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KANSAS Y Kans.Hist.Society KANS Vol. IX PYTHIANS ON TO NEW YORK--SUPREME LODGE AND NATIONAL ENCAMPMENT Kansas to Leave in Special Car Thursday, August 16. Special Rates Over C. & A. The Twenty-second Annual Session of the Supreme Lodge of Knights of Pythias and the Twelfth National Encampment of the Uniform Rank of K. P.'s, will convene in New York City August 18 to 25. Kansas and Missouri representatives, uniform companies and friends, will leave Thursday, August 16 at 5:55 p. m. over the Chicago and Alton railroad in special cars, joining Major Jackson's special train Friday out of Chicago, going over the Wabash via Detroit, where the party will be entertained for several hours by Detroit Pythians, leaving there over the same road through Canada to Buffalo, then over the Lakawanna to New York arriving there Saturday, August 18. at 2:30 p. m. The round trip fare from Kansas City is $68.40, ticket good for 15 days. Tickets can be purchased at the C. & A. office, 717 Walnut street. All-purchasing tickets must have an Identification Certificate, which can be had, at the ticket office, or General Thomas Kennedy, 834 Nebraska avenue, Kansas City, Kansas. Phone Fairfax 2663. Certificates will be sent anyone by mail who desire to go on this trip. This route to New York is one of the finest and most beautiful of any route going East, passing by the great lakes, Niagara Falls, the Great Water Gap and the Anthracite mines. Jackson's 60-piece regimental band will be on this special going and coming back. This train will return to Chicago in time to see the big Elks parade in Chicago on Tuesday, August 28, who will be in session there. Come and go with us to big New York. PRESIDENT HARDING. The Advocate staff are grieved over the death of President Harding. It was a great shock and a great surprise after we heard he was out of danger. But we can't always understand the workings of Nature and God's creations, but must bow in submission to His will. A great martyr has gone and we bid him farewell, until eternity. CITY BRIEFS AND IN SOCIETY. Mrs. Beatrice Jones on Washington boulevard, Mrs. Hill and a number of other ladies, have gone to the National Grand Lodge of Capters of Masonry at Indianapolis, Ind. They will visit Abraham Lincoln's tomb at Springfield, Ill., and other places of renown. Mrs. Asa Dedman and her little girl are enjoying their visit at Mrs. B. Grigsby's, and say they like Kansas real well. Mrs. Pauline Stafford, who stops on Nebraska avenue, is also much pleased with our city. Mrs. McGaughey, after a pleasant stay with friends here and in Kansas City, Mo., left for Pittsburgh, Pa., Tuesday afternoon. Miss Marie Johnson has resigned as government stenographer at Prairie View, Tex. Mrs. A. S. Dow had a most enjoyable August small reception for Mrs. McGaughey of Pittsburgh, Pa., Monday afternoon. CARD OF THANKS. We wish to thank our friends and neighbors, Rev. A. W. Davis, and members of the Christian church, for their kindness, sympathy and consoling words during the illness and death of our sister, Phyllis Herridon, also for the beautiful floral offerings. JULIUS HERNDON, brother. EMMA HERNDON, sister. JOHN HERNDON, brother. MR. & MRS. GEO. DAVIS. sister and brother, and JULIUS DAVIS, nephew. SUBSCRIPTION/PRICE TWELVE MONTHS, $1.50 ALONG THE LINE OF REASON. Well, Uncle Ike, what do you think of what I said last week, don't you think it was great? Huiniph—Humph think—What does I think, er-about what you said—Humph, Humph—it er-nuff to make you laff. Wid me, it was lake dem Gemmermen said, it was wid dem, when they did what they done—THEY DIDN'T THINK. Well Neither is I, thoughtin, er-about what dey said. When you aint said noffin—noffin kin be thought er-about what you aint said; aint dat plain to you. And so I am thinking—that if you want news from the mountain, you must come up from the valley to get it. Therefore, those who think, act and move in the valleys of life; of course, live therein. But those who would make the most of themselves, and their fellowmen as well; necessarily must move-up the mountain side. They cannot afford to live in the darkness of the past, but must advance, by the light which is afforded by common sense and good judgment. We are therefore going ahead—to lift the banner of progress for our group high—and for it every day of our lives live, and even in the end—for it die. And that too, inspite of the fact that there are those who seem prone to commit those un-toward acts, which grate so heavily upon our well-being. Let us hope that they will see and try hard to show them the error of their way. One thing is sure, we can not accept their way of FAILING TO THINK. Things which are not Men—do that—FAIL TO THINK. NEW DENTAL PARLORS. Dr. M. D. Shields, dentist, who had his office at 428 Minnesota avenue since he came to the city, has fitted up a fine suite of rooms at his residence. 427 Washington boulevard, and has now among the largest and best equipped dental parlors in the city. His office is independent from his residence, having an out side stairway leading right into the reception room. The rooms have been beautifully decorated with paper and paint and floor coverings. The doctor has made every thing handy and convenient with all modern up-to-date equipment. The latest instrument and the only one among our colored dentists, is an X-ray machine. Home dental parlors have become very popular in many places and some of the leading dentists in the city's are locating in their residence. . LOCAL NEWS. Mrs. Fannie Worthey, 814 Everett street, has recently returned from Little Rock where she was visiting friends and relatives. Mrs. Dessie Jackson, 211 Garfield reported a grand time while in Texarkana, Ark. Her husband is glad to see her return. Mrs. Odia Davis, daughter of Rev. T. Thomas, who was sick at 2115 Walnut blvd., passed away August 2. The funeral was at the Church of God August 6, 3 p. m. Preaching by Rev. Maysfield and Rev. J. P. F. Stuckey. Elder P. Groves was called to Decatur, Ill., on business, but now has returned. He reports a very nice time. The District Convention that was held at 1823 Grove street, Kansas City, Mo., was closed August 5. Rev. J. P. F. Stuckey, state cabinet of Mo. Rev. P. C. Roe, 611 New Jersey avenue, has sold his ice cream parlor to an interested party recently. AN APPRECIATION. I desire to thank my friends from the two Kansas Citys, and the members and choir of the First A. M. E. church, who so beautifully expressed their kindness and sympathy during my recent illness; also my dear neighbors for their acts of kindness. God bless each and everyone. OPHELIA JACKSON. FOR SALE. Victoria Cream, powder and soap for sale by Ophelia Jackson, 1112 N. Twelfth-street, Drexel 2010. CITY Kansas City, Kansas, August MIDNIGHT SPEAKS OF THE PRESIDENT HARDING, WHOS BEING LAID TO REST TODAY OHIO, HIS HOME Hot Springs to Entertain Bus Week Kansas City, Kansas, August 10, 1923 MIDNIGHT SPEAKS OF THE GREATNESS OF PRESIDENT HARDING, WHOSE REMAINS ARE BEING LAID TO REST TODAY AT MARION, OHIO, HIS HOME TOWN Hot Springs to Entertain Business League Next Week Kansas City, Mo., August 8.—Just as the sun was sinking behind the western hill, retiring for a night's slumber, death stepped into the Palace hotel, San Francisco, California, and found therein President Warren G. Harding, and without a warning, said "I have come for you, this day you are wanted before your God." He raised his hand to his head and answered the summon and in less than thirty minutes the story was flashed all over the civilized world. President Harding was a great man. He was at the head of this great country. He had many plans before him, and I am sure he intended to execute them, but before he could return to the White House, he left us. This says to all "Get your house in order for thou must die and cannot live." Old and young, high and low, rich and poor, learned and unlearned must answer when death calls whether ready or not. No Hygenic law, no medical skill, or science can rob death. I feel like writing a whole paper this week, but I am sure that the editor will speak out in an editorial, and there will be so much said until you will not want to hear me. Let us all turn our attention to the man who is now President. There is no question about it, President Harding would have succeeded himself, for the country is prosperous, and every man who wants to work is at work. He took the stand which restricted immigration and that is one thing which has helped us, and has emptied thousands of our people into the north. Who will be the next? I am not prepared to say, because every day carries some one into eternity, and at the same time some one entered the world. We are here but a few days and then we all must pass out of the world. Some day, and I know not just how soon, I am going to be called away from you. I have at times been lingering between life and death. The people are looking in my face and tell me. "Midnight you are doing well." Some of them tell me I am looking fine and I am reminded that when I cross over they will look in my face and say "Don't he look natural? Looks just like he is asleep." When I took my pen in hand to write to you last week I was right here in Kansas City, and I guess you wonder if I have been here all this time, and if so, you are ready to say that I must be sick, for I am not known to write from the same place the second time. Of course I am not well, yet I have been moving since I wrote to you the last time, and I returned to spend a few days' vacation with Rey. E. Wittenburg, the man I told you was going to be made a bishop in his church. He has an interesting family and believe me he is doing a big work in this Kansas City town. He has a Hupmobile carriage car, and one of the latest and finest make, and he just delighted to tote me around in it. Kind treatment will bring you back. He has an interesting family. Four girls and three boys and I believe in Senator Arthur Capper will speak at First A. M. E. church Sunday evening, August 12, at Men's Day meeting. Mrs. Alice Browne, 1015 Freeman avenue, has returned from an extended visit in the East. She attended the commencement in June at Wilberforce and 'since visited with her son, Rev. Albert Browne, presiding elder in West Virginia and other places in the East. Mr. LaMott Jenkins, an instructor, in the Missouri schools, has returned from a six-weeks' summer teachers' course at Manhattan state school. ADVOCATE my soul that the girls can just out educate, outliterate and wokertate the boys. I may tell you about them and their ability in another letter, but not this time. From Kansas City, I got on the iron wagon carriage of the Chicago & Alton, which toted me into Chicago. I got in a bed car, and just as soon as I left the city and that made could make up my bed, I got in it and slept like a log, getting into Chicago right on time. Mrs. Elvie L. Stewart, and her husband and her son greeted me and told me to be at home with them. I accepted their words of welcome and proceeded to be at home. I found a letter from California from a friend who told me that the Rev. E. P. Jones of Evanston, Ill., was in California. He said among other things: "Rev. E. P. Jones of your city was with us last Tuesday night outlining a deal of important business of the Old National Publishing house at Nashville, Tenn. From what he said, I, in my weak judgment, cannot see any ground for a split in the convention, but nevertheless when I see you you can probably show me in some other way. He went on to show how many young men and women that the plant was giving employment paying them good money by the week and above all he stated to my surprise that the Arkansas Baptist college owed $56,000.00." Truth crushed to earth will rise again. I told him to wait until we got there next month and he would hear the whole story. He will get the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth. When you read this letter I will be at the stepping-off place, for I will be there in,Hot Springs for the National Negro Business League, and I am going to be there on time, for I want to hear the Governor of Arkansas orate. He is to deliver the address of welcome and he will be right there to talk, believe me honey. I certainly did do some getting around in Chicago. I met Revs. L. K. Williams, president of the National Baptist convention; Rev. J. H. Branham, Rev. S. E. J. Watson, of Liberty Baptist church, and then I met Rev. this and Rev. that and Rev. so and so. I was thrown in some good company for a few days and soon pulled out of there returning to this city. Rev. Edward Wittenburg hitched up his automobile car carriage and went to meet me at the stable. Mrs. Wittenburg, had some fine chops ready for my eternity, Juanita had some lemonade, ready for me; Mary had some latest music on the reel and Marguerite had my towels and kerchiefs in apple pie order, and the boys were just ready to receive me. I had the pleasure of calling on Grand Worthy Councillor, Mrs. Norene Davis, and found that she was making some new clothes getting ready to go to New York to the Supreme Lodge of K. of P., and the Supreme Court of Calanthe. It is going to be one more great big meeting. Mrs. Davis is at the head (Continued on Page 4.) Mrs. M. E. Jones, 932 Walker avenue, has purchased a five-passenger Dodge touring car. Miss Harriet Jenkins of Quindaro is home from school at Manhattan, where she has been attending college and also taking the summer teachers' course. Miss Hallie Dickerson is stopping off for a week with her relatives, Mrs. Stephens and family, 830 Nebraska avenue, who is on her way home in Texas from Chicago, where she has been attending summer school. Miss Dickerson is one of Texas' well known, and efficient school teachers. THOMAS KENNEDY EDITOR AND PUBLISHER DOUGLASS HOSPITAL To a Generous Public: the growth of civilization, the broadening of Christianity, in its relation to humanity, has awakened a new and forward movement in the social and economic life of our country. Experience has made it plain that our religion must deal more direct with individuals; touching the whole man—physical and spiritual. The missionary worker, in foreign fields, finds it necessary to work hand in hand with the medical man and the trained nurse. For this reason a hospital was established here more than twenty years ago. Since that time the struggle to keep going has been a hard one. Inexperience, lack of funds, a divided and disinterested public, has made it rather dark at times in the life of this worthy institution. But today the light shines brighter; the future is brighter; for the reason we have out-grown some of those conditions that prevented a more successful operation of Douglass hospital. The struggle of this institution is known only by a few people. In spite of the struggles and inexperiences many well trained nurses have been sent out and making good in their profession. Many unfortunate persons without friends or means have been taken into the hospital and nursed back to health and happiness. A few years ago a generous public made it possible to lift the debt on the building and grounds, so that today the institution is free of debt. The managers are under lasting obligation to the group-workers and the donors who made this possible. The state Board of Administration, under whose supervision the hospital is operated gave orders for larger quarters so that the nurses might have a home outside of the main building and room made for clinic work. After going over the matter carefully the Board of Directors thought best to purchase a new site rather than to build larger quarters on the old site. In view of this fact a contract was closed to purchase the Edgerton place, with its buildings, which gives ample room for a modern hospital. The price agreed upon is $18,500.00. A drive has been launched to raise this amount and thus far the effort has been encouraging. We are appealing to the public to come to the rescue of this worthy institution and make it possible for our racial group to have such conveniences that will assure protection from the many disadvantages that come in the hour of affliction. Your unquestioned devotion to all worthy causes satisfies us that you will not be wanting in support at this critical moment. Look for the names of subscribers in these columns within a short time. See that your name appears Mr. Reader. Yours for a healthy soul and body. J. F. GRIFFIN, Chairman of Drive. MEMORIAL LINES TO THE LATE PRESIDENT HARDING. We send to you a last good-bye With millions more as one; We feel you're resting now on high, And say God's will is done. Little Lucile Jones, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ned Jones, 947 Walker avenue, is visiting her grandmother in Columbia, Mo. Mrs. Nellie Walker, 819 Oakland avenue, has returned from a visit in Atchison, Kansas. Mr. G. D. Bryson, 1040 Washington Blvd., Grand Master of the Mosaic Templars of Kansas, is attending Nebraska Grand Session in Omaha, this week. Hear Bishop Vernon at Men's Day meeting at First A. M. E. church Sunday at 11 A. M. Mr. Williams, the radio man, at Tenth street and Washington boulevard, had his flag at his shop at half mast in mourning for the late president. Mrs. M. C. Matthews had Mr. Harding's picture with flags at half mast in her window on Washington boulevard until the day of his burial, Friday, August 10, 1923. These were beautiful, patriotic scenes. Number 52 MEN'S DAY SUNDAY AT FIRST A. M. E. CHURCH MEN'S DAY SUNDAY AT FIRST A. M. E. CHURCH Bishop Vernon to Speak at Morning Service—Senator Capper to Speak at 7:30 P. M. The men of First A. M. E. church, corner of Nebraska avenue and Eighth street, will have charge of the services all day Sunday. At the 11 o'clock service, Rt. Rev. Wm. T. Vernon, presiding bishop of South Africa, will preach and the famous Alabama quartette will sing some special numbers. At the evening service Senator Arthur Capper will speak with the Barret Family Chorus rendering special musical numbers. The two choirs will double up morning and evening and render special music. Sunday, August 19, will be Women's Day, when they will be in charge. There is quite a bit of rivarly between the women and the men, both claiming leadership in the matter of program and contribution. Prof. French is leader for Men's Day and Mrs. Pauline Woodfork leader for Women's Day. THE CIVIC LEAGUE. The Civic League held an important meeting Tuesday evening and heard reports from committees with matters in hand. The Emancipation Committee is doing excellent work. Arrangement for Boys' Week will be made at the meeting on the 14th. A committee was appointed to draft resolutions on the death of the president, to be presented at the memorial exercises Friday. A large attendance is requested next Tuesday evening. I. F. BRADLEY, Pres. CLAUDE JONES, Sec. RESOLUTION Kansas City, Kans., August 1. The deceased Jesse Ferguson, 353 Lafayette Avenue, was born in Lawrence, Kansas, September 17, 1875, and departed this life July 30, 1923, at 1 p. m. He entered the service of the Union Pacific railroad May 4, 1898, as a section laborer doing that class of work until June 7, 1907. After which he entered the service as train porter which position he held until death. Through all this period Mr. Jesse Ferguson was found to be reliable and his tireless efforts won for him the respect and confidence of the Union Pacific officials, which gave credit not only to himself but to his co-workers. Mr. Ferguson was not only dutiful as an employee of the Union Pacific railroad company, but was a faithful and congenial husband. Winning the respect of all he chanced to meet. Be it Resolved, That the Train Porters of the Union Pacific Railroad Company do hereby earnestly and sincerely offer our regrets in this hour of the widow's bereavement We refer you to the one who has promised to be a husband to the widow, and a father to the fatherless. Be it Further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the family, Kansas City, Kansas, Advocate, and the Kansas City, Mo. Call. * Respectfully Submitted, UNION PACIFIC TRAIN PORTERS. Dr. S. H. Thompson, his wfe, two daughters and son, Douglass, left Monday morning in their big Lincoln turing car for New York City. They will make stops in St. Louis, Indianapolis, Columbus, O., with friends and then on to West Virginia and visit his mother a few days and then pass through Hampton, Va., to their son Sol, who is attending Hampton Institute, and then on to New York, where the doctor will attend the Supreme Lodge of Knights of Pythias, opening August 21. They will return home some time in September. Prof. Foster of Western University, and his wife and two children, motored through to Xenia, O., this week, Mr. Foster's home, where they will visit for some time. 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. MEMBER NATIONAL NEGRO PRESS ASSOCIATION. WITH THE JOKERS The Ever.Youthful Angler. Don't become old—go fishing once or twice a week.—From The Professor. Bunks for the Newcomers. There are 2,089 bunks on Ellis island provided with two blankets apiece. Just What She Wanted. "Bella married a house painter." "She always talked about wenting a man she could look up to." Advanced Patient. "Has he taken up radio as a fad?" "No, as a freazy."—Boston Transcript. She Was Modest. Ebb—"Why don't you wear callco any more?" Flo—"Oh, I just hate to see myself in print." Stunning! Wife—Isn't that girl's bathing suit shocking? Hubby—Yes, It electrified me. What He Needed. Smithy—I'm trying my best to get ahead. Too Expensive. "Does your wife object to your smoking?" "Yes: she says we can't both afford to do it." Cure All. "Why do you want to work in this powder mill?" "The doctor told me I had to quit smoking."—Life. Under Certain Conditions. Teacher (to a little girl)—Name a useful animal. Mary. Mary—A man—Judge Mr. Probe. "Blank is a man who has dug deep into life." "Ahl He was a surgeon!"—Judge. Gas. Miss Prim—"Now, children; how much is a meter?" Mrs. Hardup's Little Boy—"A quarter each time." When the Cat's Away. "How well you're looking; been on vacation?" "No, but the boss is." No more. "I thought Bill was rushing a blonde." "Oh she dredl!" - Index "Where are you going this summer?" "To Sea Girt." "And where is Gert summering?" The Tired Toller. "How's business, Andy?" "Fine! I never saw things so dull in all my life."—Life. Echo Answered Promptly. George—How the time does go. Grace (yawning)—Did I hear you say something about going? An Elastic Worker. The only thing that works 24 hours on a stretch in these soft times is a rubber band—Binghamton Sun. Family Unnecessarily Alarmed. A stald business man suddenly began reading Mother Goose. In his library at night he would go over these old rhymes, seeming to welch one as against another, then shaking his head, and turning to the other parts of the book. Naturally his family became alarmed and sent for the family doctor. The medical man had to go about broaching the subject with fine diplomacy, of course, but it had to be done and he did it. He explained to the business man that the latter's wife was becoming unasy. "Great snakes!" exclaimed the merchant when he had grasped the idea. "What does a woman know about business? I'm just trying to find a good name for a new style in children's rompers." --- THE WEEKLY ANNOUNCER OF FIRST A. M. E. CHURCH J. F. GRIFFIN, Pastor. Residence, 1111 North Eighth St. Residence Phone, Fairfax 2904 Alex. Jones, Assistant Pastor. ORDER OF SERIVCES. 9:30 A. M., Sunday School. 11:00 A. M., preaching. 5:00 P. M., Junior Allen League. 6:00 P. M., Senior Allen League. 7:30 P. M., preaching. WEEKLY SERVICES. Official Board, 2nd and 4th Monday, 7:30 P. M. Choir rehearsal, Tuesday 7:30 P.M. Wednesday, prayer meeting, 7:30 P. M. Friday class meeting 8 P. M. CHURCH NEWS The services last Sunday were largely attended and those present received a spiritual feast from one of the Lord's gospel ministers. The Reverend Mr. Winston of Little Rock, Ark., one of the churches' strong preachers, filled the pulpit, who delivered a sermon of power and logic. Dr. Winston is a great preacher and the vast audience was filled with the Holy Ghost from his words of intellect and christian argument. The pastor, Rev. J. F. Grffin, preached at the evening service to a fine Sunday evening audience, and as usual his scholarly sermon, full of thought for the souls of men, was enjoyed to the utmost. Next Sunday the 12th will be a big day at First church, it being Men's Day, when the men will have exclusive charge, Professor French, leader. Bishop W. T. Vernon will preach at the 11 o'clock service and U. S. Senator Capper will speak at the evening service. If you want good seats at either of these services you had better come early. The Sabbath school will picnic at Klanm Park Wednesday, August 22. The Senior Allen League held their meeting last Sunday evening on the North lawn of the church, which was interesting and comfortable. The Junior League had a fine program and had its usual large attendance. The two big events that are to be held at First church in the next few weeks are the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, opening August 29, and the Nebraska Annual Conference, opening September 12. The church is making arrangements rapidly to entertain both of these large gatherings. Women's Day is the Third Sunday in this month and they say the Men's Day will be an infant in comparison with their program. Help the women, the backbone of the church. You always have a welcome at First church. Come and bring someone with you. FALL AND WINTER SUITS Order your fall and winter suit. Three hundred new samples just arrived. Your choice from ninety samples. Full 3-piece suit made to measure, $31.75, deposit $4.75. Boys suits, $8.45 to $14.75, 6 to 18 years. Suits and overcoats from $23.50 to $45.00. Orders taken for ladies made to measure skirts, etc. A full line for all. See Arch P. Co. W. C. Arch, manager, 1810 North Fifth street. Fifield 3958-M. LONG A PRIVILEGED CLASS Prerogatives of Spanish Grandees Placed Them Almost on an Equality With Royalty. The name Spanish grandees is given to the higher nobility of Spain—dating from the Thirteenth century—who at one time enjoyed almost royal privileges. They held their honors by inheritance, were exempt from taxation, and could leave the kingdom, and even enter the service of a foreign prince at war with Spain, without incurring the penalties of treason. In addition they had the right to remain covered in the presence of the sovereign and could not be summoned before any civil or criminal tribunal without a special warrant from the king. In national assemblies the grandees took precedence of the titled nobility. Ferdinand and Isabella greatly curtailed these peculiar privileges, and Charles V limited their number of families to 16 and reduced them to a dependent condition. Their dignities and prerogatives were totally abolished by Joseph Bonaparte, but these were partly restored by Ferdinand VII on his accession to the throne. Englisman Breaks Speed Record. All world records for automobile speed were broken when William Campbell, an English driver, in a 350 horsepower British car, recently covered one kilometer in 16½ seconds, or 136 miles an hour, in Copenhagen, Denmark. THE KANSAS CITY ADVOCATE METROPOLITAN TEMPLE NOTES On account of the main auditorium being hard oiled, services were held in the basement, which is said to have the largest space of any basement among our churches. Although it was quite a warm Sunday it was filled to capacity. The Senior choir sang well by the piano, and Dr. Bronson preached a practical sermon on "Tithing." It is said "God must have been in the sermon as two souls were happily converted, and joined church. Many gave on the rally for redecorating the floors for the reception of the new pews. At 8 p. m. Dr. Scott preached well on the text "I must work the works of Him that sent me, while it is day." At the close of the service it was found that the day's collection was over $180. Next Sunday, August 12, baptizing will be held. All are invited. On Monday evening at 3 p. m. Mrs. Bronson accompanied by Dr. Bronson as far as the station, left for Little Rock, Ark., to visit her mother and try to recuperate her health. Mrs. Dow fixed breakfast for her and Mrs. Thompson fixed her lunch and Mesdames Lewis, Matthews and others held prayer with her. It is the earnest wish of all members and Christians that she will return soon and be restored to health. The S. S. B. Y. P. U. and Bible training class are doing fine, and the Sewing Circle is doing excellently. They serve dinner this Friday at Mrs. Reese's on Walker between Seventh and Eighth streets. Mrs. M. Jennings is president, Mrs. Grigsby is secretary and Mrs. Williams is the collecting agent. The Mission Circle has good meetings Thursday afternoons at the church. A special church meeting will be held this Friday night. Don't forget to come to Metropolitan church next Sunday, August 12, and see the Baptizing and hear fine sermons. CHURCH OF THE LIVING GODS 337 Oakland Ave. Rev. A. S. Mayfield, Pastor. On last Sunday, August 5, our Dear Savior blessed us with a nice day. The Sunday School was grand and was quite interesting to all. All are welcome to the Sunday School. Rev. Davis made a good talk on behalf of the Sunday School at 11:25 A. M. Our beloved pastor ascended the rostrum. He preached a good soul-stirring sermon. Our hearts burned with joy by the way. One came forth and united on the pure word of God. Quite a few visitors were present. Don't miss the 11 o'clock service Sunday, August 12. If you do you will miss a treat. At 6:40 p. m. the Bible Band was called to order by the president. A very nice lesson was recited and very well pleased. Be with us in our Bible Band every Sunday evening. The committee of the Bible Band is arranging a program for the Fourth Sunday evening in August, which is Rally Day for the church. At 8:24 our divine service began, with many visitors and members. Our pastor introduced Rev. Davis, a visiting minister to 'speak for us. The elder spoke well and made them very plain. He said in his sermon that everybody ought to be in one church. And that church was purchased by the blood of Jesus in Acts 20-28, verse. Elder Davis is welcome to the Church of God at any time he sees fit. And any other pastor or minister and all visitors. The pastor, Rev. A. S. Maysfield, is extending an open-wide invitation to all pastors of both cites to come and be with us August 26 at 11 a. m., 3 p. m., 8 p. m. August 26 is rally day for the church. Service will be all day. Dinner on the grounds for all. For any other information phone Rev. Maysfield, Fairfax 1017. Residence 1903 North Fourth street. The Church of Living God state convention will convene soon in Topeka, Kansas, by Rev. J. A. Cook, state cabinet of Kansas. The Church of God extends an invitation to everybody to come to 337 Oakland and to church. Welcome, welcome, all. Do you want to keep up with the latest news of Kansas City, Kansas? If so read and subscribe for the Advocate. For sale at 1810 North Fifth street every week and at the above church. See W. C. Arch, office 1810 North Fifth street. Fifield 958M. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Kansas City, Kansas. Rev. W. A. Bowren, D. D., Pastor Sunday school, 9:30 a. m.; preaching, 11 a. m., and 8 p. m. B. Y. P. U., 6:30 p. m. Prayer and praise service, Wedneslay, 8 p. m. The services were of a high spiritual order throughout the day. The morning service was led by Deacons Paulding and Washington. The pastor gave a short discourse from Ps. 90-1, logically presented and graciously received. The Holy Spirit was in the meeting and christians rejoiced, there were several accessions. Sisters Anna Scruggs and Catherine Weeden, the messengers to the Kaw Valley District Association, gave splendid reports of the meeting. B. Y. P. U. was very interesting, Group 1 had charge of the meeting led by Mrs. Ophelia LeGgrone. Mr. Eglan instructed the lesson and a program of merit was given. All the numbers were good. Those of special mention are "How Lovely Are Thy Dwellings," by our own Professor Reynolds and "Deep River" by Mr. Stewart. The reading of Mrs. Rummon's was good and the attendance fine. The reports for the B. Y. P. U. District Association showed that department in a flourishing condition. Eight p. m. the pastor gave a short exegesis from Mark, 14th chapter, and the solemn Eucharistic feast was held. Many visitors were present. A hearty welcome awaits all who attend our services. MT. OLIVE BAPTIST CHURCH Kansas City, Kansas. Rev. E. M. Moseley, Pastor Sunday school, 9:00 a. m. Preaching, 11:00 a. m. Preaching, 8:00 p. m. Mission Circle, Monday night 7:30 p. m. Y. M. B. Band, Tuesday night 7:30 p. m. Prayer service, Wednesday night, 7:30 p. m. Preaching, Thursday night 8:00 p. m. Choir practice, Friday night, 8.00 p. m. B. Y. P. U. every Sunday, 6:30 p. m. On the first Sunday in August we had another gathering of worshippers. After Sunday School, Deacon Wilson opened a spiritual prayer meeting in which many participated and all enjoyed the prayer services. At 11 a. m. Rev. E. M. Moseley, our beloved pastor, took his discourse from Matt. 3, 8-10, subject "Fruit Bearing." A very interesting lesson was taught us from his sermon on the responsibility of everyone bearing some kind of fruit which makes them known. Great stress was placed on urging the hearers to let their fruit be good which would redeem them from the great axe. At the close of the service all the congregation stood with bowed heads and breathed a silent prayer for the bereaved widow of the President of the United States and her family in sympathy for the sudden sorrow that recently fell upon them by the sudden death of President Harding. At 8 p. m. we were blessed with another sermon taken from healing the leper by his faith in Jesus. Much stress was placed on placing undoubted faith in Jesus. Everyone enjoyed a spiritual feast. After the sermon Rev. Jefferson sang us one of his sweet anthems and all were well blessed with his vocal and harmonious music. After the close of the meeting the pastor and deacons went immediately to the side of the sick bed of Brother Hawkins, who is now convalescing. Come to church on Sunday and help us give glory to God. We have something every night in the week except Saturday night. Sister Brown's funeral was attended at Mt. Olive Monday. A hearty welcome awaits those who come to our spiritual feasts. There were seven persons' joined the church Sunday. ALLEN CHAPEL A. M. E. CHURCH (Quindaro, Kansas) Services Sunday School 9:30 A. M. Preaching 11 A. M. Allen League. 6:30 P. M. Evening Service, 7:30 P. M. BIG TIME AT ALLEN. Economist. Economist. The man who designed the faces of the large clocks in the tower of the Federal building was a practical man who believed in leaving out all the unessentials. The dials of the clocks have no numerals on them. The hands point to white lines where the numerals ought to be. Attention was called to this fact by the recent cleaning and painting given the clocks' hands and faces.—Detroit News. DIRECTORY OF MASONIC LODGES PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas. Rodgers Jones, plaintiff. To the above-named defendant, you are hereby notified that you have been sued in the above named court by the above named plaintiff, and that unless you appear and answer the petition filed against you, on or before the 22nd day of September, 1923, the petition will be presented to the court and evidence introduced thereon, upon which a judgment will be rendered, the nature of which will be a decree, divorcing the plaintiff from you the defendant, and for the costs of this action. I. F. BRADLEY, Attty. for Plaintiff. Attest: CARL W. FINCKE, Clerk, District Court. (First Published August 10, 1923.) PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas. Division No. ..... Thelma Brown, Plaintiff, vs No. ..... Elijah Brown, Defendant. To Elijah Brown, Greeting: You are hereby notified that you have been sued by your wife, Thelma Brown, for a decree of divorce, in the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas, on the grounds of Gross Neglect of Duty, Extreme Cruelty and Abandonment; and that unless you answer the petition of plaintiff filed herein on or before the 21st day of September, 1923, said petition will be taken as true and judgment will be rendered against you granting said plaintiff an absolute divorce of and from you and such other and further relief as she may be entitled to in equity. WM. H. TOWERS, Atty. for Plaintiff. (First Published August 10, 1923.) Fifield 2367M MRS. ARETHA WHITE, PORO BEAUTY PARLOR Dandruff, Falling Hair and Itching Scalp. Face Bleaching, Marvell Waiving, Singing and Clipping. 359 Waverly Avenue Kansas City, Kansas 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. Clyde L. Briggs, R. W. G. Sec., 612 T street, Atchison, Kansas. J. W. Wilson, G. Treasurer, 1317 North Tenth street, Kansas City, Kansas. Milton Washington, G. Organizer, 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; J. S. Stone, G. Standard Bearer; Wm. Cavens, G. P.; John S. Morris, Ass't G. Secy. 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. Golden Star Lodge No. 103 F. & A. A York Masons. Meet first and third Tuesday evenings of each month at Golden Star Hall, 163 Pearl street, Boulder, Colo. R. M. HORNE, W. M. 2003 Bluff street. J. S. MORRIS, Asst Sec. Box 416 Boulder, Colo. FRIDAY. AUGUST 10. 1923. PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court of Wyandoite County, Kansas. Division No. ..... Laura Davis, Plaintiff, vs No..... You are hereby notified that you have been sued by your wife, Laura Davis, for a decree of divorce, in the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas, on the grounds of Gross Neglect of Duty, Extreme Cruelty and Abandonment; and that unless you answer the petition of said plaintiff filed herein on or before the 21st day of September, 1923, said petition will be taken as true and judgment will be rendered against you granting said plaintiff an absolute divorce of and from you and such other and further relief as she may be entitled to in equity. WM. H. TOWERS, Atty. for Plaintiff. (First Published August 10, 1923.) ADMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE State of Kansas, Wyandotte County, ss. Case No. 12336. In the Probate Court in and for said County. In the matter of the estate of William McCray, deceased. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Administration have been granted to the undersigned on the estate of William McCray, late of said county, deceased, by the Honorable, the Probate Court of the County and State aforesaid, dated the 20th day of July, 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 barred. LAURA McCRAY, Administrator of the estate of William McCray, deceased. Kansas City, Kansas, July 20th, 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 20th day of July, A. D. 1923. (SEAL) JOHN T. SIMS, Probate Judge. (First published July 27, 1923) 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. 1236 Barnett Avenue, ERVIN HAWKINS, Secy. 425 Parallel. Sunset Lodge No. 98 F. A. and A. York Masons Meet the first and third Monday evenings each month at Masons Hall, 2538 Washington stret, Denver Colo. FELIX HARRIS, W. M. S. GRANT, Secretary. Silver Chord Lodge No. 104 F. & A. A. York Masons. Meet the second and fourth Wednesday evenings of each month, Mason Hall, 2538 Washington stret, Denver, Colo. P. B. SPEAR, W. M. 1039 26th Ave. FRIDAY, AUGUST 10, 1923. Onward Bound TO New York City To Supreme Lodge KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS And the National Encampment UNIFORM RANK K. of P. AUGUST 18 TO 25, 1923 KANSAS AND MISSOURI OFFICIAL ROUTE CHICAGO & ALTON FROM KANSAS CITY. Leaving Kansas City, Thursday, August 16th, 5:55 p. m., Union Station. Arrive in Chicago, Friday morning, 17th, 7:25 a. m. Leave Chicago with Major Jackson's Special, at 9:00 a. m., over the Wabash. Arrive in Detroit 4:30 p. m. Will be entertained by Detroit Pythians and Uniform Rank until 6:00 p. m. Leave at 6:00 p. m. over Wabash, passing through Canada, Niagara Falls, to Buffalo. Then over the Lackawanna to New York, arriving in New York Saturday, August 18th at 2:30 p. m. Two Sections Leave out of Detroit Tickets Good for 15 Days. DINERS AND SLEEPERS ON ALL TRAINS. All going on these Special Rates must have identification CERTIFICATES when purchasing ticket which can be had by calling or writing General Thomas Kennedy, 834 Nebraska avenue, Kansas City, Kansas, Phone Fairfax, 2663, or calling at Chicago & Alton Ticket Office, 717 Walnut street, Kansas City, Mo., where tickets can be purchased. 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A Printing Service of No Regrets GRAY'S PRINTING, "THAT'S RIGHT" A PERSONAL SERVICE—HUMAN CONSIDERATION YOU GET MORE THAN YOU PAY FOR—ASK ANYBODY THE GRAY PRINTING'CO. FIFTH AT OAKLAND AVENUE BELL FAIRFAX 4187 THE KANSAS CITY ADVOCATE 五角星 "Pla-Kat" of Siam Furnishes Ferm of Sport for the People of That Country. In Siam the "Pla-kat," or fighting-fish, is widely noted. Cantor says if one sees its own image in a looking-glass, the little creature becomes suddenly excited, the raised fins and the whole body shine with metallic colors of dazzling beauty, while the projected gill membrane, waving like a black frill round the throat, adds something of grotesqueness to the general appearance. In this state it makes repeated darts at its real or reflected antagonist. The Siamese are as Infatuated with the combats of these fish as the Malays are with their cock-fights, and stake on the issue considerable sums, and sometimes their own persons and families. The license to exhibit fish-fights is farmed, and brings a considerable annual revenue to the king of Siam. This fighting species of fish abounds in the rivulets at the foot of the hills of Penang, but the kind kept especially for fighting is an artificial variety, cultivated for the purpose. APPEALED TO MAN'S VANITY Brightly Colored Beads, In Some Shape, Have Been Popular in All Ages and Countries. Beads are one of the oldest witnesses to the vanity of mankind. The oldest beads were simply stones with holes through them, which, owing to their bright color or peculiar shape, took the fancy of the finder, who threaded them on a strip of hide or fiber. Later, when we became more civilized, beads made of wood carved into fantastic shapes were in favor. Some beautiful examples of both kinds can be seen in the British museum. Uncivilized races have a passion for stringing together various objects as beads. Human teeth, brightly colored insects, seeds, and even whales' teeth, are worn in this way. The word bead comes from "bede," the old English word for prayer. It has an interesting origin. In olden times, as a person repeated his prayers they were counted by ticking off one by one a string of small pierced balls which were threaded together, and in time these balls came to be called beads. HAVE FAITH IN SAINT VITUS Victims of Dancing Disease Credit Relics of Martyr With Miraculous Powers. Relics of St. Vitus, reputed to have miraculous powers, were deposited in the Abbey of Corvey in Saxony. The monks of Corvey became stout missionaries for the cult of St. Vitus and carried it to the island of Rugen, in the Baltic, inhabited by fierce worshipers of Thor and Odin. Under ministrations of those devout monks the Rugenians took quite kindly to Christianity, and especially to St. Vitus. But after a while a very singular thing happened. The islanders backslid from Christianity to heathenism, but took the dancing cult of St. Vitus with them, and for three centuries worshiped the gentle Christian martyr of Sicily as a terpsichorean Norse god. It was passed around by the ecclesiastical authorities that St. Vitus could cure the dancing disease and the victims thereof flocked to his altars, where they tossed their quivering limbs and prayed frantically until. If St. Vitus favored them, they fell prostrate in a sleep of exhaustion and cure. Wrong One Landed My best gentleman friend had called and, as I was not yet "dressed up," I asked my little sister to entertain him for a few minutes. As I was descending the stairs I distinctly heard her say. "Sister says if she lands you she's going to ask you to take her to California on a honeymoon trip. Will you take me along?" I was so shocked I did not half look to see where I was going and fell headlong down the few remaining steps. My friend picked me up and sald, "Twas you instead of me who was landed."—Chicago Tribune. Safety First for Raymond. When Raymond took his school report home to his father he was very angry, and scolded his small son for being at the bottom of the class. "But there's no need to worry, daddy," Raymond said calmly. "I think it's the best place, because you're safe there. You can't get any lower." His Straw Hat Fifty Years Old. A Minneapolis man boasts that he has been wearing the same straw hat almost fifty summers. MERELY TOWN OF MEMORIES Of Alaskan City of Skagway It Can Only Be Said That "Its Glory Has Departed." One likes to believe that President Harding's itinerary in Alaska was changed so as to let him visit the town of Skagway because it was there that gathered, twenty-five years ago, an eager army of daring adventurers bound for the new gold fields on the Yukon, and he wanted to see a place the associations of which are of a nature so thrilling and romantic. It was a strange multitude that landed on that wild coast and then started inland through the mountains. The facilities for land travel reached at that time their height in a dog team, and much more often the gold hunters themselves had to draw their sledges over the pass. Then they built boats or rafts on which to descend rivers with many dangerous rapids. The most primitive of conditions were revived. The law had little or nothing to say, and every man had to maintain his rights as well as meet the innumerable hardships of the journey. In short, it was "the days of '49" repeated with variations. The same qualities as before were required for success, and even for the maintenance of life, under climatic conditions much more severe than those of California. Not a few died, more turned back in despair, having miscalculated their own powers of endurance, but the rest went on, and—they found the gold! It was there, and in the form that makes "poor man's mining"—mining that is done with not much capital and little machinery. The excitement did not last long. The easily accessible deposits along the river soon failed, and though Alaska still is a gold producer of some consequence, the work is done in a different way by people of a different sort. The glory and the picturesqueness have departed. Skagway and the White Horse pass no longer supply material for the writers of adventure novels, and big corporations and their hired men have replaced the strangely diversified participants of the original "rush." It is business now, not romance, and the once roaring little city has become a quiet little village—New York Tribune. Satisfaction All Round. Things sometimes turn out in a ruther unexpected manner. Cornellus Cordite one day set out into the jungle to hunt big game. By a strange coincidence a panther also set out in the same jungle to look for some dinner. "I must have a fur coat," said Cornellus. "I must have something to eat," said the panther. After both had prowled about for some hours they at last caught sight of each other. "Ahn!" said the hunter, leveling his gun, "there is my fur coat." He fired, but the panther, dodging behind a tree, escaped unhurt. Then the panther rushed out, fell upon the hunter, and devoured him. So both were satisfied. The panther had his dinner and the hunter his fur coat. Glands Opponent. "I've been reading right smart in the papers, yur of late, about the treatment they're giving old men up yan in the east some's to make 'em young" stated a neighbor. "What do you think of the idy? Do you want to be young again?" "In some ways, mebby, I mought." responded Gap Johnson of Rumpus Ridge. "But when I look at my fourteen children and ricklylect that I'd be younger than they are, and such being the case, they'd settle on me and beat me to death, I don't have no hankering to be young ag'n."—Kansas City Star. He Looks Both Ways. "I always have a mental picture of the months just past and those immediately in the future," said the Collingwood avenue resident. "I view myself as standing in the present month and looking forward and backward. I wish I were an artist; I could paint some picture of it. When I was a boy, July and August seemed as if they would last forever. Now I find myself thinking of Christmas and the presents I must buy, and of the coal I've got to get in. For I know that July and August, the vacation months, are the speediest in the year."—Detroit News. Hard Indeed. Old Scot (to clergyman who has been preaching about Adam and Eve) —Ive aye thought it was varra hard the like o' me should suffer for the eatin' o' an apple, when it's a fruit I never could ablide"—London Punch. BANQUET AND DIE Society Functions Shorten Lives of Diplomats. Sir Auckland Geddes, British Ambassador, Latest Victim of Overattentive Hostesses. When Uncle Joe Cannon remarked that more men dig their graves with their teeth in Washington than elsewhere, he had in mind the fact that dinners and lunches are the dominant, almost the only, social currency of the capital. That's because it lacks the manifold social resources of a commercial metropolis, remarks a New York Sun writer. In Washington you eat and talk, talk and eat. There's nothing else to do—that is, not much. You meet the same people over and over. And your eating becomes a nonstop grave-digging marathon. Friends of Sir Auckland Geddes, the British ambassador, are quoted by a Washington correspondent as relating that his reported approaching return home is influenced not only by the condition of his eyesight but also by an urgent need of rest from the gallant consumption of dinners and lunches. The British ambassador is always a desirable lion for the table of every Diana hostess, and precedence generally plants him in the seat on her right. The fierce light that beats upon a guest of honor, when it happens to be Sir Auckland Geddes, at a Washington dinner table, prevents him from cultivating the gentle art of dining without eating. Sir Auckland, according to his friends, became aware some time ago that the round of lunches and dinners, dinners and lunches, was undermining his constitution. Some of them urged him to resort to the polite camouflage of the fork. They pointed to the example of noted Washington dinners out, whose habit of dallying negatively with the food set before them is well known to every hostess. But the British ambassador felt that his position would not permit him even to seem to make light of the hospitality accorded him, and like a veritable martyr he continued courteously to eat his way through the endless chain of Washington society. His friends are confident that a rest under English skies will speedily chase away whatever penalty he is suffering from due to his over politeness. Many a wary American "dinner out," happily free from international considerations, practices the flue art of dining without eating. "Tis an art of which the past master emeritus is that vallant banqueter, Chauncy M. Depew, whose artful practice it is to eat his usual frugal dinner at home and let naught but wit pass his lips at the festive board. Wit, or at least an unfailing stream of gay loquacity, Is an indispensable asset for those who aspire to dine without eating. Such are the wise birds who are the life of every dinner table fortunate enough to earn the benediction of their presence. Indeed, an experienced hostess would groan in despair at the prospect of a dinner party attended only by persons intent on clearing their trenchers. Nevertheless, 'twould be an unnaturally philosophical hostess that wouldn't feel a twinge of anxiety if she detected the guest of honor surreptitiously passing up her chef's or caterer's choicest dishes, and a plea of poor health from him would make matters worse. Hence the spectacle of a chivalrous diplomat immolating himself on the altar of Washington hospitality. On the right hand of your hostese it's no easy thing to let one culinary sample after another be wafted away untasted. If you try to bluff through with a brilliant line of talk, fussing your food about with a fork, her enge eye will detect the subterfuge and she'll think you don't like the supreme de volaille or the grouse from Scotland isn't ripe enough for you. Further down the table the camouflage would work, especially if you wiped your lips with your servette once in a while, shaking your shoulder's with a laugh at some sally of a neighbor's, or took an eager swig at your glass as if the crevisses had made you thirsty. It takes tact, but it can be done. Back to Shakespeare. Both were wireless enthusiasts, and after the manner of those who fish and those who grow vegetable marrows, they told each other that each possessed the finest apparatus in the world. "Do you know," said the first, "I distinctly heard the scene shifters talking the other night?" His companion took a deep breath. "Why, listening in to the performance of 'The Merchant of Venice' the other night, I not only heard the applause, but could distinctly hear the cries of 'Author!'" His Size. "Sir, I am able to read between the lines, and—" "Ah, yes," impolitely interrupted J. Fuller Gloom. 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Rents for $60 per month, 8 ots in College Hill addition on 27th street, 1% blocks to car line, $900 cash or $1,000 on time. 5-room house, lights and water, $2,500, $450 “cash. . Half acre, 3-room house close in, will make you a price. Call in about this, 6-room house, lights and water, good lotation, $2,250, $500 cash, ,T-room house, 60 feet of ground, modern, $3,500, $600 cash. TRY ALL THE REST THEN BUY THROUBH THE BEST Advance Realty Co. 516 Minnesota Ave. Office Phone Fairfax 0124 W. A. Jarrett FIFIELD 13893. DS eZ PR Rie hat All Work Guaranteed Kassel vewelry Go, 5 £8 Minnesota Ave. Kansas Gity, Kansas ee NOTICE ~ In the District Court in and for Wyandotte County, Kansas. Albert Franklin, Plaintifé. vs. Paralee Franklin, Defendant. The State of Kansas to Paralee Franklin, Greetings: You will take notice that you have been sued in the above entitled cause in the above named court for abso- lute divorce on the grounds of de- sertion and abandonment, and unless ‘you answer petition which was filed against you‘on the Ist day of August 1923, on or before the 15th day of September, 1923,. petition of plaintiff will be taken as true, and upon fur- ther proof, will be granted divorce as prayed for in plaintiff’s petition. J. S. MANNING, - . Attorney for Plaintiff Attest: (SEAL) CARL W. FINCKE, Clerk District Court. . By C. D. BRICE, Députy. (First published Aug. 3, 1923.) J. 0. MIDNIGHT (Continued from Page 1.) SG: Se eee: ee ee en eee and a friend to all who are in hei jurisdiction. She is at the head of fll and not a select few, nad all she his ‘to do is to say a thing is to be done and it is done right now. Dr. S. H. Thompson is a wonder. ful leader and I saw him, He is | going all the way from Kansas City, Kansas, to New York City in his lantoinobile car carriage, and his fam ily will g6 with him. He is going to stop by and sée the place where fig was horn, the place where, he spent his boyhood days, and where he got the inspiration to be some- thing. Do you know that he is oné of the best surgeons in this coun- try saying nothing about race o1 color. If it would not reflect on it, 1 would tell you about a man who is & good christian, who has lived and worked hard, but has passed out a few days ago. He had a large fam- ily, eleven children and the wife of his choice, He had five lady friends, three sweethearts and the Lord knows what else. This will tell you that money was scarce at home. On his dying bed, he looked at his wife and told her what a good wife she had been, and what a devil he had been. He told of his lady friends, his sweethearts and how he had ne- glected his children for them, “Now the Lord has sent for me to take me home,” he said “and I see the angels at my feet, waiting for me. God bless you wife and my half-naked children,” and then he started to sif “God will take care of you.” I wondered what use the Lord had for such a worthless fellow in heav- en, I don’t see how in the hen feathers he ever expected to enter the kingdom, and then Singing as he passed out “God will take care of you.” “Everybody who talks about heav- en will not see there. Some of them are going to find themselves in the regions of perpetual warmth, where the wind was never known to blow. And in hell he opened his eyes.” People are getting ready in Kan- sas City to entertain the National Association for Advancement of Col- ored People. I am told that it is going to be a big thing. Great things to claim the attention of the people. I hope you will be there. Make it go. We need all the friends we can get today. Make them. I think I will have to bring this letter to a stop. I have been going some and I am going some more. God bless you. Rev. J. C. Anderson of Pittsburgh, has placed his hat in the episcopal ting, and it is hoped that the wen eral conference in Lousiville, Ky., next May will help it fit his head, and he will be writing appointments. Write me care John L. Webb, Wood- men of Union, Hot Springs, Ark. For some time past I have been reading after Dennis S. Thompson, and he has been turning out some real good stuff. At last I have found out how it happened. I have been out to his home at White Church, Kansas. He is on the farm, surrounded by all there is in Nature to inspire one to write. Birds, farm productions, pears and everything else that is good. I would like to pay a tribute to that wonderful queen he has in his home, Mrs. Thompson. She is, a worker, devoted to her husband and his interest. God bless’ her, She is some scholar also. In company with Mrs. Norene Davis, Mrs. Mc- Cullogh, of Independence, Kansas, Dr. Edward Wittenburg, toted us out there in his Huautomobile car car- riage, and it was a fine ride. He stepped on the puppy's tail and that old thing toted us over the country. I tell you the chickens were sweet and ‘went into my eter-: nity. Since writing my last letter to you—infact this letter, information| comes to me that Dr. B, F. Watson| is no more, Just one week ago he responded to the death summon, and is now at rest. He was a great iow « tne eats. 0. mean. fie trie: Strength of Wood, Because of disagreements and mis- calculations as to strength of lumber, which have resulted in accidents, the United States forest service, the Amer- ican Soclety for Testing Materials and sixteen other organizations have ap- pointed representatives to settle the question and work out standard tests for timbers. Detailed specifications for testing” steel, cement and other products have been worked out, but the exact methods of learning the strength of wood have never been Inid down. Rane eae ae ny ch Mens Yo od sa tnd dO AL T 10, 1923 # - HE RANSAS-CITY ADVOCATE... - - - FRIDAY, AUGUST 10, 1923... _ RICHES IN TOMBS - PUBLICATION NOTICE. 9440004 —_-: Ree ewe <3 eee “ . In the District Court of Wyandotte 5 = hat = gir - County, Kansas. , BB a ‘4 Jewels Buried With Rulers of An- | The Children’s Orphan Home, of Kan- : . Gient Egypt. sas City, Kansas, a corporation, . * Ph . 7 shea, The. Great Educational Institution of the Mid-West. Possibility That Wénderful Gems and |D, W. White, arid Loise V., White his Pricelese*Worka oF Art Are Stitt wife; G. H. Browne,.and Alice M. . — . Beadath thé Sands Browne, his Wifé; Alice Booker; The Idaatian fe SASI tear antne (to he hathatats A populit interest ii Egypt’s won- derful bistory, has_been aroused by the unprecedented. discoveries made at Luxor. But ven the jewels iihéarttied In lie toi of Tut-Arikh“Amen are ‘not more beautiful, than many which have been previdusly found =. |S The trouble has always been that the tombs hithérto uncovered have in- variably been rifled by robbers, and only the things they overlooked have been left bebind. : A Jewel with a wonderful history lay‘in 2 glass case of the Royal society some years ago at Burlington house, London. It was of cornelian, lapis la- zuli, and turquoise, and was made by order of the pharaoh who reigued about 5,000 years ago. The king gave it to one of his.court favorites and when he died It was buried with him, ‘A robber of ancient Egypt broke Into his tomb, and upon him a heavy fate fell, In the shape of a weighty slab which formed the entrance to the sepulcher, and crushed the thief flat. Year by year the ruined tomb with the thief’s body was buried deepér and deeper, so that, lke the tomb of Tut-Ankh-Amen, {t lay for long cen turies hidden beneath the desert. A few years ago Prof. Flinders Petrie and his excavating party found it. The fallen roof and the crushed body of the thlef told thelr tale, and the excavators were encouraged to search for what they knew the thief had not been able to carry off. Thus at last they found the beautiful jewel which the court jeweler designed fifty centuries ago. ‘The sime explorer had another Stroke of luck In exploring the tomb of one of thé pharaohs. It was found that at sonie remote period the tomb had been éntered by robbers, and that the plunderers had broken off the mum- ihified arin of his queen and hidden It m a crevice in the wall—perhaps on belng alarmed—and had never returned to retrieve It. On taking off the wrappings, the ex- plorers found four magnificent brace ets of gold, with amethyst, turquolse, ‘atid laplg Iazull In varied and elegant adjustments. The gold work was pe- culiarly fine and delicate, though the ‘metal, being pure, was soft, owing to the absence of an alloy. On another occasion explorers were clearing the floor of the passaze to a tomb when they discovered a secret re- ceptacle which had escaped ‘the tomb- riflers of bygone azes. In this secret receptacle was a little wooden bos, quite rotten, filled with Jewels of, per- fectly marvelous warkmanship, which was carefully conveyed to the State museum, The principal jewel was a breast- plate of gold, encrusted with precious stones of great beauty and fine work- manship, On the breastplate were de- picted two eagles guarding the tomb. The rest of the jewelry consisted of necklaces, girdles, bracelets, and scores of varigus little trinkets. With the recent record find, the world has been set wondering wheth- er, under the piled sand at the edze of the desert, there may not le great hoards of riches, for the ancfent Ezyp- tlans seem to have been in the habit of burying with their kings all their bar- baric wealth. ‘Wisdom of Babes. Dorothy, age five, lives in the edge of a villuge where two of the neigh. bors keep cows. One cow Is kept in a small lot and Is very -gentle. The other usually Is tied in -the yard or along the street in front of the house where boys tease her, When children pass she jumps at them with a bel- low that sends them running in all directions, The other day as Dorothy stood by the owner of the gentle cow she sald: “I like your cow, ‘cause she isn’t mean to children, but when mamma sends me on an errand to Mr. —, I look to see where the cow ain't and then I go that way.” A Change for Better. “Well, how is everything here in Petunia?” asked the recently arrivec guest, who visited the hamlet suffi elently often to be mildly interested ix the happenings there. “Fine, by George! Finer than frog hair!” triumphantly replied the land. lord of the tavern. “How do you make that out? 1 see almost no change since I was here last, and do not observe much of any: thing stirring.” ’ “No, but compared with this time last year she’s booming. Then the town was slipping back. Now she's durn nigh holding her own.”"—Kansas City Star. Not So Long. “How long hag it been since you ‘read de Bible?” “Lessee. Lemme figger. I ain't nevah read it atall. How long Is ‘at?’ —Nashvilie Tennessean. Just Get Outdoors and Dig. The reason why a man imagines that he's run down and needs‘ a rest is -because nature “is trying to con- vince him that he needs more exer- fise—Boston, Transcript | 7 PUBLICATION NULICE, In the District Court of Wyandotte - County, Kansas. The Children’s Orphan Home, of Kan- sas City, Kansas, a corporation, plaintiff, e ws, . 20891-A D. W. White, arid Loise V., White his wife; G. H. Browne,.and Alice M. Browne, his, Wwifé; Alice Booker; Elizabeth Stovall; and B. S: Smith, former Directors of. tlie Children’s Orphan, Homé ¢f Kansas City, Kan- #as, & Corporation; F, J. Hoffman aid Mary C, Hoffman, his wife; Alice M. Browne; Howard Browne; Thomas Browne; Albert Browne; Hugh Browne; and Harry Browne; if living; and the unknown heirs, executors, administrators, devisees, trustees, successors and assigns, of any of them of such defendants, if any, as may be dead, defendants. State of Kansas, County of Wyandotte, ss The State of Kansas to all the de- fendants named in the caption here- of, excepting D. W. White and Lois V. White, his wife; G. H. Browne and Alice M. Browne, his wife; Alice Booker; Elizabeth Stovall; Alice M. Browne; Howard Browne; Thomas Browne; Hugh Browne; and Harry Browne, GREETING: You and each of you are hereby notified that you have been sued by the above named plaintiff in the above entitled Court, its petition having been filed against you in said |Court on June 26, 1928, and that you must answer said petition on or before the 22nd day of September, 1923, or said petition and the allega- tions thereof will be taken as true, and a judgment and decree rendered against you accordingly, of the fol- lowing nature, to-wit: a. That each of the defendants be compelled to show what claini, es- tate, interest, title, or lien he or she may have in to or upon the following described real estate in Wyandotte County, Kansas, or any part thereof, to-wit: Lots twenty- eight (28) and twenty-nine (29), in block eighty-seven (87) Wyandotte City, now Kansas City, Kansas, ac- cording to the recorded plat thereof now on file in the office of the Reg- ister of Deeds of Wyandotte County, Kansas. And that such claims, es- tates, interests, titles or liens, be ad- judged and decreed to be null and void. 2° That the plaintiff's title to the said above described real estate be adjudged to be valid and perfect, and that said title be quieted against each of said defendants and that said defendants and each of them be per- petually barred and enjoined from asserting any claim, interest, lien, title or estate in, to or upon said premises. 8. That the Court find, adjudge and decree that’ all of the allegations contained in plaintiff's petition are true, and that he have such other and further relief as may be equit- able and proper including the costs of this action. : . The Children’s Orphan Home of Kansas City, Kansas, a cor- poration, plaintiff, By HENDERSON & JONES, Its Attorneys, Be PUBLICATION NOTICE Emma Murphy, Plaintiff. vs Paul Murphy, Defendant, To the above named defendant, Pau! Murphy: ‘You are hereby notified that you have been sued in the District Court ‘of Wyandotte County, Kansas, for a divorce on the grounds of Extreme Cruelty, by the above named plain- tiff, and that unless you answer the allegations contained in the petition filed herein, the same will be taken as true on or before the 7th day of September, 1923, and a decree and judgment rendered against you di- voreing you from the said plaintiff and with such other and further re- lief as to the court may seem just and proper. I. F. BRADLEY, Attorney for Plaintiff. (First published July 27, 1923. ) Mrs. Luella Green - NOTARY PUBLIC | 516 Minnesota ‘Avenue ‘Copying neatly done to otder. All: work strictly -confdential. - WESTERN UNIVERSITY The. Great Educational Institution of the Mid-West. The Ioéation is ideal, near Kansas City. The buildinizs are modern brick structures, steam heated and electric lighted. The followihg courses are offered: Agademic, Noriial, Theoidgicai— 7 saa FULL FOUR YEARS COLLEGIATE, with degree. Commeteiai— (With practical experience in students’ Bank.) Musieai— ; (Piano, Voice, Band, Orchestra, Violin.) > . re ene. - ays, 3. » Cooking, Sewing, Millinery, Carpentry, Tailoring, Agricul- } ture, Steam-Laundéring, Aiité-Mechanics, Blacksmithing, . Printing, Steam and Electrical Engineering and Radio— > (Teaching students how to build their own sets, in- ; cluding crystal, vacuum tube and amplifying trans- : formers, by doing the actual work.) } Military Training (Junior R. 0. T. C.)— , By an Army officer. ; Mechanical Drawing, China Painting, Live Stock and Poultry Raising on an Extensive Scale (ncubation)— with more than 4000 blooded fowls in the runs and hatchery. é . Federal Vocational— Two years’ course. * All departments are excellently equipped. NO STU- ; DENTS RECEIVED BELOW FIRST YEAR HIGH - SCHOOL GRADE. School opens September 4, 1923. 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