Kansas City Advocate

520 MINNESOTA AVENUE---CHRISTMAS FOOTWEAR AT "THE BOOTERIE"---520 MINNESOTA AVENUE Kentucky Society A Paper that Prints the News and Tells the Truth. Delivered at your door, regularly every week at 150 per month. TWELVE MONTHS $1 50 THE INTER-STATE LITERARY ASSOCIATION THE INTER-STATE LITERARY ASSOCIATION SESSION IN KANSAS CITY, KANSA S, CHRISTMAS WEEK, 1917. To the President and Members of All Literary Societies of the Middle West. This comes to inform you that the Interstate Literary Associatin of Kansa and the West will hold its twenty- seventh annual session in Kansa City, Kansas, on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, December 26th, 27th and 28th, 1917. Any literary society debating club or other organization rendering programs or a literary or musical character is eligible to membership and will be admitted upon sending to the corresponding secretary on or before December 1st, 1917, the membership fee, the name of the organization and the city in which it is located. The membership fee for new societies is $1.50; for old societies, $1. Each society thus enrolled is entitled to three delegates and three alternates, one of whom may represent said society on the program. To the end that the Interstate Library Association may keep the high standard set by its previous meetings, the Executive Committee desires the co-operative support of all its societies; and in this crisis in our national history it requests that as far as possible writers of papers shall emphasize the following subjects: Thrift, Conservation, Patriotism, Service, Unionism and Economic, Industrial and Civic conditions. We wish the theme of our program to be patrons, without a single utterance of treason. Contests. One evening will be given over to contests in oratory, original poetry, original music and declamation, to the finners of which first and second prizes will be awarded. This contest will be open to anyone except persons graduated in either of the above mentioned branches. Rules. Will each society do its share toward helping the Interstate Literary Association observe the following rules? For upon them depends the success of our 27th session: 1. Program numbers must be sent to the Corresponding Secretary on or before Dec. 1st, 1917, that they may reach the Executive Committee before the program go to press. 2. All papers are limited to ten (10) minutes. 3. Credentials admitting societies are required to show at least three regular meetings of the society during the year prior to the session. If your society is not in session, currene it. If no society, organize one. Kansas City, Kansas, promises the Association a literary and social treat. For further information address MRS. W. W. CALDWELL. Corresponding Secretary. 614 U Street. Acklison, Kansas. Done by order of Executive Committee, Mrs. Willa Dwiggins, chairman. All subscribers who are in arrears to The Advocate must be clear on our books January 1st, 1918, if they expect to take advantage of our Jan uary subscription reduction. We are giving you a chance to get in on Jan uary rates of $1.00 per year. METROPOLITAN TEMPLE. As Pastor D. A. Holmes had a special invitation to preach at Topeka, Rev. Davis of Quindaro, kindly preached for us on Dec. 16th at the morning service. At night another minister preached. Thus the day was spent serving God. Mr. James Ford, head deacon, led things properly in the absence of the pastor. This Sunday, Dec. 23rd, the pastor will be present and (perhaps) will preach a Christmas sermon and have appropriate music. All are invited. $15 and up SAVE $10.00 AT THE MERIT CLOTHING CO. $15 and up 1019 MAIN, K. C. MO. Get Him a Merit Suit or Overcoat for Xmas THE MERIT CLOTHING CO. 1019 MAIN, K. C. MO. SAVE TEN $15 and up —OF— KANSAS AND THE WEST. Contests. Rules SUBSCRIBERS KANSAS CITY ADVOCATE NESOTA AVENUE THE CHRIST SING a song of holly wreaths and girls and boys AND air—that merry tinkling can hear it EVERYWHERE and fe Copyright, 1917, by Newpaper Feature Service, Inc. Great Britain rights reserved. SING a song of holly wreaths, mistletoe and shopping, Santa Claus and girls and boys AND their Christmas stockings. It's in the air—that merry tinkling of the joyous bell on Santa's cap—you hear it EVERYWHERE and feel its kindness. "The boys" in the WHAT WILL IT BE THIS CHRISTMAS? A GIFT WITH A THREE-FOLD PURPOSE What will it be this Christmas—the same old-usesl things? Or will it be so something worth while—something of value to bloss both giver and receiver? A War-Savings Certificate would please father, mother, brother, sister, sweetheart—or wife. It would be a suitable gift for the pastor, for the office help, for the employees in factory, store, or for a friend. This month, just before Christmas, they are selling for less than they ever will be again. For $2.40 you can buy a War-Savings Certificate with twenty stamps on it and the name and address of the person written in the blank lines, and in five years it will be worth $100 cash. Or, if you desire to encourage one of your family or friends to begin saving, just take out a Certificate in the name of the person to whom you are to give it, attach a War-Savings Stamp to it that will cost you $4.12, and let that lucky person save and fill out the other nineteen spaces with War-Savings Stamps. For the kids—your own and your neighbors—a Thrift Card is the proper thing. A Card with sixteen stamps on it will cost you $4.00, which with 12-cents added, will buy a War-Savings Stamp that has a maturity value of $5.00. Of with 25 cents you may buy a Thrift Card with one stamp on it, so that the child to whom you give it may save and buy more.25 cent stamps until the sixteen spaces are filled. And who knows but this little Christmas token will be the means of starting a child on a career of thrift and prosperity? And remember, also, that these War-Savings Certificates and Thrift Cards are going to help Uncle Sam and his brave Soldiers and Sailors to win the war more easily and more efficiently. And we are all hoping it will be over and the boys will be back home before another Christmas telling of the glorious victory you helped them to win. Same Price as Last Christmas Cream-O-Lasses, 25c per box KING'S CANDY KITCHEN Electric Theater Bldg. $10.00 AT CLOTHING CO. , K. C. MO. $15 and up Merit Suit or for Xmas CLOTHING CO. KANSAS CITY, KANSAS DEGEMBER, 21 1917. OUR HOME GUARDS GIVE ENTERTAINMENT Thursday, December 13, these guards who have a membership of over 166 gave their initial entertainment at the Metropolitan Temple. Their printed program, with flag insignia, was well carried out. Among the principal features were good music by the choir of the church, opening remarks by the master of ceremonies, pipe organ solo by Mrs. W. G. Wood, good. Prose prologue and poem on "Home Guards," by Mrs. M. C. Matthews, which gave the origin of the guards, and the good they have done in England, France and U. S. Major Holmes was so enraptured with the production, he said, "She ought to have his place as major." Said "Twas extraordinary and she is certainly fine and original." First Lieut. Wm. Boone and all of the guards present and the appreciative audience said. "They always know her papers will be instructive." First Lieut. T. Napper, who says, "She always writes masterpieces and always scores," wants it printed in book form of in some paper. The tenor solo by Prof. T. A. Reynolds, who was not excelled by Mr. Roland Hayes at Convention hall, received an ovation and encore. The Home Guard band discourses appropriate patriotic music and the grand finale, "Star Spangled Banner," closed one of the finest programs that has been for soldiers or guards in the two Kansas Citys in December. We hope they will have another patriotic program soon. NOTICE OF ANNUAL STOCKHOLDERS MEETING Notice is hereby given that the annual meeting of the stockholders of the LINCOLN MOTION PICTURE COMPANY, a corporation, will be held at the office of the company, in the city of Los Angeles, at 11031 Central avenue, at twelve o'clock, noon, on the first day of January, 1918. Officers will be elected for the ensuing year and other business of an important and general nature will be transacted. (Seal) CLARENCE A. BROOKS, Secretary Mrs. A. J. Bouldin, 1606 North Fifth street, entertained at 6 o'clock dinner Wednesday evening, December 12, complimentary to Mrs. Lottie Hall. Covers were laid for 6 and the meal was both delicious and appetizing from the soup to the coffee and mints. The color scheme, pink, was pretty carried out and those who shared the pleasure with Mrs. Hall were loud in their compliments and praises. Those present were Mrs. Hall, Mrs. R.H. Brown, Mrs. W. E. Jacobs, Mrs. Lillian Strawther and the host and hostess, Mr. and Mrs. Bouldin. Mrs. Strong, her daughter, Mrs. Radford and Mrs. Nichols who visited Mrs. Strong's sister, Mrs. Stephens and Mrs. Dayls, 830 Nebraska, for three weeks have returned to their home in Texas. trenches, the sallors on the frosty sea—even the war may halt an hour or so as it did last Christmas—the loved ones at home and the dear ones next door or half across the world harken, in their tilt or ease, their sadness or their gladness listen and let their HEARTS expand RETRIBUTION. No con-old curse foredooms perpetual wrong Or forges gryves Omnipotence may daunt, Concentric woes and ancient hurts may throng, May poison worlds with hatred, jibe, and taunt, Yet, at His word, the shackles, broken, fall, The wrong lies dead, the prating tongues are dumb The studied hurts which long did man enthrall And all the depths of woe and misery plumb Shall Calvary climb without a hope in God, And expiate, upon the cross, a felon's deed.— While they who flinch beneath the scourging rod, Thrice-damned for aye, by color, race, or creed. Abysses bridge, by pain, and deep trawl, And enter, free—beyond the inner vail! The Advocate Extends To All The Seasons Best. Mrs. Francis Sexton, wife of the late Wiley Sexton, died Monday morning, December 10th, at 8:30 o'clock of heart failure. Her death occurred barely a month after that of her late husband. The two-deaths occurring as they did, proved a great shock to the community, as both were conscientious and faithful to duty in whatever capacity engaged. She was born in Shawnee Town, Ill., in 1343, united in marriage to Wiley Paul Quinn Sexton, April 14, 1568. Both had passed, the threecore years and ten, yet until recently they were quite active in both religious and social circles. Mrs. Francis Sexton was one of the oldest emembers of the A. M. E. church and a charter member of Violet Chapter No. 41 of the O. E. S. She was loved by all who knew her. The funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 at the A. M. E. church. The funeral oration was delivered by Rev. J. T. Smith and his address was very touching. The Eastern Star services were conducted by Fort Scott, Kansas vocate Ex- All The est. Prof. E. J. Hawkins, assisted by the Worthy Matron, Mrs. M. Smallley, and Sisters of Violet Chapter No. 41. These ceremonies were solemn, impressive and beautiful. Papers, cullizing the life of the deceased, were read by Mr. D. C. Bruce and Mrs. Mattie Bessett. Mrs. Vina Taylor sang a most touching selection at the close of the sermon. The floral offerings were profuse and beautiful. The deceased is sur�ived by a mother, Mrs. Maria Scott, 94 years old; a son, Albert Sexton, and two daughters, Miss Nora Sexton, teacher in Wendell Phillips school, Kansas City, Uo, and Mrs. Nettie Seymour, associate matron, Western University, Quindah, Kansas. A model home has been broken up, as the children were dulful and their parents affectionate and devoted. Mrs. M. G. Brookins, Mrs. Henry Johnson, Mrs. Jas. Carr and Miss Smith of Kansas City, attended the funeral. Interment was made in the Evergreen cemetery in the family lot. Pop Corn Balls, Nuts, Home Made Candles, Box Chocolates, etc., KING'S, 542 Minn. Ave. ish You A Merry Xmas and A Happy New Year W. G. BANKS Supervisor of Kansas of The American Woodman 433 State Ave. Kansas City, Ks THE DAY AFTER CHRISTMAS Beginning next Wednesday, December 26, and lasting for three days, the citizens of Kansas City, Kansas, will have the opportunity of enjoying a great literary feast. The Inter-State Literary association will hold a three-day's session, opening Wednesday evening at the First A. M. E. church with a swell reception. This gathering is made up of men and women from a number of states in the Middle West who represent the culture and brain of the race. This will be its 27th annual session, and the local committee, with Mrs. Willa Dwiggins as chairman, have completed all arrangements for the entertainment of their honored guests. There will be three sessions daily and the public will have the opportunity of enjoying one of the greatest literary treats that has been their pleasure to witness in the city. The association is made up principally of our educators and men and women of high literary attainments. The church will serve two meals a day in the dining room for the convenience of those who attend. NEGRO SOLDIERS ON TRAIL 13 Face Capital Charges in Court-Martial Hearing San Antonio, Tex., Dec. 17.—Testimony that negro soldiers deliberately fired at the motor car driven by E. M. Jones, on the night of the riots in Houston, Tex., August 23, last, killing Jones and wounding, a civilian named Clayton, while a girl and a soldier, negroes, on the back seat of the automobile escaped unharmed, was given today by Frank Bebee and Joe McCarthy, medical corps privates at the starting of the court-martial of fifteen negroes of the Twenty-fourth infantry, who face death penalty charges. Bebee and McCarthy were on the running board of the motor car when the negroes fired, but escaped injury. They saw twelve negro soldier, heard three quick commands, "halt," and as Jones turned his car to go around the negroes a volley was fired, they said. Negroes continued guarding the road after the shooting they said, until a relief party arrived. Both Bebee and McCarthy jumped from the running board at the volley and sought shelter. A photograph of the car showing the effect of army rifle bullets also was introduced at the court martial and Captain Halg Shekerjian, whose testimony figured prominently in the recent trial of sixty-three negroes of the Twenty fourth, was one of the day's witnesses. CHRISTMAS SERVICES AT METRO POLITAN TEMPLE. Organ Prelude, "March Pontificale" ... Gounod Hymn, "Joy to the World" ... Choir and Congregation Organ Offertory, "Ano Christbaum" ... Oosten Anthem, "Sing O, Heavens", Heyser Choir Sermon, "The Adoration of the Shep herps" ... Pastor In the evening the following musical numbers will be given. Organ Prelude, "Christmas Pastorale" ... Ashford Song, "Angels' Chorus" ... Wilson Choir For Organ: "Priests' March for Athalia" ... Mendelssohn "The Angelus" ... Ashford Anthem, "O Night of Holy Memory" ... Wilson Choir Offerotory, "Selah" ... Le Mar Anthem, "O, Little Son of Bothe- hem" ... Petrie Choir Organ Suite: "Filgrim's Chorus" ... Wagner "Angel's Serenade" ... Baaga "Christmas Season" ... Barrett REV. D. A. HOLMES, Pastor. MRS. W. G. WOOD, Organist. Mrs. D. A. HOLMES, Chorister. Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Long entertained the Society Editor at luncheon Sunday. A Merry A Happy W. G. I Supervisor of The Ameri A Clean, Reliable, Family Paper. Published in the Interest and Welfare of all Humanity. THE RACES GREATEST EVANGELIST DR. ADAMS SPENDING THE HOLI DAYS WITH HIS FAMILY Our distinguished citizen, Dr. R. A. Adams, is at home, after an extended tour covering more than four months. He will be in the city two weeks, after which he begins another season's campaign. He carefully refrains from using the expression, "Dr. Adams is in the city visiting his family." for well does he remember that he was taken severely to task by the preacher's wife for using this expression—a case of "burnt child dreading the fire." An interview with Rev. Adams elicits the information that the season has been a very busy one and a very profitable one for the work in which he is engaged. The approximate results are. Worked nine months; delivered three hundred sermons to more than fifty thousand people; delivered one hundred and seventy-five special addresses to children; addressed a large number of students in colleges and public schools; received into the Kingdom and sent to various churches more than twelve hundred souls; traveled fifteen thousand miles; traveled and labored in the states of Kansas, Missouri, Mississippi, Tennessee, Kentucky, Ohio, Michigan, Illinois, Indiana Iowa, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia and in the Dominion of Canada. Perhaps no citizen has done as much advertising for Kansas City as Dr. Adams, and this is evident from the statement that these campaigns have distributed more than fifty thousand pieces of advertising matter, each having on it, "Hew. R. A. Adams, D.D., Kansas City, Kansas," and that the reports in dallies and weeklies, hundreds of them, all bed the Kansas City, Kansas, and some almost re stamped on the evangelist, "Made in Kansas City;" the few who know that this evangelist is a native son of Mississippi and only an adopted son of the Sunflower state. During the campaigns of next season, Dr. Adams' work will be reported through The Advocate and we advise all to subscribe now so as to keep informed concerning this important work being done by one of our citizens. CITIZENS' FORUM Dec. 16, the Shrimp met as usual at the Metropolitan Temple and attained President Buster had his usual opening, ototations were given and good current events were given by Mr. Mobily, Mr. Chas, Stewart, of Chicago, who is a member of the Associated Press and a chairman of one bureau for the conservation of food, made appropriate remarks. Miss Ella Neely played a beautiful classical piano solo. She is certainly very fine in music. Miss Lillian Lacy read a paper on "Women's Help to Soldiers." She has good articulation. Mrs. I. Wood played a pretty pipe organ collection. Prof. T. Davis and Prof. J. Hedge spoke well on the Red Cross and Baby Bond campaign. Next Sunday, December 23rd, is Junior day. All are invited to attend. The delegates and alternates to the Intersite which begins Wednesday, December 29 at First A. M. E. church are: Prof. G. D. Buster, J. Truman, Atty. G. Booker, Mr. C. Jenkins, Mrs. M. C. Matthews and Miss S. Brown, Prof. A. J. Neely made a good talk. NEIGHBORHOOD BIBLE CLASS This class met at Mrs. Gardner's Dec. 12th to say farewell to one of its most faithful members, Mrs. Lottie Hall, who went to California. Mrs. Matthews, the leader, presented a book, "Neuer My God to These." Illustrated and began a post card chair and shower. All present and other gave post cards. The class read Titus 2nd. They were all comforted by the Holy Spirit. · ECHOES OF THE CURRY WEDDING By a typographical error the name of Mrs. A. J. Neely, who led a club which gave such an expensive gift to Prof. and Mrs. C. A. Curry... was omitted; also Mrs. Marla Wilfort and others. We reprint it. G. A. GREGO, ASSOCIATE, EDITOR. MRS. M. C. MATTHEWS, *Society Editor.* 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. The associate editor G. A. Gregg, will speak in Topeka Sunday night and in Lawrence the Sunday follow-ing. Mrs. Lottie D. Hall was greatly missed from all of the church services last Sunday. Many were seen to look over to her accustomed place of sitting, but she was sitting in a coach on her way to "Frisco." A delightful reception was tendered Mrs. Hall on Thursday evening of last week at the Y. W. C. A. and a handsome size purse was presented to her. Many other tokens of love and high esteem were also displayed. SUMNER HIGH NOTES. By Mervin Harris. There has been no school at all this week for about 60 of the boys. They were chosen to work in the Red Cross campaign. Monday morning these boys, with boys from the other high schools of the city, met at the Masonic Temple at Seventh and Armstrong, to receive instructions and literature concerning the campaign, which lasted the entire week. Each day at noon the boys returned to make reports as to the success of the morning's work. After all reports were made the boys were seated in the reception room and a luncheon served. Following the luncheon some noted speaker addressed the boys. We must say that during these luncheons and meetings there was no discrimination made against the boys of Sumner because of their color. These boys were treated as well as any of the white boys. The boys were indeed surprised to receive such friendly treatment from the white boys. Most of us went there with the thought we would be put off in a corner by ourselves and would not hardly be considered. To the contrary, we were placed on an equal standard with the other three high schools. This is one incident that shows that the white race will treat us respectably if we treat them in the same manner. On Friday at 12:30, December 14, school was dismissed to those students who had purchased tickets to the Dunbar theater to see the film, "The Tale of Two Cities." Several of the English classes have been studying the story, "The Tale of Two Cities," by Charles Dickens. One of the students, on learning that the film was being shown at one of the theaters of the city, went to see it and was so impressed with the story, as pictured, that they with the help of the English teachers and principal, made it possible that the students might have the opportunity to see the film. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Bradford, of Quindaro, were in our city Monday. W. T. Whitelaw DRUGGIST 5091 North 27th St. Kansas City, Ks. If we haven't what you want CALL ME UP I WANT TO TALK WITH YOU Dell Phone West 380, One to 1512 North Fifth street I WANT TO SEE YOU You can use the Phone, get a drink of water, a stamp; get warm, light your cigar; also sit down and rest. SHARPEN. YOUR PENCIL GET YOUR MONEY ORDERS THE WEEKLY ANNOUNCER OF FIRST A. M. E. CHURCH J. F. GRIFEIN, Faxor Residence, 1930 N. Sixth Street Phone Bell West 2901 ORDER OF SERVICES. 9:30 A. M. Sunday school. 11:00 A. M. preaching. 5:00 P. M. Jr. Allen League. 6:00 P. M. Sr. Allen League. 7:45 P. M. preaching. Choir rehearsal, Tuesday 7:30 P. M. Wednesday, prayer meeting, 7:30 P. M. The trustees had a nice contribution Sunday, although the attendance was not up to the usual quota. Don't forget those who are in need. Let us show the Christian spirit towards the unfortunate. Let us celebrate the birth of Christ in a cane and Christ like way. Don't engage in anything that your conscience tells you the Saviour would not indulge in. There was quite a contract, in the attendance last Sunday from the previous Sunday. Dr. Griffin delivered two very able sermons Sunday which caused some to think seriously of the future. The attendance of the Sabbath school was large and when the basement is finished, which will only be a short time, its growth will no doubt be rapid. The class reports are omitted for last week, but will be reported next week, with this Sunday's report. The total receipts for the Stowards' Sunday was $47.82. Mr. Clifford Miller of Atlanta, Ga., was in the city to attend the funeral of his brother, Mr. Wesley Chapman. While here he was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Dwing, 1854 North Eighth street. Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Ewing spent Sunday at Independence, Mo., visiting Mr. Ewing's father. Wm. Holts, an old resident of this city, but has been in Marion, Iowa, for several years, has returned back here to live and is living at 1793 South Nineteenth street. We welcome you, Mr. Holts. No raise in prices and better than ever. Cream'O'Lasses, 25c per Box KING'S CANDY KITCHEN, 542 Minnesota Ayenue SOCIAL Miss Trussie Smothers, principal of Stowe school, entertained her teachers Saturday, December 8th. She asked the teachers to come old play with her and they certainly had a "corruptious" time. They were all children for two hours and forgot that they had passed the ribbon and apron ago. Prizes were offered in our games. Miss Cornell getting first prize, Miss Chinn the "bocby." After they had played she served a dalnty luncheon which was enjoyed by all and they all left sorry that the day was over. Stowe School, Dec. 10th, 1917. Greetings from Stowe school to our many friends and patrons. We've not trusted with you through The Advocate in some time. Our greeting is a little late and early also, but we extend it just the same. Since you last heard from us many interesting things have happened at our building. With the visits of our supervisors and superintendent and the work of teachers and pupils, we have been kept quite busy. Each grade has had its grade meeting. We are glad to say our school was well represented by the work of the third, fifth and sixth grades under the auspices of Misses Cornell, Stewart and and McClelland, teachers of those grades. The sixth grade has a "Socialized Lesson" in geography. This is another step in the educational world. We invite you to our building to hear one of these recitations. It is our aim in teaching boys and girls to give them something worth while in life. What is more efficient than to equip them with the art of being a good conversationalist? The Socialized Recitation is to do all this and more. The fifth grade featured in a dramatization of "Paul Revere's Ride," which was well appreciated and appropriate for the time. The little folks in the third grade had many interesting games in language and acquitted themselves very well. In view of the fact that all of the district supervisors' work of the city was represented with our district supervisors' work, we may well feel proud of our pupils and teachers. Friday, Dec. 7th, marked a red letter day for Stowe school Mrs. Broughen, through the kledness of the C. of C. of our city, gave a very interesting illustrated lecture on "Pure Food." Despite the inclement weather the meeting was well attended by an interested group of mothers, fathers and patrons; all of whom expressed their appreciation and willingness to attend another meeting. Editor, Urma Bradford. All of our schools will close this Friday after the holidays. FIRST BAPSTEST CHURCH. "The End of the World" was the subject of the pastor, Rev. W. A. Bowren, discoursed upon Sunday morning. He gave some very timely and sound advice concerning the many conjectures people, especially Christians, make about the end of the world. His advice to Christians in particular was to let alone trying to calculate the definite time of the end, but to be prayerfully ready when his or her own end comes, to be able to enjoy a blissful eternity. According to the opinion of Rev. Bowren we are in the last age of the world, but as to the exact date of the end he doesn't concern himself since that is left to God alone. He has all Bible facts behind him for his belief, that this is the last age. Immediately after the sermon the audience was pleasantly entertained with a solo by Mr Boston of Kansas City, Mo., one of Prof. Reynolds' most promising vocal pupils, after which there came the real treat of the morning, a lecture by Madame Daisy Walker Booker. Her lecture was wonderful, as every one would expect, since it was she, and she spoke along the line of patriotism and race, pride. It was altogether true, and inspiring. We need more and more such women, with just each high ideals for her race. I say, if really after that, one wouldn't have a spirit of do or dare for the race, and a bubbling over feeling of pride in it, then that unfortunate person must indeed have no red corpuscles in his blood. It is purely a milk and water person. Do not forget the First Baptist jrayer band every Wednesday night at 8 o'clock and every Sunday evening from 7:30 to 8 o'clock, under the leadership of Brother Joe Collins. Everyone is ever welcomed to all the services at First Baptist. Note—No First Baptist items appeared in last week's Advocate because of the illness of the church edi- We thank our neighbors and friends, also the W. C. members of White Rose Court No. 17, for the beautiful floral offerings; the kindness and sympathy shown during the illness and death of our beloved father. Mrs. G. H. Jones, daughter. Mrs. Sam Smith, daughter. M. L. F. Young, son. We wish to acknowledge our thanks for sympathy and kindness shown by our many friends and neighbors during the illness and death of our beloved husband and father. Stratter Gardner. We also wish to thank those who expressed their love for the deceased, for the beautiful floral offerings. Mrs. Elizabeth Gardner, Wife. First Leut, Earl H. Gardner, Scnr. A SUBSCRIBER. What Rev. C. S. Bowman thinks of The Advocate, for which we extend many thanks, doctor. P. O. Box No. 54, St. Charles, Mo. Dec. 18th, 1917. To The Advocate Pub. and Ptg. Co., Kansas City, Kan. Dear Editor: You will find enclosed a postoffice money order for $2.00 (two dollars) to be applied on my subscription to your very excellent paper, The Advocate. Allow me to say that your paper is very prompt in going to its subscribers, never misses an issue, and that it is clean, clear and worth while. Dominus Voblscum. I am thine, very humble. C. S. BOWMAN. PIONEER JEWELER. We are proud of the fact that we have diving in this city a man of the race who in a commercial way can be pointed to as a real live, successful business man. J. A. Wilson, known in the two cities as "The Pioneer Jewelery," and has been lobafed for many years at 1616 West Ninth street, just east of Armour's. Mr. Wilson is a first class silver smith and carries a fine stock of goods, watches, diamonds, clocks and in fact everything in a first class jewelry store. As a watch repairer he has but few equals and is kept busy from morning to late in the night. As to his class of customers, they come from all parts of the two cities and counties in which they are located. J. A. Wilson knows the business and his customers know he knows it. WHITING SHOE COMPANY. The Whiting Sample Stove Shop at 527 Minnesota avenue has established an enormous business through honest dealing and honest goods. This store carries a large and clean stock of the latest lasts and it can be said with a fact their prices are surprisingly low for the quality and the high cost of leather goods at this time. Another thing about this house is its evidence and many are heard frequently to speak of it, everyone is took after and taken care of in that home like way. Their clerks are just as courteous to the one who takes an four of their time as the one who only takes one-tenth of it. This and the quality of their footwear, with just a small profit, has been the Whiting's sample store with great success. Your Gift Problems Emery,Bird,Thayer Company HOLIDAY GREETINGS TO ALL ```markdown ``` Mrs. T. A 710 Minnes Both Phones W. 64 Res. Phone, Be Downing Electric and Fixture Co. 17th and QUINDARO BIV D. THE G. S. A. MARVEL. We give belonw a few of the many thousands of testimonials of the wonderful medicine G. S. We can recommend this great medicine to anyone who is afflicted with any of the ailments it speaks of. Their ad is found in this paper under the head, FREE $1.00, with the letters, G. S. St. Paul, Ark., March 11, 1914. L. M. Gross: I, as thousands of others, am glad I met you or heard of your medicine. I have practiced medicine for thirty-nine years. I have had rheumatism for fifty years and constipation for thirty-five years. I have taken two bottles of G. S. and now well, and I am recommending and tinsng it in my practice. I believe it is the best Rheumatism, Blood, Liver and Kidney Medicine in the world. GEO. KIDWELL, M. D. R. F. D. 4. Box 117, Texarkana. My wife had been run down for more than sixteen years; treated by more than fifteen doctors. After taking one bottle of G. S. she is able to do her housework. G. S. is a God-sent blessing on the human family, and I can't afford to be without it. SUDDIE DUNBAR. Box 491, Manchester, Ga. My hand had begun to break out, but is about well again. You don't know how much good G. S. did me in so short a time. CONWAY QUEEN. The Missionary and Sewing Circle of Allen chapel, Quindaro; rally was a success. Mrs. Sam Smith of Ogden, Utah, left for her home Thursday. Mrs. Ida Marr-Camrell will visit friends during the holidays at Muskogee, Oklahoma City and Langston, Okla. We are informed that Rev. E. A. Wilson, ex-pastor of Metropolitan church, preached at the First Baptist church, Muskogee city. He is now pastor. Use plenty of cheer during the Christmas season. We have for your convenience cyclamen plants, azaleas, polinsettae, Christmas red, Cincinnati begonias, fern dish ferns, Boston and asparagus, springgregia, etc. Select early. Don't forget the beautiful roses all varieties, carnations, and violets magnificent for every condition in life. Flowers intensify the inspired, as a companion at all times. Your Florist, A. Moseley Minnesota Avenue. Kansas City, Kansas Sumner high school boys are aver- ageing 110 a day in the Red Cross campaign and they hope to reach the 100 mark this week. Miss L. Sewall was elected Electa of Electa Chapter. Agents in Every Town Agents in Every Town Best Selling Article. Start at once. Large demand for my goods. Can make $25 to $50 per week. Success assured. Investigate today. C. O. Taylor Co. Dept. A, 910 Nebraska Ave. KANSAS-CITY. KAS. PILES Don't submit to the application. Piles until you have them. Lonesome preparations. We give you the money to test it. If it fails, it costs you nothing. No money on a way. We enclose this ad for guaranteed Piles. JUNES & ALLEN CO., Dec. 2011 Lock R. New York FREE $1 G. S. is guaranteed for one bottle to benefit, any case of pellagra, rheumatism, eczema, scrotula or any blood, liver or kidney disease, of your dollar returned and no questions asked; or if you take two bottles between October 22, 1917, and March 1, 1918, and you receive no benefits, upon affidavit of same-I will refund to you your $2.00 and give you $1.00 free. Why experiment? Take a remedy with wonderful merit! A trial is all I ask you to give G. S. Sold by all druggists or sent prepaid, Price, $1.00, or six for $5.00. Call on your druggist for G. S. before you order from me. Write for testimonials. 721 Spring Street LITTLE ROCK ARK Join our Christmas and Tax Savings Club for 1918. We are paying out now $17,000.00 Accumulated in this-small way during 1917. Ask us about our plan EXCHANGE STATE BANK 611 Minnesota Ave. --Don't Forget-- Your Old Friend Kansas City, Ploneer Jeweler J. A. WILSON 1616 West 9th St. One block and a half east of Armour's Same Reliable Service NICE JEWELRY FOR PRESENTS Forrest B. Anderson Bell W. I represent over one hundred men can represent you. Titles examine debts collected. Consult me any time "it's cheaper to buy than it is to rent Abstracts' furnished free and to Wanted 1,000 MEN AND TO LEARN TO BE AUTOMOTIVE We Teach the Complete MOTOR For Only $75.00. For FURTHER FORTUNE J. AFRO-AMERICAN AUTOMOTIVE 1420-26 Woodland Ave. I represent over one hundred buyers and sellers of real estate and can represent you. Titles examin er, wills and contracts drawn, old debts collected. Consult me any time. I am the people's lawyer, "it's cheaper to buy than it is to rent" Abstracts' furnished free and ten days allowed to examine title. Wanted 1,000 Negro MEN AND BOYS Wanted 1,000 Negro MEN AND BOYS TO LEARN TO BE AUTOMOBILE MECHANICS We Teach the Complete Mechanical Course in 8 Weeks For Only $75.00. For Further Information Write— FORTUNE J. WEAVER, Pres. AFRO-AMERICAN AUTOMOBILE TRAINING SCHOOL 1420-26 Woodland Ave. Kansas City, Mo. Business Directory Office, Suite 32 Stubbs, Building Bell Phone West 939 Residence 622 Troup Avenue Bell Phone West 1520 D. E. HENDERSON Attorney-at-Law KANSAS CITY, KANSAS Bell Ph West 1864 Bell Ph Grand 1413 J. QUY BOOKER Attorney-at-Law 514 Minnesota Avenue Kansas City, Kansas 1419 East 18th Street Kansas City, Mo. Bell Phone West 3866. E. A. SHACKELFORD. ATTORNEY AT LAW. 511 Minnesota Avenue. KANSAS CITY, KANSAS. 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, Rooms 5 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. TRANSFER CO. Home Phone West 473 Bell Phone West 247 Little Horses 770-222-2222 529 State Ave. buyers and sellers of real estate and mer, wills and contracts drawn, old time. I am the people's lawyer, on days allowed to examine title. 0000 Negro ND BOYS. AUTOMOBILE MECHANICS Mechanical Course in 8 Weeks other Information Write— WEAVER, Pres. MOBILE TRAINING SCHOOL Kansas City, Mo. LET THE ADVOCATE FIGURE ON YOUR NEXT JOB WORK. CORNER OF STATE AND 5TH ST. BELL WEST 800, HOME WEST 95. 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. Office Phone Bell West 339 Residence 1321 N. 8th St Bell Phone 361 West S. H. THOMPSON, M. D. Office 1512 N. 5th Street Bell Phone, West 7111 Office Hours: to 11 A. M., 2 to 5 P. M. At Night DR. LEE R. PETTY Physician and Surgeon 516 Minnesota Ave. SALINA, KANSAS. Stop at D. L. Taylor's Home. Modern conveniences. Everything satisfactory. A few steps from Union Station. Bell Phone, West 2476W PLAYERS, PIANOS, GRAFANOLAS VICTROLAS, THE PATHE. Prices less. Deal with proprietors. No high salaries, commission fees, rents, great advertising bills foreseen to help pay. Kanzas City. Kanzas ANNOUNCEMENT. The Moulton Coffee House is located at 517 Minnesota Ava where they will be pleased to see all the old customs and many new ones. Kansas City, Kansas CANADA USES BRITISH TANK TO STIMULATE VICTORY LOAN BRITISH TANK IN A FRENCH VILLAGE THE "EYE" OF THE TANK. LORD SHAUGHNESSY Popular Hanna Browns Popular Hanna Browns $3.95 FUNSTON MESS OFFICER TAKEN BY U. S. OFFICERS FUNSTON MESS OFFICER TAKEN BY U. S. OFFICERS STOLE COMMISSARY SUPPLIES UNIFORMS, MEDALS AND HAS TRUNK OF FEMALE APPAREL IS DESERTER AND OLD OFFENDER HOW HE GOT HIS MILITARY EQUIPMENT OR MEDALS IS GREAT MYSTERY Camp Funston, Kas., Dec. 18. Government agents are investigating the actions of S. K. Frechan, mess officer of postoffice employees of the camp, who was arrested yesterday through information furnished by Maj. Frank Wilbur Smith. The disappearance of a large quantity of commissary supplies first caused Freeman to be suspected. After his arrest, he confessed to having deserted from the United tSates army twice, having received two dishonorable discharges, and of having served time for disobedience of military laws. What is puzzling the investigators most, however, are the numerous uniforms of various kinds found in Freeman's quarters. He had a uniform of the American field service, one of the French aviation service and one with insignias of the French general staff, overcoat trimmed with black braid and having a silver star, similar to that worn by a bridgadier general. Along with the numerous uniforms were found leather puttees of the finest quality, an expensive field glass and case, a sanitary case, a high-priced compass such as is carried by foreign officers of high rank, and numerous medals, which on the face were counterfeits and fakes. A gold cross was found to be of wood, but gilded and made to appear as the genuine article without too close scrutiny. In addition to all his military equipment, foreign and American, Freeman had a complete outfit of women's clothing, from beautiful red fox fur to pink silk lingerie and pure BRITISH TANK IN A FRENCH VILLAGE Canada is raising a Victory Loan if $200,000,000. A determined effort is being made between the Atlantic and Pacific coasts north of the inter- national boundary, to place the grand total farmbove that figure. Every one remembers the pension produced on the battlefront in Flanders by the appearance of the laid-battlehorses familiar known as "Tanks." Through the efforts of Lord Shankmerry, President of the Canadian Railway, which undertook to cover the heavy expense of transport, the British Government has agreed to send one of the "Tanks" to Montreal to take part in a great parade for the Victory Day. The tank is the same "in construction as those used on the battlefront." WHITING'S Just Before Xmas SPECIAL Xmas Bargains at Popular Prices WHITING'S SAMP WHITING'S SAMPLE SHOE STORE 527 Minnesota Avenue silk stockings of a delicate London smoke color. Only the corset was missing when the "women's wearing apparel" trunk was opened, and Freeman was wearing that. It was an expensive model and of a pink color to amtch the lingerie. Freeman's trunks and traveling bags are expensive ones and are covered with labels from foreign hotels and transportation companies. His stationery, a delicate lavender and sweetly scented, bore the title of "Lieutenant S. K. Freeman." Freeman came here several weeks ago but attracted little notice, having served as a good mess officer, according to those who employed him. After his arrest, however, it was remembered that he usually carried a small brip when he left camp and during his off hours wandered about the camp and over the hills overlooking the cantonment. Although admitting being a former deserter, he refuses to tell where he came in possession of the military equipment or why he had use for it. With him at the time of his arrest was found Jack Arlington, who confessed to being a crooked gambler; who came here recently to attempt to get some of the soldier boys' money by crooked methods. He also is being held. We used to hope that our American fighting boys from Texas would surprise the British by their deeds, but we do not hope so any more. We cannot think of any American boy that could kill a group of armed Germans with a walking stick or do up "eight machine gunners" all alone with two revolvers. It is a delight to know that we are working against Germany with such assistance. If there are many more men like that British staff officer in England, the war cannot last much longer. If you read of such an achievement in fiction it would sound almost improbable. You need only let it be known that the people really want something and must have it—somebody will see to it that the price goes up. BISH TANK TO STIMULA THE "EYE" OF THE TANK. "Tank" elsewhere, its stay in Canada cannot be long, so that Montreal will be the only city in the Dominion to have the privilege of seeing this wonderful weapon of war. It carries six machine guns, and will be mamed by a crew of gunners, all of whom have been wounded in actual Tank selections. The crew of the Tank will be mamed and guarded night and day by its own crew, who will be assisted by a large squad of Canadian Pacific police. In addition to this the Canadian Pacific Railway has taken $5,000,000 of the Victory Loan, with the proviso that, should the country raise $300,000,000, the Company will increase its subscription to the loan to ```markdown ``` Good Selections, Xmas Slippers 75c to $1.45 PLE SHOE STORE 2 GERMANS DOWNED IN RAID ON LONDON London, Dec. 19.—One of the German airplanes which took part in last night's raid over England was brought down and other is believed to have beed destroyed, the war office announces. Ten persons were killed and 70 injured in London during the raid. Outside of London five persons were injured. There is reason to believe another raider dropped into the English channel. Petrograd, Dec. 19.—Heavy fighting is on at Odessa. The Maximalists still hold the port. Ukrainian troops are shelling them. The opera house, headquarters of the Ukrainians, has been equipped with machine guns, which have been turned on the Bolshevik, who are re- The doings of a British staff officer, reported with perfect seriousness by the Associated Press and in a special London Times dispatch, are extremely interesting. We quote literally: "Single-handed and armed only with a heavy walking stick, he (the British captain) attacked and killed or dispersed a group of Germans in possession of a mutilation dump near his headquarters." He was captured, and "killed his German captors with his walking stick." "He himself, armed with two revolvers, shot down eight German machine gunners and held the position until relief arrived." At the end of the war Germany is expected to pay back to us any money that we pay in the way of salary to German prisoners. Americans made prisoners in Germany will be paid by the Geramn government a sum equal to the pay of German officers of the same rank or private soldiers and this money we shall refund when the war is over. DATE VICTORY LOAN LORD SHAUGHNESSY $40 per capita, Canada's population pot being quite 8,000,000. King George, while recently in Flanders, rode with the Prince of Wales in a "Tank" almost identical with the one to be exhibited in Montreal. The strain of riding in a "Tank" under action is so terrified that after one day each man gets a week's leave to recuperate his nerves. Such however, is the competition among volunteers to ride in the "tank" that there is a large waiting list of men who have put down their names for the privilege of fighting the Hm in this way. It will be noted from the close-up illustration, that the shield of the machine gun is shaped just like a human eyeball, but no human eye was ever more vulnerable than that of a machine gun. Open Evenings Join Our 1918 XMAS SAVINGS CLUB And Have More Money Next Xmas STARTING NOW Minnesota Avenue State Bank 5th and Minnesota Ave. FORD'S FURNITURE POLISH For Fianos and Fine Furniture. Excellent for Hardwood Floors. Leaves no greasy stains. MIRRORS RESILVERED Home Phone West:1619 SAMUEL DIGGS THE OLD Pays the highest iron, bottles, bones, the junk line. SQUARE DEALING Place of Business— BELL, WEST 3577 THE OLD RELIABLE JUNK DEALER. Mays the highest cash price for junk at all time bottles, bones, copper, brass, lead, zinc and every junk line. RELEASE DEALING AND HONEST WEIGHT AT ALL Of Business—1006-1008 North Third Street. WEST 3577 KANSAS CITY PHONES: Over 710 West Roofing 15 West --- Roof I Yandotte Roofing Co. 325 MINNESOTA AVE. Marquis. KANSAS CITY COAL COAL COAL We Are a Little Cheap 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—1006-1008 North Third Street. BELL, WEST 3577 KANSAS CITY, KAS. TELEPHONES: Home 710 West Bell 3915 West --- Wyando R. D. Marquis. COAL We Are H. E. CANFIELD TRANSFER, IC RANSFER, ICE COAL, FEED AND KINDLI 415 LAFAYETTE AVENUE. Bell Phone, West 2326 TRANSFER, ICE COAL, FEED AND KINDLING. Prompt delivery to all parts of the city. S GOLD GOLD OIL IS GOLD The C Incorpor CAPITALIZATION, $150,000.00 SHARES, 150,000 The Company has 2,351 acres leased for oil and gas in proven Territory: 4 Per Cent Dividend, December 15th—And Price Advances to $3.00 December 15th. 258 Acres near Cherryvale and Independence, 480 Acres in Chanute Field, 50 Acres in Famous Nowata Field, 160 Acres near Walnut, 1,403 Acres in Walnut Helper Field. Well No. 1, 2, and 3 now hooked on and pump running. Under contract to drill 8 more wells on 480 acres near Chanute which is a sure of production as any field known. The Oil is there. It is only a matter of going down to it with the drill. The Oil is there. Well No. 4—Now located drilling night and day. We expect the well we now have and these eight wells to return the entire capitalization in profits in a year. Stock will be sold for development. All the proceeds from sale of oil goes into dividend fund. Production now in sight warrants the announcement of a 4 per cent dividend. December 26, to all stockholders, of record. December 15, 1917. A Christmas present, 4 per cent dividend. The man who makes money is the man who buys right. See T. A. PROUSE 502 Minnesota Avenue — Kansas City, Kansas FOR GOLDEN OIL STOCK DEALER. work at all times, rags, milc and everything in RIGHT AT ALL TIMES. Street. KANSAS CITY, KAS. Fing Co. E. KANSAS CITY, KAS. COAL Cheaper BIND KINDLING. REVUE. 26 If the city. n Oil ny e Law. Bell West 1131 Over Shingles Roofing Applied Roof Repairing GOLD TALKS 12 THE KASSEL J Satisfaction C Diamonds, Silver and 548 Minnesc Employment for Colored Work of all kinds secured for Cooks, Chambermaids, Domestic of town as you like. Seous or ea fice 1935 North Fifth St., K. C. BOULDIN C THE KASSEL JEWELRY CO. Satisfaction Guaranteed Diamonds, Watches, Silver and Novelties 548 Minnesota Ave. Employment Agency for Colored People. Work of all kinds secured for Girls and Women su- Chamberalds, Domestic service, day work, city as you like. Secous or call Bell Phone West 322 335 North Fifth St., K. C., K. Work of all kinds secured for Girls and Women such As Cooks, Chambermalds, Domestic service, day work, city or out of town as you like. See us or call Bell Phone West 323. Office 1935 North Fifth St, K. C., K. MISS C. A. PEARSON. BOULDIN CLEANERS BOULDIN CLEANERS "That Clean" SANITARY FIRST. --- --- PAGE'S SHOE STORE 1507 East 18th Street Make up your Mind to buy this year. High Grade Footwear dren. Style, Quality and Dura PLAIN AND FANCY We are out of the hlg East 18th Street. K. 6 take up your Mind to buy a pair of Shoes at the ear. High Grade Footwear for Men, Women and Style, Quality and Durability. PLAIN AND FANCY XMAS SLIPPERS, We are out of the high rent district. Make up your Mind to buy a pair of Shoes at this store this year. High Grade Footwear for Men, Women and Children. Style, Quality and Durability. WONDER CLOTHES FOR MEN WHY PAY $18 OR $20 for your Suit or Overcoat that is not the equal of WONDER CLOTHES at $12.50. In war time when you should conserve your dollars, why give them away? Call at our store, 524 Minnesota Avenue, and convince yourself of these facts. DUNLAP LAUNDRY CO. The Best Laundry Service Possible Soft Water UsedExclusively by Us A few more nights open. En orders or societies. Also a few afternoons. Rooms large and alry. All modern conveniences. Rest very reasonable. 3 STORE ROOMS ON, GROUND, FLOOR. Rooms 57 feet deep, newly plastered, electric lights, water and toilets in building. Rent reasonable. SAMUEL DIGGS 1012 W. Third St. Bell, West 3677 Your Christmas Jewelry Should be Purchased at JEWELRY CO. tion Guaranteed lands, Watches, and Novelties Minnesota Ave. Agent Agency for Bad People. served for Girls and Women such As domestic service, day work, city or out s or call Bell Phone West 323. Of- K. C., K. MISS C. A. PEARSON. CLEANERS LADIES' AND GENTS TAILOR- ING. Suits Cleaned and Pressed $1.00 Suits Sponged and Pressed 40c ALL WORK REASONABLE. Cleaning, Pressing and Repairing. WE USE THE HOFF-MAN METHOD. Quality, Service Satisfaction Prompt Auto Service. Call us up. Bell Phone, West 838. 1605 N. 5th St. K. C., K. --- to buy a pair of Shoes at this store footwear for Men, Women and Call- lery Durability. FANCY XMAS SLIPPERS, the high rent district. $ \mathrm{K}_{1} \mathrm{C}_{2} \mathrm{M O}_{4} $ $12.50 DAYS EASILY WIN IN HOUSE TEST OF PROHIBITION VOTE OF 282 TO 182 GAVE EIGHT VOTES MORE THAN TWO THIRDDS. NECESSARY Washington, Dec. 18—Nation-wide prohibition has won. Only the adjust- ment of a slight difference in, resolu- tions between the house and senate now stands in the way of submitting to state legislatures an amendment to the federal constitution, forbidding the manufacture, sale or importation of influencing liquorors for beverage purposes in the United States or its territories. The vote in the house, taken after a day of debate before crowded galleries, was 252 to 123, with the parties dividing almost evenly. The margin for prohibition was just eight votes more than the two-thirds vote required for adoption. Both wets and drys had been predicting victory all day, and it was not until the last few names had been called that the anti-prohibition forces conceded their defeat. The resolution adopted by the house is identical with that passed by the senate last August, except that it gives his states seven years, instead of six, in which to ratify the amendment. The president's approval is not required, and the state legislatures may act as soon as they please after the signatures of the vice president and Speaker Clark have been attached to the resolution. CAPTURE 2 WITH 50 QTS. OF WHISKY CAPTURE 2 WITH 50 QTS. OF WHISKY ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL AND DETECTIVES ARREST ALMA, KAS., MEN Trapped on a train homeward bound, Edward Rogers and Ben Tenbruck of Alma, Kas., were arrested by Assistant Attorney General Beattle and Detective Costello this morning. A few hours later Rogers and Tenbruck were on their way to the city workhouse to serve our nurses or 6 months and $300 each for violating the home dry law. Beattle and Costello found the palm with sulphates loaded with 50+quarts of whiskey. Beattle said he would stay here for a time to help stop all booze shipments. FIRE DEPARTMENT UP The city commissioners today passed ordinances, increasing the salaries of the chief of the fire department to $2,400 and of his secretary to $1,500. ```markdown ``` Eyes Examined Glasses Fitted F. C. WAHLENMAIER REFRACTING EYE SPEC'ALIST 746 Minnesot Ave. Kansas City, Kansas Shoemaker CARLSON Shoe Repairing and Full Liae of Rubbers and Shoes End of Quindaro Car Line SWEET.CIDER Call West 3393 N-11 John French Bell Phone W. 424. Roe 1407 N. 8th St. Luella Green NOTARY PUBLIC 516 Minn. Ave. K. C. K. FURNISHED ROOMS Prices Reasonable Fine Neighborhood Inquire Bell, West 2495W. 606 Northsup Ave. DYNAMITE HOUSE OF CALIFORNIAN'S CHIEF EXECUTIVE DYNAMITE HOUSE OF CALIFORNIAN'S CHIEF EXECUTIVE EXPLOSION SHATTERS MANSION BUT GOVERNOR, AND HIS FAMILY ESCAPE Sacramento, Cal., Dec. 18.—An attempt to dynamite the governor's mansion and kill Governor William D. Stephens-and his wife was made early today. A charge of explosives was set off in the southwest hall of the building. The rear porch was blown off and a large hole was torn in the brick work of the building. Although Governor Stephens, his wife and servants were in the upper floor of the building, no one was injured and the damage was confined to the exterior wall of the building. Pro-German sympathizers are blamed by the police for the outrage. Governor Stephens returned last night from Los Angeles, where he delivered an address in which he advocated sterner methods in suppressing enemy agents and enemy propaganda. The police rounded up a number of suspicious persons, but have not yet found the man wanted. NEW-CAR HEATING MEASURE PASSED BY CITY BOARD DEFECT OF LAW PUT INTO EFFECT LAST WEEK CORRECTED IN LATER MEASURE ANY EMPLOYEE IS LIABLE TEMPERATURE ON TRAMS MUST BE KEPT UP TO 35 OR MORE The city remedied its street car heating law today by passing an ordinance repealing that put into effect last week, and including any employee of any street car company operating lines in this city who is responsible for no heat when the temperature is freezing or below. The new ordinance goes into effect with its publication officially in The Globe today. The old ordinance was invalid in that specified which men in the employ of the company who might be arrested for violating the law. The new ordinance makes it so that anyone who is responsible for temperatures in street cars being below 35 degrees may be arrested and fined, and especially hits at those who remove fuses connecting the heaters. The city has nine cases on the old ordinance of men who were declared Bell, W. 364 Home, W. 594 1917 Bargains WHAT WILL YOU LEAVE YOUR FAMILY? 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. 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. 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, 371-2 ft, close in-on paved?street, $2200. $300 cash, $15 a month-and interest. 4 5room stucco houses close in on paved streets, $1200. $50 cash, $10 a month and interest. 4 7room frame cottages, city water and gas. Close in, $1100. $50 cash, $10 a month and interest. 4 1-room cottages, close in, $1,000. $50-cash, $10 a month and interest. 5 room house close in, 371-2 ft, $1600. $100 cash, $10 a month and interest. 3 4room houses, $500 each. $50 down, $8.00 per month and interest. 2 5-room houses, $650. $50 down, $3 per month and interest. Close in. City water. 2-4-room houses. $650. $8 per month and interest. Close in. 7-room house, 30 ft., electric lights, gas, city water, $1.650. $320 down, $20 per month including principal and interest. Close to car line. A small house, close in. $500 TUESDAY, MEATLESS DAY IS NOT OBSERVED RESTAURANTS DO NOT OBEY HOOVER'S MANDATE NOT TO SERVE BEEF This was another meatless day in some restaurants that were patriotic enough to observe the mandate of the government's food: administrator, Herbert Hoover, who especially requested that Tuesday be observed at the meatless day. In Kansas City, a reporter for The Globe made the rounds of the various restaurants and lunches that are in favor among the business class. The condition found was disgraceful and unheard of. All but two restaurants were serving meat. They all are run by men who buoyantly cry, "I am patriotic. I am an American." The Globe would remind you men that "Actions, not words, make an American." In one restaurant, especially, The Globe man noticed that everything was being run the same as on any other day. Meat was in abundance. Everything was as it was on a normal day. But on the other hand there was a wonderful contrast. The restaurant of Chris Karnazes at 549 Minnesota avenue, was observing meatless day in a most religious manner. Men walked out of Karnazes place deliberately when they found that they could not pamper themselves. responsible for non-heating. They will be given new trials on appeal. Judge Herrod imposed fines on eight of $5 each and one, a barn superintendent, $100, Moday. He declared them innocent goats of the company. BODY OF SAILOR FOUND HANGING MAY HAVE TRIED TO SAVE HIM SELF AFTER TRYING TO END HIS LIFE Waukegan, Ill., Dec. 18.—The body of L H. Price, 18, of Neosho, Mo., a jackie at the Great Lakes Naval Training Station, was found hanging from a tree in a grove north of this place today. His right arm was looped over a limb from which he was suspended, indicating he may have attempted save his life after trying to end it. He had been dead three or four days. A woman living in the neighborhood reported she saw a jackie entering the grove Wednesday noon and had not seen him emerge. The body was discovered by three boys. Dr. J. P. Isley Physician and Surgeon Bell W. 1127 End of Quindaro Car Line J. F. BEEM GROCERIES AND MEATS Fruits and Vegetables Bell Phone West 753. 2320 North 5th Street KANSAS CITY, KANSAS. SUGAR BOWL We Do Our Baking Bread--Cakes--Pies Wedding Cakes We Make Our Candies SUGAR BOWL 720 Minn. Ave. LODGE NOTICES COLLIER LODGE NO. 2. I. O. B. and S. of C. "Busy Bee." Meeting nights 1st and 3rd Monday 314 Nebraska Ave. SAMUEL DIGGS, W. H. C. MARY SMITH, W. S. G. A. TERRY PHOTOGRAPHER -STUDIO- 1615 North 9th Street, K. C., K. Bell, West S67SJ. Portraits, Enlargements, Post Cards, Frames, etc. Water Colors and Natural Color Photos a Specialty. PICTURES MADE AT YOUR HOME. Satisfaction Guaranteed. ONLY TWO BID ON CENTRAL AVENUE VIADUCT WORK ARKANSAS BRIDGE COMPANY IS LOW BY $60,000 ON CON- STRUCTION JOB Bids for the construction of the Central avenue viaduct, were received by the city commissioners this morning and referred to Commissioner Beggs, the city engineer and the legal department. The bid of the Arkansas Bridge company was the lower of two submitted. That company's figure was $192,606.25, with the provision of the labor scale at the time the contract is awarded is higher than now, the increase in the bid shall be proportional. The other bid was submitted by the Missouri Valley Bridge company which figures $253,925. GATE CITY GRO. CO. Furnished rooms, 627 Franklin avenue, Kansas City, Kans. Bell Phone, West 775 E. L. Noe Electric Co Let Us Figure E. L. Noel & Co. Electric Contractors 13th aitd Wood Ave. Oil Burners Burn distilate or coal.oil in for either furnaces, neating stove install these burners for you, or yourself and save money. 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The figure is considerably lower than an estimate prepared by engineers so requested by the city. Commissioner J. B. Brown's plans for wading and swimming lakes in Heathwood and Klamm parks were approved by the board of commisioners today. Estimates as to the cost will be obtained at once and it is probable the lakes will be ready before summer. BLEACH YOUR DARK SKIN BLEACH YOUR DARK SKIN Have Soft, Fair, Clear, Bright ```markdown ``` Just try Black and White Ointment (for white or colored folks). Apply as directed on label, to face, neck, arms or hands. It is very pleasant to the skin and has the effect of bleaching dark, sallow or blotchy skin, cleaning the skin of rinsings, bumps, pimples, blackheads, tan or freckles—giving you a clear, clean, bright, complexion, making you envy of everybody. You might just as well be attractive with clear, bright complexion by using Black and White Ointment. Sold on a moneyback guarantee, only 25c (stamps or coln) by mail, or 5 boxes, $1. 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USEFUL CHRISTMAS GIFTS FOR HIM USEFUL CHRISTMAS GIFTS FOR HIM He Will like a pair of Crosset Shoe A pair of warm House Slippers or a box of-F proof Sox. Shoes Clippers or a box of-Fancy Hole. Crosset Shoes A pair of warm House Slippers or a box of-Fancy Holo proof Sox. FOR HER Holeproof-Hoslery In all colors in fancy-boxes The Crossett Shoe Store in Kansas City is at 1005 Main Street. W. D. Wallace colors in fancy-boxes. rein Kansas City, Mo. main Street. W. D. Wallace, Mgr. Holeproof-Hoslery In all colors in-fancy-boxes. The Crossett Shoe Store in Kansas City, Mo. is at 1005 Main Street. W. D. Wallace, Mgr. from the defendant, and awarding to her the custody of her minor child. Edith Everett, and for the costs of this action. ESTHER EVERETT. Paintist. By BRADLEY & BRADLEY. Hon. Attorneys. R. J. MURCILAND. Court of Justice Court. (Printed and Published Oct. 17th, 1917.) 1901 North 7th St. Bell Phone West 583. 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 15th day of January, 1918, the petition filed will be presented, and evidence, will be introduced, upon which a judgment will be rendered, the name of the defendant will be recorded.