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Memorial Service for Bishops Tanner and Smith at Trinity A.M.E. Church, Stewart and Fourth, Sunday, April 15th, 3 P.M. Fine Speakers. COME! J. O. MEETS A POET AND WRITER OF THE RACEALSO A GREAT PHYSICIAN MIDNIGHT BOUND FOR RACE CONGRESS, NEXT MONTH Jacksonville, Florida, April 11.—hospital, at Tuskegee Institute, but "Heart Throbs" is the title of a book, was herself, or well enough to return poems from the pen of that great home and her husband went there writer and physician, Dr. H. Roger Williams of Mobile, Ala., who is an orator, vocalist, philosopher, poet and writer—and I am sure you will agree with me that he is a combination man and a man with a vision who is connected with anything which means the uplift and betterment' of his race as well as mine. This little volume has been placed into the hands of the American youth to inspire them, to sing the song of hope and good cheer. Returning to Montgomery, I go myself together and started out of the city, and where I was going. I was not prepared to say all, but my first stop was in Mobile, Ala., and it was a pleasure to go to that city, and come in touch with the man I told you about in the opening of this letter. Dr. Williams is a busy man, but I met an other busy man, a man who has start There is something attractive about the poems which at once catches the reader and holds his attention until he has read the book through, and then he goes back for a second reading. It is not only poetry, but it is a book of information told in verse, and is refuting some of the charges that have been made from time to time about the race. Among the selections from the fertile brain of the author, we have "Man, The Wonder of Creation," "The Wonderous Negro Race," "Knowledge Without Understanding," "Jazz Music," "Wise Ignorance," "The Race-Problem," Christ Was a Negro," "Death is But.a Pleasant Dream," "Adam.Was a Black Man." There are many other interesting subjects, and I am-glad that I have a copy of this wook, and it is worth the fifty cents which I coughed up for it and would do it again. Since I wrote you that other letter I have been going some, for I wrote to you from Athens, Ga., where I was spending just a little time with the Rev. W. A. Fountain the son of his father, and his father is the son of his father, and so on it goes. I told you some of my experiences while in that city, and I left there for Montgomery, and there is where I was when I wrote to you the last letter until this one, and this is the present last: I got around some in Montgomery, but not much, for if you will remember I told you about. going to Selma, Ala., and spending a night with Secretary R. B. Hudson of the National Baptist convention. I told you that Mrs. Hudson, had been lingering between life and death in the "SHUFFLE ALONG" "Shuffle Along" comes to the Grand Theater for a return engagement starting matinee Sunday, April 15. This highly acclaimed musical comedy with its all colored cast, is aptly described in one of the opening numbers "Simply Full of Jazz" for while there is a plot, it is not of too much consequence, as to halt the syncopated action which comes in the form of duets, trios, double and triple quartette numbers, dancing galore and not to mention a real jazz orchestra working overtime. Between tunes and dance numbers you become acquainted with two partners of a grocery store who are rival candidates for the local office of "Mare" of Jimtown, and the manner in which they both proceed to finance their election campaigns is decidedly original and leads to hilarious doings. John Vaughner is the tall shuffling darkey who apparently wins the election, for he is installed as "Mare" while his "sawed off partner" with the funny-little voice, bobs up as Chief of Police. The "Mare" assumes all the dignity his office calls for and maintains a staff of singing and dancing stenographers who salaam gracefully to order. The songs include "Honeysuckle Time," "Bandanna Days," "Gypsy Blues," Sing Me to Sleep Mammy Dear," "Oriental Blues," "If You Have Never Been Vamped By a Brown Skin, You Haven't Been Vamped At All" and many others. The book is by Miller and Lyles while the music and lyrics are by, Sissle and Blake, which forms a happy combination and deserves all the success it has met. hospital, at Tuskegee Institute, but was herself, or well enough to return home, and her husband went there after her. She is now at home getting well. Returning to Montgomery, I got myself together and started out of the city, and where I was going, I was not prepared to say all, but my first stop was in Mobile, Ala., and it was a pleasure to go to that city, and come in touch with the man I told you about in the opening of this letter. Dr. Williams is a busy man, but I met another busy man, a man who has started from the ground floor and is way up stairs now in life, Clarence Allen, of the Johnson-Allen Undertaking establishment, the man who is kept busy all the time planting human bodies in the earth after the souls have gone and left them to return to mother earth. They are called funeral directors and embalmers, and C. W. Allen is now the business manager. I think I have told you about him before, and if you do not remember, you have only to go back to my letter of last August, when I was attending the Grand Lodge of Knights of Pythias. I had the pleasure of meeting him. Miss Daisy E. Jackson is the bookkeeper and I am told that she is one good one. I visited his summer home way down on the Bay, Codene, where Dr. Booker T. Washington and Dr. George Cleveland Hall used to go fishing and take needed rest. It is indeed a place where all-this can go on, for he has a regular palace there, and Mrs. Allen is a veritable queen in the home. She is one busy woman. I don't know as I have ever seen a woman, since I have been colored who delighted so much in entertaining her husband's friends. She is all that one would wish to find in a home, just a queen. I tell you soon after I got there I saw a chicken jumping around, trying to get back her head, and soon I was to send a part of that hen into my eternity. I tell you it is a fine place for fishing. But I am not to spend my time telling all about him and his work, for I have told you before. Off from Mobile to New Orleans, (Continued on Page 4) HIAWATHA, KANSAS Charity Hall, A. M. E. church, Easter Sunday was filled to its capacity with eager souls to hear the word of God. The pastor, Rev. J. W. Stapleton, delivered a soul-stirring sermon, which made many hearts rejoice. It was a wonderful message. The choir rendered special music and each one sung with the spirit. Hearts were lifted up by it. Sunday school at 3 p. m., was omitted and the school and members, with their pastor, went to our sister church, where a fine easter program was rendered. The A. M. E. Sunday school rendered their easter program at 7 o'clock in the evening to a large audience. Mr. Harvey Hobson and Mrs. Etta Groves celebrated their birthdays Easter Sunday, both coming on March 31. A fine three-course dinner was served at the home of Mr. Hobson's. Mr. Samuel Maxey was the guest of Mr. Hobson Easter Sunday. The stewards of the A. M. E. church gave a program and guessing contest and fish fry, at the parsonage last Wednesday evening. Mr. John Kinsey has been confined to his bed for about two weeks. Mrs. Thome of Salt Lake City is visiting her sister, Mrs. Walthall. The Civic Club No. 2, held their first meeting last Monday for this year at the Second Baptist Church. (Mrs. Harvey Hobson, reporter.) Mrs. Flora Brisco of St. Louis, Mo., is visiting her sister, Mrs. D. W. Carson and family, 918 New Jersey avenue. CORNERSTONE LAYING AT ST. PAUL A. M. E. CHURCH At Twenty-Thirty Street and Ruby Avenue, Sunday May 6. The St. Paul A. M. E. church of Argentine, Kansas City, Kansas, will lay the cornerstone of their new church at Twenty-third street and Ruby avenue, Sunday May 6, at 2:30 P. M. The York Rite Masons of this city will lay the stone, assisted by lodges from Missouri, Atchison, Lawrence, Topeka, Bonner Springs, Spring Hill and Ottawa. All Master Masons are requested to do their whole duty on this occasion. Mrs. Dovie Cummings, Most A. G. M. and the Courts, will be present and give grace to the laying of the cornerstone, in God's house. All lodges and Courts will meet at 12:30 at Casino Hall, Twenty-fourth and Metropolitan avenue and march to the church. Bishop H. Blanton Parks of Chicago will preach at 2 p. m. Program. Dr. N. S. Jenkins, master of ceremonies; Ministers who will be present and take part: Rev. J. C. C. Owens, presiding elder, Dr. R. C. Tucker, Rev. J. S. Payne, presiding elder and other ministers of the two Kansas Cities. Dr's. J. F. Griffin and Geo. McNeal will look after the public offering, assisted by W. M. Holtz, treasurer and Murry Owens. All boards of the church will turn out in a body. Ministers, members and friends of all churches are cordially invited to come and lend a helping hand for the house of God. The York Rite Masonic band will furnish the music. The lady drill teams and shriners will come out in full force and uniform companies of other fraternities. Get ready for this Lord's day, Sunday, May 6, 1923. Drs. J. R. Ransom of Topeka, R. S. Everett, Emporia, and R. B. Ross of Topeka will be present to assist in making this a great day. Given under my hand and the Grand Lodge seal, this Ninth day of April, A. L. 529, A. D. 1923. J. A. BROADNAX, G. M. Attest: Mrs. Dovie Cummings, M. A. G. M. Mrs. C. L. Briggs, G. C. Sécy. Rev. M. W. Dickerson, G. Joshua. Dr. J. Franklin Wilson, D. G. M. MEMORIAL SERVICE AT TRINITY A. M. E. CHURCH SUNDAY. Memorial services will be held Sunday. at Trinity A. M. E. church, corner of Stewart and Fourth street at 3 p. m., for Bishops Tanner and Smith. Some of those who are to speak are: Rev. J. D. Barksdale, editor of the Western Christian Recorder, Rev. Edward Wittenberg, pastor of Allen Chapel, Kansas City, Mo., Pres. F. Jesse Peck, of Western University and other noted speakers. Mrs. Dovie Phelan, 429 Everett avenue, has been confined to her home for several days with rheumatism. The many friends of Mrs. Phelan hope she may soon get relief of this painful ailment. Our society editor has received many compliments for writing up the Knife and Fork banquet. The Senior class of Sumner High school had a good play, "Dorothy's Neighbors." Thursday night; at the Ninth Street High school. The funeral of Mrs. Georgia Peoples, was held Saturday afternoon from Metropolitan church, of which she was a member. Dr. Bronson made appropriate remarks. Mr. Booth Smith, who has been in the hospital for several weeks, was brought home Monday at his parents 533 State avenue. Mr. Smith is doing well and his many friends hope he may continue to improve. SAINTED MOTHER DIES. Mrs. Amanda Jane Dean, a sainted mother in Zion departed this life last Sunday at five minutes past four o'clock p. m., at her son and daughter-in-law's home, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Dean, 1116 North Twelfth street; Mother Dean had been in ill health for several years and at the time of her death she had passed her ninetyeight year. The deceased leaves two sons, William Dean of this city, Samuel Dean, Shelbyville, Tenn., Clarence Dean, grandson, of this city and many grandchildren. The funeral was held Tuesday at 2 p. m., from First A. M. E. church, Rev. J. F. Griffin, officiating. Enterment at West Lawn cemetery. The family and relatives have the sincere sympathy of a host of friends in the loss of their dear one. Mr. Gus Bailey, 2002 North Sixth street, who met with quite a serious accident from a fall while at work some weeks ago, is still confined to his room, the most of the time. Mr. Bailey's friends, who are many, regret to see, not a more rapid improvement. SOCIAL CIVIC CLUB The Social Civic Club was delightfully entertained by Mrs. Anna Smith at her home, 929 Walker avenue, Wednesday, April 4. Mrs. S. S. Horton became a member. Mrs. Starnes, the club librarian, will etnertain the club at her residence, 619 Franklin avenue, April 18. MRS. THEODORE F. REED, President. MRS. CECILIA JORDAN, Secretary. Mrs. W. B. Lee of Springfield, O., stopped off enroute home from California, where she had been visiting her sister for four months, the guest of Mrs. R. A. Adams, 634 Franklin avenue from Saturday until Monday evening. Mrs. Adams and Mrs. Lee have long been friends, both being from the same state. Mrs. Lee's husband is a presiding elder in the buckeye state and one of its big ministers. DAUGHTER OF ZION CLUB Mrs. A. R. Merritt, president of the Daughters of Zion Club, and also captain of one of the Rally divisions, on Easter Sunday turned over to the Rally more money than any one person, which was $115.25, for both clubs, for which I desire to thank the members and many friends for their liberality. COLORED WOMEN'S CLUBS IN SESSION The Colored Women's Clubs of Kansas Federation, District No. 6, are having a two-day session, opening yesterday at 9:30 a.m. at McClelland's hall, 547 State avenue. Delegates from the eleven cities in the district will attend, also state officers. Mrs. Charles L. Childs, 1244 Ann avenue, is state president. A public meeting was held Thursday evening at First Baptist church, Mrs. V. A. Boone, district organizer, presiding. Rev. J. D. Smith of R. F. D. No. 1, and pastor of the Third Christian church on North Fifth street, has been confined to his room for several weeks with illness. Rev. Smith is one of the old citizens here and has been the pastor of this church during its life. Rev. Smith has seen his four score and four years. His many friends hope he may regain his health and be with us at least a few years yet. DEAN ROGERS AT FORUM SUNDAY. Dean Rogers of Westerin Baptist College, will be the speaker at the Citizens Forum Sunday. Mrs. Brookins of Kansas City, Mo., will read at the Forum Sunday. The Kansas City Forum will go to Lawrence the last Sunday in this month. COLORED GRADED SCHOOLS EXCELL IN MUSIC MEMORY CONTEST SUPERVISOR NEELEY'S DISTRICT SCORES 25-ALL OTHERS 10 THOMAS KENNEDY EDITOR AND PUBLISHER unity A. M. E. Chu Speakers. COM COLORED GRADED SCHOOL MEMORY CO SUPERVISOR NEELEY'S 25-ALL OTHER While the city went wild in the great national honor brought to our Kansas City, Kansas high school and the entire population by the winning of the National championship of Basket ball in Chicago, last Saturday by K. C. H. S. school (100%) team and which every citizen should feel proud and do, we take notice about the same time or thereabout, our basket ball champions were bringing national laurels to an appreciative citizenry, our local graded schools, city wide and the K. C., K. and Junior high schools, were in a music memory contest. Two years ago the contest was held under one supervisor when the colored schools led by a fine score, but this contest was placed in districts. Mr. A. J. Neely, supervisor of colored schools, in charge of colored, but all took the test under the same judges. The results were as follows, as reported by judges: Class A, 5th and 6th grades, Dunbar school, perfect score. 1,Olive Collins; 2, Nazimona Austin; 3, James Moore. THE CIVIC LEAGUE ACTIVE Now that the election is passed and done with, some time will be given to other matters of vital importance. And there is nothing among all of the very many subjects demanding attention and action; of more importance, than the "Drive for Health." A full meeting is desired for Tuesday, the 17th, at which time the matter of prizes for service in the Cleanup drive will be arranged. The matter of prizes in field day sports for the grade schools of the city demands our attention also, and must be speedily arranged. "Tis time that we take heed—that no group can attain its best as a factor in the community, so long as it neglects its Boys and Girls. For there is no other material, out of which to make Men and Women of today, than that which we had in the boys and girls of yesterday. Gentlemen, these matters, along with others, are calling; loudly calling your attention and action. Will you do your duty or leave it—"To George" and reserve the right to complain. I. F. BRADLEY, President Rev. W. A. Bowren, D. D., was called to attend the National board meeting in St. Louis, Mo., this week. He will return in time to fill his pulpit Sunday. Local Events. Last Wednesday Mr. Will Anderson of .2803 Sloans Avenue, Quindaro, Kansas, was injured at the Swift packing plant. Mr. Anderson is resting very well. His injuries are painful but not serious. Mrs. Leah Crump, teacher in Dunbar School is building a bungalow at 701 Georgia avenue. Mrs. Robert Hayes of Detroit, Mich., is visiting in our city, the guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Turner, Second and Waverly streets, Kansas City, Kansas. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Stuckey, 2025 North Fourth street, entertained with an informal dinner last Wednesday in compliment of Mrs. Robert Hays of Detroit, Mich. Rev. Richardson, pastor, Walnut Street Baptist church, began a revival last Sunday night. Rev. Burton of Leavenworth, Kansas, is expected here to assist him. The Mission Circle of Walnut Street Baptist Church, will meet with Mrs. Lowe, 320 Greely avenue. The Sewing Circle of Walnut Street Baptist church, will meet with Mesdames Stuckey and Sparks, Wednesday evening at 2025 North Fourth street; about 3:30 p. m. CHURCH, Stewart OME! SCHOOLS EXCELL IN MUSIC BY CONTEST LEY'S DISTRICT SCORES AND OTHERS 10 the Dorothy Imogene Jackson. Garrison school, perfect score. 1, Anna Mae Lee. Stowe school, perfect score: 1, Lut- isha Lewis, 2, Hattie Coleman; 3, Marie E. Perkins. METROPOLITAN'S SURPRISE Leading members of Metropolitan church gave Dr. H. B. Bronson and family a surprise party Monday night. The triple parlor of their stopping place was filled. After sacred music from the Victrola, Mrs. Matthews gave the opening address in poetry and was responded to by Dr. Bronson with thankful remarks. Many gifts of edibles were given and after a duet by the pastor and his wife and a chorus by all, the guests retired declaring they had enjoyed a feast for their souls. The poem was order printed. LINCOLN, NEBRASKA. Easter Sunday dawned lovely and bright and Quinn Chapel began the day with a 6 o'clock prayer meeting. At 9:30 a Sunday School Easter program by the little people was enjoyed by a concourse of parents and friends. Eleven o'clock Rev. M. C. Knight delivered a most intellectual and inspiring Easter sermon, notwithstanding an irritating cold, the Pastor held his large and appreciative audience spellbound until the close. Allen Christian Endeavor at 7 o'clock was largely attended as usual and a wonderful consecration meeting in which many renewed their pledge to the Master. At 8 o'clock the choir rendered the cantata "The Risen King," to a crowded house, every available space being taken to accommodate the crowd. Rev. and Mrs. Knight arrived in our city taking charge of Quinn chapel Friday evening. The ladies of the church, Mesdames Vannell, Todd, Mae Cowan and Chrisman gave them a royal welcome and a bounteous dinner at the parsonage. Monday evening the Rosebud Club gave a reception for Rev. and Mrs. Knight in the church which was beautifully decorated for the occasion. After a short program, Mr. P. H. Moore presented members and friends to the guests of honor. A lovely bunch of tulips presented by Mrs. Hoquston, president of the club, to Mrs. Knight, was gracefully received with a few well-chosen remarks. Mrs. Lester Edwards, Reporter. The Citizen's Forum, will meet sure this Sunday, April 15, at Metropolitan Temple. 'Prof. S. Scruggs and Miss Myrtle will have charge of an excellent program.' Come hear it. Mrs. Poole of Independence, talked at Metropolitan Sunday. She given a play there this Friday night. Eentered an 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 insurance publication. MEMBER NATIONAL NEGRO PRESS ASSOCIATION. Metropolitan members ordered this printed. Poem, composed by Mrs. M. C. Matthews, the only woman of this city who has read papers in white churches, and she has attended National Teachers' Associations in New York, and has been invited by white people to go across the ocean to do mission work. Some of our best church members We wish to give you cheer And wanted to remind you Of your first Easter here. And as we're more acquainted, And good thoughts of you rise, That's why we're called upon you, To give you a surprise. Also, some of our leaders Have now a second time; Asked me, the female poet, To speak to you in rhyme. And Pastor, we must tell you, You have preached from God's Word Some of the greatest sermons That we have ever heard. So now, as I said, we've come To do what we can do To show appreciation For one who is so true. Our girls would have been larger But we'd so much to do, As many of us also Gave in the Rally, too. In a few months we hope that They will our new pews bring, With places to put hymn books So every one can sing. And when our besements finished With class rooms and on down. We've near two thousand dollars And some have made a vow Our figures must run over Two thousand dollars, now. Now don't you think we've done well? And have you seen it beat? The work of a few members And our roll not complete? And now again we greet you And welcome you with glee; Back from the National meeting In Memphis, Tennessee. Again, I say, "We Christians, Brought things to do some good; And want you to remember We've done the best we could. So please accept these tokens, Brought to you, by each one And don't forget true members Of Metropolitan. Keep preaching God's great Gospel, And teach it to our youth; And give us good sound doctrine And preach to us the truth. We hope your first revival You're starting out to run Will be just as, successful As all you have begun. And may your stay in Kansas Be long and full of love And may you us remember Till we meet God, above. Copyright, 1923—Matthews) Miss Pendleton, teacher at Sumner High, accompanied the remains of Dr. Petty to his last resting place in the Southland. Mr. John Williams on Winona avenue, has been quite sick. Mrs. Ladelle Gerren died at Douglass hospital Tuesday at 2 o'clock. She will be buried from Eighth street Baptist Tabernacle, Saturday at 2 p.m. Mrs. Jennie Clark left for Chicago last Tuesday night. 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 SERVICES. 9:30 A. M., Sunday School. 11:00 A. M., preaching. 5:00 P. M., Junior Allen League. 6:00 P. M., Senior Allen League. 7:30 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 holy Sabbath day, April 8, brought a great concourse of worshippers to His house at the 11 o'clock service. Rt. Rev. H. Blanton Parks, presiding Bishop of this district delivered the message. He took his text from the 17th chapter of St. Luke and the 5th and 6th verses. Subject: "Faith." It was a sermon of great power and of close personal examination. Bishop Parks has, long been known as well as called one of the strong, if not the strongest pulpit bishops on the bench. First church and its many friends never get tired of this wonderful gospel preacher. His many friends in this church are always glad to see and hear him. This congregation and friends had another great treat, at the evening service, when one of its sons, Rev. Wayman Ward, presiding elder of the Rocky Mountain district, Colo., filled the pulpit. His text was taken from Matthew, 5th chapter and 30th verse. Subject: "Cut off thy right hand." He talked to an extra large Sunday evening audience, who were greatly interested in the scholarly, plain, but searching sermon. Rev. Ward was raised here and his many friends here are always glad to see him and he them. The Sunday School grows and grows and a finer Sunday School can hardly be found anywhere. The young men in large numbers and the young women likewise, can be found doing efficient christian work every Sunday in this school. The Kindergarten class has way up towards one hundred. Much good is being accomplished through the Sunday School. The Allen Leagues, Junior and Senior, are doing their bit and their programs on Sunday evening are interesting as well as helpful. One can be greatly helped by attending these leagues. Educational Day Fifth Sunday in This Month. One hundred and sixteen at class meeting last Friday night. Were you in that number? Come tonight. Big services Sunday. You are welcome. ALLEN CHAPEL A. M. E. CHURCE (Quindaro, Kansas) C. R. TUCKER, PASTOR. Services Sunday School 9:30 A. M. Preaching 11 A. M. Allen League, 6:30 P. M. Evening Service, 7:30 P. M. A fine audience greeted the pastor Sunday morning at 11 a. m. The pastor, Rev. C. R. Tucker, took his text from St. John, 3rd Chapter and 1st verse, subject: "Mystery of Divine Love." It was a sermon of great power and full of the essence of the holp spirit. Sunday evening at 7:30 the pastor preached another excellent sermon from Rev. 2-10th. The congregation was delighted in the sermons all day and the wonderful help to them, through their leader. The Sunday school is doing extra fine, but not where it ought to be, or will be. Send your children to Sabbath school next Sunday and then keep it up every Sunday. Also come out to the Allen League on Sunday evening and help to make it what it should be. The funeral of Mrs. Alice Everett, an old resident, was held Sunday at 2 p. m., from the church. Mrs. Mollie Banks passed from this life Tuesday night of this week, she being the wife of Mr. Chas. Banks. One visitor, Mr. D. G. Washington of Kansas City, Kansas, was introduced at the morning service. Dr. Tucker will leave Friday for Washington, D. C., he being a member of the financial board of the church. Fine services Sunday. Come out and bring your neighbors and friends. Always welcome at Allen. Dean Edward Vaughan who has been confined to his home at Quindaro with illness, is doing fairly well. His many warm friends are anxious in his permanent restoration of health. THE KANSAS CITY ADVOCATE METROPOLITAN TEMPLE NOTES At 11 a. m. the Junior Choir sang well, with Mr. C. Holmes, director, and Mrs. C. Graves at the organ. A large congregation was present and enjoyed Pastor Bronson's sermon very highly. Several united with the church and one is a candidate for baptism. Our pastor showed plainly in his sermon that the law was given by Moses and we all violated it according to Gen. 1:31, but in Jno. 1:17, we are saved by grace and truth of Jesus Christ if we accept and obey the law. "God with his omnipotent finger wrote His law on stone and gave it to Moses and Justice's verdict is 'The Soul that sins shall die.' Therefore, everyone who has not accepted Christ as their mediator and savior, should do so to be saved eternally." It was a "glorious meeting. The choir sang "We Are Marching" and "Immanuel" was their best selection. At 8 p. m. Dr. Bronson preached, the subject of "God and Grace." Mrs. Woods played a beautiful processional and the senior choir sang. They looked angelic in their white robes and sang the beautiful Zion stands with hills surrounded." The discourse showed how men are saved by grace and grace is a gift of God to everyone that believes it. By Adam's death we all were condemned to die, but by Christ's death and resurrection we became quickening spirits and can live forever if we will believe. The beautiful song, "Amazing Grace," was sung by the pipe organ, and some joined the church. Pastor Bronson praised the Junior choir, also praised the Senior choir as the old reliables. In the four-weeks' rally it was found that the women had about $1,324.43, which was nearly twice as much as the men; and the men had only $526.57. The money of men and women to April 8, was $1,851. More is expected by April 15. As far as we know, Mrs. M. C. Matthews gave over $15, the largest amount as pro rata, without soliciting. Pastor Bronson praised her to the highest and she was applauded. The spring revival starts at this church next Sunday, April 15. Come hear Dr. Bronson, our great preacher, preach his wonderful series of sermons. Come and bring sinners and friends, all are welcome at Metropolitan Church. We are glad Deacon Oliver is able to be out again. Also were glad to see Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Dandridge at church. Deacons Taylor, Johnson, Stovall, Ford, Oliver, Jennings and Thomas were present. Trustees Collins, Lewis, Dyson Brown and others were present. Mrs. Poole gives a musical comedy at Metropolitan tonight, April,13. Dr. R. A. Williams of Chicago, Ill., talked on the Royal Circle lodge at Metropolitan Tuesday night. CHURCH OF THE LIVING GOD. 1823 Groves Street, Kansas City, Mo. Rev. J. A. Farr, Pastor. Preaching, 11 a. m. Sunday school, 1 p. m. Bible band, 6:30 p. m. Preaching, 8 p. m. The morning services were splendid. Rev. A. S. Mayfield is with us conducting a revival and we are having a lovely time. Sunday school at 1 o'clock was good. Come out and worship with us. You are welcome. Three p. m., Rev. W. M. Christian, our chief, delivered a wonderful sermon to an appreciative audience, the members from Oakland, Kansas City, Kansas, being with us. Sunday night, giving honor to whom honor is due, Services for night was abandoned at our church and we were guests of Kansas City, Kansas to pay homage to Rev. Christian. Come out to our church and hear Rev. Mayfield this week. Trinity church, Fourth and Stewart, rendered a lovely program. Easter Sunday. Had a lovely crowd. After the program was over four came forward and united with the church. IN MEMORIUM. pleasantly recall He had a kind word for every one and died beloved by all. Sadly missed by his wife, daughter, relatives and friends. FIRST BAPTIST'CHURCH Kansas City, Kansas, Rev. W. A. Bowren, D. D., Pastor Sunday school, 9:30 a. m.; preaching, 11 a. m., and 8 p. m. B. Y. P. U., 6:30 p. m. Prayer and praise service, Wedneslay, 8 p. m. The services were very well attended all day. The superintendent with the faithful teachers were in their places and the lesson properly stressed. Eleven a. m., Pastor Bowren preached an inspiring, logical sermon to the converts as well as other Christians from Jas. 1:5-6. Subject: "Nothing Doubting or Confidence in God." "I wish to call the attention of the converts especially and all Christians to this subject that the former's faith might be strengthened and the latter built up and edified to honor and glorify God in our lives. If any of you lack wisdom let him ask of God that giveth, to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him. That is, if you come to the end of your resources and know not where to go, ask God. Many of us fail in our Christian life because we do not ask God. We are all ignorant when it comes to infinite wisdom. And many infinite things are beyond our understandings. God's ways are higher than ours, His thoughts are above ours, Isa. 55:8-9. Then we must ask, implore God for His guidance the praying Christians are more effective for good than they who do not constantly ask God's guidance. If you ask in faith He will grant. Ask God's direction in all matters, life is intricate and as we tread its thorny path, may we need his direction. Then God gives liberally and it does not impoverish him to give. The earth is the Lord's and the fullness thereof. Then too, He upbraideth not. He does not spoil the gift in the manner He gives it. Some people give with such an ugly spirit, but God does not give in that way. He does not remind you how frequently He has given. He says to come daily to a throne of grace. "Oh may God help us to know how to give. Converts, christians, ask what you will of your elder brother in faith, He will give. Make this your motto: 'I will ask each day, Lord what will you have me do.' A doubting man is a man who has been captured by both sides. He will not stake all on God, nor will he stake all on the devil. Like the fabled Irishman, he prays too, and serves both, because he knows not whose hands he will fall into. He resorts to chance and keeps his eye on Providence. He sings 'God Will Take Care of You,' and plays policy. God will help us to take hold on God by faith. Nothing doubting, He will take care of us. How tremendous is the power of confidence. Self confidence is necessary in order to successfully accomplish finite things. David and Goliath are examples. Thou comest to me with a sword, spear and shield, but I come to thee in the name of the Lord of hosts. If there is no confidence, life will be marked by two characteristics seeking to ride on the waves of popularity which is but foam and will be blown away and double mindedness, unstable in all his ways. Oh Christians, oh men and women, take your stand for Jesus. Be like Job, I know that the Redeemer liveth.' And all the day of my appointed time will I wait till my change comes." Beautiful flowers adorned the rostrum and were given in memory of Sister Louvenia Williams by her brother, 'Mr. Willis Allen. The city B. Y. P. U. held an interesting and profitable meeting at 3 o'clock. The B. Y. P. U. at 6:30, led by Group 2, gave a fine lesson. Brother Jefferson, the leader of the group is ill. The lesson was instructed by Mrs. F. Leontine Prince. Eight P. M. Dr.-H. A. Rodgers, dean of Western college, delivered a practical sermon from Jer. 6:16. Subject: "A timely appeal or exhortation at the right time." The message was delivered with power. A hearty welcome awaits all who attend our services. The Pastor, Rev. Rhone, has launched a $1,500 rally, close second Sunday in June; object to clear the indebtedness of basement. The head nurse, Mrs. Kitchen, of Douglass hospital, joined the church. Rev. W. M. Christian left Kansas City Monday morning for Tulsa; Oklahoma, and an extended trip South and West. Services were good all day Sunday at Walnut Street Baptist church. Rev. Richardson delivered a splendid sermon Sunday morning. Mrs. C. R. Johnson, North Sixth street, who has been confined to her room with illness, is somewhat improved, to the delight of her friends. Mrs. Sherman Scruggs is reported as sick. DIRECTORY OF MASONIC LODGES Sunday was an ideal day. The Sunday school was well attended and in fact sunshine seemed to predominate in the souls of the Sunday school brigade. Towards the 11 o'clock hour morning service we were graced to have in our midst the Rev. W. M. Christian, chief of our church. Would that all Kansas City had been out to hear the wonderful subject chosen by the speaker for our edification. Subject: "Faith." He left no stone unturned in depicting to his hearer the importance of faith. He said: "Without faith it is impossible to see God." Three P. M. Rev. Christian and members from Oakland were guests of Rev. Farr on the Missouri side, a wonderful time was the result. The chief preached a wonderful sermon. Six-thirty the Bible Band was well attended and a lovely meeting was the result. At the approach for night service, Rev. J. P. F. Stuckey had the honor of reading us an evening lesson, selecting Romans, 8th chapter. Then Rev. A. S. Mayfield, who is conducting a revival on the Missouri side, after delivering a brief address, preparatory to presenting the Chief, he then introduced him. The ovation was so tremendous, the Chief said he would attempt to preach to us if he could put his feet on the ground. (laughter). It was wonderful to have him with us and our humble church was full, the seats all being occupied, paying homage to this great man. Rev. Christian, after talking over the plans of salvation, chose to entertain us with this argument: "The Lord's a man of war." He seemed to have put his soul in this subject entirely, earthly things were forgotten and our souls burned with hallowed fire. You are cordially invited to come and worship with us. Consider the Advocate and give it a trial. Write or call on Mrs. Dessie Jackson, 211 Garfield, for particulars concerning subscription or local news. TRINITY A. M. E. CHURCH. Fourth and Stewart. S. D.' Rhone, Pastor, Residence, 128 Greeley Avenue. Phone Fairfax 2184. Sunday School, 9:30 a. m.; Preaching, 11 a. m. Allen League, 6 p. m. Evening Service, 7:30 p. m. Weekly Services. Official Board meeting, Monday, 7:30 p. m. Teachers' meeting, Tuesday, 7:30 p. m.; Prayer and Class meeting, Wednesday, 7:30 p. m. Choir Practice, Friday, 7:30 p..m. Sunday morning a large number of pupils of the Sunday school were on time for the opening exercises. There was an increase in attendance and a number of new pupils were enrolled. Many people are still talking about the splendid Easter program given by the Sunday school pupils under the direction of Mrs. Holiday and Mrs. Rhone. The morning services at 11 o'clock were quite impressive. A large audi- F. & A. A. York Masons DIRECTORY Rev. J. A. Broadnax. M. W. G. M., 2325 Ruby Ave. Tel. Arg. 1001. Kansas City, Kansas. Dr. J. 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.; G. J. Goode, G. Marshal; W. H. Ford, G. Historian; Milton Washington, G. Organizer; PRINCE HALL LODGE NO.11 (Atchison Kansas) Meeting nights: Second and fourth Thursday's in each month at True. Eleven Hall, Sixth & Santa Fe streets. Visitors welcome. Clarence Kerford, W. M., 207 East Kearney street. Levi Woodson, Secy., 101 East Kearney St. FRIDAY. APRIL 13. 1923. ence including many visitors, were inspired with the sermon. At 7:30 p. m. the pastor preached to a full house. Every one who worships at Trinity will admit that the church is moving on. Every week new members are being added. At this service Miss Kitchen, superintendent of Douglass Hospital, united with us, together with Mr. Harris, formerly of Atchison, Kansas. Others are constantly coming in. Last Friday evening the citizens of this locality enjoyed a literary treat. The well known Judge Harrison, of Chicago, gave a scholarly address to a full house at Trinity. He talked at length on the present racial problems giving worth while suggestions for remedying the same. On Sunday afternoon, April 15, at 3 o'clock, the members of Trinity will hold memorial services for the late Bishops Tanner and Smith. A splendid program will be rendered. Rev. Barksdale editor of the Western Christian Recorder, Rev. Whittingburg of Allen Chapel, Kansas City, Mo., and others, will speak on the lives and works of these noble men. An invitation is extended to all friends for this and other services. ARE YOU STILL RENTING? DO YOU OWN ANY PROPERTY? WHY AND WHY NOT? 4-apartment brick flat—fine investment. Heart of city, $2,900 at $600 cash. 10-room brick, oak floors, lot 50x125—Quindaro, $3,200, at $600 cash. 5 room strictly modern brick. Lot 35x125—Garage $3,200 at $600 cash. 6-room bungalow, lot 35x125. Some bargain, $2,200, at $500 cash. Other bargains. 4 rooms, stucco, one acre; fruit; lights, etc.; a bargain; $2,900; at $350 cash. 7 room modern except heat. Garage $3,000, at 1,200 cash. 7-room brick, modern except heat; lot 33x125; $3,500,. at $500 cash; garage. 6-room, modern except heat; lot 40x125. $2,600 at $500 cash. 6 room light, dandy $2,000, at $200 cash. 4-apt, flat, brick, modern, income $130 per month; pay $100 per month. $10,000 at $900 cash. 3 rooms, gas water, lights. $1,000 at $100' cash. Other bargains, hurry to get them. Note purchases made in former issues. W. R. JOHNSON & CO., REAL ESTATE 516 Minnesota Avenue Phone, office, Fairfax 0255 Phone, residence, Fairfax 4106 Small Loans WEEKLY PAYMENTS LIBERTY BONDS BOUGHT AND SOLD Credit Investment Co. Room 208, Wyandotte Building Fifth and Minnesota Avenue Drezel 117 Home MASONIC LODGES IAR WEST LODGE NO. 5 (Lawrence, Kansas) Far West Lodge No. 5, F. & A. A. York Masons, meets the second and fourth Tuesday evenings of each month at Masonic Hall, 737 N. H. St, 8 p.m. Visitors are always welcome. J. S. Stone, W. M., 442 Locust Street; Elgin Woody, Secretary, 640 Ark. Street, Lawrence-Kans. 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, 1327 Woodland Avenue. Phone Melrose 1042W. Frank Wilson Lodge No.88 F. and A. A. York Masons meet the First and Third Saturday evenings of each month at 8 p. m., Ninth and Everett avenue. Vsitors ever welcome. S. H. MADISON, W. M. 1236 Barnett Avenue, ERVIN HAWKINS, Secy. 425 Parallel Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Brown, of 927 Nebraska avenue, had as their guests this week Mr. L. C. Bassett, of Colorado Springs, and Miss Evelyn Franklin, of Kansas City, Mo. Mrs. Ella Morgan, entertained Mrs. Anna Winters of San Francisco, and Mrs. M. C. Mathews at luncheon, Tuesday. Mrs. A. S. Dow, at 927A Nebraska avenue, entertained Mrs. E. C. Pickens, Mrs. Lulu Thompson and Miss Nellie Lock at luncheon, Sunday. On account of the State Federation meeting this week, Alpha Art club will have a recess, and will meet Friday, March 20th at Mrs. O. B. Johnson's, 1319 N. Eighth street. The Senior choir of Metropolitan church, sang at St. Paul Baptist church, Kansas City, Mo., Sunday afternoon. Dr. Bowers of Kansas City, of C. M. E church, preached, and his choir sang for Mtropolitan's rally. Dr. Bowers is a very friendly preacher Mrs. Mary Sullivan, who has been visiting her son, Mr. U. Ed Scott, 819 Freeman, several months and her daughter, Mrs. Annie Winters, who has been stopping at Mr. and Msr. Roy Boone's, will leave Sunday night for their home in San Francisco. STATEMENT OF THE OWNERSHIP, MANAGEMENT, CIRCULATION, ETC., REQUIRED BY THE ACT OF CONGRESS OF CONGRESS OF AUGUST 24, 1912. Of Kansas City Advocate, published weekly at Kansas City, Kansas, for April, 1923. State of Kansas, County of Wyandotte, ss. Before me, a notary public in and for the state and county afroesaid, personally appeared Thos. Kennedy, who, having been duly sworn according to law, deposes and says that he is the publisher of the Kansas City Advocate, and that the following is, to the best of his knowledge, a true statement of the ownership, management (and if a daily paper, the six- culation), etc., of the aforesaid publication for the date shown in the above caption, required by the Act of August 24, 1912, embodied in Section 443, Postal Laws and Regulations, printed on the reverse of this form, to-wit: 1 That the names and addresses of the publisher, editor, maaging editor, and business managers are: Publisher, Thos. Kennedy, Kansas City, Kansas. Editor, Thos. Kennedy, Kansas City Kansas. Managing Editor, Thomas Kennedy, Kansas City, Kansas. Business Manager, Thos. Kennedy, Kansas City, Kansas. 2. That the owners are: (Give names and addresses of individual owners, or, if a corporation, give its name and the names and addresses of stockholders owning or holding 1 per cent or more of the total amount. of stock.) Thos. Kennedy, Kansas City, Kans. THOS. KENNEDY. Sworn to and subscribed before me this 10th day of April, 1923. My commission expires Sept. 23, 1925 Seal. ADMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE. `State of Kansas, Wyandotte County, Case No. 1100 ss. Case No. 12109 In the Probate Court in and for said County. In the matter of the estate of Robert E. Lewis, deceased. Notice of Robert E. Lewis, late of said County, deceased, by the Honor- able, the Probate Court of the County and State aforesaid, dated the 6th day of April, A. D. 1923. Now, all persons having claims against the said estate are hereby notified that they must present the same to the undersigned for allow- ance 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. Administrator of the estate of Robert E. Lewis, Deceased. Kansas City, Kansas, April 6, 1923. 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 6th day of April, A. D. 1923. JOHN T. SIMS, Probate Judge. (First published April 13, 1923.) Claims Put Forward That Danish Navigator Landed on the American Continent in 1476. Several months ago Dr. Sofus Larsen of the University of Copenhagen reported having discovered among old Portuguese and Danish documents evidence that John Scolvo or Scolf, a Danish navigator, reached the American continent and landed there in 1476, 16 years before Columbus sailed. According to Doctor Larsen's account, the Portuguese prince, Henry the Navigator, after his twentelfth attempt to reach India by sailing around the lower end of Africa had succeeded, conceived the idea that ships could reach another part of India by sailing northward across the Atlantic. He got in touch with Christian of Denmark, his brother-in-law, and asked him to assist in dispatching an expedition from Denmark in search of a northwest passage to India. Christian fell in with the plan and chose John, Scolvo, an experienced, competent sailor, to pilot the ship. Finally the ship reached the coast of Labrador in safety, and found a harbor in what is now called the Gulf of St. Lawrence. NAME TOO MUCH FOR THEM Hawaiian Natives Found It Practically Impossible to Translate "Roosevelt" Into Their Language. The village of Roosevelt has changed its name back to Pukoo. Not many persons, probably, know where this village is. It is situated in an obscure corner of one of the Hawaiian islands, and some years ago it had as one of its residents a Dr. E. S. Goodhue, who was, anxious that the name of the famous president should never die out of this section of American territory. So he got up a petition to the postmaster general at Washington, asking that the original name of the village should be altered, as far as the mail was concerned, to Roosevelt. The request was granted, but the new name bothered the natives terribly. They have no "r" or "s" or "t" in their alphabet, and the nearest Hawaiian equivalent to Roosevelt turns out to be Lukiwekl. So they sent a second petition, in which they stated that they were deceived into signing the first, and asked that the native name of the village be restored. The petition has been granted. SMALL BOY FULLY EMPLOYED Little Paul's Explanation of His Preoccupation Had a Somewhat Humorous Tinge. Little Paul had been sitting still by the window for so long that mother began to get suspicious. "What are you doing, Paul?" she asked. "No reply." "Paul, answer me!" mother ordered. "Nothing," was Paul's enlightening reply. "Mother, said nothing more for a few minutes. Then: "Paul, you must be doing something! What are you so interested in out there?" Paul turned to reply this time, his dignity highly offended. "Gee, mamma!" he exclaimed. "Can't a fellow sit here without being bothered and watch the cars pass pro and con?"—Kansas City Star. Bits from an English Play. "I might be induced to marry again if I could find a man to induce me." "I think marrying again is such a nice compliment to one's first husband." "We women rather like selfish men. They give us a chance of sacrificing ourselves." "There are times when all-nice men regard all nice women as their mothers. After a good dinner is one of them."—Boston Transcript. Both Are Still at Large. "If there were 500 brave men in Petrograd," Carl Kadek, the Bolshevik journalist once said to Lenine, "you would be put in jail." The man who ruled Russia with an iron hand received this sally calmly. "Some comrades may go to jail," he said slowly, "but on the basis of probabilities it is more likely that I will send you to jail than that you will send me." Observed Time Limit. We were to have out of town guests for dinner. I had no salad forks, so I borrowed some from a neighbor. I cautioned my young son to say nothing about them during the meal. He didn't, but just as we finished he picked up several of them and sald, "Well, I guess we'd better take these home now."—Exchange Knew Her Mother "And shall I, speak to your father, dearest?" "Yes, but for goodness' sake, don't say a word to mother." "Why not?" "Because we don't want the engagement-made public for two or three days yet."-Boston Transcript. The Cold Truth. There's nothing so pathetic about Jacob working 14 years for his wife. Many men put in a lifetime at it: Exchange THE KANSAS CITY ADVOCATE Denizens of the Ocean Face Far Greater Dangers Than Do Their Fellow Belongs on Earth. That life in the sea is fraught with much greater dangers than life; on land is evident when we consider the variety of cumbersome armor which marine creatures find it necessary to equip themselves with. On land the tortoise, small and a very few others represent the armored classes; in the water we have countless numbers of creatures; molluscs, crustaceans, echinoderms; and so on, all encased in formidable suits of mail. The shells of cockles are provided with hundreds of strong tenter-hooks, making their fortresses impregnable. In the case of one species these bristles are rubbed away in old age when the shell becomes solid and heavy. Other species whose shells do not thicken with old age retain their bristles. Another well-protected creature is the sea-urchin. Its covering has been compared to a Crystal palace whereof each separate joist, girder and pane grows continually without altering the shape of the whole. Were the struggle for life as severe on land as in the sea we might be presented with the strange spectacle of birds encased in cumbersome boxes, and the shy field-mouse poking out a wary nose from under the shade of a shelly dome. HOLD CONVERSE BY SIGNS How English Weavers Make Themselves Understood Amid the Deafening Din of Heavy Machinery Among Lancashire weavers there is a soundless system of communication which has been in use for generations. Amid the crash of the machinery when no human voice could be heard, the workers converse easily with one another by means of lip movements and signs made by the hands. Knowledge of the weavers' language is a necessity to the craftsman, and the little "tenters" study it along with their lessons in weaving. Usually the first thing learnt is the time of day. A forefinger crooked and held up, then four fingers held up, signifies a quarter to four. If the crooked finger moves to either side it means a quarter past four. The pupil watches the movements of the lips. At first he can only comprehend their meaning when the words are simple and the movements are exaggerated. In a surprisingly short time, however, he is able to talk to his fellow workmen with perfect ease, during the intervals when the looms do not need all of his attention. SURELY HAD A BUSY DAY Novelist Must Have Been Kept Fully Employed, Judging From the Result of His Labors. "English novelists are effete. They go in too much for style. There's a lack of red blood in their work. "At a dinner in a country inn where we were staying together, I said one evening to an English' novelist: "Well, I dashed off 8,000 words today. What did you do? "Oh, I was, immensely busy,' said he. 'I corrected the proofs of my new essay." "Make any changes?' I asked: "I made one very important change,' he said. 'I took out a comma.' "I couldn't help giving a disgusted laugh. "And is that all you did all day,' I said—'take out a comma?' "Oh, no,' said he. After deep reflection I put the comma back." Appetizing? Cutting through the alley the late worker figured that he could just about reach the front door of the cafe before they closed. And, as he passed, he noticed a waiter coming to the alley door with a platter of remnant toast. He made the front door. They were not overglad to see him, but took his order. He asked for a club sandwish. The waiter plodded to the rear, and pretty soon the customer heard the cook growing: "Say, where did you throw that toast?" Farm Problems There are 140 different farming problems now being studied co-operatively by the United States Department of Agriculture and the state agricultural experiment stations. These studies deal with soil, crop, animal disease, farm management, pests and other common problems. - Might Have Believed Them. "I never believe in expensive clothes," said Brown. "Cheap things may be just as good. Take the suit I'm wearing." It cost me $25. If I had told you it cost $50, you would have believed me. "Yes, if you had told me over the phone," concurred his friend. What He Meant. Ida—Jack Nervy tried to hug me last evening. May—Oh, that's what he meant when I saw him hurrying towards your house. He told me he had a pressing engagement—Boston Evening Transcript. Still, the man who tells his wife everything may be trying to tempt her to exchange confidences. A baby is good company in a crowd because it is perfectly willing to entertain. THE 1921-22 NEGRO YEAR BOOK NOW ON SALE The 1921-1922 NEGRO YEAR BOOK, is now ready for distribution. In this sixth annual edition not only has much new material been added, but the information contained in previous volumes has been revised, re-written and brought down to date. Over one hundred pages are devoted to a review of the events of 1919-1921 as they affect the interests and show the progress which, in the Reconstruction Period since the close of the World War, the Negro is making. 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The Negro Year Book has the most extended and comprehensive bibliography which has been put out on the Negro in the United States. In addition to the topically arranged bibliographies at the end of the book, the reader will find throughout the volume, in connection with special topics, further references to the subjects discussed. This is helpful to the student who wishes to pursue further the investigation of any particular subject The 1921-1922 Negro Year Book, in addition to its interest for the general reader, is even more than the previous volumes especially adapted for use in schools where Historical and Sociological courses on the Negro are given. The price of the Negro Year Book, post paid, is: paper cover, 50c; board cover, $1.00. Special rates to agents. Straight Silica Glass. A deposit of silica mineral of volcanic origin has been found in Czechoslovakia, which can be used directly in the manufacture of glass without the need of adding any of the other common ingredients used in making up the glass batch. This silica mineral is said to resemble lava and it is understood that the deposits are very large and that steps are being taken to utilize them commercially.—Chemical Trade Journal, The boy and girl fell in love. Secretly, the boy was glad that, although the girl was a trifle plump, she would never resemble her mother, who was a rather stupid, fat old dowager. They have a daughter now. Secretly, her father is glad that, although his daughter is a trifle plump, she will never resemble her mother, who is a rather stupid, fat old dowager.—Life. "Your constituents say you are doing nothing." "Well," replied Senator Sorghum, "at this particular juncture in affairs it's safer to be criticized for loafing on the job than to risk making mistakes." In the District Court o fWyandotte County, Kansas, Division No. 3. James C. Banks, Plaintiff vs. No. 20385A Mary Banks, Defendant. To Mary Banks, Greeting: You are hereby notified that you have been sued by your husband, James C. Banks, for a decree of divorce in the District Court of Wyandotte county, Kansas, on the grounds of gross neglect of duty, extreme cruelty and abandonment, and that unless you answer the petition of said plaintiff filed herein on or before the 25th day of May, 1923, said petition will be taken as true and judgment will be rendered against you granting said plaintiff an absolue divorce and such other and further relief as he may be entitled to in equity. WM. H. TOWERS, Attorney for Plaintiff. (First published April 13, 1923) In the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas County, Kansas. Russel Holmes, Plaintiff, vs... Dollie Holmes, Defendant. To the above agreed Defendant. To the above named Defendant, Dollie Holmes: You are hereby notified that you have, been sued for a divorce by the above named plaintiff in the above entitled court on the grounds of Extreme Cruelty, and that unless you answer the allegations made in the petition filed herein, the same will be taken as true and judgment and decree rendered accordingly, and with such other and further relief as to the court may seem just and proper. That your answer day in the above entitled cause is on or before the 24th day of May, 1923. I. F. BRADLEY, JK. Attorney for Plaintiff. (First publication April 13, 1923). MRS. J. W. JOHNSON 400 Waverly Ave., K.C.K. Tel. Fairfax 5101 AR BOOK, is now ready for dis- edition not only has much new information contained in previous written and brought down to date. voted to a review of the events interests and show the progress period since the close of the World the standard work of reference on gro and is the most extensively on this subject. 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We make a complete line of combs, straighteners and hair pressers. TRY FORD'S ROYAL WHITE SKIN LOTION for the completion Ford's Skin Oil for local skin troubles O. O. M. S.O. AF for shampooing O. O. M. S.O. AF for shampooing Drugists and dealers in toilet articles Send for our catalog and price list, we will send you these and a book telling you "how to take care of your hair and complexion at the salon," "how to dress your name," and address-making for our "Home Study Course" and catalog. Address- THE OZONIZED EX MARROW CO., WARSAW, ILL. Jee EF Dee Georgé H: Brown Real. Estate Co. = wh ie = 330 Greeley Avenue w» Phone ‘Fairfax 0767 SPECIAL BARGAINS NOW. 5.rooni -house, 1 acre, for sale or rent. Electric light and city water, $2,900.00. . $500.00-down and terms. S-room house, city water and elec- tric light. $1,800.00. $300.00 “down, with terms to suit. We have-a large list of other splen- did propérty on hand for sale, All in good coridition. Good locations and close to street car lines. Geo. H. Brown Real Estate Company 380 Greeley Avenue * , . Phone Fairfax 0767 wa d Your Healti Sgeag> || ONMoesee pots. Essa P| | toe tanayProntrtactc Rit trite PREVENTIVE Seeee | Aneta tect "ARRH. ; of BLADDER| rppertnee SX RECS Mrs: Luella Greeti NOTARY PUBLIG 516 Minnesota fAvenue Copying’ neatly done to order. All work strictly -confdential. 5-room modern, best of location. $3,600, $1,000 cash. 8 rooms, brick, a good buy, $2,500. $500 cash, balance easy. 4-room house, water and lights, $1,800. .$400-cash,*balance easy. 4-room house, $1,600, $500 cash, ance easy. ** 4-room house, $900, $160 cash. 3-roo mhouse, water -and lights, $2,600. $500 cash, balance easy. 8-room house, 50 foot, of ground good location for business,” “$2,400. $500 cash, balance easy. - 4-room-house, $1,500, -$500 cash, balance easy.- .¢ 5-rooni --house, $2,400; $400~ cash balance easy. ~ 2 ai 4-rooimihouse, $800, $100 cash, ‘Lots in College Hill addition on ’ easy terms. _ Advarice Realty Co. 516M imnesota Ave. . Office Phone Fairfax 0424 W:; A. Jarreit ‘ FIFIELD 1389]. SS iS ie All Work Guaranteed Kassel Jewelry Go, 518 Minnesota Ave. Kansas City, Kansas SOC OOOO ODOC : PAY POSTMAN - We have purchased 122,000 pairs of U. S. Murison last shoes, sizes 5% ‘to 12, which was the entire surplus stock of .oné, of the largest U. S. Government, shoe contractors. This shoe is guaranteed one hun. dred per tent solid leather; .color, dark tan,- bellows ,tongue, dirt and ‘waterproot.. ‘The actual yalue of this shoe is’ $6.00.Owing to this tremen- dous buy. we can offer same to the public at’ $2.95. 7 Send correct sizé. Pay postman on delivery or send money order. If shoes are not as represented we will cheerfully refund your money prompt- ly upon request. NATIONAL BAY STATE SHOE COMPANY, 296 Broadway, New York, N.Y. _ . J. OnMIDNIGHT Visnisenad from Pave 1.) CERES Fh She Se CHUTE Jase CONS things, He has started something since he has been here. Got into-the good graces of the people, arid’ the |first thing purchased for the chuich a half block of houses and land and | it will not be long before they will be | tearing down and building a new St. James to be on the corner. This prop- Jerty cost Just $10,500, and it is*being paid for right now, and the people are Just proud of him. I was with him on Easter Sunday, and they had meet- ing there at 3 o’clock Sunday morn- ing, Known as Easter Sunday. They just shouted and shouted, and had a great time there. I tell you it is al- most a new St. James. I am sure you will remember Rev. Dawson, for he was pastor in Kansas City, Bethel A. M. E. church, and Was appointed here in January.and it was & good ap- pointnient. He is just getting ‘réady to bud into a bishop, and you may say that I told you this. I am proud of the success he is ‘having here in this man’s town. Thad the pleasure of attending Sun- dey school and church, and from there I went over to the Old Baptist church, ‘the Rev. Dr. Bingamin is-pastor, and returned there for Sunday night, You will recall Miss Enola E. Porche, who used to teach in New Orleans—no I mean Hope, Ark, and she is now teaching in her home town. She is, a graduate from New Orleans col- lege, and a ripe little scholar, Shé| is doing good work in her home town, just like she use to do in Hope, and then she is a bunch of brains. Shé has two sisters, Mrs. Marshall and Blanche Porche, who is now teaching, —no'she is 2 student in New Orleans University, and just a busy little stu- dent. These people entertained me, and told me many things way up in education. Mr. Marshall is a real first class tailor. The Knights of Pythias of Louisi- ana. are pitting some additions on their temple, and it is just going to be the proper thing when it is fin- ished, I did not get to see Supreme Chancellor S. W. Green, for he had géne %& Washington to be present to defend the Pythian cause in the courts there, and to convince the Hon, John Mitchell that he is not the whole cheese. Talked with Mrs. Green, vis- fted several schools, before leaving the city,-and made it out in due time. Itis a great thing to talk to students. They: know how to treat old péoplé: these days, .The world is growing bet-| ter.and better. every-day.’ - -. : | From New Orleans-I made it straight for this place, because’ "I wanted to see the Baptists in sessioii, and believe me honey “they have had| one more heluvatime here in this city, but they have kissed and madé“up-and, declared that in the future they will dwell together in unity, working for the education of the young people. God grant it, I pray thee. It was a big convention-and they are all zet- ting ready for a trip to the National) Baptist Convention. They have had some contention over the school pro- ject. Some.wanted to move the school from Live Oak, while others wanted]: a new site, and others wanted to re-| main in Live Oak. This has been al contention for several years, and it) was about to be a purchase, They purchased or contracted for a new site, Planked down $6,000 and then the] white folks got together and said that they would not have a school on that}: site, and they are just six thousand bucks out, and ‘the whiteman still]: owns his property. That is what Ij call particular h---]. But then there}: will. come a time when things willl change up. -1 am getting ready now for the Na- tional Race ‘congress in Washington, commencing Tuesday night, May 2, when Bishop I. N. Ross will tote thel word, and he will be followed by many, addresses on the next day. This is}. worth while, for it has something to| do with our future and with our lives.|, They are’ going to talk about every}; phase of our life in the United States.|, They are going to talk about us in the South and about us in the North,|| about us in the East and in the West,| and then some weeding out is going], ‘Shute Alng WEEK Sees 15 Grand .Theatre "Kansas City, Mo. Matnges' Sin; Wet, Sat-Special Midnight Show Thurs PPP OG OOO OOO DIOS IOI II ITS SGT OSS S OCC ; KANSAS , a INDUSTRIAL & EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTE | > Military and Educational Encampment JULY 2 TO AUGUST 10 { : FOR BOYS AND YOUNG MEN * . FROM 10 TO 20 YEARS * ’ A great opportunity for military training, academit training, + trades, athletics and spors. In the open country, 2 miles ; from Topeka, with bathing facilities and hospital. For further information write. : di : G. R. BRIDGEFORTH, PRINCIPAL ° things. National Baptist Sunday School Congress. I am here with Dr. H. Y. Tookes for a few days, and then I will pull-out. In*my next letter I am going to tell you about the Maon- son of Florida, egr aco 0, MIDNIGHT. ni . SPECIAL.MENTION | Recent purchases of property fron W. R. Johnson Real ‘Estate Co., 51t Minnesota avenue. Phone Fairfay 0255. Residence Fairfax 4106. Mr.‘and Mrs. J. A. Griffin, 410 Ne- braska avenue, an 8-room moderr brick at 427 Everett. An investment. Mr. and Mra. W. W. Patrick, par ents of Mrs. Prof, J. A. Gregg anc Venita Foster, a nice 8-room strict]; modern, beautiful home at 410 La. Fayette. Mr. Patrick has ‘much property, but wanted a real home and got it, A cash bargain. Mr. and Mrs. John Reed, of Lenape, Kansas, a nice 4-room-cottage at 33( State. Cash bargain. Mr. and Mrs. Cleveland Barrett, a nice 5-room home at 423 Everett, Young couple starting life right. "Mr. Ed. LaSalle and wife, popular mail clerk, has moved into their nice home at 2310 N. Fourth. Invest in’ Real-Estate. Buy your self a home. Call to see or call W. R. Johnson -Real Estate Co., above number. THE NATIONAL HOMESTEAD . LEAGUE INCORPORATES AND OFFERS COLORED PEOPLE GREAT OPPORTUNITIES. This League can assist you to lo- cate on Homestead Lands in the fol- lowing states to persons, of color who are desirous of becoming Home and Land owners and who are sufficiently acquainted with agricultural pursuits to justify a removal from their pres- ent environments. | Lower California, Arizona, Utah, Colorado, New Mexico and in other states. “ The ‘League “has already ac- quired by -purchase a valuable tract ‘of land in Colorado Springs, known as “Elpaseo Heights,’ a shelter house and Hospital will be erected on this tract for the accommodation of: those of-our people who may desire- lands in the West~atid want to take advan- tage.of. the .climate of this great health. resort, at"a minimum expense. A Hospital for Colored «people has long. been ‘needed an Point; the League will lose no time in carrying this project to completion; a system has already been worked out by which every member of the"National Home- stead League will be eligible to ser- vice and the National Homestead League will also assist those mém- bers who may not be financially able to attend a private place by giving them the’advantages of reduced rates. The present program calls for ar outlay of approximately $100,000 anc the League in order to raise this func has launched a:Membership: Campaigr for 50,000 members, it makes no dif. ference where ‘you live, if you are ar American Negro, the League, can hely you and you can help the League. Our facilities for selling, renting, leasing exchanging, negotiating loans, covers a wide area and'are unsurpassed, we have agents in every prominent American city, we“get more satisfac- tory results and quicker action by our methods than can be hoped to be ob- tained. otherwise. The National. Homestead League locate you advantageously in towns, and cities and obtain equitable-values for your exchanges, place you-in good positions and look after the General Welfare of the “Home Seeker.” The National Homestead League has taken over the holdings of The May- flower Colonization Company, who owned 5000 acres of very rich Oil and Agricultural lands in the Republic of ‘Old Mexico, This land is to be di- vided into small farms of 10, 15, 20 and 30 acres and sold on easy terms. We solicit your co-operation in this venture. Send $1.00 for membership and registration Service Certificate, also’other valuable information about the League given in detail. Don’t de- lay. Sign blank below and begin work, THE NATIONAL HOMESTEAD LEAGUE, 334 LEE BUILDING, KANSAS CITY, MO. Enclosed please find $1.00, register me as a member and forward Service Certificate and Booklet giving full information on how to Hémestead, also The People’s Hospital at Colorado Springs and the Mayflower Colonization Lands of Old Mexico, to be sold to Colored People. In the District Court of Wyandott County, Kansas. Etta Griffin, Plaintiff, vs. Walker Olden, Defendant. - PUBLICATION NOTICE. To the above named defendant you are hereby notified that I. have filed my motion and affidavit, praying fo1 an order, reviving the judgment ren: dered ‘onthe lith day of October, 1917, ‘in the’ above entitled cauise, which said judgment is now, dormant And that said motion will be called for hearing on Saturday the 26th day of May, 1923, at 9 o’clock in the fore- noon, or as soon thereafter as coun- sel may be heard. - At which time an order will be asked ‘and procured reviving the judg- ment mentioned above herejr. . ETTA GRIFFIN, ~~~ .- ByI.F. Bradley, her Attorney (First ‘published ‘April 13, 1923.) el * s+ FRIDAY, APRIL 13,1923. =” a ees 3 ge ae a ke = - = se” cog. = "s Ms fl . ' “ RUGS! RUGS! RUGS! . | m a4 -. Se eS et ‘Every Home Needs and Must Have Rugs’* a * . You Will Find a Beautiful Selection of Samples in Your ity'ON DIS. | PLAY.at the Office of J. S. Sanders Undertaking Company, 312 New | braska Avenue, Kansas City, Kansas. ‘ We Are Prepared to Serve You. z ‘ 2 ~ OLD CARPETS VALUABLE Your Old Carpets arid a Little Money Make Valuable New Rugs. 3 . - OUT OF TOWN. ORDERS GIVEN PROMPT ATTENTION. ‘ > ” «4 } When You Are in the City,'Stop by to See Us. You Are Welcome— y Glad to Have You. > 4 4 ‘ ; Bon Ton Rug Mig. 3 ; . & Cleaning Co. : 442-44 Locust St., Lawrence, Kansas ; . J. S. Stone, Manager $$$0666464444646446 44644645 bb dM Po . Oe MEAS Ata Neenet Oe eee eae Ne - NOTICE! WE HAVE MOVED ‘FROM 733 MINNESOTA AVENUB . TO 603 NORTH SEVENTH STREET PLEASE DO NOT FORGET US Office Phone, Drexel 2366 : Residence Phone, Fairfax 1584 , BAGGAGE AND EXPRESS J. H. Johnson Transfer Co, s . 2 1 . 2 Moving, Shipping, Packing, Storing PROMPT AND CAREFUL SERVICE GIVE US A TRIAL : 603 NORTH SEVENTH STREET — . KANSAS CITY, KANSAS, . SO ORSO RRMA OA Baie nascar ssr ce NR LE HOURS: # 9 AM. to6 P.M. Saturday until 9 P.M. Sunday by Appointment Bell Fairfax 1864 Residence Drexel 2380 DR. MARION COTTEN os DENTIST 514 MINNESOTA AVENUE é “KANSAS CITY, KANSAS SAY IF YOU WANT HAIR. * Go to 1209 North Ninth Street ¥ To—Mme. C. O. TAYLOR’S BEAUTY SHOP | Kansas City, Kansas : Phone Fairfax 0442 |. Printing Service of No Regrets i GRAY’S ‘ PRINTING, “THAT'S RIGHT” A PERSONAL SHRVICE—HUMAN CONSIDERATION YOU GET MORE THAN YOU PAY FOR—ASK ANYBODY THE GRAY PRINTING CO. 7 FIFTR AT OAKLAND AVENUE BELL FAIRFAX 4187 S. DIGGS FAIRFAX 3577 | FRATERNITYBUILDING ' 312-314 Nebraska. —VACANT DATES— EAST SIDE.....First and Third Wednesday Afternoons | WEST SIDE__..__-First ‘and Third Monday Afternoon | WEST SIDE.......____.First and Third Tuesday Afternoon WEST SIDE........First and Third Wednesday Afternoon i "DUNLAP LAUNDRY 3 i ) . on GOMP: BROADWAY . THE BEST LAUNRY SERVICE POSSIBLE SOFT WATER USED EXCLUSIVELY BY U8 ‘PHONE HARRISON 0592. + KANSAS CITY, a