Kansas City Advocate

( ) KANSAS THIRD SESSION OF THE NEBRASKA ANNUAL CONFERENCE AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH OPENED WEDNESDAY MORNING AT FIRST A. M. E. CHURCH, BISHOP H. BLANTON PARKS PRESIDING NEBRASKA THIRD SESSION OF THE CONFERENCE AFRICAN CHURCH OPENED WED FIRST A. M. E. C. BLANTON PAR --- Many Noted Men and Women of the Middle and Far-West Guests — Sunday Night Closes Convention The Third Annual session of the Nebraska Annual Conference of the African Methodist Episcopal church, Fifth Episcopal District, opened Wednesday morning at 9 o'clock A.M., in the First A. M. E. church, corner of Eighth street and Nebraska avenue, Rt. Rev. H. Blanton Parks, Presiding Bishop, presiding. Rev. J. F. Griffin, pastor. The services opened with a gospel rendition by First A. M. E. choirs, Prof. Wise at pipe organ. Holy communion followed, two hundred and eighty-five taking the elements of the Lord's Supper. The conference then proceeded to organize. Rev. T. D. Scott of Leavenworth, was elected chief secretary and Rev. M. C. Knight. Lincoln, Neb., statistician. A. Newton, Rev. U. G. Hickman and Rev. S. W. Henderson, marshals. Bar of the conference the first three rows across the church. Committees appointed: Public Worship—Revs. J. F. Griffin, J. S. Payne, J. C. Hicks. Sunday Schools—Revs. E. J. Eatman, H. McTassel. Education—Revs. E. R. Vaughn, M. C. Knight. Temperance—Revs. T. D. Scott, O. J. Burkhardt. State of the Church—Revs. C. R. Tucker, C. C. Hicks. State of the Country—Revs. J. F. Griffin, W. C. Williams. Memoirs—Revs. J. A. Broadnax, J. W. Stapelton. Home and Foreign Missions—Revs. J. M. Watts, S. W. Henderson. Deeds and Abstracts—Revs. E. J. Eatman, C. C. Hicks. Missions, Circuits, Stations—Revs. J. A. Broadnax, J. S. Payne, J. C. Hicks. Admissions—Revs. T. D. Scott, Fred Divers. First Year Studies—Revs. J. A. Broadnax, O. J. Burkhart. Second Year Studies—Revs. C. R. Tucker, L. J. Scott. Third Year Studies—Revs. J. F. Griffin, C. C. Hicks. Fourth Year Studies—Revs. T. D. Scott, W. C. Williams. Children's Day—Revs. A. C. Talley, A. H. Hamilton. Easter Day—Revs. A. H. DeMoss, U. S. Hickman. Church Extension—Revs. E. J. Eatman, J. W. Williams. Bible Cause—Revs. H. Judkins, R. Ewing. Educational Money—Revs. E. R. Vaughn, A. C. Jackson, S. D. Rhone. Minutes Money—Revs. J. W. Gillispie, Wm. Camper. Contingent Fund—Revs. J. M. Watts, J. W. Green, H. McTassel, Fred Divers. Finance and Disbursement—Revs. J. F. Griffin, C. R. Tucker, W. C. Williams. P. E. Assessments—Revs. J. A. Broadnax, D. C. Miller, O. J. Burkhart. A. C. E. League—Revs. H. Judkins. J. W. Williams. ART CLUB. The Pleasure Seekers Art and Study Club met at the residence of Mrs. L. M. Ellis, 2083. North Sixth street, Wednesday, September 5 at 1:30 p. m. Despite the rain the ladies came in taxicabs. There were a large number present as this was the opening meeting of the season. A very enjoyable meeting was held. All departed declaring Mrs. Ellis a pleasant hostess. Miss Vera Ward of Denver, Colorado, is visiting her brother, Dr. Ward, and friends here and attending the conference. —SUBSCRIPTION PRICE TWELVE MONTHS, $1.50 NEBRASKA ANNUAL METHODIST EPISCOPAL WEDNESDAY MORNING AT CHURCH, BISHOP H. KKS PRESIDING Episcopal Residence—Revs. J. W. Greene, J. W. Stapleton. Douglass Hospital—Revs. D. C. Miller, A. H. Hamilton. Church Papers—Revs. E. J. Eatman, O. H. Burbridge. Apportionments — Revs. E. R. Vaughn, J. M. Watts, W. C. Williams. General Conference Sustentation—Rev. S. D. Rhone. General Conference Delegates Travel—Rev. U. S. Hickman. Resolutions—Revs. W. C. Williams, T. D. Scott. Missionary Sermon—Rev. Fred Divers. Educational Mass Meeting—Selected. Annual Sermon—Rev. W. H. Thomas. Reports were called. The Omaha District, Rev. J. C. Hicks, presiding elder, reported by charges which showed an increase in most every department of the work, that was assigned to each pastor of this district. Adjournment for dinner at 1 p. m. The session was called on at 2 p. m. when the reports were continued. Kansas City District, Rev. J. S. Payne, presiding elder, in its reports from the several charges, also ran away ahead of its previous years, in its work of soul saving and the financial affairs of the church. In Dollar Money, First Church reported the largest amount of the conference, $775, with St. Paul of Omaha, a close second, $750, and many of the churches reporting a hundred per cent. At 8 p. m. the guests were made welcome to the city and homes of the city. The Senior choir, with Mrs. Ophelia Jackson, performing at pipe organ, rendered some pleasing classical numbers. Rev. Mr. Burkhart of South Omaha, offered a fervent prayer. Rev. J. F. Griffin, pastor of First A. M. E. church, chairman then introduced Rev. T. D. Scott, of Leavenworth, who made the welcome address on behalf of the Nebraska conference. Rev. C. R. Tucker gave the welcome address on behalf of the eight A. M. E. churches of the city, both of these addresses were inspiring and eloquent. Vocal solo by Mrs. Bertha Tate-Bailey of Brooklyn, N. Y., and one of the new music teachers at Western University, was classical, having a voice of great range and sweetness. Mr. Adair, another new music teacher at Western, from Alabama, accompanied Mrs. Bailey on the pipe organ. Mr. Jones, represented the Baptist churches in the city. Rev. Bronson being ill, who was on the program, Mr. Jones made good in every way. He is a student at Western University. Prof. J. P. King welcomed the ministers on behalf of the schools, of which he is principal of the Northeast Junior High school. Prof. F. D. Adair of Western University, rendered a fine selection on the pipe organ and showed himself to be an artist on this instrument. (Continued on Page 4.) DEDICATION OF THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH. The Christian convention is being held in Kansas City, Mo., but they will come over here Sunday afternoon and dedicate the pretty new church which has been erected by and during Rev. Davis' administration. Many fine speakers have been asked to speak this Sunday afternoon, and Mrs. M. C. Matthews has been invited especially to have a paper. Rev. J. W. Warren of the Kansas conference, is attending the Nebraska conference. CITY Kansas City, Kansas, Septem NCE IN SESSION Kansas City, Kansas, September 14, 1923 By this means we may hope to produce a crop of men in a more suitable condition than that which obtains between their fathers. Watson w to Hanni spent the in Quince. In the year of 1869 Brother Watson went to Shelbyville, Shelby County, Mo., to teach the first school opened to Colored children in his old home town. The same winter I was called to open and teach the first school offered to Colored children in the settlement of Hazel, Marjon County, adjoining Shelby County. Brother Watson, having learned of my being at Hazel, to my great surprise, came riding up to my boarding place one Friday. You can imagine how glad I was to meet him. The next day we went over to a little village having but one street and one store. The name of the town was "Philadelphia." Within the last ten or twelve years when we would meet in a group of friends, he would tease me, saying to them, that they could not judge my age from looks, for I had been in the world some time. I would then say to friends, "I knew him in 'Philadelphia' when there were not three stores in it," leaving him to make the explanation. In the year 1870, we were both taken up in the interval of the Conference and given work. He going to Chillicothe, Mo., and I to Booneville, Mo. In 1871, we met the annual Conference at Lexington, Mo., and were received into the traveling connection and ordained deacons, side by side. Oh, how pleasant indeed has been our sojourn together. It has seemingly served to shortened the length of the distance we have come. Dr. Watson is the fifth of a "pack" of six, who pledged ourselves to be present at the funeral of the one who passed, and officiate or have something to say. The six were: Rev. P. A. Hubbard, Rev. J. W. Wilson, Rev. George W. Gaines, Rev. J. W. Braxton and the writer. Mr. Banks opened offices in one of the leading hotels and has a manager and stenographer, who are looking after the business and make a daily report to the home office here. been our seemingly length of Dr.W "pack" of --- KANSAS CITY, KANSAS WOMAN ELECTED TO SUPREME OFFICE. Mrs. Ada Diggs, widow of the late Samuel Diggs, 1012 North Third street, was elected Supreme Queen of the order of Daughters of Jerusalem, at their Annual meeting held in Denver, Colo., a few days ago. There were four aspirants for this grand honor, but Mrs. Diggs lead the quartette. Mrs. Diggs returned home Tuesday after visiting relatives in Denver and a sister in Colorado Springs, at which place she visited all the places of note in and around the Springs. BOYS' WEEK The Civic League at its last meeting decided that it would stand Sponsor for the boys of the community. That is to say, that it will stand in the place of the "Big Brother" to every and all boys in the community. It will be a center, towards which all boys may look for counsel, succor and sympathy in the "Struggle against the stream." It was also decided that the League would stand sponsor for the unfortunate boys who are sent to the state schools of correction. And will arrange with the managers of such institutions to look after the welfare of such boys when paroled, and direct their future conduct as far as is possible so to do. It was further decided to ask each and every minister, to make special mention on Sunday, the Sixteenth, that it is the desire of the League, that there shall be organized in every school; a Boys' League for self help. The president of the League will prepare a simple statement of organization, in a very few words, for each of them. The object and purpose of these leagues will be to propagate the idea of Civility, Sociality, sympathy, and Self-help among the boys. And to be in a position to reach and help each other. For unfortunately it may be said with a high degree of truth, that we, their fathers, are too often found to be Rank Strangers, in the consideration and treatment—of those matters and things wherein we should be the best acquainted. We earnestly hope that each minister stress the idea of urging that these leagues be organized in each school. The purpose of the organization may be given as: TO MAKE BETTER BOYS, BY HELPING OURSELVES. Ten boys may organize, by electing one of their number chief, or president, and another secretary. And thereafter enroll others, as they may be persuaded to join. Help will be freely given by the president of the Civic League. I. F. BRADLEY. PEOPLE'S OVERALL AND SHIRT COMPANY TO PUT FACTORY IN ST. LOUIS. W. G. Banks, president of The People's Overall and Shirt Company, located at 52 North James street, returned from St. Louis the first of the week, and states he established with but little effort factory number 2 in that city, that will be running in ninety days with a capacity of more than four times the one here. President Banks says the colored people in St. Louis are alive to every progressive movement. The factory on James street is doing a nice business says Mr. Banks and has future orders that will keep them running for months, besides many orders now past due for delivery. ADVOCATE SCHOOL ENROLLMENT THE FIRST DAY 'Sumner High, 325; Attucks, 181; Booker T. Washington, 44; Bruce, 74; Douglass, 684; Dunbar, 373; Garrison, 70; Lewis, 28; Lincoln, 115; Stowe, 511; N. E. Junior High, 492. Eugene White, son of Mr. and Mrs. Steve White, 530 Nebraska avenue, returned home last Sunday from Chicago, where he visited his relatives this summer. Ralph White, his brother, who was also in Chicago, and employed in a fine position, remained and will enter a conservatory. Ralph graduated from Sumner High School. THE PASSING OF DR. B. F.WATSON AUG.4, 1923 By J. C. C. OWENS. Removed from the starry decked Ministerial Milkyway, a star of peculiar and more than ordinary brilliancy. This Star reflected light as a sweet singer; a strong preacher; a husband and father with a vision; a christian gentleman and citizen; and a remarkable business man. Dr. Watson was born in Shelby County, Mo., day and exact date I regret to say I do not have. I think he said in 1847 or '48. I first met him in the fall of 1863 in November, Helena, Arkansas. He then was a drummer boy in the 60th Regiment, U. S., Colored Infantry. We then knew him as little "Ben," the drummer. He afterwards became one of the regular musicians of the regimental band. I met him through two brothers whom I had in that same regiment, Isiah Owens and John Owens. My brothers, Lewis Owens, Warren Owens and I were members of the 56th Regiment and belonged to Company I. We soldiered together about three years. The war being over in 1866, Dr. Watson went to Quincy, Ill., and I to Hannibal, Mo. Comrade Watson spent the following four years first in Quincy, Ill., and Hannibal, Mo., where he followed the barber's trade. It was in Hannibal, Mo., where the strong ties of friendship as young community men and comrades, waxed stronger and stronger as we knew each other better. NATIONAL BAPTIST CONVENTION AT LOS ANGELES CLOSES WITH HUGE SUCCESS SAYS COL. J. O. MIDNIGHT RST A. M. E. NATIONAL BAPTIST CONV ANGELES CLOSES WITH SAYS COL. J. O. I MAYOR WELCOMES VISIT- ORS TO CITY Dr. L. K. Williams Re-elected, Carrying Other National Officers Los Angeles, Cal., September 13. I have been talking about California for a long time, and now I am standing up, asking "Is this California and am I here?" Of course it is, and believe me honey this is one more National Baptist convention in this town, and we are here to tell you all about it. When I took my pen in hand to write to you last week I was in that observation Southern Pacific bed car carriage, but no not bed car, but smoking room, parlor and sun porch or something like that, and they had connected with it bed cars, eating cars, and some other kind, and all you had to do was just sit there, ride, eat and sleep. Tuesday evening we stepped off at Los Angeles, just a little late, but believe me honey I have never seen so many people down to welcome us. It was just like a President of the United States coming to town. Well, we made it through that awful crowd into town, and believe me honey the local committee was swamped. The people of California had never seen so many of us come to town at one time. They got rid of us as well as they could. They searched their books and could not find my name thereon, hence they-called a sister and told her to take me home with her. She said that she was looking for 39 more, and that she intended to take forty. "How many rooms have you madam?" I asked, and she told me she had six rooms, and I wish you could have seen me jumping back. I All have passed save myself. We kept our pledge as far as possible. We regretted very much that we did not receive the message of his demise in time to be present at his funeral. Further evidence of the business foresight and thought of Dr. Watson was brought to light on his last visit to Western University, when he turned over to the President and Trustees some valuable history and data, nowhere else obtainable. At that time he was made a life member of the trustee board. But why try to tell of this great man's life in one brief letter? It cannot be done. Those who may be members of the coming general conference; who have kept up with its sessions and works, will especially miss him from the Ministerial Starry-decked, Milky Way. The following Stars: Bishop E. Tyree, Dr. Thomas H. Jackson; Dr. B. F. Watson; and Dr. J. I. Lowe. Oh, how bright they shone from their different angles. Bishop Tyree, a suave and powerful preacher. Dr. T. H. Jackson, the great ecclesiastic lawyer; Dr. B. F. Watson, the sweet singer; and Dr. J. I. Lowe, the forceful and great debator. The next general conference will seem a little dark with the absence of these stars, but they have gone on shining elsewhere. The will of God must be done. Yes, Dr. Watson, the great singer, Christian and business man, has gone on ahead of us. We will say to the dear family and all friends: "Turn your attention to Hymn No. 499, A. M. E. Hymnal and then take consultation, especially the third verse: "Should coming days be cold and dark, We need not cease our singing; That perfect rest, nought can molest, Where Golden Harps are ringing." So We Say of Dr. Watson: Thou art gone, but just keep singing Though the Heavenly bells are ringing, And the Heavenly arches tinging, Just keep singing. E. CHURCH CONVENTION AT LOS WITH HUGE SUCCESS O. MIDNIGHT got the assignment card, put it in my pocket and then walked up to the home of Elijah Cooper, president of the Progressive Mutual Benefit Association, which is an insurance company. He came out here two years ago, but before he came, he visited here from Dallas, purchased a lot or two and erected him a home with two stories for himself and family. I knew that he and his wife and daughter would make me welcome. Reaching the house, Mr. and Mrs. Cooper had gone to the stable to meet the delegations as they came in but I was received by their daughter. She was at one time a teacher in the public schools of Dallas—she is a fine scholar. I had not talked with her long, before there came in a little man, courteous and polite and she said "Col. Midnight, this is Mr. Edward Carrington, my husband!" "Your what," I asked her, and that young man had a smile on his face that would out-smile the Gold Dust twins. He was as happy as a June bug in a blackberry patch on a bright summer day. I don't blame him for he had won a jewel. They had been married just two weeks and are happy as happy can be and this is the way I want it to be all through life. Next I was meeting Mrs. Olivia Reynolds, who is from St. Louis, as bright as a silver dollar, and another scholar. She is the cousin of Mrs. Harrington and Elijah Cooper is her uncle. She had accompanied her mother down to California from St. Louis and her name is Mrs. Edith Norfles. All of these are old Texas people, and they made me welcome because I am a Texan by relation. They were delighted to see the man they have been reading about so long. I failed to tell When trials come our faith to try, And not one star seen in the sky, And sorrow clouds our weeking eye, Sing on and cheer us toward the prize. Still will we hear you singing comrade, So charming and inspiring your songs, They serve to strengthen weakened hearts, Of comrades on their Heavenly march. Now seated on the great white throne Whence cometh neither sigh or moan, Shout back in unmistaken blast, Home at last, Home at last. SOME OF THE VISITING MINISTERS AND FRIENDS ATTENDING NEBRASKA CONFERENCE. Revs. J. T. Smith, Kansas conference; R. S. Everett, E. W. Smith, J. W. Williams, presiding elder of the Wichita district; J. R. Ransom, Rev. Mr. Pope, T. W. Green, O. H. Burbridge, X. C. Runyon, Colorado conference transferred, Lawyer John Adams, Omaha; Revs. P. W. Lyles, Tulsa, Okla; W. M. O. Taylor, Pine Bluff, Ark, transferred; F. J. Bryant, La Junta, Colorado conference; R. J. Patton, Oklahoma conference; B. R. Ross, presiding elder of the Lexington district; Northwest Missouri conference; G. F. Martin, Northwest Missouri conference; H. G. Montgomery, Arkansas; W. H. Peck, Missouri conference; A. Wayman Ward, presiding elder of the Rocky Mountain district, Colorado conference; J. C. C. Owens, presiding elder of the Parsons district, Kansas conference; Dr. J. D. Barksdale, editor of the Western Christian Recorder and many ministers from Kansas City, Mo., Southwest Missouri conference. Mrs. M. E. Nichols of Salina, is visiting the conference this week. PAGE TWO THE KANSAS CITY ADVOCATE THOMAS KENNEDY, Editor and Proprietor. THOS. KNAPPER Associate Editor MRS. M. C. MATTHEWS, Society Editor. MRS. F. L. PRINCE Circulating Manager. PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY at— Office 608 North Sixth Street 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. CITY BRIEF'S AND IN SOCIETY. Alpha Art Club had a fine fall reopening at Mrs. M. Hatley's home, 2317 Woodland avenue, Kansas City, Mo., and this Friday, September 14, it meets at Mrs. I. M. Thomas' on Georgia avenue, Kansas City, Kans. nue, had Mrs. M. Irving and Miss Mary Kluke of Atchison, as her guests, and served a fine chicken dinner to them and Mrs. M. C. Matthews, Sunday. They departed for home at 9:45 p. m., praising the hostess and Kansas City, Kansas. Mr. George Fairfax and his son, Mr. J. L. Fairfax, will spend this week-end visiting their many friends in Atchison. Mr. Wells of Ames, Iowa, college, visited Miss Marie Johnson at 1319 North Eighth street, and returned to Iowa Saturday. Miss Goldie Richardson, after a pleasant visit with her parents on Freeman avenue, returned to the State Normal College at Emporia, to resume her studies. Mr. C. A. Long made a visit to Memphis, Tenn., this week, on important business. Dr. and Mrs. S. H. Thompson and daughters and son are at home again from New York and many other places. Mr. and Mrs. Grant Doctor of Louisiana, with their daughters, are visiting Mr. and Mrs. Yost on North Ninth street. FOR SALE. A grocery store at 1721 East 19th street, Kansas City, Mo. Call and see Mrs. Lottie Williams about it. Call at 1309 North Tenth street, Kansas City, Kansas. CARD OF THANKS. We wish to thank our kind neighbors and many friends for their kindness and service rendered during the illness and death of our beloved husband and father; also for beautiful floral offerings. We also desire to thank the nurses at Douglass hospital for their attention and kindness during his illness there and do we especially thank Rev. J. F. Griffin for his beautiful and consoling remarks. We also are grateful to the members of class No. 10 of which the deceased was leader. MRS. ISABELL HALL, Wife. MYRTLE HALL, Daughter. LUTHER S. HALL, Son. FLORENCE McLAURIAN, Daughter. JAMES McLAURIAN, Son-in-Law. Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Merritt, 1825 Brownell avenue, have returned from Chicago, where they visited and attended the Elks convention. Mr. and Mrs. Bennie Justice and children were the guests of Mrs. Ida Fisher at 813 Cornell Sunday afternoon. Mr. T. B. Brunson, proprietor of the O. O. Barber shop at 1810 North Fifth street, who has been confined to bed for two weeks, is very much improved and is expected to begin work in a few days, of which his many friends are proud. Mrs. Henrietta Brunson has been a very efficient nurse during the illness of her husband, T. B. Brunson, who is under treatment of Dr. W. M. Blount. THE WEEKLY ANNOUNCER OF FIRST A. M. E. CHURCH J. F. GRIFFIN, Pastor. Residence, 1111 North Eighth St. Residence Phone, Fairfax 2904 Alex. Jones, Assistant Pastor. ORDER OF SERVICES. 9:30 A. M., Sunday School. 11:00 A. M., preaching. 5:00 P. M., Junior Allen League. 6:00 P. M., Senior Allen League. 7:30 P. M., preaching. WEEKLY SERVICES. Official Board, 2nd and 4th Monday, 7:30 P. M. Choir rehearsal, Tuesday 7:30 P.M. Wednesday, prayer meeting, 7:30 P. M. Friday class meeting 8 P. M. CHURCH NEWS Sunday was quarterly meeting, it closing up the year's work of this conference year. Presiding Elder J. S. Payne was in charge and delivered the sermon at the 11 o'clock service to a full house. The sermon was well received and four joined the church. At 3 p. m. the Lord's Supper was administered, Rev. H. L. Bolden, pastor of Jamison Temple, 1815 Paseo, of the C. M. E. church preached the communion sermon and his choir furnished the music. Dr. Bolden is a great preacher and a large congregation was out to greet him. His choir rendered some beautiful spiritual songs of Zion. The presiding elder filled the pulpit at the evening service to another fine audience and give a splendid message. One of the largest love feast meetings in Dr. Griffin's pastorate here, was out Friday night and the Lord was there and that to bless. The quarterly conference was held Monday evening when extra good reports were heard from the various departments of the church. The public collection and quarterage for the conference was $246.00 and many of the church clubs showed in their report a good balance in their treasury and many carrying a good bank account. The Junior societies showed splendid work as well as having nice balances in their treasuries. The conference is now in session, which will close Sunday night, with appointments of ministers to charges. Bishop H. B. Parks is presiding and will preach Sunday morning at 11 a. m. A number of visiting ministers attended the communion service Sunday afternoon and assisted the presiding elder. FOR RENT ROOM—Nicely furnished for two young men, who are willing to room together, and board at the same place. All modern conveniences, for your comfort. Call after 6 o'clock in the evening any day except Wednesday and Sunday, 1036 Walker avenue on Tenth street car line. Mrs. Annabell Montgomery Bell, the wife of Dr. Bell of Wichita, is visiting her sister who is sick, Mrs. Mabel Clayborne and her perents, Mr. and Mrs. Montgomery, 1060 Oakland avenue. Rev. Wayman Ward of Colorado Springs, Colo., and presiding elder of the Rocky Mountain district, is visiting the Nebraska Annual conference this week at First A. M. E. church. Rev. Ward motored through. Mrs. Bertha Hill, 1208 North Ninth street, visited in Colorado. Mrs. E. F. Smith, 533 State avenue, is visiting relatives in Springfield, Ill. Miss Rhoda Johnson, principal of one of our schools, has returned to her work and is stopping with Mrs. M. Green, 934 Washington boulevard. The Misses Booker, teachers, are stopping with Mrs. Ed Smith. The Robinson-Stewart family reunion will be held Sunday, September 23, at Officer Robinson's home, 321 Nebraska avenue. The many friends of Mrs. Pearl Bryant were delighted to see her able to take her place Sunday in First A. M. E. choir after many weeks' illness. Rev. E. M. Moseley, pastor of Mt. Olive Baptist Church, who is attending the National Baptist Convention in Los Angeles, reports by letter a very fine session and large attendance. Rev. Moseley expects to return home in a few days and will have much to say of his trip and the convention. THE KANSAS CITY ADVOCATE METROPOLITAN TEMPLE NOTES A large congregation worshipped at this church Sunday. Dr. Vaughn, dean of W. U., preached a fine, instructive sermon, which was well received and complimented. He also gave the Baptists of this city great praise for their success in erecting so many large fine churches. He has been sick himself, but made a Christian plea for Pastor Bronson, who was present but not well. Dr. A. P. Davis escorted Pastor Bronson to church and allowed him to speak a few words and at the close of the service he escorted him home to keep the multitude from tiring him by shaking hands with him. Dr. Blount and Dr. Shields also, made remarks, and the African boy was introduced to the congregation. The nurses and internes from the Davis Sanitarium had resolutions, praising Dr. Bronson, read. The Sunday School and B. Y. P. U. had large meetings and instructive lessons. At 8 p. m., a talented young preacher preached a good sermon. The collections are always good and members are continually being added to the church. Many were glad to see the pastor at church. He has been sitting on his porch this week, so we pray and hope he will be able to preach this Sunday, September 16. Come to Metropolitan; its loyal christian members are always glad to see and welcome all people. The Sewing Circle had a fine dinner at Mrs. Reese's last Friday afternoon. CHURCH OF THE LIVING GOD. 337 Oakland Ave. Rev. A. S. Mayfield, Pastor. On last Sunday, September 9, the Lord graced us with a beautiful day. The Sunday school was excellent and a nice and interesting lesson was recited. At 11:25 Rev. Quinn ascended the rostrum and he preached a wonderful sermon. The pastor responded behind Brother Quinn with a few remarks. Both ministers spoke well. Several visitors were present. Three came into the church and were fellowshipped The Bible Band was called to order at 6:45, by the president. Several members were present and several visitors also. The lesson was very interesting. Several good things were found in the lesson. About 8:20 p. m., the pastor and church were graced to have Rev. McDonald of the Glorious Church of God in Christ to preach for him. He preached a wonderful sermon and very much enjoyed by all. All are welcome to come to the Church of God at any time. Elder Mayfield preached a short sermon behind Elder McDonald and later he extended an invitation. One came forth and was fellowshipped into the body. Four for all day and night. Don't forget Sunday School next Sunday at 10 a. m. Preaching at 11:15 a. m. Bible Band, 6. p. m. Night service 8:15 p. m. Saints and sinners are all welcome. On next Friday night, September 14, a musical concert will be given at the above church, for the benefit of the church. Admission free. Don't forget when you want some good news, read the Advocate—a paper for the people. Do you know that the Advocate paper is your home product? Do you know all thoroughly-bred colored peoples are mistreating the editor if you subscribe for any other colored paper and don't subscribe for the Advocate, if you live in Kansas City, Kansas? Per copy, 5 cents. Three months, 60 cents. Six months, 90 cents. One year, $1.50. Editor's office, 834 Nebraska. For sale by W. C. Arch, 1810 N. Fifth street. Also Advocate Collector. Miss Marie Roe, 611 New Jersey, who was sick so long, passed away a few days ago. Local News. Mrs. Anna Bell of 1903 North Fourth street, who was called to Arkansas on account of the death of her uncle, has returned home again. Mr. Andrew Bell of Chicago, Ill., was a visitor of his cousins, Mrs. A. C. William, 638 Winola street, and Mrs. Morgan, 2302 N. Sherman street, last week. Mrs. Joseph Woods of 2600 North Tremont, is very sick this week. Mrs. S. M. Chism, 909 Oakland avenue, is spending two weeks with her brother, Dr. P. A. Goodloe, in Chicago. 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 nicely attended Sunday all day. The pastor is still in California at the National Convention and Rev. Hachett preached two interesting sermons, morn and night. The Sunday School get-together party was a success from every angle and everyone enjoyed themselves. The Superintendent and teachers vied with each other to make it enjoyable for young and old. There was music and games and an abundance of nice refreshments for all and we all voted our Superintendent the best of the best and look largely forward for the next one. B. Y. P. U. was fine. No. 2 Group held sway and Prof. Sherman Scruggs made the address of the evening from the subject. "How Men Are Measured." He spoke of the many tests used by various institutions to measure or test ability for various positions, stressing tests of character necessary to prove a man worthy for great things in this life and life to come. A very interesting, logical, thoughtful address. Mrs. Dunlap sang. The Union is a veritable school of training for better service for young and old. Come early next Sunday. Group 3 will have the program in charge and things of interest will be said and done. A hearty welcome awaits all who attend our services. MT. OLIVE BAPTIST CHURCH 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. After a lively Sunday School, our morning services were well attended everyone trying to do their best in the absence of the pastor. The deacons conducted a spiritual prayer service, after which Rev. Calaway preached from II Kings 5, 10 "Go and wash in the Jordan seven times, and thy flesh shall come again to thee and thou shalt be clean." Subject "Do what God says do." He made a good mental picture of obedience to God's commands through his ministers and placed great stress on doing exactly as commanded for cleanness, salvation and favor of God. God will do the work for our good if we will obey. Everyone felt the presence of the Holy Spirit in the building. Five additions to church among which was one candidate for baptism, making 6 additions in the morning service. The night services were largely attended and Rev. Calaway preached I Cor. 14, 2 subject "The Unknown Tongue." He made great stress on the value of the unknown tongue, showing that if it can not be interpreted it does not edify the church, and is of no use. He made it plain what Paul's reason was by saying "unknown tongues," and its value to the unbeliever in 23d verse. All enjoyed a spiritual feast from his discourse and the Holy Spirit blessed the audience by His presence. Six additions to the church, making a total of 12 additions during the day. Three sinners came forward for prayer, showing that they also enjoyed our services. Our contributions were good. The church is going to give a grand reception for the return of the pastor Friday night, September 14, at his home, 406 Steward. Come and be with us. Sister Grace Powel and Sister Helen Carr are going away on a visit for awhile. They are regular members of our church and choir. We pray for their success and blessings on their journey. Sister Rosa Edmond is expecting to leave soon for Illinois, where Deacon Edmond, her husband, is working. They have our prayers. Brother Bennie McGee is expecting to be away for a while, our prayers for his success. Ahearty welcome awaits those who attend our services. FOR SALE Victoria Cream, powder and soap for sale by Ophelia Jackson, 1112 N. Twelfth street. Drexel 2010. DIRECTORY OF MASONIC LODGES BILLOWS MADE TO C^DER Any Kind Desired Are Now Produced at Will for Benefit of Resorters It appears that "all kinds of waves" are now made to order, and that one can order any one of a half dozen varieties of waves, produced by an odd-looking bit of machinery devised for the purpose. Some of the six or seven varieties of waves are: The gentle, rolling billows; the short, choppy kind; the whitecap variety and big ones resembling the ocean waves. Each of these, it is reported, can be manufactured at will merely by manipulating the four plungers of the machine in different ways, saya the Washington Star. For instance, if you want the long, rolling billows all you have to do is to cause the four plungers to work in unison. They plunge into the water all at once and cause the big swells. If the short, choppy wave is wanted the plungers are worked independently of each other. Two up and two down gives the whitecap sort. This curious machinery, which makes perfect waves, was invented to convert placid lakes at summer resorts into lakes with real live waves and make bathers think they are enjoying a real Atlantic or Pacific surf—at least while the machinery was working, for as soon as the electric motor is stopped the water resumes its placidity. It appears that these waves can be made all day long for thousands of bathers and at comparatively little expense. It is said that a dollar a day is the cost of operating the electric motor that drives the machine. PICCADILLY WILL BE LONELY Famous London Spot Is Threatened With the Loss of a Long- Famous Figure. The plans to remodel Plecadilly circus include the removal of the famous fountain in the center, with the figure of Eros, the god of love, surmounting it, and this has aroused much opposition, says a London dispatch to the New York Herald. Plecadilly circus without the god of love would never be the same, it is argued. This statue is one of the finest in London. It frequently attracts the attention of night revelers and bands of "ragging" students, who often place a grotesque hat on the head of Eros to annoy the policemen. For more than a week after the armistice celebration Eros wore a sailor's cap. Finally workmen were able to remove it. While the fountain with the statue surmounting it does interfere with the huge traffic which makes this point perhaps the most congested in London, it is a landmark. Besides it lends a picturesque effect to the circus, because the steps leading up to the fountain, as all American tourists know, are used by flower sellers. DIRECTORY OF M GRAND LODGE OFFICERS. National Grand Lodge Convenes i 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. Smalley Grant, G. S. W. Rev. B. B. 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, Kansas) Meeting nights: Second and fourth Thursday's in each month at True Eleven Hall, Sixth & Santa Fe streets. Visitors welcome. Clarence Kerford. W. M.. 207 East Kearney street. Levi Woodson, Secy., 101 East Kearney St. 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. SEPTEMBER 14, 1923. PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas. Division No .... Willie Ann Booth, Plaintiff. You are hereby notified that you have been sued by your wife, Willie Ann Booth, for a decree of divorce, in the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas, on the grounds of Gross Neglect of Duty, Extreme Cruelty and Adultery; and that unless you answer the petition of said plaintiff filed herein on or before the 26th day of October, 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 September 14, 1923.) PUBLICATION NOTICE In the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas. Cora Biggins, Plaintiff, vs. No. Timothy Biggins, Defendant. The State of Kansas to Timothy The State of Kansas to Timothy Biggins. Greeting: Biggins, Greeting: You will take notice that you have been sued in the above named court for absolute divorce from the bounds of matrimony now existing between plaintiff and defendant; and must answer petition filed therein by said plaintiff on or before the 29th day of October, 1923, or said petition will be taken as true and a judgment for said plaintiff for divorce will be rendered accordingly. L. W. JOHNSON, Attorney for Plaintiff. Attest· Carl W. Fincke, Clerk District Court. By C. D. Bruce, Deputy. (First published September 14, 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 FAR WEST LODGE NO. 5 (Lawrence, Kansas) Far West Lodge No. 5, F. & A. A. York Masons, meets the second and fourth Tuesday evenings of each month at Masonic Hall, 737 N. H. St, 8 p.m. Visitors are always welcome. J. S. Stone, W. M., 442 Locust Street; Elgin Woody, Secretary, 640 Ark. Street, Lawrence Kans. York Masons St. John Lodge No. 9. F. & A. A. York Masons, meets the first and third Tuesday evenings of each month at Ninth street and Everatt 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. Dr. M. D. Shields Dentist Pyorrhea Specialist Conductive Anesthesia Best Materials Used Hours {8:30 a. m. to 12:30 1:30 to 7:30 p.m. Sunday and Evenings X-RAY SERVICE By Appointment As We Journey Let Us Live Journey to West End T [See for HOME MAD West-End T 1306 N. 10th Street A Printing Service GRA PRINTING, "T A PERSONAL SERVICE— YOU GET MORE THAN YOU THE GRAY FIFTH AT OAKLAND AVENUE Journey Through Life Us Live by the Way Best End Tailoring Company and See for Yourself MADE GARMENTS End Tailoring Co. Street Fairfax 1146 Giving Service of No Regrets GRAY'S ING, "THAT'S RIGHT" SERVICE—HUMAN CONSIDERATION THAN YOU PAY FOR—ASK ANYBODY GRAY PRINTING CO. 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Hutchins and daughter, Edith, 2022 North Hallock street, left Saturday for Chicago where they will visit for a week and then go on to Cincinnati, to visit for some time. Norman Howell, one of our young high school graduates, left Monday for Manhattan, where he will enter college. Miss Almah Griffin, 1111 North Eighth street, left Monday night for Tabor college, Tabor, Ia., where she will enter school. This is Miss Griffin's second year in this school. 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. SEPTEMBER 14, 1923. GILLS FALL AND WINTER SUITS A VACUUM RUBDOWN ```markdown ``` Mat Leonard, keeper of the Atlanta (Ga.) zoo, found that brooms used to clean the elephant wore out too fast and required too much effort on the part of the groom, so now he has installed a vacuum cleaner and Maud gets a thorough going over every morning. SOME SMILES PETER'S POSER Little Peter was of an inquiring turn of mind. "Daddy," he asked one day, "is today tomorrow?" "No, my son, of course it isn't tomorrow," was the reply. "But you said it was," murmured Peter. "When did I say today was tomorrow?" asked father. "Yesterday," answered Peter. "Well, it was. Today was tomorrow yesterday, but today is today, just as yesterday was today yesterday, but is yesterday today, and tomorrow will be today tomorrow, which makes today yesterday and tomorrow all at once. Now run along and play." Different Now. "I understand your wife wouldn't permit you to carry a latchkey when you were first married." "That's all over with," replied Mr. Meekton. "Henrietta doesn't care whether I have a latchkey or not. I always stay in the house nights to let her in when she comes home."—Washington Star. Friend—When she gets angry with her husband she resorts to her club. Old Lady—Dear me, you'd never suspect her of such violence to look at her. Tip to Bridegrooms. Although your wife May not be very bright. At least you'll find That she is always right. After Ten Years. For twenty years two business men in Vienna met every day at the Schiltzelplatz cafe for luncheon, and after the dishes were cleared away, they would indulge in a game of chess. And every day for ten years a young man, a stranger to both the lawyers, would draw up a chair and watch them in silence. Finally one day one of the old gentlemen failed to make an appearance, and, after waiting a deceit length of time, the other turned to the young man who sat waiting for the game to begin, speaking to him for the first time since he had been spectator. "My partner may not appear today. Would you care to play a game with me?" "Sorry," the young man replied, "but I don't know the game."—Metropolitan. THE KANSAS CITY ADVOCATE EMANCIPATION Saturday, Sept. 22 AT Heathwood Park Under Auspices of Civic League Bigger, Better Than Ever States will be represented by floats by their nativity and the finest float will be awarded a FINE PRIZE Watch for Announcement of Big Street Parade 5 BIG BANDS 5 SPELLBOUND Teacher—Why don't you spell the word, James? Are you in a trance? James—I—I'm spellbound, ma'am; that's straight. Wake Up, You're Dreaming. "Of these fool laws we've had enough," Remarked old Mister Dawes. "I think 'would meet a greater need To pass some fool-proof laws." Got Only a Scent. "A little fellow, I know," writes M. K., "was diligently sweeping off his neighbor's walk and I stopped and asked him what he was getting for his work. "Oh," he said, "Mr. Conley promised he would let me smell his flowers when I got through." = DOMESTIC BLISS. Wifey—I saw the dearest little hat today. Hubby—That's just like you—always looking for the dearest instead of the moderately priced. You've Listened to Her. I have no use For Missus Walkers; She is one of These nonstop talkers. Really Unpleasant. Miss Wellalong—I declare, I begin to feel that I am growing old. It's really unpleasant. Mr. Blunt—It must be, especially for one who has been young so long. United States' Wood Consumption. The United States uses more wood than any other country. In fact the consumption in this country equals about two-fifths of the entire consumption of the world, or, expressed in round figures, about $22\frac{1}{2}$ billion cubic feet, declares the forest service, United States Department of Agriculture. The per capita consumption in this country is 212 cubic feet, of which 110 cubic feet, or a little more than half, is saw timber, and the balance consists of cordwood, continues the department's report, which was recently printed for public distribution. PICKUP There is only one cure for worry. Something else to think about. \ It isn't a high instep that a man is vain of, but a substantial ankle. No, m'dear, a man isn't necessarily bright because he shines in society. A good woman is too good for any man--but, unfortunately, she doesn't know it. "Break up your fallow ground, and sow not among thorns."—Jeremiah 4:3. Only two things are asked of the lazv: Keep out of the way of the busy and cheer. Don't attempt to light your path through life by burning the candle at both ends. Poverty can accommodate itself to riches, easier than riches can to poverty. It is difficult to tell where some people stand, but easy to tell when they lie. What literature and art need more than anything else is a local habitation.—The Freeman. Nothing takes some men so completely off their feet as seeing a comfortable chair. There is little fear for the future of the young man who has a deep seated faith in himself. Quite frequently a financier finds himself in the subcellar after trying to get in on the ground floor. Two friends with little conversational leaning will play a game together when they meet. After 100 years, it is frequently seen that the majority was wrong. Bright minds see it earlier. When politics becomes a matter of conscience instead of expediency, then bitterness is going to enter into it. I consider it the best part of an education to have been born and brought up in the country.—Alcott. Full of Wisdom. Their boat was drifting idly, the sun shone above, and the sea was serene; while she was sitting snugly. Then he proposed. From the opposite end of the craft she gazed at him calmly. Then she said: "As a matter of common sense, realizing that we are in this boat, on water more than fifty feet deep, and that if you were to act as you should act if I accepted you we would be capsized, I will decline your proposal at the moment—but, George, row as fast as you can to the shore and ask me again!" That girl will make a good wife. "I'm getting very tired of coming to see you—" "Oh, you are?" "Besides, you are too darned independent to suit me." "Am I?" "Anyway, your name's too long." "You're in lovely humor tonight! Anything else you don't like about me?" "Oh, lots of things." "You're going to shake me, then?" "On the contrary—in order to obviate the tiresome necessity of coming to see you, in order to shorten your name and reduce you to a state of abject vassaldom—I am going to take you! When, my dear, will you be at liberty to marry me?"—Cyril B. Egan in Judge. Sense of Proportion To know your subject fully you must have a sense of proportion in the details of it, like the great artist who paints a scene and not all its photographic detail. Yet the great artist knows the scene better and can draw it better, than the industrious drudge, because it is only one scene of many that he has observed for the purpose of his art, and because that purpose controls all his observations. So that great scholar knows far more and knows it to better purpose than the narrow one, because he knows what knowledge is and is accustomed to use it for great purposes. Having more than one talent, he does not hide his talents in a napkin and pride himself on their disuse, but, using them, he preserves his humility and increases his power.—London Times. The Obstacle. "Ah, now, really, little boy," said a lady motorist, halting her car in front of the Johnson residence on Rumpus Ridge, "don't you think you ought to take a, bath?" "Reckon so," replied young Greedy Johnson, who seemed to be sadly soiled, "if I can ever find one that'll fit me."—Kansas City Star. A Small Matter. "Might give you a little item," whispered the press agent confidentially. "My star has had $100,000 worth of diamonds stolen from her." "How is it she hasn't put up a holler?" demanded the New York reporter. "She hasn't missed them."—Louisville Courier-Journal. The Camel "Yes, to me he looks like a beast which has been humping itself too much." PAGE THREE Rent Is High IT PAYS TO OWN A HOME OR PROPERTY 3-acre farm, close in, some fruit. A bargain, $2,000 at $400 cash, 4-room house on same. 13½ acres close in, full of all kinds of fruit, $7,000 at $1,000 cash. Soon be city limits, 6 room house, other out-houses. 8 room house, strictly modern, another out house, only $2,600 at $700 cash. Lot 30x125. A hurry bargain. 8 room modern, right near Minnesota avenue, and nice every way. $3,000, cash $1.000 will handle. 5 room brick, lot 33x125. A bargain, $2,200, at $400 cash. 6 rooms in new and good repairs, $1,250. 5 room. house. Lot 50x110 in Quindaro, $900 cash, $300 will handle. 5 room modern, Lot 50x125. A dandy, $2,950, at $500 cash. 6 room strictly modern brick veneered, hardwood throughout. Lot 30x125, $4,000 at $1,000 cash. A beautiful home. 10 room brick lot 50x150 in Quindaro. A bargain, $3.000 at $500 cash. Houses, homes to buy at all prices. Call and see W. R. JOHNSON REAL ESTATE COMPANY 516 Minnesota Avenue Phone Fairfax 0255. 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Mount Edna Camp No. 1 meets the first and third Thursday night of each month at Slaughter's hall, Ninth and Everett streets. Visiting members are welcome. MRS. BILLA WOODS, H. R. MRS. A. BEVENUE. H. S. --- PAGE FOUR If You Want to Buy or Sell a Home See Brown Real Estate Company, 330 Greeley Avenue, Fairfax 0767. A BARGAIN—10 acres choice land six miles from city. Fine fruit,' on rock road and interurban line. Don't delay. 4-room house, $900, $250 down, balance to suit. Good cistern and electric lights. In fine condition. A bargain. 5-room house, $1,500, $300 down and terms. City water and electric lights. 4-room house, $1,100, $250 down and terms, a big bargain. We have a large list of modern homes for sale, with some excellent bargains. Brown Real Estate Co. 330 Greeley Avenue Phone Fairfax 0767. Small Loans WEEKLY PAYMENTS LIBERTY BONDS BOUGHT AND SOLD Credit Investment Co. Room 208. Wyandotte Building Fifth and Minnesota Avenue Drexel 117 Home Mid-Summer Realty Bargains Six 6 and 7 room houses strictly modern. Good locations, prices from $3,500 to $4,500. Payments $500 to $1,000 cash. 5 room house modern, $3,750. Fine location, $800 cash. 4-room house, $1,250, $150 cash, $20 per month including interest. 5-room house, modern except heat, $2,100. Will sell his equity for $1,000 cash, near 6th and Parallel. 4 apartment flats, south side, good condition, $4,000, $1,000 cash. Rents for $60 per month. 3 lots in College Hill addition on 27th street, $1½ 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. 7-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 0424 W. A. Jarrett FIFIELD 1389J. 3. PUSCHA All Work Guaranteed Kassel Jewelry Go. 518 Minnesota Ave. Kansas City, Kansas W. T. WHITELAW DRUGGIST Phone Fairfax 0622 3091 N. 27th St. Kansas City, Kan. YOUR NAME Is it on our subscription list? We will guarantee you full value FOR YOUR MONEY --- NEBRASKA Lawyer Dorsey Green made the welcome address on behalf of the local church. The bishop then called on Rev. J. T. Smith, pastor of the A. M. E. church at Hutchinson, to respond to the welcome addresses. Dr. Smith assured all that their hospitality and tender care of the ministers while here would be appreciated and that on behalf of the conference accepted with Christian hearts all that had been said. While Bishop Parks is feeling exceedingly well physically and inspired with the reports from his men on the firing line, but he is not of other years having that usual comfort and pleasant association, on occasions of this kind. Mrs. Parks, that refined, cultured and Christian companion of his, had to be left behind at Denver, where she was unfortunate, to slip on the stairway and fracture one of her limbs and is there under the doctors care. No people anywhere regrets the accident of Mrs. Parks more than her multiplicity of friends in Kansas City and the Nebraska conference and a host of them feel at a loss, in not seeing her ever pleasant face at this conference, as this is the first time her presence has been absent. Her many friends pray for her rapid recovery and extend to her devoted companion the deepest sympathy. The first day's session closed with great rejoicing and goes down in history, the largest in attendance of all first day sessions in the West. Thursday the regular routine of business proceeded, with an address at 10 a.m. by Rev. W. H. Peck of St. Louis. Subject, "The Challenge of Migration to the Race and Church." At 11 a.m. Dr. S. H. Thompson, chief, physician of Douglass Hospital, addressed the conference on the subject, "Hospitalization and Nurse Training." These two addresses were greatly enjoyed, besides being instructive. At 2 p. m. the Woman's Mite Missionary society held their annual meeting, Mrs. L. R. Terrell, Atchison conference president, presiding. The reports showed splendid work had been accomplished this year. At 8 p. m. Missionary Mass Meeting was held, Rev. Fred Divers of Omaha, delivering the Missionary sermon. Friday, reports will be continued and at 11 a. m. an address will be delivered by Rev. H. G. Montgomery D.D., Ark. Subject, "The Divine Call to the Christian Ministry and Its Preparation." At 4 p. m. Bishop H. B. Parks will address the classes for Holy Orders. At 8 p. m. a great educational mass meeting will be held when it is expected a large amount will be raised for Western University. Saturday regular routine of business. At 2 p. m. reports on state of the country, state of the church and Temperance report. Sunday regular services at the church. Bishop Parks preaching at 11 a. m. Many of the greater Kansas City pulpits will be filled by ministers of the conference. At 3 p. m. dedicatory services of the new Douglass hospital. The conference will close Sunday evening with a sermon by some minister and appointments follow. The conference is being fed two meals a day, lunch and dinner, in the dining room of the church, prepared and served by a number of church clubs. PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas. Lulu M. Blood, Plaintiff, vs. Clorinda J. Farris and Cloinda J. Farris, if they be living and if they or either of them be dead, then the unknown heirs, executors, administrators, devisees, Trustees and assigns of them or either of them, Defendants. To the above named defendants and to all of them: You are hereby notified that you have been sued in the above named court and that unless you appear and answer the petition filed in said cause, on or before the 26th day of October, 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 to exclude the defendants, and any and all persons claiming under and by them, from any and all right, title and interest, in and to Lots Three Four, Five, and Six in Block Five in Pasfield Place, an addition to Kansas City, in Wyandotte County, Kansas. And to Quiet the Title to said property, in and to the plaintiff forever, free from any and all claims of the defendants, or any one under, through or by them or either of them; and for the costs of this action. LULU M. BLOOD, Plaintiff, By I. F. Bradley, her atty. Attest, Carl W. Fincke, Clerk. (First Published Sept. 14; 1923.) J. O. MIDNIGHT (Continued from Page 1.) you that the union in matrimony was between Edward Carrington, and Miss Amy Lee Cooper, and when I mention this name you will know who she is, just as you will know Olivia Cooper-Reynolds. Enough for me getting located, and now comes the convention. Honey I wish you could have seen them specials rolling into town, and all the people traveled first-class. Much attention was attracted by this large number of intelligent people. Several special trains, and all bringing from nine to fourteen cars, and that's getting some people. This is one of the greatest sessions in the history of the National Baptist convention, and they are here from everywhere. Distance had nothing to do with the crowd, and all are loud in their praises of "L. K." as he is affectionately called by his friends. This country has learned to love Dr. L. K. Williams, because he is a clean-cut leader of men. And he has placed the National Baptist convention where it has never been placed before and perhaps will never be again. He is just taking it right on to perfection and it was inspiring to see the Old Guards from Virginia, the aggressive young men, T. J. King and R. H. Bowling, and A. L. James, right in line with the work. Dr. Williams has accomplished great things, and all of Texas is proud of him as well as the other states. He is now at the place where no one place can claim him all. He belongs to the Baptists of the world—in fact he belongs to the whole race and is serving all. He is a safe and sane leader, but if you strike him on one side he will turn the other side, let you strike and then he will strike back. The Mayor of Los Angeles delivered one more address and it was truly worth hearing. He seemed a little excited, for I believe in my soul there must have been about 10,000 people under that mammoth tent, and it was the largest crowd of our people this functionary had ever seen. Thank God for all this. All who had any doubt about the greatness of the National Baptist Convention had had that doubt dispelled now, and next year they will be on hand to help to dedicate that building which will cost just $350,000 and then the Baptists are going to unite and get rid of the debt, for there will be a debt. There is going to be after while just one united Baptist National Convention, and this will be perhaps fully set apart in Nashville, Tenn., September, 1924. I pray my Father to let me remain here to see it accomplished. We have been here, and before you get through reading this letter or before it can reach the office it will be "We have been here and gone." I hope that you will see the importance of this great meeting. Dr. L. K. Williams had him a special, and he had around him all Illinois, and the Eastern people. My friend, Dr. W. -H. Jernagin, came along with the others and I would mention a few more if I had the ttime to do so. Mrs. L. K. Williams was accompanied by her son, little "L. K." and he acted as private secretary to his mother. Nice position. Each session of the convention was freighted with interest and to be present you would be inspired. It seems that the Baptists of America have fully decided to do something. Of course they are ever going to have that freedom of speech and that will mean men contending for the mastery, men trying to make it to the front. This is what life is and this is what it is ever going to be. You had just as well get in the band wagon and make things happen. I would not forget to pay a tribute to R. O. Bean, traveling agent for the Southern Pacific Lines, Atlanta, Ga., who had charge of the special from New Orleans, La., to Los Angeles, Cal., and will accompany them all the way back. He is one of the finest men it has been my lot to meet. Now about that eating car, for the first time in my life I have seen a man of my race act as conductor or steward on an eating car. It was a first class crew, and I am real proud of them all. The National Baptist convention is in session as I write this, and Dr. L. K. Williams has been re-elected, Rev. W. M. Taylor is the vice-president-at-large, Prof. R. B. Hudson, secretary, Dr. A. J. Stokes, treasurer—in fact all the officers elected over, and will serve. I think I will bring this letter to a stop. They are looking for Editor Clarence Starks of the Dalls Express. We hope he will get here to see this number that John saw. J. O. MIDNIGHT. THE KANSAS CITY ADVOCATE ANNUAL CONFERENCE TEST NEVER F (Continued from Page 1.) First Act in the Morning Proves Character. Just How Man Conducts Himself When Alarm Clock Wakes Him Is the Revelation. If you want to know a man's character through and through, there are two methods. You can either see him daily for ten years, or you can observe him for ten minutes just after his alarm clock has rung, in the morning. The man who will succeed identifies himself before the tinny clamor has really begun. Throwing back the bed clothes he leaps to the floor, strangles the clock and goes right to work on his setting-up exercises. Such a man is an asset in any office and a criminal nuisance anywhere else, remarks the New York Sun and Globe. He will never be late to work, he will grin cheerfully when asked to stay after 5 o'clock, he will talk about the stock market, to a poet or a beautiful woman, and his idea of a vacation is to get up at 6 o'clock and get an early start for the six-hour climb of the nearest mountain. Then there is another type, who never allows the alarm to ring more than a few seconds. He is almost as able as the man who will succeed, almost as ambitious, but he is human; he is late once every six months or so, and he has to stifle harsh words that rise to his lips when he is asked "just to finish those up before you go," he often likes to forget his business altogether, and he appreciates a quiet morning with a pipe and a book. You can spot him, because he walks across the room to the clock. He is not superhuman and he is a little bit afraid that if his revelille call is within reach of the bed he will be tempted to turn it off and go to sleep again. Coming down the scale is the man who wakes promptly, but after turning the indicator to "off," says to himself: "I guess I can dress and eat breakfast in forty minutes," and lies in bed for a luxurious five minutes, which he sometimes stretches to six or seven minutes. He is the avarage man, never discharged, occasionally late, and seldom promoted. He works with reasonable diligence in office hours, but always has a pressing engagement at quarter past five which prevents his working overtime, although he "wishes he could and will stay late any other day." Of course, in the abyss, there is the lethargic animal who has not even energy enough to silence the alarm. He has set it the night before to give him time to bathe, dress and breakfast in leisure, but he does not stir as the alarm rings itself out nor for half an hour or so afterward. Even then, his mother, his wife, his sister, or his roommate, has to pull off the bed clothes and shout in his ear before he will get up, throw on his clothes, and run for the subway with a piece of toast in his hand. His business career is oblivious. Late several times a week, he spends the day reading a paper, wishing he could get a better job, and asking the boss for a raise. He usually lasts about six months in each office. But happiest of men is he who has no alarm clock at all, whose wife taps him on the shoulder at quarter past 7, saying, "Time to get up, dear. Your bath is waiting and breakfast is almost ready. Do you want your eggs scrambled or fried?" Motor In Near East Ninety per cent of all automobiles in Syria and Palestine are of American make. Palestine is a transformed territory. It is no longer a pastoral land untouched by modern life. American agricultural machines are there, and whereas' before the war it took four days to journey from Jerusalem to Nazareth, it can now be done in four hours. There is a motor car service between Beirut and Halfa, and between Halfa and Damascus. This route brings Bagdad within sixty miles land journey throughout Syria, Palestine, Mesopotamia and in certain parts of trans-Jordania and Arabla the American motor cars now link up remote communities and provide chenper and more comfortable travel than by rail. Odd Experience. One day we were ready to go to town on an errand and our car refused to start. My husband tried everything he could think of, but to no avail. Next morning we hitched the team to the car and dragged it to our village garage, five miles away. I went along to guide the car. Thinking something was seriously wrong, we tied our buggy on behind to come home in. To our surprise the mechanic cranked the car twice and it started nicely. Just a little water had gotten in during a rain storm, and when it dried out nothing was wrong. We did feel foolish—Chicago Journal. Natural Enough. "Did you," said the clever young man, "note that bit of news in the paper about an Albert Ross having a baby born with claws instead of toes?" "No," replied his audience; "how remarkable!" "Hardly remarkable," said the clever young man, inaking ready for a hasty retreat. "It might be called remarkable had the baby albatross had toes instead of claws." 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