Kansas City Advocate

Chicago, Ill.—Have you ever been to Denver? There is where I was when I wrote to you the last time, but believe me, honey, that is some Denver town and don't you forget it I saw things there I shall never forget, and if I should forget they will come back in a dream. Of course when you go to Denver, you must be yourself, all the time, and the people just like you for your own sake. To meet them it is not necessary for you to be a white black man or a black white man, but simply a man. This is what I found. The Rev. Dr. David E. Over, pastor of the Zion Baptist church, was having some kind of high blood pressure, hence he was not permitted to preach while I was in town, but preaching went on just the same, and so well laid were his plans that the people just put on the table over two thousand dollars. They have a lovely house of worship. At Shorter Chapel A. M. E. church is the Rev. A. M. Ward, D.D., who is some church worker and preacher. He has been in Denver for a long time, and if it were not for the rule of his church he could remain there for life, for he is just that well loved by the people. It was there that I had the pleasure of meeting him. His widow is one of the leading women of our race. She was born in Virginia, and for a long time she was reporter on the Brooklyn Eagle, a daily paper published in Brooklyn, N. Y. She made a hit as a writer. A few years ago, she was sent from New York to Kansas City, to take charge of the Y. W. C. A. work and her ability attracted the noble minister, and he asked her to be his wife. It was just like going after a soul, for he would not rest until she had told him yes. Now they are happy. The Rev. J. S. Wilson, who used to be down in Missouri in his youthful days, is in charge of the pulpit of Shorter Chapel, another A. M. E. church. He is some worker. Of course he has not been there long, but his work is telling the great story. The Rev. Dr. Price is pastor of the Central Baptist church. These are about all the preachers I met during my stay there, but there are other people whose names you ought to know if you do not know them. I think I told you in my other letter direct from Denver that I was the guest of Dr. Justina L Ford, who is one of the busiest women in the country. She is some doctor, believe me. She is some cook at the same time. You hardy ever meet a woman thus combined. I met many of her friends, and among them was Mrs. M. Andrews, whose husband is Jasper Andrews. She is indeed a remarkable woman and one of our great race women. With this I am sure you will agree. It strikes me that she came into the world via Texas route. She got her finishing touch at Wiley University. She has been out in Denver for some time and got into a business that women do not often enter, but she has been a success and there is no mistake about this. She bought a few pigs, and they have been increasing ever since, until now she is perhaps the largest hog raiser in that section of the country, and she is kept busy, too. She has much to do with supplying the market. I wish you could see them big hogs, and how they are sought. I believe in my soul I saw over a thousand young hogs, called pigs. You can get an idea of what she is doing when I tell you she is called upon by the government to put down some income money to help run the United States. Let us all rejoice. Mrs. Andrews is modest, but a very busy woman. As brave as women get to be. When I was to go to Colorado Springs, I was talking to her in company with Dr. Ford, and she said that "I will just take you there myself," and it was a distance of 75 miles. I accepted the challenge and was in the act of putting it through. Bright and early we were up and ready, and she was there with her car. Now I am to be in the hands of two women for 75 miles' ride. I just went in my room, locked the door, talked to the Lord for a few minutes and announced to them that I was ready. Mra. Andrews at the steer- ing-gear, and Dr. Ford by her side, so if anything happened I had a first-class doctor. Into the shop she went to get some food for the thing that was to pull us all that distance. "By her beautiful home for a few minutes. She kissed her son goodbye and we were soon off for Colorado Springs. A few minutes stop was had in order to eat some sandwiches which had been prepared by Mrs. Ford. It was about 3 o'clock in the afternoon when we stopped in front of the home of Mrs. Wayman Ward, the wife of the pastor of the A. M. E. church. She made us welcome, and soon we were seated to a real fried chicken dinner. I was booked to speak there in that town at the A. M. E. church, and the people turned out to hear me, although it was raining sure enough rain. When it was over, we got ourselves together, in midst of rain and started for this place. I mean for Denver. It was reached and we made good in town. All night long we rode, reaching Denver about 5:30. Mrs. Andrews suggested that I trust my life in her hands and she would land me in Denver or heaven in time to catch the wagon for Chicago. She made good her word. I had already secured me a bed in the bed car, and we had a great ride, but I slept all night on that Rock Island. I left in the morning at 9:25 and went right on to the sleeper and remained asleep until about 4 o'clock in the afternoon That's sleeping some, and when it was bed time I went to sleep again. Chicago was reached, and I had the pleasure of meeting Mrs. M. N. Johnson, who used to be a teacher down in New Orleans, and then her name was Iona Inez Nickerson. She made a good teacher until Mr. M. N. Johnson came along and asked: "Will you be my wife." She told him yes. She was married and then went to California, and she is still a teacher, but this time it is a kindergarten with one pupil, Newell Johnson, age 4, and he is a bright little boy, and he should be because of his teacher. I am proud of them. I used to know her when she taught. I think I have mentioned before the name of Hermes Zimmerman, the music composer. He is a young man born in the country and spent all of his time there, but he tuned his heart and mind in harmony with God; He listened to the tune of the birds, and is it a wonder that he should become a great composer? That is just what happened to him. He had been out to Gary, where he gave the people of Gary, Ind., an evening with Zimmerman. It was indeed a fine program and now the people are clammering after him. He is an excellent player on the piano, but not a singer. He can compose and write music. "America First and Forever," is one of his hit pieces. Among his compositions are "Military March—Democracy," a song, "Good Morning," song "Coming Back to Thee," Valse Caprice, "Glad Tidings," "Oriole Waltzes, Corner Stone," "Teach Me How," are his spiritual songs. Miss Garnett was the soloist, and she is some singer. I commend this young man to the public. His home is at Hadley, Ill., where he can be reached. I am in Chicago for a few days, and will enjoy drinking the lake water and eating wind pudding. I shall write to you next week. Give my love to the lady down in Ottawa, who described me as a good-looking tall yellow man, wearing glasses, and I may yet reach her description, for I find myself growing every day, and my color is changing. Just give me time and I will make it. Mrs. Tilford Davis is making her rounds as Worthy Grand Counsellor. J. O. MIDNIGHT. Mrs. Gordon, of Iola, and Mrs. P. G. Coleman of Wichita were the guests of Mrs. Norene Davis, 1116 Washington boulevard, this week. Both of these women are prominent in Calanthean circles. Some we know of the 805th who have arrived here: Mr. Wm. Sykes, Albert Neely, Cesco Johnson, Buddie Hill, and we will name more later. CITY July 13th, 2 P. HEADQUARTERS OF BRIDGE UNIFORM KNIGHTS OF LAND KANSAS JURISITION GENERAL ORDER To Commanders of Companies, Officers or U. R. K. of P.: Greeting: As the world-wide war has over the land of our country, and our boys, up the line of march in our ranks of the KANSAS JURISITION Rank department and place it where it be. Some of our companies were nearly are gradually coming back to their own site. Two New Commanders This office has mustered in two new Company No. 10, with 21 men, at Ottawa with 33 men, Kansas City, Kansas, and two Grand Lodges. Pursuant to the Grand Chancellor's Lodge will convene in Topeka, the Fourth fore, I, Thos. Kennedy, Brigadier General, detection of the Uniform Rank of Knights, commanding officers, commissioned and not in Topeka, Kansas, Wednesday evening, J. M., Thursday, July 24th, to take part in Commanders will please notify this office as they will report. Brigade Meet Brigade and officers' meeting will be held Thursday, July 24th, Topeka, Kansas. Brigade Taxes.—Company Commander Taxes are paid in full before the meeting, linquent and that is why you have not received money order to this office for some. By COMMA KANSAS CITY, KANSAS, FRIDAY, JULY 11, 1919. HEADQUARTERS OF BRIGADIER GENERAL UNIFORM RANK KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS KANSAS JURISDICTION To Commanders of Companies, Officers of the Kansas Jurisdiction of the U. R. K. of P.: Greeting: As the world-wide war has closed and peace now reigns over the land of our country, and our boys are returning home, let us take up the line of march in our ranks of the Kansas Jurisdiction of the Uniform Rank department and place it where it belongs. Some of our companies were nearly swallowed up by the draft, but are gradually coming back to their own since the armistice was signed. Two New Companies. This office has mustered in two new companies this year, Victory Company No. 10, with 21 men, at Ottawa, and Stringer Company No. 11, with 33 men, Kansas City, Kansas, and two more companies on the way. Grand Lodge. Pursuant to the Grand Chancellor's Proclamation, Sunflower Grand Lodge will convene in Topeka, the Fourth Tuesday of July, 1919. Therefore, I, Thos. Kennedy, Brigadier General in command of the Kansas Jurisdiction of the Uniform Rank of Knights of Pythias, order all companies commanding officers, commissioned and non-commissioned officers to report in Topeka, Kansas, Wednesday evening, July 23rd, or not later than 10 A.M., Thursday, July 24th, to take part in the parade on the latter date. Commanders will please notify this office at once as to the number of men they will report. Brigade Meeting. Brigade and officers' meeting will be held immediately after the parade Thursday, July 24th, Topeka, Kansas. Brigade Taxes.—Company Commanders will see that their Brigade Taxes are paid in full before the meeting of the Brigade, as some are delinquent and that is why you have not received the semi-annual password. Send money order to this office for same. By COMMAND THOS. KENNEDY, Brigadier General Commanding. 24TH ANNUAL THANKSGIVEN of the KEYSTONE COURT NO. 8, at BETHEL A. M. E. Corner Water and Kansas City, SUNDAY AFTERNOON JULY 13 THANKSGIVING SERMON of the T NO.8, F. O. A. S. & D. OF J. at- CHARLES SLAUGHTER, Assistant Adjutant General. CHURCH CONVEN TION CLOSES WITH GREAT SUCCESS Oklahoma City, Okla., July 8.—(Special to. The Advocate)—The State Convention of the Church of the Living God closed a five-days session with great success spiritually and financially. The session opened up Thursday, July 3rd, and adjourned Monday evening The Chief, Rev Wm Christian, and Vice, with other noble divines from various appointments being present; also many visitors from other states. Rev J. E. Christian, brother of Chief Rev. Wm. Christian, said after being raised from a dead line to a living perpendicular in the ministry by the Chief, as Judas did after eating the good bread, thinking he was fully supplied, lifted up his heel against us to slay the tyrant, but he himself'f was slain and entangled in his sermon and lost by the Vice-Chief, as was the Son of Prediction by the Saviour; thus was he made to realize the quotation of the wise Solomon, "He that dig a pit shall fall therein and he that roll a stone in it, shall reutrn upon him. The convention was conducted by the Vice-Chief and every session moved in harmony and decorum. The general public co-operated with the meetings spiritually and financially, and extended the delegates and visitors a very cordial welcome. Strong resolutions were made in behalf of the citizens, who opened ADVOCATE SERGT. TRUMAN TO SPEAK AT ALLEN LEAGUE SUNDAY This Sunday evening at 7 p. m., Sergeant Joseph Truman, who has just returned from France, will speak at the Allen Christian Endeavor League, at First A M. E. church. Sergeant Truman was superintendent of the Sunday school of this church when he was called to arms; he has a great message for those who come at this hour. Wm. Rice of the 806th Pioneer Infantry, visited Miss Mattie Lawrence, 826 Nebraska avenue, this week. He formerly was a student under Miss Lawrence at Western University. Mr. Rice left Thursday for his home at Fort Smith, Ark. Alex. Hicks, of the 803rd Pioneer Infantry, has been mustered out and returned home. Miss Irene Scott, one of the girls at the "Y," was so sick she was taken to St Margaret's Hospital, where it is said she will have to have an operation performed. their hearts and homes for their reception, and it was the opinion of everyone attending that it was the most pleasant and beneficial session ever held in the state. The session closed by singing, "God Be With You Till We Meet Again." with a hearty handshake. 805TH "BEAR CAT" PIONEER INFANTRY ROYALLY ENTERTAINED IN KANSAS CITY CROWD OF MORE THAN SIX THOUSAND PEOPLE WAITED HOURS UNTIL TROOP TRAIN ARRIVED FROM CAMP UPTON, NEW YORK THOS. KENNEDY, PUBLISHER. The 805th (Bear Cats) Pioneer Infantry arrived at the Missouri Pacific depot, Washington boulevard and Third street, Thursday evening at 8 o'clock from Camp Upton, New York, and they found awaiting them a crowd of more than six thousand people of whom some had been there since early afternoon, when they received the news, that their sons, husbands and sweethearts, would arrive at the Union depot about 6:30 p. m. It was late in the morning when a telegram was received by Mayor Mendenhall, that our gallant "Bear Cats" would arrive at the time mentioned, but it was not long until every part of town was aware of their coming. The mayor lost no time and sent in a hurry-up order to decorate Minnesota avenue, as this being the first Negro troops, for the city to have a privilege to welcome. The decorators had Minnesota avenue from Third street to Tenth street flying with gaily flags and banners stretched across our beautiful and wide business thoroughfare. A huge screen swinging across the street at Third street and Minnesota avenue, with the words "Welcome to the 805th." At Sixth and Minnesota another large one was seen, with the same wording, with an addition, "Who Is It? The Gallant 805th." When the train pulled slowly up to the depot, by a Terminal iron horse, it seemed for a while the boys would not be able to detrain, as the thousands poured themselves in, under, and around and on top of the train; some laughed, some cried, some jumped up and down, clapping their hands, while some stood speechless. Finally the reception committee, made up of our leading citizens, made an opening of a few narrow inches, and the 500 Kansas warriors led by the State-Guards' band, with Mayor Harry Mendenhall in an auto, two autos filled with our own Red Cros sgirls, and the reception committee following, marched up the avenue to Seventh street and then to WHITE CAPTAIN DISAPPOINTS 5000 805TH ADMIRERS A captain, one Harvey, who was in charge of a train of troops, the 805th Infantry, colored soldiers, is very properly being condemned by a number of Kansas papers because of his obnoxious, overbearing and uncalled for treatment of the troops. It seems that Harvey was placed in command of these troops at New York, the regular commander having been otherwise assigned Harvey proved a most undesirable officer and one who does not appreciate the position to which he was unfortunately assigned. He did not intend to stop the train here and Mayor Mendenhall and a committee from here went to the Union station and succeeded in getting the train to stop here. After all arrangements had been made to entertain the soldiers, Harvey intended that the troops should not be granted the pleasure of a brief stop and he would not allow the soldiers to parade with arms, as others have done, and in every way seemed to be bent on humiliating and mistreating these men who had contributed their part on the battlefields of France. The following from the Kansas City Star indicates what this misfit officer did at Topeka, just what he was intending to do here, but for the interference of Mayor Mendenhall and other citizens. It is too bad that such men should be put in a place where their narrowness and evident want of ability prevent them from a faithful discharge of such duties as the position requires. The Star says relative to the Topeka incident: "Capt. Arthur Harvey, who was in command of a trainload of Negro soldiers westbound to Camp Funston last Thursday, is subjected to severe editorial censure by the Topeka Capital for failing to permit the troops to stop in Topeka to see relatives, after having promised to do so. Five thousand friends and relatives of the Negro troops of the 805th and 806th Pioneer Infantry were thus disappointed, the Capital says, after har- NEW JERSEY PIONEER INFANTRY ANNED IN KANSAS CITY. THOUSAND PEOPLE WAITED TRAIN ARRIVED FROM , NEW YORK Huron Park, where a great, if not the greatest feed ever placed before any previous division stopping off here. Soon as word was received of the boys coming a large number of the war-working women, under the supervision of Mrs. Harris, got busy at Masonic Temple, Seventh street and Ann avenue, and by the time of their arrival they had everything in readiness Sandwiches in abundance of every kind, fifteen gallons of ice cream, bushels of home-made cake and a barrel of lemonade. The boys ate until their stomachs refused to take any more. The Red Cross girls, under the supervision of Mrs. Alice Browne, saw that their heroes were not lacking for cigarettes. The boys were ordered to leave their arms in their cars, and why it was done, as all other troops stopping here carried their arms, no one could tell why it was. The officers in charge were all white. Major D. A. Holmes, who was chairman of the general committee, rushed things from the moment the news came of the boys coming. Also Prof. A. J. Neely, chairman of the reception committee, and Drs. J. F. Griffin, W. A. Bowren, George McNeal, D. B. Jackson, Prof. G. A. Hodge, Judge Bradey and others. We should give Mayor Mendenhall, the Hon. M. Olston and others with the Chamber of Commerce and the Wyandotte Red Cross for the work and interest they manifested in receiving our colored Kansas troops. A large number of them being Kansas City, Kansas. boys The ladies (white) of the Wyandotte Red Cross gave each soldier a stamped postcard. As scheduled, the boys remained three hours to mingle with their mothers, wives, sisters, sweethearts and friends, then marched back to their train and was soon off for Camp Funston, where many of them were mustered out this week, to return to their loved ones, and civil life. Welcome home, "Bear Cats." ing prepared a real welcome and a great quantity of food for the soldiers. Captain Harvey is said to have agreed to a half-hour stop in Topeka, and Clyde Reed of Topeka had telegrams from the War Department conforming to that plan. Immediately after making the promise, Captain Harvey retired to his berth, giving positive orders not to be disturbed until the train reached Camp Funston. There is much indignation in Topeka. Necessarily very little has been done for the returning Negro troops, few of them having returned with their organized units. The Negroes had supported the receptions for the white soldiers, but when their only chance came to welcome two full units of their own race, it was taken from them when the train failed to stop. Captain Harvey is said to have "passed the buck" to the Union Pacific train crew. But, according to the Capital, the conductor of the train reported to railroad officials that the captain did not want to stop in Topeka. $7,322.66 WAS THE OFFICIAL REPORT OF FIRST A. M. E. RALLY. Monday evening the Bishops, Presiding Elders and Ministers met at the church and made their official report, which totaled up for the rally the wholesome sum of $7,322.66, this being the largest amount ever raised in a church rally west of the Mississippi river. Mrs. Palmer and daughter, from Hennning, Tenn, visited Mrs. Anderson, her niece, at 950 Nebraska avenue and was given a reception by Mr. and Mrs. Johnson; also entertained at dinner by Mr. and Mrs. A. Lake, at 933 Washington boulevard. About all of the 805th Pioneer Infantry that passed through here last week has been mustered out and returned to their homes, of which two hundred or more were from this city. The boys are receiving a great welcome by their relatives and friends. Every one is looking fine. Now let us see that these wartime heroes are taken care of in some vocation. KANSAS COAL COMPANY (Successors to J. M. Bailey) COAL AND WOOD BUILDING MATERIALS ETC. 1917-1925 NORTH NINTH STREET KANSAS CITY, KANSAS Both Phones West 1106 S. L. North, Manager THE KANSAS CITY ADVOCATE THOMAS KENNEDY, Editor and Prop. G. A. GREGG, Associate Editor. C. P. SWANCY City Editor and Circulation Manager MRS. M. C. MATTHEWS. Society Editor. PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY at— 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 834 Nebraska avenue. MEMBER NATIONAL NEGRO PRESS ASSOCIATION. 1919—J U L Y—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 AMERICAN NEGROES UNITE AGANST EVIL OF LYNCHING The following is from the New Era Magazine, the official organ of the Presbyterian church, which held its One Hundred and Thirty-first General Assembly at St. Louis recently. The New Era says: "How much in earnest the American Negroes are in their determina- tion to attain their constitutional rights is evidenced by the fact that twenty-five states of the union were represented at the recent national conference on lynching held in New York City The conference unanimously passed a resolution seeking to obtain federal legislation against lynching on the theory that mob murder is not local or sectional, but instead a national menace. "As a result of the conference each state is to have a publicity committee representing the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, to awaken public opinion to the horrors or lynching end to obtain adequate legislation against it. In spite of the fact that the Negro troops in the United States army demonstrated their heroism and patriotism on the fields of France, all has not been well with some of them on their returning home in some parts of the South. Hostile action against returning soldiers prompted 3,000 citizens of Los Angeles to sign a petition to President Wilson asking him to take steps to suppress the revival of the Ku Klux Klan responsible for these disorders. A Southern millionaire high in the councils of national employers is reported to be actively planning to prevent Negro labor of the South from organizing for its own protection. The United States has a large racial problem on its hands within its own borders." NOTICE WOODMEN! The office of the American Woodmen has moved from 436 Minnesota avenue, to 516 Minnesota, where they can be found comfortably situated in their new quarters. Call and see us. W. G. BANKS, Mrs. L. Hood has reutrned from Excelsior Springs somewhat benefited. Mr and Mrs Walter Long, of Minneapolis, visited Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Long, 719 Everett avenue, while enroute to Denver. KANSAS COAL (Successors to COAL AND BUILDING E 1917-1925 NORTH KANSAS C Both Phones West 1106 THE WEEKLY ANNOUNCER OF FIRST A. M. E. CHURCH J. F. GRIFFIN, Pastor. Residence, 1111 North Eighth St. Phone Bell West 2904. ORDER OF SERVIVCES. 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 Although the weather was very hot, a large congregation assembled at the 11 o'clock service. While the pastor, Dr. Griffin, was better fit for the sick room than to fill his pulpit, he delivered a most excellent sermon of power and spiritual uplift. Dr. Griffin could not have ever in his ministry worked as long and hard for a people than he has for the people of First church. For weeks he has worked night and day, with body and mind, to bring things to pass for the church. All for those who live here and enjoy the fruits of his labor. With all of this, there are some whose appreciation is so full of holes, it wouldnt hold ten-ounce sponges. Rev. Albert Browne, one of our own bright young men, and a senior of the Theological department of Wilberforce University, Ohio, filled the pulpit at the evening service, with an excellent sermon. Rev. Browne will be one of the church's great gospel preachers in the next few years. Sergeant Joe Truman, just back from France, will speak at the Allen League Sunday evening at 7 o'clock. Come and hear him. METROPOLITAN . TEMPLE NOTES The Sunday School had an interesting lesson and large attendance and was adjourned promptly at 10:45. When the morning church service began, a great hush fell over the great audience for it was the date of renewing our covenant with God. Many testified for our Savior. At 8 p. m., Pastor Holmes preached again to a large audience. 'Twas a deep thoughtful sermon that would compel one to think of the greatness of God, and some were constrained to unite with the church. Mr. Gohon, a student of the Boston Conservatory, charmed the people with several vocal solos, accompanied by the pipe-organ, and also sang-and played beautifully on the piano, and received silent ovations on account of it being the Lord's Day He was directed to the Temple by Prof. R. G. Jackson. Mr. Gohron's master piece was from the Psalms of David. After a large church collection was taken up, he was given a collection to help him finish his musical course at Boston. He is a very modest Christian young man and is now teaching thousands of boys and girls. The Tuskegee Jubilee singers was another of the high-class entertainments which are usually referred to the Temple first. They displayed 'their beautiful voices Monday evening, and received encore after encore. The Sewing Circle meets at Mrs. Minnie Jennings' Friday afternoon, and all ar' requested to be present Sunday, July 13th, as people of note are always sent to preach or sing at this church. So don't miss any meeting. The pastor, also, always has instructive sermons. Don't forget the rally to finish the haement. The sacrament was administered after the covenant and many beautiful old hymns, including "Nearer, My God to Thee," were sung effectively at the morning service at Metropolitan. BIBLE CLASS. The Bible Class will meet Wednesday, July 16th, and read Luke XXIII. The Vespers will meet this Sunday July 13th, at the "Y" and will be addressed by Rev. Albert Browne and another noted speaker. To the Editor of The Advocate: Please allow me space in your valuable publication to speak of a reception given by the Kansas men in the 803rd Infantry on Sunday, January 15th, at the Soldiers' Rest on Pontanezen Avenue. There are fifty-two Kansas men in the regiment. Each one had a guest. There are about 1,500 others present. Consides B. Jenkins of Kansas City, Kansas, was master of ceremonies. Sergeant Clyde Lanigan of Salina spoke on "Kansas" and was given a tremendous ovation. The Regimental band furnished the music. Winfield Burke of Wichita spoke on "Our Invited Guests." Jenkins delivered the address of the evening, subject: "Our Contribution to Democracy." It was the best speech of his life. He continually brought the audience of soldiers to their feet with cheers and cries that fairly shook the rafters. When he had finished there was a magnificent demonstration that lasted for more than ten minutes. Dr. Robert Gordon, pastor of the First Baptis tchurch, of Topeka, Kansas, gave an interesting address. Ice cream, cake, lemonade, nuts, cigars and cigarettes were served. The master of ceremonies as he introduced the various speakers on the program, extolled the virtues of our women and grew eloquent as he spoke of the glories of Kansas and the west. The reception has been described as the grandest event of the kind that has ever been given by the American soldiers in France, regardless of color. Yours truly, CLYDE LANIGAN. June 20, 1919. FAYETTE, MO., NEGRO LEAVES $40,000 ESTATE. Fayette, Mo., July 10.—Jackson Hill, an aged Negro, is dead at his farm home near here, leaving an estate valued at more than $40,000. Hill was more than 80 years old at the time of his death and was a slave before the Civil war. He never was outside of Howard county. He began farming and truck gardening soon after being liberated from slavery and accumulated his fortune by hard work and saving. He was highly respected by all residents of this section. ALABAMA ENDORSES DR. J. C. CALDWELL FOR BISHOPRIC. Birmingham, Ala., June 28, 1919. The State Convention of the Allen C E. Leagues of Alabama herein assembled does hereby commend the splendid work accomplished by its most efficient General Secretary, the Rev. Julian C. Caldwell, A.M., D.D., and unanimously endorses him for the Bishopric in 1920. The Convention also thanks the State Superintendent, Rev. H. N. Newsome, D.D., LL.D., and unanimously endorses him for any position the Church may desire to give him. D. W. WHITE PICNICS YOUNG- STERS. D. W. White, our Minnesota avenue furniture dealer, entertained with a Fourth of July picnic about ten children on the beautiful lawn at the paltial home of Mrs. L. Buford, 3037 North Allis, taking them out in his truck, accompanied by his wife and Mr. and Mrs. Hulsey. A large freezer of cream was opened and served with cake and lemonade. Outdoor games were participated in until the evening shades started them enroute to their homes. It was a happy Fourth of July for the youngsters, as well as for the grownups. CARD OF THANKS. We wish to thank Rev. D. A Holmes for his kind services, Miss Mabel Jackson for her sweet singing, Mary Magdaline Court for the beautiful flowers and the neighborhood for their beautiful floral offerings, and also our many other friends for their dear kindness and flowers in remembering us in our sudden reavement of my husband and father. God knew best—His will be done—Mrs. Jennie Lankford, wife; Miss Gertrude Lankford, daughter. Mrs. Nellie Walker, matron of the Orphans' Home, is somewhat indisposed. In the poem of Mrs. Bland in last week's issue, where the word "jest" occurred, it should have begin "zest." And the words "entertain them." should have read "entreat them." THE BEST IN SERVICE EXPERIENCED UNDERTAKERS COMPETENT FUNERAL DIRECTORS AND LICENSED EMBALMERS Miss Juanita Reeves is visiting in Chanute. Mr. James Reeves spent the Fourth in Parsons. The Misses Tidwell of Emporia are visitors here. Miss Josephine Brown of Paracula, Cal., is in the city, the guest of Miss Ada Putt's The C. M. E. Conference had a splendid session here last week. Rev. and Mrs. Parker had everything well arranged. The presence of Bishop Cleaves was highly appreciated. The annual sermon by Rev. Boulden was a treat to all. Mt Zion Baptist church had a rally Sunday. The Parent-Teacher Association held a mothers' meeting at Wayman Friday. Mrs. K. D. Tillman gave a special purity lecture to girls of fifteen and over. Mrs. Bessie Hall and niece, Miss Thelma Hill, Mrs. Kittie Word and Mr. A. Bean left Sunday for Hutchinson. Mr. Jim Kinnard is ill. The Mite Missionary Society quilt contest and birthday social was a financial success. Miss Margery Jackson received the quilt and Mrs. Paralee Maxwell the cash prize. $41.28 was cleared. The president, Mrs. Tillman, thanks all who aided. Rev. McCullough of Leavenworth was a caller at the A M. E. parsonage Saturday. The Red Cross training classes are doing good work. About 22 race women are enrolled. Mr. Beverly LaRue has sold out his farming interests and will invest in town property. Mr. Isaac Hunter and wife and Miss Berthena Hunter left for Hutchinson Monday. The A. C. E. League will have a lawn party at the home-of Mr.s Jennie Julian Tuesday, July 15th. EMPORIA, KANSAS The Fourth Quarterly meeting was held at Mt. Olive A. M. E. church, Sunday, June 29th. Rev. C. A. Woods, the pastor, opened the services with devotional period and at 11 a. m., Presiding Elder Harris preached from the text, "Which hope we have as an anchor to the soul sure and steadfast." The sermon was well delivered and enjoyed by those present. At 12:30 there was a good old Methodist love feast, which was nerved. At 8:30 m. m. the Rev. Wm. Martin, pastor of the Second Christian church, preached a soul-stirring sermon, using as a text "God forbid that I should glory save in the Cross of Jesus Christ," after which the presiding elder, assisted by Revs. Woods' and Martin, consecrated the elements of the Lord's Supper and gave to 83 persons. At night the choir sang a beautiful selection. Then Rev. Woods opened the services by singing Hymn No. 431, "Great is the Lord Our God," which was sung by the choir and conduction. R. Clarence Davis offered prayer. The choir sang another beautiful selection. Then Rev. H. D. Harris, presiding elder, again delivered the message of Jesus to a large congregation from this text, Galatians 5-16: "Walk by the Spirit and ye shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh" The speaker held the vast congregation spellbound, telling of the many good things the Spirit will lead us to do. At the close of this sermon the Rev. Haynes offered a fervent prayer. The choir sang a beautiful selection with much spirit. The collection for the day was $49.42 and for the quarter as follows: Pastor .. $180.39 Trustees .. 181.86 Sunday School .. 24.63 Mission .. 5.50 Charity .. 2.50 Easter .. 9.00 C. Day .. 6.50 Paid P. E. .. 22.35 J. Stewards .. 18.72 S. Stewards .. 7.78 Trustee H. .. 7.20 Minutes .. 1.20 Sergeant Russell Monroe of Freeman avenue, who has been with the Ninth Cavalry for more than two years, in the Philippines, has returned home, receiving an honorable discharge. Bell Phone West 416 STOVALL OR THE BEST EXPERIENCED COMPETENT FUNERAL LICENSED Auto or Horse-drawn Car 316 NEBRASKA AVENUE Mrs. K. D. Daniels and daughter, of 941 Splitlog avenue, left this week for Colorado Springs, where they will spend the hot season. Mrs. Eliza Lyles, 810 Nebraska avenue, was in Leavenworth July 3rd, meeting one of her lodge councils, of which she is a member. Mr. Claude Jacobs, who was with the 805th, passing through here last Thursday, was mustered out Monday at Camp Funston and returned home the same day. Mrs. Jacobs is a happy woman. BASEBALL STORIES Grover Lowdermilk, castoff of the Browns, may make good with the Sox. Pitcher Bill James has been sold by the Detroit Tigers to the Red Sox. Cyril Slapnicka seems to be having trouble as a comeback with Birmingham. * * * If it wasn't for Pitcher Sam Crews, Birmingham would be up against it in the Southern league race. Third Baseman Billy Webb of the Birmingham team is out of the game with a dislocated knee. "Go out and get 'em early," that's the dope of the gingery and watchful Gleason, who never sleeps on his job. Brooklyn critics are complimenting Ernie Krueger on his good work in handling the pitchers for Robinson's team. * * * Nick Altrock, who is a good old scout, has gone out slenthing for the Washington club "for pitching material." --- C. L. Bigbee, who is playing center field for the Pittsburgh Nationals, is a very promising newcomer to major league circles. When Tony Faeth pitches the Milwaukee fans can generally count on a victory, but one pitcher does not make a ball team. George Sisler, star Satsman and first baseman of the St. Louis Browns, was slow in getting started this spring, but now appears to have reached his stride. * * * Fewster removed his cap to Umpire Connolly in a recent White Sox game and it was the last he saw of the combat. Some of the umps are overpeevish. Take cracks at Tex Westerzill if you will, but Walter McCredie says he has been a winning factor on the Portland team since he joined it and was stationed at third base. Former Doughboy Urban Shocker of the St. Louis Browns is making a lot of his critics sit up and pay attention. Unlike his pal of the army, Grover Alexander, Urban has been going great guns since coming back. The Phillies are not having much luck with their shortstops. Not long ago Dave Bancroft was incapacitated by injuring his ankle and Ed Slicking, who was substituting, was put out of commission when he wrenched his ankle. Russian Movement. "This appalling Russian movement—" began the didactic lady. "Which are you talking about," interrupted Miss Cayenne, a trifle impatiently; "the bolshevkii or the ballet Russe?" WHITELAW DRUG STORE 3091 N. 27th St. Kansas City, Kan. PURE DRUGS TOILET ARTICLES CANDIES CIGARS AND TOBACCOS Prescriptions Our Specialty Bell West, 4101 L. BUFORD Dressmaking Tailoring and Remodeling All Work Guaranteed 3037 North Allis Street Kansas City, Kansas Bell West 1751-J --- Call West 380 Bell Phone W. 1963 FINE TAILORING ENGLISH CLEANERS 092 N. 27th St., K.C., K. H. E. English, Prop'r. Alterations a Specialty. SANTAL CAPSULES MIDY CATARRH of the BLADDER relieved in 24 HOURS Each Cap-sule bears the name MIDY Bearer of counterfeits NEGRO SOLDIERS IN OUR WAR (New Book) Tells all about the war; it is fair to colored people. A tremendous seller. Price only $2.50. Agents making $ to $15 a day. Send 25c quick for agent's outfit. AUSTIN JENKINS CO., 50 Ninth Street, Washington, D. C. ```markdown ``` All Work Guaranteed Kassel Jewelry Co. 548 Minnesota Ave. Kansas City Kansas Bell Phone West 424 Res.1407 North Eighth Street LUELLA GREEN Notary Public 516 Minnesota Ave. Kansas City, Kansas Mrs. Jennie Brown Agent for J. E. McBrady TOILET GOODS 2212 North Third Street Kansas City; Kansas Mrs. Noland, 344 Greeley avenue, is very sick and has been for quite a while. Her friends regret very much of her serious illness, but have hopes of her recovery. FRIDAY, JULY 11, 1919. SANFORD & BRADLEY 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. SOLE AGENT FOR WHISTLE AND BLATZ BARMA 909 NUGENT AVENUE KANSAS CITY, KANSAS QUINDARO LUNCH ROOM QUICK LUNCHEON Ice Cream, Soft Drinks at Least Cost Come, Rest, Eat and Be Happy Twenty-seventh and Douglass Streets Wm. F. Carter, Proprietor FORREST B. ANDERSON'S Fine 7-room strictly modern house on Parallel avenue, near Tremont, $500 first payment; balance like rent. Four-room cottage on Oakland, near Ninth street; gas, city water, $1200; $150 down, $12.00 month. Some fine acre tracts close in; reasonable terms. Of all the real estate men in town, I carry the largest and finest list of sales property for colored. 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 Has Opened a Barber Shop of His Own 424 Minnesota Avenue (Downstairs) Everything is clean and first-class. We invite old friends and the public to come in and see us. MECHANO-THERAPY A Scientific and Comprehensive System of Manual Manipulative Methods of Treatment, Consisting of Co-ordinated Movements and Massage for the Purpose of Stimulating and Establishing Normal Physiological Action of all the Body Structures, by Equalizing the Circulation of the Blood and Controlling Nerve Force. 1716-NORTH EIGHTH STREET, KANSAS CITY, KANSAS BELL WEST-3531-R FOR SALE THE KANSAS CITY ADVOCATE Do You Know that Medical Authorities tell us. that one person out of every four is suffering from some form of heart disorder? Possibly you may be troubled with some ailment of the heart and not know it—Smothering, Shortness of breath, Fainting Spells, Irregular Pulse, Choking Sensation, Nightmare—These are a few of the danger signals of Heart Trouble. For many years Heart Treatment Has been used with great success and has relieved and benefited thousands of people. If, you have any weakness, irregularity or distress of the heart don't wait until its too late—ACT NOW. Buy a bottle of this timetested medicine today. Money back if first bottle fails to relieve. SOLD BY ALL DRUGGISTS NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF COLORED PEOPLE. The people are rallying to the cause in splendid fashion. The ministers and their congregations are responding. Lodges as units are endeavoring to join. Let every individual join and Help. 1. To abolish legal injustice against Negroes. 2. To stamp out race discriminations. 3. To prevent lynchings, burnings, and torturings of black people. 4. To secure to every citizen of color, the common rights of American citizenship. President Wilson declare for woman suffrage as a war measure. Black men are not allowed to vote in many of the states of the Union, despite the Fifteenth Amendment. 5. To compel equal accommodations in railroad travel, irrespective of color. 6. To secure for colored children an equal opportunity to public school education through a fair apportionment of public education funds. Unless the colored child can be educated he is at a fearful disadvantage. An uneducated Negro population menaces national well-being This education should be of hand and brain and can be adequately done for all Negro children, not the fortunate few, only by public schools. 7. To emancipate in fact, as well as in name, a race of nearly 12,000,000 American born citizens. The only means we can employ are education, organization, agitation, publicity—the force of an enlightened public opinion. The work is supported entirely by voluntary contributions and memberships. Membership fee, $1.00; Crisis, $1. Come to the meetings, Friday night at Y. W. C. A., Ninth street and Nebraska avenue, and re- port membership. G. A. Gregg, president, Bell West 2439-W. C. S. Mathews, Bell West 1859-W. Now for the members. Let's go! Here is the quota. What church will be the first to victory. They are in to win for home and native land. A. M. E. Church, Rev. J. F. Griffin, pastor First Baptist, Rev. Bowren M. E. church, Rev. Sawyer Metropolitan, Rev. Holmes Mt. Zion, Rev. Moses William...s Eighth Street Baptist, Rev. Jackson ..... 300 A. M. E. Church, Quindaro, Rev. Jones ..... 50 Argentine Baptist, Rev. Green ..... 50 Bethel Mission, Rev. Washington ..... 50 Mission, Rev. Robinson ..... 50 Pleasant Green Baptist, Rev. McNeal ..... ? Mt. Pleasant Baptist, Rev. Richardson ..... ? Episcopal, Rev. Starns ..... 50 Pleasant Valley, Rev. J. R. Williams ..... .50 Epworth Shapel, Rev. Sims ..... 50 Christian Church, Rev. Terry ..... 100 A. M. E. Church, Rev. Everett ..... 50 Each church has its general who will lead the hosts to victory. Mr. John Stovall, our sweet choic singer, has returned from France. SGT. JOE TRUMAN IN FROM FRANCE Sergeant Joe Truman, of the 806th Pioneer infantry, dropped in on his friends Monday evening, having been mustered out of the service at Camp Funston July the 7th. It was not long, when his many friends learned that he had returned, that they commenced calling on him and using the telephone at his old stopping place, Mrs. Berry's, next to the First A.M. E. church. Joe is looking fine, and as a close observer of things, has many interesting experiences to tell. He will leave Monday to see his mother in the South, before settling down to civilian life again. WESTERN NEGRO PRESS ASS'N TO MEET IN KANSAS CITY. Newspaper Men Will Meet With the Oklahoma Boosters July 25-26. To Members of the Western Negro Press Association, and to all Other Newspaper and Magazine Representatives, Greeting: By the authority vested in me as president of the Western Negro Press' Association, I hereby call upon you to convene in the 15th annual session of said association in the Masonic Temple, Eighteenth and Woodland streets, Kansas City, Mo., July 25 and 26, 1919, for the purpose of transacting all business of the association that may be brought before the convention, and for taking up and discussing important public questions affecting the interests and weafare of the Race in the United States of America. I earnestly urge all newspaper and magazine owners, whether members of the association or not, to send representatives to this meeting, which will be one of the most interesting in the history of our association. It is for the Colored press to blaze the way for the Race through the veiled future of a great reconstruction period, and to meet these grave responsibilities, to act wisely and timely, is one of the big problems we will attempt to solve at this meeting. Another very interesting feature of this meeting will be the entertainment in Kansas City on the 24th and 25th of July of the Oklahoma Boosters, a large party of Race people who will travel in autos from Tulsa, Okla., via Winfield, Wichita, Newton and Topeka to Kansas City. The press boys have been invited to make the entire trip with the party and doubtless many of them will accept the invitation. Allow me again to urge every Colored publication owner to send representatives to this meeting. A. J. SMITHERMAN, Pres., Tulsa, Okla. J. D. COOKE, Secretary. Gary, Ind. IN KANSAS CITY, KANSAS The Jasper Lodge No. 3, have a Dispensation for $1.50 to all new members or reinstated men, all degrees to be given for same amount. Meeting nights, second and fourth Wednesdays in each month, at. Fraternity Hall, 314 Nebraska avenue. See A. W. Watson, M W. Master, 1146 Armstrong, or E S. Jackson Secretary. Albert Neeley, the son of Prof. and Mrs. A. J. Neely, 1003 Nebraska avenue, came in Monday, having been mustered out on that day from the 805th. His folks are delighted to have him with them again. At this writing, Mrs. D. A. Holmes is still visiting in Wichita. Mrs. Carrie Miller and daughter made a pleasant visit to St. Joe. PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the. District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas. Lucille B. Guinn, Plaintiff, vs. Roy B. Guinn, Defendant. To the above named defendant, Roy B. Guinn: You are hereby notified that the above named plaintiff has filed a suit against you for a divorce, on the grounds of extreme cruelty. That you are required to answer the petition filed herein on or before the 22nd day of August, 1919, or the petition will be taken as true, and judgment and decree rendered accordingly, divoreng 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 publication July 11, 1919.) PUBLICATION NOTICE In the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas. Taylor Hicks, Plaintiff, vs. Lupella Hicks, Defendant. To the above named defendants. have been sued, in the above named court, by the above named plaintiff, and unless you appear and answer, on or before the 22nd day of August, 1919, the petition filed, will be presented to the court, and evidence introduced thereon, upon which a judgment will be rendered, the nature of which will be a decree, divorcing the plaintiff from the defendant, and for the costs of this action. I. F. BRADLEY, Atorney for Plaintiff. Attest: R. J. McFarland, Clerk District Court. (First published July 11, 1919.) PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas. G. P. McNair, Plaintiff, vs. Alfred D. Ri Caroline E. Ryan, John H. Findley, Kate F. Thomas, Jesse Cooper as Agent and Attorney for Ryan and Louthan, and Jesse Cooper, if they, or any of them, or all of them be living, and if they, or any of them, be dead; then the unknown Heirs, Executors, Administrators, Devisees, Trustees, and Assigns of any and all of such above named persons who are dead—Defendants. To each of the defendants named and designated above herein, you, and each of you are hereby notified that you have been sued in the above named court, by the above named plaintiff, and unless you appear and answer on or before the 22nd day of August, 1919, the petition filed in said cause will be presented to the court, and evidence introduced thereon, and a trial had, at which, and upon which, a judgment will be rendered, the nature of which will be a decree, quieting the title of the plaintiff to Lot Forty-seven in Block Forty-one in the former City of Wyandotte, now a part of Kansas City, in Wyandote County, Kas., and forever barring you, and each of you, and all of you from any and all right, title, and interest and claim in or to the above described real property and removing from plaintiff's title, any and all Cloud, or clouds arising thereon, by reason of any and all claim, or claims of any and all of said defendants, and for the costs of this action. Atorney for Plaintiff. Attest: R. J. McFarland, Clerk District Court. PUBLICATION NOTICE In the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas. Theodore Wells, Plaintiff, vs. Louvinia Wells, Defendant. To the above named defendant, you are hereby notified that you have been sued, in the above named court by the above named plaintiff, and that unless you appear and answer on or before the 8th day of August 1919, the petition filed against you 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 between us, 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. (Firs published June 27, 1919.) You are hereby notified that the above named plaintiff has filed suit against you for divorce, on the grounds of Abandonment. That you required to answer the petition herein on or before the 15th day of August, 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 publication July 4, 1919.) You are hereby notified that you have been sued in the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas, by the Plaintiff above named for a divorce on the grounds of Abandonment, and that unless you answer the petition filed herein on or before the 15th day of August, 1919, judgment and decree will be rendered against you accordingly, and with such further relief as to the court may seem proper. BRADLEY & BRADLEY, Attorneys for Plaintiff. (First publication July 4, 1919.) EXECUTOR'S NOTICE State of Kansas, Wyandotte County, ss. No. 9688. In the Probate Court of Salt County. In the matter of the Estate of Green Richardson, deceased. Notice is hereby given that letters testamentary have been granted to the undersigned on the last will and testament of Green Richardson, late of said county, deceased, by the Honorable. the Probate Court of the County, and State aforesaid, dated the 10th day of Sept. 1918. Now, all persons having claims against said estate are hereby notified that they must present the same to the undersigned for allowance within one year from the date of said letters, or they may be precluded from any benefit of such estate; and that if such claims be not exhibited within two years after the date of said letters, they shall be forever barred. REV. D. A. HOLMES, D. W. WHITE. Executors of the last will and testament of Green Richardson, deceased. Dated Sept. 10th, 1918. (First publication June 27, 1919.) PUBLICATION NOTICE. Zeola Belser, Plaintiff, vs. Lawrence Belser. Defendant. To the above-named Defendant. Law- To the above-named Defendant, Lawrence Belser: You are hereby notified that you have been sued in the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas, by the Plaintiff above named for a divorce on the ground sof abandonment. And that unless you answer the petition filed herein on or before the 15th day of August, 1919, judgment and decree will be rendered against you accordingly, and with such further relief as to the court may seem just and proper. BRADLEY & BRADLEY, Attorneys for Plaintiff. (First publication July 4, 1919.) In the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas. Lida Singletary, Plaintiff, vs. B. C. Grider, W. W. Western, John J. Hackett, J. J. Hackett, Margaret Hackett, L. A. Van Fossen, C. M. Van Fossen, George T. Morris, and Lena Nelson, if they, and all of them be living, and if they, or any of them be dead; then the unknown Heirs, Executors, Administrators, Devisees, Trustees and Assigns, of any and all of such above named persons, who are dead, Defendants. above named defendants. Greeting: To each and every, and all of the above named defendants, you and each of you are hereby notified that you have been sued in the above named court by the above named plaintiff, to-wit: Lida Singletary, and that unless you appear and answer the petition filed in the above entitled cause, on or before the 8th day of August, 1919, the said petition will be presented to the cour, and a trial had, at which evidence will be introduced; upon which a judgment will be rendered, the nature of which will be a decree, adjudging the plaintiff to be the owner in fee simple of Lot Thirteen (13), in Block Forty-one (41), in the former City of Wyandotte, now a part of Kansas City, in Wyandotte County, Kansas; free and clear of any and all claim, right, title and interest of the defendants, or any of them. And forever barring the defendants, and each and all of them from any and all claim, right, title or interest, in or to the land described above herein, and in like manner barring any and all persons claiming under, through, or by any of the defendants. Also, quieting plaintiff's title in her, and removing therefrom any and all clouds, or cloud arising thereon, by reason of any claim, or right or title of any of the defendants, and for the costs of this action. Of all of which, you, and each of you; will take due notice, and govern yourselves accordingly. I. F. BRADLEY, Attorney for Plaintiff. Attest: R. J. McFarland, Clerk of District Court. (First published June 27. 1919.) PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court of Wyandott County, Kansas. S A. Wilson Ileintiff. vs. J. H Wilson, Defendant. To the above named defendant, J. H Wilson: You are hereby notified that you have been sued in the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas, by the Plaintiff above named for a divorce on the grounds of Abandonment, and that unless you answer the petition filed herein on or before the 23rd day of July, 1919, judgment and decree will be rendered against you accordingly, and with such further relief as to the court may seem proper. BRADLEY & BRADLEY, Attorneys for Plaintiff (First Published June 13, 1919.) PAGE FOUR GOSPEL TENT MEETING Sixth St Drawing Large Crowds at fifth Street and Rowland Avenue FINE SPEAKING AND GOSPEL SINGING Come and Help Us. L. W. 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A R Paper Hand OFFICE AND RES ARTHUR BAKER per Hanging, Painting, Decorat and Glazing All Work Guaranteed AND RESIDENCE, 1708 NORTH SEVENTH KANSAS CITY, KANSAS ARTHUR BAKER Paper Hanging, Painting, Decorating and Glazing OFFICE AND RESIDENCE, 1708 NORTH SEVENTH STREET KANSAS CITY, KANSAS SAMUEL DIGGS THE OLD RELIABLE JUNK DEALER DEALING AND HONEST WEIGHT TIMES Highest cash price for junk at all times, bottles, bones, copper, brass, lead, zinc and everything in the junk line. of Busniess—1006-1008 North Third St. EST-3577 KANSAS CITY, THE OLD RELIABLE JUNK DEALER SQUARE DEALING AND HONEST WEIGHT AT ALL TIMES Pays the Highest cash price for junk at all times, rags, iron, bottles, bones, copper, brass, lead, zinc and everything in the junk line. Place of Business—1006-1008 North Third Street BELL WEST-3577 KANSAS CITY, KANSAS THE-KANSAS CITY ADVOCATE LAW THAT WILL PROTECT CHILD Provision In Revenue Bill Is Expected to Prove of Great Value. IN EFFECT FROM APRIL 24 Its Friends Believe Exploitation by Greedy, Selfish, or Careless Employers Will Be Ended—Enforcement of Act May Not Be Easy. When congress passed the revenue bill in its last session it likewise established a new form of child labor preventive. This is a provision which is expected to tax to death the employment of children in the United States under conditions prejudicial to their health, growth, strength and general welfare. This provision is in effect from April 24. The measure under which children are now to be protected against expedition by greedy, selfish, careless employers fixes the same standards of labor for children that were set under the law, which the United States Supreme court declared unconstitutional last summer, whereby it was sought to prevent the interstate shipment of articles in the production or manufacture of which children had been employed contrary to these standards. It requires that children who work in mines or quarries shall be more than sixteen years of age; that children who work in mills, canneries, workshops, factories or manufacturing establishments shall be more than fourteen years old; that children between, the ages of fourteen and sixteen years, working in such places of employment, shall not work more than eight hours a day or six days a week and that their work must be done between the hours of six o'clock in the morning and seven in the evening. Any of the places indicated which employ children in contradiction of these terms is to be taxed 10 per cent on the entire net profits of the establishment. Such a tax as that is, of course, regarded as prohibitive. By the persons and organizations who succeeded in having these provisions embodied in the revenue law it is not expected that any special effort will be made to repeal them; nor is it believed that the act will be found unconstitutional, for the reason that decisions of the Supreme court under kindred conditions have upheld the authority of congress to lay taxes for similar purposes. Enforcement of the act depends chiefly on the issuing of the work certificates whereby children of the prescribed ages are allowed to enter industry. Conditions of issuance are to be prescribed by a committee comprising the secretary of the treasury, the commissioner of internal revenue and the secretary of labor. If the law is to be strictly enforced the most careful oversight must be observed, for the certificates are not protection to either employers or child workers unless proofs of age and fitness are intelligently sought and honestly set forth. Dishonest or indifferent officials might cause much harm if such are permitted to issue certificates. The three functionaries mentioned in the foregoing are to name the officials who will vise and approve the certificates. Certificates of states that have been granted under laws consistent with the new federal law are to be accepted the same as federal certificates. Under the previous law a considerable number of states would appear in this category. In many instances customary proofs of age are wanting. Then it becomes necessary to resort to weight and measurement tests. In order that these might be fair the hygiene division of the federal children's bureau has been obliged to make a study of the height, weight and health of working children. "The department of commerce cannot be used as an instrument for bringing down wages, in view of the present cost of living." This was Secretary Redfield's parting shot in announcing that he would not be drawn into any controversy as a result of the railway administration's refusal to accept the schedule of steel prices formulated by the industrial board of the department of commerce following a series of conferences with representatives of the industry. ALIENS LEAVING U. S. AT RATE OF 1,000 A DAY Enriched by war work, allens are leaving this country at the rate of more than 1,000 a day, it was learned at New York from customs officials, who expressed fear that with the possibility that congress may limit immigration for the next four years, the United States will face a serious labor shortage instead of a condition of unemployment. Since November 76, 221 passports have been vised at the custom house and since December 33,000 allens have sailed. SCRAPS of HUMOR "That intoxicated man In the rear of the house seems to be enjoying the play." "Yes, but I don't believe he is as drunk as he appears to be." "No?" "A moment ago when the tearful heroine exclaimed: 'Would that I were dead!' he applauded with all his might!" A Handicap. "The French don't take kindly to baseball. They say it's too rough." "I'm not surprised. In fact, I don't think the French could ever make much progress in the game." "Why not?" "The best baseball players begin practicing early in life. There's a shortage of vacant lots in France." The Presumptuous Playwright. "But the piece was a success," protested the playwright. "Undeniably," replied the haughty prima donna. "Yet you act as if I deserve no credit at all." "Nature gave me my figure, sir, and you had no hand in designing my costumes." Getting in Practice. Joseph Rillus Eastman, Jr., was digging in his sandpile the other day. "You will get the dirt mixed with the sand digging so deep," cautioned his governess. "But I want to dig deep," explained young Eastman. "I'm not going to be a doctor, I'm going to be a grave digger, and I've got to learn how." Advantage of Large Words. "Did you call me a bonehead?" asked the big man. "No," answered the little fellow. "I merely referred to you as an example of cerebral ossification." "H'm. Would you mind waiting here a minute till I go and look in the dictionary?" Snowman and Snowman A LAW SUIT. Isn't Deeds the lawyer a rather extravagant man? By no means. I've-known him to make one suit last for several years. Creditable Advice. "My son," said old man Reddit, "Take this advice from me: The less you use your credit The better it will be." --Cincinnati Enquirer. Shrewd Girl. He—If you could have two wishes come true, what would you wish for? She (frankly)—Well, I'd wish for a husband. He—That's only one. She—I'd save the other wish until I saw how he turned out. Up Against It. "What's bothering you?" "I—I—" "Come, get it off your chest." "That's just the trouble, I can't. It's a porous plaster that won't come off." Trench Practice. "Your control is good," said the baseball manager. "Thanks," said the pitcher. Thanks, said the pitcher. "You must have kept in practice all winter." "I did. Throwing hand grenades." A Case for a Veterinary. The Doctor—You have a light attack of broncho-pneumonia. Woolsey West—Now ain't that tough luck? Here I've been breakin' an' ridin' bronchos all my life an' never ketched nothin' from 'em till I come East. Reason for Doubt? Bess—Somebody passed a counterfelt dime on Bob a year ago and he hasn't been able to get rid of it since. Maiden Aunt (horrified) — What! Does that young man never go to church, then? · His Daughter's Voice. "What were you teaching Gwendolyn?" asked Mr. Cumrox. "The natural scale," answered the teacher. "I suppose you know. But it didn't sound natural to me." THE END OF THE WOR AND 1. BROWN AND BLACK MAN'S DAY. 2. THE WHITE MAN'S DAY. 3. THE RED AND YELLOW MAN'S DAY. 4. THE JEW. 5. THE CHURCH DAY. 6. WHAT THE CHURCH IS. 7. THE GREAT DAY. 8. THE "BIG THREE." 9. THE REWARD. 1. Under the Brown and Black Man's Reign care the phecy of Christ and Israel out of bondage. 2. Under the White Man's Reign came the birth o of the care of the church. Between the end of the man's Reign and the beginning of the Red and Yellow Reign will come the brotherhood of man. 3. Under the Red and Yellow Man's Reign will c r against the Church, or the "Holy War." The re copia. The return of Israel. The gathering of the 4. What the Church is not: Catholicism. Protestantism, Islamism, Paganism, Buddhism, Brahamanism, Toaism and Confusorum 1. BROWN AND BLACK MAN'S DAY. 2. THE WHITE MAN'S DAY. 3. THE RED AND YELLOW MAN'S DAY. 4. THE JEW. 5. THE CHURCH DAY. 6. WHAT THE CHURCH IS. 7. THE GREAT DAY. 8. THE "BIG THREE." 9. THE REWARD. 1. Under the Brown and Black Man's Reign came the prophecy of Christ and Israel out of bondage. 2. Under the White Man's Reign came the prophecy of Christ and Israel out of bondage. 2. Under the White Man's Reign came the birth of Christ and the care of the church. Between the end of the White Man's Reign and the beginning of the Red and Yellow Man's Reign will come the brotherhood of man. 3. Under the Red and Yellow Man's Reign will come the war against the Church, or the "Holy War." The return of Ethiopia. The return of Israel. The gathering of the Church, 4.What the Church is not: Catholicism. 1.—True Baptism. 2.—The Baptism of the "Holy Ghost," 3.—The Christian's Rest. 4.—The right way to pray, 5.—Repentance. 6.—Conversion, 7.—Sanctification, All those desiring my service will write me at the following address. The above is the outline of my subjects. Yours for the causes of Christ and the good of humanity. BETTA SCOTT McCURRY, Evangelist 38 North Ninth Street Kansas City, MO Scribe for The Advocate. It's Your With Advocate Advertisers. All R. PICKENS, SHOEMAKER Shoes Repaired While You Wait at Machinery. All work First Class manable. 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