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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-01-09
RAILS AND ROCK
BALLAST FOR 7. & P.

Dallas, Tex, Jan. Sit Is rumored
that the Texas and Pacific Railroad
company viii spend several million
dollars improving its line from here
to FL Paso when the railroad has
been returned 20 private control
j. l. Lanchasterr joint receiver Of
the railroad. Is now in New York
city. IL is said that he is making
final arrangements for improving the
road
The rumor states that 90 pound
rails viii replace the present 60 pound
and 10 pound rails between F9rt
Worth and II Paso. Since light rails
have recently been replaced By heaT-
Ter ones between Fort Worth and
Baird, the 90 pound rails would be
laid only from Baird 70 Fl PasO. A
heavy rock ballast viii be laid, ac-
cordinE 20 the rumor- A big part Of
the money VIII be put into the COM
panys yards and equipment iu III
Paso, the rumor states.
This company during the last few
years has made an astounding SUM
in Texas oil
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-01-09
RAILROADS GIVE NEW RATE
ON SHIPMENTS OF CEMENT

Through efforts OF A. T.. Tadlock,
director Of the chamber Of commerce,
traffic bureau, 4 reduced rate on
cement in carloads has been obtained
for Il Paso shippers 20 Dalhart. Mid-
dlewater, Rahm and Romero, Texas,
and other points along the III Faso
& Southwestern and Rock Island
lines She new rate effective on
January 2. Is SO cents q hundred
The old rate was Sc cents. In addition
20 a saving in money, shippers can
set deliveries made in about half the
time formerlv raluIred.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-01-09
ARGUMENTS IN
NEW CASE ON
Fate Of Slayer May Be In
Jury's Hands By Mon
day Morning.

Los Angeles. Calf, jan s.-Argu-
meuts in the trial Of Harry New, al
Legged murderer Of his fiancee, Freda
Lesser, were begun today, but il was
believed by both prosecution and de-
fence that the case would not be
given 10 the jury before Monday
morning.
The prosecution announced il
planned no further rebuttal evidence,
while the defence said its sur-re-
buttal testimony would be blfef
IL was stated each side would ask
eight hours Tor the arguments.
When the trial was resumed today
the stenographic record contained
AIS. 500 words.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-01-09
SOCIALISTS FIGHT
TO SEAT SOLONS

New YORK. Jan- 9.-The executive
committee OF the New York Socialist
party today demanded that the as
sembly "re-eufranchise the thou
sands Of voters of the state wlo
voted the Socialist ticket by immed-
lately revokiug its "disgraceful ami
autocratic action" in suspending five
Socialist assemblymeu-
In a statement issued after an az
night session the committee declared
the voters who sent the Socialist as
semblymen TO Albany asserted that
the Socialist party is not iuimical 70
the public welfare
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-01-09
FAMOUS SHIP
BURNS At PIER
American Liner ST. Louis
Damaged 81, 100000 At
Hoboken, n, J.

New YORK Jan. Damage 70 tho
American line steamer St Louis
which burned al a Hobolsn shipyard
last night was estimated at $1,000
600 early today. The interior OF the
snip was wrecked and the plates
badly warped. The origin OF the fire
IS not known.
The St Louis was being refitIed as
a passenger steamer after service
as the transport Louisville during the
war. launched at the Cramps ship
yard IL Philadelphia IN 1898 and
christened by Airs. Grover Cleveland,
% was the first passenger vessel 10
be built in this country in more than
20 years
The craft at that time was the third
largest in existence and was the
fastest II was used as auxiliary
cruiser during the Spanish
war
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-01-09
DO BRIDES READ
COOK BOOK ADS?
If They Do, Do They Buy
Goods From The Nan
Who Ran The Ad?

J Does a new bride read cook book
/ or does she not- uoes she. in the
event she is presented with a de luxe
I cook book, which contains not only
the recipe for filling a husbands
stomach with good food, but the
names Of the witnesses Of her we'd
ding and a few other little intimate
details Gpperraining 10 her wedding.
read any advertising that may be IN
? that cook book as wei as the other
contents9
And viii the bride aforesaid, 60 and
when the time comes 20 huy-say
I baby 9uggy-buy the buggy from any
firm that may have advertised in her
honeymoon cook book!
VIII Appreciate Answers.
Answers 10 those questions would
be appreciated by the III Paso Adclub
which held its weekly luncheon at the
chamber OF commerce gril Friday
noon. And during the luncheon there
was considerable argument over this
matter Of cook books and brides.
Scott White. president or the club and
several other members took the posi-
ton that 81 was waste OF money 10
advertise Do such a medium Clal-
borne Adams ana several others took
the view that ir was money well
spent There were no brides present
so the argument could not De settled
anu ions a4LGA Ale AANGUcuA LaA Nedl
finished the club had not been able
TO endorse or repudiate the PROPOSE
tion which is being put up 10 business
men Of the city by an advertising
concern
Glenn Everman. boy scout execu-
tive. asked the Ad men % get behind
the boy scout movement here and es-
pecially 20 endorse good turn" week
from Feb. s 20 a. The club lost no
time in giving the boy scouts a unan-
imous endorsement
Many Attractions.
The club had more tlan its usual
attractions Friday Two pretty young
women provided part OF the added
attractions and a Mexican orchestra
furnished the remainder. The young
women were 4Iiss Anna Schwartz and
Miss Bertha T. Meyer. OF Brooklyn.
View York. They are copy placers for
q New York advertising agency.
Norman Walker Of the McMath
Printing company had as his guest.
Alexander Herbert, Of New York, who
has Just come 20 FL PaEo TO take
charge Of the lithograuhing depart
ment Of McNath's. The Adclub viii
be guests Of this company % its plant
il the near future
AIRS. W. T. EiveE, OF the chamber
Of commerce. has ben placed in charge
OF the chamber Of commerce Kitchen.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-01-09

Piles Cured in 6 20 Il Days
Druggists refund money il PAZD
OINTMENT fails 10 cure Itching.
Blind, Bleeding or Protruding Plies.
stops Irritation: Soothes and Heals.
You can get restful sleep after the
first application. Price 60c--Adv
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-01-09
Ell PASO BANK AND TRUST
COMPANY ELECTS OFFICERS

Officers for 1920 were elected Thurs
day afternoon at the annual meeting
Of the stockholders OF the Fl Paso
Eank and Trust company. Frank p.
Jones was reelected president Other
officers elected were as follows; A.
F. Kerr. vice president: Lee H Crews.
vice president: +. II Lynch cashier :
g. C. Roberts. assistant cashier. Ed
mondson 3 Link, trust officer. E p
Jones. A. T.. Kerr. Robert Martin. Lee
II Crews and F. II Lynch were
named directors llr- Martin is presi-
dent OF the First National Bank az
Hot Springs. New Mexico.
About april the I'd Paso Bank and
Trust company expects 20 be in its
new home on Mesa avenue formerly
occupied by the Rio GFande Valley
Bank and Trust company. Repairs
costing $4,000 are being made on the
building
As stated IN The Herald December
81 the Fl paso Bank end Trust com
nany paid a percent semi-annual
dividend on its stock and added
$1,000 to its surplus account
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-01-09
PERISHABLE FREIGHT ROUTED
OVER TIE SANTA FE LINES

East bound perlshable freight origi-
mating on the lines Of the +. p & s.
vs.. viii be routed on the santa re for
a few days as the result Of a block
ade On the Rock Island lines near
Kansas City. IL became known here
Friday. This action Il being taken
under orders from the railfoad adj
ministration and all perishable
freight eastbound is being diverted
70 the santa Re under bond.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-01-09
WAGE INCREASE FOR DISTRICT
JUDGES OF STATE HELD VALID

Austin. Tex, Jan Constitution
atty Of the act Of the seth legisla-
judges Of district and appellate
courts. was upheld by O special court
sitting IN the third court Of civil ap-
peals today.
The case was STYLED A. II Throck-
morton, against a. b Terrell con-
trolsr, The plaintiff sought 10 re-
strain the conToler from issuing war
rants TO cover these increases, and
the trial court refused the Injunction
and che third court Of eivu appeals
today affirmed that decision. The
plaintiff has 3 days IN which TO file
motion for rehearinE.
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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-01-09
TROOP REVIEW POSTPONED
BECAUSE OF COLD WEATHER

The troop review announced for
Saturday az Fort Bliss has been
postponed until Saturday. Dee IL.
because Of unfavorabla weather, il
was announced by the military au-
thorities Friday.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1920-04-30

To tho Editor Of Gazette /.

10 tho Editor Of Gazette.
Please allow space in your vslu.
able paper TO say that the Sunday
School campaign made is last
drive sunday eve. April IS. and
Sal was realized.
Rev. e Y Cols. oas pastor was
with Us the tourth Sunday and
preached two soul string sermons.
This church made no mistake in
selecting him as is pastor. Total
collection for the day was SIs.zI.
Everything IS getting along nicely
Miss Ollie Upchurch and Mr..
Carl Venerable were united in mar
rage at the home OF the bride 5
parents Saturday evening Ani! "a
Rev. Cole. OBLIGATED. lie being
somewhat indisposcd Lett for his
home today.
Yours in the cause OF Christ.
NJ + Daniel. Reporter.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1920-04-30
To W. E. M. Society.

Dear Co-Workers. Of the "
+. NJ. Society Of the Mt Olive
Baptist Association. | an asking
you through the Gazette. 10 wife
me personal letter 0, your desire
Where are you: VIII ,oa not
rise and shine for Jesus: Can |
you hear Aim calling you as loud
as peaIs oil thunder. The harvest
is great but the laborers are few :
Go work in ny sioeyasd are his
words BE like Nehemiah, tel
them that you arc doing great
work and you can't come down
Ne shal tiy and mike this As
soelatcnal year banner one
Alske If ard LET Us go oVer the
top tes God
First be sure that you arc right
and 20 ahead Read iieb TEL
if We obey that verse Ne wiIl have
DO time TO % anything 10 any
body, talk Or write about anybody,
only that which Is good Or cdih,
ing or viii lift up some one
hope that all churches
that were in the Mt Olive Baptist
Association are still wuh the old
mother. ! believe that you are,
il not love you still
ask the pastors OF our distric,
to let Us look in on yen at your
earliest convenience.
Yours for the Master.
Laura A. Leake.
Pres. OF Dist W E < 81.
oo3 Cormick. ST.. Centraiia, III
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1920-04-30
fred K. Young. SoaeiIor.
Master In chancery Sale.

State Of illinois. sIassne County, -. =
In the Circuit Court OF said County.
April Term A. d. 1920.
William Campbell We. Carlton Miller.
Bill in Chancery for Partition 30. 7s5.
Public notice is hereby given that in
pursuance Of decree entered at the
April Term Of said court. to-wit. on
the l4th day Of April A. ID. 1920 in the
in the above entitled cause, |, s. Bart.
lett Kerr. Master in chancery OF said
County. viii. at the bvar Of 10 o'clock
A. NJ. Saturday May 18th. A. d. 1920
at the East door Of the Court House in
the City Of Metropolis. County Of Mas
sac and State of Illinois, sell at Public
vendue 10 the highest and best bidder,
the following described real estate To.
Wit
The Northwest Fourth Of the North
east quarter of Section Twenty Nine
(29). Township Fifteen d5) South,
Range Four a. east. 3rd T. NJ. Mas
sac County, III.
Terms Of Sale. Cash in hand.
Dated this II. day Of April a. D. 1920.
$. Bartlett Kesr,
Master ia Chancery.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1920-04-30
s ate Of Ohio. City of Toledo.

5 ate of Ohio, City of Toledo.
Lucas County. IS.
Frank J Cheney makes oath that ne
is senior partner of the firm Of f. J..
Cheney & Co, doing business in the
City of Toledo, County and state afore-
,aid. and that said firm viii pay the
sum oil ONE HUNDR cd DOLLARS
Tor each and every case of Catarrh
that cannot be cured By the use Of
iALL's CATARRH MEDICINE.
FRANK J. CHEEKY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed
IN my presence, this 6th day Of Decem-
Der. A. D. 1856. A. w GLEASON,
gSeal) Notary Public.
HALLS Catarrh Medicine is taken in
ternally and acts through the Blood on
no mucous Furnaces of the System.
SEND for testimonials, free
F. ]. CHENEY & Co. Toledo, o.
Sold by all Druggists, 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for consti-
nation.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1920-04-30

The old Nh. Olive has founda-
ton and record behind it. as it
@as founded on solid facts and not
on bate and misrepresentation
Its early founders stood for some
thing in The days Of yere. Woe
unto the Shepherd that diyice my
sheep
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1920-04-30

We have several good rreach-
ers that are idle thai would make
good pastors # they we're given a
chance Every church large or
small should have pastor. aud
cary cut the great commission Of
Jesus Ne should be doors Of hi>
word and not hearers only. Heed
this message and herald it to the
lost and benighfed world.
Every church door in Southern
Illinois should be thrown open a,
least twice every Sunday that the
gospel might be preached 10 every
creature. Let none hear you idly
saying there is nothing you car
do while the souls OF men are dy-
ing ell around you without ans
hope for tie future lie and happi,
ness.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1920-04-30

Editor Of Gazette
Please give space to say that
Rev. Nj. NJ Haze, Of Peoria. H.,
preached for US Thursday nighs to
well filed house. His subject
was. ye are my witnesses. Oar
hearts were made tc rejoice since
we knew We are His witnesses.
+. M. Long.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1920-04-30

Any church needing a good
pastor and splendid preacher. a
man OF high ideals and broad vis-
ion. We can recommend Rev Jno
Bfuen. OF Mt. Vernon. Ill. who
successfully pastored. Shiloh Bap-
list church OF that city for 5 con-
secutiYe years His address is
1911 Herbert. St.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1920-04-30

We pity that soul whose relig.
ion will not bind him sufficiently
strong enough TO enable him to
rise above his evil companion.
sufficiently high and long enough
to allow his light. (liie) to shine
forth to illuminate tho pathway OF
some poor sinner that will lead
him into that path that shines
more and more until the pe,ieet
day
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1920-04-30

We want to put The Gazette
INTO every home in the city with
IN 40 days. Will you help US
neighbor? Special Inducements
will be given Let every reader
help US to get subscribers. Build
I'D your Race Enterprise.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1920-04-30
A DIVINE CALL THROUGH
THE HOLY SPIRIT


10 the ministers OF the gospel Of
Jesus Christ. Let me appeal 10
all God sent ministers. through the
spirit this morning. II was re
vcaled to me to write you what
Jesus said do He said lift me I'D
and J will draw all men unto me
Don t you know that RE is able TO
draw all men unto HIM. Don
speculate off OF the gospel, Trust
him and live by the gospel; He
val! prepare the way. He said
ne that trusts in me shall not want
for any good thing Torn the
world aloose and preach Jesus
Christ ard all things will be added
unto you and your barns will be
filled and your cattle will live and
the world viii be in peace with al
mankind
There is too much still in the
church.
Sister Rosie B. Davy.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1920-04-30

All manuscript with list OF
names should be accompanied with
81. 90 to secure publication.
The way that seemeth right IN
. men ofsen leads to death i
fpends largely as to the view ono
takes 70 right and wrong much
depends upon one 5 training
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1920-04-30

We are sorry that a number OF
cur lie long friends and members
OF 18th street. Nj. Moriah and
Mt. Pleasant Baptist churches sufi-
cred themselves to leave the rec
ord they have made for these
many years to follow after stran-
gers
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1920-04-30

We feel that we are giving our
subscribers good service and we
xpect them to do as Paul. advis-
d TO pay for what you We got
efore you can get any more.
DO that neighbor. and save your
self from being cut off the Ist OF
Aug, and the account placed in
the hands OF collectors. and they
will find out that you won't do TO
trust. Can you afford to refuse
o.pay The man who is fighting
Jour racial battles? II so | would
ike to see the color OF your eye.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1920-04-30

Understand that II you arc mentally
enihed with sic kneas. old age and
death, ne amount OF desire or affirma,
sicn can make you VOL, young. or
long lived. To be healthy. you musf
be mentally ia unity with health: To
remain young. you must be mentally
one with youth. and 10 live long. you
must be mentally unified with iIfa.
says Wallace d. Wattles in The Nsw
thus.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1920-04-30

a preacher who viii pretend
that be is mad with the editor to
keep from paying an honest debt
made by his own voluntary acts,
is man not ftior leadership. We
must have ons money or the ac-
count goes into the hands Of a
collector
Some mems sins goes before
them and others come after them
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1920-04-30
WHAT A CHRISTIAN

a Christian IS Chris, in man.
4 christian IS person after Lhrist's
own heart and viii keep lis eom-
mandmcnt..
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1920-04-30
POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENTS.
For Alderman

We are authorized to announce John
s. Anderson for re election TO the Of
ice of Alderman of the First Ward OF
the City of Metropolis, at the ensuelng
April election.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1920-04-30

those who owe US will please
send IN their subscription without
cattina US 10 extra expense collect
no. We have placed several &C.
cunts with collector and wal
I've 10 place more soon
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1920-04-30

Remember, the paper is ST. 50
per year. The paper has taken
other q Use. postage will be
higher, sc for stamps and &c for
post cards. please pay up.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1920-04-30
Notice.

To the Presidents OF the w. T..
& NJ circles OF the East Mt. Olive
Associafion:-I hope The many
circles are alive. | would like to
visit some OF the circles. buhT have
not heard from one OF you. l
trust all circles are alive and work
log for the glory Of God Re-
member, they that trust in the
Lord shall be as Mount Zion Let
Us keep in mind the State work
Send up all you can as God viii
bless cheerful giver
Z NJ. Long.
State Missionary General Baptist
Association.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1920-04-30

aging letters as TO our stand Tor
the Old time Baptist raith. from
laymen and The clergy not only 10
our Disctriet bot turnout III
ihois, telling US they are With Us
We have the everlasting words OF
Christ. telling Us He would be
with us always, and to preach the
Gospel, and We do though the
heavens fall Thanks for words
OF confidence.
Prof. A P Smith is visiting his
brother in Grand Rivers, KY. this
week
Moderator McCrary. is attend
ing the Executive Board Ct the
East Mt Olive Baptist Association
at Carbonate today Rev w z
Washington is moderator OF said
association
Genuine Baptists do not iederate
with anything. but stands out clear
cut for the gospel OF Jesus Christ
Jesus said. upon his word lie
would build his church and the
gates Of hell should not destroy it
Let US add here that all the com
bined forces OF men cannot uproot
tue Church OF Christ. or loose Il
from its moorings. neither can prin-
CAPABILITIES. heights, nor depths. per
il or sword nor world upon
worla 5 persuade child Ct God
move him from trusting 10 God
There IS a fixed principle IN his
soul that serves as an anchor to a
child born CT God
The pastor and members OF the
Ist Baptist church are expected to
visit Unity Baptist church. Sunday
and pastor Rev T NJ. Moses Will
preach in the afternoon for the
Bazaar club rally Let US make
this financial success. members
Mrs. Mary White. OF Brookport.
was in the city Sunday.
Little Laura Marie Maxwell. oil
Brookport. visited her grandpa
ents. Mr.. and Mrs. G. w Long !
asst week.
Howard Blackwell. left for Ga
esburg. Monday where he has em-
oloyment
Mrs. Iaurs Mcclellan, is on the
lick list again.
Minnie Griggs. the little daugh
er OF Mf. and Mrs. c. II. Griggs,
las been very sick Her iather
vas called here from Gary. Ind.
N the account Of her dangerous.
llness.
The meeting at the Ist Baptist
.hurch, closed last Friday night
Rev J. ID. Davis, Of Colp. preach
d several able sermons during
he week The sinners failed to
attend and it. appeared that they
we're notinterested about their fu-
ure welfare.
Mrs. Mabel Shannon, is conin.
ID to her bed this week.
Jessie Shelton, and Irwin Jenk-
ms, visited their families the first
IF the week from indianapolis
Ind, and other points where they
nave employment.
Rev. Edgar S. McCrsry, wishes
% thank Mrs Matte Fossie. for f,
he basket OF mustard greens sent
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1920-04-30

Rev. h. A. Boyd.
Member of the National Bap-
fist Publishing Board, who
was declared by the Court of
Appeals to be a lawful Board
Member, and who is manag-
ing the Great Plant during his
fathers visit to Panama.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1920-04-30

Mr. and Mrs Columbus Eassiter
Of Belgrade. were in the city Mon
day on business.
Several Of the citizens OF Broo9 :
port. were down to pay their take S
Monday
Thos r King, OF knoxville
paid taxes on more than 400
ores OF land this week which a
mounted to over 500. 90. He
pays more taxes than any farmer
in the county it is said. Thi
speaks we'll for he and the race,
but we should not be satisfied with
that alone We should be stimu
lated to greater efforts Of accumu-
Iation Of real estate
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1920-04-30

To insure publication all cores
uondence should reach this office
not later than Tuesday morning.
The editor.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1920-04-30

must mail copy on
Mondays to secure publication.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1920-04-30

znuterered As second-class mail mat
At Metropolis, Illinois, Postofiee
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1920-04-30
FRIDAY APRIL SO. 1920.

ohce 9th and Pearl Streets. Me-
ropolis. Illinois.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1920-04-30

address all communications to R.Me-
AR. SOS Pearl st. Metropolis -