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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-10-30
NEWS OF ENSLEY

Funeral services for John Campbell
of Wylam, who died at Birmingham
hospital Tuesday night, will be held from
st. Anthony's Catholic church this morn
ing at 10 o'clock. Rev. Father McQui1-
liam will officiate.
The deceased came here five years ago
from Scotland and has host of friends
in the district He was IS years old and
is survived by his widow. two daugh
ters, Mrs. Paul Grain and Miss Gene
Campbell: five sons. Thomas, John, Neil,
Edward and Patrick
The Cosmos Literary club win meet
tomorrow afternoon with Mrs. F. G.
Cutler at Shady Side
The American Study club. formerly the
Altrurian, will meet this afternoon at 8
O. clock with Mrs. Claude Eubanks on
Avenue A.
The Win One class of the Shady Side
Methodist church will give a masquerade
party Friday evening at the home of
Miss Willie May Smith, $50 Twentieth
street All teen-age boys and girls in
vited
The Jefferson County Dancing club will
give masquerade dance at the Hiilman
hotel Friday evening
At the masked ball to be given by the
Ensley Elks at their club on Avenue d
Friday evening, prizes Will be given for
the best costume worn by both men and
women. Dancing will be from>9 to 4
O clock.
The following invitations have been
received by the Ensley people; You are
cordially invited to attend the formal
opening of Ensley's department store on
Thursday. october 30. 1919" Goldstein
& Cohen. Music will be furnished by an
orchestra and souvenirs given. The pub
lie is invited.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-10-30
New York Yanks to
Demand Series Money

New York, October 2s.-Col. Jacob
Rupert and Col. T. L. Huston. owners
of the New York American league club
announced tonight that the share of the
worlds series receipts ITO which the
Yankee players are entitled for finishing
third in the American league pennant
race. would be demanded of the
national commission Immediately.
The club owners said that the injunc-
ton issued Saturday, restraining Presi-
dent Ban johnson of the American
league from enforcing his suspension
ruling against Pitcher Carl Mays. def
nitely clears up the question raised by
the Detroit clubs challenge of New
Works right to third place"
This challenge, based on the claim that
New York took third place by using
Mays who was then under a suspension
not enforced because of temporary re-
straining order. has caused the world
series money due the New York players
to be withheld" according to Colonies
Rupert and Huston.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-10-30
OPENING SALE ANNOUNCEMENT!
Suits and Coats
Every Suit and Coat in the House Comes
Under the Knife for Price Cutting.
In the lot there are:

$42.50 Svertone Coats in loose-fitting effects in
81 saa 9sw vs1u ss1 fdr Regular $780,
All-wool Velour Coats, in the seasons newest sly
s sas 1 pree a regular $4,000 value 1884,!
Popular shades and styles in an assortment of 81
pase ua Gue 1 for the OF sss en $9
Misses Coats in variety of materials, all the new
s at $1,000 values $19.!
$4,000 Plush Coats in black only, imitation fox fur
l Our prie unusual value for $50: $22.s
All sizes of wonderful new style diagonal twill Sci
s at regular $500 value $24.e
Up to $4,000 values in a mannish military cut suit
wool poplin and poiret twl-as leader NO7 r
in our opening sale ................. 9J/ =
End Floor
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-10-30


Nothing takes the joy out of life
quicker than disordered liver or
waste clogged bowels. Don't stay sick.
ollious, headachy constipated. Remove
the liver and bowel poison which is
keeping your head dizzy, your tongue
coated your breath bad and stoma CHI
sour Why not spend few cents for
box of Cascarets and enjoy the incest.
gentlest laNative-cathartic you ever
experienced? Cascarets never CRIME
sicken or inconvenience one like Salts.
OIL Calomel or harsh pills. They work
while you sleep.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-10-30
PRATT CITY SOCCER
TEAM WANTS GAMES

The Pratt City soccer football team Is
anxious to get games with any local team
averaging anywhere between us and 12s
pounds to the man. Any team Wishing to
take this challenge up, call Main S4s1. and
get in touch with Tom ellis, manager of
the Pratt City team.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-10-30

the strike situation in the Pittsburg
district
Mr.. Fitzpatrick, who spent two days
here, said he was pleased with the
situation and things were going "as
well as could be expected"
steel production in the strike dis
tricts.' said Mr.. Fitzpatrick in a state
ment issued before his departure, lis
little, If any. more than Is per cent of
normal The steel strike is solid, and
it is going to stay solid
Secretary w. z. Foster left strike
headquarters earlier in the afternoon
for Canton. Ohio. where he expected 10
address a meeting of strikers.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-10-30
Fitzpatrick Leaves
Pittsburg Pleased
With the Situation

Pittsburg. Pa, October 29.-John
Fitzpatrick. chairman of the national
steel strike committee, left here to-
night for Chicago after survey of
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1919-06-27
was It a cayeman RarebIt?

Exploration Of caves In South Berk-
shire, Conn resulting in the discovery
OF stalactites and stalagmtes, big
white spiders weaving their webs, bats
inerusted In the crystals and a subma-
rine brook, made Jack Newboy Of
Lenoxdale recall the day that he went
rabbit hunting In the Patterson woods.
Newboy's dog chased a rabbit into u
cave. jack waited outside for results.
He waited two hours, called the dog
and, getting no results, went home. He
found the dog was at home and had
the rabbit. Pat, his brother, explained !:
Il was fishing on lake not far from
the shore when | heard commotion
In the water nearby and was surprised
to see rabbit In the water. AS
watched the dog came to the surface.
swan after the rabbit and captured
him"
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1919-06-27
NOT ARDENT WORDS or LOVE
At First, Though, It Would Seem
That Salesman was Addressing
His Adored One.

IN one ever loved You half ms
wei as ! 10. he said to her
Size meda no answer
How did YOU come 10 love meY'
he pleaded sun the girl refused to
speak, although she smiled eneour-
agingly at This
your name Is written on my heart.
The world is dark without you. I've
built a bungalow for YOU and me. Let
Us fly 10 an isle in the tropic sea. The
kiss you gave me set my heart on
fire"
The girl was not offended. She
seowled a little, but not at him. She
seemed In deep thought. Suddenly
she looked into his pleading orbs.
40" she said Nothing Ike that.
MY Oola-lo0ls girl. When"
The girl shook her head and left
the counter.
The young salesman had been nam
ing the latest popular songs. Doesn't
sound like national anthem cpl
demie, does It?
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1919-06-27

TO THE CoLoRED PEOPLE

We wish to say to our people OF Massac County and
the surrounding territory thereto Having been solicited
by mum Der of my people, also encouraged by Of
my white friends who wish see and help employ
ment for all returning soldiers the Undertaking
business. have finally decided go into that business,
with view of serving my people, well as having
employment feeling that can give them better service
than members of the other race though in friendly
relation with all the other underakers and expect
tain that relationship throughout my business
am perfectly qualified TO give unexceed service and
will guarantee satisfaction.
was born and reared IN Metropolis 9Th and Pearl
SITS. Educated in Metropolis Public Schools, graduating
from Dunbar High School in 1912. I then entered the
Barnes School of Anatomy SANITARY Science and Emban-
ing Chicago Illinois from which graduated August II,
1914, from which school hold a Diploma.
then worked for Geo. w. jones' 1914 w. Lake St.
and VIM. w. Mason, 1915 w. Lake St, Of Chicago, and
associated with the late NJ W. Long of Metropolis for
three years thus preparing myself for the elbalmng bus
ines
We located at sOl Pearl ST. opposite the Ca
zette ocffice, and solicit your patronage.
We will carry small line at caskets only present.
owing the advance price these goods, but have
arranged with large undertaking establishment furnish
us with anything needed ON short notice.
We have first class hearse at command.
Calls answered day or night distance immaterial.
We were in the u s., Service fer siz months trying
make this country safe for "Deocracy thereby nsur-
ing the colored equal opportunity With other
Phone 229-Rng 3.
Respectfully yours
MCCRARY'S UNDERTAKING co,
Metropolis, Illinois,
GEORGE L. B. MCGRARY,
Manager
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1919-06-27
TREASURES IN THE CELLAR
Cleaner Finds Many Things Stored
There, With More or Less In
teresting History.

Health drive Is on this week. and
every good Broolslynite will go down
In his cellar and clean out all the rub
Dish and useless stuff except possibly
the furnace. When one is engaged in
this sort of work he runs across lots OF
old forgotten stuff.
lie unearths eray0n portraits of IN
Gle Hiram and Aunt Maria, made with
an air brush in exchange for 400 cou-
pons and -. They were intended for
the parlor but reached the cellar after
throwing the old family canary into
commissions; and there Is the wreck Of
the old whatnot that grandma gave
yon II used to stand In the corner of
the parlor. filled with old family pie.
lures sharks eyes, Indian bead work
and other terrible monstrosities that
children gazed upon with awe. And as
You come across It You remember TINT
the first ching you did after dear
grandma nassed away was to hustle
the whatugt down below back of a
pair OF m9theoten p0rtieres.
and you find your pair Of white fan
mel trousers thai sou wore TO picnic
aud sat down in on a blackberry pie.
Aud yOu recall The trouble and embar-
rasHmenf you had getting home, and Of
how, when You had the trousers
cleaned, the big stain turned green and
the trousers went into the discard. And
you run across the first silk Int you
ever wore. which made you look like
an undertaken and the vase which you
smashed and blamed on the cat, eaus-
ing an innocent feline to lose good
home; and the tie your wife bought
you, on which you deliberately spilled
ink. for which no one could blame you.
And 50 you go along roofing out one
old article after another, piling them
in heaps to wait for the ashman and
the junknan. humming that old hymn,
sic Transit Gloria Mmdi. Brook
Ign Standard Union.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1919-06-27
Nuts as GOD.

ainny people are just beginning TO
ind out that nuts are valuable source
OF food Most varieties have high
nnifiiiye value. due To their fat and
protein content.
Che4nuts stand In class by them.
selves, being largely Carbohydrate In
composition. They are good boiled and
mashed. Serve as potatoes or use as
stuiling for fowl Rutternuts, black
walnuts. English walnuts. fberts.
hazel nuts. hickory nuts. pecans and
almonds all mag be used ns fat savers.
for they are especially rich In fat. 1t
is certain that II You have on hand a
large supply of nuts you can add at
tractive and varied dishes to your
meals at little expense. The protein
aud fat are combined In the nut mucn
as they are in meat. which makes 1t q
good substitute for meat. vegetarians
have learned to make many attractive
combination dishes from nuts. such AS
nut losvss. eroquettes and sonffies.
which they serve In place OF meat.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1919-06-27
SAW HUM0R or TIE SITUATION
Commanding Officer. Dreaded as }
Martinez, Proved He Was Not Alto
pether = "3ear"

There Is a certain infringement In
the A. &c. f. who is great stickler for
discipline and military forms. Most
generals are that. but this one is reg
ular martinez. The soldier who fails
TO salute and to SNAP It out" when
the general Is around Is In for an ex-
tended spell of that intensive form Of
culinary labor known as Kitchen po-
lice" or for something worse
One afternoon the general was driy-
ing along when his car met n soldier
on foot. The enlisted man stared hard
NJ the vehicle and its august passen-
ger, but made no move to extend the
required courtesy
The general was indignant. He or
dered bis driver to stop and hailed the
ploddng private in bis best military
voice
"Whaf do you mean by filling to
salute me7' he roared.
u bee your pardon sir. but I didn't
know sou were "a general" ap5logized
The soldier; standing at attention
"Yon didn't know I was a general.
ehi Wei didn't yon see those two
stars 81 my adrf Don't you know
whg- Two stars meanH
YES sir. | know what they mem.
They mean that you have two sons II
the army said the buck"
The general told this story himself
that evening at the staff mess and
now his aids aud the other staff Off
GERS know that he isn't such a bear
rs they had thought him. Exchange
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1919-06-27
Avlators, asportn Forbidden.

GWhat promised to develop into a
highly exciting sport has just been cut
off in Its infancy by Gen. William l..
Kenly, head of the army aircraft serv-
Ice. na au
lie has issued an order forbiddlng
army avators. either on duty, at prac-
tice, or flying for pleasure, from shoot
ing wild ducks and other fowl with
machine guns. This practice not only
gave the birds small run for their
money and endangered the lives of
people for two miles around but
wasted quantities of costly ammuni-
ton.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1919-06-27

Suggestion plays a great part In the
cure of physical Ills OF soldiers. Ac
cording to Lieut.. Col. A. F. Hurst, all
men suffering from bent backs can b.
cured by persuasion and re-educa
ton.
The patient is told that his posture
IL bad habit formed when his back
was painful. He Is asked TO stand
with his back to a wall, with his heels
touching IL. His shoulders are then
gently pushed back till they touch the
wall.
In most instances the soldier finds
that In few minutes he can stand
erect without support, and after walk
Ing few times in the same posture his
cure IS complete.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1919-06-27
REV. {. Z. HUNT. DUQUOIN.
Pastor Of St. Paul Baptist Church. Who Entertains
Convention in 1920.


The term Indian sumner 10 an
Piled to . period Of mild. open wenihsf
that comes In the fall. embracing the
most OF October aud sometimes eD
tending Into November. AID eharactee
irei by sort Il dry mist or nnzine1
that dlfferentiates II from other sea
sons Of the year. What causes the dis
ttncfive features OF the ssson. espe
cially the bazy atmosphere, Is IN
known, and the origiz OF the term
equally so. Dineren~ explanations
have been given of both. but ti.ey seen
10 be largely fanciful.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1919-06-27
WAS A NURSE IN FOUR WARS
English Woman, Veteran OF Many
Previous Campaigns. Served in
World Struggle.

Mrs. Teresa Eden Richardson. who
died recently NJ Bath. England. was a
worlter In the hospitals Of four wars.
She held the South African medal the
Order Of the Crown OF japan. the jap
anrse Red Cross Order Of Merit. two
Greek medals and the 1914 Star
During the South African var. sngs
the London Times, Mrs. Richardson
nursed NJ a hospital nt Bloemfontein
when fhe epidemic Of enierie fever
tried "a fhe utmost the resources Of
the medical stan Afterward. through
the Japanese minister she was AZ
tachsd 10 tie Red Cross society ~
Japan during the war with Russia.
Later she nurscd at Athens during
the war between Greece ana Turkey,
and when the present war broke ouf.
being then slxfy-eight years old. she
went To Brierfort, uear Brussels. After
the German armies had occupied that
place she nursed at one of the hos
pitals Of Antwerp throughout the bonn
bariment, she and her maid being the
only persons who remained Al her ho-
tel. Mrs. Richardson was one of the
last 20 leave the town, escaping down
the Scbeldt In conl barge crowded
viii refugees. The priyntlon endured
at this period seriously affected her
health and she was compelled to aban-
don further attempts 70 render help
Ia Red Cross hospitals In London and
Nice
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1919-06-27
How Britain saved In. sabIes.

Great Britain has adopted drastic
measures to provide milk for her ba-
bies. according to j. G. Wclliver in the
National Geographic Magazine.
IF the adult patron Of public eat
Ing house." he says, buys and drinks
a glass OF milk as beverage. he Is
liable TO fine of $25, and the pro-
prietor subjects himself TO a like pen
atty"
The result has been that the death
rate among infants under five years
old has been about one-half the rate In
prewar times. For the first time in the
modern history Of Britain there has
been milk enough for all the babies,
and good milk
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1919-06-27
Only Small Transaression.

Jane had new tricycle.. but had
been told not to leave the front walk.
Instead of minding her mother she
rode around the block On her return
her mother scolded her and asked why
she dd not obey. Jane thought of no
good excuse, SO said: Well | didn't
fink you would care IL just went be-
hind the block"
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1919-06-27

A west end school teachei told .
funny one the other day. The teacher
was Attempting TO drill the class y
she use OF the word felt" STE eT
eected some one Of the children to say
.The ice felt cold" or The stove felt
hot or something OF the sort she
vas much discouraged when one little
alien who had raised his hand TO vol
untesr a sentence said: Il felt down
stairs ~ Boston Post
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1919-06-27
Putting It PrettIlx.

a great big soldier boy had picked
a little bit of girl. When "A fellow
"joshed' him a bit, he said: yes,
BIZ, she would have been taller. hut
she's made of stuff so choice and fine
and scarce that the Lord just natural
ly couldn't find enough Of It here to
ssaake her anv BIGGER"
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1919-06-27

In these days Of wrist watches there
seems to be call FOR the simple wrist
blotter recently invented by Harlaud
w. Cardwell OF Texarkana, Tex. This
device consists merely OF a curved
bloiter back. biotier and wrist strap.
so that the blottef may be worn on the
right hand of the user. Thus the blot
ter Is instantly available for use. and
the pcn does not have TO be laid down.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1919-06-27
Unananersn.

George" she asked. III We vcss
10Th young and single again woule
you want me to be your wigu?' NOV
~ dear" he absent-mindedly replied
'whate the use OF trying 10 start 2
quarrel just as We have settled dowr
. eujoy a quiet evening s"--Cblcaas
aec0rd Herald.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1919-06-27
The celaatlaf en,nrrs.

Celestial empire ia derived from
Tien Chau. that is the heavenly
dynasty, meaning the kingdom which
the dynasty appointed By heaven
rules over. The Inhabitants are called
ceiestials because they are subjects
OF that empire.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1919-06-27
All Have Their Burdens.

Nearly everybody is handicapped In
some way. So don't fancy you are
unique In having things TO put up with
and fight against We'are here TO nght
and to conquer Home Notss
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1919-06-27

Little Florence climbed upon ner 10
sho~s Iap on her birthday and put her
arms ( round his neck Father always
caIlcA her "Toedlea.H aud until now
&c had answersd TO the name Put
onw she looked al him 10 surprise
sWhy I'm three now, ! should thlns
sou'd call me 'Threedles sue saio
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1919-06-27
nodv Rlow.

A Maryland man eloped With his
sweetheart's twin by mistake. aad f.
cow happy. This viii be q body blow
for the soul-natists Cleveland P.els
Dealer.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1919-06-27

Secretary Of the National
Baptist Congress which met
recently in Bessemer, Ala,
reports a great meeting.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1919-06-27

KEY. EugdT ,. .. WLITdTy,
Managing Editor of the Metropolis Weekly Gazette Cor.
Sccy of the MINISTERS and Deaccns Union of the Mt
Olive Baptist Association and President of the Mt Olive
B. Y P. u. Convention; who attend June lsth22nd
Brookport, Illinois.
Was Reelected President Without Oppostsn
Imperial Valley press., 1919-12-05

waste matter accumulated on vacant
lots and back yard premises in the
city. has convinced all concerned in
the prosecution of the clean up cam
paign that the present method of col
lection and disposal of waste matter
and litter is inadequate, unsatisfactory
and expensive. and
Whereas; ordinances now in force de-
signed to safeguard public health and
well-being are in large measure mop
'erative and cannot be enforced with
out great expense to the city, resulting
in accumulations of unsightly and dan
gerous heaps of litter in many places,
and
Whereas; many are deferred from
planting trees and flowers and other
wise beautifying their homes because
of the disreputable and unsightly places
of careless neighbors and fellow citi-
zens. who. will not pay the direct tax
TO contractors for removal of waste
from their premises, be it
Resolved; That the Ten Thousand
Club urgently recommend that the
present haphaZZard method o fcollec-
ton under private contract be aband-
oned and that the municipality take
Imperial Valley press., 1919-12-05
TEN TH0USAkD
CLUB PROTESTS
GARBAGE MUDDLE

The following resolutions We're en-
dorsed by the Ten Thousand Club yes
terday afternoon. AS a proof of the
ineffectiveness of the present method
of collection, it was stated that forty
truck loads of tin cans and 109 wagon
loads of litter and other waste have
been hauled away by the city during
the recent campaign showing that
comparatively few residents are COM
plying with the ordinance controlling
, the disposal of such matter.
Whereas; the past quantities of
Imperial Valley press., 1919-12-05
MISSION SOLD
FOR $22,0O0.0O

Mrs. F. NJ. Sherwood, of San Diego,
has purchased the Mission Apart
ments, on Commercial street, for the
sum of $4,000 from Mr.. Fink, of this
city.
The new owner states that a great
many new improvements will be add
ed to the building in the near future.
1t is her intentions, she said, to add
another story to the building, refinish
it, and re-decorate it, inside and out,
thus making it one of the most at
tractive apartment houses in the
Valley.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-12-05
GERMAN HEAD IS
WARNED BY u. S.
DELEGATION
(By Associated Press)

PARIS, Dec. 5S.-Frank Polk, head
of the United States delegation to the
peace conference, summoned Kurt
Won Lersner, chief of the German
representatives at Versailles, and told
him Germany should not interpret as
being in her favor any delay that
might be encountered in the ratifica-
tion of the treaty at Washington, ac-
cording to newspapers here.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-12-05

under direct control the entire matter,
paying for same out of funds collected
by general taxation on property.
Resolved; That these resolutions be
spread upon the minutes of the club as
a part of its records and that copies be
sent by the secretary to the chamber
of commerce. the Honorable Board of
City Trustees and to the newspapers OF
the CITY
Imperial Valley press., 1919-12-05

Mr.. and Mrs. o. G. Horne returned
yesterday from San Diege- -wifcre--tiresf
attended the celebration. Mrs. Horne
says San Diego is a royal host and the
cordial welcome the Imperial valley
people received will long be remember
ed. The only regret is that more peo-
pie could not have accepted the gen
erous and delightful hospitality of the
Bay City.