Kansas City Advocate

KANSAS CITY ADVOCATE FATHER AND SONS DAY AT ALL CHURCHES SUNDAY BE THERE TWELVE MONTHS $1 50 KANSAS A BIG FACTOR IN IMPENDING WAR EVEN THOUGH NO SOUND OF GUN IS HEARD IN THE STATE. Three Hundred Separate Industries of Kansas Have Pledged Support to the Nation—Beside Being Center of World's Bread Basket and Oll, Lead and Zinc Supply, Our Scientists Are Helping. Lawrence, Feb. 8.—Kansas will take a big-strategic part in the war if the United States really is drawn into present world conflict, even though Kansas may be within hundreds or thousands of miles of the sound of gun fire. Three hundred separate industries in the state have pledged their support to the nation in the event of war and Kansas the center of the world's bread basket, with its oil, lead and zinc fields, is one of the country's greatest supply sources. Being in the center of the United States, it can serve any other part through excellent railroad connections practically without danger from an enemy. The naval consulting board of the United States has on file in Washington full data of Kansas resources. It knows exactly the equipment, output, facilities, railroad connections, number of men employed and every detail of practically every machine shop, flouring mill, factory or other manufacturing or repair plant, even the larger printing plants. Many of the plants in the state can be changed into munition factories on short notice. In Kansas City glycerine and nitric acid are manufactured. This would once be used in making munitions in case of war. The big flouring mills and packing plants in Kansas would be invaluable to the commissary. All this information, which was gathered last summer by the associate naval consulting board of Kansas, required many sheets of typewritten paper to each plant described, but on the reference files in the naval consulting board it is contained on one small card no larger than a post card. One card represents one plant. There is very little writing on the cards. Each is punched full of holes, according to a code, and an officer can translate them more quickly than the many type written sheets can be read. The associate naval consulting board of Kansas is headed by Prof. W. A. Whittaker, head of the industrial department of chemical research in the University of Kansas. Other members are Prof. George C. Shaad of the electrical engineering department of the university, Dean A. A. Potters of the State Agricultural College, H. G. Hixon of Iola and D. H. Whittmer of Pittsburg. In the naval consulting board work in Kansas members of the American Chemical society, American Institute of Electrical Engineers American Society of Mechanical Engineers, American Institute of Mining Engineers, American Society of Civil Engineers, the five big technical organizations of the country. Each member in the state is taking an active part in the work and each is registered so he can be called on at any moment to help marshal the state's resources for the country's defense. NOTES ON REVIVAL. Among the many good workers at the revival are Elder J. W. Wilson, Westport; S. Bacote, Kansas City, Mo.; Boyd, McNeal, Clay, Williams, Garrison; Elders D. B. Jackson, Mosby, C. C. Calaway, Kansas City, Mo.; Mesdames Williams, K. C., Mo.; A. Day, Quindaro; S. Becks, Kansas City, Mo.; F. Watson, Scott, L. Rogers, C. Henderson, L. Downs, Lizzle Downs, and other names we did not get. YOU CAN BE A LEADER OF MEN IN YOUR COMMUNITY. Men who think straight, who talk convincingly because they know what they are talking about, always exert a strong influence everywhere. You can attain this high state of fitness if you spent a couple of hours monthly reading the Crisis. For sale at Slaughter's, Home Drug Co., Grays' Printing and Stationery Co., Time Robert's Barber shop. Or a post card will have it brought to your address if sent to Thes. Knapper, 1716 North 8th St., President of the Negro Library association. H. FRANKLIN. BRAY EVANGELIS TIC CO. STIRRING INDEPENDENCE. KAS. Last Sunday marked the opening of what gives promise of being the greatest religious awakening this section of Kansas has ever witnessed. Dr. H. Franklin Bray and his corps of workers arrived last Thursday and rested until Sunday morning at which time the lines of battle were formed and the fight begun. Four weeks of marching under the leadership of this wonderful general are before us and then the shout of complete victory will be heard from the mouths of the redeemed and a mightily strengthened army. All pastors and their churches are co-operating and scores are being turned away nightly for lack of room. A great chorus is singing at each service and young and old are organized irrespective of race or denomination. Dr. Bray's greatest need everywhere he goes is a tabernacle and we learn that he is having one built of canvas that will seat fifteen hundred people. White and colored everywhere he goes are contributing liberally toward a fund to pay for it. Will let you know the result when the smoke of battle clears away. MORE TROUBLE FOR NEGRO REG IMENTS. If it required the combined effort of the Twenty-fourth Infantry and the Tenth cavalry in order that T. R. could go up—and come down, San Juan hill, we can easily see how it will take the full strength of all four of the regiments to care for him and his four sons, who along with himself, he says, are ready and willing to go to the front if there is need to do so. And it is a pity, and yet 'tis true. It will be so much more perilous to take care of them on water than it was to look after T. R. at San Juan hill. However, rest assured, all the regiments are willing and ready, as they were in the Spanish-American war. The Citizens' Forum met at the A. M. E. church Sunday, February 4, on account of the revival at Metropolitan. A fine program was rendered and this Sunday they will meet there again with another fine program. Then about Sunday, February 25th, they will return to the Metropolitan to meet. The publicity committee of the Forum will attend the Forum as soon as revival is over. She is very busy for a church and attends one white and two colored Bible classes, also church and many other things of great value. BAPTISTS HAVE BIG REVIVAL. The Baptists of Greater Kansas City starred a revival for all Christians first in Kansas City, Mo., then began here about two weeks ago at Metropolitan Temple. God has blessed them in causing hundreds to accept Christ. This week the Temple was crowded from the dress circle to the galleries and from the large reception hall to the street. Over two thousand people sought admittance. Sunday afternoon, Bishop Bailey spoke well and Elder S. Bacote and Elder W. Bwren emphasized his discourse. Monday and Tuesday nights Bishop Bailey was at his best to the great multitude and about 30 went forward and more than thirty accepted. Bishop Munroe finished his afternoon lectures and Bishop Riley of the white Baptist college and Bishop Northrop lectured this week. Prof. French invited Evangelist Bailey and pastors and workers to W. U. Thursday, where a glorious meeting was held. Sunday after noon the women will have a large meeting in the auditorium and the men will use the lecture rooms. Everybody of all churches is invited on Sunday, sinners especially, at 3 p. m. Baptizing at 8 p. m. WESTERN UNIVERSITY. Evangelist Bailey spoke before nearly 300 students at W. U. Thursday morning on text, "She has done what she could," and the students under Prof. R. G. Jackson sang sweetly. Prof. French introduced him and also had Rev. D. A. Holmes to make remarks. The faculty and students enjoyed the discourse. At the close Prof. French had Evangelist Bailey, Rev. Holmes and Mrs. M. C. Matthews as guests at dinner. FORUM. And Independent KANSAS CITY, KANSAS, FEBRUARY 9, 1917. SUMNER HIGH NOTES Kansas City, Kansas, at last has a bank. This bank, the Sumner Savings bank, has been organized by some of the boys who are contemplating entering this business in the future. The board of directors consists of Mr. E. Cannon, president; Mr. M. Garlington, vice president; Mr. R. Dibbles, treasurer; Mr. M. Harris, cashler, and Mr. G. Morgan, secretary. The directors have furnished sufficient credentials and security to insure your deposits against embezzlement. You should encourage this undertaking, because it is the lack of encouragement that prevents the young people from being of more service to the race. The bank is now open to receive accounts. Prof. Reynolds' English IV classes are studying the classic, Silas Marner. The pupils have become very interested since the climax has been reached. Special assembly was called Friday at which time Rev. Bailey gave a very instructive lecture. He was accompanied by Rev. Holmes and Rev. Caloway. The white Y. W. C. A. has offered the use of their gymnasium to the girls of Sumner. On last Tuesday Miss Caution Davis organized a class in order to take advantage of this opportunity. The student body and visitors were royally entertained by the Western University Glee clubs at the assembly on February 7. All the numbers on the program were good, but the singing of Miss Etta-G. Moten was superfine. She captivated the audience by the expression which she put in her singing. Mr. Duckett will probably some day be a renowned orchestra director. One of Prof. Reynold's English IV classes had a debate on Segregation. The affirmative, much to the surprise of the instructor, won very easily. Another class is working on a debate, "Resolved, That Military Training in the Public Schools Should Be Abolished." Many visitors were present at the assembly February 7, Mr. Kennedy, the editor of this paper, being among them. ONE OF THE CITY'S OLD AND HIGHLY HONORED CITIZENS GOES TO HIS REWARD Mr. William Green, one of the city's old and most respected citizens departed this life Thursday morning at 5:20 at his late residence, 1407 North Eighth street, after a long illness Mr. Green had been a resident of Kansas City, Kansas, for a great many years and was a man of strong character and always was looked upon as a man of more than ordinary worth to his race and community. He was a devoted churchman and while active in life took that part as a Christian in the welfare of his church. He was a member of First A. M. E. church at the corner of Eighth and Nebraska from where the funeral will be held Sunday at 2 p. m. He was a Civil war veteran and was a prominent member of the G. A. R. Attorney Dorsey Green whose office is at 516 Minnesota avenue, is a son of the departed. He also leaves a devoted Christian wife at the home. The deceased was in his seventy-second year at the time of his death. The many friends of the family extend with The Advocate their sincere sympathy in their sad hour of bereavement. VESPER AT WESTERN UNIVERSITY. Rev. A. G. Pearson, pastor of the Presbyterian church of Independence, Mo.; will speak at vesper Sunday at 4 p. m. sharp. Hon. Jacob Frohwerk addressed the Vesper last Sunday. He gave a very interesting history of the German-Americans' contribution to the achievements of the United States. His address was helpful and stimulating. We shall always be glad to hear him. Mr. Gleeser and Mr. Frohwerk are two very fine men. They believe in liberty and what America stands for. (By Marvin Harris.) W. U. GLEE CLUBS AT SUMNER HIGH SCHOOL. On Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 the students, teachers and friends of Sumner high school were given a rare treat in the assembly room, it being a rich, classy program rendered by Prof. Jackson's Glee clubs of Western university, one of young girls and one of young men and they doubled upon parts of the program. The rendition of this musicale was not only strong in voice culture, but the performers carried out in each number that expression of realism, in other words each character acted the full sentiment of the author's feeling. While not being an authority on music one would be qualified to say that W. U. has the best musical talent this year that it has had for some years. There is no doubt but that Prof. Jackson can get out and develop quicker, seemingly hidden talent than any man of his profession. It's without B. saying Sumner students, teachers and at visitors would enjoy hearing these nice glee clubs again and again. The professor even brought his own printed book program which showed mechanical skill in every detail and the work was done by student hands. The following is the program rendered: 1 (a) Judgment Day (b) I'm a Rolling ... Plantation Melodies 2 "The Stars Are Brightly Gleaming" ... Wilson 3 For Piano, "Florence Waltz" ... ... Leibling Miss Broadus 4 "He Stood On the Veranda" ... ... Anon 5 (a) "Brown Skin Baby Mine" ... ... W. Cook (b) "Be Careful" ... W. Cook Miss M. Moore 6 (a) "It's Me" (b) "Some of These Days Plantation Melodies 7 "Louisiana Lullaby" ..... Foster 8 For Contralto: (a) "A Little Pink Rose" .. Bond (b) "Just a Wearying for You... ..... Bond Etta G. Moten 9 "I Ain't Got Nobody" 10 For Chorus, "Day Break".Fanning 11 "Are You from Dixie" ..... Wells COLORED WOMAN APPOINTED STENOGRAPHER IN STATE HOUSE. Indianapolis, Indiana, Feb. 9. (Special to The Advocate) — Miss Bessio Durham of Indianapolis, Ind., has been appointed stenographer in the adjuvant general's office at the state house, it being the first time a position of that kind was ever given to the race although many other prominent and paying positions are being held at this time by colored persons. BISHOP'S COUNCIL IN SESSION THIS WEEK AT HOT SPRINGS, ARK. Hot Springs, Ark., Feb. 9. (Special to Advocate)—The Bishop's Council of the African Methodist Episcopal church is in session this week here. B. F. Lee, senior bishop, is presiding. A good number of general officers and prominent ministers are present. The session will last over Sunday. SUNDAY IS FATHERS AND SON'S DAY. Sunday, February 11th has been set apart as "Father and Son's day." The fathers and sons are supposed to attend church on this day and sit together. If the father is not a church member or even the sons it is asked of them to come to church and show that family tie of chums at least one day in 365. It's a happy sight to see father and son together and be real partners. The Advocate would appreciate very much if all the pastors of our churches in the city would make a record of the fathers and sons who attend services together Sunday and send same to the office before our next issue. Mrs. Winnie Monroe of Eudora, Kas., is visiting her daughter and family, Mrs. J. B. Worten, 703 Georgia avenue. Stop that bad cold. Smith's Vim and Vigor Cold Tablets will do it. Price 25 cents. 18th and Tracy, K. C., Mo. IT WAS GREAT GOOD MEN ARE COMING TO THE FRONT. It is encouraging to read that the men who are announcing themselves for mayor are not willing to espouse the inhuman and non-Christian cause of segregation. They are the kind of men that Kansas City needs. This is a city of, for and by the people. There are greater and better issuer than crushing the life ambition out of the colored man. The colored man needs no special legislation. He is perfectly willing to play a citizen's part in civic life. Hurrah for the manhood of the men who have thus far announced themselves! Give us a clean business man and we shall have a clean, business city that knows no man because of race creed or color. A MOTHER IN ZION LAID TO REST The funeral of Mrs. Jones, Rev. D. B. Jackson's mother-in-law, took place at the Eighth Street Baptist Tabernacle, Wednesday at 2 p. m. The Baptist revival workers attended in a body. Deceased was a devout Christian and the community and Advocate extend sympathy. 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It's a brick structure built in compliance with every requirement of the statutes of the state on buildings of this kind. The ground floor which will seat about 600 has a concrete elevated floor with two sections of fine opera chairs and three aisles, one along each side and one through the center all complying in width with our state laws. The stage is about 40 by 25 feet holding 8 sets of drop curtains with stage settings to match and all of these are in place, the cost being something like $1,500. The front drop is of solid asbestos which is operated by electric power. The orchestra pit is the full length of the stage, and is made of solid concrete. The dome girders and rafters are of steel and the roof of metal. The heating plant is installed under the stage, being enclosed with concrete base, walls and ceiling. The room from where the operator will work his movie machine is made entirely of steel, even the door and the stairway that leads up to it. The front when finished will be a beauty with the two handsome box offices, one on each side of the entrance. Hanging from the center out over the street is a beautiful electric sign with the words "Dunbar Theater Company." The house was so built if at any time more room was needed a balcony could be added with but little expense. Outside of the best and latest productions of movies theater goers will have an opportunity to see some of the best colored companies traveling on the road. At the Dunbar, the managers say, everything will be run and conducted in the highest order as they know nothing else will bring success. The cost of this house when completed will be close to $20,000. The entire building was built by colored labor which is worth mentioning. The exact date has not as yet been set as to its opening, but The Advocate will give all of its readers notice in due time. P. A. JOHNSON, CANDIDATE FOR COMMISSIONER OF STREETS. Mr. P. A. Johnson who has been a resident of Kansas City, Kansas, for 31 years and a taxpayer for 29 years and followed the business of a contractor on public improvements for 26 years, announces himself in this issue of The Advocate for commissioner of streets and public improvements. This is Mr. Johnson's first announcement for any office in the city in the 31 years of his life here and being a successful business man with his wide acquaintance and experimental knowledge of the work required in this department his nomination might be looked upon with considerable consideration. His experience gives him a hidden asset as to how much work a laborer should give for a dollar. There is no doubt but Mr. Johnson will be one of the strong contending candidates in the field for this nomination REUNION. The former members of the Dewey club, had a reunion gathering in the manner of surprising Mrs. Jennie L. Motley who had been hostess to them before any had married. After lunch was served which they provided, each gave a token of friendship to the hostess. A very pleasant evening was passed. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. E. D. Houston, Mr. and Mrs. Stephen White, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Cummins, Mr. and Mrs. Geo Robinson, Mrs. Sibyl Bryant, Mrs. Bessie Cawthorne, Mrs. Roy Dickerson. Notice: You must register before March the 15th or you cannot vote. Everybody has got to register this year. Have your news in our office not later than Tuesday of each week to secure publication. Office 834 Ne Owing to a fire Monday, Dec. 18, at the residence of the editor, which destroyed some of our subscription books, it may cause some little delay in a few getting their paper. So those who know of any one not getting their paper, please say to them to send or phone in their name and address. We would thank anyone to inform us of any who they know is not getting their paper. Office 834 Nebraska avenue. Bell phone, West 2968. THEY SAY— The churches must advertise the works they are doing in God's name, as it is an age in which the devil has so many of his chemes to ensnare, disguised in the form of pleasure. "True pleasure and true happiness is only to be attained by accepting Christ, and it will be only attained in the eternal life. Some children laugh about some teachers attending dances with them. The young man who leads the choir of the union revival is certainly punctual and sincere. The choir of the union revival was encored on the beautiful songs, "Sacred" and "I'm Living in Beulah Land" and other sensible spiritual songs. The Spanish class of Sumner Night school and the other classes are preparing for the closing. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. The sewing circle met at the residence of Mrs. Brice, 1968 Hallock, January 25th, when a very interesting meeting was held. The hostess entertained royally and a fine luncheon was served. Seventeen were present. On February 1, the circle met at the home of Mrs. Reynolds, 1115 North Tenth street. Mrs. Reynolds is an ideal hostess and a fine luncheon was served at the close of the meeting. The next meeting will be held at Mrs. Lula Palose's, 428 Freeman. President Mrs. Edith Edwards; Secretary, Miss Maude Butler. CHANDLER ESCAPED AGAIN. Youthful Negro Prisoner Recaptured Here Is an Elusive Lad. Clifford Chandler, 15-years-old negro boy who is known to state officers as the only prisoner they cannot keep under lock and key, was arrested here yesterday following his fourth escape from the Boys' Industrial school at Topeka. The boy has twice escaped from the county jail here, and was recaptured in both instances while attempting to rob grocery stores. Chandler was arrested January 7, and sentenced to the Topeka institution for the theft of a Missouri side motor car. Although he was kept under special surveillance in view of two former escapes from the school while serving sentences for burglary and larceny, he contrived to escape ten days later. He was captured by "Buster," a terrier watch dog, following an attempt to rob the store of L. Crutchfield, 100 North Tenth street, owner of the dog. Two days later the negro was again in charge of officers at the industrial school. His latest escape was reported yesterday. F. W. RAGSDALE Do not fail to attend the A. M. E. church Young, Peoples Day, which is February 11. Rev. Dunlavy, welfare officer of Kansas City, Kansas, will lecture at 11 a. m. At 8 p. m. the young people will render a program. Iev. Harris is showing his interest in the development of the young people by giving them a chance to appear before the public in this manner. Let's give them a crowded house. A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Weaver on January 30. An art exhibit of 200 pictures was held at the Argentine High school on February 1, 2, 3. At 2:30 Saturday Lincoln school rendered a program in connection with the exhibit. The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Miller was hurled February 5. Death was caused by pneumonia. Mrs. Rosie Kirk is very ill, her recovery is doubtful. The concert to be given at St. Paul A. M. E. church on February 16, by the choir and choral society promises to be the crowning event of the season. Judging from ticket sales you will have to get there early in order to get a good seat. At a recent meeting of the Patrons' club of Lincoln school, Dr. A. Porter Davis emphasized the idea that there are three classes of people to deal with, namely, the Plus, the Naught and the Minus classes. The Plus class is composed of those who add something toward making their community better. The Naught class is composed of those who neither add to the betterment of their community nor detract from it. While the Minus class is composed of those who do all they can to retard the progress of their community. To which class do you belong? If you do not belong to the Plus class you should not be satisfied until you do. Are you a subscriber to The Advocate? If not, why not? QUINDARO, KANSAS Rev. Thurston and his people are moving on. Father and Son's day program will be held next Sunday at Allen chapel. Kev. Jones will deliver a sermon. Prof. G. A. Gregg will speak in the evening. All men and boys are urged to be in attendance all day. More of our community people need to get in touch with some of the churches. Be a booster for everything that is good. Give the man who by his action and his words seeks the downward path to understand that the community does not stand for it. Mrs. W. H. Peck is now at the home of her mother, Mrs. T. G. McCampbell. She is still sick. The name of the two churches that united is Glen-Olive Baptist church. The Masonic lodge is making improvement. The night school is still in session. Mr. Hayes is preparing for farming. Rev. Dinsmore is distributing government seed free. BIBLE CLASS. The Neighborhood Bible class has not missed a meeting since its organization. They had a fine meeting at Atty. and Mrs. Green's and afterwards attended the great revival. The next meeting will be at Mrs. McLelland's. 800 Freeman avenue, Wednesday, February 18th at 7 p. m. Sinners and all come.-M. Calaway-Matthews, leader. METROPOLITAN TEMPLE. Although the weather was very inclement and cold, services were well attended. At 11 a. m. Bishop D. A. Hotmes preached an excellent sermon and about 10 united with the church. At 3 p. m. the churches held great union services. At 8 p. m. the pastor preached from Luke XVth: "I will arise and go to my Father," and several united. Another baptizing will be held this Sunday, February 11th; at 8 p. m. THE BIBLE BRIGADE. The Bible brigade for slums is still doing fine work. The leader has visited over 25 persons alone, and she and Mesdames F. Morris, Fitchue, H. Miller, and others visited a cafe and pool hall on Tenth street. They are sowing their seed and God's word will either save or condemn. Mrs. Matthews, the leader, has been asked to continue all her work even after the revival closes. Miss Jessie Carroll, 646, Rowland, is on the sick list. Will build a 5 room modern cottage on 491-2 ft., $2,200. $150 down, $10 month and interest. Will build a 4-5 room modern cottages 371-2 ft., $2100 each. $150 cash and $10 and interest. FOR SALE. 6 room house, 25 ft., $600. $50 cash and $8 a month and interest. 4 room house, $600. $50 cash and $8 a month and interest. On paved street. 6 room modern cottage close in, $1800. $200 cash, $15 a month and interest. 4 room bungalow, 25 ft., $1250. $50 cash, $10 a month and interest. A small house close in, $500. A small house close in, $450. ($50 each, and terms to suit.) Vacant lots, $85 and up. 7 room modern house, 50 ft., close in $2500. $500 cash, $15 a month and interest. AT A BARGAIN—1 MILE WEST. 4 room house, one acre of ground, small barn, some fruit, $800. $150 cash, $8 a month and interest. Two blocks to Bonner Springs car line. 5 acres, 3 room house, all kinds fruit, $1500. $500 down, balance $10 a month and interest. Close to Quindaro car line. 20 acres, 3 room house, 1.4 mile from Welborn station, strawberries, raspberries, grapes and some fruit trees, $400 an acre. Will divide any amount. 10 acres, 4 room house, good barn, buggy house, well, close in, 5c car fare. $0,000., $200 cash and $10 and interest. 5 room modern house, 30 ft., $1750. $500 cash, balance on easy terms. 4 room modern cottage, 371-2 ft., close in on paved street, $2200. $300 cash, $15 a month and interest. 4 5-room stucco houses close in on paved streets, $1200. $50 cash, $10 a month and interest. 8 4-room frame cottages, city water and gas. Close in, $1100, $50 cash, $10 a month and interest. 5 4-room cottages close in $1,000. $50 cash, $10 a month and interest. 4 room house close in, 25 ft., $650. $50 cash and $10.00 a month. 5 room house close in, 371-2 ft. $1600. $100 cash, $10 a month and interest. FOR RENT. 5 acres, 2 room house, small barn for three horses, all kinds of fruit, house in good repair, 2 miles west. $85 a year. Room 131-2 Peoples Bank Building, Cor. 7th and Minnesota Ave. 7th street Entrance, Up-stairs. 6-room modern brick house, close in, 25 feet. $2,000. Cash, $300, $18 per month. 4 rooms modern, up-stairs, 1718 North Seventh street, $10 per month. Store room under same apartments, $12.50. Will rent separate or together. 1147 Armstrong, house, $7 per month 1149 Armstrong, store room, $5.00 per month. Mrs. H. Butler is maid at the state capitol. Mr. T. J. Roberts is night watchman. J. F. 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Dept. 181 Chicago NOTICE Remember that all resolutions, weddings, cards of thanks, memoriams, write ups, announcements of every kind are paid matter, and the cash should come with copy. LE JUNK DEALER Junk at all times, rags, lion, bottles, everything in the junk line. BEST WEIGHT AT ALL TIMES. Third Street, Kansas City, Kansas. BELL, WEST 3877. ```markdown ``` SWATTING GILLS IN THE COMMITTEES LAING'S PLAN TO ABOLISH LITERACY TEST IS DEAD. Likewise the Bill to Do Away With Tax Rebates—Mother Pension Law to Be Strengthened—Death for Trading Stamps—Other Legislation. Topeka, Feb. 7.—The senate went on the warpath yesterday, killing two important measures, one in the morning and the other in the afternoon. The first to die was house bill No 9 by Heath, doing sway with tax rebates. After an hour and a half o consideration in committee of the whole, this bill was reported adversely by an 18 to 16 vote. In the afternoon, senate bill No. 2, by Senator Henry M. Laing of Russell, was overwhelmed on third reading, only 14 votes being cast for it and 22 against. This bill changed the statutes so as to allow illiterates as well as physically disabled persons assistance in voting at the polls. This was the provision prior to 1913. A vigorous fight conducted by Senator James F. Getty of Kansas City was chiefly responsible for the defeat of the Laing bill. Among the bills recommended for passage was one by Senator Metcalf which enables Kansans in the employ of the government at Washington to vote in Washington. A bill by Senator Getty providing for the appointment of two deputies county attorney in Wyandotte county was also reported for passage. The federal and state affairs committee of the senate evaded the women's lobby yesterday afternoon long enough to kill house bill No. 47, by Representative W. A. S. Bird, which was drafted to strengthen the mothers' pension law. The bill passed the house without particular difficulty and the adverse of the federal and state affairs committee, which will be made today, was not expected. The bill increased the maximum pension allowed and further made payments ordered by the probate courts compulsory. The doom of the so-called trading stamp evil was nearer last night, when, following the decision of the house judiciary committee to make a favorable report to the Moser bill prohibiting trading stamps, the federal and state affairs committee reached a like decision in regard to senate bill 381, by Senator B. S. Paulen of Fredonia. This bill provide sa prohibitive license from stores giving trading stamps. The favorable committee reports give a victory to the Kansas Retailers' association, which is backing the bills. Senate concurrent resolution No.1, providing for a constitutional amendment allowing Kansas cities home rule, was referred to the committee on cities of the first class yesterday. This resolution, introduced by Senator Frank Noswonger of Wichita early in the session, has been awaiting consideration with no action taken upon it. CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATIONS. The following United States Civil Service examinations have been announced in Kansas City, Kansas: April 7. Post Office Clerk for Kansas City, Kansas, Post Office, entrance salary $800 per annum. March 6. Metallurgist (Male), Bureau of Mines, Department of the Interior, field service, $2400 to $3300 a year. March 7. Assistant Oil Inspector (Male), Office of Superintendent of Five Civilized Tribes, Oklahoma, $1,400 a year. March 6. Investigator in Fruit Transportation and Storage (Male), Office of Markets and Rural Organization, Department of Agriculture, Washington, D. C. $2000 to $2520 a year. March 6. Miller (Male), Indian Service, at Tongue River Agency, Montana, $900 to $1000 a year. Feb. 27. Library Assistant, Naval War College, Newport, R. I., $3.04 per diem. Feb. 27. Apprentice Draftsman (Male), Office of Chief of Ordnance, War Department, $480 a year. Feb. 27. Laboratorian (qualified in Electrical, Science), Male, Engineering Experiment Station, Naval Academy, Annapolis, Md. $4.24 per diem, etc. Feb. 27-28. Architectural Assistant in Forest Products (Male) Forest Products Laboratory, Madison, Wis., $1.500 a year. Feb. 27-28. Laboratory Assistant, qualified in Petrography (Male) Burgeaus of Standards, Department of Commerce, Pittsburg, Pa., $1800 and $1200 a year, and other localities. Happenings Mrs. Ruth Collins of 517 Nebraska avenue, was quite sick on the 4th but is much better now. Mrs. Jackson of 525 Nebraska avenue, is up and able to attend to her household duties. Mother Jones, one of the oldest and least women of this city and a staunch member of the Eighth Street baptist church, and who has been sick for a number of weeks, died Sunday afternoon at her home on Freeman avenue. Mrs. Wear of 734 Freeman avenue, is sick and has been for a week or two with grip. Mrs. Goins, of 1502 North Ninth street, is on the sick list. Mrs. Austin of 402 Nebraska avenue, is yet on the sick list, caused from the accident she met with last fall. Mrs. Maude Glover-Beck and baby of Topeka, Kas., is here visiting her mother and sisters of 533 Nebraska avenue. The Moulten Coffee and Tea House has moved from 847 Minnesota avenue to its new quarters, 446 Minnesota, where they will open up for business Saturday, the 10th, and will be pleased to greet their old customers as well as new ones. Editor Kennedy and his wife were welcome visitors at Metropolitan church. Mrs. Williams on South Baltimore avenue, is much pleased with The Advocate. Mesdames L. Hall and Gardner are special great workers in the Neighborhood Bible class for people of all churches. SUBSCRIBE FOR YOUR HOME PAPER. Mesdames Marie Wilson, Stella Hayden, Wm. Boone and others worked hard to get the people to register for the spring election. Mr. E. E. Brown, a former citizen, and now of Denver, Colo., was the guest f Mr. and Mrs. Brooks of Waverly avenue Sunday, and attended the morning service at the First A. M. E. church of which he was a member and officer while residing here. Mr. Brown is a prominent railroad man. The Advocate will be found in his home each week hereafter. Mrs. Hattle Ross, of 946 Oakland avenue, has been quite sick, but is able now to be up and about the house. Mrs. Ross is widely known as one of the great slum workers in the country, and it was she who first started slum work in New York City and her work and rescue missions for young girls in that city stand today as a monument to the Christian and moral uplift of her work since her coming here. She has done much along her line in this city. Born—To Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Worten, 703 Georgia avenue, February 5th, a fine baby girl. Mother and daughter doing nicely. in Fuels (Male), Bureau of Mines, Washington, D. C. $1020 per annum. Feb. 27-28. Hull Draftsman, Male, Bureau of Lighthouses, Department of Commerce, Washington, D. C. $1500 a year. Feb. 27. Assistant in Assay Laboratory (Male), Office of Director of the Mint, Treasury Department, Washington, D. C., $1200 a year. March 7. Foundry Helper( Male), Bureau of Standards, Department of Commerce, Washington, D. C., $720 a year. March 7. Assistant Physicist, qualified in Spectrophotometry (Male), Bureau of Standards, Department of Commerce, Washington, D. C. $1400 to $1800 a year. March 6. Fiber Inspector (Male), Philippine Service, $1600 to $2000 a year. March 6. Aeronautical Engineering Draftsman (Male), technical assistant to Nat. Advisory Committee for Aeronautics, $2000 a year. Blanks for these examinations may be obtained from L. R. Combs, first floor Federal building. THE ADVOCATE DELIVERED AT YOUR DOOR-EVERY WEEK FOR ONLY 15c PER MONTH. PALMER'S "SKIN-SUCCESS" OINTMENT when looking for the ORIGINAL Skin Ointment and Complexion Brightner. In successful use over eighty years. Mn millions of boxes sold all over the country to satisfied users BEWARE of all substitutes. Substitutes may be harmful; ever dangerous. Insist upon getting what you want - the old, reliable "SKIN-SUCCESS". Ointment and Soap. 1512 Atlantic Ave. Brooklyn, N. Y. Write for a sample of Palmer's "Hair-Success" Dressing, the best hair pomade on the market. Mill and Warehouse, 13th and L Road. Office 2055 North 13th Street Bell Phone West 1034 ICE, COAL, WOOD AND FEED Office and Yards, 7th & L Road. Bell Phone West 1744 W. B. Maxwell & Sons Wholesale and Retail Dealers in ALFALFA, PRAIRIE HAY and GRAIN ICE, COAL AND WOOD THE MID-WEST AND TAI THE MID-WEST CLEANERS AND TAILORS ```markdown ``` We call for and deliver. Bell Phone West 4183 --- Insure Your Hair And watch it grow, by using the great sanitary hair dressing HER-TRU-LINE. 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VETERINARIANS IN DEMAND OUR HOME COURSE ADAPTS YOU We teach you in a thorough yet simple way dur- ing spacious time. Our practical knowledge and ex- perience is of great value to those interested in stock. We assist you in many ways. Elaborate diplomas granted. Send for FREE booklet. VETERINARY SCIENCE ASSO. of AMERICA 10 North 11th St. PORTLAND, OREGON DRESS MAKING We Guarantee Satisfaction Our Prices Reasonable. MRS. ELEN TRAYLOR. 828 Nebraska Ave. Bell, West 3522. Miss Annie May Alexander is listed with the sick. In the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas. Lizzle Miller, Plaintiff; vs. No. 6872A Jesse Miller, Defendant. PUBLICATION NOTICE To Jesse Miller: You are hereby notified that you have been sued by the above named plaintiff in the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas, for divorce, and that you are required to answer the petition of the plaintiff, filed in the office of the Clerk of the District Court, Wyandotte County, Kansas, on or before the 1st day of March, 1917, or said petition will be taken as true and judgment will be rendered against you in favor of plaintiff granting her an absolute divorce from you and for such other and further relief as the nature of the case may require. DORSEY GREEN, Atty. for Piff Attest: R. J. McFARLAND, Clerk. By J. P. Fox, Deputy. (First publication January 19, 1915.) In the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas, 2nd Div. Rosie D. Stephens, Plaintiff J. H. H. Stephens, Defendant SIGNS: Kansas. K. C., K. Non-Partisan Candidate for MAYOR James H. DeCoursey A Business FOR MAY HARRY A. ME HARRY A. MENDENHALL CANDIDATE FOR MAYOR. Primary March 26th Election, Tuesday, April 3rd GERARD B. LITT Candidate for Re-election (Second Term) for COMMISSIONER OF FINANCE AND R GERARD B. LITTLE Candidate for Re-election (Second Term) for COMMISSIONER OF FINANCE AND REVENUE. JAMES L. BEGGS Candidate for Re-election For COMMISSIONER OF STREETS. J. B. BROWN Candidate for PARK COMMISSIONER Primarla March 26th. P. A. Johnson Candidate COMMISSIONER OF STREETS, AND Have followed Public Improver Candidate for COMMISSIONER OF STREETS, AND PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS Have followed Public Improvements for 26 years. L. H. Chapman Candidate for Re-Election for COMMISSIONER OF WATER AND LIGHT, Business Directory L. A. Knox D. E. Henderson —Res. Bell Phone— East 2121 West 1520 LAW OFFICES KNOX & HENDERSON ATTORNEYS-AT-LAW Suite 32 Stubbs 1419 E. 18th St. Bldg., Kansas Kansas City, Mo. City, Kansas. Bell Phone, West 939. Bell Phone Grand 1413 No. 645 Minnesota. Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. Bell Phone West 939. 1419 E. 18th St. Kansas City, Mo. Bell Phone Grand 1413 J. GUY BOOKER Attorney-at-Law. With Knox and Henderson Attorneys-at-Law. Bell Phone West 3866. E. A. SHACKELFORD. ATTORNEY-AT-LAW. 511 Minnesota Avenue. KANSAS CITY, KANSAS. REAL ESTATE Real Estate and Rentals. C. W. NELOMS & CO. Real Estate Dealers Have All Kinds of Property for Sale and Rent. PRICES TO SUIT PURCHASER See Us Before Closing Deal We Will Save You Money 600 Minn. Ave. Up-Stairs, K. C., K. Home Phone, W. 1035. Bell Phone, West 1743. A. A. WILSON is Kansas City's Ple- ncer. Negro Jeweler. RELIABLE JEWELRY 1025 W. 67th St. K. C. Mo. Bell Phone M. 8248R. Bell Phone 424 West. DORSEY GREEN, Attorney and Counselor at Law. 516 Minnesota Avenue. KANSAS CITY, KANSAS. Bell, W. 2230 I. F. BRADLEY. Lawyer. 721 Minnesota Avenue, Rooms 8 and 9 PUBLICATION NOTICE. To J. H. H. Stephens: You are hereby notified that you have been sued by the above named plaintiff in the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas, for divorce, and that you are required to answer the petition of the plaintiff, filed in the office of the Clerk of the District Court, Wyandotte County, Kansas, on MAN YOR. ENDENHALL S. LITTLE Re-election (Term) 1.3.1 ANCE AND REVENUE. ROWN. state for AND PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS. ements for 26 years. Bell Phone W. 1864. DR. MARION COTTEN, DENTIST. 814 Minnesota Avenue. KANBAS CITY, KANBAS. 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 472. Bell Phone West 247. Business Directory TOM CROWDER TRANSFER CO. Does a General Moving, Packing, Shipping and Storage Business. Office 412 Minnesota Ave. COAL DEALERS. W. H. LAMBRIGHT & CO. Dealer in Coal, Ice and Feed. Office 1820 N. Sd 82. KANBA3 CITY, KA3. Bell West 1923. OFFICE HOURS: 9:30 to 11:30 a. m.; 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p. m. Bell Phone, A. J. HILL, Groceries, Meats, Dry Goods and Mo- tions. Corner 11th and Freeman Ave. KANBA3 CITY, KA3. Bell West 423. Office Phone Dell West 338 Residence 1321 N. 8th C. Bell Phone, 361 West S. H. THOMPSON, M. D. Office 1512 N. 6th Street Bell Phone, West 8711 Office Hours: 8 to 11 A. M., 2 to 8 P. M. At Night DR. LEE R. PETTY Physician and Surgeon 618 Minnesota Ave. DECORATOR F. D. Howe, Decorator and Painter Ice Cream Parlor and Confectionery 1722 N. 3rd Std. Bell, W. 8335 or before the 15th day of March, 1917, or said petition will be taken as true and judgment will be rendered against you in favor of plaintiff, granting her an absolute divorce from you and for such other and further relief as the nature of the case may require. DORSEY GREEN Atty. for Pitf. (First publication Feb. 2nd, 1917.) GERMAN "TANKS" OUTRUN CAVALRY Are Faster and Harder to Destroy Than the British Monster. PLAYS HAVOC WITH INFANTRY Machine Guns Can Be Operated In Almost Any Direction Through Narrow Slits—One Machine Kills 300 Men. At General von Falkenhayn's Headquarters in Roumania.—One of the most interesting features of the Roumanian campaign, from a German standpoint, has been the spectacular work of the new armored automobiles evolved soon after the advent of the British "tanks" on the Somme front, but which the developments in Rouman. 'a have shown to be a vast improvement in efficiency over the British machines. Even in the brief tests it has had since the Germans crossed the mountains into the Roumanian plains the new German armored car has shown itself an efficient auxiliary to the cavalry in patrol work, as it frequently can inflict infinitely more damage than whole squadron, and is far more difficult to destroy than the English machine. Its achievements so far include an attack on Roumanian infantry in which 300 Roumanians were killed. Like a Motor Truck. The cars are 25 feet in length, with wheels a foot wide and incased in solid rubber. They carry a crew of ten men, including the machine-gun operators, the chauffeur and one substitute and one officer. The machine guns can be operated in almost any direction through narrow slits. At one end, under the customary hood, is a 100-horse-power motor, and at the other end, under a similar hood, is the gasoline tank. Each man in the crew is an expert mechanic and chauffeur, so if a bullet bursts through the slit through which the operator looks in driving there are others ready and competent to take the injured man's place. The automobile engine is both air and water-cooled. The car shell is impervious to machine gun and rifle fire. When no opponent is in sight the top of the turret can be opened so that a man can get his shoulders out and make observations. When the turret is closed periscope are placed in position, which permit a view of the surrounding landscape from all angles. There have been many odd experiences with these automobiles in Roumania. On one of the first trips a car entered a village not yet captured, where the officer and his crew were inken for Russians, because the Germans were not supposed to have armored cars. Just as the crew was being enthusiastically greeted three Roumanian locomotive drivers tried to get their engines away, but the automobile was too swift for them. The machine raced ahead, the crew destroyed a portion of the track and the automobile received the engines with a withering fire, which forced their surrender after they had been disabled. On the return to the village the crew was again greeted by the population, but this time with white flags of surrender. Routs Boumanlan Infantry. On another occasion an automobile encountered a force of Roumanian infantry and opened fire before the troops could seek shelter. The Roumanians fled after 60 seconds of firing from the car, leaving 300 dead and 50 wounded. The great usefulness of the automobiles has been most apparent in Roumania, where the character of the warfare makes it possible to slip behind the opponent's lines. On a recent exploit of this klad the commander worked his way to the rear of a body of Roumanian infantry which was intrenching, and almost before the Roumanians were aware of the car's presence it had swept the trenches with machine gun fire and driven the defenders out in disorder. None of the German automobiles of this type used in Roulmanta has as yet been disabled or destroyed by opponents. The bullets thus far encountered have hardly dented the shells of the machine. The chief advantage of the new automobile, in contrast with the British machine, is that it can run at an average speed of 25 miles an hour, as contrasted with the small-like pace of the entente cars. Its speed frequently enables it to scout even ahead of the cavalry, and it can make its way over any road or even a field. Fly Flew Home. West Milford, N. J.-John Fly pursued a black bear for more than half a mile. The bear stopped. So did John—and discovered his rifle was unloaded. Fly flew home at record speed. The bear pursued for a short distance, but finally decided the pace was too much for him. Cuta Damages $5. Highland Falls, N. Y.—Mrs. Edward Bradley, who asked $27 for a new dress and $7 for a hat, but only $1 for personal injuries, received in a collision between her buggy and an auto, was awarded $30 by a jury. Chambermaid in New York Hotel Rewarded by Mrs. D. H. De Sorphla of Oklahoma. Mrs. D. H. De Sorphla, wife of a wealthy oil man of Oklahoma City, who was stopping at the Waldorf-Astoria hotel, lost a valuable sapphire from a string of sapphires which adorned her mesh bag. She was very much upset about it and went to a jeweler's and ordered another to take its place. She found a stone that was even more beautiful than the one she lost and left the bag so the stone could be set in it. She returned to her room from a shopping tour the next day and had with her the mesh bag with the new stone in it. Emily Cox, chambermaid on the floor, met her as she entered the door. "I have just found this," the chambermaid said. "Is it yours?" The mold held out the missing sapphire: Mrs. De Sorphia took the sapphire and compared it with the new one. "I think the new one more beautiful," she said, "and as a reward for your honesty you may keep the one you found, or perhaps you had better dispose of it and start a nest egg with the proceeds." The maid found the stone under the bed when she swept there.—New York Herald. FROWNS ON USE OF PIPE How Wellington Tried to Stamp Out Use of the Weed He Detested. Sir Thomas Fraser's timely suggestion for regulating the issue of tobacco to our troops in the field brings to mind the drastic action of the duke of Wellington, when, as commander in chief, he desired to stop not only the abuse but the use of the weed he detested. The following general order was issued: * "The commander in chief has been informed that the practice of smoking, by the use of pipes, cigars and cheroots, has become prevalent among the officers of the army, which is not only in itself a species of intoxication occasioned by the fumes of tobacco, but undoubtedly occasions drinking and tippling by those who acquire the habit; and he entreats the officers commanding regiments to prevent smoking in the messrooms of their several regiments, and in the adjoining apartments, and to discourage the practice among the officers of junior rank in their regiments." It was not, if I remember aright, until after 1870 that the senior officer of the Queen's Guard at St. James was absolved from the duty of signing a report to the effect that no smoking had taken place in the messroom and anteroom during his tour of duty. Letter to London Times. Gangway Launching for Boats. The hazardous method of lowering lifeboats into rough water alongside ships in disasters has inspired many inventors to perfect life-saving apparatus that would be really safe. Among the scores of such inventions that have been submitted to the patent office is a long net gangway which projects from the side of the vessel upon the surface of the water, being supported at the lower end by large air tanks. The poles which support the gangway are hinged to the ship's side, and when not in use are carried in long pockets below the rail of the first open deck. The chief advantage. of this gangway-life saver is that the lifeboats never approach near enough to the ship's side to be crushed by waves. The bont is held close to the gangway by means of gaff hooks. In Constantinople. Constantinople, even in war time, is "the epicure's most golden cornucopia," in the view of a contributor to Harper's Monthly. No sweets in Europe can compare with the Turkish, he says. As for puddings, "mahellbi, a firm, white pudding said to be made of the pulverized white meat of fowl delectably sweetened, gets a curious hold on the stranger." "Ous koumrl" is described as "surely one of the finest fish in the world." One gets the impression, however, that most Turkish dishes contain too much sugar to prove agreeable to the average western palate. Ten Million Dollars for Irrigation. The greatest storage dam in the world was formally dedicated at the conclusion of the sessions of the National Irrigation Congress which met at El Paso, Tex., in October. It blocks a canyon of the Rio Grande 120 miles north of El Paso, stores all the flood and normal flow of a river which drains 30,000 square miles, forms a lake 45 miles long with an average depth of 65 feet and a shore line of 200 miles, and submerges more than 42,000 acres. It cost $10,000,000. And the water stored will irrigate 185,000 acres and develop 35,000 horsepower. Cause and Effect "Women evidently have no sense of humor," remarked the scanty-haired philosopher. "Why do you think thusly?" queried the youth with the ingrowing mustache. "If they had," explained the philosophy dispenser, "they would never get past the love, honor and obey part of the marriage, ceremony without an audible ripple." FINED FOR WEARING BEARDS History-Tells of, English Judge's Order for Compulsory Shaving of Barristers In His Court Nowhere was there more prejudice against beards than at the inns court of centuries ago. The black books of Lincoln's inn of the sixteenth century are full of references to offenders who were "fyned double comens durryage such tyme as they shal have any berde." This proving ineffective, a batch of bearded barristers was in 1554 "banysshed from ye Howse," and shortly afterward a judge's order was obtained for the compulsory shaving of some of the members. The Inner Temple benchers were not quite so severe, for a fine of 20 shillings was the sole penalty imposed in 1555 "for wearying beardes of more than three weekes growt." The war against bearded barristers continued at the Inns of Court until the seventeenth century. Long after this the prejudice against the unshaved barrister remained. The late Vice Chancellor Bacon carried his dislike so far that he refused to listen to, bearded or mustached counsel, pretending that he could not hear them. Even now, although there are plenty of bearded barristers and K. C.'s, few have attained eminence. The most brilliant exception was perhaps the late Judah Philip Benjamin, "silver-tongued Benjamin," who, despite his mustache and American "goatee," earned the princely income of $35,000 a year—London Chronicle. HAVE AFFECTION FOR TREES Writer Tells How Lumberman Wept Bitter Tears When Ordered to Cut Down a Fine Hemlock. That one should feel affection for great trees is natural. In the Minnesota forests I met a lumberman who told me he wept bitter tears when he got orders to cut down a fine hemlock. Every stroke of the ax seemed to him to be felt by the sturdy monarch whose life he was taking, writes Julius Chambers in the Brooklyn Eagle. When I have revisited the "woods" in which as a boy I gathered nuts, I have fancied the trees I used to climb recognized me. They looked the same. They hadn't aged. The shellback hickory trees seemed a trifle more dangerous to climb than of yore, and the walnuts had gained noticeably in girth, so that my lengthened arm had barely kept pace with the expanding bark. I could still encircle their trunks and could have climbed them if necessary, but the rewards of 6 winter's store of nuts no longer appeal to me. The walnuts and hickory nuts one buys do not taste like those gathered with one's own hands. Took It the Wrong Way. A draper is bemoaning the loss of a customer at L. —. A lady was in the shop on Saturday and bought some goods. "How much is it?" "One dollar." "Dear me! Ninety-five cents is all I have with me. Cannot you let me have it for that?" "Really, I could not," said the draper, "but you can pay the next time you are in." "Oh, but suppose I should die?" laughingly inquired the lady. "It would be a small loss," rejoined the draper, but he saw from behind the injured look the customer wore as she crept out of the door that he had made a mistake somewhere, though it did not dawn upon him until too late.—Exchange. New Mirror Is Magnifier. A mirror which magnifies at any distance without distorting the lines or the focus of the object reflected has been perfected by an Erie (Pn.) manufacturer. The mirror is particularly adapted to the needs of mechanics in looking underneath or in back of objects, but is also a practical household article. As it reflects a white light, it is said to recommend itself particularly to the examination of internal or underneath mechanical parts which are difficult to readjust unless taken to the light for examination. Hence, it is also claimed to be invaluable for examining the throat, teeth, mouth or eyes. Greek Names. The Greek termination in the six and seven-syllable patronymics with which we have been made familiar by the frequent changes in the cabinet, is said to indicate descent. Thus, M. Caloyeropoulas may count among his ancestors a "caloyer," or at least in a collateral line. A "caloyer" is said to be a monk of the order of St. Basil, an order that exacts four periods of fasting each year, the longest of which is seven weeks. The caloyers have in the Orient the same reputation for asceticism as the Benedictines in the Occident. Oil Does Not Dispel Fogs The statement has been made that the presence of oil on the sea has a marked influence in the dissipation of fog, but there is not the least foundation for this, as has been determined by four reports from naval vessels along the Maine and Massachusetts coasts and on the Delaware river. Off Marcus Hook, Pa., where there are a number of oil establishments, the U. S. S. Melville on her trial trip run into a dense fog. Her captain reported that there was a thick film of oil on the water for miles around, but the ship was for-bound 12 hours. If I Send You this Suit made to your measure, in the latest style, would you be willing to keep and wear it, show it to your friends and let them see our beautiful samples and dashing new styles? ```markdown ``` Could you use $5.00 a day for a little spare time? Perhaps I can offer you a steady job. If you will write me a letter or a postal at once and say "Send me your special offer. 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