Kansas City Advocate

TWELVE MONTHS, $1.50. FIFTH ANNUAL K. & F. BANQUET GREAT SUCCESS One of the big social events of the week was the magnificent banquet of the Knife and Fork club of the A. M. E. church Tuesday evening. More than twelve hundred banqueters sat down to one of the most subtemptous of banquets. Four hundred pounds of turkey were served with "trimmings." The menu was in keeping with the banquets of this influential organization. The dinner was well worth the price, one dollar per plate. Major Jackson's Address. The main feature of the occasion was the very able address of Major R. R. Jackson, who delivered a most forceful address, full of oratory, seasoned with the most exacting logic. The major has served in the army twenty-five years and speaks "by the books." His subject. "Over There and Over Here," was at once absorbing and the major's recital of what our soldiers did on foreign battlefields was dramatic and called for heavy applause, as he told of how our troops joined in the cause for our beloved country. He told of the wonderful devotion to duty, how both white and colored troops were quartered at the same cantonments, how they treated each other with mutual respect and how they were as true, loyal Americans most heartily co-operated, how both races marched together, side by side, to take the trains and ships of war and how they went side by side into battle and how they died side by side, and were buried side by side, how the little sacred crosses marked their final resting place, side by side. He referred feelingly to th loyalty of the race over the seas on the fields of carnage, when at the same time 62 of our race were lynched and burned at the stake, in this country, for which they were giving their life's blood. He said he was a natural born fighter and intended to keep it up so long as he lived, not with sword and gun, but by exerting all the power within him, to secure justice for the race, not as Afro-Amricans, but as Patriotic Americans, worthy of the great country for which so many of our boys gave their lives. He emphasized the fact that he was not a hyphenated American, but a plain, everyday loyal American citizen, and he wanted to see the race recognized in the administration of justice, as an American citizen, nothing more or less. As is his custom, the major gave some very appropriate advice. He wanted to see his people more frugal, exhorted them to deport themselves in their homes and elsewhere as becomes good citizens. He thought that men and women should attire themselves in modesty, on the street as well as at home, and everywhere they are found should indicate their devotion by practicing these virtues which go towards making a happy, pros- perous people, respected by all whom they come in contact. In short, the orator touched almost every phase of life and urged that all should make for the betterment of mankind and do all in their power to lift up and build up and encourage everything that made life worth while. Major Jackson is a native of Chicago and has filled numerous places of trust and importance. He was a member of the legislature for a number of years, is at present serving as alderman in the government of Chicago. He has found time for all this, and yet has given twenty-five years of his busy life to his country as a soldier. He served with his regiment on the Mexican border and rendered valiant service in a most trying campaign. He is counted one of the best organizers and kept his command in fine trim, ready for any scrap that came up. His address at the banquet, therefore, was unusually interesting for he spoke as "one of authority." Prof. J. P. King very ably served as Master of Ceremonies, and to his skill is due the happy manner in which everything was presented, and exercises were opened with music by the First Regiment band, with "America." Invocation was pronounced by the Reverend H. L. Bolden, the choir very happily rendered a selection, which was greatly enjoyed. Attorney Dorsey Green introduced the Master of Ceremonies in his inimitable style. Miss Daisy Whitefield gave a reading, VOLUME FIVE. The Program. one of her most choice selections, in her able, attractive manner. Dr. S. H. Thompson introduced the speaker in a most happy style, which is always enjoyed. Following Major Jackson's address Mr. Lamb rendered a trombone solo, which was duly appreciated, as all his musical ecorts are. Every number of the attractive program was of the highest order and elicited most hearty applause. Notes. The decorations, in honor of St. Patrick's day, were in lovely green, even the tastily printed program and menu. Mayor Mendenhall made a brief talk, well received by his many friends in the great gathering. In addition to the mayor, Judge Hitchins and Judge' McCamish and a number of other prominent citizens were in attendance. Midwest company, with first regiment K. of P. band, Brigadier General Kennedy, of Kansas, in command, with Col. Don H. Rife, commander-Second Regiment, of Missouri, with his staff, escorted General Jackson from Dr. Thompsons residence to the church. This being the first visit of Major Jackson to Kansas City, Kansas, the military department of which he is chief commander, gave him a great ovation. He was entertained, while here, by Dr. and Mrs. Thompson, 1321 North Eighth street, Dr. Thompson, who is Grand Chancellor of Kansas, entertained Major Jackson and General Kennedy, at dinner at the Paseo Y. M. C. A. Tuesday. Major Jackson was met at the depot by Rev. J. F. Griffin, Col. Don H. Rife and General Kennedy. There were some very elaborate and handsom gowns seen at the banquet. Major Jackson left for Chicago at 6 o'clock Wednesday evening. This was the Fifth Annual Banquet of the popular Knife and Fork Club and will go down in history as one of the very best in every way. Those having the arrangements in charge did themselves "proud," and deserve much credit for the great success of the happy occasion. Many visitors from out of town attended the Knife and Fork banquet Tuesday night at First A. M. E. church. Chairman Dorsey Green and his committees did yeoman work in taking care of the gr*a* responsibilities of this affair. Mr Mann Smith, head waiter, with his corps of efficient waiters and waitresses, were highly complimented in the excellent service rendered. Dr. Griffin, a pastor of all the people, saw that everybody was served. The ushers, in charge of Mrs. Willa Dwiggins, took care and seated the people nicely. Each one wore a red rose. The reception committee, with Mrs. A. J. Bouldin in charge, saw that everybody was entertained nicely. Each member wore a red carnation. The First Regiment band entertained after the program for two hours while serving, to a delightful concert. Mr. and Mrs. Davis Entertains in Honer of Major Jackson. On Wednesday afternoon Mr. and Mrs. Tilford Davis, 1116 Washington boulevard, delightfully entertained in honor of Major General R. R. Jackson, of Chicago. An elaborate four-course dinner was beautifully served. The special guests were the honored Major, Dr. S. H. Thompson, Attorney C. H. Calloway, Kansas City, Mo; Editor Kennedy, C. H. M. Collins. Wm.R.Johnson, Chas.Slaughter, Dr. I. H. Anthony; Mesdames Cora Jordan, Minnie Adams, T. A. Bullard, Mr. and Mrs. Davis are royal entertainers and the very atmosphere seems to be fermented with smiles and sunshine, when in their company. Vote for Dorsey Green for member of Board of Education. Sergeant Chas. S. Porter of the Signal Batallion of the United States army, lately arrived from France. He was honorably discharged from service at Camp Sherman and came to Kansas City last Friday and spent Saturday visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Manley, 2308 North Ninth street. He relates a part of his experience with the wireless telegraphy which is very interesting. Charles is a graduate of Summer High school. Editor Kennedy was in Ottawa one day this week on business. Notes. KANSAS CITY, KANSAS, FRIDAY, MARCH 21, 1919 THE VICTORIOUS "SEVEN CLUB" of FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Present EDWARD BOATNER Baritone Assisted by CLYDE LEROY GLASS Pianist and Teacher of Music, Western University TUESDAY EVENING, APRIL 1, 1919 at 8 o'Clock M. & O. HALL Eighth and Washington Kansas City, Kansas Piano Donated by Jenkins Music Co. AT TAMPA, J. O. ATTENDS FLORIDA A.M.E. CONFERENCE Tampa, Fla.—It would have done your soul good to have been here during the past week and heard what was being said and what was being done for the betterment of the people. The Central Florida African Methodist Episcopal conference has been in session here in St. Paul A. M. E. church, and it was presided over by Bishop John Hurst, D.D., of Baltimore, Md. Bishop spoke right out in church, and said some plain things to his people and to the other people also, because they attended the conference in large numbers. White people from the North are here and they don't mind visiting the church, and Bishop Hurst is one man of the race who don't lose his head when a white man walks into his conference. He takes his place among the people like others, and if he is a distinguished man he is given that which is due him, and if not he is treated like any other ordinary people. I have been to meetings where when a poor white-book agent entered the house he was treated like some governor, or bishop, or some other big man. It was because of his skin. He was only there wanting to sell something. Treat them al the same is the motto of Bishop Hurst. Of course we want the friendship of the white man and every other man. We want him to come to our meetings, but not to expect special favors because of the color of his skin. Of course they took common sense views in the conference and were not abusive. You did not expect them to be and they were not. They just told things as they were. The conference met in new St. Paul church—not that the church is new, but they have a new building, which, when completed will be one of the best buildings in the state of Florida. It is only a question of a few days before it will be completed. You see "would have been finished for the Bishops' Council, but the material was late, and all during the week there were men busy building the organ and it is not through yet. I did not know them organs represented so much work. They ship only the parts and put them together in the church. This is the work of Rev. S. A. Williams, who is a genius, a great big preacher and his heart is as large as his body. He is a friend to his people and they love him. He has the confidence and love of every member of the conference, and selected at the head of the delegation to the general conference. All of his life in Florida, he has been doing things for his church and now his church is going to do a few things for him. I feel that one thing will be done, and that is that he will be asked to preside over some conferences and make some appointments of ministers to charges where they can serve God and their people. He has been slated for the episcopacy, and perhaps will be called forth May, 1920. A good time. Dr. J. C. Caldwell is here and he has been doing some talking. He is devoted to the cause of uplifting the young people, and I would like to see a man like that on the bench. We need a special man in all the churches to look after the young people. If he could be called up, then get a strong young man to take his place, let the two work together and you would see things happen. Have you been to Nashville, Tenn? That city has been under the influence for years of good schools. Fisk University, Central Tennessee College, Roger Williams University, Meharry Medical college, and there are others, now there is located the state school, and you would expect manhood and womanhood in a city like that, and that is just what you have. A few months ago, it was announced that the line would be drawn in the future, and people of my race who wanted to buy shoes from that big store would have to know their size and fit before they came for it, for could not try them on. Of course we did not like it, and you may guess what happened. The people just came out and established a shoe store of their own. The establishment of a shoe store was not all, but they decided to boycott the store, whether it amounted to anything or not. At the night school they teach dressmaking and sewing, and cooking. This school is not the school of children. Now they use some kind of books there which come out every month giving the style or something like that. I am not a woman and cannot be expected to know these terms. At any rate, the only place these books could be secured was at this big store in question. The women refused to go there to get them. Th school board had them sent down, and then they refused to use them. One night a representative of the store went down for the purpose of explaining why the store had to draw the line in the shoe department, but they refused to hear this big white man. Some hissed him and others walked out, so they are not using these books yet. I want to compliment the people for taking a stand and resenting an insult. I want to see the time come when my people will be so mainly that men and wome nalike will refuse to climb up a buzzard roost in any theatre, that if the man feels that his business depends on making educated, refined, cultured people of my race go up an alley in order to get in, then let him take his theatre and devil hole and go where the wind has never been known to blow and where water is as strange as teeth in the mouth of a big fat hen. God knows I mean this from heart to gizzard. No longer must we go to places that draw the line. Do not give people your money who don't recognize you as man or woman. I am using the doctrine of reconstruction. I want that we shall fall in love with self right now. Stop calling each other "niggers" in fact we must not use the word and then we can say a few things which are not in keeping with Sunday school ethics when somed one else calls it to us. This is what Dr. J. R. Ransom, the choice from the west; Dr. W. Sampson Brooks, from Baltimore, and other strong men are saying. This the doctrine of Editor Kennedy, and of Bishop Parks, of Dr, Griffin, of Dr. Thomas, Bacote, and others. More to follow. J. O. MIDNIGHT. AN APPRECIATION We want to extend to those who rendered service in any way, in making our Fifth Annual Knife and Fork banquet such a glowing success. We also wish to thank the participants on program and especially the First Regiment K. of P. band for their most excellent service, and to the many friends who attended we express our deep gratitude for your presence on this annual occasion. J. F. GRIFFIN, Pastor First A. M. E. Church. Sisters of Ruth Circle of First Baptist church will visit the Mission Circle of Eighth Street Baptist church Friday afternoon, March 28h.-Sister Lena Fisher, President; Sister Ella Stines, Secretary. Rev. J. F. Griffin was in Ottawa Thursday evening and preached for Rev. A. J. Sanders to a packed house. THOS. KENNEDY, PUBLISHER. Wilberforce, O., March 14, 1919. Special to The Advocate: Dean Editor Kennedy: I take this opportunity to write to you and my many friends to let you know what the Master and I are doing in Ohio. God has wonderfully blessed me this year, in that he has manifested His great love and his approval in me, in that he has added many precious souls to His kingdom, as a result of our efforts. At Cedarville, Ohio, where we were helping Rev. Thompson, one of our schoolmates, in revival services, twenty-seven were converted and fourteen accessions. And at South Charleston, Ohio, where we have been conducting revival services for the last three months, God wonderfully blessed our efforts, in that the whole of families were brought into the church. Lock sliders reclaimed, and sinners made clean in the cleaning blood of a crucified Savior We closed out last Sunday night with thirty conversions and fourteen accessions. And a high spiritual fervor existing at the close. We begin in Xenia, Ohio, with our teacher, Professor Hill, this coming Sunday, if the Lord is willing. We ask an interest in the prayers of all well wishing Christians and friends. And I hope of see you all in the very near future. Hoping to receive an issue of your paper soon, I remain, as ever in His name. REV. ALBERT L. BROWNE, Evangelist, Wilberforce, Ohio, Kansas has one more branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. Emporia, at the first charge, goes "over the top" with a paid up membership of sixty-five. The Negro Protective League of that city dissolved and becomes a Branch. Let the good work go on. Others are to follow. Any organization can do the same thing. Our drive for an increased membership will start soon. In the meantime let each one secure a new member. We desire to increase our membership to 1,200. We now have 692. All that is necessary is for each member to get one. Please report to the secretary, Mr. Chas. C. Matthews, Bell West 1859-J, or to G. A. Gregg, Bell West 2439-W. Miss Etta B, Kelley is chairman of the membership committee. She may be reached during the day at Western University, Bell West 4431. The Emporia Gazette mentions the new branch with the following: A Worthy Ambition.-The Negro Protective League of Emporia at its mass meeting yesterday, dissolved and became a branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. Instead of being an organization of sixty-five people, it became a vital part of an organization of 50,000 members. There are 150 branches in the United States, with two in the Philippine Islands. Its motto is: We are striving to make eleven million Americans free from disfranchisement; physically free from peonage; mentally free from ignorance, and socially free from insult. The following officers were elected: President. Martin Hooker; vice-president, C. A. Tidwell; secretary, Rev. William Martin; assistant secretary, Mrs. Ruby Sadlier Scott; treasurer, Rev. C. P. Morrow. G. A. Gregg, of Kansas City, made the address for the N. A. C. A. P. PRESIDING ELDERS HOLD COUNCIL The presiding elders of the Fifth Episcopal district held their council this week at Ward Chapel on the Missouri side, Rev. Dawson, pastor. Bishop H. Blanton Parks of this district, presided. A good representation was present and business of importance to this district was discussed by these able divines. A new uniform company, out of Stringer lodge No. 14, K. of P., will soon be mustered in, through the organization of Messrs. Thatcher, Collins and Houston, of that number. There are three member of the Board of Education to be elected. Don't forget Dorsey Green. A vote for Dorsey Green for member of Board of Education will please your friends. He is much needed. NUMBER 33. PLEASANT GREEN BAPTISTS TO GO IN THE NEW CHURCH Rev. George McNeal and his congregation will go into their large and handsome new church; the fifth Sunday in this month, March the 30th. The principal speaker will be Dr. L. K. Williams of Chicago, one of the strongest pulpit orators of this church. It will be a big day for this loyal minister and congregation. There will be services all day and many divines and out of town visitors will be present to enjoy the day's feast. Negro Conference Says Day of Unqualified Preacher Passed. Tampa, Fla.—"Are all the preachers blameless in life and conversation?" was the question asked by Bishop John Hurst, of Baltimore, Md., in calling to order the second day's session of the Central African Methodist Episcopal conference this morning in St. Paul A. M. E. church, which brought before the conference the moral, official and religious character of each minister. After a close scrutiny all passed. The conference opened with a crusade against ignorance and illiteracy, Bishop Hurst declaring that the minister who failed to prepare himself in this age would find that he would have to seek some other vocation. He said that the time has long since passed when a man could put on a long tail coat, white tie, clerical vest, put his fingers behind his ear and go like a dying calf, would be styled a preacher. "The people are willing to excuse and hear the fathers, those who came along in the days of slavery," he said. "They laid down the foundation upon which we have erected the church. Now with the public schools turning out thousands of people every year, that class of young people really want their minds and souls fed, and if you are not able to do it, they are going to some one who can." He told what Howard University, Washington, D. C., was doing to help the ministers. Dr. Sterling N. Brown, of Howard University, outlined the extension plan of the university. Bible and Its Use. Dr. Brown spoke of the Bible and of its use and abuse. He told how it had been misunderstood by its friends and misused by its foes. He said that the Ten Commandments was the Constitution. "Every country and state in the world has a constitution, and so has the Bible. This great book can be easily understood in three words, Generation, Degeneration and Regeneration." He spoke in terms of praise of the fathers, commending their work and what they had done. Conference opened this morning with song and prayer service conducted by Rev. H. R. Bryant, and after reading the journal, they went into the election of the remaining three delegates to the general conference. On third ballot the following were elected: Revs. M. D. Potter, editor of the Tampa Bulletin; I. Jackson and I. H. Dixon. The conference was addressed by J. W. Dukes, who said that the church had reached the place in its history where it must pay special attention to the young people. Bishop John Hurst delivered an address on the results of the world wide war. Bishop Hurst was given an ovation, and applause long and loud greeted his statement that he had invested in Liberty Bonds, War Savings stamps and contributed to every cause presented by any of the war working agencies. There was a large amount of business transacted after the election. "Church Extension" is the theme to be discussed tonight. The speakers are Revs. J. C. Caldwell of Nashville; S. G. Baker of Jacksonville; R. McLin and S. H. Butts. Dr. Sterling N. Brown will speak tomorrow afternoon, and a lecture will be delivered tomorrow night by Dr. Charles Stewart, of Chicago. It will be under the auspices of the Mite Missionary society, of which the wife of Bishop Hurst is the official head. Mesdames Hattie Miller Wheeler, M. C. Matthews and some others have not missed one night attending Revival at Metropolitan since it began. NEE PAGE TWO THE KANSAS CITY ,_ ADVOCATE THOMAS KENNEDY, Editor and Prop. ——— G. A. GREGG, . Associate Editor. —_SeeEF MRS, M. C, MATTHEWS. Society Editor. ed PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY —at— 610 North Sixth Street Office Phone___.....Bell West 2407 Residence Phone, Bell West 2663 ‘The Advocate is a weekly journal de- voted to Race Progress and Human Up- Be ‘SUBSCRIPTION. One Year nen —— $1.59 Six Months ———____-.._ 80 Three Months —~.——-—-————--_-50 ‘Entered as second-class matter Au- gust 29, 1914, at the postoffice at Kan- ses City, Kansas, under the Act of March 3, 1879.7? ‘Have your news in our office not later than Tuesday of eacch week to insure publication. Office 834 Nebraska ave- ‘Bue. a MEMBER @ NATIONAL NEGRO PRESS ASSOCIATION. . 1919 MARCH 1919 Sun. Mon. Tue, Wed. Tho. Fri. i 23 45 67 8 9 10 11 12 13:14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 98 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 OUR BOYS ARE . COMING HOME It is to be regretted that no oppor- tunity was given to show our boys ‘our apreciation of their services as soldiers while they were yet in the service of Uncle Sam. We envy the other people the pleas- ‘ure they have in going to some con- siderable expense and preparation for the proper reception of their boys ‘who have rendered valiant service over there, They cannot do too much for them while they are still in uniform and still moving away from the world’s battlefields, = We have no desire to do less for ours, We realize in a mild way -what the state of mind of the returning ~soldier is. Especially those whose bodies are in a coniditiom for them to enjoy the ~demonstration. But ovr boys, though able-bodied, are sent on to the destination in the ~same manner that the wounded are segent. . Tn battle the minority and majority are a unit fighting together with one ~ fixed purpose. When it comes to re- ‘ceptions, rejoicings and the thing that really makes life worth while, our boys are shunted silently on and dis- charged, " They are scattered to the four winds of the earth: They walk sud- denly upon us. No one to herald their coming. XN Decorations in Europe; silence at home. - Faces beaming upon them with joy and gratitude in Europe; Only a glance out of the corner of the eye at home. . Everlasting commendation in Eu- rope; A thought of the revival of the Klu Klux Klan at home. - But, boys, a grateful people silent- ly, by necesity, welcomes you home. We shall study that we may read the French language in order that we may learn of the unadulterated record you have made. Though you are not permitted to parade as others; though opportunity is not given to banquet and feast you, keep a stiff upper lip. Be of good cheer. What you have accomplished shall not remain silent. The greater world outside of out home country will know. The world is awakening. We are , all realizing that there are other people on the earth and the other: are thinking of us. We bid you welcome, although it is on paper. We shall greet you individ. ually and pray God's blessing upot you. G. A. GREGG. List Your Homes With Us. List your kouses for sale or ‘rent with us If you wanf.the CASH, we will rell"ther for ypu, * Georgé McClelland and Son, Real Loe ‘Estate, 733 Minnesota Avenue Bell Phone West 864. Home Phone ‘West. 594." netdsVatn-tor Doticy Gréce for, member "\wof "Board-of Education: ° , THE WEEKLY ANNOUNCER __ OF FIRST A. M. E. CHURCH J. F. GRIFFIN, Pastor. Church of the Ascen Residence, 1111 North Eighth St. : : Phone Bell West 2904. sion (Episcopal) - ORDER OF SERIVCES. _—- sh i sean ' “Comer Third sireet and Stewart 5:00 P. M, Junior Allen League, |2v="063, aoe M. E. Spateher Rae ee eenitr Allen League.“ ‘Sunday services — Holy ‘commun- Ole eee ion, 730 a, m4 Sunday school, 9:4 _ WEEKLY SERVICES. a. m3 morning prayer and sermon Official Board, 2nd and 4th Mon-/} (except first Sunday); 11 a. m.; Holy Jay, 7:30 P.M. communion (first Sunaay), 11 a. m Choir rehearsal, Tuesday 7:30 P.M.| strangers are welcome. Wednesday, prayer meeting, 7:30 | = P. M. Friday class meeting 8 P. M. A HOME FOR CHURCH NEws | WORKING GIRLS An extra large audience heard Dr. Griffin delivey a most intellectual sermon at the 11 o’clock service and one of the largest audiences were present at evening service that has been seen for months, when the pas- tor preached another soul-stivring sermon. Some were added to the church, one confessing Christ for the first time. . The pastor and quite a few of his members attended quarterly meeting at Allen Chapel in the afternoon. The Sunday school is showing rapid growth in all departments. The Allen Endeavor League is growing in attendance and interest. Miss Carney, the cheirister, who has been on the sick list for more than a week, is able to be out, much to the delight of her friends, as well as to the members of the choir. The choir rendered splendid music all day Sunday, although some of the leading sopranos were absent, The banquet pressed the button in the starting off of the greatest finan- cial rally ever was put on in thig part of the west. Report of the banquet wil be made Sunday. so you had better be present and see what you have donc, BONNEVILLE, MO. The Charity Girls and Ushers Council had their opening entertain- ment in a reception given in honor of Rev. G. E. Horsey and family. It was a delightful affairs The church was beautifully decorated in white and green in keeping with St. Patrick's day. A fine musical program was rendered. Miss Viola Jackson, presi- dent of the Chirity Girls, acting mis- tress of ceremonies, The affair was a success in every respect. -An elabe- rate lunch, in three courses, was served, with members of these two orgenizations acting as waiters. The well known comedians, West and Willis, will head the Darktown Frolics, which is slated to hold the boards at Auditorium Theatre begin- nnig Monday, March 24. Probably no organization of its kind in the country is better equipped in the way of elaborate scenic investitutré, vaudeville features, novelties, infec- tious humor and sweet and jingling melodies. The Gold Seal Cornet band, composed of twenty capable and fin- ished musicians, and a part of this immense troupe, will supply the mu- sic. In adition there-vill be a mon- ster street parade entailing a number of unique.and priginal offerings, said to be an attraction in itself. Four privete cars are utilized in the trans- portation of the company. The usual matineess Band concerts daily. Watch for §. H. Dudley’s 'Famous Mule. The famous S. H. Dudiey’s Dark- town Frolics Co. will play a week's engagment at. Auditorium Theatre beginning Monday, March 24. Prob- ably no organization of its kind in the country is better qualified to come under the caption of “The best ever” than this peerless troupe of all-star performers. They possess tha happy faculty of being able to make merry in any environmnet and in this par- ticular entertainment they shine copspicuously. . pes Mr, Charles Williams, who took quite sick Sunday from a suffering in his head, was taken to the Wheatley hospital Monday, where an operation will be made. Mr. Williams is one of our excellent citizens, and his many warm friends hope for him and his devoted wife and family that nothing serious will follow this oper- stion. . Mr, H. R. Stines, whe has been in the barber business for thirty years in this city, and recently disp sed of his shop on the corner of State and Sixth street, on acount of ill health, has returned from a trip to Mississin- pi and left this week for a health re- sort. Mr. Stines will represent The Advocate while away. His .many friends ‘here wish for a regaining-o! his health. — ee EF THE KANSAS CITY ADVOCATE, Church of the Ascen sion (Episcopal) - — ee * Corner Third séreet and Stewart avenue, The Rev. M. E. Spatcher priest in charge, ” Sunday services— Holy ‘commun- ion, 730 a. m.; Sunday school, 9:45 a. ™m.; morning prayer and sermon (except first Sunday); 11 a, m.; Holy communion (first Sunaay), 11 a, m strangers are welcome. A HOME FOR 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. Trans- ients are welcome. Mrs, E. J. Patterson, President Board of Directors, Call Matron, Phone West 1566, To the Colored American Citizens of the State of Kansas,. Greeting: Firmly believeing that the exigen- cies of the times demand it; believing that the interests of the 40,000 or more Colored American citizens of the great commonwealth of Kansas tan better be advanced or subserved through a statewide organization, we the officers of Local Branch No. 1, of the Constitutional RightS Association of Kansas, hereby extend a call to a conference ox convention of the Colored Americans of th eState of Kansas to convene in the city of Wichita, Tuesday and Wednesday, March 25 and 26, for the purpose of completing a state organization of the ‘Constitutional Rights Association, ‘and for the further- purpose of dis cussing matters of vital importance to us as a Race, a part of the great- est nation on the globe, and for the further purpose of dev.sing plans by which local branches of this orygauniza- tion may be organized in every city and town throughout the State where our people reside, ' Each and every city is urgently requested to call a mass mesting of ‘ts citizens for the selzction of dele gates to attend this convention. It ie further urged tha he various churches, lodges and oh2r organiza- ions interest themselves in this moveinent in their respective cities to the end that a representative dele gation fro myour city may be elected. It is hopce that immediately vpon selection of delegates, eack city wil) notify the Secretary of Lecal Branch No. 1, Wichita, so that proper ar- vengements may be-made for provid- ing ample accommodations for ali wha may -attend. We hope it will be borne ni mind trrt ladied are eligib’e to member- shin in thi sorganization on equality with men, and that a goodly number of them will be present at this con- vention to make of it one of the laig- est gatherings of our people ever held in Kansas, ; F, C. HELM, ’Presdient, REV. J. R RANSOM, Chairman Board of Directors. ~ CAPTAIN S. W. JONES, a ‘ Secretary. The dry unctious fun that insinu- ates itself through the whole being of the hearer and makes him ‘glad, S. H. Dudley, from his epidermis to his marrow and from his caput to his pedal extremities, is the chararter of fury that permeates the performances of the Darktown Frolies, and start- ing at th rise of the curtain creates storms- of laughter until the final word is spoken. It is fun, that, while of a brisk, lively and pungent flavor, is still clean and wholesome and ‘agrees with the mos tfastidious taste. A CALL TO ORGANIZE. Theodore Tipton of-Fort Riley, spent a few days this week with his mother, Mrs, Maude Merryweathet, 824 Oakland avenue. cevcccccccccoveseesceccecs Spanish Influenza can be prevented easier than it can be cured. : At the first sign of a shiver or sneeze, take B | A QUININE “- ROMS” "Standard cold remedy for.20 yeare—in tablet form—eafe, sure, no opiates—beeaks up a cold Sach fit faa The wohelae ba has aie oy “with Mc.Hill's picture’ At All Drug Stores. wrary 1 q KNOCKS OUT PAIN THE FIRST ROUND Comforting relief from pain makes Sloan’s the~ World’s Linimens ea -b ‘This famous reliever of rheumatia aches, soreness, stiffness, painful epraits, neuralgic pains, and most other external twinges that humanity suffers from, enjoys its great saleg because it practically never fails ta bring speedy, comforting relief. Always ready foe, use, it takes little to penetrate withoutrubbing and produce sfesults, Clean, refreshing. At all drug stores. A large bottle means economy, OS a ay Re Enea Ms Pea Sloan's Pereccato mg petits? ti nie! SS DR. HORSEY HERE Rev. Dr. G. E. Horsey, of Boonville, Mo., attended the annual banquet at First A.M. E. church Tuesday eve- ring. Dr, Horsey was formerly a successful physiv‘an of th’s city and @ substantial member of this church, but/has devoted his life fo the saving of souls, and in the two years or more of this work, he has been as much @ success, as when he practiced med- icine, only the former was temporal, and the latter divine. A. L, Bosse for Member of Board of Education. We nced him, AMERICA’S FOREMOST COLORED COMEDIAN COMING SOON, The World’s Famous Comedian ard his partner, Pat the Mule, will .ppear at the Aduitorium Theatre, Kansas City, Mo. week starting Monday, March 24th with a New Musical Comedy, written by and produced by the Foremost Comedian of the Amer- ican Stage of the Original Smart Set Co. The attraction numbers 40 peo- ple, carries a full brass band and or- shestre, Some Jazz Music will be played with daily concerts in‘front of the Auditorium Theatre daily. The engagement is for one week only, and owing to the large demand for seats it “s very important that you order far enough in advance so you- will not be disappointed in getting the location you desire. In producing this new comedy, Mr. Dndlcy has engaged the best of talent, including the Famous Jazz Chorus;ef 18 young ladies. They sure know how to put the songs and dances over. All the latest New York and Chi- cago songs will be used in this pro- duction and 2 big week is asured the company, as Mr. S. H. Dudley’s repu- tation is second to none, Don’t forget the date, week start- ing Monday, March 24th. Seats now selling at the box office, Usual house prices. BARRED ROCKS FOR SALE Two full bred Barred Rock roosters for sale; one-and two years old. Call at 2212 North Third street, K. C., K. MRS. JENNIE BROWN. 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Small payments down, terms to suit,, 2 Let us write that next policy for Soar cig Se “Bee us for’that next loan’ _ — = Seat, MARCH 21, 1919 | Pe POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENTS": > For Mayor—Second Term . TE -” HARRY A. MENDENHALL a For Street Commininna Bots For Street Commissioner—Re-election <*t" “JAMES L. BEGGS . 2 For Commissioner of Finance—Re-election GERALD B. LITTLE . Commissioner of Parks ’ J. B. BROWN Mt . - For Second Term . i Commisioner of Lights and Water . LOU CHAPMAN m For Re-election Le “hin eee ee For Member of Board of Education Vote for ATTORNEY DORSEY GREEN . | Primaries March 24, 1919 . For Commissioner of Parks and Public Property__{ Vote for ED. WESTFALL ~ “ Primaries March 24, 1919 - B Vote For “A. L.BOSSE. Candidate for Member of Board of Education Primaries March 24, 1919 ° “4 30 Fraternity Buildin g. 312-314 Nebraska , Vacant Afternoons in Fraternity Hall, West Side First and Third Tuesdays : Second and Fourth Tuesdays ‘ Second and Fourth Monday Nights _ i East Side #7 First and Third Mondays a Lo: Second and Fourth Mondays Te Sceond and Fourth Wednesdays First and Third Wednesday Afternoons . First and Third Friday Afternoons 3. DIGGS BELL WEST 35774 MADAM © 0. TAYLOR Who is known as The Frerich 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, 8:36 A. M. TO 7:30 P. M. @ BELL PHONE WEST 442553. . 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, 5 CHAS. P: WASHINGTON, M.D, DISEASES OF WOMEN AND CHILDREN _ Office Hours: 9 to 12a.m. 3 to-5 p.m. 7 to 8 p,m. ‘ BELL PHONE WEST 255 436 Minnesota Ave. Kansas City, Kas. arieeemiiiesniiaiasineasn Wyandotte Transfer Company S. Crowder, Mer. Phone West 3576 Bell Phone W. 1963 FINE TAILORING ENGLISH CLEANERS 4092 N. 27th St.. K.C..K. H. E. English Prop’r. Alterations a Specialty ‘Two Original Poems “LANDING OF THE SLAVES” WOMAN” Printed beautifully o nheavy white enameled card board, with delicate border, sixe 11x14. Suitable’ for framing. Price for -one 15 cents, or the two, 25 cents. For sale by ~ MARGARET A: JOHNSON g10Freeiaan-Ave. Ki C. Kas. A wi Bell Phone West 424 Res, 1407 North Eighth Street - LUELLA GREEN Notary Public 516 Minnesota Ave. Kansas City. Kansas irae ye | Sssilag | Zé hae | All Work Guaranteed Kassel ‘Jewelry Co. 548 Minnesota Ave. Kansas City Kansas a ee ACTIVE PASTORS : MOST NEED ITIELP Rev. B. 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, ‘ustrations. _. $ ¢ Bell Phone West’ 4187. ‘Fifth Sixtet! at Oakland Avett... « 4) Raieee Oe Rene RS AUDITORIUM THEATRE 9th & Holmes 7 Days, Commencing MONDAY, MAR.24 ATTRACTION EXTRAORINARY Just What You Have Been Waiting For Just What You Want to See 40 — SINGERS—DANCERS — 40 40 — COMEDIANS — 40 including a GLITTERING GALAXY OF GAY GODDESSES You will enjoy "THE DARKTOWN FROLICS" more than any other attraction you have ever seen. It is overflowing with merriment—a veritable cyclone of music and mirth—from start to the finish, and with its wonderful appeal to the young and old alike, will attract the biggest crowds the Auditorium Theatre has ever known. Make no other arrangements for the week until after you have seen "THE FROLICS" FRIDAY, MARCH 21, 1919 You have never seen anything like this wonderful aggregation of singers, dancers and comedians. You will hear the latest and catchiest song hits You will see the most fascinating and dreamiest of dances You will witness the most gorgeous of scenic productions REMEMBER You must secure seats early for this attraction, which is positively limited for one week GLITT Do Not Hesitate THAT "SO IFFERENT" ATTRACTION, WHICH, FOR ORIGINALITY IS IN A CLASS ALL BY ITSELF Vaudeville, Minstrelry Musical Comedy and Jazz And You Will Laugh Heartily with ED. WEST, the Versatile Comedian with His Chatter and Gags. MRS. G. W. WOODS ENTERTAINS Mrs. G.W. Woods, 1138 Armstrong avenue, beautifully entertained on last Friday with a three-course luncheon, in honor of Mrs. Mary E. Glover. Those present were Dr. and Mrs. J. F. Griffin, Mrs. R. Davis, Mrs. J. H. Bennett, Kansas City, Mo.; Mrs. Davis Jones, Mrs. Mildred Tucker, Mrs Florence Ford and Mrs. Oscar Fails. The menu was elegantly served by Mrs. Mary E. Francis, caterist. EMPORIA, KANSAS Rev. C. A. Woods went to Ottawa Monday, the 3rd, on business. The Jitney Club met at the residence of Miss Daisy Rogers on Congress street, Monday afternoon at 3:30 p. m., after business was dispensed with a two-course luncheon was served. Dues collecter $1.10. A vote of thanks was extended to the hostess for the fine lunch served. After which the board adjourned to meet Monday, March 17, at Miss Elsie Miller's on North Fifth street. Mr. Archie Phoenix, who has been sick for several weeks is improving slowly. We wish for him a speedy recovery. The Junior Stewardess board of Mt. Olive A. M. E. church met at the home of Mrs. Cora Hooker Thursday afternoon at 3:30 p. m. After attending the business, a two-course luncheon was served by Mrs. Hooker. Quite a number were present. All had a good time. The Junior Stewardess board of Mt Olive A. M. E. church met at the home of Mrs. Cora Hooker on Garfield avenue Thursday afternoon at 3:30 p. m. After attending to the business of the club the president served a nice two-course lunch, which was enjoyed by all present. The board adjourned to meet at the home of Miss Fern Carter Thursday, March 13th. Miss Ruby Lucas, one of the young ladies attending the High school, was awarded a prize for writing the greatest number of perfect complete lines in typewriting in five minutes, while writing at the rate of 69 6-10 words per minute. Miss Lucas is a resident of Emporia, an active member of Mt. Olive A. M. E. church, a member of the choir. We are proud of Miss Lucas from the fact that she is a member of our race, going to a mixed school. 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Look for the Melon-Colored packages and Trade Marks. er, who is a widow, very industrious woman. What Miss Ruby has done others can and will do if only given a chance. The prize awarded Miss Lucas was a beautiful bird drawn by her teacher. Mrs. C. A. Woods is doing all she can do to help Rev. Woods in his church work. She has organized a Jitney Club, composed of High school and Normal students, a club of young ladies who are doing great things under the leadership of Mrs. Woods. 92ND DIVISION ENTERTAINED One hundred and ninety-one soldiers of the 92nd Division were entertained by the citizens of the two cities, who were on their way to Camp Funston. They paraded the downtown streets with bands, Kansas City State guards, soldiers that had arrived and thousands of citizens. They were dined later with a bacon feed at the Overland buil The Electoral College of the A. M. E. church, Kansas Conference, will meet at Mt. Olive A. M. E. church, Sixfh and Congress streets, May 5, 1919. A lay delegate is expected from every church. The pastor, Rev. Woods, is making preparation for the entertainment fo the meeting. Rev. C. A. Woods is meetnig with great success sin church work. There has been nine accessions to the church. The congregation is increasing. Allen Chapel started revival meetings Monday night, being conducted by Evangelist Reverend Moten. The Kit and Komfort Art and Reading Club met last week at the home of Mrs. Rhodes. After the adjournment of business, a very appetizing luncheon was served, after which art work was taken up, as usual. taken up, as Mrs. C. Davis in Emporia day, where he the N. A. A. ship of sixty- kers are busy spring plant- some; excellent for ring- worm and letter. Olive Oil Shampoo, contains egg, olive oil, medi- cated antiseptic, best for shampooings. Oliv- ene is best for straightening and waving with irons. Price each by mail to any ad- dress 45 cents; 5 boxes, $1.50; monthly treat- ment, $2 money order or registered letter. 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Miss Catherine Davis acted secretary for the Forum last Sunday. Deliveries of southern pine to the government from July 1, 1917, to May 28, 1918, were 2,600,000,000 feet, which, it is estimated, would require a solid train of cars extending from the gulf of Mexico to the Canadian border, and would make a board walk three feet wide extending six times around the world, or build a solid board fence 50 feet high that would circle the geographical borders of the United States AGENTS-$6.00 A DAY Olive Oil Pomade is an olive oil, sage and sulphur preparation, better than all others in producing beautiful hair; cleans the scalp of dandruff, crusts, scales; stops itching scalp, breaking, falling hair; makes hair soft, glossy, strong, healthy; keeps it silky, lustrous, wholesome; excellent for ringwound and hair loss. Olive Oil Shampoo, contains eggs and olive oil, medicated, antiseptic, beet for shampooing; Olive vene is beat for straightening and waxy hair. 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His first invention was a machine for making nails and files. Later he invented a machine for splitting leather, and in 1815 he engaged in the leather business in Newark, N. J. In 1816 he invented an appliance for cutting brads and in the following year he perfected his "patent" leather. The leather prepared by this process gradually became popular, and until 1831 Boyden was principally engaged in its manufacture. He then turned his attention to steam engines, and made several improvements in locomotives. He took part in the California gold rush of '49, but soon returned to New Jersey, where he engaged in farming and produced a variety of strawberries vastly superior to any then known in both size and quality. He died in 1870, and his memory is perpetuated by a statue at Newark Birds That Are Useful. It is in their relation to insects and other enemies of crops that birds are most directly associated with the welfare of man. It is not possible to give a hard-and-fast rule, applicable to the whole-country, as to whether any certain bird is beneficial or injurious to farmers, but in the United States department of agriculture's farmers' bulletin 630, "Some Common Birds Useful to the Farmer," more than fifty species of birds common to farming sections are discussed. The birds treated in the bulletin are: Bluebird, robin, titmouse, wren, brown thrasher, catbird, swallow, towhee, sparrow, house finch, grackle, brewer blackbird, Baltimore orle, Bullock's orle, meadowlark, redwing, blackbird, bobolink, crow, bluejay, Pacific coast jay, phoebe, kingbird, nighthawk, woodpecker, cuckoo and bobwhite. Radlal Tether for Animals To tether his cow so as to admit of its having a large feeding range, and yet so as to be perfectly secure and require no attention, a Pennsylvania man adopts the following method: He took a pole, 20 or 30 ft in length, pivoted at one end and fitted with an iron ring large enough to slip along from end to end. The small end of the pole was supported by a light metal wheel from some old farm implement, or a wooden one cut from a piece of plank. The animal was fastened with a halter chain, too short to get tangled up with the animal's legs. The Blacker They Turn. A letter received in this city from Roy Schultz, a Danville colored man, now in military service in France, tells of a good joke the colored boys had at the expense of the Huns. A colored division had relieved a white division during the night, when the Germans were sending over a regular shower of gas shells. The heavy fighting continued the next day, and a German prisoner taken by the colored boys was heard to remark: "We can't whip these Yanks, and there is no use trying. The more gas we send over on them the blacker they turn and the harder they fight."—Indianapolis News. EVERY MAN .TO HIS TRADE In Siberian Prison Camps Each Unfortunate Exile Followed-Hia Vocation. Far more popular than the church were the library and the school, a regular organized high school-college where law, mathematics, chemistry, ten languages and many other subjects were taught. Again, this part of our work rose out of a very humble beginning. The first school was held, almost secretly, in an old washroom, and ambitious Russian guards confiscated logarithm tables and French dictionaries because they looked so suspicious. And the teacher of geometry, who made those peculiar drawings, was arrested and taken for a spy, who taught how to escape with a plan of the camp. The library was born when the first Y. M. C. A. secretary arrived and gave six or eight books which he found in his trunk to members of the head committee to read, Johan W. Prinz writes in Asla magazine. The sport committee was in charge of the socket and tennis courts and in some camps there was even a gymnasium. A small bank was established for the convenience of those who wanted to borrow a few rubles on their official announcements from banks in Petrograd that money had been received from relatives in the central countries (by way of Sweden) and was on the way. Work shops were organized so that the tradesmen, the carpenter, the sheemaker, the barber, might turn to his trade and work for the benefit of his comrades. But the pride of the Y. M. C. A. was the American kitchen. This welfare kitchen was necessary because the Russians never gave the men enough to eat. Here they had a chance, once in a while, to get a hearty meal for a few kopeks; here a certain number of sick and poor could eat every day without cost. How many favorable comments have I heard upon those kitchens, which really became a blessing for the prisoners! R. PICKENS, SHOEMAKER Patent Machinery. All work First Class. Prices Reasonable. 1300 North Third Street Kansas City, Kansas Shoes Repaired While You Wait. Latest PHONE BELL WEST 1283 SAMUEL DIGGS THE OLD RELIABLE J Pays the highest cash price for iron, bottles, bones, copper, brass thing in the junk line. SQUARE DEALING AND HONEY TIMES. Place of Business—100 BELL, WEST 3577 DUNLAP L COMP FIFTEENTH AND THE BEST LAUNRY SOFT WATER USED FOR Home Phone 6856 Main. THE OLD RELIABLE JUNK DEALER. Pays the highest cash price for junk at all times, rags, iron, bottles, bones, copper, brass, lead, zone 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. THE BEST LAUNRY SERVICE POSSIBLE SOFT WATER USED EXCLUSIVELY BY US Home Phone 6856 Main. Bell Phone 180 Grand. FORREST B. ANDERSON'S WEEKLY-BARGAINS FOR S Fine business corner, Sixth of Sixth and Minnesota avenue hotel, auto garage, fraternal, c with store underneath. Lot 12 fully rented, $66.00 month. S business street of the city and ble. See me for terms. Office: 529 State Avenue Bell We 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 valuable. See me for terms. Office: 529 State Avenue, Kansas City Kansas Bell West 1050 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. S. 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CITIZENS' FORUM The Citizens' Forum met in its weekingly meeting at the Metropolitan Temple. Opened with sacred music and prayer by President Hodge. Prof. Griffin of Booker T. Washington school, Kansas City, Mo., made the principal address on "A Man Among Men." He said, in part: "We need a great white man and a great colored man. The greatest drawback is race prejudice, and the greatest man will be the one who proposes 'A League of Races.'" He is a very fine extemporaneous speaker and was formerly one of the best debaters at Kansas University. His eloquent speech elicited tremendous applause. President, Hodge praised the paper and opened the discussion and Revs. Robinson and King gave brief discussions. The violin cello solo by Prof. W. S. Kennedy, accompanied by Miss Lottie Kennedy, was the Pilgrim Chorus, a classic from from Wagner, and was applauded. The Critique, by Prof. J. P. King, was almost as witty and full of epigrams as the main address. Next Sunday, March 23rd, the Sumner High orchestra, under Prof. Reynolds and the Parent-Teachers Association, and N. A. A. C. P., premises THE KANSAS CITY ADVOCATE CHOICE For Commissioner of Water and Lights CHAS. HUNTER For Commissioner of Finance and Revenue For Commissioner of Finance and Revenue E. F. CHAMBERLAIN ATION FRANK GRAVES bray is the sponsor for the program. People from all walks of life are invited. Come. Miss Margaret Jenkins, the daughter of Mrs. Gertrude Jenkins of Quindaro, was called to Flemnig, Mo., last week to take charge of the school there. Miss Jenkins is a graduate of Sumner High school and Western University, and is one of our ideal young women. Rev. E. W Smith of Wichita, and presiding elder of that district, attended the Knife and Fork banquet this week at the First A. M. E. church. Dr. Smith stopped with his brother, J. T. Smith, presiding elder of the Kanssa City district. Mrs. John Lewis, sister of Mrs. J. G. Groves of Edwardsville, was buried from Metropolitan church, Wednesday at 2:30 p. m. She was a consistent Christian. Col. Chas. Carrol of Leavenworth, attended the banquet at First A. M. E. church Tuesday night. As we send this to. press, Mr. Charles Williams, on North Tenth street, is dangerously ill. Two ministers and several others have joined Metropolitan church during the Revival. Miss Cora Jones received word that her mother at Paxico, Kans., is critically ill. Mrs. Jane Palmer is at home this week as she is sick. Little Orestes Meeks is sick this week. DID NOT INVENT TELESCOPE But Galileo Was the First to Perceive Its Possibilities in the Study of Astronomy. The name of the man who first framed and used a telescope for the observation of the heavenly bodies is Galileo Galilei, though little known in that form. It was this scientist, who died January 8, 1642, who, it may be said, first gave stability and force to the theory which places the sun in the center of the planetary system. In April or May, 1600, Galileo heard at Venice of a little tubular instrument made by Hans Libbershey of Middleburg, which made distant objects appear nearer, and he immediately applied himself to experimentation on the means by which such an instrument could be produced. Procuring a couple of spectacle glasses, each plain on one side, but one convex and the second concave on the other side, and applying his eye to the concave glass, he found that objects were magnified three times, and brought apparently nearer. Soon after having made one which could magnify 930 times, Galileo commenced observations on the surface of the moon, which he discovered to be irregular, like that of the earth, and on Jupiter, which, in 1610, he ascertained to be attended by four stars, as he called them, which afterward proved to be its satellites. CRUSADERS WON AND LOST In the End Nothing Was Gained by Attempted Conquest of the Holy Land. During the four centuries from the Moslem conquest of Palestine until the crusades Christian, Jew and Moslem, lived together in peace. Then along came Peter the Hermit and the Crusaders. The second coming of Christ had been forecast for the year 1000. The passing of that year without any catastrophe awakened an era of Christian plenty that held the world safe through the year 1033, the anniversary of the crucifixion. Peter the Hermit prevailed upon Pope Urban II to sanction the first crusade. It proved a successful venture, for Jerusalem was captured July 14, 1099, and Godfrey of Boullon elected king of Jerusalem. Saladin became master of Egypt and Syria toward the end of the twelfth century, after defeating the Crusaders at the battle of Hattin in 1187, capturing the most treasured of relics, a piece of the true Cross. This provoked the third crusade, led by Richard Coeur de Lion and commemorated in Scott's novel, "The Talismin." The Crusaders captured Constantinople for the Venetians, but failed of the entire conquest of Palestine. Are You a Barometer? Undoubtedly there is a great relation between the elements and certain complaints in the same way that some seasons of the year render certain people liable to illness more than others. The lower we investigate in the animal world the more prone are its subjects to be affected by the weather. A cat for as much as three days before-hand feels a coming storm; a horse's fine nostrils can sniff approaching rain in an uncanny manner. The birds of the air have but to be watched to see the way in which they seek their nests at a hint of danger in the air. The very trees and plants tremble in a peculiar manner before a severe storm. Many human beings are just as sensitive to the march of the elements, but do not always realize the significance of their sensitiveness. People who suffer from gout, rheumatism or neuralgia know at once when bad weather is approaching. Old wounds make themselves felt at certain times, and the stumps of members long since amputated give pain. Medical men have never satisfactorily explained these strange phenomena, neither can they tell why some people instinctively become restless and excited or moody, or sullen before thunderstorms. Wilson Not the Only One. One other president than Wilson traced his line to Carlisle, England; for Zachary Taylor was fifth in descent from James Taylor of Carlisle, who emigrated to this country in 1658. Considering the fairly uniform British extraction of our presidents, few indeed could have gone to the homes of really near ancestors in the British Isles. Andrew Jackson is the only one whose father was born there, the elder Jackson having come from Carrickfergus, Ireland, a decade before the Revolution. Grant is not particularly distinguished in that his family had been American in all its branches for eight generations; as much could be said of others. It seems appropriate that the first president in office to visit the mother country felt so intimately the ties of blood that originally gave it the name of mother country.—New York Post. Rumor. The character of that sort of information, that is generally known as news is changing with vertiginous rapidity. Once news was generally supposed to be a narration of something that had happened or was possibly going to happen, with, of course, due allowances for errors and mistaken judgments. Now, however, news seems to be made up of reporting what somebody alleges might have happened. Rumor, of itself, has a news value. The fact that a rumor existed is sufficient of itself, aside from the truth or falsity of the rumor, its probability or its possibility. FRIDAY, MARCH 21, 1919 On Sunday, March 16, we were blest with the presence of Rev. Dr. Goings; superintendent of Missouri Mission work. He preached spiritually from Isaiah 2:15, "Come ye, let us walk in the light of God." He made beautiful Bible illustrations, and his sermon showed that he is a man of God. He impressed the congregation and has a unique manner of arousing people to walk forward to inquire after and follow Christ. At 4 p. m., Prof, Griffin, principal of Booker T. Washington school, of Kansas City, Mo, addressed the Citizens' Forum at this church. At 7:45 p.m, the Publicity committee, having announced on the bulletin board the Revival in progress, and the name of the noted evangelist expected, another large crowd attended night service. After the choir sang, "My Faith Looks Up," and Deacon S. L. Johnson prayed, Pastor Holmes introduced Dr. J. Goings, and he again preached spiritually from II Cor. V. 14-15, "The love of Christ constraineth us." The Christians enjoyed his sermon. Many came forward during day and night at his earnest invitation. Dr. Goings has long experience and understands how to cause people to make steps toward salvation. Several came forward at his solicitatino and several joined. Dr. J. C. Patton, a noted evangelist from Kentucky, is one of the great apostles preaching in the "Enlistment Mission." Come and hear him tonight, and come Sunday, March 23rd, and hear the other great preachers that will preach Sunday and every night of the week. Mr. J. C. Crawford, 1131 Everett, who was mysteriously shot at Tenth street and Minnesota avenue some weeks ago, is doing nicely. The bullet has been extracted. His Knights of Pythias brothers and a host of his friends, both white and colore! have visited him regularly since his confinement. In the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas Wm. Byrd, Plaintiff vs. Rosa Byrd, Defendant. You are hereby notified, that you have been sued in the above named court by the above named plaintiff, and that unless you appear and answer the petition filed, on or before the 17th day of April, 1919, the petition filed will be presented to the court, and evidence introduced thereon, upon which a judgment will be rendered, the nature of which, will be a decree; divorcing the plaintiff from you, the defendant, and for the costs of this action. BRADLEY & BRADLEP, Attorneys for the Plaintiff. Attest: R. J. McFarland, Clerk District Court. (First published March 7, 1919.) PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas. Oneita Peterson, Plaintiff, vs. Mal Peterson, Defendant. No. 10,831-A. To the above named defendant, Mal Peterson, Greeting: Said defendant, Mal Peterson, will take notice that he has been sued for a divorce, in the above.entitled court, by said plaintiff. Oneita Peterson, on the ground of unlawful abandonment of plaintiff for one year next preceding the filing of the petition in the above entitled action, and that he must answer the petition filed by plaintiff in said action on or before the 21st day of April. A. D., 1919, or said petition and the allegations thereof will be taken as true, and a judgment or decree for plaintiff, adjudging and derceeing a divorce to her from you, upon the above mentioned ground as alleged in said petition, will be rendered in said action accordingly. ONEITA PETERSON, Planitiff. D. E. Henderson, Attorney for Plaintiff. Attest: R. J. McFarland, Clerk; by J. P. Fox, Deputy. (First published March 7, 1919.) PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas. George Motley, Plaintiff, vs. Florence Motley, Defendant. No. 9967. ToFlorence Motley, a non-resident defendant: This will notify you that the plaintiff, George Motley, has filed suit against you in the above entitled court, in the above named action, and that you must answer the petition filed therein, on or before the 21st day of April, 1919, or the allegations in said petition will be taken as true and judgment rendered against you, divorcing plaintiff from you, from the marriage contract now existing. GEORGE MOTLEY, Plaintiff. (First publication, March 7, 1919.)