Kansas City Advocate

KANSAS DR. THOMPSON RE-ELECTED FIFTH TIME BY ACCLAMATION-EIGHT THOUUSAND DOLLARS IN ENDOWMENT TREASURY GOSPEL TENT MEETING Drawing Large Crowds at Fourth Street and Virginia Avenue FINE SPEAKING AND GOSPEL SINGING Come and Help Us. L. W. Browne, Pastor Topeka, Kans., July. 28.—The Twenty-fifth Annual Session of the Sunflower Grand Lodge of Knights of Pythias, and Grand Court of Calanthe of the Kansas jurisdiction, closed a three days' meeting Thursday of last week, at Topeka, one of the largest and most brilliant sessions in the twenty-five years of its existence. It opened Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock in the State Capitol, in representative hall, which within itself was an inspiration to the hudnreds of Knights of Pythias present. Dr. S. H. Thompson, Grand Chancellor of Kansas City, a real Moses in leadership, and the one man who in four years has put Pythianism in this jurisdiction beyond what seemed to be the impossible, and from the very high class report, it is hard to tell its limit, if the present Grand Chancellor will remain in the saddle for another four years. The attendance was the largest ever attended a session, and the delegates were kept busy every minute of the three days, in making reports and solving problems that came before the body, for its further development. $8,000 in Endowment. The Endowment treasury, after paying beneficiaries of thirty-seven in the past two years, showed a balance to its credit of over eight thousand dollars. The Grand Lodge treasury also showed a nice balance after all running expenses were paid. Grand Court. The Grand Court, under the leadership of Mrs. Norene Davis, Grand Worthy Councellor, brought together at this session the brainiest and most representative set of Calantheans ever seen at a session, who met in the east wing of the capitol, in the Supreme Court room. Mrs. Davis has made good rfom every angle of her office, and built up this department in numbers and new courts. Her work was, so satisfactory she was re-elected by acclamation and unanimously chosen Supreme representative to Atlantic City next month. Thursday afternoon, headed by a band, the Uniform department, Brigadier General Thos. Kennedy commanding, with his staff, followed by grand officers of the two bodies in autos, gave a fine display over the business streets, closing the 25th session Thursday evening with a public installation at the City Auditorium, and a contest-drill between Imperial Company No.1 of Wichita, Lieut, Joe Garrett commanding, and Mid-west Company No.2, Kansas City, Kans. Capt. Harry Forte commanding. The balance of the evening was occupied in keeping time with a seven-piece orchestra that carried two kettle drums. The visitors left many strong impressions for good with our citizens of both races and when the mayor made his welcome address he with empahis said he wished it could be possible for them to return next year. Strong resolutions were read at the close, thanking the local committee and the splendid citizens for the excellent entertainment accorded all who attended the sessions. Ex-Grand Chancellor and Grand Keeper of Records and Seals was chosen as Supreme Representative, and General Thos. Kennedy, editor of The Advocate, was chosen by the Unifrom Rank to go to the Supreme encampment which meets next month in Atlantic City. Officers lected, Grand Lodge: Dr. S. H. Thompson, G. C., Kansas City. Dr. R. S. Whitaker, G. V. C., Coffeyville. Dr. I. H. Anthony, P. G. C., Kansas City. Rev. J. R. Ransom, G. P., Wichita. J. E. Lowry, G. K. of R. and S., Paola. W. C. Brown, G. M. of E., Lawrence. A. H. Henderson, G. M. at A., Wichita. W. W. Evans, G. L., Hutchinson. Dr. S. M. Banks, G. M. D., Kansas City. Freeman L. Martin, Grand Attorney. Dr. D. H. Davis, G. S. E. B., Independence. F. M. Roberts, G. T. E. B., Wellington. Grant Court Officers: Mrs. Norene Davis, G. W. C., Kansas City. Mrs. E. K. Bowers, G. W. I., Wichita. Mrs L. A, Wilson, G. W. O., Kansas City. Miss B. E. Garrett, G. R. D., Leavenworth. Miss Mattie Perkins, G. R., Deposits, Topeka. Mrs. Millie Drumgould, G. S. E. B., Arkansas City. Mrs. E. M. Robers, G. T. E. B., Wellington. Mrs. Sallie Wigley, G. W. E., Salina Mrs. Maggie King, G. W. S. D., Lawrence. Mrs. Ida Glass, G. W. J. D., Parsons. Mrs. Cora Jordan, G. W. C., Leavenworth. Mrs Sallie Hall-Graves, G. W. A. C., Pratt. Mrs. Carrie Banks, G. W. H., Winfield. Mrs. Edith C. Hawkins, G. W. P., Lyons. Mrs. Maggie Matley-Coran, G. W. I., Topeka. Sir Freeman L. Martin, G. W. S., Wichita. Mrs. Lucy Johnson, G. W. L., Hutchinson. Dr. R. S. Whitaker, G. M. Ex., Coffeyville. Supreme Representative, Mrs. Norene Davis, Kansas City, Kansas. Wednesday, 6 p. m., memorial services were held in joint session. Dr. J. R. Ransom, Grand Prelate, delivering the sermon, which was very impressive, 56 being translated since last session two years ago, 37 males and 19 females. Dr. D. A. Holmes, also made some touching remarks. The next session will be held at Hutchison, Kansas. WILLIE HARRISON DROWNED Willie Harrison, 16 years old, of 619 Garfield avenue, was seized with cramps while swimming at the mouth of the Kaw River Tuesday evening and was drowned. A number of other companions were with him at the time, but when the unfortunate victim screamed they paid no attention, as they thought he was only playing. NT MEETING Large Crowds at Virginia Avenue PEAKING ND KANSAS CITY, KANSAS, FRIDAY, AUGUST 1, 1919. WESTERN UNIVERSITY AND STATE INDUSTRIAL DEPARTMENT Quindaro, Kansas The location is ideal,perfectly sanitary on the hills overlooking the Missouri River, and just three blocks from the electric car line leading to Kansas City. Departments Elementary, 2 years; Aca Normal Training, 1 year; ap Education, permitting gradu Kansas. Junior College, 2 y Course, including Banking, 2 paratory, English and Class years; Nurse Training, 3 ye to 4 years. Elementary, 2 years; Academic, 4 years; Teachers' Normal Training, 1 year; approved by State Board of Education, permitting graduate certificate to teach in Kansas. Junior College, 2 years; Complete Commercial Course, including Banking, 2 years; Theological, (Preparatory, English and Classical), 3 years; Music, 4 years; Nurse Training, 3 years; Industrial Courses, 2 to 4 years. The 25 Trades Taught FOR BOYS:—Carpentry, Cabinet making, Tailoring, Blacksmithing, Horseshoeing, Wheelwrighting, Steam engineering Electric engineering, Mechanical drawing, Architectural drawing, Printing and Bookbinding, Stock raising, Automobile repairing and driving. FOR BOYS:—Carpentry, Blacksmithing, Horseshoeing, engineering Electric enginee Architectural drawing, Printi raising, Automobile repairing FOR GIRLS:—Sewing, M Household Economics, Nurse FOR BOTH SEXES:—Co Agriculture, Steam laundery painting, Landscape gardeni Special attention given toics, Gymnasium, Exercises a Greatest Institution in the ing. Will open September 8 For Catalog and other In F. J FOR BOTH SEXES:—Commercial Course, Music, Agriculture, Steam laundering, China, Water and Oil painting, Landscape gardening, Poultry raising. Special attention given to Military Training, Athletics, Gymnasium, Exercises and Public Speaking. ics, Gymnasium, Exercises and Public Speaking. Greatest Institution in the West for Practical Training. Will open September 8th 1919. NATIONAL NEGRO BUINESS LEAGUE MEETS IN ST. L. The National Negro Business League, one of the strongest organizations of its kind known to the race, and founded by that great industrial educator, Booker T. Wahsington, will meet in annual session next month, August 13, 14 and 15, in St Louis, Mo. The local league of that city with Mr. Aaron E. Malone, one of the most successful business men of the age is president, and it is without saying, the large body of men and women from every state in the Union and from the isles of the sea, will be taken care of as no other has ever done. It is without question this organization has done more for the race, from a business standpoint, than any other that might be referred to. The league is made up of men and women who are thinkers and doers. And the man or woman who attends these annual meetings never regret the time and expense. These gatherings are attended by thousands each year, FOUNDER OF CHURCH DEAD. Atchison, Kas., July 28.—John Thomas Morton, a retired Negro minister, died here today. He founded the Ebenezer Baptist church here soon, after he came to Atchison from Canada and was for many years principal of Lincoln school here. For many years he was a clerk in the postoffice department at Washington. He lost his eyesight thirteent years ago. His widow and five children survive. FROG MAN DIES. The Frog Man that has been on exhibition around town in a tent for two months, being at Ninth street and Oakland avenue, and Fourth street and Oakland avenue, died one day this week at the latter place. It is said the hot weather and being closed up in the hot tent was the principal cause of his death. His feet and hands were that of a frog as were his lower limbs. His body was of normal size, and was well developed. The man exhibiting him, claimed to be his uncle and came here from the south. Mr.s Corinne O'Bryant of Denver, and Grand Matron of the Eastern Star, is in the city the guest of Mrs. Ida Lyons. She visited Sheba and two other chapters Tuesday and was entertained with a fine reception. She also will be guest of Electra Chapter No. 2, O. E. S., on Saturday afternoon from 2 to 7 at an elaborate reception. --- Cabinet making, Tailoring, Eng, Wheelwrighting, Steam Engring, Mechanical drawing, Enging and Bookbinding, Stock Engring and driving. Millinery, Domestic Science, Training. Commercial Course, Music, Enging, China, Water and Oil Engring, Poultry raising. Military Training, Athletand Public Speaking. The West for Practical Trainth 1919. Information write ESSE PECK, President. J. O. IS DOWN IN MISSISSIPPI WITH THE BAPTISTS Greenville, Miss.—It is a long jump from Raleigh, N. C., to Greenville, Miss., but I have made it and through this hot weather. It looked at one time as if I would melt to a spot of lard, and that would be great because lard is selling for 40 cents a pound, and it doth not yet appear all it shall be. You will recall that I told you last week how they were getting education, and the good work being done by President James B. Dudley. I am about to decide to take on some of this education business myself, yet I am not prepared to say now what I am going to do, because some people have told me that I was smart and ever since then I have felt my head growing by the inch. If I get that big head disease, it is then goodhye to all of my friends old and young, high and low, rich and poor. I talked with President Young and his teachers, and then went over to Raleigh, where I got a message announcing the death of Mrs. C. C. Spaulding, the wife of that great insurance man, C. C. Spaulding. She certainly had some reputation and name of her own. She was a woman who believed in doing things, hence she worked, for the uplift and betterment of those who were around her and was ever ready to extend her hand to the unfortunate. Because of her work, she lived in the hearts of the people. A great woman has fallen out of life, and we all shall miss her. We stop for a few minutes to extend sympathy to her husband and the children left behind. The Lord hath given her and the Lord hath taken her away, and we can but bless the name of the Lord. One by one we must all pass out of life, but we go out tq live a better life, and happier life and a more enjoyable life. I thank God for the plan of salvation. Soon Brother Spaulding and all the others will go to join this sainted woman. I spent a day in Raleigh, and had the pleasure of coming in touch with the man I have learned 'o admire, yes, to love, for the good that he is doing and the unselfish service he is rendering to his race, Berry O'Kelly, of Method, which is just a part of Raleigh, but a town which his money has helped to make. He is just a real man, that's all Of course North Carolina, is blessed with a few spider thimble men who would sell out the race if they could, men that would object to a man being a man if his kin is black, and I am sorry that Brother Epps belongs to that class God forgive him, for he is simply trying to (Continued from Page One) THOS. KENNEDY, PUBLISHER. A VERY PROFITABLE MEETING, VITAL THINGS RELATIVE TO THE PROGRESS OF THE NEGRO PRESS DISCUSSED W G. Mosely, J. A. Caston and Major R. A. Byrd. Do You Know You Can Save $5.00 to $10.00 by buying your New Suit at The Leader --- Kansas City, Mo., July 26. In compliance with the call of the president of the Western Negro Press Association, newspaper men from several states gathered in Kansas City, Mo., on the date mentioned. The following Negro journals were represented: The Tulsa Star, represented by Mr. A. J. Smitherman, who has been president of the organization since 1911; The Kansas City, Kas., Advocate, represented by Mr. Thos. Kennedy; The Kansas City Call, represented by Messrs. W. G. Mosely and C. A. Franklin; The U. B. F. Searchlight, represented by Mr J. A. Caston; The Kansas City Sun, represented by Mr. Nelson C. Crews; The Illinois Conservator, represented by Major R. A Byrd; Prof. H. R. Graham, representing The Tulsa Star in Kansas City, and Mr. R. L. Edwards representing a correspondent of the Kansas City, Kas., Advocate. There were four states represented at this meeting, Major Byrd coming from as far as Springfield, Ill., and Mr. Smitherman, who toured from Tulsa, Okla, with a number of Oklahoma Boosters. Minutes of Business. The Western Negro Press Association was called to order by the president, Mr. A. J. Smitherman, at 11 o'clock. The meeting was an infromal one. The president advised the secretary pro tem., Mr. A. J. Caston, to enroll the members present. Immediately the president laid a special feature before the body for its consideration, that being the necessity of reorganizing the Western Negro Press Association and instead of an annual tax of 1.00 per year, a substitute of $5.00 be assessed. The idea was discussed of establishing a Bureau of News in a central district of the Western States, comprising all of the territory west of the Mississippi River, to gather news of importance to the Negro press and solicit advertising for all of the newspapers representde in the Western Negro Press Association; the newspapers to contribute proportionately to the salary of the superintendent or manager of this department. Several of the men spoke along this line and criticisms were made pro and con, after which the motion prevailed and was carried to adjourn until 4 p. m. Afternoon Session. The Association was called to order by the president, roll was called and absentees noted. The unfinished business of the mornign session was taken up. On motion of Mr. W. G. Mosely, an executive committee was appointed to reorganize the Western Negro Press Association, with such provisions as will tend toward the betterment of the Association. The committee appointd is as follows: W. G. Mosely, chairman; J. A. Caston, secretary; Major R. A. Byrd, A. J. Smitherman, and H. R. Graham. Three dollars was paid by the organization for the programs printed by C. A. Franklin. A motion carried that all newspapers in the Association pay $5.00 annual dues and that correspondents and contributors pay an annual fee of $2.00. A motion carried that all newspapers represented at this meeting respond to the call of the Association with the $5.00 within thirty days A motion carried to go into the election of officers for the ensuing year. Mr. Nelson C. Crews was nominated for president, a motion carried that the nomination be closed and Mr. Crews be elected by a unanimous vote. The following officers were elected unanimously: Nelson C. Crews, president; Thos. Kennedy, vice-president; J. A. Caston, secretary; Major R. A. Byrd, treasurer; H. R. Graham, historian. A motion was carried that the president be empowered to appoint a committee to draft resolutions denouncing the Washington outrage and the Longview riot, also the policy of the white press of habitually holding up to the public gaze the disreputable acts of the Negro and refusing to publish things done of worthy note by the race. The following committee was appointed: We, the undersigned committee, beg to submit the following resolutions: Whereas, the Washington outrage on the Negro seems to be an outgrowth of Southern propaganda, to reflect upon the character of the Negro and to efface the good impression which our soldiers made upon the foreign mind by his soldierly bearing in France, as well as the record made by the Negroes at home in War Work campaigns and subscriptions to the Liberty Loans. Be it resolved that the Western Negro Press Association go down on record as being rigidly opposed to such practices and insert within the columns of the Press operated by said Association, articles of impress against them. Further, we deplore the practice of the metropolitan press, which continually publishes under bold headlines, every act derogatory to the Negro and to obscure those deeds which are creditable. Nothing is news which is creditable, but that which is BAD is GOOD NEWS. Again, we deplore the fact that we are brought face to face with the bare facts that in the recent riot in Longview, Texas, the soldiers were disarmed so that the white ruffians might vend their hate; and in the Washington riot the Negro citizen was disarmed. We believe that the time has come for the government of the United States to assert itself and defend the people who have never turned traitor, but who have in every instance rallied to the flag. Resolved, that a copy of these resolutions be sent to the Associated Negro Press for distribution throughout the entire country, also that they be incorporated within the minutes of our present meeting. W. G. MOSELY, J. A. CASTON, R. A. BYRD, Committee. A motion carried to adjourn until called by the executive committee, which closed one of the most helpful meetings the Association has ever held, with everything in harmony and intelligence NELSON C CREWS, President, J. A. CASTON, Mr. Henry Jackson, who has been custodian of the Second and Third Divisions of the District Court for more than 15 years, will leave Sunday for a two weeks' visit with his daughter in Detroit, Mich. This will be Mr. Jacksons first vacation since he took hold of this position. Mr. J. H. Clayborne is visiting at his old home in Nashville, Tenn. 524 Minnesota Avenue Outfitters to Men and Boys 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 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 – AUGUST – 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, AUGUST 1, 1919. METROPOLITAN TEMPLE NOTES At the close of a large Sunday school, church devotionals began. Pastor Holmes was at his best, and preached a masterly theological sermon, and best of all, it was full of Gods Word. His subject portrayed Christ as omnipotent. It was subdivided into: (1) 'All Christ;" (2) "Christ to All;" and (3) "Christ Always." At its close the pastor led in an appropriate hymn and the choir sang also. Just before the offering, Mrs. Moore, the Gospel singer, sang "Stand By Me," so spiritually that she was recalled and sang, "Hark the Voice of Jesus" in a favorite tune of the "Last Rose of Summer." She is one of the greatest spiritual singers we have heard. At 6:45 p. m., the B. Y. P. U. dis cussed "How and What to Read." President Logan begins and closes promptly. Rev. Minor and others gave good discussions. Mrs. V. Calhoun was made permanent secretary and Mrs. Eskridge chairman of the program. The lesson next Sunday is found in 2nd Tim; 2d Chapter. Come out and discuss the Bible. At 8 p. m., the great pipe organ pealed forth "The Lord is in His Holy Temple," and the choir sang the beautiful old hymn, containing these words, "From every stormy wind, there is a sure retreat beneath the mercy seat." Deacon Jennings gave the invocation, and after the choir and congregation sang, "There is a Gate that Stands Ajar," Pastor Holmes introduced Rev Battles, who, though a young preacher, preached well from Ps. 137-5-7. At the close a large, collection wa staken up. This Friday night, August 1st, the moving pictures of a historical and intellectual nature will be given. These are fine pictures. They had a large crowd of five or six hundred last week and want a larger one this week. The Excelsior Club meets at 322 Eyrett avenue Thursday night Next Sunday, August 3rd, a great sermon at 11 a. m., the Ministers' fine program at 4 p. m., and another great sermon at 8 p. m. A QUIET WEDDING. Miss Sara Chinn and Mr. Buckner were quietly married last Monday evening at the residence of Rev. and Mrs. Wm. Alphin in Kansas City, Mo. We heard it before, but waited until sure of its authenticity. KANSAS COA (Successors to COAL AN BUILDING M ET 1917-1925 NORTH KANSAS CITY Both Phones West 1106 THE WEEKLY ANNOUNCER OF FIRST A. M. E. CHURCH 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 Dr. Griffin was in Chanute Sunday to assist in a rally for Rev. Runyon, who has been sick nearly all of this conferrence year. Rev. Albert Browne, one of our young theologians, filled the pulpit both morning and evening, and preached two excellent sermons, which were greatly enjoyed. The pastor will fill his pulpit Sunday with a special sermon at the morning service. The work on the interior of the church is moving along nicely; the new steel ceiling is on and painted, the ceiling lights are being hung, and the pipe organ is here ready to be installed. The plasterers have about finished their work and the carpenters will return next week to complete the hardwood finishing. Send your children to Sunday school, parents. The Sunday school will picnic next Wednesday, August 6th, at the City Park. The Allen Leagud meets every Sunday at 7 p. m. Do you attend? Rally pledges are still coming in and others who have not paid theirs say they will not feel right until their part is done. Rev. Browne took two into the church Sunday morning. CHURCH OF THE LIVING GOD. Rev. J. P. F. Stuckey, Pastor. The Church of the Living God (C. W. F. F.) After the chief, Wm. Christian preached his farewell sermon Monday night, July 21st, when an invitation was extended to come up and unite on the word. J. T. Thomas, the superintendent, was very much pleased with his Sunday school. He was glad to see so many bright young boys and girls out. At 11 a. m., Rev. T. Thomas, the state evangelist, preached from St. John 14-1. He said many good things. Dont forget the superintendent welcomes any visitor to be with us at our Bible reading every Sunday evening at 6 p.m. Sunday night the pastor preached a fine sermon taking for his text Daniel 5-27. After the 11 oclock sermon the baptizing took place at Tenth and Washington boulevard. Rev. E. R. B. Quinn preached a short sermon on the water. The pastor then performed his duty Dont forget that the Church of the Living God is located at 337 Oakland avenue, near Fourth street. W. C. ARCH. 709 New Jersey Avenue. 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. Sergeant Considee Jenkins and Sergeant Gaskins returned from overseas Sunday, both are looking fine and their many friends were delighted to see them back home. NOTICE TO COLORED PEOPLE ROYAL SKIN BLEACH is greatest skin bleach ever discovered for colored people. Makes dark or orange skin lighter, brighter, softer and more attractive. Hea skin biolaben and pumples giving a right, smooth, light, fascinating completion to anyone. Send 25c for trial sample. Colored Agents Wanted. Attractive propionate. ROYAL MFG. CO. 1531 Phelan St., Birmingham, Ala. OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA. The Church of God (C. W. F. F.) had a livley Sunday school at 9:30 oclock Sunday morning. The services Sunday morning were very interesting. The pastor, Rev. B. M. Campbell, preached a powreful sermon and all hearts were made feel glad. Sister Harriett Spark's funeral was attended at the Church of God Monday morning at 11:30 oclock, by the vice-chief. Rev. Bryant, of Dallas, Texas. We are sorry to give up such a beloved sister and worker, but feel and know that the Lord's will must be done. Her presence will be missed by us. She was such a willing worker; was ever ready to do good. We, as members, extend our deepest sympathy to her bereaved husband and relatives, who are left to mourn her loss and let this be our motto, prepare to meet her. WILLIE HARRIS, Reporter. FORT SCOTT, KANSAS The Fourth Quarterly meeting at Wayman Chapel was a decided success. The sermons of Presiding-Elder Dr. J. T. Smith were eloquent and helpful. The communion sermon was preached by the pastor. The quarterly meeting collections totaled $125 80. The basket dinner was a very pleasant affair. Mr. Cecil Maxwell, Mr. Quinn Morton, Mr. Morris Copeland, Mr. Sanders and the four Tevis brothers are among the four soldier boys returned home this week. The Citizens Welfare Committee Rev. G. M. Tillman, chairman; Mr. Isaac Hunter, secretary, has arranged a big celebration for the soldier boys. The celebration includes a reception, parade and basket dinner at Gunn Park, August 7th. Mrs. Bessie Hall and Miss Thelma Hill have returned from a three weeks' vacation trip. Mrs. Jennie Miller crocheted a beautiful little doily for the W.M. M. S. The Mt. Zion church has a Chataqua entertainment this week. EMPORIA. KANSAS. Mr. Olive A. M. E. church is doing nicely. Rev. C. A. Woods, the pastor, has paid $21117 on the mortgage debt, which has been against the parsongae for 13 years. The pastor and trustees are planning to clear up the entire debt the second Sunday in August. Sunday, July 20th services were well attended at the close of the morning services Mrs. Mary Brown united with Mt. Olive church. Rev. C. A. Woods went over to Ottawa Monday, July 21st and returned Tuesday, July 22nd. Little Ethel Love, the 7-year-old girl, the wonder of the age, gave a recital at Mt. Olive A. M. E. church Monday night. Ethel is a genius and at her age can hold an yaudience spellbound with her talent in music and reading of Dunbar and other poems. She has a natural gift. She is a wonder in truth. The recital was a success; the door receipts were $19.65. Rev. Woods can highly recommend her to any pastor and congregation. She is a wonderful child. The Normal will close this week and the teachers who have been attending will leave for their various homes. Misses Violet Hooker, Margaret Armstead, Rose Hutchinson and Hazel Rogers will teach school this fall in various places. We are proud of our young ladies. Hurrah for Emporia. Mt. Olive A. M. E. Sunday school has reached the $100.00 mark this conference year. You will hear from us at Kansas City, Kansas, Sept. 24. We are greatly in need of rain. There has been no rain here since July 4th and crops are looking bad. Miss Richie Williams returned home Friday, July 18th and after spending a few day in Kansas City visiting her sister and friends, came home full of smiles, having had a good time. Mrs. Curry, her sister, came home also to spend a few days with Mother and Father Williams. Mrs. L. T. Greene returned Tuesday night from visiting in Parsons and Oklahoma. She also attended the Grand Lodge. SANTAL CAPSULE MIDY CATARRH of the BLADDER relieved in 24'HOURS Each Cap-sule bears the name MIDY Purpose of capsule Are They Justified as Economic Remedy for Industrial Ills and Unemployment? The eight-hour day has been won by the world's organized labor; now it wants the 44-hour week—that is, the eight-hour day with a Saturday half-holiday. The report of the committee of the American Federation of Labor on shorter working hours says that the reasons for the unusual unrest among the working people are, "first, the high cost of the necessaries of life; second, unemployment," and "until wages are so adjusted and earnings of labor will buy the same amount of necessaries of life that could be purchased by the earnings previous to the war this unrest of the working people has a foundation for its existence and cannot be set aside." Work must be provided for civilians, says the report, and "this can best be done by the shortening of the hours of labor." Shortening of hours of employment for physical and health reasons is justified; but it is a question whether it is justified as an economic remedy for industrialills and unemployment. Workingmen fought the introduction of labor-saving machinery on the theory that it would drive men out of employment, but labor-saving machinery so increased production as to give employment to more men and women than ever, reduced the cost of production, and therefore, the cost of living. New York Herald. CANADA TO PRESS REFORMS Commission on Industrial Relations Puts Forward Some Important Recommendations. Unqualified approval of the right of workmen to organize, the principle of collective bargaining, and an eight-hour working day, coupled with far-reaching recommendations as to changes in Canada's industrial system, are included in the majority report of the commission on industrial relations, which was presented to the house of commons. The commission was appointed to investigate the causes of the industrial unrest which spread through Canada as an aftermath of the war and to make suggestions for a permanent improvement in the relations between employers and employees. The principal recommendations made are: Legislation for a maximum workday of eight hours, with a weekly rest of not less than twenty-four hours; minimum wage, especially for women, girls and unskilled labor; government action to relieve unemployment through public works; government aid in the building of workers' homes; restoration of the fullest liberty of speech and press and the establishmenh of a bureau for the promoting of industrial councils to bring employers and workers together. Other recommendations call for state insurance against sickness, unemployment and old age. The square deal is fatal to radicalism, Thomas A. Edison declared at a dinner given in his honor by dealers in the devices he invented. There can be no social revolution in the United States or Canada, he asserted, for the simple reason that our government and the Canadian government are founded on the idea of giving everybody a fair show. "A new order of things is emerging from the events of the last five years," the inventor said. "Whatever may intervene, the ultimate result is going to approach more closely a square deal—for labor, for capital, for the merchant, for the farmer, for everyone. The employer who is not square with his employees, or the employee who is not square with his employer, is going to be out of step with the times." Mr. Edison predicted that demagogues may muster a following of illogical radicals who advocate injustice as a means of gaining justice, and "stiff-necked reactionaries" may selfishly oppose the progress which destiny has decreed as humanity's reward for the sacrifices that have been made, but in the end there will prevail a just and honest basis for the relations between capital and labor. Country's Labor Supply. Reports of the United States employment service for the week ended June 21 from 89 cities throughout the United States show a surplus of labor in 39 cities amounting to 208,693, compared with a surplus shown by reporting cities, last week of 241,046. Seventeen cities report a shortage of labor, amounting to 13,687, which compared with a shortage of 12,765 reported by 19 cities. Twenty-three cities report an equality. Of the 38 states reporting, 20 report labor surplus; nine report an equality and nine report a shortage. IN THE LABOR WORLD In four of the Dunfermline (Scotland) linen factories the employers have adopted. a three-day working week to enable the operatives to draw the out-of-work donation. Netwithstanding the fact that the state of Chihuahua, Mexico, has been the storm center of banditry and revolutions for the last several years the mining industry has kept up remarkably well. UMBRELLAS REPAIRED AND RECOVERED Absolutely. 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The hours lost by employees or workmen in any large establishment, taken all together, count as a loss to the company in production and as a loss to the employees in wages, says the employment manager of a large eastern manufacturing concern. "When a man loses time he not only loses in wages but the company loses the service of a skilled operator," writes M. Harrison, In Modern Medicine. He describes a plan for preventing time losses from unnecessary causes. Medical care is provided in cases of sickness, but an effort is made to prevent sickness by proper medical advice for every member of the organization. The round pegs in the square holes, men who are physically un fitted to do the work they attempt to perform, cause loss of time and wages to the workmen. By careful physical examinations the company has found it possible to place men in the kind of work which they can well do. By giving attention to physical defects it is possible either to remove the impairment or to place the man or woman at some other kind of work which will not aggravate the physical weakness that handlecaps the worker. A saving in wages to the employee results, and a gain in production is possible for the company, which contributes also to the earning power of the employees. PLEA FOR GOVERNMENT OWNERSHIP OF MINES Representing 30,000 miners, delegates to the Eleventh district convention of United Mine Workers in session at Terre Haute, Ind., went on record as recommending that the next miners' wage contract favor the nationalization of mines, a six-hour day, five-day week, increase in wages of 40 per cent on all classes of work and minimum wage of $7 a day, time and a half for overtime and double time for Sundays and legal holidays. First Equal-Pay Law. The Public reports the following item from Montana: "To the 'Lady from Racall', Maggie Smith Hathaway, Montana legislator, belongs the credit for having this year introduced into a legislature distinctly unfavorable to labor, and having pushed through to success, the first equal-pay law in the United States. In pushing her bill she placed on each state senator's desk literature carrying the following points: 'A woman who does the same amount of work as a man should have the same pay'; quality and quantity of work, not sex, should be the basis of compensation'; Low-paid, woman, labor compares unfairly with men's labor'; 'Women teachers in Montana earn for like work from $120 to $376 less than men.'" Union Leaders Sued. Asserting that as a result of a strike started some months ago it has been able to run only part of its plant and has been hindered in doing business so that it has sustained large losses, the G. W. Alexander. Hat company, Inc., West Reading, Pk., began a suit in court for $15,000 against nine union leaders of that city. Mr. and Mrs., Walter. Long of St. Paul, Minn., an dtheir daughter visited Mr. and Mrs., C.A. Long on their return to their home. The Bible Class read and discussed John II and at the close were served strawberry ice cream, by Misses Bryant and Mr. Hicks Next meeting is Wednesday, August 6th at the "Y." Come. Those present at the Vespers talked on the French People and were served ice cream by Mr. Williams. This Sunday Heart to Heart Talks led by the president and others with a speaker. Oo Sunday, August 10th, Sergeant Williams of the U. S. A., and a noted female speaker will talk and refreshments served free. Come. All are invited at 4 p. m., at the "Y." MISSIONARY SOCIETY MEETING The Mite Missionary society met this week, Thursday and Friday, at Leavenworth. Some of those who attended from here were Mrs. Ruth Collins, Mrs. Mary Queeny, Mrs. Pauline Woodfork, Mrs. Mary Francis Mrs. Eliza Lyles Mrs. G. A. Gregg and others. The Misses Caroline and Mary Adams of 634 Franklin avenue, have returned home after a six weeks' trip in Michigan, Canada and Indiana. They report a very pleasant time, visiting friends in each of these states. They closed their trip at Kokomo, Ind., where their father, Dr. R. A. Adams, is holding evangelistic meetings in a large tent, with great success. Our society editor regrets the death of Rev Thomas Morton of Atchison, who was her teacher and formerly a clerk in the United States department in Washington, D. C. She noticed his death in the Kansas City Star He was the father of Mrs. W. Morton-Jacobs, who, with her husband, teaches in the St. Louis high school. Mesdames Katie James, P. C. Long, Nannie Jones and Dr. J. R. Thompson and other past matrons are authorized delegates from Electra Chapter to the Grand Chapter of the astern Star, which convenes in Pittsburg next week. Robert E. Rhodes, one of Chicago's popular policeman, is visiting his brother and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Rhodes, 922 Oakland avenue. While here he visited in Newton and Wichita. Mrs. Virginia Elliott and little son, James, of 828 Nebraska avenue, are visiting relatives and friends in Atchison. PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas. Charlie Lunn, Plaintiff, vs Alma Jane Lunn, Defendant. To the above named defendant, Alma Jane Lunn: You are hereby notified that you have been sued in the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas. for a divorce by the above named plaintiff on the grounds of abandonment, and that unless you answer the petition filed herein on or before the 12th day of September, 1919, judgment and decree will be rendered against you accordingly; with such further relief as to the court may seem just and proper. BRADLEY & BRADLEY Attorneys for Plaintiff. (First publication Aug. 1, 1919) PUBLICATION NOTICE SHERIFF'S SALE State of Kansas, 29th Judicial District, County of Wyandotte, ss: D. A. G. Hatcher, Plaintiff, vs Rachael Peoples, Defendant. Under and by virtue of an order of sale issued by the Clerk of the District Court in and for said County of Wyandotte, in a certain cause in said Court; numbered 9033-A, wherein the parties above named were respectively plaintiff and defendant, and to me the undersigned Sheriff of said County directed, I will offer for sale, at public auction, and sell to the highest bidder, for cash in hand, at the front door of the Court House in the City of Kansas City, in said County; on Monday, the 18th day of August, A. D., 1919, at 10 o'clock a.m. of said day, the following described Real Estate situate in the County of Wyandotte and State of Kansas, to-wit: Lot 32, in Block 65) Wyandotte City, now a part of Kansas City, Wyandotte County, Kansas. I W.J. WRIGHT, JR., Sheriff of Wyandotte County, Kans. (First publication July 18, 1919) Mrs. Elvira Banks, who is an invalid, is reported weaker at this writing. PUBLICATION NOTICE In the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas. Sallie Shields, Plaintiff, vs. Charles Shields, Defendant. To Charles Shields, Defendants. You are hereby notified that you have been sued by the above named plaintiff in the District Court Division of Wyandotte County, Kansas, for divorce on the grounds of habitual drunkness 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 28th day of August, 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. PUBLICATION NOTICE In the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas Ida Fontaine, Plaintiff, vs. John Fontaine, 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 if you do not answer the said petition in said court on or before the 28th day of August, said petition will be taken as true and a judgment and decree of divorce will be rendered against you, on the grounds of abandonment, in favor of plaintiff, and plaintiff will be given the care and custody of the two minor children belonging to you and plaintiff, and such other and further relief as to the court may seem just and proper. E. A. SHACKELFORD. Attorney for Plaintiff. (First publication July 18, 1919) PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas. Taylor Hicks, Plaintiff, vs. Lupelia Hicks, 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 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. 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. Lucille B. Guinn, Plaintiff, vs. Roy B. Guinn, Defendant. 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, divoreing 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. G. P. M. McNair, Plaintiff, vs. Alfred D. Ryan, 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. (First published July 11, 1919.) In the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas. S. A. Wilson, Plaintiff, 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 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.) 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.) PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas, —— Div. Gladys Douglas, Plaintiff, vs. Fred Lee Douglas, Defendant. To Fred Lee Douglas, Defendant. You are hereby notified that you have been sued by the above named plaintiff in the District Court, 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. Kanssa, on or before the 4th day of Sept., 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 published July 25, 1919.) PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court of Wyandotte County Kansas. Clementer Hutchinson; Plaintiff, vs. Del Hutchinson, Defendant. To the above named defendant: You are hereby notified that you have been sued by the above named plaintiff in the above named court and cause for a divorce, and unless you answer the allegations in said petition on or before the 6th day of Sept., 1919, the same will be taken as true and a judgment will be rendered against you, divorcing said plaintiff from you for your fault, and for such other and further relief as equity may permit. E. A. SHACKELFORD, Attorney for Plaintiff, (First published July 25, 1919.) PUBLICATION NOTICE In the District Court of Wyandotte County Kansas. Ethé lBates, Plaintiff, vs. Harry L. Bates, Defendant. To the above named defendant: You are hereby, notified that you have been sued by the above named plaintiff in the above named court and cause for a divorce, and unless you answer the allegations in said petition on or before the 6th day of Sept. 1919, the same will be taken as true and a judgment will be rendered against you, divoreing said plaintiff, from you, and granting her such equitable relief as may be proper. E. A. SHACKELFORD, Attorney for Plaintiff. (First published July 25, 1919.)