
would much rather have plain coffin without flower
without eugy than life without the love
The rope be flung while the grasp
despair The eulog bandest breath worth nothing whispered
it in that hushed in death.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-10-06

The public farewell rendered by
the committee of management of the
colored I. NJ. c. A., In the association
rooms, In honor of Thomas f. Taylor,
secretary who left for New York.
where he Is to become head of the
New York branch. was evidence OF
the high regard In which Taylor Is
held by the colored citizens. The oc-
casion- was also a welcome to +. +.
DeFrantz, former physical director.
who Is becoming acting secretary of
the work there. DIR. j. II. Ward, for
many years chairman of the member
ship committee, was master OF eere-
monies.
number of white and col
ored citizens participated IN the
program. all of whom praised Tay-
Tor FOR his self-sacrificing spirit,
his courage. faith and optimism. The
belief was expressed that few men
could have accomplished what Taylor
had In the IL years be has been con-
nected with the colored branch.
Z. f. Stacy, state secretary OF the
Y. NJ. c. A, the first speaker on the
program, spoke In the highest terms
OF what Taylor had accomplished in
the state, referring 10 him as a pio-
neer In the L. NJ. c. A. movement
among the colored people of Indiana.
lie spoke Of the genuine friendship ex-
listing between Taylor and all the
Y. NJ. G. A. workers, how his enthusi-
asm and faith In the future OF the col
ored branch had inspired workers of
the central association and the field
Of workers TO n larger interest 10 the
success Of the eolored work.-Indlan-
apolis News.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-10-06
Apple in Caramel.

Put cupfuI of light brown sugar into
a skillet, let the sugar melt, then add
a half cupful of boiling water and
drop in five cooking apples peeled ana
halved- Let these stew in the strip
until they are tender, then put them
il. a glass dish. In another saucepan
have one tablespoonful of butter,
melted, add a teaspoonful of -four mix
well and pour over half cupful of
cream. When hot, add to the boiling
strip, stirring briskly for five min
utes, then pour over 1t the apples.
Serve either hot or cold.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-10-06

Henry, poor tramp came TO the
house this morning with his toes stick
ing out Of his tattered shoes, so /
gave him"
"The only extra pair of shoes had
to my name, and they were as good
as new. WOMAN
SOFTLY, softly, Henry. Don't lose
your temper. Let me finish what /
was going to say. gave him little
box of foot powder and he. said he
would never forget my Kindness"
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-10-06
AFRO-AMER|CAN CULL|NCS

Thomas +. Taylor, secretary of the
colored mems branch of the Young
MEMS Christian association, whose
resignation was rendered some time
ago, will become secretary of the New
York branch, and left August 20
to take up his work there. +. Il. De
Franfz, who has been physical director
OF the eolored branch for the last
three years, has been appointed acting
secretary until the position can be
filled permanently, reports the Indian
apolis News.
The branch In New York is In Eff
ty-third street and the property Is
valued at $4,000 The board of man.
agement recently bought lot In One
Hundred and Thirty-fifth street, and
work on a $4,000 building win be be-
gun in November.
Mr.. Taylor's resignation has been
deeply regretted by those interested in
the success Of the Y. NJ. G. A. branch
here. He came here In 1905 when the
association had Its headquarters In
rented property in North California
street, and there were only II mem
bers. Doctor luminous was president
of the board of management when Mr..
Taylor came here. During the IL
years Mr.. Taylor has been secretary
tho membership reached 1000. Mr..
Taylor said he attributes much OF the
success OF the association TO the In
terest of George l.. Knox. now presl-
dent of the board of management In
speaking of the association here three
years ago when the new building was
dedicated. Booker 7. Washington said
It's work was not surpassed by that Of
any Ike organization he knew of.
and that II was filling one Of the
greatest needs In the community life
OF the city.
Mr.. Taylor said the relations OF the
Central Y. NJ. c. A. and the colored
mems branch always have been friend
~, and that too much cannot be said
of the interest OF A. H. GODDARD. sec
rotary, whose advice has always been
available and whose influence has been
NANAANA ~ TIC AAAftteA VI AAs1 NaApAtl
work wheneyer IL was needed.
Mr.. Taylor was born and reared IN
London. Canada, and FOR six years be-
fore coming to this city WAS a letter
carrier there. He attended the first
meeting called for boys by the Cen
trail association in London. and held
many responsible positions In the boys
department, later becoming member
OF the board of directors.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-10-06

Two blind men have started bas-
kcf-making business near Worcester.
Mass. They are AxeI Carlson and Au-
gust Kellstrom. each Of whom lost his
sight two years ago. They are raising
their own willows and have half an
acre now about two feet tall. IN the
rear of their little workshop.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-10-06
FIERY RED PIMPLEs
sooshed and Healed by cutieura Soap
and Ointment. Trial Free.

Smear the affected skin with Cuticura
Ointment on end OF finger. Lot II ro-
main i've 10 ten minutes. Then wash
on with plenty Of cuticura Soap and
hot water Dry without irritation.
Nothing like cutleura for all skin
troubles from infancy TO age.
Free sample each by mail with Book.
Address postcard. Cuticura. Dept L.
Boston. Sold everywhare.--A
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-10-06

The annual encyclopedia Of Negro
progress issued at Tuskegee contains
a list of towns and settlements in the
United States populated and governed
almost entirely by negroes. Most OF
these towns are small. Buxton, Ia,
with 5000 population 600 Of whom
are whites, being the largest, and
Boley. okla, the next. IL will be In
teresting TO witness the results of this
experiment.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-10-06

Il went to a summer hotel which
advertised all modern eonveniences."
"Well?
1.-THE first day was there l wanted
to write to my wife-to keep a prom
Use, you know"
"And there was no stationery"
PLENTY of 1t, but had to go out
side the hotel and look around for half
an hour before found a place where
souvenir postcards were Sold"
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-10-06

Attention has been called before to
the wide employment of electric pocket
lamps by the fighting men of Europe.
According to a recent statement in the
Daily Mail, II is learned that two Lon
don firms have produced between
them no less than 100000 batteries
during the last year. Prior 10 the war
only about 10000 such batteries were
made in the entire United Kingdom.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-10-06

The Crane Cure

Grapes are advised for the nervous,
thin. anemic people whose digestion
needs attention. One grape d nn,te
should be eaten for one hour at time
and repeat the dose several times a
day until a cure is effected. Sleep at
least eight hours out of every "a.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-10-06
Apple Cream Pie.

Stew quart of apples till trans
parent, rub through eolander, sweet
en- to taste, add one cupful of cream.
favored with teaspoonful of extract
OF lemon. Line q. pie plate with good
pie crust, fill with the apple and bake
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-10-06

The harbor Of Hamburg has been
equipped with floating docks OF two
types, which permit them TO raise
from the water vessels longer than the
docks themselves.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-10-06
site
macy

own, a friend of Henri
lat when she married,
her to select everything
nome with the exception
len stove.
lows better how to select
woman" said he. Man
ought the biggest range
hest priced one on the mar
Re was very proud of the
did have spells of wishing
kitchen was larger or the
laller, so that each would not
onscious of the others pres
first few years they moved
considerably as Is the way with
weds, and the bugbear of NOV
gas always the stove. Finally,
lcoaxed round a bit and suggest
hat they sell 1t and get smaller
and hubby acquiesced.
week or two, wife had found
purchaser In a woman who lived
the second-story apartment next
Dor. When the wagon came to take
ne stove away, they had an awful
line to get 1t out of the kitchen, and
he wife breathed big sigh of relief
when she saw 1t well out of the yard
md on Its way up the stairs of the
lext-door apartment. A few minutes
alter she looked out, and to her horror
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-10-06
Apple Puns.

Make the ordinary apple sauce OF
tart apples, not adding as much sugar
as usual. To quart of the sauce stir
in three tablespoonfuls of strawberry
jsm and with strong egg-beater beat
until stiff, then ill cream puffs with
the mixture. place each on a plate
and pour around It soft custard
sauce, favored with almond extract.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-10-06

Trimmer put OF two young men
Who had boarded boxcar ne Wealth
erby. Mo. Between that place aud
Maysville the train had wreck and
that particular car was badly smashed.
When the boys later walked Into Mays
vile they hunted up the brakeinen and
thanked them for saving their lives.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-10-06

The seven principal engineering So
cIeties of Germany have combined Into
a new association called the Dent-
scher vereine German Association
of Technical Scientific societies).
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-10-06
Appetizino Annie Dishes.

like, and one that the older ones will
like to eat in milk, Is apple corn
bread. Make johnny cake as usual
and stir in a pint of chopped sweet
apple. Bake as ordinary corn bread.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-10-06

Flatbnsh-The English language has
approximately 100000 words. half OF
which are Of a technical nature and
rarely used.
nsonhnrst--Well, my wife uses
'em all. She's very technical. you
know.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-10-06
Mothers Cook Book.
. . = . . 3 . slslStslszi11,ls

The older ! grow the more confident
am that thoughts go out like arrows that
mental states permeate the very atrhos-
phere; that men and women are often
criminally guilty for the mental touch
that goes out from them in electric fire
to some other.-Autobiography OF a Hap
by Woman.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-10-06
A FEW SMILES
Alas, Too True.

According to this newspaper a
brisk business is being done selling
imitation diplomas for So each to per-
sons who don't have time to go to
college"
Even If that Is true, the possessors
of imitation diplomas are vastly out
numbered by persons who have genu-
fne diplomas and bogus educations.'
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-10-06

Three OF the most enthusiastic mo
tion picture fans in Atlanta, Ga, are
sixty-fye years of age and go to ths
movies in roller chairs. One OF this
trio Is woman.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-10-06

All the steam railways in New Zea-
land are owned and operated by the
government. There are about 5000
miles of road in operation, and new
lines are under construction.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-10-06

until the pie crust is done. Have
ready a meringue of whites of two
eggs, pinch of salt and three table
spoonfuls OF sugar favor with a few
drops of lemon and spread over the
pie. Bake until light brown.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-10-06

An opening extends through new
rubber hot-water bottle into which n
glass bottle can be inserted to keep
the contents Of the latter warm.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-10-06

An automobile built for the car can
be converted into a motor sleigh by
replacing the front wheels with run
ners and placing chains on the rear
ones.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-10-06

Pure food advocates in japan re-
Gently discovered that much rice, was
adultcrated with quartz sand to In
crease its weight.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-10-06
Apple Whip.

Crate a large apple, mix with
oupful Of sugar, then beat into an
egg white, beating until 1t stands
alone. Serve as dessert with sponge
cake.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-10-06

tuberculosis among the miners In
The South African gold fields has been
reduced BY the use Of electricity for
light.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-10-06

A large industry in Chrstiania.
Norway, has leased its idle land Mt n.
cheap rate to Its employees, who viii
erect thereon individual suburban
homes Of their own.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-10-06

A new trap to be attached to re-
frigerator drain pipe permits waste
water TO fow out. but prevents the en-
trance of warm air or ver1nin.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-10-06
Mistake Corrected.

81 hear your newly married daugh-
ter and her husband are going to live
with you"
That's q mistake"
"a mistake? / heard 1T from good
authority"
"a mistake, all the same. They are
not going to live with me--they are
going to live on me-"
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-10-06

Mrs. Eliza Ward. of Asbury. Md. has
three sons and seven g'andsons in
Company l., the Crisfeld unit OF the
First Maryland regiment
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-10-06

Apparatus TO. sterilize air and medi-
cate 1t for the use Of inyalids has
been invented by Pittsburgh man.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-10-06

BY an electrical refining process a
plant In Norway Is producing $4,000
tons of zinc annually.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-10-06

"Your husband seems miserable.
Mrs. Daggett."
yes; he's been out joy-ridlng."
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-10-06
Easily Explained.

ssWas there ever
O case of the Of
fee seeking the
man?"
81 knew of
one"
"Give me the
particulars
"There was no
salary attached.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-10-06

California has several fine sea-leyel
highways. They skirt the shore Of
the Pacific and are built of concrete.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-10-06
soAp IA srRoNcLy ALKALINE

and constant use will burn out the
scalp. Cleanse the scalp by shampoo
Ing with La Creole Hair Dressing.
and darken. IN the natural way. those
ugly, grizzly haira. Price. si.o0.-Adv.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-10-06
In No Hurry.


See that girl
witt a wrist
watch ?"
Certainly"
81 guess she
carries 1t around
just to show her
c o n { e m PIT for
time. "
"Why so?"
as h e S b e e n
dawdling for an
hour over a sand
witch and a glass
of milk"
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-11-18
BODY ARRIVES

The body of Harry Delaney, who was
electrocuted in the Eddyville Peniten-
tiary yesterday arrived this morning
and will be buried in the Maysville
cemetery. Delaney attacked a white
woman several months ago at Oneita
KY, and was sentenced to the electric
chair. The prison authorities shipped
the body here in accordance with the
wishes of the mans father. Mr.. Thorn
as Higgins of the firm of Higgins, Stat
terry and Dwire was present at the
electrocution and prepared the body
for burial
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-11-18
WILSON RAPED BY AMERICAN
FEDERATION

Baltimore, November 1.-THE Amer
lean Federation of Labor, by a unani-
nous vote, today declared against that
provision of President Wilson's legis-
lative program making illegal any
railroad strike or lockout prior to the
investigation of the merits of the
case"
The committees report which was
adopted recommended that the conven-
ton take an unequivocal position
against compulsory institutions and in
favor of the maintenance of institu-
lions and opportunities for freedom"
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-11-18
VAIL MURDER TRIAL

The trial OF Leonard Sanders
charged with the murder OF Henry
Vail last June is In progress in Brown
county this week. VAIL was shot as
he was sitting in his auto and about "a
pass through a gate at his home near
Mount Grab.
Sanders who was a prosperous
Mount Grab business man II is charged
was infatuated with Mrs. VAIL. He
is married but separated from his
wife
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-11-18
NOVEMBER 81 SET FOR TRIAL

November "a has been designated by
the Court of Appeals as the date for
case Of Renaker VS.. Commonwealth.
Renaker was convicted OF arson at the
last term of the Mason Circuit Court
and was sentenced to two years in the
penitentiary. He later appealed his
case and the upper court will hand
down a decision.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-11-18
COAL DROPS-REDUCTION OF 50 A
TON AND MORE TO COME,
SAY OPERATORS

Charleston, w. Va, November IL
Prices for soft coal to neighborhood
consumers have been reduced 50 a ton
and operators in this district say there
soon will be plenty of railroad cars
and heavy shipments will be made
from mines which have been closed for
months. Operators also declare sub
stantial cut in prices for coal soon will
be made.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-11-18
BRICK HAVE ARRIVED

The brick for finishing the contract
Of Vastine, holland 4 Lowrey on the
Second street extension have arrived
and are being unloadcd The street
will be hnised next week. The con-
tractors are now laying concrete on
Carmel street and have almost COM
pleted this work They will finish
their contracts next week. The con-
tractors for the asphalt Street have
commenced laying concrete on the
north side of the car tracks.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-11-18
SALE or PERSONALLY

Don't forget to attend the sale of the
personal property of Sam 4. Farrow
deceased, consisting of all kinds OF
contractors tools and equipment, in
'iuding a two-ton auto truck, one batch
OF concrete mixers and many other i'm
plements. Sale at late residence near
corner Second and Poplar streets
Tuesday, November 81, beginning at /
p. m. CLARKE FARROW,
1873 Administrative
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-11-18
REFERENDUM WILL CONE LATER

Secretary Thomas p. Boone OF the
Chamber of Commerce will not begin
the referendum on the matter of voting
by proxy until after the Tobacco Fair
and Corn Show next week in the Lib
erty Warehouse. Mr.. Boone is too
busy arranging for the fair to give
time to the referendum.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-11-18
WILL GO TO SARDIS

The members of the Dixie Minstrel,
a company of young men of this city,
will go to Sardis tonight and will give
their show in that place. The minstrel
has now visited several of the sur
towns and have been very
successful in their entertainments.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-11-18
SURPRISE PARTY

A number of the younger set of the
city gave Miss Aileen Berry a surprise
party at her home last evening. Al
ter the guests arrived dancing was In
dulged in. Delicious refreshments
were served.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-11-18
ANOTHER Big MEAT SALE
SATURDAY SPECIALS

Frank Hunsicker of George II. Frank
& Co., Maysville clothiers, came out
Tuesday evening to spend a few days
hunting. He is the guest of Simon
Wells and family on Piqua pike.-Mt.
Olivet Tribune Democrat.