Kansas City Advocate

KANSAS -A. M. E. GENERAL CONFERENCE IS BUSINESS ORGANIZATION AND IS PUSHING THROUGH MUCH IMPORTANT LEGISLATION Bishop Lee, Senior Bishop of the Church, Is Superannuated Upon His Own Request Vol. X Louisville, Ky., May 14, 1924. The Kansas City Advocate: That which has claimed the attention of the general conference for several years and about which much to do has been made was pulled off Tuesday, the election of three bishops. Bishop J. M. Conner was granted rest for one year after a whole day of battle with ballots on the second ballot, and A. L. Gaines was elected on the second ballot. Rev. Reverdy C. Ransom, editor of the A. M. E. Church Review, and John A. Gregg, president of Wilberforce University, were elected bishops on the third ballot. Dr. A. S. Jackson succeeded himself as commissioner of education. D. M. Baxter, manager of the A. M. E. Book Concern and Prof. John R. Hawkins, financial secretary. The other officers will be elected during the week. Louisville, Ky., May 14.—The first week of the general conference of the African Methodist Episcopal Church was freighted with interesting events, and at the same time full of business. There are many new delegates, some have never seen a general conference, yet they have fallen in line in helping to do the work for the church. It is a business organization, and some important legislation has been pushed through, while the rest will get through next week, and the general conference will close Wednesday or Thursday of next week. Immediately following the adoption of the minutes Tuesday and in turn in gover the gavel to Bishop Levi J. Coppin, Bishop Benjamin Franklin Lee, senior bishop of the church, spoke of his work in the church, he having reached his 84th anniversary and having served the church over half a century. He was elevated to the Episcopacy in 1892, devoting his time and energy to the betterment of his church and people. He felt that he had reached the place where he could no longer render the service which the church needed, therefore he asked to be superannuated. By unanimous vote his request was granted and the church through Bishop Coppin expressed regrets. In retiring, the Venerable offered some fatherly advice to the young men and others in whose hands the church of today is placed. He brought tears to many eyes. He is one of the best trained, best educated men in the Episcopal church and while he is superannuated, he will still remain the active senior bishop, thereby giving the church the benefit of his long experience. In appreciation of his long service, the church voted him a purse of one thousand dollars. It is perhaps the first time in the history of the church that a bishop has been superannuated on his own request. At the time of Bishop Lee's retirement he was in charge of the work of his church in California. This was followed on Monday, prior to the report of the Episcopal committee, by Bishop James Myers Conner fo Little Rock, who referred to his own physical condition, stating that he felt that within a year he would be fully recovered, therefore asked the general conference to grant him one year retirement to recuperate. This was voted him immediately. That Prof. John R. Hawkins is one of the strongest men in the A. M. E. Church and heads the laymen, was demonstrated by the ovation which was given his report, made before the general conference. He had guarded every interest of his church, especially the finance. He showed that he had carefully studied the system in detail, and such was his report. He pointed out how the church could do more and better work. He had discovered that some provision should be made for the general officers whose connection with an annual conference came to an end so to speak when he was made a general officer. He said: "During this quadrennium we have had two general officers to become practically incapacitated from service, thereby making it necessary to make special provision for meeting the emergency arising. I refer to the SUBSCRIPTION PRICE TWELVE MONTHS, $1.50 cases of the secretary of church extension and the secretary of missions. In one case, that of the church extension, Dr. Watson had served faithfully in that office for twenty-three years. He practically broke down in the office and finally died. In the other case, Dr. Rankins, though sadly incapacitated, still lingers in a suffering condition. I think general officers should be encouraged t oonsecrate themselves to the work of their respective departments and kept in these departments on the merits of their work so that there will be some real development of the work committed to them. "Having done this, when a general officer breaks down under the stress and strain of his office and becomes unable to serve, provision should be made for his retirement on the basis of half of the salary received at the time of such retirement. "And in case of the death of a general officer who has served as such for a period of twelve years or more, his widow should be pensioned commensurate with the standard of the office he held at the time of his death. Increase in Our Budget System. "That we are progressing cannot be denied. We have advanced year by year, but we must take still higher ground. We have made a big program. To carry this out our whole financial scheme needs revision. "We should standardize our regular theological seminaries and man them with the best and strongest professors obtainable. "Our schools and colleges should be classified and equipped for the work they advertise to do and be provided with the best qualified instructors for doing that work. "This we cannot hope to do with poor material and cheap instructors. "The Deans of our regular seminaries and presidents of our colleges should be paid at least $3,000 a year with commensurate provision for professors and instructors in harmony with the schedule of salaries paid in the best regulated school systems throughout the country. "The vocation of the ministry should be made more attractive from a financial standpoint by giving a higher rate as the standard for the allowance of the presiding elders and pastors. "There should be a reserve fund out of which we could make better provision for preachers serving on mission points. Increased Pension Fund. "To provide a pension for 500 superannuated ministers, even at the modest allowance of $50.00 a quarter or $200,000 a year, would require $1,000,000 a year. "For 1,200 widows at $25.00 a quarter, or $100.00 a year, will take $120,-000 a year. "For 500 orphans at $25.00 a year will take $12,500 a year." "We should pay our bishops at least $4,000 a year and our general officers at least $3,000. "In making our budget to carry out a program of this magnitude, we need to set the mark for our general fund or dollar money alone at $500,000; for education, $1,000,000; for missions, $500,000. Totalling for these three items, $2,000,000. This should be supplemented by a special endowment relief fund of $1,000,000. Total, $3,-000,000, which would mean but an average of $5.00 a year per member on the basis of 600,000." Professor Hawkins reported the amount of money handled by each financial secretary from 1872 to the present as follows: J. H. Burley, $95,-554.11; J. C. Embry, $99,925.68; B. W. Arnett, $368,903.85; James Anderson Handy, $313,341.44; J. H. Armstrong, $351,942.09; M. M. Moore, $406,074.26; P. A. Hubbard, $229,-417.83; Edward W. Lampton, $1,199,-488.48; John Hurst, $790,088.50; John R. Hawkins, $3,274,991.30, making a total of $6,900,301.63. He made it clear this amount was in dollar money alone and did not include the money raised by local churches for church work, pastors' and presiding elders' salaries and other things. The re- CITY Kansas City, Kansas, May 16.1924 FOR PITY'S SAKE!! FLIES. ALREADY? KITNER (MOTHER EARTH (Copyright, W. K. U.) CITY BRIEF'S AND IN SOCIETY The Social Art Club met at Community Center, Kansas City, Mo. The Social Art Club met at Community Center, Kansas City, Mo. Mrs. M. C. Matthews is the busiest writer in town. Mrs. Boone honored her by having the poem she wrote for Mrs. Boone's mother printed and sent to Spokane, Wash. One lady quoted one verse of it in the Forum. She has written poems for a gentleman in Pueblo, one in Independence, a lady in Topeka, one in Kansas City, Mo., and others in New York, Washington, San Francisco and many other cities. Mrs. Alm Boone read the Mothers' Day poem by Matthews at the Pleasure Seekers' Art Club at Mrs. R. Boone's. The club had a fine meeting there. Alpha Art Club had a nice meeting at Mrs. Anna Browne's, 935 Washington boulevard, last week and meet at Mrs. Bettie Lee's on Winona avenue this Friday, May 16. The Metropolitan Sewing Circle serves dinner Friday at church. Our society editor has received a beautiful souvenir post card from Editor Kennedy in Louisville, Ky. Mr. A. Eskridge has been quite sick. Mrs. A. S. Dow is somewhat indisposed this week. The Baptist Women's City Mission meets Friday, May 23 at First Baptist church. Mrs. Beatrice Jones read a good paper at the banquet for Rev. J. C. Patton at the Tabernacle Baptist Church, Kansas City, Mo., Thursday night. The drug store at 10th and Washington caught fire Sunday morning. Mrs. Grigsby, Sr., had a turkey dinner for Rev. Bronson and daughter. Covers were laid for six. It was fine. She also had invited Mrs. Matthews. Mrs. Hatcher, who lived an Walker avenue, was buried from the First A. M. E. Church Tuesday. A large crowd attended the funeral of Mrs. Sinclair at Mason Memorial Church Sunday afternoon. Mary Magdalene Court had charge of the body and Electa Chapter, O. E. S., also turned out. Mrs. Flora Sinclair was a fine christian. The efficient secretary of the Douglass Hospital and treasurer of Douglass School P. T. A. circle was elected state parliamentarian of the State Mothers' Council and J. T. A. Lawyer E. A. Shackleford will address the Federation of P. T. A. Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock at Sumner high. Mrs. H. G. Dwiggins, president of the Federation, will open the meeting at the above stated hour. Reports of all presidents of circles, including charity publicity and general interest in child welfare, will be given. Reports from Secretary Mrs. L. Tribue and Treasurer Mrs. S. Scrugg. The years' work has been successful and constructive. Much benefit derived from the topics discussed by the prominent speakers procured. The work will wind up with election of officers. ADVOCATE TEXAS VOTERS ORGANIZE "FULL VALUE" CLUB TEXAS VOTERS ORGANIZE "FULL VALUE" CLUB (Lincoln News Service.) Galveston.-The Negro voters of Galveston, headed by L. G. Robinson, Chester Ferguson, A. L. Bush, J. A. Murant and Frank Burton are making rapid progress in their preparation to present an organized front at the polls this year. The first meeting of these leaders was held early in April in the rooms of the Robinson Grocery Company, at which time plans were formulated for a permanent organization which will have for its purpose the general education of the Negro voters in civic matters, local and otherwise, and to urge the payment of poll tax at all times and the development of a sentiment by which the right to vote after qualification on all measures and all candidates shall not be denied or abridged either by law or political intrigue. As this news goes to press, it is understood that a strong organization, known as the "Full Value Club," has been perfected and that application has been made to the secretary of state for a fifty-year charter. Both men and women have been invited to join, and it is said that the county clergy and civic leaders are co-operating wholesomely in this project, which is designed to improve the political and civic standing of race people throughout Galveston county and adjacent territory. Washington.—In dismissing a petition which seeked to invoke an old statute to get possession of two minor children, Justice Siddons, of the District Supreme Court, held that the Fugitive Slave law, which was effective for the recovery of escaped slaves prior to the Civil War, was never intended to cover a case where a mother sought to recover the custody of her children, even though the latter were laboring for her during their minority. The children are residing with the parents of the petitioner's husband, and the plea of the petitioner's attorney, under the Fugitive Slave law statute, was refused by the court. Mrs. H. G. Dwiggins addressed the Woodland Avenue Christian church Mothers' Day, subject "Mothers, the Greatest Heroes." Many congratulated the speaker and paid her the highest compliment by stating it was the best they had ever heard and would live long in their memory. Mr. Harry Bates was in the city Monday. He brought to market three carloads of cattle for his father-in-law, A. G. Alexander, of Bogue, Kas. When marriage agents praise any woman for her virtues you may be certain that it is another way of saying that she is ugly. THOMAS KENNEDY EDITOR AND PUBLISHER KING SOLOMON'S GRAND LODGE AND COURT NEWS By Mrs. Evelyn Searcy, G. Asst. Secy. Knights Templars and Daughters of the F. A. A. Y. M. held their public installation at Digg's Hall, 312 Nebraska avenue, Kansas City, Kas., May 12, 1924, which was said to be one of the greatest displays of the times. The program was as follows: Brother Willie Ford acted as master of ceremonies. Opening— The Star Spangled Banner..... Masonic Choir Prayer by Brother Barrett. Payer by Brother Barrett Remarks.....Undertaker J. S. Sanders Selection ..... Band Reading— Recalled to Life...Mrs. Evelyn Searcy Selection ..... Band Address.....Mrs. D. F. Cumming, G. M. A. M. of K. Sol. G. C. Recitation...Little Miss Lucile Ford Paper.....Mrs. Zella McRoy, Em. Com. Selection ..... Band Remarks ..... N. S. Jenkins P. G. M. of State of Mo. & Kas. Closing Remarks.Rev. J. A. Broadnax Installation of Officers' Brother Willie Ford Refreshments were served afterwards. We invite the public to any of our public affairs. If you will come, you will not regret it, for we can entertain you and if you once practice coming you will not only continue to come and look on, but JOIN US. We have two of the greatest leaders of the day in the person of Rev. J. A. Broadnax and Mrs. D. F. Cummings. We are proud of them, for they are worthy of our appreciation, because they are for advancement and that is the kind of leaders that we want, not leaders that worship themselves but leaders that will help to build up the colored race. CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank our many friends for kind words of sympathy, assistance and, for the many and beautiful floral offerings during the illness and death of our dear husband and father, Mr. Roy Wade. We especially thank the members of Kaw Valley Lodge No. 85 and others that took part. Mrs. Carrie Wade, wife, Mr. Everett Wade, son. CARD OF THANKS We desire to thank the neighbors and friends for their kindness and beautiful floral offerings during the illness and death of our beloved relative; also Miss Mattie Jackson for her beautiful songs, Rev. Bolden for his kind words of consolation, and Mrs. Jones for her most excellent service. Mr. Henry Murray, husband, Mrs. Victoria Hunn, sister. Mr. Charles Smith, son. Men who can neither brag nor flatter need not fear being loved by women. G Number 39 BIG MEN MADE LITTLE AND LITTLE MEN ARE MADE BIG This Is the Way Midnight Sums up the Situation at Louisville Louisville, Kentucky, May 15, 1924. As I sit down to write you a few lines this week, the general conference of the African Methodist is a week old, and will be older when you read this letter. I hope then it will be that they will have elected some bishops, and getting ready to consecrate them to the holy office. The knotty problems are being worked out and things are taking some kind of shape. The Episcopal committee has about decided to recommend three bishops, and there will be a scramble for the three places among the sixty aspirants. There is something in the African Methodist Episcopal church that is an incentive to the young men entering the ministry. Of course it has its discouraging, features, big men are made little and little men are made big, but in the rattling you may find yourself to the place where you belong. In this world we are sometimes up and sometimes down. The downs may be the ups and the ups may be the downs and can all take place in less than twenty-four hours. God knew what He was about when He made this wolrd, and He can make another one just like it and find place to put it if He so desired. I have had a desire to make me a world, but had no place to put it, because God has taken up all the space for his world. The horses are going to run against each other—in fact it started Saturday, and this Saturday they are going to run what they call a derby. I do not know whether it is with or without the derby hat, but the result is the same. It will make some people happy and some unhappy. Some mad and some glad. Some of these damphules are going to put their money up, and some will win while some must lose. I am not going to do either one, for I am not fool enough to try. There are some people who are trying to live without work. They have learned how to put their hands in your pocket and get your money and anything else you might have in your pocket, and you looking right at them, and then they can crowd you and do their devilment then. I am sure that the whole newspaper fraternity will weep when I tell you that some one slipped out the watch of Editor Thomas Kennedy, and he will return watchless, but some of the good people and the ranks of the K. of P. may make up a purse and buy him another one. Now, how in the hen feathers could a man or woman take his watch out of his pocket and he not know it, but I am not going to say much, for I am not through with it myself and may not get through. I have a watch, and I like it because it was given me by my private secretary. Now, about the general conference. It opened right on time, and you may put it down that I told you that it has been opening and closing according to schedule time all of last week, and we hope the same will be this week, but they have been doing business. They have many new delegates, some who had never been in a general conference before. Some who will never get to one again. According to the plans, the bishops and members of the general conference all met at Quinn Chapel at 9:30 and promptly at 10 o'clock they were in that great building in this city singing "And Are We Yet Alive, And See Each Other's Face?" They all but lifted the roof off of that great building singing. They had all kinds of voices, musical and non-musical. How they did sing and how we did rejoice. Then followed the opening prayer. But you have heard all of this. Bishop John Hurst did preach one more sermon. He is one more preaching baby, and I was delighted to hear him preach that one great sermon. He put his very soul into it, and I just could not help from getting happy. I just had to holler out one (Continued on page 4) --- 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.....9.0 Three Months.....6.0 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. JAPANESE PROVERBS OF WOMEN (Compiled by Mr. Akimoto Shun.) "New" women are created to replace good women. If you want to love women, begin by spending money. Women who remember shop signs and trademarks make good wives. Pride goes before a fall, especially in beautiful women. Women and mountains should be looked on at a distance. Women fall in love with their protectors, men with women. Rather than make love in clumsy language, bite your tongue out. Plain women bewail their misfortune in proportion to their learning. Women who seek liberty too often lose it. A wife who does not know how to please her husband makes him commit no end of blunders. Men who like to take photos with their wives are henpecked. 'Tis women who know they are ugly that powder their faces. -Women admire women of their own type. The secret of winning the woman who jilts you is perserverance. Men laugh with their hearts, women only with their mouths. Every Link in Chain of Anchor Must Be Perfect The terrible effects which might result from carelessness in a blacksmith's work are well illustrated by the great importance of every link in the chain of a ship's anchor. The anchor chains of the Lusitania were 300 fathoms long—nearly 2,000 feet—with a weight of 125 tons. Every link has to be carefully welded at the proper temperature. Such work requires infinite care, for in no case is the saying truer than the chain is only as strong as the weakest link. On every single link in such a chain the safety of a giant vessel and the lives of perhaps 2,000 persons may depend. The earliest blacksmiths' forges known were holes in the sides of hills, called boomeries. The Romans invented the first bellows about the year 850, using a bladder of goat skin. Nowadays enormous ingots of steel are heated in furnaces, and the hydraulic forging press is taking the place of the blacksmith's hammer and anvil. The hammer welded by the strong arm of the village smithy becomes, instead, a hammer equal in weight to one of thousands of tons. Just What Was Needed Director—Say, you big boob, you've ruined about thirty feet of film. You walked right into the lens field and spilled the picture. Screen Struck—Huh! I guess I couldn't spoil the picture. That'll make it a masterpiece. Asceticism "I hope you are happy and prosperous," remarked the genial friend. "Sir," rejoined Senator Sorghum, "I aim to be a true stateman. And as affairs now go, a true stateman is not supposed to be either."—Washington Star. Imagination "Don't you smell something burning? "No; I don't think I do." "I don't either; but most people do if you ask them."—Boston Transcript. The Better Teller Gypsy (fortune teller)—I read in ze han' zat ye have fortunes of much moneys and many jewels comin' to ze. Hunter—Ah, that's very encouraging but I'd rather hear a paying teller say that. 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 Services Sunday were largely attended. Rev. Burton of Western University was in charge. At 11:00 a. m. Rev. Jordan Allen delivered one of his strong spiritual sermons. Subject, "Christ in the Heart." Many Hallelujahs and Amens were heard throughout the congregation. At the close of the sermon, Rev. Burton opened the doors of the church and as the choir sang sweetly "My Mother's Song," seven persons came forward. At 3:30 p. m., the King's Daughters, an auxiliary to the church, presented the Rev. W. Jordan of Little Rock, Ark., who made an interesting talk. The numbers were few, but a fine collection was taken. Rev. Bradford, a student in the theological department of Western University, preached a very interesting and helpful sermon at 7:30 p. m. At the conclusion of the sermon, two special numbers were rendered by the Junior Choir under the direction of Professor Wise, which was highly appreciated and enjoyed by all present. They were as follows: Vocal duet, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Armstrong; violin solo, Mrs. Florence Birch. The Sunday School at 9:30 a. m. had its usual large attendance. The lesson was inspiring and we have cause to feel it sank deep into the hearts of the little ones. Subject, "Jehoida's Victory Over Baal." Leading thought, "Right Makes Might." The Junior Endeavor at 5:30 p. m., in spite of the warm day, had its usual attendance. Several parents were present and a fine program was rendered. The class meetings are interesting and very member of the church should take advantage of the great opportunity and become a staunch supporter of the same. Pastor C. E. Brooks is still out of the city and we are looking forward to his return with much joy. Everyone is always welcome at the First Church. The funeral of Mrs. D. A. G. Hatcher, who departed this life Saturday, May 10, was held at the First A. M. E. Church Tuesday morning, 10:00 a.m. The Rev. P. A. Morrow, pastor of the Ninth Street M. E. Church, officiating. Mrs. Hatcher was a faithful member of the First Church and the officers and members extend to the bereaved family their deepest sympathy in their hour of sorrow. The body was taken to St. Joseph, Mo., for burial. The King's Daughters of the First A. M. E. Church wish to thank those who contributed so freely to their collection Sunday, 3:30 p.m. Mrs. Evelyn Bryson is the president. THE CHURCH OF THE LIVING GOD 312 Nebraska St. Rev. Å. S. Maysfield. Pastor. On last Sunday the Lord blessed us all with a beautiful day and it seems that all of us enjoyed it to the highest. The Sunday school was fine—a good lesson was recited and several visitors were present. The 11 a. m. sermon was grand. The pastor preached a noble sermon. The missionary league was fine and a good lesson was recited by all. The league meets every Sunday evening at 6 p. m. All are welcome. The night sermon was preached by the pastor. He said many good things. Three renewed their membership and they were in fellowship in collection for the day was good. On next Sunday, May 18, the pastor's anniversary sermon will be given. Services all day. A big program will be rendered that night. We are expecting Rev. C. C. Crockett, pastor in Topeka, Kas., and his congregation to be with us May 18. Everybody come out and enjoy yourself. All are welcome. Rev. Flemming and Rev. People were with us Sunday. You will miss a treat if you miss these services Sunday. You will miss lots of good news also if you don't subscribe for The Advocate. Do it now. See me. W. C. Arch, reporter and collector, office 1810 North 5th St. Phone Fairfax 4802, K. C., K THE KANSAS CITY ADVOCATE METROPOLITAN TEMPLE NOTES "Mothers' Day." A very large congregation assembled at Metropolitan Baptist Church Sunday, May 11, 1924. Among them were many mothers who were brought in autos. The publicity committee had arranged a welcome card in the hall, and the ladies of the mission acted as a receiving committee and had Mrs. Pasch, a trained nurse, in costume to attend to the dear mothers. The program was as follows: Song, "Mother's Prayer;" sermon, Pastor Bronson, subject, "Forsake Not the Law of Thy Mother; also The Seed of the Woman Shall Bruise the Serpent's Head." It was a very fine and appropriate sermon and greatly enjoyed by the mothers and auditors. Solo, "When Mother Prayer," Professor Langsten. When the invitation was extended, several joined, as the revival is still in progress. Among the joiners was Mr. William Neely. Pastor Bronson then had all to sing "Amazing Grace." The choir, under Professor Longston, has been leading the congregation in the beautiful old songs which cannot be beaten and which are much nicer for opening the doors of the church than solos. Mrs. M. C. Matthews wrote a poem in church on "Mothers," and Rev. Bronson announced it as fine and asked her to read it at the night's service, but she was at the Presbyterian Church at night. At 8 p. m. Pastor Bronson preached another good sermon to a large audience and baptized some. In only one week's revival fifteen have joined this church. Every night Rev. Bronson preaches well, but his climax was Monday night, May 12. He preached from Rom. X:8-12, "The Plan of Salvation;" of his many fine sermons, this was his masterpiece. He also told of Philip and the Eunich and the shouts and amens filled the temple as the Holy Spirit took the right of way. He has been asked to deliver the very same sermon on Sunday, May 18. Come and hear him. If he doesn't preach that, he is sure to preach something fine and instructive. Revival continues until Sunday and perhaps later. More are to be baptized Tuesday. A large crowd was out and the pulpit was full of ministers at this writing. Mesdames Matthews, Washington and Rollins of the Washington Boulevard Bible Class invited many sinners and others to revival this week and read the Bible and prayed and sang at Barber shops, shining parlors and homes. Mesdames Cypert, Davidson and others assisted. Mesdames Willis and Lewis carried the church's collection to a sick lady on Nebraska. Come to Metropolitan Church during revival and all the time. Come sure Sunday, May 18, at 11 p. m. and 8 p. m. The Lawrence Forum will render a fine program Sunday, May 18, at 4 p. m. Come to that, also. Citizens' Forum. It was Mothers' Day at the Forum, too, and Mrs. Jessie Worthy presided and ater prayer by Rev. Robinson of Quindaro, and quotations., Miss Garret, secretary of the Y. W. C. A., read a good paper on Mothers' relation to the Y. W. C. A. and Mrs. Dwiggins read one on Mothers' relation to P. T. A. In part she said, "Mothers ought to let their children play cards at home," and Mrs. P. Freeman, a former teacher of our city, differed with her. Miss Jackson sang a pretty solo and adjourned to meet Sunday, May 18, to hear Kansas University and Lawrence Forum render a program for our Forum. All are invited to our Forum at Metropolitan Temple at 4 p. m.. MT. OLIVE BAPTIST CHURCH Rev. E. M. Mosdey, Pastor. The members and friends of Mt. Olive-Baptist church assembled early and began a prayer service. The pastor preached a good sermon and all of his audience enjoyed the blessings of the Holy Spirit from his remarks. His stress placed on his discourse was so forcible that sinners present came forward and gave their hands for prayer, two additions to the church, one candidate for baptism. The Sunday school and Bible band had a good session at 9 a. m. The B. Y. P. U. had a good session beginning at 5 p. m. Sunday evening. The clubs gave a good musical program Monday night and done splendidly well. The contributions were good. Pray for our sick members and all sick, poor and afflicted. The sewing circle and Sunshine Bands are doing good church work; assist their leaders, are working for our uplift. Join some of our clubs and help do church work. This is a part of your duty. Read the Advocate. CAUGHT IN PASSING The average man seems to use his wishbone more than any other. If a baby has vanity, it will show the first time it gets a red dress. Every noble crown is, and on earth will forever be, a crown of thorns. Why isn't the crash department the noisiest place in a dry goods store? A ship may be ever so magnificent, but if she has a little leak, she sinks. Seldom does the literary mind care for sport, but it might be good for it. We believe every book carried lessens the number of revolvers carried. A philosopher likes to make his facts and his theory "come out even." A chicken's feet are not put into "stewed chicken," why should the neck be? No law works very well unless seven-eighths of the people believe in it. The sting of pain and the edge of pleasure are blunted by long expectation. "They say" generally means not more than two and sometimes only one. Wedding bells never ring for December and May if December goes broke. Don't imagine that there is anything harder to keep than an umbrella. After working hard to get money a man has to work twice as hard to keep it. A man who loves to talk about himself will not talk about you behind your back. Don't convince a man he is wrong; he doesn't like it. Convince him you are right. See? Is it because of indifference or laziness that some children get no proper training? Onward and upward, never give an inch, take every ell; that is the way to win success. Talk is cheap and the man who talks too much often gets liberal and gives himself away. There are people who will not protest against gossip retailled to them, and yet they resent it. Water alone is powerless; driven by the wind, it is an irresistible force. Co-operation is strength. When a good-natured man finally gets mad, his friends frequently regard it as an added charm. One of the great ailments of all stints of work is the desire to mix social conversation with it. Anyone can carry on business by new methods after a commercial Napoleon has shown the way. Man is a slave to the almighty dollar, but woman is doing everything she can to rescue him from slavery. Finds "Tides" in Lava The discovery of daily and monthly "tides" in lava in the crater of Kliwae volcano in the Hawaiian islands was made recently by Dr. T. A. Jaggar, director of the Hawaiian volcano observatory of the United States weather bureau. The observatory is on Kliwae. Dr. Jaggar says the observations might be valuable in predicting future eruptions. The liquid lava shows a twice-a-day fluctuation in level of from two to seven feet, a daily variation of three to five feet, and a monthly shifting of the time of maximum and minimum level. This would not be the case if the tides were due to weather conditions which change irregularly, but it might be due, Dr. Jaggar says, to control by the sun and moon. The hard lava floor of the crater shows a daily change in level of about one foot, but the times of maximum and minimum are nearly opposite those for the liquid lava, the high level occurring in the morning in the case of the liquid and after midnight in the case of the solid lava during a period of two months when observations were taken—Kansas City Star. The Marriage Knot When you talk of the "marriage knot" do you realize, that the knot was ever anything more than a mere figure of, speech? Among the Babylonians tying the knot was part of the marriage ceremony. The priest, took a thread of the garment of the bride and another from that of the bridegroom and tied them into a knot which he gave to the bride, thus symbolizing the binding nature of the union. No Fruit Today The captain entered the officers' mess kitchen. "Do I understand there will be no fruit tonight?" he demanded, sternly. "Yes," replied the new and careless officer. High Speed Customer (after long wait)— Walter, have you ever been to the field and stream show? Walter—No, sir. Customer—Well, you ought to go and look in the aquarium. You would enjoy seeing the small whis past. DIRECTORY OF MASONIC LODGES HOUSE FURNISHED FOR COUPLE Will give married couple cheap rent in furnished home, to right parties. Telephone, Fairfax 2663. Call at noon hour or between 6 and 7 o'clock p. m. or call phone for engagement between 7:30 to 9:00 a. m. or hours above. THOS. KENNEDY, 834 Nebraska Avenue. AGENTS WANTED—Three good colored agents wanted. Apply between 5 p. m. and 8 p. m., 1810 North 5th street, (Branson Barber Shop.) Own Your Own Home; Invest in Property. It Pays PROPERTY FOR SALE. 5 rooms, water, lights, gas. $1350 at $250 down. 5 rooms, city water, lights, corner $1400, at $200 down. 8 rooms, modern duplex, lot 35x125. $3350 at $600 down. 6 rooms, water, lights, gas, 35x120, fine garage, bungalow, new. $2750 at $500 down. 7 rooms, newly decorated, modern, full basement. $3000 at $400 down. Apartment, brick flat, city water, gas, etc. $2850 at $600 down. 3-acre farm in beautiful Quindaro. 6-room house, fruit. A bargain at $2200, at $1000 down. Other bargains in Real Estate. See us now. W. R. JOHNSON REAL ESTATE COMPANY, 516 Minn. Ave. Phone Fairfax 0255 Residence Phone Fifield 4322J Some Fine Spring Bargains 8-room house, $1,800. $200 down, terms to suit. 6-room house on Thompson avenue, $3,750, $500 down. Terms to suit. 6-room house on Greeley avenue, $2,600 , $500 down. City water, gas and electric lights. LARGE LIST OF OTHER PROPERTY. Consult J. H. BROWN, 330 Greeley Ave., Kansas City, Kans. Fairfax 0767. 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. Kerkord, 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. B. R. 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, May 16, 1924. We Reach and Need Them All One of the best locations in town for a doctor. 7 rooms, strictly modern brick, 50 feet, garage for three cars; $4750. $650 down. 7-room brick, 25 feet, $2750; $400 down. 7-room frame, 25 feet, $2750; $300 down, $25 per month. 5-room cottage, 25 feet, $1300; $100 down. 5-room story and a half, 50 feet, $1300; $150 down. 7-room modern house, 50 feet, close in, $4500; $500 down. 37½ feet, $250; $25 down. 4-room house, 1 acre, $2000; $300 down. 5-room cottage, 25 feet, large garage, $1800; $250 down. 7-room strictly modern, store building, 50 feet, close in, $3500; $1000 down. Acre tracts: See us for acre tracts, $150 to $200 down. 5-room cottage, 25 feet, $1050; $400 down, rented for $18 per month. 7-room brick modern except heat, close in, $4500; $700 down, 50 feet. 7-room, close in, $1800; $500 down. 6-room, frame flat, close in, two apartments, 3 rooms each, $2500; $400 down. 6-rooms, double apartment, 3 rooms each, brick, $2750; $400 down, terms to suit. 7-rooms, strictly modern, new and never occupied, lot 50x240 feet, $5000; $800 down, terms to suit. 14 acres, $2400; $1000 down, near Brenner heights and close to one of the best little towns in the county. See us before buying. Many other fine pieces of property. If we have not what you want we will get it for you. WHO ? Diamond Real Estate Company Geo. McClelland, Pres. 547 State Ave., K. C., K. Drexel 2287 Ed Saunders Leavenworth, Kansas A complete modern funeral home. Rest Room. Beauty Parlor. Lady in attendance. Price reasonable. Best service. When you are in this city, don't fail to visit us. All vis- itors are welcome to visit—Investi- gate. 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 Evergi- venue, 8 p.m. Visitors always are welcome. D. W. HURLEY, W.M. 419 Freeman Ave. 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. Visitors ever welf- come. S. B. 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 street, 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. (1) Friday, May 16, 1924. Window MADE We Bring Samp Large Assortme The Window C. R. Window Shades We Bring Samples to Your Home Large Assortment to Choose From West End Ladies' and Gent's' SPECIAL ALTERATION Come in and See our Sp Cut and Made by Mr. M. L. Sn GUARANTY C. H. PHIL West End Tailoring Co. Gardening T So Is R. P. Gardening is a pleasure when SPADE FORK, a good Rake used an easy going plow to cultivate, w weeds—A long nice HOSE with w POULTRY FENCE to keep out t Then, on returning to the h finding your food and milk has b 'to quench your thirst by the use Boy. ANY OF THESE NECESSITIES "E-Z." P. 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After Food, Shelter and Clothing the next essential is MUSIC. Beginners a Specialty. Pupils accepted between the ages of 6 and 60 years. NETTIE PENIX-HERNDON Teacher of Piano 622 New Jersey Ave. Fifield 3568J W. T. WHITELAW DRUGGIST Phone Fairfax 0622 3091 N. 27th St. Kansas City, Kan. SHERIFF'S SALE. State of Kansas, County of Wyandotte, ss. U. B. F. Lodge, No. 15, Plaintiff. vs. William Carter, Defendant. Under and by virtue of an Execution issued by the Clerk of the District Court in and for the said county of Wyandotte, in a certain cause in Drexel 2429 Fairfax 1146 said Court, numbered 2614 Tp. wherein in the parties above named were respectively plaintiff and defendant, and to me the undersigned, Sheriff of said County directed, I will offer for sale, at public auction, and sell to the highest bidder, for cash in hand, at the front door of the Court House in the City of Kansas City, in said County, on Tuesday the 20th day of May, A. D. 1924, at 10 o'clock a. m. of said day, the following described Real Estate situate in the County of Wyandotte and State of Kansas, to-wit: Lot 7, Block 3, Riverview Park. DANIEL "BOB" MAHER, Sheriff of Wyandotte County, Kansas. 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 Sallie Franklin, Deceased. Case No. 11120. Creditors and all other persons interested in the aforesaid estate, are hereby notified that on the 9th day of June, 1924, at the regular term of the Probate Court in and for said County, held at the Probate Court room in Kansas City, County of Wyandotte, and State aforesaid, I intend to make a full and final settlement of said estate, and at such time, or as soon thereafter as the same can be heard, an application will be made for an order of the Court finding and adjudging who were the heirs, devisees and legatees of said deceased. MAMIE BLAND, Executrix of the estate of Sallie Franklin, 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 8th day of May, A. D. 1924. JOHN T. SIMS, (Seal) Probate Judge. (First published May, 16, 1924.) The Art of Selling Store Owner (to clerk)—Why did that woman leave without buying anything? Girl—We didn't have what she wanted. Store Owner—Well, please remember that you're here to sell what I have, and not what people want. A Simple Operation Doctor—I'm afraid I will have to remove your appendix, my good woman. Patient—Well, doctor, here's the door key. It's on the top shelf of the medicine closet in the bathroom. Trying to Be Just "Would you object to meeting a professional pugilist?" "Not at all," replied Miss Cayenne. "If all current reports are true, the men who do the actual fighting are comparatively innocent figures in a very elaborate transaction."—Washington Star. Drexel 3162 THE KANSAS CITY ADVOCATE GENERAL CONFERENCE As an Omelett (Continued from Page 1.) port received the approval of the general conference. Of course, he will be re-elected. He is the first layman to hold such a position, and it will be observed that with but two exceptions all the other secretaries stepped into the Episcopal office from the secretaryship. All the reports made to the general conference showed an increase in business. Progress along all lines reported, and the report of Ira T. Bryant, secretary of the A. M. E. Sunday School Union was an eye-opener. Many had thought that because of a fight, Bryant would tie up the property due to what is considered a flaw in the charter, but he had it all straightened out and presented the African Methodist Episcopal Church Jeeds to all the property of the Sunday School Union in fee simple absolute. He won many friends by this act. Many declared that he would succeed himself. Professor Bryant is the first layman to be secretary of the Sunday School Union, and in his method in what to him was defending the church and guarding its interest, he has not had the approval of many. He declared that he could sleep well each night because he felt that he discharged his duty to his God, his church and his fellows. "The Feast of the Lord's Supper," an oratoria, was presented Friday night of last week by Hiram Simmons of Portsmouths, Va. It was listened to by fully 5,000 people. All of the Methodist churches of Louisville were supplied with a preacher from the conference last Sunday, and some of them had bishops, while a few of the Baptist churches had ministers. A great impression has been made here during this session. The report of the Episcopal committee was made Monday morning. They recommended the election of three bishops, also reported on Episcopal districts. They also recommended that Bishop Conner be temporarily retired. They fixed the time for election to Tuesday morning, 11 o'clock, and continue until all bishops and general officers were elected. Chinese Women Change Fashions Ouite Often Chinese women change their fashions almost as frequently as American and French women, according to Lady Hosle in her book, "Two Gentlemen of China." She describes the Chinese girl with great delicacy and charm: "Small Six looked up at me with her pretty face and saucy black eyes and laughed. She was wearing one of the new jockey caps which were then fashionable for smart young Chinese ladies. It was of dark blue silk, topped with a large rose in pink satin, had neat streamers of pale blue ribbon hanging far down her back, and she wore it pulled well over her long fringe." The fashion of wearing gay, rich clothes on informal occasions has come in with the republic. It was formerly considered a breach of good taste in aristocratic circles. The writer describes this innovation: "Li Cheng . . . was dining with us in a beautiful gown of flowered thick rich satin, lined with expensive fur." Lady Hosse teased the young man about his vanity. "My fine clothes," said he, 'are a nightmare to me. They are just a result of the republic. Under the great pure dynasty it was considered bad taste for a gentleman or lady to wear finery at home or when visiting friends quietly. . . . Now people think you are poor and a nobody and treat you with patronizing alms unless you constantly appear in new clothes. . . . I have to keep buying fresh silks and satins. . . . It is ruin."—Baltimore Sum. Jack Miner of Kingsville, Ont., who has become noted for his ability to tame wild geese, made the experiment of fastening metal tags to a large number of them before turning them loose to resume their migrations. Thereby hangs an amusing tale. A gray goose bearing one of his tags had been shot by some negroes in Mississippi. The negro who acquired this particular bird, it appears, was an illiterate preacher, possessed of great powers of speech. He insisted that the message came from Heaven and made its receipt the occasion for a revival, declaring to his credulous flock: "This am the message of the Lord, and now am the judgment coming." Some of the Indian hunters who have shot the tagged geese in the far North have had a strange superstition about them, insisting that they belonged to the evil one, who had marked them as his own. The result of Miner's experiments and observations may be summarized thus: He has definitely proved that birds do return to the same haunt year after year; that kindness will overcome fear even in the warstest of feathered folk; that geese travel over the same route in migration at a speed of about 60 miles an hour.—Christian Science Monitor. A very bad actor once ventured to appear in the part of Hamlet, but even the village audience he tried it on would not tolerate it, and he was pelted with rotten eggs. The next day two colleagues were discussing the performance. "Well," said one, "I never laughed so much in my life as when Jones came on as Hamlet." "Oh," retorted the other, "I laughed much more when he went off as Omelette!" Unsolicited Mother—I hope you remembered what I told you—you didn't ask for anything? Little Girl—No, mother, I didn't ask, but every now and then I said, "crumbs! I am hungry!" and they gave me something on their own.—London Punch. Evil Association "The evidence must have been pretty strong against you." "I don't believe the evidence was what convicted me," answered Bill the Burg. "I think it was bad company. The judge took a dislike to me for havin' such a bum lawyer."—Washington Star. PUBLICATION NOTICE In the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas. Division 2. Mary Looney, Plaintiff, vs. James Looney, Defendant. No. 23201. To the above named defendant, James Looney, Greetings: You are hereby notified that you have been sued by the above named plaintiff in the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas, for divorce on the grounds of cruel and abusive treatment, adultery and non-support and for the custody of our minor children, and that unless you appear and answer said petition on or before the 30th day of June, 1924, said petition will be taken as true, and judgment rendered against you in favor of the plaintiff on the grounds therein alleged, and such other and further relief as to the Court seems just and proper. Attest: Carl F. Fincke, Clerk of the District Court. By Alfred C. Crouch, Deputy. First published May 16, 1924. 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 Harriet E. Crabb, Deceased. Case No. 7975. Creditors and all other persons interested in the aforesaid estate are hereby notified that on the 2nd day of June, 1924, at 10 o'clock a. m., at the regular term of the Probate Court in and for said County, held at the Probate Court room in Kansas City, County of Wyandotte, and State aforesaid, I intend to make a full and final settlement of said estate, and at such time, or as soon thereafter as the same can be heard, an application will be made for an order of the Court finding and adjudging who were the heirs, devisees and legatees of said deceased. ELLA HARRISON SMITH, Executrix of the estate of Harriet T. Crabb. Deceased. I. Crabb, Deceased. In witness whereof, the under- igned, Probate Judge in and for the County of Wyandotte, State of Kana- sas, have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Probate Court, this 5th day of May, A. D. 1924. JOHN T. SIMS, (Seal) Probate Judge. (First Published May 9, 1924.) SHERIFF'S SALE State of Kansas, Twenty-ninth Judicial District, County of Wyandotte, ss: R. J. Bradley, Plaintiff, vs. P. J. Gahagans, Defendant. Under and by virtue of an Order of Sale issued by the Clerk of the District Court in and for the said County of Wyandotte, in a certain cause in said Court, numbered 22825A, wherein the parties above named were respectively plaintiff and defendant, and to me the undersigned, Sheriff of said County directed, I will offer for sale, at public auction, and sell to the highest bidder, for cash in hand, at the front door of the Court House in the City of Kansas City, in said County, on Tuesday the 10th day of June, A. D. 1924, at 10 o'clock a.m. of said day, the following described Real Estate situate in the County of Wyandotte and State of Kansas, to-wit: Lots 17, 18, 19, 20, 28, 29, 30 and 31, in Block Two, in Riverview SubDivision of Saratoga Park, a part of Bonner Springs, in Wyandotte County, Kansas, as the same appears of record in register of deeds office in said county. DANIEL (BOB) MAHER, Sheriff of Wyandotte County, Kas. (First Published May 9, 1924.) D. Clark Insurance DREXEL 1525 Over Drug Store YOU WANT HAIR North Ninth Street E. O. TAYLOR'S BEAUTY SHOP City, Kansas Fairfax 0442 City Pen Point SITY PEN POINT University, Kansas City, Kansas. by College Students of W. U. OUR OWN PRINTING DEPT. Chief—J. Noble Finnie. Manager—George Sylvestar. Earl D. Clark Insurance PHONE DREXEL 1525 7th and Minnesota Over Drug Store SAY IF YOU WANT HAIR Go to 1209 North Ninth Street To-Mme. C. O. 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(Continued from Page 1.) time for luck. He delivered the keynote sermon. He was in favor of woman suffrage and did not hesitate to let it be known in the gospel. He wanted the church saved, and the man who dare to destroy it should be palsied or something like that. Bishop Hurst things as much of his church as he thinks of his wife. Touch either, or speak evil of either and you will have a heluva time if you get within his grasp. That is his upmake and he just can't help it. The Holy Communion was consecrated after that, and I wish you could have just been here and heard them great things. In the afternoon session Bishop J. S. Flipper, D. D., was put at the bat, and in the Episcopal address which he delivered, put it down that I told you he made a home run. Every time he opened his mouth he made a safe hit. The great sermon and the great address, prepared the ministers and laymen for great things and they are being dished out to the A. M. E. connection. No, this being over so far as the opening was concerned, in the evening they had addresses of welcome. I tell you people can make you so welcome until you are ready to well—leave. They have had some genuine Kentucky welcomes. I enjoyed receiving them myself. I am not going into details, but I must go back and tell you that that Episcopal address certainly did speak right out in church. It was not a political document, but it got the politicians told. It let us know that we were not married to either Republican or Democrat party and in order to protect our rights, we could vote for either, and it would not be necessary to get a divorce. Now comes the reports, and they were made according to the rules and regulation, but, honey, some of them were just reports that went to the heart. I did not realize just the size of Professor John R. Hawkins until this time. He is just a man, and is a leader of men. He believes in his church and is serving. He just sits on the throne, so to speak, and watches the African Methodist dollars just like an eagle. He does not use the money to remain in office, and if you are not right and fail to have the proper credentials and causes, then you cannot get a dollar out of that treasury. So much so, that while there was a man down in Texas who had decided to mop up with the secretary, but when Professor Hawkins had finished reporting, it was all over. It was just like I told you. Now you are ready to take my place and say "I told you so?" You know you did not. It is the right of Dr. H. S. Sims to run, and he may run again and the next time be elected. He has as much right to run for a place in his church as William Jennings Bryan has to run for president of the United States and get defeated each time. There has been much said about Ira T. Bryant, but it looks like he has won over all of them an dwill be returned to the Sunday School Union, and he will not have to fall behind a defective law. He put the general conference at ease once for all, but presented the deeds to the property all signed up by the trustees, and others necessary to sign. He did not resort to any technicalities to hold office, but cleared all away. Then it was declared by the delegates that the fight was personal and they would not enter into it. I will let you know in my next the result. It seems that some of the men wanted to—well, they wanted to do something. Some were for Secretary Bryant, others were against him, but he discharged his duty and said he would leave the rest with God, and we will let you know what God had to say about it. I often wish that Dr. R. H. Boyd had just turned over to the Baptists all the deeds and the like to the property and he would have been the hero of the Baptist church and all of his struggle getting a new publishing house YES — AND I WANT TO LOOK MY BESTEST — ILL NEED A NEW PAIR OF SHOES, DEAR THE KANSAS CITY ADVOCATE Muehlbach Field OPENING GAME K. C. Monarchs Indian May 17- Games Call St. Louis Follows May 17-18-19-20 Games Called at 3 P.M. St. Louis Follows May 24-25-26-27 would not be necessary, but Henry Allen Boyd would have been the secretary for all. Of course, he would. But we cannot always see things. There are some people who cannot see beyond their nose. It will all be over after while. I do not know how to tell you all I have in mind. I shall talk about other things. I have seen Bishops Lee, Coppin, Parks, Flipper, J. Albert Johnson and W. H. Heard preside. They got along nicely and about the others, I will let you know in my next letter. Bishop Hurst is the next to preside. Prof. A. B. Jackson, Prof. John R. Hawkins, Prof. Ira T. Bryant, are the leading laymen in the church, for they hold all places and Professor Hawkins is called the dean, for he was among the first laymen to be elected. His election took place way back yonder. He is a clever leader of men. I think I will have to bring this letter to a stop. God bless you. Write when you have the time. My address will remain 621 South Eighth, Louisville, Ky. J. O. MIDNIGHT. City Hunter—Now, my boy, tell me, how can you tell an old duck from a young one? Rural Lad—By the teeth, slr. Rural Lad—By the teeth, sir. City Hunter—Nonsense, my boy, you know better. A duck hasn't any teeth. Rural Lad—No, sir, but I have. Jimmy, not feeling very well, was advised by his mother to go and see the doctor. "Now, my little man," said the doctor, "what is the matter with you?". "It's like this, doctor," answered Jimmy. "You know how you feel when you don't know how you feel? Well, thats' how I feel." ADMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE State of Kansas, Wyandotte County, ss: In the Probate Court in and for Said County. In the matter of the estate of Ella Smith, deceased. Case No. 12783. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Administration have been granted to the undersigned on the Estate of Ella Smith, late of said County, deceased, by the Honorable, the Probate Court of the County and State aforesaid, dated the 24th day of April, A. D. 1924. Now, all persons having claims against the said estate are hereby notified that they must present the same to the undersigned for allowance within one year from date of said letters, or they may be precluded from any benefit of such estate; and that if such claims be not exhibited within two years after the date of said letters, they shall be forever barred. TOBE SMITH, Administrator of the Estate of Ella Smith, Deceased. Kansas City, Kansas, May 5th, 1924. 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 5th day of May, A. D. 1924. JOHN T. SIMS, (Seal) Probate Judge. (First Published May 9. 1924.) ..GET THEM IT THING TOMORROW THANX — AND OF I'LL NEED SOME B STOCKINGS TO GO W THE SHOES — AND. NEW DRESS TO M WELL, GET THEM FIRST THING TOMORROW THANX — AND OF COURSE I'LL NEED SOME NEW STOCKINGS TO GO WITH THE SHOES — AND A NEW DRESS TO MATCH The Test How He Felt PUBLICATION NOTICE In the district court of Wyandotte County, Kansas. Ollie Carter, Plaintiff, vs. Oliver Carter, Defendant. To the above named defendant: You are hereby notified that you have been sued by the plaintiff in the above named court and that unless you appear and answer on or before the 26th day of June, 1924, the petition filed against you will be presented to the court and evidence taken thereon, upon which a judgment will be rendered, the nature of which will be a decree in divorce and for the costs of this action. I. F. BRADLEY, Attorney for Plaintiff.. Attest: Carl W. Fincke, Clerk. First published May 16th, 1924. EXECUTOR'S NOTICE State of Kansas, Wyandotte County, ss: In the Probate Court of Said County. In the matter of the Estate of Ella Smith, deceased. No. 12783. Notice is hereby given that letters testamentary have been granted to the undersigned on the last will and testament of Ella Smith, late of said County, deceased, by the Honorable, the Probate Court of the County and State aforesaid, dated the 5th day of May, 1924. Now, all persons having claims against said estate are hereby notified that they must present the same to the undersigned for allowance within one year from the date of said letters, or they may be precluded from any benefit of such estate; and that if such claims be not exhibited within two years after the date of said letters, they shall be forever barred. TOBE SMITH Executor of the last will and testament of Ella Smith, deceased. Dated May 5th, 1924. (First Published May 9, 1924.) SHERIFF'S SALE State of Kansas, County of Wyandotte, ss. C. W. Fincke, Plaintiff. vs. William J. Lee and C. E. Cannon, defendants. Under and by virtue of an execution issued by the Clerk of the District Court in and for the said county of Wyandotte, in a certain cause in said Court, numbered 20791A wherein the parties above named were respectively plaintiff and defendants, and to me the undersigned, Sheriff of said County, directed, I will offer for sale, at public auction, and sell to the highest bidder, for cash in hand, at the front door of the Court house in the City of Kansas City, in said County, on Tuesday the 20th day of May, A. D. 1924, at 10 o'clock a. m. of said day, the following described Real Estate situate in the County of Wyandotte and State of Kansas, to-wit: Lot 28, west 10 feet of 30 Central street, now Troup avenue, in Wood and Walker's Addition to Kansas City, Kansas, and the west 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 Southeast 1/4 of Section 2, Township 11, Range 23, in Wyandotte County, Kansas. DANIEL "BOB" MAHER, Sheriff of Wyandotte County, Kans (First Published April 18, 1924.) By L. F. 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