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Baby Week Mar. 4-11, Bigger, Better, Babies: Watch for Particulars KANSAS CITY Subscription $1.00 Per Annum Baby Week Leading Colored Ree The We In Conference, tant Question Other meeting Leading Colored Republicans of The Western States Meet In Conference, Many Important Questions Discussed Other meetings to be held ENTHUSIASTIC ADDRESSES WERE MADE—BUSINESS OF VITAL IMPORTANCE TO THE RACE AND NATION WAS TRANS- ACTED—A ROUSING PUB. LIC MEETING AT NIGHT. On Tuesday of this week brought together in Kansas City, Mo., many of the prominent leaders to the Western States Colored Republican Conference. The Hon. E. T. Barbour, a leading barrister of ElReno, Okla., as chairman of this organization, sounded the gavel at a few minutes past 11 o'clock in the forenoon to a body of men in the assembly room of the Kansas City Sun at 1603 East Eighteenth street, that probably meant more to the colored populace of the great west, than any similar gathering heretofore known. Chairman Barbour outlined the purpose and some of the things to be considered by the conference, after which a motion prevailed in naming Mr. Geo. W. K. Love, of Missouri, temporary secretary. The lunch hour now being at hand adjournment was taken until 3 o'clock, the entire body retiring to the Y. M. C. A. Cafeteria for lunch. At the reconvening session, a committee on permanent organization was selected by the chair, as follows: John G. Pegg, Nebraska; I. H. Bradbury, Missouri; F. J. McNeil, Oklahoma; Jesse A. Graves, Iowa, and James A. Guv. Kansas. While waiting upon the report of the committee Mr. J. Silas Harris of Kansas City, Mo., addressed the convention. The committee on permanent organization, reported that the temporary organization be made permanent which in due order, prevailed. At this juncture the chairman for the benefit of those who did not arrive in time for the forenoon session outlined again the purposes of this call and the meeting was officially open for any business it saw proper to discuss. A number of representatives from the various states made addresses on things of specific interest and value to the welfare of our country and its citizens. By order of the chair a committee was appointed on resolutions. The chair appointed John G. Pegg, Nebraska; J. A. Graves, Iowa; J. A. Guy, Kansas; I. H. Bradbury, Missouri; Thos. Kennedy, Kansas; F. H. McNeil, Oklahoma; H. I. Monroe, Kansas; Fred W. Dabney, Missouri; I. F. Bradley, Kansas and J. C. Johnson, Oklahoma. A recess was taken from 6 to 7 in order to give this committee time to report. Convention reassembled at 7 p. m. at which time the committee on resolutions made its report and with the exception of a minor matter or so which was soon put in harmony with the committee and was unanimously adopted. At 8:30 the convention went in a body to the Zion A. M. E. church on Woodland avenue where a public meeting had been arranged by Mr. N. C. Crews. The meeting was a rousing one and many excellent addresses were made by a number of the delegates. The Lincoln high school orchestra furnished the music. After the close of this meeting the delegates returned to the convention hall, where they finished their business at a late hour of the night. A vote of thanks was tendered Mr. Crews for the use of his room and the badges furnished for delegates. The chairman, Mr. Barbour, was empowered to secure headquarters in Chicago during the meeting of the National Republican convention. The conference adjourned to meet at the call of the chairman. We, the Colored Republicans of the Western States in convention assembled assert our faith in the doctrines and principles of the Republican party. We deplore the industrial and financial depression which prevails throughout the country as a result of Democratic rule and incompetent ad- --- RESOLUTIONS. Mar. 4-11, B Republicans of Western States Meet Many Import- ns Discussed ngs to be held ministration of the tariff policy. We believe the re-enactment of a protective tariff law absolutely essential to the return of prosperity among us. We look upon the Republican party as the dominant political organization in this country and we therefore look to it for such wise, just and courageous legislation and administration as will be conducive of justice to all men. We are adverse to segregation in any, and all of its forms in the political affairs of our government. We deplore lynching and mob violence wherever found as crimes against civilization and for the prevention of it we favor such rational legislation as will make it an offense against the national government and will give to the Federal Courts' jurisdiction in all such cases. We look with hope for the success of the Republican party in the coming National Campaign and to the end that it may be successful we favor the association of our people with the local party organization to their smallest units throughout the states. We condemn the recent action of the legislature of the State of Oklahoma in its attempt to nullify the decision of the Supreme Court of the United States by the enactment of legislation to disenfranchise the Colored voters. We favor the adoption by the Republican party in its next National Convention of a plank in its platform declaring for the strict enforcement, according to the letter and spirit of the second section of the Fourteenth Amendment to the Constitution to the end that the representation in Congress of any and all States shall be commensurate with the number of citizens who vote in such states. We recommend that we ask the National Committee to recommend to the next National Convention the selection of two Negroes to serve on the next National Committee with the full rights and privileges of other committeemen and that one be selected from the Eastern portion of this Country and the other from the Western portion. JOHN GRANT PEGG, Chm. JESSE A. GRAVES, FRED W. DABNEY, JAS. H. GUY, THOS. KENNEDY, I. H. BRADBURY, H. I. MONROE, F. H. McNEIL, I. F. BRADLEY, Secy. SPECIAL. We recommend that the Western States Negro Republican Conference be made permanent organization and that a committee be appointed to draft a Constitution and By-Laws for its organization and government and that the committee be composed of three members from each state who shall constitute the executive of this organization until its successors are elected and qualified. JOHN GRANT PEGG, Chm. JESSE A. GRAVES, FRED W. DABNEY, JAS. H. GUY, THOS. KENNEDY, I. H. BRADBURY, H. I. MONROE, F. H. McNEIL, I. F. BRADLEY, Secy. MME. PORTER OF THIS CITY SINGING TO CROWDED HOUSES IN THE SOUTHLAND. Mme. Mae. Caesar Porter's concert tour through Tennessee seems to be even more of a success than the trip through Arkansas. Her journey through the state is nothing short of a musical triumph, if one can judge from the numerous letters received from persons at the places she has visited. The following letter is typical: "Mrs. Porter, seemingly not intending to do so, has smashed all of our musical records and made a mark peculiarly her own. After the recital at the C. M. E. church, I returned home and read with new interest her advertising matter and truly we see that And Independent KANSAS CITY, KANSAS, FEB. 25, 1916 she comes up to every suggestion with ease. We had a good crowd, all of whom enjoyed this matchless wizard of the song world. Not content with this, the Baptists made a date with her for Monday night, February 7.—E. Alston, Principal High School, Covington, Tenn. PRAISE BE GIVEN TO WASHINGTON TEMPLE NO.25 AND DOWNS TEMPLE NO.24. We wish to thank the Sir Knights of Washington Temple No. 25 and Downs Temple No. 24 for the kindness and sympathy shown to us during the sickness and death of our dear husband and father, Rev. Chas. Ferguson. We thank them for their condolence, poem and floral offering. We could thank the Sir Knights in short for their faithfulness, but we feel as though we can not praise them enough, and we want to sing their praises far and near, so that the world may know that they are true and noble men worthy of their avocation and true to their obligation. During the three years of Rev. Ferguson's sickness they paid him his sick dues promptly each week, they never grew impatient, but stood by him (like noble men as they are) and waited upon him without a mumbling word. They tried to relieve the burden from his wife, and never thought they were too high to stoop to do the least thing. Sir Knight Payne, chairman of the sick committee is worthy of the position which he holds, for he has the work at heart and is afraid that he can not do enough to relieve the sick and suffering under his care and is constantly at their bed side speaking words of cheer and comfort to them May God bless such men. Sympathy is the great panacea for all our woes. It produces magic effects like a life preserver, it keeps us from sinking amidst the boisterous waves of life's stormy ocean. It is a soothing, healing balm to the bleeding heart. It lights up the dark gloom of despair, and renders life not only tolerable but even desirable. If there is a man who is not connected with any order, and wants to be taken care of when sick, and wants some one to help him bear his burden, then look to God in heaven, and the Sir Knights here below, they will bring you out victorious. There are some who doubt secret orders and say they are no good. If you wish to find out the truth then give the Sir Knights a chance. We pray God's blessings upon the Chief Grand Mentor, Chief Mentor, all officers and members of Washington Temple No. 25 and Downs Temple No. 24. May God help them to continue in their grand and noble work and let their motto forever be True to our obligations. MRS. A. FERGUSON, IRENE RUCKER. Announcement WITH A PECULIAR PLEASURE, WE THE SOLE OWNERES AND OPERATORS OF THE ONLY NEGRO PRINTING BUSINESS IN KANSAS CITY, KANSAS, take this time and space on the date of our first business anniversary as competitive printers, to thank our very many friends for their warm, hearty and race loving support of THE GRAY PRINTING CO., with office and plant 1416 N. 5th St.-5th and Oakland. We feel that our efforts to elevate the standard of Negro printing in the twin cities have been crowned with success. This is largely due to the fact we are neither boastful nor proud, but simply pleased in doing the thing better than the other fellow. We believe that you feel that our printing is GOOD, CLEAN, ARTISTIC WORK! Not good "For Negroes," but as good as anybody's printing and better than 75 per cent. of all other printing. Because: We buy the best for cash; we do not spare time nor money to make the job "just right;" the price will let you live and come back; we treat everybody right; Junius J. N. Gray, Manager, has had the most complete training to be had in modern typographical art regardless to race or color. These are virtues that make our business progress phenomenal. THE GRAY PRINTING CO. Noble F. Gray Junius J. N. Gray, Mgr. OWNERS BELL PHONE, WEST 4187 5th and Oakland THE NEW MILLER LAUNDRY AND CLEANING WORKS. The New Miller Laundry and Cleaning works at 841 Minnesota avenue, has pushed to the front in its new management probably with greater rapidity than any like business ever started in the city. It can only be accounted for by the high class work and prompt service this laundry gives its customers. Of course, the management has lots to do with it but class and service are the main staying qualities in any business and one certainly gets it at THE NEW MILLER. This laundry is the only one in the city that has a colored solicitor on one of their wagons, Mr. N. B. Robinson, who is doing splendid work and giving excellent service for this house. CARD OF THANKS. We wish to thank the Rebecca Tabernacle No. 11 for showing their respect to our dear husband and father, Rev. Chas. Ferguson, by turning out with Washington Temple No. 25 and Downs Temple No. 24, and for their beautiful condolences. A NEW UNDERTAKING FIRM TO OPEN NEXT WEEK. Mr. I. G. Oliver, one of our prominent and successful citizens, will enter into the first of next week the funeral business. Mr. Oliver has had carpenters for some days fitting up his rooms at 415 Minnesota avenue, which will be completed this week. The office and show rooms will be something of beauty and when finished will be one of the handsomest parlor in the city. In an interview with Mr. Oliver a few days ago, he said, "I will have nothing in equipment but the latest modern furnishings that go with the business." He further stated that he would give to the public turnouts of the highest class and within keeping with the progressive age. Mr. Oliver expects to be ready for business the first of next week and there is no doubt but what this new firm will soon do its share of the business in the city and vicinity. Miss Lulu Mae Smith and Mr. Edward S. Logan were united in marriage last Sunday evening February 20th. The officiating minister was Rev. Dudley Williams, assisted by Rev. Frank Stevens. The bride's dress was of pink messalline, with white tulle. The groom wore the conventional black. The rooms were beautifully decorated in pink and white. The wedding march was played by Miss Gladias Canon of Leavenworth, Kansas. Mr. and Mrs. Logan went to housekeeping immediately in their own home at 1135 New Jersey. ADVOCATE MRS. A. FERGUSON, IRENE RUCKER. Smith-Logan. Local Branch Hold Meeting and Banquet A SPIRITED CAMPAIGN — DR. KEALING AT HIS BEST—BANQUET LARGELY ATTENDED —PRESIDENT HODGE DOING GOOD WORK. The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People has just ended a very successful campaign for members. Several weeks ago the most active members of the association divided themselves up into groups. Each group tried to get the most members in order to win free dinners at the banquet which was to close the campaign. Of the six groups which were working, the one headed by Prof. A. J. Neely and Miss Jessie Saunders came away with the honors and satisfied appetites. Next to them stood Mr. W. E. Jacobs and J. A. Hodge. The third place was easily won by Prof. G. B. Buster and Miss Caution Davls. As a result of this spirited campaign the association has ninety-three new members and in addition several renewals who were late getting in. This brings the total membership to 143. Last summer the National Organizer of the association, Miss Katharine Johnson, brought about the separation of the members of the Greater Kansas City Branch into two distinct branches known as the Kansas City, Missouri, Branch and the Kansas City, Kansas, Branch. This separation was the result of an order coming from National Headquarters in New York, the officers feeling that the work in Kansas could be done more effectively when all committees were made up of Kansas City, Kansas, people. At that time, John A. Hodge, teacher of the physical sciences at Sumner High school, was elected president; Mrs. W. G. Wood, vice-president; G. K. Williams, secretary; S. C. Jones, Quindaro, treasurer. Both the officers and the executive committee have been exerting themselves so far in the building up of the membership. They feel that they now have a good number in the organization and can plan for very effective work in the future. In both efforts to raise funds and members Dr. H. T. Kealing has been used as a drawing card. The association has used good judgment in the selection of a speaker for Dr. Kealing has never failed to please. In the public meeting held Tuesday evening to celebrate the anniversary of the birth of Frederick Douglass Dr. Kealing gave what we would consider a masterpiece in both thought and eloquence. His subject was, "The Two Oaks." The Connecticut Oak where history says the charter of the state was once hidden in order that the people might enjoy a greater freedom, symbolized the spirit of freedom and liberty. In Georgia, the speaker had seen the oak under which John Wesley had preached, but later had served for the hanging of a Negro who had been suspected of committing an awful crime. This oak symbolized the mob spirit of Georgia. In the speaker's persecution eloquence became supreme when the greatest of optimism was shown by expressing the belief that the sturdy oak of the New England state would finally spread its branches until the Oak of the south would be smothered to death. The banquet which followed the meeting in the auditorium was no doubt the most successful affair that has been given in Kansas City, Kansas, for many years. Both the menu and the short, snappy after-dinner speeches were of an exceptional character. The banquet speakers were Prof. J. R. E. Lee, principal of Lincoln High school, Tilford Davis, H. O. Cook, and Misses Ida Godfrey and Ethel Caution-Davis. Mr. W. E. Jacobs, chairman of the Meeting committee, was toastmaster and presided in his usual happy style. Sixty plates were served.' Mrs. Robinson, the well-known cateress, had prepared an excellent feast and all seemed to be well pleased and happy in the success of the association. BIGGER, BETTER BABIES. At the National Association banquet Tuesday evening, at Sumner High school, Miss Ethel Caution-Davis, who is chairman of a sub-committee of the Educational committee, of that organization, outlined what will be known as Baby Week, which begins March 2 and ends March 11. Miss Caution-Davis made her appeal to the people NO.27 of the city in very strong terms and we look forward to the developments of this much needed work with much interest The committee hope to have something instructive and entertaining every day of the week. Watch for further announcements, and remember the slogan of the week: "BIGGER, BETTER BABIES." FORMER MILITARY ATTACHE TO LIBERIA, AFRICA, IS Boston, Feb (Special to Advocate)—Major Charles Young, U. S. A., formerly military attache to Liberia, tonight was awarded the Spingarn medal which is given annually to the American citizen of African descent for the highest achievement in any field of human endeavor during the preceding year. The award was made at a meeting of the national association for the advancement of negroes, by a committee comprising Bishop John Hurst of Baltimore, as chairman; former President Taft, President John Hope of Morehouse college, Oswald G. Villard of New York and Dr. James H. Dillard of Virginia. In presenting the medal Governor McCall referred to Major Young's work in the African republic where he trained a constabulary force and built roads to the interior. He has just returned to this country to command the second squadron of the Tenth cavalry stationed in Arizona. Major Young is a native Ohioan and was born and reared in the city of Zanesville, Muskingum county. He took the examination at the age of 18 years as an applicant to West Point and out of a large class of contestants from his congressional district (all others being white) he stood highest and was sent to the great military school that year and was graduated at the age of 22 years, coming out as Second Lieutenant and was assigned to the Ninth cavalry. Later he was assigned by the government as military instructor at Wilberforce University, Wilberforce, O., the only colored institution in the country in which militarism is taught and supported by the government. Major Young's work as a soldier has been phenomenal and the government considers him as one of the army's most efficient officers. His mother is still living and resides in a beautiful home near the college at Wilberforce. The major will pass through here this week to his new post of duty at Hua Chuca. Rev. Chas. Ferguson, Starts on A long Journey A NOTED BAPTIST DIVINE LAID TO REST—MANY OF HIS CO-LABORERS PAID A HIGH TRIBUTE TO HIS CHRISTIAN CHARACTER—HIS CONGREGATION MOURN IN THE LOSS OF THEIR FAITHFUL SHEPHERD. The funeral of Rev. Charles Ferguson was held last Sunday at 1 p.m. at Mt. Union Baptist church, Virginia avenue, the church that he had so earnestly and faithfully pastored for fifteen years. Dr. Ferguson was one of our strong and noble citizens. His life was that of a Christian minister. Although his health had been impaired for several years, his ambition for his Master and church until the very last was the burden of his soul. His church and congregation loved him, they believed in him as a man of God. He was a deacon of this church many years before he was called as its spiritual messenger some fifteen years ago, when there were only 18 members, with a small house of worship, and at the time of his death a membership of more than 400 was on the church roll, and the small little church of 15 years ago had been made into a much larger and commodious structure. The high honor and respects were shown to the gospei trumpeter by the large concourse of our citizens, societies and the clergy who were present to pay homage to his life. Dr. W. A. Bowren of the First Baptist church officiated, assisted by Rev. Dr. G. E. Horsey, assisting pastor of the First A. M. E. church. A number of other divines made remarks and many resolutions were read from the church and various organizations of which the deceased was a useful member. The floral offerings were many and beautiful. The remains were peacefully laid to rest in Woodlawn cemetery. KANSAS CITY ADVOCATE. And Independent. THOMAS KENNEDY, Editor and Prop. Published every Friday at 932 Oakland Avenue, Kansas City, Kansas The Advocate is a weekly journal devoted to Race Progress and Human Uplift. SUBSCRIPTION. Pear Year . $1.00 Six months . .60 Three months . .35 Single Copy . .05 ADVERTISING RATES. Made on Application. BELL PHONE WEST 455W. "Entered as second-class matter August 29, 1914, at the post office at Kansas City, Kansas, under the Act of March 3, 1879." Don't forget The Advocate collectors when they call. It's only 10c per month and no one should put the collector off. Have your news in our office not later than Tuesday of each week to insure publication. Office 932 Oakland avenue.—Ed. ORIGINAL SONG POEM, LINCOLN. (M. C. Matthews.) 1. On one bright morning In Kentucky all forlorn, In a log cabin Little Abe was born. Tho' among the lowly Where his prospects were not bright, His life's aim seemed solely For to do the right. REFRAIN. Lincoln, dear Lincoln, Ever in our mem'ry stay Lincoln, dear Lincoln, Thy name lives for aye. 2. When grown to manhood He became our president. He was as honest As if from God sent. When war waged so cheerless, The question was of slavery. He with pen so fearless Set the captive free. Lincoln, dear Lincoln, Thou hast died to make men free. Lincoln, dear Lincoln, 3. As time went forward, At a play when near the end, A cruel coward Shot our loving friend. Thus for human barter Such a true man was cut down And a noble martyr Went to wear a crown. Lincoln, dear Lincoln, Thy name we shall ever love, Lincoln, dear Lincoln, Live with Christ above. BIGGER, BETTER BABIES. The following committee has charge of the Baby Week Celebration. They have great things in store for you. Watch the papers! If you are called on to help, please respond. Mrs. Ethel Caution-Davis, Mrs. Willia Dwiggins, Mrs. Ella Smith, Mrs. J. B. Buster. EDWARDSVILLE, KAS. The Pleasant Hill Baptist church of which Rev. S. W. Shannon is astor, closed a very successful revival last week. The meetings resulted in the addition of eleven candidates for baptism and a great wave of spiritual life and fervor for the whole church. Rev. D. Thomas conducted the services. We are glad to see Mrs. Alice Holmes of 826 Oakland avenue, out of bed as she had quite a sick spell. NEWS MATTER MUST BE IN OFFICE BY TUESDAY. --- All news matter must be in our office not later than Tuesday of each week to insure publication in that issue. Only write on one side of your paper, write plain and spell names in full and correctly. If you will follow instructions your news will appear each week and without errors. Name of party sending matter must be signed to insure recognition.—Ed. Office Hours—Until 10 a. m., 8 to 5 p. m., 7 to 9 p. m. Bell Phone, West 4102 Dr. Wm. A. Love PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON 1700 N. Third St. KANSAS CITY, KANSAS. DIRECTORY BUSINESS DIRECTORY Home Phone West 473. Bell Phone West 247. Business Directory TOM CROWDER TRANSFER CO., Does a General Moving, Packing, Shipping and Storage Business. Office 412 Minnesota Ave. EXPRESS AND PAPER HANGING. Expressman, Paper Hanging and Kalsomining work. No job too small to save money. Call Bell West 483 F. W. RAGSDALE, STOVE DOCTOR. Nathan Taylor, "The Handy Man," All kinds of repairing of all kinds of stoves. Steam and Gas Fitting. 324 Minnesota avenue, K. C., K. A. J. HILL, Groceries, Meats, Dry Goods and No tions. Corner 11th and Freeman Ave. KANSAS CITY, KA$. Bell West 433. COAL DEALERS. W. H. LAMBRIGHT & CO., Dealer In Coal, Ice and Feed. Office 1620 N. 3d St. KANSAS CITY, KAS. Bell West 1923. Local Happenings Mr. Budd Gorham, of 904 Walker avenue, is on the sick list. Mrs. Jennie Lankford is yet suffering with her broken wrist. Mr. Ellsworth Holmes is sick with pneumonia. We are glad to see Mrs. Ruth Collins at church last Sunday. John B. Gehring, of 922 Walker, is quite ill. Mrs. Aletha Taylor of Bonner Springs, is visiting her daughter. A few more nights and the Night school will be over until next fall. The Metropolitan Sewing Circle met last Friday at Mrs. W. M. Johnson's at 628 Rowland avenue. The Utopia Culture club are making arrangements for their anniversary reception. Mother Alexander is yet kept at home on account of illness. We miss her so much from church. The mother of Mrs. Annie Brown of 937 Washington boulevard, is much improved in health. Mrs. Dora Maddux is yet in Ashburn, Ga., with her parents and reports having a pleasant time. We are glad to know that Mrs. Jennie Johnson is well again and getting around to see those who love her. Little Mildred Currie, of 940 Nebraska avenue, was shot by a child Sunday, February 13, so we learned. Mr. Roache, of 743 New Jersey avenue, who had been very sick, died Friday night, the 18th, and left six children. They have our sympathy. Mr. John B. Ghering, of 922 Walker avenue, is confined to his bed on account of la grippe and under the care of a doctor. The Beacon Hill Art club will meet with Miss Boggs, 624 Rowland avenue Thursday, March 2.—Mrs. Brown, Pres. Mme. C. O. Smith, of 1616 North Tenth street who runs the leading hair parlor in the city has just recovered from a two weeks' illness. We are glad to see Mrs. Mary Jones of 715 Oakland avenue, out to church last Sunday as she has been sick most all the winter. Mr. J. H. Doniphan, after spending 34 days visiting, his sister, Mrs. L. D. Hall and friends, left for his home in Denver, Colorado, the evening of the 18th, declaring his stay was a pleasant one. Mr. T. Alphonso Dickson with the home office of the Standard Life Insurance company of Atlanta, Ga., is visiting the local office on the Missouri side of which Mr. G. W. Porter of K. C., K., is superintendent. ATTORNEYS AT LAW. Bell Phone West 3866. E. A. SHACKELFORD. ATTORNEY-AT-LAW. 516 Minnesota Avenue. KANSAS CITY, KANSAS. Bell Phone 424 West. DORSEY GREEN, Attorney and Counselor at Law. 516 Minnesota Avenue. KANSAS CITY, KANSAS. Bell, W. 2335 I. F. BRADLEY. Lawyer. 721 Minnesota Avenue, Rooms 5 and 6 Bell W. 2569. WYATT & RANDOLPH. Undertakers. 920 North Third Street. KANSAS CITY, KANSAS. REAL ESTATE Real Estate and Rentals. C. W. NELOMS & CO. Real Estate Dealers Have All Kinds of Property for Sale and Rent. PRICES TO SUIT PURCHASER See Us Before Closing Deal We Will Save You Money 500 Minn. Ave. Up-Stalrs, K. C., K. Home Phone, W. 1036. Bell Phone, West 1743. Bell Phone, West 1757 EUGENE EDWARD VAUGHAN Real Estate and Insurance Brokerage Investigated Investments, Cozy Cottages, Farms for Farmer Folk. SUBURBAN TRACTS 26th and Parkway. Kansas City, Kans. PHYSICIANS. Office and Residence 828 Nebraska Ave. Bell Phone, 2684 West Office Hours: 8-10 A. M.; 3-5 P. M. DR. G. E. HORSEY. Diseases of Women and Children a Specialty. KANSAS CITY, KANSAS DR. T. H. JOHNSON, M.D. Constitutional Specialist 318 Minnesota Avenue. KANSAS CITY, KANSAS. DR. J. H. MIXON, M.D. 313 Minnesota Avenue. KANSAS CITY, KANSAS. Office Phone Bell West 380 Residence 1321 N. 8th St. Bell Phone, 361 West B. H. THOMPSON, M. D. Office 1512 N. 5th Street Bell Phone, West 3711 Office Hours: 8 to 11 A. M., 2 to 5 P. M. At Night DR. LEE R. PETTY Physician and Surgeon 516 Minnesota Ave. OFFICE HOURS: 9:30 to 11:30 a. m.; 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p. m. Bell Phone, Office and Residence, Main 1219 DR. H. M. BRATHWAITE Physician and Surgeon S. W. Corner James and Central KANSAS CITY, KANS. DENTIST& Bell Phone W. 1854. DR. MARION COTTEN, DENTIST. 514 Minnesota Avenue. KANSAS CITY, KANSAS. GROCERS. C. E. CANNON STAPLE AND FANCY GROCERIES Meats, Fruits, Vegetables, Etc. Bell Phone 1955 N. 3rd St. W. C. CARROLL FANCY GROCERIES, MEATS, CONFECTIONERY, FRUITS, ETC. Bell Phone West 1658. 2120 NORTH THIRD STREET P. R. CHESTER Two Stores FANCY GROCERIES 201 N. Fourth St. 2404 Tremont St Groceries and Ice Cream Parlor. H. W. HILL. Dealer in Staple and Fancy Groceries, Dry Goods and Notions. Bell Phono, 385 West 2702 North Sherman St. JEWELER J. A. WILSON Is Kansas City's Pioneer Negro Jeweler. RELIABLE JEWELRY 1618 W. 9th St. K. C., Mo. Bell Phone M. 6248R. THE KANSAS CITY ADVOCATE. TRANSFER CO'& Hodgson Mirror Co Old mirrors resilvered NEW ONES MADE TO ORDER Work Guaranteed HOME PHONE W. 1619 1017 N. 5TH ST. Kansas City Kansas Try a pound of Moulton's "Special" Coffee, 30c the pound, roasted fresh at the store daily. Fresh Roasted Jumbo Peanuts, 15c per pound. Get your presents FREE with a pound of Tea, Baking Powder or Extracts.—Moulton Coffee Store, 847 Minnesota Ave. ROOMS FOR RENT—Nice comfortably furnished rooms for rent at a reasonable price. Only a few steps to the best car line in the city. 433 Freeman avenue.—Mrs. Belle Hyde. THE MOULTON COFFEE AND TEA HOUSE. We have at 847 Minnesota a coffee and tea house, the only place in the city where you can get fresh roasted coffee every day. Coffee users well know the vast difference in a cup of coffee made from coffee roasted six months or a year ago, than the cup you drink from coffee roasted the same day you make a drawing. The Moulton house has also the best teas grown. You can get the best at a little less as the Moulton Coffee and Tea House. Bigger, Better Babies, March 4-11. Mrs. Marie Johnson of 1319 North Eighth street, has been on the sick list for a week. Mrs. Howard of 2313 North Fourth street, has been ill for some time, but is much better at this writing. Mrs. Rogers of 354 Cleveland avenue has not been well for more than two weeks, but her health is improving. Miss Braxton, of New London, Mo., who is here visiting her cousin, Mrs. M. M. Owens, of 1914 North Sixth street, is sick with a cold. Mrs. W. M. Johnson, 628 Rowland avenue, entertained the Metropolitan Baptist Sewing circle with a three-course luncheon last Friday. All reported a nice time. Rev. S. W. Shannon of 629 Georgia avenue, and pastor of Pleasant Hill Baptist church at Edwardsville, has just closed a two weeks revival at that place with much success. ROOMS TO RENT—Nice furnished rooms, modern, one block from the corner of Minnesota avenue and Sixth street. Prices reasonable, 620 State Ave.—W. M. Monday. The pastor and members of the Metropolitan Baptist church are still doing good work. The beautiful windows are in and many of the club's members have windows. The charter members' club have one of the $30 plate glass doors. The district meeting of the Christian churches of the Second district will meet at the Third Christian church, February 26, 27, 1916. Fifth and Sanford avenue, Kansas City, Kansas.-William Ellis, Secretary; J. D. Smith, Chairman. Sumner Night school had a program for Washington's Birthday and some on the program were Miss Lucinda Wilson, Etta Faulkner-Johnson and Miss Juanita Brown. Prof Reynolds sang and was encored. The addresses were made by Supt. Morgan and Prof. Bailey, principal of K. C., K. High school. The chorus sang. They have been carrying on revivals the past two weeks and have had good success, there, having been sixteen converts. The revivals will continue a few more days with prayer meeting on Wednesday. Everybody invited to come. The date of baptism will be decided later on. There was a large crowd out Sunday. Mr. Grigsby sent the buggy over for Mr. Young, the blind man, to attend the service and it was quite a treat for the old gentleman who has not been to church for nearly a year. Mrs. Thomas, Mrs. Bettis' mother, was down Saturday from White Church to attend the revival. She will stay over till Monday evening. After the meeting last. Wednesday night a collection of $2 was taken up and those who did not give the pastor money, brought some eatments. They brought a ham, chicken, bacon, all kinds of fruit, cabbage, potatoes, turnips and other fruit too numerous DISTRICT MEETING. SUMNER NIGHT SCHOOL. Edwardsville Kansas. THE NEW IDEA "pressing and Training the Hair while you sleep" G.A. MORGAN'S HAIR REFINER Before TRADE After CLEVELAND, O. MARK PRICE $100. Why be untidy about your hair when it can be avoided? G. A. Morgan's Hair Refiner will positively straighten the hair and make a complete change in your appearance within fifteen minutes. G. A. Morgan's Hair Pressing Night Cap (Pat. Apld. For) keeps the hair in perfect condition and trains it while you sleep. Everybody should use one. G. A. MORGANS Black Hair Dye Hair Tonic Hair Oil Liquid Shampoo Soap Refiner Soap THE G. A. MORGAN HAIR REFINING CO. 304 SUPERIOR BLDG. CLEVELAND, OHIO Mail orders promptly attended to. Incorporated 1914 PHONE: MAIN 4535 Auto Funeral Same Price as Horse Drawn Ambulance for Slck Purposes JNO. W. JONES Undertaker and Funeral Director Full Stock of Funeral Furnishings Lady Attendant PARLORS: 440 STATE AVE. KANSAS CITY, KANS. The Laundry that solicits Your Patronage THE Miller Cleaning = Both Phones West 156 841 N. B. ROBINSON Both Phones West 156 841 Minn. KANSAS CITY, KAN. N. B. ROBINSON Colored Solicitor to mention, jellies, preserves, peaches, pears, blackberries and other fruit, cake, pies etc. The pastor was so overjoyed he said he hardly knew how to thank the good people. The next question was how he would get home with his pack. He managed it all right. Mrs. Combs after being kicked by a horse a few weeks ago, is up and Mrs. Sadie Divers had a few friends out from the city Sunday. around again. Also her daughter. Mrs. Addie Groves and little daughter Victoria were out on a visit Sunday to her home. Mr. Fred Groves was quite sick Sunday when we thought he was improving so nicely after meeting with quite a dangerous accident a few weeks ago when a street car ran into the work car which he was on coming home from his work. He was thrown into a window, suffering severe injuries to his skull. Mrs. Smith took the old lady who was stopping with her, to the hospital Sunday. Mrs. J. G. Groves went to see her sick sister, Della Stewart, who was operated on Saturday at the hospital. Amanda Webster's cousin, Bill Gentry, from Bonner Springs, paid them a visit Sunday. CARD OF THANKS. We wish to thank our many friends and neighbors for the kindness and sympathy shown to us during the sickness and death of our dear husband and father, Rev. Chas. Ferguson. We thank the Rev. Bowren and the Rev. Dr. Horsey for their services and kind words spoken, also Rev. George McNeal, Rev. J. R. Richardson, Rev. D. B. Jackson, Rev. Clay and Rev. Holmes for their encouraging remarks. We thank those who sent the many beautiful floral offerings MRS. A FERGUSON, IRENE RUCKER. 440 STATE AVE. . KANSAS CITY, KANS. NEW Laundry Works Minn. KANSAS CITY, KAN. Colored Solicitor For Quick Service and Prices that Are Right Bell Phone West 2411J. CALL E. W. Anderson TRANSFER AND EXPRESS Kindling and Sawed Wood for Sale from 25c Up. 950 NEBRASKA AVE. KANSAS CITY, KANSAS W. A. Mason. Dealer in Coal, Ice and Feed. Office, 1610 N. 3rd Street. Kansas City, Kansas Bell Phone, West 1738 Restaurant Nice Meals, at Reasonable Prices From 6 a. m. to 10 p. m. Mrs. Nellie Falls 314 Minnesota Avenue Kansas City, Kansas The Citizens' Forum met as usual at its usual meeting place: President Marquiss presided. Chaplain A. Brown read the 70th Psalm and gave the invocation. Quotations were given and current events were given by Mr. D. W. White, and Mrs. Jasper Thompson, one of the committee on events. Miss C. Davis explained the "Baby Week Movement." Mrs. G. Dillard rendered an instrumental solo, then Supt. L. A. Halbert of the Kansas City, Mo., Welfare Board gave the address on "Social Service," which was fine. Mr. C. Lee rendered a piano solo which was encored. A fine speaker from New York is promised at the next meeting. and BIRTH DAY PARTY. On last Thursday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Calhoun, 928 Oakland avenue, in honor of the cighteepth birthday of their accom- plished daughter, Thelma. About 60 of her friends gathered at Miss Cal. houn’s home to share with her in cele. brating her eighteenth birthday. The evening was spent in much merriment in games, stories and the music world. Miss Calhoun received many handsome and valuable presents. At 10:30 @ fine course dinner was served after which the welcome and jolly guests returned to their homes, leav ing congratulations with Miss Thelma SUMNER ALUMNI CALL. The alumni of Sumner High school are urgently requested to meet at the principal’s office this Sunday, Feb ruary 27th at 2:30 p. m. Not one should fail to be present—M. J. Mar quiss. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. . The Brotherhood of the First Bap- tist church, Fifth and Nebraska ave nue, Rey. W. A. Bowren, pastor, held its meeting Sunday, February 20th, at 5 p. m. Form of opening, Scripture reading, Romans, 13th, prayer by the president, followed by a song led by Deacon Walker. Bible topic, Purity of Life, Romans, 18-814. Deacor Walker was appointed by the presl dent as instructor. He made the les gon very interesting to all, with tha! earnestness and zeal and Christiat spirit that always seemed to bi with Deacon Walker. He made at impression on the brethren. Broth ers Night, Austin, Jenkins, also Broth er Meeks made some very encourag ing remarks. Brother E. Blue read ¢ very able paper on the Life of Lincoln Brother Blue is always full of 500< things. The president led in the dis cussion, as Brother Wesley, who wa: appointed to lead, was absent. I was lively but interesting, especial! when the president referred to tha part of the paper, “Has the Negn made good since his emancipatio: from slavery?” Being pressed for time only a few of the many brothers had. chance to speak on the subject. ‘The president deferred further di cussion of the subject until the ne: meeting, Sunday, February 27, at 4:3 p. m. Topic, Book Review an Church Covenant. To be instructe ‘by Brother H. L. ‘Moberly. All men pers of the church, both men and w men, are invited to be present. EX eryone is invited to be there and hes + Deacon Moberly on these great que tions. He is an able instructor, 1 not miss this treat, Also the Emanc pation Proclamation will be discus ed. H, A. GEREN, President. WwesJ MESLEY, Secretary. SIR CHAS. FERGUSON—IN ME MOIR. By A. F. Wilson, ©. M, Sleep on, Sir Ferguson, sleep on, You have beat us to the goal, But we'll be there, it won't be long In the Homeland of the soul. You've been a ¢rue and faithful man, ‘That, people cannot dispute, For they’ve come and shook your hand And have profited by your fruit You've been failing for several years, Though tiresome, we admit, ‘We've never seen you shed a tear Nor any sin commit. You've never complained as men would think, About your troubles here, ‘And when you ask your wife for drink It was for God’s shepherd, dear. Y've heard you say yea more than once, ‘That wife seemed worried much, But you never did give her the ‘hunch ‘That you were in death's cold, cold clutch, But dince you've gone and left her here, This wide, wide world to roam, We'll watch for her, yes, shed a tear, We'll see that she has a home, I see you now with an eye of faith While standing on the shore, _ 1 know you wouldn’t change you) place For one on earth any more. ; ‘With oftstretched hands I see yo there, Standing at heaven's gate, Calling you wife, daughter and sister To come home; don't be too late. On behalf of the temple I say slee on, Our true and knighted friend, Some day we'll meet Sir Ferguson ‘Where parting knows no end. —__——- Mr. Preston Younger is on the si Hear Bishop J. Albert Johnson at First A. M. E. church First Sunday in March. JOTTINGS FROM RENSSELAER. We are having fine weather for this time of year. Mrs, Eliza Riptoe is much improved at this: writing, Miss Muriel Allen is the pleasant &uest of Miss Evelyn ‘Taylor, this week. The social given at the school house was a success, The mission. ary society cleared enough to pay the new furniture for the parsonage and had enough Ieft to put in the treasury. There will be a cocial given on the 2$th at the A. M. E. eburch. Mrs, Susie Herrington and sister inlaw, Miss Susie Herrington, were visitors friday and Saturday. Success to The Advocate _ Hear Bishop J. Albert Johnson at First A. M. E. church First Sunday in March, Mr. and Mrs. N. C. Smith were very agreeably surprised Wednesday evening by about 30 members of the A. M. E. choir, A beautiful potted plant was presented to them. Music was furnished by Mesdames M. C. Da. vies, S. G, Toole, L. C. Sumers and others. Dainty refreshments were served and after both had expressed them: selves as being highly pleased, all de parted for home wondering why we de not spread more sunshine—Anon ymous. Mr. J. T. Hart of Louisville, Ky., a representative of the Prudential In- ‘surance company, has been sent to this city and Kansas City, Mo., as district manager. This is one of the old line insurance companies, carry- ing straight life, accident and sick policies. (Mr, Hart has been one of the company’s most valuable men for! a number of years and has already written a number of policies in the two cities. His office is at 514 Min- nesota avenue. CAN GROW BULBS IN ROOMS Prepared Fiber Enables Flat Dwellers to Have Choice Flowers at Thelr Pleasure. Lovers of flowers who live in flats, apartment or uptown houses where there are no yards for bulb planting, can have their plants in their rooms. The wizards of the flower world have discovered that the rarest bulbs, as well as the common ones, grow their best in ‘prepared fiber. This is fer- tilized and is cheap. Bulbs can be planted in this fiber in vases and bowls. The fiber is dampened from time to time and nature does the rest. In the last 25 years bulbs have never heen as cheap as they now are, nor has the American market been sup- plied with a better quality than can be bought this season, the Memphis Commercial-Appeal observes. Holland, the greatest bulb produc ing country of the world, is a neu- tral nation, but the countries engaged in war have no time to think of flow- ers. In years of peace England, France and Germany were great patrons of the bulb market. They had the first choice of the select bulbs, Today these markets practically are closed. The Holland bulb growers look to this country to buy their output and fot this reason are offering the cholcest bulbs at prices so cheap that bulb planting is placed in easy reach o! nearly every person, It ts to the thoughtful lover of flow ers of the early spring that the pres ent cheapness of bulbs will appeal Once planted in the open air, th bulbs will bloom patiently for year: and years. They never die naturally and will yield their fragrant harves each spring. DID NOT WANT PRESIDENCY Doctor Shaw Tells How Her Election as Head of Woman's Suffrage As- sociation Came About. Tt is interesting, now that it is ru- mored that Doctor Shaw is to lay down the presidency of the National American Woman's Suffrage associa- tion, to recall how unwilling she was to assume it in 1904. In her recently published autobi- ography, “The Story of a Pioneer,” she says: “Miss Anthony immediately urged me to accept the presidency of the National association, which I was ‘gw most unwilling to do. I had lost my ambition to be president, and there were other reasons, into which I need not go again, why I felt that I could not accept the post. “At last, however, Miss Anthony ac- tually commanded me to take the place, and there was nothing to do but obey her. She was then eighty: four, and, as it proved, within twa years of her death. “It was no time for me to rebel against her wishes, but I yielded with the heaviest heart I have ever car ried, and after my election to th presidency at the national conven tion In Washington, I left the stage went into a dark corner “f the wings jand for the first time since my girl hood ‘cried rayself sick’” THE KANSAS CITY ADVOCATE. The East India Hair Grower Will Promote a Full . Growth or Hair, WII! ia Ri. 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HER-TRU-LINE has a delightful odor and makes the hair grow so long and so soft that it can be fixed up in any style, | HER-TRU-LINE needs no better recommendation than the beautiful hair it grows. Price, 50c by mall. Or Just to co nvince you of its wonderful effectsupon the halr will send you a Trial B ox for 10c. AGENTS WANTED. SOUTHERN MEDICINE CO., ) Box, 754 ATLANTA, GA. Eureka Steam Laundry Cleaning and Pressing—Finished Bundle Work a Specialty ™ FAMILY WASHING, RUFF DRY, 6c PER POUND. Why send your laundry to Missouri. Patronize Your Home Industry. First Class Work Guaranteed. Bell, West 908, Gor. 10th and Minn. Av KANSAS CITY, KANSAS. NN PLANT BURIES ITS OFFSPrinu a as a Most Effective Method ||| ~~ GiSgioaam a ae ‘Thelr Enemies. f a = Here’s a plant mother that buries her children to protect them. While the children of other plants are being kidnaped by animals and birds, these youngsters are carefully hidden away beneath the ground so they can grow in safety. But man won't permit the mother to keep her children long. He digs them up—and eats them. The plant is the peanut. Its leaves look Hke a fourleaved cloyer. Its blossoms are a dainty yel- low, shaped like those of the sweet pea. When they wither and fall off the mother plant begins to worry about her seed children, for if the birds and animals kidnap them before they ripen they won’t have a chance to grow and produce more plants next year. So she bends her stalks downward and each head where the flowers have fallen off she pokes into the ground There the little seeds develop inside of wrinkly, paperlike pods. Sometime: the little tunneling moles find them and eat them, or maybe hogs will com and root them out. Usually, however they're safe from all marauders. America gave the world the peanut It wes found first in Brazil. Since it commercial value was discovered i has been planted all over the world Since 1866 it has been a staple prot |, uct of southern United States. oe SES Epes sir gh Se eal ec se Ree aS 7 ig frat, ae eg ee a we, 2, ee Hs a % bas &t a S. SeeS Prints jee a seas Leas : ERS ee Pa RMP a Ps Bas om eC Your Past - : ay = Exprience Has - iN Pama 4 ie Bee, Taught You | yy ee That You Need A ore Combination Gas tee emmy ald Coal Range ee ap f : el i Res hy PHsitively no change to be made in using re = : ee [ Sas 5 i ‘a Cash or Credit ae $1 Down $1a Week ) eg pee | \ Bathurst Stove Co. Wy 514 Minnesota Ave. * mw mw RE nated eer. liens Zid. ot ta oe TINY VILLAGES IN ENGLAND Two Hamlets in Which There Is Only One Inhabitant, and Many With But a Few. It takes two to make a quarrel, but it only takes one to make a village For an example of the truth of this latter statement you need only to take a trip to Skiddaw, in Cumberland, England. This lilliputian village con- tains only one villager, who complains bitterly because he cannot vote. The reason that he cannot vote is that there is no overseer to prepare a vot- er’s Ist and no public building to pub- lish one, as the law demands. Yet one-man villages sometimes have their benefits. In a Northumber- land hamlet the single inhabitant re- fuses to contribute money to maintain the roads, declaring that the one he has {s quite good enough for his use. Twelve inhabitants of a tiny village in the Isle of Ely are similarly blessed. ‘They have no rates, no roads, no pub- lic institutions of any kind. Buckland-in-the-Moor is another curi- osity. Public houses, policemen, doc- tors and paupers are unknown there, though the population is nearly a hun- dred. All the “oldest inhabitants” are pensioned by the owner of the estate, who himself recently celebrated his golden wedding. ONE GOOD QUALITY HE HAD Truthful Man Could Not Go Far In ye Eulogy of Dead Man, But He Did His Best, | There was an old farmer who was widely known as the crossest, closest, and most generally nonlikable citizen in the whole state. Like other mean men he lived to a ripe old age, but eventually he died and his friends went ahead with plans for the funeral. Now, it is customary, in the case of rural funerals, for those who at- tend, as they stand by the coffin, to murmur some eulogy of the dead. A number of farmers came in and said things which didn’t square at all with the old man’s life. Finally, an aged man, who had Imown the deceased all his life, hob- bled in and stood by the coffin, The aged man was known as the most truthful man in the county. Hence, the other people present waited with interest to hear what he would say. The old man gazed down silently for a while. He paused. Finally he spoke. “Wal,” he said earnestly, “nobody kin deny that he was a great hand for closin’ his stable door o” nights." Bishop J, Albert Johnson of South Africa will be at the First A. M. E. eburch all day first Sunday in March. I ' THE POSTAL ALLIANCE MARCH A Classy Two-Step and Military March, Piano Solo with Violin-Mandolin part, Price... sesececereos 25 W. H, GRAHAM, 510 State Ave., K. C., K. THE NEGRO MAGAZINE. Have THE CRISIS, one of the lead. ing Magazines of America, delivered at your address, anywhere in Greater Kansas City. Only ten cents a copy. Read it, then pay for it. We will trust you, A post card will bring our agent THE NEGRO LIBRARY ASSOCIA. TION. Address all mall to THOMAS KNAP PER, 1716 N. 8th St, Kansas City Kansas. Sex the Key to the Bible By Sidney C, Tapp, Ph.D. ‘Tho Truth About, the Bible” about Sye hundred pages, $3.00. “Why Jesus Was a Man and Not a Woman,” three hundred pages, $2.00. “Sexology of the Bible,” over one hundred and seventye five pages, $2.00. All cloth-bound. These books treat of the sex of the Bible, and show that the Bible is a book of sex and & book of spirit, and that sex ts the di- viding lne between the physical and spiritual worlds. They show that dis- ease, sickness and insanjty are within the sex, and that sex-lust was the orig- inal sin and cause of death. ‘hey are arresting the attention of t. medical, sclentifiG philosophical and tueological worlds and people of all classes as no other books of modern times, and will probably do more to shape the thoughta of the human race than any books éver Written in the history of the world, ‘They are dally golng to the great think- ers of all parts of the civilized world. “I would rather be the author of tha Truth About the Bible, by Sidney C. Tapp, than to be tho President of tho United States. His sex interpretation of the Bible, as therein contained, 13 80 daring and his conclusions are so‘un- answerable that the human intellect staggers under the ideas presented. For ideas, it is the world’s greatest book. Mr. Tapp’s books on the Bible and his sex interpretation of the Bible will Iva until time shall be no more. 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