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"The Spirit of Age"-Drive for the New Douglass Hospital --- KANSAS LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL PHYSICAL TRAINING EXHIBITION GRAND MILITARY COMPETITION BARTLETT HIGH VS LINCOLN HIGH St. Joseph, Mo. Kansas City, Mo. 200 Girls in Games, Physical Exercises, Aesthetic and Folk Dances 200 CONVENTION HALL Friday Evening, May 4. 1923 Box Seats 50c General Admission 25c Call Grand 3120 for Reservations SIXTIETH ANNIVERSARY AT WILBERFORCE UNIVERSITY Wilberforce, Q. April 25— Commencement at Wilberforce this year, according to President J. A. Gregg, will mark a great event in that historic institution. June will close out the sixtieth year of the school's activities under the auspices. During the sixty years of its life, Wilberforce University has grown in numbers and possibilities to the end that it has a great physical plant, a very large faculty of men and women from the best institutions of America and Europe, and a student body from nearly every state in the Union, and from many foreign lands, and a graduate list of more than three thousand, representing every walk of life. President Gregg has given to your reporter the principle events of the Commencement program. Bishop W. D. Johnson of the Tenth Episcopal District will preach the Baccalaureate sermon; the Address to the Religious Societies will be delivered by Chapain O. J. Scott, of the Regular Army, the address to the students of the Payne Theological Seminary by Rev. S. D. Jones, of Alton, Illinois; the Address to the Literary Societies by Dr. R. R. Wright, Editor of the Christian Recorder and the Commencement Address by Congressman L. C. Dyer of St. Louis, Mo. The Anniversary Celebration under the direction of Bishop J. M. Connor as chairman, will occur Wednesday afternoon and evening, and the following program will be rendered: Afternoon—Introduction of the Master of Ceremonies by Bishop J. M. Connor—Bishop W. H. Heard presiding; Anniversary Address was to have been delivered by Bishop C. S. Smith, but will be supplied later. Histroy of Wilberforce by Bishop J. H. Jones. Evening—Introduction of Presiding Officer by Bishop J. M. Connor, Bishop L. J. Coppin, presiding. Short Addresses by President C. N. & I. Board; President of Alumni Association and President of Connectional Council; Presentation by representatives of Episcopal Districts: First District—J. A. Beckett and Wm. Thornton, Second District—G. D. Garnes and C. E. Stewart. Third District—S P. West and C. S. Spivey. Fourth District—R. E. Wilson and S. L. Birt. Fifth District—J. R Ransom and Chas. A. Williams. Sixth District—R. E. Singleton and M. A. Ackmain. Seventh District—Sandy Simmons and T. B. Nelson. Eighth District—J. J. Morant and J. W. Hair. Ninth District—W. H. Mixon and H. N. Newsm. Tenth District—R. S. Jenkins and G. B. Young. Eleventh District—H. E. Daniels and R. A. Grant Twelfth District—J. H. Clayborn and A. B. Ashford. Thirteenth District—T. M. Green and G. T. Stinson. Fourteenth District—G. F. David and F. G. Snelson. Fifteenth District—J. G. Robin- SUBSCRIPTION PRICE TWELVE MONTHS, $1.50 rit of Age" nal Day Sunda EXTRAORDINARY SESSION OF NATIONAL GRAND LODGE F. AND A. A. YORK MASONS MEET IN ATLANTA, GA. Grand. Master Broadnax and Grand Deputy Wilson Attend. The F. and A. A Your Masons National Grand Lodge convened in a two-day meeting at Atlanta, Ga., April 16 and 17, in an Extraordinary Session, due to the death of Dr. A. R. Robinson, National Grand Master of Philadelphia. Prof. S. S. Simmons of Atlanta, Ga., was installed National Grand Master for the unexpired term. Report of auditing committee showed wonderful progress financially. Each state Grand Lodge reported a large increase in membership—West Virginia having made a larger per cent according to its population, but Georgia still leading with 16,000 Masons. The crafts throughout the Supreme Jurisdiction are looking forward to the 1924 session in Kansas City, Kansas. Grand Master Rev. J. A. Broadnax and Dr. J. Franklin Wilson, District Grand Master, who attended from here were royally entertained, as reported. Delegates welcomed to city by Mr. Perry, president of the Standard Life Insurance Company and Dr. Wilkins, vice-president of the Citizens Trust Company, both York Masons. Kansas City delegates spent two days each visiting St. Louis and Nashville enroute. State Grand Chapter. State Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons, was set up last Tuesday night at the Chapter Hall by S. P. Holmes, National Grand High Priest. Fully one hundred royal Masons were present. Mr. Holmes is also G. M. of Kentucky. Officers elected were: Grand High Priest, John Stewart, Deputy G. H. P., W. H. Ford, Grand H. K., Ben Thomas, Grand H. S., T. H. McMillan, Grand Secretary, John A. Parker, Grand Treasurer, John Junior. Mr. Holmes will set up another new subordinate Royal Arch Chapter Thursday night in the city. Hear Congressman Dyer at Metropolitan Baptist church tonight. Mrs. L. F. Prince, 419 Everett avenue, has been confined to her bed since Monday with a severe case of tonsilitis. Her many friends regret very much the illness of Mrs. Prince and hope it may be of short duration. son and Jos. Gomez. Sixteenth District—J. A. Charles. The Bishops' Council and the Connectional Council of the A. M. E. church will be meeting this year at Wilberforce, and since a very large attendance is expected, all who expect to be present should notify Secretary J. D. M. Russell at once, that suitable provision may be made for the care of all. GH SCHOOL TRAINING EXHIBITION Y COMPETITION MONARCHS OPEN 1923 SEASON TOMORROW AT ASSOCIATION PARK The National Negro Base Ball League is all set for the big opening Saturday, April 28th at Association Park. Kansas City Monarchs vs Rube Foster's American Giants of Chicago. The Kansas City Monarches will open their season tomorrow afternoon at the old Association Base Ball Park, with their most formidable rivals, the American Giants of Chicago, under the leadership of Andrew Rube Foster, the greatest base ball leader in the country. The Monarchs are going to be put to the acid test right from the start as we all are aware that Foster is going to bring a fighting aggregation to this city and try and win the first series from the great Monarchs. The Big Parade. As usual the local fans will usher in the season with their big auto parade which will traverse the principal streets of the city. A slight change has been made in the plans for the parade. The parade will form on Lydia avenue between 15th and 18th streets, facing South, promptly at 12:30. An escort of motorcycle policemen will head the parade followed by a car containing Manager Rube Foster, Manager Sam Crawford, and Secretary Gilmore, after which will come the second regiment band under the leadership of Ctptain Cooper in a large auto truck closely followed by th Monarchs and the American Giants. Several visiting newspaper men from the different cities of the league will be here for the big opening. It is expected that more than 300 automobiles will be in the parade. A car containing several Negro members of the local police department also be in the line. There will be no places reserved in the line for any certain parties and those coming early will get the best positions in the parade. The parade will traverse about the same route as last year. The parade will leave 18th and Lydia promptly at 1 o'clock. City Officials to Attend the Opening. Mayor Cromwell, Commissioner Oppenstein, Mayor Gordon of Kansas City, Kans., and Judge Casimir J. Welch have been invited to attend and the two Mayors will act as the official battery for the opening. Kansas City the First City to Use Negro Umires in the League. For the first time in the history of the National Negro League Negro Umpires will officiate. Two of the best known race umpires have been selected to start the season at Kansas City. One comes from California, where he has umpired for several of the big league teams for several seasons. Another comes from the sunny South where he has officiated for the past 10 years. The officials of the league have secured the services of six race men to be used around the circuit this season and the local fans will have the opportunity of seeing them all work. Kansas City has always been in favor of race umpires and Owner Wilkinson was one of the first men to take action to secure the services of competent men to use (Continued on Page 3.) ED JOHNSON DIES. Mr. Ed Johnson died at his home at 7 o'clock Thursday evening, April 19, 1923, at 324 North First street, Kansas City, Kansas. Funeral service was held at the J. S. Sanders Undertaking Parlor, 312 Nebraska Avenue, April 22, 1923, at Three P. M. Mr. Johnson was a prominent member of the Masonic Lodge here, and he is bereaved by a large number of his brother Masons and friends. The funeral sermon was preached by Master of Harmony Lodge, and a few remarks were made by the Master of Frank Wilson; No. 88 and by J. S. Sanders. EDITOR N. C. CREWS PASSES Nelson C. Crews, editor and owner for many years of the Kansas City Sun, after more than a year of illness, passed away at his late home 2624 Highland avenue, Tuesday afternoon at 3:45 o'clock. Mr. Crews was one of the best known race men in the west and could be styled a national character. As an orator and platform speaker Mr. Crews had but few equals of any people. He was frank and fearless in his writings and uncompromising when he took a stand for the right, as he saw it. The passing of our friend and citizen will be felt in many ways. The funeral will be held Saturday from Allen Chapel at 1 p. m. Friday night the Scottish Rite. and Consistory of the Masonic order will hold services at the church. The deceased being at one time Grand Master of the State of Missouri. $ ^{1} $Our sincere sympathy goes out to the bereaved wife and family relations in these hours of sorrow. DOUGLASS HOSPITAL DRIVE. The Drive for the hospital is proceeding with a rush and the management feel confident that the goal will be reached in ample time. They wish to say that the names of Donors, with the amounts given, will appear in these columns in due time. In the meantime we earnestly ask your whole support. A MOTHER IN ZION DIES. Saturday the 21st at about 5 p. m., the death angel took from us another mother in Zion, Mrs. Amanda Epps, the mother of Mrs. Dovie Phelan, 429 Everett avenue. Mrs. Epps lived with her daughter and had been ill for eight months. The deceased came here from Little Rock, Ark., about three years ago to live with her daughter. Mrs. Epps was a devoted christian and when able, always could be found at her church. She leaves two daughters and two sons, all living in Arkansas, but the daughter here, 21 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren and other relatives. The funeral was held Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock, at the house, as her daughter, not being able to go out. Rev. J. F. Griffin, her pastor, officiating. The daughter, Mrs. Sarah Fields of Little Rock, was present at the death of her mother. The family have the sincere sympathy of a host of friends in the loss of their all—mother. Congressman Dyer will tell tonight at Metropolitan Baptist Temple his new move to get the Dyer Anti-Lynching Bill through at the next session. Come and hear him. YOUNG MAN DIES. Clarence Winn, the son of Wm. Winn, 1114 Everett avenue, 23 years of age, passed away Saturday evening after nearly three years' sickness. He was a patient sufferer all these years, with a spinal tubercular disease. This young man had many friends who regretted his death, although they knew, with sorrow, he could not survive. The funeral was held Tuesday from Mason Memorial M. E. church of which he was a member, Rev. Morrow, his pastor, officiating. He leaves a father, Mr. Wm. Winn, and a grandmother, who have the deepest sympathy, in their hour of sorrow. Mrs. Sarah Fields of Little Rock, Ark, was called here on the account of sickness and death of her mother, Mrs. Epps. Mrs. Fields is a sister of Mrs. Dovie Phelan, 429 Everett avenue. Mrs. Dovie Phelan, who has been confined to her home, 429 Everett avenue, for several weeks, with rhenomatism, is improving slowly, of which her friends are delighted to know. Wilson No. 78 A. F. & A. M. Presents OSBORNE PLAYERS In Under Two Flags Thursday, May 3rd, 1923 at K. C. High School Auditorium 9th and Minnesota Ave. These Stars to Repeat This Play For the Benefit of the People of Kansas City, Kansas. Admission 50 cents TICKETS ON SALE: West End Pharmacy, 10th and Washington Blvd., Dunbar Drug Store, 10th and Freeman, Home Drug Company, 1512 North 5th Street, Smith's Drug Store, 3rd and Troup. THOMAS KENNEDY EDITOR AND PUBLISHER Douglass urch, 8th and N TAKE LUNCHEON. The following Union Pacific R. R. officials, ladies and friends, were the guests of Mr. J. S. Sanders, and taken lunch at his office, 312 Nebraska avenue, Kansas City, Kansas, on Friday, April 13: Mrs. Ruby A. Reibow, 3810 Prospect; Mrs. Mary E. Shumate, 1001 Bellfontaine; Mrs. Gracemal Price; Miss Stebbens, Miss Marion Beeker, Mrs. W. A. Tone, 1910 Orville; Mr. A. C. Hancock; Mr. Ira Stever; Mr. Weber; Mr. C. S. Cumerson; Mr. M. E. Sillin, 19th and Garfield. Mr. J. S. Sanders left no stone unturned for the pleasure and happiness of the above guests, and in return he receives the credit of a royal entertainer by his guests. And on the following Monday I was called to Kansas City and booked some valuable orders for rugs from some of the distinguished parties, and at the office of Mr. J. S. Sanders, 312 Nebraska, was present with the joint committee F. & A. A. Y. M. and The Sons and Daughters of Jerusalem, who made final arrangements, together with the General Passenger Agent of the Union Pacific R. R. Co., for the Grand Lodges to be held in Denver Colo. Mr. J. S. Sanders is respected by the Union Pacific R. R. Co., as a part of the firm, as well as he is respected by the F. & A. A. Y. M. as a part of them. We are very much pleased to have men with us that stand for something. We only ask the Lord to help us to help make some more. J. S. STONE, (the rug man) CARD OF THANKS. We desire to extend our sincera thanks to the community as a whole, for their service and words of comfort during the illness and death of our beloved wife and mother; also to those who sent condolences and also the beautiful floral offerings. REV. J. F. GRIFFIN, husband, ALMA E. GRIFFIN, daughter. WEST END TAILORING CO. Tenth street is still adding new enterprises to its already thriving and popular business thoroughfare. The latest firm located on this street is the West-End Tailoring Company, housed in the Clayborne building, 1306 North Tenth street. I. D. Brown is the proprietor, a finished workman and business man of the first class. Mr. Brown finished his trade at Tuskegee in 1910 and has been on the bench for some of the best tailoring houses in the country, since coming out of Tuskegee. Mr. Brown does not stop at the bench, but is a cutter and fitter, equal to the best, in both ladies and gents' high class tailoring. This new company has already gained the confidence of the public and many beautiful fitting garments can be seen worn on the streets. Tenth street business men and the community as well and the entire race of this city, are proud to see, such efficient tradesmen locating among us and they should have that support and patronage that they merit. Hear Congressman Dyer at Metropolitan Baptist church tonight. Rev. A. S. Mayfield left Thursday night over the Burlington for St. Louis to assist with another campaign. Wilson No. 78 A Presents OSBORN In Under Two Thursday, May 3 at K. C. High School 9th and Minnesc Number 37 TWO GREAT AGENCIES MEET IN WASHINGTON, SAYS J. O. Washington, D. C., April 25.—Here I am in the nation's capital, and believe me when I tell you I have been made to shout when it was brought to my attention the great things which are being done by the Financial and the Church Extension Departments of the African Methodist Episcopal church. The church Extension Board is presided over by Bishop John Hurst, and the Financial Board by Bishop Joshua H. Jones, and both are great men. For the first time in the history of the church, the two great uplift agencies met on the same date and in the same city, both in their separate places and headquarters, but there was a common ground on which they could all meet. That was at the White-law hotel where dinner was served to them all and to visitors. Dr. Benjamin F. Watson is secretary of the Church Extension, and you know of the great work this official has done and is still doing, and what he is worth to the race and to the country, as well as his own church. I remember so well when he was elected at Columbus, Ohio, to succeed Bishop C. T. Shaffer. He was a good official, but Dr. Watson was just one better. He said that his mission was to develop his department and did not go in to get to be a bishop, but a good secretary, and this he has done. His health has not been of the best, but he has been laboring to get it back, and I must say to you that he has greatly improved. Dr. Watson was able to render a great report to the Board and one of the things in his favor, he has had a good efficient clerk, Miss Marie Thomas, who knows all about the work from A to Z. She is indeed a well-trained young woman and is capable to carry on the work. After the opening exercises, Bishop Hurst, made a fine talk. He spoke of the work of the African Methodist Episcopal church, a church with a vision, and with a program. He told them some plain things that would have to be considered. He pointed on a getting together of the Methodist Episcopal church and the Methodist Episcopal church South in one body, and in this the colored contingent would be set apart to look for themselves, and these two churches would get behind them, but they would be separate and distinct. But this is coming and you may look out for it. He congratulated the members on the work accomplished, and was proud that the rank had not been broken on the board, yet, death had removed Bishop B. T. Tanner and Charles Spencer Smith. Bishop Hurst delivered the keynote address, and then followed the report of Secretary Watson, and we are all proud of him, his companion and his daughter. There had been some money passed through this department during the year. Grand total receipts for the year, $87,794.22; total disbursed, $31,059.80; Credit balance, $56,734.42; Preferred Liabilities, $21,- (Continued on Page 4) PAGE TWO THE KANSAS CITY ADVOCATE THOMAS KENNEDY, Editor and Proprietor. THOS. KNAPPER Associate Editor MRS. M. C. MATTHEWS, Society Editor. MRS. F. L. PRINCE Circulating Manager. PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY at Office 608 North Sixth Street Phoné Drexel 1814 Residence Phone, Fairfax 2663. SUBSCRIPTION. One Year ..... $1.50 Hix Months ..... .90 Three Months ..... .60 Entered as second-class matter August 29, 1914, at the postoffice at Kansas-City, Kansas, under the Act of March 3, 1879. The Advocate is a weekly journal devoted to Race Progress and Human Uplift. Have your news in our office not later than Tuesday of each week to insurance publication. MEMBER NATIONAL NEGRO PRESS ASSOCIATION. JAMES BELL DIES SUDDENLY Mr. James Bell, one of the city's highly respected citizens, living at 202 Greeley avenue, died about midnight Tuesday from a stroke of paralysis, earlier in the day, while sitting at the wheel of his car. Mr. Bell had long been a chauffer for a millionaire in St. Joseph, Mo. who would never consent to give him up, so just as he had returned to the house with the family for a drive, the stroke came on him while sitting in the car, and he never rallied, and died at the hour stated. Mrs. Bell, his wife and son arrived before he passed away but he did not seem to recognize either. His wife, Mrs. Minnie Bell and two sons, Lindell and Clarence, survive the deceased, and a host of friends. Up to going to press funeral arrangements had not been made. The family were members of First A. M. E. Church. The heartfelt sympathy goes out to the bereaved family from a large number of friends and citizens in the loss of such a noble husband and father. Congressman E. C. Little and Mrs. Little, are home for an indefinite stay, of which their many friends here are delighted to have. They are stopping at the Grund hotel. A reception was given in honor of Rev. A. S. Mayfield, Thursday evening, at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Bell, 1904 North Fourth Street, by the sister churches of the Church of the Living God from both Kansas Cities. A lovely program was rendered, and after a speech by the guest of honor. Cream and cake were served and a lovely time was had. IN SOCIETY AND CITY BRIEFS. Mrs. Cora Williams, formerly of Kansas City, Kansas, and widow of Rev. Williams, was quietly married to Mr. Oscar Wesley of Kansas City, Mo., a deacon of Progressive Baptist church, Thursday, April 19, at the residence of Rev. J. S. Bowles, 937 Washington boulevard, this city. Rev. Bowles performed the ceremony and they will reside at 1511 Park avenue, Kansas City, Mo. Don't forget to hear our friend, Congressman Dyer at Metropolitan temple Friday (tonight), April 27. Mail Clerk Milton--Collins was in Monday and assisted Electa Chapter in exemplifying a degree to several candidates. Dr. H. B. Bronson left for Pittsburg, Kansas, Wednesday night after service to attend the Baptist Board meeting there on matters pertaining to the National Baptist convention. He will return before Sunday. Congressman L. C. Dyer, author of the famous Anti-Lynching bill, will be at the Metropolitan Baptist Temple tonight. HEAR HIM. A SURPRISE LUNCHEON. Mrs. C. O. Taylor gave a surprise luncheon in honor of Rev. and Mrs. H. B. Bronson, the Senior and Junior choirs and Mrs. M. C. Matthews, the publicity committee of Metropolitan church. Covers were laid for over 60. The guests were served the following menu: Fruit salad on lettuce, creamed potatoes, other vegetables, tongue, chicken, rice and dessert. They praised Mrs. Taylor for her hospitality. "Think I'll stick around," said the fly as he stepped on the flypaper. 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 Although the weather was stormy a fine audience greeted the pastor, Rev. J. F. Griffin, Sunday morning at the 11 o'clock service. Dr. Griffin filled his pulpit to the delight of his congregation. His sermon was of unusual power, with an argument of convincing thought. The pastor preached again at the evening service and to the minds of many who were present, it was of greater power and spiritual uplift, than the morning message, but both were wonderfully enjoyed as well as helpful. The Sunday school is still moving upward, both in the work and numbers. The Endeavor Leagues' Junior and Senior, are showing a growing spirit and their programs each Sunday evening are helpful and inspiring. Mrs. Dwiggins talked to the Senior Endeavor last Sunday evening on education, which was very interesting, to a nice audience. Sunday is Education Day for christian education for Western University. This only comes once a year and every member and friend of christian education should contribute to this noble cause. First church should give not less than $500 a year to christian education. The weekly meetings are growing in spirit and attendance and those who attend are greatly benefitted. Come out tonight to class and taste the spirit of the Lord. Services Sunday are being looked to for a great outpouring of the holy ghost. Come and hear two gospel sermons. Bring your guests. Come early for good seats. The flowers on the altar Sunday morning was given in memory of Richard Reed, by his family. ALLEN CHAPEL A. M. E. CHURCH (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. The services Sunday were largely attended, both morning and evening. Rev. C. R. Tucker filled his pulpit morning and evening, taking for his subject, at 11 o'clock service, "Law vs. Gospel." It was greatly enjoyed as well as helpful to the listener. Dr. Tucker took for his subject at the evening service, "Why Doesn't God Kill the Devil." The plain simple argument taken from the bible by the speaker, proved to the satisfaction of the doubter many plausible reasons why God does not kill the Devil. Souls were strengthened in this great message. The Sabbath school is doing fine and an increase of pupils can be seen most every Sunday. The Allen League is showing a greater spirit in the work and each Sunday evening brings new thought and new life in the league. Come out Sunday and see what we are doing and help make this Christian society one of the great moral units in our community. The pastor will fill his pulpit, Sunday. Come out and hear a scholarly Gospel sermon. You are always welcome at Allen Chapel. 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. Services were good all day. Our pastor preached a wonderful sermon at 11 a. m., after which we repaired to the water to baptize a candidate, Mr. Joe Galvin, Rev. Farr participating, assisted by Rev. Groves. At the night services foot washing and the Lord's Supper was administered to the candidate and after receiving the right hand of fellowship he went on his way rejoicing. The public are welcome at all times to our services. THE KANSAS CITY ADVOCATE METROPOLITAN TEMPLE NOTES Our pastor, Dr. Bronson, has laid out a very intelligent plan and planted the seed for conducting revivals and campaigns for saving souls in the future, where men and women will not be frightened into joining the church. His sermons are outlined and many are illustrated by drawings. Last Friday night was "Behold I Stand at the Door and Knock." Sunday, April 22, although the weather was inclement, many attended church. At 11 a.m. the organist played the voluntary "My Lord What a Morning," on the pipe organ, with the expression that none of our race's organists can give. Then the choir of near 100 sang "Jesus Saves" and the assistant organist played the piano to reinforce the pipe organ. Deacon Oliver gave the opening prayer. Then followed the hymn "He Lifted Me." Pastor Bronson then preached with power: "As Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so the son of man must be lifted up." The large congregation gave vent to the Holy Spirit. At 8 p. m. he preached on "Look and Live," and "Follow Christ," and again the multitude rejoiced. Although we are laying the foundation and sowing seed to be gathered after the close of this meeting the financial thermometer crept up to over $1,924, and also over $178 was taken up separate from that. Those who gave their pro rata from their own money without begging others gave most. The New Comer's Club led by Mrs. A. S. Dow, have charge of the Revival envelopes. Pastor Bronson will see about baptizing the sick gentleman secured by Mesdames Rollins and Matthews; he will also baptize others who wish baptism. Dr. Bowren attended our meeting last week and made appropriate remarks. Other good ministers came also. Our pastor organized a Childrens' Church, Saturday April 21, at 11 a.m. Over 61 children were present. Although the weather was threatening this Monday night many attended and enjoyed and praised our pastor's sermon on "Back Sliding." More attended Tuesday night and heard a still greater one on "Repentance." On Wednesday night, the closing night, was the climax on "The Judgment." Come to, Metropolitan church and hear this great-preacher preach some of the greatest-sermons ever heard. All are welcome. Large crowds attend. Come Sunday, April 29. 337 Oakland Avenue. Rev. J. A. Cook. Pastor The little Sunday school brigade were at their post of duty on time. Nothing seems to deter their coming or progress and may it ever be so. As the hour began to wane towards 11 o'clock, owing to the absence of the pastor, Rev. J. P. F. Stuckey, pastor at Richmond, Mo., occupied the pulpit. He chose to talk to us about a "Good Soldier", and you would have done well to hear him. Mr. Lyles, a candidate for baptism, being present, addressed him on the life of a Christian soldier, thence we hastened, to join Rev. Farr at the waterside, Eleventh and Washington boulevard for baptising. Rev. Groves officiated, assisted by Rev. Farr, Brother Lyles was immediately given, the initiation and also the right hand of fellowship with the admonition to press onto the mark of the high calling. Three p.m. Rev. Stuckey, by special request, was a guest of the U. N. I. A. He made a wonderful speech. The ovation he received was tremendous and they have asked him to come again. Eight o'clock p. m. we were graced to have Rev. Stuckey again. The singing by the choir was good. Rev Stuckey preached a doctrinal sermon and was enjoyed by all present. Quite a few visitors were present-with us at this hour. You are welcome at all times to our services. Should you desire a copy of the Advocate, or should you wish to advertise or subscribe, please see Mrs. Desie Jackson, 211 Garfield avenue. Will be glad to give you information anytime. Congressman L. C. Dyer, author of the famous Anti-Lynching bill, will be at the Metropolitan Baptist Temple tonight. HEAR HIM. UNINTENTIONALLY. OMITTED. The copy of the funeral of Mrs. Ladelle Gerrin-Newman of last week, her pastor's name was omitted intentionally. Rev. D. B. Jackson, pastor of Eight Street Baptist church, who delivered the funeral oration on this sad occasion. 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. TRINITY A. M. E. CHURCH. S. D. Rhone, Pastor, Residence, 128 Greeley Avenue. Phone Fairfax 2184. M. B. Robinson, Assistant Pastor. Permanent Announcement. 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 school opened at the usual hour with a slight decrease in attendance, due to the inclement weather. A few visitors were present and entered into the class discussion of the lesson. The morning sermon was delivered by Rev. N. B. Robinson, the assistant pastor. A large number of visitors worshipped with us and were greatly inspired by the spiritual and instructive message. At 7:30 o'clock the Rev. Densmore of Western University, brought the evening message to a large and appreciative audience. He showed that ambition based on selfish ideals does not lead to success. He gave a brief consideration of Germany as an ambitious nation, and pointed out that even though Germany claimed that she had God on her side, she was unsuccessful. He also insisted that the success of men is contingent on religious ideas and true success are founded on the "Rock Christ Jesus." Five new members were added during these services. The monthly dinner given by the sewing circle Wednesday, was a great success. The group of women under the leadership of Sister McHenry, is one of the live wires of the church. The Allen League is getting a good start now and the officers are urging church members and friends to come out to the meetings at 6 o'clock each Sunday evening. We gladly welcome visitors nad friends at all our services. ROOM AND BOARD. Room and board for gentleman, 814 Oakland avenue. GIRLS' SOCIETY CLUB. Tuesday afternoon a number of the young girls of the Quindaro community, met at the home of Miss Marie Smith and organized a "Girls Society Club." Miss Smith was elected president; Miss Unis Gregg, vice-president; Miss Marguerite Thurston, secretary and Miss Mattie Harden, treasurer. The purpose of the club is to build up the community or a getting closer together in a social way among the young people of the neighborhood. The club will have weekly meetings, and on next Tuesday, will meet at the home of Miss Gregg's, 2214 Russell avenue. Mrs. Wm. Oscar, 434 Everett avenue, is greatly improved after a severe attack of acute indigestion of several days. CITIZENS FORUM. The Citizens' Forum had a large meeting at Sumner High School, Attorney Towers presiding. The High School students gave the playet of a mock trial of a doctor who prescribed the wrong medicine and was sentenced to 21 years in the penitentiary. It was very good and applauded. Another playet showed the evils that young men come in contact with in life. The evils were well represented by young men and women who portrayed their parts very fine and were highly applauded. Prof. J. P. King's Biology class did the acting. He also took up collection of over $9 for the Forum to help on the railroad fare of those on the program at the Lawrence Forum, Sunday, April 29. Mesdames C. Graves and O. Towers sang a classical duet. Attend the Forum, it meets every Sunday at 4 P. M., at Metropolitan Temple. Clarence Arnett, the son of Rev. and Mrs. J. D. Barksdale, left Tuesday the 17th inst. for Chicago, where he has been appointed government meat inspector at Armour and Company. They looked up his family tree and found that he was the sap. DIRECTORY OF MASONIC LODGES Rev. J. A. Cook, pastor of the Church of the Living God, his wife and sister, Miss Sulie Cook, left Friday night for Jackson Tenn., in response to a telegram announcing the death of their mother. Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Long visited Ft. Scott, Kansas, several days this week and had a delightful time. They own property there. Mrs. Lou Purnell, who went to St. Louis to attend her sick brother, is reported as now being sick herself. The kindergarten classes of the grade schools gave a matinee play at Dunbar theater Saturday afternoon. Alpha Art Club had a fine reception and meeting at Mrs. O. B. Johnson's Friday, April 20. Mme. D. A. Holmes gave a recital for Sheba Chapter at Metropolitan Church, Thursday evening, April 26. Mrs. Ethel Wilson has returned from a pleasant visit in St. Joe. Col. J. G. Griffins and family have moved to our city from Dallas, Texas and are now residing at 2119 Walnut boulevard. Rev. M. C. Knight, pastor of the A. M. E. church at Lincoln, Neb., was in the city a part of this week and Quindaro calling on old friends. Rev. Knight says he is getting along fine and has an admirable congregation and a church with lots of loyal friends. We are glad to announce to our readers that Dean Vaughan, who has been so very sick for some time, is able to sit up. His many inquiring friends will rejoice to learn of his building up again, whose prayers have continually gone up to the throne of God in his behalf. Mr. and Mrs. McLaurian of 119 Greeley, have a very sick grandson, little Tom McLaurian, who resides with his parents on north Third street. HYMN By the rude bridge that arched the flood, Their flag to April's breeze unfurled, Here once the embattled farmers stood, And fired the shot heard round the world. The foe long since in silence slept, Alike: the Conqueror sleeps, And Time the ruined bridge has swept Down the dark stream which sea-ward creeps. On this green bank, by this soft stream, We set today in votive stone, That memory may their deed redeem, When like our sires ours sons are gone. HYMN Spirit! who made these freemen dare To die, or leave their children free, Bid time and nature gently spare The craft we raise to them and Thee. They named the new rug Rip Van Winkle because it had such a long nap. 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. 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. Reeveg, 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; 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 27, 1923. SOCIAL CIRCLE CLUB. The Social Circle Club met at the home of Mrs. Starnes, 619 Franklin avenue. Mrs. R. Hall became a member. Mrs.'E. Montgomery will entertain at her residence, 1053 Oakland avenue, May 2. MRS. T. REED, President. MRS. C. JORDAN, Secy. Make Two Hundred Dollars per Month Salary. The Commonwealth Casualty-Company, of New Jersey have opened a sales agency at 500 Minnesota avenue. We have openings for 500 men and women, to write insurance—on salary and commission. Office help needed—write or call at 500 Minnesota avenue, Kansas City, Kansas. Up stairs. Own Your Own Home Stop Paying High Rent FOR SALE 4-apartment brick flat—fine investment. Heart of city, $2,900 at $600 cash. 6-rooms, water, lights, gas, grapes. Lot 30x125, just 2 blocks from Minnesota avenue. $2,250 at $500 cash. 5 rooms, strictly modern brick, lot 38x125., $2,700 cash, $1.000. Will handle. 4 rooms, stucco, one acre; fruit; lights, etc.; a bargain; $2,900; at $350 cash. 5 rooms, concrete stone, modern, another out-house, 2 room, garage. $1,850 cash. Hurry, $700 will handle. 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 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 Drexel 117 Home MASONIC LODGES FAR WEST LODGE NO. 5 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. 1408 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. Vistors ever welcome. S. H. MADISON, W. M. 1236 Barnett Avenue, ERVIN HAWKINS, Secy. 425-Parallel. FRIDAY,APRIL 27,1923. MONARCHS OPEN SEASON (Continued from Page 1.) in the league. The Same Old Monarchs. The Monarchs are one team that was not bothered by players jumping over East to the outlaws. Several new men are now trying out with the team but it looks like the same old gang will be found starting the season, with a slight shifting of the men. Duncan and Williams behind the bat, Hawkins on first, Anderson on second, Moore at short, Joseph at third, with McNair, Donaldson and Heavy Johnson in the outfield. Allen will be used for utility roll with Joe Mendez doing relief work in the box. The pitching staff should be the strongest in the league with Currie, Rogan, Gissentaner and Drake doing their regular turns. It might be possible that Manager Crawford will pick up some promising youngster while down South that will make some of the old regulars hustle to hold their jobs. Boss Wilkinson bought the boys a new set of uniforms during the series with the Blues last year, and this season he has bought them still another new set of uniforms and sweaters. It is the intention of the management to make the Monarches the best look-NINE—Advocate ing team in the league. The Monarch will play the American Giants starting Saturday, April 28-29-30, May 1-2 followed by the St. Louis Stars who will be here May 5-6-7-8-9. After this series the Monarchs will go to Milwaukee and Detroit for their usual battle. Tickets On Sale. Secretary Gilmore will place tickets on sale for the opening game Saturday the 28th, at Barker & Burke billiard parlor on Twelfth street, at the Panama Taxi Company on Twelfth, at Starks shining parlor and newstand, and M. Campbell & Houston drug store, 23rd and Vine. The Entertainers Cafe will also have tickets on sale. The usual prices will prevail. "Can you drive with one hand?" "You bet I can." "Then won't you please pick my handkerchief off the floor? The height of hypocrisy—Taking a handkerchief to the funeral of the rich uncle who willed you his fortune. Doctor. "Did that medicine straighten your husband out all right?" Wife. "Yes, we buried him yesterday." Spend and world goes with you, Save and you walk alone. IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF WYANDOTTE COUNTY, KANSAS. Samuel Ellison, Plaintiff vs Bulah Ellison, Defendant. To the above named defendant, Bulah Ellison: You are hereby notified that you have been sued in the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas, for a divorce by the above named plaintiff, on the grounds of Abandonment; that unless you answer the allegation and charges made therein on or before the 8th day of June, 1923, the said petition will be taken as true, and judgment and decree rendered in accordance therewith divorcing you from the said plaintiff and with such other and further relief as to the Court may seem just and proper. I. F. BRADLEY, JR., Atty. for Plaintiff. (First publication April 27, 1923.) ADMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE. State of Kansas, Wyandotte County, ss Csae No. 13109 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 Honorable, 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 allowance within one year from date of said letters, or they may be precluded from any benefit of such estate; and that if such claims be not exhibited within two years after the date of said letters, they shall be forever born. LEQLA MILLER 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.) BY MYRA CURTIS LANE (©, 1923, Western Newspaper Union.) ROGER BATESON sat with his father-in-law in the living room after the child had put away his toys and gone to bed. "I tell you, that's a mighty cute youngster of mine, if I say it myself," said Roger. "Did I ever show you this little book? I've written down a few of his clever settings in it," he added with an apologetic alr. He opened it and began to read: "When the kid was only two he had the first glimmerings of the big human problem." He said, 'Where do mans go when they die?' "Now, that's unusual in a child of that age, Mr. Jeffreya." He went on reading: "Oh, just listen to this: He was told not to suck his thumb. 'I'm not sucking it, Daddy, I'm scrubbing it.'" "Mighty smart boy that, what?" "He's a wonder," said Roger's father-in-law enthusiastically. "He'll be a great man some day." There was a pause. "Do you know," said Roger, "sometimes I think what's the use of it all? What difference will it make in a hundred years whether the kid lives to be President or becomes a congenital idiot?" "Of course I know your views, Roger—" Jeffreys began. "On immortality? Well, aren't they the views of nine intelligent men out of ten?" "I can only speak for myself, Roger. I've always looked on life as a sort of probationary school—" "I'd like to think that, too. But the evidence is all against you, Mr. Jeffreys." "You think everything in human life counts for nothing, is simply blotted out?" "Absolutely. Thought, emotions, the art of the greatest sculptor, the finest poetry are simply by-products of molecular action in the brain." Mr. Jeffreys shook his head. It was no use arguing with his son-in-law when he got onto that topic. "But I'd hate to think, Roger," he said, "that the love which you feel for that boy means nothing in the eternal scheme of things." "There is no eternal scheme," Roger returned. The old man was restless that night. He opened his desk and turned over a few cherished possessions of years back. Here were the love letters Amy had sent him when they were engaged. Here were his daughter's first letters to him. And here— He opened a very old book, with faded writing, rusty-brown, and read: "Baby is three years old today: He is such a dear boy. He is so affectionate to me, and I think he is going to be a great, man when he grows up. God grant that he may be a good man, whatever else he is." And again, a few pages further on: "Baby came to me today and asked me where God lived. I tried to tell him. He wanted to know why God let Aunt Anna burn her hand. What could I tell him? He was up against the old problem of the existence of evil that perplexes everybody." Old Jeffreys shut the book with a snap. He old not often look into it. Those lines had been written by his own mother about himself, seventy years before. He thought somberly of all those hopes that had crumbled away. He had neither been good nor great, only an ordinary man. And here was Roger repeating the eternal human story, but without the faith that had sustained his mother. It was pitiful; and, if Roger's beliefs, or, rather, unbeliefs were true, it was damnable, a bitter mockery. Softly the old man went into the room where the child slept. He lay, his head upon his arm, smiling a little in his sleep. They were devoted to each other—the two alternate generations. Was it possible that all that love, all those aspirations, did not count in the scheme of things? Had his mother lived and died in vain, and would he, too—and Roger—and the child, when he grew to manhood? No, it counted, all of it. Nothing was lost. Roger was wrong. He glanced a moment longer at the sleeping child and went back to his room. Light on the Subject I married a man, some years younger than myself and did not want his people to know how old I was. While visiting them last summer we passed a large dairy farm, with the year it was built printed upon it. The look on sister-in-law's face was enough. My husband laughed and added some more embarrassing moments. I'll never imagine myself clever at concealing things again—Detroit Free Press. Hard to Believe. "The loveliest thing ever. It's hard to believe." "What's hard to believe?" "That in about ten years from now you'll actually have to fight with him to get him to take a bath." Generalities Mrs. A.—Really, husbands are such impossible creatures. Mrs. R. (also fed up matrimonially) —On the contrary, my dear, the trouble is that they're so possible. THE KANSAS CITY ADVOCATE Baseball National Negro Baseball League Kansas City Monarchs Games Called at 3:00 p.m. Ladies' Day Tuesday Big Parade! Opening Ceremonies at Park! 1306 N. 10th Street Kansas City, Kans. Phone Fairfax 1146 DOWN WHERE THE VEST BEGINS ARRANGED FOR THE WITNESS As a man grows older and his muscles soften, There's a spot he thinks of every day more often, Down where the vest begins. As his lot grows easy and his burdens lighten, There's a spot down yonder where the buttons tighten, Down where the vest begins. As there's less of fighting and more of feeding Comes a sign of Fortune, that he cant's help heeding, Down where the vest begins. For it's there success put her approbation, On that prosperous growing corporation, Down where the vest begins. —Keith Preston. When you walk, And when you flive, Look both ways And try to live. The cheesecloth overcoat goes to the guy that thinks Oliver Twist is a dance. An open mind is all right if your mind isn't that way too. She—Have you read "Freckles"? He (in embarrassment)—No, mine are brown. Be it ever so incorrect, there is no exam paper like your own. Before you are married They laught at your wit; But, after you are married You can't make a hit. Don't wait until summer to buy a thermometer. They are always lower in the winter. If a fellow calls on his girl after a storm, is he a rain-beau? An only child is the one person who doesn't believe there's a fool in every family. THE DYING HOBO. "Twas dawn by a western water tank, One cold November day; There in an open box car, A dying hobo lay. His partner stood beside him, With a sadly drooping head, Listening to the last words That the dying hobo said. Good-bye old pal, I'm going To a land where all is bright, Where handouts grow in the bushes; And you can sleep out every night. The dying hobo's head dropped back, And as he sang his last refrain, His partner stole his shoes and socks And grabbed an East-bound train. —Ex. "My mother is so affectionate." "Why do.you.say-that?" "She has a case on every pillow in the house." No Need for the Kunnel to Trouble About That Part of the Proceedings. An attorney in a small southern town, upon entering his office early one morning, was surprised to find an old woman as a client. He greeted her and she returned his salutation, following it closely with a question. "Kunnel, kn you write me a will?" "Certainly," he replied. "That's my business." "Wal, you knows Mandy, don't you?" she asked. "Don't believe I do," he replied. "Wal, Mandy she's 'ceased and done left a farm and no kinfolks and no will. All dem children oxah dere 'cross de river is claimin' knw wid her, and Ah wants you to write me a will so Ah knn git dat farm." The lawyer was amazed at the nature of her business, and explained the penalties involved in compounding a felony. He clinched his argument by telling her the will would be void without a witness. "Dat's awright 'bout de, witness, Kunnel," she said, with a smile. "Ah's done paid Deacon Smith foh bits an' a chicken to witness it."—Judge It Usually Lands 'Em. When I was a young girl I never allowed a boy friend to be sentimental or even kiss me. (This may seem exaggerated to youthful readers.) I had been going with a young man who had been repeatedly refused a "good-night kisa." One evening he asked me why I refused. I told him I would never permit any young man to kiss me unless I was engaged to him. Well, he kissed me that very night! —Exchange. 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. The Negro Year Book is the standard work of reference on all matters relating to the Negro and is the most extensively used compendium of information on this subject. It circulates widely in every part of the United States and to a considerable extent in Canada, the West Indies, Central America, South America, Europe, Asia and Africa. The success of previous years has demonstrated that there is a need for a book which provides in an inexpensive form a succinct, comprehensive and impartial review of the events which affect the interests and indicate the progress Negroes are making. The Negro Year Book meets this need and at the same time furnishes a compact but comprehensive statement of Historical and Statistical facts arranged for ready reference. It is at once a permanent record of current events, an encyclopaedia of Historical and Sociological facts, a directory of persons, and a bibliographical guide to the literature of the subjects discussed. 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. PUBLICATION NOTICE In the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas. To the above named defendant, John Pointer, Greetings: You are hereby notified that you have been sued by the above named plaintiff, Gertrude Pointer, in the above entitled Court and cause for a decree of absolute divorce, on the grounds of cruel and abusive treatment, non-support, habitual drunkenness, and adultery. You are further notified that unless you answer the aforesaid petition on or before the 28th day of June, 1923, judgment will be rendered against you in favor of the plaintiff decreeing and adjudging a divorce to the plaintiff on the grounds therein set forth and prayed for. FOREST B. ANDERSON, Attorney for Plaintiff. Attest: (Seal) CARL F. FINCKE, Clerk of the District Court, By Alfred C. Crouch, deputy. (First published April 20, 1923.) PUBLICATION NOTICE 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 ahswer 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 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, JR. Attorney for Plaintiff. (First publication April 13, 1923). MRS. J. W. JOHNSON Poro Hair Dresser 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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Now, all persons having claims against the said estate are hereby notified that they must present the same to the undersigned for allowance within one year from date of said letters, or they may be precluded from any benefit of such estate; and that if such claims be not exhibited within two years after the date of said letters, they shall be forever barred. ALICE BAILEY, Administrator of the estate of Albert Miller, Deceased. Kansas City, Kansas, April 2, 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 2nd day of April, A. D. 1923. JOHN T. SIMS, Probate Judge. (First published April 13, 1923.) PAGE FOUR George H. Brown Real Estate Co. 230 Greeley Avenue Phone Fairfax 0767 SPECIAL BARGAINS NOW. 5-room house, 1 acre, for sale or rent. 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This shoe is guaranteed one hundred per cent solid leather; color, dark tan, bellows tongue, dirt and waterproof. The actual value of this shoe is $6.00. Owing to this tremendous buy we can offer same to the public at $2.95. Send correct size, Pay postman on delivery or send money order. If shoes are not as represented we will cheerfully refund your money promptly upon request. NATIONAL BAY STATE SHOE COMPANY, 296 Broadway, New York, N. Y. J. O. MIDNIGHT (Continued from Page 1.) 554.39; leaving a cash balance of $35,180.03. Then he reported on loans and interest outstanding, $326,762.53. Interest $170,790.89, total $497,553.42. Now this represents what has been raised by the department through the various conferences and sent back to help some struggling church, to save A. M. E. church from the auction block. Now this is a big amount of money raised by our people and put in their own church work, and this is the kind of work we are doing today. Let the good work go right on to perfection. I will not be able to tell you about the money handled by financial secretary, Prof. John E. Hawkins, but I want to tell you that he is a genius, and one of the great men of the age in which he lives. He has helped to put his church on the top shelf in finance, and has carried out strictly the laws of his church, and if you will remember this kind of stuff don't make all the people fall in love with you. Prof. Hawkins has looked at the right and has discharged his duty fearing not man or any other agency. "Right" has been his motto. I shall talk about him in another letter, and will congratulate the A. M. E. church on putting him in charge of the finance, for he knows the business. He is loved by the members of the A. M. E. church. I have had the pleasure of going to the home of Dr. W. H. Jernagin, president of the National Race Congress, which will meet May 2, in Mt. Carmiel Baptist church, this city. Believe me honey when I tell you that this is one more busy man. People are determined to attend this meeting for it means for good all mankind if they will only take hold of it. This Race Congress is just going to point the way to higher things, and then it is going to advocate for the race, political rights and manhood protection. Those people down in Florida, who are denied the ballot, will have these delegates looking after their rights, and the other things which we have been deprived of from time to time. These men who are to make up this Congress are hearing the blood of in nocent lynched crying to the race for protection of others, and we are going to turn our attention to their cries. Dr. Jernagin is just giving his life in this organization, and unless the people come to his rescue, he will die and be buried in the Potter's field and you will hear others says, "What a pity, that he died so early," and they have shoved him in his grave. He has a wonderful wife right by his side, and she is now to the degree of wonderful. I referred to them eats in the Whitelaw hotel, when I was writing about it, but believe me honey that that dinner was so toothsome. I was there, and I put one of the good things into my eternity. Prof. Kelly Miller made an address. He is trying to get my people to do things for themselves. He spoke of that great conference which is to be held at any early date. He said some common sense things, and I was glad to have heard him. He spoke of there being so many million of us in this country. Then followed Prof. Carter G. Woodson, editor of the Journal of Negro History, and he is just dealing with dates. He is telling the date on which great and small things of interest took place. He is giving the Negro his place in history, so that instead of running from our people they will run to them, and then followed the Rev. Mr. Cole, from Brooklyn, and he is the recording secretary of the Board. He is kept busy putting down the things the men in put my dear friend, "Miss Lizzie for mother." Then came the Rev. Dr. A. L. Gaines, prospective bishop, but I must not forget that the little wizard, Emmett J. Scott, made one more speech. He too is pushing things in this world trying to inspire the young people, and I am praying God to give him more. He is a man of details, a man who respects the rights of others and the man of system. The world has been made that he is in it, and now he is secretary-treasurer of Howard University. The next speaker was G. T. McKinney, a prosperous business man; A. L. Spurlock, the photographer, and a man who is pushing the new bank which is to soon open; and George R. Robinson, the man of Metropolitan A. M. E. church, and a business man; James A. Cobb, the attorney of long experience and worth; Bishop Joshua A. Jones and Bishop W. T. Vernon, fresh from South Africa, and who will be in this country in 1924. Prof. John R. Hawkins, also spoke in great earnestness. I was glad to hear them all. I like to keep you posted on what is going on as far as I am able to reach it from time to time. The Bankers' Fire Insurance Company is extending its territory, and the company's resources are now over $300,000. This company is not so very old, with its headquarters in Durham, N. G. From THE KANSAS CITY ADVOCATE KANSAS INDUSTRIAL & EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTE Military and Educational Encampment AUGUST 1 TO 31. A great opportunity for military training, academic training, trades, athletics and sports. In the open country, 2 miles from Topeka, with bathing facilities and hospital. North Carolina, they, are now operating in South Carolina, Georgia and by May 1, will be operating in Virginia, West Virginia, New York, New Jersey, Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Texas and Pennsylvania, Mr. Gomez declares that they are going into every state in the union, and I thank God for them. "Don't you like that?" "Yes, that's fine." (pause) "It's nice on the other side too." "All right, I'll take it, and give me a package of Victor needles too." "I certainly regret the day I fell for you." Hon. E. H. Gary, chairman of the Board of Directors of the United States Steel Corporation, advocated the opening of this country to the labor of Europe, that they may come over here and develop our country, or supply a labor shortage. Just as soon as Dr. Emmet J. Scott, secretary-treasurer of Howard University, read it, he sent the following telegram, and I am sure it will interest you, for he has always been on the lookout for our people. Here is what he said: "I have read with interest your statement reported in Associated Press dispatches this morning deploring alleged shortage of labor "due principally to present immigration laws." You are reported to have said that 'there is a great abundance of labor on the other side of the world that would be glad to come here and develop our American resources.' "May I venture to say that there are in this country today twelve million colored people. Eight million of these twelve are in the south. They are citizens of the Republic. They are tied to a one-crop system and oppressed by economic conditions that hinder and prevent their fullest development and the enjoyment of the fullness American citizenship. They possess strong bodies and have a real patriotic attachment to American institutions. They are in position to supply the labor shortage to which you refer if plans are undertaken on a large and important scale to transfer them to centers where their services are needed. It seems unnecessary to look to foreign shores to supply any labor shortage that may exist in American industries when there is this large and sympathetic group within reach. "These colored Americans are not alien, they have never sought to disrupt the Government nor do they harbor Bolshevistic or Anarchistic ideals. They are ready and willing to help develop the resources of their country. "Will it not be possible for one circumstanced as you are to lend the weight of your great influence in opening larger economic opportunities for this group who are struggling under adverse conditions in the rural districts of the fair south where lynching and peonage are practiced upon them with impunity. Your support of such a movement will be greatly appreciated." He signed his name and it reached this big man. You will recall that Dr. Scott prepared a monograph study for the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace entitled "Negro Migration During the World War," and he served during the world conflict as a special assistant to the Secretary of War advising in matters affecting colored troops and civilians. To him we owe much. I will now bring this letter to a stop. Look out for me next week. I will write to you from Hampton, Va. "For the last three months my wife has refused to make any coffee. 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