Kansas City Advocate

KANSAS CITY ADVOCATE 520 MINNESOTA AVE.---ATTEND THE BIG SHOE SALE AT THE "BOOTERIE"---520 MINNESOTA AVE. TWELVE MONTHS $1 50 520 MINNESOTA Lincoln Fifteen ored School Bu cated at Olat Lincoln Fifteen Thousand Colored School Building Dedicated at Olathe, Kansas. PRINCIPAL PORTER DOING A GREAT WORK—SCHOOL BOARD HAD ALL CONFIDIENCE IN HIS ABILITY — COLORED CITIZEN DOING WELL AND HIGHLY RESPECTED. • By Mervin Harris. In a large city like Kansas City very little attention is paid to the suburban towns and their civic activities. Thus many achievements of real worth to the race that are accomplished by the citizens of these cities, often go unheralded and those that contribute to the success of these undertakings think their work is not appreciated and as a result finally lose civic pride. Olathe is one of the suburban cities of Kansas City and is in hourly communication with this city by troley, yet very few know of the great achievement which has been accomplished for the colored boys and girls of that city by its citizens. On Thursday, February 7, the citizenz, both white and colored, met in the auditorium of the new Lincoln school and witnessed the dedicatory services of that newly completed structure. On Friday, February 8, the auditorium was again crowded to enjoy a musical program rendered by the chorus from Western University. This new Lincoln school is unquestionably the most modern of any school building in the state. A visit through it would convince you of the truth of this assertion. It is a one story brick building, and was completed at a cost of $15,000, exclusive of the equipment. The full equipment has not arrived yet, but it has been ordered. On the main floor there are two class rooms having the conveniences of all modern class rooms, there being a cloak room adjoining each class room. A very spacious auditorium, an office and a library room; being the other rooms constituting the main floor. In the basement there is a gymnasium, a girls' domestic science room and a boys' trade room and steam heating plant. The most striking feature of the gymnasium is that of the construction of the floor, which consists of first, a solid concrete floor and over which a layer of cork was placed and a hard wood floor being placed on the cork. Thus the floor has the solidness of a concrete floor and yet the softness of a cork one. The other conveniences of the building are strictly modern. The students march to the music of a victrola. The playground is amply sufficient for the 60 students who are enrolled. The citizens are indeed fortunate in having at the head of this school Prof. Porter, a graduate of Kansas Wesley College of Salina, Kansas. Prof. Porter has had charge of the colored school at Olathe for the past five years. He is undoubtedly the right man in the right place, for if the board of education had not seen in him that which is required to make a Oppor We must get best salesmen of We must get in touch with the best salesmen of the race. From $50 to $200 per week. We are promoters and open to investigation. Get in touch with us. VOL 3. By Mervin Harris. Thousand Col- Building Dedi- the, Kansas. school, success as a school and not as a prison, they would not have given him the honor of moving from a two- room dilapidated structure into the new $15,000 Lincoln school. With the plans in view that Prof. Porter has worked out for the organization of a Y. M. C. A to use the privileges of the gymnasium and a Red Cross unit among the ladies and a Lyceum for the civic betterment of the race and citizens at large, we can assure him nothing less than state wide recognition as an educator. Prof. Porter, in addition to being principal of the school, has charge of one of the rooms. He is ably assisted by his wife, Mrs. P. G. Porter, who has charge of the other class room. Mrs. Porter is from Western University. There are special teachers who teach physical culture, music and domestic science. The students, after finishing the eighth grade, enter the white high school. There are four young men and one young lady enrolled there at the present. The Parent Teachers association of Lincoln school to some extent is responsible for the erection of the school. They should be proud of the school and co-operate with Professor Porter in working out his plans for the betterment of the community. The white people have given the colored people of Ola-ta opportunity to show what kind of a citizen they are and it is up to them to prove that they are real American citizens. With the educational privileges that the colored people have, there should be many more colored families than there is, but to the scarcity of labor available for colored people is probably due the fact that there are as few colored families as there is. There are perhaps between 200 and 300 colored families of whom a fair portion own their own homes. Of this number we had the opportunity to see and hear from but a few. Mr. Samuel Pratt, who has been a resident of Olathe for about 20 years, has been janitor at the Olathe State bank about 19 years. He owns his own home and two lots. Rev. J. H. Nichols is the pastor of the A. M. E. church. He reports a membership of 42. Since coming to Olathe Rev. Nichols has endeavored to effect an awakening among the people to the full responsibilities of their civic duties. His second quarterly meeting was held last Sunday, by Rev. Harris, the presiding elder. Mrs. Nichols has been ill for quite a while but is slowly improving. Mr. A. J. Lewis is one of the prosperous citizens of Olathe. He has part interest in the farm on which he lives. His place is about two miles east of town. Mr. Samuel Botts has been a resident of Olathe about 30 years. He has been in government service at the postoffice about 16 years. The oldest pioneer business man in Olathe we learned was Mr. Sam Williams, who has operated a barber fortunity in touch with the of the race. From KANSAS CITY, KANSAS FEBRUARY 15, 1918 shop for the past 52 years. He has a modern five-chair shop and caters to white trade exclusively. He has with him as helpers Mr. W. I. Rollins, who has been with him for 27 years, Mr. Joe Fannon, who has been with him nine years, and Mr. Burdett, who has been with him 13 years. These gentlemen are all Kansas city boys and have relatives living here. From the Olathe Register: - The dedication exercises of the Lincoln school were attended by large crowds of interested citizens last Thursday and Friday evenings. The formal dedication ceremonies were held on Thursday evening, and an excellent address was delivered by E. J. Hawkins of Fort Scott. Mr. Hawkins is one of the leading members of his race in Kansas, and delivered an address that was marked by common sense advice for members of his race, and others as well. CITIZENS FORUM On February 10th, the Forum, in its weekly convocation at the Metropolitan Temple, paid its respects to the martyred Lincoln's birthday which is February 12. The chairman of the publicity committee had a special announcement on the church bulletin board on a scroll in national colors and flags, with the date of Lincoln's birth, etc., which drew much favorable comment from white and colored passing on Washington boulevard. The large audience was entertained with the following program: Quotations, all about Lincoln, auditors; current events,'Miss M. Gayden, Pros. J. Hodge, Prof. S. French, Mail Clerk H. Mobly, and others; vocal solo, Mr. Ray Trotter, who sang as impressive and sweet as the writer has ever heard, and merited an encore. Miss A. Trotter accompanied him beautifully. The next feature was an address, "Democracy," Prof. W. E. Griffin of Kansas City, Mo. He asked the questions, "Are the American people prepared for democracy?" "Is the race prepared for it, are we as a race prepared for it?" Also said, "This nation has democracy in theory, but not in practice." American people must rise above class hatred, discrimination, etc., and let every man work at his trade. It was praised and discussed by Prof. J. P. King, Prof. Gregg ani Prof. French of W. U. and others. Prof. Griffin praised our citizens for assembling in such large numbers each week to discuss current problems. He said, "Kansas City, Mo., people of our race should take lessons of Kansas City, Kas., in attending and maintaining a society like our Forum." Says "they cannot get that many together once a month over there for literary work." Perhaps one of the most appropriate features of the program was the memory rendition of Lincoln's Gettysburg address by little Miss H. Gayden. She received prolonged applause. The tenor solo by Mr. Charles Boston was fine and was encored. Prof. Keynolds accompanied him. During the collection Miss W. Dwiggins played "Here Comes Uncle Sam," by Mr. Graham, a colored composer. Messrs. J. H. Clayborne and O. Calhoun attended to the finance, and Messrs. Booth Smith and James Gardner acted as ushers. Prof. Curry gave a favorable critique and by motion all participants were thanked for their renditions. President Buster was well pleased and had the executive committee announce next Sunday, February 17th, as the day to commemorate the birth of our own Frederick Douglass and give quotations of his and speak of his good deeds. Good music. Come. MRS. M. C. MATTHEWS, Pub. Com. Mr. Ownes, wife of Rev. Owens, with her sister, visited Metropolitan church Sunday night and were delighted with everything. EUGENE EDWARD VAUGHAN LINCOLN DAY CLUB DOES HONOR TO THE GREAT EMANCIPATOR KANSAS CITY, KANSAS, GETS NEXT MEETING. 'LEST WE FORGET'—TIS WELL THAT WE COMMEMORATE Topeka, Kansas, February 12th. The Lincoln Day Club held its annual meeting in Topeka in honor and memory of the great Emancipator. There have been meetings at which a greater number, perhaps, assembled but it is doubtful that there have been any where the participants were more keenly impressed of their duty in the premises. It was indeed an impressive and heartfelt meeting, and many good impressions were made; as were evinced by the expressed determination on the part of those present to lend effort and energy to live up to and apply the rules set forth in the resolutions adopted without a dissenting voice. The address of the retiring president, I. F. Bradley, possibly will appear in the next issue, as well also as that of Mr. Nat Sawyer on "The Man Lincoln," which was The address of the day. However, there were other well presented items on the program. Mr. John M. Wright was elected president; Dr. J. L. Ransom was elected secretary, with vice presidents from Topeka, Leavenworth and Atchison. Mr. Considee Jenkins and I. F. Bradley, Jr., were chosen as members of the executive committee with Mr. enkins as chairman and the place of meeting' and banquet for the coming year will be Kansas City, Kasa. The resolutions adopted were as follows, towit: RESOLUTIONS We, the members of the Lincoln Day Club, in regular meeting assembled, reaffirming our belief in Almighty God, declaring our allegiance to the constitution of the United States, of the state of Kansas, and the flag of our country, do hereby adopt the following declaration of principles, upon which we plight our faith: 1. That in this, the greatest war known to history, we will do all we can to bring it to an early and successful termination, that democracy may be established in spirit and in truth, and that all people, home and abroad, regardless of race or color, that man, wherever found, may live in the fullest enjoyment of its blessings. 2 That we will forever deplore, that spirit of race hate, existing anywhere, which causes the colored man, soldier or civilian, to resort to acts, of violence, and that we will at once, respectfully petition to the president to extend clemency to the soldiers sentenced to death, and to commute the sentence of those sentenced to life imprisonment, on account of the Houston affair. 3 That as colored men, with a common cause, we will stand together in favor of all matters that are right, and that we will stand together against all things that are wrong, regardless of whom such wronfg/may affect; be he white or black, high or low, rich or poor. 4 That we will eliminate all race prejudice in/ourselves, and will so conduct our lives that others will be compelled to do likewise. That we will co-operate with the pulpit and the press and those at the head of our educational institutions; in all things for the betterment of mankind and the advancement of our civilization. 6 That we will look with increasing disfavor upon the libertine and despoiler of female virtue, and that we will do all we can to protect young womanhood, and that we will oppose, by all honorable means, all persons who do not act in accordance with this principle. 7 That we will encourage and assist our young men and women to acquit themselves in greater numbers along the lines of industrial and agricultural lines, that they may more fully render service, that is now so much in demand in these avenues of life. THE AMERICAN WOODMAN LIBERTY FUND PROGRAM FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 22ND, 1918 AT 2:30 P. M. AT METROPOLITAN BAPTIST TEMPLE Song ... America Invocation Instrumental Solo ... Prof. S. A. D. McClellan Paper—"Why the Negro Should Insure in the American Woodman ... Mrs. Ada Diggs, V. C. Instrumental Solo ... Miss Jewell Washington Introduction of Speakers ... Hon. W. G. Banks, S. D. Patriotic Address ... Rev. D. A. Holmes Selected ... Woodman Quartette Pipe Organ Solo, Selected ... Mrs. W. G. Wood Selected ... Woodman Quartette Saxaphone Solo ... Mrs. V. Alma Boone Vocal Solo, Selected ... Mrs. D. A. Holmes Star Spangled Banner ... Audience EVERYBODY IS WELCOME leaders of the highest character, integrity and ability, but will reject all who are sought to be selected for us by those who know nothing of conditions the most vital to us. That we will work for the advancement of the National Association for the Advancement of the Colored People. We fully realize the importance of the wave of unrest and dissatisfaction which seems to be sweeping the globe, which threatens the false platitudes of political parties, and we are, in complete harmony with it to the extent that we will use our every effort in local and state affairs to obtain such official recognition as our voting strength commands. We sincerely believe that the objects and alms herein above set our can be in a great degree attained by an intelligent and honest co-operation. We therefore indorse the Negro Civic League of Kansas and recommend the organization of a unit of it in each town and city in the state of Kansas. Chairman. MISS HELEN C. JONES, J. M. WRIGHT, E. RIDLEY, J. M. ALLEN. WOMAN SAYSHUSBAND KILLED HIS WIFE COLORED WOMAN SHOOTS HERSELF—ONLY 25 YTARS OLD—LEAVES FIVE LITTLE CHILDREN—HUSBAND SAYS SHE CAME HOME INTOXICATED. Mrs. Emma Smith, 25 years old, wife of Nathan Smith, living at 828 South Fourth street, shot herself early Tuesday morning and died a few minutes later. Her husband told the police that his wife came home about midnight under the influence of liquor and he gave no reason why his wife committed such a rash act. She leaves five small children. It is reported an investigation will be made as to the truth of the story reported to the police. Woman says husband committed the deed. A NEW HEAD FOR Y. W. C. A MRS. E. J. PATTERSON, PRESIDENT. The City Federation of Women's Clubs have taken in charge the Young Women's Christian association and unanimously elected Mrs. E. J. Patterson president. The campaign for membership has started. Give them your name. GEORGE BANKS LAID TO REST. The funeral of Mr. George Banks was largely attende last Sunday by men and women in most every walk of dife. Dr. J. C. C. Owens delivered the funeral sermon, which was beautiful. Mt. Etna, No. 19, of Masons were out in large numbers of which the deceased had long been a stamch and highly ranked member. Class No. 2, of which he had been a leader in the First A. M. E. church for a number of years, read touching resolutions. Also fine resolutions were read from the class leaders and his lodge. The floral offerings we werny and beautiful. The Rev. McMorris also made some remarks, by request of the family. KANSAS CITY CAMP TAKES THE LEAD AMERICAN WOODMAN KEEPING PACE WITH TIMES AND DEMOCRACY. The American Woodman, that has in the last few years made such a rapid stride throughout the country, is keeping a pace with the times. On the 22nd of this month every camp in the entire jurisdiction will give a public program, either in their camp, or some church, known as a "Liberty Fund Program!" It was stated by the Supervisor of Kansas, Mr. W. G. Banks of this city, that a special war fund has been set apart for its members, who are and will go in the war. The local camp will hold their program Friday, February the 22nd, at the Metropolitan Baptist Temple, at 2:30 p. m., at which time a fine program will be rendered, with Rev. D. A. Holmes as the principal speaker. At this meeting this additional policy or Fund will be explained. The public is invited to attend this meeting, of which will be entertaining as well as beneficial. 100 COLORED STUDENTS IN OFFICERS CAMP San Juan, Porto Rico, Feb. 4.—The second officers' training camp has been opened here with 400 student candidates. Of these 100 are colored. A conitionment contract calls for the completion of the camp by May 1, when it is expected that drafted men will be called for training. JOSEPH BRUNSON, YOUR DAUGHTER JOEANNA WANTS TO HEAR FROM YOU AT ONCE. If any person knows the address or the whereabouts of Joseph Brunson, will be greatly appreciated if you will give me his address. He is a man of about 65 or 68 years old. He left Blairsville, Pa., Indiana county, about 40 years ago. He lived with a white family by the name of Hosick. I am his daughter, Joeanna Brunson Bailey. Any information received, please address to:— MRS. JOEANNA BRUNSON BAILEY, 1123 Westinghouse Building, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. AN OLD RESIDENT DIES. Mrs. Harriett Owsley of 1310 Minnesota died last Saturday, February 9 at 4.30. She was 69 years old and had been a resident of Kansas 34 years. She leaves four daughters and two sons. The funeral was held Wednesday at the church of God. Rev. J. P. G. Stuckey conducted the funeral services. He was assisted by the Rev. McMorris, J. D. Smith, Sidney and J. H. Lee. Burial was in Woodlawn cemetery. KANSAS SIDE MAN IN EXPLOSION C. C. Lovett was badly hurt in the dynamite explosion that occurred at Agnes and Swope Parkway yesterday on the Missouri side. One colored man was killed and several others were seriously injured. The injured were taken to the old city hospital. KAN8A8 CITY ADVOCATE G. A. GREGG, ASSOCIATE EDITOR. MERVIN HARRIS. CIRCULATING MANAGER. MRS. M. C. MATTHEWS. Society Editor. 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. Mr. Mervin Harris, circulating manager of The Advocate, was in Olathe this week visiting the new Lincoln school, that was dedicated just last Thursday. Mr. Harris gives our readers a fine description of this new modern school building in this week's issue. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. The Rev. Earl, superintendent of the city missions, filled the pulpit Sunday morning, owing to the necessary absence of the pastor Rv. W. A. Bowren. Rev. Earl spoke upon his mission work principally. He mentioned the good that the Baptists are doing here the city in the foreign quarters. Also he spoke very highly upon the work of our colored missionary, Miss Rogers. On the whole, we as Baptists should be very proud of all that has been accomplished of late years. In the state of Kansas five years ago the Baptists took seventh place, but now statistics prove that the Baptists hold first place. A wonderful record, for which we thank God. There have recently been appointed 100 captains to get the money ready for the May rally. They are divided into groups of odd and even, 50 captains in each group. I mentioned the above fact in order to announce that the odd captains, under the generalship of Mrs. Lena Downs, will each Friday meet at 8 o'clock in the lecture rooms of the church for business and refreshments. All captains and their four workers are requested to be present each Friday night. (Bring all your friends, even though they be of the "Evens." We have many other little plans, so come out and hear them Friday night of each week. Everyday is always welcome at First Baptist. C. E. BLANCHE BROOKS. CARD OF THANKS. We desire to thank the neighbors and all friends, also the members of Mt. Aetna Masonic Lodge for their kindness during our husband's and brother's illness; also for their sympathy and kindness after his death, and for the beautiful floral tokens given as expressions of their love. Mrs. Elvira Banks, the wife; Mr. Mike Banks, Bonner Springs; Mr. Frank Banks, Bonner Springs (brothers); Mrs. Lizzie Taylor, Oakland, Cal. Mrs. Louise Berry Kansas City, Kas., Mrs. Maud Livingstone, Portland, Oregon (sitsers). Mr. Charles Brooks, 1110 North Tenth street, who has been one of the Rock Island train porters for 20 years, was taken seriously ill in St. Louis last week, and his wife went immediately to his bedside and in a few days' nursing he was able to return home and is now able to take his regular run, of which his many friends will be pleased to know. Mr. McKissick on Everett is reported sick. EVERYBODY IS TALKING ABOUT THE 4TH ANNUAL KNIFE AND FORK BANQUET. WATCH FOR THE DATE IN MARCH. You had better be at church Sunday. You might regret it if you are not. 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. CHURCH NEWS. The morning services were well attended Sunday morning to hear Rev. Mitchell preach in the absence of the pastor, Dr. Griffin, who went on a little vacation and business trip in Arkansas, Memphis and Louisville, Kentucky, the latter place where he attended the bishops' council. Prof. Mowbray and his Boy Scouts attended the morning service in a body. Rev. Jordan Allen filled the pulpit at the evening service. The Sewing Circle gave a fine chicken dinner Thursday and it was said by everyone, it led all others. The work on the new parsonage is progressing nicely and it will not be long until the roof is on. The tickets are out for the Knife and Fork banquet, which will come off the latter part of March. Meet your friends at First A. M. E church Sunday morning and hear the greatest pulpit preacher of the West. The Allen Christian Endeavors are growing in interest and the president of the junior and senior are greatly encouraged in the work. Mr. Truman had charge of the Bible training class while the pastor was away. The second quarterly meeting of this conference year will be held the 10th of March. The various boards and auxillaries are working to make it the biggest from every viewpoint in the history of the church. In all we do, in all we say, let God be supreme in all, for without Him being in it, our work is all in vain. VISITORS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME AT FIRST A. M. E. CHURCH. ST. MATTHEW'S BIBLE CLASS. ST. MATTHEW'S BIBLE CLASS. This Bible class, which is near two years old, and has not missed a meeting, met at Mrs. M. Green's. Opening music, "God Will-Take Care of You," accompanied by Miss L. Green. Invocation, Miss Rhoda Johnson. Lesson and discussion. After the lesson Mrs. Green led a player piano recital of "Holy City," "Lead Kindly Light," "Abide With Me," "O Paradise," "Onward, Christian Soldiers," "Nearer My God," "Jesus, Lover," "Rock of Ages," etc. Closed with the Doxology. It was lovely music. Miss Cooper gave the benediction prayer. Four churches were represented at this good, large meeting. Saints and sinners are invited next Wednesday, February 20th, to Mrs. B. S. Jones', 707 New Jersey. Less., Tim. 1-2. CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATIONS The following examinations for Government service have been announced to be held in Kansas City, Kansas: For further information, inquire of Secretary, Board of Examiners, Post Office Building, Seventh and Minnesota avenue. Feb. 15, March 15, April 19th—Clerk with knowledge of stenography and typewriting, departmental service at Washington, D. C., entrance salaries $900 to $1200 a year. There is excellent opportunity for appointment from this examination. March 6—Lay Inspector, Grade 1 (Male), Bureau of Animal Industry, Department of Agriculture, $840 a year. Veterinarian (Male), Bureau of Animal Industry, Department of Agriculture, entrance salary, $1500 a year. Scientific Assistant (Male), Bureau of Fisheries, entrance salaries $900 to $1200 a year. Any date—Engineer in Forest Products, $1800 to $2400 a year. Assistant Engineer in Forest Products, male, $1200 to $1500 a year. Forest Products Laboratory, of the Forest Service, Department of Agriculture. Inspectors of Artillery Ammunition (Male) United States and Canada, entrance salaries $1600 to $2400 a year. Miss Horton, the inventor, gave an informal emergency reception at Mrs. P. C. Long's recently, complimentary to Messrs. Ray Horton, Otis Horton of the U. S. army; also Mr. Garfield Horton, Miss Baxter, Miss Williams and others were present. Mrs. Matthews furnished piano music. KAN8AS CITY ADVOCATE ANNOUNCER M. E. CHURCH CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOR G. A. Gregg, conference president of the Kansas Conference. Topic: What My Church Is Doing. 1 Thess., 1:2-8. The topic this week centers around the little word "is." Therefore the account can only be suggestive. No one knows better what my church is doing than I, provided I am one of the doers. No one can speak for me. Let each one be able to say my church is doing this and proceed to tell in detail what "this" stands for. The church has several departments. Let the head or some of each department tell just what it is doing. It may seem a little difficult to limit the discussion to is. Ought, should and can are words that admit of freer discussion. But it will do us all good to hold ourselves to the actual accomplishments. In fact, one of the best preparation for growth is based upon a clear realization of what is. Let us turn our attention in a careful, thoughtful way to the actual workings of ourc hurch. The knowledge gained will be good for us. QUINDARO, KANS. The Missionary Society of Allen Chapel gave a dinner last Thursday, feeding 40 people. A committee composed of Mrs. Lewis, Cercy and Green presented in the name of the Missionary Society Mrs. Young Cole a kimono. Mrs. Cole is afflicted. She was the founder of the Missionary Society in Quindaro many years ago. Mrs. Ella Menefee, Hattie B. McCrary served on the jury last week. It was a new experience for them. The white ladies were congenial... If women are required to render jury service men ought of their own accord or be compelled by some other accord to refrain from smoking. There is scarcely a more offensive atmosphere to be found than is found in a court room. The Masons' social was a great success. Father and Sons Day will be observed Sunday. Rev. Owens will deliver a sermon to fathers and sons in the morning. Young men and boys' mass meeting in the afternoon at 3 p. m. All boys come. All men come. The Missionaries will give a George Washington tea party February 22. You know what they do. Dr. Kealing is resting easy at this writing. All of his family are at home. Prof. Page will give an exhibition drill at the next county institute. His boys are betting in shape. It is the only school in the county that is drilling. Glen-Olive held service in the mathematics room at W. U| during the cold weather. PARKER'S SKIN WHITENER AMERICAN MARKET BROOKLYN, NEW YORK BROOKLYN MARKET CO. BROOKLYN, NEW YORK SKIN WHITENER 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. 114 1-2 W. 10th. Michigan City, Ind., Judy 21, 1916. Atlanta, Ga. Gentlemen:—Enclosed you will find 25c in stamps, for which please send me one box of Dr. Palmer's Skin Whitener. I have been troubled with a dryness of skin on my face, similar to a rash, ever since childhood, and the above article is the only thing that ever did it any good. I can certainly recommend it. Very sincerely yours Hazel A. Lee. DO NOT ACCEPT LIMITATIONS Sold by druglists or sent direct, for Exc. postpaid. Write JACOBS PHARACY Atlanta, Ga. AGENTS WANTED WRITE FOR OUR LIMERAL TERMS ARGENTINE NOTES. Both services at the St. Paul A. M. E. church were well attended Sunday. The Sunday school is progressing nicely under the superintendent, Miss Rachel Holtz. The entertainment that was given at Mrs. Pinkard's by the choir was quite a success. There was a Valentine supper given at the St. Paul A. M. E. church February 14. Mrs. Maude Massy is still on the sick list. Mrs. Skelton is improving nicely. Mrs. Rogers is still on the sick list. Miss Alvia Barnes is improving nicely. Mrs. Carrie Evans from Savanna, Ill, is at home visiting her daughter, Mrs. L. Lacey. Miss Evelyn Lewis from Wellsville, Mo., is visiting her cousin, Mrs. Lillie Lacey. Mrs. W. T. Biggers from Sedalia, Mo., spent the evening with Mrs. Baldwen. She is expecting to make Kansas City her home. All organizations, social, civic and denominational, are invited to attend the meeting of the Kansas City branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People Feb. 24 at 4 p. m. sharp. The Kansas City branch is growing. An interesting and constructive meeting was held last Friday evening. The great meeting of the 24th is under the auspices of the educational committee. Prof. J. P. King, coairman. Both white and colored citizens are joining. A better day is dawning. Read the Crisis Mr. Matt Carroll, Sr., left for San Francisco, Thursday. Mrs. M. C. Matthews attended the Mendlas Chapter's Chapter of Sorrows over, the late Mrs. A. Weston. She was invited by one lady present to take one of the best seats in the lodge room in the Scottish Rite Temple. She was well treated and 'twas a great lesson to her in Eastern Star work. Talk about your eatless, heatless and meatless days, but there has not anything seemed to meet the approval of so many people, as the last few coatless days. Mr. Considine Jenkins was one of the youngest persons from here who attended the Lincoln club program at Topeka February 12th. Mrs. Lulu Taylor on Oakland is quite ill. PUBLICATION NOTICE. n the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas. Mary Brown., Plaintiff, vs. Charley Brown, Defendant. No. 8910. PUBLICATION NOTICE. To Cherley Brown: You are hereby notified that you have been sued by the above named plaintiff in the District Court of Wyandotte county, Kansas, for divorce, and that you are required to answer the petition of the plaintiff filed in the office of the Clerk of the District Court, Wyahdotte county, Kansas, on or before the 21st day of March, 1918, or said petition will be taken as true and judgment will be rendered against you in favor of plaintiff, granting her an absolute divorce from you and for such other and further relief as the nature of the case may require. (First publication Feb. 8th, 1918.) PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas. John A. Rucker, Plaintiff, vs. Mattle Rucker, Defendant. PUBLICATION NOTICE. To the above named defendant, you are hereby notified that you have been sued in the above named court by the above named plaintiff, and that unless you appear and answer on or before the 21st day of March, 1918, the petition filed will be presented to the court and evidence will be introduced, upon which a judgment will be rendered, the nature of which will be a decree dissolving the bonds of matrimony existing between us, and granting to the plaintiff a divorce and for the costs of this action. JOHN A. RUCKER, Pliff. By Bradley & Bradley, his Attorneys. Attest: R. J. McFARLAND, Clerk of District Court. (First published Feb. 8th, 1918.) 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 Stawart. METROPOLITAN TEMPLE. It was a beautiful winter day February 10th and the people flocked to this house of God to worship in spirit and in truth. Pastor D. A. Holmes was at his best and delivered a most wonderful sermon on the text, "Ye cannot serve God and mammon." Theme, "Acceptable Service." He said in part, "Some people pretend to be Christians only while you are watching them, some have only a form of Godliness, i. e., denying God's power, some try to please man, but unless men are right you cannot please God and men both. Some have only church religion, but no home religion." He spoke of hypocrites slipping and having drinks or doing any other sinful things. It was a miniature "Sermon on the Mount." At the close he led in the beautiful hymn, "Jesus Pald it All," and some united as members of God's army. The sacrament was administered to the Christians and they enjoyed a spiritual feast. Many of the beautiful sensible old songs like Christ's prayer in the Garden of Gemsane, were sung. At 7:45 p. m., this man, one of the greatest workers for Christ, preached from Heb. I. Theme, "Does God Speak?" He demonstrated that God does speak. Messrs. Roy and Otis Horton of the U. S. army at Camp Funston were introduced to the large audience. The ordinary collection was near $100. Next Sunday, February 17th, other great sermons will be preached. All are invited to attend all sermons. MRS. M. C. MATTHEWS, Pub. Com. Mrs. Scales, who has been confined to her home for the past four weeks because of blood poisoning, is better at present. Mrs. Bettes and Mrs. Sophia Green, relatives of Mrs. Scales, were down from Leavenworth to visit her a. few days last week. Mrs. Bird of Tulsa, Okla., attended the funeral of Mr. George Banks, and is now visiting Mrs. L. Berry on Oakland avenue. We are glad to see Mr. Thomas Booker on Everett able to be at the Temple Sunday. Mr. C. A. Long went out on his run, but was feeling somewhat indisposed. We are glad to see Miss Mary Turner, sister of Mrs. D. W. White, here from Pueblo visiting her relatives. Bell Phone West 4183. OLIVER & HOUSTON LICENSED EMBALMERS AND FUNERAL DIRECTORS. HORSE DRAWN OR AUTO SERVICE. 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. 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. SAMUEL DIGGS 1012 N. Third St Bell, West 3677 I. G. Oliver. EIGHTH STREET BAPTIST TABER-NACLE. The work on the Eighth Street Baptist Tabernacle is going along nicely and the workmen, who are all colored, are doing a fine job. The new edifice will be more handsome than the old church in many respects. The front is going to be something of much beauty. The pastor, Dr. D. B. Jackson, is on the work daily, seeing that everything is being done according to plans and specifications. Mr. Albert Lewis, who has been in Muskogee, Okla., has returned and will ebat home now. Mr. Gardner is quite a missionary and brings many to the Neighborhood Bible class. Mrs. Sarah Burdett has been ill for the past two weeks, but is improving at the present. Mrs. Calhoun of 928- Oakland is quite sick. Miss Hattie A. Moore Poro Hair Dresser 402 Nebraska Ave. Bell Phone West 4354J. 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 R. C. Houston, Jr. AND FUNERAL DIRECTORS. SERVICE. SERVICE DAY AND NIGHT. KANSAS CITY, KANSAS. Agent Agency for Women. All for Girls and Women such as historic service, day work, city or out or call Bell Phone West 323. Of- C. K. MISS C. A. PEARSON. AUNDRY CO. Broadway. Service Possible Exclusively by Us TORE RO OMS FOR RENT Bell Phone 180 Grand Copyright Underwood & Underwood France has honored another American for serving her in the struggle against autocracy. Doctor Irwin of New York, shown in this photograph, has been decorated by the French government for the zeal he has shown in treating French wounded. Dollies for Little Jap Girls. In February each year there is a birthday celebration in honor of all little Japanese girls. To call this celebration a "doll festival" would not be a misnerom, for it is then that every girl receives dolls from all of her relatives and friends. It is then, too, says the Galveston Tribune, that the mother allows her little girls to feast their eyes upon dolls that have been in the family for many generations. There are no birthday poles put up for the little girls, but they get many gifts and "oodies" of things to eat. When the birthday celebration comes to a close, all of the best dolls a little girl gets are put away carefully, and she may not so much as take a peep at them again until February comes once more and there is another celebration. Power of the Spirit The central thought which comes from my experience with deafness is, that remedy—recompense—here as elsewhere, is the natural law—that nature seeks always to balance itself, writes Margaret Baldwin, in the Atlantic. The only irreparable disaster in deafness is that one which would despoil the spirit—the will; and here again, as was shown in depression, it is within the personality, within the bounds and terms of our own understanding, that exist the laws which reharmonize the discordant condition and reinvest the mind with its conscious power to dominate the forces and events of life. Watches and Men. Watchmakers say that a watch partakes of the traits of the one who carries it. If the owner is steady, even tempered and reliable and never "dies off the handle," his watch behaves itself in the most proper manner. If the owner is a genius, with an erratic, excitable, uncertain temperament, the watch cuts up all sorts of pranks and is too fast or too slow or else will not run at all. Watch repairers look with considerable suspicion on men whose watches always need regulation. The man whose watch is always right "just to the tick" is pretty sure to be one who keeps regular hours, indulges in no excesses, conducts everything in a methodical manner, and consequently does good work and enjoys good health. WILLIAM M. COLLIER Photo From Western Newspaper Union William Miller Collier, LL. D., a noted diplomat, is the newly elected president of George Washington university In Washington, succeeding Rear Admiral Charles H. Stockton, Doctor Collier is a lawyer of international reputation and formerly, was American minister to Spain. EX-PRESIDENT IN FORGEFUL 'DE- NUNCIATION WARNS AGAINST- "SPECIOUS PROPOSALS" MAKES AN ELOQUENT PLEA "INTRIGUE, DISHONOR AND CRU- ELTY CHARACTERIZE ENTIRE GERMAN POLICY Funston, Feb. 13.—In a forceful denunciation of German militarism and an eloquent plea to fight on until a world-peace is made certain and lasting, former President William H. Taft appeared in the Y. M. C. A. Auditorium yesterday before thousands of enlisted men and officers. The speaker painted a complete picture of the historic and diplomatic background of the war, and warned his audience against "spacious proposals for peace" that were likely to be most "alluring, to the fainthearted." Mr. Taft began his tour of the Central Military Department cantonments at Camp Funston under the auspices of the Army Y. M. C. A. having volunteered a month of his time to aid the Y. M. C. A. combined educational and entertainment program in the big army camps. With his subject "The Great War," Mr. Taft said: "The war has not been won. Germany is in possession of Belgium and part of Northern France. She holds Servia and Roumania, Poland and the Baltic Provinces of Russia. Peace now, even though it be made on the basis of the restoration of the status quo 'without indemnities and without annexations,' would be a failure to achieve the great purpose for which the Allies have made heartrending sacrifice. Armaments would continue for the next war, and this war would have been fought in vain. "He who proposes peace now, therefore, either does not see the stake for which the Allies are fighting, or Wishes the German military autocracy still to control the destinies of all of us as to peace or war. Those who favor permanent world peace must oppose with might and main the proposals for peace at this' juncture in the war, whether made in socialistic councils, in pro-German conferences, or by Pope Benedict. "The Allies are fighting for a principle, the maintenance of which affects the future of civilization. If they do not achieve it, they have sacrificed the flower of their youth and mortgaged their future for a century. The Allies cannot concede peace until they conquer it. When they do so, it will be permanent. Otherwise they fail. "Germany alone is responsible for incalculable destruction of this war. She led on in the armament of the world that she might rule it. She promoted, therefore, the armament of other nations. Her system was followed, though not as effectively, by other countries in pure defense of their peace and safety. "Intrigue, dishonor, cruelty, have characterized the entire military policy of Germany. The rules of international law have been cast to the winds. The murderous submarine has sunk without warning the non-combatant commercial vessels of the enemy and sent their officers, their crews and their passengers, men, women and children, to the bottom without warning. "Having violated the neutrality of Belgium, having broken its sacred obligations to that country and her people, it is now enslaving them by taking them from Belgium and enforcing their labor in Germany. This is contrary to every rule of international law, and is in defiance of the plainest principles of justice and honor. "President Wilson says the Allies are fighting to make the world safe for democracy. Some misconception has been created on this head. The Allies are not struggling; to force a particular form of government on Germany. If the German people continue to wish an Emperor it is not the purpose of the Allies to require them to have a republic. Their purpose is to end the military policy and foreign policy of Germany that looks to the maintenance of a military and naval machine, with its hair-trigger preparation for use against her neighbors. If this continues, it will entail on every democratic government the duty of maintaining a similar armament in self-defense, or, what is more likely, the duty will be wholly or partially neglected. Thus the policy of Germany with her purpose and destiny, will threaten every democracy. This is the condition which it is the determined purpose of the Allies, as interpreted by President Wilson, to change "How is the change to be effected? By defeating Germany in this war. A defeat of the military machine must open their eyes to the hideous futility of their political course. The German government will then be changed as its people will have it changed, to avoid the recurrence of such a tragedy. THE MOUTHPIECE AND DEFENCE FOR FIFTEEN THOUSAND NEGROES IN KANSAS CITY, KANSAS. THE KANSAS CITY ADVOCATE GUSTAV ADOR McClellan 733 M Bell, W. 364 1918 WHAT WILL F A Stack of Wor A F FO 4-room cottag down, $10 per city water, elec coal house. 6 room house and $8 a month A small house ($50 each s Vacant lots, $ 7 room mode Gustav Ador, president and founder of the International Red Cross at Geneva, whose organization has just been awarded the Nobel Peace prize for 1917. The reward has been bestowed on the International Red Cross for its marvelous work in locating prisoners of war of every nationality, facilitating communication between the relatives and the prisoners, forwarding food to them and alding in the exchange of prisoners of war. Mr Ador is a member of the Swiss federal council. III General Guillaumat, who succeeds General Sarrall as commander of the allied forces in Macedonia, commanded the French armies at Verdun during their brilliant operation last summer, when they completed the recovery of virtually all the ground that the Germans had won in their 1916 drive. Yawning Removes Wrinkles. Yawning removes wrinkles. Yawning, except in polite society, should be indulged in rather than repressed. The reason why? A good, free, unrestricted yawn counteracts the effect of laughing. Just stop and think, notes an authority, how often a person laughs and how seldom, comparatively, yawns. The muscles are stretched in one direction while laughing, and by constant repetition little lines are formed around the corners of the mouth. Yawning stretches these same muscles in exactly the opposite direction, and therefore tends to undo the mischief caused by our good humor. [Image of a man with a mustache and a high collar, wearing a military uniform]. Prince Max of Baden, in his address to the Baden upper chamber, declared Germany's sword alone would never bring triumph. The prince, whose warning created a sensation in Germany, is regarded as being one of the empire's sanest and ablest democratic statesmen. 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. MONEY TO LOAN ON IMPROVED CITY PROPERTY Fire and Cyclone Insurance. Let Us Write That Next Policy for You. Geo. McCleliand & Son 733 Minnesota Ave. Kansas City, Kas. The last few days brought some of the feminine sex to the back fence; say, what do you know. Mr. Mike Banks, a rich farmer of Boner Springs, was in the city recently attending his brother's, the late Mr. George.Banks', funeral. Mrs. Sparks of Lawrence attended Mr. Banks' funeral. Miss Burns at Mrs. Goings' on North Ninth street, is still teaching in Miss Henderson's place. We are grieved to hear that Mr. Goings at Ninth and Oakland, is sick. Mrs. Kittle Lee on Freeman avenue is quite slick. THE ADVOCATE DELIVERED TO YOUR ADDRESS EVERY WEEK FOR ONLY 15 CTS PER MONTH. The coal progaostikater, with his tuneful voice and ELEVEN OUNCE basket, was greatly stilled in the past week. Mrs. H. Miller takes the Neighborhood Bible class course by correspondence. This class may also have sacred musicals once a month and the best colored knitter has promised to teach them knitting. Dr. L. C. Snell Business Directory Office, Suite 82 Stubbs Building Bell Phone West 939 Residence 622 Troup Avenue Bell Phone West 1520 D. E. HENDERSON Attorney-at-Law KANSAS CITY, KANSAS Bell Ph West 1864 Bell Ph Grand 1413 J. GUY BOOKER Attorney-at-Law 514 Minnesota Avenue Kansas City, Kansas 1419 East 18th Street Kansas City, Mo. Bell Phope 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. 1884 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. V. Jackson has been ill for the past three weeks with the la gripe, but is improving at the present. They say Women's Day has not been beaten at the Forum in crowd, etc. Next comes Civic League in appropriate program and music, then Kansas Dty in institution, and Lincoln Day was good also. All Work Guaranteed Kassel Jewelry Co. 548 Minnesota Ave. Kansas City Kansas 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. FREE SUIT BOOK AND SAMPLE OUTFIT Your choice of 1920 suits. We deliver free, let you try your suit and compare with others before you buy. Our prices lowest and no taxes are available. Our prices are quality unsold. Wear a Paragon suit and know you have the best. $5 to $10 a Day We pay you big money for showing your friends your suit, advertising your suit to others. Our prices are sure of success, we show you how, furnish complete equipment, give you a matching made to you. We never require, "Simply send us your name and address." Look into this, costs you nothing. Paragon Tailering Co. Dent. 281 Chicago Shoemaker CLARKSON Shoe Repairing and Full Line of Rubbers and Shoes End of Quindaro Car Line 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. 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