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Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1920-03-12
DuQuon, III.
Important y office.

To the Moderator OF the Mt.
Olive Baptist Association. presi-
dent OF the S s Convention.
President OF B y ?. q. and all
other good Baptist. Greeting =
Having beea elected President
OF the Ministers and Deacons
Union OF Southern Illinois. feel
it my duty to csll your attention
to the same and assure you. that
as such shall put forth my btst
efforts to bring this district up to
that standard OF efficiency that
stamps every department OF our
district work. know that we
cannot even hope for the best I'M
less we join heart End hand. con
eel our action and pull together
We must ever remember that in
order to win the world for Christ
the leaders in each District, must
put his shouldekso the wheel rec
ughize sale leadership and urge
upon his Constituents a ready re-
Spouse to every denominational
demadd.
With these facts in mind we
welcome any information or sug-
gestioo that has a tendency So
plyce Us in line with Front Rank
Bsptists OF this as well other dir
tricts.
We recognize the iaet that each
department Of the district work IS
under able and briuy as well as
upright christian leaders.
Hoping for you al "a successful
year in the prosecution OF greal
work
S II. Pruiett.
President OF Ministers and Dea-
cons Union
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1920-03-12
CentraIia, Ill.

Rev. w. H. Carter, delivered
one of his masterpiece sermons,
Sunday morning, and Rev. w.
NJ. B. Anderson District Mission
airy delivered same Sunday eve
ming.
Rev. Anderson has been con.
fined to his home on account oil
the illness of himself and family,
The church was very glad indeed
to know that he is able to get a
round and truly hope that he vii
soon~be in the best of health.
Rev w. II Cater, Pastor,
!. Scott, Clerk.
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<@You must mail copy on
Mondays to secure publication.
POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENTS.

We are authorized to announce II.
F. E. Niemeyer as candidate Tor
Highway Commissioner for Road Dis
trict No. 6, at the ensuing election,
April 6, 1920.
We are authorized to announce X.
". Mizen, as a candidate for Highway
Commissioner for Road District No. O.
at the ensuing election, April 6, 1920
We are authorized to announce Sam
uel H. johnson, as candidate for High
way Commissioner for Road District
No. S, at the ensuing election April
8. 1920 .
We are authorized to Announce ii.
c. Williams, as a candidate for High
way Commissioner for Road District
No. 6, at the ensuing election April
&. 1920.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1920-03-12
Perks, Ill.

c Glider. spent Sunday with
bis parents, Mr. and Mrs Elijah
crider.
Pete Byrant returned home af-
ter spending few days in Mounds
Mrs Amanda Jones. who has
making her home with nephew,
Mr. Harmon. departed this life
after a short illness.
Miss Christina Chambliss. spent
the week end at her home in
Mounds
Miss Alice Hines. called on Eva
Bristow Sunday afternoon.
Little Arnenetie Thorpe, IS
spending few days with her aunt
at White Hill
Mrs. Ira Pack. and Wilma
Wynn, Of Cairo, were guest Of Mr..
Wesley Bristow, Sunday.
Miss cozelte Thorpe. spent Sun
day afternoon wi II her father. Jno
Byrant
Cora Bristow, Reporter.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1920-03-12

We have received many encour-
aging letters as to our stand FOL
the Old time Baptist Faith, from
laymen and the clergy not only il
our Disctrict. but turnout Ill
inois, 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.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1920-03-12
MOUNDS.

Notice is hereby given that
will be on the district in the inter
est OF the work will be Brown
field, Tuesday night and Wednes-
day OF this week and Colp, and
Clifford, on the Ist Sunday.
Yours for the work,
]. II. lilly. S. s. and b. Y.
2 U. Missionary
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1920-03-12

All manuscript with a list OF
names should be accompanied with
Sf,oo to secure publication.
The way that seeneth right un-
to men oi,en leads TO death 1t
depends largely as to theview ono
takes to right and wrong much
depends upon one 5 training
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1920-03-12

We feel that We are giving our
subscribers good service and we
expect them to do as Paul, advis-
ed To pay for what you We got
before you can get any more
DO that neighbor, and save your
self from being cut off the Tst Of
Aug and the account placed in
the hands OF collectors. and they
will find out that you won't do to
trost Can you afford to refuse
to pay the man who is fighting
your racial battles' Ii SO would
Ike to see the color Of your eye
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s ate of Ohio. City Of Toledo.


Lucas County, S.
Frank j. Cheney makes oa tn that he
is senior partner Of the firm Of f. J..
Cheney & CO., doing business in the
City of Toledo, County and state afore-
said, and that said firm VIII pay the
Sum oil ONE HUNDR Ed DOLLARS
for each and every case Of Catarrh
that cannot be cured by the use of
lALL'S GATARRH MEDICINE.
FRANK J. CHEFEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed
in my presence, this 9Th day of Deem
Der, a. D. 1886. A. w. GLEASON,
(Seal) Notary Public.
HAIL Catarrh Medicine is taken in
ternally and acts through the Blood on
no mucous Furnaces of the System.
Send for testimonials, free
r. J. CHENEY g. CO. Toledo, o.
Sold by all Druggists, 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for consti-
nation.
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We want to put The Gazette
nto every home ia the city with
in 80 days VIII you help US
neighbor? Special inducements
will be given Let every reader
help US to get subscribers Build
up your Race Enterprise.
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Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1920-03-12
PROGRAMME
Of the
Mt. Olive Baptist Sunday School Institute.
To Convene With Second Baptist Church
Ccntralia, ILL.,, March l9-2Isl 1920.


o.aoA NJ Thursday meeting called to order by presi-
dent " cornea
o:5o De,o,iersls ty Carlyle ard ca,bordae delegates
Miscellaneous business. appointment Of oaoers
Roll call
Welcome Addses-Miss Mare Humble csntraia
Response-Meropols delegate
Topie-lIou may we interest educated young peofle
in chrisiion uorkf--Aouods Round Table
Solo
How to interest the boys and sis Of olhe tesaase
Macedonia, Harrisburg
1900 Sermon Music eoie.ti,a AL Ali'annsns
Benedieton
rso Devotional. by Mt. Vernon Roll call and Reading
Morning formal
Topie-what are the benefits derived from Teachers
meeting weekly. Round Table
Blackboard Lecture-Rev. J. B Mecrary Institute Con-
ductor
paper-Mrs Matte Washington
Friday Evening
Literary Program by District Pres sst Lana Leake
Saturday Moraiag
4. 10 Degotionas--sparta and New Bethel
Roll call and Reading journal
The results and benefits Of a Cradle Roll ins Sister
L Leakc Round Table
Some results ron Home Dept Mis- N. Deinry. Car
sermoo-Rsv Edgar Mscnp Pres Ct District
Collection and Adiopr.~so'
Afternoon
Degoonals--fpturc Cry
Roll cal
How 10 organize and maiaiaia Galed.s ana Ns,ekas--
Bro N Dunoan Colp Discussion
The preparation necessary fer 5 5. Ieacher-Res An
dsrson. centralia Discussion. Dfu1i Aissioniry
blackboard Lecture Institute Conductor
Saturday Evening
Devotional. Roii cell
Preaching
sunday Morning
Sunday scbool.at 80
Please .se notify " cs-eal you are expecting TO attend
this meeting, ~ \ Sycamore
~ corneal President. oi Institute
Rev B Mecfa,. Institute Conductor.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1920-03-12
Clerk of Road District

We are authorized to announce Ira
Morgan as a candidate for reelection
to the office of Clerk Of Road District
No. 6, at>the ensuing April election,
April s, 1920.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1920-03-12

Ltstie Florence climbed upor her "a
TIERS laD on her birthday and put haf
arms around his neck Father always
called her "Toodles." and euiil nov
she had answered to the name IN
now she looked a, htm ii SURPRISE
Why, I'm three nowl should shial
you'd call mo 1Threed' 81 slps sale
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1920-03-12

Kew. l M. Moses. and a num-
Der OF his members made visit to
the A NJ Z church Sunday az
ternoon and assisted in a financial
rally. He preached a strong ser
men and SIS 90 was the result Of
this special effort.
Rev and Mrs. S. b Jones, were
in Paducah. Tuesday on business
VIM Crosslyn. las returned
from a two weeks visit in Kentac-
Ky with relatives
Capt II G Burke, has return
ed to Chicago, after months visit
wiki Instantly.
Mrs 7 P King, Of Unionville,
is reported sick
Mr.. and Mrs Ben Maxwell, Of
Brookport spent Sunday with par
eats
Alonza Donlow, OF Br export,
was in the city Tuesday on busi-
ness
Mrs Minnie Renfro. i, improv-
ing.
Mesdames Remalia Lyons AID
Allie Morgan. were Paducah shop
pers Monday
Mrs. Meta Hui. is improving
after a slight attack OF La Grippe
Rev. Addison Robinson, was
Gazette caller Monday.
Rev. Thos Turner, was in Jop-
pa Sunday.
We thank Vim. Adams, the 9TH
st. gfocer ior the job work given
US last week. Also Barber Moore
OF 18th ST.
Rev. T. NJ. Moses, arrived in
the city Friday after visitto Mis-
sissippi.
Mrs Crigler and son Raymond
of Joppa. were in the city Saturday
on business
Messrs. VIM. and Ed. Rey-
nolds, Of Paducah, Ky, wete in
the city Tuesday on business.
The Mock Conference OF the a
M +. church is under way now,
and each pastor is working like
bees.
Reed Hughes. is much improv-
ed this week
Mesdames Culp. and Broyles,
were Paducah shoppers Friday.
Several articles arrived in the
office too late for this weeks pub
LEGATION. Please send reports car
lier.
Miss Maud Porter. was Padu-
cab shopper Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Boyd McCane,
entertained in honor OF their bro-
ther, Newton OF Cal. Games and
music were played till late hour,
then dainty refreshments were ser-
we'd.
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Remember, the paper is 81 50
Der year. The paper has taken
another raise, postage viii be
higher. sc for stamps and &c for
Isl cards. please pay up
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Read our locals and yurei9n news
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pondence should reach this office
not later than Tuesday morning.
The editor.
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FRIDAY MAR Il. 1920.

Office 9th and Pearl Streets. Me
ropolis. Illinois
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address all communication to R.Me-
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-01-21
PARKER WINS PRIMARY
BATTLE IN LOUISIANA
Nominated for Governor of State
in Democratic Contest by 5000
to 10000 Margin.

NEW ORLEANS. January 21.-John
N. Parker of New Orleans. on the face
of incomplete returns, was nominated
for governor at the regular demo-
cratic primary yesterday by a ma
jof'ity estimated at from 1000 to 10 600
Supporters of Col. Frank =. Stubs of
Monroe. the other candidate includ-
ing the newspaper which Endorsed his
campaign, at noon conceded the NOM
nation to Parker.
Hewitt Bouanchaud of Pointe
Coupee parish apparently received
the nomination for lieutenant gov
ernor.
The campaign, which came to an
end with the primary, was one of the
most bitter in the history of the
state Parker was conceded the coun-
try vote, but Stubs supporters ex-
pressed confidence of their candidate
Carrying the city by 10000 majority
The official figures showed the Stubs
in New Orleans to be 4,37l
Interest was added to the campaign
ny the fact that Mayor. Martin Behr-
man headed the faction supporting
Stubbs, ard Gov. Rufiin q. f'leasailt
:sd the Parker side. Pleasant. sup
ported by Mayor Behrman four years
ago. defeated Parker. independent
candidate.
Parker, a native of Louisiana, was
nominee for Vice Presi-
dent, bat later supported President
Wilson in his campaign and toured
the middle west in his interest. He
was state food administrator for Lou
isiana during the war.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-01-21
Merger of Car Lines
May Be Given Impetus
at Citizens Conference

Tha conference to be held at the
District building Saturday night of
the public utility committees of the
thirty-five citizens associations which
make up the federation is expected to
be an important development in the
movement now under way to bring
about a merger of the street railway
companies.
william Mex. Clayton. chairman of
the utility committee OF the fedora :
ton. in charge of the conference, an
nounced today that he will endcavor
to have Chairman Kutz of the Public
Utilities Commission. William F. Ham,
president of the Washington Railway
and Electric Company, and George f.
Hamilton. head of the Capital Trac-
ton Company. at the meeting.
Commissioner KutZ today accepted
Mr. Clayton's invitation to be present
and explain the commissions Dill de-
signed to bring about a merger.
Mr.. Clayton also will invite Repre-
sentative Milton A. Romjue of Mis-
souri,, author of another merger bill.
Charles S. Shreve will be there to ex-
plain the bill which the Federation of
Citizens Associations has drawn up,
laying down conditions under which a
merger could be brought ABOUT.
BY having these men directly inter-
ested in a merger present 10 express
their views and exchange ideas Mr..
CLAYTON hopes to develop clearer I'M
dcrstanding as to the possibilities Of a
consolidation and how it can best be
brought about.
Eir. Clayton was directed by the fed
Grafton to call this conference so that
the delegates could have all the 1nfor-
nation available before deciding on
which of the merger plans they will
support
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-01-21
POWHATAN TOSSING
!. 800 M|LESATS SEA
Transport Without Light or
Heat and Firerooms +
Flooded. /

HALIFAX, N. s., January Fl Cby the
Associated Press). The disabled
transport Powhatan. without lii ht or
heat and her firerooms flooded with
water. was plunging about in n heavy
sea this afternoon 300 miles frbm this
port. with no immediate prosipect of
obtaining tow or having her 271
passengers taken off.
During the night the freighter
western Comet succeeded in getting
line aboard and towing the trans
port forty-eight miles toward this
port, when she was compelled to
abandon the effort. The transport
Northern Pacific and other boats are
standing by ready to take off her pas
as soon as the seas moderate so it
can be given.
A blizzard which ragged off the Nova
Scotia coast this morning had spent
it's fury by noon, and it was consid-
cred possible that an attempt might
be made later in the day to get an
other line to the disabled ship or take
off her passengers. Arrangements
are being made here to provide the
Powhatan's passengers with medical
attention, if needed, upon their ar
rival in port.
NEW YORK, January 81 (by the AS
ISOLATED Press) --latest wireless mes
SdSeS receiNeu DIT army transportation
headquarters at Hoboken indicated
that the disabled Army transport
Powhatan with her 271 passengers
still on board, was being towed today
toward Halifax by the freighter West
ern Comet. The transport Northern
Pacific and the United States destroy
ers Leary and Sharkey are accom-
panyinG the transport.
The White Star liner Cedric which
has been standing by since the acct
dent, is proceeding to New York, it
having been decided to abandon the
tap's passengers. owing to weather
cnditions The wireless messages
stated the transport was in no danger
of sinking.
A message sent by Capt. w. B. Ran
dali of the Powhatan to. Army Off
Gals here said: Attempted transfer
of passengers and stopped on account
of weather conditions. which growing
rapidly worse. Powhatan in safe
condition. Please send sea-going
American tugs. Western Comet tow
ed us forty eight miles toward Hall
fax"
Orders issued to the transport Mar
tina Washington. now at sea, to pro-
coed to the Powhatan's assistance
were Cancelled.
Two More Ships in Trouble.
BOSTON. January 21.-Two ship
ping board steamers were reported in
trouble today. The Buffalo Bridge.
bound from Lisbon for New York, is
crippled with a broken propeller in
latitude 43.4O north. longitude 5130
west. The Wakulla, whose difficult
ties were made known several days
ago. was reported still in need of
assistance 500 miles off Ambrose
channel light. Shipping board YES
sells were asked to take the Buffalo
Bridge in tow for the nearest port
and tow or escort. the Wakulla to
Halifax
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-01-21
BAKER APPROVES
new ARMY BILL

Tne Army reorganization bill draft
ed by the Senate military subcommit
tee was Endorsed today by Secretary
Baker, who appeared before the full
committee.
This is the most statesmanlike at
made in any country and is an ex-
ceedingly able and effective piece OF
legislation he said.
The measure provides for compul-
sorry military training and the forma
ton of one big army to be divided
into citizens reserve army, the
Regular Army. consisting of 100000
men, and the National Guard.
Opposes Pershing as Chief.
While disclaiming any personal in
terest or almost none" in the matter.
Secretary Baker opposed provisions
which would make Gen. Pershing
chief of staff. These provisions would.
in effect, abolish the War Department
as long as Gen. Pershing was on the
active list, the Secretary said. addisi G
that the President or the Secretary OF
War should be permitted to name the
chief of staff. in view of the TACT that
he is the military adviser and the man
upon whom both depend for carrying
out the military policy.
Senator Frelinghuysen. republican,
New Jersey suggested that the purpose
was to provide q place for Gen. PERISH
ing:
autocracy in America in order to find a
place for an officer" the Secretary said.
Il think when you place military man
in a place created by law and you can't
replace him, you're doing something that
l believe the Constitution prohibits. II
is impolitic and constitutionally infirm'
Declaring he had discussed the mat
ter with Gen. Pershing. Mr.. Baker said
he did not think the General would care
to have the place.
PershinE's Peace-Time Duties.
Reorganization of the Army under
the bill, the witness said. in his opin-
ion will provide some duty to be per
formed by Gen. Pershing in peace
times.
While having no objections TO
designating Gen. Pershing as pre-
siding officer of the board to desg
nate officers eli Gible for general STAN
duty. as provided by the bill Secre-
tar Baker urged that appointment
OF the two other members be left
10 the Secretary Of War.
The bill would make the board CON
sist of Gen. Pershing. with the com
mandant of the General Staff College
(now Maj. Gen. McAndrews. who was
Pershing's chief of staff in FranceJ
and the commandant of the General
staff School (now Maj. Gen. Muir. who
also saw duty abroad).
The Secretary said he did not thin K
the bill should be drawn so that the
officer who saw foreign service should
be given a greater chance than the
officer who was compelled to remain
at home.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-01-21
$4,000 DEFICIT
-
INNAW ACCOUNT

A board of officers appointed 10 ex-
anime the accounts Of Lieut.. c. II.
Bennett, naval disbursing officer IN
charge of accounts of officers on duty
in Washington, today submitted a re-
port showing an apparent deficit of
about $4,000. Lieut.. Bennett it was
announced. left on leave last Decem-
Der % and has not been heard from
since December %.
The following statement was given
out by the Navy Department:
shows Apparent Deficit.
"A board of officers appointed TO
examine into the accounts of Lieut..
c. F.. Bennett, L. S. N. disbursing of
ficer in charge of the accounts of Of
ficers on duty in Washington. has
just submitted report showing an
apparent deficit of about $4,000.
LAS the records show that. i'm ac-
cordance with the requirements of the
Navy regulations. Lieut. Benefits
ash was verified by a commissioner
officer of the general inspectors force
on the first day of October il is evil
dent that. if the Treasury Depart
ment eventually finds the deficit to .bs
actual. the same must have occurred
between October !, 1919, and Decen-
Der %. 1919. on which day Lieut.. Ben
nett went on ten days leave. .s
THE occasion of the appointment
of a board to inventory this officers
funds was that he did not return at
the expiration of his leave, and has.
since December, IS, 1919, not been
heard from.
when Some days had elapsed after
the expiration of his leave and he
neither returned nor communicated
with the Navy Department in any
way. the Office of naval intelligence
was requested to try to find him
Up to this time they have not sue
feeded in doing so.
Meanwhile another officer has been
directed to take over the accounts
of officers on duty in Washington
and payments are accordingly being
made without any interruption.
New Officer Assumes Task.
prior to his disappearance. Lieut.
Bennett had been in bad health aud
was under constant treatment by the
naval medical officers for nunbei
of months, in consequence OF which
fact it was thought, for few days
after he failed to return on time. that
he had most probably been taken III
somewhere and was therefore unable
to communicate with Washington.
Lieut.. Bennett has been in the serF-
ice continuously since 1904. having
risen through the successive grades
from yeoman (second class) to lieu
tenant Temporary, which rank he
held at the time of his disappearance
His reputation for effici9pcy and in
'teer:.v was of { st"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-01-21
Many From Washington
Are Among Passengers
Listed as on P0Whatan

In the list of passengers on boarc
the Army transport Powhatan, dis
abled at sea and being towed towarc
Halifax are several Washing onfans
and nearby residents. They are a.
follows, all being from Washlngto:.
except where otherwise specified:
Col. Jol.l NJ. Dunn. NJ. !. D., deraiiea
at Italy; Katrina Van Rensellar.
daughter, Holton Arms school; Mrs.
Jane A. Dunn, wife of Col. Dunn; Nor
ris Litoff, private in Replacement
Unit, No. 37S12, Mrs Clara Litoff,
wife, 1910 9Th street northwest; Mes
ter W. Sivenius, private in Replace
ment Unit, No. 1921, Charles b. Sive-
MUS. brother. 1116 Interstate Com
merce Commission; Andrew j. King,
private in Replacement Unit, No.
102005, War Department.
Graves registration service-Mason
CONTINUED on Page 2. Column -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-01-21
MISSISSIPPI HOUSE VOTE
IS AGAINST SUFFRAtGlSTS

cheers and laughter. and after only
ten minutes of debate the lower house
of the Mississippi Legislature this
morning rejected the federal amend
ment providing suffrage for women.
The vote was LOG. to 25.
Strong speeches advocating both
adoption and rejection of the amend
ment were made, the inclusion of the
rights of negroes to vote and the
violation of states rights being par
ticularly stressed by different men,
bers. Action on the amendment was
apparently complete surprise, as il
had not been expected that it would
be taken up at this time. Not over
half dozen women were present in
the gallery when the measure was
called up.