Kansas City Advocate

WESTERN UNIVERSITY BOARD HOLDS MEETING TUESDAY The state and church boards held meetings Tuesday with Bishop H. Blaton Parks presiding. Those present: The president, Bishop Parks, Revs. J. R. Ransom, W. H. Thomas, H. W. King and J. C. C. Owens. Judge U. S. Guyer, E. L. Bell, Revs. Bryant, Brooks and Tillman, J. B. Coleman and Thos. Kennedy. The university is full to its present capacity, but the church board made complete arrangements whereby accommodations for a large number who have applied to President Peck to enter this month. This year promises to be the banner year for this great western seat of education for the race. OUR PART IN THE LIBERTY LOAN We had three special places for selling the bonds, vizz: Mr. Charles Slaughter's ice cream parlor, where Major Holmes assigned Mrs. M. C. Matthews and Mrs. H. Dwiggins' Mrs. Matthews assisted on Saturday, but was called to Lincoln, Neb. The first day Mr. Slaughter and his committee sold 300 worth, not all cash. He was the chairman. Mr. Willis Allen was chairman at the Home Drug Company, and Mr. S. Diggs was chairman at his place of business. Our State Guards drilled and looked as well as any guards in the big parade. The Star said: "our Home Guard band received about as much praise as the regular soldiers' troop from Fort Leavenworth did on their fine drill in Huron Park back of the Library." They had the honor of playing for these fine soldiers. Addallan Mystic Shrinees' band looked well in their pretty satin costumes. Saturday, Sept. 28, was certainly a gala day of patriotism. Major D. A. Holmes led the colored State Guards, and the largest crowd seen in Kansas City, Kansas, for many a day, through the streets. WINFIELD, KANSAS Miss Gertrude Nichols was hostess to a 6 o'clock dinner honoring Mr. Archie Lewis Brown, who left for Camp Funston for service. Covers were laid for Miss Lillian Franklin. Mr. Archie Lewis Brown, Mrs. Arthur Nichols, Mrs. Wilbur Nichols, Miss Lillian White of Arkansas City and Miss Gertrude Nichols. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Fowler entertained with a dinner honoring her sister, Mrs. A. I. Grant of Coffeyville, Kans. The C. T. T. entertained with a picnic supper at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Brown on South Manning street, honoring Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Grant of Coffeyville, Kansas. The evening was delightfully spent in playing old-fashioned games and at a late hour supper was served. Those present were: Mesdames Grant, Fowler, Nichols, Wright, Keys, Brown, Banks, Charles Walton, Hayden and Messrs. Grant, Fowler, Brown, Nichols, Wright, Banks, Hayden, and Charles. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Brown entertained with a 6'o'clock dinner Friday evening. Covers were laid for Mrs. D. Fleming, Miss Nettie Walton, Mrs. Arthur Nichols, Mrs. W. Nichols and son and Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Brown. Mrs. Arthur Nichols and Mrs. A. Charles entertained Sunday evening with a 6'o'clock dinner honoring Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Grant of Coffeyville, Kan. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Grant, Mrs. D. E. Douglas, Mrs. John Nichols, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Nichols and Mr. and Mrs. A. Charles. Mr. Archie Lewis. Browne, one of Winfield's most prominent young men, is leaving this week for training camp. He is the only colored mantee to leave from Winfield on the 25th of the month. He entrains at Camp Funston, Kansas. Mrs. Garrett Dell, who has been the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Verlett Hayden, the past week, has returned to her home in Arkansas City, Kan. Mrs. Marion Fowler has been on the sick list the past week. Mrs. and Mrs. A. D. Grant of Coffeeside, Kansas, has visited the past week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. Douglas and Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Fewler. Mrs. Claude Browne is making an extended visit in Kansas City, Mo., where she was called by the serious illness of her aunt. Mr. Hammond Gray visited in Winfield last week. Rev. J. R. Ramsey and wife of Salisbury, Mo., are visiting Mr. and Mrs. Creighton, 1215 Nebraska avenue. Rev. Ramsey is a member of North Missouri Conference and they are visitors to the Southwest Conference now in session at Ward Chapel. CITIZENS' FORUM; Dr. Soanes will be the principal speaker Sunday. His subject, or talk will be on the dreaded disease, "Spanish Influenza." Mrs. Effie Grant-Hardy will sing a solo, and also Miss Orpheus Scott. You should be present. You are welcome. Time, 4 p. m. Place, at Metropolitan Baptist Temple. SUMNER'S 14 BOYS OF LAST YEAR'S CLASS ENROLL AT KANSAS UNVERSITY Students of Draft Age Get Special Course at Sumner High School. Up to the present time fourteen of the boys who graduated from Sumner High school last May have been enrolled at Kansas University, at Lawrence in the S. A. T. C. As there were seventeen male graduates out of a total of 50 in the 1918 class this speaks well for the courage and ambition of the boys. The boys were all in the city the first part of the week and paid Sumner a visit. They were well pleased with their prospects and have determined to reach the highest place their preparation and attainments can lift them. They have pledged themselves to do all in their power to keep up the good name of their school and to bring honor to their race. At Sumner High school this year there are about ten boys of draft age. These are being given the subjects that will be of the greatest service to them in the event of being taken out of school. Principal J. A. Hodge has instituted some new courses at Sumner. For the first time, a modern language, French, has been offered, and a course in automobile repairing is being given. Besides these, the boys are in a class with Mr. Hodge, in which they are taught the principles of electricity. The physical laboratory of Sumner is well equipped for this purpose, and the boys will be given a thorough course which will be the basis of electric wiring, telegraphy wire and wireless, and the management of electrical appliances in general. All these subjects count toward graduation. The commercial courses, this year, are well patronized. These comprise Business Arithmetic, Typewriting, Shorthand, Bookkeeping and general office practice. Several post-graduates have reutred for additional training in these courses because of the great demand now for those trained for office work. Besides the boys at Lawrence, several of the class of 1918 are in other institutions: Louise Thompson is at K. U.; Marian Scott and Mattie Jackson are at Manhattan, K. S. A. College; Mayne Jones is at Emporia, in the State Normal school. Miss Mary Link, who made an enviable record last year at the University of Chicago, having obtained a scholarship from Sumner High, will continue her work there this year. Miss Katherine Davis, who was taking a special course in Commercial work in Chicago, has been detained at home on account of the illness of her mother, but will perhaps re-enter her school later in the year. Mrs. Nannie Jones made a pleasant trip to Hot Springs. The Misses Bryant and Miss Tressie Saunders, of Frankfort, have located at Mrs. E. Lasley's on State avenue. Mr. S. E. Holliday, 919 Freeman, has been quite, sick for two weeks but is some better. Mrs. Gertrude Owens, 1616 Tauromeie boulevard, is confined to her home with illness. Mrs. L. Seymour of Minneapolis, Minn., and Mr. Joseph, Chinn, of Omana, with his two children, left Sunday, for their respective homes, after attending the funeral of their KANSAS CITY, KAN., FRIDAY, OCT. 4, 1918. Missouri Side Police Practice Hunism for Rewards DRAFTEE ARRESTED BY MISSOURI SIDE POLICE IN HOPES OF SECURING DESERTER REWARD—RELEASE EFFECTED BY KANSAS SIDE POLICE OFFICERS Unless Politics Prevents the Action, Government May Be Asked to Prosecute Missouri Police for Obstructing Operation of the Selective Draft Law. SOUTHWEST MISSOURI CONFERENCE INSESSION AT WARD CHAPEL We very properly condemn the barbarous practices of the Huns in France and elsewhere, but we must sing a little softly on that subject, when we are subject to such outrages right here at our own door. Kansas City, Missouri, has won the reputation of being the champion city in the country for rough-neck government. A recent illustration of Hunism here is a case which was brought out last week. A colored man, whom we will call "Blank" had been registered, had all the required documents in his pocket and was to leave for Camp Funston on Thursday. Now, be it known that there is a reward paid by the federal government for deserters. Blank went over on the other side on Tuesday of last week, being careful to have all his registration papers with him. While sauntering along the street, window shopping, an officer came along and arrested Blank and took him to the holdover, after taking his papers from him. He was prohibited from communicatnig with anyone and in a quiet dungeon, Blank was permitted to think over his past deeds. Blank is a married man. When he failed to show up at home Tuesday night his wife instituted a search for him. A police officer from the Kansas side went over to the other side and made inquiry at the police station if a man by the name of Bishop Parks Makes Patriotic Opening Address Kansas City, Mo., Oct. 4.—The Southwest Missouri Annual session of the African Methodist Episcopal Conference, presided over by Bishop H. Blanton Parks, D.D., of Chicago, one of the most remarkable men of the race in America, opened Wednesday morning at 10 a.m., in Ward Chapel, 1120 Woodland avenue, Rev. J. F. Sage, pastor. "And Are We Yet Alive," was the opening hymn. Bishop Parks read the Scripture lesson. Conference roll was called, the ministers all being present. S. L. Brooks of Independence was elected secretary; O. H. 'Burbridge, statistical secretary; H. Samuelton and Prof. Moten, marshals: A number of transfers were introduced. Rev. Julian C. Caldwell general secretary of the Allen Christian Endeavor, with headquarters at Nashville, Tenn., was introduced and made a few remarks as to the growth and good this department had accomplished. Dr. Caldwell is one of the church's strongest and braiest young men and with such a Christian life, is due to go higher. Visiting ministers were next introduced of which there were many from Kansas Conference, Northwest and Missouri conference. Also many ministers from other denominations. One of the most interesting feature was the address of Bishop Parks. It was an enthusiastic patriotic address, brim full of loyalty "Blank" was under arrest there. He was promptly informed that no man of that name was there or had been there. The Kansas officer rerutned and reported that Blank was not there. His wife reported the matter to Pastor Holmes of the Metropolitan Baptist church. He took the matter up and conferred with the police here and informed the officer, he says, that if he was given a police star and a gun he would get Blank. A star and gun was given the pastor and in company with a policeman he went over. The preacher was delegated to do the talking. They arrived at the holdover, and Holmes asked if they had a man by the name of Blank there. "No," he was told, "no such man here." "Now look here: You have Blank here and he is due in Camp Finston tomorrow and wet will give you just fifteen minutes to produce, him, and you know the consequences if you don't do it," the preacher said he told them. The fighting parson won. - Blank was forthwith surrendered and he was returned to his family and went on to Camp Funston as per program. - Blank was not drunk when arrested. He was simply taken to be turned over and to get the $50 reward paid by the government. Can you beat it in all Hurdom for brigandage? and inspiration, not confined to the conference alone, but to the whole race. "We are going to win the war," declared Bishop Parks, "and in so doing we are going to make the whole world free." "Every Negro in America must absolutely do his whole duty and in doing so he will help to break the backbone of Kaiserism." The afternoon session was spent in hearing reports of pastors, where they showed a commendable increase over last year. Allen Chapel came forward with an increase in dollar money, $150, and other churches were in proportion. Wednesday evening was the reception to the ministers and visitors. Rev. J. F. Sage was master of ceremonies. Welcome address in behalf of the schools was delivered by Prof. J. R. Lee, principal of Lincoln High school. In behalf of the church, Mrs. Maude Jefferson. In behalf of the citizens at large, Hon. N. C. Crews. The response was made by Rev. T. J. Sanford, of Lexington, Mo. Thursday morning at 9 o'clock Dr. J. C. Caldwell, general secretary, of the Allen Christian Endeavor League gave a 30-minute lecture to the ministers on how to study the Bible, The morning session was taken up in finishing annual reports. The Missionary Society of this Conference operated by the good women of the church, had their meeting in the afternoon, when many good things were said with inspiring addresses and their reports showed much work had been done in this department. THOS. KENNEDY, PUB. N.W. MISSOURI CONFERENCE CLOSES BIG REPORTS Richmond, Mo., Sept. 30.—Bishop H. B. Parks of the Fifth Episcopal district of the A. M. E. church, closed his fifth conference Sunday night, the church being packed to the doors to hear the appointments read and as usual there were some disappointments. The reports showed a great year for the Northwest Conference, excelling in many instances much larger conferences in this district. Sunday was a big day, when many visitors from Kansas, Nebraska and throughout the state were present, and remained until the last appointment was read. The entertainment of the ministers and visitors was excellent and many commendatory words were expressed throughout the session. QUINDARO, KANS., HAPPENINGS Mrs. Celia A. Gregg, wife of President John A. Gregg of Edward Waters College, visited a few days with Prof. G. A. Gregg and family. Mrs. Gregg spoke in chapel at Western University. Miss Mabel Nelson, niece of Mrs. Gregg, also visited Western University. She was pleased with the school. Mesdames Vaughan, Hayes and Gregg gave an interesting reception to the soldiers of the contingent on the beautiful lawn at the home of Mrs. Hayes. Musical numbers, addresses and readings composed the program. Appetizing refreshments in plenty were served. The soldiers departed thanking these good women and others for the delightful times that were theirs. Rev. Alexander Jones, son, of Bishop Jones, is the new pastor of Allen Chapel. Mr. J. A. Brown is building a fine house. Mr. H. A. Bunch returned from the bedside of his sick brother in Galena, Kans. He reports him improved. EIGHTH ST. BAPTIST TABERNACLE In the rally on Woman's Day, the receipts of the evening were $112.58. The money will be used to put in the furnace. The women of the Eighth Street Baptist Tabernacle are very imminent workers. Of course the brothers gave them $40 of the money raised. Dr. D. B. Jackson preached an able sermon. on the good that women can do, and said without them things would move very slowly. We have a very excellent Sunday school, of which Mr. Hayden is superintendent. He is a good worker always on time and ready to work. Our Mission Band, composed with little children, are preparing a fine program to raise money for the church. Mrs. S. T. Washington is manager. Dr. J. W. Bailey will preach for us Wednesday night at 8:00 p. m. Dr. Bailey preached during our union revival. Sister Elizabeth Jones, one of our stalwart Christians, departed this life Friday, Sept. 27, at 12 p. m. The members with the pastor, extend heartfelt sympathy to the family. Mrs. Elgeetha Alsbrooks, our organist paints music very angelic. We are proud of her. The members and pastor invite all visitors to come, and take spiritual food with them. Preaching at 11 o'clock; Sunday school at 1:30. Mrs. Cora Evans, North Eighth street, has been on the sick list for a few days. The many friends of Mr. James Stufford were glad to see him able to get out to church Sunday, after some months' confinement with a broken limb. Mrs. Dora Johnson, 925-A Nebraska avenue, attended the Kansas Annual Conference in Omaha, Neb. Miss Margaret Goina has returned from an extensive trip through the East. She visited Old Point Comfort, Newport, News, Baltimore, New York City and other points in the East. Miss Goina is looking well and says her two or more monthly trips of much pleasure. At 8 o'clock p. m. Rew O. H. Burbridge preached the missionary sermon, which was of great power and thought. Friday was a day of lectures and educational mass meeting. Dr. Bullock, the city's noted health officer, and Dr. Thompkins, head of the Old City Hospital, delivered lectures which were received with much good and appreciation. In the evening a great educational mass-meeting was held at Ebenezer church, when this conference went "over the top." ) Sunday night will close with assignments of charges, at Allen Chapel, Tenth and Charlotte. There are many prominent churchmen, women, and men, visiting the conference, and Dr. Sage and his good people are taking care of everybody in fine style. The church choir is rendering excellent music every day, and everybody is having a fine time. N.A.A.C.P. The annual meeting of the N. A. A. C. P. will be held next Friday evening. All members are urged to be present. Our membership is now seven hundred and three. The opportunities for service are great. The national association has a very fine outline of work for the coming year. We shall be pleased to see every member present. Pass the word along. Yours for service. G. A. ) GREGG, President. METROPOLITAN TEMPLE NOTES On this beautiful Sabbath a large number attended this church. At 11 a.m., the pastor preached a fervent sermon. At 4 p.m., the Citizens' Forum reconvened for its fall and winter session. A detachment of the State Guards were present at the opening, and -Rev. (Major) -Dr. A. Holmes made the principal address. It was an appropriate patriotic opening, and he emphasized the necessity of all who could purchase bonds in the Fourth Liberty, Loan. A large number were present and the Forum music was appropriate. At 7:30 p.m., the pastor preached on, "The Thorn in the Flesh." The sermon was good and the choir and congregation sang well. Many heard and heeded the Word, and the ordinary collection was large. This church has raised over $12,000 in a year; and has paid most of its cost of $45,000. It is a brand new structure. THEY SAY- "They knew the Fourth Liberty Loan would be sure to draft Mrs. M.-C. Matthews to assist; and she has done more patriotic work than any one of her race in the city, and raised more cash in one day." "Our State Guard band certainly plays 'Over There' and 'Joan of Arc' out of sight." "Mr. Dickerson makes a fine drill captain." "There were seven or eight colored boys in the fine drill regiment from Fort Leavenworth, and as our folks love drill work of course they did fine side by side with their white comrades." Don't forget to prepare for the winter, before it is too late." CARD OF THANKS We wish to express our sincere thanks to our neighbors and friends for their kindness shown us during the illness and death of our dear mother, Mrs. Charity Chinn; also for the beautiful floral offerings—Mrs. Carrie McMillan, Mrs. Emima Irwin, Mrs. Lizzie Seymour, Daughters; Mr. Joe Chinn, and Mr. Fletcher Chinn, Sons. Mrs. Austin and her daughter, Mrs. Merryweather, have returned from Chicago, where they visited friends. Mrs. Ed. Lyles, 810 Nebraska avenue, and her niece, Miss Viola Richards, attended the Northwest A. M. E. Conference last week in Richmond, Mo. Mrs. H. Newman of 1926 North Sixth street has returned from a pleasant visit to her daughter, Mrs. Smith, in Omaha Neb. She also attended the Midwest Annual Conference. KANSAS TWELVE MONTHS, $1.50. WESTERN UNIVERSITY BOARD HOLDS MEETING TUESDAY The state and church boards held meetings Tuesday with Bishop H. Blanton Parks presiding. Those present: The president, Bishop Parks, Revs. J. R. Ransom, W. H. Thomas, H. W. King and J. C. C. Owens. Judge U. S. Guyer, E. L. Bell, Revs. Bryant, Brooks and Tillman, J. B. Coleman and Thos. Kennedy. The university is full to its present capacity, but the church board made complete arrangements whereby accommodations for a large number who have applied to President Peck to enter this month. This year promises to be the banner year for this great western seat of education for the race. OUR PART IN THE LIBERTY LOAN We had three special places for selling the bonds, vizz: Mr. Charles Slaughter's ice cream parlor, where Major Holmes assigned Mrs. M. C. Matthews and Mrs. H. Dwiggins Mrs. Matthews assisted on Saturday, but was called to Lincoln, Neb. The first day Mr. Slaughter and his committee sold 300 worth, not all cash. He was the chairman. Mr. Willis Allen was chairman at the Home Drug Company, and Mr. S. Diggs was chairman at his place of business. Our State Guards drilled and looked as well as any guards in the big parade. The Star said: "our Home Guard band received about as much praise as the regular soldiers' troop from Fort Leavenworth did on their fine drill in Huron Park back of the Library." They had the honor of playing for these fine soldiers. Abdallain Mystic Shrineers' band looked well in their pretty satin costumes. Saturday, Sept. 28, was certainly a gala day of patriotism. Major D. A. Holmes led the colored State Guards, and the largest crowd seen in Kansas City, Kansas, for many a day, through the streets. WINFIELD. KANSAS Miss Gertrude Nichols was hostess to a 6 o'clock dinner honoring Mr. Archie Lewis Brown, who left for Camp Funston for service. Covers were laid for Miss Lillian Franklin, Mr. Archie Lewis Brown, Mrs. Arthur Nichols, Mrs. Wilbur Nichols, Miss Lillian White of Arkansas City and Miss Gertrude Nichols. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Fowler entertained with a dinner honoring her sister, Mrs. A. I. Grant of Coffeyville, Kans. The C. T. T. entertained with a picnic supper at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Brown on South Manning street, honoring Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Grant of Coffeyville, Kansas. The evening was delightfully spent in playing old-fashioned games and at a late hour supper was served. Those present were: Mesdames Grant, Fowler, Nichols, Wright, Keys, Brown, Banks, Charles Walton, Hayden and Messrs. Grant, Fowler, Brown, Nichols, Wright, Banks, Hayden, and Charles. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Brown entertained with a 6 o'clock dinner Friday evening. Covers were laid for Mrs. D. Fleming, Miss Nettie Walton, Mrs. Arthur Nichols, Mrs. W. Nichols and son and Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Brown. Mrs. Arthur Nichols and Mrs. A. Charles entertained Sunday evening with a 6 o'clock dinner honorrig Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Grant of Coffeyville, Kan. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Grant, Mrs. D. E. Douglas, Mrs. John Nichols, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Nichols and Mr. and Mrs. A. Charles. Mr. Archie Lewis Browne, one of Winfield's most prominent young men, is leaving this week for training camp. He is the only colored draftee to leave from Winfield on the 25th of the month. He entrains at Camp Funston, Kansas. Mrs. Garrett Dell, who has been the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Verlett Hayden the past week, has returned to her home in Arkansas City, Kan. Mrs. Marion Fowler has been on the sick list the past week. Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Grant, of Coffeyville, Kansas, has visited the past two weeks with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. E. Douglas and Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Fowler. Mrs. Claude Browne is making an extended visit in Kansas City, Mo., where she was called by the serious illness of her aunt. Mr. Hammond Gray visited in Winfield last week. Rev. J. R. Ramsey and wife of Salisbury, Mo., are visiting Mr. and Mrs. Creighton, 1215 Nebraska avenue. Rev. Ramsey is a member of North Missouri Conference and they are visitors to the Southwest Conference now in session at Ward Chapel. CITIZENS' FORUM. Dr. Soanes will be the principal speaker Sunday. His subject. or talk will be on the dreaded disease, "Spanish Influenza." Mrs. Effie Grant-Hardy will sing a solo, and also Miss Orpheus Scott. You should be present. You are welcome. Time, 4 p. m. Place, at Metropolitan Baptist Temple. 14 BOYS OF LAST YEAR'S CLASS ENROLL AT KANSAS UNVERSITY Students of Draft Age Get Special Course at Sumner High School Up to the present time fourteen of the boys who graduated from Sumner High school last May have been enrolled at Kansas University, at Lawrence in the S. A. T. C. As there were seventeen male graduates out of a total of 50 in the 1918 class this speaks well for the courage and ambition of the boys. The boys were all in the city the first part of the week and paid Sumner a visit. They were well pleased with their prospects and have determined to reach the highest place their preparation and attaniments can lift them. They have pledged themselves to do all in their power to keep up the good name of their school and to bring honor to their race. At Sumner High school this year there are about ten boys of draft age. These are being given the subjects that will be of the greatest service to them in the event of being taken out of school. Principal J. A. Hodge has instituted some new courses at Sumner. For the first time, a modern language, French, has been offered, and a course in automobile repairing is being given. Besides these, the boys are in a class with Mr. Hodge, in which they are taught the principles of electricity. The physical laboratory of Sumner is well equipped for this purpose, and the boys will be given a thorough course which will be the basis of electric wiring, telegraphy wire and wireless, and the management of electrical appliances in general. All these subjects count toward graduation. The commercial courses, this year, are well patronized. These comprise Business Arithmetic, Typewriting, Shorthand, Bookkeeping and general office practice. Several post-graduates have reutrned for additional training in these courses because of the great demand now for those trained for office work. Besides the boys at Lawrence, several of the class of 1918 are in other institutions: Louise Thompson is at K. U.; Marian Scott and Mattie Jackson are at Manhattan, K. S. A. College; Mayme Jones is at Emporia, in the State Normal school. Miss Mary Link, who made an enviable record last year at the University of Chicago, having obtained a scholarship from Sumner High, will continue her work there this year. Miss Katherine Davis, who was taking a special course in Commercial work in Chicago, has been detained at home on account of the illness of her mother, but will perhaps re-enter her school later in the year. Mrs. Nannie Jones made a pleasant trip to Hot Springs. The Misses Bryant and Miss Tressie Saunders, of Frankfort, have located at Mrs. E. Lasley's on State avenue. Mr. S. E. Holliday, 919 Freeman, has been quite sick for two weeks' but is some better. Mrs. Gertrude Owens, 1616 Taurome boulevard, is confined to her home with illness. Mrs. L. Seymour of Minneapolis, Minn., and Mr. Joseph Chinn, of Omaha, with his two children, left Sunday for their respective homes, after attending the funeral of their mother, the late Mrs. Chinn. CITY Missouri SIDE Practice H for Rewa DRAFTEE ARRESTED BY POLICE IN HOPES OF SECOND ER REWARD—RELEASED KANSAS SIDE POLICE Unless Politics Prevents the A May Be Asked to Prosecute for Obstructing Operati lective Draft I KANSAS CITY, KAN., FRIDAY, OCT. 4, 1918. Missouri Side Police Practice Hunism for Rewards DRAFTEE ARRESTED BY MISSOURI SIDE POLICE IN HOPES OF SECURING DESERTER REWARD—RELEASE EFFECTED BY KANSAS SIDE POLICE OFFICERS SOUTHWEST MI CONFERENCE AT WARD SOUTHWEST MISSOURI CONFERENCE IN SESSION AT WARD CHAPEL We very properly condemn the barbarous practices of the Huns in France and elsewhere, but we must sing a little softly on that subject, when we are subject to such outrages right here at our own door. Kansas City, Missouri, has won the reputation of being the champion city in the country for rough-neck government. A recent illustration of Hunism here is a case which was brought out last week. A colored man, whom we will call "Blank," had been registered, had all the required documents in his pocket and was to leave for Camp Funston on Thursday. Now, be it known that there is a reward paid by the federal government for deserters. Blank went over on the other side on Tuesday of last week, being careful to have all his registration papers with him. While sauntering along the street, window shopping, an officer came along and arrested Blank and took him to the holdover, after taking his papers from him. He was prohibited from communicatnig with anyone and in a quiet dungeon, Blank was permitted to think over his past deeds. Blank is a married man. When he failed to show up at home Tuesday night his wife instituted a search for him. A police officer from the Kansas side went over to the other side and made inquiry at the police station if a man by the name of Bishop Parks Makes Patriotic Opening Address Kansas City, Mo., Oct. 4.—The Southwest Missouri Annual session of the African Methodist Episcopal Conference, presided over by Bishop H. Blanton Parks, D.D., of Chicago, one of the most remarkable men of the race in America, opened Wednesday morning at 10 a.m., in Ward Chapel, 1120 Woodland avenue, Rev. J. F. Sage, pastor. "And Are We Yet Alive," was the opening hymn. Bishop Parks read the Scripture lesson. Conference roll was called, the ministers all being present. S. L. Brooks of Independence was elected secretary; O. H. Burbridge, statistical secretary; H. Samuelton and Prof. Moten. marshals. A number of transfers were introduced. Rev. Julian C. Caldwell general secretary of the Allen Christian Endeavor, with headquarters at Nashville, Tenn., was introduced and made a few remarks as to the growth and good this department had accomplished. Dr. Caldwell is one of the church's strongest and brainiest young men and with such a Christian life, is due to go higher. Visiting ministers were next introduced of which there were many from Kansas Conference, Northwest and Missouri conference. Also many ministers from other denominations. One of the most interesting feature was the address of Bishop Parks. It was an enthusiastic patriotic address, brim full of loyalty ADVOCATE "Blank" was under arrest there. He was promptly informed that no man of that name was there or had been there. The Kansas officer rerutured and reported that Blank was not there. His wife reported the matter to Pastor Holmes of the Metropolitan Baptist church. He took the matter up and conferred with the police here and informed the officer, he says, that if he was given a police star and a gun he would get Blank. A star and gun was given the pastor and in company with a policeman he went over. The preacher was delegated to do the talking. They arrived at the holdover, and Holmes asked if they had a man by the name of Blank there. "No," he was told, "no such man here." "Now look here: You have Blank here and he is due in Camp Funston tomorrow and we will give you just fifteen minutes to produce him, and you know the consequences if you don't do it," the preacher said he told them. The fighting parson won. Blank was forthwith surrendered and he was returned to his family and went on to Camp Funston as per program. Blank was not drunk when arrested. He was simply taken to be turned over and to get the $50 reward paid by the government. Can you beat it in all Hurdom for brig- andage? and inspiration, not confined to the conference alone, but to the whole race. "We are going to win the war," declared Bishop Parks, "and in so doing we are going to make the whole world free." "Every Negro in America must absolutely do his whole duty and in doing so he will help to break the backbone of Kaiserism." The afternoon session was spent in hearing reports of pastors, where they showed a commendable increase over last year. Allen Chapel came forward with an increase in dollar money, $150, and other churches were in proportion. Wednesday evening was the reception to the ministers and visitors. Rev. J. F. Sage was master of ceremonies. Welcome address in behalf of the schools was delivered by Prof. J. R. Lee, principal of Lincoln High school. In behalf of the church, Mrs. Maude Jefferson. In behalf of the citizens at large, Hon. N. C. Crews. The response was made by Rev. T. J. Sanford of Lexington, Mo. Thursday morning at 9 o'clock Dr. J. C. Caldwell, general secretary of the Allen Christian Endeavor League gave a 30-minute lecture to the ministers on how to study the Bible. The morning session was taken up in finishing annual reports. The Missionary Society of this Conference operated by the good women of the church, had their meeting in the afternoon, when many good things were said with inspiring addresses, and their reports showed much work had been done in this department. THOS. KENNEDY, PUB. N.W. MISSOURI CON FERENCE CLOSES BIG REPORTS Richmond, Mo., Sept. 30.—Bishop H. B. Parks of the Fifth Episcopal district of the A. M. E. church, closed his fifth conference Sunday night, the church being packed to the doors to hear the appointments read and as usual there were some disappointments. The reports showed a great year for the Northwest Conference, 'excelling in many instances much larger conferences in this district. Sunday was a big day, when many visitors from Kansas, Nebraska and throughout the state were present, and remained until the last appointment was read. The entertainment of the ministers and visitors was excellent and many commendatory words were expressed throughout the session. QUINDARO, KANS., HAPPENINGS Mrs. Celia A. Gregg, wife of President John A. Gregg of Edward Waters College, visited a few days with Prof. G. A. Gregg and family. Mrs. Gregg spoke in chapel at Western University. Miss Mabel Nelson, niece of Mrs. Gregg, also visited Western University. She was pleased with the school. Mesdames Vaughan, Hayes and Gregg gave an interesting reception to the soldiers of the contingent on the beautiful lawn at the home of Mrs. Hayes. Musical numbers, addresses and readings composed the program. Appetizing refreshments in plenty were served. The soldiers departed thanking these good women and others for the delightful times that were theirs. Rev. Alexander Jones, son. of Bishop Jones, is the new pastor of Allen Chapel. Mr. J. A. Brown is building a fine house. Mr. H. A. Bunch returned from the bedside of his sick brother in Galena, Kans. He reports him improved. EIGHTH ST. BAPTIST TABERNACLE In the rally on Woman's Day, the receipts of the evening were $112.59. The money will be used to put in the furnace. The women of the Eighth Street Baptist Tabernacle are very imminent workers. Of course the brothers gave them $40 of the money raised. Dr. D. B. Jackson preached an able sermon on the good that women can do, and said without them things would move very slowly. We have a very excellent Sunday school, of which Mr. Hayden is superintendent. He is a good worker always on time and ready to work. Our Mission Band, composed with little children, are preparing a fine program to raise money for the church. Mrs. S. T. Washington is manager. Dr. J. W. Bailey will preach for us Wednesday night at 8:00 p. m. Dr. Bailey preached during our union revival. Sister Elizabeth Jones, one of our stalwart Christians, departed this life Friday, Sept. 27, at 12 p. m. The members with the pastor, extend heartfelt sympathy to the family. Mrs. Elgeetha Alsbrooks, our organist paints music very angelic. We are proud of her. The members and pastor invite all visitors to come and take spiritual food with them. Preaching at 11 o'clock; Sunday school at 1:30. Mrs. Cora Evans, North Eighth street, has been on the sick list for a few days. The many friends of Mr. James Stafford were glad to see him able to get out to church Sunday, after some months' confinement with a broken limb. Mrs. Dora Johnson, 925-A Nebraska avenue, attended the Kansas Annual Conference in Omaha, Neb. Miss Margaret Goins has returned from an extensive trip through the East. She visited Old'Point Comfort, Newport News, Baltimore, New York City and other points in the East. Miss Goins is looking well and says her two or more months' trip was of much pleasure. At 8 o'clock p. m., Revt O. H. Burbridge preached the missionary sermon, which was of great power and thought. Friday was a day of lectures and educational mass meeting. Dr. Bullock, the city's noted health officer, and Dr. Thompkins, head of the Old City Hospital, delivered lectures which were received with much good and appreciation. In the evening a great educational mass meeting was held at Ebenezer church, when this conference went "over the top." ) Sunday night will close with assignments of charges, at Allen Chapel, Tenth and Charlotte. There are in many prominent churchmen, women and men, visiting the conference, and Dr. Sage and his good people are_taking care of everybody in fine style. The church choir is rendering excellent music every day, and everybody is having a fine time. N.A.A.C.P. The annual meeting of the N. A. A. C. P. will be held next Friday evening. All members are urged to be present. Our membership is now seven hundred and three. The opportunities for service are great. The national association has a very fine outline of work for the coming year. We shall be pleased to see every member present. Pass the word along. Yours for service, G. A. GREGG, President. METROPOLITAN TEMPLE NOTES On this beautiful Sabbath a large number attended this church. At 11 a. m., the pastor preached a fervent sermon. At 4 p. m., the Citizens' Forum reconvened for its fall and winter session. A detachment of the State Guards were present at the opening, and Rev. (Major) -D. A. -Holmes made the principal address. It was an appropriate patriotic opening, and he emphasized the necessity of all who could purchase bonds in the Fourth Liberty, Loan. A large number were present and the Forum music was appropriate. At 7:30 p. m., the pastor preached on, "The Thorn in the Flesh." The sermno was good and the choir and congregation sang well. Many heard and heeded the Word, and the ordinary collection was large. This church has raised over $12,000 in a year; and has paid most of its cost of $45,000. It is a brand new structure. THEY SAY— "They knew the Fourth Liberty Loan would be sure to draft Mrs. M. C. Matthews to assist; and she has done more patriotic work than any one of her race in the city, and raised more cash in one day." "Our State Guard band certainly plays, 'Over There' and 'Joan of Arc' out of sight." "Mr. Dickerson makes a fine drill captain." "There were seven or eight colored boys in the fine drill regiment from Fort Leavenworth, and as our folks love drill work of course they did fine side by side with their white comrades." Don't forget to prepare for the winter, before it is too late." 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Rogers of Hatchinson preached at the New Hope Baptist church on last Sunday. Mrs. E. L. Starnes of Kansas City, who visited with her parents in the city, has reutrned to her home. Word has been received by Mrs. Doc Kelly that her nephew, Isom Baker, has reached overseas safely. Miss Alberta Lewis is now in St. Louis attending school, where she is taking a business course. Prof. and Mrs. E. M. Barnes announce the birth of a daughter Monday, Sept. 30th. Word has been received that Mr. Sam Oliver has arrived overseas safely. Ira Moore, Johnnie Reynolds and Albert Pettis, sent from here in the recent draft quota, reutned Sunday morning, having failed to pass the required physical examination at Funston. Cards are being received by the relatives of several of our boys attached to the 805th and 806th Infantry, telling of their safe arrival overseas. News is now expected within the coming week from John D. Jones, Teddy Ailstock, Archie Curtis, Bob Brown, Hobart Jones, Willie Groves, all Wichita boys, who arrived somewhere overseas three weeks ago. The greater part of Camp Funston, we understand, is our antine because of an epidemic of Spanish influenza. Mr. Thomas Kennedy, editor and owner of The Kansan, is expected in the city early next week on business connected with the improvement of The Kansan. Quite a number of our people were to be seen in the city this week taking in the great exposition and wheat show. These were people from the surrounding towns and cities, who, while sightseeing, were incidentally doing their winter shopping. For the benefit of those who possibly not aware of it, there is one street at least in Wichita named in honor of a colored man. This is Kelly street, running from Central avenue south to Third street. This street was named in honor of "Dock" Kelley, the oldest resident on the street, during the last term of Mayor Finlay Ross, and it was at his instigation too the name of Kelley was given to the thoroughfare, Quite an honor, isn't it? For the first time in the history of the city, no doubt, a colored woman is holding down the position of elevator operator. Mrs. Clifford Hicks is the proficient elevator woman at the Butts building and is giving satisfaction both to the owner and the tenants in general. Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Griffin, recently received a letter written by their son now in France with the 370th Infantry, formerly the famous Eighth Illinois regiment. The letter or card was dated August 23rd, and stated that he had just come out of the trenches for a short rest and was well and cheerful. Young Griffin says that the way they are putting the Huns to flight he expects to be back home soon. Mr. and Mrs. B. A. Taylor of Canyon City, Colo., are visiting at the residence of Mrs. E. Dunson, 909 North Water street. Mrs. Taylor is Mrs. Dunson's only sister. She is also a niece of Mr. Benjamin Topp. Cards have just been received here stating the safe arrival of Mr. Edmund Stroud, Mr. Ed Kemp and Mr. Oscar Blanchard in France. Miss Grace Jones of Blain avenue returned to Oklahoma Sunday to resume her teaching. Miss Jones was called to the city on account of the death of her grandmother. Mr. Burt Mayberry left Sunday for Lawrence, Kansas, where he will attend Kansas University this winter. Miss Laura Rowles, who has been ill at her home on North Ohio avenue, is much improved at this writing and is able to resume her teaching at L'Overture school. Miss Lois Brooks is visiting relatives in Kansas Ciyt, Mo. Mr. Richard Williams left Sunday for Topeka, Kansas, where he will spend the winter. Mrs. Will H. Jones, who spent the past three months in Denver, Colo., and her daughter, Mrs. Lillian Green of Pueblo, Colo., is in the city. Mrs. Jones will be only in the city for a few weeks, among old acquaintances, as she will join her husband, Mr. W. H. Jones, who is now located there, and have decided to make it their future home. Friends send with them best wishes for future success in their new location. Mrs. Jones will arrange to leave after disposing of her household effects and other business matters. Her home place will be occupied by Mrs. R. Gravelly and Mr., and Mrs. F. Childs. Mr. Jones having secured a good position reports that he is doing fine, and enjoying splendid health; also sends best regards to all Wichita friends. Miss Cecil Petty, a niece of Mrs. J. R. Johnston, is expected to arrive in Wichita soon, and will have charge of the cafeteria department of her place of business, as her ability in that line is well known. She will be welcomed by her many patrons. Mr. J. E. Lewis has received the sad intelligence of the death of Mrs. Virgina Johnston, the wife of his nephew, Mr. Robt. Johnston, which occurred at Norristown, Pa., Sept. 9. Mrs. Johnston was well known and loved in Wichita. She was a teacher in our public schools before her marriage. The news was received with many regrets by her friends who extend their deepest sympathy to the bereaved relatives. On last Sunday, Sept. 29th, the St. Paul A. M. E. church extended a cordial welcome and hearty Christian greetings to their pastor, Rev. J. R. Ransom, who was returned to the pastorate of their church. He was highly gratified at the expression shown by the members and friends, who pledged him their loyalty and support in every effort to make this the best year's work in the church's history. Among some of his first plans is the spiritual upbuilding, and he has secured the noted evangelist, Miss Mary G. Evans of Indianapolis, Ind., known throughout the country for her wonderful success, and will open up a series of revival meetings November 2nd. Word has reached this city of the death of Mrs. Madge Kimberling, well known in this city, having resided here a number of years ago, and was the daughter of Rev. Yoachum, a former pastor of the A.M. E. church in this city. She resided at the time of her demise in Cripple Creek, Colo. Mrs. J. R. Johnston is planning a trip in the near future to visit her brother, Lieut. Eugene Hyter, who attended the officers' training school at Camp Sherman and Camp Pike. He received his commission and has been instructing in the different camps, and is instructing at Camp Funston, where he is now stationed. Mrs. Johnston will be joined by a number of young ladies from Oklahoma, who will visit with her. Mr. Nathaniel Livingston, who has been visiting with relatives in Mississippi, has reutned home. Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Duke enjoyed a pleasant week's visit on the farm near Eureka, with relatives, returning home Saturday. Mrs. George Crismas and little son who visited with her parents in Oklahoma City for se vremnlhto Oklahoma City, for several months, is at home again. Arrangements are already under way for a good many substantial improvements in The Kansan and to complete these improvements the editor and owner will be here next week to remain until these have been made permanent. Send us the news. We are crowded for time just as present making arrangements for the betterment of the paper, hence, are unable to as carefully canvass the city for news as we would like to. You will confer upon us a favor by either mailing us your news items or telephoning them to Market 1665. In either event this news will reach us and we will cheerfully print the same. Miss Lulu Covington is now serving in the capacity of stock clerk for the Millison Office Supply, and is giving satisfaction. This position has prior to this time, always been held by a man or boy. A letter from-Sergeant Samuel M Jones, son of Capt. and Mrs. S. W. Jones, now stationed at Camp Grant, Ill., as an instructor of rifle manipulation, is to the effect that colored men are arriving from the south by hundreds. Spanish influenza has invaded the camp, and four victims were buried Friday. Maurice is the only Wichita boy now left at Camp Grant. Rev. J. J. Watson, pastor of the A. M. E. church, at Iola, Kansas, and his wife, were visitors in the city last week, and worshipped at First A. M. E. church Sunday. FRIDAY, OCT. 4, 1918. 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. 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PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY at- 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. MEMBER NATIONAL NEGRO PRESS ASSOCIATION. 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. Have you written your soldier boy a letter this week? If you have not get busy and do so. If you do not know where he is or how to address a letter to him so that he will get it, send us a postage stamp and we will gladly tell you how. Liberia has gained one thing at least by declaring war against Germany, and that is a credit loan from this government amounting to $5,000,000. While this may sound like a very insignificant amount for a nation, yet we are of the opinion it will at least keep the wolf from Liberia's door for a time, at least. It is to be hoped that when the history of the present war is written there will be some authentic chapters telling of the achievements of the colored soldiers, and of the underlying loyalty of the race. Our boys "over there" are making history and we pray that this history will be written for the benefit of future generations. The Civil war, fought as it was to a finish with the assistance of 171,000 of men of our race, brought us the rights of citizenship we now enjoy, limited, it is true, as they are. With more than 500,000 of our boys in the fighting of the present war can any man tell us what it will bring to the race? We venture the answer NO. All we can say is, be patient as well as patriotic, and we will see. Word comes from Russia, that the famous Ninth Cavalry has landed there and were accorded a hearty welcome by French and American soldiers. This glorious old regiment has for a long time been stationed in Begin now to prepare that Christmas package for the loved one who is "over there." There will be but one shipment of these Christmas packages and that shipment will be made not later than November 15. So you see it behooves you to begin now in order to be sure that he will not look in vain for some little token of remembrance from those at home for whom he is staking his all. Don't disappoint him. Authentic news comes from far away France that the 92nd Division, in which so many Kansas boys are fighting, and in which, too, are to be found several Wichita boys, have had their baptism of fire and have acquitted themselves as only good soldiers can acquit themselves, by giving to the crack Prusian guards, the pridle of Kaiser Bill, the 'severest as well as the quickest drubbing they have received on the Western front. And the end is not yet. More of these splendid fighters are on their way to France and when they arrive have gone through a short period of training, look out, something is going to drop, and that hard, too. --- THE WEEKLY ANNOUNCER OF FIRST A. M. E. CHURCH J. F. GRIFFIN, Pastor. Residence, 1111 North Eighth St. 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 Sunday was a big day at First A. M. E., when a large audience of members and friends met with glowing faces and happy hearts, to welcome the return of Dr. J. F. Griffin as their friend and leader for another year. It was a day of real sunshine. Many hallelujahs went up. The doctor was received with such grateful hearts the contributions for the day was like unto a small rally. The Gospel Giant of the west delivered a masterly sermon, full of rich, wholesome spiritual food for hungry souls. It was keenly felt by all who were present. Rev. J. J. Watson of Iola, who stopped off on his way home from conference, was present and made a few encouraging remarks at the close of the service. Two connected themselves with this branch of God's church. Rev. R. Miller, one of our young and earnest ministers, delivered the message at the evening service, which filled the hearts of the appreciative audience to the brim. It was extraordinary in thought, oratory and Christian fervency. The pastor feels greatly elated and encouraged over the continuous work of the church auxiliaries and their already plans for a greater year's work. What would become of the church if you would take the women out of it? Or any other good thing? Choir! Choir! Where art thou? And thy abiding place? Your clocks are not supposed to be turned back until October 27th. We probably will have one of the big ministers of the Southwest Conference Sunday at 11 a.m. Services commence promptly at 11 o'clock a.m., and not 11:10, 11:20, 11:30 or 11:40 and on and on. We should not reckon God's time as man's time. If you do there will only be one sound of the trumpet to your ear. Visitors and friends come out and let's get acquainted. At the editors' conference last June, a colored man in the person of Ralph W. Tyler, of Columbus, Ohio, former auditor of the Navy Department, has been designated by the committee on public information, a war correspondent for the purpose of reporting the doings of the boys of the race in helping to drive back the murderous legions of the bloodthirsty Kaiser Bill back to Germany. We are certainly proud to hear this as there are millions waiting to hear the true story of our people who are anxiously waiting to hear the true story of the doings of our boys "over there," and there is no better way to get the true facts than to have a man like Tyler on the ground to report these doings. It costs something to go to France as a war correspondent. While over there, war correspondents are treated the same as commissioned officers. In fact they wear the same uniform of a commissioned officer except the insignas of the various ranks, and has all of the privileges of a commissioned officer, is rationed and equipped by the government. Now comes the expense attached. War correspondents are compelled to give to the War Department $1,000 in cash and besides file a bond for as much more. And this is what Ralph W. Tyler had to do before he was accredited as the first and only colored war correspondent. Well, he did it, and is soon to land in France. At last it seems the colored labor problem, so far as the South is concerned, has forced itself into something like government consideration. The Southern white man is at last being forced by war conditions to awaken to the fact that the humble Negro, who has for so long borne his numerous indignities with a patience like unto that of Job of Bible days, is the true "producer" of the Southland and without this labor, THE WICHITA KANSAN the South actually faces a serious shortage of crops; aye, even starvation. These southerners who in the past have stood idly by and seen the men and women of our race lynched, burned at the stake on the most frivelous excuses, have appealed to the Department of Labor for help. So, to control the movement of Negro labor between Northern and Southern States, George E. Hayes, Director of Negro Labor for the department, has called a series of conventions to be held in the States of Ohio, Virginia, Illinois, Mississippi, Kentucky, Georgia and Florida. "God moves in a mysterious way, His wonders to perform." Oh, how true this is! By the immigration of thousands of our people to the cities of the North, where they could get better wages and treatment, by the drafting of thousands more of our race for service in France, the South has been forced to realize that a serious crisis exists, and that something must be done to care for the crops of cotton and grain which means so much to the Southern planter. We would like to here give these Southern planters a hint as to how their crops will be taken care of. It is as simple as simple can be. Just simply tear down your famous "jim crow" signs, assure the Negro he will have a chance to earn a living and while earning that living will be treated at least as human beings and the problem is solved. Isn't that easy? Southern white men, fry this remedy and you will find that it is never failing. AMENDMENT DEFEATED. The Susan B. Anthony Amendment resolution has, at last, been defeated. It was commonly known as the woman suffrage amendment to the constitution. It has had a stormy time before congress. Strong elements were at work to defeat it from the start. The liquor traffic has always been arrayed against anything looking toward female suffrage, for well they know that once women get the ballot in her hands in this country, it is a "dead one" on the rum business forever. In some way, mysterious, they have arrayed against the measure a society of women who are opposing woman suffrage and they are the greatest factor in the opposition. Those opposed to the measure very readily point to the fact that "the women do not want it to carry." Just what influence is behind this woman opposition to the amendment is not so easily understood, but ten to one it is the brewery interest. The liquor traffic is a mighty organization and they have money and can get the influence. But, strange as it may seem, it looks as though the traffic was behind the opposition of women to the amendment. Just why these women should be so bitterly opposed to women's voting is hard to see. If the opportunity was legally granted, no one is going to force women to vote who do not want to exercice the privilege. No one will be kidnapped into voting, so why oppose others voting? If the truth was known the booze business is not far away from this women's organization opposed to suffrage. Of course there are those of respectability who are in this organization; if not it would not stand long, but it is easy to hoodwink people, sometimes, and these good women seem to have been ingloriously fooled into supporting the side of the liquor interests. But the strongest political influence against the amendment came from the buckaneers of the south. They registered their supposd to be vital opposition on the grounds that Negro women should not vote; in fact, an amendment to the resolution cut out Negro women voters, or rather, they wanted to provide that only white women should vote. Of course that amendment was voted down readily. Of course there are ignorant women as well as ignorant men of all colors, but the cat in the wood pile was let out in the proposed amendment to the resolution providing limiting the suffrage to white women. It is strange that in the face of what woman is doing in this great world war, any one should oppose her voting, in the country which she is working so bravely to help save. It is so ungracious, and the time is rapidly coming, booze or no booze, that women in this free country of ours will vote. It is just as true today as when Lincoln uttered the immortal truth, "A country cannot live half slave and half free." In other words, this country cannot long prevent half of its population from voting. This large population is entitled to a say in the matters of government, for many of them are taxpayers, al lare loyal to the country and why not allow them to vote? They are giving their sons, making the supreme sacrifice for their country and yet, the representatives in congress, at least a small majority of them, refuse to grant to women the right to vote. It is so outrageously unjust that it cannot stand thus long. The real pariotis of the land will arise and smite such men, drive them from the halls of congress and elect representatives who will voice the sentiment of the best element in the country and give the ballot to our noble women. No buckbeer or booze organization and opposition can long stand out against right. The resolution lacked only two votes to reach the required majority. The president appeared before the senate and made a strong plea for the passage of the resolution and followed his entreaty up with letters to certain senators who opposed the measure. The president put the matter before the senate, urging its passage as a war measure, but no use, the liquor traffic was too strong. What is winning the war amount to when booze is in danger anyway? Of course the Southern buckaneers were greatly afraid of the Negro woman vote, should the measure prevail. But after all is said and done the real opposition was the liquor influence. How long, O Lord, how long shall this matter exist to curse manafter the election it will pass and kind? The measure is still pending and then the states will adopt the amendment in a hurry and justice will be done a large and worthy class of our citiens, and the death knell of booze will again be rung. THE REPUBLICAN TICKET. This paper contains the Republican ticket this week. Look it over and think about it and be sure to vote on election day. The colored voters has become a thinker over politics these days. In many localities this vote holds the balance of power. It is a wonderful responsibility, this voting business. It is the way we have of determining the character of our governmental policies in a republic like unto ours. Every voter is a sovereign. Some one has truly said that every American citizen is a king. So he is. He is part of the sovereign power. No king, priest or potentate holds a higher, more honorable position than the American voter. He is a man who determines how his nation shall be governed. This war has demonstrated that republics can fight. They do not have to spend half of their lives in military training to lick Prussian militarism. So examine the record of those who ask for your political support. The Advocate will keep you informed relative to the fitness of the candidates asking for your vote. CHEAP AT THAT. Religious observers in Chicago say that Billy Sunday's campaign there has not added more than one thousand bona fide converts to the churches of that city. The campaign expenses were $135,000, making the cost for each bona fide concert $135. —Detroit News. Well, considering the hard work required to convert a Chicago sinner, it was cheap enough. Notwithstanding the pressure of heavy war taxation and the high cost of living, the people of Great Britain found the money somehow to spend $1,200,000,000 for intoxicating drinks last year, and that was $400,000,000 more than their pre war drink bill. This, too, in the face of war regulations of the traffic, restrictions upon the hours of sale and the like,—which makes one wonder what they would have spent if there had been no restrictions. More than twice that much money is spent in England for drink as for bread and the outlay just about equals the expenditure for meat. Little wonder that Lloyd-George said that of all England's foes the worst and most dangerous is drink. With Bulgaria breaking away from Germany it may surprise no one to see Austria following suit. Of course Turkey will ask for peace and as one by one of the Kaiser's allies forsake his rotten old military hulk, it will be an easier matter to explain to his dupes in Germany that he could not whip the whole world alone and so will sue for peace in dead earnest. On to Berlin! Kansas always goes over the top in all her undertakings. Just like her boys "over there," the Huns know what to expect when the Kan- 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 examfne. "It's cheaper to buy than it is to rent." Consult me any time. I am he People's Lawyer. Bell West 2306 Mr. L. T. Hussey, state sas, reports that in five 15,544 fires, and that almost were caused by sparks or other cause. A good fire-proof roof cost than a shingle roof. WYANDOTTE 325 Minn. Avenue, K. C. H. MIRRORS REAL WORK CALLED FOR H ODGSON MIRRORS 1017 North Fifth Home Phone West 1619 SAMUEL THE OLD RELIABLE Pays the highest cash price for iron, bottles, bones, copper, braiding in the junk line. SQUARE DEALING AND HOME TIMES. Place of Business—1017 BELL, WEST 3577 FORREST B. Consult me any time. Law REAL ESTATE 529 State Ave. Bell West 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 M McClelland & Son 733 Minnesota Ave. Bell, W. 364 Home, W. 591 1918 Bargains. WHAT WILL YOU LEAVE YOUR FAMILY? A Stack of Worthless Rent Receipts —A Real Estate. FOR SALE 4-room house, 50 ft.; outbuildings, electric lights, gas and city water, grape arbor; $1500; $500 down, terms to suit. 5-room house, 50 ft; $1500; $700 down, $20 per month and interest. 8-room house, bath, gas and city water; $1850; $200 down, terms to suit. 4-room house, summer kitchen, 50 ft; good out buildings, $1100; $50 down, $10 per month and interest. 9-room house, modern, 87 feet; $2500; $500 down, terms to suit. 8-room house, 25 ft; $2100; $300 down, terms to suit; close in. 10-room brick; $3500; $100 down, modern, 50 ft, close in. Come in and see this bargain. 4 4-room cottages, close in, $1.000 $50 cash, $10 a month and interes- 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. Dr. W. S. Stephens The Painless Dentist, 516 Minnesota Ave. Best Dentistry at Lowest Prices. Careful, Thorough and Painless Work. I WILL SAVE YOU MONEY. Give me a trial. Satisfaction Guaranteed. Phones: Office Bell West 421; Res. NEGRO SOLDIER IN OUR WAR Tells all about the war; it is fair to Colored people; everyone buys; a tremendous seller; a great day; Send 24 cents quick for agents' outfit AUSTIN JENKINS CO. F. Street, Washington, D. C. sas Jayhawkers get after them, with their "Rock chalk, Jayhawk." Of course Kansas City, Kansas, did her part of the loan business nobly. PAGE THREE COOPER roceries Them, See Me A SPECIALTY 849 Freeman Aevnue state fire marshal of Kan- years Kansas has had most twcie as many fires in the roofs as from any roof can be had for less ROOFING CO. K. Any Phone West 710 SILVERED OR AND DELIVERED. OR COMPANY n Street. Bell West 1131 DIGGS JUNK DEALER. junk at all times, rags, ess, lead, zinc and every- TEST WEIGHT AT ALL 006-1008 North Third St. KANSAS CITY, KAS. ANDERSON e. I am the People's lawyer E BROKER. est 1050. Kansas City, Kas. Old Debts Collected. Houses to rent and sell Titles examined Kade. free; ten day allowed to ex- than it is to rent." e People's Lawyer. PORO SYSTEM PORO HAIRDRESSING, SINGE-ING, MANICURING, FACIAL MASSAGE and SEWING. Instructions and Diplomas given by MRS. J. T. SMITH, 2028 N. HALLOCK ST. KANSAS CITY, KANSAS. Your patronage will be highly appreciated and satisfaction guaranteed. Good Things to Eat At the BUSY BEE CAFE 430 Minnesota Avenue Mrs. Franklin, Prop. Kansas City, Kas. 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M.GROSS 721 Spring Street LITTLE ROCK, ARK. WYANDOTTE REPUBLICAN WYANDOTTE COUNTY REPUBLICAN CANDIDATES Election November 6, 1918 COL. ED. C. LITTLE Candidate to Congress Second District, Second Term COL. ED. C. LITTLE Candidate to Congress Second District, Second Term CHARLES H. RIDGWAY Candidate for the Legislature Seventh District For Register of Deeds— U. G. C. Candidate for One Good Term D For County Commissioner SAMUEL C. Second District, First, Se For Probate Judge— JOHN T. The Kids' Friend C WILLIAM H. Cand Judge of the City C For Coroner— DR. JEFF W. Reference: My past re off For Register of Deeds— U. G. GATES Candidate for Re-election One Good Term Deserves Another For County Commissioner— SAMUEL CLARKE Second District, First, Second and Third Wards For Probate Judge— JOHN T. SIMS The Kids' Friend Candidate for Re-election WILLIAM E. CARSON Candidate for Judge of the City Court, First District For Coroner— DR. JEFF W. HAYWARD Reference: My past record while holding the office W. J. WRIGHT, JR., Candidate for Sheriff You are not experim R. J. McB Clerk Dist You are not experimenting by voting for R. J. McFARLAND Clerk District Court ALONG THE LINE OF REASON A few weeks ago we had some-Means" of getting the best,—out of thing to say about "Ways and everyday course of things, for ourselves. We spoke of getting into the heads of our people, the Idea of beign practical, of seeing to it,—that the Dollar-side of all our deeds and transactions were turned towards each other. Also, of how we could best bring about such a state of affairs. And it was concluded that the best way—was that of Propaganda—through our Churches and Ministers; and the only question was: WHEN shall we begin. Since then, we have had occasion to say, speaking of When to Do Right—the Time to do Right is NOW, and All the the time." We think that same statement applies well, as to our campaigns of Propaganda. There is another matter that might well be spoken of at this point,—Tis the manner and frequency of the Robbery of housewives, by "The Lost Pocket Book Trick." Topeka Indust Biggest and Best Ag FOR C Steam Heated Strong Faculty selected from the try. High Moral and Educat Topeka Industrial and Educational Institute Biggest and Best Agricultural and Industrial School West of the Mississippi River Strong Faculty selected from ten of the Best Schools; Colleges and Universities throughout the country. High Moral and Educational Standards will lbe Maintained. PAGE FOUR C. LITTLE to Congress a Second Term GATES Re-election Preserves Another CLARKE Second and Third Wards S. SIMS Candidate for Re-election C. CARSON Candidate for Court, First District HAYWARD Record while holding the ice menting by voting for TARLAND Strict Court It is getting to be a common occurrence, and large sums of money are being filched from unsuspecting women in that way. It grew out of that feature of our natures,—"To get Something for Nothing"—which under our system of civilization, has been whetted and developed to an abnormal degree. So that by reason thereof, we find everybody, "Biting at" everything, which gives off a show of a chance, "To get Something,—for Nothing." It is called by different names,—in Business,—it is called Competition, Business Tact, Shrewdness, Financiering, or Cornering; it matters little, as to what it is called,—in most instances it would not be approved by the Christ. And it would be an excellent thing the Ministers to call attention to this grievous source of Loss to good and unsuspecting women, at the same time of treating the other matters necessary to our welfare, which are here-in-above mentioned. Then, lets start.—Let's get busy,—and Propagate, Agitate, -ooperate and O-r-g-a-n-i-z-e. Let's get in touch with the National Equal Rights League, which lately held a great meeting in Chicago; and which promises great good for the Race. Let's Love and Respect ourselves a little,—if we would have such,—from others. There are matters which need attention. Let's have a meeting, and then Regular meetings of the Civic League. UNCLE IKE. Trial and Education Agricultural and Industrial Mississippi River COLORED BOYS AND C Every Modern Convenien men of the Best Schools; Colleges and National Standards will the Maintained REPUBLICAN TICKET. State. United States Senator..... Arthur Capper Governor.....Henry J. Allen Lieutenant Governor..... Chas. S. Huffman Justice of the Supreme Court, Position No. 3.William A. Johnston Justice of the Supreme Court, Position No. 4.Rouseau A. Burch Secretary of State....L. J. Pettijohn Stae Auditor....Fred W. Knapp State Treasurer....Walter L. Payne Attorney General..... DREADED ENEMY OF A Most Expert Airman, Caught Is Practically at Merc Circumstances. Nothing connected with the of aviation is more remark the way in which the weath ties and dangers of a few have been reduced to the minor inconveniences by the skill of aviators and especial provements in airplanes. It an exaggeration to say that present time the only serious ing meteorological problem a story is fog. Richard J. Hopkins Superintendent of Public Instruction.....Lizzie E. Wooster Superintendent of Insurance..... Frank L. Travis State Printer.....W. R. Smith Congress, Second District..... Ed. C. Little Wyandotte County. Judge 29th Judicial District, Second Division--F. D. Hutchings Representative— Seventh District.....C. H. Ridgeway Eighth District.....Winfield Freeman Ninth District.....S. R. Williamson County Clerk.....William Beggs County Treasurer.....Samuel Stewart Register of Deeds.....U. G. Gates County Attorney (Regular Term).....E. A. Enright County Attorney (Short Term) County Attorney (Short Term) .....Justus N. Baird Probate Judge.....John T. Sims Sheriff.....W. J. Wright, Jr. Coroner.....J ,W. Hayward Supt. of Public Instruction..... .....Miss Olive I. Thompson Supt. of Public Instruction, (Short Term).George W. Phillips County Surveyor.Park A. Williamson Clerk of District Court..... .....R. J. McFarland County Assessor.....William G. Bird Public Administrator..... .....Earle R. Gilbert County Commissioner..... .....Samuel Clarke Judge City Court, First District..... William E. Carson Clerk City Court, First District .....Hugh L. Schone Marshal First District.James Fee, Jr. Judge City Court, Second District..... Don C. McCombs Clerk City Court.....Bina S. Quick Marshal.....James P. Wiles, Jr. Justice of the Peace, Kansas City Township.Mettie E. Middaugh As Late as Civil War Days New York Employed Bells to Warn Citizens of Danger. Not longer ago than Civil war days fire alarms were rung in the city on great bells hung in towers erected for the purpose about the town. The bells indicated the district in which the fire was and sometimes a good deal of ground was covered in looking for a fire. The First district, for instance, in Civil war days extended from Twenty-second street north to Yorkville and from the East river to the North. The bell ringers were constantly on duty in the towers watching for signs of a fire. An inventory of the contents of the old Marlon street bell tower in 1865 shows the equipment then in use. It is as follows: "One bell, weight 11,000 pounds; one striking apparatus, one stove, table, clock, one spyglass, one field glass, one slate and book." The fire bells of the old city could be heard all over the town unless a gale of wind was blowing. The largest bell was in the City hall tower. Its weight was 23,000 pounds.New York Times. Amusing Trick Is Simple. One of the most amusing tricks in fireworks is the serpent's egg trick, where a little pellet when lighted turns into a horrible snake, many, many times the size of the pellet. How awe-inspiring it is to the youngster! Most people have no idea what in the world causes the snake to appear. The explanation is simple. Mercury sulpho-cyanid burns with a voluminous ash. The little pellet is nothing more than some mercury sulpho-cyanid. The heat causes the ash to move off so quickly from the burning pellet that it writhes and distorts itself into the shape of a miniature snake. National Institute Special School West of the GIRLS ance Electric Lights d Universities throughout the coun- DREADED ENEMY OF AVIATOR Most Expert Airman, Caught in Fog, Is Practically at Mercy of Circumstances. Nothing connected with the history of aviation is more remarkable than the way in which the weather difficul- ties and dangers of a few years ago have been reduced to the level of minor inconveniences by the increased skill of aviators and especially by improvements in airplanes. It is hardly an exaggeration to say that at the present time the only serious outstanding meteorological problem of the aviator is fog. There is no means of keeping one's bearings when flying in or over a fog, and the same is, of course, true of low-lying clouds. The compass tells which way the machine is pointing at any moment, but not the direction in which it is flying, except when travelling exactly with or against the wind. There are no landmarks in the air. Even more serious is the problem of landing in a fog. The chances are always considerable of striking dangerous obstacles, such as trees, buildings, or telegraph wires, or of alighting in bodies of water, swamps, etc. Moreover, as one veteran flyer has stated, "what is distressing to the airmen in fog is the impossibility of knowing whether he be slightly climbing or slightly descending full tilt into hills, trees or houses without time to save the situation." PUT "BAD LUCK" IN DISCARD When the Game of Life is Analyzed, There is No Such Thing to Be Found. There is no such thing as "bad luck." The belief in it is a gross superstition. It is claimed that there is a lot of luck in poker. My observation has been that the man who wins at poker consistently is merely the best player of poker. There are some who have a "run of luck." But if the "run" lasts three minutes the opposite "run" generally lasts equally long. If the good luck holds up for a year, the bad luck appears during the next year. Any habitual card-player, unless he is a very poor player or an unusually good one, will tell you that his winnings and losses just about counterbalance. In poker, as in life, the final determining factor is skill, knowledge of the game, patience, taking advantage of opportunities. If you have a premonition that you are going to fall in an undertaking you are promising yourself disaster in advance, you are merely saying to yourself: "I know I am not equal to that. I'll fall down on it, sure." Dismiss the premonition. Throw away the "charms" and tallismans. Get on the job.—James Hay, Jr., in McClure's Magazine. Sign of Coincidence. Some folk are plastered with gobs of hard luck, others have it suddenly thrust upon them, but to have it staring one in the face is enough to get anyone's "nanny." That is what happened to a joyrider on the outskirts of the city last evening. He was bowling along, with a heavy foot on the gas, when suddenly there was a loud report like that of a French .75 and the fillyver came to a standstill. The chaufeur muttered something, then jumped out to learn which tire had blown out. Before he had done so there was a merry chuckle from the young woman seated in the automobile. She pointed a finger at a sign on the front of the building where they had come to a standstill. "Look, Billy," she called to him. The sign read, "William Hardluckt, carpenter." What Billy thought he said aloud and the maid held her ears so as to avoid registering his temperament.—New York Sun. Elephant's Legs. The legs of the elephant differ from those of the more familiar large animals in the fact that the ankle and the wrist—the so-called knee of the horse's foreleg—are not far above the sole of the hind foot and the forefoot—resembling man's joints in that respect—while the true knee-joint, called the "stifle" in horse's, instead of being, as in horses, high up, close against the body, strongly flexed even when at rest, and obscured by the skin, is far below the body, free and obvious enough. In fact, the elephant keeps the thigh and the upper arm perpendicular, and in line with the lower segment of the limb when he is standing, so that the legs are pillarlike. But he bends the joints amply when in quick movement. The hind legs seen in action, resemble, in the proportions of thigh, foreleg and foot, and the bending at the knee and ankle, very closely those of a man walking "on all fours." United States Admirals United States Admirals. The first rear admirals in the United States navy were commissioned in 1862 when that rank was created by act of congress. David Farrangut, for his valor in the Civil war, was made vice admiral in 1864, and two years later thrank of admiral in the United States navy was established for the purpose of honoring him. The grade of admiral was revived in 1890 and conferred upon George Dewey, the hero of Manila. The highest rank of American naval officers in active service was, up to a short time ago, that of rear admiral. The title of admiral was first used in France, and the first French admiral was appointed in 1284. A few years later the title was adopted by the English, and the rank of admiral of the English seas was first given to William de Leybourne by Edward I in 1297. YOU HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED— WILL WE HAVE TO SAY GOODBYE? WESTERN University 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 F. JESSE PECK, GEO. K. WILLIAMS, President. Registrar. WONDER CLOTHES STORES FOR MEN AND YOUNG MEN If you need an all-wool Overcoat, or Suit, don't wait. The best goods are gradually giving out. Take advantage of our LOW PRICES, as the quantity is very limited. DON'T WAIT TOO LONG. WONDER CLOTHES 524 Minnesota Avenue, Kansas City Kan. 1121 Walnut Street, Kansas City, Missouri. AGENTS WANTED! $3 to $12 Per Day made selling PROF. KELLY MILLER'S new Progress of Colored People Teachers, students, male or female, ministers, widows, married women, any one with spare time. can make $1 per hour. Everybody buys It's easy to sell. Send for terms and outfit at once; act today. AUSTIN JENKINS COMPANY, 525 Ninth Street, WASHINGTON, D. C. Matthews Coal Co. 7th and Virginia Ave. Bell West 588 ALL GRADES OF HARD AND SOFT COAL Cord Wood, Kindling Wood and Corn Cobs CORRECT WEIGHT and PRICES RIGHT Play Safe and Order Your Coal Now Matthews Coal Co. 7th and Virginia Ave. Bell West 588 I. G. OLIVER KANSAS CITY'S ORIGINAL UNERTAKER ON MINNESOTA AVENUE AT 415 BELL PHONE 4183 WEST AUTO SERVICE DAY OR NIGHT Service at a Saving Kansas City, Kansas Our yearly subscribers have been officially notified, both by statements and in the columns of this paper, as to their indebtedness, and while a number have remitted in full, for which we thank them, others have failed to do so. We don't want to believe those who have not paid up are not in harmony WEST Unive QUINDARO Opens Monday, Departments---- mal (1 year), Trad Music, Theological Two-year renewal cen pletion of the Academi the Normal Course of o Write now for c cation blanks. LOW TERMS EXCELLENT GO Addr F. JESSE PECK, President. Mrs. E. C. Snyder, 2201 Central avenue, has received a letter from her son, Will, now in the Railroad Corps in France. During the first drive, he writes, American railroaders kept tracks up to the infantry's advance. In many cases a piece of FRIDAY, SEP. 27, 1918 NOTIFIED— HAVE TO SAY GOODBYE? with honesty, but as has been stated in our columns before, the government emphatically says to us: "Cut off all your delinquent." So we must obey and say goodbye after October the 22nd, to those who have not paid up. THOMAS KENNEDY. Editor. EASTERN Diversity PRO KANSAS May, Sept. 9th, 1918 Academic, Nor- rades, Agricultural, Real, Nurse Training. A certificate given on com- mic Course, followed by of one year. For catalog and appli- FACILITIES GOOD DISCIPLINE Address: GEO. K. WILLIAMS, Registrar. finished road would be wiped out by from a German shell before a train had road passed over. This was in the Chau- first teau Thierry drive. Before joining the army young Snyder was in the ry's train service of the Union Pacific. of He has been wounded twice. R CLOTHES ORES