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KANSAS CITY ADVOCATE --- Klaus. Historische Societ Subscription $1.00 Per Annum "TENTING ON THE OLD CAMP GROUND" THE BOYS OF '61 TO '65 GATHERED AROUND A BIG CAMP FIRE. For Hours They Listened to Speeches Telling of the Valor and Patriotism of the Boys in Blue, Recalling Scenes and Incidents of the Civil War, and Singing Once More the Old Songs. "Tenting on the Old Camp Ground," "Marching Through Georgia," "John Brown's Body Lies Moldering in the Tomb," and others of the old songs, with the music of fife and drums, rebounded through Convention Hall last night where the veterans of the G. A. R. were gathered around a big "camp fire." It was an occasion for the recalling of the days of '61 to '65 to those old veterans, such an occasion as makes these great encampments worth while, and every Grand Army man in the city who was able to reach the hall after the two hours march yesterday was there. And there were speeches, too, in which orators told of the valor and patriotism of the soldiers who fought, bled and died for the preservation of the Union. There was the Rev. Dr. Burris A. Jenkins of Kansas City, son of a Confederate soldier, whose tribute to the Boys in Blue was one of the grandest that ever has been heard. There was Corporal "Jim" Tanner, one of the "boys" from the ranks, who related pathetic incidents of the battle field. There was that young Kansas orator, R. R. Brewster, who talked on patriotism in a manner that touched the hearts of the old veterans. And there were other speakers, among them Judge Charles G. Burton, now of Nevada, Major William Warner of Kansas City, Mo., and our own Colonel Edward C. Little of Kansas City, Kansas, who fought with the Twentleth Kansas in the Philippines. Col. Little was the last speaker of the evening. His address in full follows: "Kansas City is enjoying an august and stately distinction, the proudest that will fall to her lot for a thousand years. We are receiving a delegation of Immortals from the halls of Valhalla. Our guests are the chosen guardians of the Ark of the Covenant of Union. They are the honored custodians of the Palladium of Human Liberty. They advance at the bugle call of Franklin and Nashville. They keep step to the drums of Shiloh and Murfreesboro. The flags of Pea Ridge and Fort Donelson float above them. The specters of Vicksburg and Chattanooga lead their van. The ghosts of Antietam and Gettysburg march their rear guard. A nation stands uncovered as their columns sweep by. The names of the heroes of antiquity grow pale as their marvelous achievements illumine the pages of history. Thirty centuries from now the earth will tremble to the roll call of the mighty deeds of these martyrs and unassuming men who this day accept our hospitality. The sublime and majestic senate of the heroes of all time is in session in the valley of the Missouri which they dedicated to freedom and union. They find their ideal and typical representative in our honored chairman of the evening the foremost citizen of Kansas City Major and Senator William Warner the Chevalier Bayard of the South west, without fear and without reproach. "The valor and patriotism of the volunteer were an inheritance from his fathers which he bequeathed to his children. From the same canteen, my soldier friend, we drank from the same canteen Elliott, Boltwood, Parker, splendid veterans of the great Civil War, were officers of the Twentieth Kansas in the Philippines. During the fiery little fight at Guiguinto on the rice fields of Bulacan, a Twentieth Kansas lad casually remarked to a comrade next to him, 'My dad knows all about this kind of thing. I believe it would have been better if he'd a come and I'd a stayed at home.' He came of a line that hearted the drums that beat at Louisburg and thundered at Quebec. Captain Elliott fell at Caloocan, a gallant soldier of two wars, with two sons fighting beside him in his company. Perhaps the skies bend low over Kansas City this week that some up yonder may look here for those they love. I like to think $ \textcircled{1} $ VOL. 3. the fathers and sons of the little war stand there side by side. "There's McTaggart, Alford, Elliott, a file of sixty-seyen, Yons sixty-seven ragged men that Kansas sent to die, Port arms—salute your comrades on the ramparts of the sky! ! "The great cannons of Charleston thundered forth 'the majority shall not rule, the black man shall be a slave, this nation shall become a chain of miniature confederacies, this continent like Europe shall be divided into contending tribes.' The volunteer accepted the challenge. He knew that the laws must be enforced. He felt that no republic could safely keep millions of men in slavery and ignorance. He realized the oligarchy which was maintained by the labors of men and tears of women must be destroyed. He understood that if the free institutions of America could not be maintained, the earth must be given over to Tartar and Cossack. He believed that when our fathers founded this nation. Almighty God intended it to stand as a pillar of cloud by day and a pillar of fire by night before all oppressed peoples till the heavens roll up as a scroll. So he registered a vow that 'this government of the people and for the people, and by the people, shall not perish from the face of the earth.' The world knows how bravely he kept it. Time can not stale nor custom wither the infinite variety of holy memories that cluster round the career of the volunteer. That the black man might be free he faced the fierce guns of Chancellorsville. That a republic might be maintained he pierced the Wilderness. That no despot's hand might ever touch his home he scaled Mission Ridge and Lookout Mountain. That the world might believe in the ability of the people to govern themselves he left his bones to whiten on the banks of the Mississippi and among the hills of Georgia. Fifty years ago the advance guard of the Grand Army of the Republic filled past the Great White Throne, keeping time to the music of the spheres on every hallowed brick in the golden streets of the New Jerusalem. Only the thinner and vanishing rear of the column lingers with us today. The bugle call that sounds their great assembly will soon be heard over yonder on the other shore. The grim portals of that sunless and soundless highway down which death's shadowy followers forever troop, open to but one password, spoken in whatever tongue, vale, adien, adios, sayonara, farewell, or, auf wiederschen—sweetest hope, noblest thought, loftiest inspiration, divinest message that ever cheered the human soul—Auf Wiederschen—till we meet again! We have this day the splendid honor of saluting these mighty men who will soon pitch their tents on Fame's eternal camping ground, in the lofty equality of the world's greatest achievement. The tomb is the only real republic. However men are born, all men die equal. When their poor lisping stammering tongues lie silent in the grave, captain and corporal, millionaire and mendicant, sultan and slave, sage and simple, saint and sinner. Kitchener and Kaiser are governed by the same constitution in the limitless confines of that dark and somber jurisdiction. "For more than three thousand years the statue of Memnon has stood in the valley of the Nile. Herodotus tells us that for centuries he gave tongue at the first rays of the morning sun. Some twenty years ago I found him silent, and a half mile beyond visited the little adobe American mission where Egyptian children were taught by a missionary trained Copt teacher. Learning I was the representative of the American government, they sang for me in quaint and halting English, which for a time I scarcely understood, 'Sweet Landt of Liberty of zee I sing. Long may our land be bright, wif freedom's holy light.' A few minutes later I was in the saddle along the Nile, behind me the American mission, before the venerable monument. The ancient civilization of the land of the Pharaohs had long since been lost in the mists of the ages. The tongue of Memnon was cold and still. No longer the orn that rose from out the Red Sea touched him into music. But rude barbari ans from European forests had pitched their camps, raised their standards and established their homes on the And Independent KANSAS CITY, KANSAS, SEPTEMBER 1, 1916. other side of the globe. The sun of a grander and kindlier civilization streaming from afar across the broad Atlantic had kissed and kindled the lips of Memnon's children into the song of liberty and freedom. "There is an end for all things mortal. Some day the silver stars will dim, the luster of the stripes will fade, the hollowed flag will wither in the dust. ome day the graves of the nation's dead will go ungarlanded and forgotten. Some day the ghosts of the volunteers with unseen arms reversed and specter banners trailing in the dust, will march to the muffled music of fairy drums in the funeral procession of the last comrade of the last post of the Grand Army of the Republic. He will leave this republic of mortals for the Greater Republic of immortals of all nations, climes and peoples. But while liberty is desirable men will remember him and the flag he carried—Old Glory—rose red and scarlet with the hearts' blood of heroes, sweet and soft perfumed by the heart aches of heroines. Every star on its blue field numbers the death cry of a brave man. Every crease in its crimson folds echoes the heart break of an honest woman. And with that banner above us we close once more our Temple of Janus. Great Peace for which our Fathers May our mighty nation live in the Great Peace for which our fathers fought till it becomes the Peace of All'the World." NATIONAL BAPTIST CONVENTION OPENS NEXT WEDNESDAY AT CONVENTION HALL-THOUSANDS WILL BE HERE FROM SEPTEMBER 6TH TO 11TH. The National Baptist Convention which will open its thirty-sixth annual session next Wednesday in Convention Hall, Kansas City, Mo., will be next in size of number to the Grand Army of the Republic which closed its golden jubilee anniversary last evening. The local churches have been getting ready for this mammoth gathering of Baptists for several months and everything is in apple pie order for their entertainment. It is estimated by the local committee from their correspondence that fully eight thousand will attend this annual affair of this big church denomination. E. P. Jones, D.D., of Vicksburg, Miss., is president and T. J. King, D.D., of Richmond., Va., is secretary. POOR GIRL'S BLESSING-OR BLESSING TO A POOR GIRL. In most instances where honor, greatness of fortune is bestowed upon a family or a member of that family it seldom occurs to be the happy lot of the less unfortunate ones of the human family., but in ninety-nine out of every one hundred falls to those who already have been fortunate in being born with a silver spoon in their mouth, but we are proud and delighted to say to The Advocate's many readers and to inform them that the one out of this one hundred is in our midst, and on next Thursday evening, September the 7th, at the First A. M. E. church, at the corner of Eighth and Nebraska avenue, this once poor, unnoticed, unthought of little innocence being can be seen at said church in a 3 Act Drama, written and staged by one of our well known play writers (your own little sis), Mrs. Leola Miller. No one should miss seeing this wonderful drama, played by twelve of the strongest characters in the middle west. You would pay 50, 75 and $1 at a theater to see this play, but you may see it once for just a dime. Keep your indicator on the date Thursday, September 7th. Died—August 22 at Bell's Memorial hospital, Mr. Preston Porter of 732 Walker, aged 78 years, 4 months and 16 days. Mrs. J. T. Chinneth and Miss Hattie Harper left this morning for Wichita, Kas. What You Have Always Said You have always said if you had a chance you would do your share in fighting lynching. If you meant what you said come out to hear Miss Freeman, a noted white speaker from New York and learn how lynching is to be crushed out. Metropolitan Baptist Church, Fri- Metropolitan Baptist Church, Friday, September 8, 8 p. m. DAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2019 P.M. J. A. HODGE, Pres N. A. A. C. P. SERMON BY J. R. RANSOM D. D. PASTOR FIRST A. M. E. CHURCH, SUNDAY MORNING AUG. 27TH. "ECHOES FROM BEHIND THE CURTAIN." Text, Galatians 4:16. "Am I therefore to become your enemy. Because I told to you of the truth" My beloved, I call your attention to this text and subject. Because like the prophet of old, your sins are a burden upon my heart, and if I see the enemy coming and fail to warm you, and he comes and takes your blood (which implies your life) your blood shall be required at my hand and it is better that we should all suffer and be purified, by the suffering and save this race of ours, than that a few should live in the present prosperity, and the masses with the future generations should pay the price in shame, sin and death. It is impossible to get you to see the wisdom of my intention as a minister of the gospel, a lover of the race and a friend of mankind, unless I can make you see first that you are a member of a distinct and separate race. Can I in spite of yourself make you see that or what you may think or say. All the outside world have made you a separate race of mankind and that more and more as the years go by they are throwing you out upon your own resources, to make your own mark, to shape your own future, to mark out your own destiny, and to solve your own problems, that is as it should be. For why should we always depend upon others If we do not learn the rules by which life's problems are worked we will always depend upon others to fathom the depth and measure the height and breadth of our circumstances, thus is the subject of our text, "Echoes from Behind the Curtain." What is an echo? But a repetition of a sound, or an act caused by a reflection. It is a repetition of words, opinion, acts, conduct and character, sounding back into our own ears—or reflecting back into our own faces, or reproduced in our own families, for so often have we heard it said that boy is the spirit of his father or mother or that girl is her mother or father reproduced, or when some calamity comes upon some families, do we not hear it said: They are Reaping Their Own Harvest. "Echoes from Behind the Curtain." When you go out into the social society of our communities you will find Mr. A. and B., Mrs. C. and D and Miss F. and G. foremost in all the functions of social life. Receiving and discharging, setting in motion all the styles and fashions, giving tone to all the latest etiquette in society. You will go from social society to the fraternal society halls and there you will find this same class as a rule sitting at the head sounding the gavel, calling the lodge to order, calling the roll, collecting the dues, fixing the fines, obligating the new members, reading the prayers and enforcing the laws. And you will go from the fraternal society to the political fields, and as a rule you will find that same class clamoring for leadership there, telling everybody else what men and measures they should support, who they should listen to and who they should not, what Negro should have a job and what one should not. Then you can go from the field of political battle to the professional field, in the medical profession, in the legal walks, and I am ashamed to say in the ministerial profession you will find hand in hand with the other mentioned before and from the professional circle you go to the industrial field and there you will find them in the best governmental jobs, both city and county, state and nation, drawing best salary, making the shortest time, wearing the best clothes. But too often paying the less to support the enterprises that stand for the best there in the race. Especially the church and educational interest of their state and community, and from this walk of life you may pass on to the business interests among our race and you will find some of this same class there practicing the same art of decep- Hurrah! Ebenezer Church Choir Carnival and Contest at Lincoln Electric Park; Sept. 4 to 8, is the next and last crowning event of the season. This will be the greatest aggregation of music ever staged in the West. Every Negro Choir in 75 miles of Kansas City has been invited to participate in this contest. Two hundred dollars will be given away in prizes as follows: First, $100; second, $50; third, $25; fourth, $15; fifth, $10. The choirs from the following cities have entered: Atchison, Leavenworth, St. Joseph, Topeka, Argentine, Kansas City, Kan., Independence and Kansas City, Mo A Special solo will be sung each evening by each choir in the contest for which a seperate prize of $10 will be given to the best soloist for the series. Under the management of Rev W. C. Williams and Prof. B. J. Knox. tion, living in the same way, doing the same things, and passing from all these different stages in human activities. We go to church and there too often to the shame and disgrace of our race we find that same Mr. A. and B., that same Mrs. C. and D. and that same Miss E. and F. sitting in the amen corner, standing before the congregation, calling for means to meet the obligations of the church, collecting the class dues, and too often it is true, keeping back a part of that collection and classage, singing in the choir and shouting all over the church. While someone sitting in the congregation saying, "What rhanner or man is that, that goes everywhere, that does everything, that makes everybody that writes policy, that plays poker, that shoots craps, that plays pool, that drinks booze, that mistreat their families, that desecrates the Lord's day, and takes the name of God in vain. Then Echo answers: They shall reap just what they sow, they shall be seen just as they are, they shall see in their oihilden and home (if they have one) just as God saw in them. Then what can you hope for your family, your race and yourself if such is your life. What can you hope for for if in an unrighteous state of mind you should dwell, how could you expect to lift your loved ones to a higher plane of safety and joy. Have you any pride in your race? If so I want to recommend to you the sublimeness of Christianity. For the spirit of Christ is that principle that exalts man to the highest and noblest state of human greatness. Have you racial ideas? If so what are your hopes? And does faith strive to lead you on to your higher hopes? If you will hitch your ideals to the stars, or, in other words, if you will aim high you will have a great conception of racial manhood and womanhood. Have you a high racial moral responsibility and are you striving to discharge those responsibilities faithfully and honestly before your Heavenly Father? Echoes from Behind the Curtain, is the darkest night or behind the closed doors when all the unconcerned are shut out and only those whose mouths are closed and whose heart and hands are mingled in the games when the laws of God and nature are being NO.2 transgressed and the civil laws are tramped under foot. No matter how long this condition has obtained, some day the light will be turned on and the high and low, the tramp and the would be leader in the community will all be seen running from the same hiding place, seeking shelter from their exposure. Echoes from Behind the Curtain drove Tarsus out into the light and caused him to say this is a faithful saying and worthy of all expectation. That Jesus Christ came into the world to save sinners of whom I am chief. Echoes from Behind the Curtain caused me to say: Lord, I am a wretch undone, save me or I am lost. World without end. Echoes from Behind the Curtain is what Christ demonstrated making known upon the house top, that which was done behind the curtain or in secret. Echoes from Behind the Curtain caused the nations of the earth to be engaged at this time in a world's war. Echoes from Behind the Curtain shall set the nations of the earth to running and crying from every quarter of the globe. Rocks and mountains fall upon us and hides us from the face of Him that sits upon the throne, and from the lamb, for the great day of His wrath has come who shall be able to stand. Echoes from Behind the Curtain shall cause the untold number to reflect and retrospect their past life and say, Woe was me that I was ever born into the world. Echoes from Behind the Curtain shall cause a number that no man can number to look back over their past lift and say, I have fought a good fight, and also to say, I have come up through great tribulations, I have washed soul in the blood of the lamb. Mr. A. Sykes entertained a division of the Scotch of the Carnival in Mrs. Matthews' apartments on Washington boulevard. They were served California grapes, oranges, assorted candles and ices. Members of this group gave one act of the play written by Mrs. Matthews. They are Mesdames Munroe, L. Downs, Brown, Slaughter, Pursley and Misses G. Nelson, Fannie and Stella Lewis, L. Munroe, B. Munroe and M. Nelson. Mrs. G. Chester is pianist. More acts will be given when the play is repeated. 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 2, 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 $22 Oakland avenue.—Ed. Happenings The Famous Building club of the First A. M. E. church will hold a big celebration and barbecue on Labor Day, September 4th in the grove at the corner of Eleventh and New Jersey. There will be plenty of music and good speakers. A good time for everybody. Mr. Fred Skinner and wife of Monmouth, Ill., visited his sister, Mrs. Charles Briscoe, at 1968 Hallock avenue, and were entertained with a porch party on Friday. Mrs. John Smith entertained Mr. and Mrs. Fred Skinner on Monday. Miss Cleo Skinner of Coffeyville was also in the city. Miss Flora Clark, who stops at the Y W. C. A., is in Topeka for a week's visit. Miss Mabel Wilson has returned from an extended trip to New York, Detroit, etc. Miss Sallie Brown has returned from her vacation. Mrs. L. South of Topeka visited Mrs. J. McLelland, her sister, and returned home Thursday. Mrs. Celesta Meeks has returned home from Colorado Springs and is stopping at her sister's, Mrs. Roy Boones. Comrade P. D. Thomas of Racine, Wis., attended the meeting of the National G A. R. in Kansas City, Mo, and visited Kansas City, Kansas Tuesday. He belongs to a (white) post in Wisconsin. Comrade George Johnson, who belongs to a (white) post at Wichita, attended the National G. A. R. and visited Kansas City, Kas. They were shown our city by Comrade Dennis Black. The Neighborhood Bible class had a large attendance with Mrs. Tulle at Rev. and Mrs. McMorris' residence. Mrs. Kemp gave the opening prayer, and the lesson was very interesting, especially the suggested subject on "Satan." Four new members were received. The next meeting is at Mrs. Marie Wilson's, 945 Everett avenue. Lesson, Acts the 9th chapter. All are invited; 7 to 8 p. m. Misses Cornelia and Lucinda Wilson and Mrs. Matthews attended the National G. A. R. Tuesday at Com- POOR GIRL A Three 12—CHARA It was written by (your own LER. Presented by Best Talent of the THURSDAY, Under the auspices of the Junio POOR GIRL'S BLESSING A Three Act Play. 12—CHARACTERS—12 It was written by (your own little Sis.) MRS. LEOLA MIL. LER. Presented by Best Talent of the City at FIRST A. M. E. CHURCH THURSDAY, SEPT. 7, 1916. Under the auspices of the Junior Board of Stewardesses, 8 p. m. ADMISSION 10c. Local Rev. Watson of Pine Bluff, Ark., preached two good sermons at the Metropolitan church Sunday.' Prof. Thempkins attended the National G. A. R. meeting at Convention Hall. Mrs. Rhodes, on Washington boulevard, visited Mesdames Smith and Fry at Lawrence Sunday. Mrs. Mollie Turner of Denver is visiting her sister, Mrs. Crawford, at Twelfth and Everett avenue Mrs. Dameron and others attended the National G. A. R. in Kansas City, Mo. Mrs. America Smith of 812 Nebraska avenue had as her guests last week Dr. and Mrs. H. T. Bolden, Mrs. J. T. Chinneth and Miss Hattie Harper, all of East St. Louis. Mr Carrol of North Eighth street is yet confined to his home with illness. Mrs. M. M. Owens of North Sixth street has gone to Pueblo, Col., where she will visit friends for some time. 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 untenantable. 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 reoiled. 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. "What's the use of all of these hereologies 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." 'S BLESSING Act Play. town little Sis.) MRS. LEOLA MIL. the City at FIRST A. M. E. CHURCH 7, SEPT. 7, 1916. Senior Board of Stewardesses, 8 p. m. SSION 16c. The Needful. BUSINESS DIRECTOR JEWELER DEN 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. I. F. BRADLEY. Lawyer. 721 Minnesota Avenue, Rooms 5 and 6 Real Estate and Rentals. C. W. NELOMS & CO. Real Estate Dealers Have All Kinds of Property for Sale and Rent. PRICES TO SUIT PURCHASER See Us Before Closing Deal We Will Save You Money 500 Minn. Ave. Up-Stalrs, K. C., K. Home Phone, W. 1036. Bell Phone, West 1743. Bell Phone, West 1757 EUGENE EDWARD VAUGHAN Real Estate and Insurance Brokerage Investigated Investments, Cozy Cottages, Farms for Farmer Folk. SUBURBAN TRACTS 26th and Parkway. Kansas City, Kans. 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 B. H. THOMPSON, M. D. Office 1512 N. 5th Street Bell Phone, West 3711 Office Hours: 8 to 11 A. M., 2 to 5 P. M. At Night. DR. LEE R. PETTY Physician and Surgeon 516 Minnesota Ave. DECORATOR F. D. Howe, Dedorator and Painter Ice Cream Parlor and Confectionery. 1722 N. 3rd Std. Bell, W. 3385 IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF WY... ANDOTTE COUNTY, KANSAS. Ester Swain, Plaintiff PUBLICATION NOTICE. To H. T. Swain, Defendant: You are hereby notified that you have been sued by the above named plaintiff in the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas, for the purpose of setting aside three certain deeds made by J. E. Swain, one of the defendants herein to H. T. Swain another of the defendants; to the following described property to-wit: Lot Eleven (11) Block Forty-one (41) in Old Wyandotte City; Lot Seven (7), Block Sixty-five (65) in Old Wyandotte City; also Lot Twenty-one (21) in Block Eighty-seven (87) in Old Wyandotte City, all in Kansas City, Wyandotte County, Kansas, upon the grounds of fraud and that you are required to answer the petition of the plaintiff filed in the office of the Clerk of the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas; and that unless you file an answer or plead thereto, on or before the 29th day of REAL ESTATE PHYSICIANS. vs. J. E. Swain, et al. DIRECTORY DENTISTS. Bell Phone W. 186. DR. MARION COTTEN, DENTIST. 514 Minnesota Avenue. KANSAS CITY, KANSAS. 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. TRANSFER CO'S. 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 Notions. Corner 11th and Freeman Ave. KANSAS CITY, KA8. Bell West 433. COAL DEALERS: W. H. LAMBRIGHT & CO., Dealer In Coal, Ice and Feed. Office 1620 N. 3d St. KANSAS CITY, KANS. 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. W. O. WILTFONG Live Fish Market OPEN SUNDAYS 1612 N.5th Kansas City, Kas. ROOFING 325 Minnesota Avenue. OVER SHINGLES OR GRAVEL —Phones— Bell W. 3915. Home W. 710 KEEFIER GROCERY AND DELICATESSEN END QUINDARO BLV'D. KANSAS CITY, KANSAS September, 1916, said petition will be taken as true and judgment will be rendered against you in favor of plaintiff granting her the relief as prayed for in her petition. 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. BUSY BEE CLEANERS AND DYERS. 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, Boll, 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. The Advocate Goes in More Colored Homes in Wyandotte Than All Other Combined, Published in it. GROCERS. WYANDOTTE OVER 20,000 HAVE ADOPTED THE NEW IDEA "Pressing and Training the Hair while you sleep" G.A. MORGAN'S HAIR REFINER Before After CLEVELAND.O. PRICE $1.00. Why be untidy about your hair when it can be avoided? G. A. Morgan's Hair Refiner will positively straighten the hair and make a complete change in your appearance within fifteen minutes. G. A. Morgan's Hair Pressing Night Cap keeps [the hair in perfect condition and trains it while you sleep. Everybody should use one. The G. A. Morgan Hair Refining Co. 5204 Harlem Ave., N. E., Cleveland, Ohio Prompt Attention Given Mall Orders. Incorporated 1914 Summer Music School At Allen Chapel PROFESSOR R. G. JACKSON School at Allen Chapel this su Piano, Organ, Voice and Harm given to those who have never dren between ages of 7 and 12 literature address Box 170, or KANSA8 CIT A NEW D Absolutely Pure---S MERIT PRE Merit is intended to assist and all irritations, thus aiding in aiding the growth. YOU WILL GET QUICKER MALONE'S HAIR TONIC. FOR FINISH WITH MME L. MAL PRESSING POMADE. MISSOR R. G. JACKSON will conduct a Summer at Allen Chapel this summer. There will be c Organ, Voice and Harmony. Special attention to those who have never had lessons before and between ages of 7 and 12 years. For catalogue a free address Box 170, or call Bell phone West KANSAS CITY, KANSAS. NEW DISCOVERY Absolutely Pure---Superior in Quality MERIT PREPARATIONS. It is intended to assist in cleansing the scalp or ritations, thus aiding in stopping the falling o the growth. WILL GET QUICKER RESULTS BY USING IT'S HAIR TONIC. FOR A SOFT AND GLOSSY WITH MME L. MALONE'S HIGHLY PR ING POMADE. PROFESSOR R. G. JACKSON will conduct a Summer Music School at Allen Chapel this summer. There will be classes in Piano, Organ, Voice and Harmony. Special attention will be given to those who have never had lessons before and to children between ages of 7 and 12 years. For catalogue and other literature address Box 170, or call Bell phone West 1032, KAN$A8 CITY, KAN$A3. A NEW DISCOVERY Merit is intended to assist in cleansing the scalp of dandruff and all irritations, thus aiding in stopping the 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 L. MALONE'S HIGHLY PERFUMED PRESSING POMADE. Merit Hair Grower—50c. Pressing Pomade—25c. Merit Shampoo—25c. MERIT HAIR TONIC—50c. AGENTS WANTED. For further information write MME. LILLIAN MALONE, 2434 Woodland Ave., Kansas City, Mo. No Mail Orders sent C. O. D. Further information write MME. LILLIAN MAIL and Ave., Kansas City, Mo. No Mail Orders se 1856 Main. Bell P NLAP LAUNDRY For further information write MME. LILLIAN MALONE, 2434 Woodland Ave., Kansas City, Mo. No Mail Orders sent C. O. D. Home Phone 6856 Main. DUNLAP LA DUNLAP LAUNDRY CO. 217-19 West 14th Street. The Best Laundry Soft Water Used Best Laundry Service For Water UsedExclusively 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. manufacturers of ONE SAMPLE TRUNKS AND SAMPLE CASES and Repairing a Specialty. er promptly. VE. KANSA Manufacturers of FINE SAMPLE TRUNKS AND SAMPLE CASES. Polishing and Repairing a Specialty. We deliver promptly. 931 MINN. AVE. KANSAS\CJ Geo. McClelland Bell, W. $64. Home, W. $94. Real Estate, Fire-Insu- rance, 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, $2.00 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. EES FOR SALE. e, 25 ft., $300.00. e, 20 ft., $550.00, $25 to suit. l lot, $200 onch. 41-2 acres 1 mile west of the city Will divide, $350 per acre. $100 down, $8 per month with interest. For colored. The Advocate Goes In More Colored Homes in Wyandotte Than All Others Combined, Published in It. will conduct a Summer Music summer. There will be classes in ony. Special attention will be had lessons before and to chil- years. For catalogue and other call Bell phone West 1032, Y, KAN&AS. DISCOVERY Superior in Quality PARATIONS. In cleansing the scalp of dandruff stopping the falling of hair and RESULTS BY USING MME. L. A SOFT AND GLOSSY EFFECT, ONE'S HIGHLY PERFUMED e MME. LILLIAN MALONE, 2434 o. No Mail Orders sent C. O. D. Bell Phone 180 Grand AUNDRY CO. Service Possible Exclusively by Us AND SAMPLE CASES. 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., Phono Bell West 1830 L.Lewis 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 KANSAS\CITY, KAN. G. O. P. PLATFORM ADOPTED, OFFICERS . QUICKLY ELECTED CHARLES SESSIONS, CHAIRMAN AND OTHER OFFICERS ELECTED WITHOUT OPPOSITION IN HARMONIOUS COUN- - Topeka, Kas., August 30. Humanitarian planks, better adjustments of social conditions and strengthening of laws for the protection and benefit of women and children, are outstanding features of the platform adopted yesterday afternoon by the Republican party council, at its meeting in Representative hall. The party went on record for a nine-hour day for women workers, more adequate compensation for injured workmen, strengthening the mothers' compensation act, and extension of the scope of the state child hygiene bureau. Rural schools and good roads, the budget system of appropriations and liberal maintenance for the state educational and charitable institutions, with a vigorous denunciation of the receivership "graft" and the pork barrel tactics of the senate in the last legislature, were also featured in the twenty-plank platform finally passed. We congratulate the people of Kansas on having a governor, the door to whose private office has never been closed since the day of his inauguration; who, on every occasion has taken the people of the state into his confidence; who has never denied audience to the humblest citizen. His administration has been an open book, and as clean as the pages of his upright life. When complaints have been made of the conduct of state institutions, he has made the same rigid investigation, given the same publicity to its results, and taken the same decisive action, whether the official involved was his own appointee or that of his predecessor. All this has resulted in improving the public service and has justly inspired the people with confidence in their chief executive and in the Republican party. We record our unqualified endorsement of Gov. Arthur Capper's administration, and that of all elective state officers of the present administration. Republican Planks. Good roads. / Better rural schools. Strengthening of mothers' compensation act. Extension of child hygiene department. Labor legislation to provide better safeguarding of life; more adequate compensation for injured workmen. Liberal appropriations for state institutions, but strong condemnation of pork barrel methods of the late senate. Budget system of appropriations. Condemnation of exorbitant fees, and general approval of remedial legislation. Competitive and continuous market for livestock. Federal law placing livestock markets in packing centers under interstate commerce commission. Strong indorsement of state administration and Chicago Republican national platform. Strong commendation of Governor Capper and S. M. Brewster, attorney general, for their stand in the gas controversy. In the Republican re-organization Charles Sessions was elected chairman without opposition. R. J. Hopkins of Garden City, was elected vice chairman by acclamation. So were W. C. Markham, of Baldwin, secretary and Guy C. Glasscock, of Hutchinson, treasurer. Col. Little Urged Labor Bureau Head. Topeka, Kas., Aug. 30.—The action of the legislature in taking from the labor unions the authority to select the commissioner of labor for Kansas has aroused some dissatisfaction. The Federation of Labor formally requested that the power be restored to the labor societies. The committee on resolutions of the Republican party council today took the matter up. Governor Capper and Colonel Little candidate for congress in the Second district, made a determined effort to have a plank inserted in the platform giving the organized labor societies of the state the power to select the commissioner of labor. Colonel Little said that years ago the governor of the state asked his advice as to the appointment of a commissioner of labor indicating a disposition to appoint a politician whom he thought would be agreeable to Little. Little told the governor that he thought organized labor should have that place and urged him to select a member of one of the labor organizations. The governor took his advice and organized labor has had a man in that place ever since. The speaker said he be- ... THE KANSAS CITY ADVOCATE OPENING OF LINWOOD ART CLUB. Wednesday, September 6th at the residence of Mrs. A. R. Merritt, 913 Washington boulevard, 2:30 p. m. Members are anxiously awaiting this event. The following program has been arranged: Mrs. Rev. Jacobs, chairman of the committee on finance of the Y. W. C. A., president of the Progressive Art club, V. P. of the City Federation who will address the club. Subject, "The Progress of the Clubs and the Outlook in Future." Solo, Mrs. Dan Moore, K. C., Mo. Remarks, Mrs. T. J. Merritt, who organized the first Art club in Kansas. Solo, Mrs. Geo. Logwood. Remarks by our City President, Mrs. Brooks. Selection by Mrs. Ethel Harmers. Remarks by Mrs. J. H. Oliver. Remarks by Mrs. Sam Dilbert and others. MRS. A. R. MERRITT, Pres. MRS. ETHEL HARMERS, Secy. FINE LITTLE DUCK STORY However, It Sounds Too Much Like a Fish Story—But Here. "Jim Jacobs had quite an exciting experience while hunting ducks. He had made repeated attempts to get in range of a big flock that had settled on his pond, but each time the ducks would fly before he got in shooting distance. As soon as he would leave the ducks would return. "Finally Jim threw his old muzzle-loader away and gathered about a dozen big pumpkins and set them afloat on his pond. After the ducks had got used to the pumpkins, Jim hollowed out one, with eyes like a jack-o-lantern, and slipped it over his head. Then he waded out in the pond up to his neck and when the flock was all bunched up he got out among the ducks and caught them by the feet. "The plan worked all right, but Jim was too greedy and kept catching them until he suddenly felt himself rising out of the water, and was terrified when he found that he was being rapidly carried away by the frightened mallards. He didn't dare let go for fear of falling, and every second he was being raised higher above the earth. "Finally a bright idea occurred to him and he began to release the ducks, one by one, until he got too heavy, and they gradually settled down. He still had enough ducks that when he dressed them there was meat to last him and his family all winter."—Cherryvale Republican. A Decentive Post. "What is meant by the 'virtuosity' of a musician's performance?" "Oh, that," answered the low-browed person, "is a knack some of them have of scraping a fiddle or thumping a piano as if they had forgotten all about the $1,000 or $1,500 they insisted on being paid before they would sound a note." "It's the 'pen' for you," said the judge a few weeks later. Rev. W. M. Jackson of 525 Nebraska has just closed a successful revival at his church in Olathe. He is the pastor of the Second Baptist church of that city. The Senior Stewardesses Board spent an enjoyable evening Thursday at the home of Mrs. E. James, 947 Walker. Refreshments were served. Mrs. Hinton of 711 New Jersey is on the sick list. WESTERN UNIVERSITY The. State Industrial Department Opens Monday September Eleventh, Bright Prospects For Large Attendance. Be Present On The Opening Day. H. T. KEALING, PRESIDENT. THE COLERIDGE-TAYLOR MUSIC SETTLEMENT SCHOOL lieved it was right and should be continued. Governor Capper supported the proposition in a few words, but after some argument the committee voted it down. The matter was not taken up by the Democratic party council and the result was that neither party adopted any resolution on the subject. FREE BARBECUE LABOR DAY AT LINCOLN ELECTRIC PARK. While Sunday will be another big day at Lincoln Electric park, Labor day, Monday the 4th, will be a day which will reach far into history as one of the marvelous. In the first place it's the largest day in the year for the toiler. The park manager, Mr. Freeman, who has made such a success, says he wants to show his appreciation to the park patrons in giving them on Labor day an old time barbecue and plenty of it. Free to everybody. On Monday evening, September 4th, the great interstate choir contest will start. Read the ad on the front page. This contest will be one of the greatest that ever took place west of the Mississippi river. There will be cash prizes to the winners of over $200.00. This contest will last all of next week. Labor day night will be the beginning and three choirs will demonstrate their ability. Each evening for the balance of the week there will be a new trio of choirs. Balloon Ascension. There will be a balloon ascension Labor day and other days throughout the week, but don't forget the big FREE barbecue. PROCLAMATION To the United Brothers of Friendship and Sisters of Mysterious Ten, Royal Houses and Juveniles: Greeting— This is to inform you that the Grand Lodge is called to meet at Leavenworth, Kansas, on Tuesday, the 19th day of September. A. D. 1916: Whereas, The Convention and Conference will meet on the Constitutional date—the first Tuesday, in September—I, Geo. McNeal, Grand Master of Kansas Jurisdiction, do hereby call the Grand Lodge to meet in Leavenworth, Kansas, on the third Tuesday (the 19th day) of September, A. D. 1916. We are hoping to make this one of the grandest Grand Sessions that we have ever held in this Jurisdiction. All Lodges and Temples are hereby notified to bring their regular National and State Tax; and each Lodge and Temple is hereby notified to send with your regular taxation One Dollar and Fifty Cents from each Lodge and Temple, for printing Minutes. This assessment is levied upon each Lodge and Temple. Whereas, Our Jurisdiction is growing numerically and financially, and we must see to it that we have Minutes every year to give the members an intelligent report of the working of the Grand Lodge. The Grand Lodge Taxes: For male, Sixty Cents; National Grand tax, Seven Cents. Female: Grand Lodge tax, Thirty Cents; National Grand Lodge tax, Four Cents; making a total of Sixty-seven Cents for male and Thirty-four Cents for female; each Lodge and Temple One Dollar and Fifty Cents for Minutes; all of which must be paid before any Lodge or Temple can be represented in the Grand Lodge of Grand Temple. I, George McNeal, Grand Master, have set my hand and seal this 10th day of July, A. D., 1916. GEO. McNEAL, Grand Master. 400 Minnesota Ave., Kansas City, Kas JOHN E. LEWIS, Grand Sec'y, Box 1700 Wichita, Kansas. --AND-- Summer term of six weeks begins June 19 First A. M. E. Church, Sth and Nebraska, Kansas City, Kansas. Voice, Plano, Vloiln, Band and Orchestra. (Other String Instruments.) Hon El Percy Robertson of Parsons, Kas., was the guest of friends in the city the week-end. Mr. Robertson was nominated as one of the presidential electors on the Republican ticket, his vote being up among those of the highest. Mr. Robertson attended the Republican party council in Topeka Tuesday on his way home. Mrs. S. J. Curry, matron of Western University, returned today after spending several weeks in Ohio with relatives and friends. Mrs. Curry stated her vacation was a restful and pleasant one. Mrs. Gloria Parker of Brownsville, Tenn., is visiting her sister and family Mrs. I. H. Anthony, 2020 North Third street. Mrs. Parker will be the guest of her sister several weeks. Rev. J. R. Ransom and Editor Kennedy were in Topeka Tuesday attending the Republican party council. ERNEST J. KUBECK ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR People's Nat'l Bank Building. Suite 2 KANSAS CITY, KANSAS Bell W. 66 Home W. 500 Stop at D. L. Taylor's Home. Modern conveniences. Everything satisfactory. A few steps from Union Station. 344 North 9th St. 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. F. W. RAGSDALE DEALER IN WALL PAPER AND PAINT. Light House Keeping. Bell, West 3794 J. 228 Virginia Ave. K. C., K. HOME DRUG CO. Looking after the wants of the neighborhood. This drug store is naturally the neighborhood store. We want you to feel that this is YOUR store. It is here to supply all your wants. SUMMER NECESSITIES. Ice Cream Sodas and Sundacs, Toilet Waters, Talcum Powder, Perfumee, Face Creams, Powder, Deodorillies, Soaps, Chamois. See our special line of Talcums of all kinds, 15c. Wistaria Talcum is our leader. WE GIVE DISCOUNT CHECKS with purchases, 2 per cent on the Dollar, redeemable at Home State Bank. Also S. & H. Green Trading Stamps. Call us up for your needs. THE HOME DRUG CO. (Inc.) 1512 N. 5th St. Bell Phone, West 380. YATES BRANCH Y. W. C. A. Corner 9th St. and Nebraska Avenue. Kansas City, Kansas Desirable location. Well furnished rooms. Modern conveniences. Prices 25c per night, $1.25 per week. For further information call Bell phone, West 1566. THE EAST INDIA HAIR GROWER Is from Calcutta, the capital of India, and it is said to grow like bananas, when ripened is gathered, perfumed and put in jars ready for the market to be used for the hair only. THE EAST INDIA WOMEN ..When standing their hair reaches the ground, they use their hair for towels to bathe their children's faces They also tie their hair around their waist for belts. The East Indian race is of a very dark brown color. NOTE—"She wiped my feet with the hair of her head." If a woman has long hair it is a glory to her. For price see ad elsewhere in this paper. The Moulton Tea and Coffee house is where you get fresh roasted coffee every day. It's the highest grade at a lower price. The Advocate is going in more colored homes of the city and county than all the other papers put together, published in Kansas City, Kansas. Logical. SALINA, KANSAS. 1512 N. 5th St: The East India Hair ```markdown ``` with a balm of a thousand flowers. The best known remedy for Beautiful Black eye-brows, also resto res Gray Hair to its N. Can be used with Hot Irons for a straightening. Price Sent by Mall 50 Cents—10 Cents Extra for Postage S. D. LYON, General Agent 314 East Second Street. Oklahoma City best known remedy for Heavy and less Gray Hair to its Natural Color. straightening. 10 Cents Extra for Postage General Agent Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. with a balm of a thousand flowers. The best known remedy for Heavy and Beautiful Black eye-brows, also resto res Gray Hair to 'its Natural Color. Can be used with Hot Irons for a traightening. S. D. LYON, General Agent 314 East Second Street. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. SAMUEL DIGGS THE OLD RELIABLE JUNK DEALER Pays the highest cash prices for junk at all times, rags, bones, copper, brass, load, zinc and everything in the junk line. SQUARE DEALING AND HONEST WEIGHT AT ALL Place' of Business—1008-1008 North Third Street, Kansas C BELL, WEST $ ink at all times, rags, iron, bottles, everything in the junk line. ST WEIGHT AT ALL TIMES. Third Street, Kansas City, Kansas. BELL, WEST 3577. Fays the highest cash prices for junk at all times, rags, iron, bottles, bones, copper, brass, load, 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 3877. ..Sugar Bowl.. WE DO OUR OWN BAKING 3 FRESH LOAVES BREAD 10 CENT&. 1 lb. not 12 oz. 5c 32 oz. Loaf 10c We Make Our Own Candles. SATURDAY SPECIAL. SUGAR BOWL 720 Minn. Ave. Bell Phone, West 2476W. PLAYERS, PIANOS, GRAFANOLAS, VICTROLAS, THE PATHE. PHONE. Butler & Son WE FURNISH ICE CREAM FOR SOCIALS. MRS. HENRY DAY, Prop. Bell, W. 2475W. 27th and Sloan St. K. C., K. 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 SUMNER STEAM CLEANERS AM CLEANERS SUMNER STEAM CLEANERS Bell Phone; West 121 1708 N. Third St., Kans. City W. E. ROUTTLEDGE J. A. , Kans. City, Kas. J. A. PARKER 1708 N. Third St., Kans. City, Kas. W. E. ROUTTLEDGE J. A. PARKER 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 $80 Residence 1321 N. 8th St. Bell Phone, 361 West S. H. Thompson, M.D. Office 1512 N. 5th Street McNeal & Anderson Bell Phone West 823. 400 Minn. Ave. Kansas City, Kans. We Solicit the Best Property for Colored People. $50 down and $10 month buys a home. We advocate the establishment of a Negro Bank and Building & Loan Association in Kansas City, Kas." It's Cheaper to Buy Than It Is to Rent. UNEEDA LUNCH ROOM ICE CREAM, SUNDAES, CAKES, PIES, MEALS. WE FURNISH ICE CREAM FOR SOCIALS. MRS. HENRY DAY, Prop. Bell, W. 2475W. 27th and Sloan St. K. C., K. GEN'S LIST LADIE'S LIST Grower Will Promote a Full Growth or Hair, Will Also Restore the Strength, Vitality and the Beauty of the Hair. IF YOUR HAIR IS DRY AND WIRY TRY EAST INDIA HAIR GROWER If you are bothered with falling Hair, Dandruff, Itching Scalp, or any Hair Trouble, we want you to try a Jar of East India Hair Grower. The remedy contains medical properties that go to the roots of the Hair, stimulate the skin, helping nature do its work. Leaves the hair soft and silky. Perfumed ```markdown ``` NATIONAL BAPTIST CONVENTION From Wednesday, September 6th to Monday, September 11th, 1916. Send your name and address in at once to the Committee on Homes, care of Rev. J. W. Hurse, D. D., 800 Independence Avenue, Kansas City, Mo. Every church or religious organization is entitled to representation in this meeting. Come out to Kansas City and help the constructive forces build for present as well as future generations. Come where pure orthodox Baptist doctrine reigns supreme. Join in with us that have been stigmatized as "little unknown Baptists." There will be thousands in attendance. Every accommodation that can be afforded a visiting organization will be arranged by the people of Kansas City. A mighty host of "little unknown Baptists" will be in attendance: --- Ring or River? By JESSIE SHERWIN (Copyright, 1916, by W. G. Chapman.) "We are very glad you have come and you are truly welcome, Mr. Warden, or shall I call you Albert? You know your mother is the dearest friend of mine. Yours brought my father and mother together years ago, and if it hadn't been for that you would not be here today, nor I either." The young man gazed studiously into the friendly, intelligent eyes of the speaker. She was not pretty, in fact any of the girls scattered about the lawn excelled her in loveliness, but there was something genuine and charming in all that she said and did. "As I understand," went on Mary Hope, "I am to be your guide, guardian and chaperon. When we speak of you it is always as if you were almost a relative, so I can be right out sisterly with you, can't I. Albert?" "You set me at ease, you make me very happy," spoke Albert Warden in his usual blunt, honest fashion. "You see, I have been a bookworm. I don't know what tennis is. As to the girls, I am afraid they will think me rather crude, for I have never had much experience with them." "Indeed!" responded Mary with dancing eyes. "Now we can sit on this rustic bench for a few minutes until the game begins and I will post you." Thereupon she proceeded to designate, individually and specifically, the members of the merry quartet on the lawn. "That one," said Mary, after expatiating on the merits of the others and indicating a young girl promenading THE LOVE OF THE WEEK She Sat for a Moment Dumbly. with an overdressed fellow of her own age, "is taboo. Remember that, Albert." "And what does 'taboo' mean in this instance?" inquired Albert. "Just this: She is engaged." "To the fellow with her?" "Oh, dear, no! You don't like his looks, I see. Well, to be frank with you, neither do I. He is Gregory Milne and an old discarded lover of the girl with him, Etta Vincent. Her fiance is away for two months and Milne has haunted her ever since. Her fiance is a jealous man, and it has seemed to me all along that Milne is pressing his unwelcome attentions on Etta just to make trouble. When Gordon Massey returns—" "Who?" challenged Albert, with a quick start. "Mr. Massey, Etta's fiance. Why, do you know him?" "He was my closest chum at college," explained Albert and he surveyed the rival lover thoughtfully. He was admiring, grateful and attracted by the trouble Mary took to make him at home at tennis. She was older than most of the girls, and as hostess seemed to be some gracious lady chatelaine, with the thought only of making everybody happy. Mary began to do some serious thinking, however, as the pleasant days drifted by. Unmistakably to her mind Albert had gone directly against her suggestions. He was courteous to all, but the tabooed girl seemed to have fascinated him. Whenever he could he was with her and Etta appeared to be pleased with his attentions. Milne was furiously incensed, for Albert constantly forestalled him in securing the company of Etta. It was in the thoughts of Mary more than once to speak with Albert on the subject of his flirting, or courting, whichever it was, with Etta Vincent. There was a delicate construction of unfaithfulness to his friend Massey in his action. "It may be a passing fancy," concluded Mary. "If not, my influence would not deter him, I fear." To herself Albert was more than courteous. Mary had lost a pet dog. It was missing for a week. She was wild with delight when Albert restored it, as she knew after, trouble and expense. "You kind, good friend!" she declared exuberantly and seized both of his hands in a transport of rapture. She noted a quick breathing expres- E. P. JONES, D. D., Pres., Vicksburg, Miss. For further information concerning Railroad Rates, write or call on your nearest Ticket Agent. sion crossed his face. He bent toward her as if to kiss her. "Oh, no! No!" she demurred, holding away. "I was thinking 'we were 'nearly relatives'!" he quoted and seemed sorely disappointed. Unconsciously that strange episode had drawn her nearer to him. In a measure she resented the manner in which Etta Vincent boldly appropriated this manly young knight arrant! It was a sunny afternoon, and, for a wonder, as Albert entered the Hope grounds he found Mary alone with some fancy work on a rustic seat. She laid aside her work with a welcome smile. She rapidly glanced at his face. It was earnest and serious. She wondered what was troubling him. "I have come to see you about a matter very close to my heart," he said with unusual 'gravity. "Indeed?" she murmured encouragingly. "I am in love, Mary," he frankly confessed. "I am going to tell that to the object of my affection." A quick pain crossed the heart of Mary. "Mr. Massey is coming home tomorrow," she spoke involuntarily. "Yes, I know that," replied Albert carelessly. "I shall be glad to see him, and he me. But that which I have disclosed at present excludes him from my thoughts. Tell me, how shall I approach the lady of my love, you, my good, kind guide and mentor?" "Why, don't think out a set speech," rallied Mary, trying to be calm and merry. "Why not?" "You will be sure to forget it when the crucial moment comes." "Then what shall I do?" "Love will find the right words—love and the engagement ring." "Yes," said Albert steadily, "I have provided that. If she refuses me it is easy to cast the ring into the river and seek to forget her in some distant place. Mary, I want you to post me, to rehearse my declaration with me." "Why, surely," acquiesced she. Albert walked away a few paces. He returned and sat down beside her. "Mary," he began, "I have something to say to you—" "Why not use the name of your prospective fiancee?" she questioned. He paid no attention to her words, but proceeded: "I love you. I have loved you from the very first moment. Don't you understand? To protect the claims of my dear friend, Gordon Massey, and to drive off that pestering Milne, Etta and I entered into a plan. Mary, is it the ring or the river?" She gasped, she paled, she sat for a moment dumbly, regarding her earnest-faced suitor. Then she broke forth: "You mean—me?" "Could I mean any other!" he cried. "From the first moment—you. Night and day—you. All through life—you and you alone, if you will have it so!" She sat overwhelmed, as her heart beat a glad joyous throbbing. "The ring—or the river?" he asked, almost solemnly. Slowly her dainty hand reached toward him. He placed a resplendent circlet upon the long tapering finger. He imprinted a kiss upon finger and ring alike. She turned toward him, her eyes shining with happy tears. "My only heart's love!" he whispered with fervor, and she rested in his arms and her lips met his. Mr. B. F. King of Atmore, Ala., the baby brother of Mr. King, 955 Washington boulevard, arrived here Tuesday and will make this his future home. ATTEND THE 36th ANNUAL SESSION (UNINCORPORATED) To Be Held In KANSAS CITY, MO. Reduced Round Trip Rates Will Be Granted On All Railroads, East As Well As West Of The Mississippi. THE KANSAS CITY ABDOCATE ATTEND THE 3RD NATIONAL BAPTISM (UNING) To Be Held In Wednesday, September 1 Reduced Round Trip Rate As Well As Your name and address in at once to the Avenue, Kansas City, Mo. Every. Come out to Kansas City and I. Come where pure orthodox Baptists "little unknown Baptists." There ded a visiting organization will be a baptists" will be in attendance: P. JONES, D. D., Pres., Vi further information concerning Ra BREAKS PACT; WEDS ANOTHER SOME Philadelphia Society Girl Gives Up Civilian and Marries Captain of Militia. Philadelphia.—Miss Elizabeth du Puy Scott, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Hutchinson Scott of this city, and well known socially, was married at Mount Gretna to Capt. Walton Clark, Jr., of Company L, Second regiment. Prevlous to the marriage the bride sent a telegram to James Gould, Jr., of Philadelphia, breaking their engagement, which was announced April 29. The wedding came as a surprise to all except the immediate families. Miss Scott went to camp, and Captain Clark, obtaining leave of absence, came with her to this city and obtained a marriage license. The bride's father was in New York on a business trip, but he was hurriedly recalled, and, together with Mrs. Scott and others of the party, went to the camp for the wedding ceremony, during which other members of Company L stood at attention, and the balance of the regiment assembled around the group. The ceremony was conducted by the regimental chaplain, Rev. Robert J. McFetridge. FINANCIER DISOWNED SISTER Displeased Over Her Marriage, He Gave Her No Share in His Fortune. Baltimore.By the will of John Black, aged retired financier, probated recently, $275,000 is left to a number of Episcopal institutions and the Johns Hopkins university, which also became residuary legatees. The estate is estimated at $1,000,000. Provision was made for one of the financier's two sisters. She, however, died a few weeks ago. Mr. Black had another sister, Harriet, whom he disowned about forty years ago because she married a Doctor Adler, a Jew. Mrs. Adler also is dead, but there are two or three sons surviving, one of whom is said to be a rabbi, who are now believed to be in New York or Philadelphia. The estrangement had been complete between Mr. Black and his sister Harriet, although Elizabeth, the other sister, is said to have forgiven her sister, and had her picture hanging in her bedroom. Mr. Black never married, and his nearest relatives in Baltimore are said to be second cousins. AMSTERDAM GHETTO DOOMED Famous Landmark of Holland's Capital to Give Way for State Project. Amsterdam, Netherlands.—The inexorable housing reformer has reached the famous Amsterdam ghetto, and is making a first assault on the miniature Jewish state that has existed for more than three centuries in Holland's capital on the Zuyder Zee and has constituted for the modern tourist one of the sights of the city. One of the most thickly populated quarters, the part known as the "island" of Ullenburg, has been condemned, and is gradually being cleared of its several thousand inhabitants. Plans have been drawn up for the erection of 360 new dwellings in another quarter of the city, half of which number will be let at below $1.20 a week, the commune or the state adding 20 to 30 cents in some cases. Mrs. Mary Francis and Miss Ger- going to trude Jackson wish to thank the pub- return lic for their presence at their enter- fear, if it?" the entertainment Thursday evening of last week T. J. KING, D. D., Sec., Richmond, Va. OF THE BAPTIST INCORPORATED In KANSAS O ber 6th to Monda to Rates Will Be Granted Or Well As West Of The Mississippi ce to the Committee on Homes Every church or religious org and help the constructive f ox Baptist doctrine reigns s There will be thousands in a will be arranged by the people :, Vicksburg, Miss. T. J. KING, D. ng Railroad Rates, write or c SOME NATURAL SOAP PLANTS Weeds of the Southwest That Will Produce a Copious Lather. In western Nebraska and Kansas, in Colorado, New Mexico and parts of Utah, Arizona, Texas and Mexico, grow the plants commonly known as Spanish bayonet, bear grass or soap weed, the Philadelphia Inquirer observes. The first name is suggested by the stiff, sharp-pointed leaves that stand like a cluster of bayonets round the crown of the plant, as if to protect the tall spike of large, greenish-white flowers that shoots up during the early summer. The last named comes from the use that the native peoples of these regions have long made of the plant, for it contains a substance known as saponin, which forms a lather in water much like that of soap. The material can be used to wash articles that would be injured by the alkali of ordinary soaps. The roots of the plant, which contain most of the soap-like substances, are generally used. The Indians bruise these roots between two stones and put them into cold water to steep for a few minutes. Then they stir the mixture vigorously and rub it between their hands, an operation that soon produces a copious lather. Then they throw away the root fibers and use the suds they have produced. Soap manufacturers have begun to use soap weed in making'a mild soap for the toilet and for washing delicate fabrics. Ranchmen, on whose land the soap weed is a nuisance, can often sell it for enough to pay for clearing the land. The weed can be dug at any time, dried, baled and sent by rail to the soap factories. The species of soap weed most commonly employed is the large fruited Spanish bayonet, Yucca baccata, the fruits of which were formerly eaten; when dried, by the Indians. Another common species, Yucca glauca, is also employed as a source of the vegetable soap. Worth Pondering Over: To understand the world is wiser than it is to condemn it. To study the world is better than it is to shun it. To use the world is nobler than to abuse it. To make the world better, lovelier and happy, is the noblest work of man or woman. Result of Association. "This aviator's assistant takes too readily to the business." "In what way?" "He has been at it only a week and here he wants a raise." LIving Family Tree. Devils Lake, N. D.—Mervin Alcide Belcourt, who arrived last week at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Belcourt, west of Devils Lake, has the distribution of having a living family tree, the size of which is in the record-claiming class. Besides two healthy patents, Mervin has a grandfather, two grandmothers, a great-grandfather and two great-grandmothers. The great-grandparents are Eugene Belcourt of Montreal, Mrs. Mary Fegnant of Seattle, Mrs. Eugene Belcourt, Montreal. The grandparents are Mrs. Alcide Belcourt of Grand Harbor, Alcide Belcourt of Grand Harbor and Mrs. Sarah Bellrose, Williston. "Goes to Wedding;" Brings Spouse. Scranton, Pq.—Miss Margaret Clarke, a telephone operator, whispered to her mother the other night that she was going to a wedding. The next day she returned with "Jack" Scanlon, a chauffeur, in tow. "Whose wedding was it?" the mother asked. "Oura," said Margaret. A.C. Cooke, Druggist Home Phone, W.1361 Bell, W.1368 13th and Quindaro Boulevard Kansas City, Kansas BEAUTIFUL LINCOLN PARK 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 Curlos, New Surprises—Something do- ing every minute. Lincoln Electric Park Greatest park for Colored People in the World. BAND CONCERTS. 20th and Woodland Ave. Kansas City, No. W. J. FREEMAN, Gen. Mgr. GRAY'S PRINTING—'That's Right' Bell Phone West 4187. 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