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Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1918-11-22
OBITUARY.

Miss Agnes GaIeta Nicely, the
Youngest daughter OF Mr.. Mich
and Mrs Bette Nicely of 400 w.
9th St, succumbed to death at
their residence, Saturday morning
about 3 :oo O'Clock a, m of lung
trouble and indigestion. Age 20
years, 10 days.
She professed hope in Christ
when but a child and united with
ST. Paul A. NJ. + church, and
lived a consistant christian life.
She was graduate of Dunbar
High School. Metropolis, and OF
"Poro College" St. - Louis, Mo.
She was kind and loving and
loved and respected by all who
knew her.
The funeral was attended by
Rev. II. Smith, p. F., OF the
Cairo district and ec-pasfor of the
above named church Tuesday al
ternoon at the residence
She leaves to mourn their loss,
parents, 3 sisters, 3 brothers,
George and Henry somewhere in
France Edward OF Penn. at
tended the ianreag. Horace a
nephew also in France. relatives
and friends. This is the fifth
grown child that has been laid to
rest within twelve years.
The Gazette extends sympathy
to the family and commend them
to the Lord Jusus, as He alone is
able to heal the broken hearted
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1918-11-22
AMERICAN TROOPS PARADE
With BAND IN LONDON.

London, Nov I7.-American
soldiers stationed here or visiting
the city on leave OF absenc pa
raded this afternoon behind the
typical Negro soldier Jazz band
OF forry pieces. The parade halt
ed in front OF Buckingham Palace
where it disbanded. The band
then proceeded to the parade
grounds, where it gave a concert
lasting an hour. Thousands Of
persons listened TO this mnsic. To-
nigh, the band played for dance
under British military contiol.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1918-11-22
1900 AmericanSi in
England to Start
Home Within Week.

LONDON. November 49,
The first American troops to de-
part homeward as a result OF the
signing of the armistice will be
IS, 900 men stationed in England.
The American Army expects
to start the first shipload of these
soldiers homeward in a week and
to have all the men on their way
back to the United States ten
days later
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1918-11-22
BUNDY CASE CONTINUED
PROSECUTOR CENSORED
Court Charges Continuance
to State When Attorneys
Fail to Appear.

The trial OF DIR. Leroy N. Bun
dy. negro dentist. indicted for
murder and lesser crimes in con-
nection with the East Saint Louis
race riots OF 1917, was yesterday
postponed in the Circuit Court at
Waterloo. III. until next March
Judge ]. Frank Gillian OF Ed
wardsyille. Ill who was to have
presided. stated that he was indig-
nant at the absence OF the State $
attorney OF St. Clair County. and
severely censured the attorneys for
the state for an agreement for a
continuance that was presented to
him.
Il have read in the newspape rs
that thisease was to be continued. :"
said Judge Gilham. 'and | do not
understand how attorneys can read
such a decision without consulting
the court. The state should have
come down here this morning and
made a showing. The attorneys
should have shown more respect
fer the court. II this was not a
case OF SO much importance |
would dispose OF it quickly, but
all can do now is TO continue it
until next March, This docket
will show. however, that the case
$ not continued as the result oil an
agreement but at the request of
the state.
The ones TO be criticised are
the states attorney OF St. Clair
County and the assistant attorney
general, G. w. Middlekaui. "
A. c. Bollinger OF Waterloo.
employed by the state to assist in
the tiial, was present, as was
Thomas M. Webb OF East St.
Louis. one OF long list OF attor-
nays retained by Bundy. On this
list are Charles Nagel, ST. Louis.
former member OF President Taft S
cabinet, and Clarence Darrow OF
Chicago, who defended the McNa-
mara brothers for their part in dy-
namiting the Los Angeles Times
Building. Bundy was in court.
Negroes all over the. United
States have contributed TO large
fund to aid in the defense OF Bun
DIV,
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1918-11-22

That the careful study Of dis
abled soldiers by the Red Cross
Institute in New York will be Of
special benefit to Negro soldiers
IS pre-eminentIy apparent. The
Government gives to them. OF
course. as to the American Indian
IN the military service. exactly
the same benefits which come the
white men. These blsck men and
red men are making history in
Europe and their place when they
return viii be honorable and their
services viii be required.
Among the Negro soldiers who
viii be returned crippled from the
front. there will be men who, be-
fore they entered the Amy, had
no special occupation or education
OF aay kind; these will be given
trades and peected in them so
that to make living will be not
onis possible but agreeable, Tor
they will be permitted to choose
their callings, Already much has
bern done 10 Canada and England
for the black crippled soldier.
/ or those who have the knack OF
handcraft, shoemaking. tailoring
and similar trades have proven
successfui TO a degree, especially
for those who have lost legs.
Type writing stenography. teleg-
raphy have been successfully
taught to crippled Negroes. the
one armed finding clever devices
ior aiding them in these callings.
Indeed, Tor the Negro soldier
there is every opportunity, his
own choice and his special physi-
cal loss being the only restrictions
in the trades; while for the man
who has not ceased TO find life in
the country preferable { and this
will include many OF the Indian
soldiers) there are agricultural
Industries included in the curric-
ulnm Augusta Scott CLANCY in
the Southern Workman.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1918-11-22
Wilson Designates Thanks
giving Day to Give
Thanks to Peace.

Washington. November u
President Wilson today issued a
proclamation s9tting aside Thurs
day, November 28, as day OF
national thanksgiving and prayer.
"a new day shines about us. >
says the president. ''in which our
hearts take new caurage and look
forward with new hope to new and
greater duties. The proclama-
ton follows.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1918-11-22
Thanksgiving Sermon.

II the influenza ban is removed
IRON the churches we will deliver
our annual Thanksgiving sermon
at Unity Baptist church, Brook
port. Thurday the 28th. We in
vite all to this service, and let us
turn thanks to God for his many
blessings
J. b McCrary. Pastor.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1918-11-22
Died in Service Of Uncle Sam.

Altamont Bud" Armstead. of
Brookport died in England also
in the service of Uncle Sam. He
was a member OF Unity Baptist
church. A kind and affectionatc
young man; very devoted to his
mother and sisters. His death
will be mourned thruout Brook
port.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1918-11-22
THANKSGIVING. 1918.

IL has been our custom to turn
in the autumn OF the year in praise
and thanksgiving to Almighty
God for his many blessings and
mercies to us as a nation. This
year we have special and moving
cause to be grateful and to rejoice
God has in his pleasure given
Us peace. 1t has come as a mere
cessatious OF arms. mere relief
from the strain and tasgedy OF
war. II has come as a great tri-
smph OF right.
Complete victory has brought
US not peace alone but the conf
dent promise OF new day as
we'll. in which justice shall replace
force and jealous intrigue among
the nations Our gallant armiee
have participated in triumph
which is not marred or stained by
any purpose OF selfish aggression.
In righteous cause they have
won Immortal glory and have no.
bly, served their nation by serving
mankind. has indeed been grac-
ious. We have cause for much
rejoicing as revises and strength
ems in us all the best traditions OF
our national history. A new day
shines about Us, in which our
hearts take new courage and looks
for new and greater duties
While we render thanks for
these things. let us not forget TO
seek the divine guidance in the
performance OF those duties aud
mercy and forgiveness for all er-
rors OF act OF purpose and pray
that in all that we shall do
strengthen the ties of friends ship
and mutual respect upon which
we must assist to build the new
structure OF peace and good will
among the nations.
Wherefor, ] Woodrow Wilson.
president OF United States OF A
merica do hereby designate Thurs
day. the 2Stb day OF November,
next, as day OF Thanksgiving
and prayer. and invite the people
throughout the land to cease upon
that day from their osdiuary oc-
cupations and in their several
homes and places OF worship to
render thanks to God, the ruler OF
nations.
In witness whereof have here
unto set my hand and caused the
seal OF the United States 10 be Of
fered Done in the District OF
Columbia this 10Th day OF No
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1918-11-22

Washington, ID. c.. Nov -
Announcement IS made by En-
nett J Scott special assistant
that the Secretary of War has di-
rected As Necessary in the military
service thar Colonel Charles Young
proceed 70 Camp Grant. Rockford.
Illinois. and report in person 10
the Commanding General OF that
Camp for assignment TO duty IN
connection with the Colored De-
velopment Batiallions ot Camp
Grant
Ten New colored chaplains Appointed
Ten new Colored chaplains have
been appoin ed for service among
the CoIored troops OF the United
States Army. with rank of first
lieutenant
They are: Charles y Irigg
tMethodis,) assigned 10 Camp Al
exander. Newport News. Va
Needham NJ. Means( Methodist }
TO Camp Travis. Fort Sam Hous-
ton, Tex, James u. Adams,
(Baptisi)ro Camp Lee Va; Rob
crt q. Morris Meihodist) to
Camp Meade. Annapolis junction,
Md. Robert w. Jefferson Bap-
tist) and George { Parker and
Isaac c. Snowden both hetho.
diHsl. to Camp Sewer. Green
vile. ). c.: Frank X Arnold
William y Bell and Benjamin II
Johnson are as yet signed.
These appointments. together
with the number previously as
signed. gives total OF sixty Col
ored chaplains now serving in this
country and overseas.
Colored Medical Officers Assigned to
Active Service.
Washington. ID. c. Nov. IA.
Announcement is made that a
number ol Colofed physicians
who have been serving as privafee
in the military service. have been
given commissions as lieutenants
in the Army Medical Corps and
have been assigned TO active duty
in several OF the Colorcd schools
where units OF the Students Ar
my Training Corps are established d
and young Colored men are re-
cciving instruction in collegiate
and vocational branches, in con-
nectio1 with their training in mill
tary science and tactics.
Lieut.. Fred ID Ramsey, has
been assigned TO Tnskegee lesii-
tute, Ala. and Lieut.. Robert ID.
Foster to Morehouse College and
Atlanta University, Atlanta, for
duty with both Institutions.
The following assignments have
also been made: Lieut.. J. M
Gill to Branch Normal School
Pine Bluff Ark Liept. ] !. A.
Webb to Negro Agricultural and
Technical College. Greensboro,
N. c.; Lieut. ]. N. 81 Taylor,
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1918-11-22

DR.. Wm. Riley, of St. Louis.
Mo-, was elected a member ofthe
next General Assembly OF Mo.
This is long step in the right d.
rection and is in recognition TO
the loyalty OF the Negroes to the
6. O. p.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1918-11-22
Invents New Switch Control.

Without stoppidg his train an
engineer can move lever in his
cab and open recently patented
switch to enable him to enter a
siding. the switch closing when
the last car has passed over it.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1918-11-22
THE COLORED AMERICAN IN WAR WORK
Col. Young ReCaIIedtO Army Dutat Fl. Grant
DISABLED NEGRO SOLDIERS

Hampton Institute. Hampton. Va.
and Lieu. w. II Calhoun to Me
harry Medical College and Fisk
University. Nashville. Tenn. the
last named serving with both of
the Nashville colleges.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1918-11-22
Cwo bundred Cbousand Soldiers IL Be mustered Out
PRES. Will SONS PROCL LAMATION
COLONEL YOUNG, RENSTAED, SENT TO CAMP GRANT, ILL.,

vember, in the year our Lord
1913, and OF the independence OF
the United States Of America the
I43td. WOODROW WILSON.
Arizona republican., 1918-04-26
HOLLAND SAYS
 NEGOTIATIONS
 RUN ON SNACS
Dutch Foreign Minister Is Frank in Admitting His Country Is in Difficulties with Hun Government
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THE HAGUE, April 25.-Replying 70 questions from members of the first chamber of parliament, Jonkheer J. Loudon, minister of foreign affairs, said today that no ship would sail from Holland before q written guarantee had been obtained that there would be no further seizures of vessels. He said that he had gathered from an interview with John W. Garrett, American min ister, yesterday, that the latter SUD- posed that a written assurance had all eady been given.
 Trusts Allied Leaders
 The intention was that six ships shoN constantly remain in the ser vice" he said, "and I have reason to assume that that number will be ex- tended and that Germany will put no obstacles in the way. I believe 1t can be assumed that the allied governments will observe their obligations regarding the rationing of Holland.
 Negotiations Hit Snag
 "The negotiations regarding an eco homie agreement with Germany are delayed by difficulties. I am unable to give information at present as to the stage of the negotiations, but they are not progressing very smoothly, princi- pally because Holland would be unable to export much more than she is at present"
 The foreign minister added that he had a written guarantee from England that ships which had left the East h. dies since March 23, or might leave in the future, would not be seized.
Arizona republican., 1918-04-26
YOUNG MEN ID GO
 AT BOTTOM LISTS
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WASHINGTON, April 25. An amendment offered by Representative Hull of Iowa and adopted 119 to S1, provides that men registered under the bill directing the registration of young men reaching the age of 21, shall be placed at the bottom of the classes to which they may be assigned.
 The house sustained the military committee in striking out a provision of the bill as it passed the senate which would exempt from registration those eligibles who have entered med ical or divinity schools since June , last.
 Representative Kahn of California, ranking republican on the military committee, told the house the proposed new registration would place from 500,000 to 100000 new registrants available for military service. In that connection he recalled that Germany recently called into service its class of 1919 consisting of approximately 55o,- 900 men.
 Chairman Dent of the military com mittee, opposed the amendment of MT. Hull. MT. Kahn also opposed the amendment and declared there are thousands of young men now under 21 who volunteered at the beginning of the war and who now are serving in France.
Arizona republican., 1918-04-26
CLARK UNDECIDED
 AS ID HIS COURSE
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 WASHINGTON, April 25.--After a day of congratulations from democrats and republicans from both houses and many conferences with his political and personal intimates, Speaker Clark an nounced tonight that he would not de- eide until tomorrow whether he could resign the speakership chair to accept Governor Gardner's proffer of the sen atorshlp to succeed the late Senator Stone of Missouri.
 The house gave Speaker Clark a demonstration as he entered the cham Der, democrats and republicans ap- plauding.
 Among the house democrats today the talk was that in event of MT. Clark's acceptance senority rule would probably would prevail and majority leader Kitchin would become speaker.
 Senators Underwood and Hardwic1 and many house members urged the speaker to accept. MT. Clark told them he was puzzled as to what he ought to do.
 Republican house leaders assured Mir. Clark that if he accepted the sen atorship the republicans at this time would make no fight to elect a republi- can speaker in his place.
 Senator Reed and others told the speaker his acceptance would insure the success of the democratic party in Missouri at the fall elections.
 Yesterday Mir. Clark indicated some what emphatically he did not propose to leave the house, but today under the pressure brought to bear, he evil dently was seriously considering Gov ernor Gardner's offer
Arizona republican., 1918-04-26
FLAG OF SEEDS |S
 VERY ATTRACTIVE

A window which is attracting more than ordinary attention is that of the Arizona Floral and Seed company on South Central avenue which displays a large American flag. Unlike most flags which are being displayed during these times, this one is made of diff ferent seeds and is truly a work of art. The flag which was planned and made by A. w. Leifgreen, manager of the company, is four by six feet in size and is perfect even to the exactness of the stars. The red stripes are of red milo maize seeds while the white is of feterita seed. The blue field is wrought with Mexican corn and peanuts clever ly form the stars.
 In another part of the window is a large showing of garden tools. at the foot of which is the inscription written in milo maize seed, Implements of War"
Arizona republican., 1918-04-26

fAOHIlHueu nounced that it still was in possession of the allies.
 was most cheerful. To recapitulate the Germans began their attack bn Nillers- Bretonneux about six o'clock yesterday morning after heavy bonn. bardment including great quantities of gas shells, which forced the British 10 pull out of parts of the town and hold it lightly. Heavy mists were hanging over the whole region. and. under cover of this, the Germans ad- vanced, supported by five bulky and heavy armored tanks.
 Also Operate on South
 Simultaneously with their attack at Villers-B -Bretonneux the Germans also began operations to the south against the French and north of the River Somme. At Sailly-le-Sec and Vaire several attacks were repulsed during the early hours. The first drive against Nillers- -Bretonneux was made with two divisions and this was thrown back. The Germans immediately put two fresh divisions into line and again surged forward.
 By noon the Germans had swung salient about 6,O00 yards wide and i,000 yards deep about Villers- Breton neux and were holding the town strongly. This they continued to do until 10 o'clock last night when the British delivered d surprise counter attack.
 Germans Are Surprised
 According to prisoners the enemy had no expectation of further trouble In nCf v,fe sitting snugly in their new position when the storm broke.
 At the appointed hour the British gunners put down a sharp barrage and the British infantry drove forward The attack was made from the south west and northwest on Villers- -Bre- tonneuX and the two forces drove in toward the eastern part of the town m a converging movement. As a re- suit the British have bottled up the town.
 The British infantry immediately rushed the town and heavy hand to hand fighting ensued, the bayonet be- Ing used freely. Six hundred prison- CTS were taken here alone and a great number of the enemy were killed. The town was virtually cleared. and today only few scattered pockets of Ger mans are in the place.
 Capture German Corps
 Tn the Bois dAquenne, just west of llers-BretonneuX, one German off cer and 40 men surrendered today.
 Tn a counter attack large part of the old British positions about Villers- BretonneuX were regained. Today those Germans who still remained in the bottle could not get out, and their comrades were unable to get in through the narrow neck to assist them.
 During yesterdays fighting the Ger mans at one time got as far as Cachv southwest of Villers- -Bretonneux and this represented their greatest advance The tanks furnished the most dra- matte chapter Of the story of yester days battle. These tanks, which the Eermans employed for the first time were bulky affairs. with heavy armor
Arizona republican., 1918-04-26
SELECT LEADERS IN
 DRIVE ID SAVE FOOD

Miss Wingfield, county chairman of the food conservation committee. urges a full representation from the county in the food drive. Any school district or church organization that has not selected a leader is earnestly requested to send representative to the "officer's training camp" opening at the Congre- gational Parish House on Willetta street on Saturday morning or to com- municate with her during office hours. The headquarters are at the w. c. T. |. building, 227 West Monroe street. The telephone number is 1859. The of flee hours for this committee are from 4:30 to 5:30 in the afternoon and from 10 to F on Saturday mornings.
Arizona republican., 1918-04-26
THIS |S LADIES' DAY
 AT THE ROTARY CLUB

This is ladies day at the Rotary club. The program says there will be a meeting extraordinary" It will be at the Central school building. John z. White, of the Henry George lecture bureau, will talk on the single tax. Grace Manners Brougham, Guy Man ners' sister, will talk. As a welcome to Mrs. Brougham it is suggested that Rotarians bring their wives. If Ro- tarian's wife is going to attend he is requested to notify Secretary Shedd at once.
Arizona republican., 1918-04-26
CELEBRATE WHAT?
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MOSCOW, Wednesday, April 24.- (By The Associated Press)-The coun- ell of workmen's and soldiers deputies today voted to hold a solemn cele- bration on May 1. All offices and stores were ordered closed on that day. The whole city will be draped in red for the holiday. Monuments of members of the old regime will either be removed or covered with revolution emblems.
Arizona republican., 1918-04-26
UTILITIES HEARING
 NOW IN AFT TERNOOl

The public utilities hearing before the state corporation commission, which was announced to take place this morning at 10 o'clock, has been changed to l o'clock this afternoon on account of the Flag parade during the forenoon.
 This hearing is one of the most inn portant ever scheduled for the state commission. It is in the name of the Arizona, Gas, Electric and Power As sociation and asks for permission to add a surcharge to all bills because of abnormal conditions and the excessive cost of fuel and labor. The public is invited to attend the hearing.
Arizona republican., 1918-04-26
R|vERS|DE-MURPH
 MEETING |S TODAY

There is to be a joint meeting in the Riverside Murphy school districts this afternoon in the Murphy school when Hon. George Stoneman will deliver patriotic address. Liberty punch will be served and patriotic music enjoyed. It is to be a meeting to boost for the Liberty bonds and it is expected the attendance will be notably large.
 The meeting will last from 2 to , o'clock and is sure to prove a most in teresting one
Arizona republican., 1918-04-26
HELD ON
 BAIL IF S1,500

J. o. Shipp, driver for the Auto Transfer company, who shot W. A. Laird. representative of a wool house in a dispute over bill. will be given his preliminary hearing in Justice De Souza's court at 10 o'clock Thursday morning. Shipp is in jail unable to furnish the s1,50O bail placed by the court.
 Report from the Sisters hospital at midnight last night was that MT. Laird whose arm was amputated as a result of the bullet wound, was doing nicely"
Arizona republican., 1918-04-26
ELECTRICIANS STRIKE
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ST. LOUIS. April 25.-Asserting that grievances left to a federal conciliator mad never been adjusted, more than lzOo employees of the Wagner Electric company walked out today and de- ciared they would be followed by hun- dreds ot other employees at various pants. The company is engaged on government contracts.
Arizona republican., 1918-04-26
EASTMAN BEFORE JURY
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NEW YORK, April 25.-Determina- tion of the guilt or innocence of Max Eastman and three associates of com plicity to balk operations of the military draft law by publishing anti conscription matter in their magazine The Masses, was left late today in the hands of a jury which had been hearing testimony in the case in Federal court here for more than a week