Kansas City Advocate

"The Spirit of Age"--Drive for the New Douglass Hospital KANSAS "The Spir METHODIST WOMEN SOUTH OPEN WAR ON LYNCHING Plan Aggressive Campaign to End Mob Violence. All Good People, Authorities, Pulpit and Press called to Join in Relentless Crusade. Mobile, Ala., April 30—(Special to The Advocate)—Plans for an aggressive South-wide campaign against lynching were formulated here last week by the Woman's Missionary Council of the M. E. Church, South, which went on record in unmeasured condemnation of mob violence and called upon the authorities, the pulpit, the press and all good people to unite for its suppression. The following resolutions were adoted by unanimous vote: "Whereas, The defeat of the Dyer Anti-Lynching Bill has thrown back upon each State the whole responsibility for removing this hideous crime; therefore. "Be it Resolved: That the Woman's Missionary Council of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, in annual session in Mobile, Ala., April 4-11, 1923, do now demand of the authorities of the several states that they make good their claim of the right of local self-government by proving their competency to abolish mob violence and lynching. "That as citizens we assume our responsibility for the protection of human life and hereby call upon all the people of all the States upon the pulpit and the press, to join against these harbous practices. A plan was adopted for enlisting, in an intelligent, systematic anti-lynching campaign, the 6000 local organizations affiliated with the Council, which have an aggregate membership of nearly 250,000 of the South's most influential women. The plan provides for a study of lynching on the part of each local society, for the effort to secure in each state such special legislation on this subject as may be needed, for vigilance in the prevention of mob violence, for active cooperation with officials in bringing the members of mobs to justice, and for a sustained effort to develop in each community a spirit of good will that will make such crimes impossible. In pursuance of these ends, the societies will seek the co-operation of all other religious and civic groups. The Council pledged to the campaign both moral and financial support. Mrs. Luke Johnson, who is director of Woman's Work in the Southern Commission on Interracial Co-operation, was re-elected chairman of the Council's Commission on Race Relations. Southern Methodist women, led by the late Miss Belle H. Bennett, have for a number of years been deeply interested in the Christianizing of race relations and have been doing very effective work to that end. Mrs. Leota Miller, 1010 State avenue, has been confined to the house for more than a week with illness, but is some better, of which her friends will be glad to hear. Rev. T. W. Green and Mrs. Green of Lawrence, were called here last week on the account of the death of Mrs. Green's father, Mr. Turner. IN RE The Pulpit PRES MISS LAVERTA HON Graduate Chicago MISS LAVERTA HOLT, LYRIC SOPRANO Graduate Chicago Musical College at— FIRST A. M. E. CHURCH Eighth and Nebraska Ave. TUESDAY, MAY 8TH, 1923 Program Starts at 8:15 p. m. ADMISSION, 25 CENTS. Vol. IX SUBSCRIPTION PRICE TWELVE MONTHS, $1.50 rit of Age" K. P.'S TO HOLD ANNUAL THANKSGIVING SERVICES SUNDAY. Many Visitors Will Be In Attendance From Out of the City. The Knights of Pythias and Calantheans of the city will hold their Annual Thanksgiving services Sunday, May 6, at First Baptist church, corner of Fifth street and Nebraska avenue at 2:30 p. m. Rev. W. A. Bowren, pastor delivering the sermon. These annual affairs always bring out large numbers of Pythians and Calantheans, besides, many visiting members attend. Two cars from Leavenworth are scheduled to be here with the two lady drill teams and Attucks company, carrying their band. Only the lady Drill teams from Missouri can participate with Kansas this year as Missouri Jurisdiction of Knights, are suspended, which is regretted very much by all Kansas and especially Kansas City. Kansas. All companies of the Uniform Ranks and the lady Drill teams are to meet at 12:30 at M. and O. Hall, Eighth street and Washington boulevard, and march from there to the Pythian Temple, 524 State avenue, and there pick up the subordinate lodges and courts. Mrs. Phynola Cook, of Pratt, Kansas, visited Mrs. Weaver at 905 Washington boulevard, and attended her church, First Baptist, also talked at the Ministers' Alliance and left Tuesday morning for the great Sunday school convention at Wichita, and en route to her home. SCITAL Aid Board PRESENTS LT, LYRIC SOPRANO Musical College --- The image contains five black-and-white photographs of buildings, each with a distinct architectural style. The first building on the left has a sloped roof and a large entrance with a sign above it. The second building in the center has a more traditional design with a large front door and a balcony. The third building on the right has a more modern design with a flat roof and a large window. The fourth building in the middle has a steep roof and a chimney. The fifth building on the right has a flat roof and a large entrance with a sign above it. Kansas City, Kansas, May --Drive for t Kansas City, Kansas, May 4, 1923 GROUP OF WEST Kansas A GROUP OF WESTERN UNIVERSITY BUILDINGS Kansas City, Kansss (Quindaro) --- RACE IN AMERICA HUN DRED YEARS AHEAD South African Educator Greatly Pleased with Race's Progress Here. SETS STANDARD FOR WORLD Africa Offers Fine Field of Service for Trained American Negroes. Atlanta, Ga., May 2. (Special to The Advocate)—That the Negro in America is in every way a hundred years ahead of the natives of South Africa, in the statement of Dr. James Henderson, a noted educator from that country, who is spending a few months in America in the study of race relations and Negro education. This is due, he said, to the fact that the American Negro came much earlier into contact with Christian civilization and has had far greater opportunities for education and self-development. He was particularly impressed with the economic progress which the race has made in this country, which he said was far beyond anything he had expected. Dr. Henderson has given his life to the education of the natives of British South Africa, having been for many years principal of Lovedale Institute, the great African Tuskegee, a missionary institution with a faculty of 60 and a student body of 900. While in Atlanta he visited a number of Negro colleges and was greatly pleased with them, commenting most TRACK MEET GRADED SCHOOLS Douglass Winner in Class F, with 92 points, Stowe second with 85 points and Dunbar third with 54 points. In Class G. Lincoln First, with 76 points, Attucks second with 51, Garrison and Bruce tieing for Third place with 17 points. The track meet of the graded schools Monday at the Athletic Field, Fourteenth and Armstrong avenue, was hard fought throughout the day's contest. After a strenuous battle be- ADVOCATE favorably on their fine equipment, competent and devoted teachers and intelligent students. A number of well-trained American Negroes, he said, are rendering fine service in Africa as teachers and social workers. Wherever they have been tried they have made good, was his emphatic testimony. He believes that the number of such workers will greatly increase and that in this way the educated American Negro is destined to make a great contribution to Africa's development. The good will work of the Interracial Commission of which he had heard in Africa, where its methods are beginning to be adopted, interested Dr. Henderson greatly. The problems of race relations, he said, are much more difficult there than here, and much further from solution. It was his opinion that the progress of the American Negro is setting a new standard for the world in the development of backward peoples. From Atlanta Dr. Henderson went to Tuskegee Institute. MINISTER'S ALLIANCE The seventy-five ministers sent a telegram and night letter to Gov. Hyde asking that the ones who lynched the colored boy be prosecuted. The Baptist Ministers' Alliance had a fine meeting Monday. An instructive paper was read and Mrs. Cook, of Kansas City, Mo., spoke for the N. A. A. C. P. and Mrs. Becks spoke for the Kansas City, Mo. W. W. C. C. ESTERN UNIVERSITY Kansas City, Kansss (Quindaro) tween Douglass and Stowe who were tied several times for first honors, Douglass nosed out in the final event, with 92 points, Stowe second with 85 points, Dunbar third with 54 points. Class G, which took place at 10 a. m., was won by Lincoln, with 76 points, Attucks second with 51 points, Garrison and Bruce tieing for third place, with 17 points each. THE N. A. A. C. P. GREAT MEETING. The greatest event of April was the N. A. A. C. P. meeting at Metropolitan Temple to hear Congressman L. C. Dyer speak. By 8 o'clock p. m. the large auditorium and balconies were filled with the elite of the city. A --- THOMAS KENNEDY EDITOR AND PUBLISHER Douglass CORNERSTONE LAYING OF NEW ST. PAUL SUNDAY IN ARGENTINE. Bishop Parks to Deliver Sermon. Sunday will be a large day in Argentine, as it will be the cornerstone laying of St. Paul A. M. E. church, a new and handsome edifice, being built by its very successful and popular pastor, Rev. J. A. Broadnax. Bishop H. B. Parks is on the program for the delivery of the sermon and others of prominence will speak and others of prominence will speak. The York Rite Masons, of which the pastor is Grand Master of this jurisdiction, will lay the stone. Missouri Masons will turn out in a body, and many from Lawrence, Leavenworth, Atchison and other cities will be present. Other fraternal bodies of the city will show their interest in the house of God by being present in large numbers. The Masonic band of this city will furnish the music. Program for the occasion is as follows: Remarks by the Master of Ceremonies, Dr. N. S. Jenkins; song by congregation; prayer, Dr. R. S. Everett, Emporia, Kansas; outline by pastor, Rev. J. A. Broadnax; introduction of Bishop H. Blanton Parks, supervisor of the Fifth Episcopal District; remarks by Drs. Geo. McNeal and J. F. Griffin; laying of the cornerstone, offering by the Masons and other societies; offering by the congregation; benediction by Bishop Parks. Tell your friends about this cornerstone laying, come and be with us and help make it a great day in His name. RSITY BUILDINGS large flag hung in the center of Washington boulevard and the Publicity committee of Metropolitan had drawn two large flags in the large front hall with the words, "Welcome to Congressman Dyer" and "E. Pluribus Unum" (ie. one out of many.) Mr. Clayborne and other distinguished men met him and conveyed him in a limousine to the church. As he entered, the vast audience gave him a tremendous ovation of applause. Congressman Little accompanied him. Metropolitan church choir sang the national anthem composed by a colored man. Rev. Davis prayed and after Mrs. Wood's voluntary and Miss Fitchue's piano solo, Mayor Gordon delivered the welcome to the city. Congressman Little made remarks and then Congressman Dyer began his sad --- Hospital HAMPTON INSTITUTE FOUNDERS GONE, BUT THE WORK GOES ON SAYS J. O. Hampton Institute, Va., May 2. When a fellow gets in company with wealth, culture, brains and influence he just feels like the all overs, especially when that class of people do not draw the line, but will extend you their hands, talk with you, eat with you and just show that they are interested in humanity, you just fall in line and sing "Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow." This is the place where you come in contact with thought, with men and women who are capable of producing thought. Men and women whose desire is to do the Will of the Master, to serve Him. Those who believed in General Armstrong and Dr. H. B. Frissell, those who laid the foundation for my people to take up the cross and follow Jesus in a practical way. Both General Armstrong and Doctor Frissel, have gone home to rest, but their work is carried right on and their memories are kept fresh in the minds of the people who are carrying on the work. General Armstrong discovered for us a Booker T. Washington, a Robert R. Moton, and Major Allen Washing- (Continued on Page 4.) GS and eloquent speech. He talked boldly for our race and caused hundreds to promise to join the N. A. A. C. P. and nearly fifty joined that night. Our race feels very grateful to him for the interest he takes in us, and the applause they gave him was so great and reverberated so that we feel we can hear the echoes of it yet. We can hardly wait till the time for him to come again in June; and we do also anxiously await the great meeting of the N. A. A. C. P. later. "Long live Congressman Dyer" so the antilynching bill will be passed. Mr. Andrew Wilson presided. Dr. E. W. Isaacs, secretary of the National Baptist Board, will conduct a Bible Institute at Mt. Zion Baptist church, about May 15th, to May 20th. --- THE KANSAS CITY ADVOCATE THOMAS KENNEDY, Editor and Proprietor. MRS. M. C. MATTHEWS, Society Editor. MRS. F. L. PRINCE Circulating Manager. PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY -at- Office 608 North Sixth Street Phone Drexel 1814 Residence Phone, Fairfax 2663. SUBSCRIPTION. One Year ..... $1.50 Six Months ..... .90 Three Months ..... .60 Eentered 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. WESTERN UNIVERSITY AND COMMUNITY HIGHLY ENTERTAINED, MONTH OF APRIL. Prof. Jackson, Head of Music Department Had Charge of Program Under the arrangements and plans of Prof. R. G. Jackson, dean of the music department of Western University, the student body, teachers and the entire community, enjoyed in Ward chapel during the month of April, at the chapel hour, some of the richest treats in music and literary talent that has ever been the school's opportunity to have. Western University has greatly raised its standard from a literary point of view, in the past few years and educators of note are taking a keen observation of the wonderful strides it is making along education development and christian character. April program was as follows: Musical Numbers. Talent from the Horner Institute of Fine Arts. Teachers and students from School for Blind. Glee Club from Sumner High school. Glee Club and band from Kansas City, Kansas High school, Ninth and Minnesota avenue. Orchestra and Glee Club from Lincoln High school, Kansas City, Mo. Speakers Mr. Ellsworth Gilbert, director of Stage Craft Department, Horner Institute, Mr. White, teacher of Mathematics, High school, Ninth and Minnesota avenue, Dr. L. M. Birkhead, pastor of All Souls Unitarian church, Kansas City, Mo., and Dr. Burris Jenkins, pastor of Linwood Christian church, Kansas City, Mo. All of these programs were not only enjoyed and appreciated by the student body and faculty, but at each one a number of persons from the two Kansas City's were present. J. P. KING PROMOTED TO PRINCIPALSHIP. Will Be At Head of New Junior High The Board of Education in a meeting Monday night elected J. P. King, a teacher of Sumner High school, principal of the new Northeast junior high school at a salary of $3,000. Professor King is a graduate of K. U., and has been one of Sumner high's reliable and efficient teachers for a number of years. He has, for several years, been supervisor of the Night schools, which has won signal honors and success. The new junior high will probably be ready for use at the opening period this fall. TOPEKA, KANSAS Elks Hold Anniversary. The Memorial services of Lodge 55 of the I. B. P. O. E., was held in St. John A. M. E. church Sunday, April 15. A large crowd turned out to hear the very excellent program and a masterly sermon by Rev F. Jesse Peck, president of Western University, Kansas City, Kansas. Mr. H. J. Davis of Lawrence, made a fine address. Q. J. Gillmore, Grand trustee of Kansas City, Mo., was a welcome guest and he delivered an interesting address. Many visiting members were present-from a number of surrounding towns. The parade was the most elaborate, that has been seen on an occasion of this kind before. Mr. H. R. Stines, 439 Walker, is somewhat improved, but not able to be out much, yet. Mr. Stines is one of the old barbers of this city and is known by_hundreds. 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 A fine audience greeted the pastor, Rev. J. F. Griffin at both services Sunday. At the 11 o'clock service the pastor delivered his usual strong sermon, which always is strong meat to his attentive hearers. The pastor preached to a fine audience at 7:30 o'clock, which was greatly enjoyed. Sunday was educational day and its contribution was quite satisfactory. Those who were not present Sunday or any others who have something to give for Christian education for Western University, can hand it in Sunday. The Sabbath school had its usual large attendance Sunday morning with many new faces in a number of classes. Dr. Griffin addressed the Senior Allen League at 6:30 p. m. 'His talk was interesting as it always is. The Junior League had a fine program and a fine attendance. The Sunday morning prayer meeting at 5:30 is growing and one receives a great spiritual blessing at this hour and makes one in a stronger spiritual mood for the days' services. Come out Sunday morning. Its commendable to see so many young people out to both morning and evening services, besides a large number of them are active in church work. It will soon be entirely in charge of these young people, so its the duty of the present leaders to throw their best lives around these young men and women. Living examples of Christian manhood and Christian womanhood. Fine services Sunday. Two excellent choirs. Congregation all singing at both morning and evening, lead by the choirs. Come and bring some one. A church with a warm welcome. 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, $600 RALLY CLOSES SUNDAY. A fine congregation attended the services Sunday morning. Dean Dinsmore filled the pulpit and delivered a most scholarly and soul filling sermon. It was greatly enjoyed. His subject was, "Self Help." Dean Dinsmore preached another fine sermon at the evening service. At 2:30 p. m. Mrs. W. T. Vernon spoke at length to a large audience on Africa. Her address was touching in many instances and hearts were made to weep and tears flow from many eyes. Mrs. Vernon is a splendid entertainer and has a great message from the Dark Continent. Sunday will be the final close of the Railroad Rally of $600. If you want to see and hear the first whistle blow and the first cargo unloaded in the rally, you had better be on time at all the services on Sunday. Services all day. Rev. John W. Richardson of Walnut boulevard Baptist church, Kansas City, Kansas, will preach at 3 p. m. Sunday. Dr. Richardson is one of the great pulpit preachers of his church. The pastor's subject at the 7:30 p. m. service will be: "A Man Wanted." Allen League will have a special program, at 6 p. m. Why not come. G. A. Gregg, executive secretary of Paseo Y. M. C. A., Kansas City, Mo., will speak at the Sunday school Sunday morning. The pastor, Rev. C. R. Tucker, subject for Sunday morning will be: "Workers and Shirkers." Come to all these services. They will be helpful in some way to you. The pastor spent five nights at Lexington, Mo., last week in a revival. Eight were converted and 9 added to the church. Come early and stay all day. THE KANSAS CITY ADVOCATE METROPOLITAN TEMPLE NOTES A beautiful Sabbath brought many to church. The choir sang first, "He Walks With Me," and Deacon Taylor gave a fervent prayer. By request Mr. Gatewood, a graduate of vocal music in the Fine Arts of Kansas University, sang, "Let My People Go." His expression was similar to Caruso. At 11 a. m. the main subject was urging our race to get together in accord. The pastor said in part: "We can't accomplish much by being so divided." It was a wonderful discourse and the people acquiesced with shoutings and amens. Mr. Banks prayed a good prayer. Pasbor Bronson had the congregation sing the beautiful old hymn, "Come, Holy Spirit" and many rejoiced. He also asked for all members of the Metropolitan to become members of the N. A. A. C. P. At 8:00 p. m. the Mission Circle had Mrs. Kemp, district president, and Mrs. Fitzhugh, state superintendent of the Cradle Roll address them, and Deacon Johnson prayed. Then Dr. Bronson delivered another good sermon on "Mission Work." He said in part, "Missionaries are people going about doing good in the name of God." No nation will survive that forgets God." After the offertory, a young man was baptized. The Lord blessed us by letting the financial thermometer run up to $2,000. We also sent $20 collection to Rev. Robinson's church in Quindaro. Next Sunday, April 6, is the late Dr. Morris' Memorial Day. Dr. A. M. Townsend of Nashville, and Secretary of Sunday School Pub. Board, Rev. W. F. Lovelace of Winn, Aark., and Prof Holloway of Helena, Ark., and a national church officer will visit our church. All are invited tocome and hear these distinguished men speak or preach. Our collection for current expenses was large. Come to Metropolitan. All are always welcome. Come to the Children's church every Saturday at 11 a. m. They have seventy-five members in the Children's church. CHURCH OF THE LIVING GOD. 337 Oakland Avenue. Rev. J. A. Cook, Pastor. Sunday was a lovely day indeed and the Sunday School Brigade was on time as usual. Their lessons were beautifully recited and success seems to obe their paramount watch word. Eleven o'clock has dawned, our pastor is still absent but we are pleased to have with us Rev. E. R. Quinn and Rev. Bradford of Topeka. Rev. Quinn read us a lesson from Romans, second chapter, after which he presented the speaker from Topeka. Rev. Bradford decided to talk from this text, St. John 14:6. We certainly did enjoy the words that so eloquently fell from his lips. 6:30 Bible. Band met and reports a nice time. Please come out and make this meeting just what it should be. 8:00 p. m. Rev. E. R. B. Quinn conducted divine service and choose to entertain us with this text, Matt. 22:42, "What think ye of Christ?" It was wonderfully preached and was certainly enjoyed by all the saints and visitors present. Rev. Quinn is a home product, not pastoring any place and when called upon to officiate at any service readily responds and that in itself is a compliment. We are proud to have him any time. Come out next Sunday and be with us. You are welcome. See Mrs. Dessie Jackson about the Advocate. It is a home product and we should support it. Call or write me at 211 Garfield avenue. 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. The pastor preached a lovely sermon at the 11 o'clock hour and having a candidate for baptism we hastened to Eleventh and Washington boulevard for that purpose. Bible Band was good at 6:30, members please come out and see if we cannot make this meeting a grand success. 8 o'clock we had a lovely meeting and the candidate was given the initiation and right hand of fellowship with an admonition to press onward to the high calling which is Christ Jesus. The Sewing Circle is doing splendid. The public is cordially invited to attend all services, so come out and be with us. 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, Wednesday, 8 p. m. The services were splendid all day and many visitors and friends were with us throughout the day. The Sunday School was very good and the living pictures as presented were creditable and a success. The morning service at 11 a.m., was an inspiring one. The pastor preached a wonderful sermon from Gen. 28, 12-15. Subject "Faith's Ladder." The ladder of life is a figure not confined to sacred history and prophecy. The difference between the earthly and heavenly ladders lies in this; that the earthly ones are all step ladders which rest on the earth and land in the air. God's laddeds of faith and hope rest against a solid fixture at the bottom and lead to a substantial footing when we reach the top. You may soon reach the highest rung on the domestic stepladder and be left poised in air on a dizzy and insecure platform from which a false step or a sudden jar may hurt you to danger or destruction. But Jacob wrestled until his name was changed and God's ladder of faith was shown him. A more excellent way than he had been going. The ordinance of baptism was administered and several accessions. The B. Y. P. U. held a very interesting session and the following messengers were elected to represent in the National Bible Conference: Dr. Bowren, President Morgan, Sisters Prince and Weeden. A noted lecturer and social worker of the white race will address the B. Y. P. U. this Sunday at 6 p. m. Don't miss it, hear him. Eight p. m. the pastor preached an instructive sermon from John 10-7. Subject "Jesus, the Door." The sweet flowers adorning the rostrum were in memory of a daughter, Sister Karmye Fairfax, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Fairfax and Brother George Fairfax. Mrs. Sadie McWilliams honored the pastor with a bouquet of knitted carnations of every hue. A hearty welcome awaits all who attend our services. 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. A NOBLE WOMAN PASSES Early Tuesday morning the sad news spread through the community of the death of Mrs. Maria White, 1237 Armstrong avenue. She only took her bed Sunday evening and passed away at 1:20 a.m. Tuesday morning. Mrs. White was one of the most beloved women of the community and at no time, hour of the night was it too stormy for her to go to the rescue, or give service to those who called upon her. She was loved by her neighbors and had hundreds of friends in both Kansas Citys. The deceased was a devout Christian and at the time of her death was a member of the Senior Stewardess Board of First A. M. E. church, and its treasurer. She leaves a husband, Mitchell White and four daughters: Mrs. Florence Adams, Mrs. Rose Gatewood, Mrs. Luella Pickett, Kansas City, Mo., and Mrs. Dora Derry, Denver, Colo. Mrs. Derry did not arrive before her mother passed, her train being eight hours late, and a grandson, Frederick Douglass Lytle, Kansas City, Mo. The funeral will be held this afternoon (Friday) at 2 p. m. from First A. M. E. church, Rev. J. F. Griffin, her pastor, officiating. Queen Esther Court will have charge of the remains. The family and relatives have the deepest sympathy of a host of friends in the demise of wife and mother. ROOM AND BOARD. Room and board for gentleman,'814 Oakland avenue. Mrs. Cordelia Perry, 814 Nebraska avenue, has been quite sick for more than a week, but is much improved at this writing. DIRECTORY OF MASONIC LODGES J. W. Stapleton, Pastor Charity Hall A. M. E. Church. Sunday was a beautiful Lord's Day. Sunday being our third quarterly meeting we had with us our presiding elder, Rev. Dr. Hicks, at 11 a, m. He filled the pulpit and with much power preached a wonderful sermon from the 63rd chapter of Isaiah, part of the 1st verse. It was enjoyed by all present. Two-thirty being the usual hour for Sunday School it was omitted and Dr. Hicks 'delivered another wonderful sermon from the 27th chapter of St. Luke, subject "The Passover Greatly Desider." The Lord's Supper was served in our usual way, a few remarks by the pastor and the right hand of fellowship was extended to all present. The evening service was opened with the choir. Our pastor, Rev. J. W. Stapleton, favored all with a powerfulsermon. All present were benefitted. The quarterly conference was held and all auxiliaries of the church gave splendid reports. A home talent play entitled "The Belle of Dixie," will be given at the auditorium, May 14, by the A. M. E. members for the benefit of raising money to help beautify the parsonage. AN OLD CITIZEN DIES. Mr. Hope Turner, one of the old and respected citizens of the city, passed away last Thursday at Douglass hospital, after several weeks' illness. Mr. Turner was quite aged and had been feeble for a considerable length of time. The funeral was held Saturday from First A. M. E. church of which he had been a faithful and devoted christian member for years. Rev. J. F. Griffin officiated. Mrs. T. W. Green, the wife of Rev. T. W Green, of Lawrence, is a daughter, and Mrs. D. W. White of North Sixth street, is a daughter. The relatives have the sympathy of a host of friends in their hour of sorrow. W. U. SENIORS GIVE PLAY. The Senior class of Western University did credit to themselves and to the school in the rendition of the play "Bank Cashier," given at First A. M. E. church last Thursday night. Each performer played their part well, and showed a careful selection on the part of the instructor, in choosing their parts. The W. U. orchestra furnished the music. CARD OF THANKS. We desire to thank our neighbors and friends for their service and kindness during the illness and death of our son and grandson, Clarence Winn. We also want to thank those who extended condolences and words of sympathy; also for the beautiful floral offerings. WILLIAM WINN, father, MRS. WINN grandmother. Mrs. Nolan, 1045 Everett avenue, is confined to the house with illness. DIRECTORY OF M GRAND LODGE OFFICERS. National Grand Lodge Convenes in Kansas City, Kansas, October, 1924. Rev. J. Broadnax, M.W.G.M., 2325 Ruby avenue. Telephone Argentine 1001, Kansas City, Kansas. Dr. J. F. Wilson, D. G. M., 1403 N. Tenth street, Kansas City, Kansas. J.\W. Wilson, G. Treasurer, 1317 North Tenth street, Kansas City, Kansas. Milton Washington, G. Orgänizer, 1114 Oakland avenue, Kansas City, Kansas. Appointed Grand Officers. Rev. B. R. Ross, G. Lecturer; Rev. R. S. Everett, G. Chaplain; D. W. Hurley, G. S. Deacon; S. H. Madison, G. J. Deacon; Wm. Young, G. S. Steward; W. C. Clemons, G. J. Steward; Wm. Buffington, G. Marshall; Wm. Robinson, G. Sword Bearer; S. S. Stone, G. Standard Bearer; Wm. Cavens, G. P.; John S. Morris, Ass't G. Seey. PRINCE HALL LODGE NO.11 (Atchison, Kapsas) 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. Miss May McClelland,' a teacher in Stowe school, is able to be up after several days severe illness, at her home 1220 North 12th street. Mr. Price C. Thomas of Topeka is visiting relatives in our city. 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. 5 room modern cottage, $2,975, at $500 cash. Other bargains, hurry to get them. Note purchases made in former issues. 516 Minnesota Avenue Phone, office, Fairfax 0255 Phone, residence, Fairfax 4106 Small Loans WEEKLY PAYMENTS LIBERTY BONDS HOUGHT 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. 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. 1235 Barnett Avenue, ERVIN HAWKINS, Secy. 425 Parallel. --- In the recital given by Mrs. D. A. Holmes, lyric soprano, at Metropolitan Baptist Temple, Monday evening, music lovers were presented with a rare treat. She was presented by Sheba Chapter, O. E. S., Mrs. Norene Davis, Matron, and notwithstanding the fact that several other events held the same date, yet, such was the prestige of the singer and the control of the organization, the large auditorium was filled almost to capacity. Mrs. Holmes was gowned superbly in fine voice, and her stage presence was both dignified and captivating. Her first number, Aria from Semile, "O, Sleep, Why Dost Thou Leave Me?" by Handel, presenting many difficulties both of vocal range and technique, was carried through with a brilliance of attack and execution which swept the audience as a high wind in ripened grain. In her lighter numbers her agreeable personality, tones limpid and clear, and adorable phrasing, swayed, captivated and enthralled. She was indeed favored in having Miss Doris Novel in the extremely difficult role of accompanist, who combines accuracy of touch, complete mastery of technique, sympathy and grace of execution, with a rare dilicacy which marks only the truly elect in the field of accompanists. Mrs. Anice Brown, assisting as reader, gave a selection, "The Maniac," with a vigor and verisimilitude which combined in a realism that held the audience in cold chills of apprehension lest the simulated had become real before their very eyes. Thus was revealed a new and unheralded star in the field of "readers" Mrs. V. Alma Boone contributed a saxaphone number, "Just a Wearrying For You," with such consummate phrasing and intonation that she was forced to respond with "Love's Nest." The audience was notable in that many superbly gowned women were in evidence and thus lent an air of distinction to what will long linger as a memorable artistically and socially. To Mrs. Viola Calhoun, chairman, who alone sold more than one hundred tickets, is due great credit for the wonderful success achieved from the standpoint of the box office. A FAITHFUL CHRISTIAN CHARACTER AT REST. Mr. Allan Cornell, one of the oldest deacons of First Baptist church, died Saturday, April 29, and was buried from the church Wednesday, 2 p. m. Deacon Cornell was a fine Christian character, unassuming, but a powerful force for good. He served as a deacon for thirty years, was faithful till the end. He was a member of the following fraternal organizations, A. F. & A. M., O. E. S. Household Ruth and Odd Fellows, all of which turned out to honor and pay high tribute to a good man and useful citizen. The deacons' board were pall-bearers, Rev. W. A. Bowren, his pastor, preached a very touching sermon, paying high tribute to a noble character. The floral offerings were numerous and beautiful. He leaves to mourn their loss a loyal, faithful wife, two nieces and other relatives and the members and friends of First Baptist church. Rev. D. B. Jackson and Rev. Richardson, assisted in the services. Peace be to his ashes. The Advocate, with numerous friends, join in sympathy to the bereaved wife and relatives. CARD OF THANKS. We wish to express our sincere appreciation and thanks for the kindness and sympathy extended by friends and neighbors during the long illness and death of our mother, daughter and sister. Also wish to thank Dr. D. B. Jackson, Dr. Bowren, Dr. Richardson, Mrs. M. C. Matthews, Miss Mabel Jackson and church members and choir. Sadly missed by Laura Mae, Virginia G., Cora E., John S. and Raymond R. Newman, children. J. A. GERREN, father. JAMES E. GERREN, brother. VIRGINIA M. GERREN, sister. MATTIE GERREN, sister-in-law. Mr. Obediah Lee, nephew of Rev. and Mrs. John Farr, 1012 State avenue, was shot Saturday night in the leg and is resting very well at this writing. Mrs. Mary Charlston, was painfully injured by a fall from a street car, the motorman starting the car before she could alight. She was taken to the home of her daughter, 1902 Paseo. Dr. Bronson and his Junior Choir assisted in the services at the Baptist church in Quindaro, Sunday afternoon. Miss Evonne Adams is home from Chicago University, where she has been attending this year. Miss Adams graduated from Sumner High school last year." The Adams' live at 634, Franklin avenue. "ER LONG THE LINE OF REASON Whach-a you wanter, be comin' dat er way foh Uncle like? Humph, cause dat Mr. Congres man Dyer done come er-long thar. The remarks of Mr. Dyer were to the point and were simple, plain and powerful. He told us that it was worse than ignorance in us, to hope for people of other races to do for us those matters and things which common sense and reason tell us plainly, we are much less than men, if we do not do them for ourselves. He told us we could not hope to advance, so long as we failed to unite our forces in every way, and to spend our money within our own ranks, in every possible way; and that we were altogether foolish for carrying our substance to and delivering it to the other group. I wonder how the great many present, who take pride in taking their legal business to incompetent lawyers not of their own race, felt when he told them that such was Race-suicide. Yes, he said, in the plainest terms, that the man or woman of our group who failed to co-operate with the members of the group, by way of patronizing and spending their money in building up a strong and efficient body, was below the level of what he ought to be, and was unworthy of the aid of the National Association. He also stated very pointedly that it was the duty of the minister to preach and instill such ideas into the people. And we think that, a most excellent way to get the rank and file into the right way of thinking. It is a galling shame to see how our people are turning their substance into hands that even this congressman tells you, you should not. Who will be the first to start the ball to rolling. And who will be the first to become wise and cease the improper practice. Dar is sumpin else, your Uncle Ike Gwynter Exply-gerate er-bout too. It is that of doing something for our Boys—if we do not do something for them, we need not expect that others will. Since matters happened as they did on May Day, 'Tis well that we do some thinking. I think we should put on, and keep on; Boys' Week, to begin one week previous to Sept. 22, and end with that day, in our annual celebration. And in that week we should do all those matters and things which are properly done and performed in Boys' week. I hope the League will take to this idea, and make it a reality, even so much as to make it a national affair. I also think that Mr. Dyer's notion of what we should do, should be made national as to us. Indeed I does think dat way—yes, suh, I sho' does. YOUR UNCLE IKE. W. C. Arch was in Leavenworth Kansas, last week on business. Mrs. Jennie McClellan, 1220 North 12th street, has been quite ill this week. Her friends hope her illness may soon be healed. Mr. John C. Ransom, 325 Nebraska avenue, went under an operation Monday at 10:30 a. m. at St. Margaret's hospital for appendicitis and has been reported to be in a very serious condition. His friends hope for the best. MEXICO TO FIGHT ILLITERACY Country Will Spend Millions to Extend and Uplift the Present Public School System. Jose Vasconcelos, the head of the bureau of education of the Mexican government, has finished a survey of the country with regard to the ability of the people to read and write. It was shown by a careful census that in some states more than 90 per cent of the population can neither read nor write. Illiteracy is more prevalent in southern and southeastern Mexico than in the more northern part of the country. Far more people can read and write in the states bordering the United States than in the ones farther south. This fact is thought to be due to the educational influence of the neighboring Americans. Taking Mexico as a whole about 80 per cent of the people are illiterate, according to Mr. Vasconcelos. During 1922 nearly sixty thousand persons were instructed by the bureau of education in reading and writing alone. Ninety per cent of them were adults, according to figures announced by Mr. Vasconcelos. Construction of eight thousand elementary schools, which will, involve a cost of more than $6,000,000 when complete, is under way. The schools are to be finished within a year. Less "Boarding Round" Now Less "Boarding Round" Now As far back as 1894 Hall county, Nebraska, built a cottage as a dwell- ing for its district-school teacher. Lately a earwass of the whole country has shown that there are now about three thousand dwellings owned by school districts or townships, and that the schools that have them seem to get the best teachers. "Boarding round" has its drawbacks.—Youth's Companion. THE KANSAS CITY ADVOCATE Cruel Statutes Under Which Our Forefathers Lived. Punishment by Burning Alive Too Common a Thing to Cause Comment a Few Centuries Ago. Along about the second day after a judge has pronounced sentence in some sensational case in the British court of justice, people begin to speculate just what would have happened to the prisoner had he or she lived a hundred years ago. Enterprising editors detailed reporters to dig up parallel cases, and as British justice of the Eighteenth century was a primitive affair these make enlightening reading. In one recent week sentence was pronounced in three murder cases, each one ending with the judge donning his black cap, and in each case a woman was in the dock. In the case which hirsused the most comment Mrs. Thompson, who was found guilty of helping to murder her husband, would have been burned at the stake had she lived a hundred and forty years ago. In those days the murder of a husband by a wife, of an employer by a servant or a bishop by a clergyman, was called petty treason; that is, the murder of a superior to whom the offeror owed special fidelity or from whoa he received special benefits. If a man killed his wife that was not petty treason, it was merely murder. High treason, of course, was and is an offense against the king, or even at one time against his collage, makers of "ad" money being accused under this head. In the 1700s men convicted of high or petty treason were hanged, drawn and quartered, while women convicted of either offense were burned at the stake. This difference in sentence was thought to be a great privilege to women. The law said: "As the decency due to the sex forbids the exposure and public mangling of their bodies, the sentence is to be drawn to the gallows and there to be burned alive." In later years the cruelty of this punishment was mitigated by strangling the criminal before the flames reached her. A stake about ten feet high was planted in the ground and the culprit suspended from an iron ring so that the faggots were kindled under her feet. Parish registers in various parts of the country contain records of cases of burning of wives as late as 1782, that is 140 years ago. The parish register of a Somerset village contains this entry under "Marriages": "5 March, 1753, John Bruford, of West Moncton, to Susannah Davis, of Huntsville. An unfortunate marriage. She poisoned him and was burned for so dying at Wells the ensuing autumn." A1. Essex register contains the following: "2 August, 1753, Thomas Ockendon, of this parish, was buried at Canedwon after he had been barbarously murdered by his own wife the Tuesday before. She was burned at Chelmstford for the said murder." It was not until 1790 that the punishment of burning for either petty or high treason was abolished and hanging substituted. Forty years later the offense of petty treason was merged in that of willful murder, and from 1830 to this day there has been no legal difference between the murder of a wife by a husband and that of a husband by a wife. Alliteration Record Miss Lora Whitmore, register of deeds, comes of a family of nine children. And the names in the family are all very similar. When the first three children arrived they were named in succession, Dora, Cora and Nora. This caused some comment in the neighborhood and a friend of the parents said: "That works all right for three children, but you are liable to run out of names that sound similar, if you have any more." Apparently this put the parents on their mettle, because they solved the problem nicely. The next addition to the family was a pair of twins, a boy and a girl. So they were named Flora and Mora. After this there were four other girls born and they were promptly named Ora, Zora, Lora and Clora. If any family can beat this record for alliteration, step up and prove it—Columbus (Kan.), Advocate. Few Livoniana Left. There is a movement in Finland and Esthonia for the preservation of the tiny.group of Livs, numbering about 2,000, and living in 14 villages at the extreme northern end of the Courland peninsula in Esthonia, who represent all that is left of the semi-Asiatic people who gave their name to the old Russian province of Livonia. These folk speak a language closely allied to Finnish and Magyar, and ethnologists and philologists are anxious to have them saved from extinction. For 196 years Livonia was a part of the Russian empire until it was overrun by the Germans in 1917. In 1918 Livonia, Esthonia and Courland formed a joint Baltic state. Odd Experiençe I was getting a rather late start for work one morning, and as I heard my train coming made a grab for my book and ran for the train. After seating myself comfortably I opened my book to read, but imagine my surprise on finding I had taken my mother's Swedish Bible instead of my interesting novel—Chicago Journal. Such and So Various Are the Tastes of Men Come in and Let Us Satisfy your Taste For That Next Suit or Trousers West-End Tailoring Co. 1306 N. 10th Street Kansas City, Kans. Phone Fairfax 1146 THE 1921-22 NEGRO YEAR BOOK NOW ON SALE. The 1921-1922 NEGRO YEAR tribution. In this sixth annual material been added, but the volumes has been revised, re-written of 1919-1921 as they affect the which, in the Reconstruction Period War, the Negro is making. The Negro Year Book is the all matters relating to the Negró used compendium of information widely in every part of the United extent in Canada, the West America, Europe, Asia and Africa. 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ADDRESS THE NEGRO YEAR BOOK CO. Tuskegee Institute, Alabama OR ADVOCATE 834 Nebraska Avenue, Kansas City, Kansas. HAD HARD WORK TO STOP IT North Carolina Mountainneer's Struggle With Ramrod Must Have Been Something Fierce. Representative Zebulon Weaver, Democrat, of North Carolina, relates this story in the New York Herald: "My district has mountain counties and mountain men and women. The smartest people I know live in the coves of the North Carolina mountains about Asheville. They laugh in their sleeves at folks who describe them as 'greenhorns.' "We had a one-armed fisherman in a valley in the Blue Ridge. He was not only good with a hook and line but could outswear anybody in his community. A Presbyterian preacher found him and became a fishing companion. Soon he tamed him and got him to give up cursing. But he was up to other tricks. One fall when the preacher joined him for a fishing frolic the mountainaleer told him he came near losing his other hand. "How was that? asked the preacher. "Why, I was trying to get a cartridge out of my old gun and it went off. "The ramrod became fastened in the barrel, and I had hold of it trying to shake it loose when the load was discharged. Of course I had a good grip on the rod, but it lifted me on my tiptoes three times before I could stop it." America's Shortage in Oil Supplies. Although the United States produces about 70 per cent of the world's oil, it already consumes 25 per cent more than it produces. Moreover, American oil fields are becoming exhausted. Our reserves are estimated to be only 9,150,000,000 barrels, which, at our present rate of consumption, will be exhausted in 20 years. We are using up our reserves 16 times as rapidly as foreign countries. In contrast with our own situation, the world's oil reserves are calculated to last 250 years. Obviously, the attempt on the part of other nations to gain control of these resources threatens our interests.-Prof. R. L. 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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.) Kelley's Pie and Bread Shop 27th and Douglass Ave. (Quindaro) Kans. LEAVE YOUR ORDERS WITH US We deliver Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday right to your door, in communities where 10 orders are given. Phone, Fifield 2265W LEO PARKER, SALESMAN. How About This? Peter Brown, the famous New York raconteur, was talking about the newspaper discussion. "Why does a girl close her eyes when a man kisses her?" "This discussion," said Mr. Brown, "brought out some ingenious solutions, but the real solution was given by no one. It is this:" "A girl closes her eyes when a man kisses her because she has just told him he's the first and in consequence she's ashamed to look him in the face." PAGE THREE DIAMOND REAL ESTATE CO. 547 State Avenue For Sale 10-room house, strictly modern; $5000; $1000 down, $20 month and interest. 4-room cottage, electric light, water, and gas. 25 feet; $2000; $500 down; terms to suit. 3-room cottage, 25 feet; city water, close in; $300 down; terms to suit. 3-room cottage, 25 feet; $1100; $100 down, $10 per month and interest. 4-room cottage, 25 feet, $1200; $150 down; terms to suit. 1½ acres, 2-room house, $1550; $350 down; $8 per month and interest. 1½ acres; no improvements, $850; close in; $8 per month and interest. 6-room cottage, electric light and gas, 60 feet, $2100; $300 down, $16 per month and interest. 4-room cottage, $1200; $100 down, $10 per month and interest. Call to see us. We have every thing. Diamond Real Estate Company Geo. McClelland, Pres, 547 State Ave., K. C., K. Drexel 2287 Call Fair- fax 0380 Or 4422 ```markdown ``` How would this beautiful, sweet face look, if it was surrounded with short, snarly and unruly hair? 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Brown Real Estate Company 330 Greeley Avenue Phone Fairfax 0767 SANTAL M.DY CATARRH OF BLADDER Mrs. Luella Green NOTARY PUBLIC 516 Minnesota Avenue Copying neatly done to order. All work strictly confidential. NEW SPRING BARGAINS NEW SPRING BARGAINS 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, $100 cash. 5-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-room house, $2,400, $400 cash balance easy. 4-room house, $800, $100 cash. Lots in College Hill addition on easy terms. 516 Minnesota Ave. Office Phone Fairfax 0424 W. A. Jarrett FIFIELD 1389J. SACRED EYE All Work Guaranteed Kassel Jewelry Go. 548 Minnesota Ave. Kansas City, Kansas PUBLIC SALES We have purchased 122,000 pairs of U. S. Munson last shoes, sizes 5 1/2 to 12, which was the entire surplus stock of one of the largest U. S. Government shoe contractors. 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, 298 Broadway, New York, N. Y. ton, and many others whose names time will not permit me to mention. But they are doing their bit in making the world better. You know Booker T. Washington, for Washington and Tuskegee stand for the same and the mention of one means the other. But now come with me from Richmond to Hampton. I was accompanied by my private secretary, Mrs. Elvie L. Stewart, for when she heard that I was going to Hampton, she did not want me to make a break, hence she dropped everything to come to see that I got my English straight or kept my mouth closed when I was in company with men and women of both races. She didn't want them to find it out. After spending a night with Mr. and Mrs. Levi C. Brown, I started for this place. We rode on the C. & O., and on the same wagon was Dr. H. P. Jones who was one of the speakers. We reached Newport News and we were met there by the Rev. Laurence Fenninger, chaplain, and he had with him a friend, Spencer Phraner. Now he is a man, and while he may belong to the other race, he is just a man, and recognizes man as his brother. He toted my baggage to the automobile car carriage, and seemed to enjoy doing this. Now what do you think of this? A man who is regarded as one of the great preachers of America, and a man who just by saying yes, could be president of Atlanta University for the next year, and right on. He is the kind of man that the institution needs, and I hope he will accept. We were soon off, and just as soon we were at Hampton, and I went to Capt. W. R. Brown, who is looking after the affairs of the school, a man who is at the top of the ladder. He is next to Major Allen Washington, and Major Washington being sick, this young soldier, military genius, a leader of men, is acting. He told me that I was to have my quarters in Room 3, Holly Tree Inn. I was in the room a few minutes and then I was sent to my office—that is I am holding office headquarters with the Chaplain during my stay here, so as to make me sound big and important. I was there in the office a few minutes, when that young man, William Anthony Aery, the publicity man of Hampton Institute, and a man who is interested in letting the world know the good deeds of my people, came over to see me, and to ascertain my needs. Mr. Aery has been with Hampton Institute for a long time, and while he has had some mighty flattering offers, he has just remained right here. He brought me some writing paper, some carbon, some stamps, some envelopes—in fact he just fixed it so I could have any writing material I needed and then told me that if there was anything else I needed, let him know. I want to thank him for all this. He is royal. I heard them say dinner is served, and I wondered why they would serve it without giving me any of it, but was informed by my private secretary that it simply meant for us to walk in and eat. I was ready for the question. After dinner I was ready for the first of the exercises, which was the dedication of the Frissel Manual-Recital and Semi-Automatic Organ, built by the Skinner Organ Company of New York. I am glad that I was there and heard all of this for myself and not for another I think I will never get through shouting. Now you want to know who and what I heard, and this is what I am going to tell you in part. Dr. James E. Gregg, the principal from New England, presided, and he is a princely presiding officer, and is doing good things here in this part of the world. He is just carrying Hampton on to the goal. He is a man who knows men and how to make friends. He is just following in the footsteps of the founder and the man who succeeded him. Dr. Gregg introduced one of the greatest men of the age, a graduate from Hampton Institute, the man who just got his education there, his experience there, and who is just a man every inch of him, Dr. Robert R. Moton, principal of Tuskegee Institute, and you will believe me when I tell you Dr. Moton made one more good common sense speech, and I shall ever admire him for it. He told of the man in whose honor the organ was presented and dedicated, Dr. H. B. Frissell, who was principal of Hampton until his death. Permit me to tell you that Dr. Moton was given an ovation when he was presented. They had such men as George Foster Peabody, Andrew J. Montague, Member of Congress, and ex-governor of the state, and Dr. James E. Gregg, but our man was heard by them all. In speaking of General Armstrong and Dr. Frissell, Dr. Moton said: INDUSTRIAL & EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTE Military and Educational Encampment FOR BOYS AND YOUNG MEN FROM 10 TO 20 YEARS 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. "When Doctor Frissell came to Hampton, General Armstrong was deeply absorbed in his God-inspired mission of working out the means by which a race could be lifted from servile dependence to a plane of willing and even indispensable helpfulness in the establishment of a great and free republic. In the midst of the turmoil and bitterness of a political reconstruction that accompanied the change from a domestic fuedal serfdom to ordered republican government, here in a remote corner of that unhappy section, there were being laid the foundations of a social reconstruction, destined in the years that followed to extend its influence throughout the entire section, and ultimately to be accepted as the only sound basis for the reconstruction of the social order for black and white alike—a reconstruction that should give abundant opportunities to every class without infringing upon the rights and privileges of any group. "General Armstrong was impetuous, volcanic, magnetic, a man of action; Doctor Frissel was quiet, forceful, persistent, a man of counsel; and the two worked in complete harmony. Doctor Frissell's outstanding achievement is the expansion of Hampton's equipment as we see it today. With winsome grace and persuasive appeal, he constantly added to the circle of Hampton's friends and supporters, and from these came the means which are transmuted into buildings, grounds, and apparatus. Education for Life. "Moreover, in the process, he did this striking thing for the cause: he demonstrated that 'industrial education,' as it was then called, was not simply a system of materialism aiming only at meat and money, but that it was also a complete system of life, in which love and truth and beauty are as much a part of the daily bread for which to work and pray, as are what we shall eat, what we shall drink, and wherewithal we shall be clothed. Here he rounded out a system of education that took account of the whole man and provided for all of his life, with the result that whoever has seen it has believed in it. Thousands, too, have gone forth from Hampton to do the same work in other places for other people. "The modest, humble efforts that began among the local schools and churches of Hampton's immediate vicinity expanded day by day to include the homes, the farms and the schools of Virginia, until today what Hampton does beyond the Institute proper for the welfare of the Negro race is as large and as important a part of its service as what it does within." We continue to make wonderful progress along all lines, and I want to pay my respects to my people for what they are doing. I have just had a letter telling of the progress made by the Bankers' Fire Insurance Company, which was launched in Durham, North Carolina, 1920, and has taken its place among the foremost companies in America, and I am saying nothing about race or color. It started as I said in North Carolina, and has spread like wild fire and is still spreading. Sweeping into the states of Georgia, Tennessee, Maryland, and the District of Columbia, and now they are headed for West Virginia, Virginia, New York, New Jersey, Illinois, Missouri, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania and Texas, and it doth not yet appear all it shall be, but we know it is doing a great business. Mr. Gomez, the president, tells me that he is going into every state in the Union and protect property and other things that are likely to be destroyed by fire. "We have a progressive program of constructive growth and achievement," he said "and cannot, will not and must not be arrested, but encouraged and accelerated." 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