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"Borrowed Clothes" Mildred Harris at The Milo, Wed., May 21st----10th & New Jersey KANSAS TWELVE MONTHS, $1.50. "Borrowed C A.M.E. ELECTORAL COLLEGE ELECTS LAY DELEGATES Emporia, Kans., May 7.—The lay delegates of the Kansas Conference of the A. M. E. church met in Mt. Olive A. M. E. church, corner of Sixth and Congress streets, Wednesday morning at 11 a. m., for temporary organization. M. G. Hooker of Emporia was made the temporary chairman and I. Hunter of Fort Scott, temporary secretary. The necessary committees were appointed, and after a number of short talks were made the college adjourned until 1:30 p. m. At the opening of the afternoon session the temporary organization was made permanent. The credentials committee reported all delegates present were entitled to a seat. There were two delegates and two alternates to be elected, who would represent the laiety of this conference at the General Conference to be held in St. Loui sin the month of May. 1920. After a primary vote was taken it was found five candidates were in the field. After a spirited contest of several votes the following delegates were elected: Prof. G. A. Gregg, Quindaro; E. Percy Robinson, Parsons; First Alternate, Editor Thos. Kennedy, Kansas City, Kansas; Second Alternate, Dr. J. L. Rnsom, Topeka. On Tuesday evening a reception with a literary and musical was tendered the delegates in the church. Instrumental solo by Miss Bertha Porter. Welcome address in behalf of Mt. Olive church, by Mr. Floyd Lucas. Song by choir. Welcome address in behalf of the young people by Miss Daisy Rogers. Welcome address in behalf of the Christian church by Mr. Chas. Terry. Song by choir. Welcome address in behalf of the C. M. E. church, Mrs Bessie Ray. Solo, "Asleep in the Deep," by Mr Henry. Welcome address in behalf of St James Baptist church, Mr. Frank Taylor. Song by choir. Response by Prof. G. A. Gregg, Editor Thos. Kennedy and others. M. G. Hooker, master of ceremonies. EXCELSIOR CLUB'S FIRST MAY FESTIVAL AND GRAND CONERT Metropolitan Temple, Thursday Eve, May 22nd. Program: Music ..... Invocation..... Rev. A. Royston Music..... Metropolitan Choir Opening remarks ..... Mrs. F. Thompson Patriotic Music ..... Monologue, "America the Beautiful," ..... Mayday Geyden Music, Quartet..... A. M. E. Choir Poem, "May, the Virgin Month" ..... Mrs M. C. Matthews Instrumental Duct..... Miss Orpheus Ssott and Mrs. C. Weeks Vocal Solo..... Mme. Burnett Kansas City, Mo. Address, "World's Peace" Prof. J. P. King Music, Solo.....Prof, T, H, Reynolds Vocal Duet or quartet..... Remarks.....Dr. D. A. Holmes Pipe Organ Selection— Mrs. W. G. Wood Grand Fniale, Mayflower Chain March, led by 12 girls from Miss Marie Clymer's room at Douglass School, leading all to the Festival Hall. Mrs. Zula Jones, mistress of Ceremonies. Two prizes will be given to the persons selling the most tickets. Admission 10c LINCOLN HIGH CONVENTI THURSDAY EVEN Military, Folk and Exhibit Athletic Contests, Art 500 Students Admission 25 and 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 Admision 25 and 15c. Boxes 35c VOLUME FIVE. A HAPPY SURPRISE BY HIS WIFE On Friday night, May 9th, a beautiful and enjoyable surprise party was given Mr. A. J. Bouldin, at their beautiful home, 611 Parallel avenue, in honor of his—th birthday. This being a real surprise, for he had suspected not one thing going on, had not even thought of this particular milestone. The guests met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Tillory, 610 Parallel avenue, across the street and when the signal was given by turning on the porch light, marched in a body to the house. Mr. Bouldin was busy reading the evening paper, having come in from his class meeting. When the twenty or more guests entered the room, Mr. Bouldin was taken so by surprise it was way long in the evening before his voice sounded natural. Showers of congratulations were heaped on this splendid citizen and business man. Everyone was served plentifully of a most delicious fruit punch. Mrs. R. H. Brown assisted the hostess in serving punch, after which lots of music, furnished by Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Watley, Mrs. S. O Sanford and Mr. Ed. Tillory, who sang several of his master selections, during which time the guests were served abundantly with a delicious fruit-nut ice cream and two kinds of cake and again was served with punch. The hostess was assisted in serving by Mrs. R. H. Brown, Mrs. I. F. Bradley, Mrs. Ed. Tillory and Mr. C. J. Luckett. Mr. Bouldin was the recipient of many very beautiful presents, among them was a handsome signet ring from his wife, Mrs. Bouldin. Each guest was loud in their priases of Mrs. Bouldin as an ideal hostess and expressed themselves as having a most delightful evening. It is hard to tell what the ladies enjoyed most—the party or the view of the beautiful collection of Mrs. Bouldin's hand-painted china, which is worthy of being admired. Those present were: Rev. and Mrs. J. F. Griffin, Editor Kennedy and Mrs. Kennedy, Prof. and Mrs R. H Brown and R. H. Jr., Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Watley, Mr. and Mrs J. T. Simpson and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Tillery, Mrs. I. F. Bradley, Capt. and Mrs. S. O. Sanford, Prof. Shelton French, Rev. N. B. Robinson, Sergt. and Mrs. Richard Moore, of Des Moines, Iowa; Miss Alma Griffin and Mr. C. J. Luckett. The — years old boy is still smiling, wondering why he did not even catch on. KITTRELL COLLEGE COMMENCEMENT Kittrell, N. C., May 14.—"The future of the America Negro must be determined by the youth and their attention given to mind training," was the declaration made by Prof. G. A. Edwards, president of Kittrell college at the annual commencement which was said to be the best in the history of the school. Following the commendation of Prof. Edwards by the trustees he was unanimously elected president for another year. It is the first time in the history of the school that it has been closed without a deficit, and all the teachers are paid up in full with something to start out on next year. Prof. Edwards has demonstrated unusual business ability in the mangement of the institution. The exercises were all of a high order. The music was excellent and was one of the features of all the exercises. It was conducted by Mrs. C. Ruth Edwards, a well trained musician. Thousands of people were on the campus commencement day, and while many of them were too late to witness the exercises, which took place at 10 o'clock, they remained until 7:30 in the evening, having a picnic and left declaring that they would do more for the school in the CITY KANSAS CITY, KANSAS. COMMENCEMENT AND UNIVERSITY June 1st—Sunday—Baccalaureate H. B. Parks, D.D. Evening ious Societies by Prof. G. A. June 2nd—Monday—Class Night 1919. June 3rd—Tuesday, 10 A. M.—N Board of Trustees. Oratoric Vaughan Gold Prize and Vi Silver Prize. June 4th—Wednesday—Meeting Trustees. Program by the June 5th—Thursday—23rd Anu Exercises. Address by Col. C. Will Hold Exercises in Big Campus. The public is invited to F. JESS ENCEMENT AT WESTERN UNIVERSITY Sunday—Baccalaureate Sermon by Parks, D.D. Evening—Address the Societies by Prof. G. A. Gregg, A.B. Monday—Class Night Exercises— Tuesday, 10 A. M.—Meeting of the Trustees. Oratorical Contest for the Gold Prize and Viola Kinney-Rose Prize. Wednesday—Meeting of the Buses. Program by the Alumni Association. Thursday—23rd Annual Conferences. Address by Col. Charles Young. Hold Exercises in Big Tent on Wednesday. The public is invited to all exercises. F. JESSE PECK, P COMMENCEMENT AT WESTERN UNIVERSITY June 1st—Sunday—Baccalaureate Sermon by Bishop H. B. Parks, D.D. Evening—Address to Religious Societies by Prof. G. A. Gregg, A.B. June 2nd—Monday—Class Night Exercises—Class of 1919. June 3rd—Tuesday, 10 A.M.—Meeting of the State Board of Trustees. Oratorical Contest for Mabel Vaughan Gold Prize and Viola Kinney-Ferguson Silver Prize. June 4th—Wednesday—Meeting of the Board of Trustees. Program by the Alumni Association. June 5th—Thursday—23rd Annual Commencement Exercises. Address by Col. Charles Young, U.S.A. Will Hold Exercises in Big Tent on Ward Hall Campus. The public is invited to all exercises. E. JESSE PECK President 8 THE LATE DR. H. T. KEALING Whose body was exhumed this week from Woodland Cemetery, and shipped to Waco, Texas, Thursday, where interment will be made in the old family lot, beside his daughter, Goldie, whose remains will arrive there from Philadelphia at the same time. Whose body was exhumed this week and shipped to Waco, Texas, Thursda made in the old family lot, beside his mains will arrive there from Philade is exhumed this week from Woodl Waco, Texas, Thursday, where int family lot, beside his daughter, Gove there from Philadelphia at the future. It promises to be a greater Kittrell in the future. A movement was put on foot to rebuild the boys' dormitory which was destroyed by fire, and to light the buildings and grounds. Trustee Richardson took the lead, and a donation is promised by the Poro College, St. Louis. During the commencement exercises Bishop J. Albert Johnson, of Philadelphia, presided and presented diplomas to the five graduates, Misses Allie M. Gorey, of Kinston Iola Augusta Grandy, Wilson Mills; Lucy Charlie Thorp, Kittrell; Lillal Elizabeth Walker, Washington, N. C; Hattie Ball Williams, Raleigh. Special prayer was offered for the class by the Rev. Dr. E. H. Stepteau, of Baltimore, Md., and prizes were awarded by the Rev. Dr. E. H. Hunter, of Portsmouth, the Rev. Dr. A. L. Gaines having been called home on business. The commencement address was delivered by Charles Stewart, A.M. D.D., of Chicago. "Cultivated Minds" was the theme for the practical address, starting out with the old tallqw dip, the candles, the oxcart, showing that they had given way to the gas, then the electric light, the graceful palace car, the automobile, and soon the airplane, all the result of a cultivated mind. COME AND What District I POPULAR I AT FIRST A. M. E. C. MAY 30th (DECORA Popular Baby Means I Dinner Served Admission to Contest COME AND SEE What District Has the POPULAR BABY AT FIRST A. M. E. CHURCH 30th (DECORATION D ar Baby Means Popular B Dinner Served All Day to Contest. FRIDAY, MAY 16, 1919. AT WESTERN SURSITY ureate Sermon by Bishop Evening—Address to Relig- G. A. Gregg, A.B. Night Exercises—Class of M.—Meeting of the State Historical Contest for Mabel and Viola Kinney-Ferguson eting of the Board of the Alumni Association. Annual Commencement Col. Charles Young, U.S.A. In Big Tent on Ward Hall Lited to all exercises. JESSE PECK, President. week from Woodland Cemetery,ursday, where interment will be his daughter, Goldie, whose reiladelphia at the same time. He said: He said: "Cultivate the heart to serve God. Develop the nobler self. Other things being equal moral culture is the highway from social death to social life. He makes the most of life who adds to material blessings intellectual culture; and to intellectual culture, moral culture, and to moral culture religious culture. He fails to make the best and most of life, who overlooks the Master's council: "Seek ye first the kingdom of God and His righteousness and all these things will be added unto you." Lincoln High School at Convention Hall, Thursday, May 29th. SPECIAL FOR COLORED. 4-room, 50 ft.; terms, only $1250 8-room, easy terms; only $2000,00 R. H. Weber, 500 Minn. Ave. TO THE MINISTERS OF KANSAS CITY DISTRICT. Please let me know at once how many delegates you will send to the District Conference and Sunday School Convention, June 16th. Please state whether men or women, so I can arrange homes for them. Yours in His name. G. M. TILLMAN. ND SEE ict Has the R BABY T E. CHURCH ORATION DAY) Ins Popular Bishop ed All Day ADVOCATE THOS. KENNEDY, PUBLISHER. ay 21st---10th & No Program. Loyal Hearts Mazurka.....Rockwell Mildred Brooks. Swallows Gossip.....Oesten Olivia Scales True Friendship.....Mero Bernice Wilson—Lucille Raymond Song—Thora.....Adams Fannie Carr Pionsetta.....Bilbro Ethel Douglas Silver Bells.....Weyts Mildred Brooks—Lucile King My Old Kentucky Home.....Grobe Zatella Turner Song—Mighty 'Lak a Rose.....Nevin Bernice Wilson Valse Caprice.....Englemann Lillian Groomer To The Front.....Parker Catherine Dixon—Hazel Bryant Dora Bella.....Loeschorn Wilmer Dwiggins Song—Thank God for a Garden .....Del Reigo Miss Stella Wilson Ballade.....Moter city scher ter and there f Mrs. H daughter teacher this city of her native The sas City Texas, the boo exhume by U will be native Those are her three s ces and Hightow The Advocacy sympath Quindar in this JUNIOR CLASS PIANO RECITAL The piano recital of the Junior Class pupils of Mme. L. C. Summers at First A. M. E. church Wednesday evening, showed excellent training. Some of the performers displayed fine technique and their future is bright in making some day masters of the piano. Evrey performer is to be congratulated and great credit is due Mme. Summers for the unusual high class program. Artie May St. Clair Salut A Peth.....Kowalski Wilmer Dwiggins—WillieJefferson Ella Neely .....Accompanist AN OLD RESIDENT DEAD. Mr. Ellis Lacy, an old resident of this city, was buried from the First Baptist church Sunday afternoon, Rev. Bowren officiated. He died in the triumph of faith. The U. B. F. Lodge turned out in a body in respect for him. NEGROES DEMAND EQUAL RIGHTS New, York, May 13.—Announcement of a country-wide campaign to enroll one hundred thousand persons "to defend the constitutional and legal rights now denied more than four-fifths of the Negro race in America" was made tonight by the Association for the Advancement of Colored People. A vote for every Negro man and wmoan on the same terms as white men and women is one of the demands. CENTRAL CONFERENCE—TAKE NOTICE. The Presiding, Elders, Ministers and members of each church will meet at 8 p. m., in the lecture room of the church, Eighth and Nebraska avenue. It's your interest to be there. It will help you. Tell other members in your district you are coming and ask them to come with you. THOS. KENNEDY, Presiding Bishop of the Central Conference. MRS. M. A. DAVIS, MRS. MARY QUEENY, Presiding Elders CARD OF APPRECIATION. I want to show my appreciation by thanking my neighbors and especially Mr. and Mrs. George McClelland and family and Mrs. Henderson for their kindness and sympathy to me and my family during my five weeks' illness. G. W. EDAWRDS, 832 Freeman Ave. As the Forum has closed, Mrs. A. J. Neeley and others are urging Mrs. M. C. Matthews to go on with the organization of Vespers for the Y. W. C. A. But so many want her to write for their papers and arrange programs, ect, she is about to be compelled to give up something. Mr. Manley hunted for the captain of Team. No. 1 to give his Victory bond of $300. He took out that much and wants it counted with the colored team. G. W. Edwards, 832 Freeman avenue, who has been sick for five weeks, is able to be up and around. Remember the date, Thursday, May, 29th, at Convention Hall. NUMBER 41. MISS GOLDIE KEALING DIED MAY 10 IN PHILADELPHIA Miss Goldie, the daughter of the late Dr. H. T. Kealing, and president of Western University, passed away in Philadelphia last Saturday, May 10th, after several months' illness. It was quite a shock to the community as she was mostly reared at Quindaro, only going there last year when she was employed in the city schools. Her mother, one sister and a brother have been residing there for more than a year, where Mrs. Kealing has a sister. One daughter, Miss Frances Kealing, is a teacher in Sumner High school of this city, who arrived at the bedside of her sister only a few hours benative state and home today. The remains passed through Kansas City Wednesday night to Waco, Texas, accompanied from here with the body of her father, which was exhumed, according to orders received by Undertaker Thatcher, and both will be laid in the family lot in their native state and home. Those left of the deceased's family are her mother, Mrs. H. T. Kealing, three sisters, Misses Caroline, Frances and Cecelia, and one brother, Hightower. The family have, inculding The Advocate, the sincere and heartfelt sympathy of the entire community of Quindaro and Greater Kansas City, in this hour of their sad bereavement. LINCOLN HIGH AT CONVENTION HALL Lincoln High school will hold its Annual Athletic contest and Fashion display Thursdya night, May 29th at Convention Hall. There will be more than five hundred students, in action. Military, folk and aesthetic physical exhibitions. Prof. J. R. E. Lee, who has brought this school to a high standard of efficiency and placed it on the credited list among the high schools of the country, says this year's exhibition will far excel any former year's demonstration that has been given in Kansas City. We know this—that when Prof. Lee tells you a thing is going to be so and so, you can depend upon that thing coming up to its full measure. This annual affair has been conceded by both races, press and public, to be marvelous. On this evening as other years, there will be but few people of the two cities and for fifty miles around that will not be there. The prices are within the reach of everyone. General admission 15 and 25 cents, and reserved boxes 35 cents. The Home Drug company on this side, Sumner High school and Rev. D. A. Holmes are handling tickets, and Prof. R.. G. Jackson at Western University. N.A.A.C.P. The Western University chapter of the N. A. A. C. P., under the presidency of Mr! Harold Bentley and Miss Ledbetter, secretary, is preparing to go over the top. Many are joining. Mr. J. A. Wilson was in the lead in membership last week. Mr. Comager was a close second. Join now. Get two receipts. a card for Local Branch and a National receipt. Report to Secretary C. S. Matthews, Bell West 1859J, or G. A. Gregg, Bell West 2439W. The Kansas City Star announces our campaign for 100,000. The Crisis. The following letter was received: Mr. G. A. Gregg, Kansas City, Kansas: Sir: The Postmaster General has referred to me your telegram of the 3rd inst., with reference to the publication, "The Crisis." In reply I have to advise that the May issue of this publication was submitted to this office by the postmaster of New York, with inquiry as to its mailability, and the postmaster was directed to receive it for mailing. Respectfully W. H. LAMAR, Solicitor. A luncheon conference was held the ministers of the city at 5 p. m. May 15, at rooms of the Y. W. C. A. Ninth street. and Nebraska, avenue. The ministers are co-operating with and, in the drive for 1,200 members in Kansas City, Kansas. --- THE KANSAS CITY ADVOCATE THOMAS KENNEDY, Editor and Prop. G. A. GREGG, Associate Editor. MES. M. C. MATTHEWS. Society Editor. 610 North Sixth Street Residence Phone, Bell West 2663. The Advocate is a weekly journal devoted to Race Progress and Human Uplift. SUBSCRIPTION. One Year ..... $1.50 Six Months ..... .80 Three Months ..... .50 "Entered as second-class matter August 29, 1914, at the postoffice at Kansas City, Kansas, under the Act of March 3, 1879." Have your news in our office not later than Tuesday of each week to insure publication. Office 634 Nebraska avenue. MEMBER NATIONAL NEGRO PRESS ASSOCIATION. 1919 MAY 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 31 FRIDAY, MAY 16, 1919. OVER THE TOP IN KOKOMO, INDIANA (By the Reporter) If going "over the top" means ad vancing on the enemy, driving him back from his strongholds and winning captives for God from him, then we of Wayman A. M. E. church of Kokomo, Ind., went "over the top" and won from the devil during the three weeks beginning March 30th 1919. In this battle for the Lord, the Captain of the Lord's hosts was Dr. R. A. Adams, of Kansas City, Kansas, who until that time was ununknown to the people of Kokomo, except the family of Rev. T. Pirce, our pastor, but, during the campaign, thousands heard the evangelist and were profited. During these three weeks, one hundred thirty-five souls were added to the Kingdom and hundreds of people strengthened and enlightened by the sermons and special lectures. New Order of Spiritual Work. The spiritual work was conducted not as our people had been accustomed to having it done. There was the absence of excessive emotionalism and nervous excitement, which for years have been prominent in Negro revivals. Except during the spiritual landslide of closing days, there was little demonstration. There was emotion when mothers rejoiced over their children saved and wives gave thanks for the salvation of their husbands. But, every service was profitable and every sermon was new, interesting, instructive and profitable and because the evangelist is a teacher of practical Christianity and his methods bring permanent results. The people of the city will never forget the lessons taught, the light shed on difficult subjects and the help to see life, duty, responsibility as never before. Often times Dr. Adams has said: "The people accuse me of preaching Bible religion, and I am guilty, for no other kind is worth having." He quotes God's word and declares that salvation is in a man's will; that God is more anxious to save men than they are to be saved; that a man cannot come to God with his sins and go away with those sins, if he is penitent. He advises people that if they believe it necessary to get down at the anxious scat, for them it is, for they will not believe otherwise, yet he-believes like Bishop B. F. Lee, that "wherever there is a penitent heart there is a mourner's bench." Many persons come to the altar and kneel, but the vast majority decided for Christ at their seats and come forward to make surrender. Special Services. There is no more helpful feature than the campaign of enlightenment conducted by means of special lectures to men and women in which are discussed, Heredity, (Pre-Natal Influences, Venereal Diseases, Prophylactics, Social Economics, and other vital subjects. After listening to these specials, both men and women expressed regret that they had not received the information earlier in life, because, if they had their THE WEEKLY ANNOUNCER OF FIRST A. M. E. CHURCH J. F. GRIFFIN, Pastor. Residence, 1111 North Eighth St. Phone Bell West 2904. ORDER OF SERVICES. 9:30 A. M., Sunday School. 11:00 A. M., preaching. 5:00 P. M., Junior Allen League. 6:00 P. M., Senior Allen League.. 7:45 P. M., preaching. WEEKLY SERVICES. Official Board, 2nd and 4th Monday, 7:30 P. M. Choir.rehearsal, Tuesday 7:30 P.M. Wednesday, prayer meeting, 7:30 P. M. Friday class meeting 8 P. M. CHURCH NEWS Mother's day was observed Sunday with appropriate services and the flower of purity could be seen profusely worn by sons and daughters for mother. Rev. E. J. Patterson, assistant pastor, and who holds the Chair of Science at Western University, delivered the message. It was scholarly and scientifically handled, full of rich thought, showing with emphasis the true spirit of a real Christian life. He also spoke feelingly on Mother, which brought many tears throughout the vast audience. The bass solo sung by Mr. Dave at the close of the service of a mother's love, was very touching, and outbursts of remembrance of her devotion played heavily on the hearts of the sons and daughters Illustrated Sermon. At the evening service the church was filled to hear the illustrated sermon by the pastor, Dr. Griffin, David and Jonathan, with moving pictures. It was simply wonderful, Dr. Griffin talking forty minutes. Rev Collins showing two reels of the life of Jonathan and David, the shepherd boy. While the great audience sat in darkness the speaker in his wonderful pictorial sermon set the hearts of his hearers on fire and the house of God was illuminated with His spirit. There will be a number of these illustrated sermons, with Bible pictures every Sunday evening for some time. The great Passion Play will be one of them, so you had better attend all of them, so you may not miss seeing it. Come out this Sunday and see the continuance of David and Jonathan and hear a great soul-stirring sermon. The choir made all both morning and evening, rejoiced with their songs of praise. The church says, "Come and go with us, we will do thee good." The Master welcomes you, so does the church. Bishop Kennedy urges all of his Presiding Elders, Ministers and members of these churches to meet him this (Friday) evening at the church. Business of vital importance. lives and the lives their children would have been better. Some Strong Endorsements. It was exceedingly fortunate for the work that the itineracy of Bishop L. J. Copping brought him to Kokomo during the campaign, for he heard Doctor Adams, saw him in action, and after a study of his methods, publicly commended him and approved his methods. The bishop spoke favorably of Dr. Adams for the evangelistic work of the correction and also promised to arrange for him to conduct a city-wide campaign in Philadelphia. During this time, Dr., J. P. Q. Wallace and Dr Jackson, both presiding elders of the Indiana Conference, attended the services and were emphatic in their endorsement of the work. Many of the best white people at tended these services and they openly commended the evangelist and his work. It was no uncommon thing for them to remain until the close of the service and get in line to shake hands with the evangelist. Some of them did not hesitate to speak and to do personal work. A young white woman, a Jewess, holdly stood up in the congregation and declared that she had received inspiration, information and help from listening to Dr. Adams, whom she declared to be the most magnetic and forceful speaker she had ever heard. It is conceded that there is here a better understanding between the races, as the result of this coming together. This is evident from the fact that when there was talk of a return engagement by Dr. Adams, the white people began voluntarily to offer financial assistance, and the editor of the leading daily paper agreed not only to use his influence and give space in his paper, but offered to get out in the city and assist the committee in securing money for the expense of the campaign; and before THE KANSAS CITY ADVOCATE INNOUNCER A. M. E. CHURCH the evangelist left the city money had been subscribed and quite a sum already paid in. For the one hundred thirty-five souls brought into the Kingdom of God, three-fourths of whom are strong men, and for the great awakening among the people of the church—the greatest in the memory of the oldest citizens—we shall ever be thankful to God, to Dr. Adams and to our pastor, Rev. T. Price, who invited the evangelist to Kokomo. Very truly yours, GEO. HATAWAY, GEORGE STONE, Committee on Publicity 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 what the little tots can do if given a chance. At the M. & O. Hall, Eighth. and Washington, Friday, May 16th. 8 o'clock. Admission 10 cents. Rain or shine. Refreshments served MISS MARJORIE KELLY, Remember the date, Thursday May 29th, at Convention Hall. EMPORIA. KANSAS The Revs. E. W. Smith, presiding elder; J. W. Warren, H. M. Mickens, E. Enyard, T. W. Greene, Jr. and A. J. Saunders were visitors a the Electoral college Wednesday May 7th. Mrs. Elsie L. Clark of Quenemo Kans., is visiting Mrs. C. A. Woods The Rev. H. M. Mickens preached to a large audience Wednesday night at Mt Olive A. M. E. church His subject was "The Voice of God in the Last Days." The sermon was greatly enjoyed by all present. Rev. Wm Martin, pastor of th Christian church, was the guest fo. dinner at Rev. and Mrs. C. A. Wood Sunday. Rev. J. W. Warren of Junctio. City, stopped between trains Thursday and called on Rev. Woods and family. The church was well represented at the Electoral College. A surprise party was given in honor of Mrs. Elsie Lee Clark Friday night at the residence of Rev. and Mrs. C. A. Woods, 312 West Sixth avenue. Those present were: Rev. Wm. Martin, Mrs. Nellie Harrison, Mrs. Lula Davis, Mrs. Ellen and Emma Ervin, Misses Reckie Williams, Eva Elliott, Mollie Moore, Daisy Rogers, Margaret Armstead, Clara Armstead, Viola Reynolds, Alma Ervin, Marie Carter, Bertha Miller, Elsie Miller, Mrs. Flossie Williams, Miss Gertrude Davis, Violet Hooker, Margaret Rogers, Mr. Art Helm, Mr. Knox, Oscar Williams, Corlis Carter. The ladies were dressed in various party dresses. The men had on full dress suits. The dining room was decorated with flowers. The evening was spent in various social games. The hostess, Mrs. Woods, assisted by Mrs. Ervin and Williams, served ice cream and cake and passed marshmallows and mint chips. After the wee wee hours of the night the guests departed, declaring it one of the best parties ever given in Emporia. Mrs. Clark received one valuable present. Lincoln High School at Convention Hall, Thursday, May 29th. Mrs. Hattie Mason, 828 Nebraska avenue, who has been ill, is much improved. Mr. A. W. Manley, 2308 North Ninth street, took out $300 in Victory bonds. Mr. Manley has purchased bonds in every drive the government has made. Mrs. Tinsley, who was visiting Mr. and Mrs. Yates on Washington boulevard, returned to her home at Smithville, Mo. Miss Julia Stevenson, from the blind asylum, played beautiful pipe organ selections at the choir musical May 13th. Mrs. Sallie Franklin of For Smith. Ark., is visiting for a few days her brother, Mr. John Franklin 433 State avenue. Mrs. Chas. Slaughter, 1315 North Ninth street, is improving after two weeks' sickness. MAY FESTIVAL 1616 WEST NINTH STREET, KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI BELL PHONE MAIN 3859 CITIZENS' FORUM The Forum met at Metropolitan in its last session for the season President Hodge opened and an nounced the following program: Integration Rev. Policy Current Events, Mr. C. A. Franklin; very interesting. Vocal solo, Lucilius Betts; very fine and encored. He is our third and youngest Caruso. Paper, Origin of Mother's Day Mrs. W. Dwiggins. Paper, Mothers' Influence, Mrs. S. H. Thompson. Violin solo, Major N. Clark Smith; encored. "A Tribute to Mother," Miss D Brookins. Paper, "The Gap," Mrs. Ida Wood Reading, "Mothers of Great Men,' Mrs. H. O. Cook. Solo, L. Betts, accompanied by Miss S. Miller. Original Poem, "What We Owe Mother," Prof. J. D. Bowser. He also recited from an anonymous author, "Rock Me To Sleep, Mother,' Many thought Mrs. Woods' paper the best on the program and President Hodge commented upon it and thanked all participants for the program. On account of funerals and sermons, only four or five hundred were present. The president announced the closing of one-half a year's work for recreation and ad journed with the benediction, no "sine die," but until about September 14th. DR. COTTEN WANTS PEOPLE TO KNOW To Whom It May Concern: About four years ago a Dr. Guy Lewis came to my office and said, is this Dr. Cotten. Yes; I am. 'I am Dr. Guy Lewis, Inspector of the Public Schools, and I have been requested by Supt. Pearson to ask you if you would help me in looking after the inspection of your schools. I said I thought I could re-arrange my business so I could spare the time. My record is history. Now, dear public, I have no regrets as to time and labor that I gave to the school children because I felt it my duty to do such. But it is this that I wish to inform you, while attending to the duties of inspection during the four school years, I paid my own car fare the whole entire time, not receiving one penny from the School Board or by the suggestion of Supt. Pearson. Dr. Guy Lewis has since left the field of practice of dentistry and a Dr. Walker has been elected head as Chief Inspector. He also paid me a visit at my office May 5th, 1919, as he said he had finished inspecting and lecturing to his people this year. Now that he wanted to take up the work in the Colored schools and was asking assistance from us. I said were you not informed by the Schoo Board or Supt. Pearson that I for the past four years was looking after that department? No, he said, no one has said anything to me about you or your past work. So nothing was said about me or what I had done even after giving my time and spending my own car fare for the past four years. I presume, Dr. Walker, you are getting a nice salary. Oh, yes, I couldn't give my time for nothing. So you see, all the years I was giving my time and service gratis nothing was said with reference to pay for Colored inspection and free dental clinic. I am not writing this because I did not get pay for what I did, but merely to inform the public and my friends. Thanking you for your kind indulgence, I remain. Your public servant in the practice of dentistry, DR. MARION COTTEN. Rev. J. F. Griffin will deliver an address to the school at White Church Sunday afternoon in a closing exercise. The First A. M. E. choir will furnish the music. KNOCKS OUT PAIN THE FIRST ROUND Comforting relief from pain makes Sloan's the World's Liniment This famous reliever of rheumatic aches, soreness, stiffness, painful sprains, neuralgic pains, and most other external twinges that humanity suffers from, enjoys its great sales because it practically never fails to bring speedy, comforting relief. Always ready for use, it takes little to penetrate without rubbing and produce results. Clean, refreshing. At all drug stores. A large bottle means economy. Sloans 30c, 60c, and $1.20. Mrs. Goodlow, mother of Mrs. Chism, on Oakland, has come here to make it her home. She comes from Mobile, Alabama. We welcome Mrs. Goodlow to our community and citv; may her days here be pleasant ones. 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Your Paper BOTH PHONES WEST 317 G COMPANY of Soft Drinks E AND BLATZ BARMA KANSAS CITY, KANSAS COLD DRINKS REAM DY 1614 North Tenth We Deliver IN REAL ESTATE ALE highly improved all kinds fruit: THE KANSAS CITY ADVOCATE L THEATRE----24th & Nature's Way METROPOL TEMI At 11 a.m., Passed to a large con- gerer's Love," as it It was spiritual a the close he led th ing Mother's Pra propriate selec and others joined Headache, Nervousness, Sleeplessness and other disorders of the nervous system quickly relieved by Dr. Miles' Nervine Which soothes and allays the pain—rest and sleep follow in a natural manner. Free from habit-forming drugs. Mrs. J. V. Thompson, Dallas, Texas, found relief. She says: "For thirty years I suffered with sick and nervous headaches. Took several bottles of Dr. Miles' Nervine and it has been four years since I had headaches." Money back if first bottle fails to relieve or satisfy. SOLD BY ALL DRUGGISTS QUINN CHAPEL, INDEPENDENCE KS., BREAKS RECORD Sunday, May 4th was the close of the rally at Quinn Chapel A. M. E. church. Services were held all day. Rev. T. W. Green, Jr., of Parsons, delivered a fine sermon at the afternoon services. During the afternoon the clubs went over the top, going twenty-two dollars beyond the one thousand mark. At night the church was again packed by an enthusiastic body awaiting the final swing of the hands on the dial. The various classes raised as follows: Class No. 1 ..... $ 400.00 Class No. 2 ..... 351.00 Class No. 3 ..... 108.00 Class No. 4 ..... 435.00 Class No. 5 ..... 223.00 Total ..... $1517.00 For five or ten minutes the church rang with the claps of hands and songs, rejoicing over the success and the harmonv in which the rally was carried on during the eight weeks of struggle. Rev. Shepherd extends the most heart thanks to his class leaders and their followers for their help in this rally and their struggle to show to the Kansas. Conference that Independence is on the map and a part of its vineyard. The total amount raised was $1517.00. Remember the date, Thursday, May 29th, at Convention Hall. Mrs. Bettie Wilson, near the Reedy road, is still quite ill. Her sister, Miss Fanny Murry, has been waiting on her for several weeks. The funeral of Mr. Rogan took place from the residence Wednesday afternoon. This paper also sympathizes with his relatives. Mrs. Emma L. Butler, a charter member of Electra Chpater, is reported seriously ill in Sacramento, Cal. Mrs. D. A. Holmes has been indisposed for a few dysas. DO YOU BELIEVE REMEMBER PALMER'S SKIN SU when looking for the ORIGINAL plexion Brightner. In-successful millions of boxes sold all over BEWARE of all substitutes. Su dangerous. Insist upon getting w "SKIN-SUCCESS" Ointment on DO YOU BELIEVE IN SIGNS? REMEMBER THIS ONE when looking for the ORIGINAL Skin Ointment and Complexion Brightner. In-successful use over eighty years. Many millions of boxes sold all over the country to satisfied users. BEWARE of all substitutes. Substitutes may be harmful; even dangerous. Insist upon getting what you want - the old, reliable "SKIN-SUCCESS" Ointment and Soap. Write for a sample of Palmer's "Hair-Success" Dressing, the best hair poinade on the market. METROPOLITAN TEMPLE NOTES At 11 a.m., Pastor Holmes preached to a large congregation on "Mother's Love," as it was Mother's Day. It was spiritual and intellectual. At the close he led the auditors in singing Mother's Prayer and other appropriate selections, and one convert and others joined the church. At 4 p. m., the Forum observed Mothers' Day and closed for the sea. At 8 p. m., Rev. Talley of Oklahoma, preached to a large audience on "Search the Scriptures for in Them We Have Eternal Life." It was avery good instructive sermon. At its close, the ordinance of Baptism was administered. The church has 1,100 members; enough for 366 clubs; but if they only get 300 clubs at $15 for each club that will make $4,500, and they are asking for a little more than $4,000. So the publicity committee was correct in estimating enough for the quota. Committee on Resolutions. - Emporia, Kans., May 7. To the Electoral College of the African Methodist Episcopal Church: Your Committee on Resolutions, begs leave to submit the following report: Whereas: In the noble far reaching plans of our great church we are assembled for the purpose of electing delegates to the general conference in 1920 at St. Louis, Mo. Whereas: Ample preparation has been made for the comfort of the delegates; and Whereas: The pastor. Rev. Woods, and his good members have labored earnestly in preparation for the College; and Whereas; The various churches of the city sent representatives to welcome the delegates and that is striking evidence of a good spirit prevailing in Emporir; and Whereas; The choir, Glee club and others gave us a very interesting and entertaining program last night; Whereas; It is the sense of the Electoral College that Rev. J. R. Ransom be supported as a candidate from Kansas to the Bishopric: Be it Resolved; that delegates be instructed to support Rev. J. R. Ransom for Bishop: Do it Resolved; That the Electoral College here expresses its heartfelt appreciation for the kind services, kind words and hospitality of the pastor, members of the Mt. Olive A.M. E. church and citizens of Emporia. Be it Further Resolved; That special thanks be given to the ladies who so well prepared and served dinner and meals. Be it Further Resolved; That we bid Rev. C. A. Woods, the good people of Mt. Olive, citizens of Emporia and others God's choicest blessings upon each and every one. In the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas. To the above named defendant, Cora Brooks: You are hereby notified that the above named plaintiff has filed suit against you for divorce, on the grounds of abandonment. That you are required to answer the petition filed herein on or before the 20th day of June, 1919, or said petition will be taken as true, and judgment and decree rendered accordingly— divorcing the said plaintiff from you the said defendant with such further relief as to the Court may seem just and proper. BRADLEY & BRADLEY, Attorneys for Plaintiff. (First Published May 16, 1919) PROF. G. A. GREGG, DR. J. H. MIXON, JOHN SNEI L. 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We want an agent in your town, best preparations, fastest sellers, biggest money-makers for you. $6.50 cash with order, start you. Send stamp for bulletin A and wholesale price list. Be A Scalp Specialist The Summersett Method of Hair Culture is the Most Complete, Comprehensive Course of Instruction on Diseases of the Hair and Scalp and their Proper Treatment, ever compiled; taught by mail; learn how to treat and reckon; we want graduates everywhere to introductory, useful method. Complete course by mail $10, cash or easy payments. A Diploma from the Summersett College is the Gateway to a career in careers Career. Enroll Now. Send stamp for your mention this ewesper. THE SUMMERSETT COMPANY 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. (First 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 dav 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. Lee Williams, Plaintiff, vs. Zeara Williams, defendant. To the above named defendant, Zeara Williams: You are hereby notified that the above named plaintiff has filed suit against you for divorce, on the grounds of abandonment and gross neglect of duty. That you are required to answer the petition filed herein on or before the 20th day of June, 1919, or said petition will be taken as true, and judgment and decree rendered accordingly—divorcing the said plaintiff from you, the said defendant; with such further relief as to the Court may seem just and proper. BRADLEY & BRADLEY, Attorneys for Plaintiff (First Published May 16, 1919) PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas. Second Division. Essie Ethridge, Plaintiff, vs. Chas. W. Ethridge, Defendant. No. 10844. To Chas. W. Ethridge: You are hereby notified that you have been sued by the above named plaintiff in the District Court, Second Division, Wyandotte County, Kansas, for divorce on the grounds fo gross neglect of duty, 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 25th day of June, 1919, or said petition will be taken as true and judgment rendered against you in favor of plaintiff, granting her an absolute divorce of and from you and for such other and further relief as may seem just and proper to the Court and for costs. DORSEY GREEN. Attorney for, Plaintiff. (First,Publication.May.16,1919.) 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 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. 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 Latters 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 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., 1819. (Seal) JOINT T SIMS. Probate Judge. (First Publication April 25, 1919.) PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court of Wyndotte 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.) In the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas. Landon Jackson, Plaintiff vs. Frances Jackson, Plaintiff. To the above named defendant: You are hereby notified that you have been sued in the above named court by the above named plaintiff, and that unless you appear and answer, on or before the 20th day of June, 1919, the petition filed will be presented to the court, and evidence will be introduced, upon which a judgment will be rendered, the nature of which will be a decree, dissolving the bonds of matrimony existing between plaintiff and defendant, and divorcing the plaintiff from the defendant, and for the costs of this action. I. F. BRADLEY. Attorney for Plaintiff. Attest: R. J. McFarland, Clerk District Court. 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In spite of the fact that it rained night and day during the Mite Missionary May Queen Bazaar, all of the little folks in the Pageant, "Stolen Cat," and "Red Riding Hood," were on hand and did great credit to Mrs. Tillman, who trained them. Miss Toledo Copeland was crowned Queen of the May. The affair was a financial success also. Mrs. Lulu Reeves received a beautiful box of carnations Mother's Day from her married daughter in Ohio. Sunday, May 25, is Education day rally for Ward Hall. Let everybody help. Mrs. Maggie Leydle and Mr. Dell Bray went to Chetopa last week. Mr. Murray of Wichita visited Ft. Scott last week. Quarterly meeting at the C. M. E. church this week. Rev. Parker, pastor. Parent-Teacher meeting at the Plaza school next week. Mrs. Leffler, county president W. C. T. U. will give an address. Mrs. Viva Taylor, Mrs. Esther Terry and little June Tidwell are ill. Mr. Isaac Hunter, electoral delegate, gave an interesting report of the college at Emporia. Rev. Tillman's Mother's day sermon from the text, "Behold Thy Mother!" was a masterly effort and seemed to touch many hearts. 24th and Vine Sts. Love's T .....MOTION THE FINEST THEATRE IN THE Two Shows Nightly 0000000 ANGELO PH 622 Minnes (Just West of Woolw GOOD LOWEST The Pl Treats TRY US 0000000 24th and Kansas Vine Sts. City, Mo. Love's Theatre THE FINEST THEATRE FOR NEGROES IN THE WEST SAMUEL DIGGS THE OLD RELIABLE Pays the highest cash price iron, bottles, bones, copper, bthing in the junk line. SQUARE DEALING AND HOT TIMES. Place of Business 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 every thing in the junk line. SQUARE DEALING AND HONEST WEIGHT AT ALL TIMES. Place of Business—1036-1008 North Third St. BELL, WEST 3577 KANSAS CITY, KAS. PAGE FOUR. SPECIAL MEALS, SHORT ORDERS, AT ALL HOURS. TO PLEASE ALL 3. MULLIGAN, Proproetors Kansas City, Kansas rothy and Miss Vivian Young were dinner guests of Mrs. Lulu Reeves Sunday. Miss Naomi Jefferson was soloist at the May Queen Bazaar. Rev. O. H. Hunter is improving. Misses Zola Cullum, Thelma Hill, Naomi Jefferson, Junita Reeves and Mrs. Cora Copeland were beautiful angels in the Missionary Pageant, which was written by the pastor's wife, and will be published for general use, "Pilgrims of the Night," in two acts. The coming of the soldiers on Sunday made church attendance -im- but all were glad to welcome them. The M. P. A. club was finely entertained at the home of Mrs. Sarah Parks Wednesday. Lieutenant C. C. Parks' photo and sketch will be in the history of the war for nation and state. FREE MATINEE AT "THE MILO" The manager of The Milo, Mr. Stone, is doing something no other movie house is doing in the two cities, and that is, he is giving a free matinee Saturday afternoons, commencing at 12:30, lasting until 4:30 p. m. Mr. Stone is selecting special pictures that are suitable for young girls and appeal to the mothers, in their daughter's noblest and highest ideals. Come this Saturday. Free to all—"The Liar." Lincoln High School at Convention Hall, Thursday, May 29th. Miss Margaret Jenkins of Quindaro, her little sister Yvette and brother, Prof. La Mott Jenkins, were in the city Sunday and worshipped at First A. M. E. church. Miss Jenkins sreturned to her school Sunday evening, in Missouri. D. W. Carson, 914 New Jersey, is building a fine garage. Visit Kansas City, Mo. Theatre PICTURES.... THEATRE FOR NEGROES THE WEST 7:15 and 9:15 P. M. 0000000 e. New 0 HOTO STUDIO 0 Isota Avenue ( north's 5 and 10c Store) 0 PHOTOS 0 T PRICES 0 ace That 0 You Right 0 OPEN SUNDAYS 0 0000000 E JUNK DEALER. for junk at all times, rags, brass, lead, zinc and every ONEST WEIGHT AT ALL 1006-1008 North Third St. KANSAS CITY, KAS. Soda Fountain Soft Drinks Social Club, Barber Shop, Pool and Whist THE KANSAS CITY ADVOCATE Beaufort; N. C.-I am the most jumpingest man you have ever seen, and I fear that the editor may discharge me when he gets hold of my expense sheet, for the Lord knows I have been going some and then some more. Well, whose business it is as long as I am spending his money and not mine, but believe me honey, if I were sliding out my cash I would stay just a little longer at one place. I am not able to locate myself, for I do not know where I was when I wrote you the last letter, but must have been somewhere in and around Boston or some other cold-hearted place, and you see here I am this week at this place getting around like a chicken with his head cut off, looking for that head. Boston is just one more town, and I made it to that big old, overgrown town, New York. I went there with Dr. J. W. Rankin, missionary secretary of the African Methodist Episcopal church, and a man of great ability. I was glad to be, able to go to where he was, and believe me, when I tell you that the building where his office is takes in a whole block, and I was just lost in all that building. He is the only member of our race with an office in that Bible House building. It is just the New York office for Christian and missionary work, and I want to congratulate the church on being right in the mist of missionary activities. It represents the whole race, and while I am a Baptist I could not keep from shouting when I went into that office. I just shouted out in the hall, "Glory to God," and heads poked out of the office doors to see what had happened, and I told them that I was just rejoicing over what my eyes had seen. When I was a little slave boy, and even up in manhood, I did not think I would live to see the race advancing so rapidly. Dr. Rankin comes from way down in Texas. He has been a hard worker in the A. M. E church down there in that state, so that in 1912 his church told him to take a step up higher, by making him missionary secretary, and now the question as to whether or not he will be made a bishop. It is much of a discussion, but he has made a great missionary secretary, and I think that he should be kept in that position. I looked around and about New York, and as I have been in so many other places I will have to cut short my New York experience. I have a few things that I want to tell you when you are able to hear them. I met all the members of the Missionary Board, talked with them, then went to my stopping place, Mrs. H. C. Campbell, where I also had a fine time of it, and then I left New York for another part of the world. My people have some fine homes there and I shall tell you about them later. Philadelphia was my next point. I went out to see Secretary Jordan and his work. He is the foreign missionary secretary of the National Baptist convention; chatted with Bishop L. J. Coppin and his wife and daughter, called to see Miss C. R. Sullivan, who was sick in bed, had prayer with her, went out to the home of Mr. and Ms. Gaines, 2323 North Twenty-seventh street, and with them I went to the North Penn Baptist church, the Rev. Dr. Dwellie, pastor, and there I made a few scattering remarks. It was a nice meeting, and I enjoyed being there, and left there that night in a bed car for Washington, D. C., talking with Dr. W. H. Jernagin for a short time and then pulled out for Richmond, Va. When I was around and about Richmond I thought of many things, thought of the time when me and General Grant were there and how we made things go. It was not my time to remain there all the time, so I pulled out from Richmond, going to Kittrell, N.C., to attend the commencement exercises. It was my pleasure to go to that place and to see what I could see and how I could see it. Rev. M. E. Davis, preached the annual commencement sermon, and it was some sermon, believe me. There were no flies on that gospel which he preached to them young people. He is just naturally a great preacher. He was born to preach, and he has preaching in his bones. I shall never forget those ringing words. He got through preaching and I felt like shouting, but being, in an educational institution I just kept the spirit down, and talked a little big words. Now when what happened next, I heard another big speech at night. It was to the Religious Societies, and the Rev. Dr. Cowan preached the sermon address. I enjoyed it very much. There is much to do over this getting education business, but then I am not going to get in my head, because I may have to go to school in my, old age. I went to sleep at night and slept like a log until next morning, and then I made it out for another part of this world or some other world. I don't know how many worlds there are and I don't care just so long as I am in one of them. Monday morning I got myself together to go to Portsmouth, because I had a special invitation from the Men's Progressive League of that city to come to visit them, and I accepted the invitation and went along. I rode on the Seaboard all the way and when I stepped off there was Levi Brown there to meet me. He had an automobile to tote me over to the home of J. S. Jones and these are some of the leaders in thought in that part of the moral vineyard. This car was a running car, and then it was able to do some tuting, for it toted me. We went to the bank, and the barber performed an operation on my beads while I was waiting on Mr. Jones. After the surgical operation performed by the barber, I went to Mr. Jones' home, and believe me he has some home. It was just what the doctor ordered. Two-story, furnished like a palace itself; and Mrs. Jones is a queen in the home. They have a something where the automobile totes up and you step right out into the house. Wonderful for me.' I hardly know how to walk on them slick floors, but I just stumbled and slided along. Dinner was soon served and it went right down the red line, some of the finest things* that have ever gone down my red lane, and some* of them I did not know what they were. Eating was over, I went over to meet Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Holland, he is known to his friends as "Billy" and even his wife calls him by that endearing name. He has the position of commissory steward on the biggest fighting ship in the navy, and is one of the few men of our race to hold such a position. He has been there so long until he will retire this month on some kind of pay. It is one more responsible position. He was transferred last week to another ship, because the one he was on went to foreign waters Tuesday, and he will be out before it returns. It took two white men to do just what that one man was doing. He is a remarkable character. His wife. Mrs. Pauline J Holland, is a graduate from Fisk University, and taught at one time in Okmulgee, Okla. She is very devoted to her husband and two sons. Now about Mr. Jones. He is cashier of the Mutual Savings bank, but is connected with another bank which will open June 1, and then I will tell you all about it. I am going to spend a whole letter on this bank. Levi C Brown is the president of the bank. I will talk about it a little more. In company with Rev. E. H. Hunter, of Portsmouth, Dr. S. S. Morris of Norfolk, and a number of other preachers, I left for the Kittrell commencement where a big time was promised and that promise carried out to the letter. They just tooted me all around over the town in the automobile. Called on the editor of the Journal and Guide and then caused my heart to jump out of my mouth, when they tooted me over to the Navy yard and had me talk to 1,500 men on the Victory loan. I all but fainted, turned red in the face, green in the eyes, and large drops of ink just rolled from my body, and it was jet black ink at that. At night I met the club and a house full of people at the Emanuel A. M. E. church, and after the prayer by the Rev. Dr. Seaton and a short address by Mr. Jones, I was then put up to make a seepch, and if you believe what I tell you, I made it. I went to Holland's for lunch, and next morning returned to the Kittrell college for commencement. It was a great occasion. I saw a reporter there and will not discuss details. I will have to bring this letter to a stop, because it will take up a whole ppaer to tell all that there is in my mind this week. I shall be pleased to say a few things to you another time. Give my love to all. CARD OF THANKS. We wish to extend our most heartfelt thanks to the many friends and neighbor, Mrs. Belle McReynolds, for their kindness and sympathy in the sickness and death of our mother, Mrs. Jennie Porter. Also the I. O. B. S. of C., Hudson Lodge No. 1, King Solomon Lodge No. 1, Household of Ruth, S. M. T., Maple Lodge No 5, S. M. T. and U. B. F. Choirs, Mr. and Mrs. Chas Simmons, Wyandotte Lodge No 3, Busy Bees, Mrs. Sarah Roberts, Mrs. Mary Austin, Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Williams, Mrs. Ella Samuels, the employees of Wilson & Co., Hog Killing Department, and the girls of Cudahy's Cook Room, for their beautiful floral offerings.—Jesse Porter, son; Charlotte Everett, daughter; Willa Williams, daughter. FRIDAY, MAY 16, 1919 THE WORLD AND OF TIME MAN'S DAY. DAY. NEW MAN'S DAY. IS. Black Man's Reign came the treat of bondage. Reign came the birth of Christ between the end of the White of the Red and Yellow Man's of man. New Man's Reign will come the "Holy War." The return of The gathering of the Church, ism. addism. and Confuscuism. by Ghost." I will write me at the following one of my subjects. t and the good of humanity. EELL PHONE CURRY, Evangelist Kansas City, Kansas locate. 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