Kansas City Advocate

"92nd DIVISION" Showing Parade, at Milo, Friday, Saturday, Sunday----10th & New Jersey KANSAS TWELVE MONTHS, $1.50. GLOVER-NICHOLS WEDDING BEAUTIFUL AFFAIR A most beautiful weddign took place last Tuesday evening, March 27th, at the First A. M. E. parsonage, 1111 North Egihth street. The contracting parties were Mrs. Mary E Glover of this city, and Rev. John H. Nichols of Hutchinson, Kansas. The bride was known by hundreds for her noble deeds of Christian womanhood and her life among those with music by the choir of forty voices. whom she, came in contact were most lovable character. The groom is one of Kansas' pioneer African Methodist ministers, and for many years took his place among the leading apostles of his church in this great Western country. This Gospel minister is not like the most, but managed to save some of these world's goods and is now retired from active work, and he and his splendid companion can take life their remaining days in a quiet, comfortable manner. The Home and Foreign Missionary society, of which Mrs. Nichols is president, had charge of the arrangements and the parsonage was decorated beautifully in society colors. The ceremony took place promptly at 8 p. m., in the front parlor of the parsonage, Rev. Dr. J. F Griffin officiating. A large number were present, aside from the members of the Missionary society. A quantity of refreshments were served after profuse congratulations. Rev. and Mrs. Nichols left Friday evening for Hutchinson, where the doctor has an elegant home to take one of Kansas City's most precious jewels. BENJAMIN SMITH WAS DROWNED Mr. Benjamin Smith, living on North Third street, who was a packing house employee, while attending to some fishing nets Saturday evening about 6:30 in the Missouri river just above the mouth of the Kaw in some unknown manner fell out of his boat and was drowned, his body being recovered some time afterward by city firemen. Mr. Smith was an industrious man and had just purchased a small motor boat so that he might take up his nets more quickly and easier, as he did this after he had done a day's work, selling his fish to assist more rapidly in paying for a piece of property just purchased. Missionary Society The Missionary Society of the First A. M. E. church had charge of the services last Sunday. The pastor, Rev. Griffin, delivered the annual sermon to a large audience. At the evening service a program was rendered by the society of literary and musical numbers. The contributions for the missionary cause were splendid and showed the right kind of spirit towards this great and needed work. MRS. PAULINE WOODFORK, Président. EMPORIA, KANS. The electoral college of the A. M. E. church, Kansas Conference, will meet at Mount Olive A. M. E. church the 7th day of May. The Rev. C. A. Woods and members of the church are making preparations to entertain all who will attend. Don't forget the date, the first Wednesday in May, or May 7th, 1919. The Rev. H. D, Harris, P. E., held quarterly meeting Sunday, March 30. A large crowd was in attendance at each service. Total amount raised for the day, $42.77. Several of the young ladies of Emporia will spend Easter out of town. The Junior Stewardess board met at the home of Mrs. Myrtle Rogers, 512 Congress street, Thursday afternoon. Fourteen persons were present. After the business was disposed of a two-course luncheon was served. Everyone ate heartily and extended the hostess a vote of thanks for the manner in which they were entertained. And afterwards a motion prevailed to adjourn. The amount of $6.20 was collected. Mrs. Anna Fairfax went to Atchison Saturday to visit Mrs. Carrie Brown, her aunt. VOLUME FIVE. ON" Showing Pa CAIN, MEMORIAL HOLDS QUARTERLY MEETING SUNDAY Cain Memorial A. M. E. church, on Independence and Tracy avenues, will hold the second quarterly meeting Sunday April 6th. The church will be one year old Monday, the seventh. So we invite the Pastor and members of the city to come and see us on the above date. Rev. Boldin, D.D., of Kansas City, Kansas, will preach at 3 p. m. Dr. Gilbert, P. E., will be with us all day. Everybody is welcome. This is the strangers' home. Come in. J. A. CHANDLEY, Pastor. Sergeant Walter Swain returned Saturday from France. Sergeant Swain was in some vicious battles, and was shot through the shoulder. He is the son-in-law of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Berry, 530 Nebraska avenue. Rev. J. C. C. Owens of Leavenworth, was in the city Tuesday on business. Mrs Gertrude Jenkins of Quindro visited friends in the city Tuesday. A SOLDIER'S POEM (By Sergt. Thos. H. Hogg.) (By Sergt. Thos. H. Hogg.) (American Expeditionary Forces. Composed and written one month prior to embarking for the United States.) "BOYS, WE'RE GOING HOME." When we think of the happiness that In the days when peace prevailed, When we think of our mothers and loved ones at home. Who have weathered the storm and the gale. These memories cherish our war-sick hearts. And our hopes are made to boom. To know that the world's war has been won— Now, boys, we're going home! Through the dangers of conflict much we've toiled, To attain such a noble end. But, by doing our part as soldiers true, We were playing the part of men. So now that it's over and peace is here. Although the price we paid was dear, We delight to roam midst the fog and the foam— To know that we're going home! Our comrades were many who fell by the way, In the battle great we won They paid the great debt that we all must pay Ere the final race is run. History's pages will tell of their cou- rage displayed, in the battle of old Argonne. We regret to think they were left behind. As we journey on toward home. The path of the soldier as you very well know Is not strewn with roses sweet, For we fought the battle in the heat of the day With tired and aching feet. The fight we won for Democracy's cause, And might has not made right. Give the victor his praise. Give the vanquished his dues, As we journey on toward home. To our comrades who lie on the hillsides of France; We salute your lifes forms. You were ever loyal to the cause of right; History's pages 'your names will adorn. We shall take home your message to mother and wife; To sister and sweetheart, too; We shall tell them you died at the battle's front In defense.of the Red, White and Blue. May the peace we have won be a lasting peace; May the turmoil of war be no more. FIRST A.M.E. CHURCH, SUNDAY A.M. APRIL 6th EVANGELISTIC SERVICE, 7:30 P. M. BY A NOTED EVANGELIST (WHITE) Special Choir Music for Both Services. You Will Be Helped if You Attend These Services. Won't You Come? You are Welcome. EVANGELISTIC SERVICES ALL NEXT WEEK AT 8 P. M. SUNDAY WAS A BIG DAY AT PLEASANT GREEN BAPTIST Sunday was a big day at Pleasant Green Baptist church, it being the opening and dedication of this new edifice. Services started at 5 o'clock in the morning with a praise service; Sabbath school at 9:30 a.m. m. The pastor, Dr. George McNeal, preached the opening sermon at 11 a.m. m. Dr. Williams of Chicago being unable to be present, on account of the "flu." At 3 p.m., a platform meeting was held, when hundreds were unable to get into this large and beautiful auditorium. A number of ministers of other churches and denominations were present. Some of those who gave four-minute talks were Revs. D. B. Jackson, Rev. W. A Bowren, J. F. Griffin, J. W. Clay of the Kansas side, and Rev. Mosby and Rev. Arnett of the Missouri side. Rev. D. A. Holmes was master of ceremonies. Metropolitan Temple choir sang one selection and Pleasant Green choir furnished excellent music the balance of the services. Prof. Reynolds sang a beautiful solo, also Mrs. Bartell, choirister of Pleasant Green choir. The cash contributions during the day were $1335, of which the members of the church gave $1145. The First Regiment K. of P. band for an hour entertained thousands in front of the church before the opening, with delightful music. Several fraternal organizations turned out in a body. Eleven conversions and fourteen accessions were added to the church Sunday night. Rev. F. C. Watson of Toneka is assisting the pastor in his revival. 92ND DIVISION AT THE MILO Friday, Saturday and Sunday pictures of the 92nd Division, showing their arrival at the Union Station and parade which occurred a few weeks ago on the Missouri side. These pictures were made with much expense, but Mr. Stone cares nothing for expense, whenever there is an opportunity to secure any race picture. Remember the dates, April 4th, 5th and 6th. At the Milo, Tenth and New Jersey. HENSLEY, ARK. Dear Editor: At this writing, I find everything in a prosperous condition, spiritual, social and civil. They have an organized body here, known as the Christian Relief Association, with headquarters at Redfield, Ark., and are organizing all through the state, and they are doing a great work. The association is teaching improved methods of raising poultry and marketing eggs, and utilizing old garments and hats, and showing proper methods of screening against flies and mosquitoes, with the idea of improving health conditions, beautifying farm homes, better hogs and cattle, corn and cotton, producing. They have an intelligent bunch of state officers, Rev. R. P. Watson, president, Hensley, Ark.; Miss L. B. Hawkins, C. C. Redfield, Ark.; Mrs. Anna Rodgers, C. O. W. N., Kensett, Ark.; Mrs. R. P. Wilson, Cor., Hensley, Ark.; Rev. C. H. Grant, evangelist, Little Rock, Ark. I am well, pleased at the movement. And I am safe in saying that it would be a great problem to be worked out all over the United States. Our late war has proven us to be a wasteful nation, but with a little coaxing we have proven to be very economizing. We hope to see the good work go on. Ishall remain here about ten days longer. H.R.S. ADVOCATE HONORS DIVIDED IN TUESDAY'S CITY ELECTION Tuesday was an ideal day for election. It would seem that a larger vote would have been cast. Only about fifty per cent of the registration vote was cast. The total vote cast for mayor was 17,079, of which Mayor Mendenhall received 8,656 and James, the Labor Candidate, 8,423, giving the mayor a close majority of only 233. Chapman leads by a large vote. All three of the Labor candidates for school board were elected, and the Labor candidate for park commissioner was successful. The following is the complete vote, as indicated by the returns: For mayor—Harry A. Menednhall, 8,656; R. E. James, 8,423. Mendenhall's majority. 233. For finance commissioner—G. B. Little, 8,395; E. S. Chamberlain, 7,879; 'Little's majority, 516. For water and light commissioner—H. L. Chapman, 9,819; Charles Hunter, 6,734. Chapman's majority 3,085 For Park Commissioner—T. A. Flynn, 8,245; J. B. Brown, 8,175. Flynn's majority, 160. For commissioner of streets—Jas. L. Beggs, 8,433; Cecil Vallade, 7709. Begg's majority, 624. For members school board—(First three named were elected)—Grant S. Landrey, 9,382; R. D. Smith, 8,080; Frank Graves, 7,711; A. L. Boose, 6,519; Lee. Vaughan, 6,335; E. R. Adams, 6,280. The contest was one of the most spirited in the history of the city. Each side worked manfully for victory. The labor vote split on water and light commissioner, as a result H. L Chapman rolled up a majority of 3,085. It will be noted fro mthe above that Flynn, the labor candidate for park commissioner, is the only labor commissioner successful, but they scooped their rivals in the election of their entire ticket for members of the school board. Landrey, one of the labor candidates, has served one term on the board, and his handsome majority is an emphatic endorsement of his record, he lead by a big margin. This election is a good example to labor people elsewhere. It was thoroughly American, which uses the only legitimate means in this country in the matter of determining differences. American labor does not appeal to the bomb, the torch, the terrorism of radical socialism. It is far from the system of the I. W. W/s and always will win on American soil. The ballot is the instrument, in America and is at the disposal of any citizen of the republic to redress any wrongs, either true or imaginary. It is the instrument, in this country, to bring about revolution and as such has the support of all good citizens, regardless of political opinion on any subject which may affect any relations, economic or otherwise. The American laborer is an entirely different character from the European toiler and we are all glad that it is so. For America, with all its faults, is the best country, on earth, and if we want any changes we get them through the American way, by the use of the ballot. No bewhiskered Russian reds cut any figure in this country. No room for anything but orderly procedure, as "made and provided" by our laws, which we ourselves make. Mr. Charlie Williams, who has been sick at the Wheatley hsopital for three weeks, is reported, as we go to press, to be improving slowly, of which his many inquiring friends will be happy to know. Mrs. Clara Porter-Brown, who went to Minneapolis some weeks ago for her health, is reported to be much improved, of which her many friends will be pleased to know. THOS. KENNEDY, PUBLISHER. PRESIDING ELDERS COUNCIL-OF FIFTH EPISCOPAL DISTR Mr. Editor: Permit me to say that the Presiding Elders' Council, just closed, was without doubt one of the greatest, the most interesting and helpful sessions ever held within the confines of the grand old Fifth District. The bishop seemed at his best, and not a single point escaped his notice. He was up to the minute on the leading questions affecting both church and state. His address and discussions on those weighty questions were full of thought and inspiration, which caused the Council to take a broad, optimistic view of the church and race. All of the presiding elders were present, except two; the Rev. J. H. Allen and the presiding elder from the Puget Sound conference. The council was royally entertained by Dr. Dawson and the good members of Bethel. Quite a few of the leading pastor were present, to lend their assistance in helping to make the occasion grand. The session closed with strong addresses delivered by Dr. Ransom and Dr. Pope. The following resolution was adopted by the council: Whereas; Our beloved bishop, the Rt. Rev. H. B. Parks, D.D., has presided over the deliberations of this council in a fatherly and dignified manner, and Whereas; Every interest of our beloved Bethel has been cared for and that the District is in a clean and healthy condition, and Whereas; Not only the presiding elders, but the pastors and laity as well, and highly commend the bishop for the noble work accomplished under his leadership. The borders of our church have been extended; our cords have been strengthened. New work has been organized, especially in St Louis, Kansas City, Los Angeles and smaller cities. Many has grown to be strong, healthy stations, to say the least, he continues to grow in prestige and power throughout the District. Be it therefore resolved; That he shall have our prayers and continued co-operation in carrying the banner to heights unsurpassed in the history of our District. P. THURMAN, W. H. SPURLOCK, J. W. WILSON, R. L. POPE, P. C. CREWS, N. C. BUREN, S. L. BROOKS, A. C. TERRELL, H. D. HARRIS, E. W. SMITH, A. A. GILBERT, J T. SMITH, Presiding Elders. DOCTOR BUNDY DECLARED GUILTY Dr. Leroy Bndy, who was charged with inciting and leading a riot in East St. Louis, when two policemen were killed, was declared guilty by the jury and given a life sentence in the state prison. The defense asked for a new trial. His bodn was fixed at $50,000. Dr Bundy visited the two Kansas Cities here a few weeks ago, when more than $600 was contributed for his defense. Lieutenant Sherman D. Scruggs arrived home Saturday from over seas. Lieut. Scruggs was among the first of our boys to enlist and was the first cited for bravery. He left here as a private and returned as a lieutenant. Lieut. Scruggs is the son of Mr. and Mrs. S. D. Scruggs, of 423 Freeman avenue. First Lieutenant B. E. Watkins of St. Louis, lately returning from France, visited his uncle and aunt, Saturday, Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Manley, 2308 North Ninth street. Lieut. Watkins has made his third trip across the waters in the defense of his country. Prof. H R. Graham of Estherville, Iowa, and formerly, a teacher at Western University, was in the city Sunday, being enroute to Tulsa, Oklahoma. The First A. M E. Sewing Circle will meet this Friday, with Mrs. Johnson in Rosedale. All mebmers are expected to be present.—Mrs. Pearl Bryant, President. NUMBER 35. OKLAHOMANS TO HOLD INTERSTATE BOOSTER TRIP The colored people of Oklahoma, through the management of the Tulsa Star, are preparing for a booster trip some time in June, making the route in their own autos. The arrangements are being made by A. J. Smitherman, editor of the Tulsa Star, and this editor is known to do things on a large scale. It is said, according to plans, more than one hundred cars filled with boosters will make the trip, stopping the first night in Wichita over night, where a big reception will be given them, and then on to Topeka for another evening's celebration, landing in Kansas City the third evening, where they will remain for a couple of days, when a rousing reception will be held in their honor. The Western Negro Press Association will hold their sessions during their stay here. If these plans are carried out according to schedule, it will be one of the biggest Negro boosters' trips ever undertaken by the race. They will carry big trucks for baggage and eatibles and skilled mechanics to repair any breakdowns. Come on, Oklahoma, we are ready to welcome you on your arrival. TILLMAN IS GONE BUT WHERE? ASKS J. O. MIDNIGHT Georgetown, S. C. "This is the state where once lived a man who was elected to the United States senate by the name of Bnjamin Tillman, but he is no more. The Lord has called him away, and since he is not here I don't know just where he is. Perhaps there has never a man lived in this section of the world who has been the cause of more men being lynched, and who has done more to give a backset to my people than this senator, and from the ground comes the blood of those who have been murdered, those who have been lynched, those who have been mistreated. "Peace be unto his ashes." I do not know what would cause them to say ashes, and I am not going to meddle with him, for that is a matter which belongs to God and not to me, and I am not here to put my mouth in the affairs of God, for God has said, "Vengeance is mine." I don't see any need of me trying to kill anyone, for I only need to leave my cause in the hands of God and He will take care of my-friends and my enemies, and assign them where they are to go, and when they are to leave this world He will take them out. I guess you people have a time in trying to keep up with me, because one day you hear from me at one place and before you can get through reading the letter I am in another place, and still in another. I am moving from state to state just like you move from ward to ward in this country, and when I am through getting around I will know all about this civilization of our common country. Civilization is not all the same in this country. As you know I have been spending a little time in Florida. They have been busy down there, and white people who have money come down to spend the winter to keep out of the way of Jack Frost, and then they can keep out of the way of snow and ice, but no man can keep out of the way of death I have been dodging the flue bullets, and I am thanking God they none have hit me yet, but I am not out of danger. I find that the people through Alabama, Florida, Tennessee, Florida and South Carolina are loyal to the B. M. C., and Grand Master E. H. Morris. I have just learned that the Odd Fellows down in Mississippi are out of business, and Grand Master E. P. Jones, who went out chasing the presidency of the National Baptist convention, let his order die, and he is now pastoring a little church out at Evanston, hoping that in case Dr. J. F. Thomas should drop out, he will be there to drop into his shoes. Now, that is what I call cheek, and Dr. Thomas is following in his band wagon. "He goeth after him straight-way, as an ox goeth to the slaughter, or a fool to the correction of the stocks." Dr. Jones is cunning, cute.,pretty, and if you listen to him you will fol- (Continued on Fourth Page) THE KANSAS CITY ADVOCATE THOMAS KENNEDY, Editor and Prop. G. A. GREGG, Associate Editor. MRS. M. G. MATTHEWS. Society Editor. PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY at 610 North Sixth Street Office Phone.....Bell West 2407 Residence Phone, Bell West 2663 The Advocate is a weekly journal devoted to Race Progress and Human Up- 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 APRIL 1919 S M T W T F S 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 29 30 SERGEANT HOGG. Sergeant Thomas H. Hogg of the American expeditionary forces, who saw the "real thing" in the trenches, contributes an excellent poetical article in this issue of The Advocate. Don't fail to read it for it is worthy of a place in war literature. Like all other soldiers, mother holds first place and well'she may. She has been the great sufferer in this cruel war, as she has been in all other such conflicts. Sergeant Hogg'a production is meritorious and deserves the many good things that will be said about it. The story of a recent candidate in the late election, who was defeated, runs as follows: - Lost 1,463 hours of sleep thinking about the election. Lost two front teeth and a whole lot of hair in a personal encounter with an opponent. Donated one beef, five shoats and six hams to booster clubs. Gave away three pairs of suspenders, four shirt waists, five pair of ladies hose, three calico dresses, $11 in cash and 17 baby rattles Kissed 119 babies. Kindled 16 kitchen fires. Put up seven stoves. Walked 5,113 miles. Shook hands with 31,901 persons. told 17,341 lies and talked enough to make 2,000 volumes. Attended eleven revival meetings, and was baptized six different times by emersion and three times some other way. Contributed $49 to foreign missions and made love to nine grass widows and hugged thirty-nine old maids. Cot dog hit twenty-nine times, and was defeated.—Exchange. Statement of the Ownership, Management. Circlation, Etc., Required by the Act of Congress of August 24, 1912. Of Kansas City Advocate, published weekly at Kansas City, for April, 1919: State of Kansas, County of Wyandotte, ss: That the names and addresses of the publisher, editor, managing editor and business manager are: Published, Thos. Kennedy, Kansas City, Kansas. Editor, Thos. Kennedy, Kansas City, Kansas. Managing editor, none. Business Manager, Thos. Kennedy, Kansas City, Kansas. That the owners are: (Give names and addresses of individual owners, or, if a corporation, give its name and the names and addresses of stockholders owning or holding 1 per cent or more of the total amount of stock.) Thos Kennedy. That the known bondholders, mortgagees, and other security holders owning or holding 1 per cent or more of total amount of bonds, mortgages, or other securities are: None. THOS. KENNEDY, Editor. Sworn to and-subscribed before me this 31st day of March, 1919. LUELLA GREEN. (My commission expires Sept. 4, 1920.) STRAY PIG. Stray pig can be found by owner at 513 Parnell street, by paying for feeding and this announcement. Mrs. Carrie Boren; Bell Phone·West 35131 THE WEEKLY ANNOUNCER OF FIRST A. M. E. CHURCH J. F. GRIFFIN, Pastor. Residence, 1111 North Eighth St. Phone Bell West 2904. ORDER OF SERIVCES. 9:30 A. M., Sunday School. 11:00 A. M., preaching. 5:00 P. M., Junior Allen League. 6:00 P. M., Senior Allen League. 7:45 P. M., preaching. WEEKLY SERVICES. Official Board, 2nd and 4th Monday, 7:30 P.M. Choir rehearsal, Tuesday 7:30 P.M. Wednesday, prayer meeting, 7:30 P. M. Friday class meeting 8 P. M. CHURCH NEWS A 10-day revival meeting started Wednesday evening and much spiritual good is being accomplished. Dr. Griffin is delivering strong spiritual sermons and the church is praying for a great outpouring of the Holy Spirit. Special sermons by the pastor at both services Sunday, and special music by the chor of forty voices. Strangers and visitors are ever welcome in this house of God. Sunday was Missionary Day, and the services for the entire day were devoted to the cause. The church Missionary society were in charge. The pastor delivered a special sermon for the occasion, a large audience being present. Services are being held on the new time. So if your timepieces have not been changed you will be one hour late to services. The original poem on Missions by Mrs. Dameron was very good. BIBLE CLASS Of course it did not fail to meet at the "Y" and had a good praise service, singing "Where He Leads Me I Will Follow," after reading of the man in the Bible that, "Twas a glorious spiritual meeting. Next meeting is Wednesday, April 9th at the "Y." All are invited. CITIZENS' FORUM The Citizens' Forum convened as usual at the Metropolitan Temple, and the following program was rendered: . Song. Forum. Current Events, Mr. C. P. Swancy. Music, Forum. "American Citizenship," Mr. Fred C. Trigg. Vocal solo, "Spring's Awakening," (Sanderson); very appropriate and very fine. by Miss Lessie King, student of Mrs. S. W. Bacote; enclosed. The program was very excellent. Next Sunday, April 6th, is a big day. The pipe organ recital by Prof. R. G. Jackson. Don't miss it, as it is absolutely free and a rare treat to listen to the finest organ in greater Kansas City. President Hodge wishes all to be on time at 4 p.m., if possible. HOUSE AND GROUND TO RENT. A 3-room house and barn, with 7 acres of ground and young orchard to rent for cash. One-half mile from Quindaro car line only/responsible and business parties need answer this advertisement. Call Bell Phone West 3568W. Mr. Bryant, 2061 North Third street, who has been confined to the house with illness, is able to be out again. Mr. A. Sykes received a card from his brother, William, who is doing well in Chatteau Thierry in France. Mr. Albert N eely is there, also. E. E. Shackelford, assistant prosecutor of Wyandotte County, is able to be in his office, after a two weeks' illness. A HOME FOR 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. NEGRO SOLDIER IN OUR WAR Published in July (new book). Tells all about the war; it is fair to colored people; everyone buys; a trem- mous seller. Price only $1.85, with COLORED MAN-NO SLACKER, free, or choice of other 25c picture; agnants making $7 to $23 per day. Send 25c quick for agent's complete outfit. AUSTIN JENKINS CO. 525 9th St. Washington, C 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 Sunay), 11 a. m. strangers are welcome. OBSERVE STARS IN DAYTIME If One Is Sufficiently Interested They Can Be Seen From Bottom of Well. Not only have the astronomers devised a means whereby they may observe the stars in the daytime but anyone may, if he choose, see them at such time if he will go to the trouble to do so. At the bottom of a deep well an observer on looking up will see the stars if the sky is clear and the sun does not happen to be shining directly into the well. Why cannot the stars be seen from the surface of the ground in the daytime? They certainly give forth their usual amount of light, and it will be remembered that the moon is frequently seen during the day. The question resolves itself into the capacity of the human eye. During the day the sun shines on particles suspended in the atmosphere itself, and its rays are reflected in every direction from the different particles. We thus have diffused light by means of which one can see objects not directly in the sunlight. If it were not for this diffusion of light, or irregular refraction, as it is called we could not possibly see anything not in the direct sunlight. Now, these rays irregularly reflected enter the eye in enormous numbers, so the intensity is comparatively great with starlight. But to a person in a deep well or mine shaft only the perpendicularly reflected rays enter the eye, and from only those particles directly over the mouth of the shaft. Thus comparatively little light enters the eye, and any starlight that comes down at that time is easily perceived and the presence of the star is recognized. Lodge Notes EUREKA LODGE NO. 2. I. O. B. and S. of C. "Busy Bee." Meeting nights 1st and 3rd Monday, 314 Nebraska Ave. SAMUEL DIGGS, W. H. C BERTHA CARROL, W. S. In the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas. Edward B. Jennings, Plaintiff. vs. Mabel H. Jennings, Defendant. No. 10,978-A./ The State of Kansas to the Defendant. Mabel H. Jennings. Greeting; Said defendant, Mabel H Jennings, will take notice that she has been sued for a divorce and the custody of Opal B. Jennings, Vivian L. Jennings and Edward B. Jennings, Jr., her three minor children, in the above entitled court, by said plaintiff, Edward B Jennings, on the grounds of extreme cruelty and gross neglect of the 17th day of May A D, 1919, or duty toward said plaintiff, and that she must answer the petition filed by plaintiff in said action on or before 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 defendnat, upon the above mentioned grounds as alleged in said petition, will be rendered in said action accordingly. D. E. Henderson, Attorney for Plaintiff. Attest: R. J. McFarland, Clerk of the District Court, by W. F. Mathis, Deputy. (First Published April 4, 1919.) NEGRO SOLDIERS IN OUR WAR Tells all about the war; it's fair to colored people. A tremendous seller. Price only $2.50. Agents making $8 to $15 a day. Send 25-equil for agent's quit. AUSTIN' JENKINS CO, 50 Ninth Street, Washington, D. C. E. S. JONES BAKERY 3093 N. 27th St. Fresh Bread, Cakes and Pies Daily Christmas Candies and Fruit Cakes Courteous Treatment Patronage Appreciated RAHUOUS book or librarian Great Britain Has So Strongly Fortified, It That It Is Rightly Considered Impregnable. Since the day, more than 200 years ago, when the flag of Great Britain was flung out over Gibraltar, the strongest fortress in the world, that country has won many triumphs in commerce and has become mistress of the seas. The rock of Gibraltar is 1,400 feet high and across the narrow bay may be seen the coast of Africa only nine miles away. The rock is nearly three miles long and about half a mile broad. On the eastern side the cliff is so steep that nothing but a monkey can scale it, and there is a colony of monkeys living there, the only animals of their kind living wild in Europe. The only possible approach to the rock is by land from the north, or from the sea on the western side. As viewed from the ocean the Rock of Gibraltar is impressive, strong, gloomy and forbidding. But flowers grow about the steep walls. The great Victoria batteries, occasionally fired, are screened and sheltered by acacia blossoms. Here are concealed 100-ton guns, sinister, threatening. The north and northwest-slides are honeycombed by fortifications. There is a town and harbor on the west, protected by batteries and forts rising from the base to the summit of the rock. Modern guns of the most formidable pattern frown from the heights. The town is inhabited by a British colony of about 25,000 people. Everything is under strict military regulation. JEWS NOT EASILY CONVERTED Sermon to Which They Were Annually Forced to Listen Failed of Its Purpose. In John Evelyn's diary of January 7, 1645, there is a notation of a peculiar ceremony which seems to have been of annual occurrence at Rome. It was a german preached to a compulsory congregation of Jews, with a view to their conversion. Mr. Evelyn says "they are constrained to sit till the hour is done, but it is with so much malice in their countenances, splitting, humming, coughing and motion, that it is almost impossible they should hear a word from the preacher. A conversion is very rare." The Zionist movement, which has gone on for years and received a new impetus by the changes made in middle Europe as a result of the world war, was outlined in a poem written by Robert Browning during his residence in Italy, probably about the middle of the nineteenth century. He calls it "Holy Cross Day." "Father of the Short Story." The father of the short story was Giovanni Boccaccio, an Italian novelist and poet, who died at Cerialdo 543 years ago. His "Decameron," a collection of short tales, each complete in itself, practically marked the beginning of the short story. Boccaccio was born about 1313, and his words reflect the immoral—or unmoral—spirit of the times in which he lived, and a majority of his tales are of a character which would now land the author in jail, if he could find a publisher, to offer his works for sale. Despite their immorality—possibly because of it—the "Decameron" has been translated into nearly every language and is still widely read. Literary critics ranked the work as a masterpiece. Balzac and many other modern authors have found inspiration in the works of the celebrated Italian. His faults were those of his time—and for the matter of that, of a much later time, for as recently as a century ago stories were told in mixed company which would now scarcely be tolerated by a "stag party." It has been asked what at the present day the Duty of which we have spoken so much? A complete reply would require a volume, but I may suggest it in a few words. Duty consists of that love of God and man which renders the life of the individual the representation and expression of all that he believes to be the truth, absolute or relative. Duty is progressive, as the evolution of truth; it is modified and enlarged with the ages; it changes its manifestations according to the requirement of times and circumstances. . . . One period claims the pen of the sage, another requires the sword of the hero. But here, and everywhere, the source of this is God and his law—its object, humanity—its guarantee, the mutual responsibility of men—its measure, the intellect of the individual and the demands of the period—its limits, power—Mazzini. To North Pole by Airplane. an expedition to be led by Capt. Robert A. Bartlett, explorer and navigator of Peary's ship Roosevelt, will be sent to the polar regions next June to survey the North pole by airplane. The plan was conceived by Rear Admiral Peary, discoverer of the pole. Bartlett is a Newfoundlander, forty-three years of age. He began explorations 22 years ago, wintering with Peary in the Kane basin in 1897. He commanded the Roosevelt in its famous trip of 19059, reaching the eighty-eighth parallel. He was with the Canadian government arctic expedition in 1013-14; his vessel was crushed by the ice, and Bartlett, with 17 others, reached Wrangel island. 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PURE DRUGS TOILET ARTICLES CANDIES CIGARS AND TOBACCOS Prescriptions Our Specialty Bell West 4101 SANTAL CAPSULES MIDY SANTAL CAPSULES MIDY CATARRH of the BLADDER relieved in 24 HOURS Each Cap sule bear the name MIDY Become a counterfeit Wyandotte Transfer Company S. Crowder, Mgr. Phone West 3576 Two Original Poems Printed beautifully o heavy 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. Swell, Nifty Suit FREE Write quick! Your name address on a postal will bring you th most-rareful tailoring offer ever made. The suit from dozens of the most beautiful, the most per fabrics. You can have it without a pony's cost and make $60 to $80 rock besides. No cost! You pay nothing—not one cent. You wear it—and are hard-earned. You have a wonderful preparation for you. You have a good money. Fund a postal loan to buy all free postage. Paragon Tailoring Co., Dept. 31, Chicago CRRCHET WORK. MME. R. A. HARRIS Hair Dresser Scalp Treatment a Specialty Braids, Transformations, Puffs and Wigs Made. Ladies' Tailoring and Dressmaking. Patterns Drafted to Measure. 27th & Douglass Quindaro, Kans. Bell Phone West 424 Res. 1407 North Eighth Street LUELLA GREEN Notary Public 516 Minnesota Ave. Kansas City. Kansas All Work Guaranteed Kassel Jewelry Co. 548 Minnesota Ave. Kansas City Kansa's FINE TAILORING ENGLISH CLEANERS 8092 N. 27th St., K.C.,K. H. E. English, Prop. r. Alterations a Specialty 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, Ks. FRIDAY, APRIL 4, 1919. M. H. A. MENDENHALL Who was re-elected mayor at Tuesday's election. H. A. MENDENHALL Who was re-elected mayor at Tuesday's election. METROPOLITAN TEMPLE NOTES Sunday, March 30th, was a great day at Metropolitan Baptist Temple, as it was a welcome for Dr. Boone, of Chicago, who organized this church 21 years ago, and is termed the Father of this branch of Christians. At 11 a. m., he preached eloquently, beautifully and divinely on "Heaven." He portrayed his subject so clearly and intelligently that old and young learned and unlearned, understood it and gave vent to the Holy Spirit. At the close, the publicity committee presented him a poetical greeting and blessing. He being field secretary of a school in the southland., Pastor Holmes had a collection taken for it, which was over $15. He visited two other new Baptist chrches and returned to Chicago on Mondya. At 3 p. m., Pastor Holmes was master of ceremonies at the new Pleasant Green Baptist church dedication, and his choir sang one seelction, and he made an extemporaneous talk that received an ovation. At 7:45 p. m., in response to the bulletin of the publicity committee, another large audience assembled to hear the pastor preach. Several joined and there were three more converts. Another large collection was taken. The revival and enlistment meeting will rest until one week before Easter Sunday; then it will start again and there will be baptizing on Easter Sunday. Next Sunday, April 6, come to church and hear a fine sermon, and good intelligent music by the choir. Notes on Metropolitan. Rev. J. R. Richardson assisted at Metropolitan meeting one night, and did good work. Rev. M. Williams preached also one evening, at the Metropolitan, and did well. By special request of some members, the pastor of Metropolitan had the choir sing, "Since Jesus Came Into My Heart." They sang it sweetly. Rev. Dr. Boone had Mr. Wm. Miller call Mrs Matthews up and thanked her for the appropriate poem she gave him. Mr. C. A. Long, 719 Everett, is quite sick at his home. 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. Lizzie Buckner, 929 Splitlog avenue, was called to Minneapolis on the account of the illness of her brother-in-law, Attorney B. S. Smith, who had a stroke of paralysis. Mr. Smith is well known here, being at one time assistant prosecutor of this county. Mesdames Alice Smith, L. Scales-Browne, C. Meeks and Mrs. A. J. Neely were appointed chairmen at the mass meeting to solicit reception money for the returning soldiers. Mrs. Neely selected Mrs. Matthews to serve in her place or with her. Miss Plynola Moore and Miss Mattie Tolbert are also some of the aides. $12 FINE SUIT Delivery Prepaid Made to Measure No Extra Charge Samples Free! A hook full of cloth samples in all the latest colors patterns, and weaves—the finest quality that money can buy. Every garment made to your measure, guaranteed fast color and delivery free. No e. u.r. charge. 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Here is one of his own blurbs, which we quote from Mr. Newton's book: "Boswell, the author, is a most excellent man; he is of an ancient family in the west of Scotland, upon which he values himself not a little. At his nativity there appeared omens of his future greatness. His parts are bright, and his education has been good. He has traveled in post chalces miles without number. He is fond of seeing much of the world. He eats of every good dish, especially apple pie. He drinks old hock. He has a very fine temper. He is somewhat of a humorist and a little tinctured with pride. He has a good, manly countenance, and he owns himself to be amorous. He has infinite vivacity, yet is observed at times to have a melancholy cast. He is rather fat than lean, rather short than tall, rather young than old. His shoes are neatly made, and he never wears spectacles." This brings the excellent Roswell very very close to us indeed; he might almost be a member of the Authors' league. Especially apple pie, bless his heart. WORRY "CONDIMENT OF LIFE" A Little of It Excellent, but It Must Not Be Enduring or Excessive Unless a man has a little worry apathy, indifference and the mechanical physical disinclination to do your utmost without stint will be lacking. Without this condiment of life, this salt of the human cosmos, "we see to what absurd yet tragic physical lengths he is driven by the whip of that still vigorous tyrant, his self-instinct to fight." This thrilling force, which one time had been used squarely and successfully against the real world enemy, is now absorbed in trivial and self-debasing skirmishes with the grotesque bolsheviki of his imagination. In other words, if a man has a variety of anxious explosive outlets via his muscles and intellect, such as driving, tennis, swimming, dancing, competition, golf and the like, these act as safety valves for the multitude of impulses and reactions which habit and custom have compressed out of his external activities. Worry is one of these, if not enduring or excessive. For the average man set in society, in work and in his family circle it takes the place of larger and better outlets for his destroyed initiative. Chinese Woman Encoffined Alive. An unusual case of filial ingratitude is reported from Huchow, China, in the Tokyo (Japan) Advertiser. A very aged woman lived with her son's family, who were so poor that they did not have necessary food. To reduce expenses, the son, forgetting his country's traditions regarding filial plety, conceived of disposing of his aged mother. He secured a coffin, placed his mother therein, without protest on her part, nailed on the cover and deposited the coffin in a vacant lot. Neighbors informed the police, and the coffin was taken to the station house, where it was opened. The woman was still breathing, and when removed asked: "Why did you disturb me? I am a burden to my son and do not want to live. Please put me back in the box and let me die." The request was refused, and officials are detaining both mother and son in the yamen awaiting a judicial disposition of the case. Algerian Grain Production. Methods of grain production used in Algeria are very similar to those used in Utnh, Idaho and eastern Washington. Owing to the light rainfall much of the land is cropped only alternate years, a clean fallow being maintained during the summer preceding the sowing of the crop. In more favorable situations it is often customary to produce two or three grain crops in successive years, allowing the land to lie fallow one year in four or one year in five. Speaking generally, the soils of the grain-growing regions are rather heavy and are very productive when the rainfall is adequate. Some of the lands are underlain by calcareous hardpan, which it is sometimes necessary to break up by an occasional deep plow; ing in order to secure maximum production. Making Arrangements. A struy but friendly cat wandered to the front door of a home where lived Charles, an only child. The little fellow was pleased with his new visitor, and was endeavoring to welcome him by bringing him into the house, when the mother appeared on the scene. She told the child that the cat was not allowed in the house. Immediately after the cautioning and while the cat was on the front porch Charles went to the door and said: "Say, kitty, you come around to the back door and I'll meet you there." THE KANSAS CITY ADVOCATE ADMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE. State of Kansas, Wyandotte County, ss. No. 10004. In the Probate Court in and for said County. In the matter of Emma R. Gerding, deceased. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Administration have been granted to the undersigned on the Estate of Emma R. Gerding, late of said County, deceased, by the Honorable, the Probate Court of the County and State aforesaid. dated the 26th day of March, A. D. 1919. Now, all persons having claims against the 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. MICHIGAN ONCE HAD SLAVES Only in 1836 Did Human Chattels Become Unprofitable to Their Owners in That State. Few Detrolters of the present generation know that Michigan, was once a slave territory, or that the city of Detroit, for a period of nearly one hundred years, included a considerable number of slaves in its population, observes the Detroit News. The early French settlers lived largely by trading with the Indians. At first they bought furs only, but each spring the Indians of Michigan would make war raids into territory south and west, and they would bring back captives whom they sometimes killed by torture, but later they found it more profitable to sell them to the white settlers as slaves. Most of these Indian slaves were from the Payee tribe. Later negro slaves were bought in the East, principally in the state of New York. When the British took possession in 1760 they found quite a number of slaves, Indians and negro, and they continued the practice. The census of the district in 1773 showed 46 men and 39 women slaves in a community that numbered less than 300 adult white men. In 1872 there were 179 slaves in Detroit. The ordinance of 1787 forbade slavery in the Northwest territory, but Detroiters paid no attention to this Constitutional act. There were enough negroes in Detroit in 1807, slave and free, to enable Governor Hull to organize a company of colored militia. In 1818 the assessor for Wayne county made slaves taxable property, and this proved a discouragement to slave holding. By 1832 there were only 32 slaves left in Michigan territory, and in 1836 the last one had been manumitted. Less than 20 years later Michigan, having found slaveholding unprofitable, became ardently abolitionist, and Detroit was converted into a terminal of the "underground railway," through which runaway slaves from the South found their way to freedom in Canada. ANIMAL HEROES IN WARFARE Some Praise Should Be Spared for the Dumb Brutes Who Gave Their Lives for Liberty. There was one factor for victory in the war which we overlook in passing out the praise and medals. Patient, plodding, brave, obedient creatures of faithfulness! Wondrous fine the steed of officer, but equally grand the sturdy haulers of calsson and gun carriage! Butt of limitless jokes, the long-eared, lean-legged, tuft-tailed army mule has glorified himself. Endless the supply trains he tugged fagging distances, across shell swept spots and through fierce fire. The Red Cross dog, too, and the sledge dogs in the Alps have been canine heroes, leaping into the jaws of death on missions of mercy or pulling precious packsleds among mountain peaks and passes. Perpetual pasturage would be a just reward for our four-footed fighters, with freedom from further work. To Fido, allot choice times to gnaw and if you'd make his home dog heaven rid the world of fleas for these, the "dogs of war." At the entrance of this Paradise park or preserve, place a shaft to record for posterity a tribute to the war's 42,311 animal dead.—Toledo News-Bee. Forecasting Storms By means of what is believed to be a new scientific discovery, it is claimed that weather forecasts may be made with reasonable accuracy two weeks in advance. As a result of research, conducted by a former chief of the weather bureau and a representative of the Smithsonian institution, it has been found that there are rifts in the upper clouds of the solar atmosphere which cause a variation in the amount of heat radiated to the earth. It is sold the investigators have discovered the period of time between the passage of a heat rift in the solar atmosphere and the appearance of resulting storms on the earth. It has been found that at times these heat rifts persist for several months and that they have produced corresponding disturbances here. Typewriter Used As a Pendulum. In the show window of a downtown typewriter concern stands an imposing looking clock more than six feet tall. It is attractive, but what especially invites the attention is the pendulum. The bob is unlike any other in the city, being a full sized typewriter, one that could be set up on a desk and put in active use. The suspended typewriter swings to and fro all day long. Judging from the excellent time the clock keeps, the typewriter bob does its work faithfully and well-New York Times. Power Problem in England. In its reconstruction thinking, the question of electric power development in Great Britain is engaging the minds of many experts, and it is probable that the government will take some part in the movement. It is proposed to utilize the great minera. resources of the country for production of electric power on a huge scale, and for the conservation and more economic use of the country's coal resources. The idea is to divide the country into large distribution. PETER H. 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State of Kansas, Wyandotte County, ss: In the Probate Court in and for said County' No. 9987. In the matter of the Estate of D. F. Jones, deceased. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Administration, with the will annexed, have been granted to the undersigned on the Estate of D. F. Jones, late of said County, deceased, by the Honorable, the Probate Court of the County and State aforesaid, dated the 31st day of March, A. D. 1919. Now, all persons having claims against the 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. BELL JONES. Adm'n. Of the. Estate of D. F. Jones, Deceased. Kansas City, Kansas, March 31, 1919. In witness whereof, the undersigned, Probate Judge in and for the County of Wyandotte, State of Kansas, have hereto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Probate Court, this 31st day of March, A D. 1919. JOHN T. SIMS, Probate Judge. (First Published April 4, 1919.) Mr. Alex. Gatewood, one of Sumner's graduates who is attending K. U., is making all the school take notice with his sweet tenor voice. It is said his service is in demand continually and, as to his classwork, he ranks high. M. B. ```markdown ``` BANK GRAVES R. B. SMITH T. A. F. D OF EDUCATION Park Com QUINDARO The Kit and Komfort Club met at the home of Mrs. Seaton. An interesting discussion was on Toussaint L'Overture. Ladies from Kansas City were present. The revival closed. Rev. and Mrs. Moten returned to Waverly, Mo. Sergeant Thos. Hogg spoke at vesper Sunday and chapel Monday morning. Allen Chapel A. M. E. church held its election of lay delegate to the electoral college, which meets in Emporia, Wednesday, May 7. G.A.Gregg was elected delegate, and Columbus Jones, alternate. Rev. Jones is deeply interested in the church and community work. His shoulders are to the wheel along with any member of the church. Men of the community are interested in an extension of the watermains. Don't forget mens' meeting Thurs- FRESH FRUIT COLD DRINK ICE CREAM CANDY Bell,West 2612 1614 North T Try Our Chili We Deliver FORREST B. ANDERSON'S WEEKLY BARGAINS IN REAL E FOR SALE Fine business corner, Sixth and State avenue of Sixth and Minnesota avenue; best location f hotel, auto garage, fraternal, office, or apartmen with store underneath. Lot 125x123; present in fully rented, $66.00 month. State avenue will be business street of the city and this property will ble. See me for terms. 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FLYNN Park Commissioner T. A. FLYNN Park Commissioner PAGE FOUR low him down to where you don't want to go. He, has led to death several orders, one of his own making, and now how many Baptists will he do likewise? He had a great desire to be national grand master, but sold out his chance for a trip to Leeds, England, and the men in the order. I have not thought so much of him once, and now he hopes—well, I am not prepared, to say and will not say or fear I make a mistake. I have been in many places in Florida and have seen many things some of them made me right happy. For instance I have been in company with Dr. W. D. Wann, pastor of the First Baptist Institutional church, and it is a dream. They are doing the work and the pastor is preaching to the people. It is right in the heart of the south, and yet I was surprised to see more white people than our own people out Sunday night to hear Charles Stewart. About five hundred of them crowded in. It would have been of interest to you right in the south to have seen white people and colored people in the same church, and sitting together. No segregation, no getting up running out to put all the white folks together, but they were all treated like folks, as it should have been. I looked around them and met many people. I had the pleasure of coming in touch with Dr. Williams, not only a medical doctor, but he has a large drug store and his wife is a teacher in the public school, and I am told a good one. I got around there some bit and turned my attention to other things. I trade it from there to Clearwater, where I visited some of the people here. Dr. Bell is principal of the public school which was to close the next week. They give only six months for education. Just think of it. They expect children to be educated by going to school six months in a year. Shame on such civilization! If I were a white man calling myself superior and could not treat my brother any better I would get off of th earth and would not long be about it. I went from Clearwater right on through Jacksonville, Fla., and Rev. S. A. Williams was at the stable to shake my lily black hand when I passed through his place, Tampa. He is on the right side of the fence and when he falls off he is going to fall into the chair of a bishop of his church. Dr. Braswell was with him. After looking around and spending some little bit with these giants, I then turned by attention to other matters. It is an easy thing to turn your attention from one thing to another and from another to one thing. Dr. John A. Gregg was there to greet me and tote me around in his automobile horseless carriage. He toted me out to the school for a little while and then from there to my stopping place. He comes from the West, was at one time pastor of the A. M. E. church in St. Joseph, Mo., and graduated from the University of Kansas, and went to South Africa as preacher and teacher, and they are talking about sending him back there to do missionary work. This would be a good thing, for they will clothe him with authority, by electing him bishop to succeed Bishop W. W. Beckett. He will be the second J. Albert Johnson. Dr. D. M. Baxter is trying to get hold of the financial plum in the African Methodist Episcopal church, but he never will be able to defeat or beat Prof. John R. Hawkins, the financial giant of the race, and who has given his church such excellent service. To touch a man like that is wonderful, and I am proud that I had the pleasure of looking into his face. All the West is acquainted with Dr. J. C. Caldwell, who is secretary of the Allen Christian Endeavor League, and who has also been pastor in St. Joseph, Mo., and who would be the right man for the bishopric. He is now ripe and should be plucked when he is youthful enough to give great service to his church and race. I am not going to be able to tell you all I would like to tell you about these things. After spending a little time in Jackson ville, visiting among friends, I touched the banker, the business man of the race in town. Charles H. Anderson, who is a real man. He has made his way from the bottom to the top, and his bank is today one of the strongest in the whole state of Florida, and he is a cayefal banker. He is also the treasurer of the National Negro Business League, and a worker in the A. M. E. church. He is now contesting for his seat in the next general conference to be held in St. Louis, and this question must be settled by the general conference. I wish you could meet this young man. While in Jacksonville I visited several schools. Grand Chancellor W. W. Andrews is making things ready for the coming Grand Lodge and then they will go to Atlantic City in August to the supreme lodge. I want to get my garments washed in the blood of Damon and painted by Pythias that I might make the trip myself. I am going to apply to get in the house of the Lord's or devils one. I am going to stop. I am in Georgetown, S. C., a section from which George Murray was sent to Congress. My people outnumber the whites here almost five to one, yet they do not hold any position in the affairs, except pay taxes and so what the white man wants them to do. They are obedient and safe followers. I shall have more to say about the surroundings later. You may look for my other letters. I shall write you again from this state. Rev. R. W. Mance, president of Allen University, Columbia, S. C., is going to be on the list for bishop in the next general conference. He is a fine man, and would render great service if elected. J. O. MIDNIGHT. Durham, N. C.—It will pay anyone to visit Durham, because the very name is an inspiration to members of this race, and I was little down at the heel, so in order to get inspiration I just sent word to a friend of mine and he told me to come on over. I am here and if you will listen to me for a few minutes, I will help you to know what I know and then some other things. I do not know where I was when I wrote to you the last time, but I do know that I have been to many places and will go to a few more within the next few days. and you will be pleased to know about some of them. The world is moving and I find that in order to keep up it is necessary for me to do some moving with it. I don't know a place in the country where we are doing like we are where I am as I take my pen in hand to write to you this week. I am here the guest of one of the largest enterprises we have in this country, The North Carolina Mutual and Provident Association; John Merrick, founder and president; A. M. Moore M. D., secretary and treasurer; C. C. Spaulding, vice-president and general manager; J. M. Avery, assistant general manager; E. R. Merrick, assistant secretary The clerical help and agents in the office number about 40, and in addition to this they give employment to 600 people, and to have an enterprise in our race employing now 600, what could it be and others if the race would just turn its attention to these things. I would be a disgrace to the fools if I should tell you that you are a fool if you think the American white man is going to turn down his own sons and daughters to make places for ours, and if we would have our graduates have employment in keeping with their ability, we must make it ourselves. This North Carolina Mutual and Provident Association is the strongest organization of its kind among our people, and I give them credit for it. It is one of the insurance companies that will rang with the Metropolitan or any other company doing business among our people. They have the men and the ability and the money, and are now operating in North Carolina. South Carolina, Georgia, Virginia, District of Columbia, Maryland, and is now entering Florida. Only a few days and the general agent for Florida will be there. This is what my people are doing. They have issued the following financial statement: Receipts—Balance brought forward from January 1, 1918, $308,-530.87; premium income, $800,393.63; interests, etc., $89,377.46; total, $1,128,301.96. Assets—Real estate and mortgage loans, $93,956.24; War Savings stamps, $917; interest and rents accrued, $6,165.10; market value of real estate over book value, $22,718.50; net amount uncollected and deferred premiums, $54,007.02; total admitted assets, $476,695.65. Disbursements — Sick and death claims, $341,362.02; all other payments to policy holders, $5,020.99; salaries, commissions, taxes, department fees, war taxes, medical examinations fees, printing, postage and all other expenses, $386,431.19; balance ledger assets, $395,487.66. Liabilities—Legal reserve, $386,243; other liabilities, $14,924.85; surplus, $75,527.80. They have insurance in force $16,096,722. Now, that's going some. What do you think of us doing business up in the millions? If you note the business was started by John Merrick, who was just a plain barber, but a man of ability and thought; and he said to himself: "Others are doing it, why not us?" So he called around him some of his friends, and put down some money and launched this business just 20 years ago, and you will agree that wonderful has been its growth. C. C. Spaulding is a native of this state and was educated right in the public schools. He did not go to college that believe me he got the right kind of education that placed him among the leading business men of America. His training and his business ability have had much to do with the success of the company, and right by his side has been J. M. Avery, who is also a native of North Carolina, and a graduate from Kittrell college, under that prince of financiers, Prof. John R. Hawkins, now financial secretary of the African Methodist Episcopal church, that it enough to tell you who Mr. Avery is. The state has recognized his worth, for he is Grand Master of Exchequer of the Grand Lodge of Knights of Pythias. I tell you it is a great thing to live in the hearts of man. TOOK NO CHANCE OF That Batch of Troogers to Be Caught With them. There was a colored the S. O. S. engaged in near a base port. A fein in the course of opening ground, they discovered burying ground with m coins and relics. The fi an impression on the min ers, and there were man as to whether the shad parted legionaries still h in the vicinity of their I would not forget to tell you that there is another order in town, the Royal Knights of King David, with Prof. W. G. Pierce as supreme grand secretary. He is the business end of the order and I am told that they are doing a business of $40,000 or $50,-000 a year, and his office is just a beehive, because his clerks are kept as busy as busy can be and that is not hardly a good name for it. He is also principal of the Whitted High school. In the office I met his chief clerk, who is the daughter of Rev. J. R. Bennett. Girls have splendid opportunities in this man's town, for there is a large factory, the Durham Hosiery Mills, furnishing employment to 500 to 600 young women, and they are paid enough to live and keep themselves in clothes. They are not, paid mere starvation wages. I was delighted to have the pleasure of meeting Miss Pearl Henderson, who is a graduate nurse from the Lincoln hospital and training school. She is employed by the Hosiery as nurse. When the girls are sick she goes to see about them, helps to contribute to their health and makes such suggestions as to her may seem necessary. She has the love and respect for all the people there, and I am delighted to have the pleasure of seeing her and meeting this brilliant young woman. I have not mentioned the bank, the four drug stores, and I don't know how many doctors, and as I must turn my attention to some of the other places, I must tell you that during my stay in town I stopped at the home of Mrs. T. J. Goodlow, one of the leading characters in town and a woman of rare ability. Of course I have been getting around before I got here, because from Florida, I stopped for a few hours in Savannah, Ga., and then went over to the state which furnished to the United States Senate a Benjamin Tillman, who is no-more, for God has seen fit to take him away to a lang unknown to many of us, and if you are living according to the Christ standard, love Mr. Tillman, and all other men who have seen fit to abuse us, you may never know the land. I had the pleasure of spending two or three days in Georgetown, with Dr. D. A. Perrin, pastor of the A. M. E. church, and one of the leaders is thought in the state, and from there I made it to Sumpter, S. C., where I met Prof. Charles A. Lawson, principal of the Lincoln school and a busy man, and visited also Morris college, and from there I made it to Orangeburg, and I want to take time and tell you something about Orangeburg, and Prof. Robert Shaw Wilkinson, president of the State Agricultural and Mechanical college, which is set apart for our people and which is doing a great work. Dr. Wilkinson is a man who don't make much noise, but he is going right on making men and women. This institution is indeed a wonderful man-making machine, and they have the right man at the head of it. South Carolina is liberal in its contributions, for they have recently erected three large brick buildings; another one is now being completed, they appropriated $25,000 for a hospital which will be erected this year and one hundred thousand dollars for a soldiers' memorial building, and they are doing so many other things. I made a trip to Denmark, and will hold that over to next week. Then to Columbia, S. C., and on to this place. I will have to stop now. J. O. MIDNIGHT. ACTIVE PASTORS MOST NEED IELP 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. New 3-room house two lots, Bonner Springs, Kas.; on corner; south front. Price, $600; $75 down, bal- lance. W. H. Rhodes, 923 Oakland avenue, Kansas City, Kas. Bell Phone West 3739W. FOR SALE TOOK NO CHANCE ON "HANTS" That Batch of Troogers Didn't Intend to Be Caught With the "Goods" on Them. There was a colored labor outfit in the S. O. S. engaged in quarry work near a base port. A few weeks ago, in the course of opening up some new ground, they discovered an old Roman burying ground with many skeletons, coins and relics. The find made quite an impression on the minds of the finders, and there were many speculations as to whether the shades of the departed legionaries still hovered around in the vicinity of their last resting place. The general opinion was that a man ought to be on his guard when cut late at night. About that time the sum of 60 francs disappeared from the counter of a nearby Y. M. C. A. hut. The captain of this outfit doesn't know a great deal about classroom psychology, but he has learned a lot about it in the field. He called his outfit together one night in the Y hut and fold them of the disappearance of the money. Then he outlined the history and characteristics of the old Romans. "Boys," he said, "there was one thing a Roman hated worse than anything else, and that was a thief. If the ghosts of those old fellows who were buried up there on the hill should learn that somebody in this outfit had 60 francs in his pocket, I don't know just what would happen. I'm going to put my hat here on the table and turn out the lights. The guilty man will know what to do." There was quite a shuffling of feet and milling around in the hut, and then all was quiet. When the captain turned on the lights again and looked in the hat he found not only the 60 francs, but 300 more, and a few odd centimes for good measure.—Stars and Stripes. HELPED BY WESTERN IDEALS American Missionaries Must Be Given Much Credit for the Uplifting of John Chinaman. He is now to be found in every country of the globe. As an immigrant he comes ignorant of language and subject to oppressive laws, but he makes his own way. Drop him down on any spot on the earth's surface and he will make a living for himself and ask odds of no one. The Chinese beggar in a foreign land is unknown. He is miserly and lives cheaply only when circumstances compel. When prosperity smiles there is no more generous people. As a trader and a merchant he has no equal. In the Philippines there are only 50,000 Chinese, less than 1 per cent of the total population. But this handful of Chinese controls 90 per cent of the retail trade of the islands. In trade, in scholarship, in bodily strength and endurance, in industry John Chinman individually is able to hold his own against all comers. He can live and prosper in adverse conditions where all other races fail. Yet his country is weak and helpless against the aggressions of smaller countries and its future is a subject of apprehension and doubt. Official corruption, superstition, provincial spirit in stead of national patriotism, blind the country to old forms, and, make its progress slow and uncertain. Western ideals and learning, carried to China largely by the American missionary, are helping now to show more clearly the ways to advancement and are loosening some of the old bonds.—World's Work. Passing of Emma. Emma is dead. She died, not perhaps altogether that others might live, but she surely died to make an American holiday. Most of her life she had been petted and dined, for it was designed that she put on weight, much as the female of the species objects to embonpoint. Emma was, in her tender youth, removed from base hospital 15 to base 32. And that is just where interest for all the folks at home who have boys at base 32 starts, for surely no member of the hospital so far forgot his surroundings as not to mention Emma in his letters. So Emma grew and grew. Recently the end came. It was announced in a letter home thus lacounically and graphically: "We ate Emma yesterday." She was served to the hospital attaches, and while it may be disloyal to say so, the diners say she tasted better than American pork. But weep not, you outsiders who read this, for Emma was only a wild hog. Stars and Stripes. Inconsiderate Infantry. One artillery unit worked hard during the afternoon of the second day of the attack to get its pieces into position. It had moved up for the second time, and had not fired a shot. It was four o'clock when the lieutenant in command gave orders for every one to stand by. The gunners were to fire their first volley into the German lines. Every one stood waiting for the final word when the telephone rang and word came that the infantry had advanced so far that it would be necessary to move up again before going into action. "Oh!" said a gunner; "those infantry guys ain't got no respect for us at all!"—Stars and Stripes. Concecientious Objector. "I am concecientious objector," exclaimed the Prussiaan general who was about to go out of office. 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