Kansas City Advocate

TWELVE MONTHS, $1.50. A MEMORIAL DAY IS NOW PROCLAIMED PRESIDENT SETS MAY 30 FOR HUMILIATION, FASTING AND PRAYER—THE CHURCHES WILL PREPARE COMMON SERVICE PROGRAM. Washington, May 20.—President Wilson designates Thursday, May 30, as Memorial day in a proclamation issued as a day of public humiliation, prayer and fasting. The people of the nation are asked to gather in that day in their place of worship and pray for the victory of the American arms, which will bring a peace founded upon mercy, justice and good will. The proclamation, issued in response to a resolution by Congress, follow: "By the President of the United State, A Proclamation: "Whereas, the Congress of the United State on the second day of April last, passed the following resolution: "Resolved, by the senate (the House of Representatives concurring) that it being a duty peculiarly incumbent in a time of war humbly and devoutly to acknowledge our dependence on Almighty God and to implore His and protection, the president of the United States be and he is hereby respectfully requested to recommend a day of public humiliation, prayer and fasting, to be observed by the people of the United States with religious solemnity and the offer of fervent supplications to Almighty ```markdown ``` REV. L. E. GRIFFIN, B. P. REV. J. F. GRIFFIN, D. D. The popular pastor of Fi liver the baccalaureate sermor Sumner High school of 1918, S at his church, corner of Eight Here is Yo Now o The popular pastor of First A. M. E. church, who will deliver the baccalaureate sermon to the graduating class of Sumner High school of 1918, Sunday, May the 26th, at 3 p. m., at his church, corner of Eighth and Nebraska avenue. Here is Your Chance Now or Never $1.00 SPORT SHIRTS .....69 cents $1.50 SPORT SHIRTS .....95 cents $1.00 BLUE WORK SHIRTS .....75 cents 75c LADIES' FIBRE SILK HOSE .....59 cents $1.25 LADIES' FIBRE SILK HOSE, all colors .....95 cents God for the safety and welfare of our cause, His blessings on our arms and a speedy restoration of an honorable and lasting peace to the nations of the earth; "And whereas, it has always been the reverent habit of the people of the United States to turn in humble appeal to Almighty God for his guidance in the affairs of their common life. Now, therefore I, Woodrow Wilson, President of the United States, do hereby proclaim Thursday, the thirtieth day of May, a day already freighted with sacred and stimulating memories, a day of public humiliation, prayer and fasting, and do exhort my fellow citizens of all faiths and creeds to assemble on that day in their places of worship, and there, as well in their homes, to pray Almighty God that He may forgive our sins and shortcomings as a people, and purify our hearts to see and love the truth, to accept and defend all things just and right, and to purpose only those righteous acts and judgments which are in conformity with His will, beseeching Him that He will give victory to our armies as they fight for freedom, wisdom to those who take counsel on our behalf in these days and dark struggle and perplexity and steadfastness to our people to make sacrifice to the utmost support of what is just and right, bringing us at last the peace in which men's hearts can be at rest because it is founded upon merey, justice and good will. "In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the United States to be affixed. THE FEDERAL NATIONAL GUARDIAN first A. M. E. church, who will deon to the graduating class of Sunday, May the 26th, at 8 p. m. thand Nebraska avenue. Your Chance r Never KANSAS CITY, KANSAS, MAY 27, 1918: BENNETT PROFESSOR KELLY MILLER Dean of Howard University, packed house. one of the country's most noted Prof. Miller was educators. He delivered a lay to the National sermon to a large and appreciating at Conventionive audience at First A. M. E. and was on the prchurch last Sunday morning. It of its principal spea was full of thought and logic of Tuesday for Langruth of a higher mentality of ty, Okla., where both temporal and spiritual life commencement a He休遗ed Monday night at school and the He lectured Monday night at the First Baptist church to a "Done in the District of Columbia this eleventh day of May in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and eighteen and of the independence of the United States, the one hundred and forty-second. "WOODROW WILSON. "By the President: ARMY OFFICER TAKES ONE OF KANSAS CITY'S FAIR SEX On last Saturday evening at the beautiful home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Tobe-Smith, 430 Washington boulevard, was the scene of a beautiful wedding. The bride, being the fine stately looking daughter of this home Miss Edna Smith, and the groom one of Uncle Sam's stately officers; First Lieutenant Leonard Colston of West Virginia, now stationed at Camp Funston. The ceremony took place at 8 p.m. Dr. W. A. Bowren, pastor of the First Baptist church, of which the bride is a member, officiated. The decorations were profuse in the national colors. In a special selected corner of the large double parlor a mammoth American flag was artistically draped, where the handsome couple were made man and wife. The bride is popularly known in the two Kansas Cities and is one of the best stenographers in the city. The groom is a stately as well as a fine-looking specimen of manhood and his bride being of the same type of womanhood. They were the finest looking couple seen under the Stars and Stripes. Only a few of the family's intimate friends were present. Prof. Miller was in attendance to the National Welfare meeting at Convention Hall last week and was on the program as one of its principal speakers. He left Tuesday for Langston University, Okla., where he made the commencement address to the school and the class of 1918. Lieut. Colston and Mrs. Colston left Sunday for Junction City, where they will reside, it being near the camp. The best wishes from a host of friends go with this couple on their matrimonial journey. A VERY PROMINENT WEDDING. Miss Ruth Bradley, daughter of Judge and Mrs. I. F. Bradley, and one of our most popular and favorite society belles, was married to Captain Lorine Sanford Monday, May 20th, at the home of a relative in New York City. and is now at home at 147 West 131st street. Our society editor of whom he was a special favorite and The Advocate staff and her hosts of friends wish her great success and bon voyage through life. SOME DIFFERENCE IN PATRIOTISM. In Atlanta, Ga., the colored and white citizens held parades on different days in the interest of the War Savings Stamp movement. The parade of the colored citizens was held under the leadership of Prof. M. W. Riddick. Out of a population of 75,000 the Negroes of Atlanta had 15,000 in their parade, while the white citizens, out of a population of 150,000, had in line less than 10,000. Jackson, Miss.—Secretary of the Treasury Wm. G. McAdoo received a message from Charles E. Anderson, chairman of the Negro executive committee of the Colored Knights of Pythias, of Florida, informing him that the Knights of Pythias of Florida had bought $25,000 third issue of Liberty bonds. ADVOCATE THOMAS KENNEDY, PUBLISHER. NEGRO TROOPS OUTFIGHT THE HUN RAIDERS PERSHING COMMENDS TWO SENTRIES FOR THEIR VALOR — FOUGHT WITH KNIVES. WHEN RIFLES JAMMED THE MEN PUT BOLOS IN USE. [Wahsington, May 20.—General Pershing's communique today brought its best story, so far, of the valor and sacrifice of American blood on the battlefields of France. It also gave eloquent testimony to the spirit of democracy which knows no race nor color. It told of the gallant death of Major Raoul Lufbery, premier ace of the glying corps, gentleman globetrotter and one of the first fliers of the celebrated Lafayette escadrille. It told also of two American Negro soldiers, both wounded, who withstood a raiding party of twenty Germans and saved comrades from surprise and capture. otwithstanding these two incidents General Perhing referred to yesterday as a "quiet day." The communique brings official news of the death of Major Raoul Lufbery, the American aviator shot down while pursuing German fliers, and tells also of the gallantry of two negro troopers, who, while wounded, fought off a party of twenty German raiders. The communique follows: "Headquarters American Expeditionary Forces, May 19, 1918: "Section A—Aside from the activity of the air forces on both sides the day was quiet at all points occupied by our troops. Our aviators brought down two hostile machines. "Section B—Reports how a notable instance of bravery and devotion shown by two soldiers of an American colored regiment operating in a French sector. Before daylight on May 15, Private Henry Johnson and Private Robert, while on sentry A. FIRST A. M.E. CHURCH. Corner of Nebraska avenue and Eighth street, where the senior class of Sumner High school will have their baccalaureate sermon preached Sunday, May the 26th, at 3 p.m. Corner of Nebraska aven senior class of Sumner High ate sermon preached Sunday, Closed a I have just closed a deal owner on the Missouri side to ing on Twelfth street thrown on on the street floor and offices cation see me at once. Closed a Big Deal I have just closed a deal with a very wealthy real estate owner on the Missouri side to have his fine modern office building on Twelfth street thrown open to colored people. I has stores on the street floor and offices upstairs. For a good business location see me at once. FORREST B. ANDERSON LAWYER AND REAL ESTATE BROKER 529 State Avenue, Kansas City, Kansas. Bell West 1050 duty at some distance from one another, were attacked by a German raiding party estimated as twenty men, who advanced in two groups, attacking at once from flank and rear. "Both men fought bravely in hand to hand encounters, one resorting to the use of a bolo knife after his rifle jammed and further fighting with bayonet and butt became impossible. There is evidence that at least one and probably a second German wa sseverely wounded. A third is known to have been shot. "The two colored sentries were first attacked and continued fighting after receiving wounds and despite the use of grenades by superior force. They hould be given credit for preventing, by their bravery, the capture of many of our men. Three of our men were wounded two by grenades. All are recovering and the wounds of two are slight. SAYINGS OF WALT THOMPSON. A new broom sweeps clean,but a lazy woman never sweeps. Some times people think the sun's shining when it is only the moon. Take water out of the land and what will you have left? Some people ride into trouble and others deliberately walk in. Christ laid down his life for man. Man is laying down his life for democracy. A man that can look you in the face and tell you of your faults is your friend. Remember: When we have our wheatless and meatless day we are helping the boys who will come back feetless. If other people were as unreasonable with us as we are with them, we would think it awful. If you die owing someone your friends can pay off for you, but if you die owing God, you are lost. Just because a snake is lying still is no sign he's dead. Mr. and Mrs. Hunter are stopping with Mr. and Mrs. Redd, at 1102 Oakland avenue. A nue and Eighth street, where the school will have their baccalaure- May the 26th, at 3 p.m. Big Deal I with a very wealthy real estate have his fine modern office build open to colored people. I has stores upstairs. For a good business lo --- THE KANSAS CITY ADVOCATE THOMAS KENNEDY, Editor and Prop. G. A. GREGG, Associate Editor. MERVIN HARRIS; Circulation Manager. MES. M. C. MATTHEWS. Society Editor. Published every Friday at 834 Nebraska Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. The Advocate is a weekly journal devoted to Race Progress and Human Uplife. SUBSCRIPTION. Per Year ..... $1.50 Six Months ..... .80 Three Months ..... .45 Single Vopy ..... .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. The long expected has happened. We see a Southern office-holder has compared the immortal Abraham Lincoln to President Thomas Woodrow Wilson and an editor has compared Alexander Hamilton to Mr. McAdoo. Well, well! If President Wilson would take the same interest to prevent the lynching of Negroes, that Attorney General Gregory did to indict the murderers of Albert Praeger, a German-American recently lynched in Illinois, every Negro would not hesitate to make every possible sacrifice to win this war. However, our president condones the wrongs against real Americans by his cruel silence. AWAKENING TO DANGERS AND NEEDS. The recent comment of the Attorney General of the country upon lynching, the warning of several Caucasian leaders that more just treatment must be accorded every class of Americans and that present methods promise frightful Race wars probably in the Orient in the future are all signs that Americans are slowly awakening to the dangers of our nation and the need for a policy of uniform justice for all the people. Wise will be the nation if it heeds in time and to that end every leader of all classes should labor to bring all Americans to a realization of this. It is true that the nation is adding day by day, to its own guilt of omission as it allows any part of the country to override all law. Just as Providence is accredited with the punishment of the European war, so in time also will the people of America also pay the debt unless natural wrongs are righted. "UNCLE IKE" ALONG THE LINE OF REASON. Whar's dat fellow,—what says yer Uncle Ike doan say nothin'? When he says, "These Sunday-go-to-meetin' make-shifts of Brotherhodo are not sufficient to make of us what we should be;—when our everyday practice,—is just the opposite." We had just as well come to the truth now, as later, for gambling with the truth, and false plays, never did any other race substantial good, and it will not make worthy men and women of us. Nor has any race been considered very notable, which had only one, or a very few, worthy members. Neither may we hope to forego, or live beyond the forces and effect, of the great moral and 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 Monday, 7:30 P. M. Choir rehearsal, Tuesday 7:30 P.M. Wednesday, prayer meeting, 7:30 P. M. Friday class meeting 8 P. M. CHURCH NEWS. An extra large audience heard a roost eloquent and instructive lay, sermon Sunday morning, by that wonderful educator, Prof. Kelly Miller, dean of Howard University of Wahington, D. C. Its effect touched every pew from aisle to aisle as though an electric current was passing through each one. The pastor, Dr. Griffin, filled the pulpit at the eveningg service and a large assemblage for evening worship heard no less than the morning message, as it was of great power in thought and argument. As the doctor had not done much pulpit work for a service or so it seemed that an unusual amount of spiritual food had been accumulated in his storage battery. The class of 1918 of Sumner High school will have their baccalaureate sermon preached Sunday at 3:30 p. m. Dr. Griffin will deliver the address to this class of 58. The public is invited. The rally clubs are starting out with vim, some have already turned in their allotted assessment and are still on the run for more. 1 this conference year will be The Third quarterly meeting held June the 9th and it is expected it will surpass any former in the history of the church. Both the stewards and trustees had fine collections Sunday and the new system of the trustees lifting their collections at the door, took well and was very satisfactory to the contributors. The pastor will preach at both services Sunday and a packed house as usual will be present. First A. M. E. always welcomes its visitors. Dinner will be served Sunday by one of the clubs, so prepare to eat your dinner at the church. GIVING. It is all right to solicit and give entertainments, and the greatest work done that way is when one simply solicits a big amount in a short time without giving socials. But the very greatest of all giving is what each one gives from their own means to the cause of building for Christ's Kingdom without solicitation from other people. That is according to the Bible. economic truths or laws, which have governed the welfare of men of all ages. Therefore, Let's stop beating around the bush, and come right out plainly, and tell ourselves the truth. For it is the truth alone, which shall make us free. The signs of the times tell us, that "If we are ever to be brothers to anybody, we will have to be brothers to ourselves. Major Ballou, tell us that such is the case; and he is but a "piece" of his brothers, all of whom believes as he does. On every hand, at every turn of the road, under all circumstances; you get the reminder, of the truth of what we say. Then why be so hard hearing? And so dull of understanding? And so quick to depreciate your Brother in Black? While you so readily APPRECIATE your other brother. HOME LOCALS Mrs. Rosa White, 532 Nebraska avenue, spent a day with friends in Bonner Springs last week. Mr. and Mrs. Lindsay Taylor of Tauromee avenue, visited in Topeka, their old home, with relatives and friends. Rev. J. T. Smith, presiding elder of the Kansas District, has purchased a nice home, at 2028 Hallock street, and has moved into it, with his splendid wife and little daughter, coming here from Chanute, Kansas. This family is doubly welcome to our city and community and the city would be made much better if many more such families would be one of us. Mrs. Smith is an intellectual woman and is very active in social uplift and church work. Miss Mattie Lawrence, 826 Nebraska avenue, attended the High school commencement at Pleasanton, Kans., Monday, when her nephew in the colored class graduated. He was honored, also, with being editor-in-chief of the High School News. Mr. and Mrs. McLendon of St. Louis, Mo., are stopping at Mrs. M. Green's on Wahington boulevard. (They expect to remain here until fall. Miss Rhoda Johnson, teacher of drawing at Douglass school, and one of the questionaires of the Neighborhood Bible class, will visit her home in Ohio when school is out. The funeral of Mrs. Garlish, who lived on Freeman avenue, took place from Mt. Pleasant Church, Sunday, Rev. J. R. Richardson officiated. Mrs. Howard, who is stopping at her sister's, Mrs. Richardson, is able to be up and around. Mr. J. T. Roberts, leader of the trustees of Metropolitan is not perfectly well, but is able to be up and around. Little Earl Jackson, at 936 Washington boulevard, has been quite sick. Mr. Bell, at 921 Wahington boulevard, came in from Fort Worth, Texas, and brought magnolias to his family and presented some to the society editor. Mrs. Ida Gayden on Nebraska, is quite a business woman. She also has many roomers in one or two of her houses. Prof. and Mrs. King, Prof. and Mrs. Buster, Mrs. Frazier and daughter and many others visited Lawrence Sunday. We did rot get the other names. QUINDARO, KANSAS. The W. U. commencement under a tent on the campus was very good and was witnessed by a very large audience. The music, as a whole, was high class, and Miss Etta Moten's solo from St. Saens, was especially fine. She received an ovation and encore. The oration, "A Good Pastor," by Okla Homer Burbridge, was very fine, and he also received an ovation. The chorus, "Estudiantina," was extraordinary and in beautiful waltz time and deserved an encore. Prof. Grisham, although called on unexpectedly, made a most eloquent address, which was better than some can make with previous preparation. All orations were good. The Sewing Circle of Quindaro, Allen Chapel, met with Mrs. Tally Friday and was served a dainty luncheon. Lily of the!Valley Temple will give a Baby Show May 25th. Mrs. Fannie Johnson is resting a while at her home. Mrs. Lobb and her heiress daughters left Friday for their country home at Independence, Mo. Elaborate Commencements denned—U. S. Commissioner of Education. Approximately 300,000 boys and girls and young men and young women will graduate from high school, normal school and college this spring and early summer; and approximately 1,300,000 from the elementary or grammra schools. If each of the 300,000 should spend unnecessarily $10 (a slight estimate) on graduation exercises, costumes, invitations, dinners, etc., the total would amount to $3,000,000. If half of those graduating from the lower schools should spend unnecessarily an average of only $5, this would amount to something more than $3,000,000, making a total of $6,000,000, which is not an unreasonable estimate. Sumner has made a strong effort to be extremely careful this year in avoiding school affairs in which elaborate custumes, etc., were required. In a time like the present we have felt it our duty not only to prevent waste—waste of materials, waste of time, waste of money—but also to teach economy, in all things to the students. Time for education now is valuable. We have tried to make the best use of the pupil's time, so that all would be utilized on the things that are essential and lasting. JUNIOR PLAY. The four-act drama given by the Junior Class of Sumner High in the Kansas City, Kans., High School auditorium, was a very great success numerically, and in its rendition. The large auditorium was filled. It was a 4-act high class drama and full of humorous situations. The plot was very deep, and a good plot always makes a play more impressive to those who understand. Mr. Roy Garvin as Mr. Cruger, was fine and kept busy trying to keep others from finding out his many scapes. Miss Ollie Henry as a deserted wife was very fine. Miss Sara L. Tolbert was also fine as Lady Buma. Merrill Williams as the valet, was much like those English valets. Roosevelt Strickland as Mercury, was immense, and will make a great comedian if given a chance. Fred Douglass, as a defaulter, did fine; also Floyd Anderson as a lawyer. Dale Burgess, Alvin Riley, LaVerne Worten, Misses Mary Adams, Eddie Lewis and Alma Sayers all did well. The play was, as good as the Senior play. The young people and Prof. Curry and Misses K. Davis and Mary Clifford deserve credit. PLEASANT RECOLLECTIONS OF 4-5,1918. One of the pleaant features of last month was the entertaining of Mrs. Naomi TaylorCarter, formerly of this city, now of Chicago, at the home of Mrs. A. R. Merritt. Mrs. Carter was delighted to meet so many old friends; form the acquaintance of new ones. Among those from Kansas City, Mo., were Mrs. Holbert, Mrs. James Lee, Mrs. Merritt was assisted by Mrs. D. A. Holmes, Mrs. J. H. Frazier, Mrs. Charley Jones, Mrs. Charley Williams, Mrs. Hallie Parker, Mrs. J. G. Minor, Mrs. J. H. Oliver. 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I wish to thank my many friends and neighbors for their kindness during my recent illness; for their presents, cut flowers and plants. H. H. of Ruth No. 2692, K. C., Mo., Ada Chapter No. 3, K. C., Mo., Golden Leaf Court, No. 6 K. C., Kans—Mrs. A. R. Merritt. Bell.West 588 SHRIDAY, MAY: 24, 1918; WANT NEGRO WAR NURSES rspeallcce at Patriotic Rally Urge , heir Selection for Ser- ¥ * yiee Abroad. - ¢ New York City—A mecting sof Negro women representing ; Several Negro charitable ovgari- zations was held in the Laizy- ette theatre at Seventh avenue and 182nd street yesterday to “urge all negroes to aid the war and to further a plan to have trained Negro nurses’ sent to - Europe by the Red Cross for ser- ‘vice in the military hospitals, George Gordon Battle and other peakers-told of the efficiency: of Negro. nurse. Thirty nurses ‘who had volunteered their serv- ices to the Red Cross for over- seas duty sat in the front row, ‘and Negro student nurses from the Lincoln hospital were ush- _ eTB, " Speakers said that it was the <patriotic rally of Negro women held here and they added that ‘the Negro race in the United “States formed one of the most “Joyal elements .of the pdpula- . tion. . They urged the taking of Negro volunteers for all branch- es of the service. Frederick R. Moore, editor of The New York Age, a weekly “ publeiation, said that trained . Negro nurses were anxious to go to the front, but that the av- thority for their enlistment in the service had been withheld. He added that whenever the proposal to send Negro nurses to France was made to the Red Cros, the officials of the organi- zation disclaimed the responsi- - bility for, refusing their services ' and referred the question to the “war department. Representa- ‘tives of the Y. W. C. Al told of the efficiency of Negro nurses, and the 30 nurses who were present, in uniform, said *hey swere ready to work in the nijli- cee hospitals. . CRACK REGIMENT OPEN TO VOLUNTEERS. * Muskoged Okla., May 20.— - For the first time in six years the Twenty-fourth infantry stationed at Fort Sill, Okla., i: now open for enlistment. Notice was received by the lo _ cal army recruiting station Mon. -day to accept applicants. Onl; thirty-five will be accepted anc they must stand a good physi cal examination. ‘Men between the ages of 1! and 21 and 31 to 40 will be ac - cepted. Married men. will be ac ¥ cepted on the same grounds a: “single men. a a a Se ee aes The government has made ar- rangements with the two boards of Western University, which a commission met them last Fri- ‘day evening, to send upwards of one hundred soldiers to the col- lege the 15th of June and will remain for two months, where fey will be taught various vdes in the Industrial depart- ments. The school’s instructors in these departments will super. vise the work, with competent assistants, They will be taught blacksmithing, wheelwrighting, electrical engineering and other work of useful-service for the war: They will be housed. in Grant Hall and will be fed in the dining room in this building W. U. is nof falling behind ix doing her part in helping +o wir the war for-true democracy. Vice-President Shelton Frenct ‘will be general supervisor of th , camp for two months. . _ Miss Evanne Kelly of Windsor, peo Canada, is in the city athe guest of Mrs, R. A. Adams, and daughters, 634 Franklin avenue. Shé comes to attend the graduating exercises of Miss Catolyn ‘Adams from ~ High School, and-Miss Evantie front re ee ee FIRST \BAPTIST “GO' “OVER eer, ee a ae POC sre evemrus MUNG: ile Meee | with $3,100 strong was the re- sult Sunday of all“the faithful strenuous efforts of the two rally divisions. Earnest prayers and hard work acomplished the desired amount. Sunday mornifg ‘the pastor, Rev. W. A. Bowren, preached. a beautiful sermon on the sub- ject: of keeping back or holding out money which rightfully belongs to God. Then Sunday afternoon Rev. Jenkins of Antioch Baptist church, preached an interesting sermon. om se At night the pastor again occupied the pulpit and the over- whelming proceeds of the differ- ent dinners, socials, etc., were poured out upon the table. There were one of the mos‘ enthusiastic jolifications ever witnessed anywhere when' the amount was announced. Some expressed their feelings in shouting, others in Jeualiine }and hand-leappingg. The suc- |eess never would have been Jattained had not the workers and pastor prayed and trusted implicitly in God.\ May ‘God’s |blessings rest upon your faith- ful pastor and his flock. The wonderful lecture of |Prof. Kelly Miller, one of the {greatest race men, at First |Baptist Monday night, was giv- jen ‘to a full and appreciative | audience. | Prof, Miller talked upon loy- jalty and patriotism, concerning Jus as a race. He said blood was |to make us citizens if blood spilt upon all the noted battlefields of American history by men of jour race, then enough blood of '|the Negro has soaked the soil to | make us more American citizens {than any other race. | He said that the Negro had | grievances,.and pumerous ones, but possibly it were best to swal- low them now. In his own words, “But if we do swallow them, there certain will be a whole lot | inside of us and it is not man- 3) ners to belch it in public. ,| Prof. Miller is indeed a very 3) deep thinker as all his rewards prove. He characterizes people -\by algebraic terms, they being -|either positive, negative or un ‘lknown quantities of the equa ijtion., A no account, do nothing --he classifies by grammatica terms. That kind Prof. Mille 3| declare to be of the third person -jneuter gender, passive tense ant -|objective case. s| The lecture was highly intel lectual and was indeed a menta _|bath to! many of us, . | The mayor, Mr. Mendenhall “jand ‘his .dssociates, expressec 8) the highest appreciation of Prof 2/Miller and his lecture. Prof *|Miller is dean of Howard Uni tl versity, Washington, D. C., als “lig author of two good books, ll “Race Adjustment,” and “Ou €l of the House of Bondage,” whicl 8) may be obtained at the public li ‘| brary. s METROPOLITAN TEMPLE. A large audience was present Sunday morning and were pleased with the pastor’s ser- mon and the divine worship of God. Prof. Hill of Chicago, one of the delegates to the ‘Nation- al Welfare Convention, at Con- Yention Hall, made an intelligent address, Ait night another large congregation assembled: and, lis- tened to another inspiring ser: mon. As this church takes*uf an average of $100 and $200 4 Sunday as ‘an ordinary collec: tion, in that way sometimes get- ting many dollars a month, i amounts to about as niuch .a rallies with _ entertainments This Sunday, May 26th, the ‘& vine ordinance of baptism wil be gdministered to several whe were converted in the fwelv: ‘days’ revival campaign. All‘are ‘invited; stimers especially. ~~” BIBLE CLASS, - The Neighborhood Bible class had a‘nice Jarge meeting at Mr. ahd Mrs. C. A. Long’s and the discussion was led by: Mesdames Morris and P. C. Gong. Mrs. J. W.” Smith and Mrs. Shelton mde.remarks. The next time they-will meet at Mrs. Gardner's iN. A. A.C. P. ® e e Ve ° We are in the midst of the Moorefield 8 Storey Membership Campaign. Thank the solicitors for speaking to you and securing your membership in such a wothy, constuctive, uplifting or- ganization. - 7% oe NOW! . TIME—Apyil 17 to May 30 & Our branch is growing rapidly. Gener- + al Neeley and Captains are pushing this 200d work. ; G.A.GREGG : : : : PRESIDENT _ 1700 FAMILIES IN KAJNSAS CITY, KANSAS é . USE sos FANCY CREAMERY BUTIER, SELECTED COUNTRY EGGS, BELDALE BUTTERINE, FRESH-MADE PEANUT BUTTER : , FINE COFFEES, FRESH ROASTED PURITY FOOD CO . ‘.@ a , Successors to : MOULTON COFFEE STORE ‘730 MINNESOTA AVENUE ~ "4 NOW IS THE TIME TO BUY and the Telephone puts you immediately in touch with me. Eugene Edward Vaughn Real Estate. Eighth year in the’business. Property for sale or] exchang. in both cities. 4” ‘ BELL PHONE WEST 1737. | AGENTS WANTED : FOR ‘ “COLORED MAN NO SLACKER” 1 A beautiful picture, framed, 16x22. The Negro is not heard of very often in this war....; nevertheless he is a big factor, WE WANT AGENTS in every town and city in Kansas or elsewhere to sell these pictures. For further information call or write— . _ THE HYNES AGENCY | 7 Suite 4, 5,'6 and 7, 644 Minnesota Avenue = =” . oO KANSAS CITY, KANSAS yo 5 ® . “That Clean” ' 7 LADIES’ AND GENTS TAILOR. e “ uP a e) ING 8 SutteCleaned/end Pressed Gai : Bei Bute Sponged end. Pressed Zar ee ALL WORK REASONASLE, ne : f. , Cleaning, Pressing and ms i : Repairing. iF ° WE-USE THE HOFRMAM ° rs i ta METHOD. | \ eA C PP*; — uatity, Servico Gatistaction Sat , ? Prompt Anto- Service, Caitvas;| aq 7 > , | — a - —_ Belt Phone, Weat-asa, | SASNTARY FIROT. _ Be0Bst.Bth- St, Ke, 4c, |, MIRRORS RESILVERED - 5], «+ ~ | WORK CALLED FOR AND DELIVERED; ; “_ tls “-HODGSON MIRROR COMPANY = .’ a" "2s 1087-North Fifth, Street, ee “pe ‘Home Phone West 1619 Bell West 1131,: t fa % ¥. . Lars g CA - og \.. SAMUEL DIGGS °°. ao . THE OLD RELIABLE JUNE DEALER, | “St * L} . Pays the highest cash pricé for junk ab al tiie gs 9 of: iron, bottles, bones; copper; brass, Iead, zine and every < aj, _. thing in the jank-line. a: aay * g|«, , SQUARE'DEALING-AND HONEST WEIGHT.AT.ALL 1’ t “| "= TIMES. “Place df Businéss—1096-1008 North, Third.st - J}. BEL west sory: |__| KANBAS GURYVUAS.; «= —_ e . 2 as 5 f a: eT a ae ee eee eee . THEOLD RELIABLEJUNE DEALER, | * Pays the highest cash price for junk at al Aes, fe iron, bottles, bones, copper; brass, Jead, zine and every- _. thing in the junk line, : wae SQUARE DEALING-AND HONEST WEIGHT .AT.ALL ; * TIMES, "Place df Businéss—1006-1008 North, Third st. BELL, WEST 3677, -: > KANSAS GITWP HAS. E13 Bye erett, first,- then to an other place by’ invitation, the same evening. The lesson for Wednesday; May 29, is Heb. 18th, All are invited at 7:30 or 8p p. m. . Mrs. E. E. Ewing of North Eighth street, is able to be out after-a ten days’ illness. » - FORREST B. ANDERSON . Consult me any time. I am the People’s he, Lawyer yee, a REAL ESTATE BROKER. sw a 529 State Ave. Bell West 1050. Kansas City, Kas. Deeds, Mortgages, Old Debts Collected... {1 ‘3 Wills, Contracts and = * Houses to rent and sell. 73” Legal Papers Drawn, Titles examined 17 Investments Made. , Abstracts of title furnished free; ten day allowed to ex- amfne. “It’s cheaper to buy than it is to rent.” Consult me any time. I am he Feople’s Lawyer. j ee ee - : : — The Old Reliable -* Badger Lumber Company. YARD: 18th AND KANSAS AVENUE, KANSAS CITY, KANS, Lumber Lime - Hardware ‘Sash Cement . ~ Paints | Doors Plaster 3 Roofing Paper - 7 Mouldings Sand Wall and Mill work Brick . Plaster Boards Quick Service with 4 Auto Trucks toALL parts of the city. Phone us your Repair Orders. Both Phones West 678 L. J. GILLES, Agent - LODGEHALLS ANDSTORE ROOMS FORRENT. ' ' ° ey ye Fraternity Building — - 312-314 Nebraska _.. - OPEN NIGHTS—WEST HALL — noon—First and third Tuesday after’ Second and fourth Monday nights— noon. Second and fourth Wednesday Afternoon. . afternoon. | First and third TuesdaySecond These halls are up-to-date in mod- and fourth Tuesday: ern improvements and the RENT is . EAST HALL reasonable, Close to all lodges. THIS. First and third Monday—Evening HALL CAN BE RENTED EVERY or afternon. SATURDAY NIGHT FOR LODGE Second and fourth Monday after. PURPOSES. SAMUEL DIGGS 1012 N. Third St. _ Bell West 3577 ° Home Phone £086 Mato. ” / " Bell Phone 180 Grand DUNLAP LAUNDRY: CO. 15th and Broadway. ee The Best Laundry Service’ Possible Soft Water Used Exclusively by us. ( AN Will Bring A Wealth Of CUBANOLA fair TOYOUR HEAD ——— le | fier and -4 ie ‘into a live a HAIR’ Wealth’ of Long — , Stright Bean. | o56~ el 7% A a ee q \Iv'e bor i Box. ae Le a4 aa e ee ens 2 NR 4 i ; By fr E T secid Be! Agents Wnts’ i pj A {MEDICINE CO, ee Weneds © CUBANGLALKEPIRE 8. Crowder Phil Smith Wyandotte - Transfer Company Phone West 3576 hE) <a zs - Eyes Examined Glasses Fitted FE. CG. Wahlenmaier 746 Minnesota Avenue Kansas City : : Kansas Mrs. Gertrude St. Clair-Gra- ham, one of our former school teachers, and now of Denver, Colo., is here visiting her moth- er, Mrs, Williams. Mrs. Graham is looking well and .her many friends were pleased to see her, Rey. J. R. Ransom of Wichita, was in the city Tuesday attend- ing the executive board meeting at Western University. W.T. Whitelaw ” DRUGGIST If we haven’t what you: want we will getit — ~. ” for you. * 3091 North 27th St. Kansas City : : Kansas en Sugar Bowl We Do Our Own Baking: BREAD. CAKES, PIES‘ WEDDING CAKES : We Make Our Own CANDIES 4 Sugar Bowl 720 Minnesota Avenue All Work Guaranteed Kassel Jewelry Co. 548 Minnesota Ave. Kansas City Kansas CROSSETT SHOE The CROSSETT Shoe MAKES LIFE'S WALK EASY TRADE MARK Special OF CROSSETT $4.45 BLACKS—TAN COME EARLY—TH LO Crossett Sho 1005 MAIN ST., K CROSSETT SHOE The CROSSETT Shoe MAKES LIFE'S WALK EASY TRADE MARK Special Sale COME EARLY-THEY WONT LAST LONG Crossett Shoe Company 1005 MAIN ST., KANSAS CITY, MO. 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. Now, all persons having against the said estate are heriified that they must' pres same to the undersigned forance within one year from t of said letters, or they may Notice is hereby given that Letters of Administration have ben 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. The Street Fare Increase "It is natural modity which it seems that a tree tca rising prices. All street rai More than Public Service granted in each state, 3; Georgia Maryland, 1; 1; Missouri, 1; 17; Ohio, 5; Connecticut, 2; West Virginia And it is on the tide of steet The State Otect them again asking in its vice Commission Street Rail Increases Grant "The Price of Service" It is natural for people to modify which for many years it seems to become sacred. But evolution causes man at a tree tear company shouting prices. This condition is all street railway companies. More than eighty of their Public Service Commissions. granted in each follows: Ark. 1, 3; Georgia, 1, Idaho, 1; Maryland, 1; MASSACHUSETTS, 1; Missouri, 1; New Hampshire, 1; Ohio, 5; Oregon, 1; Penns. 2; West Virginia, 1; Wisc. And it is doubtful if these tide of steadily rising open The State Commissions, how act them against losses. The taking in its application pendice Commission—protection The Street Railway Situation Fare Increases Granted in Many States "The Price of Service Must Meet It's Cost" It is natural for people to object to paying more for a commodity which for many years has been selling at a set price. It seems to become sacred. But evolution causes many changes—and it is inevitable that a tree tcar company should be caught in the maelstrom of rising prices. This condition is not local. All street railway companies have been hard hit, and— More than eighty of them have been given relief by State Public Service Commissions. These states and the increases granted in each follows: Arkansas, 1; California, 5; Connecticut, 3; Georgia, 1, Idaho, 1; Illinois, 2; Indiana, 4; Maine, 1; Maryland, 1; MASSACHUSETTS, 13; Michigan, 1; Mississippi, 1; Missouri, 1; New Hampshire, 4; New Jersey, 2; NEW YORK, 17; Ohio, 5; Oregon, 1; Pennsylvania, 4; Vermont, 1; Washington, 2; West Virginia, 1; Wisconsin, 3; and Canada, 5. And it is doubtful if these increases will be sufficient to meet the tide of steadily rising operating costs. The State Commissions, however, are doing all possible to protect them against losses. That is exactly what this company is asking in its application pending before the Kansas Public Service Commission-protection against loss. Is it an unfair request? Kansas asas Ci PAGE FOUR 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 Met Railway Passes Granted in New Price of Service Must Meet It General for people to object to paying for many years has been selling to become sacred. Action causes many changes—and the company should be caught in the This condition is not local. Railway companies have been hard eighty of them have been given Commissions. These states are which follows: Arkansas, 1; California, 1, Idaho, 1; Illinois, 2; Indiana, MASSACHUSETTS, 13; Michigan, New Hampshire, 4; New Jersey, Oregon, 1; Pennsylvania, 4; Vermont, Virginia, 1; Wisconsin, 3; and Canada, doubtful if these increases will be radially rising operating costs. Commissions, however, are doing a insist losses. That is exactly what application pending before the K ton—protection against loss. The City R THE KANSAS CITY ADVOCATE If You Use Face Powder USE THE BEST— USE Dr.FredPalmer's Skin Whitener Powder The most successful powder ever made for bringing out the beauty of a dark complexion. TEST·IT CRITICALLY We want every woman who has never tried SKIN WHITENLR FACE POWDER to put it to this test. Powder your face before your mirror on one side with the face powder you have been using; powder the other side of your face with PALMER'S SKIN WHITENER FACE-POWDER. Notice how evenly SKIN WHITENER POWDER adheres to the face, and the soft and beautiful appearance it gives to the skin. Compare it to your heart's content. This test will convince the most skeptical that our claims are based on fact, and that SKIN WHITENER FACE POWDER is just what we claim—the best face powder that money can buy. It is put up in a beautiful box, the same size that retails for 50c and upward for other powders not near so good. Price 25c at all druggists and toilet goods dealers, or sent direct for 25c postpaid. Write to JACOBS' PHARMACY CO. Atlanta, Ga. (1) AGENTS WANTED HONDY FOR OUR LIBRAL TERMS In witness whereof, the undersigned, Probate Judge in and for the County of Wyandotte, State of Kansas, have hereto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Probate Court, this 7th day of May, A. D, 1918. JOHN T. SIMS, (First Publication May 10th, 1918.) PUBLICATION NOTICE. IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF WY-ANDOTTE COUNTY, STATE OF KANSAS. Cypert, Defendant. No. 9512-A. State of Kansas, to the above named Defendant, Mamie Cypert, Greeting: You are hereby notified that the plaintiff did on the 2nd day of May, 1918, file in the District Court of Wy- andotte 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 true; 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. Attest: R. J. McFarland, Clerk, by C. L. Peterson, Deputy. 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 matirmony 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. For the Plaintiff. 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. To Ike Jenkins: PUBLICATION NOTICE 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, 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. Attorney for Plaintiff. (First Publication, May 10th, 1918.) 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 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 1-O-T-O-H-E USE The Mme. C. J. Walker's Wonderful Hair Grower. Positively Guaranteed to Grow and Beautify the Hair and Cures Dandruff. Shampooing, Scalp Treatment and Hair Straightening. For sale by Mrs. Lillie A. Cravens, Licensed Agent, at the home of MRS. D. W. UNDERWOOD MRS. D. W. UNDERWOOD Twenty-eighth and Sloan Avenue Twenty-eighth and Sloan Avenue Kansas City, Kansas Bell Phone West 3715-W SALINA, KANSAS Stop at D-L Taylor's Home Modern conveniences. Every thing satisfactory. A few steps from Union Station. 244 North Ninth St. 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. Come out and join us in our great success; Y. H. HADLEY, W. H. C. REV. DINSMORE COMMISSIONED AND LEAVES FOR HIS POST. Rev. Elbert S. M. Dinsmore, who has been vice-Dean of the Theological department at Western University for two years. left Wednesday night for Atlanta, Ga., where he will enter Camp Gordon, as chaplain in the Three Hundred and Fourteenth labor battalion. He received his commission last week, there being several applicants from this section for this honored position. Chaplain has the rank of First Lieutenant and the pay is $166 and a fraction per month. Chaplain Dinsmore is a brilliant scholar and Christian gentleman and his spiritual work among the soldiers will be of great good in camp and on the battle front. CHURCH NOTES. The writer of the Metropolitan church items congratulates First Baptist, the mother church, on raising over $3,100. The new Eighth Street Baptist Tabernacle will soon be ready to have its grand opening. Mail Clerk Henry Mobily of First Baptist, and Rev. D. A. Holmes visited Lawrence last Sunday. Rev. Holmes spoke 25 minutes at the Forum there. Mr. C. Jenkins responded to the lady's welcome address at the Lawrence Forum. The bazaar given by the ladies of the Third Christian church, was a great success financially. These good women wish to express their gratitude to those who so kindly assisted and patronized them. Also for the presents of Mr. C. E. Craggett and Mrs. J. W. Sharp of Topeka, Kansas. In the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas. PUBLICATION NOTICE Henry Oneil, Plaintiff vs. Dolly Oneil, Defendant. No. 9369. To the above named Defendant, Dolly Oneil. You are hereby notified that the above named plaintiff has filed suit against you for divorce, on the grounds of abandonment. That you are required to answer the petition filed herein on or before the 5th day of July, 1918; or said petition will be taken as true, and judgment and decree rendered accordingly, divorcing the said plaintiff from you, the said defendant; with such further relief as to the court may seem just and proper. BRADLEY & BRADLEY. Attorneys for Plaintiff. (First Publication May 24, 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. Will build 5-room stucco modern to suit parties, $2,500; $200 down, $15 per month and interest; paved street. 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. Fire and Cyclone Insurance. Let Us Write That Next Policy for You. GEO. McCLELLAND & SON 733 Minn. Ave. Kansas City, Kas. SANTAL CAPSULES MIDY CATARRH of the BLADDER relieved in 24 HOURS Each Cap sold under the name MIDY Encore of counterfeits LOPEZ FOR YOUR BLOOD A speedy remedy for Blood Poison Rheumatism, Catarrh, Eczema, Scrofula, Liver, Kidney and Stom- ach trouble. For Free Booklet on all blood and skin diseases, call or write LOPEZ REMEDY CO. 412 E. Douglas, Wichita, Kansas or Hot Springs, Ark. FRIDAY, MAY 24, 1918 The Southern Methodists to Draw the Color Line. Here is the reason some black people say that white people have no religion: Atlanta, Ga.—The Southern Methodists cannot unite with the Northern church until the Northern church puts it Negro membership into a separate church, the commission on unification has reported to the general conference of the Methodist Episcopal church, South, in session here. WINFIELD, KANSAS. Rev. Walter Brannon has been very sick but is improving slowly. Mrs. Delbert Sawyer and Mrs. B. Hart were guests of Mrs. Andrew Charles Thursday, May 16. Miss Dorothy North and Miss Josie Montgomery have issued their invitations for their graduation from Class 18. Winfield is truly proud of their many colored graduates. Mrs. Verlett Hayden visited in Arkansas City Tuesday, the goest of Mrs. Fliza Sawyer and Miss Ivah Sawyer. Mr. Pink Brettun is visiting friends and relatives here. He is living in Pocatello, daho. Mr. Green Carter of Arkansas City was the Sunday evening guest of Miss Ada Slaughter. Mrs. Clay and mother, Mrs. Edwards, have moved here from Hutchinson. Mrs. Clay is a great church worker and she will be much appreciated along that line. One of the grandest affairs of the eason was the musicale given by Mrs. A. Monroe and Mrs. Nettie Walton on Thursday afternoon, May 16th. Mr. Charles Wood entertained with about ten numbers, including piano, violin and voice. Some of the pieces were of his own composition. The standard of Mr. Wood's work is extensively known. Those who attended fro mWichita were Mrs. Monroe, Mrs. Noorwood, Mrs. Chinneth, Mrs. Cowens, Mrs. G. G. Brown, Mrs. L. Anderson and Mrs. Walter Williams. Mrs. Delbert Sawyer and Mrs. B. Hart were guests from Arkansas City. Obituary. Oscar Palmer was born in Arkansas, April 12, 1882, and died May 7, 1918. He moved with his parents to Kansas in 1894. He was married to Miss Ethel Wilson Nov. 17, 1912. To this union three children were born. He leaves to mourn their loss two children, a father, mother and four brothers, other relative and a host of friends. He was a member of Walnut Valley lodge No. 55, A. F. & A. M. Founder of Colored Elks Passes Away at Age of 70 Years. Covington, Ky.—B. F. Howard, the founder of the colored Elk Lodges, died in this city at his residence, on Thursday, May 2. For more than ten years he was the leading figure in the struggle of the I. B. P. O. E. of the W., and became the greatest point of agitation in the factional fight that divided the order for several years. During the past seven or eight years he lost control of the lodge's affairs and retired. Had he followed the advice of Dr. Ames of Detroit he would have remained a great power in the lodge. He was about 70 years old at the time of his death. The Eighth Street Baptist church will have the opening of their new church the Fourth day in June, instead of the Fourth Sunday in May.