Kansas City Advocate

KANSAS CITY ADVOCATE OUR $1.00 SUBSCRIPTION RATE CLOSES JANUARY 31ST. ---SEE WHAT YOU SAVE TWELVE MONTHS $1 50 KANSAS DISTRICT OUT OF TRENCHES WESTERN INKLINGS FROM THE KANSAS CITY DISTRICT. By Rev. J. T. Smith, D.D., P. E. Mr. Editor: Permit me to give the many readers of your news journal a few inklings. We have just closed our first quarter, which was very profitable. We begin at Baxter Springs the second Sunday in October with C. T. Whitcomb, pastor. He is the youngest man in the district and is doing effective work. The church is well organized and at work. A new piano has been installed and a good choir and fifteen added to the church since conference. This charge is coming back to its former place in the district. Columbus is not doing so well, our membership is very small. We sent out an appeal for help from the hurches in our conference, and to my great surprise only six responded. Galena is pastored by Rev. T. E. Walker. The work thus far has surpassed all previous records. The church has already been repaired, new roofing, etc. Brother Walker believes in paying you go. The people are very much pleased with him The outlook for continued success is favorable. Weir circuit is being looked after by Rev. J. W. Thomas. He has already succeeded in raising $200.00 and paying off a note of $150.00, and has pjlaced in the bank $50.00 to the credit of the church for the payment of another note next November. The people are much pleased with his leadership. Pittsburgh—Rev. J. W. Warren, B. D., is our energetic pastor. No church in the district was more delighted at the return of their pastr than this one. They showed their appreciation by increasing the weekly support of the pastor. They are planning to take care of the bonded debt and build a parsonage this year, which is very much needed. They are succeeding in every department of their work. Rev. D. Self is our pastor at Girard and Yale. There is nt much at Yale. Sme of the members have died and many have moved away. At Girard we have a small membership. They are loyal and true to every call and the work is in fair condition. The pastor's wife has not been feeling the best but learn that she is much 'improved in health and' will soon be able to join him in the work. Wayman-Ft. Scott.—This historic charge continues to hold its place in the state. Rev. H. H. Jones is a first class pastor and keeps every department of the church well up to the standard. Through organized effort they have reduced their debt to a minimum sum. Under his leadership the work continues to increase in strength, spiritually and financially. Rev. B. Ross is moving on at Coffeyville with a steady hand; the people all love and admire him for his ability as a strong spiritual preacher. He has the confidence of his people. The church is taking on new life; the finance thus far has been good and the outlook for the future is brighter. Independence.—Rev. I. A. Brown is the pastor caring for the work here in a commendable way; though a stranger in their midst they have called to him and the result of which a new five-room modern parsonage is in course of erection which will be a credit to the church at that place, Cherryvale. Rev. J. H. Daniels holds forth at this charge. He is a good preacher and can sing Gospel until it seems that every heart is touched with the spirit. His work is in good condition; much work having been accomplished since conference. Oswego and Chetopa are moving on slowly. Rev. Fitzpatrick is doing all he can to make a success of the work. Chanute—Rev. F. W. Smith is moving along nicely with the work. The growth of this church has been marvelous; In one year it has doubled, and now the pastor and members are saying a larger building, a new parsonage, and a hundred members on roll. Iola—Rev. J. J. Watson, returned from the conference to serve Iola for another year. The church was greatly pleased to have him returned to them. They went to work and paid off all debts and they are now shouting and singing praises to Him that loves us. They are looking around for something to do. They are thinking of caring for the District Conference S. S. VOL 3. First A. M. E. church, Kansas City, lastored by Dr. J. F. Griffin, has accomplished great things this quarter. Quite a number have been added to the church, and over $3,989 for the trustees alone has been raised this quarter. The basement of this commodious structure is about completed. It is one of the most modern and best equipped churches in the district for Sunday school work. His work not only commends itself to the Conference, but to the connection. May he live long and continue the great work for the Master. The work has already begun on the parsonage. Parsons—This second-class appointment the other day has grown to rank among the first charges of the Conference. During this quarter $1250 in one day was laid on the table. The basement for the new church has been completed at a cost of $3000. Rev. Greene is a great leader. I have only been abl to give you an inkling of what is going on in the Kansas City district. They say Rev. J. R. Ransom must make a clean race for the Bishopric this time. He stands without a peer among the brethren. Kansas will stand by him in the race. LADIES AID SOCIETY ENTERTAINS MEN MANY RESPONDED TO THE HOSPITALITY OF THE LADIES OF FIRST A. M. E. CHURCH—AN EVENING OF FEASTING AND SPICY TALKS. Wednesday evening was the scene of a pleasant and social affair at First A. M. E. church, the occasion being a banquet tendered the men of this church and, their many friends by the Ladies' Aid Society, led by its president, Mrs. Ed. Lyles. The large and handsome dining room was tastefully decorated with festoons. The tables, with their snow-white linen, with cut flower bouquets occupying their places, only loaned an extra attraction for the appetizing menu that followed. The pastor, Dr. Griffin, in a few spicy remarks, introduced Prof. Shelton French, secretary of the Trustee board, as Master of Ceremonies. The professor, in his eloquent and witty manner, proceeded to call upon a number of the guests, who responded with short talks of an inspiring and willingnes to do. Lawyer Dorsey Green, one of the dependable trustees, spoke at length in glowing terms in behalf of the ladies who so kindly and generously made the occasion, one of pleasure and social magnitude. Mrs. Lyles then presented Mrs. Minnie Cooper, who, in a few well-worded remarks, responded in behalf of the society. Dr. Griffin closed with remarks that only he can speak. Y. W. C. A. NOTES The daily religious services will begin Monday, January 28, at the building, corner of Ninth street and Nebraska avenue. Ministers from the different churches will conduct these meetings. Everybody welcome. TRIANGULAR ORATORICAL CONTEST The Yates Branch, Young Women's Christian Association of Kansas City, Kansas, in an endeavor to raise funds to carry on its work, will have an oratorical contest and a rare musical entertainment at the METROPOLITAN BAPTIST TEMPLE Contesting Representatives from these Institutions: LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL Three cash prizes to contestants, and a Lady Baltimore Cake, made by Miss Ethel Caution-Davis, to the person selling the highest number of tickets over 75. We ask the entire public's co-operation and support in this effort. Buy a ticket; if you cannot attend give it to a friend. KANSAS CITY, KANSAS JANUARY, 18 1918. DRASTIC COAL REGULATIONS IN EFFECT HERE DRASTIC COAL REGULATIONS IN EFFECT HERE FUEL ADMINISTRATOR LAYS DOWN RIGID LAWS; BUSINESS HOUSES TO CLOSE EARLY SCHOOLS NOT TO CLOSE HERE MENDENHALL ORDERS POOL ROOMS CLOSED AT 5 P. M.; BACKS UP DARBY Use no coal that you can avoid using and likewise be saving of oil and other fuel. All merchants must close their stores at 5 o'clock and open at 8 in the morning, groceries may remain open until 6 o'clock at night; drug stores until 10 o'clock. Persons in offices are requested not to use them at night and no later in the day than necessary. Dances and other gatherings must not take place until the fuel shortage danger is passed and lodges are requested to make meetings as brief as possible. Pool halls must close at 5 o'clock and all dealers in unessential commodities not later than 6 o'clock. Housewives are requested to heat only the rooms used. / Housewives also are requested to cook only what is necessary for the meals. Mayor Mendenhall this morning confirmed Harry Darby's order that the fifty or more pool rooms in this city must close at 5 o'clock each night in order to conserve coal. The pool rooms are under the direct supervision department of which the mayor is the nominal head. The police were instructed at roll call today to immediately arrest any pool room that violated the rules and report other violators not directly under the police jurisdiction. "Those who thing that I am fooling will find themselves much mistaken," said Mr. Darby to The Globe man. This morning the mayor introduced a resolution that was passed at once by the commissioners that authorized Commissioner L. H. Chapman to reduce ornamental lights to one on each post. Superintendent Pearson said that the schools were burning oil to a great extent and that as the oil shortage was not as great as that of coal the schools would stay open, as far as he knew. While one or two of the schools burn coal there is an efficient system installed that saves excess or useless coal and the schools are heated at a minimum expense. Mr. Pearson said that conservation was the he was instilling in every pupil and that he thinks that the students carry home the doctrine of "save coal." Washington, Jan. 17.—All Washington is up in arms today over Garfield's drastic action of yesterday. There is talk that Congress will object but that President Wilson will approve. As things are now, no power on-earth can prevent all industries from closing down for five days, commencing tomorrow. New York Dumfounded. New York, Jan. 17.—Business men and merchants of this city are dum-founded at the Fuel Administrator's order and are at a loss as to how to act. The newspapers are violently against the order. At the Wednesday night service of the Central Arvonce M. E. congregation, a vote was taken to discontinue the evangelistic meetings during the month of January, because of the coal shortage. khadtlandveDecnihsagT?B The Rev. B. M. Powell, pastor of the church, has been conducting a series of evangelistic services. To conserve, the pastor will preach his evangelistic sermons only on Wednesday and Sunday. SUMNER HIGH NOTES The American History class has completed a study of American history from its discovery to the time when George Washington became president of the United States. With regard to the part that the Negro played in this development of the United States we find that first he was brought to the colonies in 1916 and made a slave and it was through his labors that the South was able to have its great plantations. He was one of the first to shed blood for American independence, and he is to be found taking a very important part in many of the great battles of the Revolutionary war. We need but mention the names of Crispus Attucks, Peter Salem and Black Prince to confirm our statements. Although he fought for the independence of the colonist, he was himself denied this privilege. In some states of the North his more fortunate brother was given his freedom before the Revolution closed and many of them voted. The fact that the Negro voted for the ratification of the constitution in at least five states is proof enough that he has a right to its protection and is a citizen of the United States. We refer you to the Introduction preceding the first Article of the Constitution, which reads in part: "We the people of the United States, in order to form a more perfect union, establish justice . . . and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our sisterly, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America. In last week's notes of the Red Cross campaign as was stated that Mr. Albert Maddux reported $16. We wish to correct this as Mr. Maddux reported $75. Mr. Maddux having reported the highest amount among the clored boys was called upon on two occasions to state before the Red Cross workers as to how he secured that amount. THE COLD WEATHER BROUGHT MANY TO SUFFERING. The extreme cold zero weather and its long duration caused many of our people to suffer. The shortage of fuel and the scarcity and high cost of food products found many families in great need. Homes where half a dozen small children were found, were without fire and something to eat. The city did all it could to relieve those in need and distress, but they found themselves not equal to the task. While many of our churches rallied to their Christian duty, others failed to realize their Christian obligation to those who were in destitute circumstances at their door. We should remember that while we may have a hot fire, a warm bed and plenty to eat, that you have a neighbor with a cold stove, an icy bed and no flour in the blim. These unfortunates are human beings, and we who can bring comfort to them and don't do it, are inhuman beings. Some of our people are still having The Star thrown to their door, after being Jim-crowed at The Star party at Convention hall some weeks ago. Will the race ever become man enough to stand for a principle? A BUSINESS MAN THATS MADE GOOD BOULDIN CLEANERS "THAT CLEAN." The A. J. Bouldin Cleaners, Dyers and Pressing establishment at 1606 North Fifth street, is the best equipped for getting out the finest work, and at the same time give its patrons up-to-the-minute service, of any place to be found in this part of the West. Mr. Bouldin has made the success in this business through the two things mentioned, "First-class work and every-minute-service," and his good wife, Mrs. Bouldin, cannot be omitted in being one of the great factors in the success of her husband's business. She runs the office while Mr. Bouldin, with his up-to-date and handsome delivery car, is kept busy bringing in and taking out work. As to his workmen, there are no better in the business, and when any order goes out of this house you may feel sure it is right. A colored man whose work goes in many of our richest and most particular homes of other races, is an indication in these days that it is just what I want. So the question might be asked. What are we doing toward our share of patronage in a firm of this standing? Are you having the Bouldin Cleaners to do your work? If not, call them up for just one trial. CITIZENS FORUM After working nicely one Sunday, a pipe in the furnace in the new Temple became defective and this civic body convened in the old Metropolitan church. It brought back old memories, as 'twas the historic building where the old Columbian Literary was organized, and it has evolved into the present Forum. President Buster opened with the 119th Psalm and requested Editor Kennedy to give the invocation. Quotations were opened by Masters Dwiggins, Blake and Miss Geyden. Miss Geyden also gave the first current event. Mrs. L. Buckner, the leader of Current Events, and many of the good deeds that some of our race are doing. Messrs P. Gardner, White and Dwiggins also gave events. Amreica was played by Miss Kelly, while all stood and sang. Then came the main paper, "All Progress, the Condition of Forgetting," by Dr. Griffin of the A. M. E. church. It was very deep and one of the most psychological papers ever read at the Forum. He received very great applause. The paper gave a wonderful research of the science of the soul and a beautiful spiritual admonition. The president called on Dr. Holmes to open the discussion. He said it was excellent and as philosophical as the writing of John Stuart Mills and other theologians. Rev. G. A. Terry also praised the paper, as did Madame Booker and Mr. Garvin. Prof. Neely asked a question on it and was answered satisfactorily and it was the concensus of opinion that the paper was deeply instructive. Mme. Browne of Kansas City, Mo., rendered a musical classic, and was encored, and played a more beautiful selection, showing her artistic skill in fingering. Miss S. Borwn, the secretary, read a good year's report. Mrs. N. Davis, treasurer, also reported. In President Buster's year's-regime more money was taken up than ever before. This is the largest literary society in the West. President Buster introduced his officers, also most of his committees. The chairmen are as follows: Executive committee, Prof. J. P. King; Junior executive committee, H. Tucker; Finance, P. Gardner; Publicity committee, M. C. Matthews. After the Critic's report and the benediction by Chaplain Robinson, adjournment until Sunday, January 20, at 4 p. m. at the Temple, the regular meeting place, was taken, where another fine program will be rendered. Read Ad on front page of the Triangular Oratorical Contest. Lincoln High school, Summer High school and Western university. Fine music will also be rendered. If you would like to do something for a worthy cause, buy a ticket to the Young Women's Christian Association Oratorical contest, January 25, at Metropolitan Baptist Temple. NO.21 GOVERNOR CAPPER OUR FRIEND GOVERNOR CAPPER THE FRIEND OF OUR PEOPLE. The Advocate was glad to print in a recent issue the splendid resume of the state's record in the year just closed by Governor Arthur Capper. It was a great tribute to the industry, loyalty and patriotism of Kansas people. The colored citizens of Kansas have had an important part in the fine record Governor Capper so well recounts, and they are all glad to know that he has been their friend and helper in every way. The state has had no governor in its history who has contributed so much to the welfare of its colored citiezns. He has in public, as well as in private life, encouraged, and helped them and has contributed of his time and means in promoting their welfare and happiness. Governor Capper has spoken in many of the churches of our people, and at other meetings he has appeared and talked with them of conditions that make for good citizenship. Every Sunday, he speaks in some church of the state. These calls come from the colored people just the same as from the white race, for with Governor Capper there is no color line. At Wichita, Topeka and other cities of the state he has spoken from the pulpit of our churches, bringing to us always a message of friendship and helpfulness. More than that, Governor Capper's newspapers have stood for the rights of the colored people without equivocation. He has demanded that we have a square deal and an equal opportunity as citizens of the state, and as governor he has carried out this principle to the letter. As United States senator, the colored people of Kansas would know that they would have in Governor Capper a faithful friend and advocate. And that law-making body is where we need such a friend. FRANCE MAY BE THEIR DESTINATION COLORED SOLDIERS AT CAMP, FUNSTON SENT TO NEWPORT, NEWS. (Special to The Advocate.) Camp Funston, Kas., Jan. 16.—Tuesday night at Camp Funston was the first scene of removing colored soldiers since their coming here, when a goodly number of them took a late special for the East. Their destination, as scheduled, is Newport News, Va. As to what duties will be there is not known, but it was the opinion of many of the boys they were headed for France. The boys were cheerful on their leaving, and many were heard to say "All we ask is to give us an opportunity to show our Americanism and bravery, and we will give a good account of ourselves." Great cheers went up from their friends and comrades left behind, when the big special pulled away. There is a possibility of these regiments soon being sent on to France. BIBLE CLASS. The Neighborhood Bible class met at the residence of Mrs. Gardner, on Everett avenue, and had quite a good meeting, also visiting Mr. Jones, who is sick, and who also lives on Everett avenue. He was moved by the spirit of their sweet singing. The class meets Wednesday, January 23, at the home of Mrs. B. S. Jones, 707 New Jersey avenue. Lesson: I Timothy 2.3 chapters. People of every church, attend. RENEWALS AND NEW SUBSCRIBERS. The editor wishes to thank the large number who have already renewed and paid up their subscriptions for 1918. We also wish to extend our gratitude and appreciation to the many new subscribers who have had their names placed on our books for the New Year, marked PAID. Others who desire to get in on our $1.00 yearly subscription have until January 31, after which time will be the regula rsubscription rate of $1.50. You can pay to any of our representatives or send a bring to the office, $24. Nebraska avenue. THOMAS KENNEDY, Editor and Prop. G. A. GREGG, ASSOCIATE EDITOR. MRS. M. C. MATTHEWS, Society Editor. MERVIN HARRIS. CIRCULATING MANAGER. Published every Friday at 834 Nebraska Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. The Advocate is a weekly journal devoted to Race Progress and Human Uplift. SUBSCRIPTION. Per Year . . . $1.50 Six Months . . . .80 Three Months . . . .45 Single Copy . . . .05 ADVERTISING RATES Made on Application. Bell Phone, West 2968. "Entered as second-class matter August 29, 1914, at the post office at Kansas City, Kansas, under the Act of March 3, 1879." Don't forget The Advocate collectors when they call. It's only 15c per month and no one should put the collector off. Have your news in our office not later than Tuesday of each week to insure publication. Office 834 Nebraska avenue. MEROPOLITAN TEMPLE. (By Mrs. M. C. Matthews.) A slight defect in the furnace pipe caused this congregation to worship again in the old church, where again old sacred memories were recalled by the older members, who are the foundation of the great new Temple. Pastor Holmes preached well on the text, "I Remembered God and Was Troubled." It was very very deep and soul uplifting. That we feeble creatures of the dust should not try to find out or question from whence God came, as it is a mystery which will never be solved by us, and it is enough to know and accept His plan of Salvation. For God always was and always will be. Simply ask God to lift us up to higher ground." At the close of his sermon he led the congregation in the beautiful, old hymn, "Remember Me." At 7:45 p. m., Rev. Roberts of Fort Smith, Ark., preached from John 3d chapter. The choir, a sextette, on account of the cars, sang the pretty old anthem, "The Lord Is My Shepherd," nicely. Although there was a precipitation in the weather, the ordinary collection was over $53. Next Sunday, January 20, we expect to be in the new Temple and invite all people and pray for the Holy Spirit to meet us there. Mr. John Collins was elected trustee of Metropolitan Temple. Mrs. Cowen of Chiacgo, Ill., has been visiting Mrs. D. W. Carson, 914 New Jersey avenue. Miss Theodosia Hamilton, 830 Nebraska avenue, Kansas City, Kansas, sends her love to Mrs. Lottie D. Hall, 927 Jackson street, San Francisco, Cal. Mr. D. W. Carson, 914 New Jersey avenue, has been somewhat ill this week. Mrs. Lulu Anderson of Independence, Kansas, is at the home of Mrs. Hadley, 337 Minnesota avenue, recovering from a brief illness. Mrs. Nellie Falls fell in front of her residence at 314 Minnesota avenue, last Saturday, and broke her wrist. We regret to hear that Mrs. Francis White at Eighth and Freeman is quite ill with scarlet fever. Mr. Grant Cornell, father of Miss Allie Cornell, one of our teachers, died Monday evening, January 14, at the family residence. Lieutenant Howard Browne passed through our city en route to Newport News, where he will be stationed in the United States army. We regret that Miss Almeda Jared, one of ur teachers, who has been trying to recuperate her health in Chicago, is not much better. We are told that Miss O. Henderson, on Washington boulevard, is still sick. Mrs. Brown, who played so nicely on the Forum, is the daughter of Mrs. Frazier, our songbird, at 915 Washington boulevard. THE WEEKLY ANNOUNCER OF FIRST A. M. E. CHURCH J. F| GRIFFIN, Pastor Residence, 1930 N. Sixth Street Phone Bell West 2904. 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. WEEKLY SERVICES. Official Board, 2nd and 4th Monday, 7:30 P. M. Choir rehearsal, Tuesday 7:30 P. M. Wednesday, prayer meeting, 7:30 P. M. While the severe cold weather kept the attendance down Sunday, the services were no less in the exposition of the Gospel by Dr. Griffin. The line of thought was energizing to the soul-mind, as it was, also to the moral mind. The audience grasped early in the discourse its wonderful truths and before the close many deminstrated how grateful they were to the Master for such a profound Christian thinker and reasoner. Sabbath school will be held in the basement this Sunday for the first time. A large attendance is expected to welcome with all their hearts and soul that which they have been praying for so long. Mothers, send out your children Sunday or it would be better to say, bring out your children. Let us make it a great welcome. Rev. Everett will hold his second quartelly meeting Sunday at our Argentine church. Presiding Elder Harris will be in charge. All are invited to be present. We have been fortunate so far to pass through the zero weather without a frozen pipe, while it has been the misfortune of many of our sister churches to close their churches on account of boilers and pipes bursting. We are very sorry to learn of the serious illness of the daughter of Rev. Ransom, Mrs. Ethel Henderson of Lawrence. Our sympathy goes out to Rev. and Mrs. Ransom and the husband, Rev. Henderson, and hope for her speedy recovery. Rev. J. R. Ransom of Wichita was in the city and at Western university this week on business. CONTEST STARTED BY NATIONAL SECURITY LEAGUE, OPEN TO ALL. CLOSES FEB. 15. New York, Jan. 16.—The National Security League announced today an offer of $1,000 reward for the best suggestion as to the most effective method of getting before the German people America's aims in the war. The contest is not limited to age, sex or nationality. The only condition is that the answers be submitted in writing before February 15. The judges of award will be James W. Gerard, Job E. Hedges and Dr. David Jayne Hill. The $1,000 prize will be given through the league by a prominent real estate broker of this city who does not wish his name mentioned. The war alms of this country are set forth by the league in the following statement of facts to be placed before the German people by the method suggested. "That we are fighting for the German masses, not against them. "That we are fighting the Prussian military autocracy, which, as shown at Zabern, enslaved the German civilian masses and is forcing thousands of them to be killed daily so that Germany can make vassal states of the rest of the European nations. "That we are fighting that autocracy which is trying to rule the world by force; the autocracy which is preventing peace. "That the United States does not want German land, money or business. "That the United States is fighting for the liberty of the masses, for our liberty, for the liberty of the world. "That we will fight until we get freedom for all forever." The league gives the following reasons for the contest: "First, we believe the masses of the Germans and Austrians, particularly the Austrians, desire peace and are only kept fighting because they are kept in ignorance of what they are fighting for. "Second, if we could only, by some means, get to these masses the real object of the war, it would materially help in breaking down their morale and assist in ending the war. Third. The thousands of suggestions which doubtless will be made, with millions of minds thinking on the subject, should develop one on two suggestions that are practical, which is just what is required. "Fourth. The statement of facts is the persistent message epitomized—the whole object of our being in the * KANSAS CITY ADVOCATE. ANNOUNCER M. E. CHURCH war in a few terse words. It will be read and discussed where the president's message will not and in that way let our own people know for what we are fighting and arouse their patriotism. "Fifth. Among the German population and aliens it will give in a few words the object for which we are fighting. They know the psychology of the German people better than we do. It is apt to stir their patriotism. Thousands will think more on the subject in endeavoring to get this prize than they will think of improving their own business. ing their own business. 4-room house, 25 feet, $1,000; $25 "Sixth. From previous experiencedown, $10 per month and interest. "Sixth. From previous experience Join O XMAS SAV And Have More M STARTI Minnesota Ave 5th and Mi FORD'S FURN For Pianos and Fine Furni Floors. Leaves no greasy stai MADE ONLY B Join Our 1918 MAS SAVINGS CLUB and Have More Money Next Xmas STARTING NOW Minnesota Avenue State Bar 5th and Minnesota Ave. RD'S FURNITURE POR For Planos and Fine Furniture. Excellent for Leaves no greasy stains. MADE ONLY BY HARRY FORD I. Second St. KANSAS CITY MIRRORS RESILVER Minnesota Avenue State Bank 5th and Minnesota Ave. FORD'S FURNITURE POLISH For Pianos and Fine Furniture. Excellent for Hardwood Floors. Leaves no greasy stains. 2033 N. Second St. MIRRORS MIRRORS RESILVERED WORK CALLE D FOR AND DELIVERED. HODGSON MIRROR COMPANY 1017 North Fifth Street. HODGSON MIRROR COMPANY 1017 North Fifth Street. June West 1619 Home Phone West 1619 SAMUEL DIGGS THE OLD RELIABLE JUNK DEALER. Pays the highest cash price for junk at all iron, bottles, bones, copper, brass, lead, zinc and even the junk line. SQUARE DEALING AND HONEST WEIGHT AT A Place of Business—1006-1008 North Third Street. BELL, WEST 3577 KANSAS years the highest cash price for junk at all tin bottles, bones, copper, brass, lead, zinc and even ink line. RE DEALING AND HONEST WEIGHT AT ALL OF Business—1006-1008 North Third Street. WEST 3577 KANSAS CITY GOLD GOLD The Golden Oil Company 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. OIL IS GOLD The Go Com The Golden Oil Company Incorporated Under Kansas Law. CAPITALIZATION, $150,000.00 The Company has 2,351 acres leased 4 Per Cent Dividend, December 258 Acres near Cherryvale and Field, 50 Acres in Famous Now 1,403 Acres in W Well No. 1, 2, and 3 now ho Under contract to drill 8 m which is a sure of production as The Oil is there. It is only the drill. The Oil is there. Well No. 4—Now located We expect the well we now POLLIZATION, $150,000.00 SHARE 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 The Oil is there. No. 4—Now located drilling night and day, expect the well we now have, and these eight 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. 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 25, 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 FOR GOLDEN OIL STOCK we know this announcement is bound to slift through into Germany and Austria, either by correspondence or being sent through neutral countries, and will have some effect in that way. "Seventh. We cannot possibly see where it can do anything but good. It is not official. It is done by private individuals. The only criticism might be that we are weakening in our fight against Germany and that is answered in the last line of the announcement, which reads,—"We will fight until we get Freedom for All Forever." Mr. and Mrs. Locke, of St. Paul, Minn., are visiting Mrs. Basil of Oakland avenue. Miss Nellie Glvens and Mrs. M. Scott of Wyoming spent the holidays with Mrs. Basil. 4-room house, 25 feet, $1,000; $25 down, $10 per month and interest. UR 1918 WINGS CLUB Money Next Xmas NG NOW Avenue State Bank nesota Ave. TURE POLISH ture. Excellent for Hardwood s. Y HARRY FORD KANSAS CITY, KAS. RESILVERED DR AND DELIVERED. ERROR COMPANY Fifth Street. CEST for junk at all times, rags, bass, lead, zinc and everything in NEST WEIGHT AT ALL TIMES. North Third Street. KANSAS CITY, KAS. den Oil pany used 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 drilling night and day. have and these eight wells to re- profits in a year. opment. Bell West 1131 GOLD' TALKS SHARES, 150,000 EXECUTOR'S NOTICE. State of Kansas, Wyandotte County, ss. In the Probate Court of said county. In the matter of the Estate of John J. Thomas, deceased. Notice is hereby givein that letters testamentary have been granted to the undersigned on the last will and testament of John J. Thomas, late of said county, deceased, by the Honorable, the Probate Court of the county and state aforesaid, dated the 8th day of Jan., 1918. Now, all persons having claims against said estate are hereby notified that they must present the same to the undersikned for allowance within one year from the date of said letters, or they may be precluded 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 forever barred. Executrix of the last will and testament of John Thomas, deceased. Dated Jan. 8, 1918. (First publication January 11th, 1918.) THE ADVOCATE'S JANUARY REDUCTION IS NOW ON ONE YEAR FOR $1.00. PAID IN ADVANCE. SUBSCRIBE TODAY AND SAVE 50 CENTS. Res. Phone, Bell West 4378 Downing and Fixtu 17th and QUINDARO BIV D. Employment for Employment Agency for Colored People. Work of all kinds secured for Cooks, Chambermaids, Domestic of town as you like. See us or fice 1935 North Fifth St., K. C. 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. See us or call Bell Phone West 323. Office 1935 North Fifth St., K. C., K. BOULDIN CLEANERS "That Clean" SANITARY TUFF SANITARY FIRST. DUNLAP LAKE 15th and Br The Best Laundry Soft Water Used LODGE HALLS AND STORE Fraternity 312-314 A few more nights open. For o ternoons. Rooms large and alry. very reasonable. 3 STORE ROOMS ON Rooms 57 feet deep, newly plas toilets in building. Rent reasonable. DUNLAP LAUNDRY CO. The Best Laundry Service Possible Soft Water UsedExclusively by Us A few more nights open. For orders or societies. Also a few afternoons. Rooms large and airy. All modern conveniences. Rent very reasonable. 3 STORE ROOMS ON GROUND FLOOR. Rooms 57 feet deep, newly plastered, electric lights, water and toilets in building. Rent reasonable. Home Phone 6856 Main. 1012 N. Third 8t Mr. Belle of 921 Washington boulevard was in the city from Denver, this week. ARE YOU A PAID UP SUBSCRIBER TO THE ADVOCATE? IF YOU ARE SEND IN $1 NOW, WHICH WILL PAY YOU UP UNTIL JANUARY, 1919. SEE WHAT YOU SAVE. CALL ME UP I WANT TO TALK WITH YOU Bell Phone West 380. Cme 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 W. T. Whitelaw DRUGGIST 3091 North 27th St. Kansas City, Kas. If we haven't what you want We will get it for you Electric ture Co. KANSAS CITY, KAS. nt Agency for Girls and Women such as atic service, day work, city or out call Bell Phone West 323. Of- C., K. MISS C. A. PEARSON. LADIES' AND GENTS TAILOR- ING. Suits Cleaned and Pressed $1.00 Suits Sponged and Pressed 40s 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. 1608 N. 5th St. K. C., K. AUUNDRY CO. Broadway. y Service Possible dExclusively by Us ORE RO OMS FOR RENT Bell Phone 180 Grand GREEN BUYS CONTROL OF HOME STATE EX-MAYOR ASSUMES CHARGE OF MINNESOTA AVENUE FINANCIAL INSTITUTION HEADS TWO PLACES PRESIDENT OF ARGENTINE BANK ALSO; MEANS MUCH TO BUSINESS HERE Control of the Home State bank has been purchased by Charles W. Green, former mayor of this city. The deal which has been in the process of culmination a week or more, was finally closed today and Mr. Green assumed charge. What changes will be made have not been determined—whether there will be any at all. It is reported Judge Angle, who piloted the bank through stormy times, will remain as cashier. He and Mr. Green are regarded as strong business men and the new arrangement will mean much business to the Minnesota avenue section as well as to the bank itself. Mr. Green also is president of the Argentine State bank and is one of the state supervisors of public institutions. He was mayor a little more than four years and was a popular official. Details of the new conduct of the bank have not been mapped out. Control was bought from Mr. Dixon of the Commerce Trust company and W. L. Witmer, who held a total of 126 shares. Mss Lizzie Sewall and Mrs. C. Matthews resigned, being trustees of the Masonic building committee for Electa Chapter. Miss Sadie Buster's smiling face was missed at the Forum. Miss Pendleton of Sumner High is a very pleasant honest teacher. Prof. G. B. Buster's administration has been one of the most quiet and remunerative of all administrations. Mrs. A. Lake was elected president of the Metropolitan choir. COAL SITUATION MUCH BETTER HERE LITTLE NEW DEVELOPMENTS SAVE THAT CLOSING ORDER IS SLIGHTLY MODIFIED There were few developments in the local coal situation last night or this morning. The only thing of import that happened was the modifying of the closing order as applies to the business hours. The hours were changed to 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Instead of 5 p.m. Despite a report that was printed in one of the Missouri papers that is noted for its misrepresentations, the High schools here will not close. The coal situation is growing metter here every day and everything seems to be clearing up. Amos Jenkins of the Retail Grocers' association said this afternoon that the grocers of this city felt that they had not had enough time to be in a position to take care of the mandate as regards closing time. While there will be no opposition there is a feeling that something should be done to help out the men who supply the city with food and allow them a little leeway. MAY LOOK FOR COAL IN WYANDOTTE COUNTY A letter received by Mayor Mendenhall from a real estate man in Leavenworth suggesting that much coal is under the ground in Wyandotte county and Leavenworth, caused the mayor yesterday to talk to the commissioners and get their views on the subject. All were very much impressed and something may be done at once. THE ADVOCATE'S JANUARY REDUCTION IS NOW ON. ONE YEAR FOR $1.00. PAID IN ADVANCE. SUBSCRIBE TODAY AND SAVE 50 CENTS. ARE YOU A PAID UP SUBSCRIBER TO THE ADVOCATE? IF YOU ARE SEND IN $1 NOW, WHICH WILL PAY YOU UP UNTIL JANUARY, 1919. SEE WHAT YOU SAVE. Furnished rooms, 627 Franklin avenue, Kansas City, Kans. KANSAS CITY ADVOCATE. 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 5 room House and 2 lots on terms .....$800.00 4 room House and 2 lots on terms .....700.00 4 room House, on terms .....600.00 9 room Modern House on terms .....2500.00 5 room House, close in, on terms .....1000.00 3 room House, close in, on terms .....1200.00 4 room house, only 4 blocks out FARM LAND 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, wind mill, large grainery, out houses and hog 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. Office No. 511 Union St. Phone No. 43 COFFEYVILLE, KANSAS ```markdown ``` Eyes Examined Glasses Fitted F. C. WAHLENMAIER REFRACTING EYE SPECALIST 746 Minnesota Ave. Kansas City, Kansas SUGAR BOWL We Do Our Baking Bread--Cakes--Pies Wedding Cakes We Make Our Candies SUGAR BOWL 720 Minn. Ave. Bell Phone - W. 424. Res. 1407 N. 8th St. Luella Green NOTARY PUBLIC 516 Minn. Ave. K. C. K. Bell Phone, West 3227 F. V. HAYS BOULEVARD DRY GOODS CO. A Good Shoe Store 1723 Quindaro Boulevard KANSAS CITY, KANSAS A TRIBUTE TO THE TURTLE. Oh turtle, turtle! I must bow to you. My friends have asked of me. I tremble now for fear that what I may not be much: I can't write. I know that you are sleek, but not hard-shelled and close, but my wish that man would more his Hear. For then would man be more turtle. No evolution stuff will turtle ever. The look and walk the same as no change in specie, bone or cell. Has scarce been found by all turtle. The shell so hard or soft when he That took the lives of many fish. Is yet as hard or soft the same old For God made turtle, turtle ever. If we were turtle more and little What were the need of million Did man or turtle change Creation What field of carnage yet a Turtle. Oh turtle! proof against the hurricane Again the many rains in might Your outlines graceful and your heart You are The beau-ideal of the turtle. You wouldn't change your dress, you Because your husband brought Nor paint and primp and elocution To show that "hubby" has the turtle. While man has copied many of you You've not been guilty found With Christian grace you could deceive For we have ever stolen from your snappy snap for which we get And your resisting shell, we've we snap each other from the moon We shell our conscience so it is. For all our dirty tricks we shell be And then we turtleize our back When criticism clubs us off our guts Oh, turtle, we can never pay you. You'll never sit before that awful For having been a Surgeon and To get insurance money husbands So wives and children be not to you. You never bribed the preacher with Nor ever pussy-footed, either me You never leaned across the table For cash you should have got your sealy shells enrich all things Through tortoise shells this pot Your chicken meat, what more courage And then your turtle soup, how Oh turtle, turtle oh! oh turtle, turtle You've surely got the backbone No Chiropractor to adjust your gills No Ost'opath to give your bones You've never had an amputation of Appendicitis, mumps, were new You never had to seek a Hospital Be etherized, cut open wide, a new You never looked upon the wine John Barleycorn was never in You never had a drunken spree or I'd say the same for man if it I must bow to you today, I have asked of me to put you into rhyme for fear that what I'm called to say me much: I can't write classics ev'ry time you are sleek, but not a hypocrite, red and close, but meek and always just would more his Heavly standard fit, would man be more than man in just the stuff will turtle ever bear, and walk the same as in the days of you specie, done or cell or single hair been found by all who looked the reck hard or soft when he began the race, the lives of many friends along the w or soft the same old carapace— ade turtle, turtle ever turtle stay. tittle more and little less of man, the need of millions in their pious tr turtle change Creation's mighty plan? of carnage yet a TURTLE GEN'RAL of against the hurricanes that blow, many rains in mighty torrents hurled, graceful and your head so meekly low- the beau-ideal of the swimming world! change your dress, you wouldn't change your husband brought some stylish com- primp and elocutionize your talk that "hubby" has the SWEETEST wife. is copied many of your nature traits, been guilty found in taking after man grace you could declare us reprobates, we ever stolen from you all we can. nap for which we gave you "nary red," resisting shell, we've also stolen that; mother from the morm 'till time of bed; our conscience so it can't be gotten at my tricks we shell behind the church, we turtleize our backs to take the blow clubs us off our guilty perch— we can never pay you half we owe. It before that awful Judgment Day, been a Surgeon and to widows lied, rice money husbands saved to pay and children be not food and clothes de- ed the preacher with your filthy lucre- ussy-footed, either night or day ed across the table playing euchre, you should have gotten in an honest w ells enrich all things. I even read, tortoise shells this poem on your looks meat, what more could hungry mortals your turtle soup, how full of life and he he oh! oh turtle, turtle oh! likely got the backbone and you've got t er to adjust your gizzard so, with to give your bones a better fit. had an amputation of your gall, its, mumps, were never meant for you, to seek a Hospital at all, ed, cut open wide, and then brought to kicked upon the wine when it was red, yycorn was never introduced to you, a drunken spree or splitting head— same for man if it were only true! Oh turtle, turtle! I must bow to you today, My friends have asked of me to put you into rhyme; I tremble now for fear that what I'm called to say May not be much: I can't write classics ev'ry time. I know that you are sleek, but not a hypocrite, Hard-shelled and close, but meek and always just the same. I wish that man would more his Heav'ly standard fit. For then would man be more than man in just the name. No evolution stuff will turtle ever bear, The look and walk the same as in the days of yore. No change in specie, bone or cell or single hair Has scarce been found by all who looked the records o'er. The shell so hard or soft when he began the race, That took the lives of many friends along the way. Is yet as hard or soft the same old carapace— For God made turtle, turtle ever turtle stay. If we were turtle more and little less of man, What were the need of millions in their pious tread— Did man or turtle change Creation's mighty plan? What field of carnage yet a TURTLE GEN'RAL led! Oh turtle! proof against the hurricanes that blow, Again the many rains in mighty torrents hurled, Your outlines graceful and your head so meekly low— You are The beau-ideal of the swimming world! You wouldn't change your dress, you wouldn't change your walk, Because your husband brought some stylish comp'ny down, Nor paint and primp and elocutionize your talk To show that "hubby" has the SWEETEST wife in town!! While man has copied many of your nature traits, You've not been guilty found in taking after man; With Christian grace you could declare us reprobates For we have ever stolen from you all we can. Your snappy snap for which we gave you "nary red," And your resisting shell, we've also stolen that; We snap each other from the morn 'till time of bed; We shell our conscience so it can't be gotten at. For all our dirty tricks we shell behind the church, And then we turtleize our backs to take the blow, When criticism clubs us off our guilty perch— Oh, turtle, we can never pay you half we owe! You'll never sit before that awful Judgment Day, For having been a Surgeon and to widows lied, To get insurance money husbands saved to pay So wives and children be not food and clothes denied. You never bribed the preacher with your filthy lucre, Nor ever pussy-footed, either night or day You never leaned across the table playing euchre, For cash you should have gotten in an honest way. Your sealy shells enrich all things. I even read, Through tortoise shells this poem on your looks and wealth, Your chicken meat, what more could hungry mortals need! And then your turtle soup, how full of life and health! Oh turtle, turtle oh! oh turtle, turtle oh! You've surely got the backbone and you've got the grit; No Chiropractor to adjust your gizzard so, No Ost'opath to give your bones a better fit. You've never had an amputation of your gall, Appendicitis, mumps, were never meant for you. You never had to seek a Hospital at all, Be etherized, cut open wide, and then brought to. You never looked upon the wine when it was red, John Barleycorn was never introduced to you. You never had a drunken spree or splitting head— I'd say the same for man if it were only true! G. A. TERRY PHOTOGRAPHER -STUDIO- 1615 North 9th Street, K. C., 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. TH ADVOCATE SENT TO YOUR ADDRESS $1.00 ONE YEAR. JANUARY ONLY. SEE WHAT YOU SAVE. J. W. MATTHIE 1901 NOR Bell Phone LEXINGTON CHEROKEE CHEROKEE FARMER ILLINGTON SEMI-AP OUR Cheaper C J. W. MATTHIE 1901 North 7th Bell Phone West MATTHEWS CO J. W. MATTHEWS COAL CO. 1901 NORTH 7TH ST. Bell Phone West 588 LEXINGTON LUMP CHEROKEE LUMP CHEROKEE NUT FARMERS' LUMP ILLINOIS LUMP SEMI-ANTHRACITE OUR MOTTO Cheaper Coal for Cash W. W. MATTHEWS COAL 1901 North 7th St. Bell Phone West 588. 18th St. M. & J. John Successors to Moone 1335 East 18th St. W. M. & J. Successor Always the Best LIVE AND DRESSED POULTRY Fresh From CALL US Always the Best Growing Better LIVE AND DRESSED Wholesale andRetail POULTRY Fresh From the Country CALL US, WE, DELIVER. you today, to put you into rhyme; I'm called to say the classics ev'ry time. a hypocrite, week and always just the same. heavily standard fit. man man in just the name. bear, is in the days of yore, for single hair who looked the records o'er. began the race, friends along the way. and carapace— ter turtle stay. less of man, is in their pious tread— it's mighty plan? BURTLE GEN'RAL led! canes that blow, y torrents hurled, and so meekly low— swimming world! you wouldn't change your walk, some stylish comp'ny down, size your talk SWEETEST wife in town!! our nature traits, in taking after man; clare us reprobates you all we can. ave you "nary red," also stolen that; n'till time of bed; can't be gotten at. hind the church, to take the blow, guilty perch— you half we owe! Judgment Day, did to widows lied, saved to pay good and clothes denied. with your filthy lucre, night or day playing euchre, seen in an honest way. I even read, them on your looks and wealth, hungry mortals need! full of life and health! le oh! he and you've got the grit; buzzard so, has a better fit. if your gall, ever meant for you. at all, and then brought to. when it was red, introduced to you, splitting head— were only true! ARE YOU A PAID UP SUBSCRIBER TO THE ADVOCATE? IF YOU ARE SEND IN $1 NOW, WHICH WILL PAY YOU UP UNTIL JANUARY, 1919. SEE WHAT YOU SAVE. J. F. BEEM GROCERIES AND MEATS Fruits and Vegetables Bell Phone West 753. 2320 North 5th Street KANSAS CITY, KANSA8 WS COAL CO. EWS COAL CO. St. 588. Grand 3765-B J. Johnston HARTSCHAFFNER & MARXSUITS HARTSCHAFFNER & MARXSUITS THE PALACE CLOTHING CO. WAR SAVINGS STAMPS ISSUED BY THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Bell-West 364. MONEY TO LOAN CITY PRO FIRE AND CYCLE LET US WRITE THAT NEXT GEO. MCCLELLA 733 Minnesota Ave. FORREST B. Consult me at any time. Law REAL ESTATE 523 State Ave. Bell W Deeds, Mortgages, Wills, Contracts and Legal Papers Drawn. Investments Mac Abstracts of title furnished free "It's cheaper to buy than it it Consult me any time. I am the The Mary Frank Science School of De Can enter at any time. Ples, C any time. WEDDING CAKES For particulars, write or ca Kansas City, Kans. Bell Phone, West 775 E. L. No Electric Co Let Us Figu 13th and Wood Ave., KEY TO LOAN ON IMPROVED CITY PROPERTY FIRE AND CYCLONE INSURANCE WRITE THAT NEXT POLICY FOR YOUR D. MCCLELLAND AND SCO Nota Ave. Kansas C REST B. ANDERS ne at any time. I am the People's L Lawyer REAL ESTATE BROKER. Kansas Bell West 1050. Mortgages, Contracts and Papers Drawn. Titles Ex Investments Made. title furnished free; ten days allowe to buy than it it is to rent." any time. I am the People's Lawyer. Mary Francis Don Science School School of Domestic at any time. Ples, Cakes and Cadles WEDDING CAKES A SPECIALTY. Viculars, write or call at school, 122 Kans. West 775 Res., Bell Phon E. Noel & Electric Contractor Let Us Figure With You Wood Ave., KANSAS CITY FORREST B. ANDERSON LAWYER REAL ESTATE BROKER. 523 State Ave. Kansas City, Kas. Bell West 1050. Deeds, Mortgages, Wills, Contracts and Legal Papers Drawn. Old Debts' Collected. Property Cared For. Titles Examined. Investments Made. Abstracts 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. The Mary Francis Domestic Science School School of Domestic Art Can enter at any time. Pies, Cakes and Cadles furnished at any time. WEDDING CAKES A SPECIALTY. For particulars, write or call at school, 1223 Ann Ave, Kansas City, Kans. LODGE NOTICES COLLIER LODGE NO. 2. L. O. B. and S. or C. "Busy Bee." Meeting nights 1st and 3rd Monday, 314 Nebraska Ave. SAMUEL DIGGS, W. H. C. MARY SMITH, W. S. V. S. Kansas City, Mo. SON IMPROVED PERTY THE INSURANCE. POLICY FOR YOU. AND SON Kansas City, Kansas ANDERSON the People's Lawyer. BROKER. Kansas City, Kas. 1050. Old Debts' Collected. Property Cared For. Titles Examined. ten days allowed to examine. to rent." People's Lawyer. DISDOMESTIC School Domestic Art es and Cadles furnished at SPECIALTY. at school, 1223 Ann Ave, Res., Bell Phone West 2926 el & Co. Contractors With You KANSAS CITY, KANS. Dr. J. P. Isley Physician and Surgeon Bell W. 1127 End of Quindaro Car Line --- ALNIEN EMEIES MUST REGISTER IN K. C., FEB. THOSE RESIDING IN KANSAS CITY MUST SEE CHIEF GORDON AND REGISTER FACTS. FINGER PRINTS WILL BE TAKEN. NO CHANCES TO BE TAKEN BY LOCAL AUTHORITIES ON DATE SET. All German alien enemies within the United States will be registered next month and those residing within the corporate limits of Kansas City must appear at police headquarters between 6 o'clock in the morning of February 4 and 8 o'clock in the evening of February 9, and be registered as required under a new federal law. W. W. Gordon, chief of police, will conduct the alien registration in this city. In cities having a population of more than 5,000 people the chief of police will conduct the registration. In interurban cities the postmasters will have charge of the work. An official order is published in the papers in each city from the date the oorder is received by the officers to the date of registration. According to the order each registrant must bring four unmounted photographs no larger than 3x3 inches in size o the registrant, to the office. The pictures must have a light background. Eaach registrant must submit to the question and comply with all the requirements of the government ruling in filling out the affidavit. The naem o fregistrant, the address, length of residence in city, places of all residences since the war began in 1914, place of birth, date, place of employment, name of employer, length o femployment in present place, are included on the sample forms of the affidavits received here. The registrant must give the place of his registration for the selective draft, whether or not he has made application for naturalization papers, the number of times arrested and the finger prints for both hands will be taken. The last blank must be filled with information regarding the date of arrival in the United States, and the name and residence of his parents. Questions regarding the children are also aasked German aliens who have taken out the first papers or made declarations of intention to become a citizen or any incomplete naturalization does not exempt them fro mth registration. All German aliens not having completed naturalization must register. Globules column seems to be the best place to present a question or two and to ask for the indictment of THE SOCIAL SYSTEM. The following is occasioned by a visit to Judge Herrod's police court. *** The average case that comes up is scarcely of great import to a newspaper. A line or two at the most. A life may be blasted, but a paragraph tells it all. *** An O. Henry would be needed to delve into the depths of the underlying reasons that caused the one to be led before the bar of justice. There are many, many of Kansans, who knowing how CLEAN and MORAL, Kansas City is, will feel that exaggeration and imagination are the cause of today's theme. But, we would ask a question or two. What is CRIME? Who are the CRIMINALS? Who makes the criminals? Do criminals viciously and voluntarily arise among us, eager to lead hunted lives, eager to be jailed at intervals, eager to crawl in the dark, dodge policemen, work in stripes and die in shame? Hardly. Follow the lives, quickly sketched, of a boy and girl. (Imaginary, perhaps, but true to life as a reporter might gather.) The Girl. Born poor, born in hard luck, her father or mother, or both, victims of long hours, poor, fare, bad air, and little leisure. As a baby she struggles against fate and manages to live while three or four little brothers and sisters die and go back to earth. She crawls around the halls of a tenement, a good deal in the way. She is hunted here and chased there. She is cold in winter, ill fed in summer, never well cared for. She gets a little so-called education. Ill dressed and ashamed beside the other children, she is glad to escape the education. No one at home can help her on. No one away from home cares about her. She grows up white, sickly, like a potato sprouting in a cellar. At the corner of a fine, street she sees the carriages passing with other girls in warm furs, or in fine, cool summer dresses. *** With a poo shawl around her and with heels run down she peers in at the restaurant window, to see other women leading lives very different from hers. Steadily she has impressed upon her the fact that there is no especial place for her—certainly no comfort for her. She finds work, perhaps. Hours as long as the daylight. Ten minutes late—half a day's work fine. At the end of the day aching feet, aching back, system ill fed, not enough earned to live upon honestly—and that prospect stretches ahead farther than her poor eyes can see. *** She speaks to a passer *** "WHAT'S THE CHARGE, OFFICER?" "Disorderly conduct, your honor." There's the criminal, good men, politicians, women, and bishops, that you are hunting so ardently. *** Perhaps the reader shudders. Maybe in other cities but not here! No? Read on then. He plays on the tenement staircase—cuffed off the staircase. He plays ball in the street—cuffed, if caught by the policeman. He swings on the area railing, trying to exercise his stunted muscles—cuffed again. In burning July, with shirt and trousers on, he goes swimming in the park fountain—caught and cuffed and handed over to "the society." *** A few months in a sort of semi-decent imprisonment, treated in a fashion equivalent to that endured by the sea turtle turned over on its back in the market. He escapes to begin the same life once more. "I don't know anything; nobody ever taught me." He cannot even endure the discipline of ten hours' daily shoveling—it takes education to instill discipline, if only the education of the early pick and shovel. *** He has not been taught anything. He has been turned loose in a city full of temptation. He had no real start to begin with, and no effort was ever made to repair his evil beginning. THOMAS SPOKE TO C.OF C.AT NOON THOMAS SPOKE TO C.OF C.AT NOON EXPLAINED INCOME TA RETURNS WITH OFFICIAL "CHALK The Chamber of Commerce presented W. B. Thomas, internal revenue collector for Wyandotte county, to its members at the noonday luncheon today at the Union club rooms. Mr. Thomas appeared by special arrangement with W L. Pepperell, internal revenue collector. Mr. Thomas gave an interesting chalk talk which was greatly appreciated by those present. He explained the duties of every man who accepts the hospitality of this county. "If you are a single man," said Mr. Thomas, "and your salary or income is $84.33 per month yu had better see' Uncle Sam at once. If you are married and your income is $166.66 per month there is an obligation that you owe t encountry that you had better settle at once." Mr. Thomas said that he would be pleased to see every man in this territory who may or may not be liable. He said that it was better to be sure that you owed nothing than to guess at it and find yourself wrong. "For UncleSam," said he, "is a bad man to lay with." Mr. Thomas may be seen at his office any time, where he will be pleased to advise anyone. The office is in the federal building at Seventh and Minnesota avenue. Wanted 1,00 MEN AND TO LEARN TO BE AUT We Teach the Complete M For Only $75.00. For Fu Wanted 1,000 Negro MEN AND BOYS 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, M ** The Boy. He tries for work. "What do you know?" LINE. There were representatives of the Junior Chambr of Commerceither and th boys seemed to enjoy and understand Mr. Thomas' talk very much. Mrs. A. Link, on North Tenth street, has been ill a week. All Work Guaranteed Kassel Jewelry Co. 548 Minnesota Ave. Kansas City Kansas PURITER W'SKIN WHITENER PURITER'S BODY LIPCAR CARLTON DAVIS BLOOMSBURY CITY BLOOMSBURY CITY BLOOMSBURY CITY SUN FILTERS BLOOMSBURY CITY DR.FRED PALMER'S SKIN WHITENER Whitens dark or brown skin. Bleaches and clears sallow complexions, removes all blemishes and causes the skin to grow whiter. See that you get the genuine. DO NOT ACCEPT IMITATIONS Sold by druggists or sent direct, for 25c. postpaid. Write JACOBS' PHARMACY. Atlanta, Ga. —AGENTS WANTED WRITE FOR OUR LIBERAL TERMS Bassett, Va., May 22, 1916. Jacobs Pharmacy Co. Atlanta, Ga. Gentlemen:—Enclosed is 25c in stamps for which please send me a box of your Dr. Fred Palmer's Skin Whitener. I have used one box of your skin whitener, and it did me so much good I have decided to continue the use of it. Yours truly Lucy L. Hairston. PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas. S. E. Lockhart, Plaintiff, vs. Eva Lockhart, Defendant. PUBLICATION NOTICE. To the above named defendant: You are heeby 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. BRADLEY & RBADLEY, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Attest: R. J. McFARLAND, Clerk. (First published Jan. 11th, 1918.) SANTAL CARPULERS MIDY of the BLADDER referred in 24 HOURS Each Cap- sule bears the name MIDY Beware of counterfeits 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. 1000 Negro AND BOYS AUTOMOBILE MECHANICS Mechanical Course in 8 Weeks Further Information Write— McCleer 733 Bell, W. 364 1918 WHAT WILL A Stack of W A 4-room cott down, $10 p city water, el MOBILE TRAINING SCHOOL Kansas City, Mo. 6 room hour and $8 a month A small house ($50 each THE KANSAS CITY ADVOCATE $1.00--T Our Big An Reduction Onl PAID See What Y All Paid Up And All New braska Ave. CLARKSON Shoe Repairing and Full Line of Rubbers and Shoes End of Quindaro Car Line 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 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 risings, 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 money-back guarantee; only 25c (stamps or coin) by mall, or 5 boxes, $1. Agents apply for territory and special deal, as Black and White Ointment sells fast. Address Plough Chemical Co., Dept. T, Memphis, Tenn. McClelland & Son 733 Minnesota Ave. Bell, 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; 35 feet, $1,250; $100 down, $10 per month and interest; city water, electric light, gas; clistern, 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 split.) ~ $1.00--The Advocate--$1.00 Our Big Annual January Subscription Reduction is Now On. January Only $1.00 One Year PAID IN ADVANCE See What You Save. ELIGIBLES--- All Paid Up Subscribers on Our Books And All New Ones. Office 834 Nebraska Ave. Bell West 2968. FREE $1 # 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 Bell Ph West 1864 Bell Ph Grand 1113 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. J. A. WILSON Is Kansas City's Plo- neer Negro Jeweler. RELIABLE JEWELRY 1616 W. 9th St. K. C., Mo. Bell Phone M. 6243R. Bell Phone 424 West: DORSEY GREEN, Attorney and Counselor at Law. 516 Minnesota Avenue. KANSAS CITY, KANSAS Bell, W. 2835. I. F. BRADLEY LAWYER 721 Minnesota Avenue, Rooms5 and 6 DENTIST Bell Phone W. 1864 DR. MARION COTTEN, DENTIST 514 Minnesota Avenue KANSAS CITY, KANSAS H. W. HILL. Dealer In Staple and Fancy Groceries, Dry Goods and Notions. Bell Phone, 385 West. 2702 North Sherman St. TRANSFER CO. Home Phone West 473. Bell Phone West 247. Mrs. Bell at 921 Washington boulevard, who has been sick, is up again. 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, 34 feet; $1,500; $100 down, $12 per month and interest; city water, electric lights, gas, cistern and coal house. 4-room cottage, 33 1-3 feet; electric light, city water, cistern and coal house, $1,350; $100 down, $10 per month and interest. 5-room cottage, 50 feet; city water, gas, electric light, coal house; $2,000; $200 down, $12 per month and interest. 7-room stucco house, 50 feet; gas, clstern, grape arbor, coal house, $1,400; $50 down, $12 per month and interest. 4-room cottage, 25 feet; $850; $25 down, $8 per month and interest. All these bargains are close in and on paved streets. 5 acres, $400; 1 acres under cultivation, 4 acres timber and rock; $50 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 S. H. THOMPSON, M. D. Office 1512 N. 5th Street Bell Phone, West 3711 Office Hours: 8 to 11 A. M., 2 to 5 P. M. At Night DR. LEE R. PETTY Physician and Surgeon 516 Minnesota Ave. SALINA, KANSAS. Stop at D. L. Taylor's Home. Modern conveniences. Everything satisfactory. A few steps from Union Station. 344 North 9th St. Bell Phone, West 2476W PLAYERS, PIANOS, GRAFANOLAS VICTROLAS, THE PATHE. Butler & Son 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 to her home, 1110 Oakland. Miss Link returned to Chicago University Tuesday, January 1st. down, $6 per month and interest; $200 worth of timber on this place. 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 5-room stucco houses close in on paved streets, $1200. $50 cash, $10 a month and interest. 7 4-room frame cottage, city water and gar. 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 4-room houses, $500 each. $50 down, $8.00 per month and interest. 2 5-room houses, $650. $50 down, $8 per month and interest. Close in. City water. 3 4-room houses $650. $8 per month and interest. Close in.