Kansas City Advocate

Bishop H. Blanton Parks at First A.M.E. Church, Sun. 11 A.M. KANSAS GOVERNOR CAPPER SAYS: "GREED PREYS ON STATE OF KANSAS VOL. III. KING SOLOMON TEMPLE LAYS CORNER STONE. The corner stone of the fine edifice of. King Solomon Baptist Temple at the corner of Garfield and Third streets was laid last Sunday afternoon at 2 p. m. The Odd Fellows had the honor of performing the sacred rites and it was done with credit to this order. Lawyer Dorsey Green and ex-Grand Master of Kansas, was master of ceremonies and his work was beautiful. Rev. Richardson, pastor of Mt. Pleasant Baptist church, delivered a strong and timely address. It seemed to strike GOVERNOR ASSERTS MORALE OF PEOPLE IS BREAKING UNDER STRAIN—COMMERCIAL PLUNDERBUND AN OUTRAGE, HE SAYS. Topeka, July 3.—Governor Capper made an appeal today to President Wilson to follow up the report of the Federal Trade Commission on profiteering and to drive profiteering out of business. The governor asserted that the morale of the people of Kansas was being broken down by the greed of the business interests. "Kansas will support you to a man in any course you may take to grapple with the profiteers who prey on their country and their countrymen in this time of need," said the governor. "They are doing more to humper-us than all the devices of the enemy in making the necessities of life and industry cost more than the people can earn. To be shamelessly and continually exploited for the necessities of living by a great commercial plunderbund, which they and their sons are defending in a war that taxes their every resource, is an outrage on the patriotism of the people, too intolerable to be borne. Such insatiable greed will stop at nothing short of stern and rastic compulsion. "Our continued fitness in the Middle West depends on a speedy solution of the profiteering problem and the equitable financing of the war or LYNCHING A NATIONAL OFFENSE LYNCHING A NATIONAL OFFENSE When a barbarous and cruel case of lynching occurs in this country, whether it be in a remote mountain region of the South or in a great and populous Northern State, the people in distant lands who read the accounts, which are sure to be cabled abroad, make no distinction as to locality. In each and every case it is the United States which bears the disgrace, and to foreign comprehension at least it is the United States which should make lynching impossible or punish it. An attempt to remedy this has been made by the introduction into Congress of a bill which has the expressive title, "To protect citizens of the United States against lynching in default of protection by the State." If this bill becomes a law, the very fact that a citizen is put to death by a mob and in violation of law and without protection by the officers of the State is to be evidence of a denial of protection by the State and to constitute an offense against the United States. If the bill becomes a law, if will make lynchers subject to production in the United States courts; if convicted, they may suffer capital punishment. Furthermore, the county, the State, or the municipal officers may be subjected, to fine and forfeiture, and, in the case of an individual, to imprisonment, if it appears that the man lynched has not been properly protected, or if lynchers have not been prosecuted, or if the officer has allowed a prisoner to be taken away from him by lynchers. The county, in particular, is obliged to pay from $5,000 to $10,000 for the use of the dependent family of a citizen so lynched, or to the United States if he has no family. the weak places of those who thought they were strong. Rev. J. W. Clay is pastor of this church, and they have worshipped for many years near Third and Minnesota avenue. The old church will be sold when their new modern stone structure is ready to occupy. A very large crowd witnessed the ceremony, many coming from Missouri and surrounding towns. Mr. Joe Garrett and family motored to Hutchinson Sunday. R. M. Jones of Oklahoma City is visiting in the city. upon a thoroughly effective solution of the problem of price regulation that shall include all necessary commodities. A practical solution of either will amount to a remedy for both and will strengthen and enhearten the people amazingly for all the trials and demands of war. "The shocking report of the Federal Trade Commission further emphasizes the force and truth of your statement of May 17 to Congress, that information with regard to conscienceeless profiteering is available and indisputable, and justifies my appeal to you of six months ago for relief on behalf of the people of Kansas. This state has suffered grievously and is suffering more and more seriously, from widespread and excessive profiteering by all the big industrial gougers. Eventually this will defeat all our efforts, unless thoroughgoing and drastic regulation of the big industries can soon be effected. More than all other problems of the war, the war of reaching the brigands of profit who are demanding excessive toll from their countrymen at this critical time, is giving the people of Kansas deep concern and anxiety. "Kansas wishes to do more, not less. It cannot stand by and see the morale of the people slowly but surely undermined by a greed that knows no country, recognizes no duty and has no flag except the skull and crossbones." intelligent and influential people, even in the remoter parts of the country against lynching is constantly growing stronger. We have called the attention of our readers to the earnest resolutions recently passed by the Tennessee State Conference of Charities and Correction. These resolutions ask the President of the United States to issue a special proclamation on the subject, and they also ask Congress to pass National legislation to give Federal courts power to act. A correspondent of the Outlook urges it, "as a friend of the Southern people," to endorse the bill above outlined; the bill, by the way, was introduced by Mr. Dyer, a representative from the East St. Louis district. It is both as a friend of the South and as a friend of the North that the Outlook urges that the disgrace of lynching be removed from the country's record. If National action can be taken under the Constitution, and if this is the best way of dealing with the subject, well and good; if not, then local sentiment and local love for justice must provide firm and efficient measures of suppression and punishment. As a matter of fact, the rage of the mob is rarely the purpose of the people; mob action can be foreseen and prevented if the wise and sensible part of the community will only see their duty and accept the responsibility.—The Outlook. Many of our teachers and professors are spending their summer vacation in some of the packing house "parks" at a good salary. We believe there are others of no profession, who cpuld do well if they, too, were in that spirit. Mr. and Mrs. Perry Williams are spending the week with her sister and brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. M. Johnson, 2216 North Second street. They will return to their home. Sun- FIRST A. M. E. CHURCH TO GO "OVEP THE TOP" NEXT SUNDAY CITY ARKS at First FIRST A. M CHURCH "CVEP TH NEXT SU THREE HUNDRED CAPTAINS WILL VIE WITH EACH OTHER BIG DINNER AND LUNCH AT THE CHURCH ALL DAY. The rally, which was placed on the wheels of Rev. J. F. Griffin's three hundred wagonettes some five weeks ago, have nearly made the circuit and from all reports every faithful driver on next Sunday will pull into the haven of First A. M. E. church, reporting to their great burden-bearer and leader, saying, we have returned with every wheel intact, bringing to the honor and glory of the Master, thirty, sixty, and some a hundred fold. It will, no doubt, be the one great day for this church and people. They have been fighting for a most worthy cause and many have not only made sacrifices that hurt, but have been praying, if necessary, to show them where they still might do more in His name. No club of which is not more than three members is not expected to bring in less than $12.00 and as much more as possible. Many of the captains have gone the entire route alone and expect to pay the allotted amount out of their own ear- THE HIGHEST TESTIMONY THE HIGHEST TESTIMONY The Negro has received much praise from Northern newspapers relative to the value of colored troops. Following from the Memphis Appeal is testimony whose source at once indicates that it is not prejudiced in the colored man's favor. The Appeal says: The Commercial Appeal states a few facts for the information of the Negroes to whom constant misrepresentations are being made about the war. It is also true that many wild rumors are reported among the Negroes until they get the stamp of apparent proof. The Negro soldiers in camp in this country and the Negro soldiers in France get exactly the same treatment from the Red Cross as do the white soldiers. They receive the same medical attention; their hospital wards are equipped just as well as the wards of other soldiers they receive the same rate of pay, the same rations and the same sort of clothing. The white women of Memphis are making vast quantities of hospital garments, bandages, wound packs and socks for the soldiers in France. These garments are distributed among Negro soldiers just as they are distributed among white soldiers. If there is a Negro soldier suffering from a wound in a French hospital the white people of the Red Cross want that Negro to be cared for just as well as if his skin were as white as the stars. This is a Negro's war just as well as a white man's war. This is a war of every America neitizen. When the Negro soldier strikes at a German he is defending his home and the home of the neighboring white man, and when the white man strikes at the German soldier he is trying to protect the cabin of the humblest colored man just as much as he is attempting to protect the home of the plantation owner. The Negro soldiers in Europe have already given a good account of themselves, It was reported at first that the Negroes are helping to load and unload ships, and so are the white men. The Negroes are helping to build railroads in France, and so are the white men. The New York Sun, a strong Democratic paper, offers its testimony relative to the colored man in war. It says: ADVOCATE ings and then go on the outside for as much more as they can get. These are the ones who will give until they feel it; besides this is real giving. Former members of this church, who have been away for years, have learned of this great financial wave and have been sending in money either to the pastor, some relative or friend. There will be three services, 11 a. m., 8 p. m., and 8 p. m. The ladies will serve a fine dinner and lunch can be had all day. If there ever was a pastor that deserved the unstinted support of a people, it certainly is Rev. J. F. Griffin. We don't speak particularly from a financial point, but the great worth he has been, not only to the members of the church he pastors, but to the community and all humanity in which he comes in contact. He is a man who well knows when the spiritual side of a man is taken care of, there is no doubt about the financial side taking care of itself. His sole ambition is to get in man real life—life that will live into the souls of the human family, throughout all Eternity. progress in France of the Three Hundred and Sixty-seventh infantry, a Negro organization that has been in training at Camp Upton. This unit, it is said, will be the first colored regiment in France having Negro commissioned officers leading its companies. The Fifteenth and other Negro commands in the past have always been completely officered by white men. All company commanders, except the headquarters company, and all the lieutenants of the Three Hundred and Sixty-seventh infantry are colored men. There are eighty seven Negro commissioned officers in the regiment, all graduates of the Negro officers 'school at Camp Dodge, Iowa. The white officers of the regiment are Col. James A. Moss, its commander, and the field staff, consisting of lieutenant colonel, three majors, each commanding a battalion, the regimental adjutant, supply officers and the commander of the headquarters company. Colonel Moss, the commanding officer, is a veteran of many Philippine campaigns and a recognized authority on infantry tactics. He has commanded Negro troops before, having been in charge of the Twenty-fourth infantry, regular army, for several years. It is said that the Three Hundred and Sixty-seventh infantry was twenty-five men over war strength recently, giving the command a total of 3,724 men. Its record at the camp was a good one. The work of the Negro soldiers on the target ranges was publicly commended by an army ordinance expert, and under the circumstances their further progress will be of particular interest. Mrs. Alvira Banks, who has been at Douglass hospital for two or more weeks, is improving slowly, of which her friends are pleased to know. The choir of the First A. M. E. church and the A. M. E. choir of Leavenworth were in the big six hundred chorus at Swope Park Fourth of July, by special invitation of the committee of arrangements. Roland W. Hayes, the celebrated Negro tenor, having completed arrangements, with the Columbia Record Company to record his songs; this is to announce that the records will be ready for sale July 1. For further information call Mervin S. Harris, Exclusive Agent, 1515 East. 18th St. Kansas City, Mo Phones Bell E-4893, Home E-4042. Church, Sun. C. M. E. CHURCH "GOES OVER THE TOP." The C. M. E. church, at the corner of Oakland and Eighth street, pulled off Sunday a thousand dollar rally going "over the top." It was a high day at this church and the pastor, Rev. Bolden, and his hard-working members can be congratulated on their great success, as this church has only a small membership. They heid services all day, the pastor preaching in the morning; Rev. Bowren, pastor of the First Baptist church, preached a strong sermon at 3 p. m., and Rev. Griffin, pastor of COLORED TROOP PROVED THEIR AS TRENCH COLORED TROOPS PROVED THEIR VALUE AS TRENCH FIGHTERS Germans Were Repulsed by American Black Troops. With the American Armies in France, July 1.—American Negro troops proved their value as fighters in the line east of Verdun on June 12, it is now permissible to state. The Germans attempted a raid on that sector, but were repulsed completely by the Negroes. The boches began a terrific bombardment at one minute after midnight, throwing over between three thousand and four thousand shells from guns ranging in size from sixty-seven to 340 millimeters. The bombardment was concentrated on small areas. Many of the shells made holes from ten to fifteen feet across. In the midst of this inferno the Negroes coolly stuck to their posts; operating machine guns and automatic rifles, and keeping up such a MME. C. O. TAYLOR ENTERTAINS Mme. C. O. Taylor, the French hair grower and scalp specialist, entertained at her cozy home, 916 Nebraska avenue, Sunday afternoon from four to six o'clock, a few of her well known friends, this being her birthday anniversary. Those present were Rev. and Mrs. Holmes and son; Mr. and Mrs. Hulsey, Mrs. Willard Stroud, Mrs. Brown, Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Kennedy, Mrs. M. Thornton, Mr. and Mrs. R. F. Taylor, Mrs Elnora Reynolds, Misses Maggie Anderson, Grove Frazier, Mary Rhodes, Edna Haines, Mrs. Cordilia Bibbs, and the hostess, Mr. F. T. and Mme. C. O. Taylor. A very delightful and pleasant evening was enjoyed by the guests and a delicious menu was served. Just before the serving took place a photographer appeared on the scene and a group picture was taken. The madame was handsomely gowned in a one-piece blue silk. Mrs. Holmes entertained the guests with a number of piano selections and vocal solos. The guests left at an early hour, wishing the hostess many more pleasant anniversaries. Mrs. Beatrice Robinson and daughter, Willie, of Okmulgee, Okla., is visiting with Mrs. S. Geezil. WHY YOU BUY Wonder Clothes FOR MEN AND YOU for less than you pay elsewhere 2 are sold through our Wholesale York City direct to you without Now is the time to buy your and, if you can afford to, buy a Fa will be much higher this coming Wonder C FOR MEN AND YOU 524 MINNESOTA for less than you pay elsewhere? 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 suit for Hot Weather and, if you can afford to, buy a Fall Suit now, as prices will be much higher this coming Fall. Wonder Clothes FOR MEN AND YOUNG MEN 524 MINNESOTA AVENUE the First A. M. E. church, dismissed his evening service and with his congregation, helped them close up the day at 8 p. m., he delivered a fireburning sermon that set the packed house ablaze spiritually. His members turned over to this rally $35.50. Rev. Bolden and his congregation are not falling behind in the great church movement of Kansas City, Kansas. Rev. Bolden and his congregation will worship at First A. M. E. this Sunday evening, he filling the pulpit and his choir rendering the music. First A. M. E. choir furnished the music a this church Sunday evening. OOPS HEIR VALUE CH FIGHTERS steady barrage that the German in fantasy failed to penetrate the American lines. The Americans miraculously sustained only two wounded. "Dixie luck was a-working with us," explained one. "We all got knocked down lots of times, but every man got right up." In the attack a crew of a machine was bowled over by minenwerfer attacks, which made a fifteen-foot hole ten feet from them them. They all got up, remounted the gun and continued shooting until it jammed. Then, despite the terrible bombardment, they fixed it and again turned it on the Germans. This incident was repeated twice. Both French and American officers reported that the Negroes performed like veterans. They obeyed orders promptly, took their risk, duties voluntarily and compared well with the best troops on the west front. MOSAIC'S NATIONAL CHIEF GRAND DEPUTY HERE . Mr. Wash Jordan, National Chief Grand Deputy of the Mosaic Temple of Little Rock, Ark., is in the city looking after this great order's interest in the city and state. Mr. Jordan will hold a two days' session here on July the 9th and 10th. Mr. Bryson, one of our well known citizens; is the Grand Master for the State of Kansas. This order is said to be worth in property one and a half million dollars. It took out $100,000 in Liberty Bonds and they expect to take out $50,000 more. The state of Arkansas has 22,000 members alone. Mrs. Robinson of Bethel, Kansas, has been quite sick for some weeks. Her many friends here wish for her early recovery. Mrs. Robinson is a member of the First A. M. E. church and is also identified with a number of fraternal societies in the city. Mrs. Leota Miller on Everett avenue, is still confined to her home with illness. Her friends regret to see her illness cling to her so stubbornly. The pastor and family have moved into the new parsonage. It is one of the finest pastorial residences, in all the west. D YOUNG MEN Nowhere? Because the goods holesale Department in New without a Middleman's profit. buy your suit for HotWeather buy a Fall Suit now, as prices coming Fall. Clothes D YOUNG MEN OTA AVENUE NO.51 The Advocate is a weekly journal devoted to Race Progress and Human Uplift. Have your news matter in our office Tuesday of each week. SUBSCRIPTION. "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. NOTICE TO SUBSCRIBERS. The Advocate has two new collectors, Miss LeElla Blake and Master Ralph White. We ask for both of these young people, your response to them when calling upon you. These are young energetic, want to do something for themselves and they should have that encouragement you would enjoy in seeing your boy or girl receive. The Advocate is prepared to give other boys and girls an opportunity to make money during their summer vacation, if they want to do a little hustling. THOS. KENNEDY, Editor. 834 Nebraska Avenue. METROPOLITAN TEMPLE. (By M. C. M.) At 11 a.m., Pastor D. A. Hlomes preached a fine sermon on the text, "Sir, we would see Jesus," from John XII. A large congregation heartily enjoyed the discourse. As it was the beginning of a special financial effort, Rev. Williams was invited to preach in the afternoon. At night a pastor from St. Louis, Mo., preached. A very large crowd was out at the evening service. Next Sunday, July 7th, these Christian workers expect to close their special financial campaign. As they always do well in their collections, and have not like some, had six months, but have only had two or three weeks, they will not be beaten by any workers for the short period of time. All are ever welcome at this church, the handsomest, but among the meekest Christians in town. O. E. S. COMMITTEE. The O. E. S. arrangement committee had another large meeting at Mrs. Bruce's, on Everett. The chairman being engaged in W. S. S. work, Mrs. J. T. Roberts, vice-chairman, presided. It was carried unanimously that the committee preferred to have the Grand Chapter meet in the Metropolitan Temple. The general chairman will have a list of all her committees at the following meeting, which was Wednesday, July 3rd, at Mrs. Rice's pretty residence on North Eighth street. RECORD GIVING. Mrs. M. C. Matthews was appointed captain to collect W. S. S. cash money at six precincts. She appointed cashiers and so skillful was her management that they collected more than $642 for her in one day. Precinct 20, Miss Leona Greens, $341.97; No 21, Miss Myrtle Oliver, $141.78; No 28, Miss Minnie Jackson, $50.04; No 29, Miss Bertha Flower, $50.04; No 30, Miss W. Dwiggins, $50.04. Mrs Matthews has worked four times for patriotic causes and certainly knows how to select good cashiers. The pledges at these precincts were in the thousands; they also are considered under her as captain. She is named by Rev. Major Hojmes, general captain, as publicity committee for the Chautauqua at Convention Hall, Kansas City, Mo., when Rockefeller's preacher and others will speak. A large number of candidates were baptized last Sunday afternoon in the Kaw, at the northwestern bridge. THE WEEKLY ANNOUNCER OF FIRST A. M. E. CHURCH J. F. GRIFFIN, Pastor. Residence, 1930 N. Sixth Street Phone Bell West 2904. ORDER OF SERVICES. 9:30 A. M., Sunday School. 11:00 A. M., preaching. 5:00 P. M., Junior Allen League. 6:00 P. M., Senior Allen League. 7:45 P. M., preaching. WEEKLY SERVICES. Official Board, 2nd and 4th Monday, 7:30 P. M. Choir rehearsal, Tuesday 7:30 P.M. Wednesday, prayer meeting, 7:30 P. M. Friday class meeting 8 P. M. CHURCH NEWS. A very large audience was in attendance at the morning service, when the pastor, Dr. Griffin, delivered a special Missionary sermon to the local Missionary Society. It was of great power, with strong and pointed facts, when the doctor told his vast hearers that but few were doing anything along missionary work. Many were brought to the sense of their activities of what real missionary work meant. Three hundred rally clubs will "go over the top" Sunday from all reports. The Sunday school has been taking on new life since the completion of the basement and the attendance is growing every Sunday. The Endeavor leagues are doing their bit to keep the young people in line in a Christian way, but many more ought to be seen doing active work in this great Christian organization. Some of the rally clubs and it is reported there are many that will reach a high mark when they make their report. There were no services Sunday night, the pastor and his people going to Rev. Bolden's church to help them in their rally. The choir in full force furnished the music at the C. M. E. church Sunday night, which was appreciated by the pastor and his congregation. Rev. Bolden and his congregation will attend the evening services Sunday in a body and his choir will furnish the music. Dr. Bolden will preach. What rally club will take the lead in the final report Sunday? Many now are claiming the honor at this time, but it is not always the swift that comes out victorious, but those that endure to the end. No slackers, the pastor says. on next Sunday. Everybody up and no one down. HON. J. L. PETTIJOHN. Hon. J. L. Pettijohn of Dodge City, was in the city Monday calling on his many friends in these parts. He is a candidate for Secretary of State and is well equipped for the responsible position. He is a loyal Republican and patriotic through and through. His work in all the activities in aid of war measures is recognized the state over. He has a son with the American expeditionary forces in France and the father, in keeping, with all good Americans who have sons in the service of their country, is proud of the fact and devotes his best energies towards backing up the boys in the trenches. Mr. Pettijohn has several years' experience in official business, having been sixteen years Receiver of the United States land office at Dodge City and was four years in the Kansas legislature. He is pre-eminently qualified for the position he seeks and if elected he will make a most efficient officer. His location is good for recognition and his claims are strong for his party's support at the primaries in August. CLUBS. Alpha Art Club adjourned till September. The City Federation gave a fine reception for Mrs. Talbert of New York City, at the Yates Y. W. C. A. The special hostesses were Mrs. French, president of the Pierian, and Mrs. Cramp, president of the City Federation. Some who assisted them in receiving were Mrs. I. F. Bradley; Mesdames S. H. Thompson, S. Hayden, A. J. Neely, H. Gamble, N. Wilson and others More than 100 guests were served. More than ten autos of Kansas City, Mo., people came over to pay homage to this National president of Women's Clubs. N. A. A. C. P. Telephone your names of new members to Mr. C .S. Matthews, Bell West 223-J. THREE HUNDRED CLUBS WILL GO OVER THE TOP, AT FIRST A. M. E. CHURCH FIRST SUNDAY IN JULY. THE KANSAS CITY ADVOCATE No. Amount 1. Pauline Woodfork $ 8.15 2. Eliza Lyle 3.05 3. E. E. Ewing 2.75 4. Julius Dave 2.45 5. Thos. Nelson 6.65 6. J. W. Green 2.01 7. Perry McAdow 1.50 8. Thos. Kennedy 10.70 9. Alex. Smith 5.45 10 Thos Hall 430 11. Georgia Johnson 2.10 12. Cora Taylor 7.40 13. S. E Holiday 1.30 14 Mary Queeny 6.00 15. Wm. Perkins 2.85 16. H. L. Stott 5.40 17. M. E. Glover 4.05 18 Drucilla Merritt .85 19. Edward Holder 6.05 20. Harrison Newman 4.80 21. Lilly Kearney .80 22. John Kearney 4.85 23. James Webb 2.60 24. Richard Reed 2.05 25. Y. H. Hadley 1.50 26. Albert Bryant 2.40 27. Oscar Johnson 1.70 28. Bertha Carroll .35 29. Sarah Skinner 1.35 30. Leopa Justice 1.70 31. Rosie Stephens 1.60 32. Phenie Samelton .70 33. Mrs. J. T. Smith 185 FIRST BAPTIST. The pastor, Rev. W. A. Bowren, preached a very interesting sermon upon prayer and faith in the morning. There was a good attendance and a fine collection. Two visitors made interesting short talks. Miss Taylor, state missionary, and Dr. Scott of Iola. The pastor also preached a rally sermon in the afternoon at the C. M. E. Sunday afternoon the choir sang a cantata at Ward Hall for the soldiers at Quindaro. In the vestibule of the church, upon entering, if before 11 o'clock, a. m. one reads on a large placard this: "Oh, I am early; what a pleasure," of entering even one minute after 11 o'clock, this: "I am late; what a pity." This is the greatest reminder we have hit upon for being on time. CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOR STATE CONVENTION. Meet us at the Allen Christian Endeavor League State Convention, Topeka, Kansas, July 10-12. A convention for information, inspiration and enthusiasm. Come and learn the newest methods of making your league a wide-awake, enthusiastic one. A School of Methods will be conducted every day by experts and specialists. Inspirational addresses will be delivered every day and night. Bishop Parks, the presiding bishop of the district, presiding elders, pastors, the leading workers are expected to be present. Every league is expected to send one or more delegates. You cannot afford to miss it. May we count on you? Help us put the league "over the top" in Kansas. A splendid chorus will furnish the music. Registration fee $0.60 wil lentitle every one to a badge, official program, and all the rights and privileges of the convention. All pastors, workers in the Sunday school, missionary workers in general are invited to be present. No league can afford not to send at least one delegate and as many more as possible. We owe it to the young people of Kansas to meet in our first State Allen Christian Endeavor League in Topeka, July 10-12, in order to do more and better work for God, the church and the young people. BISHOP H. B. PARKS, D.D. Presiding Bishop. REV. JULIAN C. CALDWELL, General Secretary. PROF. G. A. GREGG, Conference Superintendent. The Colored State Guards held a mammoth outing the Fourth at Heathwood Park. A fine parade was given by the six state companies, headed by their band through the principal streets before they went to the Park, Tenth and L. road. A number of fine addresses were made by state officials, Governor Caper, ex-Governor Stubbs and others of prominence. NEGROES TO HOLD CONVENTION The Negroes of Missouri will hold a state convention at the Garrison field house, Fifth street and Troost avenue, on July 15 and 16 Prominent men of both races will take part in the program. Subjects of vital interest to the Negro will be discussed. Cheap home-made beauty lotion to bleach the skin white At the cost of a small jar of ordinary cold cream one can prepare a full quarter pint of the most wonderful lemon skin whitener and complexion beautifier, by squeezing the juice of two fresh lemons into a bottle containing three ounces of orchard white. Care should be taken to strain the juice through a fine cloth so no lemon pulp gets in, then this lotion will keep fresh for months. 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THE STATE FEDERATION OF COLORED WOMEN'S CLUBS. The State Federation of Colored Women's Clubs, convened in this city June 26-27, in St. Paul's A. M. E. church. The president, Mrs. W. W. Shode, of Salina, presided, by whom the address of welcome was delivered, Mrs. L. Washington of Topeka, responding. Welcome address on behalf of Colored citirens, Prof. J. L. Bowler, On behalf of Clubs, Mrs. J. L. Harper On behalf of Minsters, Rev. S. B. Butler. The meeting was a most harmonious and successful one, and their business was transacted with a vim and vigor that showed much executive ability, reflecting a credit upon the organization. The delegation was not as large as usual, owing to the high cost of traveling expenses, all clubs not sending delegates sent in their annual pro rata. However, there was a splendid represervation. The department of art., music, civics, mothers, charity, domestic science, and education was taken up. Special musical and literary programs were rendered throughout the session. They invested in a $50 Liberty Bond. Hutchinson was awarded first place. Red Cross work received honorable ment on, it being a class to itself. Officers elected for the ensuing year were: President, Mrs. F. R. Jordan, Newton; First vice-president, Mrs. E. K. Bowers, Wichita; Second vice-president, Mrs. E. E. Morse, Hutchinson; Corresponding Secretary, Miss Perkins, Newton; Recording Secretary, Mrs. L. S. Smith, Great Bend; Treasurer, Mrs. Amelia Tolbert, Topeka. Next place of meeting, Great Bend. The auto ride over the city was especially enjoyed by the delegates and visitors, who departed expressing themselves well pleased during their stay in Wichita, and the courtesy and hospitality extended to them. Lodge Notices I. O. B. and S. of C. "Busy Bee." Meeting nights 1st and 3rd Monday, 314 Nebraska Ave. SAMUEL DIGGS, W. H. C. MARY SMITH, W. S. 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. ESTILE COOPER Fancy Groceries If You Want Them, See Me FRESH MEATS A SPECIALTY Bell West 2306 849 Freeman Aevnue Mr. L. T. Hussey, state fire marshal of Kansas, reports that in five years Kansas has had 15,544 fires, and that almost twcie as many fires were caused by sparks on the roofs as from any other cause. A good fire-proof roof can be had for less cost than a shingle roof. THE OLD RELIABLE JUNK DEALER. Pays the highest cash price for junk at all times, rags, iron, bottles, bones, copper, brass, lead, zinc and everything in the junk line. SQUARE DEALING AND HONEST WEIGHT AT ALL TIMES. Place of Business—1006-1008 North Third St. BELL, WEST 3577 KANSAS CITY, KAS. FORREST·B. ANDERSON Consult me any time. I am the People's 529 State Ave. Bell West 1050. Kansas City, Kas. Deeds, Mortgages, Wills, Contracts and Legal Papers Drawn. Old Debts Collected. Houses to rent and sell Titles examined. Investments Made. Abstracts of title furnished free; ten day allowed to exam- amine. "It's cheaper to buy than it is to rent." Consult me any time. I am he People's Lawyer. Vacant lots, $85 and up. 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 ON IMPROVED CITY PROPERTY. 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. SCIENTIFIC ORTICIAN All Work Guaranteed Kassel Jewelry Co. 548 Minnesota Ave. Kansas City Kansas 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. 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Bell Phone West 930 Copying, Acknowledgements, Affidavits and Depositions, a specialty. Charges reasonable. SANTAL CAPSULES MIDY. CATARRH of the BLADDER relieved in 24 HOURS Each Cap-sule bears the name MIDY Beware of counterfeits LOPEZ FOR YOUR BLOOD A speedy remedy for Blood Poison Rheumatism, Catarrh, Eczema, Scrofula, Liver, Kidney and Stomach trouble. For Free Booklet on all blood and skin diseases, call or write LOPEZ REMEDY CO. 412 E. Douglas, Wichita, Kansas or Hot Springs, Ark. FRIDAY, JULY 5, 1918. Beginning July the g Ann Ju Sa Beginning Monday July 1st the great Annual July Sales offering summer goods at special prices Emery, Bird, Thayer Comp ng, Bird, Thayer Comp Emery, Bird, Thayer Company Grand Avenue, Walnut and Eighth KANAS CITY, MO. POLITI ANNOUN VOTES E. E. WILKINS Republican Candidate for County Primary Election August 6th. H. E. PATRICK Republican C COUNTY An Accountant Whose Services Primary Election Tues POLITICAL ANNOUNEMENTS VOTE FOR E. E. WILLIAMS Candidate for Sheriff of W County Election August 6th. Election Noven H. E. PATTERSON Republican Candidate for COUNTY TREASURY Instant Whose Services are Valuable to the Primary Election Tuesday, August 6, 1918 POLITICAL ANNOUNEMENTS E. E. WILLIAMS Republican Candidate for Sheriff of Wyandotte County Primary Election August 6th. Election November 5, 1918. H. E. PATTERSON Republican Candidate for COUNTY TREASURER An Accountant Whose Services are Valuable to the Taxpayers. Primary Election Tuesday, August 6, 1918. For Register of Deeds U. G. GATES Republican Candidate for Re-Election. For Co DR. JEFF W. Republican Candidate References: My past record FOR COUNTY CO Second District—First, S SAMUEL Subject to the Rep For Coroner DR. JEFF W. HAYWARD Republican Candidate for Re-Election. Enquiries: My past record while holding the FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER and District—First, Second and Third W SAMUEL CLARKE Subject to the Republican Primaries For Coroner DR. JEFF W. HAYWARD Republican Candidate for Re-Election. References: My past record while holding the office. FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER Second District—First, Second and Third Wards SAMUEL CLARKE Subject to the Republican Primaries FOR SHERIFF DANIEL (BC Member of International A City Firemen's FOR CLERK OF THE R. J. McF A Subject to the Republican "What's in a name? DANIEL (BOB) MAHER Ofer of International Associatoin of Fire Fire City Firemen's Union No 64 FOR CLERK OF THE DISTRICT COURT R. J. McFARLAND Project to the Republican Pramaries August 6 what's in a name?"—EVERYTHING DANIEL (BOB) MAHER Member of International Associatoin of Fire Fighters City Firemen's Union No 64 FOR CLERK OF THE DISTRICT COURT R. J. McFARLAND Subject to the Republican Pramaries August 6th "What's in a name?"—EVERYTHING! 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Macartney, Thomas Macartney, if living, and if dead, then the unknown heirs executors, trustees, administrators and assigns of said. Thomas Macartney, the unknown widow of said Thomas Macartney, if any, and the unknown heirs, executors, trustees, administrators and assigns of said widow, if any, defendants. To the above named defendants, and to each, every and all of them, and all such persons as are mentioned and described as such defendants, above herein, you and each of you, are hereby notified that you have been sued in the above named court, by the above named plaintiff, and that unless you appear and answer on or before the 10th day of August, 1918, the petition filed will be presented, to the court, and evidence will be adduced, upon which a judgment will be rendered, the nature of which will be a Decree, forever barring you and each of you, and all of you, from any claim, right, title or interest in or to the following described real property, to-wit: Lots Fifteen and Sixteen, in Block Fifty-five in the former City of Wyandotte, now a part of Kansas City, in Wyandotte County, Kansas. And declaring the plaintiff to be the owner in fee simple of said property, and forever quieting his title to the same, and removing any and all cloud, or clouds upon the same, arising by reason of any claim by any, or all of the said defendants, and for the costs of this action. BRADLEY & BRADLEY, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Attest: R. J. McFarland, Clerk District Court. (First Published June 28, 1918) PUBLICATION NOTICE In the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas. Said defendant, Delmas E. Davis, will take notice that he has been sued for a divorce, in the above entitled court, by said plaintiff, Naydeen H. Davis, on the ground of abandonment of plaintiff, contrary to law, for one year next preceding the filing of the petition in the above entitled action, and that he must answer the petition filed by plaintiff in said action on or before the 3rd day of August, A. D., 1918, or said petition will be taken as true, and a judgment or decree for plaintiff adjudging and decreeing a divorce to her from you, upon the above mentioned ground as alleged in said petition, will be rendered in said action accordingly. NAYDEEN H. DAVIS, Plaintiff Attest: R. J. McFarland. Clerk of the District Court, by W. F. Mathis, Deputy. (First published June 21, 1918.) ADMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE. State of Kansas, Wyandotte County, ss: In the Probate Court of said County. In the matter of the Estate of Luella Starns, deceased. Notice is hereby given that letters of Administration have been granted to the undersigned on the estate of Luella Starns, late of said County, deceased, by the Honorable, the Probate Court of the County and State aforesaid, dated the 18th day of June, 1918. Now, all persons having claims against said estate are hereby notified that they must present the same to the undersigned for allowance within one year from the date of said letters, or they may be precluded from any benefit of such estate; and that if such claims be not exhibited within two years from date of said letters they shall be forever barred. OLIVER TRIUE; Administrator of the Estate of Luella Starns, deceased. Dated June 18, 1819. (First Published June 21, 1818.) GARDENS AROUND BIG GUNS French Artillierists Find Time to Cultivate Land When Not Busy Bombarding the Enemy. For upward of 2,000 years, an hereditary fraternity of gardeners has cultivated islets in a marshy district near, Amiens, France, drained by tiny rivulets which converge in branches of the now world-famous River Somme, according to an article by C. J. B. Brandeth, fellow of the Royal Geographical society, in the Wide World Magazine. This ancient guild, he writes, is mentioned in records of the first steps for the construction of the famous Gothic cathedral at Amiens in 1220. The Hortillons as its members are called, till the rich land reclaimed from the marshes in much the same way that they did then. The islets raise leeks, carrots, sweet peas or onions, and the gardeners reach them in picturesque canoes. The produce is floated down the Somme river to the Amiens market. Since the war nearly all the able-bodied men have been called to the colors and the work is carried on by the women. So inherent is the love of gardening in these island cultivators, that some of them who are attached to a battery of heavy artillery, find time to grow vegetables in the intervals of bombardment. They sell their produce at good prices to the officers' messes. BUTTONS IN GREAT DEMAND Wartime Necessities May Force Government to Take Over All Suitable Stocks in Country. Buttons are one of the many things that the government has to concern itself about in times of war. It is reported that the stock of buttons in this country, that is to say, the stock suitable for military purposes is to be taken over by the government. Manufacturers of buttons to all appearances fall far short in their production, and the shortage is intensified by the fact that England also seems short of buttons and has been in the past importing from the United States. Buttons are needed in enormous quantities for the clothing of the fighting men and the government, it is reported, is taking an inventory of the country's stock of buttons of metal, horn and vegetable ivory and may save the manufacturers the trouble of looking for customers. Good prices will be paid by the government. CAT ON 'MUFFLER HALTS' AUTO. A motorist may find water in the gasoline, sand in the gears, but he doesn't often find a cat on the muffler. 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His good wife and daughter, Mrs. Bond, who immediately came from her home in Chicago, are fine nurses and the father and husband is well cared for. His legion of friends will soon see him on the streets again. ARGENTINE, KANSAS On Wednesday of this week the St. Paul A. M. E. church launched a street carnival, which will run the balance of the week. It is located on Ruhy avenue, near Twentv-third street. The street is decorated handsomely with the national colors and other decorations that go to make up the appearance of a real carnival, with a number of handsome booths of refreshments of various kinds and places of innocent amusements. Two bands have been in attendance to give life and vim for the occasion. Rev. Everett is the wide awake pastor of this church and he and his congregation took the advantage of the hot weather with this outdoor attraction and at the same time make a little money with which to beautify their church. WICHITA, KANSAS Mr. Milton Livingston of El Dorado is in the city on a visit. Mr. and Mrs. Edcar Wells will leave this week for Phoenix, Ariz. Don't forget the Mock National convention to be held at Calvary Baptist church, July 6-7-8-9-10. The Misses Alice Wilson. Francis Rowles, Ethel Jones. Grace Jones, Ida Jones, Mrs. H. Hicks, Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Jones: Messrs. Hicks. J. Baker, E. Kemp, H. Thompson. Thos. Perry, and Robt. Brown composed a jolly party that lurched at Riverside Park Friday evening from 6 until 8 o'clock. Mrs. P. C. Crutchfield of Fort Scott was a delegate to the Federation of Women's Clubs. Among the delegates that attended the Federation were: Mrs A. Glass, Parsons; Mrs. R. L. King, Lawrence; Mrs. Carrie Davis, Lawrence; Mrs. L. Washington, Towka; Mrs. J. M. Gross, Newton, Mrs. Herbert Bell, Abilene; Mrs. Vina Dow, Salina; Mrs. O. Beasley, Hutchinson. BARN'S PART IN SOCIAL LIFE Small Boy Whose Father Possessed One Used to Be a Good Deal of an Autocrat. In simpler times, and in parts of the United States where simple customs prevailed, the popular small boy of the neighborhood was not necessarily the son of the richest or most prominent family, but, more likely, the boy in whose yard there was a good rain barrel, a smooth cellar door, or a barn. The boy who would now and then, from pure favor, or in return for marbles, or some other valuable consideration, permit other boys to "holler" down his rain barrel, or slide down his cellar door, or greatest privilege of all, play in his father's barn, was the boy whose friendship was best worth cultivating. Some boy, in the small community of a generation ago, was sure to have a father who possessed a barn, and, generally speaking, he intuitively felt his power, and exercised it over the other boys on his street or in his part of the town. Wherever he went, the barn stood back of him and gave him support and influence. He could say and do things to the other boys that they would not dare say 'or' do to one another, simply because the boy he said or did things to could see the barn door behind him, open or closed, as the case might be. To be one of those entitled to admission to the barn was to be in the right set; to be denied the privilege of playing in the barn was to suffer social ostracism. AMONG WORST OF BAD HABITS Procrastination, When One Has Work That Must Be Done, Bound to Result in Failure. He was an excellent workman. Few things were in his specialty which he could not do better than his mates. But he was not a success. Others who had worked at their calling much less time passed him in the upward climb of progress. His fault, his crime, lay in one thing—he had the "tomorrow" habit. When he had three days in which to do a piece of work, he squandered the first two in idle speculation as to the amount of time absolutely necessary to complete his task. If he decided that, by hurrying, he could perform that task in six hours, he tempretized until the beginning of the six-hour period. He was eternally loafing and hurrying, eternally wasting time and making time do double service. "His work became more and more slovenly. Other workmen surpassed him. Before long he was superannuated. If you find yourself figuring on the amount of time you can loaf and still get your work done, watch out. If you do not, the tomorrow habit will get you.—Milwaukee Journal. New Kind of Honeymoon. A domestic long in the service of a well-known Alabama family recently gave "notice" of two weeks, explaining that she desired to get married. The mistress managed to secure a successor, but was dismayed to discover that the new servant could not report for duty until a week subsequent to the time fixed for the wedding of her predecessor. So the present incumbent was asked whether she would not agree to postpone the happy event for a week. This the domestic declined to do. However, she said that she didn't in the least mind getting married and continuing the household duties till her successor could put in an appearance. The husband-elect offering no objections, this arrangement was agreed upon, and an hour or so after the marriage ceremony the domestic was performing her duties just as before. "I presume your husband has returned to his work, as you have done," the mistress chanced casually to remark. "No'm," responded the girl, in a matter-of-fact tone: "Joe, he done gone on his honeymoon." Historic Totem Poles Vanishing The toot poles are going. These quiet monuments of a vanishing race that have made the coast of British Columbia and southern Alaska famous are fast wasting under the influence of wind and weather. Once the designing and constructing of toot poles flourished among the Haldas and to a lesser extent among the Tsimpean Indians. This was long before the white man invaded the Pacific Northwest. Real toot poles with the history of tribes and families carved into their odd structures are no longer made and each year sees some of the older ones disappear. Some are still standing in their original positions in the village of Kltuwaiga on the Skeena river. Some of these are said to be two hundred years old. Astronomer Sees Sun's Finalist. Our friends, the learned astronomers, says the Syracuse Journal, are intent upon adding to our load of worry burdens. They—some of them—believe the sun is going to explode. One of them, writing in Popular Astronomy points to the fact that our sun is of advanced age, and predicts its finish as the leading figure in our solar system. He finds that our sun has contracted 83,000,000 miles from each side, thus giving its hot center 184,000,000 miles less room. So you see the sun's center is rather crowded for space. Something like the three-room apartment couple when visiting rela- ALLIES DEMAND MORE CEREALS American Meat Restrictions Relaxed to Effect Greater Wheat Savings. ARGENTINE ARRIVALS SHORT. Meat Supply Here Considerably Enlarged — Food Administration, However, Warns Against The allies have made further and increased demands for breadstuffs, these enlarged demands being caused to some degree by shortage in arrivals from the Argentine. It is, therefore, necessary for the U. S. Food Administration to urge a still further reduction in the consumption of bread and breadstuffs generally if we are to meet our export necessities. The Food Administration has issued a statement explaining the situation in detail, particularly the reasons which lead it, for the purpose of centering effort for the time being upon the cereal situation to relax temporarily the restrictions on meat consumption. Experience shows, this statement says, that the consumption of bread-stuffs is intimately associated with the consumption of meat. For various reasons our supplies of meat for the next two or three months are considerably enlarged, and we can supply the allies with all of the meat products which transportation facilities render possible and at the same time somewhat increase our own consumption. In these circumstances the Food Administration considers it wise to relax the voluntary restrictions on meat consumption to some extent with a view to further decreasing bread consumption. Conservation of food must be adjusted to meet necessities from time to time, for neither production, nor allied demands are constant factors, nor can any of these factors be anticipated for long periods in advance in the disturbed conditions in which we at present live. While the world situation is not one that warrants any relaxation in the efforts to eliminate waste or to relax economy in food, the Administration desires to secure better adjustment in food balances. So long as the present conditions continue the only special restrictions we ask are the beefless and porkless Tuesday. The meatless meal and the porkless Saturday are no longer asked. The farmers of the United States are responding to the national call to increase hog production. Their increase, to all appearances, is being attained more rapidly. Of more immediate importance, however, are several complex factors which have effected an immediate increase in meat supplies. The transportation shortage before the government took over the railroads, the bad weather in January and early in February, the large percentage of immature corn in the last harvest and the necessity of feeding this corn as rapidly as possible to save it from decay, have not only resulted in backing up the animals—particularly hogs—on the farms for a longer period of feeding, but have resulted in a great increase in their average weight and will result, with improved transportation conditions, which already appear, in larger than normal arrivals at market for the next two or three months. The weight of hogs coming to the market for the past two weeks indicates an increase in weight of from an average of 203 pounds last year to the almost unprecedented average of 232 pounds, or a net increase in their meat value of over 15 per cent. This is a distinct addition to the nation's meat supply. It therefore now seems certain that we have such enlarged supplies for at least some months to come, that we can not only increase our exports to the allies to the full extent of their transportation facilities, but at the same time can properly increase our domestic consumption. The response of the public to our requests for reduced consumption of meat during the past few months has been most gratifying, and this service alone has enabled the government during this period to provide such supplies as transportation to the allies permitted. The Administration also suggests that in those parts of the country where the old fashioned home preservation of pork is still the custom, this practice should be extended at the present time, as it will relieve the burden upon transportation to and from the packing houses and is economical to sound as saving the cost of packing operations and at the same time will provide home supplies of pork to last over the months of decreased supplies. The Food Administration desires to repeat that it does not want to give the impression that these are times when simplicity and moderation of living are not critically necessary, but that its sole desire is to secure an adjustment between our different food supplies and, more changing conditions from time to time and to keep the public fully and frankly advised of its position with the full confidence and reliance that whenever it becomes necessary renewed appeals for saving will make the same legal response as in the past. KEEP HIM REASONABLY BUSY Preacher Serving In Y. M. C. A. "Hut" in Training Camp Finds His Duties Many and Varied. If there is a notion that Y. M. O. A. work in the camps consists in selling stamps and handing out pocket testaments, let it be dissipated at once. One preacher, serving in a hut in a New Jersey camp, reports that he has done almost everything under the sun except preach. He has built fires, swept floors, looked after hundreds of packages of laundry, umpires basketball games, organized a glee club, stage-managed a circus, sold ice cream at the canteen, and driven a flivver ten miles and back three times a week to provide sald cream. He has written letters home for boys who could not write, and he has taught those same boys their first lessons in the English language. He has been a repository for hundreds of heart secrets, and he has served as trustee for the care of as many as thirty Liberty bonds at a time. Perhaps oddest of his many tasks was one that came his way on a wild and stormy night in April, when the master of arms at the military station entered the "Y" but after taps, carrying a red box under his arm. "Say," said the master of arms, "we've got a lot of T. N. T. mines stored at the station. Here's the detonators, in this box. There's considerable, lightning around, and it isn't safe to leave these things close to the mines. Would you just as soon take care of the box over night?" The Red Triangle man slept that night (or tried to sleep) with enough high explosive under his cot to blow him half way to heaven. LEARNING WHITE MAN'S WAYS Eskilmos Said to Be Making Gratifying Progress as a Result of Missionaries' Teachings. On Herschel island, where the sun shines continuously for eight weeks in summer, the Eskimos had a sun dance, not always clothed in the garments of propriety, a writer in an exchange says. They had an idea that when the sun came back its movements were directed by an invisible power, but they had no tangible conception of a God. They had no belief in a future life, either of reward or punishment. Today they are religious, truthful, kind to their children and to the aged. They are ambitious to learn; they are practical, extremely industrious, sanitary in their habits, well clothed and well housed. Insanity is unknown, but tuberculosis is common. They whale in summer and trap in winter. They are clever in trading, good workers on land, water and ice, and take excellent care of their household effects. Tools, if broken, are neatly repaired. When on Herschel island or at Fort McPherson, they eat the white man's food with great relish. In summer they eat their fish and blubber raw and in winter frozen. They like food cooked, but it is a matter of indifference to them. They will barter for the white man's food, eat a hearty meal of it, and then go out and eat blubber and raw fish as dessert. The contents of a deer's stomach they consider a great delicacy. Sugar 12 to 15 Cents a Pound. In these days of tribulation, when everything rises but father's wages, we all very consistently bemoan the high cost of living. But this, observes Popular Science Monthly, is not the first and only time that prices have been high. During the Civil war wages ran from $1.12 a day for laborers to $2 a day for skilled workmen. This, however, did not prevent a shave from costing 10 cents or a haircut 20 cents. Hotel rates were $1.50 to $2 a day, and ice, which was considered a great luxury, was supplied at 50 cents a week for 10 pounds daily. Strangely enough sugar was the chief bone of contention in those days, too, and it cost 12 to 15 cents a pound. War Prisoners to Form Club A dozen British prisoners of war who had escaped from Germany met at a dinner recently given in London to celebrate their escape. At this dinner it was decided to form a club, membership of which was to be confined to those who have succeeded in making their way out of a prisoners' of war or internment camp in Germany. The site of the club premises has not yet been settled, but the club will certainly be the most novel thing of its kind in London. Many Lambs Killed by Rattlers. Many Lambs Killed by Rattlers. Rattlers, always plentiful in parts of Washington state, are, this year more numerous than in any previous season. Sheepmen are forcibly reminded of the fact by the loss of lambs. Older sheep know the menace in the tattoo of the rattlesnake, and will change their, course at the sound, but the lambs are often bitten. There is nothing that can be done for the relief of a lamb which has been bitten. It dies in a little whille—Seattle Post-Intelligencer. Slightly Nervous Flanigan, a 'brand new soldier, was placed on guard one dark night. Failing to see another soldier approaching until he was almost beside him, Flanigan nearly jumped out of his skin but managed to quaver: "W-who goes there?" On being told the fellow's name, and finding out for sure that he wasn't going to be killed, right away, says Flanigan, regaining his courage: "Advance then and give the document." LET WORK EXTINGUISH GRIEF Best of All Antidotes for Excessive Sorrow Over Parting From Those Who Go Forth to Fight. Grief is an attitude of mind. With some people it is a habit. In a sense we oya. it' as a sort of deferential took of our love and esteem, to manifest a reasonable amount of grief for those whom duty has called to danger and suffering. Everybody knows, however, that the intensity and duration of the visible manifestation of grief are seldom in direct proportion to the sincerity of our love and esteem. It is hard to be obliged to yield man or boy we love to become cannon fodder for the Hun. It is a cause for intense sorrow, but it is no cause or excuse for insensibility to our own immediate duty toward that man or boy. It is our battle they are fighting, and they cannot shoot nor eat our tears. They say it is the anguish of waiting that makes it so hard on the women. If that is the cause of our grief, we have an easy solution—just stop waiting and get busy. There is plenty to do. To have something before you, clearly seen, which you know you must do, and can do, and will spend your utmost strength and perhaps life in doing, that is one form at least of very high happiness, and one that appeals—the facts prove it—not only to saints and heroes, but to average men. And those who can love enough and are strong enough in heart, will find opportunity for the same happiness, that same exhilaration in doing their part, here at home. This is the real triumph, the great victory which must be won over there. If any permanent good is to come of this great tragedy—The Mother's Magazine. HAS HELPING HAND FOR ALL Red Cross Most Appropriately Designated as the "Greatest Mother in the World." Stretching forth her hands to all in need; to Jew or Gentile, black or white, knowing no favorite, yet favoring all. Ready and eager to comfort at a time when comfort is most needed; helping the little home that's crushed beneath an iron hand by showing mercy in a healthy, human way; rebuilding it, in fact, with stone on stone; replenishing empty bins and empty cupboards; bringing warmth to hearts and hearths too long neglected. Seeing all things, with a mother's sixth sense that's blind to jealousy and meanness; seeing men in their true light, as naughty children—snatching, biting, biter—but with a hidden side that's quickest touched by mercy. Reaching out her hands across the sea to No Man's Land; to cheer with warmer comforts thousands who must stand and wait in stenched and crawling holes and water-soaked entrenchments where cold and wet bite deeper, so they write, than Boche steel or lead. She's warming thousands, feeding, healing thousands from her store; the greatest mother in the world—the Red Cross—Warren Anderson in "Packages." Sets Pastor to Thinking. If there should be a noticeable falling off in male pedestrian traffic on the east side of Illinois street, between Washington and Maryland streets, persons who have seen Sergt. V. B. Brown on recruiting duty will say he is responsible for it. The army recruiting station is $53\frac{1}{2}$ South Illinois street, and Sergeant Brown patrols that particular part of the city. If he sees a young man looking into a shop window or looking at passengers aboard the street cars, he asks him: "Now, why aren't you in the army of your Uncle Sam?" He stopped a young clergyman. "I think I am doing my bitt in my own way," replied the pastor. Sergeant Brown reports that he failed to enlist the preacher, but sald, "I set him to thinking."—Indianapolis News. German Toys Not What They Were. Simplicity is the rule in German toy shops now, and wood, once formerly used only for the cheaper toys, is now almost the only material employed. Lack of flour, which is used with cement to make the bodies, prevents the manufacture of new dolls. Wax, used for the heads, is almost unobtainable, and the material for dresses costs four times as much as before the war. Toys cost at least twice as much as formerly, metal toys are few in number, and some of the very cheap varieties cannot be had at all. The metal, that formerly went into the making of trains, horses, soldiers, magic lanterns, etc., has been taken by the government for the manufacture of munitions. Green and Mistrustful. Thomas W. Lawson said in a Boston lecture: "The green speculator is apt to be more suspicious and, mistrustful than the seasoned, one. Green speculators by their actions often remind me of the farmer who went to the Boston & Maine station, put down a $20 bill, and sald to the ticket agent: "Round trip to Washington, young feller." "Here you are," sald the agent. "Change at New York." "No, ye don't, young feller!" snarled the farmer. 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