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20 DAYS MORE TO GET IN ON THE $1.00 SUBSCRIPTION TO THE ADVOCATE---GET IN NOW----20 MORE DAYS TWELVE MONTHS $1 50 FRENCH ARMY HAS 2 NEGRO GENERALS 4 NEGRO COLONELS Paris, France—France's treatment of her colored soldiers is much fairer and just, and undiscriminatory than the United States' treatment of her black legions that there is no comparison. In the French army today there are two colored generals, four colonels, and one hundred fifty captains, and lieutenants too numerous to mention. This is a much better showing than is made by the United States which country has not even as officer as high as a colonel in the regular army, although the United States' population numbers more than ten millions of black folks. There is absolutely no color line over here in dear old France. Hero merit alone limits a man's possibilities and opportunities. ^ SHOWS APPRECIATION AND REGRET. Dear Editor:—Please allow these few lines and mention in your paper the beautiful shower bouquet presenced by Mrs. Ella Stovall Lasley, florist, to the president of the Interstate of the close of her annual address. And also I owe it to the public to thank them through the columns of your paper for their hearty cooperation and splendid hospitality extended toward the unsurpassed success of the Interstate, as it was generally admitted by the delegates and visitors that they were never so royally entertained. The president of the twenty-seventh anniversary wishes to announce that because of the lateness of the hour that she regretted very much that she did not give the newly elected president a chance to speak before the adjournment of the last session. But Mrs. Dwigging wishes to thank through the columns of this paper the members of the Interstate for the honor conferred upon her and states that she will do all in her power to put pep and ginger in the next anniversary and that under no circumstances will you have cause to regret having elected her and that her slogan will be "success," the very best service she can render with malice toward none and chairty toward all. Being the first Sunday of the month the pastor, Rev. W. A. Bowren, did not reach, but, as usual on such a day, turned the service over to he congregation for government. It was a very interesting meeting sitting there listening to the resolutions for the new year and the many trials and tribulations overcome in the old year. All those who did not say anything have resolved just as the others, upon bigger, better, deeds for the Master. The songs, too, somehow, were just the thing for the New Year and every one present was glad that he or she didn't permit the storm without, to keep him or her from the House of God, where there was such abundant sunshine. Owing to a mistake in sending the oil which is the fuel used by the church not now, Bowren couldn't preach his annual sermon the last Sunday night in the old year, but this Sunday everything was all right and a good crowd was out to hear him. His sermon was most interesting and he gave a detailed account of all the year's events. The pastor's Kings remembrance has been brought up to $46.00 and a few more envelopes out yet. Everyone is ever welcome at First Baptist. CHURCH EDITOR. 2. COLORED WOMAN LETER CARIER Chicago—The first female letter carrier in this city, was Miss Dorothy Hill, 19 years old. Nine white women were soon after appointed, and the "Windy City" now has ten female carriers. The Society Editor went to Convention Hall but was late and she and a number of whites were unable to get in as the doors were locked, so she was apart the treatment they say was given to some at the Star party. She would save some of she had not wanted to sit where asked to. The Church of God headed by T. H. Young and progressive minister, R. W. Hill, has borne the old Knockout estate on Nottinghamshire which they intend to turn into a church. The En block estate was represented by our popular real estate broker Lawyer Anderson in closing the deal. ARE YOU A PAID UP SUBSCRIBER TO THE ADVOCATE? IF YOU ARE SEND IN $1 NOW, WHICH WILL PAY YOU UP UNTIL JANUARY 1913, SEE WHAT YOU SAVE CITIZENS FORUM The Citizens Forum, the largest civic league, in Greater Kansas City, was called for another convoction at the A. M. K. church January 6, 1819. President Bustor recalled the meeting there for fear the heating plant at the Temple would not be ready. A large assembly of people of all occupations gathered at the A. M. E. church to listen to the Western University program, which was as follows: Music, W. U. Chorus; quotations; music; medley of "Sacred Alra," W. U. orchestra; fine. Current events, Miss Etta B. Kelly; good; music, "Sleep, Baby." W. U. Corvus. President Buster then introduced Pr. L. French, W. V. P. of U. W., and he introduced Dr. H. T. Keeling, president of W. U., in glowing words. Then came the principal feature of the program, the address, "The Man Witched Eyefids," by Dr. Kealing. He arose and began, and then asked permission to sit and give his talk, unifies his subject influenced him to arise again. He told of his meeting Sergent Vignetto of Co. A. 24 Cavalry, in Texas, and how much his white captain thought of him, because the sergant is such a brave, fearless man. He explained eyefids from a physiological standpoint, and said "his subject meant the gaze of true manhood, fearlessness and training to discard position, rank, etc., but to find out the true man. Forget temporary things except character, and be fair in all things, sali ha. Eyefids are not needed when soul communicates with soul. The man who has most use of his eyefids is lowest in idea of being "his brother's keeper." The man who cannot look you in the eye is inattentive or has not looked up. He gave a beautiful illustration of the "Transfiguration of Christ." He said, "God has lifted the eyelid, His glory is going on; although some through Kansas City fans may not see the transfiguration which is taking place. Unless they wake up this glory will be unknown to them." "Luke cays, 'And when they were awake they say His glory.' God's transfiguration of the world is going on. Lift our eyelids till we are constant companions of God's glory. Things that have impeded our progress are too great use of eyelids; cavity, selfish pleasure, right or wrong, unlainess, etc. Be really soberdy, not simply have the latest style, he said. And because making more money look down on someone who isn't. Look soul into soul, realizing you are a man, white or black, rich or poor. In war or peace say 'O, the veil of the eyelid of older time has been rest in truth and chap hands and march on, for all is well, and "Tahu God sot us." He received great reponse. The president said "He wished he had words to express his appreciation of each a fine address." Prof. A. J. Nelly arose and commended the address; also the first program of W. U. A unanimous vote of thanks was tendered Dr. Kealing for his wonderful message. Prof. King said she sublimte. Miss S. Chim announced a fine musical program for the next meeting, and Rev. Griffin will speak. Music by the orchestra, very fine. Report of citty very favorable. The Forum then thanked the pastor and members for their use of the church, also all on program. President Butler said, "The Forum will meet at its usual place, Metropolitan Temple, Sunday, January 13th, at 4 p. m. All are invited to make it a greater civile league than it is." PUBLICITY COM. DO YOU WANT TO SAVE FROM $7.00 TO $10.00 ON A SUIT? IF SO, GO TO: THE WONDER CLOTHES CO., $24 MINN, AVE. When The Advocate tolls you a thing is so and so it knows what it is talking about and you can depend upon it as being absolutely true. The Wonder Clothes company at 524 Minnesota avenue can save anyone from $7.00 to $10.60 on a suit of clothes, and if you will take the time to inspect the goods of other clothes and get their prices and then go to the Wonder Clothes company and inspect theirs and get their prices you will readily see that The Advocate has told you the truth. If its in quality, style, tailoring or anything else you will find it all there. Then why should you throw away $7.00 or $10.00 in these types of high cost of living? Every suit or overcoat you buy at the Wonder Clothes Shop you save from a ton to a ton and a half of cost, just you see for yourself and be convinced. We regret to learn that Mrs. Stella Hayden had an accident by falling into a broken manhole on Freeman avenue. She is in bed from the effects of it. Mrs. Footer, who lives on Washington borderland, lost her mother. KANSAS'CITY, KANSAS JANUARY, 11 1918 CHURCH WOMEN TO BANQUET MEN On next Wednesday evening, January the 16th, the Church Aid Society of First A. M. E. church will banquet the men of this church and their gentlemen friends. The women of this society say they are going to show their entertaining qualities on this evening in the new completed dining room. It will be the first of its kind held in this church and it is likely to be catching as it is already rumored others similar in character, are to follow coming from the other side. It goes without saying the men of this church are not going to let the women take the lead and hold it, for any length of time. ZANESVILLE, O. Mear Friends: Who will be the First to ease a dollar into an envelope and let Uncle Sam shoot it across the West to Kansas City, Kana, for a yearly subscription to The Advocate. Wishing you a very prosperous and sunshine New Year, T. K., Ed. 834 Nebraska Ave. CORP. BALTIMORE WRITES LAST LETTER TO BROTHER AT Fort Sam Houston, Tex., Dec. 10, 1917 Dear Brother:— I now write you for the last time in this world, as I am to be executed tomorrow morning. But I want to say right here that I am prepared to go. I was convicted of being in the riot of last August 23rd. Am innocent of killing anyone, but in the excitement in the camp that night, marched down town with the column. Don't worry; I am prepared to go. Meet me in Heaven. Goodbye. Your brother in Christ, CHARLES W. BALTIMORE. P. S.—I thank you for the money you sent me sometime ago. My time has come. "Come unto me all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest." "Take my yoke upon you and learn of Me, and ye shall find rest unto your souls. My yoke is easy and my burden light." INDEPENDENCE, KANSAS. Independence has done her part in the way of entertaining strangers and friends. Several visitors from Oklahoma and Texas have been in our city. On Krusas day Mrs. Gus Washington had a family reunion. While it was such a great pleasure for the family to meet in a reunion, yet it was sad when they thought of their departed daughter, who died last fall (Mrs. J. H. Wesley). Mrs. Harry Tidwell, before being served to a splendid turkey dinner with cranberry sauce, asks all the family in and were feelingly carried to the throne of grace by their pastor, Rev. I. A. Brown, who was their guest. Mrs. Alice Howard and Mrs. Flat were in the city visiting Mrs. Ira Fields. Rev. B. M. Stradford has been very ill since his return from Kansas City, but he is better. WEDDING LAST NIGHT. Miss Blanche White and Glarence Pierrot of Lawrence Married. A pretty wedding occurred last evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. P. W. White of East Main Street. Independence; Kas, when their niece Blanche was united in marriage to Clarence Pierson of Lawrence. The service was read promptly at 8 o'clock by Rev. I. A. Brown, pastor of the A. M. E. church, and decorations of pink and white combined with an abundance of carnations formed the altar for the exchange of vows. The bride was becoming gowned in a gray traveling suit with a gold knee hat to match. She has lived all her life in this city and is quite well known. Mr. Pierson has a splendid position as window trimmer in Lowrece, where the young couple will make their home. The best wishes of their friends are extended to them. Adelphia Art club met with Mrs. Mary Green, 934 Washington boulevard, and the ladies showed splendid spirit for the beginning of the New Year. She served an appetizing lunch and the ladies declared her a charming hostess. Next meeting is with Mrs. Wm. Patrick, 905-Ohio avenue, next Wednesday. Prairie Grose and Miss Family arranged Forum Sunday. Mr. George Banks at 1602 North North, is sick in bed. THE ADVOCATE'S JANUARY REDUCTION IS NOW ON. ONE YEAR FOR $1.00. PAID IN ADVANCE. SUBSORIBE TODAY AND SAVE 50 CENTS. TAINED. The Swastika Art club was delightfully entertained at the beautiful residence of Mr. and Mrs. C. H. James, 320 Garfield avenue, Tuesday, January 1, 1918. Guests of honor, Mr. a. d. Mrs. J. A. James of Pueblo Cty., brother of the host. The room was artistically decorated with ferns, cut flowers and the beautiful contrasting club colors. The library and dining rooms were a creation of beauty, where a three course menu was served, the color scheme being carried out in the ice, while the sweetest strains of music were furnished by the world known musical composer, Mr James Scott. At a late hour the guests, consisting of one hundred beautifully gowned ladies and gallant gentlemen departed for their homes. 38 LYNCKED IN 1917 2 WHITE, 36 COLRED I send you the following relative to lynchings for the year. I find from the records kept by the Division of Records and Research of Tuskegee Institute, Monroe N. Work, in charge, that there were 38 persons lynched in 1917, of whom 36 were Negroes and 2 were whites. Thirty-seven were mades and 1 female. Twelve or a little less than one-third of those put to death were charged with rape or attempted rape. The offenses charged against the whites lynched were: rape and murder; 1; fomenting strikes; 1. The offenses charged against the Negroes were: Attempted rape, 5; rape, 6; murder, 3; killing officer of the law, 2; for not getting one of road and being inoleent, 2; attacking women, 2; disputing white men's word, 2; entering woman's room, 2; wounding officer of the law, 1; molesting women, 1; stealing coat, 1; intimacy with woman, 1; killing man in altercation, 1; accidentally killing child by running automobile over it, 1; vagrancy; 1; wounding and robbing a man, 1; attacking an officer of the law, 1; insulting girls, 1; writing insolent letter, 1. The states in which lynchings occurred and number in each skier were as follows: Alabama 4; Arkansas 4; Arkansas 1; Florida 4; Georgia 6; Kentucky 2; Louisiana 5; Mississippi 1; Montana 1; Oklahoma 1; South Carolina 1; Tennessee 3; Texas 6; Virginia 1; Wyoming 1. BUFFALO CAFETERIA BURNS. The Buffalo cafeteria at 544 State avenue, was destroyed by fire early Monday morning and a considerable loss is reported, there being only a small amount of insurance. Mr. Lee, the owner, had it leased to a Mr. Alexander, and his statement was everything was all right when he locked up at 12:30. The fire was discovered about 1:20 a.m. Mr. Robinson, living next door, discovered it and turned in the alarm. It seems no trace can be found, as yet, of the cause. The entire inside was gutted and those who have been in the cafeteria, know of its capacity and fine furnishings. ANONYMOUS LETTERS—A DIS FASE. Anonymous letters are frequent in this age and are of such a common occurrence and as a rule when detected are found to be common people, so there is but little attention paid to them any more. It is claimed by scientists to be a disease, not of the heart, but of the brain, of which many cases have been found to be incurable. This class of unfortunates are often criticized and in some cases brought before our federal courts, but they really need be pitted instead of being punished—Exchange. THE ADVOCATE IS FORTUNATE AGAIN. Miss Malco Stanley one of our young and brilliant women, has recently become a member of The Advocate staff as one of its solicitors and collectors. Later on Miss Stanley will do field work for the paper and with former experience in this work and the large field of acquaintance she has there is no doubt of her success. The advocate management feels in securing the service of this splendid type of womanhood its future may be looked upon for greater things. Mrs. S. J. Curry, matron of Western University, as returned to her work after taking all three months leave for her health in Ohio. She is greatly improved, of which many friends will be pleased to learn. Mrs. Matthie Johnson, 2106 North Third street, is visiting in Chicago. THE ADVOCATE'S JANUARY REDUCTION IS NOW ON. ONE YEAR FOR $1.00. PAID IN ADVANCE. SUBSCRIBE TODAY AND SAVE 50 CENTS. THE ONLY COLORED MJOR IN ARMY Washington, D. C.—The Negro race now has a major in the Regular United States Army in the person of Major Ollie Davis, who, according to reports, has been promoted from a captaincy and is in command of the Second Squadron of the Ninth Cavalry, which is stationed in the Philippines. Major Davis was born in Washington, D. C., and is a graduate of the public schools here. It was while in high school that he received his first military training. During the Spanish-American war Major Davis enlisted in the First Separate Battalion, National Guard, District of Columbia, and was commissioned a second lieutenant. At the close of the war he was first lieutenant. Later he joined the Ninth Cavalry and became its regimental sergeant major. His next move was to enter the military school at Fort Leavenworth, Kas., and he returned the Regular Army a second lieutenant major at Wilberforce University and as military aid to the United States minister to Liberia. METROPOLITAN TEMPLE. METROPOLITAN TEMPLE By vigorous work and putting their hands in their pockets, this congregation was able to have their heating plant ready by Sunday, January 6th. Pastor D. A. Holmes was cheerful and preached a good sermon. At 2 p. m., at the funeral of Mr. John James Thomas, treasurer of the church, the crowd was so large that they had to sit in the balcony. The pastor again proached flare over the deceased, and the choir, which he had helped organize, sang puthetically. Many usages were given of his good work and of his help in building the Temple. At 745 p. m. the pastor again preached well and reports of the year's work were given as follows: McKinney Society, over $200; sewing store, $210; Sunday school had over 6,000 pupils attend and collected $175; Men's Forward Movement, $125; easel club, $100; B. Y. P. U., $68; Boster club, $45. Those clubs pull some great amounts from individuals and extra state clubs, also good collections, make this fiscal financial work for 1917 over $6,000, an increase of 500 members, making a total membership of over 1,000. Most of the same officers were re-elieved. Two new cases are Mr. H. Dandridge, for treasurer, and Mr. I. V. Brown for treasurer. The past re-printed the publicity committee and a new jasier was elected. Although the worker was increment, over $155 was taken by ordinary collection and the plp organ, which cost $2500 at per, has its indebtedness reduced to $950. This year, 1918, we will, by God's help, do greater work. All are invited to this temple where we are working so hard for Christ's kingdom, under one of the greatest financiers of the race, Dr. D. A. Holmes. MRS. M. C. MATTHEWS, Pub. Com. "MADE IN·GERMANY" MEANS SAME AS 'MADE IN HADES "MADE IN·GERMANY" MEANS SAME AS 'MADE IN HADES CONFIDENTIAL LETTER FROM THE DEVIL TO THE KAISER INTERCEPTED. Infernal Palace, Haden. My Dear Wilhelm. Before we started this war, any article would self faster in almost any country is "Mad in Germany" was stamped on it. Confidence in the product and good will for Germany put the sale across dead easy. But now, my dear kaiser, look what you've done. You have Priere of Derby and Kasser of Hades SUMMER HIGH NOTES School opened on Monday, the first school day of 1918, with a special assembly. If all the assemblies during the year prove as good as this one we shall indeed have a very prosperous year along that particular. Mrs. R. G. Jackson favored first with a vocal solo. Mrs. Jackson has just recently came into our city. Mr. R. G. Jackson served as accompanist for Mrs. Jackson. Not being a musical critic, we have not the necessary words to praise her singing. But we can say that it was splendid. Rev. Spotcher, doctor of the Episcopal church, addressed the students on the subject, Happiness. He did not undertake to defile the term happiness, as he said that which one person calls happiness another would not consider it as such. Happiness, the speaker pointed out, is the goal toward which all civilization is striving. The three things that man generally values highest are health, wealth and happiness, the greatest valued of these being happiness. Mr. Jackson closed the program and added the finishing touch to the speaker's address with a very appropriate solo, "If I Were a Rose." As we think of a rose or any flower we think of that as God's gift to men to bring happiness. Miss Margaret Jenkins, a senior won second prize in ralory at the Interstate Literary Convention which convened in the city December 26, 27, 28. We were informed Monday of the death of Emmett Gleed, a former student of Summer and a graduate of Lincoln High School, Kansas City, Mo., of the class of 17. The board of education has rented M. & O. hall for the use of Summer as a gymnasium. The boys' and girls' basketball teams will use this building for practice and regular games. We expect to announce some very important games before many days. Prof. Buster of the history department is writing another play which will be produced by the sector classes as their annual play. Prof. Buster wrote the play, "The Spirit of John Brown," which was produced by the class of 17. Prof. Buster has secured a copyright on the play. The Red Cross campaign of the week of December 17. in which the boys of Summer paired at, was a grand success. The total members received by our boys was 614, which was exceptionally good, taking into consideration the general attitude that the colored people have toward such movements as the conducted by the white people. The boys meet with many disconcertments, presented by their own race, not by the white people. The boys canvassed in groups of three, corrosed of capital, treasurer an checker. One team reported that one lady, after having them make a special trip to her house two different times, told them the last time that she did not care to become a member, furthermore she had enough paper to make a fire without the Red Cross service flag that was given with each membership. There were many other incidents similar to this, but the boys took these us only obstacles of disconceasure placed in the way by Old Dame Fate, and with greater determination to succeed they entered their next tour. The boys wish to thank those who became members, but who treated them with courtesy and gave them works of encouragement. Several of the girls were out and canvassed the last two days, thus helping the boys out very materially. The reports by team captains were: T. Anderson, $26; A. Atkinson, $19; B. Dougness, $28; H. Brown, $33; O. Crump, $61; M. Garlington, $52; R. Garvin, $26; E. Gayden, $34; J. Lewis, $27; A. Maddox, $16; W. Pink, and $31; A. Riley, $9; J. Williams, $31; M. Williams, $42; total $614. The total of the entire campaign among white and colored was $13,800. Mrs. B. Carroll and little Dorothy attended the birthday party of Mrs. Rhodes in Kansas City, Mo. Mrs. John Matthews, wife of Second Lieutenant John Matthews from Camp Funston, wife of her sister, Mrs. Belle, at 921 Washington boulevard, en route to Camp Grant, IU., where her husband is now located. Mr. Matthew Carroll left Sunday at 6 p.m. for Lawrence to resume his studies at K-U. Prof. Kennedy, professor of history at W. U., wife of wife and daughter, attended the Forum Sunday. Mrs. Jones of Alceseille, was in the city Wednesday visiting. Mr. Rhodes Turner. 1038 Freeman avenue, spent the holidays with his sister in Los Angeles, Calif. He has visited San Diego and Denver. NO 20 NEGLOES PLEDGE LOYALTY TO COUNTRY Declare Their Patriotism in New York Mass Meeting. New York, Dec. 30.—Resolutions pledging the loyalty of the Negro population of the United States to the government in its conduct of the war were adopted at a mass emeting held here today under the auspices of the "National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. The resolutions also condemned lynchings and German propaganda designed to stir up feeling between white and Negro soldiers. Ashleigh Hawkins of Ballimore, predicted the elimination of "Jim Crow" cars from Southern railroads, now that the government has assumed control of the lines. "THE LAST OF THE MOHICANS." And why should I say, it was the last of him—simply because I will know him no more here, as I have been accustomed to know him. Taen I had better said, "The last of a certain Three, Commendable men has changed the base of his operations; to a bourne of which we know not." These three men, J. J. Thomas, U. F. Scales and E. F. Heederson, were the originators and the soul and spirit for a long time; of that which grew to ob the greatest industrial and business enterprise that this community has know among Negroes. A. C. L. Coal and Feed Co. Theks good souls struggled hard, and "King Buckle and Tongue together" until they could interest a few others to join, and then for many years we conducted an institution that was pride to many of us, and why not be proud—for as I look down the life of the past, and out over the present I observe that almost every young man of that time of this community who has, and is now making good clerk or worked for this institution. John J. Thomas was truly a great soul in a busy, little body—so kind and gentle, active and energetic, intelligent and industrious, a noticeable Christian gentleman. His moral word as an example will not ask he be forgotten, and in less degree will be be remembered as an example force and factor in the community, by all who are inclined to use good judgment in the enactment of men. I know him well, and I appreciated him fully, and I shall indeed miss him, now that he is not here, and though all such is true, still, I cannot conceive of him being less anywhere than he was here. Hence the occasion suggests some previews towards, among them: Why one's unplastic or brittle thoughts of the step he has taken, when it is at least a rational certain-schou's in a no less desirable state thereby." "A look with the mind's eye over the line, if it does not bring a desire for the step, would to say the least, disrelief all fear of its taking." He did all he could and that, was very much indeed, to become a ready, full and well rounded man. A True Friend, I. F. BRADLEY. MUSIC SHOP TO OPEN TOMORROW DISTINCTIVE ESTABLISHMENT TO THROW DOORS OPEN WITH CONCERT FOR ALL To narrow morning another new establishment will throw open its doors t the public of this city. But, this store will be a different kind of store than this city alas ever seen before. It will be an establishment that will go down in the annals of Kansas City business history as the most unique and most distinctive individual store that ever catered to the music loving public. The name of this store will be The Music Shop. A most expressive, simple and exquisite name that will be in keeping with the store. The Music Shop will carry a full line of the goods that its name refers to and without doubt is destined to do a very good business. There will be a concert he'd all day tomorrow and everyone is welcome to attend who wishes. There will be no charge and an attractive program has been arranged. The address is 715 Minnesota avenue. Mrs. Hawkins, mother of Mrs. T.J. Thomas, Mrs. Perkins, sister, and Mr. Reeves, her brother, who were hee attending the funeral of the late Mr. J. J. Thoms, have returned to their mouns in Topeka. Mr. Morgan on Barnett avenue is court ill. ADVERTISING RATES Made on Application. Bell Phone, West 2968. "Entered as second-class matter August 29, 1914, at the post office in 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 ensure publication. Office 834 Nebraska avenue. MEMBER NATIONAL NEGRO PRESS ASSOCIATION. "The Globe has often referred to a narrow-minded, one-sided publication that is gotten out in the Missouri suburb by a number of men who are as narrow-minded as the sheet they edit. "The Globe has always been noted for its love of the fair play and the upholding of all the principles of the doctrine of the Brotherhood of Man. So The Globe should print this letter. "White or black, the constitution of the United States says that all men are free and equal. Reading between the lines of this poem makes that would cause me to infer that because a man is a different color than the one they happen to be by the accident of birth he is inferior and not deserving of a place at a free performance in a theater. "The case I have before me is I write is that of Dr. G. A. Gregg, the state director for Kansas of the Laymen's Missionary Forward Movement of the A. M. E. church. "Dr. Gregg, by the printed invitation to see the Seven Swans at the Convention Hall as the guest of the newspaper that I allude to want to the halls of to, went to the man at the appointed time. Dr. Gregg went inside. He was given a seat way down front. His family were with him. Ledles were in the party. All was well. "Then all of a sudden a police man approached. "You can't sit her. Get out." Not another word. He took the least man by the arm. He then drilled a woman from her seat. "Get up in the gallery. That's where niggers belong." This from an ignorant police man, whose learning was not oneenth of Dr. Gregg's. There is no need to discuss the question further. The policeman said he did it because, the "man from the Star" said to "throw them niggers out." The Star over the telephone admitted it. I wonder when it will be in this free America that education will be the factor that mankind is judged by and not his color? "I wonder if the Star thinks it is published in the backwoods of Georgia. The actions such as I mention are just about worthy of some of the low down "white trash," whose only claim to living is that they were born white. "I wonder if the colored people of Kameas City feel as friendly to the Star as they did?" "And I wonder if some white, readers of The Globe will speak out and aid us in this fight for Justice and Liberty to all and the tramping under foot of the most downn-trodden and oppressed people in the world? The business manager of the Star is an ex-German. Ex a few months. This kind of business is what the Germans are noted for. "I wonder who gave the order to eject those colored people? Yours truly, A. N. CALL ME UP I WANT TO TALK WITH YOU Bell Phone, West 5801 Unite of 1512 North Fifth street 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 The services Sunday were extraordinary throughout the day. The large congregation was electrified with the sermon of Dr. Griffin at the 11 o'clock worship; many of whom declared it was the most powerful in Biblical thought of Christian enunciation that has ever been uttered by this great theologian since his coming to First A. M. E. pulpit. The church Aid Society will serve to all the men of the church and their gentlemen friends a banquet on next Wednesday evening, January 16th, in the dining room of the church. Men only. Men of First A. M. E. church to be banqueted Wednesday, January 16 by the CHURCH AID SOCIETY. They can bring their gentlemen friends. A large and well pleased audience was out Sunday afternoon at the Forum to hear Dr. H. T. Kealing and his school render a most unusually strong program, Dr. Kealing's address was food that would stand the pure food test. --- The basement is near completion and after this Sunday all the services and the meetings, aside from preaching services on Sunday will be held in this beautiful lecture room. Messrs. Jones and King, both members of this church, are doing the Carpenter work and it is being done well. The china closet, which Mr. Jones has built, is a piece of art and is something of beauty. The plasterers finished their work Monday and no better job could be done by any one than this contractor, Mr. Haines. The trustees met in their regular monthly session Monday night and a lovely session was held at which time all blits due were ordered paid. Men, of the Church, don't miss your banquet next Wednesday evening. It's free to you, by the Church Aid Society. THE STAR PARTY. The segregation at the Kansas City Star party of its colored patrons who were invited to be present at Convention hall during the holidays that they might enjoy with others their hospitality in, seeing the pictures of "The Seven Swans," has met with such a resentment that t thousands of its colored subscribers of Greater Kansas City have stopped it coming in their homes in the past week. It is reported that people are using their phones daily to those who were not present at this Star party telling them how roughly they were handled and humiliated by policemen who had orders not to allow colored to occupy these two floors mentioned and stating when asked, that this ruling was only made this year with no cause only they were Negroes. Midnight Star Officials Out Trevino This week many higher-up Star officials were making a house to house canvass trying to explain how it was. One said it was the drunken Irish policemen that were in charge who so inhumanly jerked the people from their seats. Then with coarse words said the Post, helped make it worse. Last Sunday nearly every colored minister in the two cities called for a vote as to how many would stop taking the Star, and 90 per cent of these congregations raised their hand. Societies and other organizations are taking it up, and they claim in less than six weeks there will not be a thousand homes in the Middle West having the Star coming in their homes. The Hutchinson Blade carried in its last week's issue two half tones of our well known citizens and a fine write up of each. Dr. J. F. Griffin, pastor of First A. M. E. church, and Mrs. Willa Dwiggins, the newly elected president of the Interstate Literary Association of Kansas and the West. QUINDARO. KANSAS. Mrs. Bishop is still quite ill. She is pleased to see her friends. Residence, near Seventeenth and Paseet. The men of the church will conduct the services Sunday evening, Jan. 20. Place, Allen Chapel. Mrs. Adam Vernon entertained the Mite Missionary society. Mrs. S. J. Curry has returned and resumed her duty as matron at W. U. Gled to see her back. Dr. Kealing is conducting a very interesting chapel service. Many of the young men of the community are receiving their war papers. Uncle Sam wants to. know what each man can do best. He will use him where he can render good service. If that is at home, he will leave him there. Many new students are coming in daily at W. U. Choir members of Allen chapel are requested to be present by 10:45 a.m. each Sunday. Edith Walker, Mrs. Cora Smith and Mrs. Henry Rankin are employed in Jones' Dry Goods store. Lent Ammons visited W. U. a few hours. The orchestra under the direction W. T. Whitelaw 8091 North 27th St. Kansas City, Kaa If we haven't what you want We will get it for you officers Thursday. The were installed; W. P. Pinson; W. Secy., Mrs. W. Treasurer, Mrs. W. Ass. Secy., Mrs. Mother Matron, Mrs. Ro- Marshals; Mrs. Madge Anderson, Mrs. Nellie tees; Claria Humphrey. Landor will open a Lily of the Valley the 28th. We wish to thank and neighbors who so us during the illness a beloved husband and f tive. We also thank Temple and the friend so many floral offering mrs. Pearl R. Thomas Mrs. Priscilla Thomas Mr. Geo. Thomas. Mr. Price Thomas, T Madame D. B. T. H. Join Our 1918 XMAS S And Have N STA Minnesota 5th a FORD'S FU For Planes and B Floors. Leaves no gr MADE OD 2033 N. Second 8 L MIRRO WORK CA HODGSO MAS SAVINGS CLUB and Have More Money Next Xmas STARTING NOW Minnesota Avenue State Ba 5th and Minnesota Ave. RD'S FURNITURE POR or Pianos and Fine Furniture. Excellent for Leaves no greasy stains. MADE ONLY BY HARRY FORD . Second 8E KANSAS CITY MIRRORS RESILVERE WORK CALLE D FOR AND DELIVERED. HODGSON MIRROR COMPANY 1017 North Fifth Street. XMAS SAVINGS CLUB And Have More Money Next Xmas STARTING NOW Minnesota Avenue State Bank 5th and Minnesota Ave. FORD'S FURNITURE POLISH For Piancs and Fine Furniture. Excellent for Hardwood Floors. Leaves no greasy etains. 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 the bottles, bones, copper, brass, lead, zinc and even junk line. ARE DEALING AND HONEST WEIGHT AT ALL of Business—1006-1008 North Third Street. WEST 3577 KANSAS CITY S GOLD GOLD The Golden Oil 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. OIL IS GOLD The C Incorporated CAPITALIZATION. $1 The Golden Oil Company Incorporated Under Kansas Law. COLLIZATION, $150,000.00 Company has 2,351 acres leased for oil and gas Territory: Present Dividend, December 15th—And Price Advance December 15th. is near Cherryvale, and Independence, 480 Acres Acres in Famous Nowata Field, 160 Acres 1,403 Acres in Walnut Helper Field. No. 1, 2, and 3 now hooked on and pump run or contract to drill 8 more wells on 480 acres a sure of production as any field known. Oil is there. It is only a matter of going do 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. See T. A. PROUSE CARD OF THANKS. We wish to thank the many friends and neighbors who so kindly assisted us during the illness and death of our beloved husband and father and relative. We also thank Washington Temple and the friends who gave us so many floral offerings. Mrs. Pearl R. Thomas, wife. Mrs. Priscilla Thomas, mother. Mr. Geo. Thomas. Mr. Price Thomas, Topeka. Madame D. B. T. Hegans, Chicago. THE ADVOCATE'S JANUARY REDUCTION IS NOW ON. ONE YEAR FOR $100. PAID IN ADVANCE. SUBSCRIBE TODAY AND SAVE 50 CENTS. INGS CLUB Money Next Xmas NG NOW ue State Bank nesota Ave. TURE POLISH ture. Excellent for Hardwood s. Y HARRY FORD KANSAS CITY, KAS. RESILVERED OR AND DELIVERED. ERROR COMPANY Fifth Street. 17-14 Bell West 1131 BLE JUNK DEALER. Price for junk at all times, rags, brass, lead, zinc and everything in NEST WEIGHT AT ALL TIMES. North Third Street. KANSAS CITY, KAS. lden Oil Company Under Kansas Law. SHARES, 150,000 based for oil and gas in proven factory: 15th-And Price Advances to $3.00 over 15th. Independence, 480 Acres in Chanute Data Field, 160 Acres near Walnut Walnut Helper Field. looked on and pump running. more wells on 480 acres near Chanute any field known. a matter of going down to it with GOLD TALKS EXECUTOR'S NOTICE Join our Christmas ings Club for We are paying $17,000 Accumulated in the during 1 Ask us about EXCHANGE ST 611 Minnes Res. Phone, Bell Downing and Fixtu 17th and QUINDARO BIV D. Employment our Christmas and Tax ings Club for 1918. We are paying out now $17,000.00 cumulated in this small w during 1917. Ask us about our plan EXCHANGE STATE BANK 611 Minnesota Ave. Res. Phone, Bell West 4378 Downing Electric and Fixture Co. QUINDARO BIV D. KANSAS CITY, Employment Agency for 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. Employment Agency Colored People. Work of all kinds secured for Cooks, Chambermalds, Domestic of town as you like. Seous or o fice 1935 North Fifth St, K C BOULDIN C of all kinds secured for Girls and Women chambermaids, Domestic service, day work, cl as you like. Seous or call Bell Phone West North Fifth St, K. C, K. MISS C. A. PEARSON BUILDIN CLEANER Work of all kinds secured for Girls and Women such as Cooks, Chambermaids, Domestic service, day work, city or out of town as you like. Seous or call Bell Phone West 323. Office 1935 North Fifth St, K. C, K. BOULDIN CLEANERS "That Clean" ```markdown ``` SANITARY FIRST. Time Phone 6856 Main. DUNLAP LAUNDRY 15th and Bro the Best Laundry 6 Main. Bell R ILAP LAUNDRY 15th and Broadway. First Laundry Service B Water UsedExclusivel DUNLAP LAUNDRY CO. The Best Laundry Service Possible Soft Water UsedExclusively by Us LODGE HALLS AND STORE RO GMS FOR RENT Fraternity Building 312-314 Nebraska A few more nights open. For orders or societies. Also a few air fernoons. Rooms large and alry. All modern conveniences. Reat very reasonable. 3 STORE ROOMS ON GROUND FLOOR. Rooms 51 feet deep, newly plastered, electric lights, water and toilets in building. Rent reasonable. SAMUEL DIGGS 1012 N. Third St. Bell, West 3677 Notice is hereby givein that be- testamentary have been granted to the undersigned on the kirti and testament of John I. Thomas, late of said county, deceased, by the Hoc- cobbie, the Probate Court of the county and state aforesaid, dated the day of Jan. 1918. Now, all person- having claims against said estate are hereby notified that they must pre- sent the same to the undersigned to allowance within one year from the date of said letters, or they may be procluded from any benefit of such estate; and that if such claims be not exhibited within three years after the date of said letters, they shall be for- ever barred. PEARL R. THOMAS, Executrix of the last wif and testa- ment of John Thomas, deceased. Dated Jan. 8. 1918. as and Tax Sav- for 1918. ing out now 000.00 in this small way 1917. out our plan STATE BANK nesota Ave. II West 4378 Electric ture Co. KANSAS CITY, KAS. for Girls and Women such as utic service, day work, city or out r call Bell Phone West 323. Of- C. K. MISS C. A. PEARSON. CLEANERS LADIES' AND GENTS TAILOR- ING. Suits Cleaned and Pressed $120. 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-833. 1606 N. 56th St. K. C. K. Bell Phone 180 Grand AUUNDRY CO. roadway. by Service Possible dExclusively by Us MISSOURI SUBURB TO PAY 58 PER CENT OF $2,100,000, WHILE WE GET 49 PER CENT OF RECEIPTS FROM CAR COMPANY, WHICH WILL BE COMPELLED TO USE STRUCTURE. The two Kansas Citys Wednesay reached an agreement to purchase the intercity viaduct if the owner will accept $2,100,000 for it—Kansas City, Mo., to pay 58 per cent and 44 per cent for KANSAS CITY. That agreement will be put into writing at once in the form of a resolution officially authorizing the proper officials to enter final negotiations with Judge Storey, who represents the viaduct bondholders. But it will be subject to these provisions, prepared by Gerard B. Little, commissioner of finance: First. That Kansas City, Kansas, pay 44 per cent of the total cost of the structure, Including right of way and all grants and easements owned, or any way controlled by the Viaduct company. company though paying only 44 per cent of the purchase price. The agreement was reached today at a special conference at the city hall, attended by Mayor Mendenhall. Second. That Kansas City, Missouri, pay 56 per cent of such total cost. Third. The total cost not to exceed in any event $2,100,000.00. Fourth. That Kansas City, me allowed to deduct from its 44 per cent of the purchasing price a sufficient sum to guarantee the payment in full for all necessary repairs or alterations to put the bridge portion of said structure that crosses the Kansas river in a condition to comply with the demands of the Kaw Valley Drainage Board and the war department. Fifth. That the Vladuct company pay up all taxes now due and past due in full, including county, state, city and school taxes, as well as any and all special taxes, if any. Sixth. Absolute and satisfactory assurance that Kansas City, Missouri, will require the Railways company to use said railways during the life of the franchise with Kansas City, Missouri, for the operation of street cars. Seventh. Than Kansas City, Kansas, may pay its portion of its 44 per cent of the total cost, less any amount expended in changing said bridge to comply with drainage board or war department, in improvement bonds, running not more than thirty years, drawing interest at 44 per cent, payable semi-annually, the city reserving the right and option to name naturities of any and all said bonds. Eighth. The revenue derived from rentals paid by the street railways company shall be divided between Kansas City, Kansas, and Kansas City, Missouri, in proportion to the number of lineal feet of street car track on the viaduct in each state. Those provisions make the purchase exceedingly favorable to this city, inasmuch as KANSAS City will receive approximately 49 per cent of the receipts from the street car com- Ball, W. 364 Home, W. 594 1918 Bargains WHAT WILL YOU LEAVE YOUR FAMILY? A Stack of Worthless Rent Receipts A Real Estate FOR SALE 4 room cottage; 25 feet, $1,250; $100 down, $10 per month and interest; city water, electric light, gas; cistern, coal house. 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. 5 room vottage, 24 feet; $1,500; $100 down, $12 per month and interest; city water, electric lights, gas, cistern and coal house. Will build a 5-room stucco modern to suit parties, $2,400; $200 down, $15 per month and interest; paved street. 4 room modern cottage, $371-2 ft, close in on paved street, $2200, $300 cash, $15 a month and interest. 4-room stucco houses close in on paved streets, $1200, $50 cash, $10 a month and interest. 7 4-room frame cottages, city water and gas. Close in $1100, $50 cash, $10 a month and interest. 4 4-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 4-room houses, $500 each. $50 down, $8.00 per month and interest. 2 6-room houses, $650. $50 down, $8 per month and interest. Close In. City water. 4 6-room houses $650. $8 per month and interest. Close In. pany though paying only 44 per cent of the purchase price. The agreement was reached today at a special conference at the city hall, attended by Mayor Mendenhall, Commissioners Chapman, Brown, Little and Beggs; City Counsellor Smith, Senator Getty, and Aldermen Brnagh, O'Keill, Townsend and Duvall. Mayor Edwards of the Missouri suburb, apparently "just out of" excuses, flatly refused to attend the meeting. He has steadily declined to join in the proposed purchase in spite of the fact 45 civic organizations in Kansas City, Mo., have declared the viaduct must be bought and most, of them declaring for a purchase price as high as $2,250,000 if necessary. In addition the biggest men in Kansas City, Mo., strongly advocate the purchase. The adoption of the agreement today was unanimous. Mayor Mendenhall declared: "I'm not only for the purchase under the provisions, but I will strongly advocate it." Aldermen Townsend and Duvall were instructed to draw up a resolution, which will be passed by the governing bodies of both cities. When that is done a tentative contract will be drawn up with the product owners. Then the cities will be in a position to negotiate with the street car company for using the structure. It is generally understood that must be done before there is any final action. No great difficulty is anticipated with the street car company, especially since the "L" road is in a dangerous condition, something the car company has, openly admitted. When an agreement with the car company, has been reached, the proposed purchase will be put before the voters of KANSAS City for ratification. The vladuct company will have to pay for the election. Finally the company will accept bonds at 4 per cent from KANSAS City and park certificates from Kansas City, Mo., both at par. One suggestion made at the meeting today was that KANSAS City needs an interurban depot. A move along that line is probable. LITTLE NAMES PLACES FOR EXAMINATIONS COMPETITIVE TRYOUTS FOR WEST POINT) AND ANNAPOLIS TO BE HELD JAN. 12. At 9 a.m. January 12th I will hold examinations in algebra and geography at Karsas University, Kansas City University, Ottawa University, at the county sup rintendent's office in Icela, at the county superintendent's office in Fort Scott, at the office of the Hon. John Morse in Mound City, and at some other places in the district for those desiring to enter West Point and Annapolis. Parts desire g to be examined must send me physician's certificate of soundness and letters from reputable citizens showing that the examiners are of good character and hona fide residents of this congressional district and are between 16 and 20 for Annapolis and 17 to 22 for West Pointt. I should be glad if you will give this space in your valuable paper, as it may assist some young men. Alpha Art club were so pleased with their fetos write up. They say the writer certainly praises all when they are truthful and really do and have things. Adelphia club of near as many members, are delighted with The Advocate. They met this week at 934 Washington. Mrs. Dr. Gray prepared luncheon January 2nd for the Neighborhood Bible class. Mrs. Dr. Gray has opened a restaurant at Tenth and Oakland. SANTAL MIDY CATARRH of the BLADDER retrieved in 24 HOURS Each Can- sule bears the name of Birmingham county felts 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. Wanted 1,000 Negro MEN AND BOYS I represent over one hundred buyers and sellers of real estate and can represent you. Titles examin or, 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. EVERY PRISONER GRANTED FREEDOM FOR HOLIDAYS RETURNS ON OR BEFORE TIME Leavenworth, Jan. 8.—All of the 20 Kansas convicts, including two women, who were granted fifteen day paroles by Governor Capper to spend the Christmas holidays at home returned before 12 o'clock last, night, the time limit of their leaves. J. K. Codding, warden of the penitentiary, is highly elated over the success of the second year's try of this honor system departure. Last year, when seventeen of the convicts were released for the Christmas holidays, only one of the prisoners failed to return at the expiration of the parole. Many of the prisoners, including two colored men who went to Tennessee, reported at the institution on Sunday, twenty-four hours ahead of the time limit. The two women were Nella Wallace of Crawford county, convicted of manslaughter, and Tolla Kalisha also of Crawford county, convicted of murder. Both arrived Sunday. Two of the men, one from Lawrence and the other from Emporia, were the last to report, according to Warden Codding. Both were on delayed trains and they telephoned the warden to reassure him that they would report on time. John A. Flack, Dickinson county, convicted of forgery, and W. H. Van Sickle, of Lyon county, mayor of Olpe, who was convicted of assault in connection with the transportation about the state of a young girl for immoral purposes, are included in the list. The Germans are resourceful. They had a wireless station on their interned cruiser Geier at Honolulu. Walle this wireless apparatus relayed messages between the United States and Japan trying to make trouble for the allies, the German band played sweet music on the deck—AND DROWNED THE NOISE OF THE APPARATUS. Simple visitors, officials and others said, "How cheerful the Germans are under sad conditions. How industrious that nice band is." And all the time it was playing to hide the sound of treachery. Nothing new to Prussia. She has been doing the same thing for forty years, getting ready for the murder fest, keeping the band playing meanwhile and deceiving simplified Europe that failed to hear the noise of the Krupp works. The United States needs, mice, white preferred, but any color-will do. For each mouse, 15 cents is offered. Mrs. Mouse becomes a mother when a few weeks old. She has ten or twelve children at a time. They become mothers and fathers when a few weeks old. Take pencil, paper, and learn that at 15 cents apiece, two mike in two years would bankrupt the United States government. This is only interesting statistics—not a protest against government extravagance. *** Colonel Roosevelt, with a snort, remarks, "We are free men in this fair and mighty land only because our forefathers had iron in their blood." *** Not ONLY because of the iron, dear colonel. We are free men also, because our forefathers had BRAINS IN THEIR HEADS. And they also had loyalty to the head of the nation in their hearts. For instance, you remember that George Washington had many failures, many disasters, many retreats. But there was one thing he did NOT have, namely, an ex-president of the United States calling him three kinds of a traitor. Iron in the blood is one thing, al- Wanted 1,00 MEN AND TO LEARN TO BE AUT We Teach the Complete M For Only $75.00. For Fu FORTUNE J. AFRO-AMERICAN AUTOM THE KANSAS CITY ADVOCATE FARMERS FLOCK TO TOPEKA FOR ANNUAL MEETING LEADING SPEAKERS FROM ALL PARTS OF COUNTRY AS WELL AS KANSAS, TO BE HEARD GOVERNOR CAPPER ON PROGRAM OPENING SESSION THIS MORNING ADDRESSED BY NOTABLES AND BUSINESS MEN Topeka, Jan. 10. The state agricultural convention today will take up the practical agricultural problems brought on by the war. Being the most conservative business in the world, farming is probably the hardest to adjust to new conditions. Sec. J. C. Mohler has been wonderfully successful, however, in securing for this, the forty-seventh annual meeting of the state board of agriculture, noted men from the far north, Capada, and St. Paul, Minn., from the east, Washington, D. C., as well as experts from this state—men eminently qualified to discuss the weighty problems now before the farmers. This morning the program opened in Memorial hall at 9 o'clock with an address on "Bee Making as a Business" by Arnold Berns, a leading cattleman of Peabody. Following him was M. D. Munn, president of the American Jersey Cattle club, St. Paul, Minn., in a discussion of "Today's Dalry Problems." "How Kansas Can Increase Pork Production," was the subject assigned to Fred B. Caldwell, a practical hog raiser from Howard, in Elk county. George C. Bowman, president of the Seymour Packing Co., Topeka, spoke about "Poultry Production in 1917." Dean W. M. Jardine addressed the meeting on "War-time Farming." The evening session opens at 7:30 o'clock. There are two addresses: "The Side Line—a Mitigator," by Maude C. Thompson, and "Give Us Men," by Edmond James Kulp. Mrs. Thompson is the well known paragrapher and editor of the women's column in the Howard Courant, and Doctor Kulp is pastor, of the First Methodist Episcopal church of Topeka. The Medea club will sing at. But decency, loyalty, respect for the problems of the men at the nation's head, are also important. *** For the soldier on a cold night: Does the wind blow through your tent? Sprinkle the tent on the outside with water. The water freezes, coats the tent with ice, the cold wind can't blow through. One of the warmest houses is that of the Eskimo, made of ice. *** Editor Britton, assistant to Editor Daniel's says that the word "Pošherlik" should be pronounced "Bool-shezekee." Like the bool in a china shop. (Excuse this. It was a great temptation). The Lawrence Journal-World says: The Kansas City Kansan, a paper that is not listed in leading newspaper directories, and which carries no name of publisher or editor, comes to hand with a screed against Congressman E. G. Little, a portion of which is credited to the Ottawa Guardian. The Guardian has been published in Ottawa for a number of years, and the American Newspaper Directory for 1916 credits it with a circulation of 800, which may be too high, as publishers usually insist upon a corrected statement where their circulation is rated too low. These papers, having little standing or influence at home, apparently seek to destroy the political reputation of Col. Little, through mailing out extra copies over the district, but in this they will be mistaken. Mr. Little is now serving his first term and with the exception of his vote against war, which was unpopular, he has made a good record. He will undoubtedly be renominated and re-elected. Frank Theodore Aken, astrologer and director of the Astrological Re $1.00--The Advoca'e--$1.00 Our Big Annual January Subscription Reduction is Now On. Jan a.y Only $1.00.One Ye r Se What You Save. ELIGIBLE All Paid Up Subscri ber Our Books And All New Ons. Office 834 Nebraska Ave. Bell West 2962. search society, says that we ought to pay more attention to actrology, and that stars control our destiny. If that is so, looking at the war, we can only say that the stars have recently gone crazy. Gentlemen born under lion, bull, scorpion, and all the others, are now being shot to pieces indiscriminately in the trenches. We like the stars and respect them, but we guess that they are attending to their business and leaving us to attend to ours. PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas. 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 22d day of Feb., 1918, the petition in this case will be presented and evidence given, upon which a decree in divorce will be granted, divorcing plaintiff from you, the defendant, and for the costs of this action. Shoemaker CLARKSON Shoe Repairing and Full Line of Rubbers and Shoes End of Quindaro Car Line FREE $1 Is guaranteed for one bottle to benefit any case of pellagra, rheumatism, eczema, scrofula or any blood, liver or kidney disease, or 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. L. M. GROSS 721 Spring Street LITTLE ROCK ARK BLEACH YOUR DARK SKIN Have Soft, Fair, Clear, Bright Complexion 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 rings, bumps, pimples, blackheads, tan or freckles—giving you a clear, clean, bright complexion, making you easy of everybody. You might just as well be attractive with clear, bright complexion by using Black and White Ointment. Sold on a money-back guarantee, only 25c (stamps or coin) by mail, or 5 boxes. $1. Agents apply for territory and special deal as Black and White Ointment sells fast. Address Plough Chemical Co., T. M. Thompson, 708 BRADLEY & RBADLEY, Attorneys for Phlatiff. Attest: R. J. McFARLAND, Clerk. (First published Jan. 11th, 1918.) Mrs. Lulu Hornbeak of Pueblo, Col. is a new subscriber for The Advocate. "What's in a name? hat's in a name?"—EVERYTHING "What's in a name?"—EVERYTHING! 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Our Trade-Mark "Skin Success" is being used by others, evidently to deceive our friends. Let them BEWARE; we shall prosecute them to the fullest extent of the law. Look for our name and address on every package of Palmer's "Skin Success" Ointment and Soap. The Morgan Drug Company 1512 Atlantic Avenue Brooklyn, New York 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. GUY BOOKER Attorney-at-Law 514 Minnesota Avenue Kansas City, Kansas 1419 East 18th Street Kansas City, Mo. J. GUY 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. A. J. HILLE Groceries, Meats, Dry Notions. Corner 11th and Fre KANSAS CITY, Bell, West Office Phone Bell Residence 1521 N. Bell-Phone 361 B. H. THOMPSON Office 1512 N. 55 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. 1884. DR. MARION COTTEN, DENTIST 514 Minnesota Avenue. KANSAS CITY, KANSAS H. W. HILL ON is Kansas City's Pl Negro Jeweler. TABLE JEWELRY St. K. C., Mo. Phone M. 6243R. Bell Phone, W Office Hour 8 to 11 A. M., 2 to 5 P. DR. LEE R. P. Physician and 516 Minnesota 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. Mrs. Bell at 921 Washington boulevard, who has been sick, is up again. FILES JONAF 1971 Don't abandon it an operation test films until you are tired but uneasy situations. We give you a warning to test it if it fails if costs you nothing, and do no more a Writo at once and make this a for sure test plan. Look at New York "—EVERYTHING! Palmer's "Skin Success" great name for itself as skin troubles. It is the trade-Mark "Skin Success" evidently to deceive cur SARE; we shall prosecute it of the law. and address on every pack- Success" Ointment and Drug Company Brooklyn, New York 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. 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 8. H. THOMPSON, M. D. A. Office 1512 N. 5th Street Bell Phone, West 9111 Office Hours: 8 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. Every thing satisfactory. A few steps from Union Station. 344 North 9th St. VICTROLAS, THE PATHE PHONE Butler & Son 610 Minnesotata Ave. Prices less. Deal with proprietors. No high salaries, commissions, big rents, great advertising bills for you to help pay. Kansas City, Kansas Mrs. Ethel Dunn, who spent the holidays with her father, Joseph Dunn, in Chicago, returned Monday, her home, 1110 Oakland. GRAND OPENING SATURDAY JANUARY 12 THE MUSIC SHOP A handsome souvenir will be given to each lady who attends this opening. Come early and stay late. The latest music may be played on the MUNOLA---THE WONDER OF ANY AGE. It Plays Any Record $49.75 Here you will see and hear the latest and best Grafonolas, Phonographs, Planes, and Plano Players that were ever exhibited in one place. TH 72 ST. CAR COMPANY MUST LIVE UP TO CITY'S LAWS PLEASEIGNORE WHEN CHAPMAN REVEALS THAT IT IS SELLING TOO MUCH POWER TO KEEP SWIFT & CO. MISSOURI FIRM HA FRAN- CHISE TO SELL CURRENT TO ANYONE IN THIS CITY "We're going right ahead arresting those responsible for not heating cars no matter what the company's plea." Mayor Mendenhall so declared today, almost while two employees were on trial before Judge Herrod, the trial resulting in fines of $100 each for William Guest, 610 Franklin avenue, and C. H. Hill, 423 Ercett avenue. Attorney R. J. Higgins, for the street car company took an appeal. "The life of the city's board of commissioners was aroused last night when complaint was made that the ordinance requiring that a temperature of 25 degrees be maintained on the cars" was being flagrantly violated by the company. The company pleaded that it cannot run insufficient cars and heat them properly, too, but Commissioner Chapman shattered that with a statement that when he went to the offices of Swift & Company to find out why it is talking of dispensing with municipal current, he discovered that the Missouri light and power company was endeavoring to sell its current to the packing firm once more. The street car company is selling LODGE NOTICES I. O. B. and S. of C. "Buey Bee" Meeting nights 1st and 3rd Monday 114 Nebraska Ave. SAMUEL DIGGS, W. H. C. MARY, SMITH, W. S. Eyes Examined Glasses Fitted F. C. WAHLENMAIER REFRACTING EYE SPECALIST 746 Minnesota Ave. Kansas City Kansas Bell Phone W. 424. Res. 1407 N. 8th St. Luella Green NOTARY PUBLIC 516 Minn. Ave. K. C. K. 1927 726 Minnesota Avenue too much of its current to the light company," declared Mr. Chapman. "That's the answer to its claim of not being able to furnish enough power to our car system. The company can furnish current to 2,000 Missouri suburb homes with the power it is endeavoring to sell Swift & Company, or can heat every car in this city and run, 100 additional cars. Mr. Chapman added that this city will take steps to compel Swift & Company to remain as a consumer of the city's power as the Kansas City Light and Power company is not the possessor of a franchise in Kansas City, aKs., and is only allowed to sell to some pants in this city because the municipal plant is not sufficiently large to supply all consumers. Judge Hugh J. Smith, city counselor, told cf appearing yesterday in the Kansas supreme court at Topeka to oppose the etition of R. J. Higgins and Frank Haggerman, attorneys for J. H. T. SMITH INSURANCE AND REAL ESTATE INSURANCE NAD REAL ESTATE FOR SALE. SEE SMITH FOR A HOME AND A SNAP IN REAL ESTATE 20 acres of good land only 3 miles from city of Coffeyville, Kas., all under cultivation and a 4-room house. Good water and young fruit only ... $1600.00 A well improved farm in Colorado. 160 acres, 4 room house, barn, waf- mill, large grainery, out houses, and bog house. The farm is well watered. Fence and cross fence. On terms per acre. $25.00 One of the finest stock farms in Missouri. 900 acres in Howard county, 100 miles east of Kansas City. 200 west of St. Louis. 850 acres Missouri river bottom land, fine living springs of water, all fenced. This farm is worth $100 per acre. My price, only. $60.00 I have some good autos to trade for farm land or good oil lease. I have vacant lots to sell in all parts of the city. For snaps see me. Think of it, when you can buy a 4-room house for $450.00 on payments in a city like this when the monthly pay roll here is $250,000. a month to the man with the dinner bucket. Dr. J. P. Isley Physician and Surgeon Bell W. 1127 —End of Quindar's Car Line the company, that the pending mandamus suit of the city against the company be transferred to the federal court on the grounds of unfriendly jurisdiction. Following the filing of briefs by both rides today, a decision is expected within a week. Judge Smith said he expected the supreme court to ignore the railways company's petition and start hearing the mandamus suit. It is estimated that it will cost the company over $100,000 if the city win its suit to compel the company to live, up to its present franchise, as eleighteen miles of extensions must be built and six-minute service maintained. PRISONER USES GUNNY SACK AS CAMOUFLAGE ESCAPE Salt Lake City, Utah, Jan. 10. While federal military and civil authorities are searching for Kurt Wilkins and Ferdinand Kube, members of the I. W. W. and German civilian prisoners, who escaped from the third prison camp at Fort Douglas yesterday, Col. George Byram, commandant of the prison, stated today that he believed the men escaped though assistance lent by a friend from the outside. Col. Byram said that he believed the friend wrapped himself in a gunny sack, and, the sack being the same color as the ground, rolled himself along until he came to the high wire fence surrounding the prison. The friend then, according to the belief of Col. Bydam, throw a pair of wire nippers over the fence. The gunny sack and the pair of nippers were found near where the wire was cut. A feature in connection with the nippers was that they were insulated with rubber, it being stated that the prisoners feared the fence was charged with electricity. 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 Gakes We Make Our Candies SUGAR BOWL 720 Minn. Ave. G. A. TERRY PHOTOGRAPHER —STUDIO— 1615 North 8th Street, K.G. K. Bell, West 3673J. Portraits, Enlargements, Post Cards, Frames, etc. Water Colors and Natural Color Photos a Specialty. PICTURES MADE AT YOUR HOME. Satisfaction Guaranteed. FORREST B. ANDERSON Abattracts of title furnished free; ten days allowed to examine. "It's cheaper to buy than it it is to rent." Consult me any time. I am the People's Lawyer. 13th and Wood Ave., KANSAS CITY, KANS: MOTION PICTURES ON MERCHANDISING TO BE SHOWN IN K. C MOTION PICTURES ON MERCHANDISING TO BE SHOWN IN K. C PART OF BIG LECTURE ARRANGED BY C. OF C FOR BENEFIT OF RETAIL MERCHANTS. Every successful merchant in business at the present time is utilizing every means possible to help him advance and build up a better trade. Realizin ghts, the retail committee of the Chamber of Commerce has secured one of the most instructive, educational moving pictures ever put on the screen, entitled, "The Troubles of a Merchant and How to Stop Them." The pictures will be shown at the Union club rooms next Tuesday night at 8 o'clock. The film is a three-reel Essayan feature and is brim full of ideas relating to retail business. L. R. Yeaman will lecture with the pictures By aid of stereocption alides he will deal with the following subjects: 1. Retail failures and their causes. 2. Store organization. 3. Newspaper advertising. 4. Window display. 5. Clerks' efficiency. 6. Selling methods. 7. Credit business. 8. The delivery problem. 9. System in retail business. This lecture was recured through the courtesy of the National Cash Register company of Dayton, Ohio. It has received the highest commendation from business organizations. There will be no charge for admission and every business man and clerk in the city should take advantage of this unusual offer. U. S. MARINES HAVE A NEW INVENTION Port Royal, C. C., Jan. 10—U. S. Marines at this station have a new invention. It's called a "bazooka," No, it isn't a cannon, nor a-flying machine, nor a machine-gun, but when in operation it will make you "shake your-fet." The "bazooka" is a simple-contrivance, consisting of but two pieces: of gas pipe and a funnel, but its secret is in the playing. It is said that the Marine Corps Jazz band is the only one in the world that boasts of a "bazooka." BIBLE INSTITUTE CONVENES JAN. 13 DR. GAEBELEIN-OF NEW YORK IS LEADER AND GREAT-SUCCESS PREDICTED. "Something bg" in the way of church activities will be the Bible Institute convening Janaruy 13 to 20 inclusive, at the First Presbyterian church, Seventh street and Nebraska avenue. This is the first venture in that line the Presbyterians have ever made here. With Rev. A. C. Gaebelein, D.D., of New York, interpreter and teacher of international fame, as leader of the Institute, the undertaking can hardly prove other than a success. There are very few Bible students who are not familiar with Dr. Gae- FORREST B. Law LAWYER, REAL 529 State Ave. Bell V Deeds, Mortgages, Wills, Contracts and Legal Papers Drawn. Investments M Abstracts of title furnished from "It's cheaper to buy than it be Consult me any time. I am th Bell Phone, West 775 E. L. No Electric C Let Us Figu 13th and Wood Ave., belein's writings, his annotations of the books of the Bbile, has commentaries on numerous Bible books, or inspirational writings in the field of prophecy. Then, too, he is the editor of "Our Hope," which is read monthly in many Christian homes, and he shared in the editing of the Geoffield Bible. For the institute, Dr. Gaeblein has announced that his general theme will be "Messages of Our Times" discussions to be both inspirational and instructive to all. And these daily sessions will be open to the general public. There will be no admission charge whatever and all are cordially invited. The Institute opens with the Sunday morning service at 11 o'clock, when an address on the "Pre-eminence of the Lord Jesus Christ" will be given by Dr. Gasbelein. At 3:30 "Modern Day Delusions" will be the theme, and the subject for the 7:30 o'clock service will be "The Way into the Kingdom." During the week the evening services will begin at 8, and with the exception of Monday, teh afternoon sessions will be at 3:30 o'clock. We are rich enough to provide billions and do it every year for many years, assuming that the government knows how to reach those that have the great money accumulation. The worst of it is, the more money we raise, the less the money is worth. In China, for instance, the American dollar is worth in Chinese coin 83 cents less than it was before we got into the war. *** Berlin is alarmed about food, the shortage and the cost. So are we; which, when you think it over, is a good deal of a joke. I all of our time we worry because there isn't enough food, the other half we placidly read about food thrown away to hod up the prices, sugar exported by the hundreds of thousands SCIENTIFIC OPTICIAN All Work Guaranteed Kassel Jewelry Co. 548 Minnesota Ave. Kansas City Kansas BOULEVARD DRY GOODS CO. A Good Shoe Store 1723 Quindaro Boulevard. KANSAS CITY KANSAS ANNOUNCING ANNUAL SALE OF S BEGINNING SATDAY, JANUARY 1 test Silk Event of t sale we will offer a collec Unquestioned Value and the silk markets for the and we pronounce them particularly Tempting les these silks are great today's cost of silks inding Quality, Value and Bird, Thayer Co. KANSAS CITY OUR ANNUAL SALE OF SILKS BEGINNING MONDAY, JANUARY-14TH The Greatest Silk Event of the Year In this sale we will offer a collection of Silks of Unquestioned Value and Style We searched the silk markets for these materials and we pronounce them Particularly Tempting At our prices these silks are great bargains, based on today's cost of silks of corresponding Quality, Value and Style. Emery, Bird, Thayer Company KANSAS CITY of tons because of some foolish regulation. It is evident that there are many things abut which this country knew little and abour which it is going to learn a good deal. What the Prussian fears he hates. Prussian hatred of President Wilson is a welcome compliment. A German poet speaks of President Wilson as "a gruff blockhead." What Germany really objects to is the fact that, for Prussia, Woodrow Wilson is a "gruff THINKING head." What the Prussians dislike in Woodrow Wilson is that he is a block of steel in their path. They talk a great deal about "the will to victory," and find in Woodrow Wilson a steady "will to defeat THEM," and they don't like it. J. W. MATTHEW 1901 NORTH Bell Phone LEXINGTON CHEROKEE CHEROKEE FARMING ILLINOIS SEMI-AL OUR Cheaper O J. W. MATTHEW 1901 North 7th Bell Phone West Bathurst MATTHEWS COAL 1901 NORTH 7TH ST. Bell Phone West 583 LEXINGTON LUMP CHEROKEE LUMP CHEROKEE NUT FARMERS' LUMP ILLINOIS LUMP SEMI-ANTHRACITE OUR MOTTO Cheaper Coal for Cash. W. MATTHEWS COAL 1901 North 7th St. Bell Phone West 583. J. W. MATTHEWS COAL CO. 514 Minnesota Ave. The Only Ex Store in Direct From F Only Exclusive store in the Cit From Factory t Save You M The Only Exclusive Stove Store in the City Direct From Factory to User We Save You Money SEE---- US----TERMS IF DESIRED-SEE US Bathurst Stove Co. 514 Minnesota Ave. The Mary Francis Domestic Science School For particulars, write or call at school, 1223 San Ave Kansas City, Kana. While we are making our "fight for democracy" how would it be to make our ARMY democratic? We must have DISCIPLINE, of course, but is it necessary to have SERVILIY among men that volunteer to fight for their country? When we read that the president is eating a pound of butter that costs $567, we should and use the forbidden German word "Uberfunfun", a spite of the fact that the butter was sold at auction for the Red Cross. ARE YOU A PAID UP SUBSCRIBER TO THE ADVOCATE? IF YOU, ARE SEND IN $1 NOW, WHICH WILL PAY YOU UNTIL JANUARY, 1929. SEE WHAT YOU SAVE. TH ADVOCATE SENT TO YOUR ADDRESS $100 ONE YEAR JAN- UARY ONLY. SEE WHAT YOU SAVE. NEWS COAL CO. RTH 7TH ST. One West 583 BOTON LUMP BKEE LUMP BKEE NUT ERS' LUMP DIS LUMP NTHRACITE MOTTO Coal for Cash. NEWS COAL CO. St. 583. Stove Co. exclusive Stove the City factory to User