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GENERAL SECRETARY HAWKINS SHOWS SPLENDID REPORT OF CHURCH'S FINANCES LANS HISTCRICAL Society KANS Vol. 3 Twelve M Tw Kansas Ci GENERAL SE HAWKINS SPLENDID CHURCH Washington, April 18.—Migration and the world war did not cripple the general finances of the A. M. E. church during the fiscal year ended March 31. Prof. John R. Hawkins, financial secretary of the denomination, reported to the financial board meeting, held Wednesday of this week at the headquarters of the department, 151 Fourteenth street, Northwest, stated that $246,522.44 had been collected in "dollar money" receipts during the year. This is an increase of $21,924.52 over the previous year. Only three Episcopal districts showed decreases—the Fifth, Ninth and Twelfth. In calling the meeting to order, Bishop B. F. Lee, chairman of the board, delivered a brief address, in which he recounted the achievements of the denomination, mentioned the world war and recapitulated the demands that these times are placing on the church. The following members of the board were present: Revs. M. W. Thornton. A. L. Caines, T. H. Jackson, A. J. PROF. BUSTER A COMING PLAY WRITER OVER 2,500 PEOPLE WENT TO SEE THE SENIOR PLAY. The Sumner High school's senior play, "For the Democracy of the Democracy of the World," was rendered with much credit in an auditorium, said to hold more people than any of our churches in the city; and that large auditorium was taxed to the capacity and hundreds were turned away. On Thursday evening many people, who love intelligence and wish to encourage that quality and originality in a race, gathered at the Kansas City High school to witness this play, written by Prof. G. B. Buster, and rendered by boys and girls of our own race. Over 2,500 tried to gain admittance. The play as a whole was well rendered, as the audience were interested in each of the five acts which were full of humor, pathos and patriotism. Mr. Albert Maddox, representing a white man with a vision, who was really in sympathy with true colored people, was easily the greatest star of this play, given by amateurs. He acted super-fine and natural. Mr. M. Garlington, as the villian, who said he disliked colored and betrayed his country, was clever in his part. Mr. A. Gatewood, as a colored captain of the U. S. A., was the hero, and acted very fine. Miss A. Nuttall, as a real colored patriot, was very good in sentimental parts. Miss B. Canifax, as the 'colored mother of sons in the U. S. Army', did well in her melodramic part. Miss Louise Thompson, as Mother Jones, a white woman with a secret, did fine in her tragic part, and helped to trap the villianous traitor, who had also wronged her. Mr. Or- Eagle 507-MINNESOTA Shoes, Furnis Carey, S. P. Roseborough, R. W. Mance, C. H. Shelte, S. P. Johnson, J. E. Starks, J. D. Dennis, J. B. Ransom, and J. W. Sansom. The report by Episcopal districts follows: First, $17,195.57; second, $19,711.61; third, $10,443.42; fourth, $16,127.40; fifth, $17,609.30; sixth, $33,527.56; seventh, $21,996.65; eighth, $22,155.51; ninth, $21,488.68; tenth, $14,154.27; eleventh, $21,830.24; twelfth, $21,471.25; thirteenth (West Africa), estimated at $387.37; fourteenth (South Africa), $4,496.86, and fifteenth, $2,828.15. Of the money thus raised, 40%, or $98,175.77, was kept in the general treasury for meeting denominational demands as they came due 36%, or $88,358.20 (retained by annual conferences for the support of wormout ministers, widows and orphans, and 8% each, or $19,635.15 each, given to the educational, missionary and church extension departments. Professor Hawkins was highly commended for the accurate and comprehensive report made of the affairs of the department. rin Murray was very natural, although an accomplice of the villian, he acted the part of a drunkard to perfection. Messrs. John Williams, Wilber Pinkard, Shelton French, Granville Morgan and James Turner all acted well, and Misses Ruth Green, Mildred Welton, Ella Neely, Riley Smith and Julius Davis filled in their parts of singing and acting, which helped make the play a success. The theme of the play was "Although at times the colored race is mistreated, it is as a whole, more loyal than many other races; to this country. At the finale the American flag was lowered and the orchestra played the national anthem. After: th ccurtain closed on the fifth act, Prof. Buster was called and given a great ovation. The play committee who helped drill the pupils were Mrs. B. E Burke, and Mr. G. H. Mowbray. Prof. T. H. Reynolds had charge of the music and Miss Marrian Scott and Mr. M. Harris assisted the play otherwise. WORK THIS PUZZLE-ITS WORTH $10.00. This puzzle will run all the month of May on account of corrections. Read it. Anyone arranging these letters and figures in their correct order as to what they mean, will be awarded a pair of $10.00 shoes. Only one copy of its solution can be sent in, by any one person. This puzzle will run all of May and all contestants MUST have their solution in THE ADVOCATE office, 834 Nebraska Avenue, Kansas City, Kans., by 6 p. m., June the 1st, 1918. Sign your full name and address. THIS IS NOT THE ADVOCATES PUZZLE, but it's bona fide and in our first issue in July The Advocate will print the correct wording and meaning of this puzzle PUZZLE: T-B-S-E-L-3-E-L-W-P-8-T-N-F-S- 5-O-1-E-R-5-N-2-T-H-R- 1-O-T-O-H-E Home Office, 834 Nebraska, Kans. Cy, Kans. Lincoln High School at Convention Hall KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI. MAY 10, 1918 ANNUAL CADET DRILL AND GIRLS' PHYSICAL TRAINING EXHIBITION PAGEANT—“THE SPIRIT OF 1918.” 500 STUDENTS IN ACTION SEATS: 0 BOX SEATS (10 Seats to a box) ..... $5.00 for a box (Boxes reserved only on full payment! On sale at Lincoln High School.) 4,000 SEATS, Arena Balcony ..... 25c each (not reserved) 2,000 SEATS, Upper Balcony ..... 15c each (not reserved) All Prices Include War Tax TICKETS—Except box seats on sale at Paseo Y. M. C. A., at Drug Stores, and also in the hands of High School Students. PROCEEDS—Above Expenses to be added to amount raised last year for a PRINTING OUTFIT. G. A. GREGG. President of the local branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, who with a force of stalwart men and women, have been in a great membership drive for ten days. Partial reports have already been handed in, which showed a large number of both races, who felt the spirit of the Fatherhood of God and the Brotherhood of Man. Tomorrow night will close this spe- Kingman, Kans., April 26.—When John Barfiled (colored) comes home from France bringing a buton off the coat or pants of the kaiser he will have paid the fine he owes to the city of Kingman and will be a good citizen again. John recently "hung a shovel" on the head of a fellow worker and for which he was fined a few dollras. Before he could pay the fine he was called to military service and Police Judge Harlow told him the fine would be set aside if he would catch the kaiser and bring home a button as proof. "That's sure: fair enough, boss," said John, "and I'll do my best to bring home that there button." SAYINGS OF WALT THOMPSON. A pig does not always mature into a hob. When God created the world He also created democracy, but sin has chased her away. I wonder will she return with the dove of peace? civil campaign and it is expected when a faithful report is made by each captain, at that time, more than one hundred and fifty new names will be enrolled. Mr. Gregg was only elected president a few weeks ago and the society has been going up with leaps, until now it ranks with the beat in the country. Professor Gregg has been for a number of years one of Western.University's ripest instructors, holding the chair of mathematics, with untold credit to the school and the race. He is a Kansas product and received his ripe scholarship in Kansas' most learned institution. Kansas University Other honors thrust upon this quiet and forceful man, is superintendent of Allen Christian Endeavor of Kansas Conference, Superintendent of the Wyandotte County Sunday. School Association, Senior Grand Warden of Prince Hall Lodge of Kansas, Director of Layman's Missionary Forward Movement of Kansas, and for more than two years has been Associate Editor of the Kansas City Advocate, of which position its readers well know the efficient service he has rendered through its columns. Every enterprise he touches is a success. Fitness with that moral Christian courage always succeeds. is by the waves on top. Democracy is a gem each human heart longs to share. It is a mighty long lane that has no turns, but some people turn back before they get to a turn. If a man was as large as he thought he was he would be a wonderful man. You can reverse the hands of a clock, but you cannot reverse time. If if were not for the laws of the land I wonder how many Solomons we would have? There was never a cloudy day that the sun did not shine behind the cloud. The Spring is typical of the Christ. Vegetation must rise again. 500 PERFORMERS AT CONVENTION HALL FRIDAY, MAY 10th. READ ABOUT IT ON FRONT PAGE OF THIS PAPER. Dr. Harvep led the large delegation from the Lawrence Forum to visit the Kansas City, Kansas, Forum. His brother, the great farmer, and Dr. Skinner were among the guests. District school children are using dumbbells and playing tennis. Inter-School Contest AND KITE-FLYING CONTEST AMONG ALL COLORED SCHOOLS 300 GIRLS AND BOYS CONTESTANTS ADMISSION, 10 CENTS AT HEATHWOOD PARK FRIDAY, MAY 10th, 1 P. M. THE TWO ATHENS MEET IN K. C. K. The Lawrence Forum convened with the Kansas City, Kansas, Forum Sunday, April 21, 1918, at the Metropolitan Temple. President Buster called the meeting to order and according to the neat printed program, Rev. Robinson offered an appropriate entreaty. The chorus, "Onward Christian Soldiers," was led by Prof. Reynolds with Mr. Gatewood at the piano. The welcome address by Mail Clerk Henry Mobilery, Kansas City, Kansas, was said by many to be the finest they had ever heard. He gave all the purposes of a forum, and told how the Kansas City, Kansas, Forum, was composed of members who could serve in any intelligent capacity, as if our race needs a legal adviser, the forum has a Bradley and a Booker; if we want instrumental music, we have a Reynolds or a Summers; if we want orators, we have a Holmes or a King; if we want poetry, we have a Matthews and a Davis; many other names be called and many other beautiful and truthful comparisons he made with such wonderful delivery, that he received a double oavition. President Buster introduced Mr. James Scott, president of the Lawrence Forum, and turned the meeting over to him. Mr. H. I. Brower, a K. U. law student, responded to the welcome address in a gracious manner. The instrumental solo, "Ye Banks and Braes," by Miss Beatrice Maddox of K. U., was executed so artistically, she was enclosed. The quotations were opened by the Lawrence president, and followed in quick succession by many good ones from the Lawrence people. But when K. C. K.'s quotations were called for, there was a pause—then after one adult, little Mayday Gaydyen recited the latest war verse with such expression, she received the greatest applause of all—an ovation. Tiny Ruth Gayden and Orestes Meeks also gave good ones. Then many K. C. K. adults gave quotations in a pure tone. The vocal solo, "Ave Marie," by Miss Amelie Gleed of the K. U. Conservatory, was accompanied by Miss Novel. "Daybreak" Current events by Mr. Wiley Thompson were extremely good; he gave all the most important events and all the events of the World's war, and recipited great applause. Miss Dora Novel of K. U. rendered a classic instrumental role, which was so profound she was enclosed and bawled acquiescence. Mr. Claude Jones, of the K. U. Law school, read a paper, "Standards of Success," in which his principal thought out was the acquisition of wealth, alone, is not real success." It was a has a funeral address, and received tremendous applause. Prof. King made remarks for a collection and over $15 was given. Brief discussions on the paper were given by Judge Bradley and Prof. Neely. Then President Buster introduced Dr. W. S. Scarborough, president of Wilberforce University, who was just from Camp Funston, where twenty-two colored soldiers graduated. He praised the Forum and the program. The instrumental duet, "Salut a Pest," by Misses Maddox and Novel, was rendered wit husch agility they received an ovation and double encore. The critique was given by Prof. Curry of GREAT EDUCA-TOR VISITS WEST DR. SCARBOROUGH, PRESIDENT OF WILBERFORCE UNIVERSITY Visits the West and Stops Off in Kansas City, Kansas. W. S, Scarborough, president of Wilberforce University, at Willerforce, Ohio, and known as the greatest school of the race for higher education, visited the west last week, taking in Camp Funston, where a number of commissioned officers from this learned institution are in training to help win this world's war for democracy. This school is the only one of color where military tactics are taught by an army instructor and all equipment furnished, therefore greater efficiency for military service is found in its student body. Dr. Scarborough is known the world over, as one of the most profound Greek scholars of his time and his Greek grammar has been used in the great universities of the East for many years. He made Kansas City, Kansas, a visit Sunday afternoon and made a short talk at the Citizens' Forum. He returned back East on a late train Sunday night. This school is founded and managed by the African Mothodist Episcopal church. MILLION COL- ORED WOMEN ON FARMS Expression of willingness to work on farms have come from women throughout the country, according to a statement issued recently by the Committee on Woman's War Work, published from Washington. Figures from a late agricultural report are cited showing that there are at present 1,800,000 women in the United States successfully engaged in agriculture. Of this number 750,000 are under twenty years of age and 1,500,000 are Negroes, a large percentage of whom are in Southern cotton states. The first lines of work in which women will likely to increase their farming activities, as mentioned in a report, are in vegetable gardening, poultry raising, butter making, hog raising and vegetables and harvesting and plucking. Rev, Webb closed the revival with some additions. Kansas City, Kansas: He used, diplomacy in his criticisms and told the Lawrence Forum they ought, to have had a fine program as our chaplain prayed hard enough for them. After adjournment, the vast multitude which had standing room in the auditorium and balcony at the close all filed into the dining hall, where a reception was tendered them of ice cream and cake, etc., in abundance. The third Sunday in May the Kansas City, Kansas, Forum goes to Lawrence. Next Sunday, April 28th, the Allied Orchestras of greater Kansas City will entertain the Forum. Be sure to come as four or more bands and orchestras will be present. Misses Edna Hueston, Mattie Jackson, Louise Thompson and Mayme Jones were ushers at the joint meeting of Forums. Published every Friday at 834 Nebraska Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. The Advocate is a weekly journal devoted to Race Progress and Human Uplife. SUBSCRIPTION. Per Year ..... $1.50 Six Months ..... .80 Three Months ..... .45 Single Voyy ..... .05 "Entered as second-class matter August 29, 1914, at the postoffice 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. ANOTHER TEAPOT TEMPEST. When will the politicians stop playing politics in this war? The last issue of this paper contained an account of a rumpus kicked up by certain Mississippi politicians, relative to the terrible crime of white and colored soldiers in a certain camp mixing "indiscriminately." So enormous was this flagrant tragedy, that authorities at Washington ordered an investigation into the horrid affair. It resulted in giving the politicians from Mississippi, sah, an assurance that this unpardonable offense would never, never occur again. Now the commander of the Ninety-second division at Camp Funston has taken cognizance of the actions of a colored officer's having attended a moving picture show, much to the annoyance of the nervous proprietor, who had insulted the gentleman in Untle Sam's uniform for presuming to while away a few minutes-looking at the moving pictures. At Camp Sherman, at Chillicothe, Ohio, a like offense on behalf of the proprietor of a picture show resulted in the commander's visiting said entertainment and informing the gentleman who was so over-sensitive, that his soldiers had a right to go to such amusement; that men who wear the uniform of the United States soldiers had a right to be treated with common consideration by those who are remaining at home and enjoying the comforts of peace. The commander of the Ohio camp told the proprietor that if another act of the kind occurred he would close up every blooming picture show in Chillicothe. Did the commander of Camp Funston, in Kansas, mind you, do likewise? Oh, no, he knew the sentiment of the gentlemen in the saddle at Washington, and proceeded to deliver himself of such orders as would catch the favorable consideration of the gentlemen of Mississippi and all such like-minded who are in control at the nation's capital. This order was numbered. Bulletin No. 35. It was so drastic in its utterance that the Society for the National Advancement of Colored People thought it would do some "protesting." It did so in the following style, which speaks right out in "Meetin'." It says: "April 11, 1918. "War Department, Washington, D. C. "Sirs: The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People desires specifically to direct your attention to what in its judgment is a most unjust, humiliating and inexpedient general order affecting colored officers and men of the 92nd Division of the National Army, issued on March 28, 1918, as a Bulletin Number 35, by Major General Ballou, at Headquarters, 92nd Division, Camp Finston, Kansas. This Bulletin, which has come to our attention within the past day or two, directs colored officers and men of the 92nd Division to "refrain from going where their presence will be resented," and asserts that the interests of the service require that members of this command shall not insist upon their legal rights, but that they shall not do anything, "no matter how legally correct, that will provoke race animosity." This latter reference is mentioned in the Bulletin in conection with a specific instance in which a colored sergeant entered a theatre and was illegally discriminated against in the seat given him by the theatre manager. This Association is desirous that 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., Junior Allen League. 6:00 P. M., Senior Allen League. 7:40 P. M., preaching. WEEKLY SERVICES. Official Board, 2nd and 4th Mon- day, 7:30 P. M. Choir rehearsal, Tuesday 7:30 P. M. Wednesday, prayer, meeting, 7:30 P. M. Friday class meeting 8 P. M. While the weather was rather inclement, a splendid congregation was in attendance at the 11 o'clock service. Dr. Griffin delivered an unusual strong sermon, which was greatly felt by his attentive audience. The work of this great gospel preached, both spiritually and financially, is wonderful and he only has to ask for what he wants and the people and church are ready to act at once. A fine spirit. The offering Sunday showed a fine spirit of giving, something like $175.00 for the day. The pastor stated he had received a letter from Mr. Truman, at his mother's home in Durham, N. C., and that all were well and that his best regards to the Sunday school and church were desired. Dr. Griffin held quarterly meeting for Presiding Elder Harris, Sunday at Rev. Everett's church in Argentine. The First A. M. E. choir and a number of members accompanied their pastor, the choir furnishing the music for the occasion. Lodge Notices I. O. B. and S. of C. "Busy Bee." Meeting nights 1st and 3rd Monday, 314 Nebraska Aye. SAMUEL DIGGS, W. H. C. MARY SMITH, W. S. Dark stirts may hide white peacock And lies can never cover sins. Externals most times will mislead And so it is with skins. Caucasian, Indian, Turk and Moor Are all about the same; With hearts that can be black or pure, they differ but in name. —By Andrea Razafkeriefo. colored officers and soldiers now in the United States Army shall acquit themselves, with credit to their country, and to their several commands. It is constrained to believe, however, that General Ballou is in error in assimining that the good of the service will be promoted by enjoining colored officers from performing perfectly legal acts which would in no way be resented by any part of the population were these officers not colored. Furthermore, we believe that the people of the United States as a whole will indignantly resent the imputation contained in the third paragraph of the Division Commander's Bulletin that because the public is nine-tenths white its good will will be forfeited if Negro officers and privates avail themselves of the usual privileges of attending places of recreation, amusement and entertainment. On the contrary, we believe that the public as a while will be quick to resent any conduct on the part of theatre managers or other business men denying to men who wear the uniform of the United States any rights or privileges to which they are by law entitled. We further believe that this order is not alone unjust, but injudicions in that by its very terms it raises questions of race discrimination more serious than that which might be raised by any other means of which we can conceive. We cannot believe that the War Department of the United States will approve of an order characterizing as "personal pride and gratification" any proper exercise of the rights of citizenship; if exercised by a colored Very truly yours, (Signed) JOHN R. SHILLADY, Why should a man be prohibited from doing a thing which is legal? Are not all soldiers, both white and colored, fighting for our legal and moral rights? It is pleasant to know that the soldiers themselves, those who do the fighting, are not giving themselves any trouble over these "tempests in teapots." The editor regretted very much, business was of such, he could not be present by invitation of Prof Lee, principal of Lincoln High school, to a special dinner at the school Thursday of this week. THE KANSAS CITY ADVOCATE THIRTEEN-KENNEDY-426 GENERAL CONFERENCE OF SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTISTS CLOSE SESSION—W. H. GREENE ELECTED GENERAL SECRETARY REV. J. W. ALLISON OF LOCAL CHURCH ATTENDED SESSION. W. H. Greene, one of the most successful colored evangelists in the Seventh-Day Adventist church in North America, has been elected secretary of the North American Negro Department of the General or World Conference of Seventh-Day Adventists. This action was taken in connection with the quadrennial session of the General or World Conference which closed in San Francisco on April 14. Pastor Greene, by reason of his office, becomes a member of the General Conference executive committee, the controlling body of the entire denomination. He was elected by the unanimous vote of the delegates present, for a term of four years, as successor to C. B. Stephenson, and the office will require him to travel among the colored constituency of the denomination in all parts of North America. It is the first time in the history of the denomination that a colored man has been elected the head of this department. His last charge was in Detroit, Mich. He is also a lawyer, having graduated from the Shaw University in Raleigh, N. C., and while practicing his profession in Washington, D. C., accepted the teachings of the Adventist church. Pastor J. W. Allison of the church located in Kansas City, Kansas, was among the Colored delegation to the convention in San Francisco, which attracted several thousand delegates and visitors from all parts of the world. Remarkable progress has been made among the colored race by the Adventist denomination, as shown by Secretary Stephenson's report. The membership campaign continues. A large number are joining. This organization stands for you. Your stand for and support it. It is the spokesman for humanity. If the captains miss you, you see me. G.A. GREGG, Pres. BIBLE CLASS. The Neighborhood Bible-Class met at the cozy home of Mrs. Presley Younger and read and discussed one chapter in the Bible. After which they had their Bible Course study. The leader appointed Miss R. Johnson as questionnaire and at the end of six weeks a written test will be held. The next meeting will be Wednesday, May 1st, at Mrs. M. Green's, 934 Washington bouleyard, 7:30 p.m. Lesson, Hebrews IX. Al lare invited, Mesdames B. Carroll, B. S. Jones, A. Younger, M. Greene and others are some of the faithful Bible students. The Women's Home and Foreign Mission Society of Metropolitan Temple church are decorating their room in the church with the latest designs in furniture. They are planning in the near future to have an opening. All the sister churches, mission circle and sewing circle will be invited. 'A delicate lunch will be served. The Lawrence- Forum came down Sunday and rendered a very fine program at the Kansas City, Kansas, Forum. After the program refreshments were served in the old church. The entertainment committee consisted of Mrs. Andrew Lake, chairman; Miss Saunders, Mrs. Buster, Mrs. Davis, Mrs. Miller; Mrs. Merritt and Mrs. Cunnigan. The following ladies donated cakes: Mrs. Meeks, Mrs. Sallie Brown, Mrs. Younger, Mrs. Miller, Mrs. Robinson, Miss Saunders, Mrs. Hood, Mrs. Alsbrook, Mrs. S. H. Thompson and Mrs. Buster. Convention theme, "The Open Door of Opportunity." An institute of nistruction. Dr. J. C. Caldwell, general secretary. Bishop Parks will address the convention. Men and women with a message will be on the program. Date, July 10, 11, 12. Topeka, Kansas. Don't forget the fine program of the allied orchestra at the Forum Sunday, April 28th. SEGREGATION DEAD AT HOG ISLAND Philadelphia—Segregation at Hog Island, the great government ship-building yard, here is at an end. This is in accordance with an order issued by Admiral Bowles, assistant general manager of the Emergency Fleet Co. It is true that race workers have been segregated in the mess halls, Y. M. C. A., and other buildings of the yard, and many of the workers have had to put up with many unpleasant conditions, but all of this has been changed, due to the energetic efforts of the local branch of the N. A. A. C. P. Yesterday was celebrated at the yard as Liberty. Day, upwards of 100,000 people had the first opportunity to view the vast work that is being done there. However, it had a deeper significance for the 3,500 race men employed there, because the objectionable signs had been removed, and they were free to go where they pleased. In a statement to your representative, Mr. Isadore Martin, the secretary of the local branch, told of the efforts of the association to bring about the present conditions. He said a letter of protest had been sent to Admiral Bowles, who promised an investigation and sent a representative of the corporation to a conference of the local committee. The representative said that none of the conditions could be reconsidered, that the orders had been issued from "higher up" and would have to stay. He concluded this conference by saying that he thought segregation the best thing for all concerned. He however, consented to another conference with members of the local executive committee. In the meanwhile the committee were in touch with various men "higher up." Just what transpired at several conferences, will probably never be known. But Admiral Bowies called on the phone and told Mr. Martin that the signs would have to be removed, and that segregation was at an end in the yard. NEGROES WILL HOLD NATIONAL CONGRESS The National Colored Liberty Conference, which was organized in this city June 13, 1917, has called a national congress of Negro citizens at Washington, D. C., from May 29 to June 2. The meeting will be named the National Colored Liberty Congress, and its sole purpose will be to secure from Congress guarantee of the establishment of true democracy for all, regardless of race or color in this country, in conection with the world-war for democracy. The Rev. A. Clayton Powell of New York is president of the congress; the Rev. M. F. Sydes of Rhode Island, recording secretary; Mrs. S. J. Allen, corresponding secretary; the Rev. D. S. Klugh of Boston, treasurer; Herbert H, Harrison of New York, chairman of th executive board; Professor Allen W. Whalley of Boston, national organizer, and William Monroe Trotter, executive secretary. MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR DR. KEALING. On Sunday evening, May the 5th, Memorial services will be held at First A. M. E. church for the late Dr. H. T. Kealing, at which time an appropriate program, that is being arranged will be carried out. Further announcement will be made in next week's issue of this paper. Schoffeld Barracks, H. T.—Perhaps the most enjoyable entertainment that the 3,000 members of the 25th Infantry have ever had the pleasure to witness recently was that of the showing of the wonderful Lincoln photo plays, "The Realization," "The Trooper of Trop K," and "The Law of Nature." at our post exchange Booked by Capt. C. J. Ballinger, as a special feature for the tropos, these pictures were shipped all the way from Omaha, Neb., for a week's showing at the post. 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KELLY MILLER'S new Progress of Colored People wildows, married women, anyone with spare time, can to sell. Send 21c for terms and outfit at once; act today. 525 Ninth Street, WASHINGTON, D. C. state fire marshal of Kan- five years Kansas has had almost twiee as many fires kinks on the roofs as from any of roof can be had for less roof. TE ROOFING CO. C. K. Any Phone West 710 New Spring Suits 12.50 to pay WAR PRICES for your buy it at the Wonder, 524 Minneso Maker to Wearer price and fit for your money here, decide. New Spring Suits 12.50 FREE $1.00 G. S. Is guaranteed for one bottle to benefit any cacse 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 L. M. GROSS 721 Spring Street LITTLE ROCK, ARK Prof. N. Clark Smith, teacher of music at Lincoln High school, brought his orchestra over and they played one for the Y. W. C. A. playlet and drama at Metropolitan Temple. Prof. Lee, principal of Lincoln High school, Kansas City, Mo., was a guest at the joint Forum and reception. Those who missed the Forum on Lawrence day," are said to have missed a very good program and missed seeing a very large crowd of the best Citizens of Kansas. 500 PERFORMERS AT CONVENTION HALL FRIDAY, MAY 10th. READ ABOUT IT ON FRONT PAGE OF THIS PAPER. Midwest company of U. R. of K. of P. will have their big annual affair Monday night, May the 6th, at M. and O. hall. The biggest thing for the season. You know better than to miss it. The First Regiment band of the uniform department of Kansas will be present at the annual May festival, at M. and O. hal Monday, May the 6th. Come? Certainly—what's the use of asking. Mr. Branham of Sour Lake, near Austin, Texas, is here stopping at Mr. Matt Carroll's till he brings his family. He visited Metropolitan and the Forum and is very much impressed with both. Mr. Wm. Hulsey of 1023 Freeman, went to Omaha this week and visited his daughter and returned by Sunday. Mr. Ellas Tillman on Everett avenue, is sick this week. Mrs. Elvira Banks is visiting her brother in Arkansas and writes that she is having fair health. Prof. Grisham of Kansas City, Mo., was a pleasant and welcome visitor at the Forum Sunday. Mr. T. S. Booker, on Everett, re- rum, April 21st. Miss Rhona Evans of Lawrence was secretary of the Forum. 500 PERFORMERS AT CONVENTION HALL FRIDAY, MAY 10th. READ ABOUT IT ON FRONT PAGE OF THIS PAPER. Mrs. M. C. Matthews and Miss Sallie Brown had a special desk as an information bureau at the point meeting of the Lawrence and Kansas City Fomains about the same. The two-act drama under the Y. W. C. A. was repeated at Metropolitan Temple Tuesday night. The Metropolitan Mission Circle installed officers Wednesday night at Mr. Calhoun's on Freeman. Mrs. Leota Miller, who has been sick for some three weeks, was able to be out Sunday and take her place in the choir, at First A. M. E. church. Her voice and ever-smiling face were greatly missed by her many friends. Mrs. Berta Dembry, of Dowey, Okla. has been visiting her sister, Mrs. Oscar Johnson, at 621 North Twelfth street. Mrs. Dembry returned home this week. Mrs. J. E. Paterson, the wife of Prof. Patterson of Freeman avenue, will leave tomorrow for Chicago, where she will visit friends for the greater part of the summer. Mrs. Paterson will be greatly missed in church work and social development in the community. 50-PIECE ORCHESTRA OF REAL MUSICIANS AT CONVENTION HALL AND 500 PERFORMERS. BIG DISPLAY AD ON FRONT PAGE OF THIS PAPER WILL TELL YOU ALL ABOUT IT. Mr. W. A. Bettis, one of Wichita's prominent citizens and business men, was a pleasant caller at The Advocate office last Saturday. Mr. Bettis was on his return from Excelsior Springs, where he had been taking bath treatments. He also visited his two daughters in Kansas City, Mo. Little Thelma Ish, 611 State avenue, is out after a week's illness. Austin J. Bishop, who volunteered some six month's ago, in Uncle Sam's Army, is home from Newport News, Vn., on a furlough to see his parents, who live at 1402 North Eighth street. This young bravado is only in his nineteenth year, and says he is in great hopes he may have an opportunity to go to France. He will report at Fort Leavenworth from here, where he will take treatment for a fractured jaw. Mr. Allen Douglas remains sick. Old Settlers meeting at Allen Chapel was interesting. Rev England preached. Rev. Owens preached an interesting sermon. It was patriotic day at the church. Stewardess served a 15-cent dinner Thursday. The dinners are always above price. Elsewhere they are below price. The choir is doing nicely. Mr. Alfred Newton, of Beatrice, Nehr, was in the city, visiting his sister, Mrs. H. Butler, 1043 Freeman, for a few days. Mt. and Mrs. Otis Curtis of 339 Cleveland, are the happy parents of a fine 11-pound boy, born April 20. Mother and child are doing nicely, Mrs. Hayden and Scanes were the physicians. ANNUAL CADET DRILL AND GIRLS PHYSICAL TRAINING EXHIBITION—500 WILL TAKE PART. On May 10th at Convention Hall, the Lincoln High school will give their second annual pageant, when five hundred students will take part, in this wonderful exhibition of Caled drills girls in beautiful costumes, giving physical training exhibitions that are equal to those given in Madison Square Garden of New York. It is said by those in authority that this year's program will far surpass anything of its kind that has ever been presented to the people of the twin cities. Major N. Clark Smith, one of the greatest teachers in orchestra music, will have 50 pieces with real musicians. Who could afford to miss such a wonderful treat, besides think who it is and what it is for? See the prices in ad on front page of this paper. Certainly we are going. Prof. Milton Collins attended the the Forum Sunday. Mrs. Norene Davis is preparing to make annual visits to her lodges. SUMNER HIGH NOTES. (By Mervin Harris.) The Senior play was a grand success. The building was completely filled by 8:15 and many, hundred who did not secure tickets in advance were turned away. The play was rendered without a hitch. If you want to know to know just how good the play was, ask anyone who was there; it is too bad, however, that the public does not appreciate these plays to the extent that they cannot refrain from laughing at unnecessary times. The point that is often meant to be brought out is lost because we laugh too soon and do not hear all the speaker's words. The next time anyone tries to sell you a ticket to a play given by Summer school we advise you to buy it and then. Mrs. Harding, an old resident of Kansas City, and former matron of the Kansas City, Kansas, school, in company with Mrs. Townsend, visited our assembly Wednesday. The Musicians' Union of Kansas City will render the program at the Forum Sunday. A great'field meet will be'held at Heathwood park, May 10. The grade schools of the city will be in competition with each other Summer and Western University will compete for track honors; METROPOLITAN TEMPLE Sunday, April 21st, 1918, a large congregation attended this church at the morning and evening services. The pastor preached one of his best war sermons on Liberty Bond Day, at 11 a.m. His text was "I know that my Redeemer Lives." He made a great impression on the minds of his hearers. At 4 p.m., the Lawrence Forum convened with the Kansas City, Kansas, Forum at this church, giving the Forum a house crowded to its capacity, and the largest audience it has had this year. The program was uplifting and it seems these two Forums made it seem like an Interstate Literary. The B. Y. P. U. met and the night service was large and beneficial. This church had a large collection. It is said to have the largest ordinary collections, in town. It is said that they may have a special campaign for sinners soon. Come and help us. All are welcome: FIRST BAPTIST. "Strife" was the subject the pastor, Rev. W. A-Bowren, preached upon at the morning service. He took up the story fo Abraham and Lot and their herdmen. The topic was enjoyed by all. After the morning sermon was baptizing. Sunday night the choir sang a cantata and the edifice was crowded. The music was beautiful and was also well sung, thanks to the director, Prof. T. H. Reynolds. The audience appreciated it to the utmost and desired the choir to render another one soon. The collection for the day was excellent. Both the rally divisions are LOPEZ A speedy remedy for Blood Poison Rheumatism, Catarrh, Eczema, Scrofula, Liver, Kidney and Stomach trouble. For Free Booklet, on all blood and skin diseases, call or write LOPEZ REMEDY, CO. 412 E. Douglas, Wichita, Kansas. Hot Springs, Ark. 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HONEST WEIGHT AT ALL 1006-1008 North Third St. KANSAS CITY, KAS. S. Crowder - Phil Smith Wyandotte Transfer Company Phone West 3576 Bell Pbone W. 424 Ree. 1407 North 8th Street Luella Green NOTARY PUBLIC 516 Minn Av., K.C., Ks. HUDSON LODGE NO. 1. of the I.-O. B. and S. of C. "Busy Bees". Meeting nights 1st and 3rd Wednesday at Fraternity Hall, 314 Nebraska Ave. Ceme out and join us in our great success. Y. H. HADLEY, W. H. C. CORA DUVALL, W. S. 50-PIECE ORCHESTRA OF REAL MUSICIANS AT CONVENTION HALL AND 500 PERFORMERS. BIG DISPLAY AD ON FRONT PAGE OF THIS PAPER WILL TELL YOU ALL ABOUT IT. Eyes Examined Glasses Fitted F. C. Wahlenmaier 746 Minnesota Avenue Kansas City :: Kansas Madamme C Madamme C. O. Taylor's French Hair Grower CUT PRICES Now is the time for you to to Hair Preparation, while the 3 BOXES OF THE 60 CEN 3 BOXES OF THE 35 CEN 3 BOXES OF THE 30 CEN You don't have to have SHO me Taylor's FRENCH HA hair? MADAMME G. O. TAYLOR Bell West 4425J FORREST B. 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If we haven't what you want we will get it for you. 3091 North 27th St. Kansas City :: Kansas Sugar Bowl We Do Our Own Baking BREAD, CAKES, PIES WEDDING CAKES We Make Our Own CANDIES Sugar Bowl 720 Minnesota Avenue SANTAL CAPSULES MIDY CATARRH of the BLADDER relieved in 24 HOURS Each Cap sule bears the MIDY name 44 Beauty of counterfeits All Work Guaranteed Kassel Jewelry Co. 548 Minnesota Ave. Kansas City Kansas C. O. Taylor's FOR 15 DAYS Mary Madame Taylor's FRENCH the CUT Prices are on. RENT GROWER FOR $1.35c. RENT GROWER FOR 75c. RENT GROWER FGR 60c. PORT HAIR, if you use Madam- air Grower. Why not have long OR, 910 Nebraska Avenue Kansas City, Kansas L. ANDERSON time. I am the People's lawyer STATE BROKER. West 1050. Kansas City, Kas. Old Debts Collected. Houses to rent and sell Titles examined Made. free; ten day allowed to ex- y than it is to rent." the People's Lawyer. ber Company AVENUE, KANSAS CITY, KANS. Hardware Paints Roofing Paper Wall and Plaster Boards ALL parts of the city. Phone us your L. J. GILLES, Agent RE - ROOMS FOR RENT. Building Nebraska noon—First and third Tuesday afternoon. Second and fourth Wednesday afternoon. These halls are up-to-date in modern improvements and the RENT is reasonable. Close to all lodges. THIS HALL CAN BE RENTED EVERY SATURDAY NIGHT FOR LODGE PURPOSES. UEL DIGGS Bell Phone 180 Grand LAUNDRY CO. Broadway. Service Possible Exclusi vely by us. Bell West, 3577 The Commission Has the Power to Change the Rate of Fare "The Price of Service Must Meet Its Cost." The Missouri Public Service Commission has decided that it has the power, under the Constitution and laws of the state, to regulate the rate of fare for street railway service. This means that at a public hearing a searching inquiry into the facts will be made. President Wilson has asked local governing bodies, city and state, to inquire into the facts and where the necessities of the situation warrant to give such relief as will maintain the financial integrity of public service companies. As he states. "It is essential that public utilities be maintained." Service as demanded by the public is being furnished at less than cost. This company is piling up a deficit at the rate of a million dollars a year. Money for interest and taxes is now being used to pay operating expenses. This condition cannot continue indefinitely. The public will not consider an impairment of service and on the other hand the company cannot meet the actual cost of operation from present revenues. The Commission is asked to grant temporary relief to meet actual costs. If there is any surplus it is to be divided half to increase service and half to increase wages. Kansas City Railways Company --- ```markdown ``` PAGEFOUR The Comm Power to Rate of F "The Missouri it has the power to regulate the means that at facts will be m President and state, to i of the situation the financial i states. "It is esse Service as less than cost. of a million do now being use This cond will not consid hand the comp from present r The Comm meet actual co half to increas Kansas ADMNISTRATOR'S NOTICE. State of Kansas, Wranotte County, ss. In the Probate Court in and for said county. In the matter of the Estate of Harriet E. Soward, deceased. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Administration have been granted to the undersigned on the Estate of Harriett E. Soward, late of said County, deceased, by the Honorable, the Probate Court of the County and Stae aforesaid, dated the 11th day of April. A. D. 1918. Now, all persons having claims against the 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 two years after the date of said letters, they shall be forever barred. LENA EMMONS, Adm'rx. Of the Estate of Harriett E. Soward, Deceased. (First publication. April 12th, 1918.) BARBER SHOP FOR SALE. On account of falling health would like to sell the New Reform Barber Shop. Location good, 601 State Avenue. A standard business. Terms to suit. See or write H. R. Stines, 601 State Avenue. Mr. Bell, on Washington boulevard, is now running to Port Arthur, Texas. Washington boulevard is being completed from Twenty-seventh street and is finished to Eighteenth now and soon will connect with Eleventh street. Then look out for another fine residence to be built between Twelfth and Ninth street. This is the finest street in town. SALINA, KANSAS Stop at D. L. Taylor's Home. Modern conveniences. Every thing satisfactory. A few steps from Union Station. 344 North Ninth St. SENDOFF COMMITTEE TO CHEER COLORED SELECTS A committee of thirty men and nineteen women was organized last night at the Chamber of Commerce to assist in the send-off for Race men called to the colors. The committee will work with the soldiers' and sailors' welfare commission, on which they are represented by Noah D. Thompson and Mrs. J. M. Scott. Thompson was chosen chairman of the committee last night and Charles Darden secretary. It was also arranged to carry on relief work among the families of the Negro soldiers along the lines of the commission. Members of the committee will visit there families and if there are any in want, will try to relieve it Addresses were made by Secretary E. P. Teasdale of the welfare commission, Mrs. Teasdale; Mr. Thompson and Mrs. Scott. SLAVS ARE NOT "MYSTERIOUS" Their Civilization Is Simply Four Centuries Behind Ours, Says Writer In Magazine. I used to see a good deal of a Swede in Petrograd who lived with his Russian wife in a little inside tenement over in the Viborg quarter and wrote long and very erudite articles in microscopic long-hand for a Stockholm socialist newspaper, Arthur Ruhl writes in Collier's Weekly. A social democrat himself, in the bewildering shifting of political values, he had become almost conservative. Reality was his strong point, and he never tried of smiling satirically at western attempts to explain the mysterious Russian—especially attempts after the manner of Stephen Graham, always so much more Russian than the Russians themselves. "Mysterious, mysticism, a separate destiny for the Slavs," he would quote satirically. "All foolishness! There's nothing mysterious about Russia—it's merely four centuries difference in civilization—that's all." There was something, at least, in what he said. Tolstoy's nonresistance and his final reundation of everything to go out into the winter night to meet his God; there was something of race in this and not mere personal idiosyncrasy—something more in the air of this half-oriental land than it is in ours. Yet westerners often do forget, when considering Russia, that its vast uneducated majority are closer perhaps to the material life the superstitions THE KANSAS CITY ADVOCATE People of all races should feel proud that Kansas City, Kansas, subscribed twice its quota in Liberty Bonds; i. e., over $2,145.00. The highest man's team solicited by men, was T. A. Bigger, who had $200,050; the highest woman's team, begged by women, under a woman captain, was Mrs. Fred Palmer, $55,300. The six colored teams with six men captains, with women helping the men, collected $15,100. Many colored teachers, etc. gave to their white employers bonds amounting to $97,900, which made a total of $108,000 given by colored people. This city got the honor flag, and the state was the highest of states in the Tenth district. and prejudices of the sixteenth century, than to our own. When Shakespeare, borrowing for his Roman mobs the crowds he saw about him in Elizabeth London, described their lice and loutishness, and how they threw their "greasy caps in air," was he not looking at a person in very much the same stage of historical development as the Russian peasant of 1917? All these things must be remembered in picturing day-to-day conditions in Moscow or Petrograd. An officer at the front or an unpopular land owner in some remote country house literally doesn't know what may happen to him before morning. But for most people life goes on amazingly the same. Children go to school, postmen deliver letters, the theater and opera run on as usual and people sit about their samovars talking until all hours in the genial Russian fashion. You must not imagine Petrograd in terms of stage pictures of Paris during the terror or imagine that the tovarishi carry on a revolution as it might be carried on in Liverpool or Manchester or Pittsburgh or Chicago. Elias Tapp, 74 years old, a resident of the Soldiers' Home, was found dead south of Richardson recently. His body was near the Kansas City Western railway track. The coroner said death was due to heart disease. Mr. Tapp was a soldier in Troop C, Fifth Kansas cavalry in the Civil war. The Leavenworth & Topeka railroad was sold recently by a special master of the federal district court to a committee representing man living in Topeka and Leavenworth and along the line of the road. The road was sold at an upset price of $30,000 fixed by Judge Follock. Mrs. Ethel Johns is visiting in Parsons, Kans., with friends. Mr. Edwards of Oklahoma City is visiting in the city visiting Mr. B. H. Avery, the undertaker. Mr. Edwards is in the undertaking business at Oklahoma City, and has a handsome business. He will attend the shrine and consistory that is holding their reunion. Mr. Floyd Porter, S. E. Alexander, J. R. Johnstor and Martin Grinstead are the members of the class taking the degrees in the Masonic order. Mr. E. E. Fitzpatrick announces to his friends that he is to run for nomination as sheriff. He is a clean-cut efficient man and will serve in a satisfactory manner if elected. A program was rendered Wednesday eve in the auditorium of St. Paul A. M. E. church under the auspices of the American Army, one of the forces rallying to lift the debt of the church. Miss Mabel Banks of Pretty Prairie was featured on the program with several of her original readings and poems. To the 92nd Division, a patriotic poem dedicated to the brave boys of our race, who have been gathered together to receive preparatory training before going to France. This poem may be found complete in another part of this week's issue of the paper. A poem entitied, "To Booker T. Washington—Our Elevator," was another selection that was well received. Miss Banks is always in great demand and will always be acceptable for appearance in Wichita. He reports condition of things to be favorable in parts of the southwest that he visited. Mr. Parker Gardner of Kansas City, Mo., was in the city last week- Aline party was given by Mrs. Hicks of 910 North Water street, in honor of Miss-Mabel Banks of Pretty Prairie, Kans. After the show they went to the home of Mrs. Hicks, where refreshments were served. Those in the party were Misses Mabel Banks, Eula Hex; Ruby Smith, Florence Banks, Lottie Johnson, and Mrs. Hicks; Messrs. John D. Jones, Harry Harwell and Maurice Jones. rD. C. R. Price, Dentist, 600 North Main St. Phone Mkt. 1537. Doctor G. G. Brown—Phone Mkt. 1537. Residence, Mkt. 4906. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Hartwood had as a guest at dinner Monday evening at the White Way Cafe, Mr. C. A. Barnet of Chicago. Mrs. Albert Minneweather was called to the bedside of her sister in Kansas City. She left Sunday night. Mr. Benj. Elliott, Mr. Elzie Daniels and Mr. Easter of El Dorado were in the city Sunday. Mr. Floyd Porter had an auto party Sunday afternoon. His guests were Misses Georgia Penny, Jewel Quillen and Edna Schweisch. Mrs. Cassie Sherrills is still confined to her residence with illness, 311 West Murdock. Business is SENSITIVE—Goes where it wants to and stays where it is well treated. J. R. Johnson, 601 N. Main St. Miss Mabel Banks of Pretty Prairie, Kans., is in the city visiting her sister, Miss Florence Banks. She appeared on the program Wednesday night at the St. Paul A. M. E. church and gave some of her original readings, which were charming and shows originality and talent. Rev. J. R. Ransom of St. Paul A. M. E. church preached at Big Bethel A. M. E. church in New Yrok City last Sunday. Mr. J. Nichols of Independence, Kans., has moved to the city. Miss Esther Hazel Johnson of Guthrie, Okla., is visiting in the city with her sister, Mrs. A. K. Lawrence. The Children's home received two gifts this week that are very acceptable. Mrs. J. Staten donated a sewing machine and Mrs. Manuel Hex gave a large basket of clothes. We must all remember that the home can be very much benefitted if we do not forget them and give so many of the things that we permit to accumulate in our homes of no more use to us that will be acceptable at the home. Do something for this cause and show your pride. Mr. John Harris of 18 N. Wichita street, was injured by the rim of an auto tire blowing off under high pressure. His right arm was fractured. Business is SENSITIVE—Goes where it wants to and stays where it is well treated. J. E. Johnson, 601 N. Main St. Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Avery motored to Newton Sunday and visited with Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Page. They were accompanied by Misses Vivian Glover, Harriett Chinneth and Thelma Jones, who spent the day with Miss Lucile Downing. SAVE 15 to 30% on all the well-known advertised Prescription Remedies. Standard Toilet Articles and Drug Store Goods as sensational cut prices. Send for Complete Cut Price Bargains Catalog FREE. You should avail. Write TO-DAY to MANCHARD SALES CO., Adelaide, Australia. 518 North Water street. The following ladies were treated to cold drinks and lunch Monday afternoon at the Imperial Buffet by Mr. C. P. Edwards and Mrs. J. R. Johnston: Mesdames E. Bowers, Nellie Clark, Ida Martin, Ella Sanford, F. C. Helm, E. Coleman and S. W. Fleming. Miss Isis Brooks has reutrned home after a visit of several weeks in Kansas City, and St. Joe with relatives and friends. She was accompanied home by Mrs. Alice Waters. Mrs. Mamie More is rpeorted to be very ill at her residence. Mr. Manuel Hex is some knocker when it comes to using a gavel, as Mr. C. P. Edwards has learned. Mrs. Ida Martin has added considerable improvement to her property on West Elm street, and we have reasons to be proud of her pluck and spirit of pride in improving her holdings. Rev. B. Alyard Smith of St. Mary's Baptist church is having great success in his work. He recently baptized seven and has three more candidates for baptism. On the first Sunday night in May he will preach a special sermon on the problems of domestic life. Miss Faye Oliver received the news that her brother, Mr. Arthur Oliver, is very ill in Kansas City, Mo., and has gone to his bedside. Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Lewis of Telluride, Colo., were visitors in the city last week and guests of Mrs. Hester Brown, 1139 North Washington. They have just returned from a trip to California and left Monday accompanied by Mrs. Brown, who will visit her sister, Mrs. Kate Neeley in Pratt Kans. Prof. Waters will present to the public for the first time the Girls band that he has been training for some time. It is splendid of him to devote his talent and time to the training of musicians. The Kansan wishes him great success. Mr.-Frank Moyston received serious injuries when his motorcycle colided with a street car. Mr. Chesler Knox had the misfortune to lose a purse with 75.00 and a ticket for Denver, Colo. in it. However, thanks to the white man who found it, the purse was returned to the rightful owner and he was permitted to go on with his plans. Mr. Vic Taylor also went to Denver at the same time. Mrs. DeWitt Fuller and Baby Dorothea are in the city, the guests of Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Fuller, 533 North Main street. They were met in Cherryvale and accompanied here by Mr. A. A. Fuller. Mr. Arthur Green of 828 North Wichita street, has gone to La Junta, Colo., to visit for an indefinite time with Mr. and Mrs. Chas, Green. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Davis had Mr. and Mrs. P. J. Coleman for Sunday dinner. Mr. John Turk of Nowata, Okla., was in the city visiting his brother, Mr. Jess Turk of 16 North Water street. Business is SENSITIVE—Goes where it wants to and stays where it is well treated. J. R. Johnson, 601 N. Main St. Mrs. E. Bowers has returned home after an extensive visit in Nashville, Tenn. Mr. Nick Chiles of the Topeka Plaindealer, was in the city last Friday and Saturday on business. The trial of C. E. Galloway, held for the death of Norman Haywood, was postponed to the first of June. The C. H. Club met Thursday evening, April 10th, with Mrs. Lula Mowren as hostess. Opened_by the usual order. Answer to roll call was miscellaneous authors and war current events. Welcome address to the out of town guests, Mrs. Laura Wood and Mrs. Beatrice Howard of Parsons, was given by Mrs. Pearl Nichols. A parliamentary drill and general conversation was the diversion of the evening. Some pleasing and encouraging remarks were listened to from the guests and were responded to by Mrs. Catherine Nichols, after which the hostess served dainty refreshments. Adjournment: Mr. C. A. Barnett, advertising representative of the Chicago Defender, was in the city Monday and Tuesday. FIRST A. M. E. CHURCH SENDS TWO MORE YOUNG MEN TO THE FRONT. Uncle Sam's made another draw this week on the membership of the First A. M. E. church. This time the patriots were W. L. King, a senior steward, and R. B. Edwards, a member of the choir. Mr. King left Monday and Mr. Edwards will leave this evening or Monday. Mr. King was sent East to some shipyard, where he will work at his trade as carpenter, and Mr. Edwards probably will be placed in the mail service, as he has been on here for some time as first sub. Their many friends wish for both, their returned to us unharmed. This makes some fourteen young men to go out of this church since the first draft. FRIDAY, APRIL 26, 1918. PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas. Div. Rosie Johnson, Plaintiff vs. E. R. Johnson, Defendant. To E. R. Johnson: 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 of Wyandotte County, Kansas, on or beree the 22nd day of May, 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 of and from you, and for such other and further relief as the nature of the case may require. DORSEY GREEN, Attorney for Plaintiff. (First published April 12th, 1918.) PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the Dist-iet Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas. Yank Pitts, plaintiff, vs. Junita Pitts, defendant. No. 9234-A. To the above named defendant, Junita Pitts., greetings: Said defendant, Junita Pitts, will take notice that she has been sued for divorce in the above entitled by said plaintiff, Yank Pitts, on the grounds of extreme cruelty, gross neglect of duty and habitual drunkenness; and that the defendant must answer the petition in the above entitled action, filed against her by said plaintiff on or before the 25th day of May, 1918, or said petition will be taken as true and a judgment and decree for plaintiff, adjudging and decreeing a divorce to him from the defendant, for the causes in said petition alleged, will be rendered accordingly. YANK PITTS, Plaintiff. By. Guy Booker, Attorney for Plaintiff. (First Publication April 19th, 1918.) PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas, Second Division. James Harmon, Plaintiff, vs. Diorz Harmon, Defendant. No. 9095. To Diora Harmon: 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 plaintiff on or before the 31st day of May, 1918, or said petition will be taken as true and judgment will be rendered against you in favor of plaintiff, granting him an absolute divorce of and from you and for such other and further relief as the nature of the case may require. DORSEY GREEN Attorney for Plaintiff (First publication April 19th, 1918-) 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. Vacant lots, $85 and up. 7 room modern house, 50 ft. close in $2500. $500 cash, $15 a month and interest. 4-room cottage; 33 1-3 feet; electric light, city water, cistern and coal house, $1,350; $100 down, $10 per month and interest. 7-room stucco house, 50 feet; gas cistern, grape arbor, coal house, $1,400; $50 down, $12 per month and interest. 5 acres, $400; 1 acre under cultivation, 4 acres timber and rock; $50 down, $6 per month and interest; $200 worth of timber on this place. Will build 5-room stucco modern to suit parties, $2,500; $200 down, $15 per month and interest; paved street. 4 5-room stucco houses close in on paved streets, $1200. $50 cash, $10 a month and interest. 7 4-room frame cottages, city water and gas. Close in, $1100. $50 cash, $10 a month and interest. 4 4-room cottages, close in, $1,000 $50 cash, $10 a month and interest 3 4-room houses $650, $8 per month and interest. Close in. MONEY TO LOAN—$200 or $250. Small Loans. at 8 per cent. 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