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KANSAS TWELVE MONTHS,. $1:50. METHODISTS TO RAISE ONE MILLION DOLLARS FOR SUPERANNUATED MEN Numerous Plans Discussed at Bishops' Meeting .... Held Recently in Tampa, Florida "Every man has made his place in this country, and I want my people to realize this fact," was the declaration made by Bishop W. H. Heard, of Philadelphia, in addressing the bishops and connection council of the African Methodist Episcopal church this morning in St. Paul A. M. E. church. "I have no respect for any man who will take up his time sitting around complaining about the progress of other people, when he is too lazy to get to work and make his own place. Every man must earn his own place in civilization, and he must realize that civilization is not a garment to be purchased at some store and worn off on first fitting. You must work and work hard." The council of bishops opened with impressive song and prayer service, Bishop B. F. Lee presided. The session was executive. The work of the church for the past 12 months was reviewed, and the general secretaries appeared before the bishops, telling of their work. "There is notnigg more important to us as a race than wiping out ignorance and illiteracy," said commissioner of education of the A. M. E. church, A. S, Jackson, of Waco, Tex., and this is what the African Methodist Episcopal church is trying to do through its various educational institutions. They have been liberal in their contributions, for in 12 months they have given over $300,000. Just to think, this has largely been contributed by women who toil in the wash tub, kitchen and men who perform manual labor. This shows that the Negro is interested in his own development and in the saving of his children. Ignorance is a liability to any people, any city, town, county or state. "The war has done much to inspire our young people to be and do something in this country. When the government through the war department commissioned 625 Negroes as officers in the army at one time, then it recognized thought and preparation, and it inspired them to fight as never before for Old Glory. It was an easy matter to instill into the hearts of every Negro boy and girl the spirit of patriotism, especially when they saw Negro soldiers, Negro officers. Prof Jackson was given an ovation. He was followed by Bishop J. M. Conner, of Little Rock, who declared that he would have the whole southland realize that it was far cheaper to build school houses and employ competent teachers than it was to build jails and employ police officers "Most of the crimes in our southland have been the result of ignorance. Trained men, men trained to think, would never do the things that have been done to the disgrace of our country. We are urging our people to take the money that they would put in clothes, automobiles, joy rides and the like, and put it in brains. We had one man, a Negro farmer in Arkansas, to give to our school 50 barrels of flour, and it is nothing now to have Negroes place in collection for education from $25 to $500 at one time. This is what we call progress. The doctrine of self-help is finding a place in the hearts of our people." Dr. B. F. Watson, of Washington, D.C., secretary of the Church Extension society, perhaps the oldest general officer in the church, appeared before the council, telling of the condition of the church throughout the country. In this connection he spoke of the Negro's interest in his church and how they were trying to get good churches all over the 'country and beautify them so as to make them attractive. He has been in charge of the work for the past 20 years. "If there was ever a time that we should push our church work, it is today," said the Rev. V. M. Townsend, D.D., of Arkansas. "Men coming from the army must be met by the church, and if we fail to provide for them, then the devil will. Right now is the time to act. Extend our church in all parts of the world and this we must do, at all costs." Connectional Council, "The ministers are the leaders of our people," said the Rev. R. W. Mance, president of the connectional council, composed of general officers ```markdown ``` Special to The Advocate. Tampa, Fla.; Don't Fail to Visit THE ONE MILLION PERANNUATED MEN used at Bishops' Meeting Tampa, Florida and church men from all parts fo the country, "and it is important that we prepare to lead. The school room is thrown open inviting the young people to enter, especially is it open to the young man who feels that his mission is to preach. If God calls a man to preach He calls him to prepare. I appreciate the many well trained men who are here now, and we want others. You are doing a great work." Following the opening exercises the Rev. J. Lindsay read the Journal which was approved, and then followed the report of Dr. C. M. Tanner, touching the superannuated minister. He showed that perhaps the hardest worked and least paid of all servants were the ministers, yet it was necessary for them to do their work. They were not only to teach the people how to get to heaven, but they had to teach them how to live down here. The report recommended the raise of a fund of $1,000,000 to care for the men whose lives had been spent in the ministry, and who had given their time for the uplift of the people. This caused a lively discussion. It seemed that each man had the best plan for raising the fund, and wanted his adopted. Secretary Ira T. Bryant, of the A. M. E. Sunday school union, and a prominent layman, said that he was willing to go as far as any man in raising such a fund, because he thought that it was absolutely necessary. After a man had lost his health in going over the country looking after the interest of the people, he should be provided for by the people. "You are the people to take the lead. Our people believe in you ministers, and they are willing to do what you tell them to do, and if you decide to raise the money, you can raise $1,000,000 right now within a very short time." The report of Dr. Tanner was adopted with a few changes and the campaign to raise $1,000,000 will be launched in a short time. The resolutions adopted were sent to the bishops for approval. The representatives of the first Episcopal district held a conference. They are Revs. H. Y. Arnett, of Wilmington, Del.; R. J. Williams, Philadelphia; J. Campbell Beckett, Philadelphia; W. H. Cummings, Camden, N. J.; H. P. Anderson, Atlantic City; N. J.; A, R. Cooper, New York; W. Thornton, Boston; M. F. Sydes, Providence; Isaac Gibbs, Wilmington, Del.; H. F. Tyree, Chester, Pn. The district is presided over by Bishop Evans Tyree. The general secretaries will speak tonight. It will be a mass meeting for the public. Several of the bishops are also booked to speak. KANSAS CITY, MO. The Kewpie Girls dance at Lyric Hall Monday night was a great success. They say that a young lady teacher of the Kansas side and her better half had a row at a midnight ramble a few days ago, and he won the fight and blew the town. He even took his engagement ring back. She has our sympathy. They say that Harvey's Minstrels will be a great treat at Auditorium next week. I am going. Are you? The basket ball game between Sumner High and W. U. at the Y. M. C A. Friday evening Of course Sumner won. They are some players. BARRED ROCKS FOR SALE. Two full bred Barred Rock roosters for sale; one and two years old. Call at 2212 North Hird street, K. C., K. MRS. JENNIE BROWN. We are glad o correct a statement that appeared in our columns report- as of the hand-painted $ 005$ 005 in the Three Hundredth Anniversa- ning dinnerie which stated it came from Omaha, but it came from Lincoln, Nebraska, and was the work of Mrs. Anna Burckhardt, 1236 Washington street, of that city. It was certainly a fine piece of work. Mrs. Crowley, on Everett avenue, is indisposed this week. KANSAS CITY, KANSAS, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1919 CORPORAL TRUMAN WRITES HIS PASTOR Boys Will Be Given Chance to See Portions of the Land They Fought for—Teaching School in Camp at Present—Longs for Home VICTORY BANQUET METROPOLITAN BAPTIST TEMPLE EIGHTH AND WASHINGTON Principal Speakers GOVERNOR HENRY ALLEN —and BRIGADIER GENERAL CHAS. I. MARTIN Two Kansans, who saw service in France. Come and hear them tell of their experience and the bloody battle of Argonne Forest. A High-class Literary and Musical Program State Guards and their Famous Band, Major D. A. Holmes in command, will be special escorts to Governor Allen and General Martin. CHICKEN will be the preyailing meat, accompanied by a fine menu. SIR JOSEPH TATE LAID TO REST Sir Joseph Tate, who departed this life Tuesday of last week after a short illness with pneumonia, was laid to rest in Woodland cemetery Sunday afternoon. The funeral was held at Metropolitan Baptist Temple at 2:30. Enterprise Lodge No. 27, K. of P., had charge, Midwest Company No. 2, of which he was a charter member, turned out with the First Regiment K. P. Band. The funeral was largely attended Rev. D. A. Holmes officiated. Brigadier General Thomas Kennedy made remarks. Sir Collins was master of ceremonies. Resolutions were read from Enterprise lodge and from Midwest Company. The deceased leaves a wife, a brother and a host of friends. CORPORAL TRUMAN Boys Will Be Given Cham Land They Fought for in Camp at Present Headquarters Company. 909th Pioneer Inf., A. E. F. January 20, 1918. Rve. J. F. Griffin, 1111 North Eighth St., Kansas City, Kans. Dear Pastor: Time has caused many changes and distance in some cases has caused individuals to forget their friends, but this has not been the case with, me Since I left Kansas City I have been on the rush all the time and when I came over here it was impossible to write at first because we were never in the same place long enough. Mother told me of hearing from you and at the same time told me she was more than surprised that I had not written you before. At this time I am a teacher in the post school for soldiers of the regiment and superintendent of one Sunday school and we are getting on just fine, indeed. Our work in the Sunday school would get along much better, if we had quarters, but we are learning how to be real Christians, who conditions are unfavorable, as it is easy enough to go to Sunday school when you have nice buildings and literature for studying the lessons and beautiful clothes to display, but when you must wear the same suit when other duties are waiting for you it is not go easy, but yet we have an attendance of more than a hundred men each Sunday morning, All religious activities are directed by the enlisted men as we have no chaplain and the Y. M. C. A, man with us is white. There are several men in the regiment whose family of members attend our church. We are hoping to leave soon for the states and some say we will leave during the first of February, while others say we are to remain here until some time in the spring and another says that we are to go to Germany and on and on the rumors go. The government is allowing the VICT BAN FEBRUARY SUMNER IS STILL WINNING SOME The Sumner basket ball team still goes unbeaten, winning their last victory last Friday evening from Western University, at the Paseo Y. M. C. A. Sumner only have one more game for the season, which will come off this Friday, at the Y. M. C. A. Olathe will be their victims, Anon! Mrs. Nettie Clark, who has been confined at her home, 1231 Barnett avenue, for two months with illness, is improving slowly in health of which her many inquiring friends will be glad to know. Mrs. Perry McDowel, on Parallel avenue, does not improve in health as her friends would like to see. WRITE'S HIS PASTOR nce to See Portions of the for—Teaching School t—Longs for Home men a chance to see France by giving them a leave of absence for ten days and I am hoping to be among the next men of my company to get a leave Remember me kindly to the members of the church and tell them I am still trusting in Him and waiting for the day of return. Thell the Sunday school that I am anxious to see it and tell them of my trip. Remember me kindly to all of the Kansas City people and tell them I say that in the future I am to return with all the love I had for them when I left Trusting that I shall soon be again in my place in the church, I am, yours in Christ, CORP. J. C, TRUMAN, Headquarters Company, 816th Pio- Niever, nfantry. A.E. F., yia N. Y. FIRST VICTORY BANQUET. The First Victory banquet will be given at the Metropolitan Temple Thursday evening, Feb. 27th. A which Governor Allen and Brigadier General Martin will be the principal speakers. The band and noted pianists and vocalists will render fine music for the occasion; an excellent menu will be served Tickets on sale now by hundreds They are 50 cents a plate. We want 1,500 present. MR. H. DANDRIDGE, Treasurer. MRS. A. T. HULTZ, Refreshment Committee. MRS. HOLMES, Program Chairman. MRS. M. C. MATTHEWS, Publicity Committee. MRS. S. L. JOHNSON, Assistant Treasurer. MISS MARY THOMAS, Head Uusher. MRS. PLEASANT, Chrm of Decorations. The funeral of Mr. Tate was hell from Metropolitan Temple Sunday afternoon. TORY QUET RY 27th. 1919 RATHER THAN WALK WATER SOUTH; J., O. MIDNIGHT TURNS NORTHWARD He Gets Out of New Orleans on the Iron Horse and Meets a Man Who Calls Him Colonel THOS. KENNEDY, PUBLISHER. Tampa, Fla.—Just a few miles more and I would be at the jumping off place, for you can only go now to Port Tampa, which is five miles from where I am and then you must either ride in a boat, swim or walk on the water, and no man has been able to walk on water since the days of Jesus Christ on earth. This will give you a slight idea that I am not where I was when I wrote you the last time, and I will not be here when I write to you again, for I will be in the freezing section of our country. It is interesting to see people walking around here in summer clothes, straw hats and other things, but God has fixed this weather up here for those who could not be here, and this is all I have to say about it. I was in Louisville, Ky., it strikes me, when I wrote you last week, although I could have been in Mobile, Ala., for I have been there and had a great time. I was the guest of Miss-Daisy E. Jackson, and her mother, and had the pleasure of being with Dr. H. Roger Williams, Knox Brothers, and the Rev. Dr. Hutchins and many others in that city. I was there only one day and then got myself together and left over the L. & N. for sunny Florida. Have you been down here? I would like to see you make the trip if you never have been. With a big red snapper cooked good enough for me and President Wilson, ham sandwiches and other good things, I left Mobile about 1 o'clock Monday morning. The iron horse got in just a little late, but that did not amount to anything, for I had made up my mind to ride him or behind him. He loaded his human freight and then pulled and snorted, and it looked to me at one time that u. was going to snort his fool brains out I think that he must have been sick the way he grunted. L.was told that I was in Flomaton, where I had to change to go to Florida. I got up and was soon on another one, for another way. It was still the L. & N, and I had to change again at Pensacola, where I got on a straight through wagon for the other point in Florida. There were some other people on that wagon and the ministers shook my lily black hand and assured me that they were glad to see me. I rode on and on until I got to Tallahassee, the head city of Florida, where they make all the laws and do other things. The governor makes his home there, and they make people good by passing laws which are good and bad, but you must not put in. I was too proud to come in touch with these people. When I stepped off of the wagon there was a young man in uniform who stepped up in a dignified, soldiery way and asked: "Is this Col. J. O. Midnight?" He saluted me and I saluted him right back, and then he told me he was sent down by President Young of the state school to receive me and escort me up to the school. He had an automobile, but I told him I would rather walk, as I had been riding for so many hours that I wanted to do the walking act. He had my trunks toed up in the automobile and I walked it all the way. I found a large number of young people up there getting their heads full of education. I think it is a fine thing to get an education while it is passing by and in your youth. I am able to at last look wise and make a good stall on this question of education whether or not I am able to get by. For instance, I met President N. B. Young, and if you know anything about him, you know he is a refined, polished gentleman, and it was a pleasure for me to look into his face, and try to impress him of my much learning. I said to him upon being introduced, "Amdulus pamtulus huckerlorus." What that means i don't know, but it sounded big to me and I used it. Do you want to know what happened next? Well, Prof. Young looked at me like he had been knocked out completely, and I don't blame him, but he said that I had remained in school too long and was too educated or something like that. He wanted me to know that he thought something about me and seemed to wish that he could use them jawbreakers like I was using. Off from that place to another NUMBER 29. place and the other place was Jacksonville, where I was met at the stable by Dr. John A. Gregg. I don't know now whether it just happened, for Bishop Heard, who was on his way to the meeting of bishops and the meeting of the educational board in Jacksonville and Tampa. Dr. Gregg just toted me in hi sautobile wagon to his place, and then:out to where Bishop Heard was to stop. Dr. John E. Ford saw me and invited me to stop with him. It was a source of pleasure to be in his home. He is some pumpkins down in Florida and his wife is just the ticket. I was delighted to see both Ford and his wife and their home. He is pastor of the Bethel Institutional Baptist church. It is strange to find a Baptist church named Bethel, but strange things are happening in the world and you must be prepared for them when they happen. Now to Edward Waters college, and I used some more big words and the teachers and students just looked at me like I was some kind of a show, ringmaster, clown and all. I felt a little cheap, but had to keep my upper lip stiff for other things. Now I had the pleasure of being with these people until I was through. Then the next thing that happened was that I met Bishop W. D. Chappelle, Prof. A. S. Jackson, the commissioner of education By the way, Dr. Gregg has been to South Africa as a missionary and teacher and I would like to see him go there as a bishop. I hereby nominate him for the high office of bishop for South Africa. He knows the country and would make a second edition to Bishop J. Albert Johnson. Time will not permit me to tell you all the men I met in Jacksonville, for this is a busy time. I remained in town, over night and went to a banquet given to the bishops and board members by Mt. Zion A. M. E. church I found pleasure in dropping in there, and looked around for who should last the longest. Thank you, I did walk into that turkey and soon had him reduced to a smaller denomination. It was fine as well as all the other good things that were served. The next day I started for this part of the world. Believe me, I felt that I was some pumpkins, wheat I was loaded on a bed car in Jacksonville. Them bishops and aspirants for bishops and general officers and aspirants for general officers, all had sleeping cars; and had traveled in style all the way. Bishop H. Blanton Parks was in the crowd. We missed Dr. J, R, Ransom, but there was our young friend, Dr. J. C. Caldwell, who, when elected bishop, will be one of the youngest men ever elected, and this will be a high compliment, because according to the laws of nature he will be able to give the church so much more time, and I am proud of him He is now looking after the young people in the church. He has already many votes and will go there. I shook hands with Dr. A. L, Gaines, of Baltimore, who is some more pumpkins, and he is doing a great big work in this country if not in the world. I was delighted to look at his face and see what he is doing. He is editor of the Commonwealth, and believe me he is a fine man and he is on the vine to be plucked for the bishopric. He will be ripe in May and should not be left on the vine. Dr. W Sampson Brooks was on hand, and he is another one to be plucked. He is a great man and a scholar as well as a money raiser. I am going to tell you about him in June. I am in Tampa and this is where the Council of Bishops are meeting. Rev. M. W. Thornton is here from Boston, and he is waiting for general conference, when he can step in. I want to commend to the African Methodist Episcopal church the Rev. S. A. Williams, who has certainly erected a monument right here in Tampa. but I am going to tell you about him next month when I come back here. I have many things to tell you about him. The bishops are here, and they have gone. I am going myself. I am I expect to keep off of the puppy's odist Episcopal church, will preach tail, but yo uwill hear from me again. God bless you all. J. O. MIDNIGHT. THE KANSAS CITY ADVOCATE THOMAS KENNEDY, Editor and Prop. G. A. GREGG, Associate Editor. MRS. M. C. MATTHEWS. Society Editor. 610 North Sixth Street Office Phone.....Bell West 2407 Residence Phone.....Bell West 2980 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 The Universal Stage (By Rev. Wm. B. Johnson.) The passing years brings to our minds looking backwards and forward. It has been conceded that the world, figurateively speaking, is but a stage and we the people are the players. Good or bad, who stand before the footlights of a casual universe acting the parts that has been given in our chosen vocational circumstances is our scene shifter and a ruthless contingent at that, never pausing in his busy course to note the effect he produces on the spectators, or the weariness he might cause the players as they struggle along with their parts, for no matter how capable we are, no matter how firm our resolve to set before the world a drama worth while, we find it difficult to match our lines the shifting scenes upon the stage of life. To all of us is not given the part we like best. To many of us must full the disagreeable task of putting our shoulders to a wheel which we would rather see with cogs rent asunder—but our director is life, and ourprompter is sustenance, and we needsmust stumble along with our lowlypart, though we long for the leadingrole. We must do it even as othershave done. We must persevere thatlaughter and hope and courage willnot fade or our hearts grow coldwithin us, yet as we play our part onthis stage of life, on this vast expanse of pomp and show, of simplicity and rectinence, of joy and sorrow—we should remember that ourspectaors, the universe, are often drawn to the delineators of simpleparts, and that our minor role is wellplayed will merit for us the applauseof the world. We need not beequipped with a tawdry garments ofthe stage to work our way into thehearts of the onlookers. We do noteven need the title role—the mammoth lot of others—if we consciously follow the lires that aregiven us, repeating them with clear,enunciation, adapting the proper actions to the words, and throwingours souls into the play. We will havethe theatre of men and women at ourfeet and ours will be filled withflowers of self-confidence, perseverence and peace. Yes, the world is but a stage and we its actors, clever or stupid, persevering or dispairing, good or bad. And our recompense is life, with its joys and the promise of eternal things, our forfeits, if we would act correctly, are the so-called pleasures we pursue, the qualities of happiness for which we must wait patiently and long. But the actors never falters, he doesn't stumble in his lines be they ever so few and unimportant or if they are lengthy and difficult he takes his stand behind the for lights and facing the universe unbearable and dauntless he carries his part through. from the first act till the last, never bungling, never tapping red with shame or white with fear. We all have our part to play upon the stage of life, and let us hope that the shifting scenes of time will find us filled with zeal and courage. Paola, Kansas. The Junior Stewardess board will give a high class musical program at the church March 6th, and also serve a fine dinner. 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 The church auditorium was crowded at the morning service. Dean E. R. Vaughn of Western University filled the pulpit and his sermon was a spiritual treat to the vast audience. Dean Vaughn is a strong pulpit speaker and his theology is pure and practical. The choir of 32 trained voices accompanied with piano and organ, with the trombone artist, rendered such excellent music. A choir that every member and friend feels proud of. Sister Ruth Collins, 517 Nebraska avenue, is still confined to her home, but the church is praying that she will, soon be seen sitting in her pew. She, has been missed so much. Also a number of members who have not been able to attend on the account of illness. Dr Griffin delivered a fine discourse at the evening service to a well filled house. While the doctor had preached a communion sermon at 3 p. m., on the Missouri side, he was full of vigor and spiritual thought for the thinker. There will soon be something for every member and friend of First A. M. E. to talk about. You had better come out Sunday if you want to hear it first handed. It will be told to the church and public at Sunday morning's service. Come out and let us all rejoice in the name of the Lord. The pastor will preach one of his specially prepared sermons Sunday morning. No one who has an opportunity to attend this service should be absent. You are welcome to any pew in this house of God. RESOLUTIONS. To the President and Members of the Lincoln Day Club: We, your committee on resolutions, beg leave to report as follows: We are mindful of the unsettled condition of the affairs of the world; as well also, that all Nations, People and Paces are laboring strenuously to better their condition of these affairs. We therefore renew our Hope and Courage, with a firm determination to lend our every effort to impress mankind with a full sense of the Justice of our cause. And to have the Nations and Powers of the world, to live and abide by the fact- that no question is set in place - until wrongful procedure is punished from the conduct and processes of men. To which end we join with, and wil co-operate with all properly constituted efforts looking to the conservation of our Rights; and pledge ourselves to investigate all efforts no wand hereafter put forth along that line. Be it further resolved, that the executive committee, with the advice and counsel of th president, be empowered to co-operate with the National Society for the Advancement of Colored Peoples, in all of its efforts; also to investigate—with power to act,—all other efforts along that line, and if found to be worthy, to co-operate. T W. BELL, I. F. BRADLEY, THOS. KENNEDY, D. GREEN, DR. MOATES. Mrs. Josie White is a juror in the first district court. Don't trifle with a cold it' s dangerous. You can't afford to risk Influenza. Keep always at hand a box of HILL'S CASCARA BROMIDE QUININE Standard cold remedy for 20 years—in tablet form—safe, sure, no opiates—breaks up a cold in 24 hours—relieves grip in 3 days. Money back if it fails. The genuine box has a Red top with Mr. Hill's picture. At All Drug Stores. THE KANSAS CITY ADVOCATE INNOUNCER A. M. E. CHURCH Church of the Ascension (Episcopal) Corner Third street and Stewart avenue. The Rev. 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. M. E. CHURCH The Right Rev. Alexander P. Camphor, the colored bishop of the Meththa Walker, Cordelia Taylor, Abe Butat this church Sunday, February 23, at 11 a. m., and Dr. Sherrell, field secretary of Centenary movement, will be present and give a lecture on Monday evening, February 24th. Both of these men are strong characters and those present will receive food, both for the inner and outer welfare of man. Come and hear them. HONORS ITS NEGRO TROOPS The 369th Infantry the Guest of New York Today New York, Feb 17.—The three thousand members of the 369th Infantry, formerly the 15th New York national guard regiment, who achieved a great record in France, are the guests of the city today. The regiment came by train from Camp Upton and formed in East Twenty-third street for the parade up Fifth avenue. The reviewing party included Governor Alfred E. Smith, Maj. Gen. Thomas H. Barry, Rear Admiral Albert Gleaves, members of the board of aldermen and the board of estimate and other city officials. Members of the Neighborhood Bible Class read their chapters and sang spiritual songs at the last meeting. The leader gave those present souvenirs of Lincoln, the great emancipator. FOURTEEN COLORED DEPUTIES APPOINTED. The county assessor, Wm. Bird, who was elected last fall, has all of his force of deputies, ready to go on their work the first of March. While there are a number of more women on the list than as usual and for the first time women appointed as deputies they were selected in every instance for their efficiency and each one will have to make good or they will be pulled off, according to a statement of the county assessor. This number of colored appointments is thribbled to any previous representation and Mr. Bird is to be congratulated on his fair and equal proportionment. Robert Jones, Eudora Monroe, Berthhe Carroll Rebecca N. Dickler, A. L. Johnson, Lula Newlan, L. V. White White, Rosetta White, Bertha Carroll, Rebecca N. Dickerson, Norene Davis, Pearl Thomas, Ida Brown. Our advertising representative, Mr. John Howard, was called to Jefferson City Wednesday on account of the death of his sister, Mrs. Lula Faine, of Chicago. Mrs. Faine spent a week with her brother on the Missouri side and died soon after, returning to her home. Mr. Howard has the sympathy of the entire Advocate staff and a host of friends. Miss Leona Greene has returned from Lincoln Institute, Jefferson City, where it is said she received the honors of the graduating class. Wyandotte Transfer Company S. Crowder, Mgr. Phone West 3576 A HOME FOR NINTH STREET BIBLE CLASS The names are as follows: CITIZENS' FORUM N. A. A. C. P. DAY. The Citizens Forum convened on time, Feb. 16th, at the Metropolitan Temple. President Hodge selected America as the opening song with Mrs. Leila Jackson-Guest at the piano. The entire audience repeated the Lord's prayer and when the president called for quotations, Mr. Manley gave the first and little Mayday dayen was second and gave the original poem, "Theodore Roosevelt," by Mrs. M. Callaway-Matthews, in such a dramatic manner, that she received greater aplause than any of those who participated; and President Hodge commended her rendition, also, expressed pleasure that it was a worthy production by a tireless wo- worker of our race. Miss Olive Henderson gave very instructive current events, after the program was turned over to Prof. G. A. Gregg, president of the N. A. A. C. P., Miss Etta Kelly and Mr. Dickerson also gave an event. The main feature of the program was an address, "The Immigrant and His Experiences," by Rev. A. T. Christoff, Bulgarian missionary to the Slavic people. He told how the poorer classes of Russians own no land, but they and the land belong to the landlords. Does not believe in Bolshevism, but believes in getting things in a legal way. He was applauded. Mr. Clyde L. Glass of Western University gave a very,difficult classical musical production, which deserved an encore. Mr. J. H. Clayborne and Mr. Comajor lifted the offering. Prof. G. B. Buster was elected delegate to the mass meeting at Topeka, Feb. 22nd, Next Sunday, Feb. 23rd, the young people will render a program in memory of Washington, Lincoln and Douglass. Crowd the house to hear them tell of these great men. List Your Homes With Us. List your houses for sale or rent with us If you want,the CASH, we will sell them for you. George McClelland and Son, Real Estate, 733 Minnesota Avenue Bell Phone West 364. Home Phone West 594. WASHINGTQN DAY. The members of the Eighth Street Baptist Tabernacle and of the First Baptist church. gave a 'George Washington Birthday entertainment Friday, Feb. 21st, at the Eighth Street Tabernacle. Fine music will be rendered and Mrs. M. C. Matthews was invited to have a poem, or paper on great men, as one of the principal features. Mrs. Samuel Stewart and her mother, gave a nice birthday supper for Mr Samuel Stewart. The society editor was the special guset. Mrs. Ella Ellis, at 941 Freeman avenue, is a new subscriber to The Advocate. Geo. McClelland & Son REAL ESTATE, RENTALS, LOANS AND FIRE INSURANCE POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENTS For Mayor—Second Term HARRY A. MENDENHALL For Street Commissioner—Re-election JAMES L. BEGGS For Commissioner of Finance—Re-election GERALD B. LITTLE R Street Commissioner-Re-elected JAMES L. BEGGS Commissioner of Finance-Re-elected GERALD B. LITTLE For Street Commissioner—Re-election JAMES L. BEGGS For Commissioner of Finance—Re-election GERALD B. LITTLE Commissioner of Parks J. B. BROWN For Second Term Commisioner of LOU CHI For Re- Fraternity 312-314 I Vacant Afternoons in Fr First and Th Second and Fo Second and Fourth East First and Th Second and Fo Second and Fourth First and Third Week First and Third F Commisioner of Lights and Walls LOU CHAPMAN For Re-election Fraternity Building 312-314 Nebraska Afternoons in Fraternity Hall, First and Third Tuesdays Second and Fourth Tuesdays Second and Fourth Monday Night East Side First and Third Mondays Second and Fourth Mondays Second and Fourth Wednesday First and Third Wednesday Afternoon First and Third Friday Afternoon SS BELL W E. PICKENS, SHOEMAKER Does Repaired While You Wait Machinery. All work First Class able. North Third Street Kansas City Commisioner of Lights and Water LOU CHAPMAN For Re-election Vacant Afternoons in Fraternity Hall, West Side First and Third Tuesdays Second and Fourth Tuesdays Second and Fourth Monday Nights East Side First and Third Mondays Second and Fourth Mondays Second and Fourth Wednesdays First and Third Wednesday Afternoons First and Third Friday Afternoons R. PICKENS, Shoes Repaired WH Patent Machinery. All w Reasonable. 1300 North Third Street R. PICKENS, SHOEMAKER Shoes Repaired While You Wait. Latest Patent Machinery. All work First Class. Prices Reasonable. 1300 North Third Street Kansas City, Kansas SAMUEL DIGGS THE OLD RELIABLE Pays the highest cash price for iron, bottles, bones, copper, bra- thing in the junk line. SQUARE DEALING AND HON- TIMES. Place of Business—10 BELL, WEST 3577 MADAM C. Who is known as The French H. take care of her many customers. Mrs. C. B. Jones, who has lea- with Madam Taylor, and no o- to be done heretofore. BUSINESS HOURS, 8: 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, racks, bottles, bones, copper, brass, lead, zinc and even in the junk line. WARE DEALING AND HONEST WEIGHT AT A LES. Place of Business—1036-1008 North Third St. WEST 3577 KANSAS CITY, KA 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, is heretofore. BUSINESS HOURS, 8:30 A. M. TO 7:30 BELL PHONE WEST 4425-J. ARS, 910 NEBRASKA AVE., KANSAS CITY, reach the French System. Call a THE OLD RELIABLE JUNE 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—1036-1008 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. BELL PHONE WEST 4425-J. PARLORS, 910 NEBRASKA AVE., KANSAS CITY, KANSAS We Teach the French System. Call and see us 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 Tella 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 9th St., Washington, D. C. Bell Phone W. 1963 FINE TAILORING ENGLISH CLEANERS 092 N. 27th St., K.C., K. H. E. English, Prop'r. Alterations a Specialty Two Original Poems "LANDING OF THE SLAVES" Printed beautifully o nheavy white enameled card board, with delicate border, size 11x14. Suitable for framing. Price for one 15 cents, or the two, 25 cents. For sale by MARGARET A. JOHNSON 840 Freeman Ave. , K. C. Kas. 3. DIGGS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1919 issioner-Re-election L. BEGGS of Finance-Re-election D B. LITTLE Lights and Water HAPMAN e-election City Building Nebraska Fraternity Hall, West Side Third Tuesdays Fourth Tuesdays Fourth Monday Nights First Side Third Mondays Fourth Mondays Fourth Wednesdays Wednesday Afternoons Friday Afternoons BELL WEST 3577 SHOEMAKER While You Wait. Latest work First Class. Prices et Kansas City, Kansas LE JUNF DEALER. e for junk at all times, rags, brass, lead, zinc and every- HONEST WEIGHT AT ALL -1016-1008 North Third St. KANSAS CITY, KAS. M. O. TAYLOR Hair Grower, is better prepared to masters than ever before. He learned the French System, is now one is turned away, as has had 8:30 A. M. TO 7:30 P. M. NE WEST 4425-J. AVE., KANSAS CITY, KANSAS System. Call and see us Bell Phone West 424 Res. 1407 North Eighth Street LUELLA GREEN Notary Public · 516 Minnesota Ave. Kansas City: Kansas. All Work Guaranteed Kassel Jewelry Co. 548 Minnesota Ave. Kansas City Kansas 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 4157. Fifth Street at Oakland Avenue. Kansas-City, Kansas 7 ~ FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1919 % THE eens. CITY re ee Oy . . -PAGE THREE: - ~~) Fey ©: 5 {METROPOLITAN I" PEARISON OF ed A Hh d 1 + Ortstih ml -_ - TEMPLE NOTES |> atinstzets are not all alike, To bel a a. oe ume. 7 Las d e. t 7 -'e \ = NINTH AND HOLMES _ Sunday | Tuesday | Wednesday : Feb. 23 | Feb. 25 | Feb. 26 Mat.& Night Night Only Mat.& Night ’ Owing to previous Booking the Company will not appear here = Monday Night. Prices 25, 35, 50 and 75 cents. Boxes, $1.00 . Plus War Tax «+ : Colcred People Especially Invited. No re - gtrictions. Can secure seats anywhere in the ’ house. Seat Sale opens Tuesday, Feb. 20, at 10 am le. esl BAR A large audience attended the ser- vicé at 11 axm, Pastor Holmes se- lected “Prayer” as his text. He said in part: “A praying church is a growing church; and spoke of all our blessings being given in answer to our prayers or the prayers of others; even our emancipation was brought about by prayers of the mothers ahd fathers, who were in servitude.” He Jed the congregation in some of the songs used during the time our race was the greatest oppressed, also some of the later songs, among them: “For You I Am Praying,” which was very pretty, and some joined the church, At 7:45 p. m,, after the opening music, “The Lord is in His Holy: Temple,” the Mission offering was taken while the organist played th evoluntary, “Sun of My Soul.” Deacon J. H. Oliver gave the invo- cation, and after the organ pealed forth more beautiful music, the pas- tor took his text from “Thou hat forsaken me, the Fountain of Living Water.” He made it plain that only “God’s Fountain «will be sustained when the world is on fire.” Then he led the congregation in one of our most beautiful and sensible hymns, “There is a Fountain Filled with “Blood,” which was very appropriate and inspired many, A! very large gollection was lifted and other money given for other purposes will be an- nounced later, Come to this Temple next (Sunday, Feb. 28rd. All are welcome, The Sunday school and B, Y. P. U. are doing well The Sewing Circle mets at Mrs. Lillie Eskridge, 345 Waverly, Friday afternoon. | The Mission Circle meets in the women’s parlor in the upper part of the church. Excelsior Club meets at Mrs. Gerren’s, 849 Everett, Thurs- day night. , . Instrels: an P. -p AMERICA’S REPRESENTATIVE COLORED 22 : SHOW oe PLAYING ALL THE LEADING CITIES IN_ ve THE LEADING THEATRES a A MINSTREL PROGRAM Se .. IMPOSSIBLE TO EXCEL FY Ss . * Featuring Clarence Powell, ac- hee © LN knowledged to be one of. the pee re i’ _e Three Worlds Famous Colored ‘ Ed, ° Comedians; Frank Kirk (Mu- od Se : sical Kirk) a performer with- Py out an equal in his eccentric a ne line; Means & Means in an ab- . Ms A % solutely new novelty act; The ek ae: a Famous Harvey Quartette; Ed ae Tolliver, the Comedian with a 7a wae: hig mouth; Alonzo Moore,, the ; ; saree Man of Remarkable Mystery; q aie oO ‘The Supreme Dancing Quar- . . aN } tette; the Musical Paynes; con- ie onmronag cluding with a charming musi- ene BIS cal tabloid by the a Creole Beauty, Chorus eo. ea and other numbers making a PU in vaudeville program of rare a is, . merit. - ae This Company Travels yi, ao in its Own Private Car a aed WATCH FOR THE NOON :. ce WR Bn DAY PARADE .AND_ CON. nc oe CERT; ALSO THE CONCER' hig SORE cei vee IN FRONT OF THEATRE At Me aT 7:15 P.M. co A Popular Minstrel ai Bee Popular Prices - SECURE SEATS EARLY yr : ———SSS Prof. J. P. King refereed the bas- ke tball game between Lincoln High school of Kansas City, Mo., and To- peka Institute at the latter place last Saturday night, the Institue winning. Mr. Fred Coffer, 1184 Ann, is some- what improved and his friends hope for a continuance. , Miss Lizzie Stewart, of Gnome, British Columbia, is visiting Mr Geo. Stewart, her father, and his wife, at 720 North Thirteenth street. -_———— Af - CATARRH a of the LILY BLADDER relieved in Norte 24HOURS gy Each Cap- ’ Mi hf nfiaete (a) . Beware of counterfeits Lodge Notices EUREKA LODGE NO. 2. I. O. B. and S, of C. “Busy Bee.* Meeting mgnts }st and 8rd Monday, $14 Nebraska Ave. SAMUEL DIGGS, W. H. C BERTHA CARROL, W. 8S. FREE $1.00 G. 8. “as guaracteed for one bottle to benefit eny catse of pellagra, rheumatism, ecze na, scrofula or any blood, liver or kid rey diseass, or your dollar returned sna 19 questions asked; or if you take two vottles between October 22, 1917, and Warch 1, 1918, and you recive no bene tts, upon affidavit of same I will re urd to you your $2.00 and gre yuo 1,00 free, Why experiment? 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Write for a sample of Palmer’s “Hair-Success” Dressing, the go © . - best hair pomade on the,market. , e ~. —— a Desc caa \ T QUICKLY RELIEVED You'll find Sloan’s Liniment softens the severe rheumatic ache Put ft on freely. Don't rad ft fn Just let it penetrate naturally, What a ‘sense of soothing relief soon follows! Externa! aches, stiffness, soreness, cramped muscles, strained sinews, back “cricks"—those cilments can't Behe off the relieving qualities af joan’a Liniment. Clean, convenient, economical, Ask any “druggist for it: pester ex S) Cerva ts pots ecrst et ee Kills Pain |A CCPPARISON OF MINSTRELS * Minstrels are not all alike, To be able to demonstrate that this is a fact, the public is urged to attend Harvey’s Greater Minstrels when it appears at the Auditorium, Feb. 23, 25 and 26. ‘ The management of this famous colored organization emphasizes the unusual quality of its wardrobe, both that ,Worn in its parade and in the performance. The ‘women perhaps will be the best judges of this ward- robe and will appreciate both the value of the material used and the skill of the designing and work, Never was a colored minstrel show dressed as is the Harvey's Greater dinstrels, but for it to be any differ- ent would be nat to be in line with the high class entetrainment offered. There are a couple of meritorious whité minstrels, but their success de- pends largely upon their ability to imitate the colored race. Therefore | the management of Harvey’s Greater Minstrels conceived the idea of assem- bling forty really clasy natural and capable performers of that race, and consequently’ an unsuual minstrel or- ganization is- the result. For singing and dancing, none can excel the colored race, and it seems as if the cream of the colored talent has been brought into the Harvey Minstrels, at least this company is establishing itself rapidly as a top liner attraction and is not thought of as a “nigger show”—it being in the same class and character as any white minstrels, unless it be that it is superior, and that white people ap- preciating the efforts of these deserv- ing people are very liberal with their patronage, & So ya» this season. repo: verify the fact that ftve nights out of si every week, hundreds of people are turned away from Harvey’s Greater Mnistrels. This company will not appear Feb 24 (Monday), on acount of previous booking. Colored people can sit anywhere ir the house, This rule holds good ir every city this company plays. Miss Caution Davis, a former pop- ular teacher in Sumner High school, and for the past year in Y. W. C. A. ‘work in the East, stopped off here last Friday for a few honrs on her way to Los Angeles, California, where she has been assigned to take charge of the work Miss Davis was looking well and her many warm friends here were glad to have her Idok in upon them, even for her short period, Mrs. Josie White, 400 Armstrong avenue, has returned from Chicago, where she spent several days visiting fviends, (She was called to Law- ence by the illness of her father, Wm. Hines. ; | The picture “Mortgaged Wife” at ‘The Milo Tuesday night drew stand- ing room only at both shows. This play was not new to some, as they have had their wife mortgaged ever since they. left the license clerk, —— Miss Caution Davis of New York \isited Mrs. SGsie Williams, ma- tron of the “Y,” She is a social ser- vice worker and enroute to Califor- ‘nia, (She formerly taught in our Engh school. Mr, and Mrs. Allen, after a pleas- ant visit to Mr. and Mrs. Hulsey, their parents, on Freeman avcnue, have returned to their home in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Miss Louise Thompson, who is at- tending Kansas University, visited her parents this week, Mr. and Mrs, S. H. Thompson. The many friends of Msr. A, J. Bolden were glad to see her out to church Sunday, although she had to carry her arm in bandages. Mrs. -Phillips has resigned being matron at the Orphans’ Home and is stopping at the “Y.” ‘The Kansas City dvocate, ~ hanses City, Kansas. Editor Kennedy: After all there is no news like Home-news! There is no publication to whose coming I ook forward with more pleasureable anticipation than your own—The Kansas City Advocate, Its sprightly articles, sound editorial policy, to- gether with the progressive air of its general makeup readily'commend it to nayone, be he numbered with the masses or connoisseur of the “Fourth Estate.” . Enclosed find order for one year’s subscription, for whjch enter my name as @ regular subscriber to your valuable publication. x With hearty assurance, of my high- est esteem and best wishes for your continued success and prosperity, I beg to remain, a, Yours devotedly, ‘ , ‘B. JAMES COTTER, NEW JERSEY AND TENTH STREET HOUSE OF PERSONALITY MATINEE EVERY SUNDAY, 4:30 P.M, SUNDAY | MONDAY TUESDAY * Kidder & Co,” WILLIAM S, TALK OF THE Lightning Raider HART TOWN WEDNESDAY | THURSDAY ~ MARIE OSBORNE AND . TARZAN OF THE SAMBO APES - Se, LT FRIDAY | SATURDAY TERROR OF THE THE BRASS BULLET ¥ RANGE * and COLORED COMEDY Home Phone 6856 Main. +=—_Bell Phone 180 Grana DUNLAP LAUNDRY | COMPANY - FIFTEENTH AND BROADWAY 1 THE BEST LAUNRY SERVICE POSSIBLE _ SOFT WATER USED EXCLUSIVELY BY US FORREST B. ANDERSON’S WEEKLY BARGAINS IN REAL ESTATE FOR SALE Fine business corner, Sixth and State avenue; one block of Sixth and Minnesota avenue; best location for church, hotel, auto garage, fraternal, office, or apartment building, with store underneath. Lot 125x123; present income when fully rented, $66.00 month. State avenue will be the next business street of the city and this property will be valua- ble. See me for terms. . Office: 529 State Avenue, Kansas City Kansas P Bell West 1050 ' THE MILO FEBRUARY 27, 1919 } Tenth St. and New Jersey a : Losi Seah fee 3 coe ee Pha ae c § Pp / aie igge- 3 4 ESS BSS a eS ie pe RF Bed Cele et rage aee oes ay pp ae ae pes | eee ore oe , Le Bs se 2S a pes “3 oe sas . WHITELAW DRUG | STORE 3091 N. 27th St. Kansas City, Kan. PURE DRUGS TOILET ARTICLES CANDIES CIGARS AND TOBACCOS Prescriptions Our Specialty | Bell West 4101 E. §. JONES BAKERY | 8093 N. 27th St. Fresh Bread, Cakes and Pies Daily Christmas Candies and Fruit Cakes ‘Courteous Treatment Patronage Appreciated Call West 380 rhone for Appointment, Bell Wes 2265w. . CRRCHET WORK. MME. R. A. HARRIS Hair Dresser | Scalp Treatmenta = - Snecialty Braids, Transformations, -Puffs and Wigs Made. Ladies’ Tailoring | and Dressmaking. Patterns Drafted to Measure. 27th & Douglass Quindaro, Kans. Don't Miss T HIGH-GI At a SALES HAVE BEEN LIVELY! Several there are hundreds of wonderful values IT IS TOO LATE! LIBE For appointment after 6 o'clock, phone W Don't Miss This Opportunity to Buy HIGH-GRADE FURNITURE SALES HAVE BEEN LIVELY! Several thousand dollars' worth of Furniture has been sold in the last six weeks. Still there are hundreds of wonderful values besides those priced below. Prices speak for themselves. BUY NOW BEFORE IT IS TOO LATE! For appointment after 6 o'clock, phone W. 53, either phone. Goods delivered free to Kansas City, Kas., and Kansas City, Mo. ```markdown ``` This Chifforobe is very roomy. It gives you for large drawers and large opening for clothes close Mirror 12x20, French plate. In order to appreciate this piece of furniture you must see it. We can furnish this handsome piece of furniture in America can quartered oak or mahogany. Regular price $39 Quit-Sale price $29. This Chifforobe is very roomy. It gives you four large drawers and large opening for clothes closet. Mirror 12x20, French plate. In order to appreciate this piece of furniture you must see it. We can furnish this handsome piece of furniture in American quartered oak or mahogany. Regular price $50; Quit-Sale price $29.75 Felt Mattress, $10.75 An elegant Mattress, 40 pounds of genuine cotton felt with heavy fancy art ticking; sold everywhole for $16.50; our Quit-Business Sale price.....$10 Felt Mattress, $10.75 An elegant Mattress, 40 pounds of genuine cotton felt with heavy favev art ticking; sold everywhere for $16.50; our Quit-Business Sale price.....$10.75 Real Solid Comfort This handsome large solid oak rocker. Regular price $8.50: Quitting-Sale price.....$4.25 Holzmark Furniture Co. 624-626 Minnesota Ave. --- sult of friendly relations between the peoples, There is no law forcing either condition. Mrs. Endicott has received good news from her son, Bob Thatcher, who is "over there." The Junior Stewardess board had two very interesting and successful meetings, one at Mrs. Cora Evans, 1414 North Eighth street, January 31st, and one on February 14th, at the home of Mrs. Wilella Taylor, on Twenty-ninth street. The next meeting will be at th home of Mrs. Nora Haines, 822 Freeman avenue, February 28th. Friends are invited. NEGRO MAKES SMALL A $1,000 bill caused the arrest yesterday of Albert Cage, a Negro, 33 years old, 543 South Second street. When searched by the police Cage had $4,686.61 in his possession, money he had "laid by" from tips while employed as a porter at the Rasbach hotel, Twelfth and Wyandotte streets, it is claimed. Additional evidences of his money-making propensities were discovered at his rooms at 543 South Second street by Sergeant James Lowe. and Clarence Ryan, who arrested Cage. Silk tapestries, expensive furniture, PAGE FOUR Kansas City, Kansas QUINDARO, KANS. Mr. Lane of the Poultry Department of Western University, is setting 5,000 eggs this week. Some setting. The men's meetings every Thursday evening at 8 o'clock in Ward Hall. Let the men of the community come and take part in the discussion. The sewing circle of A. M. E. church met at the home of Mrs. Gregg. There was a large attendance. Mrs. Johnson is president. Mite Missionary met at the home of Mrs. Pearl Everett. Mrs. Walter Brown has been sick for about a week. She is improved. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Banks have a valentine baby girl. There are some boys who are making a bad name for Quindaro. Do not let it be necessary to call out the law. Quit. George Myers, son of the late Billy Myers, died last week. There are too many idle boys hanging around the end of the car line. Attend to business and move on home. Ahint will save money and name. The county superintendent visited Vernon school this week. Wyandotte county has one board composed of all colored members. It has another board consisting of two white and one colored. The colored member is president of the board. Both conditions are the re- At a Saving of 30 to 50 per cent LIBERTY BONDS ACCEPTED AT FACE VALUE This large size steel range, which is built out of the very best material, will last for a life time. This range is well known for its cooking qualities. $50 value for...$34.75. This beautiful Dresser is made of oak, with smooth finish, well constructed throughout, a regular $20 value. Our Quit-Business Sale price, $12.75. MRS. A. J. BOULDEN, Pres MRS. NORA HAINES, Secy. FURNITURE CO. opportunity FURNIT 80 to 50 per cent' worth of Furniture has been sold below. Prices speak for themse PTED AT FACE VALUE Goods delivered free to Kansas City Wonderful Rug Val Here, indeed, in our Rug Department values. The necessity of quitting b stock of rugs far below cost. An prices may not present itself again now. R Here, indeed, in our Rug Department, you can find wonderful rug values. The necessity of quitting business forces us to sell our entire stock of rugs far below cost. An opportunity to buy rugs at these prices may not present itself again for some time. It is wise to buy now. and rugs and costly paintings decorated the rooms. Fancy raiment, such as would cause less fortunate Negro Beau Brummels to turn green with envy were found. A dozen silk shirts, nine Stetson hats, more than 100 lurid silk ties and numerous pairs of shoes were found in the wardrobe. Cage told the police that his house furnishings and apparel, also the $4,686.61, were secured from tips during the six years he was employed as porter at the hotel. At the present time he is working at Swift & Company packing plant. He was lat er released by the police after his story had been investigated. BIG AT MILO All next week, every night, will be big stars of the movies Read their week's booking in this week's issue and note the class of patrons to be thrown on the screen each night. If you follow the crowd you will land at the Milo. Mrs. Woody Jacobs passed through the city from Atchison where she, had been visiting her parents. She is one of the teachers at Lincoln Institute, Jeffrson City, Mo. Mrs. Waters, on Barnett avenue, is able to be out again after a spell of sickness. THE KANSAS CITY ADVOCATE nity to Buy FURNITURE cent' has been sold in the last six weeks. Still ask for themselves. BUY NOW BEFORE VALUE to Kansas City, Kas., and Kansas City, Mo. Rug Values at Half Price Our Rug Department, you can find wonderful rug city of quitting business forces us to sell our entire below cost. An opportunity to buy rugs at these cent itself again for some time. It is wise to buy OAK DINING CHAIR, $3.90 Here is a real bargain. This William and Mary pattern Dining Chair is made of the best quartered oak, well constructed and braced throughout; genuine Spanish leather seat; a regular $7.50 value; our Quit-Business Sale price.....$3.90 This elegant fibre rocker, large size, upholstered in the best quality tapestry; seat and back; full spring seat. This handsome rocker will adorn any home. Regular price $25.00; Quitting Sale price $14.25 re Co. 624-626 Minnesota Ave. ```markdown ``` ```markdown ``` Notice N. A. A. C. P. If you have not been informed be fore and it is at all possible, go to Topeka tomorrow morning and attend the mass meeting of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. There will be a 12 o'clock noon; afternoon and evening session in Memorial Hall. Mr. John Shillady, national secretary, will be the speaker. Help acquaint the west with the work of the N. A. A. C. P. PUBLICATION NOTICE PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District ours of Wyandotte County, Kansas. Daniel Hodges, Plaintiff vs., Anna Hodges, Defendant. To the above named defendant: You are hereby notified that you have been sued in the above named court, by the above named plaintiff, and that unless you appear and answer in said cause; on or before the 5th day of April, 1919, the petition filed will be presented, and evidence given thereon, upon which a judgment will be rendered, the nature of which will be a decree, dissolving the bonds of matirmony existing between plaintiff and defendant, and divorcing the plaintiff from you, and for the costs of this action. I. F. BRADLEY, Attorney for Plaintiff. Attest: R. J. McFarland, Clerk District Court. (First Published. Feb. 21, 1919.) Mrs Ella Henderson; 1209 Washington boulevard, has been confined to her bed for three weeks with pneumonia, but is now recovering, of which her friends will be pleased to know, In the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas. Minnie Banks, Plaintiff, vs. James C. Banks, defendant. To James Banks: You are hereby notified that you have been sued by the above named plaintiff in the District Court, Third Division, of Wyandotte County, Kansas, for divorce on the grounds of gross neglect of duty and abandonment, and that you are required to answer the petition of plaintiff filed in the office of the Clerk of the District Court, of Wyandotte County, Kansas, on or before the 4th day of April, 1919, or said petition will be taken as true and judgment will be rendered against you in favor of plaintiff granting her an absolute divorce from you and for possession of the property situated and located at 1213 Nebraska avenue, Kansas City, Wyandotte Count, Kansas, and for such other and further relief as the nature of the case may require. DORSEY GREEN, Attorney for Plaintiff. (First publication Feb. 21, 1919.) PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court of Wyandotte County Kansas, Third Division. James Jenkins, Plaintiff, vs. Sarah Jenkins, Defendant. No. 10257. To Sarah Jenkins: You are hereby notified that you have been sued by the above named plaintiff in the District Court, Third Division, Wyandotte County, Kansas, for divorce on the grounds of gross neglect of duty, adultery, habitual drunkenness and abandonment, and that you are required to answer the petition of plaintiff filed in the office of the Clerk of the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas, on or before the 26th day of March, 1919, or said petition will be taken as true and judgment will be rendered against you in favor of plaintiff granting him an absolute divorce of and from you and for such other and further relief as may seem just and proper to the Court and for costs. Attorney for Plaintiff. (First publication Feb. 14, 1919.) Mrs. Clara Porter-Brown left Sunday for Minneapolis, where she will visit her sister and family, Mrs. B. S. Smith. PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas. Fred W. Ballard, Plaintiff, vs. Mary A. Ballard, Defendant. No. 10,597-A. To the above named Defendant, Mary A. Ballard, Greeting: Said defendant, Mary A. Ballard, will take notice that she has been sued for a divorce, in the above entitled court, by said plaintiff, Floyd W. Ballard, on the ground of unlawful abandonment of plaintiff continuously for one year next preceding the filing of the petition in the above entitled action, and that she must answer the petition filed by plaintiff in said action on or before the 28th day of March, A. D., 1919, or said petition and the allegations thereof will be taken as true, and a judgment or decree for plaintiff, adjudging and decreeing a divorce to him from you, upon the above mentioned ground as alleged in said petition, will be rendered in said action accordingly FLOYD W. BALLARD. Plaintiff. D. F. Henderson, Attorney for Plaintiff. Attest: R. J. McFarland. Clerk of the District Court. by C. W Fincke, Deputy. (First published Feb. 14, 1919.) State of Kansas, Wyandotte County, ss: In the Probate Court of said County. No. 9919. In the matter of the Estate of Henry 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 notified that they must present the same to the undersigned for allowance within one year from the date of said letters, or they may be precluded from any benefit of such estate; and that if such claims be not exhibited within two years after the date of said letters, they shall be forever barred. WILLIAM H. ANDERSON, Executor of the last will and testament of Henry J. Henderson, deceased. Dated February 4th, 1919. (First publication Feb. 7, 1919.) FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1919 PUBLICATION NOTICE In the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas. Ethel Higgs, Plaintiff, vs. Norman Higgs, Defendant. No. 10538. To Norman Higgs: You are hereby notified that you have been sued by the above named plaintiff in the District Court, Second Division, of Wyandotte County, Kansas, for divorce on the grounds of gross neglect of duty, habitual drunkenness, extreme cruelty and abandonment, and that you are required to answer the petition of plaintiff filed in the office of the Clerk of the District Court, of Wyandotte County, Kansas, on or before the 21st 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 absolute divorce from you and for such other and further relief as may seem just and proper to the Court and for costs. DORSEY GREIN, Attorney for Plaintiff: (First Publication Feb. 7, 1913.) PUBLICATION NOTICE In the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas. Grace Webb, Plaintiff, vs. Curtis Webb, Defendant. To the above named Defendant, Curtis Webb: You are hereby notified that the above named Plaintiff has filed 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—divorcing the said Plaintiff from the said Defendant; with such further relief as to the court may seem just and proper. BRADLEY & BRADLEY, Attorneys for Plaintiff. (First Publication Feb. 7, 1919.) In the District Court Wyandotte County, Kansas. Alice Bridgman, Plaintiff, vs. John 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 petition filed by the plaintiff in said court on or before the 21st day of March, 1919, or the allegations of said petition will be taken as true and judgment rendered against you and in favor of the plaintiff, wholly dissolving the bonds of matrimony now existing between you and the plaintiff, and decreeing the plaintiff an absolute 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, Birdie To the above-named defendant, Birdie Fields, Greeting: You are hereby notified that you have been sued in the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas, and that you must answer said petition filed by the plaintiff in said court on or before the 21st day of March, 1919, or the allegations of said petition will be taken as true, and judgment rendered against you and in favor of plaintiff, wholly dissolving the bonds of matrimony now existing between and the plaintiff, and decreeing the plaintiff an absolute divorce from the defendant, and for such further 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 petition will be taken as true and judgment and decree rendered accordingly, divorcing the said Plaintiff from you; and with such further relief as to the court may seem just and prop- Attorneys for Plaintiff. (First Publication Feb. 7, 1919.) SUBSCRIBE FOR THE ADVOCATE. $1.50 PER YEAR. Milo Theatre is where the people go to see high-class pictures. Advertisers, always get results from their ads in The Advocate.