Kansas City Advocate

KANSAS TWELVE MONTHS, $1.50. RACE MUST WORK OUT ITS OWN FUTURE POSITION Washington, D. C.—"The Negro's Place in American civilization must be won by himself and he must not depend on others," is the declaration made by the National Race Conference through the executive committee at a reception given to Dr. W. H. Jernagin at Mt. Carmel Baptist church last Friday night. The occasion being Dr. Jernagin's return from France, where he represented the Conference in the Pan-American Conference and at the Peace Conference. During the day the executive committee held an important meeting perfecting plans for the next annual session, and to hear the report of Dr. Jernagin and a report from Prof. John R. Hawkins, on the $250,000 defense fund. Both reports wree far reaching and predict better things for the race in the future. The Rev. Dr. H. J. Callis, chairman of the executive committee, presided, and at the opening said some plain things to the members of the committee. "The Negro in America must no longer sleep, but must wake up and do something," he declared "What was won oversea will sink into nothing unless we back it up by real service over here. Let us plan well today and work it out tomorrow." Every section of the country was represented at the Board meeting and over two thousand people attended the reception at Mt. Carmel church Friday night presided over by Dr. Callis. Special music was rendered by the choir of Mt. Carmel church, and then followed the report of Dr. Jernagin, who was the only man sent by an organization over to France. He said that the large crowd was to him a source of inspiration, and from the greeting, he was determined to do more than ever for his race. He was sorry to say that in many instances the Negro, especially of the labor batallions, had not received a square deal in France, and the white officers had carried their race prejudice into France, and had not failed to exhibit it when the occasion presented itself. "But Ithank God I am able to say to you that in the face of all this our boys discharegd their duty and are war heroes. Some of the midied, and at the command marched into death like they were going into a banquet hall. The world will give them credit of being soldiers." Dr. Jernagin told of his experience in getting over to France his experience after he got over there, what he had seen on the battlefields, in the trenches, and how he was received by the men over there. His address was punctuated with outbursts of applauses, and concluding he made a strong appeal to every man and woman to rally to themselves, to the call of their race. "We must do it ourselves," he said "and not depend on others, for if we do we will be left." Invitations will be sent to all organizations, and every race-loving man and woman to attend the next session of the National ace Conference which will be held next October in Washington. Short addresses were made by Rev. J Milton Waldron, John R. Hawkins, A. C. Garner, W. A. Taylor, D.D., C. C. Summerville, Rev. J. S. L. Holloman and Rev. W. H. Dean. A banquet was served by the local committee. Occasionally inquiry is made of The dvocate about the pastor of the First A. M. E. church being a candidate for election as delegate to the coming general conference. In reply The Advocate wishes to state that he is here on his merits and should the brethren feel him worthy of the honor, I am sure he would appreciate their support. LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL at CONVENTION HALL THURSDAY EVENING, MAY 29, 1919 Military, Folk and Aesthetic Physical Exhibition Athletic Contests, Art and Fashion Display 500 Students in Action Admission 25 and 15c Boxes 35c VOLUME FIVE. AN INQUIRY LAWRENCE FORUM VISITS K. C. FORUM Sunday, April 27, 1919, will not soon be forgotten, as it was certainly a great day. About 40 or more Lawrence people came down with a fine program an rendered it, and the Kansas City, Kansas, Citizens' Forum reciprocated by entertaining them, in Frenca "enle plus grand way," with refreshments suitbale for a banquet. 'About 3:30 the people from Lawrence, Topeka, Emporia. Kansas City, Mo, and Kansas City, Kansas, began to arrvie. The procession kept up until over 1,500 people filled the spacious auditorium and three large balconies. President Hodge opened the Forum by having the vast audience sing the national air, with Mrs. L Summers at the piano. The invocation was given by Rev. T. Napper, and the welcome address by Attorney G. Booker. The Kansas City, Kansas, president then introduced Mr. James Scott, president of the Lawrence Forum, who announced the following program: Sextette from Lucia, Misses Gleed, Smith, Copeland; Messrs. Gatewood, Williams and Pinkard; very beautiful and encored. Response to welcome, Dr. F. D. G. Harvey. Piano solo, "Il Trovatore," (Verdi) Miss Berenice Anderson; deserved an encore. Quotations, general. Current Events, Miss Jennie Alexander; very good. Vocal solo, Music, Guy d'Hardelot, (words by Samuel Minturn Peck), Miss Fern Walker; encored. Paper, "The Need of a Better Logic" Rev John Adams. Prelude, G Sharp Minor, pus 23, No. 5, Rachmaninoss," Mr Leonard Sayles, encored. Remarks, "Morality Greater than Book Learning," President James Scott. Collection, over $10. Critique. Prof. J. P. King. He praised the excellent program to the highest and he and visitors praised the perfect order of the 1,500 people assembled The sextete in a "Prayer" by Major N. Clark Smith, charmed the auditors again Miss Gleed, as leading soprano, has a very high range of voice. Miss Aline Smith is a wonderful contralto, and Mr. Gatewood, our city's own young Caruso, we know, sings fine. Miss Copeland and Messrs-Williams and Pinkard, also, have fine voices The young people all did fine, also the old ones. Lawrence people and everyone in the large audience were served abundantly in the old church to pinneto sandwiches, hot French tea, with loaf sugar, salad and delicious American ice cream and Allied home made cake, and given purple and white silk souve nirs. This interchange of Forums is nearly as large 'as the "Interstate" Literary. Long live the Lawrence Forum, the Athens on the Kaw, and long live the Kansas City, Kansas, Forum, the Athens at the confluence of the Missouri river and the Kaw! "Vive la Forums!" Locals. The Publicity Committee of the Forum decorated the bulletin boards with words of welcome and flowers for the Lawrence Forum and had each one register and has the following who were present: Mr. James Scott, who has finished at K. U. and accepted a scholarship at Harvard; Dr. D. D. Harvey, Misses Gladys Anderson, J. Alexander, E. Anderson, H. Claer, Dorris Novel, Lois Johnson, L. Ditzel, H. Clark, Agnes Gray, Leora Fitchue, L. Kensil, D. D. Harrison, Amelia Gleed, Corinne Copeland, M. Rogers, I. Patterson, Bernice Anderson, Ruth Johnson Vern Walker Mayme Wilson, Fern Carter, Lieut. Hill and wife, Messrs. C. Davis, L. Sayles, A. B. Simpson, C. Patterson, C. Alsap, O. Colepand, Attorney Williams, G, D. Harrison, Rev. J. Adams. Mrs. M. Anderson. Misses Aline Smith and Catherine Grant, also Messrs. Gatewood, Williams and also Messrs. Gatewood, Williams, Pinkard and Mervin Harris. ILLUSTRATED SERMON With Moving Pictures DAVID AND JONOTHAN SUNDAY EVENING, MAY 11TH at FIRST A. M. E. CHURCH By Rev. J. F. Griffin, Pastor FREE FREE Buffalo Club Opens CITY KANSAS CITY, KANSAS, FRI "at The Milo, The 00000000 0 0 ILLUSTRATED 0 With Moving Pie 0 DAVID AND JOE 0 SUNDAY EVENING, 0 —at— 0 FIRST A. M. E. CH 0 By Rev. J. F. Griffin 0 FREE 0 00000000 ARMY BOARD LETS RACE PREJUDICE RULE, SAYS J. O. Washington, D. C.—Have you ever met Dr. B. F. Watson? If not, I wish you would meet him. He is one of the finest men I have ever met since I have been in this color that I am now, and I don't know whether I was born with this color or not, although I am the one who was born. They did not ask me 'anythinig about the color I desired to be or whether I wanted to be a boy or girl, so I just accepted what I found. I am going right along attending to business come what may or will. The Rev. Dr. Watson, is secretary of the Church, Extension Department of the African Methodist Episcopal church, an I am glad to say that they have had only two secretaries, the late C, T, Shaffer, who was made bishop, and Dr. B. F. Watson, who is going to remain there until he is called upon to mako his trip to Heaven, for such good men are bound Heaven, for such a good man is bound to go to Heaven. He is now considered among the church extension experts, because he has made this work a special study until he knows all about it, what has been written and what has not been written He has many friends and admirers out there in the West. I have been told that Tilford Davis, of Kansas City, Kans., poet scholar and mail toter, dedicated an Easter card to Dr. Watson, and had a big run on them last week. He was pastor in Illinois when he was called upon to take his present position. He left the pulpit an made it here to town, taking hold. The office was at first in Philadelphia, but moved here since Dr. Watson has been in it. It was wise in him to move. Here and there you will find some fellow who feels that God called him t obe secretary of church extension, but they misunderstood the voice of God. He is not going to move Dr. Watson, but spare him to do some of the work which he has planned. He is a man of thought. To step into the office is just like going into a bank. His clerk is kept busy writing in a book larger than she is, and I don't see to save my life how such a little woman can write in such a big book. It was the annual meeting of the Board of Directors or something like that. They met for the purpose of auditing books, making appropriations and reviewing the work. I met them all. The chairman is Bishop W. H. Heard, of Philadelphia, who presides over Departain it in try to to was givers us a report idea of being his presence, This board a few 0— Buffalo — Buffalo — Buffalo Buffalo Open SATURDAY MAY THIR ADVOCATE FRIDAY, MAY. 2, 1918. Thursday, May 0000000 0 ED SERMON 0 g Pictures 0 JONOTHAN 0 ING, MAY 11TH 0 £— 0 E. CHURCH 0 Griffin, Pastór 0 FREE 0 0 0000000 Mississippi and Louisiana; Dr. B. F. Watson is the corresponding secretary, having full charge of the affairs and to carry out the wishes of his board; W. H. Peck, is recording secretary, and the other members of the board are Revs. C. P. Cole, New York; C. J. Wilson, North Carolina; Charles Bundy, Ohio; G.W.Jones, Illinois; W. H. Peck, Missouri; J. T. Hall, Georgia; Lee A. Logan, South Carolina; F.R.C.Durdon, Mississippi; J. B. Carter, Alabama; G. B. Young, Texas, and W. H, Jones, Ontario. I am not going into details of the opening, for that will be furnished you by the reporter, but I will tell you that I enjoyed it very much. These men spoke right out in church against wrongs and evils. They spoke of the treatment of Dr. Leroy Bundy, the son of Rev. Charles Bundy. They declared that in his conviction justice had miscarried. Resolutions were passed pledging the moral and material assistance of each member of the board. Remarks were made by Dr. Charles Bundy. They spoke out about a report which had been made by five officers in the United States army, which disqualified a Negro from being officer in the United States army, regular service This is what they had up: "A board of officers appointed by paragraph 9, Special Order No. 34, Headquarters, Camp Meade, Maryland, February 6, 1919, to investigate and make recommendations relative to the fitness of a colored officer, who had been in service overseas, for admission into the regular army, made the following recommendations: "The Board, therefore recommends that he be not examined for appointment in the regular army. "Reason—Unquilified by reason of qualities inherent in the Negro race. An opinion of the board based on the testimony of five white officers serving with the 368th Infantry, Negroes are deficient in moral fibre and force of character, rendering them unfit as officers and leaders of men." This was brought before the board, and after a committee headed by Dr. W. H Peck was appointed to bring the matter to the attention of Secretary Newton W. Baker, of the War Department, and if possible to ascertain if it be the policy of our country to keep people of my race out. I was glad to see them take such matters up, and they are going to make a report soon. This will give a slight idea of some of the things which are being done by Dr. B. F. Watson and his people. He is ripe with experience, and has ability to back him up. This is the last meeting of the board until it meets in St. Louis just a few days before the meeting of the Buffalo Buffalo 0 o Club ens RDAY Buffalo WAIT SEE "THE LIVING CORPSE" The Great Moving Picture, that will interest both young and old. Will be seen at FIRST A. M. E. CHURCH THURSDAY, MAY 8, 1919 Admission.....10c Mrs.A.A.Miller, Mrs. Eliza Cunnings, Pastors THOS. KENNEDY, PUBLISHER. GOOD PARENTS BORN—To Mr. and Mrs Wilson Smith, 625 North Twelfth street, on last Friday, a fine 11½-pound boy. Mother and son are doing nicely. Papa Smith is wearing smiles that do not come off. BORN—To Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Cooper, North Sixth street, Sunday, a fine baby boy Mother and son doing well. The Excelsior club meets at Mr. and Mrs. Ross', in the 2500 block on Allis avenue. General Conference. I am glad to be able to say to you that every penny was accounted for and found right in its place. Can you expect any more? Now you have this matter before you and I hope you are going to make a report of it. I have had the pleasure of going to see Rev. W. H. Jernigin, president of the National Race Congress, which held such a big meeting up here last October, and let me get to shake hands with President Woodrow Wilson. I did not wash my hands for a month after I got through shaking hands with the President and with Director General of Railroads, Hon. W. G. McAdoo, but he is not that now, but is giving his attention to his law practice, which is worth so much more to him Dr. Jernagin came here from Oklahoma City, and has gone right on until he reached the top in leadership. He is truly a leader of men. I am proud of him He is one of the few men who got over to France to represent his organization. He is known as a race man, conservative, and yet asking for his people everything that every other man asks for his people. He went before the President and through W. H. Harison, told the President what was wanted. He did not make any speech, but through his influence got others there. He was instrumental in getting many chaplains appointed, and then some clerks have been appointed through his influence. It was through him that I got a chance to shake hands with Secretary Newton W. Baker, of the War Department, and heard what was said to that official before the draft bill passed. I shall never forget the reply of Mr. Baker: "This is not the time to discuss race differences. You go back and tell your people to do like all other people, get in the game and do what they are told to do. No doubt you will have officers and everything else before this thing is over." It came out just as he said, and because he helped to bring it out. He is a man every inch of him. We are getting ready for many things, and among them will be the election of a president of the United States, and in addition to this will be general conference for the A. M. E. church. I see that Rev. F. R. C. Durden has announced himself for missionary secretary and he has just as well get ready to fly to Heaven, for he will never see it unless Dr. Rankin comes out and says to the people he will not stand for it. Dr. R. W. Mance, president of Allen University, has announced himself through many friends for the episcopacy. He is fitted for the place, and would make a fine addition to the bench. Why not elect Revs. A. J. Carey, J. C. Caldwell, W. Sampson Brooks, and J. R. Ransom? I must not forget to tell you that I had the pleasure of meeting Mrs. Smith, the daughter of Dr. B. F. Watson. She is keeping house, and I tell you she is true blue. She is the daughter of her father. I will have to bring my letter to a stop. Will have more to say another time. Give my love to all friends and foes. J. O. MIDNIGHT. NEW JERSEY MRS. PATTERSON RETIRES AT HEAD OF Y. W. C. A. Mrs. E. J. Patterson, who has been the president of the Yates Y. W. C. A. for some months, and durnig her short administration, brought it up to a high standard financially, resigned at the board meeting Monday. Mrs. Patterson's home duties were so that she could not give the time to the Association that she believes was needed. She leaves for the incoming president $261.25 in the bank and $75.85 worth of new beds just installed last week; also twelve girl roomers. OUR PART IN THE LIBERTY LOAN When at last the names of some of our ladies appeared in the Star as captains, as one day had gone by, Mrs. M. C. Matthews was the only one who responded. She with only one helper, Mrs. V. Fields got about $300, although the banks, etc., had solicited much of our people's money and the packing plants, etc., had compelled their employees to take out with them. In her district Douglass school teachers sent about $850 to the superintendent's office and Sumner High sent several hundred dollars there also, making $1,450 or more belonging to her district and given by colored people. Maj. D. A, Holmes was general of all colored work, which would be in the thousands, counting the industrial works. We are not bragging, but stating truthful facts. FIRST BAPTISTS RAISE OVER $4,000 The First Baptist church of which Rev. W. A Bowren is pastor, had their big financial rally last Sunday, and his members laid down in cash during the day four thousand and seven dollars, setting the pace for all the churches in the city. The next largest amount raised in any one was $4,000 last year, by First A. M. E church, of which Dr.Griffin is pastor Dr. Bowren says his church will reach the $5,000 mark by this Sunday. This pastor and members are to be congratulated in this phenomenal financial drive. They are erecting a magnificent church edifice where their old one stood at the corner of Fifth and Nebraska avenue. SUMNER HIGH SCHOOL NOTES The following persons were named honor students at assembly Wednesday: First, Ollie Henry, Mary Adams; Second, Eddie Lewis; Third, Dale Bouggess; Fourth, Rev. Levi Terrell; Fifth, Flossie and Ethel Cotton. The following persons were elected officers of the Senior annual: Editor-in-chief, Roy. Garvin; Associate editor; Cecil Carroll; General manager, Dale Bouggess; Business manager, Oliver Crump; Society editor, Mary Adams; Athletic editor, Eydth Stewart; treasurer, Merrill Williams. A CORRECTION In last week's issue in an article headed, "Kansas Masons," signed by G. A. Gregg, should have read Deputy Grand Master instead of Grand Master. Mrs. Etta Scott McCurry has been having wonderful success with her evangelistic meetings throughout the state, and many souls brought into the fold through her preaching. SEE "NG CORPSE" g Picture, that will in- old. Will be seen at E. E. CHURCH ,MAY-8,1919 10c PAGE TWO -THE KANSAS CITY ADVOCATE, THOMAS KENNEDY, ‘* Editor and Prop. Farrer cee G. A. GREGG, as Associate Editor. (en ae "MRS, M. C, MATTHEWS. Society Editor. —————S—— PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY —at— 610 North Sixth Street Office Phone....-Bell West 2407 Residence Phone, Bell West 2663 Tho Aavoeate is a weekly journal de- ‘voted to Race Progress and Human Up- Ca SUBSCRIPTION. | @ne Year .— $1.50 Six Months sen 80 Three Months —.--.ee-—-———-_ 59 # Entered as second-class matter Au- gnst 29, 1914, at the postoffice at Kan- eos City, Kansas, under the Act of March 3, 1879.”” Have your news in our office not later than Tuesday of eacch week to insure publication. Office 834 Nebraska ave- nue. wo @ NATIONAL NEGRO PRESS ASSOCIATION, 1919 MAY 1919 Ss MT WTF S 123 45678 9 10 Ti i2 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 FRIDAY, MAY 2, 1919. CAN IT BE TRUE? It is ‘said some of our churches and organizations are being furnished with De Coursey ice cream. Can it be true? Is it possible that our min- isters and men who claim they stand for principle, would allow themselves to drop back into the saddle with a firm whose head, two years ago, ran on an out and out segregation ticket for the highest office in gift of the people of this city? Is it a false statement? Two years ago The Ad- vocate fought your cause to the final triumphant, and when its segregated eyes closed in death, we still fought for what we believe to be the com- pletion of this necarious, un-Ameri- can and unconstitutional declaration, and that was every Negro church, organization, society and individual in this city, would under no circum- stances buy or even eat ice cream from this firm. The white man says, “All he has to do, just let the Negro have a night’s sleep and he will forget a": about the cuffs of yesterday.” ‘We expect to further satisfy our- s@lves aS to the facts cf what we kave heard and if we find it tolbe true, we will give all parties con- cerned, some free publicity. A GREAT PAPER, About a thousand people who at- tended the splendid exercises at the Citizens’ Forum last Sunday, under the auspices of the Lawrence Sun- day Forum, listened to one of the strongest and most entertaining pa- wpers presented to a Kansas City, Kansas, audience. Rev. John Adams, pastor ‘of St. Iuke A. M. E. church, Lawrence, read the very exhaustive production, under the caption, “The Need of a ' Better Logic.” The subject ‘was intensely fascin- ating and eloquently treated. From the theme, which at once attracted close attention, the able minister brought out many thoughts entirell new to many and his magnetic deliv- ery in the very best rhetorical style, jn the use of perfect diction, impres- sive figures and profound logic brought forth many well deserved compliments. - The large number of professional men, professors from the university and high schools, ministers and law- yers, all were intensely delighted and were liberal in their-well bestow- ed compliments. ; The minister is an’ attorney at law as well as a great preacher and of- ten is called upon to try an impor- tant suit in court. Recently he was called to Tennessee on a very impor tant case, in which a large fee was paid for his services, ~ Those who heard the excellent pa- "per Sunday evening, certainly ‘en- joyed a great treat, an opportunity of a lifetime. H. I. Monroe, Grand Master of: the A. F. M,, was down from Topeka Sunday to officiate; in laying the cornerstone of Rev. Williams’ church vn Virginia avenue. A large, crowd _was in! attendance to enjoy the bew- tiful ceremonies of this ancient or- ~der. THE WEEKLY ANNOUNCER ° . OF FIRST A. M. E. CHURCH J. F. GRIFFIN, Pastor. Residence, 1311 North Eighth St. Phone Bell West 2904. Phone Belk west Ud. 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. 9:45 P. M, preaching. a WEEKLY SERVICES. Official Board, 2nd and 4th Mon- day, 7:30 P. M. 7 Choir rehearsal, Tuesday 7:30 P.M. Wednesday, prayer meeting, 7:30 P. M, Friday class meeting 8 P. M. CHURCH NEWS The morning was gloomy, the sun refused to show forth its smiles upon the shadows that floated in the air, but when Dr. Griffin announced his morning subject, “An Excellent Spir it was in Him” the sun light from this grea tepiritual dynano, soon commenced to disperse the lurking shadows and “brighten .the corner where you are.” It was a powerful searchlight, reaching the deep and dark recesses of the heart. ‘At the evening services another wonderful sérmon was heard, by Rev. John Adams, pastor of St. Luke A, M. E. church, of Lawrence. Dr, Adams is one of the great schokus of this Western country, and is a spiritual pulpit orator of the highest uspe. He gave hi shearers a peautilul comparison’ between head religion and heart religion. The choir rendered soul-stirring music at both of the services Sunday. The ninety mock churches, who are making the big financial drive for $10,000, are warming up all over the city, and many of them have al- ready started on a good bank ac- count, Each church says they are sure of raising their allotted assess- ment They are going to make a last hard pull. The church should pray as it has never before and not from the head, but the heart. ‘Many are joining! the church every Sunday, and one young man profess- ed Christ last Friday night at the class meeting service, Church Wedding Sunday. There will be a church wedding Sunday morning at 10 a. m, at the church. The contracting parties live out of the city, but it is said many from Kansas City, Mo., and Leaven- worth will be present at this cere- mony. Dr. Griffin will officiate. . Extra large audiences are hearing D: Griffn’s special serwmns each Sunday, PAOLA, KANSAS Easter services at the A. M. E church were well attended. Two were baptized. The Easter program was excellent. Mrs Austin of Ar- gentine, presided at the piano. Mrs, Austin it a former Paola girl. Rev. H. M. Davis spent last Sunday at Osage City, His charge. Louis W, Tennison was elected lay delegate to Emporia, Prof, G, Archié Gregg will assist the Rev. W. B. Johnson in a church rally. Prof. Gregg will deliver the principal address at the white Meth- adist church, which has been ten- fered the A. M. E. church Sunday, May the 4th. A few of the A. M, E. chureh imembers and_ friends _escorted the pastor’s wife to the shoe store and presented her wit ha fine pair of law cut shoes. . Rev. Johnson is putt'rg forth cv- ery effort for a big drive the 4th of May. MAY FESTIVAL A grand May Festival by 40 little girls of the Yates Branch of the Y. W. C. A. Fancy drills, wrapping May pole, crowning the May queen. Every parent, and friend should attend this entertainment, -for it is going to be something grand and worth seeing tvhat the little tots can do if given a chance. At the M. & O. Hall, Eighth and Washington, Friday, May 16th. 8 olclock. Admission 10 cents. Rain or shine. Refreshments served. MISS MARJORIE KELLY, Directress. _ MRS. E. J. PATTERSON, . Chairman, Mrs. J. R. Rhodes of 942 Washin- ten boulevard, royally entertained Sunday, compilmentary to Mrs.-Jes- «sie Walker of Spokane: \Washing- ton, and Mrs, Neoma Wells of Wy- oming. Covers were laid’for twelve. Mrs. Florence Moore, 939 Nebras- ka avenue, has gone to ‘Excelsior Springs to take treatment, and her many friends trust she may return greatly benefitted. ‘THE KANSAS CITY. ADVOCATE FT. SCOTT, KANSAS. Préf. A, L. Hawkins is expected home this week. ‘Mrs. Flem Miller, 612 Burk, enter- tained the M. P. A. Club with a royal two-course luncheon Wedaes- day. , . . ‘The M. P. A. Club will give prizes for best manual and sewing work done by Plaza school pupils. The Parent-Teachers Association will award four cash prizes and 28 books for highest scholarship and best deportment of pupils in each grade. ‘. The Young Matrons’ Thimble Club entertained their husbands at a par- ty recently, | “Not a Man in the House” drew a ‘good crowd for West Side Trustee ‘Helpers. % Supt, Ramsey and Mr Pritchard of the school board were in attendance at the Parent-Teacher meeting at Plaza school Friday. The address ‘ef these men and an exccllent lecture by Mrs, Myrtle Fine made up’ the program. Presiding Elder Dr. J. T, Smith rendered efficient service Sunday in pulpit and administration, Rev. Wil- son Young of the -M, E, church, de- lighted all at 3 p, m, with his ser- mon and song, Over one hundred communed. The day was cold and rainy but the meet- ing was warm with enthusiasm. Quarterly conference showed that Stewardes' Board No. 1 led, having raised this quarter, $4610; Mrs, Kit- tie Ward, president. Junior Stew- ardess. $2750; Mrs, Frances Hunter, president, West Side Trustee ‘Help- ers, $19.30; Mrs, Sarah Parks, presi- dent. ae East Side Trustees Helpers puid out $64.82; have a balance of $15 71; Mrs Mary Brown, president, Sunday School, League, W.M.M. S. Pastors’ Jewels all had excellent reports, Grand total raised for trustees this quarter, $451.26; grand total for Stewards, $344.13 Total raised this quarter, $9018, Mr Isaac Hunter was elected as delegate to the Electoral College at Emporia. . The pastor, Rev. G. M, Tillman, wore his new $50 suit, presented by the men of the church. Mrs, Sarah Parks entertained Dr. Smith at dinner Sunday. Rev. and Mrs. Tillman and Miss Dorothy were guests of Mrs Hunter and Mrs, Maxwell at a basket din- ner; also Mrs, Viva Taylor and Mrs. Simmons and‘Rev, 0, Hunter. Little Gledys Parks has been made e. Junior Stewardess. 416 W. Third St., Fort Scott, Kans. April 29, 1919, The Ministers of the Kansas City District are hereby requested to send to me at heir edtliest convenience before May 15th, the names of all delegates from their respective charges, to the District Conference and Sunday School convention and Allen League convention convening at Fort Scott; June 16-18, so that provision may be made for them. Yours in His name, Phone 707. G,. M. TILLMAN, Rey. N. H. Jeltz, a popular pastor of one of the A. M. E, churches at Lawrence, accompanied the Lawrence Forum delegation hete Sunday, and preached for Dr. Sage on the Mis- souri side at the evening service. BUERA LODGE NU. 2. I, O. B. and S. of C. “Busy Bee." Meeting nights Jet and 3rd Monday, 814 Nebraska Ave, SAMUEL DIGGS, W. H.C BERTHA CARROL. W. S. - FREE $1.00 G. S. "s guaranteed for one bottle to benefit ‘ny cacse of pellagra, rheumatism, ecze- na, ecrofula or smy blood, liver or kid- ¢y disease, or your dollar returned ana r9 questions asked; or if you take two settles between October 22, 1917, and arch 1, 1918, and you recive po bene at, upon affidavit of same I will re urd to you your $2.00 and gre you 1.00 free. Why experiment? Take » ‘emedy with wonderfnl merit. 4 trial is IT ask you to give G.S. Sola by al) druggists or sent prepaid. Price, $1.00. w six for $5.00, Call on your druggist or G. 3. before you order ‘from me ‘rite for testimonials L. M. GROSS 721 Spring: Street LITTLE ROCK, ARK. NOTICE TO MINISTERS. Lodge Notices IN BONDS QF CuMRADESHIP Strong Unity Inevitable Among These Who ‘Battled the Savage Hun Side by Side. Two men were hobbling along the Strand, London, the other day, Both depended upon stout ash sticks to hélp them on tHelr way. They were com- ing from opposite directions, and when they drew level, although neither had seen the other before, they involun- tarily nodded snd grinned and ex- changed a “Cheerio.” A You can witness similar incidents on any of London's boulevards, writes “Young Sub." The great unoffictal Brotherhood of the Hobble has no rule beyond that of camaraderie; the only qualification for membership is the possession of a hobble caused by mill- tary service, “I am convinced that,everyone will realize the vital tmportance of con- tinuing in peace that great comrade- saip which has enabled us to win the war,” says Sir Douglas Halg. There are associations and clubs and federa- tlons of all sorts whose objects are to bind together the men who have Served thelr country, But the biggest of ull is the one that has no organizing secretary, no central offices and no propaganda. It simply exists In the hearts of the men who have suffered in the fight for freedom and justice. HAIL “PUNKIN,” KING OF PIES Who That Has Ever Tasted the Real Article Can Forget the Thrill of the First Mouthful? You can’t spell punkin pie with an “m” and a “p.” Pumpkin ple ts the kind one gets In restaurants, flavored with cloves and allspice. “Punkin” pie has cinnamon and ginger in it, and sometimes a hint of an unmention- able beady fluid about which one would not dare ask mother. And of all the smacking, sinbrosial delicactes catalogued under the genus “pie” the best is “punkin.” . One grows hungry at the thought of “punkin” pie—the crisp, crinkly crust; the thick, rich, pungent Gilling, with the dust of cinnamon tarnlshing {ts tawny top; the creamy, dreamy, velvety, far- away taste ag one’s mouth closes on its prize. Some appetizing joys there are, but none that exceeds capturing a piece of “punkin” ple, getting it into one’s hands, contrary to all ‘social usage, biting into it until one almost mires up to one’s nose, until one can scarce see over the top of the upstand- ing crust, and beginning the unequaled delight of devouring the first mouth- ful. To taste It Is to love It. Lore but {t, and love forever.—Milwaukee Herald. ———* ‘The Vicars Slip. An exceedingly amiable widow came to live at Little Rudcomb. The vicar, a bachelor, regarded her with fear and trembling; she was so very obvious- ly after him. He cured her, though, one day by making a fortunate slip. ‘The dear lady: met him in the village, and stopped him. She talked of this, that, and the oth- er, and at last worked up to the point where she could talk about herself. “It is very lonely for me now,” she said. “I have always been used to having a man about the house, and I can’t get used to the quietness.” * She turned and gazed away to the distdnt hills, while her underlip trem- bled plteously. The vicar muttered the strongest word in his vocabulary, and then sald hastily: “Oh, don’t worry, my dear lady— don’t worry! You know the wind is always tempered to the lorn sham.”— Answers, London. Lest You Don’t Know. We have been informed on good au- thority that a dental parlor ts also a drawing room and sitting room. When the people fill the room the dentist fills their teeth. He fills their teeth with gold and they fill his hand with sil! ver. They grind their teeth with fear and anxiety. He grinds their teeth with a burr and an emery wheel. They shriek for assistance and he calls for assistants. He gives "em gas and then charges ‘em for it. They ask him to give them credit for the work he does himself. He calls the teeth hollow when it’s the owner of them who does the hollowing. And so on, ad infinitum. More may be sald, but we shall save it for another time.—Indianapolls Star. Lawrence units of the 35th Division from, France will begin arriving here Apri? 23, en route to Camp Funston, and continue to stop there for parades and celebrations until April 30, ac cording to word received by Mayor George Kreeck. The 130th Field Ar. tillery will arrive between April 26 and 29. All of the regiment oxcept Battery C, D and F of Kansas City, Kas,, will stop. The 110th Engineers will reach here between April 23 and 26, and the 137th Infantry is expected either April 29 or 30. Business houses will close for the parades. . + te Ft ‘The Kansas State Bankers’ Associ. ation will hold its annusl convention at Kansas City, Mo., May 17, 18 and 19. & & ¢ . The headquarters of the Southwest. ern Millers’ League are-to be, moved from Wichita to Kansas City, Mo. C. V. Topping, head of the league, went to Kansas.City to establish the new quarters, The league is composed of millers in Kansas, Missouri, Olcaho- ma, Colorado and Nebraska. Mr. Top- ping is considered one of the most ex- pert wheat statisticlans in the’ United States. 1 R eae SATISFYING RELIEF Sloan’s Liniment; has the punch that relieves rheumatic twinges ‘This warmth-giving, congestion scattering circulation-stimulating rem- edy penetrates without rutbing right to the aching spot and. brings quick relief, surely, cleanly. A wonderful help for external pains, sprains, strains, stiff ness, headache, lumbago, bruises. Get your bottle today—costs littl means much, Ast Jour druget forit by name, Keen it handy for the wholg family, The big bottle is economy. ‘Oans Pe iseeact ee Kilis Pain °:- 30c, 60c, and $1.20. The Sewing Circle had a very large meeting at Mrs, J. T. Roberts’ and $40 was taken in from the Easter en- tertainment. Mrs. L Stovall, one of the ex-presidents, is over the circle, and showing what the older members of the church can do, . re Bell Phone W. 1963 FINE TAILORING ENGLISH CLEANERS 4092 N. 27th St.. K.C..K. H. E. English, Pron’r. Alterations a Specialty —————>>—=x{xzx_[_EI_kEk_E£_E_E_*:*=*"==[= FOR SALE. New 3-room house; two lots, Bon- ner Springs, Kas.; on corner; south front. Price, $600; $75 down, bal- ance like rent. W. H. Rhodes, 923 Oakland avenue, Kansas City, Kas. Bell Phone West 3739W. Goon CATARRH SEES of the gs 7 BLADDER HEALER relieved in Rue hey 24 HOURS AY WE Esch Cap- N MIDY: Beeae) fee Beware ot omnterfe-'| List Your Homes With Us. | List your houses for sale or rent with us If you want the CASH, we will sell them for you, George McClelland and Son, Real ‘NEGRO SOLDIERS IN OUR WAR (New Book) Tells aN about the war; it is fair to colored people. A tremendous seller. Price only $2.50. Agents making $8 t> $15 a day. Send 2sc quick for agent's out = AUSTIN JENKINS CO, 50 Ninth Street, Washington, D. C. RPS ee Ee THT Bell Phone West 364. Home Phone West 594, Geo. 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Begin today by saving your money, and buy a home. Small payments down, terms. to, suit,” Let us write that next policy for you. . ‘See us for that next Joan. , FRIDAY, MAY 2. 1919° | WHITELAW DRUG STORE 3091 N. 27th St. Kansas City, Kan. J .PURE DRUGS TOILET ARTICLES CANDIES CIGARS AND TOBACCOs Prescriptions Our Specialty Bell West 4101 Spanish Influenza can be prevented easier than it can be cured. At the first sign of a shiver or sneeze, take alls . I CASCARA.E? QUININE: ee ‘Pome Forres emels fer 20 geass ie tte, Dac falas tae eetge baeaes Renee, with M- Fill's picture. At All Drug Stores— Call West 380 £. S. JONES BAKERY . 8092 N, 27th St. Fresh Bread, Cakes and | Pies Daily ‘ Christmas Candies and Fruit Cakes Thanks their patrons for rast trade and invites them to continue in their new store. etetienennene enemies Phone for Appointment, Béll Wes’ 2265w. CRRCHET WORK. eS MME. R. A. HARRIS | Hair Dresser Scalp Treatment a Snecialty Braids, Transformations, Puffs and Wigs Made. Ladies? Tailoring * and Dressmaking. Patterns Drafted to Measure, 27th & Douglass Quingaro, Kans. Bell Phone West 424 Res. 1407 North Eighth Street LUELLA GREEN Notary Public 516 Minnesota Ave. Kansas City, Kansas Rey pe ot ; ee eS be dl | All Work Guaranteed Kassel Jewelry Co. 548 Minnesota Ave. - Kansas City Kansas Residence 2602 North Hallock St. * Inspector I. 0. B. S. of C. Asst, Clerk No.1 A, W, > —— CHAS, P. WASHINGTON, M.D. DISEASES OF WOMEN AND CHILDREN —o— Office Hours: 9 to 12am. 3 to 5 pm. 7 to 3 p.m. BELL PHONE WEST 255 436 Minnesota Ave. Kansas City, Kas. GUARANTEED COLD FILLES WATCS $§9S) SSS oe lee ES Stig SOAS 9 SESS SP ae te SS ey ev) Seciveton cine, Gensrand bop i Sie, Parte See eS ‘Zoort tne onl Maney refanded if set suited” Orde eB ‘gnce, a4 effor may be withdrawn AMY DAY. dy Ame Watth Co. 1754 Cambridge Bag. Chicege VISIT LOVE'S BEAUTIFUL THEATRE----24th & Vine Streets, Kansas City, Missouri FRIDAY, MAY 2. 1919 VISIT LOVE BRADLEY READ IF YOU ARE REALLY PROPERTY SOLD AND HAVE DID THINGS "OVER TH HERE. MAIN OFFICE 1831 PAST BRANCH OFFICE 453 M BELL PH LOVE'S BEAUTY HADLEY & SANFOREAL ESTATE WE REALLY SINCERE' AND WANT TO SOLD AND RENTED, LIST IT WITH PRESS "OVER THERE," LET US DO IT. SINCE 1831 PASEO. BELL PHONE OFFICE 453 MINNESOTA AVENUE BELL PHONE WEST 2335 BRADLEY & SANFORD REAL ESTATE IF YOU ARE REALLY SINCERE AND WANT YOUR PROPERTY SOLD AND RENTED, LIST IT WITH US. WE DID THINGS "OVER THERE," LET US DO IT OVER HERE. MAIN OFFICE 1831 PASEO. BELL PHONE EAST 8540 BRANCH OFFICE 453 MINNESOTA AVENUE, K. C., K. BELL PHONE WEST 2335 BOTTLING COMP Manufacturers of Soft Dr RENT FOR WHISTLE AND BLATZ T AVENUE KANSAS CITY A-B-C BOTTLE Manufacturer SOLE AGENT FOR W 909 NUGENT AVENUE A-B-C BOTTLING COMPANY. 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I carry a larger list of sales property for colored people than any other real estate man in town. Office: 529 State Avenue, Kansas City Kansas Bell West 1050 FINEST PLACES IN KANSAS CITY, KANSAS, FOR SALE 5-ROOM HOUSE, STRICTLY MODERN, 31 FT. $2800 $700 CASH., $25 PER MONTH. 7-ROOM HOUSE; STRICTLY MODERN; $4000; $2000 CASH. TERMS TO SUIT. 7-ROOM HOUSE, STRICTLY MODERN; $3500; $2000 CASH. 7-ROOM HOUSE, 75 FT.; CITY WATER AND GAS; $2200; $200 DOWN; $12 PER MONTH AND INTEREST. GEO. McCLELLAND & SON REAL ESTATE AND RENTALS 733 MINNESOTA AVENUE BELL WEST 364 HOME WEST 594 OLD MIRRORS RESILVERED ALSO NEW ONES MADE TO ORDER HODGSON MIRROR COMPANY WORK CALLED FOR AND DELIVERED Homo Phone West 1619 Bell Phone West 1131 1017 NORTH FIFTH STREET DUNLAP LAUNDRY THE BEST LAUNRY SERVICE POSSIBLE SOFT WATER USED EXCLUSIVELY BY US Home Phone 6856 Main. Bell Phone 180 Grand. Send Your News to The Advocate. Your Paper C. W. AYDELOTT BOTH PHONES WEST 317 G COMPANY. of Soft Drinks E AND BLATZ BARMA KANSAS CITY, KANSAS FOR SALE THE KANSAS CITY ADVOCATE 24th & Vine S METROPOLITAN TEMPLE NOTES The weather being inclement, the congregation was not quite as large as the previous Sunday. Nevertheless, Pastor Holmes preached an able sermon. At its close he led the congregation in singing "God Will Take Care of You," it also caused the presence of the Holy Spirit to be shown. Mr. H. I. Munroe of Topeka, made a few remarks. At 4 p. m., the Lawrence Forum gave a very fine program at the Citizens' Forum, which meets at this church. Over fifteen hundred people were present. Rev. J. Adams read the principal paper, and a sextette sang selections from the Opera of Lucia in an artistic manner. At 8 p. m., we were blessed with the presence of Rev. Minor, who preached an excellent sermon. He certainly is a man called by God. He has a mission in the bottoms under the Federated Churches white and colored, of Kansas City. Some united with the church and a large collection was taken also an after collection for Rev. W. W. Stewart, a pioneer preacher, who has been preaching 50 years. The officers and about 400 of the one thousand members have voted to have a great rally July 6, and raise over $4,000, and complete things needed around the church. The officers and leaders cannot do it alone. When this amount is secured it will be the work of the members participating and cooperating. Next Sunday, May 4th, will be another great day, because there will be sermons and "Sacrament." All are invited to this church. ANNUAL SERMON The subordinate lodges and Courts of Calanthe of Knights of Pythias will hold their annual Thanksgiving sermon, Sunday at 2 p. m., at Pleasant Green Baptist church, Fourth and Oakland streets. The uniform companies, Mid-west No. 2 and Stringer No 11, with the First Regiment K. of P, band, will add much to the line of march having as their special guests, the Second Regiment of Kansas City. Mo, Col, Don Rife. commanding, and his staff; also Attucks company No, 8, from Leavenworth Kansas. Rev. Moses Williams will deliver the annual sermon, State Grand officers who will be present are: Dr. S. H. Thompson, Grand Chancellor; Mrs. Norene Davis, Worthy Grand Councellor, and Brigadier General Thomas Kennedy and his staff. On Monday night. May 5th, the Uniform companies will hold at M. & O. hall, a high class entertainment. You had better be there. PETTY THIEVES Those little, no count, won't work, petty thieves are still doing their idle, dirty work here and the in the city, Sunday evening, while Rev. Holmes was trying to lead the people to decency, honesty and a higher moral life, some of those won't-work thieves broke into his home at 711 New Jersey avenue and took everything of value they could carry away, such as silverware, jewelry, weaving apparel and a small amount of money. This city should have more patrolmen. The only way to make a country safe for democracy is first to make it safe to live in. Sergeant Louis H. Curren, just back from France, is visiting his aunt, Mrs. Silver, 1519 North Eighth street. Mrs. Jennie Smith, on Freeman avenue, has been quite sick for two weeks. NOT DECEIVE" for these three. ER'S SUCCESS sing PALMER'S SKIN-SUCCESS Soap "OLD SIGNS DO NOT DECEIVE" Watch out for these three. PALMER'S HAIR-SUCCESS Dressing PALMER'S SKIN-SUCCESS Soap They stand for Merit and Reputation. Ointment successfully used for eighty years in thousands of cases of skin troubles. The Only ORIGINAL Complexion Brightener. 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Two prizes will be given to the persons selling the most tickets. Admission 10c MANHATTAN, KANS. Mrs. Etta Scott McCurry of Kansas City, Kans., closed her revival in Manhattan April 11th. It was one of the most successful revivals Manhattan has witnessed in many years. The attendance was good every night. It was quite a treat to the churches. It had just been nine years since Sister Etta had preached in the city, and the churches and pastors turned out in a body to hear her preach the gospel in its purity. The churches here were greatly aroused and are taking new life since her departure. Sister Etta was highly entertained by the citizens of Manhattan. They gave her a nice collection and sent her away rejoicing. The entire community prays daily for her success; that she may live long to preach the truth. CARD OF THANKS. We wish to thank our neighbors and friends, who have been so very kind to us during our three or four weeks' illness; also for the beautiful flowers and plants that were sent to us.—Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Hulsey, 1020 Freeman. 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. Ed Ransom, a Federal guard at Leavenworth, was in the city Thursday and made a pleasant call at The Advocate office. L. BUFORD All Work Guaranteed 3037 North Allis Street Kansas City, Kansas Bell West 1751-J 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 dry; some; excellent for ringworm and tetter. 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That unless you answer the petition filed herein, on or before the 11th day of June, 1919, the said petition will be taken as true; and judgmen and decree rendered accordingly, divorcing the said plaintiff from the said defendant, and with such further relief as the court may deem just and proper. BRADLEY & BRADLEY, Attorneys for Plaintiff. (First Publication April 25, 1919) PUBLICATION NOTICE In the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas. Will Meddling, Plaintiff, vs. Pearl Meddling, Defendant. To the above named defendant, Pearl Meddling: You are hereby notified that you have been sued in the above entitled court and cause and that in said petition so file in said court and cause plaintiff prays a decree of divorce from the bonds of matrimony heretofore existing between plaintiff and defendant on the grounds of abandonment; and that you must answer the said petition so filed in said court and cause on or before the 15th day of June, 1919, or said petition will be taken as true and judgment rendered against you, divorcing you and said 'plaintiff', as prayed in the petition. E. A. SHACKLEFORD, Attorney for Plaintiff. (Fifth Publication May 2, 1919) PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas. Tempa Vaughn, plaintiff, vs. Charles Vaughn, Defendant. To the above named defendant: You are hereby notified that you have been sued in the above named court, by the above named defendant, and that unless you appear and answer on or before the 5th day of June, 1919, the petition filed will be presented, and evidence will be introduced thereon, upon which a judgment will be rendered, the nature of which will be a decree, dissolving the bonds of matirmony between plaintiff and defendant, and divorcing plaintiff from the defendant, and restoring the plaintiff to her former name, Tempa Coleman, and for the costs of this action. Attorney for Plaintiff. Attest: R. J. McFarland, Clerk District Court. (First published May 2, 1918) PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas. Third Division. Minerva Jones, Plaintiff, vs. Mack Jones, Defendant. No. 11100. To Mack Jones: You are hergby notified that you have been sued in the above named plaintiff in the District court, Third Division, of Wyandotte County, Kansas, for divorce on the grounds of gross neglect of duty and abandonment, and that you are required to answer the petition of plaintiff filed in the office of the Clerk of the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas, on or before the 5th day of June, 1919, or said petition will be taken as true and judgment will be rendered against you in favor of plaintiff, granting her an absolute divorce from you and for such other and further relief as may seem just and proper to the Court and for costs. DORSEY GREEN. Attorney for Plaintiff. (First publication April 25,1919.) PAGE THREE ADMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE State of Kansas, Wyandotte County, ss. In the Probate Court in and for said county. In the matter of the Estate of Lillie Stokes, deceased. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Administration have been granted to the undersigned on the Estate of Lillie Stokes, late of said County, deceased, by the Honorable, the Probate Court of the County and State aforesaid, dated the 17th day of April, 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 from date of said letters, they shall be forever barred. EARLE R. GILBERT, Administrator of the Estate of Lillie Stokes, Deceased. 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 said Probate Court, this 24th day of April, A. D., 1919. (Seal) JOHN T. SIMS. Probate Judge. (First Publication April 25, 1919.) ADMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE. State of Kansas, Wyandotte County, ss. In the Probate Court in and for said county. In the matter of the Estate of Major Stokes, deceased. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Administration have been granted to the undersigned on the Estate of Major Stokes, late of said County deceased, by the Honorable, the Probate Court of the County and State aforesaid, dated the 19th day of April, 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 from date of said letters, they shall be forever barred. EARLE R. GILBERT, Administrator of the Estate of Major Stokes. Deceased. In Witness Whereof, the undersigned, Probate Judge, for the County of Wyandotte, State of Kansas, have hereto set my hand and affixed the seal of sail Probate Court, this 24th day of April, A. D. 1913. (Seal) JOIN T SIMS, Probate Judge. (First Publication April 25, 1919.) PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas, Second Division. Lena Jordan, Plaintiff, vs. Robert Jordan, Defendant. To: Robert Jordan: You are hereby notified that you have been sued by the above named plaintiff in the District court. Second Division of Wyandotte County, Kansas, for divorce on the grounds of habitual drunkenness and abandonment and that you are required to answer the petition of plaintiff filed in the office of the Clerk of the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas, on or before the 5th day of June, 1919, or said petition will be taken as true and judgment will be rendered against you in favor of plaintiff granting her an absolute divorce from you and for such other and further relief as may seem just and proper to the Court and for costs. DORSEY GREEN, Attorney for Plaintiff. (First Publication April 25, 1919.) PUBLICATION NOTICE In the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas. Oveta Everett, Plaintiff, vs. Welton Everett, Defendant. To the above named defendant, Weton Everett: You are hereby notified that you have been sued in the above entitled court and cause and that in said petition so filed in said court and cause, plaintiff prays a decree of divorce from the bonds of matirmony heretofore existing between plaintiff and defendant on account of extreme cruelty and gross neglect of duty; and that you must answer the said petition so filed in said court and cause on or before the 23rd day of May, 1919, or said petition will be taken as true and judgment rendered against you, divorcing you and said plaintiff as prayed in said petition. E. A. SHACKELFORD. Attorney for Plaintiff. (First publication April 11, 1919.) --- 24th and Vine Sts. Vis Love's T .....MOTION P THE FINEST THEATRE IN THE Two Shows Nightly 0000000 The New ANGELO PHOTO 622 Minnesota (Just West of Woolworth GOOD PHOTO LOWEST The Place Treats You TRY US 0000000 24th and Kansas Vine Sts. City, Mo. Love's Theatre ....MOTION PICTURES.... THE FINEST THEATRE FOR NEGROES IN THE WEST. Two Shows Nightly 7:15 and 9:15 P.M. The New ANGELO PHOTO STUDIO 622 Minnesota Avenue (Just West of Woolworth's 5 and 10c Store) GOOD PHOTOS LOWEST PRICES The Place That Treats You Right TRY US OPEN SUNDAYS SAMUEL DIGGS THE OLD RELIABLE JU Pays the highest cash price for iron, bottles, bones, copper, brass thing in the junk line. SQUARE DEALING AND HONE TIMES. Place of Business—1006 BELL, WEST 3577 THE OLD RELIABLE JUNK DEALER. Pays the highest cash price for junk at all times, rags, iron, bottles, bones, copper, brass, lead, zinc and everything in the junk line. SQUARE DEALING AND HONEST WEIGHT AT ALL TIMES. Place of Business—1006-1008 North Third St. BELL, WEST 3577 KANSAS CITY, KAS. EMPORIA, KANSAS The Electoral College of the A. M. E, church, Kansas Conference (Lay men) will meet at Mt. Olive A. M. JE, church Wednesday, May 7th. The pastor, Rev. Woods, and members of the church are making preparations to entertain the college. On Tuesday evening, May 6th, there will be a fine program given by members of the church. Mr. M. E. Woods, the son of Rev. and Mrs, C, A, Woods, left Tuesday for Kansas City, Kansas, after respending Easter with his parents. Misses Daisy and Margaret Rogers returned home Monday after a visit with their sister, Mrs. Georgia Sanford of Lexington, Mo. Mr. M. G. Hooker was elected a delegate to the Electoral College from Mt. Olive A. M. E. church. . The quilt contest Monday night at Metropolitan Baptist Temple given by the Sowing C.rele was a success. Mrs. A. T. Marr Hultz got the quilt, having sold the largest number of tickets, $19 05. Mrs Consuela Trent, $11.00. The quilt was very beautiful. Total, with refreshments, $39.00. Mrs Elizabeth Stoval, president. Mr. Neil Milligan, who has been in Chicago for more than a year, has returned here and will be associated with Mr. Lee in the Buffalo Cafeteria that will open up Saturday at 544 State avenue. Mr. Lacy, one of our old expressmen, and who has been quite sick for a long time, is very low at his home on Nebraska avenue. His friends still have hopes for his recovery. 125 was the number that drew the tea china set last Thursday night, this number being the first one called. Mrs. N. B. Robinson held the number. Rev. W. B. Johnson, pastor of the A. M. E, church at Paola, was in the city the first of the week on business. Dr. Johnson is doing a great work at this particular point. Rev. John Adams of Lawrence was the guest of Dr. Griffin and family Sunday night, and returned home Monday. Mrs. Brockman, who lives on the west end of Nebraska avenue, who has been so very ill, is some better. Mrs Mary Smith of the First Baptist church, got the silk shirt waist in the guessing contest, Prof. J. D. Bowser and many other Kansas City, Mo., people were seen at the Forum Sunday. Mr. Percy Lewis is elected president of the B. Y, P. U. The Sewing Circle meets at Mrs. Grace Jackson's on Parallel avenue --- PAGE FOUR JUNK DEALER. or junk at all times, rags, ess, lead, zone and every NEST WEIGHT AT ALL 006-1008 North Third St. KANSAS CITY, KAS. ALL FROM ONE TURKEY EGG Here's Example of Taking Advantage of Opportunities Which Should Teach Good Lesson. An old farmer and his son were at work in the field near the roadside when his son discovered a dead turkey, which probably was discarded by another farmer who was on his way to the market. Both were curious to learn the cause of its death. They brought the turkey to the barn, dissected the fowl's body and obtained an egg. The boy set the egg and the result was a fine turkey gobbler that was sold the next summer for $5. With this money the boy purchased a pig. The next summer the young capitalist sold his sow and eight pigs for $50. He then bought two thoroughbred heifers. The ensuing fall he had two milch cows and calves which he sold for $200. His final investment was in two one-year-old filly colts. After a lapse of five years the lad was the custodian of two good mares and $1,000 in gold which he procured in the sale of their colts. And today this farmer's son is studying agriculture and animal husbandry in a state university as the result of one turkey egg.—Thrift Magazine. The married man concluded to try out his new theory. Addressing his spouse he said: "My dear, I should like to go to Jones' tonight for several hours. Mr. Jones is not ill and does not require any sitting up with. If he did I should let his wife do it. Mr. Jones is perfectly well, so far as I know, except for a certain itching for a poker game. He is notoriously a rotten poker player, and very likely could be nicked for several dollars in the course of the evening. There might be something to drink—he did not specify concerning that. He only said my presence would be appreciated. I am sure that since I have told you the truth about this affair you will consent to my going. Am I right?" He was not—Kansas City Star. $12 FINE SUIT Delivery Propald Made to Measure No Extra Charge Samples Free! A book full of cloth samples in all the latest color patterns, and weave—the finest quality that money can buy. Every garment made to your measure, guaranteed fast color and delivered free. No e.tra charges. Your Suit Won't Cost a Cent If you have a few hours spare time your own suit won't cost a cent. We are paying good men $10.00 to $50.00 a week for all or spare time. No experience needed. Send no money—just your name and address. Lincoln Wooleen Mills Co., Chicago Dept. 451 --- Exploded Theory. THE KANSAS CITY ADVOCATE GROW FAR ABOVE SEA LEVEL Cedara Flourish In Full Vigor at Altitudes Surpassing Height of Most Mountain Peaks. Eleven thousand one hundred feet altitude above sea level is some distance above the clouds for the habitat of a species of, a great tree which attains a circumference of 16 and even 18 feet. The tree is the western mountain cedar, and it is found growing in full vigor at elevations of from 8,000 to over 11,000 feet in the southern portion of the Sierra Nevada and where this huge mountain chain merges over into the Sierra Madre, running down into Mexico. In most of the mountain regions of the United States 11,000 feet is at or above timber line, but in these southern Sierras are many genial high valleys and pockets where huge trees are found at altitudes which surpass the height of most mountain peaks. The snow covers the peaks and slopes for a great portion of the year, but with the earliest melting the trees start growing and in the case of the mountain cedars make an even greater annual growth than many of the lowland trees where the want of water compels a short growing season. These huge mountain cedars are close cousins to the great cedars of Lebanon from the timbers of which the temple at Jerusalem was built. The American cedars, however, are more upright in growth than the cedars of the Old World. Educational Problems in India. The Girls' school at Katra, Allahabad, can accommodate but few Hindu girls in the boarding department because of the difficulty of caste. One Brahman girl who was very anxious to enter the school had to be refused because she could not do her own cooking and take the full course, and she could not because of caste regulations eat at the clubs with the Christian girls. A woman was found who would cook for her, but this woman refused to wash the dishes, because to do so would make her ceremonially unclean. A second wqman said she would wash the dishes, but she couldn't cook for the Brahman girl because she was of such a low caste that the girl would not eat her cooking. As it was impossible to take in two extra women besides the girl she had to be refused.—The Continent. The evil eye was the power supposed to be possessed by certain envious persons to bring woe and misfortune upon the prosperous and happy by means of a malevolent glance. It was a belief that spread itself pretty well over a place even in minds of the highest caliber. It is odd that Bacon, who conceived and explained a new system of philosophy, could seriously consider a piece of nonsense like that of the evil eye, yet he emerges a moment from the charmed realm of knowledge to say: "Envy, which is called an evil eye, seems to emit some malignant and poisonous spirits that take hold of the spirits of another; and is said likewise to be of greatest force when the cast of the eye is oblique." It is not generally known that there exists in the Mexican gulf a halfbrother to the cuttlefish of the Indian ocean, from which formerly the world's supply of India ink was obtained. The Indian cuttle, when pursued by sharks or other birds of prey, exudes a black, pastellike substance, which discolors the water in its wake, blinding its pursuer, and, screening itself from view, makes its escape. This exudence gradually comes to the surface in a foam and is eagerly gathered by the natives, who knead it, dry it, press it into cakes, ready for the market—always commending a good price. Draughtsmen have for two or three centuries used India ink because of its deep copy and indelibility. TOO PRECIOUS TO DIVULGE If Man Ever Really Learns How to Manage a Wife He Selfishly Keeps It to Himself. It has come to be almost a tradition that men give advice, not take it. A pleasant novelty appears in Good Housekeeping in the shape of pungent philosophy on the marriage question, written by Dorothy Dix. "De papers is full of heart-to-heart talks to wives 'bout how to keep young an' willowy, so as to retain deir husbands' affection, but dere ain't a word in 'em, from kiver to kiver, to men 'bout how to keep de hair on dair haids an' from gittin' to looklak beer kegs on skids in order to preserve deir wives' love. "An' when a gal is gwine to git married, her ma, an' her married sisters, an' her cousins, an' her aunts takes her off to one side an' des fills her up wid useful hints 'bout gittin' off on de right foot, and' strikin' her husban' for his pay envelop befo' he gits well enough acquainted wid her.to dast to refuse her, an' drawin' de line at mo' dan one evenin' out a week, an' de odder matters dat helps a woman be de fust finger in her house. "But you never heah of a father, nor a brother, nor a friend whut's passed through de tribulations of matrimony hang'la up any red lanterns as danger signals for any odder man dat's about to start on de materonial 'scurlon. Nawm, of a man ever finds out how to manage a wife he keeps de snap to hisself an' leaves evy odder man to work out his own salvation de best he can." The "Evil Eye." Fishing for Dyes. LIGHT DERIVED FROM STARS Illumination Far Greater Than Superficial Observation Would Lead One to Believe. Most of the light in the sky, even at a station far removed from all sources of artificial illumination, comes from the multitude of telescopic stars, too faint for the eye to see, but so numerous that, taken all together, they send us far more light than those which we can discern individually. There is usually—perhaps always—present in addition, some light originating on the earth's atmosphere which, from the presence in its spectrum of the bright line characteristic of the auron, betrays its place of origin. "When we are out in the open on a clear, starry night," explains Henry Norris Russell, Ph. D., in Scientific American, "we hardly realize how strong this illumination is—it is quite enough to find one's way by across open country. But when once we get a glimpse of the sky through an opening between thick trees, we see at once that, even on a brilliant, moonless night, when the sky, as we look sharp at it, seems like black velvet powdered over with sparkling points, the background is really anythin' but dark. "Noy, there can be no doubt that the light—one might almost say the glare—of this general illumination of the sky drowns out the fainter stars. "To give an illustration from common experience, whenever we see a star through a little gap in the leafage of a tree, upon the dark background, it looks much brighter than ordinary—not because it has changed at all, but on account of the greater contrast with the blackness surrounding it. "That the human eye can actually detect exceedingly faint illumination is confirmed by experiments upon the visibility of little disks of white cardboard mounted on a black background, and observed in a dark room by the light of a single star (usually Sirius) shining through a small opening in a shutter." HAD MADE ITS ACQUAINTANCE Old Jed Knew Whereof He Spoke When He Warned Converts of What Awaited Them. He was one of the perpetual converts to religion that are so common in some country districts. Whenever a minister wished to hold a revival meeting in his church he was always certain of obtaining one reliable convert, old Jed, who'd "got religion" so often his friends had lost count of the times. His custom was to be "converted" at every convenient revival meeting in proper season, and slide backward every summer in order to have his system thoroughly prepared for the next season of revivals. Not long ago the pastor of a country church near Jed's home was baptizing in the river a number of converts, among them Jed, who was the first to be led into the water. As Jed was dragged bodily up from the river after the ceremony he was seen to be almost in a state of collapse, and was taken to the bank with some difficulty, where he reclined limply as the minister prepared to lead the next convert into the river. However, a great light dawned on the audience gathered on shore as to what had happened to Jed, when he raised up on one elbow just as the minister reached the water's edge with the second subject for baptism, and shouted out, querulously: "Hey, parson, look out! There's a h— of a big rock down there!"—Indianapolis News. "Glbry" of Old Salling Days. Looking forward to a revival of American shipping under new conditions, one can cheerfully enough accept the opinion of a veteran seaman, talking to a young reporter, that the "glory" of the old sailing days is much overrated. The billowing canvas was impressive; but the facts of the case, confides this mariner, are that the sailors had to live in quarters that were badly ventilated, if ventilated at all, badly lighted and cramped almost beyond endurance. A steady diet of hardtack and "salt horse" mitigated the glory of the sea, while chanteys, although they helped things along, were often compulsory, and little joy to the sailor man who was singing to order. Christian Science Monitor. In Bad Shape. Often at inspections it is customary for officers to pass by the sergeants, merely giving their equipment a casual glance, assuming, no doubt, that as they are more experienced soldiers than the privates, their equipment is in proper condition. As a result of this it sometimes happens that the sergeants allow their rifles to get in rather poor shape. That some officers are alive to this is shown by a young second, lieutenant, who, after examining a particularly dirty rifle, handed it back to the luckless private, remarking disgustedly: "Your rifle is dirty enough to be a sergeant's." Influenza cases are falling off rapidly in the state, only 3,044 being reported in Kansas in the last week, Dr. S. J. Crumbine, secretary of the state board of health, said recently. It is the close of the third wave of the first epidemic. W. J. Trousdale, capitalist and pioneer of Newton, died at his home there recently, following an apoplectic stroke. The town of Trousdale, Ford county, is the supply point of one of his wheat ranches. FRIDAY, MAY 2. 1919 E END OF THE WORLD AND. 0 0 0 0 0 HE WORLD THE END OF TIME MAN'S DAY. MAN'S DAY. Jack Man's Reign came the day of bondage. He came the birth of Christ between the end of the White the Red and Yellow Man's man. Man's Reign will come the Holy War." The return of the gathering of the Church, Islam. 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