Kansas City Advocate

"MILO" the House of Personality, Tenth and New Jersey A GREAT CELEBRATION TRI-CENTENNIAL OF THE ARRIVAL OF NEGROES ON AMERICAN CONTINENT The Progress of the Race Entertainly Presented in Wonderful Exhibition of Art, Music, Literature and Civic Organization—Distinguished Representatives of the Race Deliver Inspiring Orations-Booths and Floats Exceedingly Instructive. MRS. W. T. OSBORNE Who is largely responsible for the success of the magnificent display at Convention Hall last week and for the attractive Pageant presented. The celebration of the 300th anniversary of the arrival of the first Negroes in America, last week, in Convention Hall, marked the rapid progress of the race on this continent. The many attractive features of the occasion, representing every department of human activity, called forth most enthusiastic commendation by all who attended and examined the art exhibit and enjoyed the splendid literary and musical program rendered Wednesday night. All who had the matter in charge deserve merited commendation for their skill and devotion. Mrs. W. T. Osborne, chairman of of the committee on art display, was most happy in her arrangement of the exhibit and in securing the cooperation of able members of clubs and educational institutions, and all who so willingly and loyally contributed to the success of the celebration. Mrs. Osborne is the cultured wife of the able pastor of Ebenezer church, and she displayed executive ability of a high order in bringing her department up to such a high class of efficiency. The art display was the wonder and enthusiastic admiration of all visitors who were fortunate enough to see, the magnificent exhibit. President Peck of the Western University, of this excellent committee, received hearty commendation for his untiring energy and devotion in the management of the department of which he was a powerful force in bringing things to an admirable arrangement, so that the visitors might get an appreciative view of the dazzling splendor of the many attractions. Of course, the great university over which President Peck so ably presides, was much in evidence. The exhibit of this institution was in MRS. W. T. Who is largely responsible for display at Convention Hall last Pagea keeping with the enviable reputation which this worthy university so deservedly enjoys. In fact every minister in Greater Kansas City contributed greatly towards the success of the celebration. Dr. Thomas of Allen Chapel, and Dr. Griffin, of the A. M. E. church, Kansas City, Kansas, were untiring in their efforts towards making the oc- casion a great success as it undoubtedly was. In short, everyone worked with a will and the most magnificent team work was the result. Not a match in anything and these men and women, who so devotedly consecrated their best efforts toward the success of the enterprise, have the most hearty thanks of those who enjoyed the fruits of their labors, in thus bringing to the attention of the country the progress which the race has made within the past few years in which it has been permitted to show its skill and ability in all these lines of human activity. The works of art elicited unbounded enthusiasm. The attractive display of handiwork was superb. Exhibits from other states were numerous and attractive. Among this class of exhibits was a magnificent hand-nainted jardiniere from Omaha, valued at $500. It contained over $100 in gold, used in its making. It was a most beautiful work of art and was greatly admired. Western University, through President Peck's efforts, had a magnificent display, and Lincoln Institute, at Jefferson City, had on exhibition an elegant display, in keeping with the reputation of this great educational institution, one of the best normal schools in the country and whose graduates fill many of the most responsible educational positions in south and west. Numerous organizations, in full regalia, contributed much towards the erthusiasm and enjoyment of the occasion. There were the Shriners from the "hot sands of Arabia," the grave and dignified Daughters of Isis; venerable Patriarchs, both branches of the Uniform Rank of the Knights of Pythias, with their nifty regalia; Sons and Daughters of "faraway Jerusalem;" Boy Scouts, High T. OSBORNE for the success of the magnificent last week and for the attractive eant presented. school cadets in full uniform, with Cadet Regiment band; Kansas City, Kansas, home guards under command of Major D. A. Holmes, with its band and the ever popular K. of P. Regimental Band. Labor was attractively represented by the Build- Laborers' Union. All these various organizations greatly contributed their part towards the success of the entertainment Wednesday evening. The orations were in keeping with the happy event. The address of Bishop H. B. Parks was a magnificent accorded a tumultuous reception, was most inspiring. The great audience of ten thousand devoted admirers arose to its feet and cheered most heartily as the distinguished preacher arose to deliver his wonderful oration. Col. Frank Dennison delivered a most inspiring address and also was accorded a tumultuous reception, giving in full measure, the high esteem in which this faithful patriot is held by his fellow citizens. The pageant was great and Justice, as represented by Mrs. L. L. Laden, and the Goddess of Liberty by Mrs. Clara Adams, were most vociferously applauded. All the beautiful floats deserve special mention, as they were first class in every particular, showing commendable taste and ability in bringing out the special and varied subjects presented. Following the pageant, Major John R. Lynch delivered a most charming address, which was most heartily applauded by the vast audience. Order of Parade The parade, to which reference has been made, was in keeping with the fine arrangement of other parts of the celebration The following is the order of the parade as presented by those having this attractive feature in charge: The Uniform Rank of Knights of Pythias led, with a large representation of membership in line; B. L. U. of America; Landing of the first Dutch vessel, with the first captive Negroes on board, excellently portrayed by Mr. Hoard and Boy Scouts. Bethel A. M. E. church very vividly portrayed the Southern Cotton Field. The Woman's Self-Government Club gave us an insight into the methods of depriving the unfortunates of education, presenting The Stealing of the Key of Knowledge, which was very realistic. Drawing the Emancipation Proclamation, Lincoln being represented by L. A. Knox, The Intercity Lawyers' Club had a subject in charge and did their part excellently The Reconstruction was presented by Second Baptist church. This important period of our national history was attractively portrayed The High School Cadet Band, attracted much favorable comment, the young musicians were in uniform Following the Cadet Band, came the fine parade of the Y. W. C. A. auxiliaries. The Boy Scouts, led by Scout Master H. Williams, made an excellent impression. The Red Cross was ably represented by the finance committee of this excellent organization. Douglass Hospital had an excellent representation of this wonderfully attractive parade. These were followed by the Shriners; Poro college by college glee clubs; Old City Hospital, Knights of Friendship, Queen Beatrice Temple No. 82, S. M. T. B. Liberty, by the Athenian club Mrs. W. T. Osborn read an excellent poem, the Tri-Centennial Ode, composed by Prof. C. B. Johnson of Kirksville, Mo. The big chorus rendered a most inspiring selection. Hon.* N. C. Crews very ably introduced the Tri-Centennial orator and presiding officer, Hon.* Fred D. Dabney. Address, Col. Frank Dennison, ranking U. S. Officer from overseas. Selection quartet, which was highly commented. Introduction of Major John R. Lynch and other soldiers who had been "across the seas," by Bishop Parks in his imitative style. Selection, by the chorus. Prof. J. R. E. Lee made a brief address on Race Loyalty, which was well received. Lowering of the flag by BoyScouts was very impressive. Benediction by Father H. E. Rahming. The program was a most attractive one and enjoyed from start to finish. Notes. The ushers deserve must praise for their efficiency. They were directed by W. C. Heuston, and T. B. Steward. The distinguished visitors were met by a committee of twenty of the prominent citizens of Greater Kansas City and were conducted over the boulevards and to some of the institutions of the city, including Lincoln High school, where a cordial reception was extended by faculty and students. Sumner High school and Western University, Kansas City, Kansas, were visited enroute. At the Western University the entire faculty (Continued on Third Page) ADVOCATE MOTHER HOLDER DIES AT THE AGE OF 87 YEARS Mrs. Della Holder, the mother of Mr. A. J. Holder, 202 Stewart avenue, passed away Thursday, January 30th, at the home of her daughter, Twenty-sixth and Woodland, where she had gone for a few days' visit. Mother Holder was 87 years, 10 months and 20 days old at the time of her death. While she had not been able to see for a number of years, she was always cheerful. She was a devout Christian and had been a member of the A. M. E. church for many years. The funeral was held at 2 p. m., at the place where she died last Sunday. Interment at Highland cemetery. Rev. W. H. Thomas of Allen Chapel officiated. The relatives have the sympathy in the loss of this sainted mother. A SWEET LITTLE LIFE SNAPPED On Saturday about 12:30, at the corner of Eighth and Minnesota, the weet little life of Harold Augustus, the 5-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Sam'l Miller, 920 Walker avenue, was run down by an automobile and died in a few hours at Bethany hospital. It is said he evaded his mother, who was with him, while crossing the street at this point to take a car for the Missouri side to do some shopping, and got in the path of the destructive car. When the news reached the community it naturally carried a great shock, as Harold was a great favorite with every family in the neighborhood. He was a bright, sunshiny little felow and was greatly admired and loved by all of his little paymates. He loved to go to Sabbath school and just a short time before he met his death, he was in a group picture of his class. The parents, Mr. and Mrs. Miller, are members of First A. M. E. church, and they have hosts of friends who are in deep sympathy with them in this, their trying hours of sorrow. Harold was their only boy, leaving two sisters, one older and one younger. The funeral was held at the home Tuesday at 11 p. m., which was largely attended by sympathizing friends. The pall-bearers were Harold's little classmates, assisted by friends. Dr. J. F Griffin officiated. Music by First A. M. E. choir. Funeral director. Mrs. J. W Jones Interment at Woodlawn cemetery. WESTERN INKLINGS Western University is at the north end of Twenty-seventh street in Kansas City, Kansas. There is no institution situated at the end of any street in Kansas City, Kansas, that is as much of an asset to the city as is Western University. Yet every automobile must go through a mud hole or not go at all to this institution. And this mud hole belongs to the city. Thanks to the county commissioners, Twenty-seventh street is macademized from the city limits to the university grounds, bounding the same on both sides. But the city's small portion, from Farrow to the city limits, about two blocks, remains an eyesore and a disappointment. A public spirit is needed. We are expecting the city commissioners, the property owners and the citizens at large to take up this one road and develop a public sentiment that will not rest until Twenty-seventh street is paved to he city limits. It is hard to keep from thinking some thoughts that ought not to be thought, but facts in the shape of delayed time are stubborn things. And men who have it in their bones to stay the comforts of others ought in some way be removed. We understand full well that petition is the right course of procedure and failing in that a special legislation may be resorted to. But above petition, above legislation, must be the good will of the citizens. We call the attention of the city, the county and all who are interested in good roads to this one strip of road. A big paying school at one end, and a city at the other and a mud hole akin to an illy kept hog pen between. - G. A. GREGG. THOS. KENNEDY, PUBLISHER. NO JIM CROW TRENCHES ON THE BATTLEFIELDS To the Editor: Sir—Most of the states compel by law the colored people to ride in what are called Jim Crow cars. The name itself is an insult; the law is an outrage upon the rights of American citizens. Some thoughtless white people see nothing wrong in this segregation of those people on railroads and trolley cars; but this is what a number of the proscribed race have to say of it: "Jim Crowism is worse than mob violence. It kills the soul as well as the body. It works, not for one mad hour, but for twenty-four hours in every day. Its year's toil of victims is not three-score, but millions. It is not sudden death—it is worse; it is perpetual torture. "Jim Crowism" with public dishonor is the real monster. Mob violence is only one of its manifestations. Inequality of citizenship is the real monster." A fine old colored man of Ambler, whom I knew well, was Daniel Dowling of Butler avenue, commissioner of highways of the borough. One of his boys, an educated young man, was conscripted and taken to France to help make the world safe for democracy. He did his part bravely and without flinching. There were no jim crow trenches over there; they were all alike, all equally uncomfortable and unsafe. The boy's name is Charles Ralph Dowling. He writes his experience in the battle of Verdun and in the Argonne sector. He says: "I was in a seventy-two-hour drive, starting on September 27, and lasting until October 1. It was here we had our first whiff of poisonous gas. nI the trenches we had to stand in water to our knees, and it rained most of the time we were there. We went through wire entanglements and acros No Man's Land to the great struggle of the war. The Hun had themselves well entrenched with machine guns and snipers, and put up strong resistance. We had an objective to reach and we pushed on, and after going through wire, woods and brush and the hardest kind of fighting, we not only reached our point, but went a couple of miles further. After this we certainly had the Boche on the run, and from then on he got no rest. I had my gun shot out of my hand and I received a flesh wound and another bullet went through my gas mask, cutting the hose." Charles Ralph Dowling will not be subject to the indignity of the jim crow in Ambler nor in Philadelphia, but 100,000 members of his race, whose homes are in the South, who went through similar experience on the western front, will, when they return, have to endure such humiliating experience. I wish our white people everywhere would think and think straight, in the terms of justice of race discrimination. While trying to make the world safe for democracy, we should insist that democracy be made safe for the world. "Justice, sir, is the greatest interest of men on earth."—Daniel Webster.—Wilmer Atkinson in Philadelphia Public Ledger. Prof. Earnest Hawkins, leader of Y.M.C. C. A. war work at Camp Grant*, visited Miss Mabel Wilson during his eight days' furlough in Kansas City. A SALE AT THE EAGLE SKIRTS FURNISHINGS SHOES AND THAT'S ALL 507 Minnesota Avenue. Ben Deutch, Manager NEGRO EDUCATOR DEAD. Marshall, Mo., Feb. 4.—James H. Kenner, aged 63 years, one of the foremost Negro educators of the state and for twenty-nine years superintendent of the colored schools here, died at his home today. He was also widely known in Negro fraternal orders. Don't Buy Until You See THE "BROWNSKIN" VALENTINE (By Tilford Davis, Jr.) Dedicated in perpetual tribute to our splendid womanhood. Humorous in conception, refined and chaste in execution. The most original and exclusive on the market! A copy mailed to any address in the United States on receipt of 25c. Address mail orders to Tilford Davis, Jr., 1116 Washington Blvd., Kansas City, Kansas. The Home Drug Co., and Slaughters, Distributors. Agents wanted everywhere. Liberal commission. MR. JOHN Q. STANLEY Mr. John Q. Stanley, the able and proficient, representative of the American Woodmen, office 436 Minnesota avenue, Kansas City, Kansas. Mr. Stanley was connected with this great and financial institution last year as assistant deputy to Mr. Banks of the state of Kansas, whose headquarters is in Kansas City. Mr. Stanley has rolled up a great mass of business for his company in this city. He has canvassed so diligently through and about the residence districts of this city and exerted his influence among some of the foremost [Picture of a man in a suit with a tie and a badge on his left shoulder]. and leading citizens of this city and has caused them to take out insurance with the Woodmen. In presenting his company's proposition he always uses such tacks in making those winning appeals to his prospects that he never leaves them unconvinced, but 9 out of 10 always write them some insurance. The State Supervisor Banks should be given credit for using such good judgment in selecting such able and experienced an insurance man as Mr. Stanley. The home office as well as Mr. Banks feels preud of having secured the services of a man of Mr. Stanley's type. The Advocate wishes Mr. Stanley success and predicts a great promotion to a higher post. The "Brownskin" Valentine originated and gotten out by Mr. Tilford Davis, Jr., 1116 Washington boulevard, can not be described on its merits of beauty and originality. Its makeup is unique, its verse to womanhood is superb. Well, it just has a meaning as no other. Mr. Davis is receiving daily hundreds of orders for copies of this valentine. NUMBER 27. --- PAGE.TWO THE KANSAS CITY ADVOCATE G. A. GREGG, Associate Editor. MRS. M. C. MATTHEWS. Society Editor. 610 North Sixth Street Office Phone.....Bell West 2407 Residence Phone.....Bell West 2963 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. 1919 FEBRUARY 1919 Sun. Mon. Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 SEGREGATION. Of course it just had to come. Some politician regularly must play politics, in some way, and if nothing else shows up, it is in order to introduce a bill for the segregation of white and colored citizens in the schools of the state. Of course the bill was knocked out in committee and the very broad-minded politician threatens to bring it up again and have it again before the house. In fact, at this writing, he is exerting himself to that end. But, of course, the proposed measure will be duly killed, but the astute politician can go before his constituency and claim that the did his best to create race prejudice. The schools of the state are moving right along, no trouble reported any place, yet someone must stir up contention and bitterness. This, too, following the war wherein colored troops gave their lives for democracy and showed their loyalty and patriotism in a most substantial manner. Of course there is no demand for this humiliatiian and one is led to wonder if this great war to make the world safe for democracy, has not really been a failure in this regard. The world is not safe for democracy until all, people of whatever race or color enjoy justice and freedom. Happily Kansas is not inclined to either segregation or Jimcrowism, the meddlesome politician to the contrary notwithstanding. The editor wishes to thank all the many new subscribers who had their names pleced upon our books for 1919; also our old ones who renewed their subscriptions for another year. PASSPORT REFUSED. There is to be a Pan-African congress to be held in France soon to endeavor to secure certain things for the race from the peace conference. Delegates from all over the United States were chosen, consisting of some of the most prominent men of the race, to attend this conference. - They applied for passports, but were flatly refused. The excuse being given that it was not an opportune time for such a congress. It was intimated that France did not take to the project. It is surmised that the object of this congress of colored people, was to secure some sort of a guarantee of protection from certain conditions which everyone knows obtains. It might be that delegates, perchance, might be in the way, just now, when the peace conference is striving to give the peoples of certain nations of Europe, more freedom and to extend the African colonies greater protection from German misrule. It is surpassingly strange that our own people do not deserve the recognition accorded the nations of other peoples. It is all the more inconsistent, in view of the noble work which the American colored people did to make the world safe for democracy. At any rate, representatives of the race which has fought just as bravely for their country as other, good Americans, were denied passports to France, in order that they might set before the peace conference in some way, certain measures which they desired to meet with favor. It would 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 A large and appreciative audience attended the morning service, when the pastor, Dr. Griffin, delivered an unusually strong spiritual sermon. It was full of rich food for the hungry soul. Four joined the church during the day, one being taken in from the sick chamber, Abraun Hawkins, 312 Troup avenue. "I was sick and ye visited me not." The church and choir is delighted in having the very noted choirister, Mrs. Effie Grant-Hardy, the very noted soprano and efficient choir leader. First A4 M. E. has the talent for one of the greatest church choirs in the West and there is no one who is better qualified to make it so than Mrs. Hardy. A number of new talent have already enrolled. Little Harold Miller of the kindergarten class will be greatly missed bv his teacher and classmates from Sunday school. He was a brilliant little spirit. The Sewing Circle will hold a bazaar on February 14th at the church and have a big chicken dinner. The committee of the Annual Knife and Fork banquet are preparing for one thousand plates this year. First A. M. E. is open 365 days in the year. Come whenever you will. You are welcome. be interesting to know the real object in refusing passports. It is not very difficult to surmise, however. BIBLE CLASS 8The Neighborhood Bible Class has good meetings at the "Y" every Wednesday night. Come. Lesson Wednesday, February 12th, Luke III. The Advocate circulation demands an extra income to any advertiser. Try it and see the difference. GET IN LINE FOR THE LINCOLN DAY CLUB. The Lincoln Day Club will-hold its First Annual Meeting in this city Wednesday, February the 12th, at the First A. M. E. church, at 8 o'clock p. m. The usual banquet following the program will be managed by the church clubs, which is a guarantee that it will be a worthy affair. An excellent program will be presented, consisting of remarks and addresses by highly capable gentlemen; interspersed by appropriate music for the occasion. The Civic League has decided to make this the first meeting of the club in this city, really and truly a great affair. They feel that it should be an occasion of awakening and arousing the race to a full sense of the condition of the world today in order that we may reach the mark of the high calling ordained for us by the Great Emancipator, the anniversary of whose birth we will honor and commemorate. The local committee will exert themselves to make this meeting as good as the best; and ask the hearty co-operation of the citizens in their effort. Some of the main features of the program are as follows, to-wit: Music.....Western University Invocation.....Rev. D. A. Holmes Music..... Welcome Address.....Prof. A. J. Necly Response to Welcome..... .....James H. Guy, Topeka Music..... President's Annual Address. Music..... Lincoln, the Emancipator* Mr. T. W. Bell, Leavenworth The Emancipated Negro Prof. J R. E. Lee, K. C., Mo. Penediction Rev. D. B. Jackson Banquet—With Appropriate Toasts. CONSIDEE JENKINS, Chm. I. F. BRADLE, JR. Committee. Mrs. Calhoun returned from a six Los Angeles and Sal- Lake City to attend her sick daugh- ters. She may return to Californi- in July. THE KANSAS CITY ADVOCATE Corner Third street and Stewart avenue. The Rey. M. E. Spatcher priest in charge. Sunday services—Holy communion, 730 a. m.; Sunday school, 9:45 a. m.; morning prayer and sermon (except first Sunday), 11 a. m.; Holy communion (first Sunday), 11 a. m. strangers are welcome. WORKING GIRLS The Yates branch of the Y. W. C. A., Ninth street and Nebraska avenue, Kansas City, Kansas, offer nicely furnished rooms at reasonable rates to the working girls who have no home in the city. Will be protected by good Christian influence. Transients are welcome. Mrs. E. J. Patterson, President Board of Directors, Call Matron, Phone West 1566. Mrs. Landor has returned from a week's stay in Excelsior Springs, much improved in health. Mrs. Vernon is enjoying her visit with her son, Dr. W. T. Vernon, in Memphis, Tenn. Mr. Solomon Banks, who is now in France, is shoeing horses Mr. Banks graduated from the black-shaft department or Western University. War is over. Unce Sam has discovered ability and is using him Mr. Banks plans to return and go right to the farm. Quindaro has several young men in France. The Bradford brothers, Freddie Monroe, etc. Mr. Douglas is stepping about. His recovery to health is remarkable He is a unique character. The A. M. E. church Sunday school meets at 1 p. m., each Sunday. Send your children. The choir meets at 7 p. m., each Sunday evening. The girls have moved back to Grant Hall. The matron, Mrs. Curry, is very glad to get home. Mr. William C. Craver of the International committee of Young Men's Christian Association and Student Field Secretary, visited two days with the W. U. "Y." His visits are always enjoyed. Mr. Hillard is president of the "Y." Prof. G. A. Gregg is faculty supervisor. The following are new subscribers to The Advocate: Prof. G. T. Allen, Mr. T. H. Harris. Many of the former subscribers renewed. More are to follow. If anyone should miss the paper please inform us right away. There is no need of letting a month or two pass without a paper or finding out the cause. You have six days to inform the editor before another paper is sent out. The Advocate has not missed an issue under Mr. Kennedy's management. Why does not the city pave Twenty-seventh street to the city limits? who is the property owner who will not sign the petition? SUBSCRIBE FOR THE ADVOCATE. $1.50 PER YEAR. Dr. S. H. Thompson was confined to his home several days the past week on account of overwork and he and Dr. Griffin, who also needed a rest, spent several days this week taking baths at Excelsior Springs. Mr. Leopia Justice, one of our model young men, and a railway mail clerk out in the state, was in the city a short time this week visiting his parents and calling on friends. The Advocate circulation demands an extra income to any advertiser. Try it and see the difference. Bed springs and two chairs; all in good condition. Price $10 for entire set. Call Bell West 1566. Spanish Influenza can be prevented easier than it can be cured. At the first sign of a shiver or sneeze, take HILLS CASCARA QUININE BROMIDE Standard cold remedy for 20 years—in tablet form—sure, safe, no opiates—breaks up n cold in 2 hours, helps with sinus congestion. The genuine box has a Red top with Mr. Kid's picture. At All Dtg Stores. Church of the Ascension (Episcopal) A HOME FOR QUINDARO, KANS. FOR SALE THE WORLD MOVES AFTER A FASHION SET BY OUR J. O. Louisville, Ky.-I told you I would be on the move when you read my next letter, or the last one, and it will apply to my next one, for I am not going to be in this city where I am now, and it is hard to tell where I will be, but I hope in this world. The world is moving and so am I, and I am going to keep on moving. How would you go about making a world like ours? You know I have been to Chicago and looked around there and touched some of the leading people in the town. I have been in touch with the Dr. L. K. Williams. I am told that they are not going to Jet all of our men go to help to make peace They believe that Mr. Wilson and Mr. Lansing are able to look out for all Americans and the black Americans may remain right at home and do what they can here. If they don't want to stay at their home then they may go to some other home, because they will not be able to go across the pond. You see American people cannot go visiting now unless they get permission, and the "Father" thinks that his children should remain at home and help to keep things going here. I wish our father would like Dr. Ransom go over, for he would be good, although they say that his crowd put the fire out when they were in Washington. They talked just a little too much and that is how it happened. They are not going to be able to make Mr. Wilson walk the chalk line, and I am not saying which one of the many Wilsons I have in mind. If you guess it and if not I will not tell you. But I started to tell you about Rev. L. K. Williams. He is one of the greatest preachers in the Baptist ranks, and has made good everywhere. He is a man of great resources, of great power, and he is using them for good. It was but yesterday, when he was in school in Bishop College and then he came out and has made good in Texas The Rev. Dr. E. J. Fisher died and the people called Rev. L K. Williams to take charge of Olivet. He took hold and the church soon got beyond its clothes, and it was necessary to purchase larger quarters. They were getting ready to build when the church at Thirty-first and South Park was for sale, and they put their money into it. He has two or three assistant pastors, three or four services going on at the same time on Sunday morning and still people are turned away. The Rev. Dr. J. H. Branham is the first assistant pastor. He comes from Ennis, Texas, and he is going to make it worl better and better. Chicago is one more big overgrown city, and I just looked and looked unI almost looked my eyes sore, and the half has not been told yet. Then I went to one of the schools to see Charles Stewart, Jr. get his diploma from the grammar school and said that he was going to high school when he left. I suppose he will. These little fellows getting so much of this educational business causes me to think and want to be a young myself. His mother and father were present and both of them smiled at their son, and I suppose I would have also, for I felt like it. There was a class of 80 and only three of them belonging to my race, why not smile at them. Some people have died in Chicago who never died before, and some of them have been hit by "flue" bullets and they died, and others just pulled the bullet out and went on and got well. I hope that them things will not hit me. It is awful to be hit by one of the flue bullets. You may get snow burnt and live, but you don't know what will happen if you get hit in the proper place with a flue bullet, It will certainly knock you out. I had the pleasure of coming in touch with that great other preacher in Chicago, Dr. A. J. Carey, who is doing things right now. He is presiding elder of the Chicago district, and you will believe me when I tell you that he has put everything in sight to work, and they are working for who shall last the longest. They have the African Methodist Men and the African Women in separate organizations, and he is going right on getting new churches. new property. When he reports to the next general conference things will be just so in shape that they will elect him a bishop. It will be Dr. A. J. Carey, Dr. J. R. Ransom, C. R. Tucker changed to bishops, and they will do their part in the busy world. Of course there will be others who will do something also. But I am not prepared to tell you about them. I made it to Indianapolis, Indiana, and there is where I touched the Rev. B. J. F. Westbrocks, pastor of one of the Baptist churches, and a great preacher. I met others while there Overcoat Reduction Sale 100 All Wool Overcoat new models, including fur collars fur lined coats —AT A— GREATLY REDUCED PRICE the fact that Wonder Clothes have always been the smallest margin of profit makes it a down to you. Wonder Stores Company HERMAN H. SIMON, Manager. 11 Minnesota Ave., Kansas City, R. PICKENS, SHOEMAKER Shoes Repaired While You Wash Machinery. All work First Class available. North Third Street Kansas City THE GATHER YOUR GARDEN FREE If you have to do is to call Bell P or Home West 632. Wagons w Overcoat Reduction Sale 1,100 All Wool Overcoats All new models, including fur collar and fur lined coats The fact that Wonder Clothes have always been sold at the smallest margin of profit makes it a double saving to you. Wonder Stores Company R. PICKENS, SHOEMAKER Shoes Repaired While You Wait. Latest Patent Machinery. All work First Class. Prices Reasonable. 1300 North Third Street Kansas City, Kansas WE GATHER YOUR GARBAGE FREE All you have to do is to call Bell Phone West 3577, or Home West 632. Wagons will call at once. SAMUEL DIGGS THE OLD RELIABLE Pays the highest cash price for iron, bottles, bones, copper, brass thing in the junk line. SQUARE DEALING AND HOT TIMES. Place of Business—1 BELL, WEST 3577 MADAM C. Who is known as The French H. take care of her many customers. Mrs. C. B. Jones, who has le with Madam Taylor, and no o to be done heretofore. BUSINESS HOURS, 8:30 BELL PHONE PARLORS, 910 NEBRASKA A . We Teach the French S THE OLD RELIABLE JUNK DEALER. pays the highest cash price for junk at all times, rags, bottles, bones, copper, brass, lead, zinc and even ing in the junk line. WARE DEALING AND HONEST WEIGHT AT ALL TIMES. Place of Business—1006-1008 North Third L. WEST 3577 KANSAS CITY. K. MADAM C. O. TAYLOR, known as The French Hair Grower, is better of her many customers than ever before. C. B. Jones, who has learned the French S. Adam Taylor, and no one is turned away here heretofore. BUSINESS HOURS, 8:30 A. M. TO 7:30 A. M. BELL PHONE WEST 4425-J. HRS, 910 NEBRASKA AVE., KANSAS CITY. Reach the French System. Call a THE OLD RELIABLE JUNF 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. MADAM C. O. TAYLOR Who is known as The French Hair Grower, is better prepared to take care of her many customers than ever before. Mrs. C. B. Jones, who has learned the French System, is now with Madam Taylor, and no one is turned away, as has had to be done heretofore. BUSINESS HOURS, 8:30 A. M. TO 7:30 P. M. PARLORS, 910 NEBRASKA AVE., KANSAS CITY, KANSAS We Teach the French System. Call and see us Phone for Appointment, Bell West 2265w. CRRCHET WORK. MME. R. A. HARRIS Hair Dresser Scalp Treatment a Specialty Braids, Transformations, Puffs and Wigs Made. Ladies' Tailoring and Draping Patterns. All Work Guaranteed Kassel Jewelry Co. 548 Minnesota Ave. Kansas City Kansas E. S. JONES BAKERY 3093 N. 27th St. Fresh Bread, Cakes and Pies-Daily Christmas Candies and Fruit Cakes Courteous Treatment Patronage Appreciated and had a general good time before I left for here. I am, in Louisville, Ky., and I am not using a corkscrew, the most of a good old bandit brother, William H. Steward, editor of the American Baptist. Give my love to all inquiring friends, and I think my next letter will be from Alabama. The "Brownskin" Valentine is beautiful in design and its lines of poetry tells something. Mr. C. Griffith has entered the manual training class of the night school at Summer High. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 1919. arcoat ion Sale ool Overcoats including fur collar and need coats T A—— REDUCED PRICE lothes have always been sold profit makes it a double sav- ores Company SIMON, Manager. ., Kansas City, Kans. SHOEMAKER While You Wait. Latest work First Class. Prices at Kansas City, Kansas YOUR GARBAGE REE is to call Bell Phone West 32. Wagons will call at E JUNK DEALER. for junk at all times, rags, brass, lead, zinc and every. ONEST WEIGHT AT ALL 1006-1008 North Third St. KANSAS CITY, KAS. O. TAYLOR Hair Grower, is better prepared to runs than ever before. learned the French System, is now one is turned away, as has had 8:30 A. M. TO 7:30 P. M. E WEST 4425-J. AVE., KANSAS CITY, KANSAS System. Call and see us Phone for Appointment, Bell Wes 2265w. CRRCHET WORK. MME. R. A. HARRIS Hair Dresser Scalp Treatment a Specialty Braids, Transformations, Puffs and Wigs Made. Ladies' Tailoring and Dressmaking. Patterns Drafted to Measure. 27th & Douglass Quindaro, Kans. Bell Phone West 424 Res. 1407 North Eighth Street LUELLA GREEN Notary Public 516 Minnesota Ave. Kansas City. Kansas Residence 2602 North Hallock St. Inspector I. O. B. S. of C. Asst. Clerk No. 1 A, W, CHAS. P. WASHINGTON, M.D. DISEASES OF WOMEN AND CHILDREN Office Hours: 9 to 12 a.m., 3 to 5 p.m. 7 to 8 p.m. BELL PHONE WEST 255 436 Minnesota Ave. Kansas City, Kas. WAR HISTORY BY KELLY MILLER Tells all about the war; it is fair to colored people; everyone buys; a tremendous seller. COLORED MAN NO SLACKER. free, or choice of other 25c pictures. agents making $7 to $23 per day. Send 25c quick for agent's complete outfit AUSTIN JENKINS CO. $29 3rd St. Washington, D. C. Miss Stella Wilson, one of our teachers, is a new subscriber to The Advocate. For Mayor—Second Term HARRY A. MENDENHALL Street Commissioner—Re-election JAMES L. BEGGS SIGNS DO NOT DECEIVE" Watch out for these three. For Street Commissioner-Re election JAMES L. BEGGS PALMER'S HAIR SUCCESS Dressing rit and Reputation. ally used for eighty years. ses of skin troubles. Complexion Brightener. They stand for Merit and Reputation. This Ointment successfully used for eighty years in thousands of cases of skin troubles. The Only ORIGINAL Complexion Brightener. At all druggists, or sent by mail upon receipt of price, 25¢ each. Made Only By The Morgan Drug Co. 1512 Atlantic Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. aware of Substitutes and Imitations. They may be dangerous. Look for the Melon-Colored packages and our Made Marks. Beware of Substitutes and Imitations. They may be dangerous. Look for the Melon-Colored packages and our Trade Marks. ETROPOLITAN TEMPLE NOTES A large congregation was present January 2d, at the 11 o'clock service. Pastor (Holmes preached on subject of "The Jericho Road," quoted the beautiful parable of Good Samaritan; also showed that it is the sweet Good Samaritan. FIRST A. M. E. SEWING CIRCLE. First A. M. E. Church Sewing Circle met at the home of Mrs. Ed. Johnsons', 211 Stewart avenue, Friday, Jan 31st. Opened with eight verses 4th Psalms; song "Showers of Blessing." Nineteen were present. twelve visitors and eight joined the club. A delightful dinner was served and a vote of thanks was tendered the hostess. Next meeting, Friday, Feb. 7th at the home of Mrs. Austin's, 824 Oakland avenue. Mrs. Ella S. Lasley, our florist, engaged a box seat at the 300th Anniversary at Convention Hall that was decorated with a wreath made of galex leaves, jonquils and "pip" spray made of red corr and asp. fern; she spent the evening in selling carnations and sweet peas. Some of the Kansans who attended the 300th Anniversary Wednesday, January 29th, were: Mr. E. L. Bell, Oak Mills; Rev. J. R. Ranson, Wichita; Rev. Mr. Adams, Rev. N. H. Jeltz of Lawrence, and Rev. J. S. Payne of Lincoln, Neb. Manhattan, Kansas, A. M. E. church was well represented at the 300th Anniversary and had an excellent display of art work. First A. M. E. Sewing Circle will have their Bazaar February 14th at the church; also a fine chicken dinner all day. Rev. J. R. Ransom of Wichita spent part of Wednesday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Albert Bryant, 2061 North Third street. SUBSCRIBE FOR THE ADVOCATE. $1.50 PER YEAR. Attorney Hueston and Mr. Dabney of Kansas City, Mo., accompanied Dr. W. Thompkins to the Forum Sunday. Miss Mickey, one of our teachers, is still out of school with illness. Mrs. A. P. Davis and her sisters have gone on a visit to Chicago, Detroit, etc. Mrs. Brown, mother of Rev. D. A. Holmes, is visiting her son at 712 New Jersey avenue. Mrs. Jones, at 314 Minnesota avenue, who was hurt on a dynamited street car, is a little better. Advertisers always get results from their ads in The Advocate. System Brings Results. It's not necessary to become a recluse to gain fitness. The very fact that you grow makes present tasks easy. That gives additional time that can be applied in still greater, attailments. Self-mastery begets self-confidence that reacts again in greater self-mastery. And that leads to the mastery of other things. Each new attainment helps to make work easier. The wise man knows he must have recreation and diversion so he does not become a grind. He just systematizes his time and marshals his resources in such a way as to startle the careless worker. The result is continued growth in efficiency. Every day brings added satisfaction, for there is joy in achievement—Exchange. ```markdown ``` FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 1919. 1512 Atlantic Ave. METROPOLITAN TEMPLE NOTES A large congregaion was present February 2d, at the 11 o'clock service. Pastor (Holmes preached on the subject of "The Jericho Road," and quoted the beautiful parable of the Good Samaritan; also showed that Christ is the great Good Samaritan; and that we should go and do likewise. One of the most appropriate songs sung was "Rescue the Perishing." After receiving members, the Holy Sacrament was administered; and among the pretty songs that all can sing was "Christ's Agony in the Garden of Gethsemane," "Did Christ O'er Sinners Weep?" and "Nearer My God to Thee." Hundreds took the communion and the closing prayer was the Lord's Prayer, the greatest of all prayers. And they did as they did at the "Last Supper," 1919 years ago; i.e., they sang a hymn and went out. At 4 p. m., the Forum met and had a very large crowd and a good program and pipe organ recital. At night the audience listened to a good sermon from Revelations. The collection was nearly a hundred dollars. Next Sunday at 11 a. m., this con- exercises for ex-President Roosevelt. All are invited. The Sewing Circle meets at Mrs. A. T. Marr-Hultz's this week. The ladies invite all friends to attend. They had a large meeting at Mrs. L. Stovalls'. Advertisers always get results from their ads in The Advocate. Mrs. Alice Day is a new subscriber to The Advocate. 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"Bohemian" has stood for many an age as an appellation for carefree wanderers; yet as originally applied by the French it probably referred to the expatriated disciples of the Bohemian, unruly, John Huss, Spiritual and patriotic fervor rather than lightheartedness are the traditional marks of this people, who after long generations of subjection to Teuton Austria are coming into their own. Bohemia was the home of the Czechs for hundreds of years before Germanic invaders broke in upon its happy freedom, as early, indeed, as the sixth century before Christ. The Czechs' love of country and of liberty and their sense of Slavic kinship with their oppressed Slovak brethren dwelling near by never died or dimmed. Despite tyranny and persecution they have clung to pride in their past and to hope for their future; they have cherished their language, their literature and customs, their common faith and ideals—Atlanta Journal. Birch Bark. The bark of the yellow birch can be compared with nothing else. The tree is unique among trees. The yellow birch, often better called the silver birch, has a bark more tinsel-like than that of any other tree. It seems to have been made for campers to admire, or perhaps, in an emergency, to use to kindle the camp fire. But do not allow the appreciation of the useful to overcome your appreciation of the beautiful. It is true that the bark may thus be used for kindling, and it is also probably true that the removal of the loose bark does not injure the tree, but such removal injures the beauty of the tree, as you then deprive it of its chief characteristic. The manner in which the bark breaches on the main trunk, expands, and rolls back in ribbon-like curls and strips, which long remain attached and rustle in every passing breeze could not fall to elicit the admiration of every lover of the forest. It is noticeable that on old trunks the character of the bark is different, as there it is roughened by irregular plate-like scales.—Boys' Life. Canton a City of Canala. At Canton, the oldest city in southern China, the river is, in effect, canalized, and the shipping is heavy and varied. The water is deep enough for ships of 1,000 tons burden as far as the city, but foreign boats come up only as far as Whampoa, nine miles to the southeast, where there are extensive docks. Here the loading and unloading is done by native boats. Vessels of deep draft lie outside the bar. Forty miles below is the Boo Tigris (Mouth of the Tiger), and the water widens into a wide estuary. Water divides the old from the new town and surrounds the island and the suburbs, where the Europeans live, so that Canton has an abundance of picturesque water life, including a big houseboat population. A GREAT CELEBRATION. (Continued from First Page.) and student body lined up in military form to receive the distinguished guests and committee. The drive wound up at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Crews, where an excellent dinner was served and greatly enjoyed. Bishop Parks was the guest of Dr. Thomas, at the manse. Mr. and Mrs. C4 A. Calloway entertained Col. Dennison, and Major Lynch was entertained by Mr. and Mrs. Crews. The committee in charge of this great celebration, the most attractive and most highly enjoyed by anything of that nature which has visited the city during its entire history, deserve great commendation for its untiring efforts and success. Its chairman was Dr. Thomas, Dr. Griffin, secretary and treasurer, ably aided by the ministers of the city, and laymen, every one of whom worked manfully for the success of the exhibition. Floats. The floats were numerous and all attractive. The following are some of those, which were in evidence: Under the management of Mrs. W. T. Osborne, chairman, and her committee of one hundred women. 1—Africa in 1619, portrayed by Clio Art Club. 2“Dutch Vessel.” The landing of the first Negroes on American soil. St. Paul Baptist church. 3—Southern Cabin. Stealing the Key of Knowledge. Harmony Art Club. 4—Southern Cotton Plantation. Bethel A. M. E. Church. 5—Abraham Lincoln and his cabinet signing the Emancipation proclamation. 6"Liberty." The Atheneum Club. 7—"The Reconstruction Period."—Second Baptist Church. 8—Red Cross service.—Auxiliary No. 28. 9—Hospital Relief Corps, Douglass Hospital, Kansas City, Kansas. 10—The Death of John Barleycorn—Alexander W. C. T. U., Mrs. R. V. Green in charge. 11—The Y. W. C. A. war work, Mrs. Ida M. Becks, in charge. 12—The One-horse Shay of 1619 and the Automobile of 1919. Other industrial, business- and professional displays. Some of the beautiful booths that were noticeable for their artistic design; were Bcthel A. M. E. church, Art Club of Manhattan, Kansas; Who So Ever Will Club of Ebenezer A. M. E. church; the Federated Clubs of the city under the supervision of its president, Mrs. Alice Mason, the Christian church presented an excellent display of art. The Art Club and Willing Workers Club of Ebenezer had an attractive booth. Miss Maggie Robinson displayed some fine work of considerable magnitude, in a handsome booth. The Second Baptist church took hold of the parade through Mme. Ida M. Becks and was responsible for much of its success. Exhibits from Lincoln High school, Attucks, Douglass and W. W. Yates graded schools were excellent. Womann's Self-Improvement Club of.Bethel A. M. E. church played a big part in the parade. Some of the Kansas Side's exhibits were the Sewing Circle of the First A. M. E. church, who had an elaborate and beautiful display of needlework. The Alpha Art Club come in for much of the fine display. Adelpha Art-Club showed an excellent exhibit of handsome pieces and Beacon Hill Art Club was not behind in a magnificent display. The Gray Printing Company had a display in workmanship that could not be surpassed. The Bouldin Cleaners' booth with its display was quite an attraction. McClellan and son, real estate company, with their miniature cottages, built by Contractor McNair and son, showed up to advantage. J. A. Wilson, our pioneer Negro eweler, had a fine exhibit, which attracted the attention of the thousands who passed the booth. The Home Drug Company purchased several boxes and gave the tickets to those who were not able to pay for a ticket, each box carrying a barrer: "Bell Phone West 380." Mrs. Stovall Lasley and son, florists, had a nice display of lovely flowers. One of the most beautiful and handsome pieces of Art, in many's judgment, was a centerpiece of hand-work large enough to work a life-size pea fowl on it. It was so natural one imagined they could hear the rustling of its wings. Mrs. Mamie Jones of Eighth and Freeman, was the needle artist. It is valued at $300. There were many fine pieces of the crayon. Indian ink and water color artist displayed on the Missouri side, some worth hundreds of dollars. A fine display of needle work and painted china from Qujndaro What So Ever Club received many high compliments. MILO NEW JERSEY AND TENTH STREET HOUSE OF PERSONALITY MONDAY WILLIAM S. 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Bonner Springs; in x from town on me Avenue, Kane Bell West 105 Fine 6-room modern house, corner of North Sixth street and Stewart avenue; terms to right party. 4-room cottage, 321 Oakland avenue; $1,000; $100 down and $10 per month; six per cent. 10-acre tract at Bonner Springs; improved; 2 gas wells on it; 20 minutes walk from town on main road; $25.000. Office: 529 State Avenue, Kansas City Kansas Bell West 1050 ACTIVE PASTORS MOST NEED HELP Rev. E. J. Alston, G.E.,Th., the state's only colored Graduate Evangelist, Revivalist and Outline Specialist. Special attention given to outline text prayer occasions. Progressive Ministers would do well to get in touch with New Ideas, Metaphors, Illustrations. Bell Phone West 4187. Fifth Street at Oakland Avenue Kansas City, Kansas FREE $1.00 G. 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You may be short a wonderful new plan. You may be a study boy. Here is a week to start. WEKIT TODAY. LONGHILL LABS CO. DEPT. IH, OWNING, RL. Call West 380 PAGE THREE MODEL'S CONFESSION THURSDAY DON'T MISS IT BY ALL MEANS SATURDAY BRASS BULLET and Ebony Comedy Bell Phone 180 Grand BELL WEST 3577 OPPORTUNITIES . FOR THE YOUTH < . OF KANSAS - ‘Topeka, Kans., Feb. 6—“Opportu- _wities'for the Youth of Kansas,” is a plea made by Prof. George, R. Bridgeforth, principal of the Indus- trial and Educational Institute of Kansas, located here, and in response the trustees of the institution have jecided to put within the reach of the yoimg women of the race nurse traini- ‘cng by the erection of a hospital on the campus of the school. It will be m horor of the colored women of the shite, ‘Within a few days contract will be Yet for the building and by next fall St is hoped that the building will be conpleted. “It is our intention to xt it one of the best in the coun- try,” said Prof. Bridgeforth, “for we ‘want to turn out only efficient worthy nurses, During the ‘influenza epi- demic’ in the cityya few months ago, he need of nurses and the awork of he eolored women was realized, and when it was mentioned that we want ed 2 hospital where our girls could he trained in nursing it at once had the approval of Governor Arthur Capper, who is now United States Senator, and Hon. S. J. Crumbine, secretary of the State Board of “Realth. The governor, among other things said: : : “41 am glad that the board of trus- tees have decided to erect a hospital for the training of colored nurses on the grounds of the Topeka Industrial and Educational Institute and that his institution is to be dedicated to “the colored ‘women of Kansas. I here- ‘by approve of the ideas It seems to ‘be that the plan will appeal to’all the good people of our state. “I am very proud of the record that Ykas Ween made by your school. It is cme of the most meritorious institu- ions in Kansas, and I wish you to ‘know that I will do everything in my power to help and encourage you in the fine work you are doing.” |, Prof. Bridgeforth was selected to Sneed Dr. Carter last fall. He is ‘one of the most noted educators in the country. He worked with the late William H. Council at the state “A. & M. College, Normal, Ala, and rom there he went to Tuskegee In- ssheute, with the late Booker T. “Washington, where he remained over ‘twelve years in charge of the Agri- ecuitural department of the school, re- signing only to come to Kansas, where he is to do his life's work. ‘This is truly the Western Tuskegee, ai great good is being accomplished for the whole race, nowt ‘KANSANS AT \ A BANQUET “Those who attended the banquet in Thonor of Col. Frank Dennison’ and Major John R. Lynch last Thursday ‘evening at the Y. M. C. A. from the Kansas side were: Major D. A. Holmes, Judge 1. F. Bradley, St» Dean E. S, Vaughn, Prof. G. A. Gregg, Prof. Shelton French, Lawyer Dorsey Green, Dr. L. R. Petty, Law- yer F. B. Anderson, Prof G. B. Bus- ter, Rev. J. T. Smith, Rev. Mr. Barks- dale, Prof. J. P. King, J. H. Clay- borne, Lieut. I. F. Bradley, Jr, Dr. L. S. Peck, Mr. A. J, Bolden and Edi- tor Thomas Kennedy, ~ , = 7 Rev. Wm, Mitchell, 1232 Nebraska avenue, met with quite a painful ae- cident last week at the Swift packing plant. While in pursuit of his work a tier of barrels fell upon him, cut- ‘ting his head severely and mashing his left foot. se «Miss Burnett, “a «sister of Mrs.) Siermodon, of Oklahoi’, -has.. come! here to assist her in the grocery on} ‘North Sherman street. The business; Bias so developed in the: past few mnonths that it calléd’ fo¥ another clerk. . ‘Mrs. Bland, who has been with rela- tives for two years in Minneapolis, has returned home. Mrs. Bland is Yooking well. Her many friends*are glad to see her with us again. Nirs. Fine of Pleasanton,‘ Kahssa, ~vigited: her ister, Miss Mattie Law- renge, the week end, at,826 Nebraska cayenne, ,-Mrs. Fine entered her son im Western, ‘University, Monday. ., SWiES Téektson of APnshrone avéous, Bas “rétumed hot attere'séveral Ynonths’ visit _with~her “brottrer—at Omaha, Neb ‘Mr. Watt Morris of Wichita, and ue of its.prominent citizens, was in the city a few days this week. . £ Oe ae \: Mrs. DeBose of Beggs, Okla., visit- Eval sister, Mrs, Daniels, 931 Split, Yop avenve, this week. Mr Abram Hawkins, 312 Troup, is fvery ill. aC ‘HUNGER DRAWS THE MAP WE Fasine Conditions exe ‘ ,: IRE Tood Shoriage approching Famine Point Ci aa ~ ZAScrious Food Shortage a res C 2. . Ky est Rte Senos gy 3 PR ed nO [Wp Unclassified y SS : ok Av." : Rey DECEMBER, 1, 1918, \9 S \ as SSS a - “Gn, SRN IN i SS \ NS 2 SE Jes EX Ort G7 VY) var’! es e oN Y 7 4, <1 ae VS G a ies, sa 7 U . wl , Aeeic® NS aw, A food map of Europe today shows not a single country in which the tu- ture does not hold threat of serious difficulties and only a small part which 1s not rapidly approaching the famine polut, With the exception of the Ukraine only those countries whieh have malutained marine commerce have suficlem food supplies to meet actual needs unt! next harvest, and even In the Ukraine, with stores accu- mutated on the farms, there ts famine in the large centers of population, Belgium and northern France, as well as Serbia, appear on the hunger map distinct from the rest of Europe Vecause they stand In a different rela- tion from the other nations to the peo. plé of the United States. America has for four years maintained the small war rations of Selglum aud northern France and Is already making special efforts to care for thelr Increased ‘after-the-war needs, which, with those of Serbia, must be Included jn thts plan, are urgent tn the extreme and niust have immediate relief. The gratitude of the Belgian nation for the help America bas extended to her during the war constitutes the strongest appeal for us to edntinue out work there. The moment the German anmnles withdrew from her soil and sh wus established once more in her ows LAND INNOCENT OF BATHTUBS | In Turkey the Stationary Tub, So Fa- miliar in Western Lands, 1s Ab- solutely Unknown. ‘The Turk in‘spite of his constant bathing (bathing being enjoined by the Mohammedan religion) has np sta- tionary tubs nor wash bowls—Indeed, ‘Turkish houses are quite innocent of plumbing, says Edith Gilfallin, in an article on the colorful ancient capital of the Ottoman empire. But as the Turk never bathes Save in running ‘water the brick floors contain drains that earry the water to the garden out- side, Always before eating, a servant pours, from a plteher, water over an orlental’s hands; which. seems a wise provision, for they do not use knives nor forks; spoons only are used to eat soup or sherbets. ‘They do not sit around a tahle as we do, but sit on cushions round foot- igh table trays. All over the near east they have but two meals, Break- [fast Is,a sort of movable feast up to cleven ‘o'clock. It consists of coffee fruit and various hot breads. ‘The "Turk 1s enabled to sustain life until |his dinner at sunset by drinking ‘tumumerable cupfuls of thick, hot heavily-sweetened coffee... Dinner. which 1s consumed In the evening, is the only meal the Turk takes in} the bosom of his family. I often Is an elaborate affair of twelv courses: Tomatoes and’ squash an¢ eggplant and other vegetables stuffe with rice or minced meat or cheese fish swimming in oll, mutton stews Boat fricassees, ronsted chickens, rict Pastries and candies, preserves 0 plum and quince and fig and peach and always coffee and the narghlle— waterpipe. At some of these dinners they dein! a sort of brandy called rakl; but alco holle drinks are anathesia to the orthc dox Turk, 7 SOLDIER OF FORTUNE PASSES World ‘Soon to Have Little” Use for * Plotlifesqué-Character Whose For * + “tune Waa"His"Sword. + GS eee oe € - If it shall now come to pass, as It well may, that there shill be an end pul to wars, the old-time soldier of fortune will become an éxtinet spe cles. = : ‘The world. of course, ean get along very well without him, and yet he will be missed. For he is a very ancient Institution; indeed. He was with Alex ander and Caesar, ;Napoteon, the cap tains and.the kings of every nation un. THE KANSAS CITY ADVOCATE ‘seat of government the little nation's first thought was to express her grati- tude to the Commission for Relief in Belgium for preserving the lives of millions of ber citizens. . ~ Germany, on the other hand, need Bot figure In such a map for Amert- cans because there is no present Indl- cation that we shall be called op at alt to take thought for the food needs of Gerwany. Germany probably can care for her own food problem If she 1s given access to shipping and Is enabled to distribute food to the citles wth dense populations, whieh are the trov- ble ckoters, England, France, the Netherlands and Portugal, all of thich have been malntained from Amencan supplies have sufficient food to meet immediate needs, but their future presents sert- ous difficulties. The same {s true of Spain and the northern neutral coun- trles—Norway, Sweden and Denmark —whose ports have been open and who have been able to draw to some degree upon foreign supplles., Most of Russin Is elrendy in the throes of famine, and 40,000,000 people there are beyond the possibility of help. Before another spring thou sands of them Inevitably must dle This applies as well to Poland apd practically throughout the Baltle re Ger the stn wherever there was & knife to stick or a bullet to shoot. ~ Slowly but surely, however, the ground has been cut from under the feet of the-soldier of fortune, and now It sepms that, at last, he‘ts to dis- appear completely. He had a good time, though, while It lasted, and it did last a lone time, at that. For there was always, some- where, a job’ waiting for him. 1f things went stale on the Spanish Main, he could cross aver to the other side of the world and find another banner un- der which to fight. It was all the same to him, which side he fought with or against. He had no enmities, no hatreds; he had no grudge to satisfy. His business was fighting. ‘The dovblonn of | Spain looked just as cond to him as the sov. erelgn of England or the yen of Ja pan. To Get Cash From Bank Vaults. An ambitions young yegzmon once approached a famous snfe cracker in the penitentiary where both were so- Journing. The young man was about to leave prison and wanted to know a sure method of getting money from a bank's vault. “Go,” sald the famous safeblower, “to your home town. Get n job." Visit the bank every Saturday eventng and deposit a small amount of your week's wages. Thus you will gain the confi- dence of the bank officials and people In general. Get a better job as soon as you can, Continue your yreekly vists. In time you'll find yourself universally trusted.” “And then?” the young yegsman asked expectantly. “Then,* te wise old crook an- swered, “you will.be drawing interest out of the bank vault; and that Is the only sure and safe method of getting money from such a place.” Women and the Movies. I believe the next generation of women will be more interesting in every way, becausé of the stimulus given to their ves by ‘the nition pletures." I notice so much difference 4a the women I meet since the ple ‘tures have become popular.» ‘The en- tire world has been. ‘visualized for them; it has been like a universal. edu- cation. Not merely for the women who have lacked advantages, mind you, but more especially for the type of women fio outlook has been Imited by | thetr intelléetual concepts—who could not be made to believe that there was | anything worth whilé outside of thelr | special clicle of culture.—Margarits - | Bischer, in Film Fon, 1. a Ae 2s sede t sea, nag tly Sah A a oS glons,.with conditions most serious in Floland, Bohemta, Serbia, Roumanta and Montenegro have already reached the faivine'potut and are suffering a heavy toll of death, The Armenian popula- tor $s falling each week as hunger takes Its toll, and {n Greece, Albania and Roumanta ro serlous,re the food shortages that famine 18 near. Al- tovgh starvation ts not yet imminent, Italy, Switzerland, Bulgaria and Tur- key are In the throes of serlous strin- gencies. I order to fulfil America’s pledze tn wortd relief we will have to export every ton of food which can be han- dled through our ports. ‘This means at the very teust a mitoimam of 20,000,000 tons compared with 6,000,000 tons pre war exports and 12,820,000 tons ex- ported last yezr, when we were bound by the thes of war to the European allfes, If we fal} to lighten the black spe's on the hunger map or ff we allow ang portions to become darker the vers peace for which we fought and bted wilt he threatened, Revolt and anarchy Inevitably follow famine, Should this happen we will sce In other parts of Enrope a repetition of the Russian de. bucle aba our fight for world peace wi! have been In vain, TRUMPET NOT IN HIS LIRE Master of Organ a Distinct Failure When He Essayed to Play An- ‘other Musical Instrument, There is an amusing story told about Sir Frederick Bridge, the fa- mous organist of Westminster abbey, and of how he was once guilty of making a “row” within the edifice. Tt was at the time of the coronation of King George V. One of the re- hearsats to take place was that of the state trumpeters, who practiced their fanfares within the building. During their temporary absence Sir Frederick Bridge thought he would see what kind of a fanfare he could produce, and, borrowing one of the trumpets, set about making such dis- cordant sounds thut the clerk of the works came up and expostulated: “If that row continues,” he sald, “my workmen threaten to go on strike, and §f they do the coronation will have to de postponed.” Sir Frederick hurried- Jy put down the trumpet, and soothed the workmen by playing f selection on the organ, Marylng Length of Life In, Fishes. The length of life of fishes is vari- able in the extreme. When we think of the great number of enemies to which any fish is exposed, such as other predatory fishes, parasitic worms and crustacea and other para- sites (which are usually harmless to man but destructive to the fish) crabs, sea birds, bacterial diseases, ete, we easily see that to live in the water and escape all these dangers re- ‘quires many protections which at best can preserve only a very :enall num- ber of fishes beyond the spawning time, Such protections to fishes are speed of swimming, defensive spines and fins, the ability to distend themselves Uke the puffer to prevent being swallowed, teeth, electric organs, heavy corselets of! scales which easlly slip from the skin and a high atate of re- sistance against disease, ‘Thus, if a fish !s well protected, out of a large number of Its kind a few ‘may live to reach unusually large sizes. ‘here are records of very large fishes of most known varieties. ‘Sotick ai Sabwneiiaatinin .|. To do anything worth while we must | be something worth while, and we can- || not be if we take It all ont in talking. ,| Themind must recelve impressions be- .| fore it éan give them, the heart must :| feel before it can make others feel, the soul most.be filled before it can overs flow, te ; ie “yk Fatt nee Oe Ba Malin Ug CITIZENS’ FORUM President Hodge was able ta be at his post again, and opened the Fo- rum on time. It being the date of the third pipe organ recital, a large crowd asembled in the dress circle and although many were in the Bal- conies, the crowd was not ‘as great as on January 12: The first special feature of the program was’ Current Events, given in a gracious manner by Miss Sarah E. Calloway, Western University. Piano duet, Mrs. R. Watley and Miss W. Dwiggins: Address, Dr. W. J. Thompkins of Kansas City, Mo. He read the full report of “Plans for the Betterment of Colored People in Missouri.” He gave many statistics showing what the committee, appointed by Govern- or Gardner, had done. Said, “Most of it did not apply to the colored peo- ple in Kansas.” Paid a glowing tri- bute to Kansas University, as being second to none in the United States, and to Kansas for-allowing its col- ored citizens to enter it. He receiv- ed much applause. This concluded the first program of the session, which was arranged by Mrs. W. Dwiggins and Miss ‘Trus- ;sie Smothers. ‘Then eame the second program, the pipe organ recital by Prof. R, G. Jackson, as follows: Overture, “Poet and Peasant” (Supe); very classical; loudly ap- plauded. “The Bee,” and “O Dry Thoce ‘Tears,’ (Del Reigo), with a male voice concealed; very pretty, and en- cored. “A. Bird’s Voice Calling,” (Ware), Mme, A. Y. Jackson, and sang “I’m Nearer My Home ’as an encore. Concerto in G minor (Mendelssohn) Miss L. Stewart at the piano and B. G Jackson at the organ; very diffi- ealt. Hearing the organ at the Temple is greatly enjoyed by hundreds. The next organ recital will be March 2d, with a student from Fisk University as the soloist. . Next Sunday, February 9, the {Fo- rum will have a Memorial mya for the late Col. Roosevelt. ! The speakers will be Prof. neefien D. A: Holmes, Prof. G. N. Grham, of Kansas City, Mo.; and Mr, Nelson Grews: The choir of the A M. E. church will sing Roosevelt's favorite, “How Firm a Foundation.” Everyone ig invited to attend and pay tribute to the: memory of a friend of our Trace. ° MANDALAY BEST IN WINTER Burmeze Capital Known to All Whites in India as an Ideat Cold Weather Resort. * Doubtless it will surprise a great many persons to learn that Mandalay, famed of song and story, Is little’ more than a half century old. It was bullt fn 1896 by, King Mindon, who mude {t the capital of whut was then indepen- dent Burman, ‘Something more than 300 feet above the level of the sea, Mandalay sits tightly upon a stretch of tableland just in front of the Shan hilis. ‘The elty proper extends over about five square wiles, but the military district of Mandalay covers a more extensive area, With the British soldier, Mandalay has taken on a great deal of the char- acter of a vacation resort. In the tor- rid months of the Burmese surmmer the heat becomes very great, some- times making the thermometer rise to 119 degrees In the shade; but relief Is easily found in the adjacect hills. The British sanitary officers have succeed edt in exterminating all the fevers an¢ other diseases with which the climate was once infested, In winter—or as near to winter as it gets—Mandalay becomes a seralparn dise, for the temperature stays al about 50 degrees. Happy the Britist soldier who is assigned to this garri BOE... . EXECUTOR’S NOTICE. State of Kansas, Wyandotte Coun- ty, sst In the Probate Court of said Coun- ty. No. 9919. “In the matter of the Estate of Hen- ry J. Henderson, deceased. Notice is hereby given that letters testamentary have been granted to the undersigned on the last will and testament of Henry J. Henderson, late of said County, deceased, by the Honorable, the Probate Court of the County and State aforesaid, dated the 4th day of February, 1919. Now, all persons having claims against said estate are hereby noti- fied that they_must ‘present the sam: to the undersigned for allowanc within one year from the date of sai¢ letters, or they may be preclude¢ from any benefit of such estate; ani that’ if' such claims be not exhibitec within two years after’ the date o! said letters, they- shall be foreve barred. i “WILLIAM H. ANDERSON, Executor of the last will and testa ment of Henry J. Henderson, de Dated February 4th, 1919, = (First publication-Feb; 7, 1919.) FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 1919. - —=—_——=—=S *— Pd PUBLICATION NOTICE . In the District Court of Wyandotte. County, Kansas, 2 ‘ Ethel Higgs, Plaintiff, vs. Norman Higgs, Defendant. No. 10538. ‘To Normay Higgs: : You are hereby notified that you have been sued ty thé abuve named plaintiff in the District Court, Second Division, of Wyandotte County,, Kan- sas, for divorce on the grounds of gross neglect of duty, habituai drunk- enness, extreme cruelty and abandon- ment, and that you are required to answer the petition of plaintiff filed in the office of the Clerk of the Dis- trict’ Court, of Wyandotte County, Kansas, on or before the 2ist day of March, 1919, or said petition will be taken as true and judgment will be rendered against you in favor of plaintiff, granting her an absoiute divoree from you ant for such other and further relief as may seem just and proper to the Court and for costs. . DORSEY GRETN, Attorney for Plaintiff, (First Publication Feb. 7, 1919.) PUBLICATION NOTICE In the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas, Grace Webb, Plaintiff, vs. Curtis Webb, Defendant. . To the above named Defendant, Cur- tis Webb: You are hereby notified that the above named Plaintiff has filea suit against you for a Divorce, on the grounds of Non-Support. That you are required to answer the petition filed herein on or before the 20th day of March, 1919, or said petition will be taken as true, and judgment and decree rendered accordingly—di- voreing the said Plaintiff from the said Defendant; with such further re~ Hef as to the court may seem just and proper. BRADLEY & BRADLEY, Attorneys for Plaintiff. (First Publication Feb. 7, 1919.) PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court Wyandotte County, Kansas. . Alice Bridgman, Plaintiff, vs. Join Bridgman, Defendant. To the above-named defendant, John Bridgman, Greeting: You are hereby notified that you have been sued in the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas, and that you must answer the said peti- tion filed by the plaintiff in said court on or before the 2ist day of March, 1919, or the allegations of said peti- tion wil de taken as true and judg- ment rendered against you and in favor of the plaintiff, wholly dissolv- ing the bonds of matrimony now ex- isting between you and the plaintiff, and decreeing the plaintiff an abso- lute divorce from the defendant, and for such other relief as to the court may seem just and proper. E, A. SHACKELFORD, Attorney for Plaintiff. (First publication Feb. 7, 1919.) PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court Wyandotte County, Kansas, Ammon Fields, Plaintiff, vs. Birdie Fields, Defendant. To the above-named defendant, Birdic Fields, Greeting: You are hereby notified that you have been sued in the Distr’ct Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas, and that you must answer said petition filed by the plaintiff in said court on or before the 2ist day of March, 1919, or the allegations of said peti- tion will be taken as true, and judg- ment rendered against you and in favor of plaintiff, wholly dissolving the bonds of matrimony now existing between and the plaintiff, and decree~ ing the plaintiff an absolute divorce from the defendant, and for such fur- ther relief as he may'be entitled. E, A. SHACKELFORD, Attorney for Plaintiff. (First publication Feb. 7, 1919.) PUBLICATION NOTICE In the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas, Jessy Baines, Plaintiff, vs. Jimmy Baines, Defendant. To the above named Defendant, Jimmy Baines: You are hereby notified that the Plaintiff above named has filed suit against you for a Divorce, on the grounds of Extreme Cruelty. And that you are required to answer the petition filed herein on or before the 20th day of March, 1919, or said pe tition will be taken as true and judg- ment and decree rendered according- ly, divorcing the said Plaintiff -from you; and with such further relief 2s to the court mdy seem jast and prop- er., Aon BRADLEY & ‘BRADLEY, * Attorneys for Plaintiff. (First Publication Feb. 7, 1919.) ” “SUBSCRIBE. FOR “THE” ADVO- CATE. $150 PER YEAR. : Milo Theatre is where the people go to see high-class pictures. =. Advertisers always get. results from their adéin The Advocate: ”