Kansas City Advocate

KANSAS Subscription $1.00 Per Annum NATIONAL ALLIANCE OF POSTAL EMPLOYEES NATIONAL ALLIANCE OF POSTAL EMPLOYEES By Henry L. Mims, Past President Prior to the year 1912 the Colored men in the Railway Mall Service enjoyed equal working conditions as well as equal privileges with the clerks of the white race, not the least of which was the privilege of joining any of the service organizations promoted for their welfare. In the above mentioned year there came an acute agitation of the race question in the service. It first took the form (a few years previous) of the refusal of the white clerks to allow any more Colored clerks to join either the Mutual Benefit Association (commonly called the M. B. A.), or the Railway Mail Association (commonly called the R. M. A.) One of these organizations is a straight life insurance company, and the other is an accident life association with certain other benefits equally important looking towards the protection of the tenure of its membership, and handling matters with the Post Office Department affecting the welfare of its membership without regard to color. Just as soon as these organizations controlled by the white clerks barred Negroes from future membership there come an agitation for segregation in the postal service. This agitation came largely from Southern and Western clerks, yet was asquiesced in by the remaining white clerks from other sections. Upon the selection of a southern man as Postmaster General, the movement to segregate and if possible elininate the Negro clerk became formidable in its proportions. Fortunately Mr. Burleson did not encourage the movement as its promoters had hoped. Colored clerks all over the country who had already sent in to Mr. Hitchcock (former P. M. General) protests against this movement and who had secured the famous order forbidding the agitation of the race question in the post office department, became newly alarmed. I was quick to see with a large number of other colored clerks that our previous detached protests coming from different sections and neither uniform in language nor unified in purpose would avail little. The opposition was not only powerful but highly organized. It could be met successfully only by organized effort by the Colored clerk. The colored clerks over the country began to hold meetings and discuss the situation and some local organizations were effected. These were not identical in the methods pursued but were practically a unit in their efforts to attain certain ends. There was prevalent in all sections, a certain hesitation or vacillation on the part of the leadership of the Colored clerks that threatened to render impotent any effort we could put forward for our good or protection. There were several attempts to make the movement national in scope and purpose. Notably amongst these was the New Orleans movement headed by Mr. Holerman, and the St. Louis movement headed by Mr. Bush. Next came the Houston movement electing me temporary president and appointing a committee composed of clerks H. L. Mims, J. L. Sweatt, T. R. Brown as a committee to bring forward a plan to make the movement national. These three men took up the other movements and studied them to see if there was a common ground upon which all could get together. Knowing the characteristics of the Negro as I do, I soon saw the fatal defects in the other movements. History teaches that the members of any backward race accept and expect leadership. They are not much given to initiative, and are timid to take hold of any movement which will take them into untried paths. Some one must arise and accepting the responsibilities of leadership, request the others to follow. The immediate future must be carefully thought out. There must be no note of hesitation or timidity in the request to move forward. Whatever fear or trepidation be felt only confidence and an enthusiastic spirit must pervade the membership. These views being made known to the local membership as my own, I was immediately unanimously placed in charge of the movement. After consulting by letter with Mr. R. L. Bailey of Indianapolis, Ind., who was a practicing attorney who had VOL. 2. JOHN B. HARRIS Who was renominated Tuesday by the largest vote ever given a Republican nominee. Governor Capper will be re-elected in November by the largest vote ever received by any nominee of Kansas. formerly been connected with the Railway Mail Service, and Mr. Bush, of St. Louis, I was furnishel a large number of names of colored clerks in different sections of the country. Especially in Alabama, Georgia, the Carolinas, and Florida. I then acquainted them with the purposes I had in view and asked their co-operation. W. A. Johnson of Montgomery, Ala., Spann, of Georgia, Terry of Mississippi were amongst the first to take hold and encourage the movement. Soon after came Hendricks of Macon, Ga., and others of Atlanta favoring the idea. It was then that I decided that it was time to strike. I then wrote the letter since known as the August (1913) letter. It was a multigraph letter gotten out by me with the assistance of J. L. Sweatt and M. B. Patten, two local men of high standing in which I definitely called a national meeting to be held at Chattanooga, Tenn., Oct. 6, 1913. This came to be the famous Chattanooga meeting. We selected Chattanooga for several reasons, chief amongst which was its historic surroundings which would take us back to the blows struck here for the destruction of human slavery. It was fairly centrally located. Tourists rates were in effect from all points. There were not enough colored clerks living in Chattanooga to pack the convention and give it undue local color, it being remembered that the first convention was not a delegated body and open to all clerks who cared to attend. At this meeting the National Alliance of Postal Employees was born. We had no funds and were without credit. We had no standing in the lists of Fraternal bodies. We made a constitution and by-laws, elected officers and provided for organizers for every state. I came back to Texas penniless, and with but little encouragement. Every other clerk with whom I talked found some criticism to offer as to what had been done. The officers elected at Chattanooga were as follows: President, Henry L. Mims; vice-president, C. B. Shepperson, Little Rock; secretary, R. L. Bailey, Indianapolis; treasurer, A. H. Hendricks, Macon, Ga.; editor, B. H. Holerman, New Orleans; auditor, Irving Butler, Memphis. In the many troubles which confronted us at the time, I had the assistance of M. B. Patten, a local clerk who being at the head of a local loan association, advanced me the money necessary to get out the necessary literature, first issue of our magazine, etc. When this little money was exhausted another local clerk, S. H. Dodson came forward with additional funds to help out Shepperson of Arkansas came forward also with help at the critical moment. The organization soon began a precarious struggle for existence, and was fairly well succeeding when it received almost its death blow. On account of some disagreements withe the editor, the paper suspended its second issue. Rumors of bankruptcy were current, and these were seized upon by some designing persons to effect our downfall as an organization. It is not necessary for me to go over the many anxious moments I spent during the first few months after these CITY And, Independent KANSAS CITY, KANSAS, UGUST 4, 1916. calamitous happenings. I had an abiding faith in the men. They did not fall me. When the pinch came Branch of Kansas, Bruce of Tennessee, Johnson and Montgomery of Alabama, Irving and Harper of Georgia, Brown and Dwight of Florida, Bush, Carter and others of Missouri, stood firm. After the storm we were confident that the organization would live. Its financial growth has been marveolus. We began with $100 less than nothing or in debt to tell the truth, and have now a surplus of more than $5,000. All claims have been paid promptly, and all expenses of whatever nature are paid up to date. We owe nothing. Our greatest need is mutual confidence, a courageous leadership and the encouragement of the spirit of "each for all, and all for each." A MAN WHO STANDS FOR SOME THING IN HIS HOME CITY-A FAMILY UNDIVIDED-HON. ORED AND RESPECTED BY ALL. Out on the western plains of Kansas in the city of Salina live Mr. and Mrs. D. L. Taylor who came to Kansas many years ago with nothing but the hope of the future in their possession. They applied themselves diligently to whatever came to hand. She conducted a restaurant for many years and he did janitorial work. They have always been frugal carefully watching the income and out go. As a result of improving the moments physically, meantally and spiritually, they are now in comfortable circumstances. Mr. Taylor is respected by the citizens of Salina. His word is a bank D. L. TAYLOR. upon which many recommendations are drawn to help men into positions and the race into favor. He has been janitor of the post of fice here for thirteen years. He is a pillar in the Baptist church and a power for good in the Odd Fellow and Masonic fraternities. It is remarkable what husband and wife can accomplish working harmoniously together He saved. She saved. They co-operated and the result is a surprise to all the citizens of Salina. Their's is a fine example for the married of all races. Mrs. Taylor is a fine woman of a positive disposition and careful in her thought and action. They have taken to raise a little girl, Martha, and their care and devotion to her is the same as that of father and mother. The home of Mr. and Mrs. Taylor is out of the ordinary in its construction and equipment. They have spared neither pains nor money in making it satisfy the desires of years of mental house building. Everyone has in mind the house he wants to build. Theirs is realized. And the delight of it is that they are willing to share it with those of the traveling public who have taste and are particular where they stop. Here comfort and quiet are assured. CHRISTIAN CHURCHES TO HOLD TWENTIETH ANNUAL SESION. The twentieth annual session of the Christian churches of Kansas will convene in this city at the Third church commencing Wednesday morning, August 9th and running through the following Sunday. A fine program has been arranged for the session with several special programs rendered by choirs out of the city. Rev. Smith, pastor of the Third church, and his congregation, are making great preparations for the entertaining of their guests while in the city. ADVOCATE BE A BOOSTER FOR YOUR RACE AND CITY NATIONAL ORGANIZER WILL SPEAK AT EBENEZER CHURCH SUNDAY NIGHT. * Hon. Albon L. Halsey, National organizer of the Negro Business League is in Kansas City and will speak to the citizens of the two Kansas Citys at Ebenezer church, Sixteenth and Lydia, Sunday night. Mr. Halsey for the past three months has been visiting the various local leagues in Oklahoma, Texas, Mississippi, Kentucky, Indiana and Missouri. He has also been organizing new local leagues in several cities where none existed. Mr. Halsey will tell us of the progress being made by our people in the states mentioned and also about the coming of the National Negro Business League. Our arrangements are just about completed for the reception and entertainment of this great body of distinguished men and women. However, we are badly in need of more funds and we are making this last appeal to the local citizens and business enterprises of Kansas City who have not done their part in raising the money needed to meet our expenses.. If you want to be counted as one who really has the interest of Kansas City at heart and if you want to see Kansas City put on the National list as one of the great cities where Negroes are working in harmony and progressing send in your donation NOW. Just give whatever you can spare. Every citizen who gives $1 will be presented with a Business League Booster Button and everyone who gives $5 or more will be presented with a ticket which entitles them to a plate at the banquet and reception to be tendered the officers and delegation Friday night at Convention Hall and their names will also be inserted in the National League Souvenir Program. Send donations to J. A. Wilson, Treasurer, 1616 West Ninth street or J. Dallas Bowser, 2400 Paseo. The National Program will appear in next weeks issue of the paper. NEGRO BUSINESS LEAGUE OF COL. ED. C. LITTLE Who was nominated Tuesday as the Second Congressional district Republican nominee. Mr. Little has long been conceded the strongest man in the district, and his election is most assured in November. TWELFTH ANNUAL SESSION OF THE MITE MISSIONARY SOCIETY. The twelfth annual session of the Kansas Conference Branch Women's Mite Missionary Society was held at Junction City, Kas., at Ward's chapel A. M. E. church. The service opened about 8:15 o'clock a. m. with Mrs. T. W. Green, Jr., presiding. I must say our president was at her best in her quiet and unassuming way she proved herself to be efficient for the place. The first praise service was conducted by Mrs. Mollie Jackson and others. The annual sermon was preached by Rev. J. A. Broadenax of that city. It was a masterful sermon and I am sure after having heard it each one decided to be a stronger Christian worker and mind not the crosses of this world. The convention was stronger than the preceding year both spiritually and financially. On Saturday there were two converts. The finance exceeded last year by more than $80. On account of the general conference, I presume, there were not so many ministers present as at the previous meetings.. However, Presiding Elder Smith, Presiding Elder King, Rev. C. Carter and Prof. A. Gregg were there and their counsel was enjoyed by all. Election of officers was held Friday afternoon. The same officers were re-elected, excepting one member on the executive board. The convention adjourned Saturday at noon each delegate leaving with a determination to win for Mission and a mindful of new experiments to be worked out. MRS. G. E. HORSEY. POLICE One of the men who has the uniform department of the Knights of Pythias at heart. Colonel Edwards works incessantly for its growth and results of good quality as well as quantity are being obtained. The colonel lives in Wichita. A BANNER YEAR FOR BEAUTIFUL LINCOLN PARK. Lincoln Electric Park, the finest amusement park in the country for colored people, is having its banner season. This is accounted for in a large measure through the untiring efforts of its management to please its patrons in every way possible. The best people in the two Kansas Citys and the surrounding country can be seen on the Lincoln promenade shaking hands with some friend or sitting beside their neighbor or with their family on a comfortable high back bench chatting and taking in the band concert of real musicians, while others enjoy watching the throngs of well dressed and well behaved young and old promenading the thoroughfare. The swimming pool which is the only one in the country for colored people, is one of the big attractions this year. One can see at times hundreds bathing in this sanitary pool. New attractions are being brought to the park every week. Lincoln Electric park is becoming more popular every day. KANSAS ON THE RAIL. It is interesting to ride through the green fields over the hills and way through the prairies of Kansas and meet the people in their homes, fields and roadsides. A greater interest is being shown in the education of our youth. A greater vision of the future and its possibilities is developing. Still the educators, ministers, professional men of all callings and parents should not lose a moment to advise, counsel and urge the youth to nerve themselves to meet successfully the many obstacles that are in the way. Too many are quitting the schools in the fifth, sixth and seventh grades. We cannot hope to play well our part with a straggling army of quitters. It would be worth while if the ministers would devote several services to urging the attention of the people, this summer to the necessity of getting their children ready for the various schools that open this fall. A great deal of complaint is heard about taxes being high. We say we do not like "taxation without representation." Let's prove it by being represented by our children in the schools of the state. There is a good deal of "education" due us according to the taxes we have paid and the children we have allowed to run the streets. Let school be the thought from now on. Let this be the motto: Every child of every family in school every day. Miss Mabel Wilson is visiting her cousin in Detroit and expects to go from there to Niagara Falls, New York etc. NO. 50 K. P. MILITARY DEP'T ENJOY WEEK IN OPEN CAMP B. B. JACKSON. The first encampment of the Knights of Pythias which was held last week in Independence, Kas., during the session of the Grand Lodge was an enjoyable affair and proved that within a few years that Kansas would soon be in the forefront in Pythianism. The camp was located in Independence Park where every convenience possible was at the command of the regiment. While all of the companies were not to their full quota enough were there to make a fine display in parade the last day. Wichita company had its full strength and easily carried off all the honors. General F. O. Miller was in command and with his staff officers at his aid carried out all military regulations. General Miller and his Adjutant C. P. Edwards are military men and have brought this department in the last year into the lime light of the Sunflower state. Kansas will go to St. Louis next August to the supreme encampment with as fine a looking set of drilled Pythians as ever pitched their tents. There are 10 companies at this time and by this time next year many more will be added. OFFICERS OF GRAND LODGE. S. H. Thompson, G. C., Kansas City; R. S. Whitaker, V. G. C., Coffeyville; J. E. Lewis, P. G. C., Wichita; J. R. Ransom, G. P., Kansas City; H. I. Monroe, G. K. of R. and S., Topoka; U. C. Brown, G. M. of Ex., Lawrence; Captain Jones, G. M. at A., Wichita; Col. Portee, G. L., Leavenworth; GENERAL F. O. MILLER Who is in command of the Uniform department of Kansas. General Miller is an army man and it is due to his efforts that Kansas has a live military organization of the K. Ps. General Miller is a successful physician in Wichita. Sir Gear, G. I. G., Kansas City; J. T. Taylor, G. O. G., Kansas City; D. H. Davis, G. S. E. B., Independence; F. M. Roberts, G. T. E. B., Wellington; S. M. Banks, G. M. D., Kansas City; J. H. Guy, G. Atty, Topeka; B. Pope, Supreme Representative; R. H. Wade, Supreme Representative. OFFICERS OF GRAND COURT. G. W. C., Mrs. Mollie Cox, Wichita, G. W. Inx., Mrs. Lizzie Gordon, Iola; G. R. of D., Mrs. Norene Davis, Kansas City; G. Res. of Dop. Mrs. Laura J. Woods, Parsons; G. S. E. B., Mrs. Millie Drumgould, Arkansas City; G. T. E. B., Mrs. Bettie Lee, Kansas City; G. W. O., Mrs. Hallie White. Pittsburg; G. W. E., Mrs. Nannie Holmes, Cherokee; G. W. Cr. Dr., Mrs. Julia Young, Croweburg; G. W. Jr. Dr., Mrs. Ella Roberts, Wellington; G. W. Con., Mrs. Nettie Washington, Kansas City; G. W. Asst. Con., Miss Daisy Peak, Paola; G. W. H., Mrs. Amy Lane, Parsons; G. W. P., Miss Lucile Troupe, Topeka; G. Lect., Miss L. McWilliams, Lawrence; G. Atty. Jas H. Guy, Topeka; G. Med. Ex. Dr. A. K. Lawrence, Wichita; G. Insp. Mrs. M. Matley, Topeka; Sup. Rep. Mrs. Norene Davis, Kansas City. The next meeting place is Salina. 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. Coffee Store, 847 Minnesota Ave. KANSAS CITY ADVOCATE. And Independent. THOMAS KENNEDY, Editor and Prop. G. A. GREGG, ASSOCIATE EDITOR. MRS. M. C. MATTHEWS, Society Editor. LOTTIE B. HALL, CIRCULATING MANAGER. 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. The editor received a message from the Adams family who are visiting in Ohio, stating all were well and enjoying a pleasant visit with their relatives and friends. Prof. G. A. Gregg who is travelling in the interest of Western University is doing good work in the field for this school and his weekly letters to The Advocate, "Kansas On the Rail," are of that kind that make us feel our next issue is lazy in coming around. These letters are exceedingly helpful as well as interesting and the editor wants to thank the professor for these fine weekly letters. The primary election is something of the past and while many good men and women were defeated, they are no less thought of than those who were victorious. Those who were successful are to be congratulated and those who were defeated are to be commended for the manly efforts put forth in trying to do what those did do who out friended them. While it is true, we did not see our choice land the nomination, they were all Republicans so let us forget Tuesday's election and start from now with a solid front of loyal party workers and on the 7th of November elect every nominett from governor down to the bottom of the ticket. The Advocate will support every candidate and the whole Republican ticket although it had some good friends who missed the bulls eye. Wyandotte county and second district has the best chance of many years to get back where it rightfully belongs in the Republican column. Let us all pull together as a party and not as individuals. Company E of the Kansas City, Kansas Patriarchie No. 147 G. U. O. of O. F. in charge of Captain Ed Jones and First Lieutenant C. R. Johnson, of Hannibal, Mo., 14th Regiment, will be in session this week. Friday evening is when the great contest drill between the famous Company E of K. C., K., Patriarchie No. 147 and No. 66, Kansas City. Mo., will take place. Lieutenant C. R. Johnson says the boys are in fine shape and expect to bring back the bacon. Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Roberts, of Wellington, Kas., was in the city Sunday. Mr. Roberts runs the leading cafe in his city and is rated to be one of its well-to-do citizens. He is and has been for many years the grand treasurer of the Endowment board of the Knights of Pythias and his re-election from year to year without opposition, shows his standing and popularity among the Sir Knights. A large crowd attended services at the Metropolitan Temple Sunday. At night Rev. Holmes baptized Miss Gussie Nelson and Miss L. Snowden. The glass baptistry looked lovely lighted up and the ceremony was impressive. The ordinary collection was $100.25. The Neighborhood Bible class had a profitable meeting at Mr. and Mrs. T Bookers. The next meeting will be with Mrs. M. Greene at 934 Washington boulevard at 7 p. m. Lesson, Acts 4th chapter. All are invited. Monday August 7. Miss Sypora Miller of 837 Freeman avenue, is sick and under the care of a doctor for more than one week. Mrs. Mattie Childers, of 827 Oakland avenue, was quite sick on the 29th of July. Miss Leona Greene, of 334 Washington boulevard, has broken the record this summer in playing lawn tennis as she rather enjoys it. Mrs. Napoleon Campbell and her little son, Napoleon, are doing nicely. We expect to meet them at church soon. Mr. J. W. Cooper of 541 State avenue, and Miss Stella Hunn were quietly married Wednesday evening. Their friends wish them many happy years of matrimonial life. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Williams, of Washington boulevard, have returned from a pleasant visit with Mrs. Williams' parents of Topeka. The Women's Auxiliary of Pullman Porters had a nice meeting at Mrs Crump's, 705 Georgia avenue. The Mission circle held its first meeting in the new church and elected Mrs. F. Morris, the president, as delegate to the convention at Topeka. Mrs. Ross, of New York city, a great slum worker, is is the city and will stop with either Mrs. Moore on Tenth street or Mrs. Ghant on State avenue. They are her sisters. Mr. and Mrs. Chapman of Granada, Miss., are visiting Mr. and Mrs. Shelton at 948 Freeman avenue. Miss Aline Smith at 9 Washington boulevard, was somewhat indisposed this week, but is better. The Women's Republican club gave two nice receptions. One at Mrs. Lyle's last Wednesday afternoon and one at Mrs. Dickerson's Monday night. In the item of the dedication of Metropolitan Temple, Rev. Bowren's name should have appeared as he served as Master of Ceremonies in the afternoon. Mrs. Norene Dalvs, the Grand Recorder of Deeds of the Court of Calanthe, was highly honored at the last session at Independence, by being elected as the Supreme Representative and will represent this state at the next Supreme Lodge at St. Louis next August. Mrs. Hester Burry, of 526 Nebraska avenue, has been on the sick list for a week. Mr. G. W. Porter is remodeling his home at 1121 Everett avenue. Miss Birdie Clark of Hennessy, Okla., is visiting Miss Catherine Davis of Washington boulevard. Miss Clark is the daughter of Mr. John Clark, considered to be one of the largest wheat raisers in that part of the country. Mr. Nelson Reed of Chicago visited his sister for a week, Mrs. Mary Jones, 2505 North Tremont. Mrs. Alice Houston, of 431 Nebraska avenue, has been quite ill for more than one week from the effects of the heat. Mrs. Miller and her daughter, Miss Katie, of 826 Oakland avenue, is and has been in Southern Kansas visiting her sister and auntie. Mrs. Sam Williams and her three children of St. Paul, Minn., were here Sunday visiting Mr. and Mrs. Houston, of 431 Nebraska avenue. Miss Hattie Ross and daughter from New York City is here visiting her sister, Mrs. Gant, of 614 State street. Misses Irva French, Edna and Eloise Cook were the guests of Miss Theodosia Hamilton on a picnic trip to Swope park Thursday. They reported a nice time. Miss Theodosia Hamilton left Monday night for Nashville, Tenn., to attend the Young Peoples' Congress. Mrs. R. A. Adams, of 1016 Tauromee and her three daughters, Carrie, Mary and Evon, are visiting Mrs. Adams relatives in her old home state, Ohio. They will also take side trips to oth- THE KANSAS CITY ADVOCATE. BUSINESS DIRE JEWELER BUSINESS DIRECTORY A. WILSON is Kansas City's Pioneer Negro Jeweler. RELIABLE JEWELRY 1616 W. 9th St. K. C. Mo. Bell Phone M. 6248R. ATTORNEYS AT LAW. D. E. HENDERSON, 622 Troup Ave. Bell Phone, West 1520 GUY J. BOOKER, 343 Greeley Ave., Bell Phone, West 2367M. HENDERSON & BOOKER Attorneys at Law Suite 32-33 Stubbs Bldg. KANSAS CITY, KANSAS. Bell Phone, West 939. 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 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-Stairs, 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, 381 West S. 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. DECORATOR F. D. Howe, Decorator and Painter Ice Cream Parlor and Confectionery. 1722 N. 3rd Std. Bell, W. 3385 er points. Springfield, Ohio, will be their central stopping point where her husband, Dr. R. A. Adams, is holding union meetings with great success. Miss M. A. Stewart has returned from a three weeks' visit with relatives in California, Tipton and Bunceton, Mo. Miss Stewart will attend the Kaw Valley Association in Topeka next week. Mrs. Pauline Freeman of State avenue, will spend a few weeks visiting friends and relatives in Kansas this coming Sabbath. Mrs. Abnatha of Denver and Mrs. Jackson of Rosedale and baby, were over to see Mrs. J. C. C. Owens, of 1914 North Sixth street, August 1. BAKERY OUTFIT FOR SALE. A splendid bakery outfit. Will sell for one-half of cost. A good chance for some colored man to go into the bakery business. Will sell on easy terms. Inquire at Feld Grocery, corner Eighth and Minnesota avenue, or the editor of this paper. Bell Phone W. 1864. DR. MARION COTTEN, DENTIST. 514 Minnesota Avenue. KANSA8 CITY, KANSA8. W. C. CARROLL FANCY GROCERIES, MEATS, CONFECTIONERY, FRUITS, ETC. Bell Phone West 1653. 2120 NORTH THIRD STREET H. W. HILL. Dealer in Staple and Fancy Groceries, Dry Goods and Notions. Bell Phone, 385 West 2702 North Sherman St. 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. A. J. HILL, Groceries, Meats, Dry Goods and No tions. Corner 11th and Freeman Ave. KANSAS CITY, KA8. Bell West 433. COAL DEALERS. W. H. LAMBRIGHT A CO. Dealer in Coal, Ice and Feed. Office 1620 N. 3d Bt. KANSAS CITY, KAS. Bell West 1923. 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. DEATH OF WALTER LISBON. Walter Lisbon who lived near the end of North Tremont street, died Tuesday July 18, at 7 o'clock a. m. Mr. Lisbon had been in failing health for about three years. He was 69 years old. The funeral services were held from the First Baptist church, of which he was a member, Friday, at 2:30 p. m. Rev. W. A. Bowren, the pastor, officiated. Interment in Woodlawn cemetery. Mr. Lisbon is survived by his widow, Mrs. Lisbon, and a son, William, who were at his bedside when he died. W. O. WILTFONG Live Fish Market OPEN SUNDAYS 1 612 N.5th Kansas City, Kas. --- 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. HART, Agent. 514 Minn. Ave. Kansas City, Kan. 325 Minnesota Avenue. OVER SHINGLES OR GRAVEL —Phones— Bell W. 2915. Home W. 710 KEEFIER GROCERY AND DELICATESSEN END QUINDARD BLY'D. KANSAS CITY, KANSAS GROCERS. TRANSFER CO'& Prudential Casualty Co. WYANDOTTE ROOFING OVER 20,000 HAVE ADOPTED THE NEW IDEA "pressing and training the Hair while you sleep" G.A. MORGAN'S HAIR REFINER Before After TRADE 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 keeps [the hair in perfect condition and trains it while you sleep. Everybody should use one. The G. A. Morgan Hair Refining Co. 5204 Harlem Ave., N. E., Cleveland, Ohio Prompt Attention Given Mall Orders. Incorporated 1914 Summer Music School At Allen Chapel PROFESSOR R. G. JACKSON School at Allen Chapel this su Piano, Organ, Voice and Harm given to those who have never dren between ages of 7 and 12 literature address Box 170, or KANSAS CITY Extraordinar FURN A HOLZMARK FURN You should come in and see 624-26 Minn Extraordinary Savings on FURNITURE AT ROLZMARK FURNITURE COMPANY Will come in and see our Bargains Cash 24-26 Minn Ave. K. C. 856 Main. Bell P. NLAP LAUNDRY 217-18 West 14th Street. West Laundry Service P. Water Used Exclusively. PROFESSOR R. G. JACKSON will conduct a Summer Music School at Allen Chapel this summer. There will be classes in Piano, Organ, Voice and Harmony. Special attention will be given to those who have never had lessons before and to children between ages of 7 and 12 years. For catalogue and other literature address Box 170, or call Bell phone West 1032, KANSAS CITY, KANSAS. HOLZMARK FURNITURE COMPANY You should come in and see our Bargains Cash or Credit 624-26 Minn Ave. K. C. K. Home Phone 6856 Main. DUNLAP LA 217-18 West The Best Laundry Soft Water Used! DUNLAP LAUNDRY CO. 217-18 West 14th Street The Best Laundry Service Possible Soft Water UsedExclusively by Us Herbold Trunk Co. Manufacturers of FINE SAMPLE TRUNKS Polishing and Repairing a Specialty We deliver promptly. 931 MINN. AVE. Geo. McClelland Bell, W. 364. Home, W. 594. Real Estate, Fire-Insu- MANUFACTURERS of ONE SAMPLE TRUNKS AND SAMPLE CASES and Repairing a Specialty. Other promptly. VE. KANSAS Manufacturers of FINE SAMPLE TRUNKS AND SAMPLE CASES. Polishing and Repairing a Specialty. We deliver promptly. 931 MINN. AVE. KANSAS CITY, KAN. And Rentals, Room 13 1.2 Peoples Bank Building., Cor. 7th and Minnesota Ave. 7th street Entrance, Up-stairs. FOR RENT 2 room house, city water, $5.00 per month. 4 room House, close in, city water, $8.00 per month. 5 room House, city water, $10 per month. HOUSES FOR SALE. 4 room house, 25 ft., $300.00. 3 room house, 20 ft., $550.00, $25 down, balance to suit. 50 ft. vacant lot, $200 cash. Fine—5 room house, water and gas. 50 ft. font, $1,500. $150 down and the balance to suit. 4 1.2 acres 1 mile west of the city Will divide, $350 per acre. $100 down, $8 per month with interest. For colored. Vacant Houses Wanted. Mr. and Mrs. McNair are erecting a nice house and storeroom at Tenth and Freeman avenue. will conduct a Summer Music summer. There will be classes in any. Special attention will be had lessons before and to chil- years. For catalogue and other call Bell phone West 1032, Y, KANSAS. My Savings on FURNITURE of FURNITURE COMPANY our Bargains Cash or Credit. Ave. K. C. K. AUDRY CO. 14th Street Service Possible Exclusively by Us AND SAMPLE CASES. KANSAS CITY, KAN. Hodgson MirrorCo Old mirrors resilvered NEW ONES MADE TO ORDER Work Guaranteed HOME PHONE W. 1619 1017 N. 5TH T. Kansas City Kansas Bell Phone, West 1131. IDA MAE JONES NOTARY PUBLIC Public Stenographer Office 1512 N. 5th St. K. C., K Bell Phone, West 380 Res., Phone Bell West 1830 L.Lewis Bell, W. - —Dealer In— COAL, FEED, WOOD AND ICE Prompt Delivery Mrs. C. Lewis ICE CREAM PARLOR Ices and Soda. We furnish Cream for all occasions. 1149 Armstrong Ave. K. C. K. Bell Phone 180 Grand A CONVERSATION OVERHEARD BY YOUR HUMBLE SERVANT— HOW DO YOU LIKE IT, AND WHAT DO YOU THINK OF IT2—ARE YOU PROUD OF aii: = A Proend—shey teh me you have been in court lately—had a case? Litigant—Well I sure did have one —Twas a case too, and you ought to have been there, it was out of sight A Friend—They tell me it was a scream—and that you rolled them up “eleven tiers high.” Which of our lawyers did you have? Litigant—-Now here, you want the truth, and I am goin’ ter give it to you 1 didn’t have uone of them. 1 wasn’t goin’-ter waste my time with a Nigger lawyer. 1 went into that case to win, and I gidn't want no Nigger lawyer messing over my ¢ase—No Luz—No Nisger lawyer for me. I had a white lawyer and you may know my case was tended to right, And let me tell you, it would have done you good to be there, the way I went after that Nigger was a caution— and 1 “come down the line, too.” told everything 1 knowed, and then some. I did not do it in patches, but took the whole hide off—I did some skin- nin—I tell you. But 1 got skint some too—both of us had white lawyers, you know; yes I got skunt right smart, but that was atl right—white lawyers on both sides —tee. A Friend—What do you say—you had a white lawyer? Litigant—Yes we bet: had white lawers—and to tell you the truth—it was kinder nice, mine was jes as nice as he could be, and white you know. He couldn't be any nicer. He axed me what my name was, and where did I live—and everything like that, and called me Mrs., just the same as if I was white. And you couldn't see no diffunce, you couldn’t-er told, if you had-er been there, whether I was white or black, he treated me so nice, and all he asked me to do, was to pay him. Yes, yes, the other side had a white man too, and he was kinder raw at first, but he soon got nice too—in fact ev: erything about the case was WHITE ALMOST—cept us, and our witnesses —of course we were all colored, but that didn’t make no diffunce, when the lawyers was all white. A Friend—Why did you want a white lawyer so bad? - Litigant—Now here, didn’t I te!l you I wanted to WIN THAT CASE—well put it down—I wasn’t goin-ter waste no time with a Nigger lawyer. A Friend—O, I see, when you want TO WIN, you need to get a white lawyer do you? . Litigant—You shure do—indeed you do. A Friend—Did you get what you wanted in this case? Litigant—I didn't get all I wante —but my lawyer (white) kept th other side from getting what THE) WANTED—he kept them from win ning. A Friend—You say, “You did not ge what you wanted.” It docs seem t to me, that where one WANTS an ‘TRIES SO HARD to obtain anythin; , and does not get it—that in such case it is proper to say that such perso! “Has Failed"—that is, in this case you LOST. Litigant—Well,-er-—yes—you coul Took at it that way. ‘A Friend—And you say your whit lawyer kept the other party from ge! ting what was wanted, by a grea deal (as you put it) “kept them fron winning.” If that is true, then ther was a failure on that side also—tha is, the other side also LOST. And my dear, let me tell you, ‘tha is about what fair-minded people thin of both of you, that you both LOS SELF-RESPECT, along with your ott er losses, when you evinced suca fee ings as you hav described, and whic haye been shown by all parties cor cerned. Litizant—\Well. we had white lav The Advocate Goes In More Col- ored Homes in Wyandotte Than All Others Combined, Published In it. The Moulton Tea and Coffee house is where you get fresh roasted coffee every day. It’s the highest grade at & lower price. u The Advocate Goes in More Col- ored Homes In Wyandotte Than All Others Combined, Published in it. s 3 COUNTY RETURNS ALL IN. sults as Announced Yesterday. Full returns from all precincts in Wyandotte county, completed and tab. ulated late yesterday, show no changes in the result as announced In The Gazette Globe yesterday. An analysis of the returns shows that 7.840 Republicans and 5,645 Dem- oerats voted for the candidates for sheriff, each party haying a lively contest on for the nomination for that office. | The returns further show that Wy- andctte county is loyal to her former citizens, Judge Silas Porter for the su. preme court and Wylie W. Cook for state treasurer, each polling a heavy plurality. Wyandotte county’s loyalty to wom- en candidates is illustrated in the large vote given Miss Lizzie Wooster for state superintendent of schools, Miss Wooster’s total in the county falling only 218 below that of Super- intendent W. D. Ross. The full county vote on the offices for which there were Republican con. testants is given as follows: Justice supreme court Na 1—Silas W. Porter, 4.348; Graham, 1,847. Secretary of state—Botkin, 2,970; Brown, 2,951, State auditor—Organ, 1,871; Knapp, 1,851; Dyer, 1,490; Bramlage, 566. State treasurer—Cook, 3,304; Payne, 1,132; Evans, 1,071. Superintendent public instruction— Ross, 2,452: Lizzie E. Wooster, 2,234; Payne, 1,439, Ccagressman, Second district—Guy. er 4,093; Little, 3.010. ‘ State senator—Getty, 3,680; Talbot, 1,861; Skinner, 1,279. Representative, Eighth district—Al jen, 1,055; Baird, 749; Weeks, 407. County treasurer—Hallie M. Tuck er, 2,954; Claflin, 2,866; Dodson, 1,118 Register of deeds—Gates, 3.750; Schaidle, 3.081. County attorney—Thompson, 3,803; | Smalley, 2,777. | Probate judge—Sims, 5,110; Free | man, 2,371. | Sheriff—Maher, 2,172; Brown, 2,070: | Cooke, 1,879; Bradbury, 1,719. | Coroner—Hayward, 2,615; Williams ,| 2,406; Mercer, 1,393: Shively, 1,075. | Assessor—MeDonald, 1,892; Costel : lo, 1,644; Harper, 1,618; Dechman, 1, | 294, Administrator — Railsback, 3,216: | Ditzen, 2,422. ‘| Judge city court, First distriet—Gil i bert, 1,975; Peterson, 1,933; McIntosh 4,004. | Marshal city court, First distriet— '| Hartman, 3,016; Diamond, 1,520. ; County commissioner, First distric _|—Blodgett, 1,114; Westfall, 630; Mil | ler. 326. : County commissioner, Third distric —Buckland, 1,437; Espenlaub, 959. : Results in the Democratic contest were: Governor—Lansdon, 2.652; Gaitskil, 1} 1.256. *] Judge district court, Third divislo "| Meek, 3,385; Harvey, 1,577. "| State senator—Rose, 3,385; Miltor 1.235. ‘| Register of deeds—Lynch, 2,900 >| ‘Thomas, 2,250. 1) County attorney—Luscomb, 2,351 3] Ward, 2,241. *| Sheriff—Wolfe, 2,848; Lacy, 2,215 | Werbe, 782. *| Coroner—Seright, 2,508; Mangun 1,568. a Assessor—Kramer, 1,928; Russel 1,765; Dolph, 1,278. °} Judge city court, First division- a Snell, 1,268; Holloway, 1,064; Dre '} non, 978; Snook, 672. | Marshal city court, First district- ©! Doleshal, 2,730: Schlosser, 986. t) County commissioner, First distri —Lyons, 1,514; Crow, 1,226; Broll, 71 ti County commissioner, Third distri kK] —Kilmer, 444; Hartley, 336; Brow Tl 305; Randall, 222; Pierce, 151; D Me, mee FT. SCOTT, KANS. Mrs. Robert Morgan and _ little sranddaughter, of K. C., Mo., are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Jno, Bassett. Mr. Archie Madison is visiting friends and relatives. | Mrs. J. H. Scott, of Ponca, Okla. will visit relatives and friends her for a week or ten days. Mrs. Wood and Mrs. Monroe Bufor¢ spent several days visiting friends ir Parsons. Mrs. Ellen Paseall entertained Mrs Clarence Maxwell of Pittsburg, Tues day. Last Friday afternoon Mrs. S. H Beatty entertained a number of ladie: ie honor of her sister, Mrs. Robinson of Ft. Worth, Texas. | Mrs. Julian has as her house gues Mrs. Smith and Mrs. Chissell of Se dalia, Mo. Miss Beatrice Reaves is out of thi pcity visiting at present. The Advocate ia going In more col. ored homes of the city and county than fa the other papers put together, pub. lished In Kansas City, Kansas. we THE KANSAS CITY ADVOCATE i i inning oreo BEAUTIFY THE HAIR AT ONCE “In the District | WITH ' County, Kansas MME, L. MALONE’S MERIT HAIR! Josie Greenwood, GROWER —ea mm A NEW DISCOVER—ABSOLUTELY PURE—SUPERIOR IN Calvin Greenwood QUALITY. oe Hair troubles have generally been wrongfully diagnosed and altogether misunderstood. The hair itself is not only to be cared for, for the Treason that it is a produet of the scalp and wholly dependent on its action, The scalp is the very soil in which the hair is produced, nurtured and grown, and it should receive much attention. it would do no earthly good to care for the stem of a plant with a view to qaking it grow and become more beautiful, The soil in which it grows must be attended to. Therefore the scalp in which the hair grows must receive attention if you are to expect it to become more beautiful, The natural thing to do in either case is to refreshen the soil or scalp with MERIT PREPARATIONS. Merit is intended to assist in cleans ing the scalp of dandruff and all ir titations, thus aiding in stopping tne falling of hair and aiding the growth. You will get quicker results by using Mme. L. Malone’s Hair Tonic. For a soft and glossy effect, finish with Mme I, Malone’s Highly Perfumed Pressing Pomade. Merit Hair Grower —50c, Pressing Pomade—25c MERIT HAIR TONIC—50c. Merit Shampod—25e. AGENTS WANTED, For further information write MME, LILLIAN MALONE, 2434 Woodland Ave., Kansas City, Mo. No Mail Or ders sent C. 0. D. EDWARDSVILLE, KAS. We are having some very hot weather. _ The potato digging is fine. | We need rain badly. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis was out to visit her parents, Mrs. Groves all last week, also Mrs. Groves’ brother and wife were out last week én a visit. Mrs. Webster is back home from a visit in Leavenworth and Omaha, Neb. A few weeks ago the Dulicompine club of Edwardsville met and was en. tertained at Bonner Springs by Mrs Wawefield. There was plenty of ice cream, cake and chicken, Mr. Gordom took dinner with Mr Webster Sunday. A very interesting sermon was Dreached at the church Sunday even ing. Mr. John Groves and wife are home with his father, Mr. Groves, this sum mer, picking potatoes, Mrs. Grigsby and Mrs. Fannie Div ers are delegates to Emporia for the Lastern Star which meets on the 9tt of August. Mrs. Bettis’ daughter is very sic} at home this week. Mr, Webster's brother was out fron the city last Thursday for a day’ visit. A picnic is being arranged for a jEdwardsville. The church and Sunda; school of Kansas City, Mo., are ex pecting to render a program and th Sunday school expects to drill. CARD UP TRANKS. We desire to thank all Christians, neighbors, lodge members and friends, who so kindly assisted us in our late bereavement and loss of our relative, husband and father, Mr. Benjamin Frye. MRS. BENJ. FRYE. MRS. ASHLEY, MRS. SMITH, MRS. INEZ KENNEDY, MISS ALINE SMITH. THE WOODS FULL OF ’EM. Our Army On the Border Has a Sup- ply of Generals, (international News Service.) San Antonio, Aug. 4.—“The woods are full of 'em,” Major General Fred- erick Funston said today. He referred to the number of generals, of all de- grees, serving under his command. It is a fact that there are more gen- etals of varying rank now under Gen- eral Funston, along the Mexican bor- der in the Southern Department of the United States army than perhaps ever before were gathered under one officer. ‘There are no less than thirty gen- erals now subordinate to General Fun- ston. They include Major-General John J. Pershing, recently created a major-general, commanding the 'puni. tive expedition in Mexico; Brigadier General George Bell, Jr., commanding at El Paso; Brigadier-General James Parker, commanding at Brownsville; Brigadier-Generals Mann and Greene commanding at Eagle Pass and La redo, respectively; Brigadier-Genera George A. Dodd, newly created, stil with his “dashing” cavalry in Mexico all of the regular army, and in addi tion Major-Generals O’Ryan of Nev York, Clemmons of Pennsylvania, anc all the militia brigadier-generals 1 command of the various state guards anne ‘In the District Court of Wyandotte | County, Kansas. lJosie Greenwood, Plaintiff, ™ Calvin Greenwood, ! MCrencant. | PUBLICATION NOTICE, To the above named dofendant: You are hereby notified that you mae been sued in the above named court, by the above named plaintiff, and that unless you appear and answer on or before the 2nd day of Septem- ber, 1916, the petition filed against you will be taken as true, and a judg. ment rendered against you, the nature of which will be a decree, dissolving the bonds of matrimony between plain- tiff and defendant, a divorcing plain- tiff from you, the defendant, and for the costs of this action. LF. BRADLEY, * Attorney for Plaintiff. Attest: R. J. McParland, Clerk District Court. FIRST PUBLICATION JULY 21, 1916. EXECUTOR’S NOTICE State.of Kansas, Wyandotte County, ss. No, 8904 In the Probate Court of Said County. In the matter of the Estate of George Jennings, deceasod. Notice is hereby given that letters testamentary have been granted to the undersigned on the last will and testa ment of George Jennings, late of said County, deceased, by the Honorable, the Probate Court of the County and State aforesaid, dated the 6th day ot July, 1916. Now, all persons having claims against said estate are hereby notified that they must present. the same to the undersigned for allowance within one year from the date of said letters, or they may be precluded from any benefit of such estate; and that if such claims be not exhibited within two years after the date of said letters, they shall be forever barred. MRS. J. D. RICHARDSON, (SEAL) Executor of the last will and testa ment of George Jennings, deceased Dated July 6th, 1916. (First publication July 14, 1916.) Mr. Matt Carroll was in from San Francisco and attended the Metropol- itan church opening. Miss Mattie Lawrence is visiting Telatives in Pleasanton. HOME DRUG CO. 1512N. 5th St: Looking after the wants of the nelghborhood. This drug store is naturally the neighborhood store. We want you to feel that thls is YOUR store. It is here to supply all your wants. SUMMER NECESSITIES. Tee Cream Sodas and Sun- daes, Toilet Waters, Talcum Powder, Perfumes, Face Creams, Powder, Deodorillies, Soaps, Chamois. See our special line of Tal- cums of all kinds, 15¢. Wistaria Talcum {8 our leader, WE GIVE DISCOUNT CHECKS with purchases, 2 per cent cn the Dollar, redeemable at Home State Bank, Also S. & H. Green Trading-Stamps. Call us up for your needs, THE HOME DRUG CO. (Ine.) 1512 N. 5th St. Bell Phone, West 380. YATES BRANCH Y. W. C. A. Corner Sth St. and Nebraska Avenue. Kansas City, Kansas Desirable location. Well furnished yooms. Modern conveniences. Prices 25¢ per right, $1.25 per week. For further information call Bell phone, Weot 1566. THE EAST INDIA HAIR GROWER bs from Calcutta, the capital of India, and it is eaid to grow like bananas, when ripened is gathered, perfumed eat put in jars ready for the market to be used for the hair only. | THE EAST INDIA WOMEN «-When standing their hair reaches is ground, they use their hair for towels to bathe their children’s faces "They also tie their hair around thet: | waist for belts. The Bast Indian race lis of a very dark brown color. | NOTE—"She wiped my feet witt the hair of her head.” | If a woman has long hair it is 3 glory to her. For price see ad else where in this paper. Grant & Hammer Dress Club BELL WEST 3102. Res., Bell Phone, West $246W. CLEANING, PRESSING, DYEING AND REPAIRING GUARANTEED. LET US MAKE YOUR CLOTHES. Come in and See Our Samples Tallor Mace Suits $16.50 and Up. GOODS CALLED FOR AND DELIVERED, 1319 N. 9th St. KANSAS CITY, KANSAS. ThE GiLER DGE-TaYL.R MUSIC JETILEMENT SCHOCL N, CLARK SMITH, Director Summer term of six weeks begins June 19 First A. M. E. Cuurch, Sth and Nebraska, Kansas City, Kansas. Voice, Plano, Violin, Band and Orchestra. (Other String Instruments.) . By Maj. Smith, Prof. T, H. Reynolds, Miss Effie Grant, Mrs. Lulu Summers and . Miss Anna Smith, Address or call Mrs Bre, NS Cc, Smith . Western University, Kansas City, Kansas. a . wh THE OLD RELIABLE JUNK DEALER Pays the highest cash prices for Junk at all tlmes, rags, bones, copper, brass, lead, zinc and everything In the Junk lin SQUARE DEALING AND HONEST WEIGHT AT ALI Place of Business—1006-1008 North Third Street, Kansas BELL, WEST THE OLD RELIABLE JUNK DEALER Paya the highest cash prices for Junk at all thmes, rags, Iron, bottles, bones, copper, brass, lead, zinc and everything In the junk line. SQUARE DEALING AND HONEST WEIGHT AT ALL TIMES. Place of Business—1008-1008 North Third Street, Kansas Clty, Kaneas. BELL, WEST 3877. Mrs. C. L. Hodgson MASSAGE, HAIR TONICS and HAIR STRAIGHTENER COMBS PERFECTION PIANO POLISH WE DELIVER ANYWHERE 929 Nebraska Ave. Kansas City, Kan Office Phone Bell West 380 | Residence 1821 N. sth st. Bell Phone, $61 West S. H. Thompson, M.D. Office 1512 N. Sth Street Real Estate Bell Phone West 823. 400 Minn. Ave. Kansas City, Kans. We Solicit the Best Property for Col- ored Peopte. $50 down and $10 month buys a home. We advocate the establishment of a Negro Bank and Building & Loan Association int Kansas City, Kas.” {t's Cheaper to Buy Than It Is to Rent. ICE CREAM, SUNDAES, CAKES, PIES, MEALS, WE FURNISH ICE CREAM FOR SOCIALS. ) MRS. HENRY DAY, Prop. Bell, W. 2675W. 27th and Sloan St. K. 6, K GEN ’>s LIST yy Suits, Cloaned and Pressed .. ......seeeeeeee TSC YY tf Coats Cleaned and Pressed .. ......ceseeeeee 240 A o aD, Pants Cleaned and Pressed... .e.eeceeseeeees 880 AR Hf iz i Hats Cleaned and Blocked... ..-.--2+-.--.81.00 BOW ff aN Hats Made New... .cccssecceseeceeeesoes S125 Le & JAS Palm Beach Suits, Cleaned and Pressed ,....60¢ A. (E Pants Sponged and Preseed . 2. seseseeeeee 0150 Ki i Coats Spongel and Preseed . . -.....eeeeee eee 20C =| Suits Sponged and Pressed . . ..ssesseeeeees35C | | LADIE’S LIST ty Sutts Cleaned and Pressed... ........75¢ and up I NY Skirte cleaned and Pressed ...........35¢ and up ye Jackets Cleaned and Pressed .. ..sceeeeceeee AOC i\\ Palm Beach Suits Cleaned and Pressed ......65¢ ; Walste Cleaned and Pressed .. ........20c and up | \ 3-4 Coats Cleaned and Pressed.......50¢ and up i Panamas Cleaned and Blocked .. ..........$1.00 da 4 Panamas Made New . . 2 wscesseceeesecenee $1.25 oe Bell Phone; West 121 1708 N. Third St., Kans. City, Kas. W. E. ROUTTLEDGE J.A. PARKER FOUND DEAD IN HER GARDEN. Mrs. Florence E. Bell the wife of Mr. Frank E. Bell, of 1811 North First street, was found dead in ber garden on Tuesday of last week. She probably wae overcome by the intense » sugar Bowl.. —WE DO OUR OWN BAKING— 3 FRESH LOAVES BREAD | 10 CENTS. 1 Ib, mot 12 oz. Se $2 o7, Loaf 10¢ We Make Our Own Candles. | SATURDAY SPECIAL. SUGAR BOWL 720 Minn. Ave. | | . Bell Phone, West 2476W. PLAYERS, PIANOS, GRAFANOLAS, VICTROLAS, THE PATHE. | PHONE, Bu ler & Son 610 Minnesota Ave. Prices less. Deal with proprietor. No. ‘high salaries, commissions, big rents, great advertising bills for you to help pay. Kansas City, Kansas heat. Mrs. Bell was held in high es teem by all who knew her, The fun- eral was conducted from the C. M.E. church, Rey. M. I, Warfield officiat- ing. A husband, four children, one sister and a host of friends mourn their loss. ete Oct i et ee ae ath eee ee et a NEITHER LIFE NOR DEATH Marvelous Results of Experiments in Suspended Animation Made Upon Worms and Microbes. One of the most extraordinary manifestations of life is a condition quite common among the lower animals and known as anabiosis or suspended animation. The creature is to all appearance dead. The most refined means of observation cannot detect a sign of life. The blood has ceased to flow. The nerves no longer respond to any stimulation. There is neither respiration, elimination nor sensation. This state may last a long time, but given the proper conditions the creatures will come to life again. The lower we go in the scale of life the more pronounced in this state of neither life nor death. Some remarkable experiments recently conducted by E. Shultz and A. Singol of Petrograd are described by the Berlin correspondent of the Scientific American. The experimenters dried roundworms till they were as thin as paper strips, then cut them into thin slices. When placed in water the tissues swelled to their normal proportions and the pieces of worm resumed their life just as do those of any worm that is cut up. They took some threadworms, rotifers and microbes, dried them thoroughly, kept them thus for eight months, then locked them in an airtight box through which a current of pure hydrogen flowed for two weeks. Thus they were not only dried but effectually deprived of oxygen. Yet on being molstened they "came to life again" quickly. Strangest of all, those that had been locked in the hydrogen chamber revived in 15 minutes, while those that had merely been dried needed 40 minutes. START FIGHT ON MOSQUITO Small, Troublesome Insect Must Be Recognized as Deadly Enemy of the Human Race. Malaria is said to have hastened the downfall of Rome. The mosquitoes which transmitted it were more deadly to the inhabitants of the imperial city than their barbarian enemies. Much has also been written of similar injury to Greece in earlier times. At least two diseases are carried by certain species of mosquitoes—malaria and yellow fever. All species are disagreeable pests that often make nature's most attractive spots untenant. Have you unwittingly permitted mosquitoes to breed about your house or grounds? Even one old tomato can half filled by the spring rains makes an ideal breeding ground. It is surprising how many hidden pools one can find around a place if you really go on a hunt. Not infrequently drain pipes become clogged, and then the roofs and gutters afford an unsuspected breeding place for thousands of mosquitoes. Communities that suffer from these pests should co-operate to campaign effectively against them. Even the smallest adjacent pools should be filled up or ditched and drained. If these are too large to be filled they should be treated with petroleum This floats atop the water and kills the mosquito larvae by shutting off the atmosphere. When the wind causes a movement of the water which breaks up the oil coating it must be reoled. Swamps can be similarly treated. A survey should be made of all premises. Rainwater barrels should be covered. Tin cans or discarded vessels on rubbish piles should be perforated, smashed flat, or buried. Family Inherit Oddly Slit Eyes. H. P. Stuckey, horticulturist of the Georgia experiment station, reports to the Journal of Heredity his discovery in the mountains of northeastern Georgia of a family that is marked by a strange hereditary trait. This is eyelids narrowed to a small slit. The eyes are normal and the sight good, but the persons with this trait have difficulty in getting clear vision unless they throw back their heads or turn them to one side. The great-grandfather had the restricted eyelids. His son also had the trait well marked. The latter married a normal woman, and they became parents of nine children, six of whom had the slit-eyes, while three were normal. Among the children with the affected eyes were both boys and girls. One of these children married a normal woman, and they have four children, three boys with slit-eyes and a normal girl. The Needful. "What's the use of all of these here ologies and folderols?" demanded the old man as he looked over the list of subjects his son had been studying at college. "Why don't they learn you somethin' useful—somethin' you can make money out of?" "Money isn't the only thing in the world, father," said the young man reprovingly. "Mebbe it ain't, son. Mebbe it ain't. But I notice it's the only thing you ever asked for in the letters you wrote to me and your ma, while you was in college." Self-Sacrifice "What!" roared the boy's father. "Do you mean to tell me that after my mortgaging the old homestead to send you to college you've gone and flunked in your examinations?" "Yes, father," said the boy, drawing himself up to his full height. "I felt it my duty to my alma mater not to graduate this year. They need me on the football team next fall." HAS RECEIVED HER LEGACY Descendant of Patrick Henry Would Seem Fully Possessed of "Most Valued Possession." Patrick Henry wrote in his will, "I have now disposed of all my property to my family; there is one thing more I wish I could give them, and that is the Christian religion. If they have that, and I had not given them one shilling, they would be rich; and if they have not this, and I had given them all this world, they would be poor." It would seem that the only portion of this legacy in which the nearest known lineal descendant of Patrick Henry now living has shared is in the fulfillment of his wish that his family might have the Christian religion. Perhaps the strongest characteristic of Lucy Anne Henry Peters, who is, so far as can be learned, the only living great-grandchild of Patrick Henry, is her piety and devotion to the church. Although Mrs. Peters is now in her seventy-fourth year, she attends Sunday school as regularly as Sunday rolls around and cannot remember when she missed either, regardless of the weather, and the only book she has read for many years is the Bible, which she consults every day. Mrs. Peters, who now lives at Hannibal, Mo., is the only one living of the 12 children of Edmund Henry, who, according to Raleigh Travers Green in his "Historic Families of Virginia," was the only child of John Henry, the oldest son and the fourth of the five children of Patrick Henry, by his first wife, Sarah Shelton Henry. — Exchange. CAMERA AID TO PATRIOTISM Australian Troops Get Pictures of Homes to Urge Them On to Work Asked of Them. It was Green, the historian, who said that the cheap photographic portrait did much, very much, to link the empire together. The homesteader in Canada works to make a home for a girl of his heart he hopes will follow him and whose portrait he often looks at. The old mother in England, Ireland or Scotland gazes on the picture of her boy in British Columbia—and he is not so far away after all. Wise people in Melbourne, Australia, know the power of sentiment, and they are letting the photograph aid patriotism. Placed conspicuously in all the post offices of the commonwealth, posters advertising the new snapshots from the Home league explain an enterprising plan for linking home and trenches. Amateur photographers may enroll in the league and take photographs of the relatives and homes of soldiers on actual service, with the object of sending the pictures to the men in the trenches. Here are incentives, if any are needed to win out and get back home. Steppedinuomates. Some jaw-twister, eh? Never mind trying to pronounce the thing, just call it "boo," or "x," and save time as well as patience. It relates to a disease recognized by osteopaths and caused by high street car steps. Awful name for a thing so simple, eh? One might be pardoned, in view of such a name for the allment, in thinking that it meant the whole dingbusted works had been scrambled like so many eggs. Dr. F. G. Cluett of Sioux City, Ia., told the state osteopaths about it during their convention the other day, explaining that the disease, steppedinomates, is a general nervous disorder and is spreading rapidly. The jar on alighting from a high step causes a misplacement of the innominate bone, and the trouble begins. Doctor Cluett said he had treated several patients recently, all living near car lines, and all afflicted in the same way. A car step should not be more than eight inches nigh, the height of the average step," said the doctor. "Anything higher causes a jar that may have serious consequences." "Daylight-Saving" Popular. The hands on all clocks on British railroads, post offices, newspaper offices, police stations and other places where business is conducted throughout the night were pushed forward at two o'clock one morning recently to three o'clock, in accordance with the daylight saving act. The new schedule will run until September 20, when clocks will be stopped for an hour. Factories, banks, stores, trains, theaters and restaurants will all conform to the new time schedule. The Scandinavian countries, France and Holland also have adopted the scheme of daylight-saving initiated by Germany, and several Canadian cities, including Halifax, have fallen into line. Send Drinkers to Front: On account of a diminution in the output of munitions, due to excessive drinking, the French minister of nutrition has issued instructions that any munition workers found under the influence of alcohol shall be immediately sent to the fighting line. The explanation is given that the penalty is not in the nature of a punishment, but because the man in question is unlikely to experience the same temptations at the front. Power Lifeboats Several of the larger vessels have power lifeboats which are equipped with wireless. These boats can be used either to search for help or to tow oared boats at sea. THE KANBAS CITY ADVOCATE. BEAUTY LINCOLN THE PLACE OF JOY, P New Attraction HIGH CLASS VAU PHOTO PLAYS OF BIG MAMMOTH $2,000 DANCING PAVILION LARGE COUNT New Concessions, New Curios, ing every minute. Lincoln Elec Greatest park for Colored People BAND CON 20th and Woodland Ave. W. J. FREEMAN A. C. Cook Home Phone, W. 136 13th and Quindale Kansas City GRAY'S PRINTING First, Second and THE PLACE OF JOY, PEACE AND AMUSEMENT. New Attractions Each Week HIGH CLASS VAUDEVILLE DAILY. PHOTO PLAYS OF LATEST PICTURES. BIG MAMMOTH $2,000 SWIMMING POOL DANCING PAVILION LARGEST AND FINEST IN THE COUNTRY. New Concessions, New Curios, New Surprises—Something doing every minute. Greatest park for Colored People in the World. BAND CONCERTS. 20th and Woodland Ave. Kansas City, Mo. W. J. FREEMAN, Gen. Mgr. A. C. Cooke, Druggist Home Phone, W.1361 Bell, W.1368 13th and Quindaro Boulevard Kansas City, Kansas A SICK GIRL'S INCOME. Little Miss Ottman, 10 Years Old, Has $4,000 a Year to Live On. New York, Aug. 4.—Although 'Arthemise B. Ottman is only ten years old and an invalid, she is richer than her father, William Ottman, who is vice-president of a lithographing company, with a salary of $5,000 a year and a private fortune of $100,000. The little sick girl owns $235,000 in gilt-edged securities inherited from her mother, whose name was the same as her own, and from her maternal grandfather, and the income from her property is about $10,000 a year. These interesting facts concerning one of Gotham's "poor little rich girls" came out through the application of Arthemise's father made to Surrogate Robert Ludlow Fowler for permission to devote $5,000 a year of the child's income to her support. The Surrogate allowed $4,000. The little girl's father told the Surrogate that he saw no reason why she should not support herself out of her private fortune. Of late years, said Mr. Ottman, he had been paying out $1,000 a year for medical attention to little Arthemise, $1,200 a year for her tuition in a private school, about $1,000 a year for her clothes, and he estimates that $2,400 a year would be a conservative estimate of the cost of her board. "The child's relatives are persons of wealth and social standing, said Ottman, "and it is necessary that Arthemise be educated, clothed and maintained accordingly." Arthemise's father said that during 1915 he lived with her and her halfbrother at the Hotel Gotham and that the little sick girl's board and room cost $200 a month. Just now they are living at Montclair, N. J., and he says the little girl's share of the living expenses is $200 a month. TO HONOR CITY BUILDERS. Denver Plans Hall of Fame for Its Benefactors. Denver, Colo., Aug. 4.—What probably will be known as a "Court of civic benefactors is to be constructed on the Bates triangle section of the Civic center, according to plans being worked out by the city administration. As agreed upon by the mayor and his cabinet, this "court" will consist of a group of marble pillars or shafts to perpetuate the memory of those who make worth-while donations to the municipality. It is planned to make this an imposing and highly ornamental group that will be one of the leading decorative features of the Civic center and it is proposed at the same time to make this improvement without an additional tax levy. The method in raising the money to be adopted has not been made public, but the impression is given that a wealthy citizen already has donated a large sum to be devoted to this purpose. Fewer Cases in New York. New York, Aug. 4.—There has been a decline of 42 in the number of new cases reported today as compared with Bell Phone West 4187. TIFUL PARK PEACE AND AMUSEMENT. As Each Week DEVILLE DAILY. LATEST PICTURES. 1000 SWIMMING POOL BEST AND FINEST IN THE ENTRY. New Surprises—Something do- Electric Park People in the World. CERTS. Kansas City, Mo. AN, Gen. Mgr. Ke, Druggist 61 Bell, W. 1368 Maro Boulevard City, Kansas NG—'That's Right' Always—The Best In the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas. John Minter. Lola Minter, PUBLICATION NOTICE. To the above named defendant: You are hereby notified that you have been sued in the above named court, by the above named plaintiff, and that unless you appear and answer on or before the 2nd day of September, 1916, the petition filed against you will be taken as true, and a judgment rendered, the nature of which, will be a decree, dissolving the bonds of matrimony existing between plaintiff and defendant, and divorcing plaintiff from the defendant, and for the costs of this action. I. F. BRADLEY, Atty. for the Plaintiff. R. J. McRarland, Clerk of District Court. (First publication July 21, 1916.) Men's Suits Cleaned and Pressed 65c Laies' Suits Cleaned and Pressed 85c We do not call for or deliver clothes We cannot afford it at these prices. J. R. STEWART, Bell, West 3879 1414 N. 5th St., K. C., K. ROOMS FOR RENT. Nicely furnished rooms. Everything modern, hot and cold water. Fine neighborhood 1411 North Eighth street.—Mrs. Eliza Gardner. Stop at D. L. Taylor's Home. Modern conveniences. Everything satisfactory. A few steps from Union Station. 344 North 9th St. yesterday's record. The deaths, however, increased by 3. The total number of new cases for the last 24 hours is 175 as against 217 yesterday. DANISH TREATY SIGNED. Purchase of West Indies Ratified in New York Today. Washington, Aug. 4.—The treaty between Denmark and the United States for the purchase of the Danish West Indies for 25 million dollars was signed in New York today by Secretary Lansing and Minister Brun, the State Department announced today. Topeka, Kas., Aug. 4.—The standing of candidates in the race for state auditor was changed completely this morning by late primary election returns. Knapp gained a small lead over Frank Organ and it looks like he has won the nomination. W. L. 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