Kansas City Advocate

Vol. XI. MIDNIGHT BACKS INTO ROUNDHOUSE FOR REPAIRS Park Sanitarium, Guthrie, Okla., June 25.—The big mogul engines must at times back into the round house for repairs, and then after being adjusted they are sent out for service again, and here is a case where a human engine must back into the round house, and here I am this week at the nation's health resort, one of the best places in America, the Park Sanitarium, and under one of America's best human adjusters, Dr. Horace W. Conrad, and you may tell them that I told you so. Some day I will have to leave these mundane shores, and let the rest of you take the world on, because my time is drawing to an end, and life must close out, but I can but say, "I have lived well today, let tomorrow do its worse." I have furnished you with information from time to time. Told you about my people and your people, and some have asked "is he a real live man?" "Can one man travel so much in a year, see so many people?" They have declared it impossible, and that the editor drew on his imagination and wrote the letters from the office, and had people believe that they were real. I am a real man, and have been all the places I have told you and then some more that I did not take time to tell you. You will miss me when I mingle with the angels. So many of my friends have gone over and are expecting me to join them until one day the word will come to you, "Col. J. O. Midnight has gone home." When I wrote to you last I was in Beaumont, Texas, mingling with my young friends there, Dr. and Mrs. C. B. Charlton, and they were as kind to me as could be, and then I got through with them I made my way to Houston, Texas, and found Rev. E. L. Harrison at the stable with his automobile car carriage waiting to tote me to his home. He has one more fine automobile car carriage, and a fine home to match it. But Rev. Harrison is pastor of Antioch Baptist Church, and invited me there to spend Sunday with him, and he was cordial in his reception. He toted me around Saturday, because I got to him on Friday night, and then he furnished me with the best of eats, and his wife took delight in repairing it for us. She is a cultured Christian woman, and a good cook to match. Two daughters and one son grace this home, and Mrs. Harrison's sister is there with her daughter. It was Sunday morning that I faced that large congregation in Antioch Baptist church, and it was a large one, believe me honey. Already the church has outgrown its capacity, and it will not be long before there will be a larger and greater building. Dr. Harrison is a great preacher and he has great people behind him. His people were delighted to see me and I was delighted to see them. There was Prof. W. E. Miller, principal of one of the schools in the system and an active church man. He is a man who is much misunderstood, but I find that he has the highest regards for ministers, and looks upon the pulpit as a layman should, as a holy place. He considers that the minister should be a clean, honest upright man, and should be a living example of the doctrines he preaches, and I agree with him. I had a long talk with the man I had misunderstood, and now I look upon him as I have never before. I remained in the city all day Sunday, but did not go out in the city any. Got in touch with Rev. I. M. Terrell, and found him sick in bed; He is getting better and will soon be out and doing. I touched Dr. T. V. Overton—in fact it was necessary for him to give me first aid; and he said it was a pleasure to do so. His wife continues in bad health, and it is feared that she will never fully be herself again. She has been a faithful wife by his side so many years, and he is pained over her condition. We are here only for a short time. I commend him to God. Monday morning, Dr. E. L. Harrison, was up, and Mrs. Harrison had breakfast ready to send into my eternity, and about time we were through Prof. Miller drove in his automobile car carriage to tote me to the stable to get the iron horse to leave town. Back through Beaumont, and then on up the road, to Texarkana. I saw some of the friends there, including Mrs. S. A. Mathes, Mrs. Duckie Kennedy, and Miss Virginia Adams, and Rev. W. C. Howell, who has been on the sick list, but he was getting around putting things in order for the Sunday School congress, where I hope to be when you read this letter. The night was spent there, and I was to go to Kildare for Tuesday night to speak to the people. Rev. Mitchell did not send the automobile car carriage for me, hence I pulled right on out to Dallas, sending word to Rev. E. Arlington Wilson to meet me at the T. & P. stable. He was out of the city, but his wife was right there on time with the automobile car carriage, to tote me where I wanted to go and had arranged for something to eat at her home, in case I wanted to eat. She ordered a special chicken ready for cooking. She showed me Macedonia Baptist Church and they are doing some work there, and they will have the last word in church building when completed. Some time was spent in company with the grand chancellor of the Knights of Pythias, W. S. Willis, it was at his home. He has a home in keeping with his position, and one of which all the Pythians are proud. I would not attempt to describe this palace, for it is a palace, and convenient. He even makes his own ice in his home. I had the pleasure of exchanging a few words with his queen, Mrs. Willis, and they invited me to spend the night, but I was expected at the home of Dr. E. A. Wilson, and could not remain in the grand chancellor's home, but I am going there another time and spend a night in his home. Dr. C. W. Arlington, arranged for me to have some fruit, and C. F. Starks, came for me Wednesday morning in his automobile car carriage, to tote me anywhere I was old enough to go and at the same time land me on time at the stable to make to this place. Do you know Clarence F. Starks? If not I wish you would take time to get acquainted with him. He is a high class man, and truly a representative newspaper man with high ideals. He wants his paper to serve the people, and furnish them with information, and for news, instead of asking people to pay him for publishing it, he is willing to prefer good news. He is not a hold up man, but a real honest newspaper man, and I am proud of him. He is modest and you would never take him to be the man that he is, but honey just talk with him and at once you are convinced that you are talking with a well trained man, and a business man at that. I have not told you yet that Dr. C. W. Abington is going to get ready to succeed Bishop W. Sampson Brooks an African, and he deserves the promotion. I shall tell you about it later. I will have something to tell you about the Rev. Dr. J. H. Hughes of Cameron later. I am not ready now. CITY ADVOCATE -Kansas City, Kansas, June 26, 1925 JIM WILSON MONARCHS TAKE FULL SERIES FROM BIRMINGHAM BLACK BARONS Cuban Stars Come Saturday for a Five-Game Series. The Black Barons of Birmingham, with Sam Crawford, manager, worked hard in a five-game series with the penant Monarchs, but had to leave old K. C. without a single game hitched to their belt. The nearest in copping a game was Tuesday, the last game of the series, when Mr. Crawford did the flinging and would probably win if his team had given him the proper support, the game going 13 innings in a 2-3 score. Cuban Stars Saturday The famous Cuban Stars, who are up close to the top in the first division will open a five-game series commencing Saturday. The Cubans have one of the fastest teams this season, they have had for some years and it's a sure shot they will be in the running from start to finish. Cubans are Cubans and they will not stand for the Wilkerson champions to take five straight games. The Monarchs have the penant as good as won for the first half of the season and after the series with the Cubans, will finish up the first half, with Rube Foster's American Giants, on the Chicago lot. Off from Dallas, I passed thru Ft. Worth, where I met some other friends, such as Rev. A. L. Boone, F. Rivers Barnwell, and S. J. Johnson, D. D. They were down to the stable to see me go thru, and Mr. Barwell, brought me some fruit. The first herries I have had this year. On up the road, then to Oklahoma City, but I had to change at El Paso, and Rev. W. Perry, D. D., was out there with his automobile car carriage and had me to get off and hear him deliver a wonderful sermon at night, and then we drove into the city. I spent the night in his home, and bright and early Wednesday morning I was up and headed for this point. With outstretched arms, Dr. H. W. Conrad received me, just like a brother, and was soon trying to locate the trouble and apply a remedy. I went over to see Mrs. Conrad, and found that she is still suffering a little with her rheumatism, but was happy and cheerful, she made me welcome to all she had in the home. I was put in touch with the nurse, Miss Edna L. Marchand, R. N., who received me, and after looking me over said that she had been reading after me for years, but did not think me real. She had discussed it from time to time with head nurse of Douglass hospital and they could not understand how I could get in town, get out and no one ever know of my being in Kansas City until I was out. "I am going to write to her at once and tell her I have seen the real article." Dr. J. E. Perry is here right now operating to save human life. He is one of America's greatest surgeons. I shall have more to say about the operation and the man in my next. J. O. MIDNIGHT. CIVIC LEAGUE HAVE BIG MEETING It was a great meeting of the league Tuesday evening. There was a good attendance, and a great deal of business was transacted, and much interest was shown. Among the matters which came up for consideration, was that of the beginning for a grand emancipation celebration, and in connection therewith the establishing upon a firm basis, the institution of Boys' Week. Doctor S.-H. Thompson was appointed general chairman of the emancipation celebration, and the members of his committee will be announced later, this committee will be large and very comprehensive, and will cover every line of endeavor in our group. Mr. S. D. Scruggs was appointed general chairman of the committee on Boys' Week, with Mr. John A. Hodge, as chairman of the high school contingent and Mr. J. P. King chairman of the junior high portion. Other members of this committee will also be appointed, which will also be a large committee; as it must not be thought, that we can do too much for our boys. It was a pleasure to observe the interest in matters, which are of peculiar interest to our group, it was enough to make one feel and even hope; that we will soon awaken to a full sense of our duty, of co-operation and self help; and will grow to be large hearted and liberal enough to say good things about each other, and thus become to be constructive, rather than destructive of each others welfare. We will meet July the 7th, at which time a report on the drive for emmersion will be made. WOMEN'S COMMERCIAL CLUB The Women's Commercial Club had a pleasant meeting at Mrs. M. Lowery's, Nebraska avenue. They are enlisting in a business proposition. Their next meeting will be Wednesday, July 1, at Mrs. Anderson's on N. 12th St. Iceland Must Live on Country's Products Fashionable Icelandic women have had few new dress models from Paris this year, and the modish young men will not be able to import any of the flapping Oxford trousers, so much commented on in England. This is because for two years Iceland is not to bring in any ready-made clothing. Shoes and all sorts of fabrics are also on the prohibited list, says a correspondent of the New York World. Virtually all luxuries and many necessary articles have been placed on the prohibited list in an effort to stabilize the Icelandic crown. Bread, butter, margarine, cheese, salt meat, pork sausage, eggs, fruit, leather goods, soap, furniture, films, watches, clocks, motor cycles, automobiles and scores of other articles may not be brought into the country. - SUBSCRIPTION PRICE TWELVE MONTHS, $1.50 YORK MASONS TO HAVE ANNUAL SERMON SUNDAY. The York Rite Masons are to have their Annual Sermon Sunday at 2:30 p. m. at Pleasant Green Baptist church, corner of Fourth street and Oakland avenue. The sermon will be delivered by Rev. Geo. McNeal, pastor of this church. The ladies' Court, which is strong in this city, will meet their brothers at the church. Many will be here from Atchison, Lawrence and Leavenworth, also large numbers always come from the Missouri side. Rev. J. A. Broadnax is Grand Master of this jurisdiction and Mrs. Dovie Cummings Grand Matron, both living in 'his city. Mrs. Geo. Brooks and son, of St. Paul, Minn., arrived here last Friday, coming through in their auto. The Brooks' lived here for a number of years, Mr. Brooks being a clerk in one of the sub-stations of the post office department and was transferred to the office in St. Paul some few years ago. The family have many warm friends here and they were delighted to see Mrs. Brooks. They are the house guests of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Brown, 330 Greely avenue. BRIEFS (Columbian Press Bureau.) Of the 2,600 colored workers in furniture factories, 327 are females. We are now being regaled with the political lamentations of our Jeremiahs. The "Wives of Tomorrow" will probably drop cigarette ashes in the frying pan. There are 1,096 colored male and 237 female semi-skilled operatives in shoe factories. We have 307 colored captains, masters, mates and pilots, and 7,232 sailors and deckhands. The average value per acre of farm land in Pickens County, S. C., has decreased $36.00 since 1920. Mrs. John H. Barkley, Jr., of Boston, is our most successful female real estate operator in the New England states. A recent survey shows that of 6,830 hospitals and hospital departments only 39 per cent were in charge of physicians. Five persons are being injured in America each minute of the day and night, and one person out of every 1,000 injured suffers death. The victims of automobile accidents in 1924 alone were nearly twice the number killed and wounded in the American army in the world war. The Atlantic and Pacific-Tea Company now has approximately 13,000 stores in the United States and they are increasing at the rate of forty a week. Mr. Calif. Horn. Miss. Mr. is w. McLe. Mr. wher. said o. her w. get t. Mr. Number 45 TWO HUNDRED AND TWELVE RECEIVE DIPLOMAS TWO HUNDRED AND TWELVE RECEIVE DIPLOMAS DUNBAR GRADUATION IMPRESSIVE Washington, D. C., June 25. —Two hundred and twelve aspiring boys and girls made a colorful picture on the Howard University Campus at six o'clock Tuesday evening, as they were awarded their diplomas of graduation from Dunbar High School by Dr. J. Hayden Johnson of the Board of Education, following which Prof. Garnet C. Wilkinson, Assistant Superintendent of the Washington Public Schools announced that 27 scholarship awards to eastern and western colleges and 5 to Howard University had been made to those who had earned extra ordinarily high grades in scholastic attainments. The exercises were embellished by vocal and instrumental numbers, including selections by the High School Orchestra. The address to the graduates was delivered by Dr. Jason Noble Pierce, whose theme was "Opportunity and Appreciation." Dr. Pierce is President Coolidge's pastor. The class which was one of the largest in the history of the school, was typical of the Race's youth of today, which is eagerly seeking knowledge and preparing itself for future opportunities. Dunbar High School is one of the few standard Negro high schools of the country, and is an outstanding unit of the Washington Public school system, of which, says the United States Bureau of Education: "On a per capita basis of public school teachers, each colored child in the colored schools of Washington receive $42.21, a sum relatively higher than that expended (1917) for teachers in any of the states having separate schools. The resulting effectiveness of the colored schools is reflected by the large attendance and the low percentage of illiteracy." The importance of the adequate secondary training of Negro youth is being felt daily through the strict requirements of education, industry and, in fact, all lines of endeavor which seek to make their growth and development parallel to the growth and development of the country at large. Training and preparedness for Negro youth are thoroughly in keeping with the intentions of those who first sought the freedom of their forefathers, and the interest of the public in its institutions of learning is of grave public concern to all. High-grade secondary training is essential to the trades, the sciences, and the arts; and it is a happy fact that this truth is well known today to the rank and file of educators the country over. CITY BRIEFS AND IN SOCIETY Mrs. Lulu Graves-Thornton, writes from Omaha of her safe arrival and how delighted she was of her entertainment by friends while in K. C. K. Mrs. Lillian Simpson-Carter, of California, is here visiting Mrs. Lulu Hornbeak, Mrs. S. L. Johnson, and Miss Mae McLelland. Mrs. Lottie Simpson of California, is visiting her sister, Mrs. Jennie McLelland on No. 12th St. Mrs. Katie Weedan, who was hurt when Mr. Hudley's auto fell over, is said to have gotten her nose broke; her many friends hope she will soon get well. Mr. Washington, at 909 Washington boulevard, is visiting his mother in her southern home. He had not seen her for twenty-three years. Rev. Calhoun, who preaches in Ft. Scott, is here visiting his wife at 935 Washington boulevard. Dr. H. B. Bronson announced Sunday night, that Rev. and Mrs. Sharp of the White Baptist Theological school and himself, and others, will teach the summer Bible School at the Topeka Industrial institution in July. Sheba Chapter and Electa Chapter, entertained with a reception Tuesday afternoon at Koran Hall in honor of the grand matron from Colorado. The Order of Twelve, and all the tabernacles held their annual sermon at First Baptist Church Sunday afternoon. The church was crowded. The rission meeting at M. Olive Baptist Church was fine. Rev. Hill of Independence preached and his chair and congregation were present, also friends from Argentine, Mesdames Martin and Baker had good papers and Mrs. M. Matthews, City Missionary a poem and the program was very good with a large collection. --- PAGE TWO THE KANSAS CITY ADVOCATE THOMAS KENNEDY, Editor and Proprietor. THOS. KNAPPER Associate Editor MISS IDA B. DERRESEAUX Manager 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 2904 SUBSCRIPTION. One Year ..... $1.50 Six Months ..... .90 Three Months ..... .60 Entered as second-class matter August 29, 1914, at the postoffice at Kansas City, Kansas, under the Act of March 3, 1879. The Advocate is a weekly journal devoted to Race Progress and Human Unlift. Have your news in our office not later than Tuesday of each week to insurance publication. MEMBER NATIONAL NEGRO PRESS ASSOCIATION. SEEK TREASURE OF ALEXANDER Archeologists Believe It Can Be Located. A report sent from Baku says that search has been begun by the Azerbaijan Archeological society for the treasure of Alexander the Great, which is believed to be buried near the village of Andrievka. It is rather a relief that the quest for buried treasure has been shifted to the neighborhood of Baku, and that it is the wealth of Alexander which is sought. Search for the buried treasure of Captain Kidd and that of the Louisiana-Mississippi pirate-patriot, Jean Lafite, has been carried on so extensively that it is right to give the treasure of Alexander a chance. So much also has been written of the buried treasures of the Incas and of gold in sunken galleons that it is diverting to hear from the region of the Caucasus mountains and the Caspian sea, in old Georgia, which is now the Azerbaijan republic. Many unsatisfactory results have attended the search for buried treasure, and in the matter of finding the wealth of Alexander one should keep expectation and enthusiasm under control. It is believed that the third king of Macedon, in the thirty-three years of his active life between Pella and Babylon, may have accumulated wealth. In his triumphal travels in Byzantium, Egypt, Persia and other countries he might have gathered treasure. Whether he buried much of it, or any, near the village of Andrievka is the question. Treasure of Alexander the Great would be double treasure. The gold would be gold worth so much an ounce, but the gold coins, vases and amulets taken from kings, princesses and priests at Thebes and scores of other cities would be worth more than their weight in gold. Lovers of antiques, lovers of things with imperial associations, lovers of things steeped in associations of war, plunder, conquest and assassination would bid against each other. The dispatch says: "Although there are no precise historical data indicating the existence of such treasure, the archeologists were led to excavate by the statement of an 80-year-old resident of Andrievka, who says he owns an ancient map stolen from a Turkish cultan many years ago showing the spot where the treasure is buried. The old man's story of a stolen map has a reminiscent sound to persons who have been burnt by the buried treasure fever. The dispatch also says that "it is an established historical fact that Alexander's troops mutinied at one point in the great empire builder's campaign against Persia—2,256 years ago—and local legend has it that he buried all his treasure somewhere on the Caspian littoral to prevent it falling into the hands of the mutineers. The trouble with many local legends of buried treasure is that they cover too much ground, and that it is hard to pln them down to any particular spot. Pilgrims Walked to Rome Two unusual Anno Santo pilgrims recently presented themselves for confession at St. Peter's. One was from Oberammagau, in Bavarla, the other from Scotland. Both had made the entire pilgrimage to the Eternal City on foot, except, of course, the passage of the English channel, by the Scot. The clergy raised a fund to permit them to return home by railroad. In the first Anno Santo, 625 years ago, and many subsequent ones, the great majority of the pilgrims came on foot. It is still customary for young German boys and girls to walk to Rome in the spring, sometimes with plety in their hearts, sometimes merely with the zest for adventure. Some affect the trade of troubadour and gayly sing to the guitar in the streets, accepting, even requesting, pennies to buy their evening meal. --- THE WEEKLY ANNOUNCER OF FIRST A. M. E. CHURCH C. E. BROOKS, Pastor Parsonage 1111 N. Eighth St. Phone: Fairfax 2904 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 QUARTERLY MEETING SUNDAY A good audience braved the hot sultry weather Sunday to hear the word of God. Rev. C. E. Brooks filled his pulpit and delivered a sermon of great power. Subject, "Mistakes." The speaker made an impression on his hearers of lasting good. At the evening service the Allen league had charge, when the "Challenge of the Cross" was rendered by a company from Centeniel M. E. Church from the Missouri side. A large audience witnessed this fine biblical program. Sunday School at 9:30 had a fine lesson and much interest was taken in the study of the lesson. The Allen leaguers are having fine programs every Sunday evening at 6:30. Come out and hear the young people. Sunday will be the Second Quarterly meeting this conference year. Rev. W. T. Osborne, presiding elder, will be present all day and preach morning and evening. Communion at 3 p. m. Love feast tonight (Friday). Monday night the presiding elder will hold his conference, when all reports of the church departments will make their quarterly reports. Come out Sunday and hear a strong spiritual sermon. Bring some one with you. BAPTIST CITY MISSION The Baptist Women's City Mission had a large meeting at Antioch Baptist Church. Some features of the meeting were: The sermonette by Rev. Pickens, the report of Mrs. M. C. Matthews, the city missionary, and the Bible lesson led by Mrs. Baker. The next meeting will be Friday, July 17th, at the same church. Mrs. Forest is the City Mission President. Vainly Search for Lost Cremona Varnish Says the Encyclopedia Britannica, apropos violin varnish: "The varnish of the old Italian violins contributed the most important element of their superiority in tone to their modern copies." "Save the surface and you save all," carols the varnish vendor from the corner paint shop. This is as true concerning violins as villas, writes Otto Mever. Charles Reade, the famous English novelist, who was also an authority on violins, did not give up the search for the lost Cremona varnish until the very end of his life, when he admitted, "I have not been able to discover the secret." And yet it was no secret in Stratdivarius' day except that each maker mixed and prepared his own varnish and had his particular and individual way of applying it to his instruments. But with the introduction of the quickly drying and more convenient spirit varnishes the violinmakers gradually lost their skill or their interest in the old-style product, which fades rapidly out of the picture; and with the end of the Eighteenth century is gone for good. As Hewer remarks in one of his books: "Once it was generally known how copper could be hardened; how Stonehenge was posed; how the ancient galleys were rowed; how the old masters mixed their colors; how the poisons of the Medici were distilled; how amber varnish was made and how applied; and today nobody knows!" Those of us who have been privileged to gaze upon the supreme combination of wood and varnish in the "Dolphin Strad," have seen one of the few perfect things on this most imperfect planet. The name itself, the "Dolphin," is an attempt to picture the undulating and shimmering loveliness of the magic violin. Got Idea in Dream A "dream invention," making possible moving-picture shows in broad daylight is claimed by a young bookbinder in Budapest, according to a dispatch from that city, the New York World says. The inventor projects pictures not against a white screen but against a rapidly rotating disk covered with strips of dark green and dark blue paper which radiates from the center. The dispatch says the invention has been proved a complete success by experiments and is already patented. The inventor says the idea came to him in a dream and he is unable to explain it. THE KANSAS CITY ADVOCATE METROPOLITAN TEMPLE NOTES Sunday, June 21, many attended services at Metropolitan Baptist Church. After a good Sunday school the 11 a. m., service was very inspiring. Pastor Bronson preached on "The Crucifixion," by special request, and it revived the Holy Spirit in many hearts. As the voluntary publicity committee invites folks on the bulletin boards every day to join the church, when the call was made for joiners, some gladly went forward and joined. At 6 p. m., the B. Y. P. U., had an interesting meeting and good program. At 8 p. m., quite a large number were present, and enjoyed another brief but authentic sermon by the pastor. Hundreds acquiesced when Pastor Bronson said, "we will have church every Sunday night, even if it is hot weather." This week, some will attend the National B. Y. P. U at Wichita. Next Sunday June 28, we will have good sermons at our church at 11 a. m., and 8 p. m. All are invited to come to Metropolitan as it is cooler than many homes. Come and take a stand for Christ. NOTES Some attended basket meeting at the Edwardsville Baptist church Sunday Miss O. Bronson, Rev. Bronson, Mr. Hudley and Mrs. Dinkins went to the National B. Y. P. U. at Wichita. Mrs. M. C. Matthews represented the extra surprise with a poem on missions, at Mt. Olive Baptist church. She is asked to have one for the Western States Convention, also for the pre-convention Kaw Valley Association. Mr. B. Grigsby, on Nebraska avenue was quite sick Sunday. TRINITY INSTITUTIONAL A. M. E. SUNDAY SCHOOL The subject of the lesson was "Peter Delivered From Prison," Acts 12:1-24. The Sunday School lesson was reviewed by Superintendent Robinson and Mr. J. J. Jones. Rev. William Winston, pastor of our church, made some very interesting remarks. He has planned to take twenty-four of our Sunday School children and organize a Sunshine Choir. Superintendent Robinson wants all teachers and officers and anyone else of the Sunday School to meet him Thursday at 7:30 P. M. in the gym to organize the Workers' Council. Robert Lewis has been appointed Sunday School pianist. The Young Ladies' Bible Class and the Young Men's Bible Class are going to form a social and intellectual club. All members of both classes and those who desire to be members please be present Sunday morning. The Sunday School will serve ice cream at the re-laying of the cornerstone on July 5th. Allen League James Reed was elected president of Allen League; Miss Kitchen was elected First Vice-President; Rosie Jones, Second Vice-President; Henry White, Third Vice-President, and Willie Milbrook Fourth Vice-President. Other officers and delegates for the state convention which will convene July 8th will be elected Sunday. Some very interesting programs have been prepared. All are invited to attend. League opens at 6:30 P. M. I. LOUISE ORME. ASSORTED Forethought is easy; it is the afterthought that scratches. Any man who waits for something to show up has a lifetime job. If you draw a pistol at a raffle there is no harm done. All things come with the waiter who serves an order of hash. To please some men just tell them that they look like actors. A girl is never in love if she knows why. The man after a woman's heart may not want it. Husband and wife never argue with each other—they simply dispute. Economy consists in knowing how to get others to supply your wants. Many a man's tongue shakes out his master's undoing—Shakespeare. There is no killing suspicion that deceit has once begotten.—George Ellot. Keep thy heart with all diligence, for out of it are the issues of life.—Bible. Rich men without wisdom and learning are called sheep with golden fleeces.—Solon. The wise man doesn't wait for fortune to knock at his door; he goes out to meet it. An egotist is a man who thinks that the world thinks as much of him as he does himself. LAUGH WITH US Down to Cases "Paw, what is grim reality?" "Grim reality, son, is riding home from the auto show via street cara." Not a Paderewski Rude Question "I want you to understand, sir, that I'm a self-made man." "Who interrupted you?" Particulars Wanted Nurse—The new patient in our ward is light-headed. Doctor—Dellirious or blond? Dangerous "My. husband has the disposition of a mule." "Then better not talk about him behind his back." Modern Camouflage Modern Camouflage Alec—"Your new flat is larger, isn't it?" George—"In one way it is. There are three rooms made into slx"—London Answers. Real Work "You can't stop people from thinking." "Heavens, no! The trouble is to get 'em started."—Boston Transcript. Long Enough Long Enough Ethel—Were they engaged long? Edith—Oh, one cross-word puzzle. Life. Difference Difference "Love laughs at locksmiths, you know." "Yes, but not at landlords and grocers!" "I put explanation "Where did you get that black eye?" "I intercepted a forward pass."—Georghia Yellow Jacket. Not Guilty "I know a very good story—but per haps I have told it to you before." "You certainly haven't." Gentle Hint Nervous Youth—"Darling, you are the breath of my life!" Girl—"Well, why don't you hold your breath?" A Wish Answered Fred—He did, darling. I'm the man. He—Book have a happy ending? She—No, I believe the author is still alive.—Life. PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas Alice Hunt, Plaintiff, vs. Rufus Hunt, 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 plead to the petition filed, on or before the 24th day of July, 1925, the petition will be presented to the court, and evidence will be introduced thereon, upon which a judgment will be rendered, the nature of which will be a decree, divorcing me from you, and for the costs of this action. ALICE HUNT, Plaintiff. By I. F. Bradley, Her Attorney. Attest, CARL W. FINCKE, Clerk. (First published June 12, 1925.) 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 Alice Funk deceased. Funk, deceased. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Administration have been granted to the undersigned on the Estate of Alice Funk, late of said County, deceased, by the Honorable, the Probate Court of the County and State aforesaid, dated the 18th day of June, A. D., 1925. 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. Kansas ity, Kansas, June 18, 1925. 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 18th day of June A. D. 1925. (SEAL) HENRY MEADE, Probate Judge. L. W. Johnson, Att'y. (First Published June 26, 1925) REAL ESTATE DEALERS DIRECTORY OF MASONIC LODGES REALESTATE BARGAINS 7-rooms strictly modern, $3,300; $1,000 down. 6-rooms, strictly modern, $5,500; $1,000 down. 5-rooms, strictly modern, $4,000; $800 down. 5-rooms, water, lights and gas, $1,600; $250 down. 4-rooms, water and gas, $1,800; $200 down. All in fine location and good condition. Some vacant lots for building. See us before you buy. D. W. WILHITE REALTY CO. 1621 N. Seventh Fairfax 1030 STOP PAYING RENT Own Your Own Home BEAT THESE BARGAINS Seven rooms, modern, lot 37x120, $2,600 at $250 down. Eight rooms, water, lights, gas, lot 50x120, $2,500 at $250 down. Six rooms, water, lights, gas, 1,500 at $300 down. Five rooms, modern, $2,500 at 375 down. Five rooms, lot 75x140, $1,200 at $200 down. Four rooms, one acre, $1,200 at $500 down. Six rooms, strictly modern, lot 50x 120, fine garage, fruit, $4,000 at $1,000 down. A real home. Six rooms, 3 1-4 acres, $2,600 at $500 down. Other homes, tracts, lots, farms W. R. JOHNSON REAL ESTATE CO. 516 Minnesota Ave. Phone Drexel 3823 Res. Ff. 4106 W. R. JOHNSON REAL ESTATE CO. 516 Minn. Ave. Phone Drexel 3823 Res. FX4106 Patronize Our Advertisers They are all boosters and deserve your business. DIRECTORY OF GRAND LODGE OFFICERS. Rev. J. Broadnax, M.W.G.M., 2325 Ruby avenue. Telephone Argentine 1001. Kansas City, Kansas. Clyde L. Briggs, R. W. G. Sec., 612 T street, Atchison, Kansas. J. W. Wilson, G. Treasurer, 1317 North Tenth street, Kansas City, Kansas. 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. Scott, G. Lcture, K. C. K. Chas. Gordon.....G. S. Dea. C. Brown, G. J. D. Rev. Moses Johnson, Chaplain. Martin Taylor.....G. S. S. Wm. Brutton.....G. J. S. W. M. Cavens, G. P. W. D. V. Smith, Grand Charity Secy. 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 Sec. Box 416 Boulder, Colo. Friday, June 26, 1925. TE DEALERS Geo. H. Brown REAL ESTATE 330 Greely Avenue 6-room modern on north 5th street, well worth the money, $4,000. $600 down and terms. 8 rooms, modern, 6th and Quindaro, $5,000. $1,000 down. Garage, all in fine condition. 5-room house, water, lights and gas, 50 ft. $2200. $400 down—a good buy. 4-room house on Water street, city water, lights and in fine condition, $1500. $250 down. 8 rooms modern, on Waverly, $4000. $1000 down. 50 ft. Some fruit trees. We have a large list of real modern homes on 5th street. 8 acres of land, 4 room house, some fruit trees and grapes, all for $5000. $1000 down will handle the deal. 3 acres in Quindaro, 6-room house, good flowing, spring water. $2,500. $500 down will do. CALL FAIRFAX 0767, OFFICE 330 Greely Avenue We Reach [and Need Them All DIAMOND REAL ESTATE CO. 1-acre and 4-room log house and out buildings of all kinds. All kinds of fruit, $850—$150 down. 1-acre unimproved. All kinds of fruit, $550—$100 down. 4-room house, 1 acre. All kinds of fruit and out buildings. Close in. $2900, $600 down. Diamond Real Estate Company Geo. McClelland, Pres. 547 State Ave., K. C., K. Drexel 2287 Mrs. Luella Green NOTARY PUBLIC 516 Minnesota Avenue Copying neatly done to order. All work strictly confidential. MASONIC LODGES FAR WEST LODGE NO. 5 (Lawrence, Kansas) Far West Lodge No. 5, F. & A. A. York Masons, meets the second and fourth Tuesday evenings of each month at Masonic Hall, 737 N. H. St, 8 p.m. Visitors are always welcome. J. S. Stone, W. M.. 442 Locunt Street; Elgin Woody, Secretary, 640 Ark. Street, Lawrence Kans. York Masons St. John Lodge No. 9. F. & A. A. York Masons, meets the first and third Tuesday evenings of each month at Ninth street and Everett avenue, 8 p.m. Visitors always are welcome. DR. J. FRANKLIN WILSON, W. M. 945 Everett 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. Vistors ever welcome. S. H. MADISON, W. M. 1236 Barnett Avenue, ERWIN HAWKINS, Secy. 425 Parallel. Sunset Lodge No. 98 F. A. and A. York Masons Meet the first and third Monday evenings each month at Masons Hall, 2538 Washington stret, Denver Colo. FELIX HARRIS, W. M. S. GRANT, Secretary. Silver Chord Lodge No. 104 F. & A. A. York Masons. Meet the second and fourth Wednesday evenings of each month, Mason Hall, 2538 Washington stret, Denver, Colo. P. B. SPEAR, W. M. 1039 26th Ave. Base Ball MUEHLEBACH FIELD MONARCHS vs CUBAN STARS June 27-28-29-30 TWO GAMES SUNDAY First Game 2 P. M. Games Called at 3 P. M. Admission 60c Tuesday Ladies Day ORIENTAL AND DOMESTIC RUGS RUGS MADE FROM OLD CARPETS New and Sanitary Building RD YOUR HEALTH ANYKIT Patro Kansas City Patronize the merchants who advertise in this paper. Theywill treat you right. T. T. From the Grand East F.&A.A. York Mase T. T. G. O. T. Grand East of the M Grand York Masons, Prine T. T. G. O. T. G. A. O. T. U. From the Grand East of the Most Worshipful King Solomon's Grand Lodge of F.&A.A. York Masons, Prince Hall Origin, Compact National IN AND FOR THE ON THE CONTINENT Office c Office of the M. W. C Office of the M. W. Grand Master of Masons T. T. G. O. T. G. A. O. T. U. and in the name of the two Holy St. Johns, of Jerusalem, etc, to all whom these may come, sends Greetings: Peace, Prosperity and Fraternal Affection be multiplied among the Royal Craftsmen, etc.; to all Worshipful Masters and Wardens of each Subordinate Lodge under this Masonic Jurisdiction and D. G. M. and D. D. G. Ms., and members of the above named Grand Lodge, and to the High Priests, Officers and Members of Royal Arch Chapters, and the Eminent Commanders and Sir Kight Templars of Encampments, etc.: Take due and timely notice that the Most Worshipful K. S. G. L. of F. & A. A. Y. Masons, for the State of Kansas, will meet in its Fifty-eighth Annual Communication at Junction City, Kansas, at High Noon, August 25th. You are hereby summoned to attend in person or by proxy, and bring with you, or send in due time your proxy, full and correct returns and reports of all work and business done in your Lodges since your last returns to this Grand Lodge in A. L. 5924, A. T. 1924. Masters and Wardens must make full returns to this Grand Lodge with numbers and name of each Master Mason, Fellowcraft and Entered Apprentice, together with one dollar and fifty cents. State and National Grand Lodge Taxes. Also the name of every candidate initiated, passed and raised, and date of those suspended, expelled or reinstated. Also names, numbers and dates of each candidate rejected. Each Lodge will bring its Warrant for inspection. Matters relating to all departments of Masonry in this State and Jurisdiction, will come before the Grand Lodge for consideration. The Annual Grand Sermon will be preached by one of the Craftsmen. Grand Street Parade Before the Close. The Grand Court will hold its Grand Session at the same time and in the same city where the Grand Lodge meets. Mrs. Dovie Cummings, M. A. G. M.; Mrs. Camille Briggs, G. C. S.; Mrs. Jennie Thatcher, G. C. T. All Grand Masters and Craftmen in fellowship with the National Grand Lodge are fraternally invited to attend in person or by letter. The Union Pacific System, Direct Route without a change, from Kansas City, Kansas. By Order of the M. W. G. M. of Masons. G. O. T. G. A. C of the Most Wor Grand Lodge s, Prince Hall C R The M. W. Grand Master Kansas U. and in the name of time, sends Greetings: external Affection be Masters and Wardens of Sailed on Famous Ship Samuel G. Haskell, of Georgetown, Maine, was once a member of the crew of the Constitution, not when she was making her fighting reputation, but when she made her last voyage in 1878. She was sent to Havre, France, when the exposition at Paris was on, and remained there several months; the return trip was the last she ever made, and was done in 45 days from Havre to New York. Mr. Haskell was present when the celebration of the Constitution's 100th anniversary took place. Business Psychology Judge Kenesaw Mountain Landis said at a Rotarians' banquet in Nashville: "Business psychology is, I suppose, a good thing, but some of our business psychologists claim too much for it. "It's like the story of the waiter in the German beer garden. He gave in an order. "Two sausages for Ulrich Bartholdt." "No, no. Only give Ulrich one sausage,' the psychological manager said quickly. 'He's had 23 beers. Consequently he sees double." "But the waiter, a psychologist himself, replied: "I've tended to that, boss. Ulrich ordered four sausages.'" Water for Morocco City Malilla, Morocco, which has been in the hands of the Spaniards for more than 400 years, is about to be provided for the first time in its history with a public water supply. Gangs of workers are now engaged in laying cement pipes to bring the water from the Yaslnen, and it is hoped that within a short time the municipal authorities will be able to furnish the inhabitants with sufficient water for drinking and hygienic purposes. Oysters Eaten for Scurvy Oysters Lutein for Scarvy Mme. Randolin, chief of the French Institute of Hygiene, maintains that oysters are a rapld and sure cure for scurvy. She bases her claim on experiments conducted first with guinea pigs. She also says that oysters and lemon juice are an ideal cure for dyspepsia or debility and that this combination is richer than most any other food combination, in vitamins. G. A. O. T. U. Most Worshipful King's Lodge The Hall Origin, Comp Grand Master of Masons Kansas City, Kansas, July The name of the two Holy St. Greetings: Section be multiplied among the Wardens of each Subordinate. T. G. Ms., and members of the Grand Members of Royal Arch Churches of Encampments, etc.: Take due A. Y. Masons, for the State at Junction City, Kansas, and a person or by proxy, and bring returns and reports of all work at this Grand Lodge in A. L. 59. Returns to this Grand Lodge will be entered Apprentice, together with the Judge Taxes. Also the name of each suspended, expelled or rejected. For inspection. Matters related to this condition, will come before the Judge preached by one of the Clerks. Session at the same time and innings, M. A. G. M.; Mrs. Camion. fellowship with the National Clerk letter. Route without a change, from N. Kansas City, Kansas, June 10th, 1925. --- THE KANSAS CITY ADVOCATE STATE OF KANSAS OF NORTH AMERICA J. A. BROADNAX, G. M. Attest C. L. BRIGGS, Grand Sec. by British Lawmakers Parliaments come and parliaments go. Some are long and some are short, but the shortest parliament in English history was summoned to September 30, 1399, for the purpose of deposing Richard II, and was dissolved the same day after fulfilling this task. The parliament which Charles I summoned in 1625 failed to please the exacting monarch, and was dismissed after five months, whilst the Barebones parliament, named after one of its members, lasted a similar period. The parliament of 1701 lasted a month longer. The briefest parliament in recent times was the one elected under Gladstone's premiership in December, 1885, and which lasted only until July, 1886. The shortest since then was a parliament lately dissolved at the instance of Ramsay Macdonald. Jewelers Lose Trade Women's constantly changing ideas regarding what they shall or shall not wear always affect some trade or another. This time it is the jewelry trade which is suffering, owing to the new simplicity of tastes regarding the wearing of jewelry, says a correspondent of the New York World. All women want pearl necklaces for the moment, and if they cannot get real ones they will have imitations, with the result that pendants with ornate gold settings as well as brooches are out of fashion. According to the head of a jewelry association in Birmingham, where much jewelry is manufactured, there is today a slump in gold watch wristlets because women are now wearing a plain moire ribbon band, and whereas it was quite usual for a woman to wear four rings it is now only usual to wear two, a wedding and an engagement ring. Bagged Wild Turkey The Little Rock Arkansas Gazette prints a dispatch saying that recently, near Arkadelphia, Ark., J. C. Patterson, who recently was commended on the amount of business he had written for a life insurance company, turned his talents in another direction when he bagged a large wild turkey gobbler in the Ham creek section of Hot Spring county. The birds are now so scarce that getting one is an event of a hunter's life. Solomon's act National June 10th, 1925. Johns, of Jeru- the Royal Lodge under the above named chapters, and the and timely notice of Kansas, will at High Noon, being with you, or park and business 1924, A. F. 1924. with numbers and with one dollar every candidate instated. Also rating to all the Grand Lodge for craftsmen. in the same city ville Briggs, Grand Lodge are Kansas City, --- SAY IF YOU WANT HAIR Go to 1209 North Ninth Street To-Mme. C. O. TAYLOR'S BEAUTY SHOP Kansas City, Kansas Phone Fairfax 0442 Office Phone Drexel 3703 Res. Phone Fairfax 2227 If you want satisfaction in purchase of your furniture, new or used. You will also find it "eazy" pickens. To the above named defendant, Hattie Williams: You are hereby notified that you have been sued in the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas for a divorce by the above named plaintiff, on the grounds of abandonment; that unless you answer the allegations and charges as set out in the petition filed herein on or before the 7th day of August, 1925, the allegations and charges therein contained will be taken as true; that judgment and decree will be rendered in accordance therewith, with such other and farther relief as to the court may seem just and proper. I. F. BRADLEY, JR. Attorney for Plaintiff. (First publication June 26, 1925.) PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas George Brooks, Plaintiff, vs. No. 25823 Laura Brooks, defendant. Fo Laura Brooks: You are hereby notified that you have been sued by the above named plaintiff in the District Court of Wyndotte County, Kansas, for divorce, and that you are required to answer the petition of the plaintiff filed in the office of the Clerk of the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas, on or before the 10th day of August, 1925, or said petition will be taken as true and judgment will be rendered against you in favor of plaintiff granting him an absolute divorce of and from you and for such other and further relief as the nature of the case may require and for costs. DORSEY GREEN, Atty. for Plff. (First Published June 26, 1925) Small Loans WEEKLY PAYMENTS LIBERTY BONDS BOUGHT AND SOLD Credit Investment Co. Room 208. Wyandotte Building -Fifth and Minnesota Avenue Drexel 117 Home Fairfax 3185 WANT HAIR North Ninth Street D. TAYLOR'S SHOP City, Kansas Fairfax 0442 Res. 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