Kansas City Advocate

THE EMERGENCY CIRCLE FOR NEGRO WAR RELIEF---MEN AND WOMEN OF GREAT PROMINENCE BACKING THE ORGANIZER. MRS. EMILIE BIGELOW HAPGOD PERFECTES AN ORGANIZATION OF MUCH NEED—A WOMAN WITH A HEART AND SOUL. Through the personal efforts of Mrs. Emilie Bigelow Hapgood, an organization has been perfected to care for the wives and children of Negro soldiers now preparing, along with other American forces, to enter the war. This organization is known as the Emergency Circle for Negro War Relief. Mrs. Hapgood is chairman, and among the members of the committee are Governor Charles. Whittman of New York, Gov. Frank T. Lowden of Illinois, Mrs. M. Orne Wilson, Mrs. Amos Pencott, the Rev. Percy Stickley-Grant, John Barrymore and others equally prominent. The undertaking has received strong endorsement from Col. Theodore Roosevelt. In a recent letter to Mrs. Hapgood he said: "I most cordially sympathize with the purpose of the Emergency Circle for Negro War Relief, and wish you and your associates every success in your efforts to meet the needs of the Negro soldiers and to give aid to their families. This is an important patriotic duty, and as an American I thank you for performing it." In an interview explaining the contemplated work, Mrs. Hapgood says: "It is perhaps not generally realized that one-tenth of the people of our country are Negroes and fully one million of this race are of military age. In every previous war the Negro has enlisted willingly and has shown great skill and bravery under fire. In the Revolutionary war, five thousand of them fought under Gen- METROPOLITAN TEMPLE. Kansas City, Kansas, Sunday, August 19, 1917. This church, which always has a good crowd, had a larger unit Sunday morning. Many had to obtain seats in the balconies. After a good sermon by the pastor, some united with the church, then promptly at 12:30 the large audience witnessed the marriage of Miss Robinson of Hot Springs, Ark. and Mr. McCurry of this city. Pastor Holmes performed the ceremony. The audience remained in their recesses and then came the beautiful feature, the baptizing of some Christians in the handsome glass baptistry. At night the pastor preached-from Rev. 10:10 in a for- ful manner. Five united with the church. The collection, as predicted, was enough, and ran over the $1,000 mark, ending the rally. The Sunday school of this church, under Mrs. D. A. Holmes, super- intendent, had 130 present on this date. Pastor Holmes requested the publicity committee to invite all friends to attend the Temple every Sunday. Sunners especially. "it's cheaper to buy than it is to rent" Friends! Stop! Listen! Watch this space for the name of the greatest Drama ever presented to the people of Kansas City, at the First A. M. E. church, Thursday, October 4. Under the management of Meadows M. A. Barksdale and E. J. Patterson. LIVE AND LET LIVE-GROCERY. At the corner of Tenth and New Jersey streets you will find an up to date grocery by the above name, owned and managed by B. B. C. Chapman, formerly located at the corner of Tenth and Everett streets. Mr. Chapman built this new two-story building he now occupies and his store room is fitted up with modern fixtures and a fine stock of groceries and fresh meats are on hand at the time. The meat room has a hand-some large oak meat refrigerator enclosed so with screens that a fly cannot enter. Mr. Chapman and his good wife know how to take care of their customers and their service as well as their goods is first class. Miss K. Alexander, at the Y. W. C. A. is quite ill again. The funeral of Mrs. Hamilton, an old and respected citizen, took place at the A. M. E. Church Wednesday afternoon, Rev. Griffin officiating. She was a true Christian and died in the triumph of faith. Mr. Wm. Gamble attended the Masonic Grand Lodge at Winfield. WANTED—Colored insurance agent in Kansas City, Kansas. A splendid opportunity for a insurer. Good money to right party. Clover Leaf Casualty Company, 1602 East Eighteenth street, Kansas City, Mo, Bell, East 2766 TWELVE MONTHS $150. The Advocate LE FOR NEGRO WAR RE-MEN OF GREAT PROM-G THE ORGANIZER. eral Washington and Negro units were raised in Connecticut, Rhode Island and elsewhere. During the War of 1812 there were three thousand Negroes who helped General Jackson win the battle of New Orleans. Many colored men fought in New York state and in the navy, under Perry and Channing. In the Civil war, two hundred thousand Negroes enlisted. They fought in two hundred and thirteen battles and Abraham Lincoln said that the war could not have been won without them. In the Spanish-American war the, four colored regiments of United States Regulars went immediately to the front and their record in this conflict was a brilliant one. Volunteer units were raised in five states, many of them with Negro officers. "Today colored men are volunteering in considerable numbers and there is no organization to take care of their families or personal needs. This work we hope to assume and we are seeking the support of other interested persons throughout the country. I have had many encouraging letters that show the eagerness of our people to meet this situation. It is a need that might possibly have been overlooked and we are appealing to generous and patriotic Americans to aid us by contributions in making the work really helpful and effective." Contributions and membership fees may be sent to the Treasurer, Mr. Harrison Rhodes, 222 West 59th St. New York City, or to Mrs. Emilie Bigelow Hapgood, 12 West 12th St. New York City. The depository of the organization is the Farmers Loan & Trust Co., New York City. 1 KENNEDY'S ADVOCATE .... FIRST A. M. E. CHURCH. Fine Reunion. The Home Coming Day services at the A. M. E. Church were largely attended. Pastor G. F. Griffin preached with his usual spiritual power at the morning service, and at 3 p. m. Rev. D. A. Holmes of Metropolitan Temple preached the text, "Launch Out in the Deep," and was complimented by Rev. Griffin and others. A large crowd attended in the afternoon, although it was extremely hot. The choir, one of the largest in the city, sang the anthm, "Angel of Peace," and especially, "Guide Thou Me," very, very beautifully, and were complimented by Rev. Holmes and other musical critics. At night the pastor preached well again. Three joined the church during the day. A large collection was taken up and an excellent dinner was served to friends and aged members. Miss Leora Beckham-Miller is one of the best altos in the city. She certainly sang lovely with the tenor singer in "Guide Thou Me." It was indeed a great day in Zion. From the California Eagle, Los Angeles: On Wednesday evening, July 10th, Mrs. Clara Hubert, 1468 East 28th St., entertained with a formal reception for seventy-five cents in honor of Miss Antoinette Young, 2714 Hyans St. Towards the close of the evening, a musical program was announced by Miss Myrle Anderson. After several numbers, the strains of the Mendelsohn's wedding march were heard, and in rushed a small boy dressed as "Cupid," who left a note bearing the following announcement: "Mrs. Gertrude Turner and Mrs. Lulu Stiles announce the engagement of their niece, Miss Antoinette Young to Prof. R. G. Jackson, of Kansas City." The wedding will take place August 26th in the flower garden of Miss Young's beautiful home, 2714 Hyans St. Miss Young is known all over the state as a soprano singer of rare quality. Last summer she sang the part of "Minnchaba" in "Hiawtha" which was given by Prof. Jackson under the auspices of the Allensworth club. There were one hundred guests present. Mrs. B. Carroll and daughter, Dorothy, and Mrs. K. Weedan, returned Friday from the West. They visited Colorado Springs; also visited Mr. and Mrs. Hornbeck at Pueblo and had a delightful time. They also visited Denver, Pike's Peak and other places of nate. Attorney L. W. Johnson; Mr. C. A. Long and others left for the Masonic Grand Lodge at Worfield, Kansas, Saturday night. Mrs. A. M. Browne returned a few days ago from attending the Grand Chapter at Colorado Springs. KANSAS CITY, KANSAS AUGUST 24, 1917. SOUTHERN TRAVEL NOTES. Well, Mr. Editor, here are a few more notes for your paper or for your little basket, just as you like, for those little baskets must be fed by someone. But here are the notes. My trip to this city, "Somewhere in Mississippi," was by the way of St. Louis, Carbondale and Calro, IL. Memphis, Tenn., thence down through the famous Mississippi delta country to this City on a Hill. There was no special incident during the trip from Kansas City to St. Louis, except that the car was crowded, some white people were strolling and some white women riding in the smoker, while there was a nice seat next to mine and it remained vacant a long time. One Kansas farmer came in, suggested to his wife that she take the seat near me, but she objected and preferred to crowd up with some others. Finally the man cut beside me, but never said a word, till I drew him into conversation, then he was as friendly as a colored person; and you know just how friendly he was. From Caliro Il., to, Memphis I was in the "jim crow" end of a coach, was so terribly crowded that I scarcely had time or opportunity to lean back; the coach was so dirty that you would almost starve before you would expose your lunch to the dirt and the microbes; but the colored people for the most part were well behaved and there was no disturbance. The conductor was courteous, and it was amusing to see him go to men and hear him say, "Boys, move back into the smoker and make room for some ladies." To me it seems that there was a ring of sarcasm in his voice when he would say "Ladies," but it might be only imagination. From Memphis the trip was made by way of the Y. & M. V. R. R. through the section of Mississippi where live the millions of Negroes, so many of them that David's census takers who numbered Israel would scarcely be able to number these people. We had a coach and a half; a vestibule smoker for men, clean coaches, but these coaches were so crowded that people sat in people's laps, on the arms of the seats, stood in the aisles and filled the smoker. One big sister or about-200 pounds sat on the arm of my seat, allowed herself to rest against me, and when she would lean over to look out of the window she would almost smother me and would certainly shut out the air and cause me to sweat and perspire, too. The Conduct of the People. The Conduct of the People. These people were orderly, all in good humor and cheerful. I did not hear a rough word or an unkind expression during the whole trip of 220 miles. They called to their friends at the stations, asked of the "folks at home," told where they were going and how long they would be gone, told who was dead and who was still living, and who was sick and who was well, who had run away, who had been killed, and who was in jail; yet all this in a pleasant jolly way. The conduct on the train was vastly improved, considering the time when whiskey was sold in Mississippi and Tennessee and when men and women would drink on the trains. Among these were some of the best of the race, well dressed, well to do, cultured and refined people; some of them were professional people while some were owners of hundreds of acres of fine farming land, but because of the great crowds I advise my "gentle reader" not to undertake a trip through this section of Mississippi on Saturday. On the other hand, there is no other way to get right down into vital touch with the people, which is necessary to an understanding of the conditions. A Word Concerning the Exodus. A WORD CONTINUING THE EXPOSURE of the "Great Exodus" the Negroes spoke guardedly, but they discussed it nevertheless. Negroes are leaving the state, every section of it, every week, almost every day; the exodus is not confined to any particular section not the cities or the country, but they are just going, going by the hundreds and thousands. The news of the better conditions in the other sections, of better wages and better treatment, has had its effect, and they are going and will continue to go. There are splendid crops in this section, and when these crops have been gathered, many of the workers will leave the South forever. I heard a man say, "I work for a white man, work 'from sun to sun,' work twelve and fourteen hours a day for one dollar and twenty-five cents a day; and I am tired of this." I heard an old woman say that on the plantation on which she lived there were five hundred families last year and only about fifty this year: then she hugged as she added, "There will be less next year," I heard one little two to four french hearings. "The migrants Bigging Trenches by Machine Things are being rushed at top speed at the various mobilization camps these days for the training of the nation's new national army. One of the great time savers in use is the mechanical trench digger, which is put to all sorts of tasks and accomplishes them equally well. The machine call in a working day do the work of a thousand men. Similar machines are in use by the French army excavating treches to bind the French lines. Scops attached to an endless chain gouge out the dirt and carry it up, where another device banks it up on the side. The digger has proved great assistance to the engineers in charge of the construction work at the various camps. ought to stay in the South." At the risk of my life I fired into him, and when I was through he said he would preach the other side hereafter. Another Negro preacher said, "Do not give attention to all you hear about the preachers advising the Negroes to remain for many of them have to this publication, while at heart they are in favor of the exodus, and many times they are privately advising the people to go; and this sheds light on this phase of the matter. A Methodist preacher who cannot change his location without the consent of the bishop, I want the people to go, but I think they ought to allow the preachers to go in order that they may gather in their members and not permit them to go astray. This thought is worthy of consideration too. THE STATE FAIR. The people know full well of the successful exhibition of agricultural products and those of the gardens and orchards, as well as the great exhibitions of all the various breeds of livestock at the Kansas State Fair. They are also acquainted with the world of exhibits to be found in the departments of especial interest to women. The State Fair, which will be held at Hutchinson, September 15 to the 22d, will be a still greater success than any heretofore. The new fine agricultural building, erected this summer by the state, will provide a room for a grand show, and it will be there. The old agricultural building will house a beautiful and useful automobile exhibition of the most valuable and practicable makes. Therefore, from an educational stand. SUPREME SESSION OPENS WITH SMILES MEN AND WOMEN OF PROMENANCE OF MANY STATES PRESENT. St. Louis, Mo.—While the crowd at tending the Supreme Lodge of the Knights of Pythias, and the Supreme Court of Calaune is not as large as it has been heretofore, yet there is as much enthusiasm if not more and the people of St. Louis are trying themselves in entertaining the visitors. They are here from all parts of the country, and are attracting much attention. They began to arrive Saturday, but the busy time was on Sunday. It is generally considered that this upheaval offers to the Negro the greatest industrial opportunities that ever came his way. Some speak of it as "the second emancipation." Many will go; many will go as soon as they have sold their crops; many well to do. Negroes will go as soon as they have succeeded in disposing of their property and of their business; in fact, the exodus has just begun. One might ask, what effect the East St. Louis affair has had? And I am glad to answer that it has made the Negro more determined; moreover, it has pened his eyes to the danger, too, and he goes with the determination to defend himself. You will hear men say, "Well, if the thing is worth having, it is worth fighting for, and the Negro will have to fight for his rights." The Negro and Conscription. The Negro and Conscription. The Negroes have registered, they are being examined, they are willing to go, like the white men, they are claiming exemptions on filmny amusing grounds. They were not in favor of the war, they consider it a blunder of the democrats, but, on the whole, they consider that they are citizens and it is their duty to defend the nation. But the Negro is "laughing in his sleeve" at the dilemma of the Southern white man. To use the expression of a leading Negro, "The Southern white man is between the devil and the deep eye," and he is undecided which to accept. He wants the Negro to remain at home to work; then he does not want the Negro to bear arms, to learn to shoot especially to go to Europe and to get accustomed to shooting, white men, even though they may be the devilish Germans, for he knows that once he becomes a trained fighter it will not be so easy to kick him and lynch him; on the other hand, he knows that every Negro that goes will mean one white man less to go. The Negro sees very plainly this condition and he is laughing as he entails. The Negro veterans are urging the young Negroes to go and sustain the record of the race. But more and more the white man is agreeing to let the Negro go to war, hunting Negro clackers, like the others, deciding to take the risk after the war. But I must close. This is written from Vickersburg, Miss., a city of history, of military monuments. Of these things and of the condition of the people I shall write in the next notes. Yours, A. N. OBSERVER, A. S. O. H. Vickersburg, Miss. The Moulton Doffes House is now located at 912 Minnesota Ave. where they will be pleased to see all their old customers; and many now owes THE STATE FAIR. The people know full well of the successful exhibition of agricultural products and those of the gardens and orchards, as well as the great exhibitions of all the various breeds of livestock at the Kansas State Fair. They are also acquainted with the world of exhibits to be found in the departments of especial interest to women. The State Fair, which will be held at Hutchinson, September 15 to the 22d, will be a still greater success than any heretofore. The new fine agricultural building, erected this summer by the state, will provide room for a grand show, and it will be there. The old agricultural building will house a beautiful and useful automobile exhibition of the most valuable and practicable makes. Therefore, from an educational standpoint the fair will be a great event, where anyone can learn more for the time and money spent than in any other way. The entertainment features are the most attractive ever employed. The racing each afternoon will be interspersed by high-class vaudeville, including grand opera singing and concert band and martial music. Every minute will have something doing. In the foreboons the people should attend the stock shows, which begin at 9:30 o'clock. In the evening will occur the "War of Nations." This is the most stupendous, pyrotechnic panoramic spectacle ever produced. It will be preceded by band concerts, grand opera singing and sensational vaudeville acts. Then the besieged city, for such it is, takes on its military aspect; over one hundred people are necessary to put in the acts and scenes. An attack is made by airplanes and Zappelins dropping bombs and the attack and defense exhibits the most sensational fireworks ever produced. After an hour or more the city is finally destroyed, leaving behind utter demolition, just as are the towns and cities of Europe destroyed by shell fire. The "Pike" will have an unusual interest this year. It is, 400 feet longer, and the great Kennedy shows will stand at the head this year, with 21 attractions. Day and night the State Fair will hold your attention, and as a whole it I sell for your benefit and entertainment. It is the only big coemopolitan annual gathering in the state where you can meet everybody else. It is everybody's fair, and everybody is invited to exhibit and attend. "Let's go." Mrs. L. S. Mitchell of Haskell, Okla., the aunt of Mrs. Will Boone, is visiting Mrs. Boone for a few days. Mrs. Mitchell is a trained nurse and a public school teacher also. Mr. A. J. Bishop attended the Masonic Grand Lodge at Winfield. Also Messrs. Sanford Brown and Nathaniel Williams. LODGE HALLS AND STORE ROOMS FOR RENT Fryernal Hall, 314 Nebraska Avenue. COLORED MAN, BUY A HOME 7 room, 2 flory, electric lights and city water up and down stairs. Newly painted in and outside, with full ce- ment basement. Large lot, 50x120 ft. and near the Sinclair Oil Refinery Argentine. $100.00 down and $15.00 month. Price, $1,630.00. FARM AND CITY EXCHANGE, 3013 Strong Ave. Bell Telephone' Argentine, 530. Property will stand bank inspection. SUPREME SESSION OPENS WITH SMILES MEN AND WOMEN OF PROMIENCE OF MANY STATES PRESENT. St. Louis, Mo.--While the crowd attending the Supreme Lodge of the Knights of Pythias, and the Supreme Court of Galanthe is not as large as it has been heretofore, yet there is as much enthusiasm if not more and the people of St. Louis are trying themselves in entertaining the visitors. They are here from all parts of the country, and are attracting much attention. They began to arrive Saturday, but the busy time was on Sunday when the Uniform ranks from various parts of the country arrived, and the formal opening of the camp grounds was had. Thousands of people witnessed this. Monday during the day, those who had arrived largely spent the day in sight seeing, while the Supreme Lodge Board of Directors was in session in the Temple as well as the Pythian Temple Commission. The Knights and members of the Court of Calanthe visited the various churches Sunday, and those who were speakers were called upon to deliver address. The formal opening of the Supreme Lodge was Monday night at Central Baptist church. While it rained hard, yet that did not keep the people away. The church was crowded from altar to door, every seat being occupied on the main floor and gallery. The courtesy of presiding was extended to Supreme Chancellor S. W. Green of New Orleans. Music was furnished by the choir of the Central Baptist church. Rev. W. T. Finley, secretary of the Board of Public Service, represented the mayor in an address of welcome. He won his audience and was given an enthusiastic ovation. His address was punctuated without burst of applause. He pulled his coat, so to speak, and handled East St. Louis without gloves. This won the audience, the lovers of right and justice, the lovers of human rights. Secretary Finley rejoiced that East St. Louis was not in Missouri, but in Illinois. He deplored the fact that his country could send its troops 3,000 miles away from the country to make a suitable place for human beings to live and enjoy freedom, when its own house should be put in order. He declared he did not have one kind of speech for the colored people and another for the white people, but one for all alike. "I was glad of the opportunity to come and represent the mayor," he said. We have a right good down here. We are lawabiding citizens, and we welcome you to it." Roscoe C. Simmons responded to the address in a fitting manner. He was given an ovation. He touchingly referred to the state of Lincoln, the emancipator the greatest man since the days of Jesus Christ. Rev. R. H. Cole also delivered an address of welcome, which was responded to by Prof. G. H. Hutto of Georgia. Mrs. Victoria Early Halley delivered an address for the Courts of Calanthe. The Supreme Lodge, and the Supreme Court opened Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock, and both got down to business. Supreme Court of Calanthe. There was much interest manifested in the opening of the Supreme Court Tuesday morning. The hall long be- fere-the hour set for opening-was crowded. The gavel-was sounded at the appointed hour by Mrs. Bertina-Buckner, Grand-Worthy Counselor of Missenburg, calling to order the Grand Court. She said that the Grand Court would open for the purpose of extending welcome to the Supreme Court, and turning over to them the hall which was set apart for their meeting. "This is indeed a very great pleasure to me to offer welcome to the Supreme Worthy Counselor and the Supreme Representatives. We shall not open our Grand Court." After going through the opening, Miss Zenobia Williams, Grand R. of D. was introduced and delivered an address of welcome to the body. The address was well delivered, and the words seemingly came direct from the speaker. She was roundly applauded. Mrs. Willie Hill of Savannah, Ga., responded to the address of welcome. Then followed the under the direction of Mrs. Mary E. Perry. They were escorted in the hall, and Christen Briggs, the secretary, read the welcome coming from the children. In childlike simplicity she delivered the address. Mrs Emma Joe Cooker, of Nashville, who is at the head of the department for the country, responded. This was a masterpiece of eloquence. She said some helpful things to the girls. Prof. A. S. Jackson, of Worcester, Tex. He regretted that the boys were not present. "The future of the race is in the hands of the boy," he said, "and let us go after the boys. We cannot build up a great race without the Negro boy, and if you want to preserve the virtue and health of the girls, something must be done for the boys." At this point, the Grand Counselor turned the gavel over to Supreme Counsellor Jones, who accepted it with thanks, and proceeded to open the Supreme Court. He congratulated the Supreme Court of Missouri upon its opening and assured them that the welcome and the courtseers were all appreciated by the body. He touchingly referred to the age, the time of war, when perhaps many mothers would be called upon to give up her son to the call of the country. "This is our country," he said, "and whatever concerns any other American can concurs us, and we will do our duty. That mother who is able to give to her country a son, is proud of it. I shall have more to say to your another time." Following the opening, as committee on rules was announced, and after a short conference the committee reported recommending one session daily from 10 to 2 o'clock. The report was read by Grand Worthy Commissioner from Kansas, Mrs. Norene Bravis. After several short talks, called the announcement of several committees, the Supreme Court took a success. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. We were glad to notice many changers among the regular attendance Sunday morning. The pastor Rev. W. A. Bowen, preached a strong sermon from the 10th chapter, Second Epistle of Peter. The choir sang nicely, but we were sorry to notice more whispering again. Let us not forget that a quiet, well behaved choir adds as much to the service as good singing. Visitors, please remember that First Baptist is ever ready to welcome them. It is a good home for the stranger without a church home. Come to all the services. SAY, NEIGHBOR, HAVE YOU Joined the American Woodmen? If not you should join at once for its the biggest fraternal order in the world. It pays for sickness, accidents, old age, total disability and death. Certificates range from $250 & $2,000. Both men and women can join. Women carry the same amount the men carry. The regular, joining fee is $6.00, but you can join under the dispensation for $3.00. Call on phone office 433 State Ave. BIBLE CLASS. St. Matthews' Neighborhood Bible class had another good meeting at Mr. and Mrs. Gardners. The discussion was interesting and spiritual The theme was "Love." Love worketh no ill-to his neighbor, therefore love is the fulfilling of the law." 13:15. Mrs. Dumlap, of Nashville, Tenn., addressed the case. Mr. Gardner, who is physically weak, was much revived by the Bible lesson and the beautiful song service. They will reconvene Wednesday, August 29th, at Mrs. B. S. Jones' 707 Jersey Ave. Less. Rom. 14:15. Mr. and Mrs. Worthy Smith, of Freeman, entertained a guest from Ft. Scott this week. Mrs. McCurry who lives on Lyon's avenue is very pleasant and welcomes friends easily. --- THOMASKENNEDY, Editor and Prop. G. A. GREGO, ASSOCIATE EDITOR. MRS. M. C. MATTHEWS, Society Editor. Published every Friday, at 8:30 Nebraska Ave., Kansas, City, Kansas. The Advocate is a weekly journal devoted to Race, Progress and Human Uplift. ADNERTISING RATES Made on Application. Bell Phone, West 2968. "Enclosed as second-class matter August 29, 1924, at the post-office at Kansas City, Kansas, under the act of March 3, 1879." Don't forget The Advocate collectors when they call. It's-only 15c 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 834 Nebraska avenue. MEMBER NATIONAL NEGRO PRESS ASSOCIATION. Some claim the ydn't want newspaper notoriety. That's all right; but don't object to the truth about others being published. If you've done good work and don't want it known, don't object if the other fellow allows his to be made known. A certain woman, kept, busy by requests to write all kinds of literature, and asked to be relieved from some writing for the public, but intelligent Christians would not hear to it. Mr. J. J. Thomas will get a Palm Beach suit for leading in a recent church rally, just as some thought he would. RAILROADS AT HIGH PRESSURE IN WAR TIME RAILROADS AT HIGH PRESSURE IN WAR TIME STRIVING TO MAINTAIN SERVICE IN SPITE OF EXTRA DE- MAND. PATRONS ARE CO-OPERATING. SANTA FE COMPANY ANNOUNCES NO CURTAILMENT OF LOCAL SERVICE. With the view of relieving the public mind of any erroneous impression that service on its lines is to be seriously curtailed because of the war, the Atecdson, Topkea & Santa Fe Railway company today announced that it is the intention of the company to maintain the efficiency of its service, passenger and freight, and to give patients as much justice, as possible of any temporary, changes which may be necessary on account of military emergencies. Continuing the announcement says: "The Santa Fe, several months ago, co-operating with the railroads' war board at Washington, made plans for meeting the requirements of the government in transporting troops and war-flight promptly, and it has been able to do so to date without serious disturbing business conditions, although owing to the continued heavy travel, it has been impossible to discontinue any of the through passenger trains. In a few instances there have been consolidations of poorly patronized branch line trains, but in all such cases the company was particular to see that the communities concerned did not suffer. While every indication is that the transportation needs of Santa Fe territory will meet, the company asks patrons to exercise patience when, in the stress of an emergency, the service is not 100 per cent. "Having the backing of all the railroads and the government, and also the cooperation of most shippers, the war board has greatly increased the capacity of the country's transportation facilities, mainly in bringing about heavier freight car loading. "Many shippers volunteered to load freight cars to capacity, or nearly so; others, upon request, promptly agreed to increase their loading; still others promised to do the best they could. The spirit manifested by the shippers generally has been fine; for the greater use of existing freight equipment is the outgrowth of friendly co-operation on the part of the railways and their partners, rather than try types of law. "A more result of the unity of action on the part of the railway." Commands "Rainbow" Guards THE MUSEUM OF THE WORLD A new specially paired photographt aph of Major General William A. Mann, who will command the Fifty-second division, composed of national guard troops and known as the "Rainbow Division," to leave soon for France. Some 26 states contributed troops to this division. The picture was made in Washington, D. C., and shows the major general at his desk. KANSAS MINES WON'T BE SHUT DOWN SAYS CAPPER Sharp Reply Made by the Governor to Operators in Against Prices-Fixed by President Wilson—Ordered in Effect Today. Washington, D. C., Aug. 23.—Uncertainty over the coal situation was allayed today when the President ordered the prices on coal fixed by himself to become effective at once. This decision to put the new prices into effect was brought about by so many inquiries from coal men as to when the new schedule would be operative. It became known when Secretary Tumulty sent a wire to the St. Louis coal operators. to the consumer, he said, "Rates simply can't be the coal men must obey of the government," said Capper. "I don't view the shut airlines as anything, I will see that mines are Kansas. And that means including those in the C We will watch the coal and the car shortage problem insist that Kansas receive Tupoka, Aug. 23.—The coal mines in Kansas will not be closed. The operators will not hurt the federal and state governments. If any effort is made, as threats of operators would indicate, to defeat or annul the orders of the president in fixing the price of coal in Kansas, the operators will be up against more trouble than they have ever faced before. The people must have coal, and they are going to have it as long as it is the ground and can be mined. That will the essence of Governor Copper's reply to the threat of the Kansas coal operators to close down their mines if the schedule for Kansas, as fixed by the federal government, stands. The governor said he did not anticipate heavy reduction to consumers beyond the reduction in price at the mines. With information gathered at the hearings in Topeka this week Governor Capper was confident the state and government would be able to resist any effort to advance coal rates. On the other hand, a saving of 875 to 80 cents a ton will be made available freight car in the United States is in use. Once a week there is a redistribution of cars among the lines which need them the most, regardless of ownership, thus eliminating waste. Time has helped materially in increasing the efficiency of the service. On May 1 the country was short 140,000 cars. On August 1 the shortage had been reduced to 33,776." Lloyd+H. Manley and Arthur Yagiz+went to+Chicago; Tuesday, Aug. 22nd. Rev. Griffin+also+visited St. Louis this week. Miss May McLelland made a pleasant trip to Encelsior Springs this week. Miss Moore was elected vice-president of the permanent Red Cross. The Society Editor's writings are enjoyed so much that the editor asked her to write up the A. M. E. church notes during his absence. Mr. Curry on Nebraska avenue, is very slick. Mr. S. C. Hogg, of Quindaro, was seen in our city this week. Mrs. Maggie Austin of 402 Nebraska avenue does not keep at all well. We live in hopes that she will be well soon. The friends of Mrs. Will Boone will be grieved to learn that she is sick and under the care of Dr. Davis. We hope that she will soon be up and out. Mrs. Jackson on Oakland avenue has the sympathy of the community because she has lost another one of her little sons by death. Mrs. St. Clair on North Third is a very sick woman. Friends, go see her, her. Mrs. B. E. Scott, who has been out of the city visiting Mr. and Mrs. Roy Brooks, has returned home. Her neighborhood Friends are pleased to 173 to the consumer, he said "Rates simply can't be higher and the coal-men must obey the demands of the government," said Governor Capper. "I don't view the threats to shut mines as anything serious. We will see that mines are operated in Kansas. And that means all mines, including those in the Osage field. We will watch the coal production and the car shortage problem and will insist that Kansas receives her share of the output. The state has power to enforce a square-deal and for getting her share of the production. The government order, even thought the orders are not made, affects retailers, will mean a reduction in present prices and assurances that prices cannot go higher." Pittsburg, Aug. 23.—Kansas coal operators will make no definite plans for meeting the price setting move of President Wilson until more definite information comes officially from Washington. "We have no way of knowing when this price list is to go into effect, what means are to be taken to enforce the prices or the attitude toward jobbers," Ira Clemons, head of the Clemons Coal company, one of the two or three largest operating companies in the Kansas field, said today. "We will await official direct advice before moving." Missouri coal prizes are higher than the Kansas prices and the cost of production in Kansas is more, Mr. Clemons asserted. Mr. Curry of 940 Nebraska avenue is a very sick man. We hope to see him up soon and well. Mrs. Smith and her beautiful daughter, Miss Loyce, who have been visiting Mr. and Mrs. Will Boone at 1023 Freeman for several weeks, left for their home in Spokane, Wash., on the 19th. Miss Minnie Jackson of 417 Nebraska avenue, who has been visiting for a few weeks in Sioux City, Iowa, has returned home and reports of having had a delightful visit. Mr. Harris of 519 Nebraska avenue has gone to the Douglas hospital to have an operation. We hope it will prove successful and that he will be a well man soon. Mrs. Lumpkins of 417 Nebraska avenue and her little son have returned home from an extensive visit with kindred in Sioux City, Iowa. Mrs. Carroll Bowman of 707 New Jersey avenue and her five weeks old baby girl are both doing nicely, we are glad to know. The many friends of Mrs. Lue Jones were so pleased to see her out at church last Sunday, as she has been so very sick. Born—To Mr. and Mrs. Fred Payne on 930 Barnett avenue at 2:30 a. m., Saturday, August 18, three baby girls, namely, Mary, Martha and Ester. Three years ago they weer blessed with twin babies. Mother and babies are doing nicely. Mrs. Mary Varsh, the mother of the late Mrs. Sadie Duncan, left for her home in Quincy, Ill., on the 19th. Mrs. Bossie Greene of 1009 Freeman, keeps very weak and sick. We hope that she will soon recover. Miss Cecil Carroll, a convert from the Neighborhood, Bible Class, united with the A. M. E. Church, Sunday morning. The A. M. E. Sunday school picnicked at Budd Park Wednesday and McClelland & Son 733 Minnesota Ave. Bell, W. 364 Home, W. 594 A Stack of Worthless Rent Receipts A Real Estate FOR RENT. Store room, 1718 North 7th St. $12.50 per month. Store room, 12th and Armstrong, $15.00 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. 2 acres one mile west $500 per acre, $100 down on one acre or $200 down on two acres; $16 per month including principal and interest. 5 cts car fare to city. 6 room house, 25 ft., $600. $50 cash and $8 a month and interest. 7 room modern house, 50 ft., close in $2500. $500 cash, $16 a month and interest. 2 room house on 25 ft. lot for $250. AT A BARGAIN—1 MILE WEST. 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. 4 room modern cottage, 37.1-2 ft., close in on paved street, $2200. $300 cash, $15 a month and interest. 3-4-room houses $650. / $8 per month and interest. Close in. 7-room house, 30 ft., electric lights, gas, city water, $1,650. $200 down, $20 per month including principal and interest. Close to car line. A small house, close in, $500. W. R. LEDFORD DRY GOODS AND NOTIONS, MAY-MANTON PATTERNS, GENTS' FURNISHINGS. 27th and Quindaro Blyd., K. C. K. Bell Phone W. 424. Res. 1407 N. 8th St. 516 Minn. Ave. K.C.K. FOR A QUICK AND CLEAN LUNCH —GO TO— DEARMIN'S 3069 N. 27th St. Ice Cream, Candy and Soft Drinks KANSAS CITY, KANSAS Geo. O. Haynes GENERAL MERCHANDISE 3150 North 27th St. KANSAS CITY, KANSAS LODGE HALLS AND STORAGE ROOMS FOR RENT Fraternity Building Nebraska orders or societies. Also a few af- All modern conveniences. Rent N GROUND FLOOR. mastered, electric lights, water and e. A few more nights open. For orders or societies. Also a few afternoons. Rooms large and alry. All modern conveniences. Rent very reasonable. 3 STORE-ROOMS ON GROUND FLOOR. Roomis 57 feet deep; newly plastered, electric lights, _water and toilts in building. Rent reasonable. COLWELL'S Metric Laundry It Goes Everywhere d Oakland Kansas Stop Wagon It Goes Everywhere 10th and Oakland THE KANSAS CITY ADYQOATE MORE JOBS OPEN FOR GOOD MEN MORE JOBS OPEN FOR GOOD MEN SEPTEMBER, CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATIONS FOR MANY POSITIONS The following United States Civil Service Examinations have been announced to be held in Kansas City, Kansas! For further information inquire of L. B. Combs, local secretary, Board of Examiners, Post Office Building, Seventh and Minnesota avenue. Sept. 18. Civil Engineer (Male), Philippine Service, $1560 to $3000 a year. Sept. 18. Assistants in the Prevention of Infant Mortality (Female) Children's Bureau, Department of Labor, $1800 to $2400 a year. Sept. 18.—Inspector, Child Labor Division, Children's Bureau, Department of Labor, $1800 to $2400 a year. Sept. 25.—Assistant in Marketing Dairy Products (Male), Bureau of Markets, Department of Agriculture, Washington, D. C., $1800 to $2400 a year. Sept. 18.—Experts in the Prevention of Infant Mortality, mea and women, Children's Bureau, Department of Labor, $2400 to $3600 a year. Sept. 19.20.—Special Agents and Research Assistants, Children's Bureau, Department of Labor, entrance salaries $1200 to $1680 a year. Sept. 19.—Assistant in Crop Physiology (Male), $1200 to $1500 a year. Sept. 19.—Assistant Inspectors, Child Labor Division, Children's Bureau, Department of Labor, $1200 to $1680 a year. Sept. 18.—Experts in Child Welfare, Children's Bureau, Department of Labor, $1800 to $2400 a year, men and women. Sept. 18.—Mechanical and Electrical Engineer (Male), Philippine Service, $1560 to $3000 a year. Sept. 19.—Junior Assistant in Marketing Dairy Products (Male) Bureau of Markets, Department of Agriculture, Washington, D. C., $1200 to $1,800 a year. Sept. 19-20—Law .Clerk, Stenographer and Typewriter, men and women, Bureau of Naturalization, Department of Labor, Washington, D. C., and field, entrance salaries $1,000 to $1,400 a year. Sept. 18.—Assistant Director, Child Labor Division, Children's Bureau, Department of Labor, $2400 to $2820 a year. Sept. 19.—Bookkeeper (Female), Departmental Service, Washington, D. C. $1000 a year. Sept. 18.—Construction Engineer (Male), Philippine Service, $1560 to $3,000 a year. Sept. 11.—Assistant Testing Engineer (Male), Office of Public Roads and Rural Engineering, Department of Agriculture, Washington, D. C., $1,800 to $2500 a year. Sept. 4.—Superintendent of Forge Shop, Male, Navy Yard, Boston, Mass. $8.40 to $12 per diem. PELLAGRA is guaranteed for one bottle to benefit any case of Pellagra, Rheumatism, Scrofula, Syphilis, Eczema or any blood, liver or kidney disease, or your dollar returned then. Why suffer or pay big bills? Take expensive trips or buy a remedy with no assurance, if not benefited, of getting your money refunded. I have built my trade with a meritorious remedy and fair dealing; a trial is all I ask you to give G. S. Sold by drugists or I will send it prepaid, price $1.00 per bottle, or 6 for $5.00. Always call on your druggist for G. S. before you order from me. Write to me for testimonials and mention this paper. L. M. GROSS 721 Spring Street LITTLE ROCK - ARK 1012 N. Third St. Bell, West 3577 GERMANS MAY VOTE FOR PEACE Parlaiment May Decide to Attempt to End the War. Amsterdam, Aug. 23.—Significant of the new order in Germany, a result of Bethmann's fall, is the promise of the chancellor reported in Berlin dispatches today that the government will take no action on the peace subject until the reichstag has been fully consulted. The chancellor told the man committee that Germany's allies must be consulted before a reply can be sent to the pope. One dispatch quotes him as saying: "Notwithstanding efforts to hasten a decision, it has not yet been possible for Germany to agree with her allies concerning a joint reply to the papal note." The consensus is that Austria and Miss Orphad Scott of 819 Freeman avenue is all smiles now, because her dear mother has returned home. We do not blame her, because what is home without a mother? We are glad to see Mrs. Towers of 445 Nebraska avenue out again after a spell of sickness. We all enjoy being well. Coming Events Cast Before Look For the Follow LINCOLN ELECTRIC Near 20th and Kansas City A Car Load of A day and all New WORLD'S GREAT TRAIN Band Concerts Even Other Attr More anon. WATCH THIS PAPER 1/5 On All Love 'For Men and During August F.V. HAYS BIG FACTOR SURP Events Cast Their Shares Before. For the Following Events: OLDN ELECTRIC PARK 20th and Woodland City Miss Load of Animals and all Next Week WORLD'S GREATEST TRAINER Concerts Every Evening Other Attractions WATCH THIS PAPER. /5 OFF All Low Shows Men and Women August Clearance HAYS 1723 Kansas Bell Pho ACTORY SURPLUS Coming Events Cast Their Shadows Before. Near 20th and Woodland Kansas City Missouri A Car Load of Animals Sunday and all Next Week. Band Concerts Every Evening Other Attractions More anon. WATCH THIS PAPER. BIG FACTORY SURPLUS SALE $2.50 to $5.00 values in Pumps and Strap Slippers, patent colt, dull kid, gray kid and white canvas, high heels, Cuban heels and low heels, turn soles or street weight soles. All sizes, but not all sizes of each kind, in this sale . . . $1.95 The Fashion BOOTSHOP 1112 Main St, Opp, Krsge's 10c Store. KAN Mrs. Ida Mauley of Garnett, Kas, spent the week end with Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Manley on North Ninth street. The visiting guest is the Worthy Chancellor of the Court of Calantas in her home city. --- 529 State Avenue, Kansas City, Kas. Bell West 1050 I represent over one hundred buyers and sellers of real estate, and can represent you. Titles examined. Wills. Contracts-drawn, old debts collected, investments made. Consult me any time. I am the peoples' lawyer. Watch for the Date for "THE SUNBONNET BABIES" —And— OVERALL BOYS" —And— THE BIG BABY SHOW —At— FIRST A. M. E. CHURCH 8th St. and Nebraska Most Their Shadows more. Nowing Events at ELECTRIC PARK and Woodland Missouri Animals Sun- Next Week. GREATEST NER Every Evening tractions APER. OFF Show Shoes and Women at Clearance 1723 Quindaro Kansas City, Ks. Bell Phone W. 3227 RY PLUS SALE 95 The Red Cross was organized permanently and Mrs. A. M. Brown, M. president, Miss M. Johnson, secretary, Miss O. Seidl, treasurer, Mrs. Brown, registered micro-olice persons were not present. KANSAS CITY, MO. BANFI-WINDERMERE MOTOR ROAD FOR CANADIAN PACIFIC ROCKIES When Old Sol gets to work in deadly earnest+ when the mercury mounts steadily+ when the pav- ments radiate shimmering hea- waves; when everything about life in the city,seems to spell,heat,and discomfort-then those who are for tunnel enough to possess the where, withal to travel,begin to ceaseabout. for a refuge to which they may fly from summer's heat. Ocean travel—except to the Orient—is practically out of the question, so the refuge must be found in America. "Guide, books and time tables are gathered and schunned. What place is there still unexplored? What is there to delve into the attractive booklets that are issued by the railways brings to notice the magic names of Denff, Lake Louise, Yoho Valley, and memory recalls the wonderful Burton Holmes pictures of these beautiful spots that were enjoyed last summer. The praise of this and that friend who has visited the Canadian Pacific Rockies. GOOD U. S. JOBS OPEN FOR MEN GOOD U. S. JOBS OPEN FOR MEN UNCLE SAM CALL SFOR APPLICA- TIONS FOR MANY POSITIONS. NEEDS LAND CLASSIFIERS. GOOD PAY FOR EXPERT MEN IN MANY DEPARTMENTS OF WORK. The following United States Civil Service Examinations have been announced to be held in Kansas City, Kansas. For further information inquire of L. B. Combs, local secretary, Civil Service Board of Examiners, Post Office Building. Seventh street and Minnesota avenue. Sept. 4-Aeronautical engineer, male, naval aeronautic station, Pensacola, Fla., $8.98 per diem. Sept. 4—Accountant, male, economic department, federal trade commission, Washington, D. C., and in field, grade 1, $2,500 to $3,600 a year; grade 11, $1,800 to $2,500 a year. Sept. 4—Economist, male, economic department, federal trade commission, Washington, D. C., and in field, $2,500 to $4,000 a year, grade 1; $1,800 to $2,500 a year grade 11. Sept. 11—Timber inspector, male, industrial department, navy department, navy yard, Norfolk, Va., $4.24 per diem. Sept. 19-20—Printer government printing office, Washington, Washington, D. C., 50 to 60 an hour. Sept. 19—Fireman, male, bureau of standards, Washington, D. C., entrance salaries $600 to $120 a year Sept. 19—Laboratory aid in foreign seed and plant introduction, male, bureau of plant industry, department of agriculture, duty in Washington, D. C., $ 500 to $ 500 a year. Sept. 11—Experi electrical and mechanical aid, male, public works department, navy Aeronautic station, Pensacola, Fla., $ 6 per diem. Sept. 5—Laboratory aid in agricultural technology, bureau of plant industry, department of agriculture, Washington, D. C., $ 780 to $ 1,080 a year. Sept. 5—Laboratortan, qualified in chemistry and physics, male, department of electrical engineering, and physics, Naval Academy, Annapolis, Md., $ 1,000 a year. Any date—Tool makey, male, departmental service, entrance salary $ 1,000 to $ 1,600 a year. Assistant inspector of cloth equipment, assistant inspector of leather, assistant inspector of small hardware, assistant inspector of textiles, assistant inspector of leather equipment, station or ordnung; war department, age of 125 per month. male, chief of ordinance, Washington, D. C. grade 1, 12,000 to $2,400 a year. Grade 2. $1,500 to $1,800 a year. Land classifier, Geological Survey, entrance salaries $1,800 to $2,400 a year with expenses while on field duty. Sub inspector, electrical, male, navy department, office of inspector of engineering material at Boston, Mass. Brooklyn, N. Y., and other places, entrance salaries $4 to $6 per diem. Assistant land classifier, male, men only, geological survey, entrance salaries $1,500 to $1,800 a year. Janitor land classifier, male, geological survey, entrance salaries $1,050 to $1,200 a year. WAR BOARD ORDERS MORE FREIGHT CARS GRANGER LINES MUST HAVE EQUIPMENT TO HANDLE BUSINESS. To facilitate the prompt movement of grain and food products as well as lumber and munitions, the car service commission of the railroads' war board has ordered the immediate distribution of 20,790 additional ampty In the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas. PUBLICATION NOTICE. Lorin O. Sanford. Elizabeth Sanford, Defendant. To the above named defendant: You are hereby notified that you have been sued in the above named court, by the above named plaintiff, and that unless you appear and answer on or before the 14th day of September, 1917, the petition filed against you, will be presented to the court, and evidence introduced thereon, upon which a judgment will be rendered, the nature of which will be a decree dissolving the bonds of matrimony between plaintiff and you, the defendant, and divorcing the plaintiff from you, and for the costs of this action. You are further notified that the plaintiff will, on the 31st day of August, 1917, at the City of Honolulu, before George S. Curry, an U. S. Commissioner, on Kaahumaua street at Nine, o'clock in the morning, and at such other times, as those, to which said George S. Curry shall adjourn—take the deposition of Pery W. Ford and Lewis Savage and divers other witnesses, to be used in the trial of the above entitled cause: BRADLEY & BRADLEY. Attorneys for the Plaintiff. Attest: Forrest B. Anderson cars among the lines operating in the South, the middle West and the Southwest. This will make a total of 106,033 empty cars that have been ordered moved from one railroad to another regardless of ownership during the past two months, in order to mobilize in different sections of the country sufficient number of cars to handle the abnormal government and commercial traffic that war conditions have produced. Of the lates tears ordered by the war board to be distributed where they will be most needed, 7,800 are to be placed in the grain producting country. Roads receiving cars to accelerate the movement of grain and farm products are the Missouri, Kansas & Texas, the Missouri and North Arkansas, the Kansas City, Mexico & Orient, the Atchison Topeka & Santa Fe, the Missouri Pacific, the Wabash, the Navhville, Chattacoga & St. Louis, the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific, the Illinois Central and the St. Louis & San Francisco. In addition to the demand for lumber the war has practically doubled the orders for phosphate rock during the past three months. This product which is essential to the operation of sulphuric acid plants and the manufacture of moulins, is also used as a foundation for fertilizer. In the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas. William E. Jordan. Plaintiff, PUBLICATION NOTICE. To the above named defendant: To the above named defendant: You are hereby notified that you have been sued in the above named court, by the above named plaintiff, and that unless you appear and answer, on or before the 21st day of Forrest B. LAW REAL ESTAT 529 State Ave. Bell W "It's cheaper to buy than it is to RIDE IN COMPETENT DRIVER SPECIAL ATTEN Private Parties Picnic OHIO MOTOR 1601 E. 180 West 2842W. THE KAN8A8 CITY ADV AT GIANT'S STEPS, HEAD OF PARADISE VALLEY a bountiful nature has spread for the edification and education of those who come to read her story of the Tumult of Ages. September, 1917, the petition filed will be presented, and evidence introduced upon it, upon which a judgment will be rendered, the nature of which will be a decree, divorcing plaintiff from the defendant, and for the costs of this action. BRADLEY & BRADLEY, Attorneys for the Piff. In the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas. Isaac Holmes. PUBLICATION NOTICE. To the above named defendant: You are hereby notified that you have been, sued in the above named court by the above named plaintiff, and that unless you appear and answer on or before the 29th day of September, 1917, the petition filed, will be presented and evidence introduced upon it, upon which, a judgment will be ordered, the nature of which will be a decree, divorcing the plaintiff from the defendant, and for the costs of this action. BRADLEY & BRADLEY, Attorneys for the Pflf. Attest: R. J. McFARLAND, Clerk of District Court. (First published August 17th. 1917.) SALINA, KANSAS. Stop at D. L. Taylor's Home. Modern conveniences. Everything satisfactory. A few steps from Union Station. 344 North 9th St. . Anderson LAWYER ATE BROKER Kansas City, Kansas A VELIE RATES REASONABLE ENTION GIVEN TO nics and Joy Rides DR COMPANY 18th St., K. C., Mo. East 2524W. W. T. Whitelaw DRUGGIST 5091 North 27th St. Kansas City, Ks. If we haven't what you want We will get it for you J. F. 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The Advocate Goes in More Colored Homes in Wyandotte Than All Others Combined, Published in It. 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. HOME DRUG CO. 1512 N. 5th St. "In the good ole Summertime" stroll down by the Home Drug Co. and "BEAT THE HEAT" by drinking and eating some of these cold delicious Sodas and Sundaes from a brand new snow white Fountain. Whenever you think of drugs, ice cream or anything in the drug line (for the well people and sick ones, too) call Bell phone West 380. We deliver anything anywhere, anytime, right now. HOME DRUG CO. 1612 North Fifth Street IMPROVE YOUR HAIR IF YOUR HAIR IS HARSH, KINKY, NAPPY AND SNARLS UP ALL OVER YOUR HEAD USE FORD'S HAIR POMADE MAKE OR BUY CHICAGO, IL Chuck Truck CHICAGO, IL FORD'S HAIR POMADE MAKE OR BUY CHICAGO, IL THE NATURAL OIL PRODUCT AND YOU WILL FIND A GREAT IMPROVEMENT. 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We Do Our Baking Bread--Cakes--Pies Wedding Cakes We Make Our Candies SUGAR BOWL 720 Minn. Ave. Bell Phone 180 Grand SUGAR BOWL 100 A photograph of the city end of Helgotand, the little island which is often called the "Key to Germany." The fortified part of the island is to the right of ten portion shown in the picture. The landing place is on the other side of the island, below the light house. An elevator runs from the landing place to the top of the island. # Russia's fighting women are one of the most remarkable products of the revolution. The story of their island when men retreated is one of the thrilling narratives of the war. These regiments, of women, of which several have been formed, are known as "Battalions of Death" because of the fact that all of the members, are pledged to fight to the death and in the event of unavoidable capture, to swallow cyanide of potassium, a quantity of which potent poison each woman soldier carries. POLICE START DRIVE AGAINST UNDESIRABLES POLICE START DRIVE AGAINST UNDESIRABLES Officers are Ordered to Round Up Ablebodied Men Who Won't Work NO EXCUSE FOR IDLENESS Give Them the Alternative of Going to Work or Going To Jail. An order to "pick up" every man in the city not working and without visible means of support is to be delivered by Captain U. G. Snyder to all police officers of Kansas City. Kas, beginning with the change of salfts at 3 o'clock this afternoon. The order, bearing the signature of Chief W. W. Gordon, is the first step to be taken by the police department in a big drive which has for its purpose the redding of the city of all floaters, stackers and undesirables who are physically able to work but who will not work. The police say there probably are fewer idle men in the city now than at any time in the last ten years, but this is a time when every man who is able to work owes it to himself, his friends and his country to be doing something. So, what ever number of idlers are found here are to be rounded up by the police and under the vagrancy law be either put to work or sent to jail. "There is no excuse in the world for any man who is physically able to work to be out of employment." Captain Snyder said this morning. "Contractors and employers are calling on us every day for men, so difficult it is to obtain help. We could place a large number of men at work as laborers today at 30 to 40 cents an hour, which is the highest wages known to be paid for common labor in this part of the country. The fact, it is difficult to obtain laborers even at the high price they are paying." Little trouble is being experienced by the police with slackers, and draft evaders. Of all the men whose names have been posted for examination by Heroic Women Soldiers the four exemption boards, only one man has failed to present himself, and the report is that this man left the city to enter the military service. Captain Snyder says the I. W. W.'s are giving the police no trouble whatever. "The only I. W. W.'s we hear of are those who are passing through the city. There are none in the city that we know of and there are fever floaters than at any other time that I know of." But the order to be Issued to the police of the three shifts by Captain Snyder is to be enforced to the letter of the law. WHEAT CONFERENCE IN KANSAS CITY DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND 13 STATES TO BE REPRESENTED A conference to discuss ways and means of increasing the production of winter wheat and rye in 1918, will be held at the call of the Secretary of Agriculture, in, the Hotel Muehlebach, Kansas City, Mo., beginning tomorrow. The state agricultural colleges, state commissioners of agriculture, and chairmen of the agricultural committees of the state councils of defense of Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri, Arkansas, Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska, South Dakota, Wyoming, Colorado, New Mexico, and Arizona have been invited to attend the Kansas City conference. Dr. Raymond A. Pearson, assistant to the secretary, and a number of wheat and rye specialists will represent the United States Department of Agriculture. The conference at Kansas City is one of a series of regional conferences on this same subject, three of which already have been held, in Washington, Atlanta and Indianapolis. On the conclusion of the Kansas City meeting, the representatives of the department will proceed to another conference to be held in Spokane, Waeh, August 27-28. IS HE A SOLDIER THO' Brownville, Tex., Aug. 21.—Is a soldier in a bathing suit a soldier in uniform, in the eyes of the federal law against the sale of intoxicants to soldiers in uniform? This question has been put up to WAY NOW CLEAR TO BUILD JAMES STREET VIADUCT Missouri Pacific Joins Union Pacific in Agreement With the City. IT'S TO COST $96,000 Approval of Plans by City All That's Necessary to Start Work. The building of a new James street viaduct over the yards of the Missouri Pacific railroad was made certain today when Judge Hugh J. Smith, city counsellor, received a letter from Will P. Waggener, counsel for the Missouri Pacific, that the railroads were ready to start the work as soon as the plans are approved by the city commissioners. The agreement between the city and the Union Pacific was made several days ago, and today's announcements of reaching the stock wards dist that the new viaduct will be built without any more delay than is necessary. The viaduct, which is to replace the old structure, starts on James street in this city and lands on Twelfth street at the stock yards on the Missouri side. The new viaduct will be of steel and concrete and will provide a means of reaching the stock yards district and the Twelfth street viaduct without going a roundabout way through the bottoms and over dangerous railroad crossings. Department of Justice agents here. The question arose out of charges that soldiers have been donning bathing suits, getting them wet, and then going across to saloons to quench their thirst. Saloon keepers claim they are unable to distinguish between soldiers and citizens when they wear bathing suits. Dr. S. H. Thompson, Editor Kennedy and others attended the Grand Lodge of Knights of Pythias at St. Louis this week. Business Directory TORNEYS-AT-LAW Stubbs 1419 E. 18th St. Kansas City, Mo. Bell Phone 139. Grand 1413 East 1864 Bell, Ph Grand 1413 G. GUY BOOKER Attorney-at-Law Minnesota Avenue Y, Kansas 9 East 18th Street Y, Mo. Phone West $365. A. SHACKELFORD. TORNEY-AT-LAW. Minnesota Avenue. CITY, KANSAS. A. J. HILL Groceries, Meats, Dry Notions. Corner 11th and Free KANSAS CITY, Bell, West 435 Office Phone Bell W Residence 1321 N. Bell Phone 361 Y S. H. THOMPSON, Office 1512 N. 5th Bell Phone, West Office Hours 8 to 11 A. M., 2 to 5 P. DR. LEE R. PETE Physician and Su 516 Minnesota A J. A. WILSON Is Kansas City's Pioneer Negro Jeweler. RELIABLE JEWELRY 1616 W. 9th St. K. C., Mo. Bell Phone M. 6243R. Bell Phone 424 West. DORSEY GREEN, Attorney and Counselor at Law. 516 Minnesota Avenue. KANSAS CITY, KANSAS Bell, W. 2835. I. F. BRADLEY LAWYER 721 Minnesota Avenue, Rooms5 and 6 DENTIST Bell Phone W. 1864 DR. MARION COTTEN, DENTIST 514 Minnesota Avenue KANSAS CITY, KANSAS H. W. HILL. Dealer In Staple and Fancy Groceries, Dry Goods and Notions. Bell Phone, 385 West. 2702 North Sherman St. TRANSFER CO. Home Phone West 473. Bell Phone West 247. Walking has been good for the past ten days. G. M. ATWOOD ---Manufacturer of--- Ice Cream and Ices SOCIALS OUR SPECIALS Family Order Delivered from FULL MEASURE Bell Phone W. 2911 MIRRORS Family Order Delivered from 1/2 Gallon to any A WLL MEASURE QUALITY GUARANTY Phone W. 2911 606 Central Ave. K. MIRRORS RESILVERED Family Order Delivered from 1/2 Gallon to any Amount FULL MEASURE QUALITY GUARANTEED Bell Phone W. 2911 606 Central Ave. K. C. K. MIRRORS RESILVERED WORK CALLED FOR AND DELIVERED. HODGSON MIRROR COMPANY 1017 North Fifth Street. Home Phone West 1619 Bell Bell Phone West 4183 I. G. C UNDER COMPLETE FUNE I. G. OLIVER UNDERTAKER COMPLETE FUNERAL FURNISHING COMPLETE FUNERAL FURNISHINGS 415 Minnesota Ave. Kansas City, TELEPHONES: Home 710 West Bell 3915 West Over Shin Roofing App Roof Repair Wyandotte Roofing Co TELEPHONES: Home 710 West Bell 3915 West Wyandotte 325 MINNESOTA AYE. R. D. Marquis. D. Marquis. KANSAS CITY SAMUEL DIGGS THE OLD RELIABLE JUNK DEALER. Pays the highest cash price for junk at all the iron, bottles, bones, copper, brass, lead, zinc and even the junk line. SQUARE DEALING AND HONEST WEIGHT AT A Place of Business—1008-1008 North Third Street. BELL, WEST 3577 KANSAS Pays the highest cash price for junk at all times, in bottles, bones, copper, brass, lead, zinc and every junk line. QUARE DEALING AND HONEST WEIGHT AT ALL Place of Business—1008-1008 North Third Street. ALL, WEST 3577 KANSAS CITY Pays the highest cash price for junk at all times, rags, iron, bottles, bones, copper, brass, lead, zinc and everything in the junk line. SQUARE DEALING AND HONEST WEIGHT AT ALL TIMES. Place of Business—1004-1008 North Third Street. BELL, WEST 3577 KANSAS CITY, KAS. 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, KANSAS Bell, West 433 Office Phone Bell West 380 Residence 1321 N. 8th St. Bell Phone 361 West S. H. THOMPSON, M. D. Office 1512 N. 5th Street Bell Phone, West 3711 Office Hours: 8 to 11 A. M., 2 to 5 P. M. At Night DR. LEE R. PETTY Physician and Surgeon 516 Minnesota Ave. Mrs. Bettie Carson Mrs. Mary B. Allen Carson & Allen HAIR GROWERS Scalp Treatment a Specialty 914 New Jersey Ave. KANSAS CITY, KANSAS POPE'S PEACE PLAN SUITS MICHAELIS GERMAN CHANCELLOR TO SUPPORT PROPOSAL FROM VAT-ICAN. Amsterdam, Aug. 21.—On the eve of the meeting of the reichstag main committee there was every indication in Berlin that Dr. George Michaels, the German chancellor, would speak in support of the peace proposals of Pope Benedict XV, according to dispatches from the German capital today. Information had already been conveyed to the German government that the reichstag majority, which was responsible for the passage of a peace laid down by the pontiff in his note to the warring powers. from 1/2 Gallon to any Amount QUALITY GUARANTEED 606 Central Ave. K. C. K. OLIVER TAKER GENERAL FURNISHINGS Kansas City, Kansas Roofing Co. SOTA AVE. KANSAS CITY, KAS. ice for junk at all times, rags, grass, lead, zinc and everything in NEST WEIGHT AT ALL TIMES. North Third Street. KANSAS CITY, KAS. Bell West 1131 Over Shingles . Roofing Applied Roof Repairing GO TO THE BIG KODAK STORE to, have your, films developed. The Kodaker knows the difference. K. C. PHOTO--SUPPLY COMPANY 1010 Grand Ave. Dunbar Theatre FORD'S HAIR PONADE MAKES MARSH HAIR SOFTER, MORE PLUS LIGHTER TO COMB AND PUT UP IN ANY STYLE THE LENGTH WILL PERMIT PRICE 25¢ AND 50¢ A BOTTLE FORD'S HAIR STRAIGHTENER NO. 022 STRAIGHTEN THE HAIR BY BALLING IT WITHIN YOUR BASS KILLS BEAT AND QUICKLY DING WE KNOW UP TO STRAIGHTEN HAIR PRICE $2.00 PATENT SECTIONAL TOOTH COMB PATENTED LOCATION DEVICE FOR BALING TEETH RIGHT FORD'S SPIRAL HANDLE HAIR STRAIGHTENING AND SAMMER PLATED, LARGE AND BEST STRONG CARBON BREATH THE MANDLE AT SPECIFIC LOCATIONS WORKS THE MANDLE WITHOUT SPLITING PRICE $1.50 FORD'S MEDIUM SIZED BRASS SAMMER AND HAIR STRAIGHTENING COMB NO. 026 A SMALL STRONG COMB USED BEHIND RONAL SAMMER MARKET PLATTER, PRICE $3.50 ALL OUR GOODS WARRANTED AS DESCRIBED OR MONEY REFERRED FOR SALE TO YOUR REQUIER OR DIRECT FROM US UPON RECEIPT OF PRICE IN WINNING SINCE MONEY BY POST OF EXPRESS MONEY GRANT OZONIZED OX MARROW CO. 46 W.KINZIE SE CHICAGO, IL FORD'S ROYAL WHITE SKIN LOTION MAKES THE SKIN LOOK WHITER AS SOON AS IS PUT ON EXCELLENT FOR PHAMES, ROUGH SKIN AND LOCAL SKIN DISEASES PRICE 26¢ A BOTTLE FORD'S PATENT TWO PIECE SHAMPOO AND HAIR STRAIGHTENING COMB NO. 023 HEAT THE ROD, NOT THE COMB MODELING BRAING AND SARING THE COMB RETAINS HEAT LONGER. PRICE $2.00 NO 023A, TEETH IN THIS COMB ARE MADE OF SEPARATE PIECES OF BRASS, MOUNTED OR ASOUD STEEL PIN HOLD AND MAY BE KEPT BY A MENTAL KEEPLE. SHOULD THE TEETH BECOME LOSE, TURN THE FERRABLE BY TWISTING THE HANDLE AND THIS WILL PRESS THE SKIN UP TIGHTLY AGAINST THE TEETH AND HOLD THE FIMMET. PRICE $1.50 FORD'S LARGE BRASS SAMMER AND HAIR STRAIGHTENING COMB NO. 025 WORKING BRAKE LARGE AND VERY STRONG MARROW BOUND AND STRICTLY COMBED FOR BEST TEMP AND BROAD HAIR MONITOR PLATTER. PRICE $1.00 FORD'S FAIR PRESSER PRICE $2.00 ZIP FRAME, SOLAR BRAINS MONITOR, VERY SERVICED PRICE $3.00 J. P. Isley Physician and Surgeon 3098 North 27th St. Kansas City Kansas NELSON & AUGUSTSON Groceries & Hardware 3100 N. 27th St. Kansas City Kansas J. Kushner Cream & Sodas at Joe's Fountain 3098 N. 27th St. Take Notice: We are will jogging your memory about refusing to buy or eat DeCoursey's ice cream or his White Rose butter. He was the segregation candidate for mayor. WANTED. WANTED—1,000 Negro Men and Boys to learn to be Expert Automobile Mechanics and Chauffeurs. Positions waiting. Special course in driving for ladies and gentlemen. For full information as to terms, etc. Address Afro-American Automobile Training School, 1420-22-24-26 Woodland Ave. Kansas City, Mo. The Largest Automobile Training School for Negroes in the World. THE ADVOCATE DELIVERED AT YOUR DOOR EVERY WEEK FOR ONLY 15c PER MONTH. PUBLICATION NOTICE In the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas. Lorin O. Sanford, Plaintiff, vs. Elizabeth Sanford, Defendant. To the above, named defendant: You are hereby notified that you have been sued in the above named court, by the above named plaintiff, and that unless you appear and answer, on or before the 7th day of September, 1917, the petition filed will be presented, and evidence given, upon which a judgment will be rendered by the court, the nature of which will be a decree, divorcing plaintiff from you, the defendant, and for the cost of this action. BRADLEY & BRADLEY, Attorneys for the Pliff. Attest. R. J. McFarland Clerk of District Court. (First published July 27th, 1917.) Bell Phone, West 2476W PLAYERS, PIANOS, GRAFANOLAS, VICTROLAS, THE PATHE. Butler & Son bto minnesota Ave. Prices less. Deal with proprietors. No high salaries, commissions, big rends, great advertising bills for you to help pay. Kansas City, + FIRESTONE Kansas THE BIG NEW STORE Bargains in Clothing and Furnishings for Ladies and Gentle in the BIG NEW STORE, 1907 Quindaro Blvd. Next door to Webber's Grocery, K. C. K. Bell phone West 707. Druggist Geo. W. Wilson 13th and Quindara Blvd. We have everything you want in the drug like.