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The Washington times., 1918-11-16

MIR. Pechner, who makes pictures for newspapers,
brought in number of small drawings. Here is one Of
them He thought that the readers of the newspaper might
write a fable about this and some other pictures
Try it. Write your fable, story, sermonette
about this little picture.
The worm in the check jacket is out travelling to in
form his mind and to stone in the road that blocks
his path He weeps bitterly and asks more intelligent
insect what he shall do He explains that he can't climb
OVER the stone and thinks that he must go home and
give up his travels.
"Not at all" says the wiser creature. walk around
the stone and you will find that the road the other side
leads straight in your direction
What is the point of this fable? When you find
thing that stops your line of thought stops your prog
ress mental physical financial, or moral GO AROUND
THE OBSTACLE. Don't waste your energy trying to
climb over if it is too high Don't sit down and cry your
self sick in front Of it.
There the old story of the soldier told that certain
country was unconquerabe One army after another had
tried to capture the great fort had failed and returned
beaten
He said HE would try it. He marched around the fort,
went inland back and took the fort in the
You can do that with your own troubles
Don't waste time fretting Go ahead. If you can't go
over the difficulty go around it. And you can't go
or around it, dig hole under it and go through the hole
There is always way if there is the will It isn't the
stone in the path but the lack of will that stops
Anybody could write that particular fable for this pic
tire See if you can't write at least think out better
one
Think lot talk less write still less criticise yourself
That's the way to learn thinking, talking writing.
The Washington times., 1918-11-16
TODAY,S TOPIC
SUGGESTIONS FOR LONESOME GIRL

letters and given complete postal
services in the school
Dressmaking, millinery, and cook
Ing are Free. there Is a nominal
charge for dancing, basketry,
French, Spanish, and other classes
which are in process of formation,
or which these lonesome boys and
girls may elect to form.
Personal attention will be given
to all who may apply by Mrs. Helen
w. Bardeville, assistant commu-
nifty secretary, who is in the build
ing from 8 g. m. to s p. m, Miss
Frances S. Farley, principal OF the
school, or the community secretary.
A similar condition prevails in sew
feral sections of the city. What
more do lonesome boys and girls
need and want?
j. G.. McGRATH.
Community Secretary, Park View
School
The Washington times., 1918-11-16
ToStreet Railway Managers;
A Word of Advice
By BILL P r I @ e

The most valuable ASSET any utility corporation can
have is the GOOD WILL OF THE PUBLIC.
There was time when utility bosses singled at pub
lie sentiment and went right milking the people for all
that could be had in dividends 1t matered little what
kind Of service was being given whether the proper
ties were being kept up through proper depreca-
tion funds The game to get dividends 0ne crowd
would get control and water stock 1or tneir nancal
benefit 1t would make clean up" and sell TO another
crowd and The public did not get peep at the
proceedings just paid the price, grmbed and carried the
load. 49, s.gs
The good old days are slipping The 'scrazy public"
insists on asserting that the streets belong to it and that
utilities using the privileges granted must respond TO ta
In this city there is Public Utilities Commission
which was created to play square and falr between u
ties and the people Washington has no vote ana can not
1t does do so though through Its press and Its CIVIC
ganzations, composed of publcspirited men who are
Fortunately the present Commission DOES listen to
the public It listens also to the officials who operate
utility corporations. The Commission wants TO and
WILL BE fair to both sides. sr
The public of Washington has shown the greatest
enency and tolerance to the shortcomings Of the street
railways 1t recognized the extraordinary conditions and
operation helping the roads to meet and overcome aher
difficulties It stood for increased fare with the
derstanding that it would get free transfers at many
Right here it may be said, and Washington railway
officials know it. that there some cities in the country
where public opinion violently and successfully OPP
posed increased fares that the companies left de-
plorable financial condition bordering on bankruptcy
That sort of thing should not be. of course No right
minded wants to wreck honestly invested money
decenty conducted public enterprise Washington not
that kind of community. If injustice is done corpora
ton the public will stand for correction. 4aa
The people of this town have set their hearts free
transfers between the two companies They honestly be-
ieve they entitled to it.
Let attorneys for the railways quit qubbng over the
legal powers of the Commission and out square for
transfers that be given without serious loss in
nues Don't threaten to go to the courts You did not
make these threats when you asking increase in
fares You held out your hands, with your faces long and
solemn
Get and keep the coed will of the public by going the
limit of what you financially stand In the way OF
FREE TRANSFERS. not pay tickets. If you should Eqf-
Cultivate the public. Get its good will 1t win Be your
best asset
The Washington times., 1918-11-16

! A DAY or two ago a young
~ war worker describing her
self as "The Most Lone
some Girl in Washington" wrote
to this column telling Of her for
lorn experiences.
There have been a great many
generous responses to her letter,
a number of them from men in
uniform. All of whom have writ
ten frank manly letters and given
assurances of probity that in
other walks of life we are accus-
toned to term references" And
wish it were possible for me to
play the role of Fairy Godmother
to the most lonesome girl and for
ward to her these nice manly let
ters, with the hope that among
the various candidates for her
friendship, she might find her
Prince Charming.
But as has been said dozens of
times, personal introductions are
not nv mission. Lonesome girls
and girls not so lonesome must
meet their Prince Charmings
through other channels than these
columns. After which they are
welcome to discuss HIM and any
other problems bearing on life,
love, the high cost Of living and
street car atrocities in this section
of the paper. Anything that con-
Germs the war worker is of the
utmost Importance to this writer.
One of the letters that came in
response to Lonesome Girls plant
was so full of helpful suggestions,
not only for her, but for all the
other war workers that ] am going
to give it in full. And at the same
time thank MIR. McGrath very
cordially for his kindness in writ
ing. The work of this particular
community center is too well
known in Washington to require
any endorsement from me. 1t is one
d those fine neighborly organiZa-
tions that lends a hand to every
one. And for which We Washing
tonians are devOutly thankful.
The secretary's letter is as fol-
lows:
DEAR MISS FAIRFAX:
have Just read the communica-
tion OF The Most Lonesome Girl in
Washington and am prompted to
call your attention to the fact that
many of the schools in this city are
open to adults-some every night
in the week-for recreational and
education purposes.
II The Most Lonesome Girl, or
any lonesome boys or girls will
come out to the Park View Commu-
nifty they will be welcomed in the
Park View School. where they may
dance, sing. learn to cook, learn
millinery and dressmaking. And
also many other things under com.
petent teachers. and also do rea-
sonable amount Of "spooning' with
out interference. They will be fur
nished accom- u1ndatlons for writing
The Washington times., 1918-11-16
Pitfalls of the War Workers
Especially for Washington Women

power to start q social center, but
they would have to be genuine peo-
pie and all willing to cooperate for
the success OF the undertaking at
the same time each paying his or
her share of the expenses. should
like to hear what you think OF this
idea. should enjoy being an hon.
est friend to such girls as have
experienced being lonely myself. so
can feel for others / am not q
young girl, but q married woman
with two children, eleven and
twelve. Ny husband Il In the army,
so I am lonely. too.
AN ENGLISH MATRoN.
Shall She Become Engaged.
DEAR MISS FAIRFAX:
VIII you kindly solve the Ques-
ton that gives me so much
anxiety. In December I shall be
nineteen years of age and the
young man I am going with grew
up with me. He is OF good char
acter and cares q great deal about
me, since he Is only nineteen too.
we are both agreed that We are
too young to marry. Would 1t be
all right for us TO become en-
gagged. with the understanding
that the marriage shall not take
place for about three years? He
is well thought of by my father
and mother. He earns $1,000 q
year and does not throw 1t away,
although he is no miser. He is
completing his education at a re-
liable night school.
There seems to be no problem
here, unless 1t be worry that the
course of true love seems bent on
thwsTting the proverb. and rum
ming smoothly in your case. BY
all means become engaged to your
sweetheart, particularly since
your parents think so well of him.
You will have lots of fun saving
for the new home and learn to be
thrifty and a good housekeeper.
We Arc All Americans.
DEAR MISS FAIRFAN:
In days gone by it has been
worth twenty a month to live in
w puN AlAo "oA Wv
prices of everything have scared
with the aeroplanes into the clouds.
and 1t is equally hard for life long
washingtonians as with war
workers to get by. But why blame
the Washingtoniahs who do not
operate this town. and are a bunch
OF interned Americans without any
vote or voice in their own well
fare.
Now, war workers, 1t Is good to
have you here, we are all one big
family OF Americans and whoever
heard of a large family that ran
along without friction. Even Luci-
fer was not satisfied with heaven.
Let's put our shoulder to the
wheel, muffie our complaints and
look at all the things for which
we should be thankful. Living in
any spot OF the United states is
gift direct from God. Thank Him
and pray for those in the lands Of
our allies who are really suffer-
Ing-we are not.
CONSTANT READER
The Washington times., 1918-11-16
A Soldiers suEsestIons.
DEAR MISS FAIRFAX:

DEAR MISS FAIRFAX:
Having read the letter in The
Times signed Edith" as well as
your answer to II, / wish to give
you the view of q man in uniform
on this matter.
Some four months ago, too. came
to Washington as a war worker.
Since that time ! have had but one
occasion to meet girls through the
safe channels of introduction. 1t
had never been my policy to pick
up" girls on the street. And I have
been absolutely unable to meet re-
fined girls in the right way. The
church / have been attending has
had no social gatherings of any
kind. The other fellows all seem
anxious to find a way to become
introduced to girls of the right
sort.
Let me suggest that the churches.
one and all. open their doors on a
certain evening each week to both
girls and men, whether in uniform
The Washington times., 1918-11-16

or not, for a "get acquainted eve
ming" so that these lonesome condi-
tions may be overcome. p. l.
A Washington woman's Suggestion.
DEAR MISS FAIRFAX:
1 read the letter signed Lone
some Girl" the other evening, and
this is my suggestion: I would be
glad to entertain twelve war-work-
ers in my home some evening IL
other Washington women, with
proper credentials. will undertake
to do the same thing. Suppose q
dozen women would each agree to
have an evening of this sort at
their homes, out OF this general
exchange OF hospitality something
permanent could undoubtedly be
started. Enough congenial spirits
could be found to start a club which
could arrange to meet later at some
of the small halls in the city. What
do you think OF this scheme, and
what do other Washington women
think of It?
The Washington times., 1918-11-16
The Toy Dogs Mute Appeal for
The Boys Over There

]. NJ. ]. bases q strong appeal
for subscriptions to the War
Work Campaign upon the little
tiny plaster dog that stands vigil
in the middle Of the sidewalk on
Connecticut avenue over q fruit
jar into which passers-by drop
coins or bills.
"I passed that little dog to and
from work several days, engross-
ed in my own trivial AFFAIRS" he
writes. "Then suddenly the
words on either side Of him
Give to the United War Work
Campaign-seemed to blaze with
significance. l gave my offering
to the boys over there, and my
mind felt easier.
81 feel that If he could wag his
stump OF a tail to everyone who
thus recognizes his presence and
his mission, he would tell them
that what really seems a little
bit to each individual is making
that jar a strenuous task to
watch.
Don't let that little dog plead
in vain when it is for q little
cheer and comfort for the boys
who have missed these things
and who are coming home some
time to tell you just what it has
meant to them to have a little
bit Of home over there"
The Washington times., 1918-11-16
Once-Overs
Copyright. 1918. by International Featur
THINK 1T OVER.

Copyright 1918, by International Service
OVER
using plan something practical help
allow yourself to indulge nonsenca
Imagination all kinds Of machines and explosives
the ranks of the enemyand
operated by under direction?
mind floats off contemplate the homage which
among the Huns.
childhood when faned by the
could kill the biggest giant
/ about eh?
weakens intellectually
Silly are to real, solid thinking.
mind
thoughts take desire
mind and units a physically
Don't be a child in thinking
mentally with the
practical
The Washington times., 1918-11-16
AMERICAN MATRON
(No Relation to Roman Matron).
An EngIIshwoman'E SuggestiOns.
nuAD nICC TATPEAX.

DEAR MISS FAIRFAX:
with regard to better conditions
for the lonesome ones, l suggest
that the parish halls of churches
could be rented for a small sum for
two or three evenings a week. and
as they nearly all have a piano, they
could have dancing and singing. BY
paying a small sum each, to cover
the rent of the hall and ether slight
expenses, the war workers might
have many pleasant evenings to-
gether. Married women connected
with the churches could arrange to
act as hostesse3 on the given even
ings.
There is nice parish hall that
know OF in the one-fare zone, and
10 could get the war workers to
combine l would gladly do all in my
The Washington times., 1918-11-16

Met my friend DAN CALLAHAN
bright and early this morning with
q bunch Of Second Liberty Loan cou-
pons in his hand. Said he was on
his way to the bank to convert them
into war savings stamps, in proof Of
the fact that he practices what his
committee has been preaching.
The Washington times., 1918-11-16

If you will talk Boy Scouts to
COLIN LIVINGSTON. vice presi-
dent Of the American National
Bank, he will forget all about big
business and Snilc broadly. His
hobby. next to banking. d Scouts.
The Washington times., 1918-11-16

MRS. W. T. SHOOP, of Frederick,
Md, forwards to Heard and Seen,
which has readers and friends
everywhere, a batch of tobacco
coupons to add to the Smoke fund
for the boys at Walter Reed.
The Washington times., 1918-11-16

SIMON WOLF voices wide
spread view in Washington when he
warns that IL Kaiser Wilhelm Is not
thoroughly tucked away in some
obscure spot where he cannot do
further devilment, the work Of four
years of war may have to be done
all over again. His fears OF treach-
cry are not confined to one man.
The Washington times., 1918-11-16

HARRY HALL|-Did Heard and
Seen members who saw the eniU
Of Kaiser Bill swinging by the neck
from the branches Of q tree at VIII
lard's Hotel during the Victory. cele-
bration remember that this old tree
Is the last and only one Of the oriG-
nal trees planted on the Avenue
nearly a century ago? 1t has wit
messed many remarkable celebra-
tions and strange sights, but, the Kali
ser's etfigy capped the climax.
The Washington times., 1918-11-16
HEARD AND SEEN
MARSHAL FoCH BOULEvARDE3

JOSEPH E. GooDKEY stirs Up
the old question Of remaining Six
teenth street, which viii probsbly
never be done, by suggesting that
it ought to be legally chriStened
MARSHAL FOCH BOULEVARDE,
in honor Of the famous French mill
tary leader. rrer
The Washington times., 1918-11-16

! Those who suggested GAvenue Of
the Presidents" made things hot for
awhile and Congress had some
words over this subject. .---e
The Washington times., 1918-11-16

The Nebraska Society Of Washing
ton has the following competent
men for officers:
FRED K. NIELSEN, president.
W. NJ. WHELAN, vice president
]. H. HANLEY, secretary. S
II. A HARDING, treasurer.
One of the best features of Wash
ington life Is the State societies.
The Washington times., 1918-11-16

Gen. ]. G. D. KNIGHT, Engineer
Commissioner Of the District-"Fhs
Commissioners are receiving .
number Of suggestions about ~
naming streets In honor Of heroes
Of the war, but do not think 50
favorably Of it all. WaShingtcn's
streets are named in q systematic
manner, comprehensive when un-
derstood, and / find little excuse
for breaking up this system
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1918-10-04
Special Train With War Relics
In Metropolis, Monday

Monday about 800 p. m ar
rived a special train in our city
from points north. exhibiting can
mons, machine guns. bombs, he'll
NETS, etc free to the citizens OF
OF Metropolis and surrounding
towns,
The program consisted vi ex-
cellent addresses from members OF
company. These talks were SOLE
lylin the interest OF the 4th Liber-
ty loan and the winding up the
war. During the program line
OF march was arranged giving each
person a chance to view the relics
captured from the Germans over
there. =
The train departed our city at
500 p. m enroutc to other points
in the interest OF the Fourth LIZ
berty Loan
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1918-10-04
NOTICE.

Any CHURCH needing the assist
ance OF minister or the modeia-
tor. OF pastor or some one 10 run
revival. write to this Office and
viii furnish you with good men as
we have several good young men
and there IS no reason Tor any
church Of being without pastor
with as many splendid young men
that we have. The deacons Of
some OF the churches keep the
churches back because they think
they can run them without pastors
but the Lord never intended it.
because he said to Peter, Feed
my sheep Some churches We
know would be much better eff
IL their officers were in heaven or
hades. because they lord over
Gods heritage.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1918-10-04
fred R. Young. Solicitor
Master In chaneery Sale

State Of Illinois. Massac County 81
In the Circuit Court OF Massae Coan
t. August Term A p. 1915.
Brookport National Bank. of Brook.
port, Illinois. a corporation. -. ]. II
Chalk. Mary Elinor Chalk. Annie Ei.z.
abeth Baker. Emma puilen. Armelia
Jane Chalk, Maria l.. Conles. Oscar
Chalk. Barnes Chalk. Clyde chalk
Stirring Chalk. Annie Dagan. Dora
Hhitmore. Cora Wheat. James Is
Chalk, Robert Chalk, james McGhes.
1r., Catherine MeGhee. and other IN
known heirs At la~ Of Addie MeGhes.
deceased. Bin for partition No. 1sl
Public notice i hereby given that in
pursuance 81 decree entered At the
August term o. said court. 10 wit. On
tie Sch day Of September A. D. 10.
"a the above entitled cause. /. s. Bart
lett Kerr hsster in Caaucery Of said
County. VIII 81 the hour Of n ocloek
a. II. Saturday October sen a. d.
1915 At the east door Of the Coar House
IN The City Of Metropolis. County u
Massac and State OF Illinois. sell Al
public sendue 70 the highest and best
bidder the following deseribcd real ca.
tate 10 wit
The sorthesst Quarter and the
Northeast Fourth Of the Southeast
Quarter of Section Twenty Seven f27y
and the Southwest Fourth Of tie
Northwes, Quarter Of section Twenty.
SIX lzol. all Of Township Fifteen 06l.
south. Range Si1 co.. east, 8rd ?. ".
N Aa-sac County. Illinois. and con.
tanning Two Hundred Forty fg8al
acres more or less.
Terms Of sale. One Third cash IN
hand. balance payable on or before
one year from dste Of sale. deferred
payment q De secured b note and
mortgage on premises with SIX DER
cent interest, with option 70 psy cash
II exercised before the execution Of
mortgage
Dated this 9Th day Of September 4.
ID. 1915.
$. Bartlett Kerr,
Master ia Chaneery
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1918-10-04
Sparta

Mr.. Editor:-l am pleased to
speak through the columns OF
your paper.
Our 5. S. opened at o:3o a. m !.
with the Supt in the chair. The
lesson was interestingly taught by
the teachers and ably reviewed by
Bro Eugene Wallace.
AT 1900 a. m. Pastor Z. b.
French assembled the rostrum and
selected Luke o:44 for his text
from which he preahced a strong
gospel sermon.
2:3o the House hold of Ruth
assembled in the New Hope Bap-
fist church and listened to a SER
mon delivered by Rev. French.
He based his dicourse from the
10 chapter OF Ruth and | verse.
Collection at this service $40.
500 p. m. our pastor deliver
ed another spiritual sermon which
CEASED many to rejoice in the God
Of their salvation
Monies raised from ell sources
auring the day $24S4.
Rev Thos Brown. OF Birming-
ham, Ala. was in the services
Sunday and delivered pointing
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1918-10-04
NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that the
Executive Board OF the Ministers
and Deacons Union OF the Mt.
Olive Baptist Association will meet
in special session, Thursday be-
fore the Third Sunday in October
with the Clover Leaf Baptist
Church, Joppa, H., Rev. ID.
Parrish, pastor
Every church in the district is
urged to send 81 90 to help deiray
the expense Of the meeting.
Come without fail as there will
be business OF importance to trans
act.
S. II. Pruett. President.
Edgar S. McCrary
Cor Sec'y.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1918-10-04
Since Rev. Carter Came

We are climbing onward to success
this old church Of ours.
We're climbing up the Mrs height
under Rev Carter's pow'r.
He came tous year ago from Spring
field, Illinois.
Some Of the sheep were scattered,
Some had strayed from the fold.
He has called some of them home.
and gathered new ones too.
And that's not ali that he has done.
this one year. with US.
He has saved souls right here during
service in our church.
Sometimes he does scrap and fuss
about this chewing gum
And diyest your mouth we always
hear since Rov. Carter came.
We know it isn't right to chew. this
awful gum
But still, we chew sometimes just for
little fun.
Then sometimes Rev. Carter says
you must excuse my speech
| esn't just get my words right. on the
account Of my front teeth.
But we don t care about those teeth
He suits Us just the same,
We are going to have anew church
Siuce Rev Carter came.
This old one, he says really is shame.
And think so too. didn't see it til
before; just got my eyes open
since Rev. Carter came.
And now, let all Of Us be good. and
pledge card or two, for we may
have new church since Rev.
Rev. Carter came.
---
Otto Routen went to Paducah.
Wednesday.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1918-10-04

Enterered as second-class mail mat
trat Metropolis, Illinois, Postotfice.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1918-10-04
fred R. Young. Solicitor.
MASTER Is CHANcERY SALE

State Of Illinois. Massac County. IS.
In the Circuit Court of said County.
August Term A. ID. 1918.
Chenault Webb. and Lora 3. Webb
vs.. Preston Utterback, Bill Tor PART.
ton No. 557.
Public notice is hereby given that in
pursuance of a decree entered at the
August Term Of said court. to wit.
On the 9th day of August A. d. Iels
in the above entitled cause. |. 5. Bart
lett Kerr. Master in Chancery of said
County. viii at the hour Of II O'Clock
A. Nj. Saturday October 5th A. Il.
1913, at the east door Of the Court
House in the city Of Metropolis. County
of Massae and State of Illinois. sell
at public yendue 10 the highest and
best bidder. the following de-cibed real
estate 10 witt
Lot number Seventy three (735 Of
Block number Six (6) Of the Village of
Brookport. according to the original
plot Of the village of Brooklyn. now
called City Of Brookpor,. in Massac
County. Illinois
Temrs Of sale. cash in hand.
Dated this 18th day Of August A. D.
1918.
S. Bartlett Kerr.
Master IN Chancery