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KANSAS DR. R. A. WILLIAMS OF CHICAGO, Supreme President of the ROYAL CIRCLE, FRIENDS OF THE WORLD At First A. M. E. Church, Eighth and Nebraska Tuesday, February 26th, 1924 MEMBERSHIP DRIVE THAT NIGHT Price Only $2.00 to Join on This Special Occasion. NO ONE SHOULD MISS HEARING THIS FRATERNAL GIANT AND SCHOLAR IT'S FREE TO EVERYBODY Vol. X. SOUTHERN STUDENTS CHEER "GOOBER WIZARD" Tuskegee Scientist Speaks in South Carolina Colleges. HEARD BY 3,500 STUDENTS Tour Arranged by Interracial Commission as Part of Educational Plan. Columbia, S. C., Feb. 21.—(Special.) Thirty-five hundred students in leading white colleges of South Carolina were recently given a new conception of the possibilities of the colored race, through a tour of the state by Prof. George Carver, the famous Tuskegee scientist, under the auspices of the Commission on Interracial Cooperation. Taking along a most interesting exhibit of his peanut, sweet potato, pecan and clay products, Prof. Carver addressed the students of six big schools and everywhere was cordially received and made a profound impression. In every city visited he appeared also at the colored high school with a message of inspiration for the pupils. While the tour had no small measure of scientific value, its most important result was the deeper appreciation of the possibilities of his race which Prof. Carver inspired in all his hearers. This result was most apparent and was repeatedly commented on by observers. The Interracial Commission has also sent representative colored speakers into many of the white colleges of Virginia, North Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky and Oklahoma, and always with the finest results. Probably no part of its program is more effective than this plan by which thousands of college students—the leaders of tomorrow—are enabled to see what the best types of colored people are capable of and to hear the Negro's viewpoint presented by able representatives of the race. Among those who have made such tours for the commission are Dr. J. T. Hodges of South Carolina, Dr. James Bond of Kentucky, Dr. Isaac Fisher of Fisk University and Dr. H. T. S. Johnson of Oklahoma. FREE CLINICS AT DOUGLASS HOSPITAL The management of Douglass hospital has made arrangement to give free clinics to children every Tuesday and Saturday, hours 8 to 9:30 a.m. Dr. Thomas A. Fletcher, the noted specialist of Kansas City, Mo., will be in charge of this ward. Dr. Fletcher is an eye, ear, nose and throat specialist, as well as a physician and surgeon. JUNIOR ALLEN ENDEAVOR WILL GIVE SPECIAL PROGRAM SUNDAY NIGHT. The Junior Allen Christian Endeavor League of the First A. M. E. church will render a special musical and literary program Sunday evening at 7:30 p. m. in the auditorium of the church. The Jackson orchestra, which is composed of Mrs. Ophelia Jackson's family, will render several selections. This is a wonderful musical organization of little folks, playing most every kind of instrument. There is no charge. Come and enjoy a musical treat and literary production. A great Leap Year banquet will be given February 29th at Metropolitan. Everybody is invited. Fine program. SUBSCRIPTION PRICE TWELVE MONTHS, $1.50 ATTUCKS SCHOOL RECEIVES PRIZE IN PHOTO MEMORY CONTEST The Federation of Parent-Teacher Association sponsored the movement per the request of the art supervisor, Miss Bohl and decided thru its Council of Presidents, to finance the trophy to be given that grade of supervision. Neeley's group, making the highest score in the picture memory contest. Attucks school will receive the prize which is $10, the same to be used to purchase a picture for the school. Miss Bohl, art instructor of the schools, will award the prize Monday afternoon, 3 o'clock, at Attucks school. TO ORGANIZE A CLASS LEADERS' COUNCIL. A meeting will be held at the First A. M. E. church, corner of Eighth street and Nebraska avenue, Thursday evening, February 28th, for the purpose of organizing a Class Leaders' Council. All Methodist churches in the two cities are requested to send a representative to this meeting. Remember the date—Thursday evening, February 28th, 1924. By order of W. T. Lewis, president of Class Leaders' Board, First A. M. E. church, and J. L. Edwards, president of Class Leaders' Board, St. Peters chapel. REPORT OF FREE CLINICS AT DOUGLASS HOSPITAL. According to a report from Douglass hospital of the free clinics that Dr. Thomas A. Fletcher is giving, one hour and a half twice a week, Tuesday from 8 a. m. to 9:30 a.m. and Saturday at the same hours, many took advantage of this skilled specialist in his first three visits which we give here: February 9th—Eyes 3, ear 1, throat 3; total 7. February 12th—Eyes 2, ear 1, throat 3; total 6. February 16th—Eyes 3, ear 1, throat 3; total 7, making a total for the three visits of 20. While these clinics are for children, Dr. Fletcher can be consulted by others, at these specified days and hours, at the hospital, 336 Lafayette avenue. CHERRYVALE, KANSAS. The second quarterly conference held in this month, the first Sunday, was well attended and our pioneer presiding elder, Rev. J. C. C. Owens, was present and delivered two wonderful sermons, at 11 a. m. and at night. The communion sermon was preached by Rev. J. S. King of the Baptist church, which was joyfully received. The Lord's supper was administered by the presiding elder. The quarterly conference was held Sunday evening after the services. The reports weer as follows: Charity, $2.35; wine, 45 cents; presiding elder, $15.75; pastor's salary, $95.18; total for stewards, $113.73. Missionary $3.03; Sabbath school, $8.47; trustees, $50.02; paid out, $53.13; total raised $174.26; balance in treasury, $21.60. The people here gave the pastor and family a surprise on Saturday night, leaving money and good things to eat. LEWIS SCHOOL P.-T. A. UNVEILS PHOTO. The Lewis School Parent-Teacher Association Circle unveiled an enlarged photo of Prof. Lewis Thursday afternoon. A very excellent program was rendered. Prof. Lewis will discuss topic: "Shall Children Be Criminals?" CITY America's Foundation LET US RAISE A STANDARD TO WHICH THE WISE AND HONEST CAN REPAIR WASHINGTON HOME RESPONSIBLE FOR CHILDREN'S WELFARE SUPT. M. E. PEARSON ADDRESS-ED THE FEDERATION OF P.-T. A. ON THEIR FOUNDERS' DAY CELEBRATION. "Responsibility of child welfare rests mainly upon the homes." Parents should take advantage of their opportunity to co-operate with teachers and assume their responsibility until every child has received its mental, moral and spiritual education." These words with many other inspiring, instructive expressions were declared by our superintendent of schools, Prof. M. E. Pearson, before a massive audience attending Founders' Day celebration of the Federation of Paernt-Teacher Association at the Eighth Street Christian church. The speech was generally pronounced by all as a masterpiece. The program began at 3 o'clock when the president, Mrs. H. G. Dwiggins, opened the meeting with prayer by Rev. W. A. Davis. Prof. H. P. Reynolds directed the exceptionally fine numbers rendered by Sumner High orchestra. Greetings from the Federation given by the president were full of informtaion. Prof. A. J. Neely being unable to attend, greetings from the schools were given by Prof. J. J. Lewis, dean of teachers in Kansas City, Kansas. It was indeed eloquent and inspiring. Mrs. L. Green's report, of the Federation in rhythm, was heartily applauded. The decorations of cut flowers, palms, badges and banners added much to the occasion. Among the banners, the Stowe banner was a wonderful creation of blue and gold, and Prof. Sherman Scruggs, principal, presented it. The Presidents of the Circles were introduced to the audience, applauded again and again. The Federation pennant, presented by Mrs. G. B. Buster, president of Stowe school, was blue blackground with gold letters. Prof. Jno. A. Hodge and Prof. Sherman Scruggs collected the silver offering. Mrs. Watson played a Xlyophone solo accompanied by Prof. Wise at piano. The unique programs were distributed by Prof. Buster and assistants. The Federation of Parent-Teacher Association is now a potent factor in our community, for the welfare of all children. Each and every one should realize the importance of the work so fully that all else less vital, will give way. PASEO Y. W. C. A. Discussion of Life Problems. Dr. J. W. Darby, pastor of Central Christian church, will speak Sunday, February 24th, at 3:30 p. m. You are invited. ADVOCATE CIVIC LEAGUE An interesting meeting of the Civic League was that held on the 19th, when a number of important matters came up for discussion. None of which received more attention or consideration than the prospective or possible attack on the Esch-Cummins railroad law in congress. The importance of transportation in our civil and social system was well explained and the necessity of it being and remaining upon a safe, sane and sound basis was considered, and after much said and many questions asked and answered, the League went on record as opposed to any repeal of the law at this time, or any tampering changes being made in it, other than such as may be recommended by the Interstate Commerce Commission. Several other matters came in for discussion, among them assessments and assessor, which were deferred until next meeting, February 26th. It is also intended to put on a campaign for membership at that time. Also one of purging ourselves of false professions, and henceforward practicing what is preached. THE FORUM. The Forum celebrated Douglass Day, February 17th. Some of the main features of the program were: Music, Miss O. Bronson; clippings about Douglass, by a high school girl; original poem, giving his life and work, by Mrs. M. C. Matthews, received the most applause; address, Mr. Fullbrgiht, and a talk by Judge Bradley. Next Sunday, February 24, Prof. Wise's music pupils will render a program. Come to the Forum at Metropolitan at 4 p. m. A VALENTINE SOCIAL The Newcomers' Club gave a fine Valentine box social at Mr. and Mrs. Pickens, Twelfth and State. The house was decorated nicely and the boxes given away looked like huge valentines. Mrs. Booker led the games, and Miss C. Payne and Misses Jackson and others gave piano selections. They say the valentine poem by Mrs. M. C. Matthews was very appropriate, and they enceded her and gave her supper and valentines. All had a joyous time and relished the menu of chicken, cheese sandwiches, pimento sauce, cocoa, angel food cake, etc. Mrs. A. S. Dow is president. OPENING OF PIANO STUDIO Mrs. Nettie Penix-Herdon, formerly a teacher at Western University, announces the opening of a Piano Studio, Saturday, February 2, 1924, at 622 New Jersey avenue. Phone Fifield 3568J. RESULTS GUARANTEED THOMAS KENNEDY EDITOR AND PUBLISHER MONROVIA COLLEGE COMMENCEMENT. The first commencement in the history of the A. M. E. church so far as a foreign college is concerned, was held by Monrovia College and Industrial Training School in the city of Monrovia beginning Thursday evening, December 6 and terminating Thursday evening the thirteenth. The programs and exercises were rendered, some of them on the college campus, some at the A. M. E. church and some at the Hall of Representatives. Despite the fact that prior to our commencement, Trinity Parish, the Episcopal school, the College of West Africa (Methodist Episcopal) and Liberia college (the state college) had just held for three weeks previous their commencements and the populace was well-nigh fed up on such, a tremendous crowd was in attendance upon all our exercises and was loud in voicing commendation of the strides we have attempted to make in this one short year. It has been our pleasure to hear it said that Monrovia college has introduced many new and desirable innovations both in educational program and commencement exercises and the A. M. E. church, the latest entrant in educational endeavor in Liberia is admittedly in the lead. This means much for it must be confessed that our church in Monrovia particularly has been by no means foermost, being distanced far by the Baptists, Methodists, Episcopalians, all with church edifices far excelling ours as to capacity, modern appointments and beauty and with a ministry better trained. This has all reacted to our detriment insofar as the public's estimate was concerned and the African Methodists here rejoice at the increasing dignity that is becoming theirs and if we are to hold our own here we must keep Monrovia college to the forefront. On Thursday evening, December 6 occurred the closing of the primary department. This was a very creditable affair and the little folks of the first, second, third and fourth grades won the hearts of the audience by their aptness and excellent rendition. This program was under the direction of Mrs. Johnson, Miss Mason and Mrs. Crews. On Saturday afternoon, under the direction of Commandant Johnson and Mrs. Crews, the cadets and the girls' physical training class were presented in competitive drill and exhibition. The cadets showed up to good advantage and the girls' performance elicited much praised, especially as this is a feature distinctly new in Liberian education. Not much emphasis is placed on the training of girls. This day was also devoted to field day sports, boys and girls taking part in pillow fighting, one hundred yard dash, three legged race, blind-fold boxing contest, running broad and high jumping, potato, egg and needle races. It must be said that the boys exhibit great athletic (Continued on Page 3.) Number 27 BISHOPS,COLLEGE PRESIDENTS,MINISTERS AND LAYMEN WERE ROYALLY ENTERTAINED, SAYS COL. MIDNIGHT Candidates Galorp Were Present From Every Part of the Woods Atlanta, Georgia, Feb. 21.—This has been a busy two days in Atlanta, and the African Methodist Episcopal church has gone on the map in Atlanta, and the people who came here from all parts of the country are singing the praises of Bishop J. S. Flipper and Dr. J. T. Hall, for there has been some entertainment—in fact, all the Georgia preachers were praised, and they say that the Georgia people know how to do things, and I agree with them. This is the last mid-winter session of the bishops before the meeting of the General Conference, and it will be a long time before there will be another one, and then when they do meet there will be some new bishops. The meetings are made important by the large number of ministers who are anxious to help to make the world see what they are doing for us all. They have gotten into the habit of putting down everything, and while the council per se are sessions executive, these ministers who attend have organized a house of commons, where they discuss things of interest to the church and practically formulate the measures which they are to bring before the General Conference. To pass them is sure, because when they get through the lower house, or house of commons, it is composed of men who will make up the next General Conference, and even the laymen in large numbers were here. The thing which attracted much attention was the meeting of Presidents of the colleges, and this was one more meeting, and they discussed education and the best way of dishing it out, saying something about standard-dizing or something like that. I never heard the word before, though I am told that it has been talked about much in the few years with reference to all schools, making them class A and B, and something else. I am told that we have only a few in classA. I do not know what that means, therefore I am not going to step on it too hard. Dr. John A. Gregg, president of Wilberforce University, and oen of the greatest educators that has ever been to Wilberforce, is president of the presidents, and President G. A. Edwards of Kittrell college is vice president, and he presided during the morning session. I had the pleasure of meeting the following college presidents: R. W. Mance of Allen University, Columbia, S. C.; John A. Gregg, Wilberforce University, Wilberforce, Ohio; G. A. Edwards, Kittrell College, Kittrell, N. C.; S. L. Greene, Shorter College, North Little Rock, Arkansas; E. C. Mitchell, Payne College, Selma, Ala.; J. C. Lawrence, Central Park College; J. A. Jones, Turner College, Shelbyville, Tenn.; J. R. Campbell, Lampton College, Louisiana; A. Collins, Bethel College, Montgomery, Ala.; and there were deans and deans, and by that I mean theological deans and college deans, and they were all mingling together for racial uplift and betterment. I did not mention President J. H. Lewis of Morris Brown University, and he is a great educator. I wish that I could tell you all about him, but will not do so now. Morris Brown is one of the greatest schools in the country, and is doing great big things. I heard the bishops talk and then I heard Dr. S. L. Green talk to the students, and well—I will not comment this week, for I am running over with good things to tell you. Just to think that night they had a big meeting and after that they served a banquet, chicken salad, fried chicken, ham sandwiches, chocolate, ice cream and cake, and all served free. These are the most [ ] THE KANSAS CITY ADVOCATE 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 Entered as second-class matter August 29, 1914, at the postoffice at Kansas City, Kansas, under the Act of March 3, 1879. The Advocate is a weekly journal devoted to Race Progress and Human Uplift. Have your news in our office more later than Tuesday of each week to insurance publication. MEMBER NATIONAL NEGRO PRESS ASSOCIATION. ADVOCATE SUBSCRIBERS, WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT. We would greatly appreciate, at this time, for your best efforts in paying up your subscription, as it is needed badly, especially at this time. We would be so very grateful to every one who is in arrears to help us immediately. We feel you have done the best you could and we have done the best possible by you, but the time has come of which our needs are of grave concern. Will you please settle with our collectors when they call. We will thank you so much.—Editor. CITY BRIEFS AND IN SOCIETY Alpha Art Club will meet this Friday at Mrs. S. H. Thompson's, 1321 North Eighth street. We regret to hear that robbers entered Prof. A. J. Neely's residence. Mrs. Louise Thompson-Clark is teaching English in the Sedalia high school. Miss Marie Johnson attended the Paramount Girls' Club Saturday. It meets this week at Mrs. Barker's. Mesdames F. Moore, I. Wood and P. Curry have renewed their subscriptions to the Advocate. We are glad that Miss Tucker, one of our teachers, has got well enough to teach again. Miss Edgarine Walton, one of our teachers, is sick at the hospital. The Wide Awake Club under Mrs. Lulu Thompson will assist the Mission Circle, Sewing Circle and other clubs in the Leap Year banquet February 29th at Metropolitan. All invited. Miss Scott, who teaches at Dunbar, boards at Mrs. Pickens'. The City Mission meets February 29 at Pleasant Green Baptist church. The Baptist Board had meetings at Edwardsville this Thursday and Friday. Mrs. M. C. Matthews, by request, wrote and sent a poem to the P.-T. A. of Lewis school to be read by a pupil February 21st. She also is asked to write one for a banquet February 29th. The Pierian Reading Club will meet Thursday, February 28th, at Prof. Sherman Scruggs' residence. The Sunbeam Band of Metropolitan had a fine anniversary at Mrs. E. Lake's, 935 Washington. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Dedman and children were guests of Mrs. B. Grigshy, Tuesday. THE UNITED STATES AND PORTO RICO Washington, Feb. 21.—In response to a plea for independence, made by a delegation of Porto Ricans, President Coolidge said: "Our country seeks no benefit from Porto Rico, but is connected with it solely as a trustee for the welfare of the people of the island. Our sole desire is to so to act as to be helpful to the people of Porto Rico, and assist them in developing a stable form of self-government. --- THE WEEKLY ANNOUNCER OF FIRST A. M. E. CHURCH Located Cor Eighth and Nebraska. C. E. BROOKS, Pastor. Parsonage 1111 N. Eighth St. Phone, Fairfax 2904 Order of Services 9:30 A. M., Sunday School. 11:00 A. M., Preaching. 5:00 P. M., Junior Allen League. 6:00 P. M., Senior Allen League. 7:30 P. M., Preaching. WEEKLY SERVICES. Official Board, 2nd and 4th Monday, 7:30 P. M. Choir rehearsal, Tuesday 7:30 P.M. Wednesday, prayer meeting, 7:30 P. M. Friday class meeting 8 P. M. CHURCH NEWS The weather being inclement Sunday, the audience was not as large as usual, but the spirit of the services demonstrated its full power, and great outpouring of the Holy Ghost was manifested. Rev. C. E. Brooks, the pastor, delivered a sermon that reached the very souls of his hearers. Every one went away feeling the power of his message. Dr. Brooks filled his pulpit at the evening service, and the spirit of the Lord was upon him and spoke through him with unusual force. The Rev. Mr. Brooks is preaching wonderful sermons every Sunday and his audiences are getting the height and depth of his intellectual knowledge of the scriptures. The church at every service is well represented with visitors to hear this great speaker. Dr. Brooks is preparing a series of special sermons, which he expects to start about the first Sunday in March. Friday night class meetings are interesting, and those who attend are being strengthened every week. The spirit of the Lord is ever felt and manifested in these meetings. Prayer meetings, Wednesday evening and Sunday morning at 6 a. m., are being felt by the presence of His followers. Come out to them and see how your souls will rejoice. The Knife and Fork banquet will soon be here for its annual feast, when one of the premier orators of the country will speak. Come out Friday night and hear who it is, when the date will be set and the manager selected and other committees. Your help is needed to help make up the program of this big annual affair. The pastor will preach Sunday. Come and bring some non-church goer with you. "Am I My Brother's Keeper?" TWO REAL CHOIRS. THE CHURCH OF THE LIVING GOD. 312 Nebraska Ave.—Rev. A. S. May field. Pastor. On last Sunday, February 17th, the Lord blessed us with another beautiful day. The saints of God were out as usual to services. The Sunday school was attended nicely and is going on the prosperity and success. The morning service was good and well attended. The pastor preached a good sermon. Several visitors were present. The Missionary League was called to order about 6:30, and a real good lesson was recited. Subject: "Feet Washing." Mr. J. S. Sanders, undertaker, made some good remarks and said many good things. Other visitors had something to say. All are welcome to this league at 6 p. m. The contest on finding book, chapter and verse was amusing and was conducted by Sister Thomas. The night sermon was preached by the pastor. He preached a wonderful sermon, which was enjoyed by all. Rev. Lofton, a visiting minister, was present. He had a few words to say concerning conversion, etc. The Church of God doors stand open for anyone to come. All are welcome. Services will be in Diggs hall until further notice. Rev. P. Groves has been called on by the pastor of the Baptist church to debate with him at Nineteenth and Highland, Kansas City, Mo., on the wine subject and church subject. The debate is scheduled for February 20th at 8 p. m. Don't forget to come to the services. Oh, yes. The Advocate stands up for purity and carries clean news. Why don't you subscribe for it and keep up with the latest news of Wyandotte, etc.? Subscribe today. See W. C. Arch, collector and reporter, office 1810 North Fifth street. Phone Fairfax 4802. Smitty became eligible for Ring Lardner's All-world team by dropping one into his, own basket. THE KANSAS CITY ADVOCATE METROPOLITAN TEMPLE NOTES Although there was a slight sleet Sunday, February 17, many attended services at Metropolitan Baptist Temple. The Sunday school was largely attended and at 11 a. m. Pastor Bronson preached from Gen. 1:25, "And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness." After having the senior choir lead the congregation in singing the beautiful old "Amazing Grace," he said, in part: This disproves the atheist's theory that man evolved from beasts. We are to resemble God by reasoning between right and wrong, and make our will conform to the will of God. It was a fine intelligent sermon, and it caused six to unite with the church. The B. Y. P. U. had a large number present and a good program. The special features were a piano solo by Mrs. N. P. Herndon and an address by Mr. Jones of W. U. At 8 p. m. Rev. Bates of St. Louis preached on "What Is Man?" (Ps. 5th chap.) He preached nicely, and three young men went forward for prayers and several joined the church. The collection was large, and $13 was sent to Mr. Andrews, who has a very sick wife. The Aid Society meets Wednesday afternoon, the Mission Circle Thursday 2 p. m. and the Sewing Circle has dinner every Friday and meets the same day at 2 p. m. Next Sunday, February 24, there will be special sermons by the pastor and baptizing. All are welcome at Metropolitan. Come. MT. OLIVE BAPTIST CHURCH. Rev. E. M. Mosley, Pastor. The members and friends of Mt. Olive church had a spiritual service Sunday and Sunday night with a fair congregation at each meeting, considering the inclementy of the weather. The morning services opened by a spiritual prayer meeting were instructive. The pastor, having been away, preached from subject: "Echoes From the Sanhedrin Court." He instructed on the happenings and gleanings from the conference and made some very instructive remarks. The night services were preached from the text, Luke 4:18, "The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor: he hath sent me to heal the broken hearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised, to preach the acceptable year of the Lord." Subject, "The Spirit." He carefully unfolded the scriptures until the spiritual powers of the Lord seemed to fall on all his hearers, who acknowledged their hearts burned within them while he talked with them. By the way ten sinners came forward for prayers. One addition to the church in the morning service. The contributions were good. The B. Y. P. U. had a lively session Sunday evening. The Mission Circle had a good session Monday night. Come to church and hear the true gospel preached. It will help you. Read the Advocate. TOPEKA, KANSAS. Church of the Living God. Rev. Crockett, Pastor, 831 North Center Street. We had a grand time Wednesday night, January 30. We took in a Baptist preacher, Rev. Crockett, and washed his feet and gave him bread and water, and also a Baptist sister, and three added to the church, already members, but just united with us—Sister Hagan of Oklahoma, Sister Harness of Hutchinson, Kas., and Sister Maggie Palmer, a missionary of Toneka. Rev. W. F. Bradford preached for us Sunday at 11 o'clock. He preached a grand doctrinal sermon. And at 8 p. m. Rev. Crockett spoke for us. Subject: You must be born of the water and of the Spirit or you can not see the Kingdom of God. After which Sister Palmer made a short talk and we had a testimonial meeting. We had a glorious time. Our little church was about to go down, but there were a faithful few that kept striving. Finally God looked down and saw us striving. A magazine writer tells us that a dog fills an empty space in a man's life. What does he mean? Hot dog? FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Kansas City, Kansas. | Rev. W. A. Bowren, D. D. Pastor A. Bowren, D. B., 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. Corner Fifth Street and State Ave. Rev. W. A. Bowren, D. D., Pastor TRINITY A. M. E. CHURCH Rev. S. D. Rhone, Pastor; Residence 128 Greeley; Phone Fairfax 2330. Rev. N. B. Robinson, Asst. Pastor, Corner Fourth and Stewart. Nangle: "Do you work in the summer?" Maurey: "Yes, I work in a nut and bolt factory." Nangle: "What do you do?" Maurey: "Nuttin." Nangle: "I thought you said you had a job." "Can I sell you some automobile insurance?" "I don't own a car." "Well, you cross the street several times a day don't you?" PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas. Leopold F. Macho, Plaintiff, vs. No. 22154-A. Ella Landrum, Dora Jester, Edward Landrum, Effie Keeler, Irene Landrum, Lizzie Landrum, Thomas Landrum, and William Landrum, if living; and the unknown heirs, executors, administrators, devisees, trustees and assigns, or any of them, of such of said persons, if any, as may be dead, Defendants. Wyandotte County, ss. The'State of Kansas to all of the above named defendants, Greeting: You and each of you are hereby notified that you have been sued in the above entitled court by the above named plaintiff, who filed his certain petition against you in the office of the clerk of said court on the 18th day of December, A. D. 1923, and that you must answer said petition on or before the 22nd day of March, A. D. 1924, or said petition and the allegations thereof will be taken as true, and a judgment and decree rendered against you accordingly, of the following nature, to-wit: 1. That the claim, estate, interest, title or lien, if any, of each and all of the defendants in, to or upon lot eight (8) and the north one-half (½) of lot nine (9), in block thirteen (13) in Kensington, an addition in and to the city of Kansas City, in the county of Wyandotte and State of Kansas, be adjudged and decreed to be null and void. 2. That the plaintiff's title to the said above described real estate be adjudged and decreed to be absolute and perfect, and that said title be quieted against each of said defendants, and that said defendants, and each of them, be wholly excluded from any interest, estate, title or lien in, to or upon said real estate, or any part thereof, and that said defendants be perpetually barred and enjoined from asserting any claim, lien, title or interest thereto, therein or thereon. 3. That the court find, adjudge and decree that all of the allegations in plaintiff's petition are true, and that he have such other and further relief as the facts therein set out entitle him to receive. LEO MACHO, Plaintiff. By HENDERSON & JONES, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Attest: CARL W. FINCKE, Clerk of the District Court. By W. F. MATHIS, (Seal) Deputy Clerk. (First Published February 8, 1924.) PUBLICATION NOTICE Ida B. Lockett, Plaintiff, vs. Thomas Lockett, Defendant. To the Above Named Defendant, Thomas Lockett: You are hereby notified that you have been sued in the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas, for a divorce by the above named Plaintiff on the grounds of Extreme Cruelty; that unless you answer the allegations and charges made in said petition on or before the 5th day of April, 1924, the same will be taken as true; that judgment and decree will be rendered in accordance therewith, with such other and further relief as to the Court may seem just and proper. I. F. BRADLEY, JR., Atty. for Plaintiff. (First published February 22, 1924.) --- DIRECTORY OF MASONIC LODGES Real Estate and Rentals If you have a house to rent, try T. M. SCOTT, REAL ESTATE, who will give strict attention to rentals and make sales to prospective buyers. FOR SALE Two fine lots, on paved street, $175 cash each; or $200, $25 down, $10 per month. 5-room modern house, except heat, $3,200; $1,000 cash, $25 per month. On Ohio ave. It's a dandy. SPECIAL: 5-room house; modern except heat; $3,700; $1,000 cash; $30 per month; Armstrong ave. 7-room modern house, except heat; Lafayete ave.; $3,500; $1,000 cash, $25 per month. 7-room house; modern, except heat; $3,000; $1,000 cash, $25 per month. Nebraska ave. 3-room house; water and gas; $1,-500; $250 cash, $15 per month; interest 6 per cent. 4-room house; $1,200; $200 cash, $15 per month; interest 6 per cent. 5-room brick; lot 50x120; city water and gas; $3,000; $1,000 cash and $25 per month. Armstrong ave. T. M. SCOTT, REAL ESTATE, 420 Nebraska Ave. Fairfax 1387. Own Your Own Home; Invest in Property. It Pays Own Your Own Home; Invest in Property. It Pays FOR SALE 6 rooms; city water; $1,250 at $250 cash. 7 rooms; modern except heat; lot 50x125; $2,000 at $900 cash. 5 rooms; modern; garage; $3,300 at $500 cash. 3 acres in Quindaro; 6-room house; fruit; $2,200 at $1,000 cash; worth more. 4-apt. brick; water, gas; $2,850 at $600 cash. 4-room; nice place; $1,000 at $100 cash. Farms and vacant lots. W. R. Johnson Real Estate Co. 516 Minnesota Ave. Phone Fairfax 0255; Evening Fif. Phone Fairfax 0255. Evening, Fif. 4322J. The Sweet Shop 120 Minnesota Ave. Kansas City, Kans. DIRECTORY OF M GRAND LODGE OFFICERS. National Grand Lodge Convenes in Kansas City, Kansas, October, 14, 1924. Rev. J. Broadnax, M.W.G.M., 2325 Ruby avenue. Telephone Argentine 1001, Kansas City, Kansas. C. H. Kerford, D. G. M., 215 E. Kearny St., Atchison, 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. D. V. Smith, G. Organizer, 2426 Blondo Street, Omaha, Neb. Smalley Grant, G. S. W. W. M. Bean.....G. J. W. A. McRoy, G. Tyler. Appointed Grand Officers. Rev. A. Ross.....G. Lecturer Chas. Gordon.....G. S. Dea. Lott Fry.....G. J. Dea. Moses Johnson.....G. Chaplain Martin Taylor.....G. S. S. Wm. Brutton.....G. J. S. Wm. Cavens.....G. P. J. W. Wilson.....G. S. B. W. M. Dabney.....G. St. B. Wm. Buffington.....G. Marshall W. H. Ford.....G. Historian 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 See. Box 416 Boulder, Colo. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1924. We Reach Them All DIAMOND REAL ESTATE CO. 547 State Avenue FOR SALE. 7-acre tract, with small barn, four blocks from Frisco depot, Olathe, Kansas, $2350; $650 down, $10 per month and interest. 7-room modern home, 50 ft, close in; $4250; 400, terms to suit. Two garages. 7-room strictly modern, new and never occupied, $5000; $700, 50 ft. by 240 ft. Garage under house. Vacant lots near Western University, $125 to $350; $25 down, $6 per month and interest. 4-room cottage, 25 ft. $1650; $200 down, $8 per month and interest monthly. 8-room house, modern except heat, 50 ft., $3300; $800 down, terms to suit. 3-room cottage, 25 ft, close in, $900; $150 down, terms to suit. 4-room house, 25 ft. close in, $1500, $200 down, terms to suit. Diamond Real Estate Company Geo. McClelland, Pres. 547 State Ave., K. C., K. Drexel 2287 Mrs. Luella Green NOTARY PUBLIC 516 Minnesota Avenue Copying neatly done to order. All work strictly confidential. 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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, FEBRUARY 22, 1924. PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas. Division No. ..... Madge McDonald, Plaintiff. vs. No. ..... James McDonald, You are hereby notified that you have been sued by your wife, Madge McDonald, 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 of March, 1924, said petition will be taken as true and judgment will be rendered against you granting plaintiff an absolute divorce and such other and further relief as he may be entitled to in equity. WM. H. TOWERS. Attorney for Plaintiff. (First Published February 8, 1924.) PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas. Hallie Mae Johnson, Plaintiff, vs. Henry Johnson, Defendant. 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The sermon was an excellent one and replete with words of advice and wisdom to the graduating class as well as dealing with the educational program of the republic. "God of Our Fathers" was impressively sung as a processional by the chorus as were the "Awakening Chorus," "Crown Him King of Kings," and "Arise, O Israel." The College Four sang "Eternity" and "The Lord Is, My Shepherd." Invocation was offered by Bishop M. W. Clair of the Methodist Episcopal church and the chancellor presented by President Crews. Sunday evening at 7:30 Dean Solomon Porter Hood, presiding, Dr. W. L. Turner, dean of Stokes theological school, delivered the address to the religious societies. His subject was "Soul Culture," and made a marked impression upon his hearers. Others participating were Diana Woods, a member of the graduating class and president-elect of the Christian Endeavor, Ernest Yancy, president-elect of the "Y" and Henry Clement, ranking student in the Theological Department. Benediction pronounced by Dr. D. R. Horton of the Baptist church. On Monday evening the Rev, J. A. Johnson, pastor of the Kree-town (native) M. E. church, delivered the address to the P. C. Crews Lyceum. It was a splendid speech dealing with the possibilities of Liberia and Liberians and was well received. He was introduced by Professor Johnson of the Academic department. The girls' quartette rendered "Po' Little Lamb" so pleasingly that an encore was required. Victoria Johnson sang Will Marion Cook's "Wid De Moon" charmingly. Those giving readings were Rose Diggs, Hilary Perte, Maria Page, Hilda Acolatse, Jeanna Diggs and Victoria Johnson. Miss Johnson is the daughter of Associate Justice Johnson of the Supreme Court and hopes to go soon to America to complete her education at Western University or Wilberforce. Exhibits from the shoemaking, sewing and literary departments were on display Monday afternoon in Rebecca Margie Brooks Hall. This, too, is a departure in commencement week programs here and made a favorable impression upon the hundreds who journeyed out to the campus. Wednesday night was the occasion of the annual play and the vehicle for this year was "Who's Who And Why," a comedy in three acts written by President Crews when a student at Wilberforce. The lines were well interpreted to a packed house. The slogan "We Make Our Own Plays" and the guarantee of "Satisfaction or Money Back" have served to assure Monrovia College of a capacity house whenever a play is staged. Thursday night was commencement proper. On this night was graduated the first class from Monrovia college, Jeanna Diggs and Diana Woods, these two young ladies completing the eighth grade and being awarded certificates. Another departure in the educational scheme of Liberia. But it is apparent that this is a step in the right direction. There is an overwhelming tendency here for boys and girls to drop out of school in the fifth and sixth grades. No "paper" is available before completion of the high school course and as many or indeed most of the students are well advanced in years before attaining to the sixth grade (they average around eighteen) they do not feel that they can stay in school lon genough to secure a diploma. No "paper" is given upon completing the eighth grade so they reason that they may as well make short work of it and drop out in the fourth, fifth or sixth. But we have acted upon the conviction that a certificate awarded upon completion of the eighth grade will be a stimulus to boys and girls to stay in school to at least finish this course. If they do no more than this, it will mean much in the reducing of illiteracy. But we believe it will do more. Having reached the eighth grade they will have become impregnated with a thirst for knowledge that will impel them to go further. And so, acting upon this theory we awarded certificates to these young women. On this occasion Dr. T. E. Ward, pastor of the First M. E. church, offered invocation. He is also president of the College of West Africa and an educator of recognized repute. The adderss was delivered by Dr. P. W. Payne, secretary of education for the Republic of Liberia, a masterly effort delivered in clear and forceful diction. Dr. Payne has high ideals as relates to the educational progress THE KANSAS CITY ADVOCATE of Liberia and with fair financial assistance will bring about a revolution. The orations delivered by Misses Diggs and Woods respectively were "A Signal Stop" and "The First Milestone." Both did excellently. The prizes were awarded by Dr. Hood, following the presentation of certificates by President Crews. They were the Solomon Porter Hood prize of one pound for the best use of English in every day conversation; the W. Sampson Brooks prize of the same amount for the best grade made in English; the P. J. Wole prize, one pound, offered by Mr. Wole, a member of the Kree tribe and product of Columbia and Harvard, for the best paper written on any native tribe; the Sara Auey prize for the best work in sewing; the A. L. Brisbane prize for the best work in the Theological department and the P. C. Crews prize for the best paper on Racial Consciousness. The prizes were won respectively by Oscar Norman, Urias McGill, Henry Clemens, Oscar Norman, Maria and Frances Page, Henry Clement. His Excellency, President King and his wife, were among those present was the attorney general, Mr. Grimes and many members of the legislature. Closing remarks were made by Bishop Brooks in which he expressed his joy at seeing the first commencement of this institution of his dreams, thanked the populace for its support in the name of the African Methodist church and paid a tribute to the faculty and the president for the work of the year. We are now busily preparing for the ensuing year which will begin in March. We are hoping to do great things for education next year and improve the features instituted this year. We have introduced to the Republic a military department in connection with a school and this department has served to widely advertise us; the girls have been required to take physical training and their development in these few short months has been the marvel of the friends of the school; despite lack of modern facilities we keep. a strict account of monies and all transactions and of every student's record. We have had to do this this year personally, not having any secretary of office help but while it has entailed a burden requiring that we be on the job from 5:30 to 6:00 and 7:00 p. m., we have done it in the desire to put over a program for the church and in the hope that next year there will be possible some assistance. Anyway, work in Africa is a big job. No man has business here who is lazy or who is not a thoroughly prepared person for his work. The erroneous notice has prevailed that "any old person will do" to send to Africa. No idea can be more erroneous. The best prepared men intellectually, physically and morally; men possessed of an outstanding and upstanding personality that will not be dazzled and led off by tinsel and glamor, swerved from the substance to the shadow—these are the men that are needed as bishops and teachers and missionaries. It is hurtful to the cause to permit any other kind to come. More about this in a later article. We have established a Sunday morning service that is well attended and the various ministers of the city speak for us Sunday after Sunday. We have a gowned choir in connection therewith; we have established the Y. M. and Y. W. C. A.; a Christian Endeavor and a live and interesting literary society. Our enrollment passed the two hundred mark, placing us ahead of Liberia college and closely trailing the College of West Africa. We shall have easily five hundred next year. Applications have been coming in for weeks from points as far distant as Sierra Leone and Nigeria and various points on the Gold Coast. We are thankful for the gifts of friends and for letters of encouragement. Since our last letter the Jenkins Music Company of Kansas City has sent us a number of beautiful orchestra selections and the Edison Company has donated us a phonograph with a collection of records, all first class productions of the best artists. Through our father, Rev. Crews, our sisters, Mrs. Monroe of St. Charles and Mrs. Woods of Chicago, good friends from those points have prepared dainty and beautiful boxes, sending them to reach here during the holiday season. To all of them we send thanks as well as to dear Sister Green of St. Louis, through whom her missionary society sent us a money donation which reached us Christmas morning. The good women of the Baltimore missionary society also kindly remembered us all with useful and by no means inexpensive gifts. Upon them all we pray God's blessings and it makes us feel that our sacrifices are not in vain. We have anxiously awaited music from friends and wellwishers—sheet music since we first wrote of the great need here. It is not necessary to buy new music. Any number of our friends and those who read this letter have music which has accumulated over a period of years for which they have no use. We can use it here, for in preparing programs that is our great handicap. Contrary to the reports which have reached the States, Bishop Brooks is not sick. And Mrs. Brooks is having better health than she has had for several months. Both are expecting to sail about the middle of February for the States. We thank good Editor Wright for his kind letter and for his graciousness in giving us so liberally of space. Pray for us that we may falter never and that we may be imbued with wisdom and strength sufficient to the carrying out of this work to which we have set our hand and heart. CASWELL W. CREWS, Monrovia. AGENTS WANTED-Three good colored agents wanted. Apply between 5 p. m. and 8 p. m., 1810 North 5th street, (Branson Barber Shop.) NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT State of Kansas, County of Wyandotte, ss. In the Probate Court in and for said County and State. In the matter of the estate of Eleasir Carr, Deceased. Creditors and all other persons interested in the aforesaid estate, are hereby notified, that on the 3rd day of March, 1924, at the regular term of the Probate Court aforesaid, I shall apply to said Court for a full and final settlement of said estate, and at such time, or as soon thereafter as same can be heard, an application will be made for an order of the Court finding and adjudging who were the heirs of the said deceased. D. B. JACKSON, Executor of the estate of Eleasir Carr. Deceased. In witness whereof, the undersigned Probate Judge in and for the County of Wyandotte, State of Kansas, have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said Probate Court, this 6th day of February, A. D. 1924. JOHN T. SIMS, (Seal) Probate Judge. (First Published February 8, 1924.) PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas. You are hereby notified that you have been sued in the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas, by P. C. Thomas, and that the petition in said action was filed on the 30th day of January, A. D. 1924, in said Court, and that you must answer said petition as aforesaid on or before the 15th day of March, 1924, or said action will be taken as true and judgment rendered against you in favor of plaintiff partitioning Lots 41 and 42 in Block 95, Wyandotte City, now a part of Kansas City, Kansas, with all the appurtenances thereto belonging, between the plaintiff, P. C. Thomas, George Thomas and Drucilla Thomas Haggan, being the three heirs of Pracilla Thomas, deceased, and that plaintiff is entitled to further judgment partitioning said property as aforesaid. DORSEY GREEN, Atty. for Plaintiff. (First Published February 1, 1924.) PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas. Division No. ..... vs. No. ..... Bessie Mae Brown Gideon, Defendant. To Bessie Mae Brown Gideon, Def fendant: You are hereby notified that you have been sued by your husband, Wm. A. 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(Continued from Page 1.) See es giving free doingest people I have met in many a day. Now then it was all over, and the next morning I visited the chapel, and from there I made my way down to the church, where there were to be big doings among the bishops. I tell you they had some opening, but Bishop W. W. Beckett, who preached the opening sermon, stayed as far away from his text and his theme as he would away from a case of smallpox or yellow fever. He was troubled in mind, but, honey, he took up the gospel hour and letting the people know how he stood on those who would destroy his church, or break into the sanctuary. He is a big man, and one of the bishops, and he spoke right out in church. “T'want to tell you that the men who are to make up the bishops and from whom the bishops must be selected were on hand. I talked with some of the sure winners and some others who will have to remain in the drying room four years longer. The next bishops will be selected from Revs. John A. Gregg, A. J. Wilson of North Carolina, R. C. Ran- som, A. L. Gaines, Montrose W. Thornton of New York, G. B. Young of Texas, J. C. Anderson of Pitts- burgh, Pa. W. H. Mixon of Ala- bama, R. A. Grant of Florida, C. M. Tanner of Illinois, O. L. Moody of Arkansas, S. L. Gréen of Arkansas, John J. Morant of Mississippi, J. N. Campbell of Louisiana, Chas. Sum- ner Williams of Indiana, W. H. Thomas of Colorado, W. H. Peck of Missouri; and there are others I cannot mention, for I do not remem- ber their names. All cannot be elect- ed, and that is why I say some will have to lay on the shelf, but in a few days I will be able to think some of them out now, although they may go to the General Con- ference with the bee in their bon- nets. Dr. F. G. Snelson is just crying to be sent as bishop to Afri- ca and declares he will remain until the end. Texas was well represented, and Kansas—in fact all the districts had their men. I wish you could have seen them, They are aspiring for something, and there is something in the African Methodist Episcopal church to make a man think, and to make him have pride, and strive to reach some of the higher posi- tions in the gift of the people. They go before the general church seek- ing the suffrage of those who make up the law making body, and if they get left, then they go and come again. The black boys look at the venerable leaders and feel that some day they can fill such positions. | I had the pleasure of seeing the next general secretary of the church extension society, Dr. S. J. Johnson of Texas. He is now in the lead in sentiment, although there are Revs. J. T. Hall, H. W. Jamison and V. M. Townsend, who feel that they can make it, and declare that: they will, but you just wait and see. The Rev. Dr. Noah Williams of Louisville, Ky., has the inside for the Missionary plum, and if you don’t watch he is going to land. Dr. J. A. Lindsay of Savannah, Ga., has the support of Georgia for episcopal honors, and I am going to keep an eye on him, I find that Dr. C. W. Abington is still looking forward to election as missionary secretary, and declares he will make a good one if elected. It is about conceded that Dr. R. S. Jenkins will be the next secretary of the General Conference, and he is going to make a good one. He knows all about the work, and W. W. Al- len will be one of the assistants. Now. comes the main banquet. I believe that the Atlanta people, headed by Bethel A. M. E. church, known as Big Bethel, served about 1,500 people and still there was much left. It was whosoever will come and eat. Special tables for the bishops and general officers, and then ministers, and then for all the- rec Tea From Ye TEN || HOT A NOT LONG NOW, BH No- Tic yf Just A Few MinuTES BNO-z Don’ HAIR. cule Be pon [she Batis EO povceeT una NARA IE AeA RAW acts (EA GO are ||| AAR, EG AY ate We) Ti a 1 t | AA Vi ° te mil Inge osu w | = Mae Eee, p= i ,- oS CBS wutDetn a others. It was a fine supper and I shall never forget it. I was there to see the eating going on, and it was~nice to look at them eat, It ‘was to me a source of pleasure to do all this looking. 7 Now I am reaching the place where I am going to stop, but you may expect to hear from me another time. It is a great big thing to be able to get around in this world, and I have been doing some getting around. Here I am in this part of the world, and I will soon be away from here, T have had the pleasure of seeing some friends. You may write to me at P, O, Box 725, St. Augustine, Florida, care Prof. N. W. Collier, J. O. MIDNIGHT. A HIGHLY RESPECTED CITIZEN PASSES. - ‘Mr, Joseph Law, 933 Oakland ave- nue, after months of illness, passed away Friday night at 12:45 at his home. Mr. Law ‘was one of the city’s highly respected citizens and was a loyal and devout Christian, being a member and officer of high standing of Mason Memorial M. E. church, corner of Ninth street and Oakland avenue. The deceased had been a suffer for more than a year. His splendid Christian wife was contin- ually at his bedside night and day through all her husband’s sickness and administered to his every want. A good man has gone. He leaves a devoted Christian wife, one son, sisters and a multitude of friends. The funeral was held from his church Monday at 2 p. m., Rev. Mr. Morrow, his pastor, officiating, as- sisted by Revs. J. F. Griffin and C. E. Brooks. . ‘The Mosaic Templars and Knights of Tabor were in charge of the fu- neral rites, Beautiful floral offerings from friends of the deceased showed their high respect to the last sad affec- tion they had for him and his fam- ily. INDIFFERENT COLORED EDU- CATORS. (Lincoln News Service) Indianapolis, Feb. 21.—The Senate Committee on Education and Labor, at Washington, is conducting hear- ings on a bill presented by Senator Sterling of South Dakota, “to create a department of education, to au- thorize the appropriation of money to encourage the states in the pro- motion and support of education.” Although this proposed legislation is considered by many to be of more importance to our racial group than any other legislation under contem- plation at this session of Congress, our educators have not generally in- dicated an interest in its enactment. CREATION OF MAN. (Lincoln News Service) ondon, Feb. 21.Recent important chronological discoveries made by Prof, Langdon, at Oxford, reveal the names of eight kinks who ruled dur- ing the 241,200 years before the flood, which is represented as hav- ing lasted 64,800 years. The dis- coveries also indicate that the first man was created 492,558 years ago. WARNING TO FAT PEOPLE (Lincoln News Service) New York, Feb. 21—A life in- surance company has gathered relia- ble statistics which show that a per- son 50 pounds overweight at the age of 50 has lessened his chance of liv- ing by 50 per cent. Mrs. S. A. Ewing, 627 Garfield is still on the sick list. Mrs. J. Swain, 844 Everett street, who has been at the hospital, is now at home. She is-doing fine now. Mother Hinton and husband, 711 New Jersey, have gone to El Reno, Okla., to visit their son. An old captain and his mate en- tered a hotel and ordered soup. 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