Kansas City Advocate

KANSAS Vol. XI MIDNIGHT BACKS UP IN THE ROUNDHOUSE FOR REPAIRS Guthrie, Oklahoma, — January 1, 1925 finds me in the round house for repairs, and perhaps many of my friends are praying for me that the Lord will permit me to come out this year and tell them what is going on and how it is going on, and whi is the who and what is the what. Permit me to say that if I never meet you any more in this world let us hope to meet in heaven where parting will be no more, and where we will all be angels. When I took my pen in hand to write you the other letter. I was almost on the eve of 1925. I was ready to say good night to 1924 and good moving to 1925. I was in Chicago, but-honey I spent watch meeting night in Wichita, Kansas, and January 1, in the Park Sanitarium, Guthrie, Oklahoma. Now you want to trace me from Chicago to this place. Come on now, let us go. It was Sunday night after I had made a few scattering remarks in Olivet Baptist church, and when I opened the doors of the church, Charles Stewart, Jr., walked up gave the preacher his hand declaring that he had been redeemed and wanted to join the church. He was received as a candidate for Baptism. I wish you could have seen his father. He was one more happy man. You see Young Stewart, has said that he is going to be an improvement on his father, and he is starting out in that direction now. I have not heard of him preaching yet, but I have seen some of his writings. Let the good work go on. After the service, and I had shaken hands with Dr. L. K. Williams, the leader of the Baptists of the world, and the assistant pastor, Dr. J. H. Branham, and the historian of the Baptist church, Dr. L. G. Jordan, then we started out. Charles Stewart, Jr., made the trip to see that great leader of men, the logician, the entertainer, the orator, Col. Roscoe C. Simmons. He was found to be in his pallial home surrounded with friends. His place, his home in fee simple absolute is at 3253 Wabash avenue. Of course, you know Roscoe Conkling Simmons, because he is known the world over. He is a great chap. But why talk about him, and why refer to his home. He has tramped the country over, and he has been reading his Bible, and came across that passage where some fellow declared "It is not good for man to be alone?" Finding himself to be a man, Col. Simmons pondered over this and then on Christmas day, he reached the climax. He had the castle, the palace, and he got the queen. He went to Louisville, and then up to St. Matthews, a Holy Bible name in Kentucky, and then he won the hand and heart of Miss Charlotte C. Ebbs, a beautiful refined cultured young woman. She was a teacher in the public school system of Louisville, but now she will be the queen to preside over Col. Simmons' palace. She is now his wife. The knot was tied so tight by the Reverend Doctor W. H. Shepard, so tight that even judgment day will not untie it, but they will walk into glory together. I want to congratulate this couple and may they live long and accomplish much for God and humanity. Colonel Simmons had many of his friends at his home, including Editor Abbott of the Chicago Defender. I shook hands with the ladies, and with the gentlemen, congratulated the bride and groom and saluted them with military salute, and off for Polk street stable where I found my bed made up in the bed car to tome to St. Louis. I went immediately to bed, and believe me when I tell you I don't know when this old iron horse started to snorting, for when I awoke I was near St. Louis. Got up, washed and dressed, and when I stepped off in St. Louis, the Poro Catalac was awaiting me. I was soon at Poro. Mr. and Mrs. Malone were both out of town, but honey I was in town. Things were moving like clock work in the Poro college. There is a man connected with this institution, that is a man of brains, but unless you come in contact with him you would never know his worth to Poro. This is Edgar E. McDaniel, who is-general manager, and believe me he has an eye like an eagle and strictly busi- THOMAS KENNEDY EDITOR AND PUBLISHER ness. With this young man in charge Prof. Aaron E. and Mrs. Annie M. Malone may spend all the time they desire away from the business. You may say all you want about madam this and madam that, but honey Poro is at the top and is going to remain there. These people spend more money for advertising that some of these madams before whose names are "ne" make. The thing I admire about the Malones, that it matters not how humble you may be, you can reach either of them. They are always ready and willing to serve. Their motto is: "Not for self but for others." This is indeed a noble spirit to possess. I had the pleasure of going down town to see some others and then out in the street. At night, I was off. I had the pleasure of meeting at Poro, Bishop W. T. Vernon, and President Gilbert W. Jones, of Wilberforce University, Mrs. Hattie Wells, and Miss Florence Pamplin. They had me to call on Rev. William H. Harris, D. O., pastor of Calvary Baptist church, and meet this interesting family. At 10 o'clock I was again in a bed car headed for Kansas City. Found Dr. E. H. Wittenburg, awaiting me there. Day was spent in the city. Mrs. Norene Davis called on me, as did Mrs. Osborne, Mrs. Rosa P. Gibson, from Pleasant Hill, and several others. I just held reception in the parsonage of Allen Chapel, and then off for Kansas. You see Dr. Charles E. Brooks, came for me in his automobile car carriage and toted me over to call on Mrs. Brooks and others in his home. I met Editor Kennedy, who is expecting some day to jump over the broomstick. He is a good man. Attended a session of the Interstate Literary at the First Baptist church, presided over by Miss Wilma Diggins, a well educated young woman. Then, off for Topeka, where I was met by Rev. W. H. Young, spent the night in his home, went to call on the new governor and his private secretary, exchanged some words, and then to the stable, where I met Dr. J. R. Ransom, one of the great men of Kansas, and a friend of mine. I exchanged a few words and then off for Wichita, and from there to Oklahoma City, shook hands with a few friends there. Reaching here January 1, I was met at the stable by Dr. H. W. Conrad, one of our great physicians, and the head of the Park Sanitarium. This is one of the best places in the country for a sick man, for a man to back into the round house for repairs, and when it comes to this repairing business Dr. Horace W. Conrad is an expert. It is wonderful to see people come here almost dead, and go away rejoicing, "This wonderful man has done great things for me and prolonged my life." Dr. Conrad was not in a hurry, but took a plenty of time to prepare himself, and then after spending some years in regular practice, came to Guthrie, purchased this place with the wells with healing water, with the surroundings. I notified him just when I was coming, and believe me he was at the stable himself to receive me, and had an automobile car carriage to tote me over to the place. Mrs. Conrad, who is indeed a remarkable woman, and whose life has been spent in making this place what it is, and she has worked right by the side of her husband, is sick now herself, but the work goes on. She is missed. Mrs. N. Griffin, the sister of Mrs. Conrad is spending the winter and she is helping out. You want to know what happened. Well I got in the city, Dr. Conrad escorted me to the place, and then there was Miss Cassie Mae Block, a young woman from Redbird, Okla., a trained nurse. She was dressed in immaculate white, and looked like an angel. She met me with a smile, and told me that my room was ready. She put a piece of glass candy in my mouth, and held my arm like she thought I was going to run away with the candy. But while she was holding my arm, she held her watch, and what she was doing I don't know. I was put to bed. Now then Dr. Conrad came in, and he took one of them tubes and listened to the bugs, heard what they were talking about, and he told them that he would meet them at their game and would not permit them to destroy me. Miss Block is the chief nurse. She is direct successor to Miss A. B. Harris, who is getting ready to jump over the broomstick. When he was (Continued on page 4.) Kansas City, Kansa Kansas City, Kansas, January 9, 1925 Omelia Eubanks, Dorothy Davidson, Elizabeth Simpson, Edith McLauren, Hester Jackson. Mr. D. M. Wise. Organist Junior Choir Mrs. O. Watts Jackson Organist Senior Choir Mrs. Bertha Green-Fisher. Pianist Blvd., h underg ation at Sam l railroad many y last sum S WINTER OH BOY!! OLD ENOUGH FOR YOU? (DOC) (Copyright, W.N.U.) LAWYER TOWERS RETURNS FROM TRIP TO THE EAST—WINS CASE IN COURT OF REVIEWS. Lawyer Wm. Towers, with offices at 511 Minnesota avenue, who left here December 16th for Chicago and Washington, D. C., on legal business returned home Monday morning. Lawyer Tower's mission was in the interest of a client, Prince W. S. J. Challoughlczelcize, an, Abyssinian, who came up before the Court of Review, comprising of three judges, whose business is to hear cases on Immigration. Prince. Challoughlczelcize brought before this court for deportation, but through the ability and shrewdness of his attorney, Mr. Towers, his client came out victorious. The victory for Lawyer Towers is a signal honor for this city and the colored bar of our racial group. Attorney Towers spent a week in Chicago before he went to Washington, in securing evidence for this case and when he appeared before this triumvirate of legal brains, was ready to cope with any technicality of the statutes of this court. Lawyer Towers visited New York City while he was in the East. TWO CHO IRS REPRODUCE CHRISTMAS CANTATA SUN- DAY EVENING. At First A. M. E. church Sunday evening, its two choirs, Senior and Junior, reproduced the Cantata "Star of Hope," that was rendered Christmas morning at the church. The church was filled with an appreciative audience, who enjoyed this great musical Christmas production. Many were present from Missouri, Quindaro and every part of the city of other churches. Dramatization of the story of the birth of Jesus Soloists: Miss Mabel Jackson.....Soprano Mrs. Tillie Moss.....Contralto Dr. A. Porter Davis.....Tenor Mrs. Lena Armstrong.....Contralto Mr. R. Floyd.....Baritone Men's Chorus: Messrs. Watson, Wilson, Moore, Baker, Simpson, Corporal, C. E. Moore. Mary.....Mrs. Dorsey Green Joseph.....Mr. Thos. Kennedy Christ Child.....Earlee Brown Shepherds: Mr. Fred Lee, Mr. Clay, Mr. E. C. Wilson, Mr. Volney Blake. Wise Men: Q. Baker, C. E. Moore, M. Wilson. Angels: Mrs. King of Lawrence, Kansas, and mother of Prof. P. J. King, worshipped Sunday morning at First A. M. E. church. ADVOCATE SUMNER NIGHT SCHOOL BEGINS SECOND HALF. After two weeks' holiday, the Summer night school began its second term Monday night, January 5th, with unusually good attendance. For those who have not yet enrolled, one-half of the school year remains. Most classes are starting new projects for the benefit of the new student as well as the old. Many new ones enrolled Monday night and provisions are made to care for others each night. The night begins at 7:30 p. m. Persons can enroll any time of the year even the last month. The age limit is from 16 years up. G. A. CURRY, Principal. LINCOLN DAY CLUB EXECUTIVE TO HOLD SESSION JAN. 12. Executive Committee of the Lincoln Day club will meet in Topeka, January 12th (Monday) for the purpose of arranging for Annual program and banquet, by order of the executive committee. All members are urged to be present. Meeting will be held in the office of William Bradshaw, 119 West 8th street, at 1:30 p. m. DR. H. H. WILSON, Chairman, T. W. TROUPE, Secretary. METROPOLITAN RELIGIOUS SCHOOL. Metropolitan Religious School resumed work, January 7, after two weeks' holiday. It still has the largest attendance of any of our race. Principal Matthews drew the baby New Year, 7 days old, from which Mrs. Butler and the children related short stories, after the Bible lesson. Mrs. Nelson, the faithful devotional leader and Mesdames Herndon and F. D. Booker, fine pianists, led the music. Miss H. Gayden is a natural good teacher, and will have an entertainment soon. Dr. S. H. Thompson has returned home after an absence of two weeks at Hot Springs, Arkansas. He reports a splendid time and a much needed rest. Miss Baranco of New Orleans spent the week end with Mrs. Anna Bell Davidson on North 6th Street. We were glad to see Mrs. A. A. Miller at church Sunday after an absence of several months. Mrs. Elizabeth Watts, 2115 Walnut Blvd., has returned to her home after undergoing a very successful operation at St. Margaret's Hospital. Sam Miller of Watts, California, a railroad man and who lived here for many years, moving his family there last summer, dropped in the city Sunday. Mr. Miller met many of his friends at his former church, First A. M. E. at the 11 o'clock service. All were glad to see him. Step Lively!! WINTER -SUBSCRIPTION PRICE TWELVE MONTHS. $1.50 Activities of Pastors' Aid Board. Many reports have come into the Pastors' Aid Board of the First A.M. E. church from families for aid. Committees have investigated many homes and found a number in great need. The board has been very active in doing what they could to relieve these needy families. In one case a crippled widow with two small children living in one room, in need of a weekly allowance, which the board could not furnish them. An appeal was made by members of the board to the Associated Charities and the county commissioner and.one of them is giving her $3 per week for room rent and the other $3 per week for food and several of our business men are paying for the milk they need. The board carried out its regular Christmas work of remembering some of the old and needy of the church and others sent well filled baskets, who had been reported to the board. The street department, through the courtesy of Mr. A. F. Wilson and Mr. Schaible, street commissioner, furnished trucks with men to make all the deliveries. Mr. James T. Richardson of 8th Street Christian church volunteered his service and assisted the drivers in delivering 17 baskets and 31 bags were sent to the inmates at the County poor farm. The most needed articles were given to the charity patients in Douglass hospital. The number given by the board including baskets were 58 donations. One basket was donated by Mrs. Martha Wilson, paper bags, Meyer seed house, Mr. J. E. Hawthane, 18 twists of tobacco, Loose-Wiles 7 lb. box of cakes. The president and members wish to thank everyone for their service and kindness rendered in anyway to the board. MRS. J. T. RICHARDSON, President. MRS. FLORENCE MOORE, Secretary. Bishop W. T. Vernon and Mrs. Vernon of Quindaro were callers New Year's day at Rev. and Mrs. C. E. Brooks' at the parsonage, 1111 north Eighth street. The Advocate wants to thank those who renewed their subscription since the first of the year; also for the new subscribers, that started in the first of 1925. The Intelligentsia Study Club was entertained by Mrs. Mable Booker, 725 Everett Avenue. An enjoyable afternoon was spent by all present. Mrs. Crowley, mother of Mrs. P. C. Long, is improving nicely. W. L. King of Wichita was in the city Sunday visiting his brother and family. Mr. King worshipped at his old church at the morning service, First A. M. E., Eighth and Nebraska avenue. Number 21 INTERSTATE LITERARY ASSOCIATION HOLDS ITS 1924 CON- CLAVE Atchison Gets 1925 Session The Interstate L. A. of Kansas and the West, celebrated its 31st Anniversary at the First Baptist Church, corner of 5th and Nebraska. The welcome address by the mayor, W. W. Gordon, was a genuine pleasure. Every word proved him beyond a doubt a mayor of all the people. The association is the oldest tradition of colored folk in the West and stands for the highest ideals, intellectually, morally and religiously. Prof. S. D. Scruggs, supervisor of schools, was chairman of the association, presided over first session and made the delegates very welcome and banqueted them. The entire session was presided over by the amiable young school marm of Grant building, Miss Wylma Dwiggins, and very creditably demonstrated what a young woman can do. The contest closed the session. 1st prize in oratory was won by Miss Geneva Taylor, Topeka, a student of K. I. E. I. Wm. Miles, 2nd prize, he was a product of Lincoln U., Brophy Snell of Geo. R. Smith College, Sedalia, Mo., 1st prize declamation and Chas. Wilhams of same college 1st original poetry. The following officers elected include: Prof. R. B. Hayes, Geo. R. S. C., Sedalia, Pres; Mrs. Chas French, Topeka, First Vice-Presi.; Mrs. L. Snowden, Lawrence, 2nd vice; Miss Eunice Bacot, Atchison, Rec. Sec.; Mrs. I. B. Taylor, Topeka, Corres. Sec; S. A. Harvey, Lawrence, Treasurer; Hon. Eugene Bell, Atchison, chairman of the Ex. Board. The invitation so graciously extended was accepted and the 1925 Session will be staged in Atchison. Hon Chas Stewart attended the Interstate and addressed them on "How Old Are You." A great homage was paid this great giant of the race. Especial mention would we make of the Resolution to establish a travelling bureau or lyceum and each ex-President arouse the enthusiasm of their district and help place the association on a financial basis. CITY BRIEF'S AND IN SOCIETY. Mr. B. Grigsby is in El Paso, Texas, this week. Mrs. Alice M. Browne, treasurer of the Forum, was reported sick Sunday. Miss May McLelland, Secretary of the Forum, was reported as sick in bed, Sunday. Mrs. Jennie Palmer was able to be out at Metropolitan Church Sunday. Mrs. Carrie Rutledge attended church Sunday. The Women's Commercial Club is invited to repeat or have another program soon as possible. Their program may be in January or February. Miss Buelah Douglass has returned to teach music at Pine Bluff, Ark., after a pleasant visit with her mother and friends here. Group No. 3 of 1st Bapt. B. Y. P. U. of which Mrs. Agee is leader, is said to have won the prize of all five groups at that church on having the best program. The Editor's program at the Forum was filled out by Mr. Fullbright, who delivered the best address we've heard him make. He gave figures on the great advancement of the colored race. Married: Miss Bertha Green, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Green, 934 Washington Blvd., and Mr. Clyde Fisher, were married New Years evening at 8 o'clock at the home. Rev. C. E. Brooks, her pastor of First A. M. E. church, officiated. The 52 class leaders of First A. M. E. church will conduct the services all day Sunday, January 18. They will have a 3 o'clock service when leaders from other Methodist churches from the two citys' will have charge. Rev. A. W. Davis went to Texas today where he will be engaged in holding a series of meetings. ee Sg goes ae eel CO dar nC TaN gece pe bE ee Ae DERE a aa 9s aN a eee a a ee ¥e eRe ee opera et ereet SUS a ieee BLE Ie or nce bt ae ae Se Cale ian eT Sa she Fa . = a tyes “see cae \ Pia We a res & to wi ? 2. * = # . - ~ hes ° . # meres er a arnaareny ANWOCPATR st imps Reg es peisssacerins dee casitunss ae aoe eat . vo lew, tee ce Septet) PER leg te het Ee oe cee pen St he a ag pa oF oR oe 8 gg RNS cae Roa Eo eth ROSS Tenn SO ae sienetds aR | ot a REAR RS e So ale oePptar ts Sead ee Coie peer Bee eee ON ES 8 ES See aaigen 3.38 eS PAGETWO “= “ABVOCATE | —- THOMAS KENNEDY, - * Editor and Propriétor. lense ee THOS. KNAPPER Associate Editor ee Wiss IDA_B. DERRESEAUKX. - re Manager . ———————————— MRS, M. C. MATTHEWS, = «© Society Editor. ~ : . MRS. F. L. PRINCE Circulating Manager. ———ee "TPUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY —at— Office 608 North Sixth Street > Phone Drexel 1814" Residence Phone Fairfax 2904 SUBSCRIPTION. One Year =2——2———--__-- $1.50 Se Months —___.-...._ -90 ee Months _.._...._ .60 See Eentered as second-class matter Adyust 29, 1914, at the Rostafiies al Kansas City, Kansas, under the Act ef March 3, 1879. “The Advocate is a weekly journal devoted to Race Progress and Human Upite. -Have your news in our office not feter than Tuesday of each week to fasurance publication. ———_———_—_— ee ! MEMBER NATIONAL=NEGRO PRESS : ASSOCIATION. KERNELS OF TRUTH me SS. Ss ws Cheerfulness is wisdom, * Goodness brightens beauty. Life is a long lesson in humility. Nature’s rales have no exceptions. You “run” into debt and crawl out Cupid has bis work cut out for him. A miser Is known by the money he keeps. Man is as positive as woman {fs con- trary. An acted He is Just as bad as a spoken one. Usually the better half gets the worst of It. -_ The newspaper of the future will be Issued tomorrow, No wonder the up-to-date girl limps after being vaccinuted. Some titled individuals are like worneut brooms—all bundle, In war, there is no chance of intro- ducing the eight-hour day. : Other women can’t see how any man can be jealous of his wife. Walking isn't half as much fun un- -less accompanied by talking, Some men get as tired of being mar- ried as some women do of not being, Next fo having wisdom yourself It Is ‘well to profit by the wisdom of others. Doctors give plenty of good advice, ‘but we do not ask for it soon enough, The letter-carrier expects everybody on his route to take things as they come. An empty title comes high, but many a silly American heiress feels that she must have it, ” After a"man gets off one witty re- mark he Is expected to give a continu- ous performance. Yes. Chirence, there are workers and workers, One Cass make a specialty «f werking the other class. - Tough Grass a Nuisance In the Philippines thére-ts-a-grass, imown as-“cogon,” which grows as hhigh,as a. man’s.head :and has roots 80 tough that no ordinary, animals can Grag,a..plow..through it..-It-hos-been the ruin of thousands of farmers who by, the .use of fertilizers, and other methods have tried to keep the same fields under cultivation for-periods of years. * a a 4 i Canada’s Wood Bisons Canada has .set aside a tract of 4,000 square-miles for the preservation of.the gnly.two known -hengs. of wood ‘bisons,exjsting 1 the,wild state-tn the district. . The ‘aplmals are considered superior in-size- and stamina to’ the plains-bisons,-to which, they-are close- ly felate we se te oo At Least Practical Chairmen _of_Company_ (at board meeting)—As to our faithful em- ployees, 'who-have grown -gray in our service, we propose. to. present -them each ,With,a—bottle:of_thezbest hair dye,obtalnable—Judge: sy Eas us ext aegpiten IT The Better-the-Day -Maudie=Are you in favor of Sun- ay_sports? a S -Pansfe—if they're willing to spend a little Jack on this baby, I'm for/em. Outing: Magarine, Replay Ee - aI - yee 4% | THE WEEKLY ANNOUNCER OF FIRSS A. M. E. CHURGH s 3 pe Located Cor Eighth and Nebraska.) METROPOLITAN C. E. BROOKS, Pastor. ‘TEMP! LE NOTE Parsonage i111 ‘N. Eighth St — ae ~-—~Phone, Fairfax 2904 ~ Sunday, January 4th, 1925, was ji fine winter day; and as the Public a0 doy Beek Comm., Mrs.‘M. ©. Matthews, had : 11:00 AL MC, Preaching. nounced “the “Installation of Chu 5:00 P.M. Junior Allen Léague. | ficers,-the seFmons, and Lord's S 6:00 P. M., Senior Allen League, |PeF on three bulletin boards, a lat 7:30 P. M, Preaching. number attended services at Met: age ee se politan Baptist Church. Pastor Br WEEKLY SERVICES. son preached an illustrated serm Official Board, 2nd and “4th Mon-| sng told what churches are leading day, 7:30 Py M. ‘ Iteaching children their eligi - Choir rehearsal, Tuesday 7:30 P-M.| creeds, It was quite instructive. Wednesday, prayer meeting, 7:88] the close-he prayed for all the diff P. M. Friday class mecting 8 P.’M./cnt departments of the Church a have greater success in the ensui CHURCH NEWS year. Four or five united with The first Sunday in the New Yea brought out one of the largest audi. ences that has been seen in Firs ‘church for some time. ‘The evening service had about the same size at, tendance, fifteen hundred attendet the two services, Bishop A. J. Carey, who was to fil the pulpit at 11 o’clock, did not ge' in from Chicago and Rev. J. C. C Owens, presiding elder of the Parsons district, preached and delivered ¢ most wonderful sermon, Dr. Owens is one of the great gospel preacher: of the west and a life that corre sponds with his preaching. At 7:30 the Junior and Senior choir: reproduced the Cantata, “Star o: Hope,” that was rendered Christma: morning. The house was packec downstairs and many in the gallery The class leaders of the church wil have charge of the services all daj Sunday, January 18. This is thei annual affair and the 3 o'clock ser- vice will be conducted by class leader: of other Methodist churches from the two cities. * The Junior choir will render a spe- cial musical program this Sunday evening. Come out and hear this most excellent band of singers. Everything is starting off for the New Year with encouragement for a great year for God’s church and His kingdom. The pastor, Rev. C. E. Brooks, is planning a big program for the year, in all departments of the church. The new budget envelopes for 192% are being issued out to the members and all should ask for them from the secretary, Mrs. Hornbeak. The Sunday school is doing fine with a splendid attendance each Sun. day. The Allen League at 6 p. m, al ways has a fine program after the lesson. Come out Sunday and hear a spir. itual sermon, WESTON, MO. Second Baptist Church, Rev. J. S Bowles, Pastor. * The weather being quite cold our congregation was not up to its usual number, but had good services and felt that the spirit of the Lord was present. Pastor Bowles filled his pul- pit and delivered a splendid sermon, taking for his text Heb. 4 Chapter and 2 Verse, words of the text: “Unto us was the Gospel preached as well as unto them.” Subject, “Gospel in the Old Testament.” Main theme, “Redemption.” The great plan of Re- demption has been in operation ever since man fell. Jesus christ is the central figure of this plan, Neither is there salvation in any other for there is none other name under heav- en given among men whereby we must be saved. Acts 4th chapter and second verse, Evening service was spiritual and the pastor preached another good ser- mon. Text, John, 3rd chapter and 16th verse. Words of the text: “For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son that. whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life. Subject, “God’s Gift tothe world. Main-theme “Birth of Christ.” Everyone: seemed to enjoy the sermon. Collection was good: * <, eee Sounds Like Beston “What.makes thé-radlo~dqueak so, Tonnage oe Ss aes aN «Welle mother, !f you must know, what you call.squeaks are;rpally-the self;osciilations -.cf..ithe thermionic “valves brought, about by, alteringthe potentials of;the high and low-tenaion batteries and varying the: relations<of the capacitative- and. indactive- quan- titles -In,.the ~recelver.”—Life.w. > orl Volcano”as Lighthouse A volcano .on-the island ~of~ San Salvador-,serves the purpose vof™a lighthouse and_requires:no attentton. ‘The volcanic lighthouse Is about .elght miles from the port of Acajutla.-.Jt is a veritable pillar of cloud -by,day, and-the flash of its light by night has served as.a.guide to mariners for sev- eral centuries--~~ ~ ~~--— ee ee METROPOLITAN ~ - TEMPLE NOTES Sunday, January 4th, 1925, was 4 fine winter day; and as the Publicity Comm., Mrs.'M. C. Matthews, had an- nounced “the “Installation of Churck officers,-the sermons, and Lord's Sup- per on three bulletin boards, a large number attended services at Metro- politan Baptist Church. Pastor Bron- son preached an illustrated sermon, and told what churches are leading in teaching children their religious creeds. It was quite instructive, At the close-he prayed for all the differ- ent departments of the Church to have greater success in the ensuing year. Four or five united with the church. At 6 p. m. the B. Y. P. U. had a fine program. As Mr. Robert Lewis is the New Vice Pres., Prof. Kuntz’s School of music came to help inaugurate him into office. Mr. Lew- is and his mother played in a quartet with two other Caucasians: Mrs, A. Allsbrook had a fine piano solo; The writer thinks the finest selection was the vocal duet led by Mr. Walker. It was encored. Besides it was most ap- ‘propriate as it was sacred. The sax- aphone octette by Caucasian girls, was encored. Prof, Kuntz-was given a unanimous vote of thanks. At 8 P. M. Pastor Bronson preached an- other great sermon and some gave vent to the Holy Spirit and some joined, one was baptized, and more than eight were fellowshipped. Mr. Fitchue leads congregational singing fine, but the beautiful songs sung as hundreds took the Lord’s Supper will never be forgotten. Next Sunday January 11, the anni- versary of Pastor Bronson will be. Dr. Young, Moderator of Kaw Valley Association, will preach, the installa- tion sermons, 11 A. M.-8. P. M. Hear this fine pulpiteer. The annivorsary program begins this Friday night, January 9th, On Sunday, January 11 the Forum will also, blend in the an- niversary program of this Pastor. Come to all these services; accept Christ. - MT. OLIVE BAPTIST CHURCH (Rey. E. M. Mosley, Pastor.) Mt. Olive Baptist Church welcomed the new year with songs and prayer toward God’s gift to the world, Christ Jesus, calling sinners to repentance, ‘and pointing them to the future home not made by hands. Beginning a re- vival while the harvest is plentiful we extend an invitation to both saint and sinner. Sunday, morning found everyone on the job, and the pastor, Rev. E, M. Mosley, mounted the pul- pit, girdled up his loins and poured out his soul to the saving of human- ity. His text was taken from the book of Danield, 5th chapter and 11th verse, subject “The Handwriting on the Wall.” It was a powerful sermon and the fruits of it went to the heart of a young girl, who arose to have her name recorded in the lamb book of life and became a candidate for baptism. Collection was taken and all.contributed freely. Night services followed and the text taken from Luke 16th Chapter, 27th and 28 verses was another powerful sermon, Eight sinners came to-the anxious seat of mercy and listened while the Holy Spirit wrought its way in the hearts of christians who gave vent to their feeling with praises to the Lord. Mt. Olive Baptist Church sends greetings to the Kansas City Advocate, Editor and readers, and all churches, wishing them a happy and prosperous :new year, and- again we extend our invi- tation to one and all His Last Word Chaplain’ {to =many about to be hanged)=Mave you: anything to say before:you:leave-this world?» ~ » Doomed , Man—Yea,. I-believe “uni- corn”.is the seven-letter.;animal in that -cross-word_puszle.—Judge.- a — OH: Labor-Saving Air Pumps- Gabolin is: ole beg plbavad tata automobiles by compressed.alr dt nome. . service stations in-Burope: =. = 2 Not at All. , Employer—“Not afraid of early hours (are, yours<Sam—"You can't clese:tos earlyto.mitme”- ve Le. . wea F No Feelishness ‘ | “Doctor, “why “lldn’t -yousyet me 2 .Prettier. nurse?’ \T—promised-you: a ‘quickicure; didn’t?’ wick xy | 2 ek fae is Ne Relation + Lawyer—Afe you™related to _this MABIe Sy cya oF 3G ~xWoman—No; he is my husband— Loutom:2itBits.~ zr . 7 Explained . Caller—*T read your daughter like a book.” Father—“So that's why +you -hold-ber on-your-lap?’-~———- CHANCES I ORS vy * "RACIAL ADORNMENT * Le The styles in hair for men are al- most as changeable as those for wom- en. The time was when any man vis- “ting London with “hair parted“ other than straight down the middle was re- garded as hopelessly’ rural, says Lon- don Answers. “'Also not so very many decades ago a man without a beard was hardly" régarded ‘as"a man at all. ‘This is apparently the clean-shaven age. The stylé Is by no means new, ‘and centuries ago the Roman" masters of: the World were clean shaven, leav- ing beards-and mustaches to the bar- barlans—the word; -indeed, meaning “bearded ones.” ‘A century or so ago every English- man was clean shaven, and only a cavalry officer or a foreigner dare ap- pear in a mustache, The fashlon changed and beards and whiskers be- came the correct thing for even young men, and one father, who In his will forbade his heirs to grow mustaches on the ground that they were “foreign” end, therefore immoral, found few suc- cessors. Inscriptions on Rocks Thought to Be Chinese Weird rock writings In caves ten miles northeast of Virginia City, Nev.. are to be studied with a view to deter- mining whether they are the work of Indlans, as heretofore supposed, or of ancient Chinese, says the New York World. Gee Ding, Chinese student at the University of Nevada, made a visit to the caves recently and expressed be- Nef the writings are Chinese and de- pict a story of ancient Buddhist priests, an attempt to circumnavigate the globe and of the landing on this continent. It Is legend In China, according to Gee Ding, that thousands of years back, five ships under command of Buddhist priests, set sail and never re- turned. Gee Ding believes It may be possible the writings were made by these people. CHATTER You can't do much for a man who Is easy to do. No more delay, vain boaster, but be gin—Dryden, ~ 7 Children are the tomorrow of so clety.— Whately. A diplomat is any man who knows how to held his job. When a fool gets angry he opens his mouth and shuts his eyes. The sweet confection abroad may be a bitter pill at home. 7 Be careful that indifference fs not Interpreted as heartlessness. Our idea of an uipopular man Is one with a fad for collecting bills. From the standpoint of literature, one may wish Moses had written more. Many a man has attained success merely by making the most of his blun- ders. If the man behind the gun Is a crack shot the rabbit's left hind foot doesn't save It, When a man fs intoxicated with love it Is up to him to sign the matrimonial pledge. He who has the truth at his heart need never fear the want of persua- sion on his tongue. It {s always difficult to convince the man who talks to himself that he has a fool for an audience. Lawyers can stir up strife and cre- ate business, but doctors are obliged to let well enough alone. A married man’s conscience doesn't worry him much until his-wife begins to sit. up and take netice. The average man’s idea of a busi- ness transaction Is one in which he gets the best of the bargain, Lightning Photographed Photography determines the distance of a lightning flash, and herice™the dimensions of! any of its features Two-cameras aremounted side’ by side and exposed at the same time, says Nature Magazine. Objects of knowt distance from the polnt of observatior are photographed along with the light: ning; and-2 comparisom of the-two plc tures, plus‘a little mathematics, gives the distance of* the. lightning much more exactly than the old process of counting seconds between the flash an¢ the thunder. - Cat and: Radio One of the radio fans of Augusta, Maine, has to share his radio concerts each night with-the family cat, as*Sir Pussy insists upon listening in. Music and bedtime stories and oratory’ are all the-same-to-the.cat, and he listens with rapt attention to.everything that Iston.the alr. Sometimes the high plaintive-walling 6f.a-violin will make the cat uneasy, but not to the ex- tent of causing him to leave ‘his re served seat in the chalr nearithe set. RIS 8 » Airnlane Made of Paner | Navy-experts rétently bégun's series , of ‘tests -with-e mew “kind=of. airplazie. ‘the fuselagesof.which Is of paper‘com , Position---If-the tests prove successful. other-similar-planes wilt<be ordered— ‘ Popular;Science_Manthly: > =~. He Saw the Devil Clande;“agé-slx, Wiis playtig in a garage:.:<,He~came pelimell:‘into the “house,~- crying -hysterically,7~ declaring between-sobs that .the devil iwas-in the; machine. 22+ 1 ' On-investigation, an owl was found perched.on the:back seat. It had évl- dently gotten there=the-night before, when the machine was left.standing in ee DIRECTORY OF MASONIC LODGES ATTENTION! ATTENTION! A lobby will be in evidencé’ at the State Capitol during thé sessions‘! the Legislature. The Afro-American League will keep them on hand from the beginning to the end; all loyal race lovers should interest themselvés and give the effort their loyal sup. port, « AFRO-AMERICAN STATE LEAGUE, Topeka, Kansas. W. H. RENNELS, President . Own Your Own Home 4 rooms, modern, 50x150 feet. Hard- wood floors. $3.000 at $400 down. 7 rooms, modern, 374x125, $3,500 at $500.00 down. 6 rooms, modern, $2,500 at $50C down, in K, C. Mo. 10 rooms, strictly modern, duplex, (brick) $6,750 at $1,200 down, in K, C., Mo. 10 rooms, modern duplex, $5;500 at $1,000 down, in K. C., Mo. 5 rooms, one acre, fruit, close in, $1,700, terms. Other Bargains W. R. JOHNSON REAL ESTATE CO. 516 Minnesota Avenue Phones: Drexel 3823, Fairfax 4859 Pe) Ra PE ROLE eee EES REN AP Wea“ NN hea bee CREA | All Work Guaranteed Kassel Jewelry Go, 518 Minnesota Ave. Kansas City, Kansas Small Loans WEEKLY PAYMENTS LIBERTY BONDS BOUGHT AND SOLD Credit Investment Co. Room 208, Wyandotte Building Fifth and Minnesota Avenue Drexel 117 Home GRAND LODGE OFFICERS. Rey. 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, Kan- sas, : W. M. Bean, Grand Organizer, - W. M. Bean, G. S. W. J, W. Wilson, Jr., G. J. W. A. McRoy, G, Tyler. Appointed Grand Officers. Rv D, A. Scoit, G. Leture, K. C. K. Chas. Gordon.............-G. S. Dea. *'G. Brown, G. J. D. ° Rev. Moses Johnson, Chaplain. Martin Taylor... G. S. S. Wm. Bratton... G. J. S. _ W. My Cavens, G. P. W. D. V. Smith, Grand Charity Secy. ST. W. Wilson... G. S. Be W. My Dabney.....--sscccreen-G. St. B. Wm.’ Buffington.............G. Marshall WH. Ford..........--.G. Historian PRINCE HALL LODGE NO.11 + «++ (Atchison, Kansas) © . Meeting“nightss-Second and fourth: «‘Fhursday's »-in* -each month. at-:True:*Eleven Hall, ‘Sixth & Santd:Fe streets. Vis- -itors: welcomei. - Clarefice* Ker- ford; We'M., 207 East Kearney street.>” Levi «Woodson; Secy-, 101:East Kearney-St: ah, Golden Star Lodge No. 103 F. & A. ‘4! T =~ F A“ York ‘Masons, ~ * _ Meet first’ and" third Tuesday even- ings of eack month’ at Golden Star Hall, 163 -Pearl stteét, Boulder, Cols. - 7°" R. MSHORNE, W. M.~ : ~* 8003 Bluff street. J. 8, MORRIS, Asst ’Séé. 7 <Box 416" Boulder, Colo. We Reach and Need Thent~All DIAMOND REAL ESTATE Coy: 1-acre and 4-room log house and out biuldings of all kinds. All kinds of fruit, $850—$150 down. l-acré unimproved. All kinds of fruit, $550—$100 down. , o 4-room house, 1 acre. All kinds of fruit and out buildings. Close in. $2900, $600 down, 8-room house, 25 feet, All kinds of fruit. $1,200, $150 down, 4-room house, close in, $1,200, $100 down. 8-room house, 70 ft. $3,500, $500 down. T-room brick modern house, 50 feet, close in, $4,500; $650 down. Texms to suit on all of this proper- ty. SEE US BEFORE BUYING Diamond Real Estate Company Geo. McClelland, Pres. 547 State Ave, KC, K. | Drexel 2287: . ot W. T. WHITELAW DRUGGIST Phone Fairfax 0622 3091 N. 27thSt. Kansas City, Kan. Mrs. Luella Green NOTARY PUBLIG 516 Minnesota Avenue Copying neatly done to order. All work strictly confdential. : ; ee. ‘YOUR HEALTH ISNNTACMHISAN-Y KITES uma PROPHYLACTIC for MEN OO) | Beas. “eee [easiest efBLADDER|| * Petimese ecm, ert ROBINSON LAUNDRY CO. Prompt, Efficient Service. Office and Residence, 333 Lafayette Avenne, Kansas City, Kansas. Fairfax 1174... N. B. Robinson, Mgz TAR WEST LODGE NO. 5 (Lawrence, Kansas) Far West Lodge No. 5, F. & A.A. York Masons, meets thie second and fourth Tuesday evenings of each month at Ma- sonic Hall, 737 N. H. St, 8 p.m. Visitors are always welcome. J. S. Stone, W. M., 442 Lociist Street; Elgin Woody, Secré- tary, 640 Ark. Street, Lawrénce Kans. ~ York Masons St. John Lodge No. 9, F. & A. A. York Masons, meets the first afd third Tuesday evenings of eaéh month at Ninth street and Evers{t avenue, 8 pm. Visitors always‘are welcome. “e D. W. HURLEY, W.M., 419 Freeman Ave. CLARENCE HICKMAN, Secretary, 1827 Woodland Avenue? Phone Melrose“1042W. Frank Wilson'Lodge No. 88 "2° F. and A. A. York Masons meet the First and Third Satarday eveal age of éxch month at 8 p. m..Ninth ani Everett aventie. ~ Vsitors ever wal come, ~ * " “8, H MADISON, W. M; 1236 Barnett Avenue, ERVIN HAWKINS, Secy. ~ : ee" 498 Parallel Sunset Lodge No: 98 F; A. and A. ee 4" * “York Masqns e Meet the first and” third Monday evetiings each month’ at Masons’ Hall, 2538 Washington stret; Dever’ Colo.” “ * FELIX HARRIS, W."M. S: GRANT,’ Sécretary” Silver Chord*Lodge"Nor 104 F. & Ae ac) “A! York “Masons. ~*~ _ Meet the-second and -fourth Wed- nesfay"evenjigs~cf edck month, Ma- som Hall,’2538 Washington atrét, Den- ver; Colo. Og hawt. fal fer s+ + Pp B SPEAR, W. M. fs yFigggtocth Are ADMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE State of Kansas, Case No. Wyandotte County, ss. 13107 In the Probate Court in and for Said County. In the matter of the estate of George E Webb, deceased. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Administration have been granted to the undersigned on the Estate of George E. Webb, late of said County, deceased, by the Honorable, the Probate Court of the County and State aforesaid, dated the 20th day of December, 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. MARY F. WHITE, Administratrix of the estate of George E. Webb, deceased. Kansas City, Kansas, Dec. 20, 1924. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned, Probate Judge in and for the County of Wyandotte, State of Kansas, have hereto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Probate Court, this 22nd day of December, A. D. 1924. FRANK H. THOMPSON, (Seal) Probate Judge (First Published January 2, 1925.) PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas, Division No. Annie O. Austin, Plaintiff vs Hilliard Austin, defendant To Hilliard Austin: You are hereby notified that you have been sued by your wife, Annie O. Austin, for a decree of divorce, in the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas, on the grounds of Gross Neglect of Duty, Extreme Cruelty; and that unless you answer the petition of plaintiff filed herein on or before the 20th day of February, 1925, said petition will be taken as true and judgment will be rendered against you granting said plaintiff an absolute divorce of and from you and such other and further relief as she may be entitled to. E. A. SHACKELFORD, Attorney for Plaintiff. (First Published January 9, 1925.) PUBLICATION NOTICE. In Justice Court of H. R. Butterwick, a justice of the peace of Quindaro Township of Wyandotte County, Kansas. J. R. Thompson, Plaintiff, vs. R. C. Hayden, Defendant. To the above named defendant, you are hereby notified that you have been sued in the above named court by the above named plaintiff, and that unless you appear and answer the bill of particulars filed against you, the same will be presented to the court, and evidence introduced thereon, on which a judgment will be rendered, for Twenty-five dollars, with interest thereon for three years, and for the costs of this action. Plaintiff By I. F. Bradley, His attorney. (First published January 9th, 1925.) Call Fair- fax 0380 Or 4422 Patronize Our Advertisers They are all boosters and deserve your business. It Will Pay You to become a regu- lar advertiser in = This Paper= MILLION DOLLAR CO- OPERATIVE INDUSTRY PLANNED BY MOSAIC TEMPLARS IN ARKANSAS Local Order Have Purchased Two-Story Building With the object of establishing a new industry in Arkansas which will entail an investment of about a million dollars, Scipio Jones, one of the leaders of the colored race in Little Rock, acting in co-operation with the Mosaic Templars of America, the outstanding negro fraternal beneficiary society of this country, has mailed a circular letter to the 110,000 members of the order throughout 22 states of the Union. The letter sets out the financial progress being made by the Negro race, and suggests the formation of a great industrial enterprise to be financed, owned and managed by the colored people, to engage in the manufacture of a widely used article, which could be sold to the members of the organization below current market prices. A cotton mill it is believed will result from the inquiries being made to be located in Arkansas. The national meeting of the Mosaic Templars takes place once every four years, and in July of next year 5,000 delegates from all the states where Mosaic Templar lodges exist, will assemble in Little Rock. At the meeting it is expected that the membership of the Mosaics will have been increased from 110,000 the present number, to 250,000, and that enough Mosaics can be induced to subscribe a small sum each to finance the proposed new industrial organization, which it is expected will be formed on co-operative lines. Scipio Jones informed The News that the Mosaic Templars of America with headquarters in Little Rock, Ark., will do a most unusual thing this year in the fraternal circle by paying off $90,000 in death claims to beneficaries of deceased members of the order, on December 21; 1924, four days before Christmas. During the present month this order will collect $180,000, he said. Negro fraternal orders in the state of Arkansas are a great asset, not only to the Negroes, but also to the state. The combined assets of all the Negro fraternal orders in Arkansas for the year ended 1923, amounted to $3,080,021, an increase of $153,028 over the previous year; for the same year's report of the State Insurance Commissioner there was a decrease of $11,612 in the total liabilities; there is an increase of 61,702 members and a decrease of $8,282 in claims paid. Most of the orders are housed in their own building and the yearly pay roll of all the orders amounts to approximately $300,000 or more. The average cash balance carried daily in the banks over the state amounts to $1,500,000. The solvency valuation of these orders compares favorably with the valuation of other fraternal orders of this country. The heads of the organization are competent business men, wide-awake and progressive, and possessing the business tact and acumen necessary for the successful management of their institutions. The national officers are contemplating the establishing of a cotton mill in this state for the purpose of giving employment to the many members of the order and of the race. All here in the state are contented with a few exceptions. To say nothing of the valuable property owned by the Negroes in the cities and in the towns, it is indeed eminently creditable to their thrift that they own 15,369 farms that are in high state of cultivation and valued at $45,536,338. The Negro population of the state is 472,220 of which 187,565 are of school age. There are above 3,000 Negro school teachers in the state and it is the concensus of opinion among the teachers that conditions in Arkansas demand the extension of teachers' training facilities and justify the establishing of a normal school for Negro teachers. The Mosaic Templars of America occupy a rather unique place in the realm of fraternal orders for the great and grand institution that now stands as a monument to the genius of the founders is today, but a lengthened shadow of two great personalities—John E. Bush and Chester A. Keats. LOCAL LODGE IN. OWN HOME The local Mosaic Templars, with G. D. Bryson Grand Master, has purchased a commodious two-story brick building at 535 Nebraska avenue, where the local order is now comfortably situated with a modern lodge hall. The local order under Grand Master Bryson, have a dispensation on whereby one can become a member for $1.50 including doctor's certificate of examination. The local lodge rooms are open to the public for meetings. Mr. Bryson's phone is Fairfax 4460, residence, 1040 Washington, blvd. BRIEF SMILE Historic Feet "Do you think Charlie C go down in history?" "Yep, feet first." Consolation "I proposed to Ella and sat at me!" "Oh, she laughs a stupid thing!" Aged Parents, Anticipating Happiest Year, Refuse New Bungalow. watch and asked the conductor if they were making up any time. "New Year's Day, and still on the train, when we were due at Oklahoma City last night! Mother will be so disappointed that we're not there, Bob." "Well dear, she knows the train is late." "Yes, Bob, but the knowledge of a thing doesn't keep it from being disappointing; I'm so tired, too; I can hardly wait until I get there." "Just think of the wonderful gift we have for them and how happy we are going to make them, dear—a nice little home by us. We'll have them always with us, Madge." "Oh! Bob, you're just wonderful! Father will be delighted with Chicago and mother will enjoy her new home." The train puffed into Oklahoma City. The first person Madge and Bob saw was Father Canton, leaning on his cane, looking up and down the vast throngs as they gayly hurried by. Oh, there he is, Bob! I can't wait Oh, there he is, Bob! I can't wait to tell him of our plans. This will be my happiest New Year-taking them home with us. ```markdown ``` "Father, so glad to see you! How is mother?" Madge shouted. "Howdy, Bob. Howdy, Oh, mother's as fine as a fiddle; dinner's all on the table. Don't think she went to bed last night; she was just sure you'd had a wreck." "I knew, dad, she'd be uneasy. Oh! we have the All laughed. They took a cab and were soon at the old home. "My, mother, how good the turkey smells! We're so hungry and travel weary, but before we eat, or anything, I want to tell you about your new home Bob and I bought for you—right next to us. We're going to take you back with us. You can sell this place later. Bob and I have it all furnished for you. "Bob, you carve the turkey," said Mr. Canton; "Madge has taken my breath. What's the matter? I think you're crazy instead of wild, Madge! How long has she been this way, Bob?" "But, father, you'll go; of course you will. This place is old, and we want to take care of you." "Now, see here, children; not while I have two feet and this cane to lean on. Ma and I were never happier in our lives. We'll take you and Bob In. We're able to take care of ourselves." "You won't go, mother, father?" In one voice they said—"No." A happy week was spent together but Bob and Mudge returned alone to see the new bungalow Instead of the old home place. "Well, Bob, I don't know but that the folks are right and as they said: This may be the happiest year of their lives. Happiness comes from within, and now that I know they are so attached to that place I shall not worry about them. I just hope that when we are in our eighties we'll love each other and our home just as much as they love theirs—I have an idea we'll tell our children just as they told us—that they are crazy. True, I suppose, you can't transplant old people." (Q. 1934. Western Newspaper Union.) Moose in Battle Royal It isn't every one's luck to see two moose battling in the forest, but to see three bucks engaged is something extraordinary. Seven hunters from Waverly, N. Y., were out recently after moose up in the Ablitibl district in Canada, and while following moose tracks they saw ahead, two bull moose charging at each other. A third moose appeared, and joined the conflict. One of the moose weakened during the fight and the others charged, him violently. The men, who had been watching the battle, then shot the three. Herriot's Mascot Hungry The governor of French Indo-China has given Premler Herriot of France a costly pet. It is an elephant, eleven years old and weighing 2,644 pounds. On the trip from Indo-China to France, it ate 400 bunches of bananas for which the premier had to pay. In desperation he has sent It to the Lycaon zoo. BRIEF SMILES Historic Feet "Do you think Charlie Chaplin will go down in history?" "Yep, feet first." Consolation "I proposed to Ella and she laughed at me!" "Oh, she laughs at the most stupid things!" Company Caller—Got a goldfish, have you? Bachelor Host—Yes; I never fancied living alone. Practice Makes Perfect He—"Do you love me like you used to?" She—"I think I can do better than that now."—Judge. Take Him! "If he proposes, shall I consider him, mother?" "No, take him." "Yes, she married a film comedian." "Well?" "All the children are plefaced."—Louisville Courier-Journal. Startling Question Son—"The world owes me a living!" Dad—"How do you propose to collect it?" Quite the Reverse "Did he stand for office?" "No; I believe he had to lie to get it."—Boston Transcript. Not Committing Herself Minister—"Do you take this man for better or for worse?" The Bride—"Do I have to say which?" Sound inconsistent Henry—What caused the coolness between you and Ernest? Marie—A heated argument. "Is he a nice boy?" "No, dear, I think you'll like him." Oklahoma Whirlwind. TRACE CAUSES OF ODORS IN METALS Experiments have been made to prove that metals have odors composed not of the atoms of the metal, but of the products of their chemical changes. At ordinary temperatures the odors frequently could not be detected or were almost imperceptible, but became more pronounced as the metal was heated, and then disappeared after the heating had been continued for a considerable length of time. The experimenters also have succeeded in isolating the odorous matter.—Popular Mechanics Magazine. Measuring Lightning Photography determines the distance of a lightning flash, and hence the dimensions of any of its features. Two cameras are mounted side by side and exposed at the same time, says Nature Magazine. Objects of known distance from the point of observation are photographed along with the lightning, and a comparison of the two pictures, plus a little mathematics, gives the distance of the lightning much more exactly than the old process of counting seconds between the flash and the thunder. His Father Belonged The teacher was explaining the nouns of multitude. "You say," he said, "a flock of sheep, a flight of birds, a shoal of fishes, a school of whales, a covey of partridges, a herd of cows, a forest of trees, a brood of serpents, and so on. Now, can any boy give me some other examples?" "Please sir," said a smart boy, "please sir, yes, an ancient order of buffaloes."—Buffalo Courier. With a Purpose The little boy who had received his first jilting was eating far too many sweets. "Why can't you be contented with a few, like other boys?" asked his mother. "Mummy," he answered, "daddy told me that, a man who smokes too much gets smoker's heart, and a man who rows too much gets rower's heart, and—well—I'm eating sweets too much." Planes Link Cities Airplane passenger lines now are operated from Vienna, Austria, to Prague, Paris, Budapest, Constantinople and Munich, the last named connecting with Zurich, Geneva and Berlin services. A lateral canal from a point near Basel, Alsace, to one just below Kemba, will utilize the natural fall of the river there so that it will produce 100,000 electric horse power. His Mistake She (who has just been kissed)—How dare you? He—My mistake; I'll swear there, was a bunch of mistletoe there last. Christmas.—London Punch. WuffJ Rufus—Yas, 'sho 'nuff. So savage lookin' dat dorg am'he am plumb skeered to growl.—Judge. Earl D. Clark Insurance PHONE DREXEL 1525 7th and Minnesota Over Drug Store West End Tailoring Co. 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What that means I do not know, but I do know that as the result of all this examination I am now in bed, and Miss Block is giving me medicine out of a little glass three times a day, and while she is giving it to me she is full of smiles. I would recommend that you try this place if you have any ailments. They say I will be able to leave the last of the week. Now then, we must all turn attention to the Lincoln League, which will be in Chicago, February 12, and promises to be the greatest session in its history. They are going to be there from all parts of the country, men and women of thought, men and women who are interested in racial development, men and women who are doing things and thinking things. President Roscoe C. Simmons is getting in shape the program and I will have more to say to you about it in my next letter. Dr. Robert R. Moton, of Tuskegee Institute, has issued a bulletin from the department of research of Tuskegee Institute informing the world that there have been 16 persons lynched during 1924, without judge, jury or trial, and is said to be the smallest number in years. Nine of the number were taken from jails, 3 from officers of the law outside of jails. I will quote the following paragraph from the letters: "There were 43 instances in which officers of the law prevented lynchings, 2 women, 1 white, 1 colored, were among those saved. Eight of these preventions of lynchings were in the northern states and 37 in southern states. In 36 of these cases the prisoners removed or the guards augmented or other precautions taken. In 9 other cases armed force was used to repel the would be lynchers. In 4 instances during the year persons charged with being connected with being connected with lynching mobs were indicted. Of the 19 persons thus before the courts only 5 were convicted. These were given jail sentences. Of the 16 persons lynched all were Negroes, 7 or less than one-half of them were charged with rape or attempted rape. The offenses charged were: murder, 1; rape, 5; attempted rape, 2; killing officer of the law, 2; insulting woman, 3; attacking woman, 1; killing man in altercation, 1; wounding man, 1. States in which lynchings occurred, and the number in each state, Florida, 5; Georgia, 2; Illinois, 1; Kentucky, 1; Louisiana, 1; Mississippi, 2; Missouri, 1; South Carolina, 1; Tennessee, 1; Texas, 1." We thank Dr. Moton for the information. J. O. MIDNIGHT. PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas, Division 3. vs No. 24618-A Lelah Walker, defendant. To Lelah Walker, greetings: You are hereby notified that I have filed my petition for divorce in the above entitled Court and cause on the grounds of abandonment, adultery and extreme, cruel and abusive treatment, and unless you appear and make answer on or before the first day of February, 1925, my petition will be taken as true and judgment will be rendered against you as prayed for therein, and such other and further relief will be granted as to the court seems just and equitable. FORREST B. ANDERSON, Atty. for Plaintiff. Attest, CARL W. FINCKE, Clerk By C. D. Bruce, Deputy. (First published December 26, 1924.) WHAT'S THE USE While visiting in an old farmhouse in West Virginia, writes a contributor to the Youth's Companion. I discovered between the covers of a book a curious reminder of the Civil war. I had been looking over some volumes that had been slowly accumulating through three generations. There were several textbooks of former days—among them was a thick octavo, "Analecta Graeca Majora," bound in stout leather; it was perhaps a hundred years old. The work was in Greek and had a Latin preface. Idly turning over the pages, I found two or three hundred leaves that were cut in a peculiar manner. For a moment I was puzzled why the book should have been so mutilated. Then I noticed that the hollow made was exactly in the shape of a pistol. The work had evidently been done with a chisel, for the edges were smooth. When the book was closed it looked like any ordinary book; it made an excellent hiding place for a small firearm. On mentioning the matter to my host I learned that during the Civil war the owner of the house had been suspected of being a Southern sympathizer, and that he had been accused of keeping a large number of firearms upon the place for use if there should be a secessionist uprising. The authorities made frequent visits in search of weapons, and all firearms were selzed except one small pistol, which he had concealed in that cunning manner. Egg Transportation Not Profitable to Railroads New York consumes 1,800,000,000 eggs a year and then a few dozen more. The job of getting them from the farmyard to the counter of the corner store is beset with difficult problems. The breakfast table depends on the carrier as well as on the hen, says the Times of that city. Time was, and not very long ago, when the railroads lost money on every case of eggs they handled. Even now eggs are classed by the railroads as traffic without profit. Sometimes the breakage is due to the character of the egg. Many of them have shells naturally too weak to stand a long journey; the hens have been improperly fed. Fertile eggs, too, are likely to go to pieces on the trip. The United States Department of Agriculture estimates an annual loss from fertile eggs in this country amounting to $15,000,000. Again, some eggs are too long for standard fillers and suffer "end crush" as a result. Long Submarine Cable A submarine cable in one continuous length of 2,700 feet has been recently laid across the Hudson river at Garrison, just below West Point, according to the Electrical World. The makeup of the cable and the method of laying it presented some features not encountered in every-day practice. The cable is to carry current from the east side of the river to the west side for local distribution in the immediate vicinity of Garrison. Power is to be transmitted at first at 2,300 volts with ungrounded star-connected transformers, and this will later be changed to 4,000 volts with the neutral grounded. A certain furniture shop was famous for its antiques. A stranger entered one morning and was met by a small boy, who told him the proprietor was not in. "Perhaps you can tell me what I want to know," he said to the boy. "I called two weeks ago regarding half a dozen genuine old Empire chairs. You had only two of them in at the time, but were expecting the other four at any moment. Have they arrived? "No, sir," replied the boy. "They haven't finished making 'em yet."—Minneapolis Tribune. World's Largest Tree Forest fires threatening the redwoods and sequoias in northern California are a menace that may destroy the oldest and largest growths in the world. It is claimed by scientists that the General Sherman tree, in Sequoia park, is the largest living thing, towering 279.9 feet above the earth, and boasting a diameter of 36.5 feet. Two other trees are taller, but none so broad. In the 3,200 acres comprising Sequoia National park, there are 5,000 trees that have diameter in excess of ten feet. Must Wait THE KANSAS CITY ADVOCATE CONVERSATION NOT TAKEN FROM LIFE "Good-morning, Missus Primm. I trust I have not chosen an unseasonable moment for my delivery this morning?" "Not at all, Joseph—not at all. And please don't bother to wipe your shoes; the linoleum is easily scrubbed. Step into the living room and make yourself comfortable for a moment or two—you must be tired after your matutinal exertions. Help yourself to my husband's cigars, and there is a late issue of a magazine on the table." "Thank you—but I must first deposit this ice in the refrigerator. Business before pleasure, you know. To paraphrase a popular expression, 'One must sell ice while the sun shines.'" "Yes, to be sure. What is a small piece of ice that size worth?" "I'm charging you 70 cents for it." "Really, I don't see how you can be so reasonable and yet make a living." "Frankly, I don't; this is merely a slide line. I write movie scenarios for a living. I am something of an altruist, however, and get a great deal of satisfaction from the knowledge that I am doing my little bit to make this old world a cooler place to live in. That is my only reward. I am not mercenary. I—whoa! My horses are restless. I must be off. Good morning." "Good-morning." — Robert Cyrll O'Brien, in Judge. Dad's Warm Welcome to His Soldier Son When the call for recruits to bust the Hindenburg line reached the ears of folks in Hendy Hollow, a bushy lad was in the field plowing the soil of his father. The lad in his idle moments between milking and chopping wood had read much and filled his head with the doings of one Cinchinnatus, a Roman farmer of early days who left the plow in the furrow at the call of duty. Here was an appropriate time to pull off the same stunt that Cindid, so he slapped himself on his manly bosom and ejaculated in a wheezy Yankee dialect: "By gosh, when duty calls, I must go!" Well, he went. And he became one of the very marines that put the veto to the Dutchman's progress, and when he returned, covered with glory and medals, he held out his hand to his grumpy old pa and asked: "Well, dad, ain't you got nothin' to say to me on my return from the war?" "Yes, I got a lot to say to you," replied old grump, "and that's this: I told you afore you left for the trenches to put the plow and drag under the shed and ye didn't do it, so you go right out and do it afore you step foot in this house!"—Eugene Zimmerman in Cartoons and Movie Magazine. Qualities of Nitrogen Nitrogen is an invisible gas without odor or taste, which neither burns nor supports combustion. It forms 70 percent of the atmosphere, diluting the oxygen, and making normal and comfortable life possible, says the Scientific American. It will not easily combine with other substances except hydrogen, magnesium and a few metals, but though so inert itself, some of its components are quite the reverse, for all explosives are compounds of nitrogen. Nitrogen is one of the chemical elements; it is non-metallic, and plays an important part in the lives of plants and animals. Valuable Catch Sixty thousand dollars was realized from a single day's catch of fish just off the beach near Cape Charles, Va., when 12 refrigerator cars moved to the markets 1,500 barrels of gray trout that averaged the fishermen $40 a barrel. It was the biggest catch of the season and possibly in years of any of the seaside fishermen and came at a time when the season is about to close, which will serve to stimulate the fish industries along the coast of the two eastern shores of Virginia counties, which have had a comparatively poor season throughout the year. Beating Time A New York newspaper placed a loud speaker alongside a linotype machine in its composing room during the world series games. The compositor cast the type describing the plays as they came to him over the radio. In this manner the newspaper beat its contemporaries on the street by several minutes with a complete detailed description of each of the games.—Collier's. BRIEFLY PUT Property has its duties as well as its rights. The noblest motive is the public's good. "All men are born equal," only means before the law. Anything he finds in the woods tastes good to a boy. Money is useful as a servant, but tyrannical as a master. Man's inhumanity to man makes countless lawyers happy. The more a man gets left the more he talks about his rights. Anger is to be very specially avoided in inflicting punishment. Some women who shine in society fall to exhibit their polish at home. Marrying the wrong man isn't as irrevocable as it was 200 years ago. Insect Forager That Is Blessing to Man A caterpillar, known as the "Painted Lady," is one of the most remarkable of insect foragers. These strange little creatures move in vast armies, but never attack field crops or cultivated flowers, but, seemingly with deliberate intent, clear the territory over which they move of many harmful weeds and grasses. The insects crossed the Mexican border some months ago and invaded southern California in great hordes. Millions of them would move past a flower garden or field of blossoming clover, stopping on the way only to attack nettles and weeds and leaving the blossoms infact. The army traveled across the famous Death valley in California at the rate of about fifteen miles an hour. The desert, which stops many insect migrations, appeared to hold no terrors for these, since they were able to find isolated patches of their favorite food sufficient to sustain life. The "painted ladies," which derive their name from the exceptionally beautiful coloring of their wings, have been long known below the border. Transportation Triumph Two steamers moved a hotel from Oakland, Cal., to Nome, Alaska. An entire caravansary with everything complete from the clerk's desk and a bench for the bellhops to the furnishings for the top-floor bedrooms was manufactured in pieces in California to furnish accommodations for the transient trade in the town near the Arctic circle where the pieces were reassembled into a furnished hotel. Cost of Candy In the year 1023 the people of the United States spent nearly $300,000,000 for candy, an average of more than $1,000,000 a day. Assuming an average price of 40 cents a pound for all grades, this amount of money would purchase nearly 1,000,000,000 pounds of candy in a year."—Lydia J. Roberts in Hygela. A Laver "It is altogether fitting, then, that the sclon of such distinguished forbears should lay in a cradle at least a hundred years old."—Cleveland Press. Aab thinks it would be a gain for exactness if we should style such an extraordinary heir a parent.—Cleveland Plain Dealer. Impossible, Mrs. Sambo Mrs. Sambo—Sambo! Sambo! Wake up. Sambo—I can't. Mrs. Sambo—Why can't you? . Sambo—I ain't asleep.—Center Colonel. Sicilian Lemons The fruit quarantine maintained by the United States in an effort to keep the Mediterranean fruit fly out of this country has reacted severely upon the Sicilian lemon industry. The exports from Palermo to the United States for the first quarter of 1924 were one-half million dollars less than for the corresponding quarter of 1923. Vegetables Imported When the weather was too cold for gardens in this country last winter 3,103,000 pounds of beans and 54,147,000 pounds of tomatoes were brought from Mexico and Cuba. The following is only a few of our weekly bargains at our special prices. 7-room modern house on Thompson street; one block of Northeast high school. $3,000. $500 down; several others on this same street. 5-room modern cottage on Washington houlevard; $3,000; several others on this same street. 5-room modern house, 50 ft, on State avenue; garage; one block of Intercity viaduct; $4,200; $2,000 down; several others on this same street. 23 ROOMS Fine big rooming house; income $300 a month; one block of Intercity viaduct; just the place for roomers. 4-room cottage; one full acre of ground; fruit trees, berries, vines of all kinds; chicken fence and houses; garage; one block of paved street; nice and level. 3 storerooms, 8-room modern house in rear; all brick and fully rented on North 5th street; two blocks of Park Street Junction corner lot; transfer point; two blocks of Northeast Junior High School; this is going to prove a fine investment for somebody. 4-apartment solid brick building at the corner of 6th street and Nebraska avenue; 5 rooms to each apartment; modern except heat; rents for over $100 month; will sell or rent; terms. Don't stop at this list—call us up for other bargains. A PERSONAL SERVICE—HUMAN CONSIDERATION YOU GET MORE THAN YOU PAY FOR—ASK ANYBODY THE GRAY PRINTING CO. FIFTH AT OAKLAND AVENUE BELL FAIRFAX 4187 Busses Traverse State Motor vehicles in North Carolina are proving to be the residents' chief means of travel. Passengers can journey from one end of the state to the other, by bus, the vehicles making regular schedules on routes between 75 and 100 miles in length.New York Herald-Tribune. A Last Accessory "We give a bicycle with each car we sell," remarked the auto salesman. "How's that?" asked the prospective purchaser. "So you can park your car in the suburbs and ride into the office."—Life. So It Seemed The Boss—And what have you been doing all this time, Miss Montgomery? New Typist—Typing the letter you dictated, sir. "Really! I thought you might have been working it up in embroidery or something."—Judge. Classes for Parrots A Frenchman named Lalemant started a school to teach parrots to talk. His feathered scholars were taught no fewer than four different languages—English, French, German and Italian—and, although the master had an arduous time of it with his strange pupils, the profits were good, as he charged from $10 to $15 per month for each parrot that he took under his care. The Cause "Hey, there!" yelled Gap Johnson of Rumpus Ridge to an approaching motorist. "Back up and detour, won't you?" "What's coming off?" asked the tourist. "My fourteen children are fighting Gabe Giggery's kids all over the road, just around the bend, there, and I can't separate 'em."—Kansas City Star. Coeds Outdo Men Of the 68 students recently awarded highest scholastic honors at the University of California 26 were men and 42 were women, according to the New York Herald-Tribune. Friday, January 9, 1925 ESTATE The Old Homestead Will Sell Them Instead Realty Co. Venue. Drexel 3859 new of our weekly bargains at our son street; one block of Northeast down; several others on this same Washington boulevard; $3,000; several State avenue; garage; one block of 2,000 down; several others on this ROOMS $300 a month; one block of Inter- for roomers. ka avenue; just right for building; ground; fruit trees, berries, vines and houses; garage; one block of house in rear; all brick and fully two blocks of Park Street Junction two blocks of Northeast Junior High are a fine investment for somebody. at the corner of 6th street and to each apartment; modern except month; will sell or rent; terms. all us up for other bargains. Price of No Regrets PAY'S THAT'S RIGHT" —HUMAN CONSIDERATION PAY FOR—ASK ANYBODY PRINTING CO. VENUE BELL FAIRFAX 4187 EXECUTOR'S NOTICE. State of Kansas, Case No. Wyandotte County, ss. 13122 In the Probate Court of Said County. In the matter of the Estate of George W. Tucker, deceased. Notice is hereby given that letters testamentary have been granted to the undersigned on the last will and testament of George W. Tucker, late of said county, deceased, by the Honorable, the Probate Court of the County and State aforesaid, dated the 5th day of January, 1925. 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. NENTIE TUCKER, Executor of the last will and testament of George W. Tucker, deceased. Dated January 5, 1925. (First Published January 9, 1925.) PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court of Wyandotte County Kansas, Division No. Maude Warfield, Plaintiff Earl Warfield, Defendant To Earl Warfield: You are hereby notified that you have been sued by your wife, Maude Warfield, for a decree of divorce, in the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas, on the grounds of Gross Neglect of Duty, Extreme Cruelty; and that unless you answer the petition of plaintiff filed herein on or before the 20th day of February, 1925, said petition will be taken as true and judgment will be rendered against you, granting said plaintiff an absolute divorce of and from you and such other and further relief as she may be entitled to. E. A. SHACKELFORD, Attorney for Plaintiff. (First Published January 9, 1925.) Guilty Conscience I'LL DO A CROSS- Puzzle AGAIN SWEAR I'LL NEVER DO A CROSS-WORD Puzzle AGAIN I SWEAR I'LL NEVER DO A CROSS-WORD Puzzle AGAIN