Kansas City Advocate

KANSAS CITY ADVOCATE 11. Cars. Houses. Schools. TWELVE MONTHS $1.50 COLORED WOMEN DOING MUCH IN WAR A staff correspondent of the United Press summarizes in an interesting manner the work with the colored women of the South are doing by way of co-operating with the white women of the nation in the various activities engaging the attention of the womanhood of the whole country. He quotes a prominent member of the National Defense Council's woman's committee as saying that the "black mammies" and the educated colored women of the Southern state are not only doing valuable work along general lines applied to their own race/ but are receiving a very material measure of encouragement and praise for the part they are taking from the white people of the entire South. Tennessee, for instance, is helping the colored women to organize the whole state into separate units and encourage them to train for nursing. In Maryland colored teachers are foregoing vacations and recreation in order to do volunteer work among their own people. In Louisiana and Florida, in particular, very effective work in food conservation and education along the lines of domestic science is being done, while Maryland has a colored field secretary whose organization is doing effective welfare work among the colored girls employed at Camp Meade, the big training camp, and Georgia comes in for special praise along this line. Obviously there is a broad field open to the women of the black race in connection with the varied activities which affect the race as a whole, but particularly in connection with the training of tens of thousands of Negro soldiers. The spirit of patriotism that has an amended the young Negroes is only a specific display of the same spirit which has been exhibited by so many black men and black women whenever the opportunity has presented itself. It is a spirit that deserves hearty commendation and unequivocal sympathy and encouragement. There is special reason why the people of the South should welcome these contributions of service from the people of the Negro race—an example which might well be followed by those north of the Mason and Dixon line. Little attention seems to be paid "up here" to the Negro, either as a soldier or as a worker. General appeals, which include people of all races, are supposed to find a ready response from the Negro, but practically nothing in the direction of a special effort to interest or encourage him is done. Despite this neglect however, young men of the race, are responding to the call of their country and the women are, it appears, doing their duty so far as it has been pointed out to them. Much more would be accomplished if there were more effective organization and more specific encouragement given—to which the Negro is peculiarly and proverbially responsive. AMHERST COLLEGE HONORS NEGRO For the first time in the history of Amherst College John B. Garrett, a colored boy, has been elected Vice President of the Senior class. Garrett is from South Carolina and prepared for Amherst at a State College, Orangeburg, S. C. Amherst is the Alma Mater of several famous Negroes and also that of Secretary Lansing, Gov. Whitman of New York, and many other famous men of the present day. Garrett is a member of the Gamma Chapter of Omega Psi Phi fraternity. EMPLOYMENT OFFICE MOVED. The Colored Employment Bureau that has been located at 1935 North Fifth street for some time, has moved to 444 Minnesota avenue, up stairs. Miss Pearson, the successful founder of this much needed institution, will be pleased to assist anyone in securing work of any kind at her new location. RECORD GIVING OF OUR RACE. The Red Cross work of over fourteen prominent women of our race, who solicited only one week, and two of the lieutenants, secured over $116 apiece, and others from $75 on down, making a total of about $700; VOL. 3. THREE INJURED IN POLICE "MIXUP" POOL ROOM MAN THOUGHT POLICE WERE BURGLARS AND OPENED FIRE J. W. Robinson, a colored policeman, shot in right hip; James Cook, motorcycle policeman, cut by glass, and S. E. Brooks, shot in the left leg and hand are the results of an unfortunate case of mistaken identity Monday night. Brooks, whose pool room is at Third street and Minnepsota avenue, which has been entered and robbed at various times, applied to Police Sergeant Charles Costello, for police protection and a shotgun, Monday afternoon, because, he said, that he was in mortal fear of another robbery. Costello give him the gun, but made no report of the incident. About 11:30 p. m. Robinson, whose beat is in the colored neighborhood, called up and told Chas. Little, the police sergeant, that there was a prowler in Brooks' pool room and to send immediate assistance. Little rushed several men in the police patrol to Robinson's assistance. Arriving at the destination, someone inside opened up a fusillade with a shot gun. The police answered back and in the melee Robinson was hit by a police bullet. Cook ran around to the back and attempted to force in a door or to kick through the panels. The one inside wheeled and shot at him with Cook firing as quickly as he could in return. He hit the man twice, whereupon the supposed criminal started to use his shotgun as a club. He was grabbed by the other officers, who by this time had succeeded in breaking in, and a flash light was turned on his face. He was found to be Brooks, the proprietor, who was cleaning up the floor when Robinson saw the flash of his broom. He had not lighted the light because he was afraid that the fuel administrators would have him arrested. Brooks stated that he was afraid that he was being attacked in force by a band of robbers, as the flashes of the police search lights and the fact that only one in the raiding squad wore a uniform give him the impression that it was a "gang that was sore at him was after him." Little reported the case to Chief of Police W. W. Gordon and said that it all could have been avoided had Costello reported the facts to him as to the Brooks call. Mr. Gordon has the case under advisement. Both sergeants have exceptionally good records, he said, and an investigation will be made at once. Rev. H. Franklin Bray, D.D., the Rocky Mountain Evangelist, with headquarters at Chicago, has just completed a two weeks series of revival meetings at Spruce Street church, of which Rev. Campbell Upthegrove is pastor. These meetings have been highly successful and have helped the church membership to a higher spiritual plane and brought a large number of accessions to the church. Dr. Bray is an able, forceful, logical, impressive preacher, and his sermons were helpful, instructive and much enjoyed. In his revival work, he impresses his audiences with the truths of the gospel, ably illustrating and driving home special points with fitting story illustrations, free from that clownishness that disgraces many evangelistic efforts. Dr. Bray is a product of Wilberforce University and is a credit to the institution. His gentlemanly bearing and Christian conduct and sociability won him many friends during his stay in our city. He was the guest of Rev. and Mrs. Campbell Upthegrove while here. Pastors seeking an evangelist of intelligence, ability and spirituality, will do well to secure him. He can be reached by addressing him at 2830 S. State St., Chicago, ill. Yours for souls, M. W. SPARKS, M.D., Terre Haute, Indiana. Miss Prince Ella Henry of Texas, who is now residing at 334 Greeley avenue, is a new yearly subscriber to The Advocate. You had better get in at once. KANSAS CITY, KANSAS JANUARY, 25 1918. SUMNER HIGH NOTES (By Marvin Harris.) Prof. Buster has been re-elected president of the Citizen's Forum for the enquiring year. Owing to the success of the Junior executive committee of last year which was composed of high school students, the president decided to continue as last year. The committee is composed of members of each of the four classes, Miss Mattle Jackson being president and Miss Jefferson secretary. The purpose of this committee is to prepare a program to present at the Forum the fourth Sunday in each month. The program for Sunday has been arranged by the Senior group of the committee. Sunday will be "Kansas Day" at the Forum. Short talks will be given on the history of Kansas and her greatness in educational and agricultural lines. Good music will be furnished. The new term starts Monday, January 28. There will be a few changes in the schedule. The first and fifth periods will be changed, that is the fifth period subjects will be taught the first period and the first period subjects the fifth. Arrangements will be made to have a psychology class during one of the periods so as to accommodate those girls who will enter the Normal Training class next year. The week of March 18th will be set aside for Summer week. During the week we will try to get as many parents as possible to visit the school. Special efforts will be made to have perfect attendance and punctuality during the entire week. The week will end on Friday night, March 22, with a parton's meeting. 'Each student will be urged to get one or both parents' out on that night. It is coming. What? Walt and see. It will be great. GOOD RECORD FOR COLORED IN DRAFT Washington, Jan. 14.—Provost Marshal General Crowder today announced that Colored registrants in the draft aggregated 737,628, or nearly 5 per cent of the total registration of 9,586,508. Of these 208,953, or 38 per cent have been called by the draft boards and 75,697 certified for service. Out of every 100 colored men, called 36 were certified for service and 64 were rejected, exempted or discharged. "It seems unlikely," said General Crowder, "that the difference is due entirely to a difference in physical qualifications or in the applicability of the several legal grounds for exemption or discharge. A more thorough stury of the records can be definitely stated. It is clear, however, that the younger colored men of America are making a showing of which the whole Nation may be proud." TENTH HONORS COLONEL YOUNG Wilberforce, Ohio, Jan. 24.—Col. and Mrs. Charles Young received an elegant silver service set, a Christmas gift, from members of the Tenth U. S. Cavalry, stationed in Arizona, of which regiment he was formerly commander. BIBLE CLASS. The Neighborhood Bible class had a trip to California from the meeting at Mrs. B. S. Jones'. Two chapters were read and discussed, then a lovely, beautiful letter from Mrs. L. Hall to the leader was read. Then in their minds' trip there, they really saw pictures of the Golden Gate, the giant red woods, the profile of a man's head formed by mature in the mountains, etc., as Mrs. Hall had sent each member a souvenir postal. Twas an enjoyable evening of faith and good will. Next meeting is Wednesday, January 30th at Mrs. F. Morris' 721 Everett. Less. I Tim. 4. Mrs. Carrie Kelly of Emporia was visiting her sick mother recently. GOVERNOR PARDONS COLORED PREACHER Man Who Returned to Prison After Examineing Is Faced by Governmen Escapeing is freed by Governor. Jefferson City, Jan. 22.—Governor Gardner will tomorrow grant a full pardon to Robert Page Butler, the Negro preacher who gave himself up a few days ago to serve out the remainder of his sentence in the Missouri penitentiary. He was sent from Kansas City in 1899 for assault with intent to kill and escaped from the power house a few months after coming to the prison. During the eighteen years that followed he married and became a minister. When he gave himself up he told Governor Gardner that his conscience would not let him rest until he had completed his sentence. The governor had an investigation made at Youngstown, O., where Butler has been in charge of a church the last nine years. Butler was given a clean bill of health by the Youngstown authorities. Butler will return to Youngstown immediately on his release. CHICAGO HAS ENOUGH COLORED POLICEMEN FOR A REGIMENT Chicago's chief of police, Herman F. Schuettler, has appointed one captain, one lieutenant, six sergeants and five-five patrolmen (all colored) to duty on the police force of Chicago (as "Reserves") to help clean out crime in that city. NEGRO CHIEF SANITARY INSPECTOR Philadelphia, Pa.—Captain Samuel B. Hart for ten years Sanitary Inspector for the City Government, has been appointed as Chief Sanitary Inspector, with the rank of First Lieutenant, at the aviation cantonment, at Camp Beauregard, Alexandria, La. METROPOLITAN TEMPLE. (By M. G. Matthews.) Just four hours' work kept this congregation from worshipping in its new Temple last Sunday. If the plumber would have worked four hours' over time the steam plant would have been ready. Nevertheless Pastor Holmes was at his best at the 11 o'clock service in the old church. He preached a most excellent sermon and it is given up he is sent by God and is much like the great Aopstle Paul if he will keep God's precepts. It was hard to find seats in the dear old church, as it was about taxed to its capacity. Mrs. D. Booker spoke after service, her greatest points being her approbation of Lincoln, the Emancipator, and Roscoe Conklin Simmons, and that we would keep on being cheerful serve God, and read more She praised the work of the members in building the finest and largest church in the city, also praised the leader who has done so much in two years. An after collection was given her, also an after collection to Mr. Hope, who is sick. At night the pastor again preached well to a large audience. The total ordinary collection for the day was over $7. All are invited to the new Temple next Sunday, January 27th. Strangers and all are welcome to make the Temple your church home. BLACK MEN Ben Banaker made the first clock in America. It ran 20 years! Also the first almanac in America. Also selected the site of the White House. Black men studied astronomy many centuries before Christ. Rested about 600 years. Rest now going on. Getting restless. Black men had first schools. Taught Moses, the world's greatest lawmaker. Black men were the world's first emblamers. Black men were the world's first builders, also the World's first rulers. The Excelsior club members presented Mrs. U. S. Rogers with a Haviland china set of dishes as a token of her three years' work as president of the club. She resigned the presidency. (By Mrs. M. C. Matthews.) This august body convened again in the old Metropolitan church December 20th. The small freeze in the Temple's plant, not quite being completed. President Buster opened on time and after quotations and current events from the house, the main features of the program were: Plano solo, Miss Crump, enced. History of the Forum, Mrs. W. Dwiggins. Vocal solo, Miss Stewart; all of which were very good. The report of the committee to investigate the segregation at the Star's party at Convention Hall was read by Attorney L. F. Bradley and accepted. The president had Mrs. A. R. Merritt, second vice president, preside, while he talked on the subject. Another committee was appointed to confer with several joint committees on the same matter. Mr. H. Dwiggins, Prof. King and others talked on the subject. This old church is to the Forum and colored people what Fanleul Hall was to the colonies in Revolutionary times. Our race, led by the pioneers of the Forum, have tried to thresh out justice to our race many times in the dear old building. Attorney C. H. J. Taylor, now deceased, was one of the literary's main originators; also I. B. Blackburn and others. Attorney Shackelford was the first president, who had a crowded Forum. We can't name all good Forum workers now. Next Sunday, January 27th, is "Kansas Day." Fine program. Quotations about Kansas or by a Kansas writer. Fine music. Come! In the new Temple, sure. Mrs. H. Berry was appointed Forum treasurer. Mrs. T. Davis resigned. Correction: In last week's Forum news Dr. J. H. Griffin's subject should have read, "All Progress Conditioned Upon Forgetting," instead of reading, "All Progress, the Conditions of Forgetting." CAPT. GREEN MAY SEEK RETIREMENT Newport News, Va.—Evidently Captain Will Green, now of the 372nd regiment, has no desire to "go over," for he has asked that a board be convened to pass on his fitness. If the board finds Captain Green unfit for "over-seas" duty, and he is retired, it will be because the Captain himself requested it. PRICE THOMAS RUN ODWN BY MOTORCYCLE Price Thomas, formerly of this city, now of Topeka, was run down Wednesday evening at the corner of Fifth and Nebraska avenue, by a motorcycle. He received a fractured skull and was badly bruised otherwise. He was moved to Bethany hospital. Mr. Thomas lost a brother a few weeks ago, J. J. Thomas. He has other relatives here. Our three colored policement look nifty in their new uniforms and walk as proud as a boy with his first pair of red top boots. They are Messrs. Hardy, Robinson and Vaughan. THE AMERICAN V FUND P FRIDAY, FEBRUARY AT METROPOLITA Song ..... Invocation Instrumental Solo ..... Paper—"Why the Negro Shout 'Woodman' Instrumental Solo ..... Introduction of Speakers... Patriotic Address ..... Selected ..... Pipe Organ Solo, Selected ... Selected ..... Saxaphone Solo Vocal Solo, Selected Stzr Spangled Banner ..... Song ..... America Invocation Instrumental Solo ..... Prof. S. A. D. McClellan Paper—"Why the Negro Should Insure in the American CITIZENS FORUM CITIZENS' FORUM. POPULAR DETECTIVE KILLED IN FIGHT GEO. L. WILLIAMS, COLORED OFFICER, SLAIN BY GUNMEN Philadelphia, Jan. 16.—Detective George L. Williams, attached to the City Hall force, was killed in an attempt to arrest four drunken gunmen who were terrorizing the neighborhood at Si-11 teenth and Waverly streets last Wednesday. The four men had terrorized the neighborhood and women and children were in danger of losing their lives when Detective Williams came upon the scene and grabbed one of the gunmen, disarming him and arresting him. At the same time the other three opened fire on the detective, two of their bullets lodging in his lungs. THE KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS OF KANSAS STRONG AND RELIABLE IN ALL DEPARTMENTS The order of Knights of Pythias which is known throughout the length and breadth of this country and the isles of the sea, is known to ten million or more Negroes to be one of the greatest fraternal organizations from a business and commercial standpoint, it is doing business today. It is made up in the main with the commercial and professional men of the race, the other part coming from that class of citizens, who keep the wheels of progress moving daily with the least friction. The insurance of this order is said by old line insurance experts in most every state, to be the best of any similar order and in most instances, can be compared with many of our straight life policies. Kansas Jurisdiction. The Kansas jurisdiction while comparatively young and small in numbers, as to some of our jurisdictions, its management and safety of securing its members are just the same, as those jurisdictions whose numbers are many more. This article is not being written as an advertisement or for the purpose of soliciting members, but only to give a fact that exists and we only ask those who don't know about what has been said, to investigate for themselves and they will find all and more to be true. No society can give more, as benefits, with less premium. The Kansas Jurisdiction today has in its insurance treasury many thousand dollars of which a part is bringing in annually a goodly sum from interest. There is no body of men who take care of their sick, bury the dead and look after the widow and orphans in a better manner. Dr. S. H. Thompson, of Kansas City, Kansas, is and has been at the head of the Kansas Jurisdiction as its Grand Chancellor for four years, and in this time its growth has been phenomenal along all lines. There are hundreds of others who have helped in a substantial way in placing this order along side the foremost in the state, and in a very few more years it is bound to take the lead.—H. W. J. FURNISHED ROOMS FOR RENT. Nice furnished rooms, all modern, but bath, close to street car line. Good neighborhood. Price reasonable. Mrs. A. G. Holder, 202 Stewart. WOODMAN LIBERTY PROGRAM Y 22ND, 1918 AT 2:30 P. M. N BAPTIST TEMPLE America Prof. S. A. D. McClellan uld Insure in the American Mrs. Ada Diggs, V. C. Miss Jewell Washington Hon. W. G. Banks, S. D. Rev. D. A. Holmes Woodman Quartette Mrs. W. G. Wood Woodman Quartette Mrs. V. Alma Boone Mrs. D. A. Holmes Audience NO.22 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. MEMBER NATIONAL NEGRO PRESS ASSOCIATION. My Tuesdays are meatles, My Wednesdays are wheatless, I grow more eatless each day. My house it is heatless, My bed it is sheetless, They're gone to the Y. M. C. A. The barrooms are treatless, My coffee is sweetless, Each day I grow poorer and wiser. My stockings are feetless, My trousers are seatless, Good God, How I do hate the Kalser SOUTHERN DEMOCRACY STEEPING Southern democracy has held its breath in Congress just as long as it could and while its nostrils for the most part of the sessions have been inflamed against their own party President and when the President had come to crooked places in the road, in this great war crisis, and he needed someone, as it were, to be a pillar of fire by night, he could always depend upon the Republican members, as his stronghold, when his Democratic friends, as he supposed, would turn their democracy to the wall. Now, they have exhausted all their condensed steam in that direction and this week finds them with a renewal of their combustible forces, but this time it's being used on the President's Republican friends and Senator (Rock) Stone, from the state where you have to show them more than once (Missouri) has started off in his "Rocky" way to exterminate, and annihilate every Republican member and others, who believe in the President's policy and pure democracy. But there was never no "Stone" found so hard that an instrument of some kind was not found that it could not burst, at least when it had a CRACK in it. Miss Lucille Grievous, niece of Mr. W. Miller, left for Lexington, Ky., to attend the funeral of her father. Mr. T. S. Booker on Everett avenue has been sick several weeks. Mrs. Nannie Jones, president of Adelphia Art club, is very energetic and makes a good president. Mrs. Vaughn of Quindaro was in the city attending the Y. W. C. A. meeting. Miss Kate Davis is stopping with Mrs. G. A. Curry on Washington boulevard. Mr. J. T. Roberts, head trustee of Metropolitan Temple, certainly shows a Christian spirit in his dealings with mankind. Mrs. Freeman of 817 New Jersey has received word of the sudden illness of her son, Mr. Walter Freeman, in Colorado. Miss Minnie Freeman is ill with the la gripe. SANTAL CARPULES MIDY CAVARRH of the BLADDER reduced in 24 HOURS Each Cap- mule bears the MIDY name Benefits of counterfeit 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. The auditorium was well filled at the Sunday morning service with members and visitors. The sermon by the pastor whose subject was, "Watchman, What of the Night," was a masterly one, showing how necessary it was for nature in its development to have night or darkness and light, then in a beautiful picture comparison, showed the spiritual growth and solidity of Christian care and touch these two opposite figures and that God had only one law that governed them both, the natural and the spiritual. It was beautiful, helpful and food for every thinker. Dr. Griffin and about 20 of his members attended Rev. Everett's quarterly meeting Sunday afternoon at Argentine. Rev. J. C. C. Qwens, pastor of the Quindaro church, preached the communion sermon. Just as soon as the weather will permit Messrs Jones and King will resume their work on the parsonage, as they have finished the basement. Both the stewards and trustee' collections were exceedingly good Sunday. Don't forget the special envelope offering to the pastor. Put something in it and turn it in Sunday. SCHOOL BOYS WORK DONE BY $200 MEN KANSAS CONGRESSMAIN PROTESTS AGAINST WASTE UNDER PRESENT SYSTEM Washington, Jan. 24.—Congressman Edward C. Little has called attention of congress to the fact that there are a great many first-class stenographers who have been called to Washington at a high rate of wages who are now employed to fold papers, do filing and other work that might be as well done by the average school boy. Something in excess of 12,000 additional clerks have been taken on by the various departments since we entered the war. Stenographers were brought here from all over the country under orders of the civil service commission, and many of them given unimportant clerical work while the demand for good stenographers still continues, so great that a sufficient supply cannot be obtained. It is in protest against this situation that Congressman Little spoke. The situation regarding stenographers in the more deplorable because transfers from one department to another, which would ten toward efficiency in locating people for positions in which they were best adopted, is not now permitted. MAKES SHORT WORK OF QUESTIONNAIRE "I WANT NO EXEMPTION—TELL PERSHING ILL BE THERE," KENTUCKIAN WRITES Louisville, Ky., Jan. 23.—The spirit which moved a sailor of the torpedoed American destroyer, Jacob Jones, to shout to other sailors who were struggling with him in the sea, "Oh, boy! Where do we go from here?" is paralleled in instances among Kentucky drafted men. Ruby W. Fanlin, a school teacher of Madisonville, turned in a questionnaire of sixteen pages with a general answer of nine words, "I want no exemption. Tell Pershing I'll be there," he wrote across the face of the document. Albert H. Hazell, a farmer of Osborn, Kansas, kept his draft questionnaire and refused to return it to his board. Fred Robertson issued a warrant for his arrest and he will have to face a trial on the federal charge of violating the federal draft registration act. A marshal was sent to arrest him, but up to noon today nothing had been heard. Information of a like nature was lodged with Mr. Robertson, against three local men and warrants for their arrest were also issued. Mrs. Susie Williams at the Y is slick at this writing. Mrs. Hattie Miller and Mrs. Crump taught a class in knitting at Armour's packing house. CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOR G. A. Gregg, President for Kansas and Nebraska. Topic: Christian Endeavor Day. Iom. 12;1-13. This is really a stock taking occasion. What has the Christian Endeavor society done? What is it capable of doing? What aid has it been to the various church functions? What have you done to make it more effective? Has any one who has not done his utmost any grounds for criticising the Endeavor? Have you as a minister, helped the young people? Have you, an elder member of the church, aided as much as you could? The pledge tells how one may strive to do his Christian duty. The endeavor to live right has helped many to a full realization of right living. The Endeavor movement is now in evidence in almost every country. The various committees working separately and together push the organization along. The week of meditation, of devotion, of careful thinking on Christian helpfulness, will do much toward preparing the minds and hearts of the youth for a life of service. Let us keep in mind the great state convention for July 20, 21, 22, 23 in Leavenworth, Kansas. Make plans for it. Work every committee. Select good, live representatives. Make all active. Look forward to the necessary expense for delegates and fee. On to the State Convention of the Allen Christian Endeavor League of the Kansas Conference, Leavenworth, Kansas. QUINDARO, KANS. QUINDARO, KANSAS. Quindaro has lost one of its good citizens in the death of Mrs. Catherine Bishop. Mrs. Bishop has been ill for a long time. Her daugters, Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Miller were with her to the last. They were dutiful. Walter Anderson has a contract for a big job on the river. Men and teams will camp and do the work. He will read The Advocate this year. Miss Olive Bradford takes advantage of this month's rate. Also Mr. G. H. Jones. There are a few days left on the dollar-a-year rate. Mrs. Kennedy entertained the club of the faculty ladies Tuesday evening. Mrs. Landor and her mother, Mrs. Vernon, have been indisposed. Coal conditions have been bad for the last week. The men's program was not given last Sunday night. No service was held on account of coal. It will come later. Rev. Owens drew some very practical lessons from what a man values or thinks. Miss Olive Bradford will furnish notes from Glen-Olive. The Masons of Quindaro are going to Hold a good fellowship meeting. They have invited their wives and others to an open meeting. Dr. Kealing remains ill. Robt. Barnett is not well. Rev. Thurston of Highland Baptist church worshipped at Allen chapel Sunday morning. Come again. Nothing like good-fellowship. People are ready just as soon as Jack Frost gets out of the ground, to go to work. The earth will be stirred as never before. ACCIDENTALLY SHOT BY WIFE. F. H. Pitman, 3517 Barber avenue, Argentine, was accidentally shot by his wife last night when she picked up a revolver to put it out of the way. He was removed to the Douglass hospital. Mr. Robert Burdett has returned to work after a brief illness. 100 LBS. SUGAR GREAT Sheba Chapter Enterta THURSDAY, JANUARY 100 LBS. SUGAR GIVEN AWAY 100 LBS. FRATERNITY HALL, 314 NEBRASKA AVE. 100 LBS. SUGAR GIVEN AWAY 10 Chances 10c 100 LBS. SUGAR GIVEN AWAY 100 LBS. Everybody Invited --- ARGENTINE, KANS. All are grateful to see the moderation in the weather, and especially those who have to go up and down the icy hill streets. The sick in the community, as a whole, are feeling much better. The A. M. E. church of which Rev. Everett is pastor, held their Second quarterly meeting Sunday with Presiding Elder Harris present, who preached a strong sermon at the morning service to an appreciaive audience. Rev. J. C. C. Owens, of the Quindaro church, preached the communion service at 3 p. m. at which time the church was filled. Prof. Patterson of Western University, spoke in the evening to a well filled house. Presiding Elder Harris was the pastor of this church for five years previous to going on the district, and they showed their appreciation through their new pastor, Rev. Everett, who is doing great work. It was one of the best quarterly reports in many years. A number of visiting minister and friends were present at the 3 o'clock services. The choir was at its best and many compliments were expressed. The fuel shortage during the severe weather caused some to suffer, although they had the means, they could not spend it. The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Burdett, of 335 New Jersey, is recovering fro man extended illness. GUARDIAN'S NOTICE. State of Kansas, Wyandotte County, ss. No. 9444 In the Probate Court in and for said County and State. In the matter of the estate of Drew F. Jones, Insane. Notice is hereby given that letters of Guardianship have been granted to the undersigned on the estate of Drew F. Jones, insane, by the Honorable, the Probate Court of the County and State aforesaid, dated the 24th day of January, 1918. Now, all persons having claims against said insane person, or otherwise interested, or indebted to said insane person, are hereby notified that they must present the same to the undersigned for allowance, or credit or cancellation, as the case may be, the same as if dealing with said Drew F. Jones were he in his right mind. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned, Probate Judge in and for the County of Wyandotte, State of Kansas, have hereto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Probate Court this 21st day of January, 1918. (SEAL) JOHN T. SIMS, Probate Judge. (First publication January 25th, 1918) District Court, County of Wyandotte, ss Minnie Moody Wesley, Plaintiff, vs. Arthur Moody, Elizabeth Moody and Edward Moody, Under and by virtue of an Order of Sale issued by the Clerk of the District Court in and for the said County of Wyandotte, in a certain cause in said Court, numbered 5210A wherein the parties above named were respectively plaintiff and defendants, and to me the undersigned, Sheriff of said County directed, I will offer for sale, at public auction, and sell to the highest bidder, for cash in hand, at the front door of the Court House in the City of Kansas City, in said County, on Monday the 25th day of February A. D, 1918, at 10 o'clock A. M. of said day, the following described Real Estate situate in the County of Wyandotte and State of Kansas, to wit: Lot 21, Block 48, Wyandotte City, now a part of Kansas City, Kansas, was ordered partitioned and whereas, on the 24th day of January, 1918, the commissioners heretofore appointed herein, filed their report, showing their valuation of sald property at and, for the sum of $600.00. And, whereas, on the 24th day of January, 1918, the court made an order confirming sald report and ordering sald property sold, according to law, for not less than two-thirds of the appraised value thereof. JOHN A WOLFE, Sheriff of Wyandotte County, Kansas (First publication January 25th, 1918) Chances 10c. Admission 10c. 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 giveln 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 undersigned 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. PEARL R. THOMAS. Executrix of the last will and testament of John Thomas, deceased. Dated Jan. 8, 1918. 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 Downing and Fixtu 17th and QUINDARO BIV D. Employment for Colored Work of all kinds secured for Cooks, Chambermaids, Domestic of town as you like. See us or flce 444 Minnesota Ave., K. C. L. BOULDIN C "That C Phone, Bell West 4 Wining Elec Fixture RO BIV D. KA Payment A for Sored Pe ards secured for Girls Bids, Domestic service e. See us or call Bell Ave., K. C. K. Res. Phone, Bell West 4378 Downing Electric and Fixture Co. 17th and QUINDARO BIV D. KANSAS CITY, KAS. 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 444 Minnesota Ave., K. C. K. DIN CLEAR That Clean BOULDIN CLEANERS SANITARY CIRCLE SANITARY FIRST. P. LAUN DUNLAP LA DUNLAP LAUNDRY CO. 15th and Broadway. The Best Laundry Service Soft Water UsedExc LODGE HALLS AND STORE RO Fraternity Bu 312-314 Neb A few more nights open. For orders on LAUNDRY SEG for UsedExc S AND STORE RO ernity Bu 2-314 Neb open. For orders on and airy. All mo The Best Laundry Service Possible Soft Water UsedExclusively by Us LODGE HALLS AND STORE RO OMS FOR RENT 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 Mrs. I. V. Brown and Mrs. C. B. Johnson taught a class in knitting at Fowler's packing house Tuesday. 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, Kaz. If we haven't what you want We will get It for you Electric ature Co. KANSAS CITY, KAS. Agency for People. for Girls and Women such as atic service, day work, city or out or call Bell Phone West 323. Of . K. MISS C. A. PEARSON. CLEANERS Clean" LADIES' AND GENTS TAILORING. Suits Cleaned and Pressed $1.00 Suits Sponged and Pressed 40c ALL WORK REASONABLE. Cleaning, Pressing and Repalring. WE USE THE HOFF-MAN METHOD. Quality, Service Satisfaction Prompt Auto Service. Call us up. Bell Phone, West 838. 1506 N. 5th St. K. C. K. --- AUUNDRY CO. B roadway. My Service Possible dExclusively by Us ORE RO OMS FOR RENT y Building Nebraska or orders or societies. Also a few af- All modern conveniences. Rent N GROUND FLOOR. Mastered, electric lights, water and ole. EL DIGGS Bell Phone 180 Grand Bell West 3577 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. Sunday morning we were pleased to notice the attendance since the frozen snow made walking smewhat difficult. The pastor, Rev. W. A. Bowren, preached a beautiful sermon on the Golden Calf, and the great patience and leinency of Moses to his people when he returned from his forty days of absence in the mountains. He also brought out the fact that to stand passively by and permit a wrong to go on, even though one doesn't take part in it, is a weakness, which doesn't exactly please God, as did the tribe of Levites concerning the Golden Calf. The Civic League met at First Baptist Sunday afternoon to discuss their usual important affairs concerning the betterment of the race. Some very interesting things were said by Prof. Neely, Judge Bradley, Rev. Griffin, Rev. Holmes and Rev. Bowren. This is an important little band of citizens because they are ever trying to make things easy and better for our-people. It would be well for more of us to attend and take greater interest in it. Each Sunday the meeting place of the League will be announced from the different pulpls of the city. Don't forget the First Baptist prayer band. Everybody is at all times welcome to First Baptist. BLANCHE BROOKS SOME THINGS DONE. The six or seven state chiefs of Metropolitan Temple, when Kansas club secured most, but Missouri and Kansas in a few weeks solicited around the $100 mark. At the carnival of several Baptist churches when one contestant for queen was given $50 by her church and, with solicitors helping her, secured over $100 in two weeks. The high school boys, with many girls helping them, working for the Red Cross, secured $614, the highest amount of one captain being $75. Last, but not least, the members of Metropolitan Temple with their matchless financial leader, building the largest bran new modern church and paying all of it in two or three years except six or seven thousand dollars. Also installing a $2,500 pipe organ, and having the highest and largest basement of any church of their race in the city. MRS. M. C. MATTHEWS. CARD OF THANKS. We desire to thank our many friends for their kindness to us during the illness and death of our mother, Mrs. Catherine Bishop, and to thank the Stewardesses choir of Allen Chapel, A. W..E. church, Quindaro, for their attendance at the services. Also to friends for floral offerings MRS. MAMIE JONES, MRS. TILLIE MILLER, MISS OLLIE BISHOP, MR. WILLIAM BISHOP. We human beings drowse through 30 years of our three score and ten, but the ant is awake and working all the time. If the ant has managed to live without sleep, if he has acquired the faculty of lifelong wakefulness, why should not we do as much in time? We take it for granted that sleep is essential, as we take everything else for granted. We use dto take it for granted, that the earth was flat, but we have stopped that. Sleep was at one time forced upon man and other animals. Rev. L. A. Story, formerly a minister in the C. M. E. church, of this city, has been assigned to the pastorate to the church in El Dorado, Kas, and left last Saturday to take up his work. His wife, Mrs. Mattie Tipton-Story, formerly one of our efficient city teachers, will join her husband soon. The Advocate and their many friends here wish for both great success in their new field of labor. The Sewing Circle of the Metropolitan church has started off well under Miss Adaline Taylor, the new president. Mrs. Sadie Henderson-Cowen, of Chicago, is visiting her mother Mrs. J. H. Harrison, 927 Walker avenue. We are glad Deacons Walker and Austin of First Baptist are up again. To Rent. Furnished rooms, 627 Franklin avenue, Kansas City, Kans. 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, 1915. SEE WHAT YOU SAVE. 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 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 granery, 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 REFRAGTING EYE SPEC'ALIST 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 Phona 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 --- The Baptists will unite in another Union revival as soon as the weather gets better. Miss Juanita Jones on Oakland avenue expects to visit out of the city soon. Subscribe for The Advocate in this month and save 50 cents. Only $1.00 for one year. Now is your time to subscribe for your home paper, The Advocate. $1.00 will bring it to your home one year, if you bring or send in your dollar this month. a Jones on Oakland avi- to visit out of the city for The Advocate in this ve 50 cents. Only $1.00 Mr. Price Thomas, of it ed Mrs. Pearl Thomas, in-law, a few days; also mother and brother. Mr. C. A. Long is taking ing this inclement cold w A committee led by Mrs. Gardner and Mrs. B. S. Jones from St. Matthews Bible class gave a donation of money to Mr. K. C. Jones on Everett avenue. SAMUEL DIGGS THE OLD RELIABLE Pays the highest cash price iron, bottles, bones, copper, br the junk line. SQUARE DEALING AND HON Place of Business—1006-1008 N BELL, WEST 3577 MIRRORS WORK. CALLE D THE OLD RELIABLE JUNK DEALER. Says the highest cash price for junk at all times, bottles, bones, copper, brass, lead, zinc and everyth ink line. RE DEALING AND HONEST WEIGHT AT ALL T of Business—1006-1008 North Third Street. WEST 3577 KANSAS CITY, MIRRORS RESILVERED WORK CALLE D FOR AND DELIVERED. 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. MIRRORS RESILVERED HODGSON MIRROR COMPANY 1017 North Fifth Street. Phone West 1619 Bell WORD'S FURNITURE POLIS For Planos and Fine Furniture. Excellent for Hard Leaves no greasy stains. Home Phone West 1619 FORD'S FURN For Planos and Fine Furni Floors. Leaves no greasy stain FORD'S FURNITURE POLISH For Planos and Fine Furniture. Excellent for Hardwood Floors. Leaves no greasy stains. MADE ONLY BY HARRY FORD 2033 N. Second St. 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. MATTHE 1901 NOR Bell Pho LEXINGTON CHERON CHERO FARMER ILLING SEMI-AN OUR Cheaper C W. MATTHEWS COAL C 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. J. W. MATTHEWS GOAL CO. 1901 North 7th Bell Phone West 1335 East 18th St. W. M. & J. Successors Always the Best LIVE AND DRESSED 1901 North 7th St. Bell Phone West 588. East 18th St. Grand 37 V. M. & J. Johnston Successors to Moons vs the Best Growing Better AND DRESSED Wholesale and W. M. & J. Johnston Successors to Moons Always the Best Growing Better LIVE AND DRESSED WhoIesale andRetail POULTRY Fresh From the Country CALL US, WE DELIVER. Mr. and Mrs. Weaver, on Oakland avenue, have purchased the homestead of the late Mr. Winston Smith at 507 Washington avenue, of the other two heirs. Miss Marle Johnson is a good knitter in Red Cross work. The Red Cross gave a tea at the Y. W. C. A. Tuesday. LE JUNK DEALER. price for junk at all times, rags, ass, lead, zinc and everything in BEST WEIGHT AT ALL TIMES. North Third Street. KANSAS CITY, KAS. RESILVERED FOR AND DELIVERED. TURE POLISH ture. Excellent for Hardwood KANSAS CITY, KAS. 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, KANSAS. WS COAL CO. st. 588. Grand 3765-B H. Johnston to Moons Growing Better WhoIesale andRetail the Country WE DELIVER. Bell West 1131 "OLD SIGNS DO NOT DECEIVE" Watch out for these three. 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WAR SAVINGS STAMPS ISSUED BY THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Bell West 364. MONEY TO LOA CITY P FIRE AND CY LET US WRITE THAT NEXT GEO. MCCLELL 733 Minnesota Ave. FORREST B Consult me any time Law REAL EST 529 State Ave. Bell Deeds, Mortgages, Wills, Contracts and Legal Papers Drawn. Investments M Abstracts of title furnished from "It's cheaper to buy than it f Consult me any time. I am th The Mary Frank Science School of D Can enter at any time. Pies, any time. WEDDING CAKE For particulars, write or Kansas City, Kans. KEY TO LOAN ON IMPROV CITY PROPERTY FIRE AND CYCLONE INSURANCE WRITE THAT NEXT POLICY FOR YOU D. MCCLELLAND AND SO REST B. ANDERS result me any time. I am the People FORREST B. ANDERSON Consult me any time. I am the People's REAL ESTATE BROKER. 529 State Ave. Kansas City, Kas. Bell West 1050. Deeds, Mortgages, Wills, Contracts and Legal Papers Drawn. Investments Made. Abstracts of title furnished free; ten days allowed to examine. "It's cheaper to buy than it is to rent." Consult me any time. I am the People's Lawyer. REAL ESTATE BROKER. Kansas Bell West 1050. Cases, Old Debts Us and Houses to Drawn. Titles exam Investments Made. Title furnished free; ten days allowed to buy than it it is to rent." Any time. I am the People's Lawyer. Mary Francis Domine Science School School of Domestic A any time. Pies, Cakes and Cadles for WEDDING CAKES·A SPECIALTY. Numerals, write or call at school, 1223 Kans. 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. Bell Phone, West 775 E. L. No Electric C Let Us Figu 13th and Wood Ave. . Noel & C ectric Contractor Let. Us Figure With You ood Ave.. KANSAS CITY E. L. Noel & Co. LODGE NOTICES COLLIER LODGE NO. 2. I. O. B. and S. of C. "Busy Bee." Meeting nights 1st and 3rd Monday. 314 Nebraska Ave. SAMUEL DIGGS, W. H. C. MARY SMITH, W. S. g. 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The physical tests for the draft registrants in ClassA-1 will not start for at least ten days yet, for no orders have been received for the draft board to issue orders to men in that class to report to the medical examiners. "The report, that Monday was to be the day, is founded on the fact that we were ordered to tell our men to report on January 28, for their examinations by General C. S. Huffman," said Assistant Chairman Becker of Draft Board 1. "But as we are not through with all our clerical and office work it will be practically impossible for us to start inside of a week from Monday. There are 2,300 men in Class A-1 in this city who have to be examined and the quota for the city is scarcely 1,000, because of the large number of men who have enlisted from here. "GET THE HABIT." Of course you catch the drift. When you see a quarter Nab it. Breathes there a man with soul so dead, Antagonized to law. Antagonized to law. Who never to himself hath said: "I'd like to bust that kaiser's head And smash his royal jaw!" *** Having finished with our poetry for the day, we will now go to work. *** Instead of talking about the news today—who murdered whom, or the latest plan of corporation robbery— let us talk about scorpions, ants and spiders, life without sleep, and other pleasing important matters. A half-developed being like man, hanging midway between primitive barbarism and ultimate perfection, should study insect tribes which appear to have realized the possibilities of development in their line. The ant and bee, the spider and scorpion, should fill us with hope. We should say to ourselves: "If these tiny fragments of life can develop so highly, what may not WE hope for in the way of ultimate possibilities. Our being is so much more full of promise than the beginnings of our tiny insect brothers." From the female scorpion we acquire fresh veneration for the possibilities of maternal devotion. The mother of the Gracchi has been well advertised because she preferred her sons to jewelry. The Russian mother who feeds herself to the wolves, instead of throwing her baby over the back of the sleigh in the usual way, is also highly praised. But their devotion shrinks to nothing compared to that of any poor mother scorpion of Mexico's sandy tracts. As soon as her young scorpions arrive they climb to her back, half a hundred of them or more. She moves about with them, avoiding danger, giving them the sunlight. Meanwhile they are feeding on her body. Her movements get gradually slower and slower; finally they cease. The young scorpions depart, leaving the mother scorpion simply an empty shell. We should dislike any such exhibition of tenderness among human beings, but we can't help admiring the scorpion. Mr. Scorpion, placed as was Captain Dreyfuss, would sting himself to death. They are a determined race. *** Spiders that construct tiny balloons with little cars all complete are wonderful creatures. They cross chasms in their balloons, throwing out bits of trailing web which seem to act as rudders. In their little way in a perfectly adequate fashion they have solved aerial navigation. eW admire spiders and kill only those with yellow stomachs, which the "oison." *** Up to the present we have found the ant the most interestingly suggestive creature. He has developed and understands stirpiculture—the improvement of the race by careful breeding—which with us is as yet mere theory, and as we look down at the ant, we look up to him because the strangely active creature manages to do without sleep. 'ALL KANSAS' MEN AT FUNSTON LONG FOR CONCERTS ST. LOUIS ORCHESTRA TO PLAY IN NEW RECREATION HALL THAT SEATS 4500 ALL-KANSAS REGIMENT GALA DAYS ON JAN. 30 AND 31 ATTRACT TALENT Camp Funston, Jan. 22.—(Special)—Arrangements have at last been completed for the reception of the St. Louis Symphony orchestra in the new Regiment hall of the All-Kansas 353rd infantry at Camp Funston. The series of four concerts to be given by the orchestra will take place January 30 and 31, and will be a fitting entertainment in conception and comprehension for the christening entertainment. The recently completed Recreational has a seating capacity of 4,500, and a full attendance of army men and other enthusiastis is expected. The entire orchestra of seventy-five pieces will arrive at Camp Funston from St. Louis under the directorship of Conductor Max Zach. There is ample accommodation on the stage for this large organization and every facility towards the comfort of the artists is afforded in the new hall of the All-Kansas regiment. The services of the entire orchestra have been donated free to the regiment and the St. Louis Symphony society has raised over $1,000 to defray the immediate expenses of transportation for the artists. According to Manager Gaines of the orchestra, the usual charge of that organization for each concert is $3,500. The All-Kansas regiment is the recipient of constant gifts and unconditional services and this sacrifice of the symphony society is highly appreciated by the entire regiment. Colonel Reeves, the commanding officer, and Capt. C. J. Masseck, adjutant, completed the arrangements of bringing the orchestra to Camp Funston after a visit at the camp by Director Max Zach. Arrangements are now being made to secure the services of Madame Schumann-Heink to sing one or two concerts with the orchestra. Madame Schumann-Heink, it will be remembered, sang in the camp last fall and all men who experienced at, that time the pleasure of hearing the artistic production of the supreme vocalist are anxious that she return. As she has a son now at Camp Funston, many of the men feel assured that she will be here. In addition to securing Madame Schumann-Helink, negotiations are being made to have the well known pianist, Percy Grainger, appear with the orchestra in one or two concerts. Mr. Grainger, who enlisted in the United States army as a private, has been given a six-month furlough to tour the country, devoting all funds secured through his concert work to the Red Cross. The St. Louis Symphony orchestra, which, within the last four or five years has achieved a position in America, held by many music critics to be that of one of the four best in the country, is a highly efficient organization, capable of rendering a program artistic and suitable for a cosmopolitan audience drawn in the main from an army camp. The programs offered will be composed of works having a more modern tendency than that of classicism. The chief endeavor of Conductor Zach will be to arrange a program sufficiently varied in scope to escape monotony. The concerts offered to the 353rd regiment are the immediate result of a movement within the regiment, which had its inception in the raising of a regimental fund for the All-Kansas. A state-wide campaign was made to arouse interest and secure donations for the boys in camp; and so successful was the effort that the Recreational hall was erected and a comfortable sum retained for the men. In an effort to stimulate interest in St. Louis, the Symphony Orchestra society was appealed to, which brought about the offer of the services of the orchestra. ted 1,000 Negro EN AND BOYS N TO BE AUTOMOBILE MECHANICS The Complete Mechanical Course in 8 Weeks $75.00. For Further Information Write— 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 420-26 Woodland Ave. Kansas City, Mo. AFRO-AMERICAN AUTOMOBILE TRAINING SCHOOL SCHUMANN-HEINK_TO SING. THE KANSAS CITY ADVOCATE AN ARMY OF STENOGRAPHERS. Washington, D. C., Jan. 19, 1918. There is today in the city of Washington in active operation an army whose exploits attract little notice, but whose members are doing a very large "bit" toward winning the war for America—an army of stenographers and typists, 12,000 strong, recruited from every state in the Union. A majority of these soldiers of the notebook and typewriter are girls. Day in and day out their nimble fingers faithfully click out the tremendous volume of correspondence and records required by a great nation at war. They wear no badge nor uniform; their work is all work and has no thrill nor romance; but the United States could not stay in the war a month without them. The rapidly expanding departments of the government in Washington employ stenographers and typists with a greed that seems insatiable. The United States civil service commission estimates that there will be 20,000 government employees of this class in Washington at the end of this year. Owing to the general demand the commission is finding it a difficult task to meet the calls of the departments. Examinations are held every Tuesday in 450 cities and the commission states that an examination will be held in any city at any time, day or night, when there is prospect of assembling a class of three or four competitors. Eligibility may be obtained through passing an examination in practical tests in shorthand and typewriting. It is practicable to complete such an examination in one hour. Representatives of the civil service commission at the postoffices in all cities are furnishing definite information to persons interested. IMPROVEMENT BONDS Next Tuesday 'Commissioner Little will advertise for bids on the sale of $68,000 worth of internal improvement bonds. The bonds will bear not to exceed 4 3-4 per cent interest. COLLEGE OF DETROIT All Work Guaranteed Kassel Jewelry Co. 548 Minnesota Ave. Kansas City Kansas PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas. Eva Lockhart, Defendant. PUBLICATION NOTICE. 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Dept A, 910 Nebraska Ave. KANSAS CITY, KAS. $1.00--TH Our Big Ann Reduction Onl PAID See What Y All Paid Up And All New braska Ave. 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 BLEACH YOUR DARK SKIN Have Soft, Fair, Clear, Bright , ```markdown ``` Just try Black and White Ointment (for white or colored folks). Apply as directed on label, to face, neck, arms or hands. It is very pleasant to the skin and has the effect of bleaching dark, sallow or blotchy skin, cleaning the skin of rings, 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 mail, or 5 boxes, $1. Agenta apply for territory and special deal, as Black and White Ointment sells fast. Address Plough Chemical Co., Dapt. T, Memphis, Teen. 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; 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.) $1.00--The Advocate--$1.00 Our Big Annual January Subscription Reduction is Now On. January Only $1.00 One Year See What You Save. ELIGIBLES--- All Paid Up Subscribers on Our Books And All New Ones. Office 834 Nebraska Ave. Bell West 2968. --- 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 1413 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*Pioneer Negro Jeweler. RELIABLE JEWELRY 1616 W. 9th St. K. C., Mo. Bell Phone M. 6243R. Bell Phone 424 West. DORSEY GREEN, Attorney and Counselor at Law. 516 Minnesota Avenue. KANSAS CITY, KANSAS Bell, W. 2835. I. F. BRADLEY LAWYER 721 Minnesota Avenue, Rooms5 and 6 DENTIST Bell Phone W. 1864 DR. MARION COTTEN, DENTIST 514 Minnesota Avenue KANSAS CITY, KANSAS H. W. HILL. Dealer In Staple and Fancy Groceries, Dry Goods and Notions. Bell Phone, 385 West. 2702 North Sherman St. TRANSFER CO. Home Phone West 473. Bell Phone West 247. 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, 831-3 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 acre 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 Directry 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, KÅNSAS. Stop at D. L. Taylor's Home. Modern conveniences. Everything satisfactory. A few steps from Union Station. Bell Phone, West 2476W PLAYERS, PIANOS, GRAFANOLAS, VICTROLAS, THE PATHE. PHONE. Butler & Son 610 Minnnesota Ave.. Prices less. Deal with proprietors. No high salaries, compissions, 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 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 5-room houses, $650. $50 down, $8 per month and interest. Close in. City water. 3 4-room houses $850. $8 per month and interest. Close in.