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KANSAS TWELVE MONTHS, $1.50. KANSAS CITY PATRIOTIC T NIAL TO S Particularly Distinguish France for Bravery U Jun 23 and 24—Unus cises Pay Homage Street Baptist Tabern NO OTHER SUCH MEET HISTORY OF Junius J. N. Gray Success tire Af KANSAS CITY'S FIRST PATRIOTIC TESTIMONIAL TO SGT. SCRUGGS Particularly Distinguished and Decorated in France for Bravery Under Heavy ShelSl Fire Jun 23 and 24—Unusually High-Class Exercises Pay Homage to Him at the Eighth Street Baptist Tabernacle, August 20th. NO OTHER SUCH MEETING KNOWN IN THE HISTORY OF THE CITY. Junius J. N. Gray Successfully Manages the Entire Affair. SERGEANT SHERMAN D. SCRUGGS, JR., Particularly Distinguished Some where in France. Unique in the history of the city acquired amphitheater soon after its demonstration of the year was the testimonial to Kansas City's own son, Sherman D. Scruggs, Jr., eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Sherman D. Scruggs, 423 Freeman avenue. Mr. Scruggs has been a successful ice dealer for a number of years. Young Scruggs, 26 years old, is a product of Sumner High, Western University of this city and Washburn College of Topeka, and his acquaintances and friends agree that his success in France is not by any means a case of luck, but he is known as being made of the "stuff" that make men do things, and has both home and literary training. For two years after finishing college he was at the head of the agricultural department of Tougaloo College, Tougaloo, Miss., where he acquitted himself admirably and was the favorite of faculty, students and the communities in which he worked. He made a mark there and Kansas City is proud of it. Then came America's participation in the world war, and Scruggs having prepared for social uplift work, enlisted at a good salary in the army Y. M. C. A., serving the 8th Illinois N. G., encamped at Houston, Texas. He later enlisted in the 8th, now the 370th Infantry U S. N. G., and in due time set sail for somewhere in France where he fights with brain and brawn for the liberation of all peoples. When the delayed mail reached this city a few days ago stating that in far-off France a Kansas City boy of dark skin, fine physique and amiable character had risked his life for the cause of righteousness, Junius J. WILL HOLD TWENTY SESS THE ORDER OF AN DAUGHTERS O will hold their Twenty-third Hall, beginning Tuesday morning extending through August 30 Nebraska Avenue, Kansas City will hold their Twenty-third Annual Session at Fraternity Hall, beginning Tuesday morning, August 27th, 9 a. m., and extending through August 30th. At above named Hall, 314 Nebraska Avenue, Kansas City, Kansas. —Public Installation— There will be a Public Installation Friday night, August 30th, at Fraternity Hall. The public is invited. ADMISSION, 10c —Street Parade— There will be a grand street parade Saturday, August 31st at 2 p. m. There will be a Public Installation Friday night, August 30th, at Fraternity Hall. The public is invited. There will be a grand street parade Saturday, August 31st at 2 p.m. Y'S FIRST TESTIMO-GT. SCRUGGS Hed and Decorated in Under Heavy ShelSl Fire Usually High-Class Exer- to Him at the Eighth Ornacle, August 20th. LETING KNOWN IN THE OF THE CITY. Successfully Manages the En-affair. N. Gray was as elated as a small boy when he receives a long-wished or craved toy. "Something must be done on the part of Kansas City," he said, and forthwith got busy to bring something to pass in honor of the young man honored by the war department of the French government and the Patriotic Testimonial is the fruit of his desire to "do something." The ready response of most persons to co-operate was encouraging. Most of whom were reached over the telephone; some strangers both Young Scruggs and the man who wanted to "do something." Printing and church announcements and friends spread the news that Eighth Street Baptist Tabernacle, through its good pastor, Dr. D. B. Jackson, had opened her doors to those who would gather and pay homage to one of their own, first from this station to win such high honors in France. To say that the testimonial was a success would rather be putting it mildly—it was a super-success point of appropriate testimonial numbers, refined large attendance and in the spirit of the times which pervaded the magnificent edifice. It was genuine, thorough and impressive. A collection of. $19.10 was taken to bear expenses of meeting and to buy a token of appreciation to be presented Sergeant-Major Scruggs (by proxy) at a public Sunday afternoon service. Apropriate ceremonies of inserting the six stars in Eighth Street Baptist Tabernacle's service flag were held at this time. The text of General Valantin's citation is herewith given, and the program of the evening, omitting comment: French General's Letter. * 34 Division P. C., le Juin, 1918. Infanterie, Etat-Major. Extriat de l'Order de Citation No. 97. Le General Valentine, Commandant l'Infanterie de la 34 Division cite a l'Order de la Brigade: Le Sergeant-Major Scruggs, Sherman D., un noir Americain, de la A Cie du 370 R. I., U. S. N. G., attaché a la 34 Division. "S' est particularierement distingue dans les journees du "23 au 24 Juin, 1918, en assurant sous le bombardement, la liason "avec les Unites voisines." LE GENERAL VALENTIN, Commandant l'I. D. 34. ENY-THIRD ANNUAL ESSION ANCIENT SONS AND OF JERUSALEM Annual Session at Fraternity Warning, August 27th, 9 a. m., and 20th. At above named Hall, 314 City, Kansas. installation Friday night, August the public is invited. SSION, 10c t Parade— street parade Saturday, August CITY KANSAS CITY, KAN., FRID NOMINATED "THE Sergeant-Major Sherman D. Scurggs, an American Negro of Co. A, 370th R. I., U. S. N. G., attached to the 34th Division. GENERAL VALANTIN, Commanddant, 1 I. D., 34. Testimonial Exercises. Beginning 8.30 P. M. Patriotic—"The Star Spangled Banner" — (All Standing..... Audience Invocation.....Dr. D. B. Jackson Introductory..... Tribute—"First Baptist's Hero" .....Rev. W. A. Bowren Soprano Solo—"Reveille Miss Vernetta Allen, Herbert Oliver Instrumental. Fraternal—"A Brave Man in a Brave Man's Place...N. B. Robinson Enterprise No. 27, K. of P. Soprano—"Summer ... Chamanade Mme. Merritt Evans Remarks—"The War and the Schools".....Prof. John A. Hodge Song—"The Regular Army Man".....N. Clark Smith Major N. Clark Smith and Company Intermission. Address—"Democracy"..... Prof. J. P. King Solo—"The Young Warrior"..... Burleigh.....Prof. T. H. Reynolds Solo—"The Boy in Khaki"..... Miss Orpheus Scott Address—"The N. A. A. C. P. On Guard".....Prof. G. A Gregg Rev. D. B. Jackson.....Pastor Junius J. N. Gray...Master of Ceremonies. FREE TICKETS TO DUNB The Home Drug Company, 1512 give FREE TICKETS to the Dunb AUGUST 30th. They can be had day, 29th; or Friday, the 30th. Any Adult coming either of the Company will be given tickets for FREE TICKETS TO DUNBAR THEATER The Home Drug Company, 1512 North Fifth Street, will give FREE TICKETS to the Dunbar Theater, for FRIDAY, AUGUST 30th. They can be had Wednesday, 28th: Thursday, 29th; or Friday, the 30th. Any Adult coming either of these days to Th Home Drug Company will be given tickets for themselves and children. Afternoons only of— Wednesday, Sept. 4.....Eighth Grade Graduates Thursday, Sept. 5.....Sophomores Friday, Sept. 6.....Seniors and Juniors Patriotism demands that boys and girls prepare themselves for responsible positions made vacant by war. Every boy and every girl should give himself or herself every advantage of an early start. Be on hand Sept. 9, and every day thereafter. FOR CORONER Mr. Percy Robinson and wife of Parsons, Kansas, who have been visiting Mrs. Robinson's parents and attending the Grand Chapter, left Monday evening for Denver, Colorado, on a visit, before reutring home. Mr. Robinson received the nomination at the last primary for Coroner of his home county, Labette, and will be elected at the November election. Mr. Robinson is very popular among all classes in his home county. CARD OF THANKS We desire to thank our many friends and the Allen Chapel choir of Quindaro, Kansas, for their beautiful floral offerings and kindness shown in our bereavement over the death of our sister, Miss Anna Williams of Leavenworth, Kansas. Mr. Isaiah Jackson, brother; Mrs. Ellen Weber, sister; Mrs. Dollie Edwards, cousin. Mrs. A. Booker returned from visiting relatives in Topeka. General Valantin, Commandant of Infantry, 34th Division, cites in Brigade Orders: "Has particularly distinguished himself during the days of the 23rd and 24th of June, 1918, in securing under heavy shell fire,the liaison with contiguous units." Mrs. Myrtle Letcher is visiting with friends in Wellington. ADVOCATE "THROUGH THE MILL" AT CAMP FUNSTON Dear Editor: If you see fit to use enclosed "write-up" please send me several copies of paper in which same appears. Through the Funston Mill. For days, I had heard of the "mill" and now I was to be sent through. I must admit that it was with some apprehension that I arose and took my pack as the sergeant thundered my name, "Step lively; make it snappy!" he ordered as we "rookies" slowly and awkwardly started from the room. We entered a long building and a man commanded us to leave our money with him; this was put in an envelope and we were given receipts. In the next room we were ordered to undress. All our civilian clothes were taken from us and a tag addressed home; we never saw them again. Stripped to the skin we entered the next room where we were issued soap and towel. From here we entered the bath-room containing a score or more showers. Clean and fresh we passed on to the doctors. The first man we passed issued us a number of charts and cards, containing our military record and status under the selective service act. The first physician tested us for nervousness and insanity, marking us normal, and we passed on to another specialist, who charted all cuts, scars and bruises; a phrenologist measured our head; a chiropadist examined our feet; and then our heart and pulse were tested. From here we passed on to another doctor, who examined nose, throat and teeth. The next physician asked a number of general questions and made several marks in crayon on our chest, according as we answered. Noting a "W" on my chest. My heart was again thoroughly tested and I passed on to a specialist who noting the "E" on my breast, examined and thoroughly cleaned my ears. Then our finger prints were taken and we passed out of the room either accepted or rejected. We now filled out a qualification card stating the extent of our education, our previous employment, salary earned, etc. Then our family history was taken, and we were rushed out of doors to a number of waiting trucks which took us to the camp-soldiers. The whole process took less than an hour and a half. It is indeed a wonderful system. PRIVATE NORVAL P. BARKSDALE, 6th Co., 164th Depot Brigade, Camp Funston, Kansas. Mrs. W. J. Montgomery arrived home Friday from a pleasant visit to friends and relatives in Nashville. THOS. KENNEDY, PUB. PRINCIPAL HODGE BACK READY FOR WORK CHICAGO RACE MEN GO AFTER HUN HORDES John C. Hodge, principal of Sumner High School, has returned from Chicago, where he took a special six weeks' course in Chicago University this summer. This is the kind of an educator the race needs, one who keeps abreast of the times along educational lines. Men Brave Bullets in Fight Against the Germans Mr. Hodge is looking fine and his friends, who are many, are glad to see him among us again. With the American Army in France, Aug. 16.—Soldiers of the 370th infantry are not only doing their bit here with the British on the Picardy front, but some of them are doing their best in company with their officers and the British Slav officers. Although the commander of the regiment had been in the hospital several days before the present offensiv began, th boys went on and carried their part to a successful termination, laid out by Marshal Foch. SAD NEWS COMES DANDRIGE HOME Wednesday morning the sad intelligence by wire reached the Dandridge home, 252 North Mill street, of the death of their daughter, Mrs. Alexander, at Victoria, Vancouver, British Columbia Her mother, Mrs. Dandridge, had been called there in July on account of an operation which Mrs. Alexander was to undergo, which was successful, and she was supposed to be out of danger several weeks ago, but a change for the worse took place Tuesday and she passed away at 4:30 a.m., Wednesday morning. The 379th infantry, for intelligence and bravery, compares favorably with any soldiers on the western front. They represent the cream of American young manhood and have made a favorable impression on the officers and soldiers of France. The fine qualities exhibited by Lieut. Franklin McFarland, Lieut. William H. Phillips and Lieut. Robert Ward bespeak them as every inch men of bravery and courage, and these men have given excellent accounts of themselves under fire. These men are spoken of in the highest terms by General Pershing, the commander in chief of the American expeditionary forces in France. Many will remember of Mrs. Alexander and her husband visiting here a year ago, and the fine looking statue of womanhood she was. The remains are being brought here for interment, which is a five days and five nights ride. This lovable family have the sincere sympathy, including The Advocate, of a multiple of friends. MISSISSIPPI SELECTIVES AT WESTERN UNI. One hundred and three selective soldiers from the State of Mississippi arrived at Western University Friday to take the place of those of this state, who finished a 60-day course in mechanical training. They are a fine looking set of young men and when they complete their work assigned them, others from somewhere will take their places at this training school. Let the citizens of this community go out and see these splendid young men and make their stay here a pleasant one. They are our boys and it is our duty to entertain and demonstrate to them our interest in their welfare. SCHOOLS; SCHOOLS The greatest and most serious problem approaching us is that of our schools. Let us not be deceived or lured aside. Our college and high school young men are in the army. Our children more than ever before, must be kept in school. This is no joke or common saying. Look ahead and realize the need of thinking men and women during the present crisis and the reconstruction after the war. Send the child to school. OLD-FASHIONED PICNIC THE KIND WE USED TO HAVE BEFORE THE WAR The Citizens of Greater Kansas City and Wyandotte County will meet at This regiment only awaits the opportunity to crown itself with more glory and reflect credit upon the people and the city from which it came. Most of the officers are business men and professional men of high standing in Chicago, and their success on the field of battle will be regarded as reflecting the true spirit of their native city. CITY COMMISSIONERS GIVE FLAG TO QUINDARO MEN Through the efforts of Mrs. Willa Dwiggins, 852 Oakland avenue the City Commissioners of the city purchased a large handsome flag, which was presented to this detachment last Friday by Mrs. Dwiggins in her usual impressive manner, and her presentation words of praise were given to those who so cheerfully made the gift. Captain Daugherty, commanding officer, responded in behalf of the detachment and assured Mrs. Dwigins their greatest appreciation for this noble gift, and desired through her personally and The Kansas City Advocate publicly to thank the Commissioners of Kansas City, Kansas. The committee on arrangements for the Grand Chapter received in all about $80, but -50 of it was divided between the five matrons. NO.4 1 THE KANSAS CITY ADVOCATE THOMAS KENNEDY, Editor and Prop. G. A. GREGG, Associate Editor. MERVIN HARRIS, Circulation Manager. MRS. M. C. MATTHEWS. Society Editor. 610 North Sixth Street Office Phone.....Bell West 2407 Residence Phone.....Bell West 2968 The Advocate is a weekly journal devoted to Race Progress and Human Uplift. SUBSCRIPTION. One Year .....$1.50 Six Months .....80 Three Months .....50 "Entered as second-class matter August 29, 1914, at the postoffice at Kansas City, Kansas, under the Act of March 3, 1879." Have your news in our office not later than Tuesday of each week to insure publication. Office 834 Nebraska avenue. A.WORD TO US This is the most difficult task of all. The President has given his "Statement" in regard to lynching and mob violence. Search the documents of the president of the United States and none are more comprehensive, helpful and have a more constructive arm. It becomes a fact of the history of the Nation. It is a human document. It takes high ground in social reconstruction. The real task is with us aside from the burden of reforms that becomes the duty of others. There are two axioms made use of quite often in geometrical demonstrations that are especially applicable and fitting here viz: "The whole is equal to the sum of its parts," and the whole is greater than any of its parts." These are axiomatic truths, the full force of which are seldom realized. -When one can rise to the real conception, notion and fact that he is a real vital part of "We, the citizens, etc.," "We, the people," "We, the Americans," much has been accomplished in a human way. There is no hope for the individual or the race in this stage of the world's development that considers itself apart from the whole. Thirty nations are now teaching Germany that she cannot live unto herself, but must take her place in a constructive way with, or be cut off from the family of nations. Germany forgot the axiom that the "whole is greater than any of its parts." It is in the direction of least resistance, retrogression, pessimism, and all other demoralizing tendencies to deny oneself as being a part of a constructive "we." The President does not say stop lynching pro-Germans. He does not say stop lynching white men. He does not say stop lynching colored men. "My fellow countrymen * * * make an end of this disgraceful evil." Let us help in every way possible to make this a law-abiding nation. Let us be active, alert, thoughtful and realize that each must play a man's part. Encourage every man and every idea that has the least tndency toward better conditions financially, socially and spiritually. Let us be brave. Let us claim our own. Let us recognize the rights of each and all. Help the President to make this a safe country to live in. Help teach the lawless and prejudiced to know the right. They ned instruction. They need help. G. A. GREGG. SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 18. A proposition to amend section 1 of article 5 of the constitution of the state of Kansas relative to the right of suffrage. Be it resolved by the Legislature of the State of Kansas, two-thirds of the members elected to each house concurring therein: Section 1. The following proposition to amend the constitution of the state of Kansas is hereby submitted to the qualified electors of the state for their approval or rejection; That section 1 of article 8 of the constitution of the state of Kansas be amended to read as follows: Section 1. Every citizen of the United States of the age of twenty-one years and upwards—who shall have resided in Kansas six-months next preceding any election, and in the township or ward in which he or THE WEEKLY ANNOUNCER OF FIRST A. M. E. CHURCH J. F. GRIFFIN, Pastor. Residence, 1930 N. Sixth Street Phone Bell West 2904. ORDER OF SERIVCES. 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 The services were well attended Sunday, many visitors being present, who remained over Sunday with friends. from the Grand Lodge of the Eastern Chapter. morning service and delivered a Dr. Griffin filled his pulpit at the highly spiritualized sermon to an appreciative audience. Mrs. Daniels of 931 Splitlog avenue, is acting as superintendent of the Sabbath school in the absence of Miss Hamilton, who is taking her vacation in Texas. Mrs. M. A. Berry of La Junta, Colo., and superintendent of the Sabbath school at that place, made a well worded talk to the school. Mrs. Harris, the noted evangelist of Cincinnati, Ohio, who has been conducting a revival service for nearly two weeks, preached at the evening service to a well filled house and her sermon was an excellent one. It was of great spiritual power and during the day several professed Christ and a number connected themselves with this branch of the church. Mrs. Harris has been preaching every night this week with success and will close hre two week's campaign Sunday night. No one should miss hearing this great woman of God. She is full of the spirit and holds her audience, both sint and sinner, with her wonderful pleadings. It's only about three weeks until our annual conference meets in Omaha and the dollar money envelopes are coming in every day. No member of First A. M. E. churen will allow our great, big-hearted good-souled pastor leave for conference without their dollar money. All names of members who pay this annual obligation is printed in the conference minutes. You can not afford to be left out. A big day this Sunday at First A. M. E. Every member should be present and a special invitation is extended to the non-professor, and visitors are ever welcome to this house of prayer. Come to the First A. M. E. church Sunday and hear Mrs. Harris, one of the great women preachers of the race. Sunday is her last day in the city. She will do you good. Mrs. Harris, the noted evangelist of the country, is doing a great work for God and humanity, and her gospel compaigns in the west have been of great good to every community and city where her pleadings have been heard. She is a power. Hear her at First A. M. E. church Sunday. she offers to vote, at least thirty days next preceding such election—shall he deemed a qualified elector. Sec. 2. That this proposition shall be submitted to the electors of the state at the general election in the year 1918 for their approval or rejection. The amendment hereby proposed shall be designated on the ballot by the following title: "The suffrage amendment to the constitution," and shall be voted for or against as provided by law under such title. Sec. 3. That this resolution shall take effect and be in force from and after its publication in the statute book. Passed the Senate February 28, 1917. Passed the House March 8, 1917. Approved March 12, 1917. I hereby certify that the foregoing a true and correct copy of the original Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 18, now on file in my office. J. T. BOTKIN, (Seal) Secretary of State. (First published August 9, 1918.) Mr. Dinkins, at Eleventh and Oakland, was critically ill at this writing. Mrs. Tucker of Argentine, attended Grand Chapter. Dr. P. Davis is still praising the O. E. S. reception and program, especially the welcome to the chapters. THE KANSAS CITY ADVOCATE "Busy Bees" MEETS HERE SEPTEMBER'4th and 5th The Grand Council I. O. B. & S. of C "Busy Bees," will convene Wednesday, A. M., September 4th, for a two days' session, at Fraternity Hall, 312-314 Nebraska Avenue. Dr. W. H. Mixon, Supreme Master, will be present. DR. W. H. MIXON, SUPREME MASTER I. O. B. & S. of C., "Busy Bees," of Selma, Alabama, will lecture at First A. M. E. church, Thursday night, Sept. 5th. Everybody Welcome. Come early and get seats. JUNCTION CITY, KS. We were under many obligations to Mr. Pete Coleman, who took us over the entire camps in a sevenpassenger car, which took several hours. Mr. Coleman and his good wife runs a fine cafe down in the city and it is packed every night with citizens and Uncle Sam's best American blood. Mr. Coleman is from Wichita, where he has a fine business of this same kind, and has been in Junction City about three months, and is doing an enormous business. His room is among the largest in the city, therefore his accommodations are much larger than the average business place there. They employ a large number of waiters and waitresses. His wife looking after a five hundred dollar cash register. Everything about Pete's place is run in order, and that same discipline is seen there as is carried out in the camps. The best blood of the soldiers can be found at this well-liked hostelry. We want to thank Mr. and Mrs. Coleman again for their courtesy while in their midst. METROPOLITAN NOTES A large audience greeted the pastor at both morning and evening services; and he preached well both times. At nigh the gave a special sermon on "Faith," and was rewarded by some accessions to the church. A large collection was taken up for the improvement to be accomplished before they finish the basement. Next Sunday, August 25th, everybody is invited to come and hear the Gospel expounded, as Pastor Holmes expects to be back from Camp Funston, where he held four days' meeting. ECHOES OF THE GRAND CHAPTER The O. E. S. arrangement committee had its last meeting at Mrs. P. C. Long's. They found that they ha ddone much better than they thought. In spite of opposition, they cleared nearly $30, and donated the church $20. They extended the chairman and all other committee members a vote of thanks, and the treasury has asked for a repetition of the "Allied Drill," in the near future. Some are still speaking of the fine reception of the Grand Chapter, with Mrs. C. O. Bryant as one of the honored guests. The Grand Chapter was so pleased with the arrangement here, they donated $50 to the committee, who managed the reception, program, etc. They purchased a $500 Liberty Bond and gave $100 to the Red Cross. The following grand officers were elected: Grand Matron, Mrs. C. O'Bryant, of Denver; Grand Patron, Dr. Harvey; Associate Grand Matron, Mrs. G. Clark, Lawrence; Secretary, Mrs. Johnson; Treasurer, Mrs. Robinson, Parsons; Conductors, Mrs Wright; Assistant Conductor, Mrs Clinkscale, Denver, Colo.; Custodian, Mrs. Marie Soanes, Kansas City, Kansas. At night the Amaranth Degree was exemplified at the Temple before a very large membership, and one lady and nine men were the recipients. Adjourned to meet the second week in August, 1919, in Pittsburg, Kansas. Wienita, Kans., Aug. 22. Dr. and Mrs. F. O. Miller, Dr. and Mrs. G. G. Brown, Mr, and Mrs. Jas. C. Cowan, made up a motor party to Camp Funston Friday, returning home Monday. There was only one incident-which threatened to mar the pleasure of the trip, was the burning of Dr. Miller's car, which caught fire and was totally destroyed. They continued their homeward journey by railway. The loss was fully covered by insurance, and the doctor secured a new car the same day. Otherwise they report a fine time and a delightful trip. A SPLENDID BUSINESS MAN Wichita, Kans.. Aug. 22. Mr. J. R. Johnston. our popular business man at 601 North Main, has returned home from Kansas City, where he met the directors of the World Wonder Oil and Gas company, of which he is a member. This company is made up of the most prominent and successful business men in the middest west, of which many of them hold large stock in some of the best producing wells in Kansas and Oklahoma. The company have two blocks of land leased right in the great El Dorado field, one 40-acre tract right beside the Trapshooter-Towanda pool, the biggest producing well in the state. Another near the Augusta pool. Mr. Johnstone is selling stock, which is but little trouble to those who are acquainted with this field. Mr. Johnston is also known by bank and bankers as a square and honest business man, and the people have confidence in his business acumen. BIBLE CLASS The Neighborhood Bible Class had a good meeting at the "Y." They expect to have their anniversary soon. Next meeting is at the same place and they will read Matt., 27th chapter. Mrs. Clinkscale of Denver was elected Assistant Conductor of the Grand Chapter. Notice to Subscribers All yearly subscribers, who are indebted to The Advocate, will please not delay in sending at once their indebtedness to this office, as the Government is asking us to show our books to the postoffice authorities. You must pay at once or we will be compelled to drop your name or lose our franchise. EDITOR. Lodge Notices EUREKA LODGE NO. 2. 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 Mr. L. T. Hussey, sta- sas, reports that in five 15,544 fires, and that alm were caused by sparks or other cause. A good fire-proof re- cost than a shingle roof. WYANDOTTE 325 Minn. Avenue, K. C. I MIRRORS RE WORK CALLED FOR H ODGSON MIRROR 1017 North Fifth Home Phone West 1619 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. SAMUEL DIGGS THE OLD RELIABLE Pays the highest cash price for iron, bottles, bones, copper, brass thing in the junk line. SQUARE DEALING AND HOME TIMES. Place of Business—10 BELL, WEST 3577 FORREST B. Consult me any time Law REAL ESTATE 529 State Ave. Bell W Deeds, Mortgages, Wills, Contracts and Legal Papers Drawn. Investments M Abstracts of title furnished for amine. "It's cheaper to buy Consult me any time. I am 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 REAL ESTATE BROKER. 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 examine. "It's cheaper to buy than it is to rent." Consult me any time. I am he People's Lawyer. McClelland & Son 733 Minnesota Ave. Bell, W. 364 Home, W. 594 A Stack of Worthless Rent Receipts —A Real Estate. FOR SALE. 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. 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Semi THE KANSAS CITY ADVOCATE LEMON JUICE IS SKIN WHITENER 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. Every woman knows that lemon juice is used to bleach a darkened skin. Just try it! Get three ounces of orchard white at any drug store and two lemons from the grocer and make up a quarter pint of this sweetly fragrant lemon lotion and massage it daily into the face, neck, arms and hands. It is harmless to whiten a dark skin. CHANUTE LOCALS Mr. C. N. Williams' nephew is visiting a few days in Chanute, on his way home before he is called to the colors. The Chanute colored band, under the leadership of Mr. Hyal of Coffeyville, played four days for the Neosho County Fair and made a creditable showing. Mr. G. B. Berry, one of our most prominent citizens, with large real estate holdings, has just finished beautifying his model home. Mr. Berry believes in having things about him looking just as good as the best, if not a little better. A fine spirit, indeed. The County Fair has been a success this week and we are proud to say that during the week we had the pleasure of having Mr. P. C. Edwards as a Chanute guest and he is the only race leading race horse starter that holds a license and it is given up that he understands his business and everybody was glad to meet him, both white and colored. He is stopping at Mr. and Mrs. Hubbard's home. Mr. Peterson is enjoying this week, as he has his two daughters visiting him from Oswego, Kans., in persons of Miss Helen and Ethel Peterson. They are the guests of Mrs. D. S. Simmons, and as Mr. Peterson has been making his home with Mr. and Mrs. Hubbard for almost a year, they entertained Miss Helen and Miss Ethel and Mrs. D. S. Simmons to a chicken dinner, and having remain over for lunch. Mr. F. C. Edwards enjoyed a few hours and Mrs. Simmons surprised the hostess with one-half gallon of Porter's fine cream. Mrs. E. Brooks leaves to visit with her brother, Mr. E. Rucker, at Kansas City, Mo. We wish for her a pleasant time. Mr. W, Ridley of Kansas City, Mo., is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. L. Harness during fair week. We are glad to say that Mrs. Tillitha Brown and Miss Henderson returned home safely from a visit to Quindaro, Kans., visiting her brother, Mr. Homer Johnson, who is in training camp at that school. They express a pleasant trip as they drove through in their car. Mrs. S. Rollins and Mrs. Glover have returned home from Olathe, Kansas, attending the association. They spent a pleasant visit and a successful meeting. Hon. H. I. Monroe bisited the Sunday school at the New Hope Baptist church enroute to his home at Topeka, Kans. We were delighted to have him. Mr. P. C. Edwards, after spending a pleasant week in our city, has gone for a week's engagement in Fredonia, Kans. Mrs. Odie and Mrs. Hubbard, enjoyed visiting the ladies out to the round-house, found the women eating their lunch and they are all encouraged and are thankful for the chance to earn $3.00 a day. God bless the Santa Fe Railway company. We are glad to find Mrs. Clem, who met with an accident by being thrown from the railroad track last Wednesday afternoon is much improved. The program at the New Hope Baptist church that was given by the old reliable class of the B. Y. P. U. was fine. Members of the New Hope Baptist church are remodeling their parsonage. They are making it modern and we are looking forward for our newly elected pastor and wife to soon be at home with us in the person of Rev. and Mrs. S. H. Winston. We all wish them a pleasant stay in Chanute. Sunday, August 25, at 3 o'clock, Rev. Winston will hold a mass meeting for men only. Mr. Charles Turner from Wichita, Kans., was in Chanute this week looking after some horses. Dear Editor Kennedy, Kansas City, Kansas: Please let me have space in your paper to say something on the tragedy that happened on last Sundav. I must say that the man that shot the policeman was a low man and should be punished to the ful lexteat of the law for the policeman was doing his duty, and the better class of our race stands ready to help the law find such men, but yet the men that burned the 21 homes are just as low as the murderer and should be punished to the full extent of the law for destroying property. I know they are poor and cannot replace the property; that is the kind of people that does this low dirtv work. Stop and think what good did it do to burn those old people's homes. Some of them have spent the early part of life in slavery and have toiled, all of these years to get a home, and then to have it burned for nothing by these ruff necks. I think it is a disgrace and shame. Some of these homes were homes of some soldiers who are fighting for this country. If this is what is going to go on we better send for them and fight over here. We hope this will not end until both murderer and property destroyers get the full extent of the law. Respectfully yours, J. B. ODAIR, R. R. 2, Box 103. Chanute, Kansas. P S.-This happened in Dewey, Oklahoma. LANDIS CAFE 522 EAST MAIN During the fair he was overly crowded, and his meals were excellent. Anyone visiting Chanute call and he will treat you right. BRIGHTON RESTAURANT and at any time you should like to have a good old home meal and any short order they gladly serve you nicely. 20 North Mallon Avenue. UNFURLED SERVICE FLAG AT ST. PAUL CHURCH 一 Wichita, Kans.. Aug. 22. On last Sunday evening at the A. M. E. church, after the opening service and brief remarks by Rev. J. R. Ransom, a service flag, honoring the boys of the church who are now called to do their bit, was the order of the services held. Prof. F. C. West, Mr. Frank Young, Mrs. M. Gaines, and Mrs. Minnie Johnson was selected to unfurl the flag and place upon the wall, Prof. West explained in an instructive manner, the meaning of the various stars and what the flag stood for. After which Sergeant John D. Jones, and asking desk clerk, who by chance had a brief leave of absence from Camp Funston was pleased to have the privilege of being present upon that occasion, was introduced and made a highly interesting talk on camp and army life, also bearing a message of greeting from the boys to the folks at home and their continued prayers for victory and a safe home coming. SURPRISE PARTY On Saturday evening, August 17, the friends of Mr. Marshall Edward$, 931 Splitlog, gave a surprise party. When Mr. Edwards returned home from town Saturday night he found the room filled friends. A very pleasant evening was spent, after which refreshments were servd. Mr. Edwards received many beautiful presents. Those present were Misses Effie Russell, Aileen Trotter, Maude Talley, Carolyn Adams and Mary Adams Messrs.) Fred Douglass, Edward Reed. Merrill Williams, Paul Orme and Vernon Orme. HOME LOCALS Mrs. John A. Hodge and family have been visiting relatives in Kentucky for several weeks and at present are visiting Mr. Hodge's relatives in Indianapolis, Ind. Mrs. J. W. Saunders, the wife of Rev. Saunders of Norfolk, Va., is visiting her sister, Mrs. Simpson, 909 Nebraska avenue. Mrs. Saunders accompanied the remains of her mother, Mrs. Bolden, who was buried at Marysville Mo., Thursday of last week. She lived with her daughter here for several years. Mrs. Willa Stroud of Omaha, visited three weeks in Missouri and enroute home visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hulsey, on Freeman avenue. Mr. and Mrs. Percy Lewis of Bonner Springs, are now located on their farm near this city. Mrs. M. J. Johnson of 117 Madison street, Topeka, while attending the Grand Lodge of Eastern Chapter last week, was the house guest of Miss Willie Fleming, 205 Lafayette avenue. Mr. and Mrs. Dembry, of Coffeyville, have moved to the city. Mrs. Dembry is a sister of Mrs. Dora Johnson. Mrs. Edwards, the mother of Mrs. Daniels Marshall Edwards of 931 Splitlog avenue, returned to Kansas City from Oklahoma Sunday morning to spend the winter with her son and daughter. Mrs. Dora Johnson of this city, had a sister in the number at Dewey, Okla., who lost her home home by the fire demons, who burned twenty-one colored homes last week. Mrs. M. A. Berry of La Junta, Colo., was the house guest of her friend, Mrs. Lindsay Taylor on Tauromee avenue, while attending the Grand Lodge of the Eastern Chapter, and worshipped at First A. M. E. church Sunday with her hostess. Mrs. Lulu Gudgel of Colorado Springs, stopped with Mrs. R. A. Adams on Franklin avenue, while attending the Grand Chapter. She being an intimate friend of the Adams family. Lawyer E. A. Shackelford returned Tuesday from a few days' visit with his mother in Sedalia, Mo. Mrs. Laura Adams, 634 Franklin avenue, was confined to her home this week with illness. Mr. A. J. Bouldin, our popular clothes cleaner, 1606 North Fifth street, left Sunday night for a ten days' trip in the South. He will visit Memphis, and from there will visit his parents in Mississippi and return home by the way of Arkansas. Mrs. A. J. Bouldin, who has been ill for more than two weeks, is quite well again and is looking after her husband's business while he is away. Mrs. Effie E. Walton of Denver, Colo., who attended the Eastern Chapter here last week, was the guest of her friend, Mrs. M. A. Turner, and worshipped with her Sunday at First A. M. E. church. Major George W. Priouleau, chaplain of the 25th infantry, and family, who have been visiting Mrs. Priouleau's parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Stafford, 405 State avenue, left last week for Los Angeles, Calif., where they will stop for a while before joining his regiment, which has left Honolulu. Miss Mary Lanme, a teacher in the schools of Madison, Ill., is visiting Mr. and Mrs. Hall, Tenth and Walker, her relatives. Mrs. Ida McFarland of Chicago, cousin of Mrs. Alice Booth-Smith, and the wife of Lieut. McFarland, now in France, left Tuesday for her home, after ten days' visit. Booth, the son of Mrs. Smith, accompany Mrs. McFarland home for his vacation. Mrs. U. S. Oliver, of Argentine, has returned from visiting her sister in St. Louis. Mesdames Ware and Forbes of Topeka stopped at Mrs. Ed Brown's while attending Grand Chapter. Some delegates from Kansas City, Mo., visited the Grand Chapter. Mrs. Lora Maynard of Kansas City, Kansas, chapters were: Mesdames P. C. Long, H. Cotton, S. Banks, A. Pleasant, C. A. Long and S. White Others eligible were: L. Eskridge, M. Soanes, A. M. Browne, B. Carroll, K. Lee, A. Bailey, V. White, I. Lyons, N. Jones, M. Johnson, Dr. S. Banks, Dr. J. R. Thompson, Prof. M. Collins, Mrs. Heuston, and Attorney Greene . Many ladies and gentlemen whose names we did not get. Miss Julia Jones of Flagstaff, Arizona, who has been visiting her sister, Mrs. E. Holiday, 919 Freeman avenue, has gone to Chicago, where she will reside for the future. Rev. D. A. Holmes, major of the State Guards, held a series of meetings at Camp Funston from Tuesday to Saturday. He is the only minister of our race thus far who has been asked to do this. Mrs. C. O. Bryant, Grand Matron elect of the Grand Chapter, attended the A. M. E. church Sunday. Mrs. Eula Jones, on Walker, will leave for her school in Columbia, Mo., in about one week. Attorney Elisha Scott of Topeka, visited our city Saturday. Mr. Charles Williams of) 1309 North Tenth, had an accident, but is able to be at his work. Mr. C. A. Long and other delegates, will leave for the Masonic Grand Lodge, which meets in Emporia this year. Mrs. Mazelle Williams-Washington is recuperating in health in Denver. Mrs. D. A. Holmes' is visiting friends in Garnett, Kansas. Mrs. Olivia Porter was a pleasant visitor during Grand Chapter. Mrs. E Banks, who has been ill again, is better. Editor N. Chiles visited the Grand Chapter. Mrs. Lizzie Fields, of Coffeyville, Kans., has been visiting her daughter, Mrs. D. L. Johnson, 925 Nebraska avenue, for a week and returned home this week. She attended the Grand Chapter. WICHITA LOCALS The Butterfly pool hall and soft drink parlor is doing a large business, and has kept the people cooled off during the hot days and nights. The White Way Cafe is still giving that good service that has been their motto. Mr. Bradford, the genial proprietor, will have nothing else. W. A. Albaugh and wife is running a fine lunch room and restaurant at 610 East Murdock avenue. Mr. Brazil, our popular grocer, 612 North Main, will soon move into his new handsome room just across the street, where a much large stock will be found. Mr. Vanlue is doing a nice business in the dry goods line at 615 North Main and keeps a full stock of women's and men's ready-to-wear apparel. Mrs. John Thompson left on a trip to Colorado Springs. Miss Beatrice Mack of Kingfisher, Okla., was the guest of Miss Grace Hathmon during the week. Mrs. J. T. Chinneth has been ill for several days. Mrs. Julia Knox left Friday for a trip to Camp Funston to visit with her husband. Mr. Carl Simmons is now installed-into his new job, with the Standard Oil company. Capt. S. W. Jones made a trip to Camp Funston Friday, returning Sunday, accompanied by his son, John D. Jones, who spent Sunday at home. Mrs. Sallie Graves of Pratt was a visitor in the city Saturday of last week. Rev. Matthew S. Jones, a former resident of this city, the son of the late Mrs. Pazetta Newlin, who now resides in Logan county on his farm, also pastor of the Baptist church in that district, is making a visit here among old friends. Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Brooks of Kansas City will spend several days in the city on a visit with his mother. Mrs. M. L. Carr. Mr. J. Youngblood, of Phoenix, Arizona, was in the city Monday enroute to Sedan, on a visit with his mother. Mrs. M. Wycliffe of Hutchinson was a week end visitor in the city. Mr. Ben Winlock has returned from a visit to his home in Ferguson, Okla. Miss Emma Brown left Monday on a visit with her mother in Cherryvale. Hohart Jones was in the city Sunday on a brief visit with his wife and relatives, returning that evening to Camp Funston. Mrs. M. Barton of Clearwater was a visitor in the city Saturday. Mrs. N. Howard gave a most successful house social at her home Thursday evening, in the interest of the A. M. E. church Conference, claims. Mrs. Howard is noted for her good cooking, and bountiful serving, and was no exception to the rule at this affair. Miss Julia D. Grace of Purcell, Okla., is visiting her sister and brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Williams of this city. She also visited with Mr. and Mrs. George Payne of Newton, who accompanied her here, joining with them in a camping party, leaving Tuesday on an extended trip. Miss Luvenia Harper and Miss Katherine Flake left on a trip for several weeks in Claremore, Okla. Mrs. Edna Harris of Hutchinson, and Mr. Clayton Dooley, one of the poular and well known young men of our city, were united in marriage on Thursday evening of last week, Rev. J. R. Ransom officiating. They are receiving the congratulations of their many friends. Prof. F. C. West has received word from his son, Gordon West, that he is now stationed at Camp Grant, Ill. Miss Mattie Jordan left Monday for her home in Newton. and is expected to return in a few days. Miss Ruby Butler is visiting with friends in Salina. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Reed of 924 North Water street, made a visit to Hutchinson and Pratt. Mr. Reed returned home and Mrs. Reed remained in Pratt for an indefinite visit. Mrs. Mabel West of the Pension Cafe, is now prepared to serve meals again to her many former patients, and all others, who will enjoy the first-class service and a treatment. PAGE FOUR GIVE INSIGHT TO CHARACTER Shape of Eyebrows Reveal Vigor, Insincerity, Lack of Vitality, and Many Other Things. It is now conceded that the Greek eyebrow is quite in accord, with the conception of mere physical beauty in women. Like the rosebub mouth, it does not indicate the highest order of intelligence and the arch is expressive always of greater sensibility and greater sense of character, says London Tit-Bits. Scant growth of the eyebrows invariably denotes lack of vitality; on the contrary, heavy, thick eyebrows indicate a strong constitution and great physical endurance. They are not beautiful on a woman's face, however much they may signify either mental or bodily vigor, and when they are not only heavy, they droop and meet at the nose, they are disagreeable and are said to accompany an insincere and prying nature. Romantic women usually have a very well-defined arch in the center of the eyebrow, while a sense of humor is indicated in the arch nearer the nose. Long, drooping eyebrows, lying wide apart, indicate an amenable disposition. Where the eyebrows are lighter in color than the hair, the indications are lack of vitality and great sensitiveness. Faintly defined eyebrows placed high above the nose are signs of indolence and weakness. Very black eyebrows give the face an intense and searching expressing; when natural, they accompany a passionate temperament. Very light eyebrows rarely are seen on strongly intellectual faces, although the color of the eyebrows is not accepted simply as denoting lack of intelligence; the form gives the key to the faculties and their direction. Red eyebrows denote great fervor and ambition; brown, a medium between red and black. HOUSE BUILDING IN KOREA Operations-Always Begun by the Construction of a Most Ingenious System of Fluces. When a Korean begins to build a house he first lays down a system of flues where the floor is to be. These flues begin at a fireplace, usually built in an outer shed or in a closed alleyway connected with the house. From the fireplace the flues branch out like the ribs of a fan and end in a trench at the back of the floor space. This trench, in turn, opens into a chimney, usually built at some distance from the house. When the flues are completed the builder carefully covers them over with flagstones; he then cements the whole floor and covers it with a sort of thick oiled paper for which Korea is famous. The rest of the house is then built round the completed floor. The heating system works in this way: When it is time to cook the rice for the morning meal the housewife lights a little straw or brushwood in the fireplace in the outer shed. While the rice is cooking the heat from the fireplace passes through the flues, heating the stone flags of the floor and diffusing a pleasant warmth that lasts until it is time to prepare the next meal. Two heatings a day generally suffice to keep the floor warm. On the floor the people sit by day and sleep by night. The heavy oiled paper that covers the floor prevents any smoke from entering the room. Center of Agricultural Production. Center of Agricultural Production. The center of agricultural production of the United States, according to the value of crop and animal products for 1917, is in west-central Illinois, as shown by a diagram just, issued by the department of agriculture. The states of greatest production are: Iowa, $1,330,000,000; Illinois, $1,255,000,000; Texas, $1,045,000,000; Missouri, $947,000,000; Ohio, $851,000,000; Nebraska, $774,000,000; Indiana, $763,000,000; Kansas, $735,000,000; New York, $700,000,000; Minnesota, $646,000,000; Pennsylvania, $636,000,000; Georgia, $605,000,000; Wisconsin, $598,000,000; California, $575,000,000; Michigan, $534,000,000, and Kentucky, $520,000,000. Really Serious. The Newlyweds had unwittingly chosen their abode in the neighborhood where scandal was rife. One morning one of the neighbors sent a hoarse whisper over to her chief confidant: "What's the trouble between the Newlyweds?" "Her husband tried to keep something from her." "Oh, that's not serious! Men will have their little secrets." "Ah, you don't understand! This is serious. He tried to keep a dollar and a quarter of his last week's pay." Use Common Sense. In a desire to help food conservation many women go to ridiculous extremes. Children and growing, youngsters should be well nourished, war or no war. Mr. Hoover wants us to use common sense in our conservation. Putting youngsters on half rations is very far from common sense. If you cut down their butter or sugar, increase their consumption of milk—People's Home Journal. Ash Trees for Airplanes The appeal of the Aerial league of the British empire for ash trees for aeroautical purposes has resulted in between three and four thousand trees being offered within the last few weeks, according to "Flight." The government requirements in the next twelve months are expected to exceed 1000 trees—Scientific American. INSECT PRODUCTS OF VALUE Many Small Creatures Make Contributions to the Country's Wealth of No Insignificant Amount. We have many insect products of no small value. Most familiar are honey and wax from the bee. There is also a Chinese bug which secretes a kind of grease on various trees. This hardens into wax, and is collected, melted and purified, when it becomes white and glossy in appearance, and when mixed with oil can be made into candies. The cochineal, a scale insect living on cacti in the American tropics, besides having medicinal qualities, yields the two dyes called carmine and lake. While nowadays most dyes are chemically made, the natural dye of the cochineal is employed in coloring soldiers' uniforms, as it stands the weather better than commercial dyes. The pupae of a Mexican black fly which swarms in great quantities near Lake Texcoa are used as fertilizer. No enlargement is needed on the work of the precious silkworm—a native of China which is now raised here also. Commercial shellac is obtained by melting lac, the resinous substance produced by an East Indian scale insect and deposited in a crust on twigs to contain the insect and its eggs. The export value of lac from Indian ports in one year has risen as high as 33,000,000 rupees. Lac has also been used to make dyes, but while the lac industry is a growing one, the employment of lac in making dyes has probably had its day. The best lac is obtained from Bengal and the central province of India. It is also used as stiffening for hats, sealing wax, as an ingredient of lithographic ink, in electrical work and in the manufacture of gramophone records. SPRING FESTIVAL IN CHINA Beginning of the Year is a Time of Rejoicing Throughout the Whole Country. In the United States one knows that spring has come when he sees boys playing marbles and flying kites. In China, says the Christian Science Monitor, there are regular spring-playing festivals that all the people have a part in and which are especially interesting for children. Just when the spring festival comes depends on the moon. It is the beginning of the year in China, and in the first moon the magistrates and other important persons in the town go out in a procession "to meet the spring." It is at the lantern festival, the 16th of the first month, that the children have the best time. Brightly colored lanterns are everywhere, at the doors of shops and houses, and carried in processions. Boughs of evergreen are also placed above the doors, and there is an abundance of "moon cakes," little round sweet rice cakes. The boys dress up in all sorts of fantastic clothes, sing, dance and give little plays. They wear masks of animals and of human faces. Companies of them go about through the streets of their villages, and from one village to another. Now and then a group of maskers will be seen on high stilts. There is a very pretty dance where every dancer carries a lighted lantern. This is called the lantern dance. Explaining "Miznah." Mizpah or Mispah is the name of several towns in Palestine. The name is derived from a verb of the ancient Hebrew signifying to look or watch out. The word occurs in several places in the Old Testament. The first mention is the most significant. Jacob and his prospective father-in-law, Laban, met on a slope of Mt. Gilead and entered into a covenant. Laban had several times violated his agreement as to the wages he was paying Jacob, and Jacob demanded a fair deal. When they came to an agreement they raised a monument of stones, which Laban declared should be called "Galeed, and Mizpah." "This heap shall be a witness between me and thee this day. The Lord watch between me and thee, when we are absent, one from the other." This passage is used as a benediction by the Young People's Society of Christian Endeavor. British Columbia's Coal. Writing of the discovery of coal in British Columbia, Johnson in his "First Things in Canada," states: "One day in December, 1849, an officer of the Hudson's Bay company in Fort Victoria was informed by the foreman of the blacksmith's shop that an old Nanaimo Indian chief had just stated that he knew where there was 'stuff' like that which the white man was using in the blacksmith's fire. The Indian was told that if he would bring some pieces of the 'stuff' he would have his gun repaired free and receive a bottle of rum. The chief reappeared in the following April (1850) with his canoe laden with coal. A prospecting party went out and found the coal where the city of Nanaimo now stands. In 1874 the production of coal from the Nanaimo mines amounted to 1,000 tons; in 1896 it exceeded 1,000,000 tons. Its Kind. "They say that at marriages in the future there, will be a strictly American wedding march.". - "I suppose it will be something on the order of a two-step." Paradoxical. Squabs—What made poor Griggsby so light headed? Squibbs—Well, there are differences of opinion, but it attributes it to heavy squibbling. THE KANSAS CITY ADVOCATE NOT AT ALL EAGER TO GO Old Jeff Had No Desire Whatever to Be Translated From His Com- fortable Cabin. EDITOR VISIT CAMP FU The editor visited C It is commonly supposed that negroes fearing death will make all sorts of promises because of their dread of future punishment. But Prof. Ulrich B. Phillips in "American Negro Slavery," tells the story of at least one old hard-headed fellow who steadfastly resisted the hypnotic suggestion of the preacher, and even repudiated glorification on his deathbed. A Louisiana physician recounted to Professor Phillips the final episode in the career of "Old Uncle Caleb," who had long been a-dying. "Before his departure, Jeff, the negro preacher, gathered his sable flock of saints and sinners around the bed. He read a chapter and prayed, after which they sang a hymn. Uncle Caleb lay motionless with closed eyes and gave no sign. Jeff approached and took his hand. "Uncle Caleb," he said earnestly, "de doctor says you are dying, and all de brederin has come in for to see you for de las' time. And now, Uncle Caleb, dey wants to hear from your own moust de precious words, dat yo feels prepared to meet yo God, and is ready an' willin' to go." Old Uncle Caleb opened his eyes suddenly and in a very irritable tone, rebuffed the pious functionary in the following unexpected manner: "Jeff, don't talk yo nonsense to me. You jess knows dat I ain't ready to go and dat I ain't prepared to meet nobody . . . dis ole cabin suits me monstrously well!" And so he died. ROYAL ROAD TO HAPPINESS Much Depends on Making Proper Use of What One Is Fortunate Enough to Possess. Upon the use we make of what we have depends in large measure not only our success in life, but, what is more to the point, our happiness, remarks Charleston News and Courier. It is because we do not appreciate the blessings that we possess that no many of us fail, because common sense tells us that if we have the ability to understand and appreciate the gifts and favors that are showered upon us we would, at the same time, possess the ability to make the right use of them. Of course, there are cases where circumstances for the time being at least prevent us from applying our talents to the best possible use, but such circumstances do not stand in our way all the time, and if we have sufficient determination and perseverance the chances are that we will in the end make good use of what we have, provided we thoroughly appreciate the latter. Our talents, fortunately, do not all lie in the same direction any more than our personal inclinations do, and those things that bring joy and gratification to one person will not satisfy the ambitions of another, simply because the latter's ambitions and abilities are of a different nature. Clumay Birds. "How clumily birds fly," said a boy scout, eying the rooks flapping their way home. The audacity of this criticism from a youngster staggered me (writes a correspondent); but, by Jove, he was right. High overhead, higher than one ever saw a bird, an airplane droned musically in its effortless, imperial way against the sunset, through the fleece of clouds and looping in sheer ecstasy of perfect command of power, swept down to earth in great, glorious curves. That was the twelve-year-old boy's criterion of flying. Hence his almost pitying contempt for birds with their furry and visible output of energy. This lad and his contemporaries know nothing of the wonder with which men for untold generations have watched and envied the birds flying in the air. School children criticize the flight of the swallow, for they have grown up with airplanes, which are as little marvelous to them as a railway engine.—London Dally Chronicle. Inherited Talents The Dumas, father and son, form a splendid example of inherited talents, Alexandre Dumas, called Dumas pere, the great French romantic novelist, was a strange embodiment of the mental and physical characteristics of his grandparents. He was a grandson of the Marquis Alexandre Davy de la Pailletteie and a negress, both of Haiti; his father, Alexandre Davy de la Pailletteie Dumas, was for a time a general under Napoleon. The son, Alexandre Dumas, was one of the most distinguished of modern French dramatists. Born in Paris in 1824, he was a prolific writer of romantic and chivalric passion. His "La Dame aux Camellias," which "was dramatised in 1887, was one of the plays in which the divine Sarah scored her greatest success. City of Amlena In History. Amlens, which in 1914 was about the size of Springfield, Mass., was in ancient times known as Samarobriva and was the capital of the Gallic tribe known in Julius Caesar's time as the Ambiana ("dwellers on the water"). It became a Roman stronghold and received special consideration at the hands of Marcus Aurelius. The Franks captured it in the fifth century. In the twelfth century it became an important commercial center, and 400 years later was one of the chief cities of the great textile industries in France. Up to 1790 it was the capital of Picardy, and is now the capital of the department of the Somme. EDITOR VISITS CAMP FUNSTON The editor visited Camp Funston last week and had a general review of our boys who are entraining at this cantonment. We found our boys in good spirits and meeting every requirement of a first-class soldier. The Kansas City, Kansas, boys are acquitting themselves like men and many of them are holding positions of responsibility to their superior officers. The boys sent their regards to relatives and friends and said tell them we are making good. In the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas. Jessie Martin, Plaintiff, vs. Albert Martin, Defendant. To the above named defendant You are hereby notified that you have been sued by the above named plaintiff in the above named court, and unless you appear and answer the petition filed, on or before the 20th day of Sept., 1918, it will be presented at a trial, and evidence will be introduced, upon which a judgment will be rendered, the nature of which will be a decree, dissolving the bonds of matirmony existing between the plaintiff and defendant, and divoreing the plaintiff from you, the defendant, and for the costs of this action. BRADLEY & BRADLEY, Lawyers for the Plaintiff. Attest: R. J. McFarland, Clerk of District Court. (First published August 9, 1918.) PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas. Ruth Dukes, Plaintiff, vs. James Dukes, Defendant. To the Defendant, James Dukes, Greeting: Notice is hereby given that you have been sued for a divorce in the above named court by the plaintiff, Ruth Dukes, on the grounds of extreme cruelty and abandonment, and that you must answer the petition filed by plaintiff in said action on or before the 27th day of September, A. D. 1918, or said petition will be taken as true and a judgment will be rendered, the nature of which will be a decree divorcing plaintiff of and from you, and for such further relief as to the court may seem just and proper. E. A. SHACKELFORD, Attorney for Plaintiff. Attest: R. J. McFarland, Clerk of District Court. (First Published August 16, 1918.) PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas. James Stuckey, Plaintiff. To the above named defendant: You are hereby notified that you have been sued in the above named court, by the above named plaintiff, and that unless you appear and answer the petition filed, on or before the 26th day of Sept., 1918, the petition filed will be presented to the court, and evidence will be introduced, upon which a judgment will be rendered, the nature of which will be a decree divorcing the plaintiff from you, the defendant, and for the costs of this action. BRADLEY & BRADLEY, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Attest: R. J. McFarland, Clerk of District Court. (First Published August 16, 1918.) PUBLICATION NOTICE In the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas. Robert Taylor, Plaintiff, vs. Roxie Taylor, Defendant. To the Defendant, Roxie Taylor, Greeting: Notice is hereby given that you have been sued for a divorce in the above named court by the plaintiff, Robert Taylor, on the ground of abandonment, and that you must answer the petition of the plaintiff on or before the 27th day of September, A. D., 1918, or said petition will be taken as true and a judgment will be rendered, the nature of which will be a decree, divorcing the plaintiff of and from you and for such further orders as to the court may seem proper. E. A. SHACKELFORD, Attest: R. J. McFarland, Clerk of District Court. (First Published August 16, 1918.) PUBLICATION NOTICE In the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas. Charles Glover, Plaintiff, vs. Goldie Glover, Defendant. To the, Defendant, Goldie Glover: Greeting: Notice, is hereby given that you have been sued for a divorce in the above namd court by the plaintiff, Charles Glover, on the ground of abandonment for one year next WESTERN University QUINDARO KANSAS Opens Monday, Sept. 9th, 1918 Departments---Academic, Normal (1 year), Trades, Agricultural, Music, Theological, Nurse Training. Two-year renewal certificate given on completion of the Academic Course, followed by the Normal Course of one year. Write now for catalog and application blanks. LOW TERMS EXCELLENT FACILITIES GOOD DISCIPLINE Address: F. JESSE PECK, GEO. K. WILLIAMS, President. Registrar. ```markdown ``` SANITARY FIRST. Matthews 7th and Virginia Ave. ALL GRADES OF HAR Cord Wood, Kindling CORRECT WEIGHT and Play Safe and Ord Matthews 7th and Virginia Ave. preceding the filing of the above entitled action, and that you must answer the petition filed by plaintiff in said action on or before the 27th day of September. A. D., 1918, or said petition will be taken as true and a judgment will be rendered, the nature of which will be a decree, divorcing the plaintiff of and from you and for such further orders as to the court may seem proper. E. A. SHACKELFORD, Attorney for Plaintiff. Attest: R. J. McFarland, Clerk of District Court. (First Published August 16, 1918.) PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas, 3rd Div. Jordan Fonsworth, Plaintiff, vs. No. 9780. Annie Fonsworth, Defendant. To Annie Fonsworth: You are hereby notified that you have been sued by the above named plaintiff in the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas, for divorce. and that you are required to answer the petition of the plaintiff, filed in the office of the clerk of the District Court, Wyandotte County. Kansas, on or before he 3rd day of October, 1918, or said petition will lbe taken as true and judgment will lbe rendered against you in favor of plaintiff, granting him an absolute divorce from you, and for such other and further relief as the nature of the case may require. DORSEY GREEN, Attorney for Plaintiff. (First publication August 23, 1918.) PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas. James Stuckey, Plaintiff. vs. Alice Stuckey, Defendant. To the above named defendant: You are hrey notified that you FRIDAY, AUG. 23, 1918 N CLEANERS at Clean" LADIES' AND GENTS TAILOR- ING. Buits Cleaned and Pressed Buits Sponged and Pressed ALL WORK REASONABLE. Cleaning, Pressing and Repairing. WE USE THE HOFFMAN METHOD. Quality, Service Satisfaction Prompt Auto Service. Call us up. Bell Phone, West 838. 1408 N. 8th St. K. C. K. News Coal Co. e. Bell West 588 HARD AND SOFT COAL ing Wood and Corn Cobs and PRICES RIGHT Order Your Coal Now News Coal Co. Bell West 588 have been sued in the above named court, by the above named plaintiff, and that unless you appear and answer the petition filed, on or before Oct. 3rd, 1918, the petition will be presented, and evidence given, upon which a judgment will be rendered, the nature of which will be a decree divorcing plaintiff from you, and for the costs of this action. You are also notified that the deposition of the plaintiff, and other witnesses will be taken at Camp Funston, on Sept. 14th, 1918, at H. D. Q. R. S. 805 Inft. BRADLEY & BRADLEY, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Attest: R. J. McFarland, Clery District Court. (First publication August 23, 1918.) PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas. Lawrence Jones, Plaintiff. vs. No. 9778A. Katherine Jones, Defendank. State of Kansas, Wyandotte County, ss: The State of Kansas, greeting: To the above named defendant, Katherine Jones, you will take notice that the above named plaintiff did, on the 9th day of August, 1918, file his petition in the District Court of Wyandotte County. State of Kansas, against you for divorce upon the grounds of extreme cruelty. Unless you answer, demur or otherwise object on or before the 4th day of October, 1918, the allegation, statement, averment and contents of said petition will be taken as true and upon further proof, the plaintiff will be granted a divorce as prayed for. L. W. JOHNSON, Attorney for Plaintiff. Attest: R. J. McFarland, Clerk, by W. F. Mathis, Deputy. (First publication August 23, 1918.) STERN versity