Kansas City Advocate

DON'T FAIL TO ATTEND The Greatest Sale ON SHOES AND FURNISHINGS STARTING Friday, May 10th LASTING TEN DAYS EAGLE SHOE AND CLOTHING CO. 507 MINNESOTA AVENUE EMMET J. SCOTT HONORED AND HIGHLY ENTERTAINED IN GREATER KANSAS CITY—BANQUET AT LINCOLN HIGH—ATTENDED BY THREE HUNDRED SIX ADDRESSES SUNDAY IN TH TWO KANSAS CITIES. Last Saturday and Sunday was the scene of unparalleled patriotism in the two Kansas Cities—the occasion being present of the race's great war general Emmet J. Scott, special assistant to the secretary of war. Mr. Scott arrived at the union depot from the east at about 6:30 p. m., where a reception committee of some 75 in autos met him and was driven to the home of his lifelong friend, Prof. J. R. E. Lee. At 8 o'clock a banquet was given in his honor at Lincoln High school, of which Prof. Lee is principal. There were more than 300 men present from the twin cities. It was a patriotic gathering of the middle west's substantial and dependable colored citizens, who are helping to make their country, in this great conflict of war troubles, a free and unlimited democracy for civilized people to live. The coming and entertainment of Mr. Scott was not a mere social function, but meant far more to us, whose hearts throb with the other fellow, in every activity, that would bring about a greater good to our country and a happier humanity. Mr. Scott was the principal speaker of the evening and in his refined and cultured tone of speech told of the Nebroes' worth, work and patriotism, through every call of the government and especially were they active, when a call came for them to go to the battle front in defense of their country and flag. This young general of the race is not only inestimable to the place he holds as a government official, but the deep insight and inspection of the interior of anything that might help his people, at this WESTERN UNIVERSITY COMMENCEMENT On next Thursday, May the 16th, the 22nd Commencement of Western University will take place, when a class of promising young men and women will receive their sheepskins. This school is doing a great work along educational lines and its graduates in a large per cent are making good in their lines of usefulness. Those who are out in the field of labor, are always remindful of old W. U. and each year's class brings larger and a higher standard of students to the school for the next year. The success of any educational institution depends largely on its curriculum, of which Western University has been exceedingly fortunate in having. Sunday, May the 12th, at 3 p.m., the baccalaureate sermon will be delivered by Bishop H. Blanton Parks of Chicago. Shelton French, vice-president, has been acting president since the demise of its president, Dr. H. T. Kealing. opportune time. He wears the badge of visible impression, of force and effect. In company with Mr. Scott was Dr. A. M. Curtis, of Washing-D. C. who is known throughout the country as one of the most skilled surgeons of modern times. Sunday was a busy day for Mr. Scott, he making six addresses. At Allen Chapel 12 o'clock Second Baptist, 12:30; Dr. Hurse's church, 1 p.m; Lincoln High school at 3 o'clock, where hundreds were turned away. Preceding this address a mammoth parade took place with the two companies of Home-Guards from the Kansas side, with their band, Boy Scouts of the two cities, home band with hundreds of citizens of men and women. The demonstration alerq. Eighteenth street was only what is due to this honored gentleman. He closed the day on the Kansas side, speaking at First A. M. E. church at 8:30, where a memorial service was being rendered in honor of the late Dr. H. T. Kealing, of whom he had known intimately for many years. His closing address for the day was at Metropolitan Baptist church At both of these large auditoriums standing room was at a premium. Mr. Scott left Monday for Camp Funston, where he will inspect conditions of the 92nd Division and then visit other divisions in the west and south before returning to Washington. Mr. Scott, you are ever welcome to the Gateway cities of the west and our humble homes. Conservation Soup Croutons Special Squabs Potato Bails Green Peas Water Cress Salad ictory Rolls Lincoln High School Punch Tutti Fruiti Ice Cream Macaroons Mints Demi Tasse OPEN LETTER. Kansas City, Kansas, May 2, 1918. General Ballou, Camp Funston, Kans. Dear Sir: We have read with some concern what is reputed to be Bulletin No. 35, issued by you to the soldiers of the 92nd Division. We feel keenly the crushing, dispiriting effect of such an order upon men who have given up all the pleasures that were theirs for a cause that is humanitarian. We feel that if there ever was a time when the "nine-tenths" should exercise the spirit of human kindness, it is now: If these men are to share in the gore and death of battle, they ought in the moments of preparation to enjoy without humiliation the brief pleasures surrounding camp life. In these times of stress and strain the "nine-tenths" should be restrained by counsel and advice to drop the "policy" which is not legal, not right, not fair, not the spirit of a comrade in a death struggle, and give the soldier who differs in color only an untrammeled share in life's joys. Our loyalty is axiomatic. No words need be wasted upon that. But within a realm of loyalty, discord and unfair treatment may arise. It is aparent to us that the "nine-tenths" TO ATTEND atest Sale D FURNISHINGS ay, May 10th TEN DAYS KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS AND ORDER OF CALANTHE HOLD ANNUAL SERVICES BEGINNING MAY 6TH AND EXTENDING TO THURSDAY; MAY 16TH, 1918. Thursday, May 9, 8 P. M.—Exercises by the Theological Departent. Sunday, May 12, 3 P. M.—Baccalaureate Sermon by Bishop H. B. Parks, D.D. 7:30 P. M.—Address to Religious and Literary Societies. Monday, May 18, 8 P. M.—Class night. Exercises by Class of 1918. Play. Tuesday, May 14, 10 A. M.—Meeting of the State Board of Trustees. Fabribls in all departments. Under the auspices of Stringer No. 14, Enterprise No. 27, Golden Star No. 42, Knights of Pythias, Crystal No. 44, Bright Eagle No. 12, Dionysius No. 16, and Hermoine No. 21, Court of Calanthe, held their twenty-fifth annual Thanksgiving services Sunday at 3 p. m., at the Metropolitan Baptist Temple. The three Pythian numbers met at their Castle Hall, 314 Nebraska avenue, at 2 p. m., and marched in a body 300 strong, escorted by Midwest Company No. 2, the visiting guest, Kaw Valley Company of Missouri, led by the famous First Regiment K. P. band of this city and state, through the main streets of the colored districts to the church, where the fine looking Calantheans were awaiting the arrival of the Sir Knights. Open ranks was the command when more than 200 of the fair Calantheans, with their Worthy Worthy Chancellor, Mrs. Norene Davis, leading, with a quick step and a high-head marched to the strain of a black Marine band led by Cantair Andy Washington, into the Auditorium of Metropolitan Temple, the Sir Knights following in order. A splendid pifogram was in store for the immense gathering. The Rev. Dr. J. F. Griffin, pastor of the First A. M. E. church, delivered the annual sermon, which was a masterpiece of logic and Christian ethics. His text or subject was: "A friend that sticketh closer than a brother." Men wept as a child during his eloquent and pathetic words of true friendship and at the close, he asked every Pythian man out of the Christian family to come and let him climb his hand and many with hands, hearts and mankind, resisted and endured to their ends. do not realize in the least the mental train that their policy develops in the minds of these soldiers. To be a soldier! To know! That "nine-tenths" of those for whom he gives his all, for whom he has left loved ones, home and native land, to know that these "nine-tenths" are against his comfort, is indeed a heavy load to carry with a "knapsack." The devitalizing mental strain caused by the "folks" at home and the anxiety and uncertainty to be caused by the enemy abroad is indeed a load no mortal has ever been called upon to bear. We are loath to believe that this is the "policy" of the "nine-tenths" (white). We would rather believe that several of these "nine-tenths" will espouse of the cause of the one-tenth, which you say has the law in its favor. If in this matter the law is in their favor, and law is as yet the best method man has of putting into concrete form his ideas of right action, then the more is this "policy" crushing and wrong. The "nine-tenths" ought to be instructed to treat the one-tenth right, and that the one-tenth comes to help bottles from the Missouri side were present of which added much to the afternoon program. That excellent Python and Calanthan choir furnished the music. Dr. S. H. Tassonson the premier Grand Chancellor of the Sunflower Grand Judge of Kansas gave a short, spicy and soul-stirring address which brought great aplause from the vast audience. Pythonism in this city seems to be kering space with other states that in few years ago were greatly in advance of this jurisdiction. It's a great order in a great age. It pays the bill. Program. 1. Organ voluntary—Mrs. W. G. Wood. 2. Reading of Proclamations—F. H. Monroe and I. M. Jones. 3. Selection—Pythian Choir. 4. Paper—Mrs. E. Tillman. 5. Paper—Mrs. Mayne Miller. 6. Selection—Pythian choir. 7. Introduction of Visitors—Mrs. Norene Davis, G. W. C. 8. Response—Mrs. Fannie Carson. 9. Selection—Pythian choir. 10. Address—Mrs. M. Cox, Sup. Lecturer. 11. Solo—Mrs. D. A. Holmes. 12. Address—Dr. S. H. Thompson, G. C. 13. Song—Pythian ode. 14. Invocation—Prelate Alonzo Morgan. 15. Sermon—Rev. J. F. Griffin. 16. Collection. 17. Duet—Mrs. D. A. Holmes and Mrs. N. E. Davis. 18. Benediction. Dr. J. R. Thompson, C. C. of the day; Mrs. C. Davis, W. C. of the day; H. J. Messley, master of ceremonies. Marshals of the Day—Sir J. T. Taylor, Mrs. M. E. Turk, Mrs. F. E. Gear. out in a great "World Cause." Be polite to them; treat them with kindness. Put aside the unfriendly attitude of civil life and make these men welcome. We realize that it is your, General Ballou, to give orders. It is for the men to obey. We pray that you will temper orders with justice; that Order No. 35 will be recalled; that no soldier in pleasure or duty may be known as Jew, Irish, German or Negro—but men in a common cause fighting for a common destiny against a common enemy. Yours in the cause of Humanity, G. A. GREGG. President, Local Branch of the National. Association for the Advancement of Colored People. MR. PERRY PAJSSES AWAY. Mr. Perry, at 814 Nebraska avenue, died Wednesday afternoon at his home after several month's sickness. He leaves a dutiful wife and four children, three boys and one daughter, all being small. Mrs. Perry has the full sympathy including The Advocate, of the entire community. EXERCISES AT— University EXTENDING TO THURSDAY; MAY 1918. Critical. A Recital. THOS. KENNEDY, PUB. oterie," 652 Minnesota KNIGHTS OF COLU DOING YEOMAN S IN NINETY-SECO MINESOTA AVENUE COLUMBUS IAN SERVICE SECOND DIV. year given a leave of absence to taks charge of this work. The work of this young Christian man has been of great value and a benefactor to our colored soldiers in Camp Funston. He is al- ways on the alert for those things that he thinks might be of interest and at the same time bring contentment and happiness to the boys away from home. This-building has a theatre, where movies are shown regularly, besides Mr. Guillot is bringing in from time to time some of the best talent of the rate for the entertainment of the boys. The Knights of Columbus is one organization that draws no color line and when you read their motto it means everything the word signifies. "Everybody Welcome." story of a Negro who was employed as deck-hand on an American transport. While on the way to a French port the steering gear of the transport became disabled. Waves were running big hand volunteers were asked to be lowered over the stern of the vessel and attach chains with which to rig a "jury-rudder." This Negro, whose name, however, seems to have been lost, was the only volunteer. For two hours he swung between the sea and the overhanging stern, washed by waves and half smothered by spray. He succeeded in attaching the chain and the ship proceeded on its way, reaching port safely. Indianapolis, Ind. May 7, 1918. Mr. C. S. Matthews, I am writing to say that your date of May 17 suits me entirely. I shall advise you of my arrival and my whereabouts as soon as I reach Kansas City. I trust that no efforts will be spared to make the meeting a great success. You, of course, know that the limit of the Drive has been extended to May 30, so we ought to make a strong effort to bring in a number of members of the 17th. Looking forward with a great deal of pleasure to meeting you and the other officers and the members of the branch, I am. Yours sincerely, JAMES WELDON JOHNSON, Field Secretary, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. Don't forget to come to the Forum this Sunday, May 12th, and hear a fine program. Next Sunday they go to Lawrence. Mrs. Louvenia Brown of Topeka is visiting Attorney and Mrs. Green and mother this week. RACE NEGRO NTION Branch, National Associa- of Colored People Presents ary. LOYAL NEGRO RA ATTENTION Kansas City, Kansas, Branch, N tion for the Advancement of Colored the National Field Secrétary, Kansas City, Kansas, Branch, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People Presents the National Field Secretary, C. A. Guillott, Executive Secretary, Seeing that Our-Boys Get Their Shares of Amusements—The K. of C. Motto is "Everybody Welcome." Perhaps many do not know of the great work going on at Camp Funston by the Knights of Columbus, in the Y. M. C. A. work in the Ninety-second Division of the colored soldiers, but when one visits this camp they find a building of modern improvement, equipped with every convenience for the comfort and amusement for the welfare of our colored boys. In this building: you will find, as its chief executive secretary, Mr. C. A. Guillot, who has been one of Howard University's efficient instructors for some years; but was on the first of this NEGRO HEROES War time is the time of heroes, and the Negro race is taking its share of the honors pertaining to that plucky caste of individuals who tower above their fellow men by acts so out of the ordinary as to be noticeable. We give here a few that have come to the attention of the writer within the past month: When the steamer City of Athens, from New York to Jacksonville, was sunk by a French cruiser which rammed her in the fog, dozens of cabin passengers, were trapped in their berths. Among these was Mrs. Florence Packard Harrison, wife of a New York real estate man, and her 2-year-old babe. With the baby in her arms she managed to crawl to the open deck. The boats left uninjured had been manned and were gone. While the woman was standing there the ship listed sharply and she was thrown into the water. A Negro, James Wallace of Savannah, who was on a hastily constructed raft, pulled the woman and babe from the water. Finding the raft would not hold all three, the Negro slipped into the icy water and guided the raft away from the sinking ship to where a lifeboat lay. Sam Martin, a stevedore working at the New Orleans docks, discovered a cask of powder, destined for Europe, had been tampered with and a portion of the wrapping was burning. Calling to the others who were working with him to get out of the way and let him carry the dangerous burden to a port hole, he staggered away with the cask. Just as he pushed it through the port it exploded and Martin was killed. He, however, had saved his fellow workmen and the ship he was loading. The Longshoreman's Union, of New Orleans, of which he was a member, voted his wife a pension sufficient to support her and her baby until the latter reaches the age of twenty-one. "Stars and Stripes," the soldier paper published in Paris, recounts the NO.46. NOTICE MEET ee ‘ nT Ais a ae eis Pe ae ory See | neg Renee SE TE a Stee Pia een Se RIES payee eR En eee GATS a NF CEE ear Se eR eee SS SR SRT ER Te eee CPOE ae MT etn) Re eG) SP a oO EEN RE, Sg ees SET Me” a ae Sa he i ea aes ae Sha a : ea ee y eee F vn 7 ae Bs ole Oe Me ARRAS ta ta eR BG Bese RE a PAGE-TWO THE KANSAS CITY ADVOCATE” THOMAS KENNEDY, it Eéitor and Prop. —— - + @:A,GREGG, ~~ Associate Editor. ~ a MERVIN HARRIS, 2 Circulation Manager. i MSA. NATTBEWS. 2 ‘Society Editor. ; ee “Published every Friday af 834-Ne- “braska Ave. Kansas City, Kansas. SS aes The Advocate is a weekly journal~de- voted to Baco Progress and Human Up- life. * ee ‘SUBSCRIPTION. “Ber Wear sreevevernveevenne sees $150 Bix Months s.cccsseceeereeesees, 80 Three Months ...seeeeeeeeerees 2945 Binglo Vopy seesteeseceersseeees 205 2 “Entered 2 second-class “matter Au- ‘gnst 29, 1914, at the postoffice at-Kin- eas’ City, Kansas, under the Act of Merch 3, 1879.77 Don’t forget The Advocate collectors when they call. It’s only 15¢ per month and no one should put the collector off. ee ee ee eee ‘Have your news in our office not later Yan Tuesday of eacch week to insure ablication. Office 834 Nebraska ave- nue. MEMBER @ NATIONAL NEGRO PRESS ASSOCIATION. ———$———— ——— A WONDERFUL NEGRO, "The Kansas City Star will not publish much that is favorable to our people. It declined to publish our plea for fair treatment to our sol- diers. But it has been running a “whole colunin several days this week about what must be a wonderful Ne- gro. The most efficient police system in the United States is not able to in. tercept a “Negro who has terrorize a city of two hundred thousand peo- ple? é This must be some Negro, He must be rising. He has not been given credit for such intelligence. ‘When the truth is revealed this _™man, instead of having a “black face and shiny eyes,” will have a black face and white, body. Such a Negro, if he be. such, 01 such a black-face-white-body, shoul: not be killed. but caged and carrie about as a world’s curiosity—-a mar turned to beast. But, to be serious, the charge base upon such illusive vanishing evidenc: is hurtful to us as a race. An unhealthy sentiment is bein; created against 2 people. We are against nymeanl23456H< ~ ‘We are against any man, black oi white, that conducts himself as thi man is reputed to do. - Get the man! But be careful: Don’t get an innocent man.— AMERICAN CREED. ‘That pearl of literature, the Ameri- ean's Creed, by William Tyler Pag? should be read and committed to mein- ory by every loyal American, Mr. Page wrote that inspired article, in competition for a $1,000 prize and his was selected by the able awarding committee, from 2,000 who joined in the contest, ‘The others who entered the interest- ing contest, tried to say something soriginal, but Mr. Page simply did _something far more impértant, he has drawn from thd immortal produc- tions co well known to us all, He has compiled his splendid article from the Declaration of Independnece, the Constitution of the United States, the Federal Oath of Allegiance, Washing- ton’s Farewell Address, Lincoln’s Get- tysburg speech, one of Webster's speeches, Edward Evefett Hale's sto- zy, “A:Man Without a Couritry,” “The ‘Star-Spangled Banner,” the Army and Navy Regulations, the Great Seal éf the United States. The author-has culled from each of these able sources and has made a composite of thé fun- damental principles, contributed by these immortals and includés all that "part of our “confession of faith,” real “Americanism.” And yet-there is no spread-eagle, bombastic declaration about it all. It is a dignified, patriot- ie-presentotion of what Americanism i 7 SREP al ee > Here it is: at “s The American's ‘Creed, , “I belfeve in the United States of ‘America as a government of the peé- Ple, by’the people, for the peoples ‘whose just powers are derived from tle consent of the govemed; a dénio- ericy in a republic; a sovereign na- Hon of many sovereign states;-a per Zeét Union, one and inseperable; es- ‘tablished upon the principles of free-| ‘dom, equality, justice and humanity for which American patriots nacrificed ‘their lives and fortunes, ~ ° #1 therefore believe it is my duty; to my country to Joye it, to_support its cam ion to obey its laws, to respect. it flag and to defend” it] agninshall Guomles? : ‘The a1 B Mavylonder, 2 ai- geoka E Ace. elute - iia WEEKLY ANNOUNCER | .. ‘OF FIRST A.-M. E. CHURCH ———_——$—$—— ‘J. Fy GRIFFIN, Pastor: a Residence, 1930 N. Sixth Street MBTOROUT AN TES = Ehwe Pel ae Wont | Hon, Emmett J. Scott Made His Lon 9:30 A. M., Sunday School. est Speech Here-snd the Home 11:00 A.M, preaching, i uards Escorted Him, 8:00 P. M., Junior Allen League: |= —_. 6:00 P, M,, Senior Allen League: | -A large crowd attended the servic TAG x M3 Beeching _ {at 11 a, m. The pastor preache , Official Board, 2nd and ath Mon-| "2 Several joined. At 3:80 p. mt. th Se Gab [Knights‘of Pythias and Order of Ca Choir rehearsal, Tuesday 7:90 P.M.|Wathe held their twenty-fifth Thank _ Wednesday, prayer meeting, 7:80| giving services in this spacious mo P. M, Friday class meeting 8 P, M./ ern temples “This auditorium, one « First A. M, E. church was filled to its capacity at both morning an3 evening services, Dr. Griffin, ‘its Christian and scholarly pastor, de- livered an appreciative sermon at the 11 o'clock service, after which com. munion was administered to several hundred worshippers, The’ funeral service of the late Mr, Carson was held at 1 o'clock when a large num: ber were present. The Odd Fellow: had charge. Memorial service of the late Dr. H. T, Kealing took place at the evening service, when an appro: priate program was rendered, Em mett J, Scott, assistant secretary tc our secfetary of war, being. one oi the principal speakers of the evening The-church was, filled nearly an hour before the time arrived for for the program to commence, Dr, RL, Pope, presiding elder of the Colorado conference, will preach at the 11 o'clock service Sunday. He is a great pulpit orator. Our own Dr R. A. Adams, the church’s and race’ most successful evangelist, will preach at the evening service, Heat this noted man. Lodge Notices EUREKA LODGE NO. 2. I. 0. B. and §, of C. “Busy Bee.” Meeting nights Ist and Srd Monday, 314 Nebraska Ave, SAMUEL DIGGS, W. E. C. MARY SMITH, W. 8. CHRISTIAN ENDPAVOR: G. A. Gregg, President, Kansas Conference, Several have written concerning the State Convention. As to dele gates: Since this is the first conven- tion we will not limit the number of delegates. Let each one bring a personal fee of fifty cents, as wel as the Endeayor representation fec of fiev cents per capita, Let pastors and presidents of A C. E. league take notice, Will the presiding: elders Kindly inform the charges that may nof set ‘this notice? , Time—July 10, 11, 12, Place—St John’s A. M, E. church, Topeka. Pas- tor F. Jesse Peck. Be there on time with note book and Bible. A greal occasion, Will be with-Rev, Everett Sunday evening, May 10. ARGENTINE, KANSAS, ‘The Methodist and Baptist churche: of Argentine gave a banquet Wed nesday, May 1, in honor of the drafted men of that part of the city that leave for the camps soon, Mr, William Holts was master of ceremonies. The principal speaker was Attorney L F. Bradley, Drs. Hayden and A. P| Davis gaze short talks. Music was furnished by the Home Guard Band. Over 30! persons were fed and about 44 draft ed men and their wives and mother: were present, tig ‘Much credit. is, due the pastors of these two churches for uniting to give these mén this send-off. It i not very‘often that we find a Metho- dist arid Baptist congregation cor ing together ii thig maner. Rev. Everett, ig. pastor ‘of the Methodist church, and Rey, EP. Greene is thé pastor of the Baptist church. 7 ‘Frank Wilson, Grand Mentor of th Kaights of Tabor, wes down-Tuesda; ‘night from Topeka and’ initalled of. tigers 6£ the two Tabernacles. A large crowd attended“the ceremoniés, it Being held. in ‘the Jecture room of the First A. M: B, church, _ _——————_—_ a rect descendant of a president af the United States, John Tyler, as Well as one of the-signers of the declaration of independence, Carter Braxton. He {wag born in that old historic town of Frederick, Maryland, the home uf ‘Barbara Fritchie; also the birthplace of Francis Scott Key, author of the Star-Spangled Banner, 7 500 PERFORMURS. AT CONVEN- TION HALL FRIDAY, MAY 0th. sky Anion I? ON FRONT PAGE THIS PAPER, Pa 2 Pee hol ore lane Shih 20 Se, RRS, WHE oti nate Oe THE KANSAS CITY: ADVOCATE. METROPOLITAN TEMPLE” Hon, Emmett J, Scott Made His Long: est Speech Here “and the Homé wards Escorted Him, _ J «A large crowd attended the services at 11 a, m. The pastor preached and several joined. At 3:30 p. mi. th Knights‘of Pythias and Order of Cal- ‘nathe held their twenty-fifth Thanke- giving services in this spacious mod- jem temples “This auditorium, one of the largest in-the city, was so gense- ly crowded: that the throng reached into the streets. |, q y* ‘The principal fedture was the scr- mon by Rev. J. ¥. Griffin. His text was from Proverbs 18:24; he told of the great friendship of Damon and Pythias, but spoke of Christ's love, which is greater than mortals’ love. Said: “It is not more culture ani more religion we need, but we need more Christ in our hearts.” "Twas a good, soul-stirring sermon. At 8 p.m, the people began throng- ing to the temple, again; as it had only been announced verbally that a great man of our race would be at this church; but the publicity commit- tee appointed by the pastor, wrote [new announcements, and a great wel- come of flags, ete. on the bulletin boards to Hon. Emmett J. Scott, wha assists in the secretary of war's office at Washington, D. C.,-and another great multitude filled the auditorium and baleonies at night. After the pipe organ voluntary, the choir sang “The Lord is, My Shepherd.” Rev. Winston gave the invocation, then the choir sang an anthem and colec- tion was taken and while the organist was playing the voluntary, “Lead, Kindly Light,” Hon, Emmett J. Scott, assistant secretary of war, acconipan- ied by a committee of distinguished citizens of greater Kansas City, and by the National State Guards, under Major D. A. Holmés, First’ Lieuten- ants Cespides, Dickerson, ete., enteres and were given reserved seats, Rev. (Major) D. A. Holmes introduced Prof, J. R. Lee and he introduced Prof, J. P. King and after Prof. King made glowing yemarks, he introduced Hon, Emmett J. Scott, the principal drawitig personage of the evening and that vast multitude arose and gave him a triple ovation, while the guards gave the national salute. Mr. Scott being from Mr. B. T. Washington's school, is somewhat like him in re- |finement, ete. He said in part: | “He believed in militant Christiani- ty; thanked Major Holmes and Kan. | sas State guard and citizens escoct, and large audiences for making him feel.at home, He thinks this world’: | war is our races greatest opportunity; says “We have won more progress in thé last few months than in all ou: 50 years of fréedom. “It is found ve are an asset and nota liability? The battalion chosen to protect the national ‘buildings and the president's home at Washington, D, C., is from the black race. Why? “Because we are, as ‘a rule, most loyal to our coun- try! It is a great’ privilege, to serve our country,’ He spoke 45-minutes. His climax and close was 2 great quotation from our beloved Lineon. Then the great walls sseioeales with-still greater applause. Mr, Nel- son Crews, a self-made man, but a naturally fine orator, twas called and as he is at his best in extemporangous speeches, he of course did fine, He referred to Mr, Richardson, a Civil War veteran in the audience and swayed his audience with pathos nd fpatriotigm, until he also recetved an ovation. Mr, Lou Chapman, a cauca® sian, "who Telped pass the city in order to get guns and suits for. the State Colored Guards was. introduced and applauded for standing for our race. Then Dr, Tompkiris of Kansas City, Mo., general hospital; Attorney ©. Callaway, Attorney Heuston, -Dr. Perly,Dr. Curtiss, Dr. S, H. Thomp- son and others ‘were introduced and applanded. Mrz Crews made a tem- ‘porary national anthem out. of “Well understand it better by and bye,” for the great tudience to sing. As the honored guests were preparing to dv- part, Mrs, M. C: Matthews presented an original poem to Hon, Emmett Scott; he swsiled ‘acquiescence. After the guests departed, Pastor Fialman trad thd chats eames . ti. Mothers’ Day at somé churches, . PUBLICITY COMMITTEE. Notes on Mr. Scott's Visit. Prof. Lee.said: “Mr. Scott made the longest and best speech at Met- ropolitan in Kansas City, Kans,, than he ‘made daring his whole itinerary in Greatef Kansas City.” . He miade six speeches in all. Judge 1. F. Bradley was among the hundreds at Metropolitan. Mr Scott spoke nearly an.hour at the Temple. 99 “UNCLE IKE “ALONG THE LINE OF REASON.” Answer: ' Yes, suh, I’se back er-gin |—An’.’se’gwine ter stay, too. An’ I will ‘tell you how I got back on dé he Sct 8 “’Twas at dat Dam-on and sumptin’ meetin’ Sunday--Say man—dey had some “Doins” there—Twas great in- deed. Dat “Sky-pilot” what dey had sho’ mowed his business—He was SOME Pilot—he sho’ does know the Main, which his ship is saif-in, and ef you will follow his wake jhe sho’ will land you~Deed he will,—dat he will. And here, let me;say some more;— that very able Brother, has a (ull and complete conception of things around down here. He knows how to guide of “Tem- poral. ship” over the “Raging Main” of Selfishness, Prejudice and Hatred, which it must necessarily plow; as well also,—what we as BROTHER SAILORS upon it, MUST do, in order to land-her safely-in port, And while it may be said, “He’is some Sky-pilot”—it may. be said just as truthfully, “He is also a safe, ev- eryday director and pilot.” For the things he drove home to us were a caution, Your Uncle Ike been sain’ to you, “Let’s stop lyin and behonest with ourselves.” Well, he is done gone and is sayin’ de same thing. Your “Uncle Ike” done said, “Makin? false plays and pretensions in, public, 2s to what yo uthink "bout de cullud man —and how- good he is, (meanin’ yonr- sef, and nobody else) $s all worth nothing;—and nothing but a nice way of lying,—when you sho, by your ac. tion in your business dealing,—and running to your “Other friends” with all your Professional maters of busi- ness;—that you have. no respect or confidence in Negroes engaged in such business or professions?” —_ And this very able “Every-day director and pilot; ‘told you in clear and unmistakable tones;—the very same thing, < Then surely it must be true, and you can afford to believe, and liv: and die by it;—for the gentleman who told you, is a Man of God, and his message was Divinely sent. It was indeed an interesting occa- sion, and I was deeply impressed with it;—with its Honest, Able, and Noble qualities-tts Brotherly Love and True Christian fervor, Y-d-s, he sho’ tfeeted your Uncle Ikey—and he is back er-gin, and Gwyn, ter stay on de job, * Let's be the kind of Da-mons and Pythi-es” he said, and he “Them! surd énough;—and then spread that feeling out, to everything, and to all. Ef you got anything er-ginst your Uncle Tke, er long dat line; come up an’ fell him "bout it, and what ‘tis:— dat is de only way we will ever git matters righted. And let us do the same way with each and every other, among our- selves, it is the only way we will get on a better basis, . BIBLE. CLASS: » The, Nefghbothood Bible Class had a good meeting-at ‘Mrs, Green's, on ‘Washington-boulevand. -Miss.Rhod3 Johnson as. questionaire, found -Mes- dames. B, Jackson, M. Matthews and Presley among the studious ones. Mrs. Gardner gave a special talk on [her visit to ‘Chicago, Cincinnati, Nor- folk and Newport ‘News. The meet- ing at Mr./P, Gardner's yras_good. ‘The next Jesson is Heirews XI, Wed- nesday, May 19th, ‘THE AMERICAN WOODMEN PAYS ANOTHER QUICK DEATH CLAIM, . Mr, George Carson died April 28th, at Kansas City, Kansas. Mr. W. G. Banks, the State Supervisor of The Arareican Woodmen, was out of the ‘city. Hg was reached by the long distance telephone at Lawrence “by the’ Clerk of the Camp. He imme- diately telegraphed the home office at Denver. A check -for the benefic- iary was received in Jess than thirty- six Fours, a. eases fs -_ NOTICE. ‘The neighborhood Bible Class will meet at Mrs: Coatés, Weidneéday, May .15;'at 7:30 p. m, “Lesson, Heb cae ee saree a. Textehs biehly, Wiehe Viat AND VIGOR HAIR PRO- ae MOTER Sk; Makes Long Soft and Glossy Hair. 4 You Can't Ga Wrong” When You Wp Pee) Order VIM and VIGOR HAIR V7 "7 PROMOTER. @ Oe ano BOF short, harsh and unity An air. 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Cord Wood, Kindling Wood and Corn Cobs - CORRECT WEIGHT and PRICES RIGHT 4 ‘Play Safe and Order Your CoalNow _{ Matthews Coal Co. - ith and Virginia Ave. - Bell West 58& Mr. L T. Hussey, state fire marshal of Kan-- sas, reports that in five years Kansas has had 15,544 fires, and that almost tweie as mdny fires. were caused by sparks on the roofs as from any, other cause. 7 - A good fire-proof roof can be had for less cost than a shingle roof. . WYANDOTTE ROOFING CO. 325 Minn: Avenue, K.C.K. Any Phone West 71¢. oo agg ESS ‘ Why You Buy ox ~. Wonder. =. ‘Clothes ° - “» Clothes * - FOR MEN AND YOUNG MEN : for less than you pay elsawhere? Because the goods are sold through our Wholesale Department in New York City direct to you without a Middleman’s profit... Now is the time to buy your sujt for Hot Weather - - 7 and, if you can afford to, buy a Fall; Suit now, as prices “| will be much higher this coming Fall. 3 Wonder Clothes. | ‘. FORMEN-AND-YOUNG MEN t - 524 MINNESOTA AVENUE ———— __._f Dr. W. S. Stepliens ‘The Painless ‘Dentist, 516 Minnesota ‘Ave, Best Dentistry at Lowest Prices. tarefMl, Thorough and Painless Work _ I WILL SAVE YOU MONEY. Give mo a trial,’ Satisfaction Guaran- teed. ee Phones: Office Bell -West 424; Res. Hest 4484 TW, . * DR. L. C. SNELL “Seventh and Quindaro Bira. | Over Jonés’ Drug Store... - yee 8 : Belt West 450 ~ "Home West. 566 5 eae : | Kansas City, Kans. Bell Phone W. 2h - a < Ree. 1407 North 8th Btreet Luella Green NOTARY PUBLIC 516 Minn Av., K.C..K3s, “60-PIEOD ORCOHESTEA OF REAL MUSICIAN S.AT CONVENTION HALL AND 600 PERFORMERS. BIG DISPLAY AD ON FRONT PAGE OF "THIS «PAPER WILL TELL. YOU AIL, ABOUT ITs FRIDAY, MAY 10, 1918. FREE $1.00 : 5 ae ) ae : > ¥ Ir guaractesd “for one bottlo to benefit any cacso of Yéllagra, sheaiation, ess, ma, scrofala or, any, blood,-liver or. Ha>< ey Giseans, or your dollar returned and 0 questions asked; or if you take tro. otis belmeen Ostober 22, 1517, ana a 41, 1918, 2x18 you zecire no beno- fits, upon affidavit of same I will re-. tet ta you your $2.00 and gr yop $1.00 free. Why experiment? ‘Take 6 remedy with wonderfol merit. A trial is. alr I ask you to give G8, Sold by alt - druggists or sent prepaid, Priced, $1.00,> or six for $5.00. Call om your druggist’ fof G. 8; before-you order trom ish - Write for testimonials. . - LM. GROSS 721 Spring Street - LITTLE ROCK, ARK: HUDSON LODGR NOL, of the 1. O.B, and &, of G. ‘Buy Bees", Meeting nights ist and ard Wednesday: at Fratemity Hall, i114 Nebraska Ave, Come cut and join ‘vs in our great success, Xe HADLEY, Wa H.C. : CORA DUVALL, WS FRIDAY, MAY 10, 1918. COMMENDED FOR BRAVE ACT United States Marines Displayed Un- usual Courage and Copiness While on Duty In Santo Domingo. Matching themselves against a dangerous crowd of intoxicated Dominicans to save another native from being murdered, two United States marines on duty in the Dominican republic did some cool thinking and quick acting which resulted in their being specially com- mended by Major General Barnett of the marine corps. In a native brawl one Sunday a Dominican was fatally wounded by two of his com- finish off the job in their own way, and would have had a good chance of so doing had it not been for Corp. William Henigsmith and Private Charles E. Millard. Corporal Henigsmith forced his way to the wounded Dominican and coolly applied first aid treatment. The intoxicated natives crowded about, protesting and threatening. But the two marines finally forced them to conduct the wounded man to a hospital. For nine and a half hours Henigsmith and Millard stayed with the wounded Dominican and protected him. To both these men it was merely action in the line of duty, but the post commander recognized that they had displayed unusual coolness, adaptability and initiative, and the incident won them an official commendation. Corporal Henigsmith is a son of Joseph Henigsmith, 915 Forest avenue, Mishawaka, Ind., and enlisted in the marine corps at Akron, O., in July, 1916. Private Millard is a son of Harry Millard, Spring City, Pa. He enlisted at Buffalo, N. Y., in July, 1914. DEEP SEA TALK "I hate old Bill Lobster. He always looks so sour." "He can't help that; it runs in his family. All of his ancestors were made up in salad." MUCH TIN SOLD AS SILK. It is estimated that at least 5,000 tons of metallic tin are used yearly in this country to make tin tetrachloride, which is purchased by silk dyers for weighting and finishing silk. The American Metal Market says that by far the largest percentage of tin recovered from tin-plate scrap is now devoted to this purpose by the silk industry, and is lost. It urges that such use be suspended during the war as a tin conservation measure. AMPLIFIER FOR TELEPHONE. For the telephone user in a noisy office, a sound amplifier of compact and convenient form has been introduced, says Popular Mechanics Magazine. It is particularly suited for the person who receives many important toll calls, since in addition to magnifying the vibrations, it excludes foreign noises. The device consists of a small resonator to which an adjustable branched ear tube, such as is employed with a stethoscope, is attached. In use, the receiver is placed on top of the amplifier. Mrs. Flatbush—I see your next door neighbor has a flag hanging in her window with one star on it." Mrs. Bensonhurst—Yes, I know it. "But what's the idea? She hasn't any member of her family in the war." "I know; but one of her maids left her yesterday, and the flag denotes that she has only one girl in service." THOROUGHLY ACQUAINTED. True, but that is the fourth time I have been introduced to her." ALBERT MEDAL FOR CHILDREN Brave Act of Canadian Youngsters In Fighting Cougar Officially Recognized by King George. In recognition of their courage in fighting off with their fists a cougar which attacked them, King George has awarded the Albert medal to two children of Cowichan Lake, Vancouver Island. The children are Doreen Ashburnham, eleven years old, and Anthony Farrer, eight years old. According to the account of the incident recorded in the Official Gazette, it transpired as follows: On the 23rd of September, 1916, the two children left their homes at Comlchan Lake for the purpose of catching their ponies, and when about half a mile from home they were attacked by the cougar. They were almost upon the animal before they saw it crouching in a path at a corner. The cougar first sprang upon the little girl and she was knocked down with her face to the ground, the animal being on her back. The boy at once attacked the cougar with his fists and riding bridle, driving the animal off the girl; it then attacked him, and his companion, getting to her feet, came to his rescue, fighting with her clenched hands and bridle, even putting her arm into the cougar's mouth to try to prevent it from biting him. She succeeded in getting it off the boy. It then stood on its hind quarters and fought with her, but evidently was disturbed by some sound, as it presently slunk away and ran under a log, where it was afterward killed. The cougar measured over seven feet from nose to tip of tail. INDIGESTIBLE A Goat—I'm afraid that century almanac I've devoured is not going to agree with me. Dog—What can you expect? You are so careless, William. Didn't you know it was guaranteed to last a hundred years? MANY NIGHTS WITHOUT LIGHT. Imagine what the inhabitants of Vardo, on the shore of the Arctic ocean, near the North Cape in Norway, have suffered this winter. The sun sets there at the end of November and does not rise again until the middle of January, and the Arctic night lasts for seven weeks. At midday in fine weather one can just see to read for about an hour. All the rest of the time artificial light is necessary. There was such a shortage of coal at Vardo that the electric light works were able to furnish only half the normal supply. Therefore all partiea and entertainments were forbidden, the schools were closed and every one had to live, if not in absolute darkness, at least in deep shadow. FETE OF THE SUN. For many years it has been the custom of the Astronomical society of France to hold a celebration on the Eiffel tower on the night of the summer solstice. This custom has been in abeyance since the beginning of the war, as the tower has been given over to military uses, but the "fete du soleil" will undoubtedly be revived as soon as conditions permit. Meanwhile the Astronomical society of Spain and America has adopted a similar celebration of the summer solstice. It was duly carried out last June at the Fabra observatory in Barcelona. Scientific American: TICKLED WITH COMPETITORS For the year 1917 the company's morality was the lowest in its history. The victim of this typographical error was the New York Life Insurance company, whose president, directing the Journal's attention to the omission of the "i," says with the greatest good humor, "Gadzooka! Don't call it an accident. Our competitors will call it genius."—Boston Transcript. N. A. A. We are in the midst Storey Membership Café Thank the solicitors you and securing you such a wothy, constu- ganization. JOIN NOW! TIME Our branch is growi- al Neeley and Captain good work. G. A. GREGG : : : SUMNER HIGH NOTES. N.A.A.C.P. We are in the midst of the Moorefield Storey Membership Campaign. Thank the solicitors for speaking to you and securing your membership in such a wothy, constuctive, uplifting organization. Our branch is growing rapidly. General Neeley and Captains are pushing this good work. Monday the students were entertained with a musical program. Prof. Reynolds, our music teacher, and also the most popular tenor of Kansas City, sang a few selections. The feature of the program was the piano number by Mr. LeRoy Glass, the pianist from Des Moines, Iowa. Mr. Glass certainly is master of that instrument, the piano. Such technique as he displayed must undoubtedly be the result of several years of constant study and practice. On Wednesday the students were again treated to a very fine program. The Glee Clubs of Argentine High came over and entertained us with a very fine program. The first orchestra number was undoubtedly familiar to those who have attended the Shubert Theatre this season. The numbers rendered from the Grand Opera, "Nautical Knot" were certainly fine. At the close of the Argentine High program the gymnasium class of Miss Caution Davis gave an exhibition of the work that they have been doing. The gymnasium stunts that they put on were certainly nifty. And say, what beats all is that they put it all over the boys when it comes to doing the most active of the gymnastic stunts. FIRST BAPTIST. As is usual on the first Sunday, the meeting was given over to the congregation for the morning service. At the 3. o'clock service, Rev. Booker, of St.- Stephens Baptist church, preached for the Number One Division of the rally band. The rally was a great success and instilled a feeling of good cheer in the hearts of the workers. The real big rally of the year will be the third Sunday in May and it is hoped that we will reach the $3,000 goal as we are trying so hard to do. Both divisions of the rally band will unionize in one big last effort, by entertaining for the Home Guards on May 14th, at First Baptist. The tickets are 35c apiece. Thursday evenings and Friday evenings meals will be sold at the church from 6.30 to 7:30 for 20c. CAUTION FIRST MIRRORS RE WORK CALLED FOR MODGSON MIRRO 1017 North Fifth Home Phone West 1619 MIRRORS RESILVERED WORK CALLED FOR AND DELIVERED. MODGSON MIRROR COMPANY 1017 North Fifth Street. Home Phone West 1619 Bell West 1131 SAMUEL DIGGS THE OLD RELIABLE Pays the highest cash price of iron, bottles, bones, copper, b thing in the junk line. SQUARE DEALING AND H TIMES. Place of Business— BELL, WEST 3577 THE KANSAS C ITY ADVOCATE A.C.P. last of the Moorefield Campaign. ors for speaking to our membership in uctive, uplifting or- —April 17 to May 30 wing rapidly. Gener- ins are pushing this : : PRESIDENT THE N. A. A. C. P, The local branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored people will continue their membership drive until May the 30th. Up to Wednesday this week 510 paid up new members had been enrolled since April the 17th. C. A. Gregg, its president, has accomplished and put over the top one of the greatest campaigns ever known to this part of the west and as for that, any other place, in so short a time. To the Editor of The Advocate: Dear Sir: Allow me space in your most worthy paper to make a few statements, as I have been a subscriber for some considerable time. Space will not allow me to make in full my appreciation for it's invaluable worth to the race. It brings us more closer in touch with each other, with every issue. I don't think we ought to cast aside or destroy the old copies, for they will come in good use for reference at some future time. With these remarks, I wish The Advocate and its editor untold success. PROGRAM AND BAZAAR Given at the Mt. Pleasant Baptist church, May 16, 17. Come one, come all. Refreshments served. No ad- mission. REV. J. R. RICHARDSON, Pastor. Mrs. Balldock and daughter from Springfield, Ohio, are making a week's visit to their sick son near Eleventh and Everett; and also visiting Mrs. Josie Balldock, his wife. Rev. Jesse Peck of Topeka was in the city Wednesday on business. Mrs. Mattie Myers of Palestine, Texas, stopped off on her way home from Nashville, Tenn., where she saw her daughter graduate and spent a few days this week with her old friends, the Stevens family, 830 Nebraska avenue. Rev. Frank Wilson, C.-G. Mentor of the Knights of Tabor, was here from Topeka this week visiting relatives and friends. CLEANERS Clean" LADIES AND GENTS TAILORING. Suits Cleaned and Pressed Suits Sponged and Pressed ALL WORK REASONABLE Cleaning, Pressing and Repairing. WE USE THE HOFFMAN METHOD. Quality, Service Satisfaction Prompt Auto Service. Call us up. Bell Phone, West 838. 1806 N. 5th St. K. C. K. RESILVERED FOR AND DELIVERED. ERROR COMPANY Fifth Street. Bell West 1131 LE JUNK DEALER. Price for junk at all times, rags, brass, lead, zinc and every- HONEST WEIGHT AT ALL —1006-1008 North Third St. KANSAS CITY, KAS. Yours, JACOB H. MOORE, Quindaro, Kansas S. Crowder Phil Smith Wyandotte Transfer Company Phone West 3576 Eyes Examined Glasses Fitted F. C. Wahlenmaier 746 Minnesota Avenue Kansas City :: Kansas SANTAL CAPSULES MIDY CATARRH of the BLADDER relieved in 24 HOURS Each Cap sule bears the name MIDY Beware of counterfells Inward Trouble of Women: Avoid dangerous operations, and suffering. Regain strength, health and interest in life, by means of simple, inexpensive home treatment. Write today for free consultation chart. DR. JAMES P. MGILLL, 4553 Forestville Ave, Chicago, IL FORREST B. Consult me any time Law REAL ESTATE 529 State Ave. Bell West Deeds, Mortgages, Wills, Contracts and Legal Papers Drawn. Investments Ma Abstracts of title furnished from amine. "It's cheaper to buy the Consult me any time. I am he FORREST B. ANDERSON 529 State Ave. Bell West 1050. Kansas City, Kas. Deeds, Mortgages, Old Debts Collected. Wills, Contracts and Houses to rent and sell Legal Papers Drawn. Titles examined Investments Made. Abstracts of title furnished free; ten day allowed to exam- me. "It's cheaper to buy than it is to rent." Consult me any time. I am he People's Lawyer. The Old Reliable Badger Lumber YARD: 18TH AND KANSAS Lumber Lime Sash Cement Doors Plaster Mouldings Sand Mill work Brick Quick Service with 4 Auto Trucks to A Repair Orders. Both Phones West 678 LODGE HALLS AND STORE Fraternity 312-314 N Badger Lumber Company YARD: 18th AND KANSAS AVENUE, KANSAS CITY, KANS. Lumber Lime Hardware Sash Cement Paints Doors Plaster Roofing Paper Mouldings Sand Wall and Mill work Brick Plaster Boards Quick Service with 4 Auto Trucks to ALL parts of the city. Phone us your Repair Orders. Both Phones West 678 L. J. GILLES, Agent OPEN NIGHTS—WEST HALL Second and fourth Monday nights— Afternoon. First and third Tuesday—Second and fourth Tuesday. EAST HALL First and third Monday—Evening or afternoon. Second and fourth Monday after- SAMUEL 1012 N. Third St. CUBANOLA W The great scalp puri- fier and HAIR Grower 25c A Box. Agents Wanted Writes for Emulsoh Agency. CUBANOLA Will Bring A Wealth Of HAIR TO YOUR HEAD The great scalp purifier and HAIR Grower 25c A Box. One box will convert Short, Nappy Hair into a live growing Wealth of Long Straight Beautiful HAIR. Try a box and be convinced. 25c at all good drug stores or send 25c in stamps. Agents Wanted. Write for Emulsoiro Agency. TO CUBANOLA MEDICINE CO., ATLANTA, GA. Home Phone, €856 Main. Home Phone 856 Main. Bell Phone 180 Grand DUNLAP LAUNDRY CO. 15th and Broadway. The Best Laundry Service Possible Soft Water Used Exclusively by us. DUNLAP LA 15th and P The Best Laundry Soft Water Used E W.T.Whitelaw DRUGGIST 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 All Work Guaranteed Kassel Jewelry Co. 548 Minnesota Ave. Kansas City Kansas ANDERSON me. I am the People's Lawyer STE BROKER. West 1050. Kansas City, Kas. Old Debts Collected. Houses to rent and sell Titles examined Made. Free; ten day allowed to ex- than it is to rent." The People's Lawyer. Reliable ber Company S 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. BELL DIGGS Bell West 3577 Will Bring A Wealth Of HAIR TO YOUR HEAD One box will convert Short, Nappy Hair into a live growing Wealth of Long Straight Beau- --- PAGE THREE Bell West 3577 The Street Railway Situation We are supplying transportation for less than it costs. In the last six months of 1917 we ra nbehind approximately $450,000. This year our wages have advanced..... $350,000 The cost of fuel has advanced..... 500,000 Material costs have advanced..... 200,000 Interest charges have advanced..... 100,000 We are not the only ones who have been swamped by ascending costs. It is the same with street railways all over the country. Already eighty companies have been granted increases—some fares going up to 7 cents—to meet these conditions. This company only hopes to secure sufficient additional income to meet its necessary needs. PAGE FOUR WESTERN UNIVERSITY. May 8th, Wednesday 8 p.m. Orchestra concert. May 9th, Friday 8 p.m. Graduating piano recital. May 10th, Thursday 8 p.m. Exercises by theological department. May 12th, Sunday 3 p.m. baccalaureate sermon by Bishop H. B. Parks. May 12th, Sunday 7:30 p.m. Address to religious and literary societies. May 13th, Monday 8 p.m. Class night exercises—class of 1918. May 14th, Tuesday 2 p.m. Field trial demonstration. May 14th, Tuesday 10 a. m. Meeting of the State Industrial Board of Trustees. Exhibits in all departments. May 14th, Tuesday 8 p. m. Indusday games. May 15th, Wednesday 10 a.m. Meeting of the University Board of Trustees. Exhibits in all departments. May 15th, Wednesday 1 p. m. Field day games. Prize drills. May 15th, Wednesday, 8 p. m. Oratical contest for M. B. Vaughn gold medal. Annual address by Prof. G. B. Buster, Sumner High School, Kansas City, Kans., and reception of Alumni Association, R. H. Brown, president. May 16th, Thursday, 2:30 p. m. 22nd annual commencement exercises. Note: The public is cordially invited to attend any and all of these exercises. Programs are free. SHELTON FRENCH, Vice-President. HOME LOCALS Mrs. Gardner, who has been visiting in the east for some weeks, has returned to her home, 713 Everet avenue. Mrs. Gardner reports a very enjoyable trip and made a number of stopovers and side trips. Mrs. R. J. Norman of Topeka, visited her sister-in-law, Mrs. J. W. Bailey, 1853 North Eighth street, while here at the Booker funeral, Mrs. Varce, of the same city, wa, also her guest. Miss Leona Green left for a two-months' visit with her sister, Mrs. Wayman Ward, in Colorado Springs, Colo. Mrs. A. R. Merritt is still sick. Mrs. Carroll served dinner to Mr. and Mrs. Hadley in honor of her husband from San Francisco. "The Price of Service Must Meet It's Costs." Copper ..... 158 Per Cent Track Spikes ..... 171 Per Cent Car Wheels ..... 190 Per Cent Brake Shoes ..... 100 Per Cent Machine Steel ..... 154 Per Cent Machine Bolts ..... 160 Per Cent Track Bolts ..... 241 Per Cent Rivets ..... 139 Per Cent Axles ..... 140 Per Cent Tool Steel ..... 470 Per Cent Steel Castings ..... 122 Per Cent Gasoline ..... 150 Per Cent Shellac ..... 164 Per Cent Waste ..... 130 Per Cent Tie Rods ..... 92 Per Cent Piping ..... 96 Per Cent Iron ..... 75 Per Cent Batteries ..... 94 Per Cent White Lead ..... 93 Per Cent Hear Dr. Adams, the soul-stirring evangelist at First A. M. E. church Sunday evening, May the 12th. 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 June 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-E-S 5-O-1-E-R-5-N-2-T-H-R ADMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE. State of Kansas, Wyandotte County, ss. No. 9572. In the Probate Court in and for said County. In the matter of the Estate of G. W. Carson, deceased. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Administration have been granted to the undersigned on the Estate of G. W. Carson, late of said county, deceased, by the Honorable, the Probate Court of the County and State aforesaid, dated the 7th day of May, 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. ROSA_CARSON, Administratrix of the Estate of G.W. Carson, Deceased. Kansas City, Kansas, May 7th, 1918. In witness whereof, the undersigned, Probate Judge in and for the THE KANSAS CITY ADVOCATE. County of Wyandotto, State of Kansas, have hereto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Probate Court, this 7th day of May, A. D, 1918. JOHN T, SIMS, Probate Judge. (First Publication May 10th, 1918.) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF WYANDOTTE COUNTY, KANSAS. Artie Shannon, plaintiff, vs. Willie Shannon, defendant. PUBLICATION NOTICE. To the above named defendant: You are hereby notified that you have been sued by the above-named defendant, in the above named court and unless you appear and answer on or before the 22d day of June, 1918, the petition filed against you will be presented, and evidence introduced, and a trial had, and a judgment rendered, the nature of which will be a decree, dissolving the bonds of matrimony existing between you and the plaintiff, and divorcing the plaintiff from you, and awarding to her the custody and care of her minor child, Willa Shannon, and for the costs of this action. Attest. R. J. McFarland, Clerk.District Court. (First Publicationn May 10, 1918.) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF WY- ANDOTTE COUNTY, KANSAS. Second Division. Emma Jenkins, Plaintiff, vs. Ike Jenkins et al., Defendants. No. 9299-A. PUBLICATION NOTICE 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, filed in the office of the Clerk of the District Court, Wyandotte County, Kansas, on or before the 15th day of July, 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 the care and custody of their minor children, Webster, Fannie May and Evelyn, and for such other and further relief as the nature of the case may require. DURSEY GREEN, Attorney for Plaintiff (First Publication, May 10th, 1918.) THE CROSSETT SHOE The CROSSETT Shoe HAKES LIFE'S WALK EASY, TRADE MARK Special Sale COME EARLY—THEY WONT LAST LONG Crossett Shoe Company 1005 MAIN ST., KANSAS CITY, MO. Mr. A. Bradford and family of Quindaro, were in attending the Pyrian sermon and Mr. Scott's speech at Metropolitan. Mr. J. T. Rhoerts is able to be up and around. Mr. Calhoun, at Ninth and Washington, who has been sick, is up. Rev. R. L. Pope, presiding elder of the Colorado conference, will fill the pulpit at the morning service Sunday, at the First A. M. E. church. Dr. Poe is one of the west's great preachers of the A. M. E. conference. Mr. J. W. Bailey, 1853 North Eighth street, who received a fractured shoulder, is getting along very well. Everybody Able to Blunder, But Few Are Willing to Frankly Admit They Have Made an Error. Mistakes are things anybody can make successfully. I have known people, writes Strickland Gillan, in Farm Life, who seemed to fall at every other kind of manufacturing who could make as splendid specimens of mistakes as one could wish to see. Yes, and do it easy! I used to think I made-none. Now I list that think as one of the biggest mistakes I ever made or knew about. These days I find myself wondering if I am not the fellow who invented them. Sometimes a fellow takes a miss that nobody else would take, and afterward finds out it was a miss-take. Anybody under twenty never admits that he has made a mistake. And he is usually honest about it. If anything goes wrong, blame it onto someone else. After twenty-five he begins to think of a few he made when he was eleven. By the time he is forty-five he will forget the mistakes he made in early youth because, in looking back over the trail, the little ones of childhood are completely hid by the whoppers he has made since he was thirty-five. I don't know why people have to I don't know why people have to make-mistakes. But they are built that way. I believe I never made the same mistake twice. This encourages me. For as I look back over a mistake-dotted career I believe I have reached, the point at which I cannot make any mistakes without repeating. Right to the Point. One of the judges of the county court was called upon at his club recently, muses a New York correspondent, to make a speech In favor of the appointment of a well-known lawyer and member of the club, who was punning for a political job. The judge touched on the patriotic issue, various questions of civil virtue and the value of keeping good men on the bench. At this point one of the members of the club, noted for his argumentative and violently demonstrative support of any point he took, arose. The remainder of the audience mentally got on tippet. Here is where the fireworks started. "Judge," began the questioner, "there's one thing that has always bothered me, and I hope you can settle it for me so that the other members of this club will see that I am right. This is it. Does or does not a straight gush best suit of a kind under all circumstances?" 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PUBLICATION NOTICE State of Kansas, to the above named Defendant, Mamie Cypert, Greekian You are hereby notified that the plaintiff did on the 2nd day of May 1918, file in the District Court of Washandotte County, State of Kansas, her petition for divorce on the grounds of extreme cruelty, and unless you answer, demur or otherwise object on or before the 15th day of June, A. D. 1918, the allegations in said petition above will be taken as truer and upon further proof the plaintiff will be granted a divorce as prayed for and such other and further relief in equity as she may be entitled to and as to the Court may seem just and proper. Attorney for Plaintiff. Attest: R. J. McFarland, Clerk, by C. L. Peterson, Deputy. (First Publication 11, 3rd, 19 8) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF WY- ANDOTTE COUNTY, KANSAS. Addie Stalworth, Plaintiff, vs. William Stalworth, Defendant. To the Above named Defendant, William Stalworth: You are hereby notified that a suit has been brought against you in the above named court, by the above named plaintiff, and that you are required to answer the petition of plaintiff on or before the 15th day of June, 1918. If you do not said petition will be taken as true, and a decree of divorce will be granted in favor of plaintiff, divorcing her of and from you and for such further relief as to the Court may seem just and proper. E. A. SHACKELFORD, Attorney for Plaintiff, (First Published May 3rd, 1918.) PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District 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. Diora Harmon, Defendant. 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