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Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-09-15
SPARTA.

Our church and Sunday School
are successful spiritually and n
nancialy The primary class
was reviewed by Bro. Haigler.
Atfr:4o Rev. p. b Frencts
preached an able sermon Rom.
1873 from which our souls were
made to rejoice in the God OF our
salvation. AT ;s5 the church
having 9reassembled our pastor
chose Tor a text. John 3:3 Ex-
cept man be born again. he
cannot see the kingdom OF God.
The sewing circle will be enter
tanned at the home OF Mrs. Anna
Owens next week under she aus
pices OF Mrs ID. Browning.
The carnation club reported to
the church with $3 and will have
a social meeting at the home OF
Mrs. Will Washington next week.
and il is further understood the
carnation club will have rally
for the church the 3rd Sunday
under the management OF MIS-.
Malinda Foster.
Mrs Minnie Wheeler OF ST.
Louis is vi iting her parents.
Rev. p. b.. French and vile
this week.
j. Taylor. !.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-09-15
"Breathes there a man7'" l think there

"Breathes there O manTe l think there
do
Who strokes the moss upon his chin
And says. says he, "'Twixt me and
you.
II Wilson's boss. az he has been,
For four year more. the Mexican
VIII get the goat of Uncle Sam.
He'll pull his whiskers. as he can,
To show he doesn't care a d---n
For grIngo threats. which he defied.
And all this watchful waiting dope,
When both of Uncle's hands are tied
BY woodrow's diplomatic rope.
"This policy Of 'Watchfui walt.
We may prepare some day to tight;
But not until later date
Has put us In a sorry plight.
The greaser slaps us slick as silk.
While Wilson turns our o'her cheek.
And dips his pen again in milk
To write a note and wait a week.
Would that election were Mt hand.
And we could demonstrate our views
On what our stars and stripes demand
By casting votes for Justice Hughes"
A. n. c.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-09-15
HOPE OF DEMOCRACY
IS TURNED TO GLOOM
Psychological Change Wrought In ilil.
noIs--RepublIcans Are Again
United

Colonel Rooseyelt's ringing and un-
qualified Endorsement OF Charles K.
Hughes. the Republican nominee for
president. and his spontaneous in
dorsement OF Republican principles
has wrought an amusing psyche
logical change In the minds of the
Democratic leaders throughout the
state OF Illinois and the nation.
A few months ago the skies were
luminous with promises for the Demo-
Gratis. They looked into the future
with hopefulness and confidence.
They could see nothing to mar the
pleasure of existence, for II seemed
certain that the Republicans would
again present a divided front. while
Democracy would present united
army ready for the fray.
They read the early news from the
Chicago conventions with apparent
pleasure. Conditions of 1912 seemed
about TO be repeated and our Demo-
cratic brethren began to see Victory
within easy grasp.
They were In great glee when they
learned that the two conventions be-
Ing held In Chicago simultaneously
had each nominated q national ticket.
President Wilson's alleged smile ap-
peared on the front page OF every
Democratic organ throughout the
country-then came . cloud In tho
sky.
There was . dropping OF the cor.
ners of the mouths Of the great lead
ers OF Democracy when 1t became
known that Colonel Roosevelt had de-
clined TO accept the nomination ten
dered him by the Progressiyes.
Then came "Teddy's" splendid in
dorseu1ent of the national Republican
ticket and Democracy's smile faded
away. In fact 1t was transformed into
q frown of worry.
Democratic leaders saw at once a
divided party formed into a wonder
full. militant organization with q fol-
lowing enlisted under Its banner
far greater than ever followed
4Democracy's faliacies.
This reorganizing and reuniting OF
the Republican party seemed to take
oil of the ginger out Of the Democrat
ic leader. and when they began TO
realize that Republicanism had again
come into its own. they also realized
that in tke state Of Illinois they had
a desperate battle 70 wage. for they
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-09-15
CENTRALIA

Dear Editor Of Gaze',e. please
allow m. space in ,onr worthy
paoer to say that Sunday Sci ool
was we'll attended at o:3o. Is3
scholars and officers present
Bro. ]. w. Corncal, Supt.. !.
doiag . great work.
Rev. /. w Winston, District
Missionary preached at 1900
Rev. ]. w. Pitts. the pastor de-
livered a strong rmon at nigh,
and gave Lord S supper assisted
by Rev. Winston.
Reporter.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-09-15
San Antonia, Texas.
San Antonia. Tex.
Sept. 8. 1916.

Dear Mr.. Editor:-
We received
your papers and was very glad in-
deed. No doubt you are wonder
ing why wa have not sent in any
news. The fact is we have been
on a two week stly at Leon
Springs and have been so busy
Until it was almost a case OF inn
possibility.
Porder news: E.erth'ng is
quiet on the border. Some ol
the Illinois troops have already
lett Camp Wilson and the rest are
expected to leave in the near fu.
ture. Our stay at Leon Spring
was without an accident: VIC were
there on the target range and
stayed two lonesome weeks. The
distance from Camp Wilson tc
Lion Springs is twenty-four mile.
and we had to hike il. stopping
over night at Ten mile hill Tn.
hike each way was made withou,
an incident. All the boys are
eager 90 entrain for the nortf
since camp life has become mo.
notonous.
Co. M. had quite an excite
ment Sunday when the ,rd ane
9TH Regt. got in a rev over +;
goat. the 3rd and 9Th Regt. wer,
making for each other at charg,
bayonets when old trusty Co M
was called upon to throw a skirm
ish line between them beior,
order was restored.
The Sth regt. will pa,ads ut III,
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-09-15
MANY REPUBLICAN
FIRST VOTERS CLUBS
ARE eEINo ORGANIZED ALL
OVER ILLINOIS UNDER plREc-
TON OF THE STATE CON-
MiTTEE.

The Indications are that Illinois WIN
have more Republican First Voters
clubs this fall than has ever been
seen In . former campaign In this
state.
Chairman Fred Z. Sterling OF the
Republican state central committee.
has appointed a special subcommittee
from the state organization to take
special charge of this work and II is
being conducted most actively In ev-
cry county In the state. The name Of
every young man who intends to cast
his first vote for the Republican nomi-
nees this fall is desired by the Repub-
lican state committee ut it's headquar-
tePs at the Great Northern hotel, in
Chicago. Blanks have been prepared
by the committee for use In the forma~
ton Of clubs and these can be had
upon application
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-09-15
HODGES PARK.
Bro Editor:

Bro Editer:
Having been informed
that the Association viii meet al
Colps. Oithe additional expsase
oi sa,d meeting | wish to say to
the sisters Of the Mt. Olive w.
L & NJ. Conscniion that we will
have to get busy.
We hope that each pastor In
the District viii encourage the
women OF their several churches
20 take interest in the work as VIC
cannot kHow until the annpS
meeting what the committee 9
location Wilde.
Let us come up to the meND
przyinr for success and siaod to-
gether as . omit. For together
~e stand aud divided we fall.
I an praying that we will be
usised In oneness with one put
pose and we can look with pride
ion building erected iu name
The Livingston Nofaal Industrial
Institute ia the near future.
Let US not lag in the work on
the account OF small obstacles but
perseverance, till the end il We do
not work we cAnnot reap. What
we SOW we shall reap. and what
ever we meie out shall be meted
TO Us.
Yours for success.
NJ. Blake.
President.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-09-15
NOTICE

To all messengers coming up
to the District association which
eonveaes with MT. Olive Baptist
church at Colp. H.. on Tuesday
before the fourth Lords day in
Sept. 1916 will have to pay one
dollar for board during the session
This means one dollar for the en-
tire time. Done by order OF the
Mt Olive Baptist church.
Rev. ]. ID. Davis. Pastor,
VIM. Crayton. Clerk.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-09-15

quad angle before Gen. Funston
this afternoon.
All the boys are well and sends
best regards 10 the editor and
teAce $ of the Gazette.
We remain your reporters.
Sergt. 7 Lyons.
:" q. L. Nee'y.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-09-15

must face. not alone a united Repuh-
lican party, but they must also defend
blundering state administration
and endeavor to explain its mistakes,
which have been many and grieyous.
Is 1t any wonder. then, that di-
vided Democratic party In Illinois Is
hopelessly looking about for leader
and an alibi?
Illinois will return to the Republi
can ranks next November with a ma.
jority 30 large that 1t will make Demo
erats and Republicans all over the ma
tion sit up and take notice.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-09-15
NOTICE.

De.r Sisters: the time is fast
spproaehin. tor the State Asso-
:iat.on that Sas organized a, Gen.
sai Iast year and the president
asking all local societies IN the
;hufches OF each District to re-
,sesent at this meeting and we
,ope 10 have good representa-
,n from the Mt. Olive district.
|, I have not heard from our miss
,nary and dont know whether
ne has been able to visit any Of
,e churches or not. but my dears
e should not let our banner trail
the dust. We should hold up
De standard OF the Baptist every
here. am settled at home Tor
Ahile, bat | am going to work in
is part OF the field. as the work
somewhat dull at present. but
have a lively set OF b. Y. P.
workers. They are doing real
od work and hope to be able
~ the same ofthe w. E. &
M -iety
,embcr the State work is
4 for you in May and will
Gvenne mith the Sparta Church.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-09-15
Chairman Sterling is anxious to in.

Chairman Sterling is anxious to In
fuse Young blood into the campaign
for Hughes and Fairbanks and the Re-
publican state .icl1et and is anxious to
get In touch with every new voter In
every one OF the 1o2 Illinois counties.
Dozens of First Voters clubs have
already been formed in down-state
counties ar d MANI others are now In
process of formation. Let every young
man enlist under the Republican ban
ner and take an active part and In
terest In the present campaign.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-09-15

Using the National Guard as poll.
teal plaything is sure to prove an ez.
9ensiye experiment, President Wilson
5 destined 70 learn In November. i.
UNcLE's SORRY PLIGHT.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-09-15

AFTER all, the big Mexican crisis
seems to have been purely o political
emergency.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1916-02-18
keenly Disappointed.

Some time since an ambitious young
actor went on transforming trip and
on his return he recounted his expert.
ence TO friend
"One night" he said. Il played tho
part OF Hamlet. and at the end OF tho
show tho audience rose and loudly
shouted. Fine, Fine! /"
II suppose" smilingly interrupted
the friend. that Il made you feel
rather good"
YES" answered the young actor.
with deep drawn sigh: "or. rather, II
would have made me feel good II n
large voice hadn't vociferously added,
Make It fine and Imprisonment -
Philadelphia Telegraph.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1916-02-18
Where may the wearied eye repose
When gazing on the Great;
Where neither guilty glory glowa.
Nor despicable statep
IL l..

ought to reflect on the service OF
Washington in the making OF this ma
tion and on the attitude of Washing
ton toward the future OF this nation.
Washington a Seer.
Since the Spanish war the Farewell
Address, once a classic and apparent
ly just about as much alive as most
classics, has fallen into disfavor We
don't hear OF its being pointed to
with pride" as often as we did.
Perhaps il We do go back to 1t we
shall find that Washington, besides
being a soldier and statesman, was
a seer
And a seer is much more interesting
than a little boy that chops down a
cherry tree or a man that has never
told lie.
A seer has q way OF projecting him
self into the future and finding new
life there.
= AS a prophet Washington is a vital
force today. But he is a force that
has been consciously and deliberately
disregarded.
Washington. the hero OF Valley
Forge, was essentially man OF peace.
He saw that the happiness and secu-
rity OF this country lay, just as the
happiness of an individual did, in a
policy OF noninterference.
And as soon as this country ceased
to follow this policy Washington fore
saw complications.
On the surface IL seems strange that
a man whose inheritance and ways of
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1916-02-18
'CASCARETS' FOR
SLUGGISH BOWELS
No sick headache, sour stomach,
biIiousness or constipation
by morning.
Get q 10-cent box now.


Turn the rascals out-the headache.
biliousness. indigestion. the sick. sour
stomach and foul gases-turn them
out tonight and keep them out with
Cascarets.
Millions OF men and women take q
Cascaret now and then and never
know the misery caused by q lazy
liver. clogged bowels or an upset stom-
ach.
Don't put In another day OF distress.
Let Cascarets cleanse your stomach;
remove the sour. fermenting food:
take the excess bile from your liver
and carry out all the constipated
waste matter and poison in the
bowels. Then you will feel great.
A Cascaret tonight straightens you
out by morning. They work while
you sleep. A l0.cent box from
any drug store means a clear head.
sweet stomach and clean. healthy liver
and bowel action for months. Chill
dren love Cascarets because they
never grippe cr sicken. Adv.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1916-02-18
Good Prospect for Business.

A young lawyer tells this story on
himself with keen appreciation of
It's humor:
"A negro came into my Office re.
Gently and consulted with me about
getting divorce for his daughter, who
was the oldest child. After ascertain.
long from the old negro the grounds
for divorce he asked me what my
charges would be- | told him. aud he
said "a follows: Mr.. ---, you knows
is always given you my businessY |
told him. Yes and appreciated t..
You knows rs always going 10 give
you my business. and Mary what
wants this divorce Is my Oldest chile,
and fust and onliest one married. This
thing IL just startin', and has eleven
chillun. and OF course. youll get them
all. and couldn't you make me a
wholesale price on them"
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1916-02-18
liuht Bread.

A smell OF buns and cakes and new
ly-bakod loaves pervaded the shop as
Mrs. Maggins entered. n businessliko
old lady In cape and bonnet.
Good morningl" she said. briskly.
Permit me To compliment you on the
llghtnoss OF your bread"
The baker rubbed his hands, and
smiled bcnignly.
Thank you, madam" he remarked.
proudly but respectfully.
1T is my aim To bake the lightest
bread I'm this city"
Tho old lady, Dtlll busincssliko and
brisk. then put the closure on tho
meeting.
Yes" she remarked; "and you do
IL. If II gets much lighter. It'll want
two of your pound loaves TO weigh
sixteen ounces"
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1916-02-18
He Knew Father.

The philosopher Is born. and not
made. Even In tender youth the
precious gift IL often observed, re.
marks the Manchester Guardian. One
Juvenile philosopher was discovered
the other day. when the news arrived
at a certain house that tho head OF
the family. lighting with his regiment
In France. had been wounded. Tears
were the order of tho day. until the
small boy thought to inquire: Where
abouts is dad wounded7"
He was told. "In the hand"
That's just like father" he re.
sponded, going on methodically with
his breakfast; hes been trying "a
catch tho bulletl"
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1916-02-18
HAS SUFFERED
FROM TRADITION
Modern Writer Gives Us New Ver-
sion of the Character OF
Washington.
C lat Soldier as He Is Universally
Acknowledged, He Was Also a
Seer-DeathIess Champion
Of the Rights Of Hu-
manity.

n N ORE than any other American
hN statesman, more than any
other American, Washington
has suffered from tradition,
writes John ID. Barry in the Washing
ton Times.
In fact, can't think OF any other
great man in the history of the world
who has been damaged in just the
same way, through being made TO ap-
pear so good.
The reason is that he has been pre-
eminently the children's hero.
He Is distinguished victim OF the
deceit we practice on children in the
name OF education.
Only the very good boys and girls
care for the story of Washington and
the cherry tree.
The others, the majority, are bored,
or amused, or puzzled.
And then there is the saying. dinned
into the ears OF American childhood.
washington never told a lie"
Ii alone alienates vast numbers OF
children from Washington. In their
little hearts II finds no answering
echo. no enthusiastic desire for emula-
ton.
For truth telling. much as we love
II in children, and much as We labor
10 graft IL on those highly imaginative
minds, is often a virtue that develops
only with years, related to fntelli.
gence and to mature character.
Ii derives it's beauty largely from
association with other qualities more
sympathetic.
Do Real Damage 70 Truth.
Self-assertive truth-tellers often
eeem rigid in character. They do
great damage to truth by making 1t
seem. not beautiful. as Ii should be,
but hideous
Even in minds OF maturity. to the
reputation OF Washington there still
clings a suggestion OF the comic.
Thsckeray did not help the situation
when he introduced the youthful
Washington into The virginians" as
a highly self-conscious and priggist
colonial.
There is a fine chance for a new
historian of Washington. one who will
bring out the f5ar man.
Owen wister made a start some
years ago. when he published little
book, emphasizing washington's more
human qualities. But the book was
too slight to be comprehensive. Mr.
wister may yet write the complete
history needed by the world Of today.
FOR today. Of all times. the world
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1916-02-18

~~~~~~>~~~>~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
life We're aristocratic should be re-
garded as the father OF American de
mocracy.
And to the presentday point OF view
II is all the more strange when we re-
call the reproach made against Wash
ington that "the great Virginian held
slaves"
But Washington. to be Judged fair.
ly, like everyone else, must be consid-
cred with reference TO his time and
surrounding conditions.
Washington deserves little credit for
not yielding TO the temptations to as
sert his aristocratic lineage by becom-
ing a tory. He was directly affected
by the unfair attitude OF the mother
country in imposing taxation without
representation. What he did was a
natural outcome OF what he was.
Where he did merit the highest honor
was in his rising so magnifcently TO
his responsibilities and opportunities.
A man selfish and arrogant might have
eXacted more for himself, might have
striven to establish himself as a per
manent power over the nation he had
helped 10 create. But there is no evi
dence that Washington ever felt such
temptation. Arigtocrat as he was
and stakeholder he was all the more
extraordinary in being able to turn
from the prejudices OF his training 10
a realization OF the democratic ideal
Perhaps we can reach little clear
er understanding of what Washington
was and OF what he did by placing
him in our own time II was as II. at
the present time, a man OF distin.
guished position and OF wealth, were
TO become leader in the labor move
ment For from the point OF view OF
England, the colonials were humble
folk. mainly tillers OF the field. work
ers in small enterprises. To their
cause Washington gave dignity. as
well as marvellous personal courage
With his tattered, half-fed, poorly
trained troops he defeated the pro
fessional soldiers OF England and the
Hessian mercenaries. He had. OF
course, the superlative advantage OF
being sustained by the power OF sub
lime moral idea, all the more effective
because II was opposed by the weak
ness that goes with self-conscious and
contemptuous superiority.
Really Deserves More Credit
Washington has not been accorded
by the world the credit he deserves
for his share in establishing democ.
racy as a working force In a nation.
We are likely 10 forget that democ-
racy. while he fought for IL. was not
accepted by the world as practicable.
To few II was a beautiful theory. an
ideal To the many IL was impracti-
cable. a denial OF what they regarded
as the natural unfitness OF human be
ings in large masses 10 govern them
selves. From France. mainly through
Rousseau. had come the great demo
cratic theory. But France had yet-to
seek its establishment in the blood of
the French revolution.
Our next Washington II not likely
TO be a soldierstatesman. He will not
lead in a war between nations or be
tween foes identified with any geo
graphical limits. He will give dignity
and conference and organization 10
cause now in need Of q powerful cham.
pion. He win strive. not against taxss
ton without representation, but
against production without faIr com.
pensation-
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1916-02-18
Served Him RiQht.

II admit | was found I'm the posses.
sion OF firearms" said the prisoner.
But it's only joke OF mine. my lord"
Explain yourself" said the magis-
trate.
why, | put two pistols in my pocket
when | go out 10 friendly gathering.
Then start talking OF aeroplanes"
"Well?"
"Then ! say my life was once saved
by parachutes."
"Yes?"
And then pull out the pistol, and
say. Pair o. shoots. la. hal See?"
Yes. | see. Did you make up that
Joke yourself''
Yes. my lord"
Two years hard labor!"-London
Tit-Bits
Read the Answer In the Stars.
DO you believe I'm shorttime
bonds?"
Government or matrlEonial?"
II love makes the world go round
It's no wonder lovers act dizzy.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1916-02-18
Taste In Readlna.

"oliver's taste for books seems 10
be improving"
I'm very glad To hear that. Hut
arc you quite sure about III"
Perfectly sure. Last week I caught
him peruslng n fve-cent hair raiser.
and this week ho In reading nothing
but dime noyela That's a hundred
per cent Improvement"
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1916-02-18
Their Trade.

Il wonder moro spectators dont
make aviation trips"
"Why spcculators2"
Because they're used TO taking
flyers"
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1916-02-18
PREPAREDNESS
To Fortify The system Against Grip

QUINlNR should be taken, as this combination
Of 0uinine with other ingredients. DESTROYS
germs acts as Tonic and Laxative and thus
keeps the system In condition TO withstand
Colds Grip and Influenza There il only one
PROMO QUINlNE." X. w GROVES sis-
uatuIe on bon. sSo.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1916-02-18

The government OF japan is plan.
ming 10 start factory for tho pro-
duction OF carbollc acid from coal tar.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1916-02-18
Best lest.

How was the show7"
Great You know Il was failure
In New York"
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1916-02-18

make us look Older than We are. Keep
your Eyes young and you Will look young.
After tho Movies Murine Your Eyes, Don't
tell your age. Murine Eye Remedy Co.
Chicago. Sends Ego Book ON request.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1916-02-18

Shortly after tho wedding march
many n man discovers that he's an
April fool.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1916-02-18

Joy is the greatest intoxicant
known.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1916-02-18
The Sort.

What kind OF ships do they have
dog watches on?"
Why. barks, OF course
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1916-02-18

The Cincinnatus of the West.
Whom envy dared not hate.
Bequeath the name of Washington.
To make men blush there was hpt onei
Lord Byron.