Kansas City Advocate

Hear Dr. T. A. Fletcher at People's Forum Next Sunday at 4 P.M. Just Back from Two Years in Europe KANSAS THE FAMILY OF THE MAYFIELD CAFE MRS. OSBORNE'S ADVANCED DRAMATIC PUPILS TO PRESENT AN ENTIRELY NEW PLAY FOR THE B. Y. P. U. at FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH FIFTH AND NEBRASKA KANSAS CITY, KANSAS FRIDAY EVENING, JANUARY 27 TWO OTHER STAR PLAYERS IN THIS CASTE ARE. MR. I. F. BRADLEY, JR., AND MR. GEORGE PEARSON. DON'T MISS THIS GREAT DRAMATIC TREAT Admission, 25c Rev. W. A. Bowren, Pastor Several Incidents Have Come to Light Galveston, Texas.—We all rejoice in thanking God that our friend and business genius of the race, Prof. Aaron E. Malone of Poro College, has been about restored to health, and he is to be found in his office once more looking after the affairs of Poro. He has increased in size—yes, to the extent that he has grown too big for his britches, and must order some more before he can take a little trip from home. For a short time, it looked as if Mr. Malone was lingering between life and death. Two trained nurses were secured, and a specialist, and in addition to this, Mrs. Malone herself stepped aside from the business donned a nurse's apron and the like and went right into the sick room helping to look after the one who is so dear to her, the one she loves so dearly, and the one by whose side she is laboring for our people. She hardly slept night or day and was ready to supply every need of her companion. Her faithful service has much to do with his present condition. We are praying for both of them a long and happy ife. Nothing but sunshine, for they deserve it. I wish you could just drop into that business house one time and see what is going on there. The first half hour of the business is spent in service to God, and then follows the business hour, and this is spent in business too. But I am not ready to talk about that this week. It is well that you get in touch with Poro college, for it is doing the work. I am sure that you want to know where I have been and what I have been doing. When I took my pen in hand to write you a few lines last week to inform you of my health, I was at the home of the Rev. E. Arlington Wilson, in Dallas, Texas, and when I got away from there I made my way to Terrell, the place where they have an institution for the people who lose their thoughts, their minds and they are many there. I had some time there, and then off to Dallas, Forth Worth, Sealy, and on to Houston, reaching there last Thursday night, and when I stepped off SUBSCRIPTION PRICE TWELVE MONTHS $1,50 of the Santa Fe wagon I found Prof. W. L. McCoy, business manager of the Madam Franklin's School of Beauty Culture and Manufacturing company. He was ready to tote me over to his home and did so, honey. They had an oyster supper ready for me, and how I did send them oysters into my special oyster eternity. They were rejoicing over the wonderful success of the new discovery Mme. Franklin had made. She has styled it "Instant Beautifier." All you have to do with this liquid is to take a sponge, put it on and rub it while wet, and when you are through you have a beautiful complexion, smooth skin, and a great improvement. I am delighted to see our women doing these things, and when I meet them I just say, "Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow." Mme. Franklin-McCoy is an embodiment of what she is doing. Nature and her remedies have been kind to her, and she is indeed a beautiful woman, and an inspiration to come in touch with her. This new invention or discovery is attracting much attention, and it is wonderful to see how men and women are buying it. But I am not advertising these things, but must let you know what our people are doing from time to time. I met some other friends, and went to bed until next morning. I visited Houston college, and congratulate Dr. I. M. Terrell on the wonderful work he is doing there for our people. He is just one of the men who is doing the best he can for God and our people. I also went to the home of Mrs. Florence McBride-Sledge, formerly of Macomb, Ill. She is some fine music woman—in fact she will rank with the best in the country. Then on to Galveston. I remember how the water misbehaved down here one time and I have been talking to God ever since. I mean every since I got on the island. It was down in this country where Charles Stewart got his wife, and other great events have taken place. I was met at the stable by one of the finest young men in this country, the Rev. R. C. Barbour, a product of Morehouse college, and a young man who prepared himself for his work. He has not been seeking a good time, but he felt that God had called him to preach He had also called him to prepare. He has spent many years in school, going up and up. Speaking of Rev. Barbour, if you have ever attended the National Baptist convention, (Concluded on Fourth Page) CITY Kansas City, Kansas, Frid etcher at People's L st Back from Two Y METROPOLITAN INSTALLS REV. E. L. HARRISON Ceremonies Incident to the Feature Were Elaborate Kansas City, Kansas, Friday, January 20, 1922 LAUNDRY P REDUCE WET WASH 20 LBS. 85 CENTS JONES LAUNDRY LAUNDRY PRICES REDUCED God gave us a lovely day for our new pastor's installation, and they attended fine all day. The Sunday school had more than 200 present and the pastor's class, with over $13, won the banner. At 11 a. m. Dr. L. K. Williams, of Chicago, preached to a large host of people, who were greatly inspired. At 3 p. m., a multitude of nearly 2,000 assembled to see the installation. Every seat in both auditoriums was taken, and standing room was at a premium. After singing and prayer, Dr. D. A. Holmes, master of ceremonies, called the following program: Mrs. I. M. Thomas, who gave a fine verbal address for the church members, and Mrs. Z. Nelson gave a good welcome for the auxiliaries. Other welcomes were: Dr. D. B. Jackson, for the Kaw Valley District Association; Rev. G. H. Daniels, for the Twin Cities Alliance; Dr. Geo. McNeal, for Dr. Bowren, president of the State Convention; Mr. W. Johnson, for the business men of Kansas City, Kansas, and Mr. Tilford Davis, Jr., for the Citizens' Forum. Dr. L. K. Williams preached a wonderful and instructive installation sermon and gave good Christian advice to the new pastor and to the church members. It was a spiritual feast and many responded with shouts and amens in approval. Church history and the installation poem by Mrs. M. C. Matthews, was given a great ovation, especially when she presented the first installation key, which was golden colored and bore the word "Prayer" (which unlocks Heaven's door.) The Sunbeam Band sang a song of welcome to the pastor and three small children gave appropriate verses and with little Miss Gayden presented a large pastboard key to the pastor, which was loudly applauded. Dr. E. L. Harrison used the golden metal key and the children's key as the theme for his inaugural address of thanks. This installation day will be ever remembered as one of the greatest in the annals of Metropolitan Baptist church history. After a large collection the vast congregation was dismissed by the benediction by Dr. D. A. Holmes. At 8 p. m., Dr. D. A. Holmes preached to a congregation that extended into the balcony. A partial report of the rally revealed they had over $1800. Officer Wesley Robinson had to escort them to a safety vault down town with the money. This is the first time any church has collected nearly $2.00 in the winter. Next Sunday, January 22. (Concluded on Fourth Page) ADVOCATE Once in a life time, perhaps, it may be our experience to note the passing out of a mother of the Spartan type. And it is with a thrill of highest appreciation that we contemplate the example of a mother inspired by such high and noble qualities; inculcating into her son principles of Honor, Obedience, Fortitude, Industry and Fillial affection, which underlie and make-for a sturdy and honorable manhood. So different was the bearing of this type of mother, from that of the "fuss and feathers" of the modern mother. Who too often, may be observed in the deplorable, even despisable plight of "Fashion's slave" obsessed with ignorance and indiscretion; being driven by their combined force—unconsciously, yet simultaneously with her sons—along and down, "The Primrose Path" to its inevitable and undesirable end. A most striking example of the former, was that of our dear friend and former citizen of this city, Mrs. Elizabeth Martin, whose remains were laid to rest from the First A. M. E. church on the 14th inst., the church she loved so well. Peace be unto her, and cherished be her memory through the ages. She was a worthy good woman, with a full quota of all the redeemable qualities of the Spartan mother. So kind and gentle was she, with such clear and clean-cut conception of the duties and obligations of wife and mother. She truly was of that type which was in mind, when that greatest of all men said, "Woman behold thy son" and unto his desciple, "Behold thy mother." Yes, she was truly a practical Christian mother, whose acts, deeds and very life-thought were all bent towards the notion that it is substantial and constructive service to our fellows which makes the man, while the lack of it makes the shadow only. And it was by reason of these "Sterling" qualities in her that she erected her own monument. Which stands today stoutly and strongly in her estimable and worthy son, William L. Martin, who, like a true Spartan of old, conducted her remains from his habitat at Chicago, back to the home of his boyhood, to be buried from the church of (Concluded on Fourth Page) Big Money for Colored Salesmen—Work among your own people. Well endorsed proposition. Room 12, Ten West Ninth Street, Kansas City, Mo. Sunday at 4 P. M. rope M. PLAN FOR THE REBUILDING OF SHORTER HALL Seek a Way to Relieve Shortage of Room at Wilberforce Wilberforce, Ohio, Jan. 18. At a recent meeting of the executive board of Wilberforce University, called by Bishop J. H. Jones, the chairman of the Trustee Board, plans were adopted for the rebuilding of Shorter Hall, which was lost by fire on the night of December 7th, last. After a careful estimate it was decided to launch a campaign for four hundred thousand dollars, that in the place of the building lost shall be erected one which shall meet the needs of this rapidly growing institution. There has been a steady increase in the enrollment during the last five years, and this year hundreds were turned away because of lack of accommodation. One can well imagine, then, the sore straights to which the authorities have been put, to care for the 200 young men, who were deprived of rooms by the burning of Shorter. But neighbors and friends were very kind and al- (Concluded on Fourth Page) MY FROM DEVELOPMENT 12 WANDS Mexia Field—Farms Are Leased—cutting Big Splurge" in Mexia Saturday, January 14: citizens of Negroes owning small incoming immensely wealthy and approaching the millionaire class. E. Humphreys and other oil in Mexia oil field. rans amassed fabulous fortunes ma and Indian Territory, so the red small acreages of land from wealthy on royalties paid them large oil operators in the Mexia indously valuable oil leases, in Mexia territory, have been ob- NEGROES GROW WEALTHY FROM THE OIL LANDS Small Tracts Yield Fortunes in Mexia Field—Fortunate Ones Are "Cutting Big Ss Mexia From the Kansas City Post, Saturday, January Mexia, Texas, Jan. 14.—Dozens of Neg tracts of land near Mexia are becoming imme several of them are fast approaching throughthe activities of Col. A. E. Humph magnates who have developed the Mexia oil f Just as many Cherokee Indians amassed from their rich oil lands in Oklahoma and Indi Negroes of Texas who had acquired small acr their "masters," are now growing wealthy on by Colonel Humphreys and other large oil open district. Two or three score of tremendously vali including some of the finest in the Mexia territained from Negroes. NEGROES GROW WEALTHY FROM DEVELOPMENT OIL LANDS Small Tracts Yield Fortunes in Mexia Field—Farms Are Leased Fortunate Ones Are "Cutting Big Splurge" in From the Kansas City Post, Saturday, January 14: Mexia, Texas, Jan. 14.—Dozens of Negroes owning small tracts of land near Mexia are becoming immensely wealthy and several of them are fast approaching the millionaire class through the activities of Col. A. E. Humphreys and other oil magnates who have developed the Mexia oil field. Just as many Cherokee Indians amassed fabulous fortunes from their rich oil lands in Oklahoma and Indian Territory, so the Negroes of Texas who had acquired small acreages of land from their "masters," are now growing wealthy on royalties paid them by Colonel Humphreys and other large oil operators in the Mexia district. Two or three score of tremendously valuable oil leases, including some of the finest in the Mexia territory, have been obtained from Negroes. Hester Ross' Big Income It was on the farm owned by Hester Ross, leased for oil drilling purposes by the Western Oil Fields corporation, of which Governor Shoup of Colorado is president, that a 12,000-barrel gush was brought in only last Sunday. It was on the farm owned by Hester Ross drilling purposes by the Western Oil Fields co Governor Shoup of Colorado is president, the gush was brought in only last Sunday. Hester Ross will receive one-eighth of a or 1,500 barrels a day. Inasmuch as the Wessonation has contracted to sell its oil at $1.10 have an income of $1,650 a day. And there are stated as fortunately as Hester Ross, oil men say The Negroes still own their farms, and distance where they have given leases for oil dure protected by a one-eighth royalty clause. by Hester Ross, leased for oil: Oil Fields corporation, of which president, that a 12,000-barrel Sunday. eighth of all the oil produced, as the Western Oil Fields corsoil at $1.10 a barrel, she will And there are many others situs, oil men say. farms, and in almost every inses for oil drilling purpose theralty clause. A number of per- Hester Ross will receive one-eighth of all the oil produced, or 1,500 barrels a day. Inasmuch as the Western Oil Fields corporation has contracted to sell its oil at $1.10 a barrel, she will have an income of $1,650 a day. And there are many others situated as fortunately as Hester Ross, oil men say. The Negroes still own their farms, and in almost every instance where they have given leases for oil drilling purpose they are protected by a one-eighth royalty clause. A number of persons have endeavored to buy up these one-eighth royalty claims, but Colonel Humphreys has repeatedly advised the Negroes not to sell their royalties. As a result of the colonel's interest in them, and his work in developing the fields, the Negroes love and worship him, it is declared. Most of the Negroes' holding consisted of 40, 60, 80 or 100 acre tracts of land. These are the properties which have proved so valuable for oil. Oil and Gas Leases on one or more acres at $10.00 per acre. Small payment down, balance on installments. An exclusive proposition for Colored People exclusively. Get yours now while the price is right, at THE VAUGHN DEVEVLOPMENT CO. Ten West Ninth. Kansas City, Mo. CLAYBORNE'S MARKET TENTH STREET AND WASHINGTON BOULEVARD MANY THANKS TO YOU FOR YOUR 1921 BUSINESS WE WILL BE GLAD TO SERVE YOU AT ANY AND ALL TIMES HOPING OUR BUSINESS RELATIONS MAY GROW STRONGER EACH YEAR CLAYBORNE'S MARKET TENTH AND WASHINGTON BOULEVARD FAIRFAX 2682 J. H. CLAYBORNE, PROP. THOMAS KENNEDY EDITOR AND PUBLISHER Dr. T. A. Fletcher and Mrs. Fletcher of Kansas City, Mo., worshipped at First A. M. E. church at the 11 o'clock service Sunday morning. Dr. Fletcher is a specialist of the eye, ear, nose and throat, only being back a few months from London, England, and France, where he took a two-year course of special work in these diseases. Colored Salesmen Wanted—Five industrious men for indefinite period. Good pay. Room 12, Ten West Ninth Street, Kansas City, Missouri. Mrs. A. C. Hull, 1951 Hallock street, is ill and has been confined to her room for nearly two weeks. She is somewhat improved, at this writing. Mrs. Ruth Goodson, the wife of Dr. Goodson, St. Joseph, Mo., is visiting in the city. Attorney Wm. Martin of Chicago, stopped with his cousin and wife, Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Fillery, on Parallel avenue, while here burying his mother. Editor Nick Chiles, of the Topeka Plaindealer, was in the city Sunday and attended morning service at First A. M. E. church. A CORRECTION Instead of it being Mr. Charles Williams' sister that died in Kansas City, Mo., it was his sister's daughter. Number 23. MEMBER NATIONAL NEGRO PRESS ASSOCIATION. Fort Scott, Kansas Mrs. Anna Wade Fickes, who assisted Rev. Tillman in a revival service in last month met much success. Several were converted and many revived. She is a good preacher and singer and, excellent personal worker. Mrs. Blanche Blake, "The Texas Tornado," evangelist, preached at Wayman Chapel Christmas Sunday to the pleasure of a large crowd. Her little son, George, and her singer, Mrs. Vina Taylor, accompanied her. The colored ministers held a union Christmas service at Mt. Zion Baptist church Christmas Monday. Rev. Tillman is president. Rev. Smith, pastor of Shiloh Baptist, secretary. Mrs. Sarah L. Prescott, the famous blind evangelist of Chicago, stopped over with Rev. and Mrs. Tillman several days and preached at Wayman Sun- Miss Dopothy A. Tillman entertained 38 of her young friends January 6, at a merry birthday party in honor of her fourteenth birthday. She was assisted in receiving by Misses Gwendolin Scott, Vivian Young, Gladys and Lillian Parks. She received many pretty gifts. One of the newest arrivals in our city is little Mr. George Tillman Parks, son of Lieut. and Mrs. C. C. Parks, named in honor of Rev. G. M. Tillman. The Christmas program rendered by the Wayman A. M. E. choir, under the direction of Miss Berthena Hunter, the organist, was highly enjoyed by everyone. Mrs. Tillman, who has been ill since the week before Christmas, is not yet able to be out. Mr. Flem Miller, a highly respected citizen, died recently after a lingering illness. His funeral was largely attended. PASEO Y. M. C. A. Prof. G. N. Grisham speaks at Paseo Y. M. C. A. Sunday at 3:30 p. m. All men and boys are invited. Subject, "Activity." Dr. Fletcher, who will speak at the Forum next Sunday is just back from London and Paris, where he finished a two-year course in specializing in eye, ear, nose and throat. He is a fine speaker and will have an interesting message for his hearers. IN SOCIETY Dr. L. K. Williams left for Chicago Sunday at 6 p. m. Mrs. S. Rollins on Walker avenue, entertained Mr. and Mrs. Frank Taylor Sunday at dinner, and Mrs. M. C. Matthews Monday at 10 o'clock breakfast. Mrs. Grant, a member of Vine Street church, attended the spiritual feast Thursday night. Mrs. Cora _____, sister of Dr. D. A. Holmes, attended Metropolitan Sunday afternoon. Some of the girls at the Yates Y. W. C. A. have asked Mrs. M. C. Matthews to give dramatic lessons. Dr. E. L. Harrison has asked for the third poem from the poetess to be printed in the Texas state paper. 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 usual large attendance of members and friends of First Church were present Sunday to hear Rev. J. F. Griffin, the pastor, deliver his third sermon of the series now programmed. It was one of great power, thought and convincing argument. On this Sunday Dr. Griffin will close his series of sermons. These sermons have been exceedingly interesting as well as helpful to hundreds who never failed to be present. Dr. Griffin delivered the message at the evening service, when a fine audience received the word with appreciative hearts. Miss Agnes James was elected president of the Senior Allen Christian Endeavor League Sunday. Miss James hopes to bring the league up to a high standard of interest and build the organization up, numerically. It meets at 6 p. m. every Sunday evening. Good program Sunday. Educational Day Sunday, January 29, will be Educational Day, when President Peck and the entire faculty will have charge of the services all day. At 11 o'clock Dr. Peck will preach. 3 p. m. Prof. Jackson will render a musical program, comprising all musical departments of the school and he will also have charge of the evening service. The Senior Stewardess Board, Mrs. Blount president, gave a well played three-act drama "Miss Fearless and Company" Tuesday night to an appreciative audience. Argentine, Kansas 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. ST. LUKE A. M. E. CHURCH 12th & Ann Ave [J. M. Watts, Pastor] Services: Preaching, 11 a. m. and 8 p.m. Sunday school, 2:30 p. m. A. C. L. E., 6:30 to 7:30 p. m. Official Board meeting, Monday, 8 p. m. Class meeting, Tuesday, 7:30 p. m. Prayer meeting, Thursday, 7:30 p. m. All are cordially invited to attend these services. GREEN CHAPEL BAPTIST CHURCH 1012 North Third Street Rev. E. M. Mosley, Pastor Parsonage 1903 North Tremont Services M. C. WEBB Maker of Webb's Wonderful Hair Preparations Notary Public 334 Greeley Avenue Fifield 2461-W Kansas City, Kansas MISS EDNA HAYNES HAIR DRESSER The Kansas Ctty Advocate for January 20, 1922 p. m. Sabbath School, 9 a. m. Choir rehearsal, Tuesday night. Prayer meeting, Wednesday night. B. Y. P. U. Sunday evening. 5 p. m. Third Stret and Garfield Avenue Parsonage, 206 Garfield Ave. Phone Fairfax 4536 Services: Preaching, Sunday, 11 a. m. and 8 p.m. Sunday School, 9:30 a.m. B.Y.P.U., Sunday, 6:00 p.m. Prayer services, Tuesday evening, Choir rehearsal, Thursday evening. Missionary meeting, Friday evening. You are welcome to all of these services. MINNIE L. FORD, Clerk. TO THE CRAFTS OF THE YORK RITE MASONS I wish to call the attention of all Worshipful Masters and members of the F. and A. A. York Masons of Kansas and Jurisdiction, that the 1920 Communication held at Manhattan, Kansas, that the Kansas City (Kansas) Advocate was adopted as our official organ. It was also unanimously carried in open session that all lodges in the jurisdiction were to subscribe for The Advocate, so at least the lodge might be informed from time to time of the general workings of the jurisdiction. Now, we understand a number of lodges throughout the jurisdiction has not complied with the ruling of this Grand Boly. We need this organ and its editor has ben giving us regularly a splendid service and plenty of it; so we must not and can not afford to allow ourselves to withhold our support to our only organ. Let every Worshipful Master see to it, at once, that their subscription is sent in for 1922. Send money order or express order of $1.50 to The Kansas City Advocate, 834 Nebraska avenue, Kansas City, Kansas, or to the editor, Thos Kennedy. Note: Also have as many of the members as possible to send in their subscriptions, as this publication is worthy of their patronage from a general news point, besides its worth to our jurisdiction. Send in your lodge news and it will be published. Yours for the Craft. ST LUKKE A. M. E. CHURCH (12th and AnnAve.) Bethel and St. Luke Will Rally—The entertainment given by Prof. Curry last Wednesday night was an over success. We have heard several requests for Prof. Curry to repeat it. Sunday was a very good day. Rev. J. M. Watts preached both morning and night to a very appreciative audience. Collections very good. One accession to the church. Our trustee rally January 29, and the dedication of the church by Rev. M. C. Knight is promising to be the great event in the history of St. Luke. Each member and friend has promised to give $5.00 on that day. Rev. N. B. Robinson will preach Sunday, January 22, at 3 p.m., and at night. Rev. S. D. Rhone, pastor of Bethel, will sing in the afternoon service. You want to hear this sweet singer. Rev. N. B. Robinson, captain of Bethel church; Sister Ida Ida Coffer, captain of St. Luke church. All are cordially invited to attend these services. There will be a musical entertainment given by Mrs.Rilly Woods, captain No.1, Friday, January 27, for the benefit of her team. Prof. Curry will repeat, by request, his wonderful feats of fire and glass-eating. There will be several musical numbers rendered by some of our best talents. Mrs. Woods extends a cordial invitation to her many friends to assist her in making her team a success. Dr. T. A. Fletcher, at Forum Sunday. You should hear him. He will talk on his two years in Europe. Y.M.C.A. PASEO YOUNG MEN ASSOCIATION OF The membership is continually now is 615. An active committee bership 1000. It only takes a few. Be one of the number. Make friend, in fact every man and boy of bership in Paseo Young Men's City. A whole year! A year of social development. Builds Made new from top to bottom 90 beds. Nine beds are available, rangments now. Café A fine, roomy, splendidly lit three times a day except Sunday, served. Prices ar in the reach of Gymnasium Volley Ball, Indoor Baseball, many different exercises await you and a swimming pool that will be Library One of the cosiest reading rooms your service. PASEO YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF KANSAS CITY The membership is continually on the increase. The number now is 615. An active committee is now out to make the membership 1000. It only takes a few days to do that. Be one of the number. Make yourself, your husband, your friend, in fact every man and boy of the home a prsent of a membership in Paseo Young Men's Christian Association of Kansas City. A whole year! A year of physical, spiritual, mental and social development. Building Made new from top to bottom. Forty-five dormitory rooms, 90 beds. Nine beds are available for permanent rntal. Make arrangements now. Cafe A fine, roomy, splendidly lighted dining room awaits you three times a day except Sunday, when breakfast and dinner are served. Prices ar in the reach of all. Gymnasium Volley Ball, Indoor Baseball, Basket Ball and apparatus for many different exercises await your coming. Fine shower baths and a swimming pool that will be used all winter. Library One of the cosiest reading rooms to be found or desired is at your service. J. H. NEIGHBORHOOD FLORAL CLUB The Neighborhood Floral club will hold its next meeting next Thursday, January 26, at the home of Mrs. Barrett, 335 Everett avenue, at 7:30 p. m. Josie Walker, President Mabel Armstead, Sec'y. MEADOW'S NEW DISCOVERY Prepared for ALL KINDS OF DISEASES By DR. W. H. MEADOWS Examinations Free 430 Haskell Kansas City, Kan. Home Phone Bell After 9.P.M. Harrison 2294 Grand 1536 "SAY IT WITH FLOWERS" MILLER FLORAL COMPANY Flowers for All Occasions BEAUTIFUF POTTED PLANTS 1321 E 18th St. Kansas City, Mo. WHITELAW DRUG STORE 3091 N. 27th St. Kansas City, Kan. PURE DRUGS TOILET ARTICLES CANDIES CIGARS AND TOBACCOS PRESCRIPTIONS OUR SPECIALTY BELL FAIRFAX 4101 DR. W. M. BLOUNT PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON 4281/ MINNESOTA AVENUE Residence, 462 Lafayette Avenue KANSAS CITY, KANSAS PHONES Office Fairfax 1258; Res., Drexel 1258 6 to 7:30 P. M. Sandays by appointment only. OFFICE HOURS 5:30 to 6:30 A.M. 5:30 to 4:30 MEN'S CHRISTIAN OF KANSAS CITY relly on the increase. The number tree is now out to make the mem- new days to do that. Make yourself, your husband, your of the home a prseent of a mem- Christian Association of Kansas of physical, spiritual, mental and dining room. Forty-five dormitory rooms, e for permanent rntal. Make ar- afe lighted dining room awaits you day, when breakfast and dinner are of all. Masium Basket Ball and apparatus for your coming. Fine shower baths be used all winter. Library rooms to be found or desired is at NEW UNDERTAKER READY FOR BUSINESS With Fine Parlors and Show Rooms 312 Nebraska Fraternity Building Can Save You Money Open Day and Night Lady Attendant Phone Baltimore 3623-W J. S. SANDERS UNDERTAKING COMPANY Kansas City, Kansas QUAKOR OIL Rest for Colds, Catarrh, Grippe, Bronchitis Was in great demand for use as a presenta- tive during the epidemic of Spanish lafu- enza. Your druggist or direct 25c. a bottle. THE QUAKOR OIL CO., 131 W. 31st St., New York "Own Your Own Home" W. R. JOHNSON & COMPANY Real Estate and Rentals 516 Minnesota Avenue Bell, Fairfax 0255, K. C., K. MODERN HOMES 10-acre farm, 4-room house, fruit, $4,300; at $800 cash. 5-room house, modern except heat, $2,250; at $500 cash. 5-room house, gas and water, $1,800; at $350 cash. Store building, 7-room apartment for living connected. $2,000, at $300 cash; bargain; see this. 4-room, city water, gas, fine; $750, at $150 cash. 10-room, brick duplex, income $30; payments $25.00 per month, including interest. $2500 at $300 cash. 6-room modern, $3000, at 700 cash. 5-room, water, gas; $1800, at $300 cash. Fine vacant lots; bargains. W. R. JOHNSON Res. Fairfax 4106 All Work Guaranteed Kassel Jewelry Co. 548 Minnesota Ave. Kansas City Kansas NEW [F. & A. A. York Masons DIRECTORY Rev. J. A. Broadnax, M. W. G. M., 2325 Ruby Ave. Tel. Arg. 1001., Kansas City, Kansas. Dr. G. Franklin Wilson, D. G. M., 1403 N. Tenth St., Kansas City, Kansas. Clyde L. Briggs, R. W. G. Sec. 612 T St., Atchison, Kansas. J. W. Wilson, G. T., 1317 N. Tenth St., Kansas City, Kansas. Milton Washington, G. Organizer, 1114 Oakland Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. Albert Williams, G. S. W.; Miles Newlin, G. J. W.; A. McRoy, G. Tyler; Dr. J. R. Lemma, G. Lecturer; D. W. Hurley, G. S. Dea.; S. H. Madison, G. J. Dea.; Dr. D. W. Gooden, G. Med. Ex.; Rev. Jas. Reeves, G. Chaplain; W. C. Lamon, G. S. S.; J. H. Lee, G. J. S.; Chas-Marzette, G. S. S.; Wm. Cavens, G. P.; C. J. Goode, G. Marshal; W. H. Ford, G. Historian; Milton Washington, G. Organizer York Masons St. John Lodge No. 9, F. & A. A-York Masons, meets the first and third Tuesday evenings of each month at Ninth street and Everett avenue, 8 p. m. Visitors always are welcome. DR. J. FRANKLIN WILSON, W.M. 1403 North Tenth Street. CLARENCE HICKMAN, Secretary. Frank Wilson Lodge No.88 F. and A. A. 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NEBRASKA Keystone Lodge No. 42 Meets first and third Monday nights in each month at 4928 South 25th street at 7:30. C. J. Goode, W. M., 2503 P. St.; D. V. Smith, secretary, 2121 Seward stree. SANTAL MIDY Lay to Take Sick to Refresh CATARRH of the BLADDER Safe, Successful Each Capsule bears name MIDY Beware of counterfeits Small Loans WEEKLY PAYMENTS LIBERTY BONDS BOUGHT AND SOLD Credit Investment Co. Room 208. Wyandotte Building Fifth and Mjnnesota Avenue -Drexel 117 Home Call Fair- fax 380 Or 4422 Mr. and Mrs. S. and W. are in the city. I want you to meet them. EDISON AND FORD PLAN TO END FUTURE WARS Kansas City, Kansas. &ureat activity. Mr. Ford, Edsel Ford und Mr. Edison ‘were’ ready at 8 ‘clock ard were taken across the Fiver to Sheffield for an inspection of the great nitrate plants there. ‘They were accompanied by a com- mittee from the loca! chamber of commerce and a number of army of- ficials. As the party went through the plant. Mr. Edison detailed the ‘Process of manufacture. He was im- mecsely pleased with the great plant and.said he would like to wonder through it all night. At this plant the government tried to develd3 ni- crates from the air by. a German ethod known as the Haber process. Tt failed. Edison offered several suggestions for maki: the process a success, but, as the plant is not running they ‘cannot be tried out now. Coming back to Florence the way Jed past several schools. Schools had been diemissed aztt the children ‘were on the Jawns to see Ford and Edison. ‘Mr. Edison will go with the party 4o Detroit and from there will_be taken home to Orange, N. J., in Mr. Ford’s private car. Within the next syeek Mr. Ford will make his fizal ‘report to Secretary of War Weeks, There will be so change in the offer made several months ago, It is ex- pected that Secretary Weeks will not submit the matter to congress until ufter Christmas Mr. Ford says that if congress gives him a lease of the property about two years will be re; quired to complete the dam and power house and that, thea, the great industries now idle will be set in operation, ~ ‘Mr. Edison reiterated his belief, expressed yesterday, that it was 2 good plan and that ‘if once the cur- Feney’ method is tried is raising money for public improvements, the country will never go back to the ‘bond method. « Make it, perfectly clear that I'm not advocatirs any changes in bank- ing and banks,” said Mr. Edison. “Banks ara a mighty good thing. ‘They are sential to the commerce ef the country. It is the money, bro- ier, the money profiteer, the” pri- -yate banker, that I ospore. They gain their power through a fictitious End false value given to gold. “Gold is a relic of Julius Caesar ‘end interest is an invention of Sat- zn,” Mr. Edison continued, “Gol.l is iriainsieally of less utility than most jnetals, The probable 1eason why it is retained as the busis of money is that itis easy to control. And it is the control of money that constitutes the money. question. It is the control of money that is the root of all evil.” + “How can this system be impraved or changed?” Mr. Edison was asked. “Tt can come about in several ways. One way would be to produce so much gold that its psycholog-cal hold would be broken. If we all had mines in our back yards or if syn- thetic gold could be made and sold for 10 cents a pound you would sood eee pold disappear as the basis for money. And we are nearing just ‘hat; only a few days ago a scentist developed that lead, one of the basic | metals, and heretofore reckoned as an eleme-t by itself, is actually a campound. We do ‘not know how pear we are from finding that gold, | too, is a compound. All the wealth In the world, according to our pres: nthe Solari may’ be rendered Worthless by the discovery that go’d ean he made synthetically. wefln that case people could no lon YQ have confidence in it, Money {Sfnt to be plentiful and gold ist plentiful. Iz would be plentiful if it Were mined in as large quantities as St couil he but an, artificial searcity js maintained by those who use gold to monopolize money. “That is ove way to do it—make jt so plentiful that it drowns its fic~ fitiovs value and drowns the super- Stition of the people along with it “Then ther® is another way—the method my friend Ford proposed the other duy. He proposes just to o along and forget about gold. He Says that the govemme:k can fin Snce Muscle Shoals without applying Yo money brokers for permission, and J think he is absolutely right about it, “Of course, as Jong ax the world is dn the gold basis, we shall have to ecognize it az an ‘element ict inter- Fational trade, bat it is not necessary for commerce within our borders. In interza] hsiness we can forget it. ‘And we do forget it. If everybody jn the United States suddenly de- manded gold for their money, there ‘ould rf be enough gold. “Gold and money are separate things you see. Gold is the trick mechanism by which you can control money. “Gold is not_money’ until the peo- ple of the United States and other Fations put their stamp on it It is hot the gold that makes tae dollar. it is the dollar that makes the gold. | Take. the dollar out of the gold, and; Jeave it merely yellow metal, and At sinks in value. Gold is established by law, just as silver was, and gold E spk cae Rares ARS xyes Rac tate? broadly—"maybe they can’t’, shout down the American thinkers any longer. ‘The aly dyna- mite that ‘works in this coune try is the dynamite of a sound idea on the money question. The people have an instinct which tells them that something is wrong, and that the wrong somehow cezkers- in money. ‘They have an instinct, also, which tells them whea a proposal is made jn their interests or against them. “Now, as to paper money $0 called, everyone knows that paper mozly is the money of civilized peop'e. The higher you go in civilization tie less actual money ‘you see. It is all bills ani checks, What are bills aac jenecks? Mere promises and orders. What are they based gn? Princi- pally on two soure¢s—humaz! energy and productive e2rth. Humanity and the soil—these are the only real bases of money, “Doz't allow them to confuse you with the ery of ‘paper money. ‘The danger of paper money is precis¢ly the danger of gald—if you get tco much of it it is mo good. ‘They say we have all the gold of the world now. Well, what good docs it do us? When America gets all the chips in a game the game stops. We would be better off if we had less gold. Inde, we are trying to get rid of our gold ‘to start something going. But the trade machine is at present jammed. Too mach paper money opevates the same way. ‘There is just one rule [for money, avd that is to nave enough to carry all the lewitimate trade that is waiting to move. Too itle or too much are both bad. But enough to move trade, enough to prevent stagnation on the onz hand aud rot enough to permit speculation on the other hand is the proper ratio.” “Then you se@ no differeace be- tween currerey and governmeat bonds?” Mr. Edisoa was asked. “¥es, there iz a differeace, but it is neither the 'keress nor the differ- ence that will determine the matter; the attack will be directed agrinst thinki-g of bonds and eurrescy to- gether and comparing them. If peo- ple over get to thinking of bonds and hills at the same time, the game is up. “Xow here is For proposing to finance Muscle Shoals by an issue of currency. Very well, Tet us sup- pose for 2 momest that congress follows his proposal. Personally, T don’t think congress hat imag'nat‘on enough to do it, but let us suppose that it dees. Tre reavired sum is aU- thorized—say $30,000,000. The bills fre issued directly by the overt | ment ,as all monsy ought to be. When ‘the workme~ are paid off they receive these United States bill. Except that perhaps the bills may have te engraving of a water dam, nistead of a railroad train and a ship Begone. of the. Federal Reserve | notes have, they will be the same as any other currency put out by the govenment; that is, they will be money. They will be based on the public wealth already in Musclu Shoals and their circulation will in- crease that public wealth, not only the public money but the public: wealth—reaF wealth. | “When these bills have answered the purpese of buildi-yg and eomplets ing Muscle Shoals, they will be re- tired by'the earnings of the power dam. "That is, the people of the ‘United States will have all they pat into Muscle Shoals and all that they can take out for centuries—the, erd- Tess wealth-making water power of that great ‘Tennessee river—with* to tex and no increase of the national debt.” “But suppose congress does not cee this, what then?” Mr.iison was asked. “Then covress must fall back on the old way of doing busivess. Tt must authorize an issue of bonds. That is, it must go out to toe money brokers and borrow enough of our ‘own national currency to complete great ciationel resources, and we then must pay interest to the money bro- kers for the use of our own money. | “That is'to say. under the old way any time we wish to add to the na- tional wealth we are compelled to add to the national debt. |! “Now, that is what Henry Ford wants to preve t. He thinks it is stepid, and 30 do I, that for the Yom of $30,000,000 of ‘their own money the neople of the United States should be compelled to pay $66,- 00.000—that i= what it amounts to. with interest. People who will not turn a shoveiful of dirt nor contrib ute a powrd of rsaferial will collect more ‘money from the United States than will the people who supply the material and do the work. ‘That is the terrible thing about interest. In all our great bond issues the inter est js always greater than the prin- cinal. All of the great public works cost more than twice the actual cost i that recount. Under the present system of doing business we simply add 120% to 150% to the stated cost “But here is the point: If pur na- The Kansas Ctty Advocate for January 20, 1922 ‘try can issue $30,000,000 in bontls zed not $30,000,000 in osrreacy. Both ate promises to pay; but one, prom- ize fattens the wsurer and the other helps the people. if the currency issued by the government were no goed, then the bonds issued would be mo good either. It is a terrible situ- ation when the gover':tnent, to in- crease the natoinal wealth, must go into debt and submit to ruinous in- terest charges at the hands of men bd contro} the fictitious values of gold. “Look at it another way. If the goveil ‘ment issues bonds, the brok- ers will sell them. The bonds will be negotiable: they will be considered as gilt-edged- paper. “Why? Be- cause the government is behnid them, but who is behind the government? The people. Therefore it is the peo- ple who constitute the basis of gov- ernmest eredit. Why the: connot the people have the benefit of their own gilt-edged credit by receiving nc:tinterest bearing currency on Muscle Shoals, instead of the bank- ers receiving the besefit of the peo- pes aeredit in interest bearing anes? “The people must pay any way; why should they be compelled to pay tivice, as the bond system com- pels them to pay? The people of the United Ststes always accepts theit government's currerey. If the United States government will adopt th’s policy of increasnig its national wealth without contributing to the interest collector—for the whole na- tional debt is made up of interest charges—the'' you will see an era of progres and presnerity in th's coun- try such as could never have come otherwise.” “Ave you going to have anythinz to do with outlining this proposed poliey?” My. Edison was asked, “fam. just exnress'c'z my opinion es 2 citizer,” he repKed “Ford's idea is flawless. Thev won't like it, They will fight it, but the people of this country aught to take it up and think about it. I believe it points the way to many reforms and achievenients which cannot come un- der the old system.” THE FORD INTERVIEW ON MUSCLE SHOALS. | Florence, Ala.—Henry ford says he wants Muzele Shoals to show the wor'd how to stop all war, This, he declares, is the spureme purpose of his Jife. It was while the automoh’fe manv- facturer and the inventor walked about over the great water power de- ve'opmeat which the gover*ment Uuilt here ‘during the war, that Mr. Ford epressed for the first time what he declaies is his real purpoze in seeking to buy Muscle Shoals from the guvernment. The government, as yet, has not completed the developmect. Several zreat dams, locks and other works are to be built. To date about $80,- 000000 has been spe on it, Ac: cording to government figures, $30- 000,000 more will be required to com- pre’e it so fiat Mr. Ford on take it over and operate it, developing power and manufacturing nitrates, aluminum ard other activities. Congress, so far in keeping with fits policy’ of economy, has been averse ‘to raising the $30,000,000 by jtaxation, The only cparent alterna- tive is for the governme't to issae s0-year bonds and sell them to the highest bidder. “If you take over Muscle Shoals,” Mr. Ford was asked. “what effect will it have on your Detroit indus- tries and Detroit as a whole?” Mr. Ford did't ieply for a mo- ment, and then it was a question. “Why do you think I want Muscle Shoals?” he asked. “It can't be money that I want out of Muscle Shoals. It can't, be more business that T want. We're now turning out | more than a million cars a year, a we are ready any time to put out that number of tractors. So it can't “he a greater expanzion of operations that I'm after in bidding for Musele Shoals. | “There must be some other rea- son—and there is. If Detroit, or the South, or azy particular locality is | benefited by my taking over Musele Shoals, good—that’s fine—but it’s incidental. My pzrpose in taking over Muscle Shoals is not to benefit lus or our business or Detroit or any other part of the country—my sole purpose is to do a certain thing that will benefit the whole world.” “In what way?” “Just this way,” the manufacturer answered, as he came to the corer of a great abutment. Pointing his finger for emphasis, he said: | “If the paver! ment accepts my offer for Muscle Shoals as we have made it and will consider completing the crm according to a financing plan, which I have in mind, we ean here jlo. an epcchal thi-ig—literally, 1 mean it—an epochal thing. We shall eliminate war from the world.” “But how?” I queried. “How?” he asked in return. “Just this way, 10s very simple when you analyze it. The cause of all wars is gold. We ghall demonstrate to the world two ‘things—fiist, the practi- bility; second, the desirability of dis- placiriz gold as the basis of currency and substituting in its place the world’s imperishab'e natural wealth.” “I don't quite follow you,” I ven- tured. 7 “J ddn’t expect you “would” Mr. Ford cams back “Most everybody in the world except the newspapers recognize that civilization has statt- ed on.@-rew era—the newspapers and the international bankers, don’t want to. see it—it would “mend changes in world finance and bank- ers always oppose changes. “{ ‘can’t see the connection” I said, “Yetwem a river in Alabama and the elimination of war.” “But there is a connectoin,” Mr. Ford answered. And then abruptly: “You don't want war, do you? Of course-not. If you. ask. your -neigh- bor you'll find he dossn’t want war, aud his.ueighbor, and the-family. next cee eee geen. se SVETE growls man and woman in the world giving the same answer: ‘No, no, God save us from war.’ Thea, if all the families in the world are op- posed to war, why, in the name of ‘Heaven, do we have wars—did that ‘question ever occur to you? Well, ‘there’s a reason. There's profit in war. I don’t mexa_ moral profit or increased religious interest or spir- itual uplift, through trial by fire, nor any of that kind of bunk—it’s money profits I mean, profits in gold—that's the one and d:ly rea- son far wars.” “Would you destroy all the gold in the world and prohibit mining any mine t all. “Not at all—you don't get me yet. Gold as 2 metal is all right. It is not as useful as a metal as many other metals, but there ‘are arts in which it is useful—da:ft destroy an ounes keep it for the arts and in- dustrial uses. But it has this dis- tinction from copper, steel and other metals—it is scarce, Hence, through its scarcity it has acquired a fictitious value far beyond its value as a useful metal. “The peoples of the world made a misteke, which has cost them gener- ations of financial slavery, when they conseatec to make gold a basis for the issuance of currency. They failed to see that, because gold is scarce— there js oaly about ten billion dol- lars! worth of it in the whole world— its ‘total supply cam be controlled, can b2 wot under the dominance of the one interest or group of inter~ c-ts and thus enrreney and capital of the whole world controlled. “And just exactly that thing. has happened. There’s a group of in- ternational bankers who today con- trol the bulk of the world’s gold sup- ply, They have their members or their agents in every country. No matter to what country they, as in- dividuals, claim allegiance they all play the same game, to keep the roid they have in their own hando—and to get just as much more as possible. “But having gained control of *he world's gold, it has become a curse to them. Hoarded gold earns noth- ing—they must keep it turning, mik- ‘ir a profit or lose its control. Peace times with stsb’e condit‘ons do net turn it fast enough. The way to make it work hard-and often is to create a demand for it in the form of loans—but always of currency in licu of gold. And the way to make a trewendous denond for loans at any rate of interest the money sell- e1s want to dictate is to create war. “With the internatioil bankers fostering, starting and fighting of a war is nothing more nor less than creating an active market for money a business tansaction. If the dif- ferent countries of the international groups ae at war—that makes no €tereence, no matter who lose the war there have bed a great many Joans—the gold system always wins. The young men from 18 to-80 fight the war and are maimed or Killed; the internationalists are safe and prosperous. “Ten years ago 1 said I itended to put every ounce of brain and en- ergy in me to stopping sar. J never meant anyting mote earnestly, ald that’s why I want Muscle Shoals. I see a way, which, if it can be done, will do more to ead war tian a thou- sand years of agitation. “The essential evil of gold, io its relation to war, is the fact that it can be controlled. Break the con- trel_and you stop war. And the single way to break the control of these international bavKers, the way to end their exploitat‘on of human- ‘ity forever, is to remove gokl as a basis for tte currency of the world, “What did they do a hucdred vears ago without any gold stand- ard? The idea of goil as a money basis is nothing more nor less than a conception of international bank- ers. They knew that if they could establish gold by law as the basis of cunency they could control the capital cf the workt by combining to covtrul the world’s vold. “But what have you to supsti- tute?” I a:ked. “That js wher? Muscle Shoa’s comes in,” said Mr, Ford. “Army engineers say it will take $30,000,- 000 to complete the big dam. But congress is economical just now and not in a mood to raise the money by taxation. Th ecustomary alternative is 20-yew bors at 4%. The United States, the greates tgovernment. in the world, wishig a pesky $30,000,- 000 to complete a great publ'c bene fit. is foreed to go to the money sellers. “At the end of 20 years the gov- en-ment not only has to pay back the $30,000,000, but it has to pay 120% interest, ‘literally has to pay $66,000,000 for the use of $30.- 000000 for 30 years. And all the time it is the government's own money. 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Simply the good faith and credit ofthe American people. And $20 bills issued by the Government to complete this great public ‘improvement would have just as much of the good faith and credit ‘of the American people behind them as any bord or other Americar cur- Tency ever jssued. You see, it’s jast a question of faith in the American People.” “But your plan would upset the money system of the world and might wor-k incaleulable harm.” “Not necessarily; not at all. We need not abolish anything. We need not even abolish the gold standard. Simply forget that there is any such thing as a gold standard, and when- ever the government needs monty for a great, serviceable and profita- ble public ‘iinprovement, instead of thinking of bonds with their heavy drag of interest charges think of re- deemable noz-interest bearing cur- rency. “Do_you realize how the interest chargés of our government. mount up? Da you appreciate that 80 cents of every dollar raised by tax- ation fs, spent in parent of Inter- est? The rational debt is nothing more nor Jess than the nation’s in- terest liability pile. Every public improvement this country, makes means an inerease in the ‘national debt. Here's a way to get the im- provements without increasing the debt. The interest load is breaking down our whole finaraial system; we've got to stop somewhere.” “But, in a sense, there would be no security behind this kind of money,” it was suggested. “There would be the best “security in.the world. Here you have a river capable of furnishing 1,000,000- horse power. It has been here for, say, 100,000,000 years, It will be here as lozg as there are rain and mountains to send the rain into the rivers. This energy is wealth in a most productive form. Now, which is the more imperishable, the more secure ‘this power site aad its de- velopment, or the few barzels of gold necessary to make $30,000,000? This site, with its poner pozsibilities, will be “here long after the treasury building is a ancient ruin.” “But have vou worked out a stan- dard of values?” Mr. Ford was asked. Page Three. “Yes we have We. will have that ready when congress wishes to hear about this plan. It’s simply a case of thinking and calculating in terms different from these laid down to us by the intexsational banking group, to which we have grown so accus— tomed that we think there is no other desirable standard. “We should change our minds on that question. The only difference between this curra-cy plar and the bond plan ig that there’s no interest to be paid and the money merchants, who do nothing to build the dam and deserve nothirg, will get nothing,” . “But how is all this going to stop war?” “Simply ~because if tried here at Muscle Shoals, this plan will prove so overwhelmingly and amazingly snecessful that the American people will never again consent to issuacce of an interest bearing bond for an internal improvement. Whay the -government needs money it will raise ‘it by isstinte currency against its im- perishable “nataral wealth. Other countries, seeing our success, will do likewiSe." The function of the money ‘seller will have disappeared.” “What would be the attitude of other countries about accepting this money based on Muscle Shoals?” “There need be no difficulty: about that. Some of our currency even to~ day ig 29t acceptable, to, foreign countries in payment of debts. Gold is the international basis. Muscle Sheals is a national, not an inter- natiosal matter, This money would only be for use at home.? “Do you expect congress will act favorably on your suggestion?” “Well, I don’t know about that. Maybe they won't Bat I'll bet the average American citizen will see the righteousness, the sound-ess and ‘the commo neense, of this thing. “No matter what becomes of this suggestion, I shall act so that no ee speculntor will make Bay- ‘thing out of Muscle Shoals, even if I have to take up the whole bond issue myself. I will se that the #:~ terest gues toward lowering the cost of the product Understand that I am sugesting how this project can be financed in a better way; but it this is not done, we stand rehdy tv do our usmost ‘to save the people from the enormous ivterest charges ‘by taking it ourselves and turning it back into the plant. “My ambition is not to own Mus- cle Shoals, but to complete it, de velop it, xet it working, and ‘then ts it so that it can never be ex~ ‘ploited for private ends but shall always remain in the service of all ‘the people, their own property, oper- ‘ated for their awn benefit.” Pee re Oe ee ee eee Cee ae ee ee ee “ ° ee . ~ . 2c rag -_ _ ° . 7 = - . = - a ca == “ Page F : Th tty Advos : . “# age Four - !The Kansas Ctty Advocate for January 20, 1922 . < Kansas City, Kansas. MINISTERS’ SONS OFTEN _| Rev. Lowe and Walnut Boule-| fire in the early days, be mani- CITIZENS’ FORUM 7 i TAKE UP FATHERS WOKQ | vard church helped us get cale-| ff ROW. end suey the funds | HENS, FORUM oor LAA Le Valu u Serge Neen Queen Qe Bee ee ee eee ee ee Mpeg le gee Se eee 0 eee you recall the Rev. A. Barbour. He was in many respects the life of the convention and a true friend to President E. C. Mor- ris, Dr. E. W. D. Isaacs, Rev. Sutton E. Griggs anl other leaders in the work. He was a leader of men and a great preacher. It was last year that he received his summons to Yeave this world. God took him away. Now he has two sons who are following’ in his foot- steps, and Rev. J. Pius Barbour 3s pastoring the Day Street Baptist church, Montgomery, Ala., and the Macedonia Bap- tist church, laid hands on the Rev. Russell C. Barbour and he is today the full-fiedged pastor of the church, and put it down that I told you, he is making good, and the world is knowing full well that he lives. ‘This young man is a pastor from way back. He knows just 2 few things and acts upon them. He is one of the best trained ministers in the state, and is just going right on up trom where his father left off. it is a rare thing that a father dies and his son is called to the work, but such is the case in the church. in Norfolk, Dr. R. H. Bowling, the church in Richmonl, Ky., and there may he others. He knows how to receive and treat other minis- ters, and then he knows how to make friends. He has learned ‘the leson taught by Peter: “Add to your faith virtue, that is valor. And to valor, Xnowledge. And to knowledge, self-control. And to self-con- trol, patience. An dto patience, Sodliness, and to Godliness, brotherly kindness. And to ‘brotherly kindness, love.” Such a young man, and who has the high regard for the fathers that this young man Barbour has is hound to succeed. T find that every time I turn ‘now I find some people getting yeady to attend the National Baptist convention next fall in Los Angeles, Cal. This is going %o be the greatest meeting in the history of the country. Go- sng to California with some people is like going into a for- vign country—they have nevel been out West. Lam glad indeed that I have had the pleasure of seeing this activity among the Baztists. ‘They are going to build a pub- lishing house in Nashville. Haye you seen any of the litre ature they are getting out-fur Sunday schools? If you have not then I would advise you tc write to Rev. A.” M. Townsend Nashville, Tenn.. and get hold of it for yourself. * I think I shall bring this let- ter to a stop for this week. Look out for th next one. I am going to tell you that the bishops of the A. M. E. church, the A. M E. Zion church and the C. M. E. church will meet in Montgom: ery, Ala., February 9. The A M. E. bishops have some im- portant business, and then the eommission will meet and se- lect the place for the next mete- ing, which promises to be in Louisville, Knetucky. This will be a wise selection, and in addi- ‘tion to this, Dr. Jenkins will be the next secretary of the gen- eral conference, ond Dr. S. J. Johnson, the secretary of the Church Extnsion, and Rev- N D. Williams, of Louisville. wil bbe the Missionary Secretary. ‘Time will tell all this to you ‘and you will find that I-am < ttle more than a_guesser. J. O. MIDNIGHT. METROPOLITAN INSTALLS _ THE REV. E. L. HARRISON \ Be icoes {Continued from First Page) ‘Pastor E. L. Harrison will “preach still better as he is now installed. Come hear our won- NSerful preacher. All are wel- come, “ Notes on Metropolitan Over $10 was given to a meedy man Sunday night at “Metropolitan. » Thus far the B. Y. P. U. is sahead, although it did not take rap collections in church like ssome clubs. The Deacons’ club without any concerts dr any- thing,.is next to the B. Y. P. U. Two clubs that ran over $100 only have about $50 if you ‘eomnt $50 out received‘ from = concert ‘given as though .for ‘the'whole church. - - s During the week, Monday Dr\McNeal and Pleasant Greer helped us get $27. Tuesday, Rev. Lowe and Walnut Boule- vard church helped us get $22; Wednesday, Dr. E. M. Moseley and Olivet church, $31. Thurs- day, Dr. W. A. Bowren and First Baptist church, $40; Friday, Dr. D. A. Holmes-‘and Vine Street, $102; Saturday Dr. E. L. Harrison and deacons of Metropolitan, $110. Installation Banquet Monday night a free banquet was given at Metropolitan for everyone. Over 500 attended. Mrs. U. S. Rogers, president of the Sewing Circle, was leader. Dr. Davis was chairman of the ‘program committee. He also had a solo. Others on program were Mr. C. Daniels, Mrs. A. Allsbrook, Miss Plummer, A. B. Howard, Ethel Fitchu and Miss Burns. Twelve charter members were gresent. Mr. Taylor Jackson and Mrs. E. Stovall made informal ad- dresses for the charter mem- bers. Lovely brick ice cream and delicious_cake and punch were served in abundance. Pas- tor E. L. Harrison and wifé and the charter members were- spe- cial guests of honor. PLAN FOR REBBUILDING OF SHORTER HALL AT WILBERFORCE though a deal of hardship was experienced by the students, let it be said to their credit, that they for the most part, met, the situation philosophically, and the work has not been per- mitted to lag. ~ - Letters and telegrams of sympathy have come in from ‘every section, and the authori- ties wish to thank all for their expressions of concern. Many have already sent in contribu- tions and many have signified their willingness to do so. A very splendid spirit has been shown by all, and the au- thorities at Wilberforce find that the Race at large, feels a special interest in the institu- tion which is the mother of an educational effort fostered and maintained by our own Jeople. Letters come from sister insti- tutions offering aid, and Morris Brown University, although faced with its own problems, sent a generous donation to |President Gregg, for the build- jing fund. | The following letter from a |voure man in Detroit, Mich., iio Secretary C. C. Jenkins, shows the proper spirit: Detroit House of Correction, 1441 Alfred St.. Detroit, | January 3, 1922, iC. C. Jenkins, Sec. Wilberforce University, Wilberforce, Ohio. Dear Sir: My name is Mr. Mack Griffin, colored, and I am at the present time incarcerated in the Detroit House of Correc- tien. I read of your loss in the [newspaper and wish to state that a few of the inmates both volored and white have donated a fund for the benefit of Wil- herforce University. Our superintendent, Mr. J. 0. Stuteman,” has granted me pet- mission to contribute, _ this money from the funds of the various inmates who wish to contribute to the welfare of your university. I would like to hear from you by returmt mail if I shall send the money order in your care and all particulars. We’ want to make sure that the money is given to the proper, parties and used for the purpose for which it is intended. Although it may not be as large as some denations you may receive, we believe it will help some. Both ihe colored and white boys have donated very graciously to this good cause. Trusting I may hear fron you by return mail, I am Very respectfully, - MACK GRIFFIN. Now if .those young men ir their confinement can do s¢ well, how much more _shoulc others, who are not so situated do? “Through the efforts o! Bishop J. H. Jones, the mem: bers of the faculty and the goo¢ people of the community $5000.00 have alréady beer subscribed toward the building | fund. Founders’ Day will be cele | brated this year on Friday ora 2 eee ee See !The Kansas Ctty Advocate for January 20, 1922 - | fire in the early days, be mani- CITIZENS’ FORUM ;|fested now, and may the funds —_ y}that are so necessary for the] Don’t ferget to come to the -| rebuilding be sent in at once.| Citizens’ Forum this Sunday, dj May Founders’ Day this year| January 22. Hear the Forum ;{ prove that every Wilberforcean | Orchestra and the fine program djand every friend of the school —_———__ yjwill rally to its needs. Any COTTAGE FOR SALE sj amounts sent will be gratefully ——s received and honestly ajsplied. 4-room cottage close to cal Send contributions to President | line. Gas and cistern water. t? J. A. Gregg, or Secretary C. C.| Owner must sell at once. A r| Jenkins, and they will be ac-j bargain. $1500. $300 down and |. | knowledged and receipted. terms. f —— Geo. Brown Real Estate Co. -|THE PASSING OF SPARTAN | 330 Greéley Fairfax 0767 e MOTHERS ee Ni a A LS Sl a 4 which she was one of the found- ers. 2 indeed, it is a beautiful pic- ture to contemplate. An ex- ample worthy of emulation. An incident that ranks high in the field of human endeavor. Such a fine and roncrete example it is of the teaching of the Christ, in all of its features. “Whatsoever ye sow, that shall ye reap also.” “Remember thy Creator in the days of thy youth.” | Honor thy father and thy mother, that thy days may be ‘long in the earth.” a “A wise son maketh a glad father, but a foolish one, is the heaviness of his mother.” All of these and more, have been hers, and ate his, in a high degree; and she lived to see him reap much of his re- ward and honors in his suc- ‘cesses as an able lawyer, and capable and respected citizen of his community. And he in return, rendered her honor, love and affection, and all that a dutiful son could bestow, and made her life such that she passed from this to the beyond, with a smile that will last all the way, even until she meets and resorts to that stalwart and sturdy old father, “Tt is a pleasure to me to report that William proved to be in full measure all that you taught and desired him to be.” That God-fearing and man-loving old father I also had the pleasure and honor of knowing quite well, and I am sure that their meeting was transcendantly pleasant and joyous. In honor of this son, who was born and grew to manhocd | here, the Civic League of this city assembled and extended its hospitality. ' The extent of appreciation of him, is not to be judged by the display or splendor of the occa- sion, nor by the lack of them; but rather, by the depth of feel- ing in each of us, that makes us reach out in hearty communica- tion—Soul-to-Soul, so that we see and realize his worth as a man, an able lawyer and legis- lator in the state of Illinois, and as a capable, competent and dutiful son, in the fullest meas- ure. The League feels honored by fris presence, and was proud of the chance to do him honor. So that a large number were present, with Rev. J. F. Grif- fin presiding, and after an in- formal meeting, an excellent repast was served by the new Fifth Street Thatcher Hotel, at which I. F, Bradley, a college mate of Mr.-Martin’s, at Lin- coln Institute, Jefferson -City, Mo., was chosen toastmaster, during which many delightful lemarks were made, and many incidents of life recalled by | playmates of boyhood, and as- | soriates of early manhood. Those of the League and its guests present were: The_honored guest, Attorney Wm. Martin, Rev. J. F. Grif- fin, Rev. W. A. Bowren, W. J. Montgomery, Prof. T. H. Rey- nolds, Prof. J. P-King, Yr. S. H. Thompson, Attorney L. A. Knox and Fred Gleed of Kan- sas City, Mo.; N. W. Thatcher, OQ. B. Johnson, Attorney I: F. Bradley, Jr., J. H. Clayborne, Thos. Knapper, W. C. Martin, P. C. Swancy, Dr. R. C. Hay- den, J. B. Nesbit, Fred, Doug: lass, E. F. Smith, Dr. J. G:N. Soanes, Dr. . H. Anthony, Wm. Boone, Prof. Wm. Edgai | Bailey, E. B. Tillery, Titford Davis, Attorney Dorsey Green | Willis Allen, A. J. Bouldin, {Editor Thos. Kennedy, Judge -| I. F. Bradley, Sr. : ~L F. BRADLEY, SR. Dr. F. K. ROGERS, M.D. Physician and Surgeon Gime Hot, yore te rom. 2 - 7 te.9 P.M, FAIRFAX 2660 FAIRFAX, 5122 CITIZENS’ FORUM Don’t forget to come to the Citizens’ Forum this Sunday, January 22. Hear the Forum | Orchestra and the fine program. COTTAGE FOR SALE | 4-room cottage close to car line. Gas and cistern water. Owner must sell at once. A bargain. $1500, $300 down and terms. Geo, Brown Real Estate Co. 330 Greéley Fairfax 0767 Mr. Albert Neeley, of Mem- phis, Tenn., is visiting his sis- ter, Mrs. Walker, 334 Everett avenue. Prof. Copeland, a music teacher, was here from Law- rence Saturday. Dr, T. A, Fletcher, at Forum Sunday. You should hear him. He will talk on his two years in Europe. EDUCACTIONAL DAY FOR WESTERN UNIVERSITY SUNDAY, JANUARY 29 Sunday, January the 29th has ben set apart as educational day at First A. M. E. church for Western University. The entire day’s services will be de- voted for education. At the 11 o’clock service, President F. Jesse Peck will preach and at 3 p. m., the entire student body will be present. Prof. Robert Jackson with his musical orga- nizations from the school will furnish the program, which will be of its usual high class, such as choral clubs, choruses, with orchestra and band music. This ‘musical body will also render a program at the evening service. The new stone building added to Ward hall is on its way to ‘completion and is expected to jbe ready for dedication at the ‘commencement program, and be veady’for use ati the azening of the next school year. This building will accommodate about one hundred more stud- ‘ents, which is much needed. Two Tunes. : Ambrose, the piino tuntr, had tuned the piano, and found it in gnod con- dition, ‘A few duys later he received a letter from the owner of the phino, stating It had not been properly tuned. ‘he: tuner wade another trip, and tested every nets. ont; to tind no fault with the instrument, He told the iady se, “Well, sho said Sit dees seom att right, doesn’t it, when you play on it; but as soon ag I begin’ to sing it sels all out of tune!” s Sightseing in Rome. Facilities which a two-story omnt- bus affords sightseers have finally been recognized in Rome, whose every corner has something to attract the eye of tourist or pilgrim, says the New York Evening Post, Double-teckers similar to the familidr ones of London and New York hnve now begun service in the ancient city, and it Is promised that all —prinripal monuments sand ruins soon will be Included in thele routes, Out of Service. * ‘The two ladies were very hot and tired as they seated themselves at the restaurant table, and to the waiter who bustied up ‘and asked for their order one said as she fanned herself: “Oh, Just give us a little respite, please.” ‘The waiter looked puzzled. “Ah ain't shuah we got any today, lady.” be said after a moment, “but AWM ask de cook. An’ will you have tea with it or coffee?” WM. H. 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