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KANSAS CITY Subscription $1.00 Per Annum Come Let Us Reason Together Come Let Us Reason Together "Come, Let Us Reason Together." 'Tis to you who are born great and wise, and to you who have achieved greatness and wisdom as well also to you who assume to be so that this urgent appeal is made. Whether or not we would have it so it is a settled fact that we have a distinct racial existence. And the following proposition is equally as well settled: We will continue to have such distinct existence as long as the love of money shall control the conduct of men. These truths have their rise in human nature as we now find it and it is a waste of effort to attempt to change them. Therefore it is self evident that it is from this point, if at all, we must do our reasoning. And it is equally self evident that we must solve whatever problem or problems that arise out of our existence, by reasoning, or they will not be solved at all, for there is absolutely and unquestionably no other process or remedy. Mark well and remember, there is no other process or remedy. The question of religion and salvation is one between each man and his God. While that of his daily existence is between him and his fellow man, and is a matter to be reasoned every inch of the way. The truth of the two foregoing propositions is established by the following one, which can not be questioned, towit: In the domain of justice and before the God who ruled both they count for the same and are equal, i.e., man, his fellow man and all men—are but men. Then, are you wise and great by birth, or if you have acquired such, or if you have just assumed so to be, or if by any chance you are of the great remainder, which is otherwise (these four classes include all). Whoever you are, wherever you are, however you are, you are unavoidably by reason of your existence driven to the conclusion: "Come, Let Us Reason Together." Then mark, is it the combined thousands of Negro voices of this community that I hear clarion like calling to each other: "Come, Let Us Reason Together." We would to God that it were true. In such case our answer would be, "Comrades in suffering and wrong, we come, we come, with all our heart, soul and strength of purpose, and we come here and now and without delay, for already much time and more of our substance has been wasted." Even so, and to such an extent that the situation is alarming. But alas and fie for shame! Instead of such a chorus of voices making such a commendable call we hear the harsh, coarse, guttal growl born of envy, avarice, ignorance, falsehood and race infidelity that point to and dovetail with the untoward opinions that our enemies have hold of us. It is over and above these deathly, hidecus, creaking sounds that I make this, perhaps, last appeal. "Come, Let Us Reason Together." 'Tis earnest, 'tis honest and from the depth of inmost soul and circumstances that make our course of events during such period. 'Tis a conclusion drawn from promises that cover the field of human endeavor, including our efforts and aspirations in the face of obstacles and oppression growing out of a blighting prejudice and race hatred. 'Tis in the light of all these and after a full consideration of them that I make this appeal. And while I am not quick to despair, yet I must confess 'tis not without some misgiving that I make it. It grieves me sorely to see so much that should not be, and such a dearth of that which should be complace among us. 'Tis painful to observe our broken and torn condition growing out of narrowness and ignorance. Our economic and social environment is but a garden filled with the noxious and deadly weeds of envy, avarice, jealousy, lack of confidence and prejudice and hate toward each (Continued Page 2, Col. 3) Auction Co. THE HISTORY OF THE HOUSE COSMOS CLUB TO GO ON SECOND ANNUAL OUTING. The Cosmos club, a social service organization organized three years ago for the laudable purpose of providing a Friday night dance at the M. and O. hall for the young people of the two cities, adequately supervised and chaperoned under the leadership of that prince of good fellows, Tilford Davis, Jr., has been persuaded to go on the second of its now famous outings to Leavenworth. The date is set for Tuesday evening, May 9th. Like the one last year, this affair is unique in that it guarantees a seat "gwine and comin'" as Uncle Mose would say. President Davis informs us that while the trolley party of 1915 was the best ever taken out of Kansas City, the club has profiled some by that experience, and proposes to make the coming event better still in several ways, although the order of last year can hardly be improved on, it was so near perfect. The fact that the club does not try to carry anybody and everybody, and Tom, Dick and Harry, is one of its strongest recommendations to our good people. Another thing we like about this club is that it promises no more than it can perform, and sets a good example by keeping its promise, as some of our readers found out to their chagrin last year when they tried to get tickets after the date set for them to be withdrawn from general sale, which is May 6 for this year, and found it difficult to get hold of one. Tickets on sale at the People's Drug Store, K. C., Mo., and Home Drug Company of this city and Slaughter's Place exclusively. REPUBLICANS SLAYED THE RAB BITS IN KANSAS CITY, MO., TUESDAY. The G. O. P. of Kansas City, Mo., on last Tuesday made a clean sweep of the Jost-Shannonites. The rabbits were slayed so unmercifully it will take them years to rehabilitate. "The mills of the gods grind slow, but surely." While some will say it was not purely a Republican land slide, but it demonstrates the fact, that the people rule and they are generally right. The vote shows that the colored electors were nearly one hundred per cent strong to their party and without any argument from the powers to be their should be just as strong in dealing out the spoils to the colored constituents, and its believed it will be so. WELLSVILLE VOTES TO BE DRY TWO YEARS MORE. Wellsville, O., April 4.—Wellsville voted to remain dry at a local option election held here today. The vote was: dry, 937; wet, 795. The city has been dry for two years. If it is laundry or cleaning and pressing call New Miller Laundry, West 156: Ask for Robinson. Our little friend, Mrs. Bessie Parker of 844 Washington boulevard, is yet confined to her bed. Young people, go see her and cheer her up. Mrs. Belle Bradley-Hayden of Chicago, a bride of a few days, is in our city visiting Mr. and Mrs. Jarrett of 923 Freeman avenue, for a few days. And Independent ., has Moved to des Building, Western University KANSAS CITY, KANSAS, APRIL, 7, 1916 Trades Building, Western University The Western University will place on exhibition this Saturday at 533 Minnesota avenue, which will continue for one week a display of the student work of this great school. The room at the number mentioned has been nicely arranged with handsome booths for their exhibits. It is free to everybody and the authorities welcome your presence. The university hand and cadets will give a parade Saturday morning at 10 a. m. from Tenth street to Fifth street. Wherever elections were held last Tuesday the results showed a wonderful come-back in the rank and file of the Grand Old Party of the people. Victory after victory was won in towns that had been in the saddle of democratic rule for years, but the people on Tuesday dismounted the rider and took saddle, horse and spurs. A Corner In The Western University ENTERTAINMENT We The Trustee Helpers of the First A. M. E. c. Kansas, under the direction of Mrs. E. J. Patters best concert that has ever been given by them i nesday, April 12, 8 p. m. n University Print Shop NT Wed. Apr. 12 first A. M. E. church, Kansas City, E. J. Patterson will render the ven by them in the church, Wed- ```markdown ``` ENTERTAINMENT Wed. Apr. 12 The Trustee Helpers of the First A. M. E. church, Kansas City, Kansas, under the direction of Mrs. E. J. Patterson will render the best concert that has ever been given by them in the church, Wednesday, April 12, 8 p. m. The following are the plays and characters. Our Church Fair—Mesdames Georgia Johnson, Alice Brown, Elizabeth Buckner, Maud Brooks, J. Penn, Ethel Robinson, Bell Thompson, Perry Brown, Mary Francis, M. B. Easley, A. V. Graves, Miss Gertrude Jackson. Our Church Fair—Mesdames Georgia Johnson, abeth Buckner, Maud Brooks, J. Penn, Ethel Robinson, Perry Brown, Mary Francis, M. B. Easley, A. Gertrude Jackson. How the Story Grew—Mesdames Jennie McCable, Hardy, Lulu Woods, Lottie Hall, Laura Howkins, Lulu Taylor and Basil. S. Coleridge Taylor's H BY THE COMBINED CHORUS OF WESTERN UNI ALLEN CHAPEL Georgia Johnson, Alice Brown, Elliz ann, Ethel Robinson, Bell Thompson M. B. Easley, A. V. Graves, Miss es Jennie McClellan, Hattie Gan- all, Laura Howell, Hudson, Hop- How the Story Grew—Mesdames Jennie McClellan, Hattie Ganble, Hardy, Lulu Woods, Lottie Hall, Laura Howell, Hudson, Hopkins, Lulu Taylor and Basil. THE COMBINED CHORUS OF WESTERN UNIVERSITY AND ALLEN CHAPEL AT COMMISSIONERS REFUSED TO CONDEMN COLORED BUILDING SITE ASKED BY WHITES. The city commissioners were waited upon yesterday morning by a bunch of whites who live in the neighborhood of Eighth and Washington boulevard and requested them to condemn the ground at the northwest corner of Eighth and Washington boulevard for park purposes, owing to the fact that the colored Masons of the city were going to erect a Masonic Temple on this corner. The commissioners listened to their tale of woe then went and investigated but soon told their white brothers, nothing was doing so the Masons will proceed at once to put up their $15,000 Temple. Mr. J. E. James of 925 New Jersey avenue, who was badly hurt in a street car accident March 13th, is getting along very nicely and will be able to be out in a few days. ADVOCATE Men of Affairs Talk to Many NEGRO BUSINESS LEAGUE OF GREATER KANSAS CITY HOLDS MEETING AT METROPOLITAN CHURCH. The Business League of Greater Kansas City, which is to entertain in August the national body here, has been making the rounds of the churches on Sunday evenings for the past six or seven weeks on the Missouri side in order to boost and get the people of the two cities interested in the coming and entertaining of the great commercial body of the race. Last Sunday evening the people of the Kansas side had the pleasure to hear at the Metropolitan Baptist church many of the foremost members and business men discuss business economics from a commercial standpoint. Mr. Weaver, one of Kansas City's prosperous real estate dealers and president of the local league, stated the purpose of holding these meetings, and then introduced Mr. J. A. Wilson, our pioneer jeweler, as master of ceremonies for the evening. Mr. Stewart of the real estate firm of Stewart & Smith, was the first speaker. Prof. Bowser, another successful real estate man, Prof. Page, who has the only shoe store of color on that side, and Prof. Lee, principal of Lincoln high school. All of these gentlemen gave fiery addresses along business lines and showed we as a people must become producers and sellers instead of only being buyers and consumers. It was a meeting of great interest and value to those present and much good should be derived from meetings of this kind. Every business person, let him be ever so small, ought to be a member of this league, if for no other reason than the association with men who have in a large measure made a success in the commercial world. The Metropolitan choir furnished splendid music for the evening. All garments treated with hot dry steam, thereby giving new life to the goods and making them comparatively new, at the New Miller Laundry. N. B. Robinson, Agent. REPUBLICANS WIN IN ELECTION AT HARTFORD. Hartford, Conn., April 4.—The Republicans gained control of the city government at the biennial mayoralty election today. Frank A. Hagerty, former postmaster, was elected mayor over Richard J. Kinsella, Democrat, by an unofficial plurality of 864 votes. DOWN IN DIXIE COMEDY CO. AT RAINBOW RINK. The Down in Dixie Comedy company, one of the strongest bunch of entertainers on the road, will play a three-nights' engagement at Rainbow rink at the corner of Flith and Armstrong avenue Monday and Tuesday night, April 10 and 11, and Friday night, the 11th. This company is a popular one among the show-going public and many of its characters are in a class to themselves when it comes to entertaining. "Snooks" Hudson, the world's champion buck and wing dancer, is with this company besides many others whose reputation as performers are of high class. So if you want to be highly entertained by a good bunch of musical comedians, come to Rainbow Rink on the dates mentioned. HOW TO JUDGE THE CIRCULATION OF A NEGRO NEWSPAPER. When it comes to figuring out the circulation of any (white) publication without seeing their subscription list it is a guess game, but when it comes to a negro journal, one can hit around the bullseye very closely, and that target shows up in all of them, none excepted, when the circulation is there. That target is colored advertisements, such as hair cultures, hair combs, bleaches, straighteners, pomades and toilet articles. If some or all of these don't appear in a colored newspaper it's an evident fact it's circulation does not suffice them to take snace. Leotia Beauty Parlor. NO.33 TOPEKA, KANSAS. "Will you take me to call? No, 'tis Lent." "Will your take me to the ball?" "No. 'tis Lent." Game Hunter Lewis entertained at St. Johns A. M. E. church on Tuesday evening of this week, giving dramatic and dialect reading, emotional posing and pantomime under the direction of the Young Ladies' G. S. club. The entertainment was a success in every way. Prof. Malone of the Industrial Institute entertained the men of St. Simon's church Sunday evening. The fellows say that they had a great time. A very sumptuous lunch was served. Had our government intervened in Mexico when the border ruffians lined up and shot that bunch of Americans some two months ago we would not today have to be spending thousands in money and losing the lives of hundreds of our soldiers in chasing Rev. McMorris, pastor of Ninth Street M. E. church, was returned for another year. Villa. We have been too slow. In perilous times, nothing is gained by watching and waiting. The appearance of Madame Hackley at the Second Baptist church on Monday evening, April 17, will produce a stir in the host of Lenten observers of Topeka. Mrs. Hackley is so popular and her visits so far apart to Topeka, that there is a mad rush to hear her. On this date she will appear under the auspices of the Bach-Ben club of Topeka. The funeral of Mrs. Phibian Cannon was held from St. John's A. M. E. church on Tuesday of this week. She leaves her immediate family, her husband and babe of less than two weeks old. Hon. E. Handay of Atchison, Mr. Willis Allen and N. J. Singletary of Kansas City, Kansas, were in the city this week attending a meeting of the stockholders and directors of the Logan Farm and Cattle company. They report the outlook for a good crop in Western Kansas is favorable. The lower house of the Kentucky legislature failed to concur in the senate bill providing separate street cars for white and colored people. Thanks, as long as there is life there is hope. The Topeka branch of the National Association for advancement of the colored people held a very interesting meeting at St. John's A. M. E. church on Wednesday evening of this week. The principal speakers were Prof. W. R. Carter and Capt. P. H. Coney. Plans were discussed for a membership campaign to be inaugurated in the near future. The move should meet the approval of and be supported by every good citizen of Topeka, regardless of race or color. We are bound by one common tie of national brotherhood that cannot be broken as long as the constitution stands, and the flag continues to float. ST. CLOUD. ```markdown ``` Whiting's Sample Shoe Shop 527 Minn. Ave. 527 Minn. Ave. Open Evenings Open Evenings While visiting the Students Industrial Exhibit of the Western University at 533 Minnesota avenue, we give you a cordial invitation to come to our shoe store 5 doors east and inspect our line of spring shoes and low shoes. RIGHT GOODS RIGHT PRICES We give S. & H. Green Trading Stamps. A discount during the week to those attending the Exhibit. A Grand Entertainment and Contest Drill Between the Uniform Ranks of the G. U. 0. of 0. F. of Kansas and Missouri, ever held in Kan. \ =i a OA ee || SS Ce = Hl ; a ie eee - a7 - - —~f Soa pe = ac \ i” ; QQ» jerer _ SS Nene i Under the auspices of the Odd Fellows Club at the M. & 0. HALL, 8th and Washington Blvd. Thursday Evening May 11th, 1916 Admission $1.00 This Handsome $795 (5 Passenger) Briscoe Automobile will be given away free by the Odd Fellows Club, after the Program and Drill Contest TICLETS MAY BE SECURED AT, Dr. S. M. Banks, 514 Minn. Ave. McNeal & Anderson 400 Minn. Ave. Jesse W. Porter 814 N. 3rd Stree Hon. Dorsey Green, 516 Minn. Ave. { 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 906. Cor. 10th and Minn. Ave KANSAS CITY, KANSAS. In the District Court within and for the County of Wyandotte in the State of Kansas. Mary Stanford, | Plaintiff, “WS. Rhoda Hall, et al, Defendant. The defendants, Cora Basil, Will Stanford, Pearl Stanford, Minerva Giv- ens, Joe McMillan, Julia McMillan, Maude McMillan, Peter McMillan and Cora McMillan will take notice that the said Mary Stanford, plaintiff, did on the 2nd day of March, 1916, file. within and for the County of Wyan- dotte in the State of Kansas, against the said defendants, and the said de- fendants, and each and all of them, except the defendant, Rhoda Hall, must answer said petition filed as aforesaid, on or before the 6th day of May, 1916, or said petition will be taken as true, and a judgment render- ed in said action against said defend- ants, which judgment will make parti- tion of the property described in plain- tiff’s petition, as prayed therein. 1. F. BRADLEY. Attorney for Plaintiff. Attest: R. J, McFARLAND, Clerk. (First published March 24, 1916.) In the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas, Div. No. 2. Pansy , Armstead, x Plaintiff, VS No. 5345 Edward Armstead, Defendant. PUBLICATION NOTICE. To Edward Armstead: You are hereby notified that you have been sued by the above named Plaintiff in the District Court of Wy- andotte county, Kansas, for divorce, ard that you are required to answer the petition of the plaintiff filed In the office of the Clerk of the District court, Wyandotte county, Kansas, on or before the 4th day of May, 1916, or said petition will be taken as true and judgment will be rendered against you fm favor of plaintiff, granting her an absolute divorce from you, and for such other relief as the nature of the case may require. DORSEY GREEN, Attorney for Plaintiff. (First published March 24, 1916.) ° Prudential Casualty Co. ALL LINES OF , Casualty Insurance ACCIDENT HEALTH LIABILITY AUTOMOBILE ELEVATOR WORKMEN'S | COMPENSATION BURGLARY and PLATE GLASS INSURANCE Prompt and Efficient Service in Underwriting Inspection Adjustment J. T. 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Mir. and Mrs. Willis Allen of 1001 Walker avenue, entertained about six of their friends Sunday, April 2, at their beautiful home, to am old-fash- foned turkey dinner. Everyone en- joyed themselves and hoping that they will soor return again to the same. us Mrs. Estes of 947 Nebraska avenue, little daughter died early Monday morning. The Advocate extends its sympathy to the family, Mr. Graham of 910 State avenue was called to Topeka, Kas. two weeks ago to bury his father, and last week he was summoned to the bed- side of his dear mother, who ds very sick. The Advocate extends sympa- thy to him. ‘Mr. L. J. Maddux is on the sick list ‘this week. We are glad to see Miss Mary John- xon up and out among us, as she has been very sick. bear ake Lk ReneS eR Hee eels al. Vie WET he hee MOISE, Grant’s Dress Club a Bell Phone, West 455W. 7 Res,, Bell Phone, West 3246W. CLEANING, PRESSING, DYEING AND REPAIRING GUARANTEED. GOODS CALLED FOR AND DELIVERED. 1319 N. 9th St. KANSAS CITY, KANSAS. THE NEGRO MAGAZINE. Have THE CRISIS, one of the lead- < ing Magazines of America, delivered SS at your address, anywhere in Greater : Kansas City. Only ten cents a copy. Eyes Exal nined e Read it, hen pay forit. we will trust} Glasses Fitted you. F. C. A post card will bring our agent. ° THE NEGRO LIBRARY ASSOCIA. Wahlenmaier TION. e e Address all mail to THOMAS KNAP. * PER, 1716 N. 8th St, Kansas City, Optometrist Kansas. 746 Minn. Ave., Kansas City j Goods Called for and ee, One Day a Delivery SU Vi N FR Steam Cleaners Repairing neatly done, Dyeing a specialty. Add 50 per cent to Your Appearance by having our Expert workmen do your cleaning and pressing Bell Phone West 121 1708 N. 3rd W.E. Routtledge J. A, Parker e . 7 # | Oliver & Stovall Undertakers & Embalmers Complete Funeral Furnishings Bell Phone West 4183 415 Minn Ave Kansas City, Kans Se GRAY’S PRINTING—‘That’s Right’ First, Second and Always—The Best Bell Phone, West 4187 5th and Oakland Ave. Rey. J. R. Ransom returned Sunday! IF YOUR CLOTHES ARE TORN from New York where he attended a|AND NEED REPAIR WE WILL FIX board meeting. Dr. Ransom is one of THEM—BOULDIN CLEANERS, 1606 the busiest ministers in the West but|N. 5th ST. B. P. W. 838. with all of that, he is seldom absent TT from his pulpit on Sunday. — . The Sewing Circle of the First Bap- tist church convened at the church, Fifth and Nebraska avenue, and had a very pleasant evening. Next week the circle will meet with Mrs, Will- iam Ross, 1826 South Thirty-fifth street, Argentine, Kansas. MRS, STELLA MINOR, Pres., MRS. P. MOOR, Secy. ‘Mrs. Scott came from St. Louis this week to be present at the burial of her sister. ‘The World's Three Greatest Books Dy Sidney C. Tapp, Pub, ‘The Truth About the Bible,” about five hundred pages, $3.00. “Why Jesua Was a Man and Not a Woman,” three hundred pages, $2.00. “Sexology of the Bible,” over’ one hundred and seventy- 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 a book of spirit, and that sex is the di- viding line between the physical and spiritual worlds. They show that dis- ease, sickness and insanity 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, Sclentific, philosophical and tueological worlds and people of all classes as no other books of modern times, and will probably do more to shape the thoughts of the human race than any books ever writtea fn the history of the world. They are dally going to the great think- ers of all parts of tho civilized world. “I would rather be the author of tha ‘Truth About the Bible, by. Eidney. C. “Tapp, than to be the President of the United States. His sex interpretation of the Bible, as therein contained, 13 80 Saring 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 hooks on the Bible and hig Sex interpretation of the Bible will live until time shall be no more. Republics may perish and Failed may decay, but the ideas presented by the author in these books on the Bible will never die.” =-Prof. J. Silas Harris, A. N. ‘Sr. Tapp’s works on tho Bible will do more ta empty our jails, Insane ins stitutions and hospitals than any other idea that has ever been given to the world, in our opinion, to say nothing of thé great good, morally and splirit- pally, that they will do the ruman race. He has indeed produced a world idea that should be in every home and library in the civilized world. W. A. Thompson, SLD. W. A. Swan, M.D. SM. McCubbins, BLD. ‘H. F. Mikel, A.B. M.D. Theodore F. Clark, ALD.” ‘We have arranged with the author to fill all orders for these books. Remit price of book or books you desire to this paper and name of the book or books you wish and the same will be sent to you at once, IF YOUR CLOTHES ARE TORN AND NEED REPAIR WE WILL FIX THEM.—BOULDIN CLEANERS, 1606 N. 5th ST. B. P. W. 838. Mr. Harvey Scott on State ave- nue, died Monday morning after. a long illness. i Mrs. Gaines led the discussion at the last mission meeting. Mrs. Cora Walton of Tonganoxie visited her daughter, Mrs. Brown, at 1141 Armstrong avenue. | Mrs. Hurt of Kansas City, Mo, at- tended our Forum Sunday. KANSAS HAS 5,000 CANDIDATES. 7. Workeshop pains and | Qa Qa ik a Ov | their quick reliet 9 || : al ey (RBH Te The constant strain of = HIBY aly lity factory work very often $4 FRQECY ag results in Headaches, fia aya Backaches and other 4 ad: Sy Aches, and also weak- «Saar = ens the Nerves. mA a DR. MILES’ F i A ANTI-PAIN PILLS gael AN : : . : — will quickly relieve the suo Nerves, or Pain, while oti. Dr. Miles’ oy used to eter a great de Heart Treatment |S2sc) Peter intecet me to try Dr. Miles’ Anti-Pain | | is very helpful whem | Soest co attest to tho ret] the Heart is overtaxed. | 28." Brey teen a, vane medicine and do all that it is ir FIRST BOX, OR BOTTLE, claimed they will do.” FAILS TO BENEFIT YOU, YOUR LEWIS J. CUTTER, MONEY WILL BE REFUNDED. ‘Marietta, Ohio. oe . . «hoe MME ee fa th tl tadatiees s act alka UE Statemennt Statement of the ownership, man agement, circulation, etc, required by the Act of Congress of August 24 1912, of Kensas City Advocate and Independent published weekly at Kan sas City, Kansas, for April 1916. State of Kansas, County of Wyan dotte, ss. Before me, a notary public in and for the state and county aforesaid, personally appeared Thos, Kennedy, who, having been duly sworn accord. ing to law, deposes and says that he 16 the editor and owner of the Kansas City Advocate and Independent and that the following is, to the best of bis knowledge and belief, a true state- ment of the ownership, management ete., of the aforesaid publication for the date shown in the above caption, required by the Act of August 24, 1912, embodied in section 443, Postal Laws and Regulations, printed on the re- verse of this form, to-wit: 1. Thag the names and addresses of the publisher, editor, managing editor, and business managers are: Publisher, Thos. Kennedy, Kansas City, Kas. Editor, Thos. Kennedy, Kansas City, Kas. Managing Editor, Thos. Kennedy, Kansas City, Kas. 2%. That the owners: (Give names and addresses of individual owners, or, if a corporation, give its name and tre names and addresses of stockhold- ers owning or holding 1 per cent o: more of the total amount of stock.) ‘Thos. Kennedy, Kansas City, Kas. None. None, None, . 3. That the known bondholders, miortgagees, and other security hold- ers owning or holding 1 per cent or more of total amount of bonds, mort- gages, or other securities are: (It there are none, so state.) None. None. None. None. THOS KENNEDY, Ed. Sworn to and subscribed before me this Ist day of April, 1916. (SEAL) ISAAC F. BRADLEY, Notary Public (My commissfon expires May 14, 1917) Mrs. Eliza Gaskin, of 1120 Everett, fs quite sick. . Y. W. GC. AL Miss Alexander, of Chicago, is mak- ing her home at the ¥. W. C. A. ‘The Backward party at the associa- tion on Monday night was a success in every way. The rooms were crowd- ed with laughing happy persons dress- ed in the quaintest costums. There were thirty-five girls present at the Story Hour on Sunday. ‘We thank the following persons for the payment of their pledges: Dr. J. Edmond Perry. Mrs. Stovall Lasley. Mrs, Ruben Brown. Membership renewals: Mrs. Shelton French. Mrs. J, M. Marquess, Mrs. Mary Bradford. We are grateful to the following for donations: Mrs. Lumpkins. Mrs. J. J. Sims. Mrs. Maude Brooks. Miss P. Moore. Mrs. 3. C. Buckner. Mrs. J. W. Jacobs. , Mrs. C. S, Kennedy, During the last week two hundred end forty persons visited our building. The Girls’ Department is rehears- ing for an Association night to be held the last of this month, ‘ ‘The bible class meets at the -Asso- ciation every Thursday night from 7 to 8. Prof. Buster of Sumner High school, is the instructor. All wom- en are invited to accept this opportu- nity of becoming better acquainted with the bible. During the last year 3,600 women and girls visited our rooms. ‘Twelve Women’s clubs and other organizations used the Association par- lors. Twenty-one entertainments and so- cials were given, One thousand one hundred seventy- three attended religious meetings. The Ministers’ Wives Alliance, at their last meeting pledged themselves to assume a definite responsibility in assisting the Association to carry on the work. - The Junior Stewardess Board of the A. M. E. church helped to make the Backward party a success. The Finance comniittee with Mrs Jacobs as chairman, is planning the annual budget campaign. EDNA H. COOK. JOTTINGS FROM RENSSELAER, Miss Mable Dant is visiting in Hun. newell. | Miss Mary Dant js en the sick list Miss Emma Saunders was the guest of Aunt Susan Dant Sunday evening, Mr. Clarence Williams has, returned from Sharpsburg, Mo., waere he spent a week visiting. Rev. Tony is on the sick list. He has been suffering with asthma. Miss Evelyn Taylor has a position in Monroe City. ‘The pupils of Lincoln school are preparing an aster program to be given at the A. M. E, church on that day. | School will be out April 28th. Success to The Advocate! NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT. State of Kansas, County of Wyan- aotte, ss. In the Probate Court in and for said County and State. tm the Matter of the Estate of S. T. Jackson, Deceased. - No. 7931 Creditors and all other persons in. terested in the aforesaid estate, are hereby notified, that on the 10th day of April, 1915, at the regular term of the Probate Court in and for said County, held at the Probate Court room in Kansas City, County of Wy- andotte, and State aforesaid, I shall apply to said Court for a full and final settlement of said estate, and at such time, or as soon thereafter as the same can be heard, an application will be made for an order of the Court finding and adjudging who were the heirs of the said deceased. ED JONES, Executor of the Estate of S. T. Jack- son, Deseased. In Witness Whereof, the undersigr- ed, Probate Judge in and for the County of Wyandotte, State ef Kansas, have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Probate court this llth day of March A. D., 1916. (SEAL) Probate Judge. (First published Match 17, 1916.) JOHN T. SIMS, THE KANSAS CITY ADVOCATE, _———__—$—$—$—$—$—$————— / KANSAS AMBITIONS FOR EFFICI- A.M. E.c ; ENT GOVERNMENT. few: at the From the Philadelphia Public Led- ger. Governor Capper of Kansas has ask- ed business men to help him run the state administration. This does not mean that he is appointing captains of industry to office. But he calls on leaders in every kind of enterprise to offer suggestions that will apply to save money in public institutions, He has found that in many places ex- travagance is dishearteningly the tule. He believes that men who have -conducted their own affairs with suc. cess can put their finger on the leak- ‘age. So he asks railway men, pack- 075, grocers, manufacturers, dumber- ‘men and bankers to tell him “what's the matter with Kansas.” The con- ‘sensus of opinion is that the business of running the state must be taken cut of the hands of the professional politicians, Governor Capper has al- ready secured the extension of the meris system to state employes, and in that particular Kansas is ahead of Pennsylvania. The general manager of the Santa Fe railway expressed the belief that the most mischievous In- fluence in the state government was its own transitory nature and the fact that officials as they gain experience are changed by popular vote for new and untried men. Many of the gov- ernor’s advisers would like to see, in some form, commission government, comparable with the management of @ commercial concern by a buard of directors with a responsible managed. All the communications reflect the moéern idea that there fs no reason why public business should be less thrifty than private business. Govern. or Capper has shown himself sound in theory amd sincere in practice In his campaign for economy; he de- serves the support good citizens and patriots of Kansas seem disposed to aceord him. THE FORUM. The Citizens’ Forum had a fine meeting at its usual hour. Chaplain Brown led with devotionals. Then quotations were given followed by many current events by Prof. T. Da vis. The program was as follows: Vocal solor, Mr. A. Saunders; ad- dress, The Oak and the Vine, Mr. J. Gray, which ended with a good poem; vocal solo, Mrs, C. Evans, encored. Diseussion of address by Mr. Davis, Mr. Robinson, Mr. H. Dwiggins and Miss M. Jackson. Reading, “The Ma. niac,” Mrs. 5, Brown. It was super fine. She is so fine on tragedy ani was encored. After the critic's report President Marquess had the chaplain cloze with the benediction. “AN APRIL BACKWARD PARTY," The Y. W. C. A. Whatsover ¢elud and the Junicr Stewardesses of the SSS. 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We make Our own Candies. Saturday Special Sugar Bowl 720 Minn. Ave. oo . s . Samuel Diggs THE OLD RELIABLE JUNK DEALER . : Pays the highest cash prices for Junk at all times, rags, Ikon, bottles, bones, copper, brass, lead, zinc and everything In the junk line. SQUARE DEALING AND HONEST WEIGHT AT ALL TIMES. Place of Business—1006-1008 North Third Street, Kansas City, Kansas. BELL, WEST 3577. A. M. E. church gave a backward. par. ty at the Y. W. C. A. rooms Monday evening. The triple parlors were dec- orated with red and green and fine needle work. A large crowd attended this novel affair and most of them were arrayed in appare] put on back- ward. Their faces at the back of their heads and their tresses where their faces were, The program opened with a vocal duet, Mesdames Tevault and S. Williams; burlesque, “A Thun- der Storm,” Mrs. Merritt; solo, Peck’s Bad Boy, Mrs. A. J. Holmes; comedy, “The Bar,” Mrs. Cushenberry; an original political toast, “April Fool,” Mrs. N. C. Matthews. This poem was written in 20 mfnutes and was greatly enjoyed. Classic instrumen- tal solo, Miss Jackson. Most selec tions were laiighable and greatly ap plauded. Mrs, Day, president cf the Whatsover club, and Mrs, Leora Mil- ler, president of the Stewardesses, as. sisted by Miss Edna Cook, were very Pleasant hostesses. Mesdames B. Carroll and others helped serve a lovely menu of ‘ice cream and: cake first, afterwards diamond ham sand- wiches, ete. The Misses Jackson and Mrs. Owens, one of our prima don- nas, furnished music while the many guests were dining. _ Last Sunday was Laymen’s or men’s day, at which time the men had charge of the services. The morning Program was conducted by Attorney Dorsey Green, who acquitted himself in a high degree with a remarkable ale from a layman’s standpoint of duty to the church and Christian rev- erence. Prof. J. P. King was the ‘speaker of the evening service and those who know Mr, King never be- come tired of his oratory. Both ser- ‘viees were largely attended and the contribution for the day was good. This Sunday the women will con- duct the services and it 1s expected for them greater things will be done. Among the layity of the women are some of the greatest intellects that can be found in most any church. Mrs, Elam, chairman of the Knife and Fork banquet, reported nearly $200 from the banquet and that oth- ers were still to report, which would without a doubt grve them $200 in the clear. A splendid sum for the women, and untold credit is due the chairman and her co-workers. ‘The Trustee Helpers, with Mrs, Pat. terson at their head, will give on next Wednesday evening what is said to be one of the best concerts that has been given in this church for many years. The recital on ‘Thursday evening by ‘Mrs. Ida Lyons was one of the rich- est treats to music lovers that has heen their pleasure to hear for a long time. Mrs. Lyons was in splen- did tone and her vast audience was simply captivated with her renditions of the classics. FIRST A. M. E. CHURCH. Cornices Sky-Lig Home Phone West 1177 BROS, Sheet Metal Works ROOFING, GUTTERING, FURNACE AND £PAIR WORK. 1703 Central Ave. * Kansas City, aeaEEE EEE Bell Phone West 836 ' W. i. Adans Honest Man’s Friend : : S. P, PETERSEN ‘ CARPENTER & CONTRACTOR |croceries, Meats, Cigars and Tobaces Job work a specialty, 1607 N. 8th St, K. C., K. ——_—______. Office 400 Minn. Ave. up stairs Bell Phone West 898 Office Phone Bell West S80 Realdence 1921 N. ath ee W. C. Carroll —Deater In— Fancy Groceries: Meats, Confectionery, Fruits Cigars and Tobaccos Bell Phone West 1653. 2120 NORTH THIRD STREET Kansas City, Kansas. McNeal & Anderson Real Estate Bell Phone West 823. 400, Minn. Ave. Kansas City, Kans. WE SOLICIT THE BEST HOUSES FOR COLORED PEOPLE. Pay us $25 to $50 down and §8 to $10 per month for three or four years, and we'll give you a house. Good Farms in Okla., Col., Mo., Kans. and la, 200 Propositions to Select From “It's Cheaper to Buy Than It Is to Rent? TESTIMONIAL OF ROSE BAY. We give below one of hundreds of such testimonials, as to the merits of ROSE BAY. This case was of long standing—Asthma. Other cases of pulmonary diseases have been cured after using a few bottles of Rose Bay. Mr, T. A. Moseley, 710 Minnesota avenue, Kansas City, Kansas, is gen- eral agent for this wonderful healta restorer, stop in his place of business and let him show you testimonials right at home, Qn sale at J. W. Giesburg’s, G. Q. Lake’s and Joseph L. Paradowsky, druggists. Mr. T. A. Moseley, Genl Agent for Rose Bay, Kansas City, Kas. I am sending you $1.50 for a bottle of Rose Bay. Send to Mrs. Mary E. Martin, Carnegie, Okla., care of E. P. Houston. Mr. Patton is feeling fine and don’t think he needs Rose Bay for a while at least, he is visiting in Oklahoma and has recommended Rose Bay to his friends. Please send a bot. tle at once. MRS. JNO. PATTON, Iola, Kans. S16 W. Madison. In the District Court of Wyandotte County, Karsas. Bettie Dixon, ; Plaintiff, vs Joe Dixon, Defendant. PUBLICATION NOTICE. To the above named defendants: You are hereby notified, that you have been sued by the above named plaintiff, in the above named court and that unless you appear and an- swer, on or before the 21st day of April, 1916, the petition filed against you will be taken as true, and a judg: ment rendered, the nature of which, will be a decree dissolving the bonds of matrimony between plaintiff and defendant, and divorcing plaintiff from you, the defendant, and awarding to her, her maiden name, Bettie Sidney, and for the costs of this action. I. F. BRADLEY, Atty. for Plaintiff. Attest: R. J, McFarland, Clerk. (First publication March 10, 1916.) Mrs. Thomas Freeman of 335 Free man passed away last Friday morning, Mrs. Winslow's little daughter, 343 Rowland has been quite sick. Mrs. S. G. 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