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Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-01-28
SYRUP OF FIGS FOR
A CH|LD'S BOWELS
II Is cruel to force nauseatinq,
harsh physic into a
sick child.

Look back at your childhood days.
Remainder tho dose mother insisted
on--castor oil. caIomei. cathartics.
How you hated them, how you fought
against taking them.
With our children It's different.
Mothers who cling to the old form OF
physic simply don't realize what they
do. The children's revolt Is weil.founa.
ed. Their tender little "insldes" arc
injured by them,
!. IL your chiId's stomach. liver and
bowels need cleansing. give only dell
cious .."california Syrup OF FIgs" Its
action is positive. but gentle. Millions
OF mothers keep this harmless fruit
laxative" handy: they know children
love to take IL; that II never falls TO
clean tho liver and bowels and sweet
en- the stomach. and that a teaspoonful
given today saves a sick child tomor-
row.
Ask at the store for q 5O-cent bottle
OF California Syrup OF Figs" which
has full directions for babies. children
OF all ages and for grown-ups plainly
on each bottle. Adv.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-01-28

The progress of the Negro during
the last so years has been marked by
a wholesome and steady growth. with
no tendency toward lapse into the
state of bewilderment which character.
ICED the business. agricultural and com
mercial activities of the race imme-
diately after the war. Between 1900
and 1915. for instance, farm property
owned By Negroes has increased 1T
per cent in yalue-from si77 404 .6sS
to s4s2 ,S92.21s. The Negro Business
league has recently published some
statistics which show that since 1900
the number of Negro business enter
prises in this country has increased
from 10000 to $4,000; the number OF
Negro banks from two 10 81 the num-
Der Of drug stores. from $50 10 6s5,
and the number OF general retail
stores. from 10000 to $4,000. These
figures show that education and a
more comprehensive knowledge OF the
possibilities of freedom are helping
the Negro to do for himself that which
no one can do for him. And II is al
together fitting that leaders OF the
race should agree that II Is time 10
bring TO public attention the achieve
ments of the race.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-01-28


those were chosen who had been best
In attendance.
From the lamb roast TO the last
crumb OF icing on Mr. Jacobs slice OF
cake both science and care were EN-
ployed In the selection and prepare
ton.
I'VE were agreed that none OF US
had ever eaten more perfectly pre-
parel meal IL reflected credit on the
teacher, who besides being efficient.
is very practical.
The work of the entire institution
reflects credit on A. II. Parker, the
principal, whose remarkable ability
and understanding eminently fits him
for the position he holds. He Is con,
tributing a large share to the solution
of some of our social problems and
deserves the interest, assistance and
commentator of every man and WON
an in Birmingham. c$t
THE industrial high !. school has
not come into being in day, but
has been evolved with our entire
school system. then the wonderful per
sonality and consecrated service of
him, who. for 33 years has been at
the helm.
MRS. DUPONT THOMPSON"
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-01-28
Whistle Scared Thieves.

s. Magari's ability to give a correct
imitation of police whistle on his
fingers saved the days receipts of his
restaurant when a lone robber entered
and drove him out of the back door.
Get out of here, quick!" the robber
commanded as he entered the front
door of Magari's place, flourishing re-
volyer. Magari dropped pairing
knife and ran for the rear exit. AS
he passed through the door the robber
fired shot at him. The bullet en-
bedded itself in the door casing.
On reaching the open Magari, with
his fingers to his lips, cut loose with
shrill whistle SO nearly like the
metal whistles used by policemen that
the robber ran out OF the place at top
speed.-Seattle Post-Intelligencer.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-01-28
AFRO-AMER|CAN CULL|NCS

in spite of the school and the homo
environment. they were picking up
bad English. Who is to blame for the
incompetency and ignorance of the
Negro servants? The illiteracy OF the
Negro is bringing down the fair state
of Alabama to the very bottom of the
ladder in education. Some overcrowd-
ed, poorly equipped schools are doing
wonderful work. These are seldom
encouraged by visit from the white
neighbor. We ease our conscience
with the knowledge that there is some
thing being done and that Is all-suf-
flcient. The whole system under which
we allow the race to exist Is wrong.
From an essay read at the Industrial
High school commencement by
young Negro boy. we quote the follow
ing: The Negro in embryo. is sur
rounded by the shell of ignorance and
poverty Outside conditions must be
favorable if he is TO come out Of his
shell prepared TO be an asset and not
liability to the community. The
most illiterate class OF people should
have the largest opportunity for get
ting the rudiments of an education In
order that they may not lower the
standard of living in their city Wheth-
er they go TO school should not be left
to the whlm of this class-but they
should be compelled to go. The
state must protect itself from the ig.
noranee OF its masses by forcing them
into schools"
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-01-28

The following letter viii show some
of the practical workings of the pu-
pills of the Industrial high school at
Birmingham. Ala:
MY Dear Mrs. Ullman: had the
pleasure a few days ago OF being a
guest at luncheon of the negro indus
trial high school, together with DIR. j..
II. Phillips, Mrs. Ben M. Jacobs, Mrs.
Echols, MIR. j. p. Gibson, Mr. c. b..
Glenn, Mrs. Bruce, Mr.. s. j. Bowie,
Judge A. o. Lane and Doctor
Curren of North Carolina. We were
impressed with the splendid, practis
cal work done in every department of
the school, but the demonstration OF
the cooking class appealed to us most,
for one very obvious reason, the hour
was one o'clock. Besides this, all per-
sons who have made any kind of study
Of social problems know that we can
not expect health, work, efficiency
and happiness without food that has
been properly selected and properly
prepared.
The luncheon served us was pre-.
pared by group of girls from this
class of Al. They were selected not
because of their superior proficiency.
because all were equally capable, so
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-01-28
SAW THINGS IN NEW LIGHT
Society Woman Profited by Reetor's
Sensible Remarks on the Subject
of SnobbIshness.

But, my dear Doctor Brown, Tex
claimed Mrs. de Puyster, however ex-
eellent these people may be, you don't
mean that ought to treat them as
my social equals?"
And why not?" asked the rector.
To the lady his voice did not seem SO
sympathetic as usual.
Well really" she returned, little
embarrassed, 'it seems obvious that
they are different"
1.-THE differences you speak OF are
mostly petty, silly, and wicked distinc-
lions without real significance. What
clothes a man wears, who his father
and mother were, what opportunity for
schooling he had or was denied-do
these things give any intimation of
the mans essential worth or value?
Once, at a fashionable summer re-
sort, sat watching the crowd bathing.
Among them three men were conspi-
cuous. Tt was a pleasure to see their
broad shoulders. their deep chests,
their splerdid limbs Finally they
left the water and disappeared into
one of the lighthouses. Presently they
reappeared in overallsi They were
workmen building house near by. To
most of those who saw them, their
physical superiority had vanished un-
der their working clothes.
Some day." continued the doctor,
I'VE shall all lay aside our clothes
and our bodies as we'll Some who
on earth seemed very impressive with
their fine clothes and their attractive
faces and bodies will then look pitt
fully shriveled and shrunken.
IF you could look into the serv-
ants hall of some great castle and see
the butler refusing to associate with
the stableman, and the cook holding
herself superior to the chambermaids,
it would seem to you utterly silly and
ludicrous for people to make such
ridiculous distinctionsl But are they
really more absurd than we when we
make the same kind of distinctions
among our fellows?"
Mrs. de Puyster smiled. 81 suppose
we are absurd she said.
IF we were only absurd 1t wouldn't
matter so much returned the doctor.
But IT is not simply ludicrous. Snob-
berry isn't a minor fault or venial err
ror. It's one of the great sins. If I'm
a snob, it's because in my heart l de-
spise my fellow men. and have set
myself up as their superior have
repudiated the very heart of the mes
sage of Christ. / have cut myself off
from the common humanity with which
Christ proudly identified himself In
asmuch as We have done it unto one of
the least of these my brethren, ye
have done it unto me- means that
Christ actually lives in humble human
kind. For me to be snob means that
I have cut myself off from humble
humankind-and consequently from
Christ himself, That is a serious
thingi"
Mrs. de Puyster no longer smiled.
ut is q serious thing. It's an awful
thingi" she cried. God be merciful
to me snob!'-Youth's Companion.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-01-28
Rlce culture in porto Rico.

Experiments in lowland rice culture
recently started in Porto Rico are
arousing much interest there, because
rice is the chief food consumed in
the island. Porto Rico has spent 'ap-
proximately. So 100000 annually during
the last four years for this grain, and
is the largest export consumer of
Advantageous rice.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-01-28

Tuskegee institute was developed by
Booker I. Washington. and it is fit
ting that the trustees of the institu.
tion should seek to perpetuate his
name. Their idea Is to solicit a ST.
100000 endowment, to be known as the
Washington memorial" Almost one
quarter of this amount has already
been subscribed, part, however, con-
tingent on other contributions. The
Trustees look to Negroes for at least
S250,000. This is not large sum to
ask from the colored race, inasmuch
as Tuskegee typifies the best that is
being done for them. In Indianapolis
there are enough prosperous Negroes
to provide no small portion of the
minimum expected.
When Doctor Washington took
charge of Tuskegee it owned nothing.
Classes were housed in shanties, and
the future held out no great hopes.
The perseverance with which he kept
at his work, his remarkable ability
and his sterling character attracted
the necessary support. Today Tus-
kegee is a valuable property, even
from physical standpoint. Yet its
work is so largely philanthropic that
there is always a gap between income
and outgo. During Doctor Washing
tons lifetime this deficit was easily
met. His acquaintance was wide. and
included persons of wealth. In ask
ing help now the trustees of the in
stitute possibly look not so much to
wealthy philanthropists as to persons
who are willing to give a little in
order that a good cause may be pro-
NOTED.
"Tuskegee institute" reads the an
nouncement. lis Booker T. Washing
tons monument, and his most fitting
memorial is the perpetuation of its
great work for the benefit of the col
ored people and for the promotion of
helpful relations between the races
The gap at present existing between
the ordinary income of the institute
and it's annual outgo is approximately
$150,000." All that Is desired Is to
raise trust fund of such proportions
as will reduce this annual charge to
manageable proportions" II is hoped
that enough will be contributed by Ne
groes to meet not only fair share OF
the fund, but also to provide sufficient
money to erect a tablet or other me
mortal in the grounds Of the institute.
At present there is only one such In
stitution; there should be many. 1t
is therefore important that Tuskegee
institute be preserved and enlarged as
an example in the education of the
colored people of this country.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-01-28
Everyone Should
Drink Hot Water
in the Morning
Wash away all the stomach, Nv.
er, and bowel poisons be-
fore breakfast.

To feel your best day IN and day
out. to feel clean inside; no sour bile
to coat your tongue and sicken your
breath. or dull your head; no constipa-
tion. bilious attacks. sick headache.
colds. rheumatism or gassy, acid stom-
ach, you must battle on the inside like
you battle outside. This is vastly
more important, because the skin
pores do not absorb impurities into
the blood, while the bowel pores do,
says a well-known physician.
To keep these poisons and toxins
well flushed from the stomach, liver.
kidneys and bowels, drink before
breakfast each day. a glass of hot wa
ter with a teaspoonful of limestone
phosphate in 1t. This will cleanse.
purify and freshen the entire alimen-
tary tract, before putting more food
into the stomach.
Get quarter pound OF limestone
phosphate from your druggist or at
the store. It is inexpensive and al
most tasteless, except a sourish
tinge which is not unpleasant. Drink
phosphated hot water every morning
to rid your system Of these vile poi
sons and toxins; also to prevent their
formation.
To feel like young folks feel; like
you felt before your blood, nerves and
muscles became saturated with an ac-
emulation of body poisons, begin this
treatment and above all, keep it up!
AS soap and hot water act on the skin.
cleansing. sweetening and purifying,
so limestone phosphate and hot water
before breakfast, act on the stomach,
liver. kidneys and bowels.-Adv.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-01-28

IMITATION IS slNcEREST FLATTERv
but like counterfeit money the imita-
tion has not the worth of the original.
Insist on La Creole Hair Dressing
it's the original. Darkens your hair in
the natural way, but contains no dye.
Price $1.00.-Adv.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-01-28
COVETED az ALL

but possessed By tew--a beautiful
head OF hair. IL yours is streaked with
gray, or Is harsh and stiff. you can re-
store IL to its former beauty and lus-
ter by using la Creole Hair Dress
ing. Price $1O0.-AdY.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-01-28

Theodore Leschetitzky. who died at
Dresden recently. aged eighty-hye. was
the principal master OF Paderewski.
Leschetitzkyymade his debut In Vienna
In 1s45. and for several years taught
at st. Petersburg conservatory.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-01-28

Among the titles OF the sultan Of
Turkey are sultan OF sultans. king OF
kings, bestower OF crowns upon the
princes of the world. emperor and GOV
ereign OF the two seas. and shadow
god upon earth.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-01-28

Frozen meat from South America 10
sold in large quantities in the Neither
lands. but those who can afford II buy
the unfrozen inland meat, which costs
one-third more. but has more flavor.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-01-28

President Wilson is the third chief
executive to marry while occupying the
chief magistracy of the United States.
The others were John Tyler and Gro
yer Cleveland.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-01-28

The heat of the sultry day had made
the kitchen stove about the most I'M
bearable thing one could possibly con-
jnre up. The whole kitchen was
steamy and uninyiting. Outside the
sun baked down. and the vacation days
made the restless children unhappy
and cross; slovenly, unkempt col
ored girl was rocking q crying ba-
by; an older colored woman was get
ting a breath of air at the door The
baby didn't stop crying. the dinner
was getting overdone, and the poor.
tired mother. almost distracted. won
dered where was the trouble. Some
how, we seldom go quite far enough
Jack In our minds to really get at the
root of things, writes Mrs. Sidney M.
Ullman OF the Social Service depart
ment. in the Birmingham (Ala.) Age
Herald. This mother. like most OF
US, saw only in her troubles the in
efficiency in her own servants. She
was paying for poorly cooked meals
and badly trained children; little boys
and girls of impressionable age. asso-
ciating with ignorant Negro nurses;
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-01-28
A Mere Child.

BE good to her." said the mother.
as the wedding ceremonies we're con-
Guided
Il will"
She is young and inexperienced.
Only been divorced once or twice"
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-01-28

Statistics show that in the early
days of American colleges about one.
half the graduates adopted the minis
try as a profession At the present
time only about per cent of the col
lege graduates become ministers.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-01-28
woMANrs cRowNINc GLORY

Ia her hair. IL yours is streaked with
ugly, grizzly graz hairs, use La Gre
ole" Hair Dressing and change 1t In
the natural way. Price $1.00.-Ady.,
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-01-28
SOAP is STRONGLY ALKALINE

and constant use win burn out the
scalp. Cleanse the scalp by shampoo
ing with La Creole" Hair Dressing.
and darken. in the natural way. those
ugly. grizzly hairs. Price. sI.00.--Adv.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-01-28

The chap with cuffs on his trousers
should never criticise the fur on tho
ladies' shoes.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-01-28

The gems. ornaments and precious
stones belonging to the shah OF Persia
are estimated to be worth about $685.
100000 81
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-01-28

Fifty women take an active part In
the municipal governments of Swedish
cities. Seven Of them are busy in
Stockholm.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-01-28

Chinese chambers Of commerce ex-
list m New York, San Francisco and
Manila.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-01-28
Plies Cured b 5 70 = DAYS

Druggists refund money IL PAZO OINTMENT
fails 10 cure Itching Blind Bleeding or Protrud-
ing Piles First application gives rslsf SOC
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-01-28

New York has $500 hotels and res.
taurants.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-01-28

In year 4.472 hours OF sunshine
are possible. but few places ever'ex.
perienee the maximum.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-01-28
Whenever You Need a General Tonic
Take Groves

The Old Standard Croves Tassriess
chill Tonie Is equally valuable as Cen
eral Tonic because IL conf4ias the wsIl
known tonic properties OF QuININE and
IRON. II acts on the Liver. Drives out
Malaria. EnTiehes the Blood and Hullds
up the Whole System 50 cents
Most OF Us got what 40 deserve.
but few OF us are able 10 recognize IL
DR.. Pierrc's Pellets are best for liver.
h0wela and stomach. On~ little Pellet for
a laxatise-three for = cAfhArtic.--Ads.
The bcwhiskered old humbug -
more popular than the barefaeod lie.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-01-28

King Ferdinand OF Bulgaria has the
abominable habit of smothering him
self with strong perfumes.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-01-28
Doctors Insist on Opera
tiOn---NOt Necessary

want to write and tell you what your
Swamp Root has done for me. During the
years of 1905 and 1907 was troubled with
what the physicians pronounced Gravel
of the Kidney" / was under the care OF
one physician for six months and two
months with another without securing re-
lief or cure. The physicians insisted on
an operation claiming that would be the
only thing that would help me. My wife
being bitterly opposed to an operation
did not consent, but continued under their
treatment for some time. When / was
most discouraged believing that my end
was near, heard of DR.. Kilmer's Swamp
Root and at once began taking your medi-
cine and noticed almost Immediately that
the medicine was having its effect. After
taking seven bottles of your Swamp Root
was entirely cured and have not had
sick spell for over year.
When a person has been fat on his back
for six months, suffering untold agony and
spent considerable money with physicians
without any benefit and then to be cured
at an expense of not over $500, you can
well understand how grateful feel toward
you and your preparation. In appreciation
for what your remedy has done for me /
All Whining tnat you use bHis icebek as
testimonial.
Very respectfully yours,
ROBERT z. HENDRICK,
470S East 9th St.. Kansas City, Mo.
State of Missouri
County of jackson
On this 9th day Of August, 1909, person
ally appeared before me, Notary Public,
In and for said County and State, Robert
E. Hendrick, who subscribed the forego-
ing statement and made oath that the
same is true in substance and in fact.
HENRY {. EMERY, Notary Public.
Prove What Swamp-Root VIII Do For You
Send ten cents to DR.. Kilmer 4 Co.,
Binghamton, N. Y, for sample size bot
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also receive a booklet of valuable infor-
nation, telling about the kidneys and blad-
der. When writing, be sure and mention
this paper. Regular ffty-cent and one
dollar size bottles for sale at all drug
stcres.-Ady.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-01-28

British India's 1914 imports were
valued al s5o8, 1000 goo.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-01-28

The chronic kicker is disliked, but
he gets more attention than meek
chap.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-01-28

The man who praises the baby
wins the mothers smile.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-01-28

The wise woman marries for pro-
lection as we'll as revenue.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-01-28

Edith--Aren't you afraid OF mice?
Ethel-Not now when I'm wearing
cat fur on my shoetops.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-01-28
HENRY {. EMERY. Notary Public


The car of Russia has an income
of $4,000 900 a year.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-01-28
Important 70 Mothara.

In Japan the son always follows the
trade of his father.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-01-28

Great Britain has over 100000 male
clerks.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-01-28

w. N. u. ST. LOUIS. NO. 2-foi6.
Lietuva. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1892-1920, 1916-12-29
VOKIEcIAI SULAIKYTI.

Londonas, gruod. 20 d.-Ko-
vos laukas Rumunijoje tapo at
lleltas ant zemutiniojo Dunojaus
kranto. Mackensen jiesko pro-
gos paskutiniam suoliui per ze-
mumas Braila ,tas yra sunkiau-
stu uzdaviniu, su kuriuo susidu-
re 10 kareiv;jos, pereje Dutoju
ties Cernavoda ir pietinej jos pu-
sci.
Apie trisdesimtyje myliu nuo
didziojo Rwmunijos javyno i piet-
vakarius, Hoaieciu zengimas,
bent tuo tarpu, tapo sulaikytas,
is dalies del vazmos surkenybiu,
bet ypatingai del atkaklaus pasi-
priesinino rusu kazoku, kurie
gelbsti rumunu valacllinei ka-
riaunai saugiai pereiti anapus Sc
reth linijos. sitas judejiinas yra
Fpilnai pavykes.
Tx Dobrudzoje Maokenser.o
kareivijes sick tick zengia pir-
Inyn. Net Gia ju zengiinas pa
lengvas, akyvaizdoje tvirto pasi-
|priesiniino statomo Saclarovo.
Petrogradas pranesa, kad Cerna
Iir Umachea iSaimu spygardose, IS
|nnylios nuo Dunojaus itakos
pietus, kova pasiekusi daugiau ne
|gu vidutini smarkuma.
Rusans il rumunams paemus
kovcs vedima j savo rankas, .kitu
talkininku zinybu nariai rer.giasi
grlzti prie saw komandu. Fran
'cuzu strategas gen. Berthelot
prase, kad il atsauktu nuo 10 vie
tos prize rumunu zinybos, o d.
dziuma anglu aficieru, buvusiu
'prie rurnunq kariaunos, isvaziave
'Angljion, kaip vokieeiu pranesi-
maj skelbia.