Kansas City Advocate

We thank you for your Patronage and wish you A HAPPY NEW YEAR A. B. DEUTCH DRY GOODS, SHOES AND READY TO WEAR 507 Minnesota Avenue VOLUME VII. Chicago, Ill.—Before you turn over a new leaf, I wish you would look back over the book and see what you have recorded therein that you think will benefit some one in this world. See what contribution you have made to the human race or to the world, if any, during the year which is about to bid you good bye for ever. Have you done any thing that you are ashamed to put down in your book? See if you have a clear record, and then return thanks to the Almighty. God for health, prosperity, for the rain as well as the sunshine and for adversity as well as success, for it takes all of these things to make up a life. Sit down and carefully go over your own life for one year. Who has left you? So many people have passed out this year who never died before since they were born and they will never die again. They are through with this kind of business forever, and their bodies are now furnishing three meals daily for the worms. We join Job in saying "The Lord hath given and the Lord hath taken away, blessed be the name of the Lord." You know some of them and some you do not. As close as we are to close of the year some people will not be able to see it close, for they will be called before God. We have had many business changes and some of our business men and women are in better financial condition than they ever have been since they entered the world. They will have to stick close to business now, for, if they do not they will find the collectors at their doors closing up. I wish that I could just open up and tell you all that I have in this little head of mine, but that would never do, and you would get tired of reading it. But here and there I must find some things to say to you in order that you will not fall by the wayside. I must let my brains come in touch with your brains, and what I want you to know I will tell you and if I do not tell you don't ask me for I will tell you it is none of your business. I have a wonderful, memory, and then I have a wonderful forgettery and I can use either to advantage, or disadvantage. I suppose you heard about the election which was pulled off November 2, all over the United States, and I am told that Senator Warren G. Harding, of Ohio, has been elected president of the United States to succeed President Woodrow Wilson, of New Jersey. When I heard this I had to drop a few tears, because President Wilson is a great man, the greatest in the world, for he is the only man that can command the sun to move up or back when he needs an hour and the sun obeys his voice. But then he is not going to leave us, but will be a private citizen of the United States, and will have before his entitlements "Eex." The American people would not accept his League of Notions, hence in this he was knocked out of a big place in the nations of the earth. Let him continue to work and murmur not for this government is not ready to back up to any foreign nation. - The National Negro Business League will meet in Atlanta, Ga.; the National Race Congress, a far-reaching organization, will meet in May in Washington, and they have some important matters to be considered by the race. -The Supreme Lodge of Knights of Pythias will meet in Topeka, Kansas, in August, TWELVE MONTHS. $1.50. and the National Medical Association will meet the same month in Louisville, Ky. The people of Kansas are getting ready to give the thousands of visitors a royal reception. Grand Chancellor Thompson, M. D., Grand Worthy Counselor Mrs. Norene Davis and General Thomas Kennedy are getting things in shape, all committees have been appointed and they have started work. This has be a year of going with me, and then some. I wrote to you from Montgomery, Ala., and see where I am in this week. From Montgomery, I beat it to Louisville, Ky., where I spent a few hours with Editor Wjilliam H. Steward, who is the man of the hour in Kentucky and is doing wonderful things. Editor Steward has as many friends to the square inch as any man in the country, and he is a layman at that. Then I beat it to Frankfort, Ky., for a few hours, and then on to Lexington, where I was booked to attend a big wedding, and to talk to the people of that Blue Grass section. You are aware that Lexington is an important town. Reaching the city, to the home of Dr. Robert Mitchell I beat it, and after talking with Mrs. Mitchell, one of the most refined and cultured women in the country, I beat it to shut-eye town. Next morning found me at the home of Dr. Ballard in search of the groom-elect, Lieutenant Elias A. Morris, the son of Dr. E Q. Morris, of Helena, Ark., president of the National Baptist convention. This young man won and wooed one of the leading young women of Lexington, Miss Mattie Craig Ellis. I found the two Morris young men in the land of Nod, Elias and Fred Douglass, but I soon had them talking, and found that J. Robert Booker and Moses Profitt were on hand also to assist in this getting married business. Mrs. Carolyn Steward-Blanton was there, and I was along to be with the others. Miss Ellis is the daughter of Burnett Ellis, custodian of the Lexington postoffice. I was informed by young Morris that I was expected to the dinner at 1:30 o'clock, and believe me I was there on time. I met the boys. Went to high school with Fred Douglass Morris, grand keeper of records and seals of Knights of Pythias in Arkansas. Leaving school we met the other three, went shopping with them and then to the dinner. After dinner such another getting ready. I purchased me a new stiff bosom shirt, and tie, and I got my fixings on at the house also. Mrs. Craig, Mrs. Blanton and others were busy with the bride-elect, and I spent my time with the boys until Mrs. Blanton informed us that the time was up, and I wish you could have seen them getting out. Right on the minute the wedding was pulled off. I heard the wedding march, and I took my place in the room, which was filled with friends. Miss Ellis looked like an angel robed in a gown of white satin, princess lace, pearls and carried a bouquet of white roses, and the maid of honor wore a pink gown of satin and pink roses. She was the sister of the bride, Mrs Carrie Ellis Smith. J. Robert Booker, the young attorney, was the best man, and he looked just like the groom. Ree David Johnson tied the knot and it will take time and eternity to untie it. Nothing but death. Miss Ellis, who is now Mrs. Morris, is one of the leading young women of Kentucky, well educated and cultured. Her father has been custodian of the postoffice for a number of years. Lieut. Morris is a leader among the young men of Arkansas. He is a graduate of the ALPHA FRATERNITY'S SESSION The thirteenth annual convetnion of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity held a most successful meeting this week, opening Tuesday morning at 9 a.m., in the auditorium of Allen Chapel A. M. E. church, corner of Charlotte and Tenth streets, holding daily and night sessions, closing Friday night. A large number of representatives from the various fraternities coming out of many of our great universities and colleges were present. The programs have been in keeping with the high standing of these great educational institutions. The communities of both cities have been the recipients of one of the richest treats, probably, in its long years of racial identity. Men, young men of intellectual and constructive powers. Men who have visions that come to pass. Men who don't forget. Men who know the definition of service and then go out into the world and give it out to humanity. While the meeting of these young men in our city has been a high honor, but the real asset has been the principle for which it stands and is doing—Service. Alpha Phi Alpha will ever be welcome to meet in our Greater Kansas City. Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Kennedy were the guests at the beautiful bungalo home of Mrs. Gertrude Jenkins, Quindaro, to an elaborate Christmas dinner. Rev. R. A. Adams, 634 Franklin avenue, was confined to the house last week with illness. Mr. and Mrs. James Gray, 1130 Barnett avenue, entertained Wednesday afternoon, December 22, from 2:30 to 6 o'clock Stewardess Board No. 2 of the C. M. E. church. A large attendance was present and Mr. Gray read a splendid paper on Little Spiritual Things, which was greatly enjoyed by the members. The decorations were beautiful colors were red and green. At the close of the program, Mrs. Gray served a lovely menu. This meeting was a most helpful one, both spiritually and socially. MRS. C. R. JOHNSON, Pres. H. L. BOLDEN, Pastor. Little Miss Norene Davis, Jr., 1116 Washington boulevard, is visiting Mrs. Garrett for the holidays in Leavenworth, Kansas. Rev. J. R. Ransom of Wichita was in the city this week calling on his old friends, and attending the Annual Inter-State Literary meeting on the Missouri side. Arkansas Baptist college, and Howard University, and served in the army overseas as lieutenant and returned with honors. He is a brave young man, and is now the business manager of the Vanguard, of Little Rock. This couple will be happy in Little Rock. I talked to a big crowd at night and then beat it to Cincinnati and on to this place. Some few things have happened here, but I will not talk about them this time. I want to tell the people who have that there is a split in Olivet Baptist church, that it is made out of old cloth called lierene, for there was never a word of truth in the statement. Dr. L. K. Williams is doing a great big work in this part of the world and we are all proud of him and what he is doing. I wish you could just step into Olivet Baptist church and see the crowds, at the new site on Thirty first street and the one of Twenty-seventh street, where Dr. J. H. Branham holds forth. These two men are loved by the people. Both of them come from Texas. There are other, assistants, but I, just want you to know the truth, there is no split in the church. It never was in better condition than today. ADVOCATE THE YORK RITE MASONRY IS NOW IN FINE SHAPE May. I say. St. Paul A. M. E. church is moving upward and along all lines. The program at the Christmas tree was a splendid production of the little ones. Sunday at 11 a. m., the Rev. Dr. J. C. C. Owens Presiding Elder of the Parsons district, delivered the message. The doctor was at his best, his wife accompanying him. Rev. Steward of Bonner Springs, Kans., was with us, The offering for the day was $27.45. A revival over here will start soon. At this writing Mrs. Broadnax is confined to her bed. Ye writer made a trip a few days ago, looking after the craft of which he is Grand Master of the York Rite. (National Compact) Masonry, for Omaha, Sioux City, Iowa; Sioux Falls, South Dakota; Yankton; Junction City and Ellsworth, Kansas; never met a greater set of craftsmen and Ladies' Courts, all in good working order. The Rev. Dr. Kelley has been appointed Grand Lecturer of Iowa, and South Dakota; A. L. Jones, D. D. Y. M., Underwood Gains, R. H. Hughes, McRoy, C. J. Goode, Hickman and others are doing nicely in their fields of labor. Notice to all Worshipful Masters: Please send in your subscription for The Advocate. Have your members subscribe for it. Every man of the craft should know what is being done among our craftsmen; also what the world is doing among our people. Fraternally yours. Fraternity yours, J. A. BROADNAX, G. M. 2025 Ruby Ave., Kansas City, Kans. The finest twentytieth anniversary wedding in the year 1920, was given by Mr. and Mrs. Hull Christmas day, at their residence, 2024 North Sixth street, in their beautiful bungalo, on the choicest corner, which has a south and east front on the popular streets of Sixth and Parallel. Their strictly modern home is pretty enough for a millionaire, and is all on one floor. It did not need it, but was decorated with red and green festoons, and the electric bulbs in the oak paneled ceiling were incased in colors. The large living-room also had decorations of straw flowers, natural Christmas lilies, carnations, poinsettas, tiger cactus, oleanders and ferns. The bride and groom were attended by Mr. and Mrs. Douglass. Mrs. Hull looked youthful in pale blue messaline satin. The main receivers were Mrs. J. H. Weedan, in black satin and beaded georgette crepe, and Mrs. E. B. Tillery in black satin. Messrs. J. H. Weedan and E. B. Tillery also assisted. The hours from 3 to 9, were spent in a general program of reminiscences. Dr. E. B. Tillery, the great tenor, being one of the special entertainers. Mrs. M. C. Matthews gave the anniversary poem, and by viva voce, it was ordered printed. The guests, were highly pleased with the menu of turkey salad on lettuce leaf, mayonnaise dressing, hot rolls, French coffee, with loaf sugar, white chocolate and caramel cakes, brick ice cream of the three Christmas colors, mints, etc., all served abundantly. One of the many fine presents, was a Haviland china dinner set, given by Mr. and Mrs. D. Lee, Mr. and Mrs. T. P. Perry, Dr. and Mrs. I. H. Anthony, Miss Trussie Smothers, Mr. Will and Miss V. Jackson, Mr. and Mrs. J. Cahill, Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Ford, Mrs. S. Peniston, Mr. and Mrs. H. Brady, Mr. and Mrs. H. Cahill, Mr. and Mrs. H. Douglass, Mrs. Mattie D. Williams, Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Davis, Mr. and Mrs. Hopkins, Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Weedan, Mr. and Mrs. L. Hayden, Miss Effie Hill, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Tillery, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Gray, and Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Saunders. Some other gifts in china were Pie plates, Mr. and Mrs. Smith; bevy ry set, Mr. and Mrs. Flakes; nut set, Mesdames, E. Lyles; and S. Griggsby; haviland hand-painted plates, printed ed and given by Mrs. Bouldin; haviland china teacups and saucers, Mr. and Mrs. Matt Carroll; hand-painted olate, Rev. and Mrs. N. B. Robinson; Japanese cup and saucer, Mr. and Mrs. Coltharp; bath rug, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Weedan; casserole in stand, Mr. and Mrs. C. Johnson, of Lincoln, Neb.; silk socks and silk handkerchiefs and chocolate, Mr. R. Norman; silk tie and silk handkerchiefs, Mr. Albert Johnson. Dr. and Mrs. Griffin gave congratulations and a present. There were many other gifts too numerous to mention. BACK SOUTH REDUCTION Boston Congressman Thanked for His Bill for Enforcement of the 14th Amendment and Offered Assistance by National Equal Rights League. Boston, Mass., Dec. 9.—An indorsement of his bill to reduce congressional representation to the basis of voters in any state which disfranchises for race was sent to Representative Tinkham of Boston last night by the National Equal Rights League, signed by the national president, Rev. M. A. N. Shaw and national secretary, Wm. Monroe Trotter. The league also offered to appear at hearings before the rules and censors committees with other societies favoring law-enforcement. The letter declares that by the unconstitutional racial disfranchisement and the retention of the full quota in congress in violation of the 14th article of the Constitution, the Colored South finds their presence need to increase the federal power of their own disfranchisery, all incentive is removed for the South to relinquish its political slavery; the South gets ten times as much power in national affairs per voter as the other as the other states, and respect for the Constitution and law is undermined. "This quadruple injustice," says the eltter, "smells to Heaven." The League offers to appear at committee hearings in the interest of "justice, equality and law enforcement." EMANCIPATION DAY Emancipation will be held Saturday, New Year's day, at 2 p. m., at the Second Baptist church, Tenth and Charlotte streets, Missouri side. The Rev. Mr. R. H. Miller, pastor of the Independence Boulevard Christian church, will be the speaker on this occasion. The public is invited of the two cities. Miss Harriet Jenkins, the accomolished daughter of Mrs. Gertrude Jenkins, of Quindaro, who is an efficient teacher in the Coffeyville, Kansas, schools, is spending the holidays at home. NOTICE TO SUBSCRIBERS: The subscriptions of a number of our readers expire with this issue. To prevent violation of postoffice regulations, we will have to cut off the names as they become delinquent. This is necessary to retain our second-class mailing privileges. So if you fail to get the succeeding issue and know you are delinquent, renew your subscription at once. The Advocate has no leeway in the matter other than to notify you. "THE COLORED SUFFRAGETTE" (A Play of New Thought) at M. & O. HALL THURSDAY, JANUARY 6, 1921 Given by HERMOINE COURT NO. 21 OF CALANTHEANS Come and witness this great play of Political Suffragettes Candidates for all city offices Admission, 15 cents Year INTER-STATE LITERARY ASSN. HAS FINE MEETING The Inter-State Literary Association closed its thirtieth session Thursday evening at the Second Baptist church at the corner of Tenth and Charlotte streets. The session was presided over by Prof. Jos. L. Bowler, of St. Louis, Mo. The attendance was good and the three days' program was of a very high order. The City Federation of Colored Women's Clubs entertained the entire association at a reception Wednesday afternoon from 2 to 5 o'clock, at the home of Mrs. G. G. Mason, 915 Howard avenue. A WELL TO DO BUSINESS MAN AND WIFE VISITING HERE Rev. and Mrs. Samuel J. Comfort of Philadelphia, are spending the holidays with Mrs. Comfort's sister and family, Mrs. Kealing, at Quindaro. Rev. and Mrs. Comfort expect to spend most of the winter in the South, leaving here in a few days for Texas, where they will visit relatives and friends. The Comforts are in possession of considerable wealth, owning and operating a large summer hotel, at Ocean City, New Jersey, besides owning some very valuable real estate in Philadelphia and also runnig a first-class hotel in that city. The editor had the pleasure of visiting their summer home at Ocean City a little more than a year ago. CRAWFORD-RANSOM Miss Cleo Crawford, the beautiful daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Crawford, 1131 Everett avenue, and Mr. Edward Ransom, son of Rev. J. P. Ransom, of Wichita, Kansas, were married Thursday evening, Rev. Ransom performing the ceremony. They will live in Wichita, keeping house at present for the groom's father, whose wife died some months ago. The Advocate wishes for the young couple, the New Year's greeting and a long happy and prosperous life. Mrs. Annabel Montgomery-Bell the wife of Dr. P. M. Bell of Wichita, is spending the holidays with her parents and her sister, Mrs. J. H. Clayborne, on Washington boulevard. Dr. Bell, her husband, came in Monday and spent a few days and attended the Inter-State Literary session, of which he is a member of the executive committee. as of a number of our this issue. To prevent the regulations, we will names as they become necessary to retain our privileges. So if you reading issue and know NUMBER 22. PAGE TWO THE KANSAS CITY ADVOCATE THOMAS KENNEDY, Editor and Prop. Thos. Knapper Associate Editor MRS. M. C. MATTHEWS. Society Editor W. C. ARCH Circulating Manager PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY at 610 North Sixth Street Residence Phone Fairfax 2663 SUBSCRIPTION. One Year ..... $1.50 Six Months ..... .90 Three Months ..... .60 "Entered as second-class matter August 29, 1914, at the postoffice at Kansas City, Kansas, under the Act of March 3, 1879." The Advocate is a weekly journal devoted to Race Progress and Human Uplift. Have your news in our office not later than Tuesday of each week to insure publication. Office 834 Nebraska ave. MEMBER NATIONAL NEGRO PRESS ASSOCIATION. The editor and wife appreciate the many beautiful Christmas cards received from their friends here, in Washington, D. C., Chicago and other friends in the East. The Advocate received this week a very beautiful letter from its former circulation manager, ne Mrs. Lottie D. Hall-McCully, who was married on December 16 to Rev. B. F. McCully, of Ogden, Utah. She states everything was lovely and that she had entered into church duties with the same spirit she had tried to do here. The people of this city well know of her devoted Christian work to humanity while among us. She wished through The Advocate to extend her best wishes to her friends and her church, First A. M. E. Sabbath school and Allen League. HERE AND THERE IN THE EIGHTH STREET BAPTIST CHURCH The Christmas eve program "Playing Santa Claus," rendered by the Sunday school under the direction of Mrs. Myrtle A. Young, chorister, assisted by Mrs. Orpheus Towers, was the best we ever had. One of the features of the evening was Santa Claus's house, a unique building, 6x8, which was filled with presents, The pastor received, among other things, a handsome $85 suit. A large crowd was out last Sunday, and was inspired and made spiritually strong by a powerful sermon preached by the pastor. There were many visitors present. --- The forty-five officers and teachers of the Sunday school will be installed this Sunday with appropriate ceremonies and at this time the annual report of the secretary and treasure will be heard. Watch meeting services will be held this Friday night. The Faith and Hope Club will meet this week at the home of Mrs. Margarget Seymour, 921 Splitlog avenue. This Sunday morning and afternoon will be speaking meeting followed by the celebration of the Lord's Supper and at night the pastor will preach. Last Sunday night the pantomime representing the Birth of Christ rendered by the girls of the intermediate classes, number one and three, and senior class number two, under the direction of Mrs. B. C. Scott, was one of the most impressive sights ever witnessed by a Kansas City, Kansas audience. Bethlehem of Judea is impressed upon our minds like it never had been before. The girls wore oriental costumes that carried the audience back to Bible times. Except the music "Silent Night," being softly played by Mrs. O. Towers, a death-like silence prevailed throughout the pantomime. The funeral of John H. Williams will be held this Sunday at 2 o'clock under the auspices of Prudant Lodge No. 6, A. F. & A. M. The father of Mrs. E. B. Tillery is visiting her this week. Mr. and Mrs. Bruce, on New Jersey, entertained their sons and daughters, Mrs. B. Carroll and Mrs. M. C. Matthews, on Christmas day. Mrs. Slaughter and Mrs. Monroe two of Winfield, Kansas's most prominent women, were the guests of Mrs. English, 1222 Ann avenue, during the holidays. --- THE WEEKLY ANNOUNCER OF FIRST A. M. E. CHURCH J. F. GRIFFIN, Pastor. Residence, 1111 North Eighth St. Residence Phone, Fairfax 2904 Alex. Jones, Assistant Pastor. ORDER OF SERIVCES. 9:30 A. M., Sunday School. 11:00 A. M., preaching. 5:00 P. M., Junior Allen League. 6:00 P. M., Senior Allen League. 7:30 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 THE MESSIAH The cantata Christmas morning by the Senior choir was a fine affair. The choir circled the tail of the balcony at 5 o'clock, each carrying a lighted candle. Mrs. Ophelia Jackson at the organ, it being lighted up with caudles, the electric lights all being turned off. Every member of the choir being present, with their white robes filling up the balcony from one end to the other, which is 90 feet, was a beautiful sight to behold. At five minutes past five, Mrs. Jackson, one of the few real pipe organ performers in the two cities touched the keys of this great instrument, when the mammoth choir sang the Messiah in its purity. Its sweetness and volume nearly raised the early morning worshippers from their seats. At a period, Miss Mabel Jackson, the soloist, went to the choir loft there singing with the choir marching down the stairway at each end of the church, singing their parts, marching slowly into the church and down the four aisles and into the choir loft at each end. There were persons stationed at the electric switchboard, and at the close of singing, all the lights were flashed on. The whole house of more than eight hundred, at this time was in a spiritual fervor. The choir and congregation then sang, "Joy to the World." invocation, Rev. J. S. Payne, presiding elder of the Omaha district. The choir then sang a beautiful and appropriate anthem. Rev. J. F. Griffin read the fifth chapter of Micah. Rev. Griffin then presented Rev. H. L. Bolden, pastor of the C. M. E. church, at Oakland avenue and Eighth streets, who delivered the sermon. He took for his subject "Bethlehem of Juden." Besides being a great spiritual and intellectual discourse, the introductory preface was of historical origin that few theologians have delved into. It was a wonderful Gospel sermon and was uplifting to every hearer. One young man joined the church. The personage and church were open all night, many members and friends staying up the entire night. Mrs. Curry, matron of Western University, chaperoned a large bevy of student girls in at midnight, who were entertained at the parsonage until morning. The ladies of the church served coffee and doughnuts all through the night. The girls enjoyed themselves, in song, instrumental music and popping corn. The Sunday school held its Christmas exercises Friday evening when a splendid and enjoyable program was rendered by the little folks. Every one present received a sack of candy and nuts. Many lovely presents were taken from the Christmas tree, for both young and old. Superintendent Alex. Jones has brought the school up to a high standard. Sunday Services The services were fully up to its usual worship, a nice congregation being present, with cheerful faces and a Merry Christmas greeting. Rev. J. S. Payne filled the pulpit with a strong Gospel message, which filled the souls of his hearers. Rev. J. F. Griffin, the pastor, preached at the evening service to a nice Sunday evening audience, who always are greatly helped by his practical sermons. At the close of the services, Mr. P. A. Goines, general secretary of the colored department of the N. & W. Railway N. M. C. A. at Bluefields, W. Va., was introduced and made a fine and enthusiastic talk. New Year Sunday This Sunday will be the welcoming in the first Sabbath of 1921. Many of this church who have lived, saw and enjoyed life at the coming in of the first Sabbath of 1920, have quit the shores of time and their familiar faces and that hearty New Year's KANSAS·CITY ADVOCATE grip of the hand, will not be seen and felt. So will it be, with some of us, when the first Sunday comes around in 1922. "Get ready to meet thy God." Watch meeting this, Friday, night, commencing at 9 o'clock. The Missionary society will have open house at the parsonage' New Year's day, serving a turkey dinner. The Senior choir will render a fine musical program New Year's evening at the church. It is free. The New Year's gift will be made Sunday, when every member is expected to give one-half cent of their weight. First church closes with tonight one of its most prosperous years, both spiritually and financially speaking. The incoming year should in no wise be less, but with greater service for the Master and the saving of humanity. Sign up with the Lord, as one of His laborers, whose pay check is handed you every night, or at any hour of the day. In His name, wishing you a happy and prosperous New Year. Rev. Griffin and family wish, through the columns of The Advocate, to thank their many friends here and abroad who so abundantly remembered them with appreciative gifts, coming as far east as Pittsburg, Pa., and from the west, Los Angeles, Calif. St. Paul A. M. E. church, Kansas City, Kans. 2325 Ruby avenue. J. A. Broadnax, Pastor. Services every Sunday. Sunday school, 9:30 a. m. Preaching at 11. Class, 12:15. Preaching 7:30 p. m. Prayer meeting Wednesday nights. You are welcome to all services. DR. G. E. HORSEY will be in his office, Kansas side, 516 Minnesota avenue, from 10:30 a. m. to 12:30 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday of each week. Call at Woodman office. METROPOLITAN TEMPLE NOTES A very large audience greeted Pastor Holmes Sunday morning as he preached his last great sermon of the year. He was happier than usual because at the Christmas tree entertainment, members, led by Deacon Hulsey's wife, had made up a purse of $50, twenty-five for him and $26 for his wife, and had Mrs. M. C. Matthews present it at which time she presented a poem. He thanked all over and over again for their kind Christmas spirit. At 8 p. m. Mrs. Kealing's brother-in-law, Dr. S. J. Comfort of Philadelphia, preached a very intelligent, spiritual sermon, and a large collection of many who gave $5 each was received. Friday night will be church meeting and watch meeting. Next Sunday, January 2, will be fine sermons, New Year's resolutions, etc. Be sure to attend church at all meetings. Let all be found ready and waiting and watching till the Lord shall come. Some Metropolitan Auxiliaries. The Metropolitan Sunday school had a very nice program Christmas eve night. The children did well, and their songs and speeches were appropriate.- Mrs. A. Aills brook and Miss Plummer were the main pianists. The tree was beautiful and every one received something. Miss Gleaton made a fine mistress of ceremonies. At the close Mrs. Matthews presented a purse to Pastor and Mrs. Holmes. She was greatly applauded, especially when she said it was $50. The program was repeated at the B. Y. P. U. on Sunday. The children did well again and a quartet from the choir, viz: Mrs. Thomas, Mrs. Stovall, N. Daniels and Jos. Willis sang so well they were enclosed. Mrs. Nelson is superintendent of the Sunday school and Mrs. L. Eskridge is president of the B. Y. P. U. The Sewing Circle is selling calendars with the pictures of the church and pastor on them. Buy one. Mrs. Rollins has been leading the Sewing Circle. Rev. and Mrs. D. A. Holmes were guests at breakfast on Christmas morning at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. S. Dow, 927A Nebraska avenue. Miss Willa Jefferson, a student at Chicago University, is visiting her parents during the holidays. Mrs. J. N. Soanes wore hipped at Metropolitan Sunday. Argentine, Kansas FOLLOW THE CROWDS TO THE CUT PRICE SALE of JEWELRY, IVORY AND 1847 ROGERS SILVERWARE SELECT YOUR GIFTS NOW! J.GEO.GARNIER JEWELRY CO. 618 MINNESOTA AVENUE CITIZENS' FORUM CITIZENS' FORUM The Citizens' Forum met promptly on time, President Booker presiding. After quotations and current events, the committee on new officers reported and the fololwing were elected: President, Prof. G. A. Curry; vice-president, Rev. Knapper; secretary, Miss G. Howard; assistant secretary, Miss Marie Johnson; treasurer, Mr. Lewis; critic, Prof. Sherman Scruggs. Although the publicity committee has always been appointed by the president, they elected Mrs. M. C. Matthews, who has served faithfully for six or seven years. The officers will be installed next Sunday, January 2; come and witness the inauguration. We regret we have not the name of the second or third vice-presidents, nor the chaplain. We will give them next Sunday, when the president-elect will name his committees. The speaker did not come on account of a cold, A large crowd was just coming as the Forum was dismissing. Mr. Chauncey Downs played a lovely violin solo and was encored. We regret that we omitted to mention the solo, so sweetly sung by Mrs. Fullbright last Sunday. The retiring president and his executive committee will arrange the inaugural program. Come and hear it. Come promptly at 4 or you will miss hearing all the program. 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EVERYTHING NEW AND SANITARY HIGH-GRADE MEATS AND FIRST-CLASS SERVICE TO ALL IS OUR MOTTO 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 that unless you appear and answer, on or before the 4th day of February, 1921, the petition filed against you will be presented, and evidence introduced thereon, upon which a decree in divorce will be granted to the plaintiff, and she will be awarded her maiden name, and a judgment for the costs of this action. L.E.BRADLEY. Attest: Attorney for Plaintiff. R. J. McFarland, Clerk District Court. (First published Dec. 24, 1920.) PUBLICATION NOTICE In the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas. Lena Johnson, Plaintiff, vs. Edward Johnson, Defendant. 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AT MARKET NEW OPEN AT NESOTA AVENUE NEW AND SANITARY DE MEATS AND SERVICE TO ALL UR MOTTO PURE CHRISTMAS CANDIES FOR PURE CANDIES, FREED NUTS, FINE FRUITS AND STANDARD BRAND CIGARS, GO TO ROYAL CONFECTIONARY 121 MIDDLEVEN AVENUE We Serve Hot Lunch and Soft Drinks of All Kinds THE CHURCH OF THE LIVING GOD (C.W.F.F.) Elder J. H. Wright, Pastor, 337 Oakland Avenue. Christmas week is about to pass out and also the old year. On last Saturday between 11 a. m., and 2 p. m., a short sermon was preached by the pastor Many good things were said, and at 8:15 that night a grand program was rendered by Sister. Dessie Brant Many were out and all had a very nice time. After the program Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus came forth and distributed all kinds of present off the Christmas tree to the children. All were made happy. On last Sunday morning Sunday school was good and also the morning sermon. The pastor occupied the rostrum. The Bible Band was excellent at 6 o'clock. Come and be with us at any time. You are welcome. The night sermon was preached by the pastor. He used for his text, Heb. 11-1; subject "Faith." He preached a noble sermon. Quite a few visitors were present. Rev. John Ghaston, who is pastoring in Omaha, Neb., was here on a business trip a few days ago. He reported a good church and some good news from Omaha. The Church of the Living God's doors, stand open for all. Come and be with us next Sunday. Welcome, everybody. Don't forget to come to the watch meeting next Friday night at 8.15. W. C. ARCH. IN MEMORIAM In memory of our dear loving mother, Mrs. Susan Anderson, who died January 2, 1920. "Safe in the arms of, Jesus, Safe on His gentle breast, There by his love o'ershadowed Sweetly her soul shall rest." The flower of our home is gone To the bright celestial shore beyond, We grieved at her departure, for she Was thoughtful, kind and true; Although we must not murmur, 'Twas God's holy will. We know she left a vacant place That we can never fill, Home is not what it used to be, For we have not the smiles Of dear mother to see. But in saddest moments One happy thought holds sway, We will meet our dear loved mother With Jesus some sweet day. Sadly missed by her children; Mary Haines, Gertie Anderson, William Anderson, Walter Anderson, Bertie Moore. CARD OF APPRECIATION I wish to thank and show my appreciation on this closing year of 1920, to my many friends of the two cities and many out of the city for their kind words of cheer and hope and prayers in my behalf, and especially of my church and beloved pastor; also to the members and ep-workers of the Trustee Board. All who prayed for my recovery, accept our sincere thanks. Wishing all a happy and prosperous New Year, CHAS. WILLIAMS AND WIFE, 1309 North Tenth Street. WEATHER FORECAST For Kansas City and vicinity: From January 1 to 7: Cold, light rains probable; strong shifting winds; not much snow. Miss Bessie Garvin of Wilberforce, Ohio, and a teacher in the East St. Louis schools, visited her uncle and family this week. Mr. and Mrs. Garvin, 815 Everett avenue. A TRUE GENTLEMAN Maybe you have often wondered what the qualities of a true gentleman are. Here's a choice little article from "The Ritter Craftsman" which gives the definition as follows: A man that's clean inside and outside, who neither looks up to the rich or down on the poor; who is a good loser; who can win without bragging; considerate to women, children and old people; who is too brave to lie, too generous to cheat and too sensible to loaf; and who takes his share of the world's goods and lets other people have theirs. A man having these qualities has the characteristics of a true gentleman. Are you one?—The Peabody Prep. Mrs. L. Hood visited Misses Stockton in Atchison on Christmas eve. NIGHT SCHOOLS BEGIN The second term of the Kansas City, Kansas, night schools will begin Monday, January 3. The following courses will be offered: Arithmetic, Spanish, typewriting, spelling, music, physical training, algebra, chemistry, shorthand, English, public speaking, hygiene and first aid, architectural drawing, French, bookkeeping, penmanship, composition, cabinet making, mechanical drawing. The following are the federal vocational classes: Boilermaking, sheet metal work, auto-mechanics, packing house mechanics, machine shop practice, carpentry, steamfitting, bricklaying, machinist, electricity, blacksmithing, janitor-engineering, millinery, home economics, dressmaking, cooking. Night schools will be conducted in the following school buildings: High school, Ninth street and Minnesota avenue; Argentine high school, Twenty-second street and Ruby avenue; Sumner high school, Ninth street and Washington boulevard; Cooper school, First street and Lyons avenue; Bancroft school, Fifth street and Splitlog avenue; J. J. Ingalls school, Fifth street and Shawnee avenue; Junior high school, Boeke and Ivandale; Stowe school, Second street and Virginia avenue; Bruce school, Second street and Ohio avenue; Lincoln school. Twenty-fourth street and Strong avenue. You are invited to continue the work you have begun. New students will be enrolled Monday evening, January 3. The age demands women and men well equipped for the work they undertake. The efficient man or woman will be recognized more in the future than in the past. Now is the time to prepare. Now is the golden opportunity. Remember the date, January 3, 1921. "TRUE; TOO TRUE." It is not always easy: To apologize. To take advice. To be unselfish. To admit error. To face a sneer. To avoid mistakes. To be broad-minded. To profit by mistakes. To think and then act. To maintain a high standard. To recognize the bright side of school life. GOOD AND BAD TASTE One has only to note the crowd that travel through the shops, great and small, that frequent the restaurants and other public places, where the rich and poor classes gather day by day, to find good and bad taste in modern garb. It must not be forgotten that good taste in apparel is usually an acquired thing. Its rudiments are best learned in extreme youth—from observation, from precept, from example, and according to the opportunities. Some of the residents of Armourdale are protesting against the location of the proposed community house near Shawnee parq. They say a more central location could be secured. There was not a drunk arrested in Kansas City, Kansas, Christmas day or Sunday. Those who had it drank it at home. Mrs. B. Carroll had her Christmas dinner the 27th in honor of Mrs. Dr. Davis and children and Messrs Matt. Carroll, Sr., and Jr. The society editor was the other guest. Mr. and Mrs. Taylor, on Fourth street, entertained Rev. and Mrs. D. A. Holmes and Mrs. S. Rollins at dinner Sunday. Prof. G. A. Gregg, for several years associate editor of The Advocate, and teacher of mathematics at Western University, now secretary of the Hinton Branch Y. M. C. A. at Tulsa, Okla., is spending the holidays with his family, 2214 Russell avenue. Mr. Alex Gatewood, who is studying fine arts at Kansas University, is spending the Yuletide with his parents, 655 Winona. Mrs. Carrie Brown of Atchison is visiting Mr. and Mrs. George Fairfax on Washington boulevard. KANSAS CITY.ADVOCATE Mrs. Mary Green-Carter of Indianaapolis, Ind., is visiting her parents, Rev. Mr. and Mrs. Green, on West end of Nebraska avenue. Mrs. Carter is looking fine and her parents and many friends were glad to see her. Miss Holmes, teacher at Western University, spent the holidays with her friend, Miss Theodosia Hamilton, 830 Nebraska avenue. Mrs. Rosa Stephens, 830 Nebraska avenue, returned home, Monday from a visit in Texas. She was accompanied by her niece. Miss Alma Griffin entertained as her guest at the parsonage during the holidays, her college chums, Misses Cornelia Sanders and Ruth Lee, of Western University. Mrs. Dora Porter and her daughter, Mrs. Ruth Jacobs, 925 Nebraska avenue, spent the holidays with the parents of Mrs. Porter and grandparents of Mrs. Jacobs, at Coffeyville, Kans. Mr. and Mrs. Vernon G. Ward 1959 North Sixth street, were the dinner guests Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. Walls, on the Missouri side. Dr. and Mrs. E. M. Phenix, of Independence, Mo., were entertained at Christmas dinner by Mr. and Mrs. D. M. Johnson, 628 New Jersey avenue. CAPPER PROVES LESS LOSE WHEN PROVEN "NORMALIZE" Senator Capper has published between the price of corn and a number of Capper's Weekly. A bushel of corn, which bore year, now buys only one. The soft coal which cost six costs 40 bushels. A $60 suit of clothes costs with 40 bushels a year ago. I buy three pounds of coffee, now. A 48-pound sack of flour as compared with 2½ a year ago. Last year a good pair of cowhide. Today it takes six co. Senator Capper then turns follows: If other prices had come do the Standard Oil Company wound of 30 cents; the coal trust wound a ton of soft coal; a $60 suit was for $1. “What is it going to profit keep knocking the farmer and money away from him?” CAPPER PROVES LABOR AND FARMER LOSE WHEN PROFITEERS SEEK TO "NORMALIZE" UNITED STATES CAPPER PROVES LABOR AND FARMER LOSE WHEN PROFITEERS SEEK TO "NORMALIZE" UNITED STATES Senator Capper has published some interesting comparisons between the price of corn and other prices in the current number of Capper's Weekly. A bushel of corn, which brought five gallons of gasoline last year, now buys only one. The soft coal which cost six bushels of corn a year ago, now costs 40 bushels. A $60 suit of clothes costs 200 bushels of corn, as compared with 40 bushels a year ago. Last year a bushel of corn would buy three pounds of coffee, now it buys a little over half a pound. A 48-pound sack of flour takes $8\frac{1}{2}$ bushels of corn today, as compared with $2\frac{1}{2}$ a year ago. Last year a good pair of shoes could be bought with one cowhide. Today it takes six cowhides to get the shoes. Senator Capper then turns these price relations around as follows: If other prices had come down as much as the farmer's corn the Standard Oil Company would sell gasoline at 6 cents instead of 30 cents; the coal trust would ask $2.50 instead of $12.50 for a ton of soft coal; a $60 suit would be priced at $12; the $5 hat for $1. "What is it going to profit us," asks Senator Capper, "to keep knocking the farmer and laborer down and taking his money away from him?" AMERICA FIRST! American factories foreign-made goods fl buy foreign cottons, tw keep American factories Housewives - See by not buying the follo Lipton's Tea. Ridgv American factories are closing while the foreign-made goods flood our markets. Don't buy foreign cottons, tweeds, woolens, etc., but keep American factories open. Housewives - See that you help America by not buying the following foreign products: Lipton's Tea, Ridgway Tea, Tetley's Teas, Coleman's Mustard, Lea & Perrins Sauce, Worcestershire Sauce, Cottage Brand Sauce. Imported English Sauce, Cross & Blackwell's Goods, Dundee Marmalade, Clover Leaf Soap, Pear's Soap, William's Shaving Soap, All William's Goods, All Colgate's Goods, Fry's Chocolates and Cocoas, Stilton Cheese, Cheddar Cheese, Cox Gelatine, Huntley & Palmer's Biscuits, Scotch Shortbread Biscuits, Lux, Twinks. Rinso, Octagon Laundry Soap, Lifebouy Soap, Crane's Linen Lawn Paper, Eton's Highland Linen Paper, Whiting's Paper, Allen & Ginter Tobacco, Garrick Tobacco, Capstan Navy Cut Tobacco, All Shell Oil Products, All "Made in Japan" Articles. Every time you purchase any of the above goods you are helping to close an American factory, establish an American bread-line and starve an American worker. Be a Real American! Buy American Goods! · ADMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE State of Kansas, Wyandotte County, ss. Case No. 10.903. In the Probate Court in and for said County. In the matter of the estate of Frank Dunaway deceased Notice is hereby given that Letters of Administration have been granted to the undersigned on the Estate of Frank Dunaway, late of said County, deceased, by the Honorable, the Probate Court of the County and State aforesaid, dated the 16th day of December A.D. 1920. Now, all persons having claims against the said estate are hereby notified that they must present the same to the undersigned for allowance within one year from 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. PEARL HOUSTON, Administrator of the Estate of Frank Dunaway. Deceased. Kansas City, Kansas, Dec. 17, 1920. In witness whereof, the undersigned, Probate Judge in and for the County of Wyandotte, State of Kansas, have hereto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Probate Court, this 17th day of December, A.D. 1920. JQHN T. SIMS, Probate Judge. (First published Dec. 24, 1920) Miss Le Ella Blake, 830 Nebraska avenue, is spending her holiday vacation at home, from Western University. Dr. Dowdell Davis' wife and children arrived here Sunday from In-Independence, Kans., and will visit Mrs. B. Carroll, the doctor's sister, until after New Year's. ASPIRIN-Its Uses The name "Bayer" identifies the true, world-famous Aspirin prescribed by physicians for over eighteen years. The name "Bayer" means genuine Aspirin proved safe by millions of people. In each unbroken package of "Bayer Tablets of Aspirin" you are told how to safely take this genuine Aspirin for Colds, Headache, Toothache, Earache, Neuralgia, Lumbago, Rheumatism, Neuritis and Pain generally. Always say "Bayer" when buying Aspirin. 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"If I hurt you, you must tell me so," she said. "I'll bear it, never fear," I replied. "You are not as rough as a surgeon would be." As soon as she had finished I went to the bidge again. Although my head pained me, I could not miss my duties above. It was my fear that we should lose the tide and become stranded where we were. In that case all our voyage would be for nothing. Crawford and Archibald were on the bridge. The latter was peering trying to pierce the goom of our back over the steamer, as, if he was trying to pierce the gloom of our course into the river. There were overhanging trees not ten feet from the starboard rail. What their size was and what sort of a growth I could not tell, as nothing was lighted above deck except the binacle as the flashlight current had been turned off until we needed it. I went up to Crawford, but before I had time to say anything, Archibald called me: "Will you come here a minute, please, Captain Marchbanks?" I went to where he was peering into the gloom. "There's something moving in that tree there, or my eyes deceive me," he said, pointing to where a tree-limb overhung the rail "Can you see anything?" I looked and whispered a word to Crawford. He looked. "What did you see, Archie?" he asked. "I'm not sure," sir," he replied. "There's something or someone in that tree, I'm sure." "Try your pocket flashlight," I suggested. He reached into his jacket pocket and brought it out. Just as he flashed the light in the direction of the tree something leaped and hit the deck with a thud. Another followed to jollow him. We were watching them, disappear when a seaman walked into the ligh tbelow. "Mr. McCabe desires me to inform you that he, is ready to start now," the man said. "I tell him I thank him and will signal him right away," I replied. and I remarked to Crawford: "There's a man that has served his country aboard a navy vessel, and I'll bet a dollar I'm right." "We have lots of old navy men in the merchant service now," he replied. "Shall we try to start now?" I switched on the vessel's searchlight. While we had been talking the Cleo had been moving a little up stream, and a look over the rail showed a strong tide running up. "Place lookouts and tell them to hail us as soon as they see anything." I saw the men placed and signaled to McCabe to start slowly. And the Cleo bega nto move! Once the watch below hailed me and we ported ship so quickly as to avoid what seemed to be a forest growth of huge trees that the steamer nearly went on her beam ends. Again the channel ran perfectly straight for rhalf a miel, ending in what seemed to be a great lake. We ran across this but failed to find a passage out. Skirting the trees that lined the lake we steamed clear around and found on opening except the one by which we had entered. Nonplussed, we were steaming around once more, when I be thought of Archibald and his three guests below. If they were natives they surely would know whether or not we could go higher up stream. So I called one of the watch below and asked him to go down and find out from the black if any of the natives knew the place. Archibald replied by accompanying the three to the bridge. They still held food nearly starved, although, judging by the time they had been below, they could have cleaned out all the ship's stores. "Find out from your friends whether or not there's a passage out of this lake?" The Negro talked to them for a few minutes and one of them replied in kind. "He says to steam straight ahead from the entering passage until you are in the center of the lake; then turn at right angles to the course and you will find a passage. It is marked, he says, by a huge dead tree. Keep the tree to the port side about twenty yards. I am not sure about that distance in Spanish. It may be twenty feet he means." "How shall we turn in the center of the lake and how shall we know when we reach the center?" I asked. Time was passing and I was anxious to get as for up as possible before the tide left us. After talking for a minute or two, during which McCabe became anxious and signaled from below, the black explained: "He says he doesn't know; that he is turned around. He never was down here but once. But find the dead tree and you will find the passage." For some time we steamed slowly around the lake, all hands watching for the dead tree, as I had passed word to the lookout below. At length one of the aborigines pointed out the place. I could see no passageway, but the Indian still pointed, the line of his finger indicating a darker place than the other portion of the shore, and at the port side of the dead tree. ask him how much water we'll find in there—the sounding." "He says three ships like this could go down end to end and sink out of sight and still not touch the bottom." "That's enough," I said. "We'll keep the Cleo on her bottom for a while, yet. I hope. Would you mind standing watch below, to oversee the lookouts, Mr. Crawford?" He disappeared and the steamer pushed her way into what I took to be the jungle. The trees brushed the sides of the Cleo, and several overhanging limbs caused me to duck. Archibald, more careful of his bones than I, lay flat on the bridge. For probably a hundred feet we pushed through and then reached another stretch of clear water. The stars were out now, and, having grown accustomed to the darkness, I could see reasonably well. I turned and took stock of any possible damage to the ship the overhanging trees might have, done. The I kicked the prostrate Archibald in the ribs. "Get up!" I called. "Get up and tell me where your Indians have gone?" For, sometime during the push through the brush, the savage fellows had gone as they had come, by way of trees: "I wonder whether or not those ```markdown ``` and then another. "We're boarded!" Crawford exclaimed. "They're not human being!" Archibald cried. "Yes, they are, but not white men!" Crawford said, reaching into his pocket as though to draw a pistol. In the dim light I saw one of the forms rise to its feet and run forward, as if making for the bridge. I tried to draw my revolver, but remembered having left it in a chair while Elsie dressed my wounded head. Crawford fired one shot and Archibald, becoming excited, flung his searchlight at the three who were running toward where we stood. In the darkness no one was injured. While running down the coast I had a switch placed on the bridge by which I could turn on a light directly below. I did this for the convenience of Crawford when changing watches, or for the quartermaster when he relieved his mate. I reached for this switch and in a moment had flooded half of the after deck. As soon as the light flashed on the boarders stopped. I could see what they were. Clothes they had little. The best dressed one wore a breachelout and a cotton shirt, the sort one could purchase in a cheap-john store in Frisco or Portland for 15 cents before the war. The other two wore nothing but breechelouts and these were ragged. "Stay where you are!" Crawford commanded, knowing the recent injury had weakened me, "or I'll send you to the happ yhunting grounds full of lead." "It's once chance in a thousand they understand your English," I protested, as he kept on threatening them. "Do you speak Spanish or any of the Indian dialects about here?" I asked Archibald. For answer a stream of something I took to be Spanish flowed from his lips. He talked for fully a minute. Sure enough, the aborigines standing below us paid some attention to him. In reply the man with the cheap shirt spoke for the space of half a minute; then Archibald replied or explained, I am not sure which. This continued for some time. At last I became impatient. "Translate a little of this, Archibald, as you go long." I suggested. "They say they are Indians—of the Mapa tribe, I think. We are on one side of a delta island, upon which they were wrecked a few days ago. They saw the Cleo a while ago and came here seeking food." "Do you believe them?" I asked of both Crawford and the black. "Damfino," quoth Crawford, doubtfully. "I wouldn't believe one of them unless he proved what he said," the black asserted. "Then take them below and fill them up from the leavings of the valley. Pump them; see that they are locked up." "Aye, aye, sir;" ne assented and went below, call me to the aborigines KANSAS CITY ADVOCATE fellows were spies?" I mused aloud. "They may have been spies, Captain Marchbanks," the black assured me. There were trees on either side of the lake, but as we steered up the center they gradually drew away until they were, perhaps, half a mile from us. The night had cleared and the lake before us was as smooth as my laly's boudoir glass. Crawford came up and joined me, on the bridge, while Archibald went below to brew us some coffee. I looked at my watch. It lacked ten minutes of midnight. according to my calculations the tide is due to start out in half an hour," I told Crawford. "If we have to run around this lake we might as well drop anchor and stay here. We must be at least five miles from the coast now." "How far had you intended going?" he asked. "Just far enough up so that, should anyone search for us up and down the coast, he could see nothing of the Cleo." Crawford was silent for a time, looking ahead as I did. Finally he drew a pipe from his pocket, filled it and began to draw on it without lighting. "You are going with the party on the land journey?" he asked. "It's no business of mine, of course, but I'd like to know." "I think Miss Rountree expects me to go," I replied. "It's hell to be crippled, isn't it," the boy said musingly, more to himself than to me. "Do you know, I like this sort of life, I'd like, too. I'd like to have a little place somewhere with about five acres of ground, and some chickens, and all that, and someone who is nice and gentle and lovable, like Miss Roun tice, to keep house for me. I guess then I'd forget I'm crippled, and with a hum leg, and be satisfied with life thereafter. I've never had a mother o ra home, you know." The boy's words jolted me more than the tree-limb had. I was looking forward to something like the boy had wished for, and I had every intention of asking E'sie to share it with me as soon as we returned to Frisco. I had not counted Crawford as a possible rival. "Have you spoken to Miss Rountree about the five acres of land and the housekeeping plan yet?" I was not exactly inquisitive; I merely wanted to sound the depth of the water, as it were. "We have talked matter over tentatively," Crawford replied, "but now, since the death of Doctor Rountree, she may have to reorganize her plans." The reply was somewhat odd, I thought. Love and myself had played separate parts previously, but I did not think I would term any matrimonial plans of mine as "tentative." "If she secures what we are going after," I remarked, "she will have enough for several five-acre tracts." "By the way," the boy said, turning face to face with me, "what are we going after." "I don't know," I replied. "All I do know is that a man named Fred wants it too." "Fred's the doctor's nephew—that much I know," Crawford said. "Therefore, all this is somewhat of a family affair, according to what I have learned, which is precious little. That Negro, Archibald, traveled down here several years ago with Fred's father, and knows the secret, but he isn't loose-mouthed, and I haven't been inquisitive. Miss Rountree told me one night; however, that she would be well fixed when we returned to the states, and that she wanted to settle down for life." "Narrows ahead!" sang out the lookout. We had crossed the lake and were now approaching a very narrow channel. I slowed the ship and we entered the narrow waters with a speed barely above a creep. Look as I could there was nothing to be seen that looked like a lake on the other side. I stopped the ship and signaled to McCabe to back out. There was a whirr of the propellers in the water, but the Cleo did not move. There was a current coming through the channel, running toward the sea. It was the tide going out and I knew we were aground. Within ten minutes the Cleo was wedged in the narrow channel, but beyond listing slightly, and with the stern a few feet lower than the forepeak we were all right. I went to the engine room, gave instructoins about repairing the hole stove in the side, which was no more than a few hours of a boilermaker's job, posted lookouts, after issuing weapons to them and then went below for the coffee Archibald was brewing. I called Crawford down, too, leaving the Swedish sailor, Svenson, in charge. I had used him in-plage of a second mate on numerous occasions on the voyage down the coast and found that, while, without education, he was a reliable man. "If anything out of the ordinary occurs, or you hear anything unusual, call me, Svenson," I cautioned him. "No matter how trivial is may be, let me know. We're inland several miles and some of these natives are quite uncivilized. So be careful." "Ay, zur," he replied and mounted to the bridge. I went down to where Archibald already was serving coffee to Crawford, McCabe and Elsie, or, as I would have to call her since she had made a "tentative" matrimonial agreement with the mate, Miss Rountree, the younger. I'll admit, while not exactly broken-hearted and ready to play fair with Crawford, for I like the boy, I was in no humor to be a spectator to any billing and cooing. I determined to leave as soon as I had swallowed my coffee. But the two were not even-seated together. The head of the table had been reserved for me. Crawford had taken a seat at the foot, while Miss Rountree sat at my right and McCabe at my left. The latter had washed the grime of the engine-room from his face and now presented the appearance of a good-looking, well dressed chap, but very weary and nodding between bites from want of sleep. Archibald had prepared us a somewhat elaborate lunch. "We will arrange to inter your father and the fireman at daybreak, Miss Rountree," I said. "I have a seaman's service book and if there is no one better qualified I will read the service over the two." Archibald is an ordained minister," the girl suggested. "He was father's confidante and perhaps it would be best to have him serve. DUNLAP LAUNDRY COMPANY FIFTEENTH AND BROADWAY THE BEST LAUNRY SERVICE H SOFT WATER USED EXCLUSIVE Home Phone 6856 Main. Bell Ph IT'S THE BEST WOMEN AN THE BEST LAUNRY SERVICE POSSIBLE SOFT WATER USED EXCLUSIVELY BY US Heme Phone 6S56 Main. Bell Phone 180 Grand. 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"We will go ashore and find a likely spot for a burial ground, as soon as we have had a few hours' sleep." "Why not a sea burial?" McCabe suggested. "We're still in salt water and there are sharks here," I replied. Elsie covered her face with her hands and shuddered. I set my cup down. "Everyone retire and get as much sleep as possible," I requested. "Svenson will call me if anything unusual happens. I have cautioned him to be extra careful." We were pushing our chairs back when Svenson came to the door. Perspiration was pouring from his face and his eyes looked wild. He stood in the doorway for several seconds before he could compose himself so as to speak. "What has happened, Svenson?" I asked angrily. "Have you been drinking?" "Ay don' drink, Captain Marchbanks," he said, looking me steadily in the face, "Ay don' drink, but I wish I did, for I need some strong speerits if I keep watch above tonight. For there's a searchlight playing around us and when it locates the ship someone throws things at us. I was hit by one of these." He opened his hand and showed me the missile. (To be continued) Mr. P. A. Goines, who visited his daughter, Miss Margaret Goines, a few days during the holidays, started back east Monday to his home at Bluefields, W. Va. Y SERVICE POSSIBLE EXCLUSIVELY BY US Bell Phone 180 Grand. WOMEN AND GIRLS LISTEN: Do you know that Her-Tru-Line removes the cause of all hair trouble? It does it by making the scalp health. Then the ugly kinks and curls quickly become soft, straight, glossy, beanutiful. The proof is in every jar. Try it today. It's the BEST. Price 50 cents, post paid. AGENTS WANTED Cold With