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Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1922-04-28
Term cabaret" 10 Old.

Cabaret" has come to be regarded
as recent addition to the English
language-a word which. from It's
form and pronunciation, Is evidently
French.
As a matter Of fact. the term was
originally of Gallo origin, bur 1t Is
by no means modern, having been
widely used In England during the
Sixteenth century as synonym for
tavern. There was nothing musical
about the cabarets of this period. and
the only amusement they afforded
was that which the travellers fur
nished.
While used by Bramhal in one of
his works published In 1855, it passen
OUT OF the language soon after that
time and did not return until about
the middle Of the Eighteenth century.
AT this time. however, Its stay was
brief and its popularity limited and,
not until the dancing craze struck the
world a few years ago. was it resur-
reeted In It's present sense.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1922-04-28
OPENED WORLD OF ANcIENTS
Frenchman in Year 1922 Succeeded in
Deciphering Hierooiyphics on
Egyptian Monuments.

As there is always centennial in
prospect. we are now about to reaeA
that of Champollion's decipherlng Of
Egyptian writing. The announcement
of this discovery was. in fact. made
In 1922.
Chanpolion had spent more tlan
twenty years trying IN plumb the Sc
crets of hieroglyphics. lie finally
found ii with the discovery of an in.
scription In Greek carved in hierogiy.
phic characters. Tie word that APP
peared most often in Greek WAS the
name of Ptolenly. TO whom the Stone
had heen raised. ChampolIion, there
fore, searched for the hierogiyphies
which corresponded with this word.
What signs had the value of 'p' and
st" and 20? In addition to super
human patience, a genius for diyin-
alton was called for.
First light came from the letter ~
by comparison with certain signs ap-
pearing on monument to Cleopatra.
But this was only one step forward.
as Egyptian writing was composed of
alphabetical characters, syllable signs
and Geographic as we'll as determin-
alive symbols.
Thus II is easy TO imagine the time
required before Cbampollion opened
the world of the aneients 10 the re-
searches of science-a world which is
still more or less OF an enigma 10 the
stndent.-from lie Petit Parisien,
Paris
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1922-04-28
Not as Bad as Il Seemed.

The fierce-looking visitor from Bel
GUM entered the toy shop. and gazed
frigidly at the assistant, who hurried
TO her side.
81 wants she said with strong
accent "ze naked Edward"
The poor man blushed and thought
wildly of his wife
"Er-um, would you mind saying
that again?
''Ze naked Edward" persisted the
customer. You have them in re win
dow"
Great Bath buns gasped the as
slstant. We'll have rhe police here
in minute4 Come outside and show
me-"
once outside she pointed excitedly.
'Zere you have him-what you call
zeTed dy are."-London Tit-BIts.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1922-04-28
"HELLO" BARRED IN BOSTON
According TO Superintendent Of
Schools Burke the Word Is Both
Undignified and Sloyenly.

Do not say Hello when you pick
up the telephone.
Avoid Nope" and yep" in your
conversation when you mean mo or
yes
II Boston Is going TO sustain Its rep
utatiOn as the Athens OF America, IL
must quit the use of these barbarisms.
according to Jeremiah h. Burke. new
superintendent Of Boston schools.
II is more In accordance with Bos-
ton culture to say something like
This Is Mr.. Smith talking: with WHOM
am | conyersing?'
There are many words" Superin-
tendeni Burke says, (which may be
used in place OF that moth-eaten, un-
dignitied and impolite word Hello
It's Use is condemned in Boston
schools, particularly in classes in sales
manship where knowledge of dgnified
and grammatical English is essential.
There is no excuse for the use OF
Nope and Yep in conversation. l
believe that If Boston school children
will check themselves in their use.
parents at home will gradually dis
pense with their use.
MY advice To the children in Bos-
ton schools is:
Don't be slovenly in the use OF Eng
fish. Sloyenliness is the result of hab-
it, and once tolerated. it is likely to
cling to all of us until mature life
Boston American.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1922-04-28
Chinese RexIaue.

Chinese bezique Is booming in the
London clubs just now. Chinese be-
ziQue is development OF the old game
packs of 81 cards each. The scoring
runs into high figures. Bezique and
double beziqne score as at the old
game, 400 and 800, respectively. But
1t IL possible TO get treble bezlque,
which is worth 1900 points, and quad
ruple bezlque, which counts 1900. Four
aces Of trumps score 200 points, and
the winner Of the last trick OF the
gang gets go points.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1922-04-28
Ship Has $4,000 Spoons.

We may be cutting down our war
ships. There Is no reduction in our
liners. This applies to size as well as
10 number.
Take the White Star liner, Majestic.
The largest steamer in the world Is
aptly named Its tonnage is $1,000
and ii is to carry $4,000 knives, 10000
forks $1,000 spoons. $1,000 pieces of
plate in all, 17S,000 pieces of linen
and 270.e00 pieces of crystal and
glassware.
when one adds it cargo, crew and
passengers ones brain almost stag
gers at the responsibility which will
rest on the shoulders of the captain.
London Answers.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1922-04-28
Showed Off.

The Chasseurs Alpins, those classy
French fighting men who helped train
the marines who first went to France,
could never quite get accustomed to
some of the marine corps lingo. One
of the Blue Devils had learned the
meaning of the sea-going phrase
shove on but when he had his first
chance To use it he was-as the say
ls--not there.
Hey, French" said Leatherneck,
have you seen our lieutenant
aronnd?"
"0ui, monsieur, oul," said the poilu,
struggling TO remember the elusive
phrase, The have-what you call
pushed over" The Leatherneck.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1922-04-28
AN OPEN LETTER
TO THE CoLoRED PEOPLE

We wish to say to people of Massac County, and
the surrounding territory thereto Having been solicited
by number of my people, also encouraged by OF
my white friends who wish and help employ
for all returning soldiers to enter the Undertaking
business have finally decided go into that business
with view of serving my people, well having
employment feeling that give them better service
than members of the other race though am in friendly
relation with all the other undertakers, and expect
tain that relationship throughout my business
am perfectly qualified to give unexcelled service and
will guarantee satisfaction.
| was born and reared in Metropolis, 9th and Pearl
Sts Educated in Metropolis Public Schools graduating
from Dunbar High School in 1912 | then entered the
Barnes School of Anatomy SANITARY Science and Eba-
ing, Chicago, Illinois, from which graduated August IA
1914, from which school hold Diploma.
We will carry small line ut caskes only, present
owing the advance price these goods but have
arranged with large undertaking establishment to furnish
us with anything needed short notice.
We have a first class hearse at command.
Calls answered day night; distance mmateria
We in the u. S., Service for six months trying
make this country safe for Democracy thereby insur
ing the coored equal opportunity with other
Phone 229--Rng 3.
Respectfully yours,
MCCRARY'S UNDERTAKING CO,
Metropolis Illinois,
Nj. J. MCGRARY, Manager.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1922-04-28
Roman Relics in London.

An old Roman building dating back
to the Third or Fourth century was un-
covered by workmen in Grace Church
street. London, while laying postal
cables. One wall four and half feet
thick and extending downward Is feet
appears to form part of an inner cham
Der OF Roman building. The outline
Of the chamber Is apparent and there
are painted ornamentations Oh the
walls. Museum officials believe that
the walls belong to the original forum
OF Roman London:
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1922-04-28
Notice

To all whom it may concern:
The Executive Board OF the
Nit. Olive Baptist Association IS
called to meet on Friday and Sat
urday before the Second Sun
day in April in Harrisburg ill''
with Macedonia Baptist Church.
Rev. c. w. Scatcs, Pastor.
Let US meet and prepare Tor the
coming State meeting in May at
the Second Baptist church, Cen
tralia.
]. B. McCrary. Moderator
Elder c. w. Scates, Cor. Sec.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1922-04-28
Americans Consume Much MIX.

The average American today Is a
great milk drinker and consumes twice
as much as former generations, ac-
cording to the Department of AgricuI-
ture. The consumption ~ milk last
year WAS estimated at "A gallons for
each person, not including that used
In ice cream. chease aud butter.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1922-04-28
East ST. Louis Gazette

The Metropolis Gazette Publishing CO. has Etabshed Branch
Office East ST. Louis Ill where Job Office will be operated
management Splendid inducements have been assured
BY the leaders the city We have plenty machinery aud force
take of the situation Rev B. McCray is how in the
city perong arrangements We have experience type
setting. job and newspaper work.-The Editor.
Office 1918 E. Broadway, East ST Louis, Ill.
Phones Bel, L.
Cali or Phone US the and your next Job or Ad
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1922-04-28

We follow the fashions and .hs. -
solicitors sOllow us.-fsaiyestsa News
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1922-04-28

Results All That csuaG
Who asks whethsr the easmy waFu
defeated b. strategy or By vaasws--
Virgil
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1922-04-28
{ MCKINLEY LINES

cemmon esDse DH1 kaast@r.
In creative thought commcn snpse
b . bad mastar. It's sole exitsRian apr
Judgment In that new IDEAS shan nank
aks old ones. In other weraz. q eAn
eAay act By suppsssst1k ~4gtaaAzA-
A N. Whitehead q IA lnsseAusxasa
% Mathematics.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1922-04-28
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Making Dad Popular.

A naas Ia known by the company he
keeps. Also the seventeen,yoar-0id
daughter Manitoba free Press.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1922-04-28

HfnAua for centuries have ussd nee
Aonsv a. q laxative and old honey -
"a astxnGent Aboriginss Of Persia
e0ersd honey to the sun Greeks stiw
nfx It with milk Of water ana use 70
a. . ibAtion to the dead n ens
ssetion Of India milk snd hAfey aks
hanasd to al brfdsgrogns ~ knay -
rive as the aSsF Of the kgi4eA x&Aer.
saa sa ancient Egxps honey va SgEe
sAiaf lnsTsdisnt oe emhsiizEEg e6za
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-08-14
Cks Daily Movie Magazine

Alice In that part, but like Ann
Forrest lot.l
Desiree H.--I'll compromise bv not
printing your letter but by answering
II t, at once. s What do you see in lA'yl
Alice TcrryE you ask. and proceed to
call her an ugly shaped looking crea =
turc.' That kind of personalities is
not wanted in this column. Desiree !;
they are the kind that make so many
readers criticize the caliber of letters
here. When you can do no better than
descend to cheap and senseless Slams
at personal features. you had better put
your pen away on n shelf. Now If you
had said that Alice couldn't act. or
aimed some legitimate criticisms at the
way she has played certain parts. all
well and good. but your remarks in the
present case were inexcusablc. III try
to oblige with that picture of Monte
Blue shortly. Yes. Mae Murray can
dance. but ! had the dim idea that
acting. not dancing. was the proper
thing on screen and stage. Except that
they lack that small item. Mae and
Gloria are fine; the former showed i'm
provement in Fascination" 4: the latter
is getting worse. You say you know
'uut Snt fHH SWPHT Ulup
streak in French while I thought she
was saying 1T is nice day" Mebbe.
mebbe. but | wish you'd tell Mignon
to add to her sthoolbook knowledge of
the language by short visit over there.
so she can at least make a fairly be- :
lievable attempt. I'm with you strong
on Holt; ! was thinking the other day
that he gets little credit for the nice
work he does. As matter Of fact,
though. TO one good picture like while
Satan Sleeps he has had three that
gave him little chance to act in "Man
unconquerable. "North of the Rio
Grnnde' and Bought and Paid For
Harold Lockwood is dead, but Pauline
Curley is still acting.
Ida Only Seventeen--No. really
haven't forgotten you. but the fact
is whole batch of letters 7 received
the first part Of July were misaid. and
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-08-14

Just found. In reply to your two pages
Of eulogistic bouquets aimed at me, 1
con only bow and murmur thanks. Yes.
report that he will be starred soon. l
think he'll continue to be featured as
a well liked and sincere leading man
for some time and that's just as good Z.
Your other favorites, Harrison Ford,
Thomas Meighan and Richard Bar
thelmess. ] admire. but Of the women,
only Norma and Lois rate as high with
me as with YOU. Address Miss Will
son, care Of Famous Players -Lasky
Studio, Hollywood. Calf.
I am indebted to G. G. W. for infor.
nation in regard to the Griffith feature
whose name was asked for by Chlquito.
According to q. G. w. 1t was The
Greatest Question and the leads were
played by Robert Harron, Lillian Gish
and Kate Bruce.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-08-14

! doubt If you would have any success
with your venture. however. I'm an
swcring you here because make it a
point never TO answer by letter.
Mother Fan writes: AT last | am
Sucrumbing to the lure Of your column,
so Will" tho mood Is upon me | thought
! would painstakingly dash off few
lines to you. hope YOU have entire
~ recovered from your recent house
boat adventure--if you haven't. just
throw this away. You will never be
able to stand it,
II s'pose ! may consider myself a
reel d-,imcr. ms I've gone to the
movies over since the day one of our
cnterprislng citizens turned fruit
store into u 'nirkleodoon. Them was
;hc happy days.
Stewart, SO when our ncighborhood
house advertised one Of her pictures
recently hcd mo hence. II turned
our 20 he one Of her old pictures. but
] don seem 10 remember anything
about it. Perhaps YOU will be able
t" tell me when Sowing the Wind
was first produced and it's direc:oi.s
What do you think of the cast formed
TO film If Winter COmes?' Wouldn't
You like 10 sec Alice Terry play Mona ?
You know. she makes my heart turn
right over and melt. she is so exquisite
~ lovely. kind of gather that you
sort of like her. too.
'I'm amazed at my temcrity in dar-
ing 10 express such thoughts as hap
pen to come 70 me as ! write. | never
even write letters, so really do not
know how to adequately express my
ideas. but I would like to feel that I'm
not only an oniooker Of your column,
bur really belong to it.
with kindest regards and sincerest
wishes for the everlasting success Of
your page
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-08-14

doubt If YOU would have any success
with your venture. however. I'm an
Swcring you here because make it
point never 10 answer by letter.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-08-14

AZ a. P.-You must find first IL
~. story is copyrighted. II not, you
scs.t suggest IL 10 a company for
sseening, as Judge from what you
10y mat II is not much known today.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-08-14

ro',, alkaIi ke' was, If | remember cor
.rrtoly' by Harry Todd, and he is stlll
cS "Ss.eh 10 be seen in character and COM
W. Wy parts. lie was in excepting Up
m VAN Lizzie" for example. Now |
faS not be right about that identity
~ uol' get your axes ready and hew
~ 10, ne 'ine. by the way, here's a let.
Sobrllon' So rom the Adirondacks postmark is
ochroOn, \. W
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-08-14

Mahogany or walnut with spring seats
covered in tapestry or fumed oak, COW
cred in brown mueskin. Extra fine
workmanship and finish.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-08-14

Il think you'r twisted on that Anita
picture. wouldn't he at all sur
prised II Sowing the Wind" an old
stage mcodramatic hit. has been filmed
before, but Anita wasn't in it. I've
followed her from her screen debut
and can speak positively of that. Per.
haps you confused it with 1.-The Sins
Of the Mothers" which was a bit SINH =
lar. Yes. would have enjoyed seeing
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-08-14
Where
Shall
/ Send
My Child
to School?

Ihat question can be an
swered quickly and satisfac.
torlly by consulting the Edu.
'cationai Bureau. on ground
floor at Public Ledger Office
Independence Square. Her,
you may obtain complete and
reliable information of any
boarding school for boys or
girls. military academy, bust.
ness college, special schools
for retarded children, con-
servatory of mu9ic, college
or university, Our intimate
knowledge of the advantages
of the various Institutions will
enable you 10 make Y wise
choice.
This service Is free and avail.
able to every one - every
where
The Semi-weekly leader., 1922-12-02

pocket. "Here, don't be silly, you'll
give the child bad IDEAS" said his
friend. "He really didn't do anything.
He will think he can beg for any
thing. That's bad influence you're
exerting.s he muttered on, as the man
who had fumbled at his pocket drew
forth shiny ten-cent piece and gave
1t to the boy, whose pale face and
dark eyes lighted up in JOY.
Later they stopped in at restau-
rant to have something to eat. The
man who had reproved the other for
the ten-cent tip to the small boy hand
ed the waiter large tip In advance.
Which made the waiter fawning In his
attentions.
.'We'll get better service" he ex-
planned, "and then. too. It's Christmas
time"
But the friend who had been re-
proved said: "You don't think you're
exerting q bad inauence by any
chance. do your
And the boy bought the carnation
and went home, successful and happy,
but the walter snubbed the next Gus
TONER because he failed to get an ex-
orhitant tin.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1922-12-02
EIGHTY MINERS ARE KILLED
Explosion Caused ny The Rreakage of
Electric Wires by Cars Running
"WlId" Down slope

Birmingham. Ala. - Eighty miners
were killed and many injured. some Of
them seriously, in a dust explosion in
Dolomite mine No. 3 Of the Woodward
Iron company. nine miles from this
city recently. which trapped 4s0 work
ers beneath the surface, according to
a statement issued here by d. f. vii!
son, treasurer OF the company.
Daniel Harrington, United mine res.
cue official, stationed here, had prev
iously sent message to the Pittsburg
station, estimating the dead at so. with
at least that number injured.
State militia is gradually assuming
charge Of policing the district sur.
rounding the mouth of the pit and IL
was stated that martial law might be-
called to avoid congestion about the
mine. owing to the influx of the cur
ious.
According to Treasurer Wilson many
of the injured were already at their
home after receiving first aid treatment
at the mouth of the nine, their hurts
being Of only a mino. nature. Com.
pany physicians worked at top speed
in emergency hospitals established on
the ground at the mouth of the mine,
Mr.. Wilson stated that the miners
believed to be fatally injured had
been removed to the Elizabeth Duncan
hospital at Bessemer, Aear the scene
of the accident.
According to company officials the
explosion occurred simultaneously
with the crash of three ship" cars
which ran wild" down the slope to
the mine yards" approximately J..
100 feet from the entrance, These
cars, breaking cable while they were
being hauled up the slcpe to the en-
trance. crashed downward, severins
an electric circuit. This caused q
spark and as the cars crashed into
the yards, which weo trackage in
the interior of the mine, where load,
ed coal cars were assembled before
being hauled to the surface, the ex-
! plosion occurred. So great was the
blast that the flames belched upward
all the way to the mine entrance, ap.
proximately 1.100 feet, and then con.
tinued on 200 feet further to the niue
tipple, setting this afire.
approximately 80 men were work:
ing In the yards" at the time and
all Of these men were e'taer killed or
injured.
At a late hour the main entrance to
mine No. was cleared and rescue
workers were using this entrance to
enter the mine and continue their
work.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1922-12-02

ssWhat is itf'' demanded Mr.. squirrel
whirling about
sPut on your best coat, polish up
your shoes, take your silyer-hesdsd
cane and wen go for q walk on Christ
mas morningl'
"But Sabrina," (that was Mrs. SQuir-
rel's name) he protested i really
can't see what taking walk has to do
with getting anything to eat"
"You begin to get on your coat and
shoes, and I'll tell you," answered
Mrs. Squirrel.
She whisked about like girl. You
would not have believed she could be
SO spry. While she was tying her bon
net under her chin she told her plan
to Mr.. Squirrel.
Sandy" (that was Mr.. Squirrels
name) "the children living in the big
house across the road always have a
stocking full of good things on Christ
mas morning. Ihave seen them come
out and scatter crumbs to the birds
and tie bits of suet on the twigs of
trees. Perhaps If we went walking by
they would throw us some nuts. We
don't care to beg, but 1t is only fair
that they who have so much and are
so kind-hearted should spare US little
on Christmas morning"
Mr.. Squirrel thought this an excel
lent plan, and gave his shoes such an
extra polishing that they nearly put
his eyes out.
1t all happened just as they had
hoped. When they approached the big
house across the road, there were the
children outdoors scattering crumbs
and grain. One boy was climbing a
tree with bit of suet tied to a string
in his hand. There was good deal Of
shouting and laughing going on, and to
tell the truth the squirrels were lit
tie timid But when one is hungry, 1t
does not pay to be afraid.
AS soon as the children caught sight
of them they shouted louder than ever.
"Oh, oh!" they cried. "see Mr.. and
Mrs. Squirrel! How nice they look
Let's give them some nuts r.
And if you will believe me, those
generous boys and girls that lived in
the house across the road poured out
such bags of nuts and goodies that
The Semi-weekly leader., 1922-12-02
SAYS CALOMEL!
SALIvATES and
LO0SENS Teeth
The Very Next Dose Of This
Treacherous Drug May
Start Trouble.

You know what calomel is. It's mer-
curry; quicksilver. Calomel is danger.
GUS. 1t crashes into sour bile like
dynamite, cramping and sickening you
Calomel attacks the bones and should
never be put into your system.
If you feel bilious, headachy, consti.
pated and all knocked out, just go to
your druggist and get a bottle Of Dod-
sons Liver Tone for few cents which
Is harmless vegetable substitute for
dangerous calomel. Take a spoonful
and IL it doesn't start your liver and
straighten you up better and quicker
than nasty calomel and without making
you sick, you just 60 back and get your
money.
Don't take calomeli 1t makes you
sick the next day; 1t loses you days
work. Dodson's Liver Tone straightens
you right up and you feel great. No
salts necessary. Give 1t to the children
because 1t Is perfectly harmless and
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