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Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1922-08-25
Holy Roller
Killed By RattIesnake

Fort Wayne, Ala. Aug. IL
James Wylie Reece. Holy Rol-
Ter and farmer, residing on sand
Mountain, near Chavies about
seven miles from this city. was Bit
ten by large rattle snake Friday
afternoon, from which the man
died within thirty minutes in great
agony, according to reports receiv-
ed here.
1t is said that Reece was bitten
in the attempt to capture the rat
tier. He then told some neigh
Dor friends to look after his chill
dren, as he felt that his time had
come.
1t is said that Reece had been a
noted "Holy Roller out in that
section oil the country and on va
rious occasions had assisted in
conducting religious seances in
which very poisonous reptiles,
such as rattlesnakes and copper
heads, were handled and exhibited
by members OF the church.
The dead man was indicted by
the grand jury in this county a
year ago on murder charge. al
leging that he permitted venom
Gus snake 10 bite and kill one OF
his little children. He was freed
then by the court taking the view
that every person in this country
should be permitted to serve God
according to the dictates OF his
own conscience and that it was
wholly through ignorance that the
defendant attempted to practice
such religious activities.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1922-08-25
BAPTIST ARMY TO ASSEM-
Bile IN AUDITORIUM
Nashville Baptists Ready For Convention,

of the Convention that the Ry-
man Auditorium had been secur-
ed and would be used during the
Convention. The Association at
once ordered DR.. H. w. Knight
to make arrangements for
special train from Chicago to
Nashville leaving Chicago, Tues
day September 5th at 8:45 p. m.
The delegation from Evanston,
Chicago, and Illinois will be un-
usually large. President Jones
also announced that DR.. j. A.
Royal of Chicago. would deliver
the Introductory sermon.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1922-08-25
UNDERTAKING A SPECIALITY
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC!

This is to inform you that the McCrarys Undertak-
ing Company will still continue its operation under
manager during the absence of George L. b. Nc
Crary, the Licensed Embalmer and Manager, who has
gone to Chicago to better equip himself along his line
Of work in order that he might be better prepared to
look after the interests of our people.
During his absence the business will receive care
ful and prompt attention. under the management,
superintendency of a competent Licensed Enbamer.
We will guarantee satisfaction and fair treatment
both to work and price and all ask of you is
trial. and WE will convince you of truthfuness of this
the above statement
When the unfortunate moment happens to you and
Death invades your home, or your neighbours or
friends don't hesitate, but call US by Phone, No. 229
Ring g. and leave the rest to US. Take us into your
confidence and we will prove to you that we are in
sympathy with you in the hour of sadness and distress
We have made arrangements with one of the largest
Casket Companies of the Northwest and also have at
our command Negro Casket Manufacturing Co., of
St. Louis, Mo-, also the only exclusive Undertaking
Co.. of the city, with the largest supply of caskets
select FROM consisting of all Sizes grades colors and
prices.
We have been in business at 9O3 Pearl St., over a
quarter of Century and that of itself is guarantee
enough as to our reliability
We are at your Service either Night or Day.
Phone 229 Ring 3
If you fail to reach us by Phone have Central to
send messenger and we will pay the messenger fee
Respectfully yours
M. ]. MCCRARY
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1922-08-25
M. f. STONER KILLED SUNDAY
SHOOTING ARRAY RESULTS IN DEATH
SON.IN.LAN HELD
Philip Reynolds Held For Grand Jury Investigation.

A shooting aIiray Sunday morn
ing, near Unionville, resulted in
the death OF Nj. K. (Et) Stoner,
(whiie) aged bout 81 years. Ston-
er was shot three times. once IN
the arm, once 10 the breast and
once IN the stomach He died
about 20 inmates after he vas
shot. The was only one eye wit
ness to the whole affair. but sew
eral other witnesses saw part oi IT.
Phillip Reynolds, who fred the
shots is being held in jail for a
grand jury investigation. John
Baggett. who saw the whole affair.
has made a statement to the coun-
ty officers which has been corrob-
Grated in part by others who saw
only a part OF the hght, Tue loi-
lowing is Baggett S story:
Statement made by John Bag
eett. relative TO the killing OF M.
T.. fEtna) Stoner by Philip Key
nolds Sunday morning Aug. 20,
about 500 a. m. Phil Rey-
nolds and | had gone to Union
Vile. in Phil S car and while threre
he said he believed he would go
home, and see his baby and get
some water for his batteries. He
bought some candy at Unionville,
for the baby, and we went out to
Etna Stoners home. Phil drove
up by the side OF the road in front
of the house and his little four
year old girl came running out to
meet him. calling him dady, and
pot on the fender OF the car. ust
at this time Etoa Stoner came out
of the house, came towards the
car and spoke and we both spoke
to him. Stoner came, on up to
the car while we were both still
sitting in it ask Phil what The
tro, Bile was between he and Des-
sic, Phll's wife. and who was the
daughter OF Mr.. Stoner, Phil said.
Il don't know Et. but just like
any other man and wife, just could
not get along and quit. AT this
moment Sloner rushed toward the
car with his knife in his right hand
the knife still closed, grabbed Phil
by bis left arm with Stoner left
hand and Stoner said you are just
49, liar. Then Phil start
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1922-08-25
American Bar Association
Endorses Anti-LynCh Bill
Committee Finds That Further
Legislation Should Be Enacted By
Congress To Prsvent Lynching
And Mob Violence"
New York. Aug 10. Especial J

New York. Aug 70. Especial J.
I'VE find that further legisla-
ton should be enacted by the Con-
gress TO punish and prevent lynch
ing and mob violence, was the
official recommendation Of the A
merican Bar Association 5 Com
mittee on Law Enforcement made
at its meeting at San Francisco
on August 10, according TO an
announcement made by the Ma
tional Association for the Ad-
vancement OF CoIored People at
its Office here recently. This ac-
ton by the Bar Association fol-
lowed intensive work, by the Ad-
vancement Association in seeking
to have such a recommendation
made on the Dyer Anti-Lynching
Bill. In March James Weldon
Johnson, Secretary OF the Associa-
ton, went to Washington at the
request OF the Law enforcement
Committee TO appear at Public
hearings which were being held to
determine the causes of lawless-
ness in America. Following this
appearance Mr.. Johnson went a.
gain to the second meeting of the
Committee on Law Enforcement
held at Chicago, on April 10. At
both OF these meetings Mr.. John
son impressed upon members OF
the Committee the urgent necessity
OF Federal legislation against
lynching and urged the committee
to include in its Recommendation
lofhe Bar Association an official
approval and suppebrt Of the meas
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1922-08-25

all excuses on the score OF Consti-
which the Senate ano
individual Senators have advanced
as a reason for delay in passing
the measure.
This action also marks another
forward step in the systematic
work which the N. A. A c. ?.
has been continuously carrying or
to secure the enactment OF Anti
Lynching legislation.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1922-08-25
Editor Friend of
! Small Gets $1,000
Plum

Gov, Len Small yesterday
named William j. Smith, editor
of the Waukegan Sun, as a MEM
Der of the Illinois commerce
commission. He gets the sew
enth place which has been vacant
ever since the name of the body
was changed and its membership
increased by the last legislature
more than a year ago.
During the gubernatorial cam
paign and until last winter
the Waukegon Sun was extreme
ly hostile to Gov. Small, But
when his trial was shifted to
Waukegan, change took place
in the policy Of the paper, 1t
then kchampioned his cause so
warmly that reprints of at least
ono its editorials were mailed
broadcast over the state.
Member of Jury Gets Job
This is the second state ap-
pointment to go to Lake county
since the governor was acquit-
ted the one June "a. Soon after
that date, j. B. Fields, a young
chauffeur of Antioch, a member
of the Small jury, was appointed
deputy game warden for the dis
trict of Kankakee, where gov
ernor lives. w. j. Braxton, the
governors s chief game warden,
escorted Fields from the jury
box after the verdict was return
ed.
The appointment of Mr.. Smith
created considerable dicussion in
Waukegan. Chicago Daily Trib-
une. = The Chicago Tribute has
put up another graf wall because
Gov. Small. appointed William J.
Smith of the Waukegan Sun as a
member of the H., commerce
commission at the fat salary of
81, 600. The governor would be
very .ungrateful if had any ia
vors to give. if he did not be-
stow them upon men who came
to his rescue when he needed i
friends. The Tribune soon for
gets the fine Juicy Plum that
fell to Atty. Wilkerson, by Sen
ator Mccormick. and the ap-
proval of the Tribune to a FEEDER
al Judgdeship who was the lead
ing prosecuting attorney of Gov.
Small, during his indictment and
prosecution. This plum is said
to be reward for activities a
gainst Gov. Small. The Trib-
une should get the beam out of
its own eye, then it will be time
enough to look after the notes
that it thinks to be in the gov
ernor's eyes. We hope that
Governor Small will keep up the
good work, now that he has
started.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1922-08-25

The recommendation quoted
above gives official endorsement to
the Anti-Lynching Bill! by the
most inaential group OF lawyers in
America. The American Bar As
sociation is composed OF the most
illustrlous lawyers in the country,
including such jurist as William
ii. TAFT. Chiei Justice OF the Uni
ted States Supreme Court, Char
les Evans Hughes. Secre tary Of
State, Charles s. Whitman. for
mer governor OF New York and
the most instrumental members Of
the Bar in all parts OF county.
Endorsement of the Anti-Lynch
ing Bill by the American Bar AS
sociation with endorsements that
have already been given to the
measure make the legal opinion
OF the country overwhelmingly in
support OF the constituiionalty of
the measure and removes any aud
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1922-08-25
Why Will You Not Help In Paying For The
Old Ministers Home
Located at GOlCOnda. ILL., Recently purchased by
the General Baptist State Association of ILL.,, for
S2O,0O0,OO

1t is not SO much in what you
say about paying for the Old
Ministers Home, but what you
give in dollars and cents that
will count in the Rally the Fifth
Sunday, Mr.. and Mrs. Baptist.
We are depending on your dollar.
don't be too small at heart to give
TO the cause. Shall we be disap-
pointed in you? Surely not.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1922-08-25
INSTITUTE
"OPENS MONDAY
Five Days Session To Be Held
AT High School

The annual institute of the school
teachers of Massac county will be held
at the high school beginning next Mon
day and lasting until Friday Septem-
ber /. County Supt. of School Eyers
has secured the services of Prof @. A.
McGinnis. Prof. O. E. Joiner, and An
MA w. Hayden, for instructors. Prac-
ticaly every teacher in the county will
be in attendance. The following is the.
program:
900 to 9:20-Opening exercises, mus
ic, devotional, etc
0:20 to l0:00-Pedagogy. 49,. Joiner
1000 to 1910 English Language and
Grammar. ..... ....... .Mc0Innls
1000 to 10 :4O-P Primary -. Hayden
10: 40 to l0;50-Recess
1850 to II 1l:90-Geography 49,. Joiner
1850 to ll;30-Numbecs ,McGinnis,
1870 to 1:l0-Noon
10 to l:30-M Miscellaneous =. Joiner
1920 to Arithmetic McGinris
1890 to 2:10-Primary .... Hayden
2:10 to ESQ History, and Civics. Joiner
2:50 to 3:o0--Recessl
500 to High School Lecture. =.
.........s..,....... McGinnia
800 to 340-Primary. Hayden
Dismisslon
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1922-08-25

ed the car and reached for his
brake and tried TO start the car
and said. 1t / did not come up
here for any trouble but Stoner
held on to him so be could not
get the car started and PHI
grabbed him by the neck with
both hands showed him away
from the car. and tried 10 start the
car again. but just at this moment
Stoner threw his right to his back
pocket and came up with a pistol,
and just then Phil picked up his
25 automatic lying in the seat and
ducked down ard Stoner shot
once. then Phil began shooting
and think shot four times Just
as the shooting started | had got
ten out OF the car and ran down
the road few feet, then Phil got
out on the opposite side OF the car
that Stoner was on and tried to
run up the road but Stoner ran
around in the front OF the car and
grabbed him with his left hand
threw him down in the road and
got on top OF him. and with the
knife still in his lett hand tried TO
open 1t with his teeth, but as Phil
would try to get up he would
shove him down again and try to
open his knile with his teeth. Mr..
Stoner called for his daughter.
the wife OF Reynolds to come and
open his knife, but | suppose on
account OF Stoner becoming weak
Reynolds threw him over and got
on top OF him, and was on top OF
Stoner when Mr.. Sharp came up.
| picked up Reynolds gun and
Mr. Will Wymore picked up Ston-
er gun, we both gave to Mr..
viii Sharp Phil went to his car
and stated to get in and his wife
ran up and grabbed the switch
key and threw it over into the
field, then Reynolds tried to get
the wires connected so he could
go, but after he could not we both
left and walked to my house. where
Phil cleaned up and waited for
the officers to come and get him.
-Republican-Herald.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1922-08-25
Evanston, III, Aug. L

Evanston, III, Aug. 10,
(Specia).
1t was announced today during
the session of the North Wood
River Association over which
DR.. B. 2. E. Gayles is presiding.
that all arrangements have been
completed at Nashville, for the
great delegation which is ex-
pected to attend the session of
the National Baptist Convention
converting here September 5th.
DIR. G. B. Taylor, of Nashville,
Chairman of the Board of Trus-
I es wired DIR. Jones. presiden
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1922-08-25

GOOD Advice.
Since thou art not sure Of a minute.
10 not throw away an hour r--Frankliu.
Evening star., 1922-04-25
new CANADIAN LOAN.
New York Syndicate Offers 500.
600, 600 in 3O-Year Paper.

NEW YORK, April 25.-J. P. Morgan
& Co. announces an offering Of $780,
900, 900 government loan for the
Dominion of Canada. The bonds will
bear per cent interest, and will run
for a period Of thirty years. the Cana
dian government reserving the right
to recall then in twenty years. They
will be offered at par and interest.
Proceeds will be used by the Cana
dian government to refund existing
debt Of the Dominion.
OTTAWA, April 25.-The minister
Of finance has issued the followinr
statement on the 100000 900 loan:
The government Of the Dominion of
Canada has sold by negotiation to a
New York syndicate, headed by
Messrs. J. P. Morgan G. Co., 800, ,0oo.-
600 thirty-year s per cent bonds, re-
deemable at the option Of the Domin-
ion government on sixty days notice
at any time after two years from
date. The bonds will be offered for
subscription only in the United States
at = price Of 500 and interest. the
yield to the purchaser being per
cent The security shall be exempt
from taxation by or under the author
ity Of the parliament Of Canada, il
and so long as the beneficial owner
thereof resides or is ordinarily resi-
dent elsewhere than in the Dominion.
Evening star., 1922-04-25
RY JAMES ALLERTON.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

SpcciaI Dispatch to The Star.
NEW YORK April 25.-Conffdence
In the permanent Improvement of
business in this section undoubtedly
is growing, but it is still tempered
with caution. Merchants, even the
large ones, are buying commodities
IN the smallest assortments possible.
but they are buying often, and while
at times tits more difficult for pro-
ducers and distributors to handle this
food of small orders. the total bulks
large toward prosperity.
The primary textile markets have
made decided progress in the last few
days. Trading is more active and
prices are stronger. Shoe manufac-
turcrs are well occupied on current
orders, but the buyers are selecting a
narrower range of both styles ana
sizes than in the past.
Export business Is showing a de
cided tendency toward revival. with
lumber and machinery orders from
abroad coming in gratifying volume.
Building operations are expanding
daily. as adequate financing is pro-
vided One life insurance company
has loaned s6,O0O.00O this week for
housing construction here, and a
banking firm has underwritten bond
issues of $4,000. 900 for a similar pur-
pose. Linoleum manufacturers are
actively engaged, as are carpet and
rug plants, and there is a good call
for glassware and household uten nsils.
The potteries in this section are run
ming at increased percentage of ca
Evening star., 1922-04-25
Pittsburgh Trade Gaining
Despite Coal Strike Bar
BY II. n. LAUFMAN.
pccial Dispatch TO The Star

Special Dispatch TO The star.
PITTSBURG, April 25.-While the
coal strike is proving a retardinS in
luence. general business in this section
is gaining volume. The strike has pre-
vented marked increase in steel pro
duction. but since the first few days
of the month there has been no cur
tailment. In otner lines production is
being maintained or enlarged. Prac-
tieally all the steel manufacturers in
tie district are out of the market as
sellers. They are not disposed to take
on new business because of the uncer-
taintieS entailed by the strike.
This situation has strengthened the
market for steel Within the week there
has been another advance in the prices
of pig iron, and in some lines quota
tious on finished steel products are en-
tlrely nominal.
Spectators are holding coal for
higher prices and there is no coke in
the open market. Operations are being
speeded up in various West Virginia
fields and coal mined in those sections
is being brought here.
The position of the steel companies
may be judged by conditions at the
Charlton by-products plant of the Car
uegie Steel Company. The plant has
in its yards $4,000 tons of coal. in
river barges it has 10000 tons and is
receiving IL. 900 tons a day. The plant
is consuming 1l.000 tons day.
Evening star., 1922-04-25
RA1NCoATs IN GREECE.

NEW YORK, April rs. Galoshes
and raincoats are the only articles
of rubber footwear and clothing of
Importance in the Greek market.
While American galoshes and rub
ber-soled shoes are represented,
American exporters, of rraincoats
seem to have neglected the market
since the end of the war, with the
result that English raincoats have
practically q monopoly Of the busi-
ness. The raincoat market is be.
fieved to be moro important than
that for rubber footwear. Most Of
the larger stores import this class Of
goods direct and pay cash against
Evening star., 1922-04-25
new YORK RESERVE BANK
Net Income for 1921 More Than so
Per Cent Less.

NEW YORK. April 25.-Net income
of the Federal Reserve Bank Of New
York in 1921 was more than so per
cent less than that of the preceding
year.
made public today, shows net income
Of $26 6,093.S32 in 1921, compared with
$63,12S,13 in 1920.
THE reduction in the gross in
come Of the bank from $60.525,00 in
1920 to $a4,7o5.ooo in 1921" the re-
port says, 'fs attributable to a re-
duction during 1921 Of 63 per cent
in the banks earning assets, accom-
panied by successive reductions in
the discount rates from Z per cent
to AZ per cent"
Two factors contributed, the re-
port explains, to a steady decline of
reserve bank loans !n 1921. The first
was a reduction In the credit Pe-
uuirements of agriculture and busi-
ness. resulting from lower prices and
lessened business activity, and the
second was a net importation of
1857 100000 in gold during 1921, most
Of which found it's way into the
federal reserve system through the
local bank.
Evening star., 1922-04-25
REPORT GROWING CONFIDENCE,
BUT TEMPERED WITH CAUTION
Merchants in New York Area Buying In
Smallest Assortments Possible. But
Sales Are Frequent.

wheat will not take place before the
dry season arrives. The unusually
large amount of moisture will not in
jure other crops. but has retarded
business, as the roads have been al
most impossible in the country dis
tricts. Wholesalers here declare their
sales have been satisfactory and pre-
dict further improvement.
The expansion of building opera
tions in the rural towns is expected
within the next few weeks. and farm
ers have begun to buy material for
small farm structures and repair
work. CONSTRUCTION in the larger
cities continues to make steady prog
reSS.
Highway Improvement work has
been delayed by wet weather, but
demand for farm labor from all the
northwest states is absorbing sur
plus workers. Farm hand wages in
Minnesota are $30.50 a month. in
South Dakota, S31: IN North Dakota
FARMERS are advertising for men at
$1.50 a day.
Evening star., 1922-04-25
Star "Want Ad"
Branch Offices
NORTHWEST.

l III,
14th and P sts., Days Pharmacy.
18th 18th and and Gliftoa !. sts.. 4. Colony Co.,
! 31th and Harvard sts.. The Harvard Pnar
18th st. and Columbia road. Evans Drug
ssei 14th It,, Bronaugh's Phar,nscy.
Holmesd and Otis psee. Holmead Phar-
18th st. and colorado ave-. Piney Branch
I.sh & and PARK road. Tipton Myers.
2l62 California ave. Morgan bros. ,..s,.
1T, sth and K 't'. S''denbeFF' '''me e'eiA
III and sts, Associated Drug Stores.
sh sth st :na and Mcclure. sSs Psarnaes
! 4th and Elm Sta, Douglas Pharmaey.
8501 Ga. ave-, Rods Pharmacy.
Ga. ave. and Rock Greek Church rd.' hoeA
1901 l. st., Morse Pharmacy.
| Dupont Circle. Dupont Pharmacy. p..r.
18th st. and Florida ave. feefson
"a ct. and Mass. ave-. Hyseian Ph.r%.sy.
N. YIN. J. avss. and M st. "s''s. -
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1922 Is. ave-. J. Louis Krlck.
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IIth and Pa. ave-, Fealey's Pharmacy.
14th and Pa ave-, Smyser's Pharmacy.
1907 Nichols ave, Weiss 4 Healy-Anacos-
SOUTHWEST.
9Th and d sts., Lantz Bros.
~ and l. sts.. Columbia Phnrmacy
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