Kansas City Advocate

MAYOR LAUDS PUPILS KANSAS NATIONAL NEGRO BASEBALL LEAGUE MEETS IN PHILA. RUBE FOSTER PRESIDING NATIONAL NEGRO BASEBALL LEAGUE MEETS IN PHILA. RUBE FOSTER PRESIDING The National Negro Baseball League, comprising the following cities: Kansas City. Mo., Chicago, Detroit, St. Louis, Indianapolis, Memphis, Birmingham and the Cuban Stars was called to order by President Andrew Rube Foster, in their Seventh Annual session with the following club owners and base ball officials present: J. H. Wilkerson and Q. J. Gilmore, of the Kansas City Monarchs, Leo Derrick of the Detroit Stars, Dr. G. B. Key and L. A. Brown of the St. Louis Stars, Warner Jewell of the Indianapolis A. B. C.'s, and Rube Foster of the Chicago American Giants. Memphis, Birmingham and the Cuban Stars were represented by proxy. Vol. X11 NATIONAL NEGRO LEAGUE MER RUBE FOS The National Negro Baseballing cities: Kansas City. Mo., Chiolis, Memphis, Birmingham and order by President Andrew Ruble session with the following club onent: J. H. Wilkerson and Q. J. Oarchs, Leo Derrick of the Detroit Brown of the St. Louis Stars, W. A. B. C.'s, and Rube Foster of the phis, Birmingham and the Cu proxy. Much business of importance was transacted, and the league will operate again this coming season with eight clubs. Memphis will be dropped from the league and either Dayton, Ohio, or Buffalo, N. Y., will take its place. Birmingham will continue to be a member of the league under new ownership. President Andrew R. Foster, has been empowered by the league to make an immediate visit to Buffalo, and Dayton, Ohio, to meet with the business men of those cities to investigate the advisibility of admitting either of the two cities in the league. He will also visit Birmingham to hold a meeting with several of the leading business men of that city, and try to induce them to become interested in their local franchise. If the business men of Birmingham fail to take over the franchise, the league will operate the team there the coming season, under the management of Samuel Crawford. President Foster has called another meeting of the league to be held in the city of Chicago during the first week of February, at which time the schedule for the first half will be adopted and several exchange of players will be made. All of the officers of the league were reelected for the year, the only change being made was the election of Q. J. Gilmore of Kansas City, Mo., as the Secretary of the league. SPEDDEN PRESIDES The Eastern Negro League was called to order by President Edward Bolden, of the Philadelphia Hilldale club, with the following club owners present, C. P. Spedden and E. H. Rossiter of the Baltimore Black Sox, Col. C. W. Strothers of the Harrisburg, Pa., Giants, Nat C. Strong, of the Brooklyn Royal Giants, James J. Kenan, of the New York Lincoln Giants, Alexandro Pompez, of the Eastern Cuban Stars of New York, Charles B. Johnson of the Atlantic City, Bacharach Giants, Edward Bolden, of the Philadelphia Hilldales, and Wilbur C. Crelin, of the Newark, N. J., A. B. C.'s who take the place of the Wilmington Potomacs. Both leagues met in separate session at the Christian street Y. M. C. A. The report of Harrisburg dropping out of the Eeastern league was not true as Col. Strothers was on hand with the same large bank roll The National Negro League and the Eastern Negro League and the Eastern Negro League met in joint session Thursday Morning, Jan. 7th, at the Christian Street Y. M. C. A. The joint session was called to order by President A. R. Foster, of Chicago. On roll call both leagues were represented by each city comprising the two leagues. Edward C. Bolden of the Philadelphia Hilldales was elected Chairman of the joint session to succeed A. R. Foster of Chicago for the coming year. C. P. Spedden of Baltimore was elected secretary of the joint session to succeed Q. J. Gilmore of Kansas City. Much important business was transacted by the joint session, and the meeting was the most harmonious ever held between the two leagues. Continued on page 5 THOMAS KENNEDY EDITOR AND PUBLISHER YOR PRO BASEBALL NETS IN PHILA. STER PRESIDING Ball League, comprising the follow- icago, Detroit, St. Louis, Indianap- d the Cuban Stars was called to the Foster, in their Seventh Annual owners and base ball officials pres- Gilmore, of the Kansas City Mon- it Stars, Dr. G. B. Key and L. A. Warner Jewell of the Indianapolis the Chicago American Giants. Mem- uban Stars were represented by K. C. MO. NEGRO BUSINESS LEAGUE HEAR SPEAKERS On Sunday, January 10, at 3:15, the Negro Business League of Kansas City, Mo., held a meeting at Allen Chapel, Tenth and Charlotte streets, Mr. James McQueeney, former president of the Chamber of Commerce, and Dr. Charles Sumner Williams were the principal speakers. A goodly number were present and heard these prominent men speak on present-day issues. DEATH OF MRS. McNEAL Mrs. Laura McNeal, wife of Rev. George McNeal, pastor of Pleasant Green Baptist church, residing at 1816 North Third Street, passed away Friday, January 18, after more than a year's illness. Mrs. McNeal had a complication of diseases, which in spite of the best medical care to be obtained, kept her confined to her bed for more than a year, death finally releasing her from her suffering. Rev. McNeal has been pastor of Pleasant Green Baptist Church for more than forty years, and is one of the most widely known, and best thought of Negro leaders in Kansas City, Kansas. Mrs. McNeal has faithfully trudged by her husband's side, giving him her prayers and wisely assistance in his upward climb, sharing his pleasures and reverses equally, for a number of years and the will be sorely missed in her circle. Funeral services were held from Pleasant Grene Baptist Church Wednesday, January 13, at 2 p. m., with Rev. E. Arlington Wilson, of Dallas, Texas, officiating. Naomi Court No. 58, York Rite Masonic Division, had charge of the body and Pearly Gates Temple No. 1 S. M. T. also turned out to pay last re spects to their deceased sister. Interment in Westlawn cemetery. HURT BY STREET CAR Mrs. J. Hale, colored, age 71 years, 1304 Highland avenue, was badly bruised about the body Monday afternoon, January 11, at 2:05 p. m. According to reports she was struck by an eastbound street car No. 179, conductor's number was No. 713. The accident happened on Twelfth street, between Highland and Woodland. She was taken home in a private car. A Cooked Food Sale will be held by the Decorating Committee of First A. M. E. Church, on Saturday, January 16, at the Home Drug Store, 1512 North Fifth street. Home Made Eats you simply can't beat. We solicit your patronage. MRS. EFFIE EDWARDS, Secretary. CITY Kansas City, Kansas. LAU Kansas City, Kansas. January 15, 1926 JACKSON JUBILEE SINGERS AT GRAND AVE. TEMPLE On Sunday, January 10, a varied program of Negro Spirituals, and Negro folk songs was given by the Jackson Jubilee Singers at Grand Avenue Temple of Kansas City, Mo., and was broadcasted over Station W. O. Q., Western Electrical Company's broadcasting station. These famous singers, under the leadership and training of Professor R. G. Jackson, head of the music department at Western University, is under Redpath management and have appeared in recitals and special programs in about twenty-five different states. They have made several previous appearances at Grand Avenue Temple. The concert was highly appreciated by those who heard it at the Temple and from the air. FOURTEEN HUNDRED ATTEND PARENT- TEACHERS' MEETING The Parent-Teacher association of Northeast Junior High School held one of its largest meetings Wednesday night, Jan. 13 in the school auditorium, that it has held since the organization of the association. Fourteen hundred parents and patrons gathered to hear the program arranged and presented by Miss Mabel Jackson, one of the teachers, and the practical telephone demonstration put on by the Kansas City Telephone company. As each person entered the school and registered what teachers room he or she was representing, the men were given an even number and the ladies an odd number. Two prizes presented by Miss Jackson to the holders of the lucky number. The following program was rendered. Selection—First A. M. E. Church Choir. Invocation—Rev. S. Montgomery. Selection—First A. M. E. Church Choir. Telephone Demonstration — Telephone employs. Selection—First A. M. E. Church Choir. Address—"Personal Touch of Parents, the Greatest Need of Modern Schools", Father Spatches, Rector of Episcopal Church of the Ascension, K. C. Kansas. Mrs. Norene Davis, president of the P. T. A. of N. E. Jr. High thanked the persons who appeared on program, and proceeded to have a small girl draw the lucky numbers. Mr. Goldie Everett received the man's prize and Mrs. Spencer drew the ladies'. Five dollars in gold, which was offered to the room who had out the largest numbers of patrons, was won by Miss Mabel Jackson, with Miss Etta Searcy second, Miss Daisy Whitfield third and Miss May McClelland fourth. Father Spatches address was a wonderful message to the parents of modern day school children. Its purpose was to establish better understanding between the parents and the teachers for the common good of the child. WINS RACE MOTHER DIES Thos. H. Dickson, 1960 N. 6th, a railway mail clark, received word last Friday that his mother, Mrs. M. J. Dickson, St. Louis, Mo., was very ill. Wishing to be at her bedside as soon as possible he left his home in his car at 2 p. m. and reached St. Louis at 8:30 p. m. the same evening. His mother died after his arrival. The trip was made in his Velie Coach and the time was faster than any passenger train between Kansas City and St. Louis. The distance is 257 miles over the new highway. ADVOCATE STANDING OF CONTESTANTS $6000 FREE GIFT DISTRIBUTION UP TO WEDNESDAY EVENING JANUARY 13. Mrs. G. D. Bryson 805,300 Grace Howard 804,600 Jesse M. Worthy 801,700 Mrs. H. G. Dwiggins 763,200 Mrs. Ina Lee Moore 752,400 Ida Hillmore 451,900 E. Morehead 450,800 Mrs. Irene Garrett 425,400 Capitola Green 388,900 Sergt. Jamieson 350,600 Mrs. Ida Kimberling 280,200 Mrs. Lauvina Blake 240,800 Miss Hester Jackson 237,100 Mrs. L. H. Mason 215,100 Walter McClelland 295,000 Mrs. W. C. Hull 189,700 Mrs. Traylor 195,700 N. B. Robinson 165,000 Richard B. Smith 160,300 Jno. G. Garland 130,000 Mrs. Elizabeth Kinchlow 145,500 Dave Kelly 95,000 Rev. T. W. Green 140,000 Miss Gertrude Jackson 60,000 Mrs. J. T. Smith 95,100 Mrs. Safronia Sims 61,100 Mrs. Edna Kemp 60,000 Miss Pearl Jackson 5,000 Solomon Estell 5,000 Alonzo Stevens 5,000 John A. Pace 5,000 Odell Manley 5,000 Maurice Campbell 5,000 Mrs. Kate James 5,000 Homer Miles 250,000 Mrs. Maggie Milligan 95,300 Mrs. Inza Harrison 60,100 TELEPHONE COMPANY DEMONSTRATES WORKINGS OF SYSTEM Telephone company demonstrates Practical workings of system. The Kansas City Telephone company, put on a practical demonstration of the workings of the system, for the benefit of the members and patrons of the N. E. Jr. High P. T. A. in the school auditorium, Wednesday night, Jan. 13. The company erected on the stage complete miniature switch boards, with signals, plugs and all the working gear of the big central office. Five telephone operators, assisted by other employees gave practical demonstrations of calls, each operator explaining in detail her particular work in putting the call thru. The young ladies clearly and concisely what assistance both the caller and the called party could give in perfecting the telephone service. The demonstrations and the operators explanatory talks cleared up some of the mysterious happenings in the everyday telephone service, such as wrong numbers, disconnections and unanswered calls. By staging some very clever and amusing telephone calls many an error attributed to the operator, was traced to its proper source. It is true, they say, that the operators make mistakes sometimes, but they are not always to blame each time an irritate telephone subscriber berates them for their failure to get results from their calls. Mr. Yeager, one of the telephone officials made a pleasing introductory speech, giving a number of telephone statistics, the different parts of the service, and the part that each played in the complete service of a large city. The demonstration as a whole, was as educational as it was entertaining, and those who saw it, thank the telephone company and operators for their willingness to stage it for their benefit. CITY MISSION. The Baptist Women's City Mission will meet Friday, January 22, at Mt. Olive Baptist Church. All Missions and members are invited to attend. 1 to 4 p. m. All friends invited, too. See page 5 for theatrical news. SUBSCRIPTION PRICE TWELVE MONTHS. $1.50 DON PAYS ENT TO N. E. JR. SCHOOL & PRINCIPAL ers and Miss Jeanette Buckner, prize r. High School, spread their oratorical when they appeared and gave their ora- tion Kansas City, Kansas, on Tuesday at commerce. Who were specially trained by Miss Mae Jackson, members of N. E. Jr. High fac- up in the recent oratical contest at the Aison, Kas., and their orations were so made several notable appearances since with invitation to give their orations appeared before that body on Tues- sittt Howard, student at N. E. Jr. High, and introduced the speakers. The another tribute to the N. E. Jr. High It was a splendidly composed and speech, which would have done credit in Master Howard. Saunders on "Booker T. Washington" Merick Douglass" were enthusiastically too and vigorously applauded. The fol- er was written the two girls by Mayor City, Kansas: KANSAS CITY, KANSAS ATTIVE CHAMBER MAYOR GORDON PAYMENT COMPLIMENT TO N. GIRLS, SCHOOL & P Miss Jessie Lee Saunders and Miss Jean winning orators of N. E. Jr. High School, spr fame still further abroad when they appeared tions at the Rotary club of Kansas City, Kam noon at the Chamber of Commerce. These young ladies who were specially tr Harlan and Miss Mabel Jackson, members of ulty, won the silver loving cup in the recent or Inter-state meeting at Atchison, Kas., and the brilliant that they have made several notable the contest. They received th invitation to before the Rotary club and appeared before t day, Jan. 12. Master DeWitt Howard, student was chairman of the occasion and introduced introductory speech was another tribute to the School oratorical training. It was a splend very excellently delivered speech, which wou to a much older person than Master Howard. The girls orations, Miss Saunders on "Boo and Miss Buckner on "Frederick Douglass" w received by the Rotary club and vigorously ap lowing complimentary letter was written the t W. W. Gordon, of Kansas City, Kansas: CITY OF KANSAS CITY, KAN EXECUTIVE CHAMBER W. W. GORDON, Mayor MAYOR GORDON PAYS COMPLIMENT TO N.E.JR. GIRLS, SCHOOL & PRINCIPAL Miss Jessie Lee Saunders and Miss Jeanette Buckner, prize winning orators of N. E. Jr. High School, spread their oratorical fame still further abroad when they appeared and gave their orations at the Rotary club of Kansas City, Kansas, on Tuesday at noon at the Chamber of Commerce. These young ladies who were specially trained by Miss Mae Harlan and Miss Mabel Jackson, members of N. E. Jr. High faculty, won the silver loving cup in the recent oratorical contest at the Inter-state meeting at Atchison, Kas., and their orations were so brilliant that they have made several notable appearances since the contest. They received th invitation to give their orations before the Rotary club and appeared before that body on Tuesday, Jan. 12. Master DeWitt Howard, student at N. E. Jr. High, was chairman of the occasion and introduced the speakers. The introductory speech was another tribute to the N. E. Jr. High School oratorical training. It was a splendidly composed and very excellently delivered speech, which would have done credit to a much older person than Master Howard. The girls orations, Miss Saunders on "Booker T. Washington" and Miss Buckner on "Frederick Douglass" were enthusiastically received by the Rotary club and vigorously applauded. The following complimentary letter was written the two girls by Mayor W. W. Gordon, of Kansas City, Kansas: n, City. My attention that Miss Jessie Lee Saun- kner of the Northeast Junior High re- sults in the Interstate Oratorical contest. like this to these young ladies is well the City and the public, when you pause several states that took part in this awarded, both of which came to Kan- you are rendering to your people from of great value and worthy of recogni- ning that these two young ladies were in the success attained by them I am of the careful and efficient preparation and to Miss Buckner and Miss Saun- y, our appreciation for this honor so such came to our City. your splendid work, I am It has been called to my attention that Midders and Miss Jeanette Buckner of the Northeastceived first and second prizes in the Interstate I feel that an honor like this to these yeoworthy of recognition by the City and the publ and think that out of the several states that contest only two prizes were awarded, both of w as City, Kansas. I feel that the service you are rendering to an educational standpoint is of great value and tion, for it is my understanding that these two students of yours, and from the success attaill satisfied it was the result of the careful and eff by yourself. I want to extend to you and to Miss Buckn ers, on behalf of this City, our appreciation worthily conferred and which came to our City Wishing you success in your splendid work It has been called to my attention that Miss Jessie Lee Saunders and Miss Jeanette Buckner of the Northeast Junior High received first and second prizes in the Interstate Oratorical contest. I feel that an honor like this to these young ladies is well worthy of recognition by the City and the public, when you pause and think that out of the several states that took part in this contest only two prizes were awarded, both of which came to Kansas City, Kansas. I feel that the service you are rendering to your people from an educational standpoint is of great value and worthy of recognition, for it is my understanding that these two young ladies were students of yours, and from the success attained by them I am satisfied it was the result of the careful and efficient preparation by yourself. I want to extend to you and to Miss Buckner and Miss Saunders, on behalf of this City, our appreciation for this honor so worthily conferred and which came to our City. Wishing you success in your splendid work, I am Very sincerely yours, (Signed) W. W. GORDON, Mayor. ART SCHOOL OPENED BY WILL MARION COOK New York—Will Marion Cook of music fame is opening an art school in New York, in which the fundamental principles of singing, dramatic action and dancing will be taught. Teaching will be free from carefully selected teachers. NEGRO CITIZENS LEAGUE MEET The Negro Citizens' League of Kansas City, Kansas, held their regular meeting on Wednesday night, January 13, and the drive for membership started sometime before the holidays was given special attention. The members have been organized into teams, each with a captain, and the team that brings in the largest number of new members will be given a prize. A brand new peppy program has been outlined for 1926 by the president and his officials, and they are desirious of increasing their membership so that the program may be satisfactorily put over. Members are urged to subscribe for the advocate. Noah Mansfield, president; C. P. Swancy, secretary; Attend the Ten Commandments at Dunbar Theatre, January 18, 19, or 20. NEW LOCATION M. J. Ritschel, a dealer in choice meat is now located in his new store room at 1007 The first appearance that attracts your a cleanliness of this modern meat market. This is largely seen through glass enclosed re the weighing is done with the most improv where on the shelves and in baskets a large tables, and fruits command the attention of aler in choice meats and provisions, a store room at 1007 Minnesota Ave. that attracts your attention is the own meat market. The meat display glass enclosed refrigerators, and the most improved kind. Every- in baskets a large display of vege- and the attention of the buyer. M. J. Ritschel, a dealer in choice meats and provisions, is now located in his new store room at 1007 Minnesota Ave. The first appearance that attracts your attention is the cleanliness of this modern meat market. The meat display is largely seen through glass enclosed refrigerators, and the weighing is done with the most improved kind. Everywhere on the shelves and in baskets a large display of vegetables, and fruits command the attention of the buver. Professor J. P. King, Care Northeast Junior High, City. Dear Professor King: NEGRO BUSINESS LEAGUE ELECT OFFICERS The Negro Business League of Kansas City, Kansas held their regular meeting on Thursday night, January 7, 1926. After the regular business session the annual election of officers was held, and the following were elected for the ensuing year: President, Mr. J. H. Clayborne; Vice-President, Rev. H. B. Bronson; Secretary, Miss M. Elizabeth Kinchlow; Assistant Secretary, Miss Eva P. Washington; Treasurer, Mr. C. H. Phillips; Auditor, Mr. A. Miles. The next meeting will be January 21, at the Metropolitan Baptist church, 9th street and Washington boulevard. Rev. Charles S. Williams, pastor of Allen Chapel, will be a speaker at the meeting. Rev. E. Arlington Wilson of Dallas, Texas, will also speak. The public is warmly invited to attend this meeting and hear these speakers. Mrs. Thompson, 817 Oakland avenue, who has been very ill at Douglass Hospital, passed away Sunday evening and was buried Tuesday. Mrs. Julia Hunt, 2518 N. Tremont street, who underwent an operation at Bell Memorial Hospital six weeks ago, suffered a stroke of paralysis Sunday night and is in a very serious condition. Number 25 January 11, 1926. KANSAS AGAIN PRESENTS PROPOSAL ALTERING TERMS IN CONGRESS {From Journal-Post Wash. Bureau.) Washington, Dec. 26.—Another effort is under way to so amend the constitution that defeated legislators may not hold control of congress for thirteen months after they have been repudiated. A resolution to that effect is sponsored by Representative Hays B. White, Sixth Kansas district, while Senator Norris of Nebraska is looking after it in the senate. This is the third time that an attempt has been made to change the date on which retiring officials give up their offices following an election. The resolution in part: Section 1. The terms of the president and vice president shall end at noon January 24, and the terms of senators and representatives at noon January 4, of the years in which such terms would have ended if this article had not been ratified; and the terms of their successors shall then begin. Section 2. Congress shall assemble at least once in every year, and such meeting shall be on January 4, unless it shall by law appoint a different day. Section 3. If the house has not chosen a president, whenever the right of choice devolves upon it, before the time fixed for the beginning of his term, then the vice president chosen for the same term shall act as president until the house chooses a president; and the congress may by law provide for the case where the vice president has not been chosen before the time fixed for the beginning of his term, declaring what officer shall then act as president, and such officer shall act accordingly until the senate chooses a vice president. Section 4. Sections 1 and 2 shall take effect November 30, following the ratification of this article. "No man can say reasonably," says Representative White, "that it is logical for a congress that has been voted out of office to continue to control the government for thirteen months after it has been refused a vote of confidence. Such a condition is not only not in conformity with our ideas of republican government, but is contradictory. Nor has it ever been asserted by any one that the organizers of our government had any idea that such a rule would be drawn into practice. "The constitution does not fix the beginning of the term but only its duration, and it is only because of the fact that the first congress under the constitution met March 4 that the practice has been maintained throughout our constitutional history. It is clear that a different day for the beginning of each congress can not be set without a change in our constitution." Representative White also points out that there is neither law nor precedent to dictate who shall serve as president if neither a president nor a vice president has been elected prior to the date when these officials are to take office. The constitutional amendment would enable congress to clear up this situation. In the last presidential campaign there was much speculation as to what would happen if as a result of a three-cornered contest the election of a president went to the house. Coolidge's majority buried the possibility as far as the public was concerned but members of both the house and the senate realize that there is this weak spot in the constitution and that it should be eliminated before a remote possibility becomes a pressing reality. HIGH RECOVERY RATE AMONG NEGRO INSANE. Washington, Jan. 14.—Although mental disease is still very prevalent among Negroes of the United States, the Statistical Bureau of the New York State Hospital Commission has found that the general recovery rate in recent years has been higher among Negro patient than among white patients. A high death rate, with males in advance of females, was also noted among the patients studied. Among the causes contributing to insanity among Negroes, the Commission listed the following as principals: (1) The stress of congested city life, and (2) Cold northern climates. In its conclusions, the Commission found that many institutions for the care of Negro insane are inadequate to meet the general needs. ROOMS FOR RENT One furnished room to rent to man and wife in strictly modern home including telephone and heat. one-half block to two car lines. Would like to exchange reference. Call Fi. 2153-W. DIVIDED ON HOW THE TARIFF AFFECTS FARMER Curtis Defends Measure as Drawn as Meeting all the Demands Made in Opposition to Capper's Stand for Changes. Washington, Dec. 30.—The two Kansas senators are at odds on how the present tariff law affects the farmer, the Kansas farmer especially. Taking sharp issue with his colleague, Senator Capper, who yesterday declared in a speech the Kansas farmer got the "short end" of the present tariff, Senator Curtis today warmly defended the eastern law as drawn in the interests of the farmer and as entirely to his advantage. Senator Courtis,who is Republican leader of the senate, said that while tariff laws must originate in the house, it was his belief there would be no general revision at this session. Senator Watson of Indiana concurred in the opinion of the Kansan, adding if anything could be suggested that would really hurt the farmer it would be to destroy his present good domestic market by tinkering with the tariff and thus upsetting industry and prosperity. Other administration senators expressed the same opinion, indicating the tariff wouldn't be taken up this session. Curtis emphatically denied rates in the present bill were oppressive to the farmer. He added: "If Senator Capper or anyone else will bring forward particular rates that are oppressive to the farmer, I'm ready to change them to make them in the interests of the farmer." No Break in Friendship. The clash of the two Kansas senators over the tariff attracted much attention in Washington. It does not mean the two senators have broken at all, nor that their political or personal friendship will be disturbed, so the incident does not carry the political significance that might be assumed. It does show, however, the two senators are far apart on their tariff views, a difference of opinion that is apt to be reflected again when the farm relief measures come up. Curtis will stand with President Coolidge on what he recommends and adverse to any price fixing. Senator Capper has not declared for a specific plan, but from his utterances, in his Chicago speech to the American Farm Bureau and to the "tariff conference," yesterday, it is obvious he is ready and willing to go much further in seeking "surplus" remedy than is the administration and is more closely in sympathy with the Iowa viewpoint. The emphatic defense of the present tariff law from Senator Curtis today was important, not only because it clashed with the views expressed by Senator Capper yesterday, but also because the Iowa conference had attacked the tariff in its resolutions, declaring the farmer's position must be "equalized" somehow or the tariff brought down. "Farm Leaders Satisfied" "The present tariff schedules on farm commodities were asked by the farm organizations themselves and the farm bloc and agreed upon as what the agricultural situation demanded," said Senator Curtis. "I know what I am talking about for I took the rates the farm bloc had agreed upon and recommended and presented them to the finance committee myself—a long list of them. The committee and eventually the senate accepted, practically without change, the rates the farm bloc recommened. And when the bill was finally passed the farm organizations said they were satisfied and described the bill as the best farmer's tariff that has ever been passed." Senator Curtis called attention to the fact that under the flexible tariff provisions any duty could be changed 50 per cent by the President after investigation by the tariff commission. Asked about the charge from Iowa that the farmer bought in a protected market and sold in a world market, Senator said the facts did not justify such a statement. Senator Curtis charged no specific plan of revision had been brought forward by anyone—that it had only been general talk. "If Senator Capper or anyone else will bring forward particular rates that are oppressive to the farmer, I'm ready to vote to change them. Senator Curtis said if the tariff was to be changed he favored raising present schedules on farm rates. In 1879 it was held in Strauder vs. West Virginia, that a colored male citizen had the right to serve on juries. In five of the thirteen original states, Negroes were not only recognized as citizens, but were also admitted to the exercise of the right of suffrage. THE KANSAS CITY ADVOCATE A PERSONAL SERVICE-HUMAN CONSIDERATION YOU GET MORE THAN YOU PAY FOR-ASK ANYBODY NEW INTER-RACIAL RELATIONS IN THE SOUTH. (Concluded from last week.) A sufficient amount of money for a beginning was secured from the War Work Council of the Y. M. C. A. As a first step the attempt was made to secure a cross-section of the thinking of our people on this question. Twelve hundred white men were gathered from all over the South. They were brought together in groups of a hundred. They were the men who make public opinion in our Southern communities. They talked freely and frankly. At the same time at another place there were brought together 750 Negroes, about a hundred in each group, the thoughtful men of their race. They talked for a week. (There wasn't any difficulty in those days in getting Negroes to talk.) Notes were made of what was said. The Negroes, when they assembled, appointed a committee, called an interpreting committee. At the end of each meeting there were not only notes on all that had been said, but the interpretation by the committee. It was a voluminous and important mass of material. There are some things which Negroes do not say except as they are provoked to say them by white people. A sufficient number of white people spoke in the Negro meetings to provoke full discussion of vexed points. That volume of notes, therefore, represented the heart and mind of 750 of the most intelligent Negroes that could be gathered Out of all this there began to emerge interesting facts, already known to some, but with a new significance. One was that the more intelligent Negro and the more intelligent white people of the South had little or no point of contact or means by which they could understand one another; that they knew little about one another—particularly white people regarding Negroes of education and culture. (This class of Negroes know white people better than white people know them.) The racial situation was like this: At the top, where there was intelligence, good will, moderation, and self-control, the races were far apart, and as they began to drop in intelligence, in opportunity, in self-control, in religion, their contacts were multiplied. There is a place in the lower realms of economic competition, culture, and community life where the races mingle. Race contacts in the South were largely at that lower level, and were contacts that make trouble and could make nothing else. About that time a study was made of Negro homes in one of our Southern towns. It showed that as the economic efficiency of white and colored homes dropped they came closer together. At the top there was no contact. The better white homes did not know that the better colored homes existed. Then, as the scale of Negro home life grew lower—down below the economic line—there began to be contacts between the low strata of Negro life and the more prosperous middle and upper classes of white people, from the fact that the latter drew their servant class from the former. The first-hand knowledge, there- Washington, Jan. 8.—The Board of Home Missions of the Methodist Episcopal Church (White) at a recent meeting had under discussion the affairs of Haiti and the Dominican Republic and made the following specific recommendations: "(1) The former provision of the Haitian law forbidding foreigners to own farm lands should be restored. At the same time, care should be taken to safeguard the money invested by foreigners in Haitian land under the permission given by the American-written constitution of Haiti. (2) Instead of allowing easier foreclosure of mortgages on farm lands, as is contemplated, foreclosure should be made impossible upon farms that are needed by the working owners to support themselves and their families. (3) Other credit arrangements should be provided for, particularly through cooperative credit unions. (4) Elementary and high school general education is one of the greatest needs at Haiti at the present time. All additions in agricultural and technical schools should be established upon what now exists, and what now exists should be vastly extended and improved. The present elementary schools in most instances could be used to teach agricultural and other technical arts to children. All of the work should be inspired by the purpose of making the Haitian an independent farmer with the personal sense of dignity and the strength of family life which this begets. (5) The contemplated irrigation projects should be carried through soon." N. A. A. C. P. HOLDS ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING New York, Jan. 14.—The National Association of Colored People held its annual meeting on Monday, January 4th, relecting its same board of directors, to which was added the name of John E. Naill, prominent real estate operator of Harlem. The directors reelected were: Jane Addams and Dr. Charles E. Bentley, of Chicago; Senator Arthur Capper, of Kansas; Robert R. Church, of Memphis; Charles E. Russell, of Washington; Maggie L. Walker, of Richmond; and from New York City the following: Rev. Hutchens C. Bishop, Dr. W. E. B. DuBois, editor of the Crisis; Florence Kelley, Secretary of the National Consumers' League; Mary White Ovington; and Herbert K. Stockton. ADVOCATE OFFICE 516 MINNESOTA AVE. PHONE DREXEL 0424 fore, of these better whites came largely from what they were able to gather from the lower strata of Negro life which makes up the mass of the Negro domestic servants in Southern communities. By A. Porter Davis, M. D. Even from the first primitive man has ever invested the Healing Art with awe. In no way have the oborgines of any part of the globe been more responsive to bombastic pretense than in medicine. Trading upon this human weakness, multitudes of ignorant pretenders in past times have lived in luxury, or at least in luxury as compared with the mode of life of their dupes. As human nature remains the same throughout the ages, we do not have to go very far back into the history of scientific medicine to find similar examples of a superstitions, credulity on the one side and a class of charlatans on the other. Now we have an era in which the physicians scorns to impose upon the fears of his patients and takes them more into his confidence, thus establishing a sort of partnership in which the patient gathers the data for consideration by the physician and the latter consults with the patient and gives him the benefit of his naturally greater technical knowledge of the importance of the facts submitted. This is Medicine in its modern and true aspects, and opens up a field of usefulness for the physician which makes his former professional routine seem tame and uninteresting by contrast. The physician no longer regards his patient as an exhibit displaying such and such routine symptoms, to be treated likewise by routine, but as a psychological entity with a mental and physical machinery which frequently requires adjusting. This human machine being the most marvelous and complicated mechanism ever in existence, it requires exceedingly careful handling. Therefore, it is the function of the physician not only to understand this mechanism and its vagaries, but also to instruct the owner in running this machine with the greatest possible skill. Just as a locomotive engine may arrive after a hundred mile run in perfect condition, but still require a period of rest and supervision in the round-housefl so is it necessary that the human machine be not unduly strained by overexertion or unwisely stoked with improper fuel. For this reason it is important that each patient be trained to exercise the best possible judgment in the selection of foods and in the establishment of rest intervals, with such recreation as may be indulged in without undue fatigue, always bearing in mind, however, that a reasonably stiff regime of work is less harmful than any protracted period of idleness. As all human knowledge has its limitations, it is too much to expect that even the most intelligent persons will not more or less constantly exercise such bad judgment in his daily routine as to exert a depressing influence upon the integrity of his physical organ- ism. Every waking hour brings with it such factors as anoyance, anxiety, undue haste, and general disturbance of the mental or physical morale which induce excess wear and tear. The avoidance of these destructive elements is sufficiently important to justify most careful study. To be sure nature is always busily engaged in adjusting, smoothing over, and otherwise correcting these errors, but unfortunately nature frequently overdoes her part. The man who rushes off to business after a hurried and unsatisfactory breakfast finds nature so full of sympathy as to give him an obnormal appetite at lunch time, with the result that, unless he exercises unusual self-control, he a little later on finds himself trying to do business with a brain stupefied by the withdrawal of an unusual amount of vital force for concentration at the most threatened point, viz., the digestion. TALES FROM FLORIDA Washington, Jan. 8.—Investors, laborers, and artisans of the Race, who have given Florida the "once-over" during the past few months bring back a variety of tales. In the land-grabbing and money-making activities, grabbing and money-making activities, it is claimed that not a few negroes have made small fortunes within a week or two, by the skillful turnover of Florida properties now available at high prices, only. Negro labor is now said to be having its day in Florida, with four and five dollars a day as the minimum price for the most menial work. Sixty cents per hour is said to be a low price for janitor services, or for garden men and chore help, while domestic help is said to be enjoying the height of high wages. The Seaboard and Atlantic Coast lines are bringing the full quota of Negroes each day into Florida cities, where they expect ready employment. Notwithstanding the availability of competent Negro help, however, it is intimated that a few promoters are still endeavoring to export labor from nearby islands, to the exclusion of American labor; and added to this menace, not a few returning Florida migrants report that even in the face of high wages the majority of Florida cities are unattractive to the Negro because of a continuance of the customs of oppression, found in Florida here and there. Said ne returning migrant: "If they'd only give us a square deal all around, with good home facilities and schools to educate our children, Florida would be the best spot on earth." N. B. ROBINSON LAUNDRY COMPANY Prompt, Efficient Service Office and Residence 333 Quindaro Blvd. Phone Fairfax 1174 N. B. Robinson, Mgr. ps FEE REL ETE RES AE Tee A SES aS EIN cn IM STM ERIN ETS UO! SR a ee re rr Oe ee eee ee er eee BS Se ce ey Te ey SR ie tO id Se A a A ee A a . ¥ = - me . * a * . ° a . , a * . " c : . % . = > 7 ° eo : FRIDAY, JANUARY 15, 1926. : a _Kansas City. Advocate ’ paper mup ry ONLY EIGHT DAYS MORE OF BIG VOTES Just sit down, take out your pencil and do a little figuring. You will be surprised . how many votes you can get with a few long term subscriptions. Think over the list of promises you have, then get out and get them. When you think you have enough, go and get a dozen more. _It is better to win by a million votes than to lose by one vote. You never can tell. It might be the last one you: receive that will win the Capital Prize of your choice. Now, today is the time, not tomorrow. Do all you can today, then do more tomorrow. Remember, one subscription before the Big Vote Period is over, January 23rd, is worth two during the second period. The more you do this period, the less you will have to do the next. ‘ a g Z a Contestant’s Subscription and Vote Guide $12.00 IN SUBSCRIPTIONS $36.00 IN SUBSCRIPTIONS . Eight 1-year Subscriptions @ $1.50..............Votes 80,000 24 1-year Subscriptions..............._.................Votes 240,000 If they are new subscriptions, extra__......................200,000 If they are new, OXtra.. a. eecccescccoseccsescessssceesseeeeeene-600,000 Equals one Clb. 0... ---sececcssessceesecereeeeeeeeeeeeceeseeeeaeee 00,000 Equals Three Clubs ....essccsscsosecsesccsseecsesssseesseeeene---B00,000 Total Votes......................380,000 Total Votes.................1,140,000 ——oR-—— ——_oR—. . 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Equals ome C1UD..2....s-ccececccseseeereeoesseeseecssesecceseceeneeseee-.00,000 All 4-years, new and CHIDS...--sssscseescceeeeenees--B,600,000 Total Votes 690,000 8 6-year, and 2 4-year subs., new and clubs........4,980,000 Remember the above votes are for the First Period ' _Knding January 23rd | | For explanation or information call or phone : | a CAMPAIGN MANAGER Advocate Office, 516 Minnesota Avenue, Up Stairs . Phone Drexel 0424 1 gro. . . . PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY at Office 608 North Sixth Street Phone Drexel 1814 Residence Phone Fairfax 0650 SUBSCRIPTION. One Year $1.50 Entered as second-class matter August 29, 1914, at the postoffice at Kansas City, Kansas, under the Act of March 3, 1879. The Advocate is a weekly journal devoted to Race Progress and Human Uplift. Have your news in our office net later than Tuesday of each week to insurance publication. MEMBER NATIONAL NEGRO PRESS ASSOCIATION. EDITORIAL We want a paper. The Advocate will be a big cog in the affairs of Kansas City. Just watch us grow. If the Negro business men around our town let the Advocate down they will be showing poor business judgment, for business needs an advertising medium like a newspaper. This fact is borne out by the big business advertisements in the metropolitan papers. The Advocate will be a big cog in the Just watch us grow. If the Negro business let the Advocate down they will be short, for business needs an advertising per. This fact is borne out by the big body the metropolitan papers. If we could be made to realize the air our business houses would come out on a of chewing gum fame has spent millions multi-Millionaire. The Nation's biggest wealthiest people. Why can't we take successful business people and build Gibraltar but first we must do as they did. We have business around Kansas City to support only as strong as its support. We are made a newspaper is the most potent fact power of the press is axiomatic. We straight-jacketed and handed to us by our want our own organ of expression to vipirations. It is true the Negroes of the Kansas family, but we should have some local presides upward. FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS Five Thousand Dollar Drive L. stitutional A. M. E. Church. Carey Trustee Helpers, Mrs. Dent; Mr. J. J. Parks, superintendent. Vernon Sewing Circle, Mrs. B. Mr. J. J. Jones, superintendent. Pulpit Aid, Mrs. Pearl William Holiday, superintendent. Booster Club, Mrs. Marie Cannon Robinson, superintendent. Grant Club, Mrs. Pearl Monday Moore and A. E. Winston. vice-president and Mr. Frank William, superintendent. The Railroad Men's Club, Mr. J. Mr. J. B. Gibson and Mr. George M. Widows and Widowers Club, M. dents; Mr. R. A. Watley, superintendent. Young Ladies' Social Circle, president; Miss Phelmer Robins, vice Glee Club and Emergency Chieftain pastor, president. The Womens' Union, Mrs. Ida A. The Mens Union, Lawyer S. E. The Missionary Society, Mrs. dents. Busy Bee Club, Mesdames New dents. If we could be made to realize the advantages of advertising, our business houses would come out on a higher level. Mr. Wrigley of chewing gum fame has spent millions in advertising. He is a multi-Millionaire. The Nation's biggest advertisers are its wealthiest people. Why can't we take pattern after these successful business people and build Gibraltars of business? We can, but first we must do as they did. We have enough Race men in business around Kansas City to support our paper; any paper is only as strong as its support. We are making a bid for that. A newspaper is the most potent factor in a community. the power of the press is axiomatic. We don't want our thoughts straight-jacketed and handed to us by some other journal. We want our own organ of expression to voice our protests and aspirations. It is true the Negroes of the Kansas Citys seem like a large family, but we should have some local pride and try to push ourselves upward. FIVE THOUSAND DOLLAR DRIVE Five Thousand Dollar Drive Launched in Trinity Institutional A. M. E. Church. Carey Trustee Helpers, Mrs. Lossie Saunders, president; Mr. J. J. Parks, superintendent. Vernon Sewing Circle, Mrs. Bettie Holly, president; Mr. J. J. Jones, superintendent. Pulpit Aid, Mrs. Pearl Williams, president; Mr. D. Holiday, superintendent. Booster Club, Mrs. Marie Cannon, president; Rev. N. B. Robinson, superintendent. Grant Club, Mrs. Pearl Monday, president; Mesdames Moore and A. E. Winston. vice-president. Mr. J. H. Cockrell and Mr. Frank William, superintendents. The Railload Men's Club, Mr. D. G. Emery, president; Mr. J. B. Gibson and Mr. George M. Brown, vice-presidents. Widows and Widowers Club, Mrs. Sallie Pullin, presidents; Mr. R. A. Watley, superintendent. Young Ladies' Social Circle, Miss Phelmer Groves, president; Miss Phelmer Robins, vice-president. Glee Club and Emergency Choir, Rev. Wm. Winston the pastor, president. The Womens' Union, Mrs. Ida Birch, president. The Mens Union, Lawyer S. E. Malone, president. The Missionary Society, Mrs. Lillie B. Yates, president. Busy Bee Club, Mesdames Newton and Hadley, presidents. PAGE FOUR THE KANSAS CITY ADVOCATE THOMAS KENNEDY, Editor and Proprietor. THOS. KNAPPER Associate Editor MRS. IDA B. KENNEDY, Manager. G. V. GOLDEN, ADVERTISING MANAGER MRS. AGNES FREDERICK City and Society Editor Phone—Fifield 3145J MRS. M. C. MATTHEWS, Society Editor. We want a paper. TRINITY INSTITUTIONAL A. M. E. CHURCH The morning service was well attended and much interest was manifested in the subject the "Fleeing Prophet." The Rev. Wm. Winston, pastor seem to be at his best. Rev. J. D. Barksdale D. D. Editor of the Western Christian Recorder worshipped with us. He was presented after preaching and made a few remarks on how a Democratic form of church government was taking hold in the Methodist churches. Mr. and Mrs. Childs worshipped with us in the evening service and Mr. Turner and Mrs. Washington. The Mens Union is fast becoming a power for good in the church work. They are helping the Pastor so much in teaching the members and friends the necessity of each one doing their duty. Rt. Rev. A. J. Carey D. D. of Chicago, Presiding Bishop of the Fifth Episcopal District will preach the Eleven O'clock sermon for Trinity. The Hindu will speak and heal at three o'clock. Admission free. Miss Dixon will repeat the life of Christ thrown upon the canvas in Five reels at eight o'clock p, m. The Fifth Sunday will be out one Fourth Drive day. THE WEEKLY ANNOUNCER OF FIRST A. M. E. CHURCH Located Cor Eighth and Nebraska. J. B. ISAACS, Pastor Parsonage 1111 N. Eighth St. Phone, Fairfax 2904 Order of Services 9:30 A. M., Sunday School. 11:00 A. M., Preaching. 5:00 P. M., Junior Allen League. 6:00 P. M., Senior Allen League. 7:30 P. M., Preaching. WEEKLY SERVICES. Official Board, 2nd and 4th Mon- day. 7:30 P. M. Choir rehearsal, Tuesday 7:30 P.M. Wednesday, prayer meeting, 7:30 P. M. Friday class meeting 8 P. M. CHURCH NEWS The services Sunday were largely attended and the pastor, Rev. J. B. Isaacs, delivered a spiritual soul-stirring sermon. Several joined the church. Sunday School attendance is growing in number and interest. More teachers are needed. Come and help. Sunday morning prayer meeting sees many of the faithful. Come out and receive a real joy to your soul. The evening services were well attended nad the pastor preached a fine sermon. Large Services Sunday. Come and bring someone. Special Music. TORIAL Cog in the affairs of Kansas City. Two business men around our town will be showing poor business judgement in medium like a newspaper big business advertisements inIZE the advantages of advertising, but on a higher level. Mr. Wrigley, millions in advertising. He is a biggest advertisers are its take pattern after these succeeds in Gibraltars of business? We can, and. We have enough Race men in our support our paper; any paper is we are making a bid for that. Potent factor in a community. the nice. We don't want our thoughts us by some other journal. Weention to voice our protests and as the Kansas Citys seem like a large local pride and try to push our- D DOLLAR DRIVE Drive Launched in Trinity In- titute, Mrs. Lossie Saunders, presi- intendent. Mrs. Bettie Holly, president; agent. Mel Williams, president; Mr. D. Lee Cannon, president; Rev. N. B. Monday, president; Mesdames vice-president. Mr. J. H. Cockrell interintendents. Club, Mr. D. G. Emery, president; George M. Brown, vice-presidents. Club, Mrs. Sallie Pullin, presi- perintendent. Circle, Miss Phelmer Groves, Robins, vice-president. Fancy Choir, Rev. Wm. Winston Mrs. Ida Birch, president. Peter S. E. Malone, president. May, Mrs. Lillie B. Yates, presi- ames Newton and Hadley, presi- BIBLE CLASS The Adult Bible Class of the First A. M. E. church, taught by Mr. James Reese and with Mrs. Daniels as president, is growing at a rapid rate. 75 members are now enrolled with an attendance of over 50 each Sunday mroning. This class uses the main auditorium of the church on account of its large numbers. Miss Daniels presides at the piano while Mrs. Ragsdale has charge of the devotional exervices. Mr. Riley Brown is the efficient librarian, Mrs. Augusta Dunlap is chairman of the boosting committee. Mrs. Marie Wilson will lead the discussion topic next Sunday morning. This promises to be very interesting and the members of the class are making special preparations to be prepared to engage in it. All persons who are interested in the study of the Bible are invited to join this great class of which Mrs. Buckner is the secretary. CARD OF THANKS I wish to thank the Beatrice L. Childs' Club and friends for being especially nice to me during my illness. THE KANSAS CITY ADVOCATE METROPOLITAN TEMPLE Sunday, January 10, the second Sabbath in 1925, the Metropolitan Baptist members had enjoyable meetings. 6:00 a. m., Prayer Meetinfl; 9:30 a. m., a large Sunday School, and at 11 a. m., the beginning of the greatest sermon the world ever knew, i.e., the sermon on the mount, from Christ's words, "Seek ye first the kingdom of heaven and His righteousness and all things shall be added unto you." Matt. 6:24. Pastor Bronson certainly preached a wonderful sermon on the text mentioned. At 4 p. m. the Forum had a very large audience. At 6 p. m. the B. Y. P. U. also had a large number present. At 7 p. m. an enjoyable Vesper Service of song was rendered by the choir. At 8 p. m. Dr. Bronson preached another sermon on another phase of the great sermon on the mount, and many hearts joined in praise to God. Pastor Bronson, also announced that Rev. E. L. Harrison, former pastor of our church, will be here Thursday night, January 21 and preach for us. Everybody is invited to come and hear Rev. E. L. Harrison preach. Don't forget to attend all services next Sunday, January 17. All Saints and sinners are invited to attend Metropolitan Church. Come. CAREY CHAPEL A. M. E. CHURCH Our Sunday School convened at 9:30 and is progressing nicely. At 11:45 the pastor, Rev. G. E. Horsey, preached an excellent sermon, which was greatly appreciated by those present. At 6:00 the newly organized Christian Endeavor League met. This promises to be an interesting feature of our Sunday services. At 8:00 Dr. Horsey preached another very splendid sermon. At this service there was one addition to our membership. We are preparing for a big night's program for next Sunday, when our own beloved Bishop Carey will be with us. The bishop will preach, and the rest of the program will be under the auspices of Mrs. Wise. Visitors are most cordially invited. The Willing Workers' Club will meet on Friday at 2 p. m. with Mrs. Lily Horsey, 1814 East Fourteenth street, Kansas City, Mo. Mrs. O. J. Kingsbury is president and Mrs. W. S. Parks is secretary. Visitors are always welcome to these meetings. Visitors last week were Mrs. Holliday and Mrs. Fields of Quindaro. MRS. W. S. PARKS, Reporter. REV. G. E. HORSEY, Pastor. EIGHTH STREET·CHRISTIAN CHURCH The men were highly entertained at the fathers' and sons' banquet given in the basement of the church last Friday evening, January 8. Professor and Mrs. Moss were the hosts and Rev. Crawford was the guest of honor. A very interesting program preceded the banquet. Three-minute speeches were given by the following: Dale Bouggess, Prof. G. B. Buster, and Rev. Crawford, Watson's quartet sang a selection nad Mr. Buford sang a solo. An appropriate stunt was given by the young men in honor of their dads. The whole affair culminated into the organization of a Men's Bible class of thirteen members Sunday morning. We feel that this organization will be an asset to the whole church. Mr. Scott Watson was elected president. Dale Bouggess was elected secretary and Rev. Crawford was selected for the teacher. The class meets every Sunday at 9:45 a.m. All men are urged to join. Much praise was given the committee of ladies who prepared the menu and decorated the dining room. Relish Hot Veal Loaf Candied Sweet Potatoes Bread and Butter Sandwiches Apple Pie Cheese Golden Brown Cake Fruit Jello Coffee A GREAT WARRIOR COMING Rev. E. L. Harrison formerly a pastor of The Metropolitan Baptist Temple 19th and Washington Blvd. will be guest of honor in our city next week. Preaching at the Metropolitan Temple Thursday night Jan. 21st. Rev. Harrison is one of our best preachers, and a man of high renown. Wining for himself many friends during his short stay in our city. Although his short stay was regretted by those who was fortunate enough to become acquainted with so noble a man, he left a sweet and lasting memory. PLEASANT GREEN BAPTIST CHURCH Rev. George McNeal, Pastor Sunday school convened at 10 o'clock and was largely attended at 11:30 Rev. Frazier preached a soul stirring sermon from subject, "I Must Work the Work of Him Who Sent Me." It being our regular Communion Day, testimonial services were held both in the afternoon and at night. We regret very much the death of our beloved pastor's wife, Mrs. Laura McNeal who departed this life Friday January 8th. Bureal services were held Wednesday at 2 o'clock at Pleasant Green Baptist church to which she had belonged for 33 years. Mrs. Louise Scott remains very sick. All members are urged to be present for "Home Coming" fourth Sunday this month. For convenience the time for the "Bible Study" to be conducted has been changed and is scheduled for Friday at 7:30. Don't forget the "Men's Day Program" which is to be rendered on fifth Sunday, Jan. 31st MT. OLIVE BAPTIST CHURCH E. M. MOSLEY, Pastor Sunday School largely attended. Supt. W. P. Thomas, Presiding. Every Sunday someone is appointed to write papers on the lesson of which is interesting and upbuilding to the Sunday School. Mrs. E. Cohen and Mr. Langly are appointed for this Sunday. At 11 a. m., the pastor, Rev. E. M. Moseley, preached a wonderful sermon, subject "Rich and Poor." Text Prov. 22:2. This sermon was so wonderfully outlined by our pastor everyone's heart was made to rejoice as we listened. The choir sang with the spirit as never before. B. Y. P. U. had a large attendance. Mrs. Lannie Hopkins, president. The officers were installed by our pastor, Rev. E. M. Moselev. New officers for the year: Mrs. Lannie Hopkins, president; Mr. S. McClendon, vice-president; Mrs. E. Cohen, secretary; Mr. H. Baskins, treasurer; Mr. W. P. Thomas, Captain No. 1; Mr. G. Givan, Captain No. 2; Mr. A. Langley, Captain No. 3; Mr. O. Powell, Captain No. 4. Mrs. Martha Evans and Mrs. R. Thomas, instructors for Juniors; Miss Coralee Buckner, president; Miss Pearl Shears, secretary; B. Y. P. U. every Sunday at 6 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend all services. Mission Circle every Monday at Church, 8 p.m. Mrs. E. M. Moseley, President. Come to Mt. Olive and get spiritual feast. Picnic with the Beacon Light Club of First A. M. E. Church on February 4, in the church basement. A mid-summer picnic in mid-winter. Everything you'd have a Swope Park except the trolley ride. Bring your company and we furnish the eats. A splendid program in connection. Come and see. You'll surely be surprised. MRS. AGNES FREDERICK, President. MRS. LENA ARMSTRONG, Secretary. MT. ZION BAPTIST CHURCH The Mt. Zion Baptist Sewing Circle met on Thursday evening on January 7 with Sister Reeves, 1954 Thompson avenue. After the regular sewing session the hostess served a dainty two course luncheon. The meeting adjourned to meet next with Mrs. Ella Downing, the president, on Thursday, January 14, at 401 Parallel avenue. Four visitors were present. Trinity Institutional Church Glee Club and Emergency Choir, which has been doing service since the dissolution of the regular choir, met at the home of the pastor, 430 Greeley avenue, on Friday night, January b, for rehearsal. After the regular practice hour under the efficient Professor Wise, pianist, and pipe organist, Mrs. Wm. Winston, the pastor's good wife served some dainty refreshments. After the service a pleasant social time was enjoyed by the members and they were highly entertained with musical numbers by Professor Wise. The choir of the First A. M. E. Church furnished several musical numbers on the program Wednesday evening of this week at the Northeast Junior High school. The program was in observation of father's night. This same choir is to sing at the evening services of the Linwood Boulevard Church Sunday evening, January 17. Bishop A. J. Carey was a visitor in our city this week, and while here was the guest of Rev. J. B. Isaacs. Metropolitan Men's Bible Class The Metropolitan Men's Bible Class organized Sunday, January 10, with 15 members. It is an auxiliary of the Sunday School, but will function as a unit, having its own personnel of officers. Such a class has long been needed. Officers elected are: President, J. A. Williams; Vice-President, C. C. McCombs; Secretary, Brother Monroe; Treasurer, J. W. Sellers; Reporter, Dr. J. H. Moore. Hear Rev. E. A. Harrison of Texas preach at Metropolitan Thursday, January 21. The Citizens' Forum The Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, a Greek letter society, entertained a large audience at the Forum with the following program: Invocation; Vocal Solo, Miss Lottie Kennedy; History of the Sorority, Mrs. Louise Clark Basilus; Instrumental Solo, Miss Thelma Brown, enceded; Reading, "The New Minister," Miss Zylphia Riley, enceded twice; Vocal Solo, Miss F. Kealing; Poem by Mrs. Eula Ferguson; Address on "True Education, Mrs. Clement Richardson. Their insignia was an ivy leaf, enclosed in glass two and one-half feet and lighted with twenty-electric bulbs, it was beautiful. Their banner was of felt, two feet wide by about eight feet. They are the first to have these at the Forum. Many praised the program highly. Miss Ruth Murdock read the report of the Interstate Literary at Atchison. Dr. Bronson was also a delegate and the report of both was good. Attend the Forum, it has large crowds, at 4 p. m. at Metropolitan church. WALNUT BOULEVARD BAPTIST CHURCH Wonderful meetings are being held during our revival services. Rev. Smart of Chicago, Ill who is preaching for us, is an able speaker, and having wonderful success. His motto is "Cry Loud and Spare Not." We had nineteen additions to the church including converts, having some converts every night. At 1:30 the Sunday School convened in regular session. The usual large attendance of pupils was in evidence, about 1:40. At 6:30 p. m. the B. Y. P. U. met in a very-interesting session. At 8:30 Rev. Smart again turned the power of his eloquence loose in a wonderful sermon to a capacity audience, who enjoyed it to the uttermost. We are urging it to boost the home town paper. Subscribe for the Advocate, and get your news service at home. REV. J. R. RICHARDSON, Pastor. THE MOSAIC TEMPLARS OF AMERICA Jurisdiction of Kansas is on the forward march, giving policies from $300 to $1,000, ages 16 to 50 years. Join today, tomorrow may be too late. Man if you need insurance and very likely you do, see G. D. Bryson, who is the State Grand Master, office in State Temple Building, 535 Nebraska avenue, Kansas City, Kansas. The Mosaic's are making jobs for both girls and boys after they finish school, you should know that the society is operated by business men. It is strong, and safe financially. It can and will pay its claims promptly. It offers equal opportunity to all its members. It only costs $2.50 to join. Would like to explain to you this is the best policy offered by any fraternal order in the United States. For explanation and information see G. D. Bryson, S. G. M., No. 535 Nebraska avenue, Kansas City, Kansas. EISH AND OYSTER HOUSE A visit to A. E. Lowell's fish and oyster house will convince you that quantity and quality of the season's seafood handled by him is very appetizing. His fish is imported and is caught in the clear fresh rivers. All foodstuffs are kept in glass enclosed boxes visible to the eye and requires no handling. EURNITURE SALE Housed in B. Gorman's new 2-story building at Tenth street and Minnesota avenue is Gorman's Better Furniture stock. His nineteenth anniversary sale is now going on and anyone that is thinking of buying is cordially invited to attend. Mr. Gorman said "everybody's dollar is good at my store for it has the same value as any other. FRIDAY, JANUARY 15, 1926. FUNERAL SERVICES HELD FOR MR. HENRY SPENCER The funeral of Mr. Henry Spencer, who passed away last week in Chicago after several month' illness in a hospital there, was held Wednesday afternoon from First A. M. E. church. Mr. Spencer was formerly of Argentine, Kansas, and was a highly respected young citizen. Two years ago he married Miss Lavada Strickland of Argentine, and the young couple moved to Chicago, where Mr. Spencer held a splendid position. They progressed nicely until several months ago when he was stricken with the illness that ended in death. Mr. Spencer is only survived by an aunt, who came from Washington, and a devoted sister, Mrs. Ruby Spencer Brooks, prominent in social circles of Kansas City, Mo. Funeral services were in charge of Rev. E. Vaughn, of Quindaro, and interment will be in Maple Leaf cemetery, Argentine, Kansas. THREE ARTISTS IN RECITAL Strangers Rest Baptist Church, corner of Fifth street and Stewart avenue, Kansas City, Kansas, presented to the citizens of Kansas City, Kansas Friday evening January 8, three artists in a recital. Madam F. Leontine Prince, dramatic reader and Professor T. H. Reynolds, tenor and J. Harold Brown pianist, and composer. The program given by these artists was one of high merit, and all who heard were lavish in their praise. Madam Prince is an entertainer of the first class order, she is more than a reader, she is an actress, portraying every emotion of the human life, at times she had us laughing then crying, her numbers portrayed descriptive, patriotic, religious pathetic, in fact the whole gaunt of human emotions, they were so vividly portrayed by this gifted woman. Professor T. H. Reynolds is a wonderful tenor. A voice of rare sweetness and charm, he has perfect control of it. One must need travel far to find his superior if they can be found. Professor J. Harold Brown, pianist and composer, is a credit to our race. He played with captivating technique three of his own composition, "The song of the Laborer," "Winter," and "Spring." We hope to have these excellent artists appear again the weather was unfavorable and the audience not as large as they deserved, but Kansas City is proud of our gifted citizens. Mrs. Mozelle Brooke entertained the Clio Club at a line party at the Orpheum Theatre on Wednesday, January 6. Each guest was presented with a neat little package containing an assortment of good things to eat. About twenty young ladies were in the party. PUBLICATION NOTICE No.27-2921 In the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas. You are hereby notified that you have been sued by your wife, Velma Martin, for a decree of divorce in the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas, on the grounds of gross neglect of duty, extreme cruelty and abandonment, and that unless you answer the petition of said plaintiff filed herein on or about the 28th day of February, 1926, said petition will be taken as true and judgment will be rendered against you granting said plaintiff an absolute divorce and such other and further relief as he may be entitled to in equity. E. A. SHACKELFORD, Attorney for Plaintiff. (First Published January 15, 1926) PUBLICATION NOTICE In the District, Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas. Gertrude Byeley, Plaintiff, vs. Lamar Byeley, Defendant. To Gertrude Byeley, Greeting: You are hereby notified that you have been sued by your wife, Gertrude Byeley, for a decree of divorce in the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas, on the grounds of gross neglect of duty and exertme cruelly, and that unless you answer the petition of said plaintiff filed herein on or about the 28th day of February, 1926, said petition will be taken as true and judgment will, be rendered against you granting said plaintiff an absolute divorce and such other and further relief as he may be entitled to in equity. E. A. SHACKELFORD, Attorney for Plaintiff. (First Published Jan. 15, 1926) THEATRE Lincoln Theatre FRIDAY, JANUARY 15, 1926. Linc A. The TOWER OF LIES A Metro Goldwyn-Mayer PICTURE Baseball League Meets Both leagues deemed it necessary if they continued to operate, to curtail expenses. The high salaries, for ball players, the enormous rail road and traveling expenses, the large cost of parks, has been the financial ruin of several cities of both leagues. After careful deliberation, the leagues adopted a salary limit of $3,000 per month. All claims against players of both leagues caused by the war between the leagues two seasons ago were settled during the meeting. Any player who jumped his contract in either league and is now harbored by teams not affiliated with either league, and fails to report back to the team from which he violated his contract, will be expelled from the two leagues for FIVE YEARS. The application of the Homestead Greys of Pittsburg, Pa., to become an affiliated member of the two leagues was turned down, as the Homestead Greys harbor at this time several players belonging to the Negro National League and the Eastern League. A list of suspended players will be compiled and sent to the different papers throughout the country. ANNUAL MEETING TO CUBA An invitation was presented to the joint session from the President of the Republic of Cuba, and the mayor of Havana, Cuba, inviting the two leagues to hold their next annual meeting in Havana, was accepted. The meeting will be held the first week of January, 1927. Several important deals between the owners of both leagues are now under consideration, and before the time for the trams to start for their training camps, several surprises will be in store for the fans. RUBE CURRIE BACK EAST The one big deal made during the meeting was the one which brings Rube Currie, one of the pitching stars of base ball, a former members of the Kansas City Monarchs and late of the Worlds Champions Hilldales, to the Chicago American Giants. Currie was secured from the Hilldales by J. L. Wilkinson, of the Monarchs and traded to Chicago. It is reported that quite a large sum of money changed hands in the deal. Another former star of the Negro National League will again be seen in these parts next season. It is reported that Heavy Johnson now with the Baltimore Black Sox will again be seen hitting out those long home run drives that made him one of the most feared hitters in the country. It is quite certain that he will not be a members of the Monarchs. LOCAL NEWS The many rumors that several members of the Monarchs will not wear the old uniforms again this year has caused considerable gossip among the local fans. Owner Wilkinson wishes to state right here, that what ever changes he makes will be for the betterment of the team. He will not have anything but a winner, and the local fans can rest assured that with his twenty-seven years of base ball experience, that he knows what he is doing when he makes a change. --- MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDN LON CHAN "THE TOWER WEEK STARTING MOND "DIXIE STRU MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, Jan.18,19,20 LON CHANEY WEEK STARTING MONDAY, JANUARY 18 "DIXIE STRUTTERS" with String Beans Price and Inez Saunders JOHNSON AND RECTOR JOE SLATS AND PRETTY PEPPY PLEASING CHORUS COMING WEEK JANUARY 25 SUNSHINE SAMMY—In Person BANQUET AT PHILADELPHIA More than 300 well known citizens of Philadelphia attended the banquet held at the Marion banquet hall in honor of the visiting base ball magnates on Thursday night. It was the most elaborate affair ever held in the city. The Beacon Light M. E. Church, n Armstrong, 1037 on Friday, Janu bad weather an members were p excellent meeting has planned som Andrew R. Foster and Q. J. Gilmore visited New York City after the meeting where they were the guests of Hon. John Connors, late partner of Baron Wilkins, and the best known sporting man in the big city. CLUB NOTES The Paragonian Art and Social Club met on Thursday. January 7, with Mrs. Wilhelmina Dickerson as hostess at her home, 2024 North Fifth street. The president and first vicepresident being ill, and second vicepresident unable to be present, the meeting was presided over by Mrs. Hazel Woods, selected by the members present. A splendid business session was held, and all final plans for the club's party were completed. The hostess served an appetizing lunch, after which the meeting adjourned to meet with Mrs. Minnie L. Brooks, 1143 Armstrong avenue. The Beatrice L. Childs' Club met with Mrs. Gladys Wright, 2744 Highland avenue, Kansas City, Mo., on Friday, January 8. The club began their new year's work with a deal of energy and enthusiasm. The instructor Mrs. A. J. Bouldin, was present, and the sewing session was spent under her instruction. The hostess served a dainty lunch, after which the meeting adjourned to meet with the president, Mrs. F. J. Lee, 1009 Freeman avenue, on Friday, January 15. Harmony Literary and Art Club met on Thursday, January 7, with Mrs. Stella Davis, 1623 Agnes avenue, Kansas City, Mo. A splendid attendance was in evidence, and a very pleasant social and business session was held. The club completed all arrangements for their annual party on January 22. After being served a delicious repast by the hostess the meeting adjourned to meet with Mrs. Melia Everett, 2025 East 24th street. The Rosina Club, composed of both Kansas and Missouri side teachers, met on Saturday, January 9, with Miss Dovie Foster, at her home in the Tarwater apartments, Howard avenue and Cine streets. Mrs. William Briggs, the instructor, was present and the afternoon was spent with ncedlework. After being daintily served by the hostess, the meeting adjourned to meet with Miss Belva Spicer, at 2066 North Sixth street, Kansas City, Kansas. The Alpha Art Club will meet Friday, January 15, with Mrs. Alice Holmes, 422 Boswell avenue. A new club was organized in First A. M. E. Church, by the pastor, which will be known as the Decorating Committee. It is composed of bright active young ladies and its purpose to keep the church and church property beautified, and to assist other departments of the church when assistance is needed. Mrs. Valena McClelland is president, and Mrs. Effie Edwards, secretary. The Beacon Light Club of First A. M. E. Church, met with Mrs. Lena Armstrong, 1037 New Jersey avenue, on Friday, January 8. Despite the bad weather an unusual number of members were present and a very excellent meeting was held. The club has planned some very entertaining and unusual programs on its year's outline of work, and hope to have the co-operation of the church and public in making their work a success. A very unique entertainment is planned for February 4. Watch the church bulletin for further notice. Mrs. Agnes Frederick is president of this club and Mrs. Lena Armstrong is secretary. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Mamie Bland, 4th street and Quindaro boulevard, Friday, January 22. The Mitzi Girls held their first meeting of the year, January 6th, with Mrs. Nannie Brooks, 2401 N. 5th street. The evening was spent in sewing. We are sorry to report our secretary, Miss Mary Johnson, ill and request all members to visit her. After a delightful luncheon the club adjourned to meet with Mrs. Margaret Cain, 2102 North Third street. The Radiant Home Art Club met at the residence of Mrs. M. C. Gerrin, Friday, January 8th. The attendance was very good. Our instructor being present, the afternoon was spent in lamp shade making. The members are all very anxious to do real club work this year. Next meeting at the home of Mrs. Vero, 2609 Highland Avenue, Kansas City, Missouri. Greenberg Bros. of the Leader Clothing store are re-decorating their show windows. The painters are scraping off the old paint, preparatory for the finishing. Also new lights are being installed. A SUNDAY SCHOOL BASKET BALL LEAGUE The Question that is in the minds of the majority of the fans is why not a Sunday School Basket Ball League. This is not a question that is impossible or too costly, but it has never been pushed to the front, so let's go and put it over. To organize this league it will take the efforts of the coaches, athletic directors and the ministry to start the ball a-rolling. The league would be connected with the Sunday School and whether a person could compete against other schools would depend upon the attendance at the Sunday School. A set of rules could be balanced so they would be satisfactory to the persons attending the league. We of Kansas City have three gyms and through the proper spirit interest and efforts I think they may be secured for the purpose of practice and playing. "Let's make the gyms more instrumental than ornamental." Mrs. James Randle, of St. Louis, Mo., who has been visiting her father, Mr. M. E. Carroll, and Sister, Miss Cecial Carroll, 1224 Ann avenue, for the past three weeks, left for her home Tuesday night. THE KANSAS CITY ADVOCATE Sports Editor. HAPPENINGS BRUCE AND SKINNER SHOW AT LINGOLN THEATRE IS A PEPPY ENTERTAINER Bruce and Skinner's "Charleston Syncopaters" at the Lincoln Theater this week are putting over a lively show with plenty of tuneful melodies, sprightly dances and enough comedy to keep the audience in a ticklish mood. Troy Brown is the fun maker and is well assisted in the comedy by Odell Irvin. Herbert Skinner, as the straight man, always holds the key to the humorous situations; which include a spiritualist scene and a burlesque on a brave man. The comedy comes to surface often enough thru out the production, to keep the fun up without detracting from the artistry of songs and dances. There are many good numbers. After the chorus opening with "Alabama Bound," Odell Irvin has a monologue, sings "Cheating on Me," and does an eccentric dance. Tiny Franklin and the girls sing and dance "Got No Time." Wm. Brown and Josie Austin have a jazzy dramatic hit in their song, "If You Hadn't Gone Away." George Lynch with the "Charleston Babies," scores a hit. Irving Johnson and Charles Moss are a harmonious duo in buck dancing and make a big hit. Madam Bruce appears with Wm. Brown, supported by the girls, in the song "Just Remind Me," and wins applause. A take-off by Troy Brown adds humor to the number. Lynch and Miss Franklin sing "Georgia Brown." Madam Bruce and Mr. Skinner, as a team, present a series of song numbers that are in keeping with their delightful standard of excellency. Lynch is again seen with the girls in "Hula Hula Lady." After the "Brave Man" burlesque, Brown. Irving and Brown have a trio number, and the curtain falls on a "Charleston" assemble by the entire comedy. SOCIAL LOCALS Mrs. Frank Elmore and Miss Emma Parks were joint hostesses for a buffet supper given in honor of Mrs. Catherine Gray of Springfield, Mo., on Saturday evening at 7:30 P.M. at the home of Mrs. Elmore, 1322 Lydia, Kansas City, Mo. Twenty guests were entertained. Mrs. C. G. Kealing has returned home from a two-weeks' visit in Texas, combining business with pleasure. While away, she was a guest of Dr. J. R. Moore and family in San Antonio, Texas, of her brother, Mr. Albert Shaw, of Austin, Texas, and of Mrs. Kirk of Waco, Texas. Mrs. Kealing reported a restful and beneficient trip, and said the weather in the South Central Texas was so warm and balmy flowers were blooming in yards. Miss Vera Jackson of Bruce School is teaching in Miss Hibbler's place at Sumner High School during her absence. Mrs. S. C. Buckner, 340 Quindaro Boulevard. is filling Miss Jackson's place at Bruce School. Mrs. James Randle of St. Louis, Mo., was a dinner guest of Mr. and Mrs. U. S. Frederick on Sunday, at their home, 361 Troup avenue. See page 5 for theatrical news. Mr. Moses Tandy, 2607 North Allis avenue, is ill at his home with pneumonia. Mr. O. G. Walker, superintendent of the Swift Packing Company is suffering from the result of a broken arm, caused from suddenly stopping his automobile too near the street car when he had his arm extended for a slow signal and getting it caught between the street car and automobile. We hope for him a speedy recovery. THE CLASS LEADERS COUNCIL OF GREATER KANSAS CITY MEETS. The Class Leaders Council of Greater Kansas City met last Thursday night at Allen Chapel, and the following officers were elected: W. T. Lewis, president, G. N. Bryant, vice-president; Dan Wilson, treasurer; J. T. McCarty, secretary. The next meeting will be held at the First A. M. E. Church, the second Thursday night in February at which time the installation will be held. The class leaders are preparing to have their first Annual Sermon announcement of which will be made later. Pincess Theatre Third and Paralell Seventh Street-Haskell Cars to Door SUNDAY, JAN. 17—TUESDAY, JAN. 19 "PETER THE GREAT" The wonder dog of Silent Accoso in "WILD JUSTICE" A Thrilling Melodrama with this Wonder Dog LLOYD HAMILTON COMEDY Fables WEDNESDAY, JAN. 20—THURSDAY, JAN. 21 Hoot Gibson in "HURRICANE KID" Another Western Thriller Full of Action MACK SENNETT COMEDY FRIDAY, JAN. 22—Josie Sedgwick "OUTLAWS DAUGHTER" "GREEN ARCHER" No.1 A Serial Full of Mystery and Thrills. SATURDAY Tom Mix in "TROUBLE SHOOTER" A Story of the Untamed West COMEDY—NEWS The moving picture theater ville as an added attraction offers each night to their patrons. The most fastidious. The movies are When her boy or girl is at the company. The play houses are plenty of seating room. Excellent by orchestra or pipe organ. FOR QUICK TAX Call FREDERICK Residence—Fifi NEW CLOSED HUPMOBILE FISH Eat More VISIT RUDY, C at C. E. LOWELL'S SEA 1016½ Minnesota- QUALITY AND SERVICE WHOLESALE The moving picture theater and those that have vaudeville as an added attraction offer a wholesome entertainment each night to their patrons. The programs will suit the most fastidious. The movies are an asset to the mothers. When her boy or girl is at the theater, they are in good company. The play houses are warm and comfortable with plenty of seating room. Excellent music is furnished either by orchestra or pipe organ. FISH Eat More Fish OYSTERS VISIT RUDY, Chinese Goose at C. E. LOWELL'S SEAFOOD MARKET 1016½ Minnesota—Drexel 0701 QUALITY AND SERVICE ALWAYS WHOLESALE—RETAIL LIVE CHICKENS—We Dress Them SUMNER WINS THE OPENING GAME Sumner defeated Lawrence in the opening game of the M. V. I. A. A. Basket Ball Season last Friday night. A large and enthusiastic crowd was on hand to greet the last year's champions. Referee Jacobs kept the game open and it was interesting throughout. Lawrence put up the same fast clean game that has caused her to be feared in seasons past. Captain Lowe, Sumner's lanky center, was the star of the evening. He started the scoring with a goal which he shot from close in and a few minutes later he brought the spectators to their feet by a shot from mid-court. Sumner's passing was off and team work was evident only in spots. When Jones, Caruthers and Cotton failed to deliver, Plummer, a sub, who has been warming the bench for the last two years, was given a chance and he performed in a creditable manner. Jackson, at guard, showed his usual aggressiveness and Dwiggens was fairly steady. The score at the end of the half was Sumner 15, Lawrence 7. In the second half Sumner increased her score by adding five feild goals and a free throw. Lawrence was held to a single field goal and a single basket in this half. Wilburn and Bowers played the best game for Lawrence. SUMNER Player G. FT. F. Jones, F. 0 0 0 Caruthers, F. 0 1 0 Plummer, F. 1 0 0 Cotton, F. 4 0 2 Lowe, Capt. C. 5 2 2 Lucas, F. 0 0 0 Jackson, G. 1 1 2 Dwiggens, G. 0 0 2 LAWRENCE Player G. FT. F. Wilburn, F. 1 0 4 Morris, F. 0 0 0 Fry, F. 1 0 1 W. Brown, F. 0 0 1 Mattews, C. 0 0 1 --- and those that have vaude- er a wholesome entertainment The programs will suit the are an asset to the mothers. the theater, they are in good are warm and comfortable with silent music is furnished either MAXI SERVICE BK, Grand 0197 Bifield 3145-J LEASE FOR ALL OCCASIONS Fish OYSTERS Chinese Goose SEAFOOD MARKET Ba-ta—Drexel 0701 SERVICE ALWAYS E—RETAIL em BEVERAGES Clothes on Credit Pay $1.00 a Week Barnetts Credit "The Home of Easy Payments" 524 MINNESOTA Bowers, Capt., G. 1 1 0 Woody, G. 0 3 1 Sumner 26—Lawrence 10. This week Sumner journeys to St. Joseph to test Coach Crudup's prodigies and next week will find them upon the home court again attempting to beat back the attack of the invading Lincoln Tigers. Mrs. F. J. Lee, 1009 Freeman avenue, who has been suffering with a nervous disorder, is much improved. ADVOCATE OFFICE 516 MINNESOTA AVE. (Up Stairs) PHONE DREXEL, 0424 PAGE 5 PAGE 6 COLORED VETERANS SEEK POSTS Washington, Jan. 14.—Traffic in far-off Liberia, according to the African World, is producing vehicular and pedestrian problems among the natives, requiring the appointment of a traffic director and native police. The situation has arisen through recent landing at Monrovia ofhundreds of automobiles and trucks for use on the Firestone rubber plantations. Hard surface roads are being constructed to connect twenty centers of operation, one from Marshall to Monrovia already being completed. From an estimated Liberian population of 2,000,000, Harvey Firestone, Jr., has anticipated an ample supply of labor. Direction of enlarged constabulary and police forces is being sought by former colored officers of the Ninety-second and Ninetythird divisions of the American expeditionary forces. A VOICE FROM THE SOUTH Washington, Jan. 14.—Commenting upon the political problems of the Negro, Editor J. H. Watson, in a recent issue of the Supreme Circle News published in Albany, Georgia, says, "Politically, the Negro is not even holding his own; he has been slipping backward for the past decade; and it is because he does not interest himself sufficiently to qualify and participate in maters political. He has no political program, and is never found a unit on any proposition. Yet he swears the Republicans have betrayed him and the Democrats would destroy him, and Rests His Case There." CONFERENCE ON FARM RELIEF Washington, Jan. 14.—Colored farmers are generally interested in the fourth national cooperative marketing conference that is being held in Washington this week under the auspices of the National Council fo Farmers Cooperative Marketing Associations. Those who are interested in the progress of the colored farmers hope that some plan will be adopted that will premit them to participate more fully in the benefits of the cooperative organizations. With the exception of the cotton and the tobacco growers' cooperative movements, there appears to be a general policy of exclusion which operates against the financial interests of colored farmers, who have no organizations, state or national, of their own. Pittsburgh, Jan. 14.—After hearing statements of D. C. Kirby, a North Carolina attorney, to the effect that Negroes were not permitted to serve on juries in that State, Common Pleas Court Judge, James B.-Drew ordered that Sandy Huser, an aged Negro, who is wanted in Winston-Salem on liquor law charges, be released on a writ of habeas corpus, "I am not going to send this man back to North Carolina, where it is evident, if the facts as related are correct, he will not be given a fair trial, and where he was indicted by a Grand Jury on which colored people were not permitted to serve," said Judge Drew. WEEKLY PAYMENTS LIBERTY BONDS BOUGHT AND SOLD Credit Investment Co. Room 208 Wyandotte Building Fifth and Minnesota Avenue DREXEL 0117 HOME STOP PAYING RENT Own Your Own Home FOR SALE Five rooms, modern except furnace, $2,500; at $400 down. Six-room bungalow, water, gas, lot 90x125, $2,500; at $500 down. Eight-room strictly modern and 2- room house in rear, sleeping porch, $3,000; at $500 down. Four rooms, newly decorated, $1,450 at $150 down. Six rooms, strictly modern, brick veneered, garage, 3 cars, in Kansas City, Mo., $4,500; at $700 down. Five rooms, new bungalow, large lot (Quindaro) water, lights, $1,500; at $200 down. Six rooms, water, lights, gas, newly decorated throughout, best location, $2,500; at $500 down. Five rooms, strictly modern, new bungalow, lot 37½x125, $4,000; af $500 down. W. R. JOHNSON REAL ESTATE CO. 516 Minn. Ave. (Copyright, W. K. D.) The man who confines his speculation to mind bets hardly ever loses any sleep. Four-fusher: One who instructs the wolf to go around and sit on the back steps. It must have been a great comfort to Tut to get such a magnificent funeral. Select your words carefully, and you won't suffer much if you have to eat them. Two heads are still better than one, probably, and nowadays both are short-halred. The ploneer who wore a coonskin cap has a grandson who yearns for a coonskin coat. Posterity will have the war debt to pay, but that's fair enough. It will also do the collecting. If some people had known that King Tut's coffin was solid gold he'd have been dug up long ago. The latest fad in Mayfair, says London, is blue hair. That news is enough to make titians red-headed. Brunettes are said to take their love affairs seriously, but that may be due to a difference in rouge. A man does not realize how popular he is with the neighbors until he becomes the owner of a radio. And now we are looking for the grouch that says there's prosperity to burn, and they hate to burn it. Among the noted examples of faint praise is the statement that men are more considerate than women. The way to boost right is to get out of the land of dreams and do yeoman service in the land of deeds. That "biologist and author" who says American women are losing their beauty had better see an oculist. The fool who made his prayer to a rag, a bone and a hank of hair wouldn't recognize the old girl now. The weather is as uncertain as the man who was to call and pay you that $10 on or before the first or fifteenth. All domestic animals ought to wear red sweaters and automatic crossing bells while the hunting season is on. Generally speaking, the boss of the house is the one who doesn't turn out at 3:15 a. m. to fetch little Willy a drink. Something else the clothing industry might profitably take under advisement is a two-lining sleeve for an overcoat. A New Hampshire ski jumper was mistaken for a deer, but it is a rare occasion when a deer is mistaken for a ski jumper. A spelling reformer is now called an orthographical anarchist. The breed certainly makes the rest of us see red sometimes. The man who first compared Belgian hare with chicken never tried to imagine that a foreleg of the beast was a wing of the bird. To utilize an old pair of balloon pants, rip same carefully up the seams and make over into covering for a davenport and five chairs. It is barely possible there would be less crime in this country of ours. If prisoners were given a little less rope of one kind and more of another THE KANSAS CITY ADVOCATE ```markdown ``` Capital Prize Brunswick Phonograph or Atwater Kent Radio Purchased from and on display at Butler Music Co. 530 Minnesota Avenue Whoa, There! January WOMAN SUFFRAGE Washington, Jan. 14.—New Zealand was the first nation which extended woman suffrage in 1893. The other nations since that time, with the dates of enfranchisements, are as follows: Australia, 1902; Norway and Iceland, 1913; Denmark, 1915; Finland and Russia, 1917; Canada, Great Britain and Austria, 1918; Germany, Belgium, Netherlands and Poland, 1919; United States and Czecho Slovakia, 1920; Sweden, 1921; and Turkey, 1923. Rev. W. A. Bowren, pastor of First Baptist church, left Tuesday for Birmingham, Ala. as a member of the Board of directors of the National Baptist Convention, they meeting, in a business session. Dr. Bowren, is president of the State Baptist convention of Kansas Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Smith, 2410 N. 5th Street had as their guests at a midnight luncheon during the holidays. Miss M. Brunner and Mr. O. W. Pleasant. Mrs. Jossie Walker, 334 Everett avenue entertained at dinner Sunday a number of her friends, including her pastor and wife, Rev. and Mrs. D. B. Jackson. Mrs. Walker is one of those southern cooks and one who was there don't have to comment on the menu. 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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. 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. DREXEL 4023 1920 --- KAPPI ALPHA PSI PRAISES PRESIDENT COLLIDGE First Period Closes January 23 Get Your VOTES IN EARLY New York, Jan. 14.—A resolution endorsing President Coolidge in his efforts to bring the United States into the World Court, with proper reservations, was adopted by Kappa Alpha Psi, the national collegiate Negro fraternity, at its fifteenth annual convention, held in Earl Hall, Columbia University, last week. Among other resolutions adopted was one deploring the fact that segregation and discrimination based on color, religion and nationality existed in some parts of the United States. The convention also voted that educated and Christian Negroes should play a fitting part in the promotion of world peace. Representatives from forty-two chapters of the fraternity attended the convention, which concluded last Saturday, with the election of officers. Among the delegates were William Harrison, Assistant Attorney General of Illinois; Bishop William T. Vernon, formerly Register of the United States Treasury, under Rosevelt; T. Gillis Nutter, formerly a member of the West Virginia legislature; Dr. J. J. Peters, an X-ray specialist from St. Louis; and Earl B. Dickerson, Assistant Corporation Counsel of the City of Chicago, who presided. New York, Jan. 14.—Clarence H. Kelsey, Chairman of the Executive Committee of the Hampton-Tuskegee Endowment Fund campaign, announced last week that the $5,000,000 required to be raised or pledged by December 31st in order to meet the conditions under which George Eastman offered to add $2,000,000 more, had been obtained. The reasons given by Mr. Eastman for his gift have appealed to the public and it has responded in the shape of more than 10,000 subscriptions, running from gifts of $1 each from some of the colored graduates, to subscriptions of $250,000 each from five different individuals, topped off by a $1,000,000 gift from John D. Rockefeller, Jr., matching the $1,000,000 pledge with which the General Education Board inaugurated the campaign. The endowment fund campaign was undertaken by these schools in order that their fields of usefulness might be extended, and their principals, Drs. Gregg and Moton, given more time for necessary administrative work. The South was organized with headquarters in Atlanta. Many well-known southerners took an active part in making the campaign a success and countless new friends were made for the cause. The alumni of the schools raised more than $200,000. The hope of the race lies in the wide extension of the influence and efficiency of these two schools and the multiplication of their graduates until they reach all the colored people of the South and show the way to the proper type of schooling for colored youth everywhere and the white youth as well. Mr. Rockefeller said, in making his great gift, "It is not only for our own land—it is for all lands that these representative American schools of hand and brain and character are blazing the trail." In Armenia, we are informed, eggs pass for money. The next thing to know is how one makes change for an egg in Armenia. San Francisco barbers have announced the price of haircuts raised from 50 cents to 65. Won't that make the women angry? Whatever became of the old-fashioned boy whose idea of a wonderful birthday gift was one of those friction-drive bicycle bells? As a foreign bill collector Uncle Sam is not as successful as he is at home, when he rounds up delinquents from the safety-first stormpits. Even natural born old-fashioned citizen though we be, we are thrilled with emancipated woman until we see her in the act of kissing a dog. Pike's peak claims the highest telephone in the world at an altitude of 14.000 feet. Imagine how much more piercing high C must sound there. And yet those certainly were grand old days when a popular candidate could conjure out a torchlight procession a mile long with bands and transparencies and everything. Just as the world was beginning to believe that there would be peace in Russia is was announced that automatic telephones will be installed in Moscow. Every now and then you come across a public official who believes that public office is and should be a public trust, and not a private, personal snap. But that stuff is old-fashioned! When one bridge player holds 13 trumps, that is an accident; when another holds them, it is a coincidence; when three hold them, it is time to open another deck. THE KANSAS CITY ADVOCATE Air flivvers will no doubt have balloon tires. There's nothing less profitable than bridge whilst post-mortem. Reasoning with a smoky furnace is good way to cultivate patience. There are always two sides to every question: our side and the wrong side. Still, a woman never makes a fool of man without his whole-hearted cooperation. "You," said Adam, "are the first girl I ever loved." That's the way it got started. Middle age is the time when the average man is going to begin saving next month. Prosperous times: Those in which you pay installments on ten things instead of one. There is much talk of the go-getter, but is he of any more importance than the come-backer? Nature is cruel. How many muskrats and minks and cats must die to make one sealskin! Many a fellow proposes to an heiress on his knees in the hope that she will out him on his feet. That North pole must be a barber's pole. Every explorer who goes near it has a close shave. Long life is attainable through auto-suggestion—providing the suggester keeps clear of the auto. These are the days when you soon find out whether you have a latent tendency to rheumatism. The agent drives it 500 miles and it's a new car; you drive it five miles farther and it's a used car. In the old days all the money gravitated to New York, but that was be fore Florida was discovered. In fairness it ought to be generally conceded that a large proportion of modern blank verse is blank. The supreme egotist is the one who brags about his ancestors but contends the world is improving. Among those things which it too loosely are balloon pants, and the culture a man acquires after thirty. The really hard thing is to be able to say whether it is Opportunity at the door, or another demonstrator. Winter skirts show a decided flare—east and west. The south end of the skirt keeps edging further north. With potatoes at their present price and going higher, no household can be blamed for serving them warmed over. Most of the things we think are important look big only because we can't shove back far enough to get a perspective. The same old thing: If the ice man doesn't get it, the coal man does. What makes a severe winter more so is a note falling due in the middle of it. GOOD FOR 100 VOTES I hereby cast 100 FREE VOTES to the credit of: This coupon, neatly clipped out, name and address of the candidate filled in and mailed or delivered to the Election Department of The Kansas City Advocate, Kansas City, Kansas, will count as 100 FREE VOTES. It does not cost anything to cast these coupons for your favorite candidate, and you are not restricted in any sense in voting them. Get all you can and send them in—they all count. Do not Roll or Fold. Deliver in Flat Package. NOTE—This coupon must be voted not later than January 2nd. Let us show you, through an ATWATER KENT demonstration, the perfections that up-to-date radio equipment has attained. Capital Prize Atwater Kent Radio or Brunswick Phonograph Purchased from and on display at Butler Music Co. 530 Minnesota Ave. --- PAGE 8 POKING AROUND The stroller didn't show up at the office last week. When he did come in he said he had been overworked. I discovered it was his time that was overworked. He was invited out to a New Year's dinner that served a 20 pound turkey as the principal meat. Knowing there would be a lot of turkey left he kept hanging around on the same invitation until it was finally served as turkey hash. However, one night during his absence he was invited out with a party of "six". As the party progressed and light wines were served. The usual thing happened. One of the ladies was so overjoyed with the party she "just had to call one of her lady friends to come over and have one," just one dear" and you can go right back. One the new guest came and Stroller eyed her with admiration. She was some new lady to him. The other two girls not to be outdone called up two more lady friends. That made a party of nine. Six more dropped in and it became a gang, mostly women. The party was lop-sided, it needed ballast on the mens side. The Stroller went to the phone and called up a place where the "minute men" hang out, all were dated up but five. On they came and when they saw who was there they unsheathed their line of are and girded themselves for the "Big Evening". About 2:30 A. M. the only thing in the house that was liquid was hydrant water, thats only good the morning after and the party was just getting hot. Red pepper is hot, but this party was hotter. Bootleggers and bloodhounds have the same kind of nose for smelling and tracking. They must have smelled our "brand" when passing by, for shortly one "tracked" up to the door and offered his goods at $5.00 per. Funny how they keep posted but they just seem to know. Well, Stroller called his army together and they potted $10. On with the dance for the time was getting short and those lovely ladies must be home before daylight. One hour later everyone had the hic coughs, everything was tried to stop it, sudden scare was acknowledged as the only antidote for hic coughs but they never realized what caused the kind they had. The gang left at 4 A. M. very much straight and with out the "hic coughs" for at 15 minutes to 4 a big policeman rapped on the door and wanted to know if the gang was holding an athletic contest. A $5 bill convinced him it was a tea party. DEATHS Rev. Montgomery, Chanute, Kans. Jan. 8, 1926. Laura McNeal, 1816 North 3rd St., Jan. 8, 1926. Susan Thompson, 718 Oakland, Jan. 10, 1926. Sallie Phillips, 420 Troup, Jan. 7, 1926. William H. Spencer, Chicago Jan. 7, 1926. Ethel Ray, 341 Garfield, Jan. 14, 1926. Mrs. Stella Davis, 1623 Agnes avenue, was hostess on Tuesday, January 12, to the Junior Matrons' Five Hundred Club. Prizes were won by Mrs. Barbara Johnson, and Mrs. Mary Adkins, first and consolation prizes respectively. The hostess served a dainty luncheon, after which the meeting adjourned to meet with Mrs. Goldie Brooks, 1218 E. 23rd street. MADAME WALKER CO. GIVES INSURANCE POLICIES TO EMPLOYEES. Indianapolis, Jan. 8.—The Madam Walker Company presented each employee of their company with a paid up Life Insurance Policy through the North Carolina Mutual. Policies were issued from $500 to $5000. PUBLICATION NOTICE In the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas Edna Waters, plaintiff, vs No. 27-264 Johnnie Waters, defendant. To Johnnie Waters, Greeting: You are hereby notified that you have been sued by your wife, Edna Waters, for a decree of divorce in the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas, on the grounds of Gross Neglect of Duty, Extreme Cruelty and Abandonment, and that unless you answer the petition of said plaintiff filed herein on or about the 28th day of February, 1926, said petition will be taken as true and judgment will be rendered against you granting said plaintiff an absolute divorce and such other and further relief as she may be entitled to in equity. WM. H. TOWERS, Attorney for Plaintiff. (First Published January 15, 1926) HALLIE Q. BROWN CLUB ENTERTAINS HUSBANDS. The Hallie Q. Brown Art and Study Club had its annual husband's evening, January 1 at the residence of Mrs. D. W. McClelland. Quite a few of the husbands were present. The following program was rendered: Instrumental solo, Mrs. J. H. Williams; Welcome Address, Mrs. P. V. Ward (president); Vocal Solo, "Just You," Mrs. M. O. Butler; Reading, Mrs. N. R. Weaver; Duet, Messrs. A. B. Murry and John Williams; Discussion, "The Activities of Women," Messrs. A. J. Russell, McClelland and Briscoe; Vocal Solo, Mr. N. R. Weaver; Open Discussion, "My Ideas of the Club," All the Husbands. A five-course dinner was served, after which all received gifts from the "New Year's Box." Mr. and Mrs. Noland, also Mr. and Mrs. Murray, were guests of honor. Bishop Carey Heads General Conference Commission STRONG COMPETITION FOR THE NEXT A. M. E. GENERAL CONFERENCE Bishop A. J. Carey, of Chicago, was elected to succeed Bishop W. W. Beckett, deceased, as Chairman of the General Conference Commission of the A. M. E. Church. This commission is to make all arrangements of the next quadrennial meeting of the A. M. E.'s when Bishops and general officers will be elected and the entire organic law of the church considered for revision. The chairmanship which usually goes to a bishop is regarded as one of the most powerful positions in the church. Bishop Carey was a member and now becomes chairman. Bishop John Hurst was the new appointed to fill the vacant place on the Commission, which meets next month to choose a place for the meeting of the General Conference in May, 1928. There always is keen competition for this meeting. Last time (1924) it was in Louisville, Ky. Now Chicago, Cleveland, Detroit, Baltimore, Indianapolis, Jacksonville, Fla., Nashville, Tenn. all have strong advocates. At this meeting eleven general officers and five or six bishops will be elected. Bishop Carey presides over the 5th Episcopal district comprising of Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska and Missouri. FINED FOR BREAKING LAW Chicago, Jan. 8.—Frank Duncan, white doorman for the Frank Levin's 10c movie Theater at 20 E. Adams St. refused Mrs. Blanche Wright Page, admittance to the Theater Nov. 24. After Mrs. Page bought a ticket, Duncan the doorman re quested her to take a seat in the front. She refused and said she wanted to set in the rear. Refusing her that request he also told her to go to the window and get her money back. For such actions Judge Borelli fined Duncan. MRS. M. A. TURNER Hair Dressing and Beauty Work of All Kinds. Fairfax 1698 Prices According to Work Hours----8 a.m. to 4 p.m. 2074 North 5th St., Kansas City, Kas CONDENSED STATEMENT OF THE COMMERCIAL STATE BANK OF KANSAS CITY, KANSAS At the Close of Business December 31.1925. RESOURCES Loans .. $1,103,019.24 U. S. Bonds..... 9,350.00 Other Bonds .. 10,774.00 Guaranty Fund with State Treasurer..... 6,000.00 Cash and Sight Exchange .. 515,162.12 Real Estate Owned..... 14,146.38 Total..... $1,658,451.74 LIABILITIES Capital Stock .. $ 100,000.00 Surplus .. 100,000.00 Undivided Profits..... 1,453.14 Unearned Interest..... 5,015.53 Deposits .. 1,451,983.07 Total.....$1,658,451.74 Officers and Directors—P. W. Goebel, President; C. L. Brokaw, Vice-President; W. T. Maunder, Vice-President; A. Frank Goebel, Cashier; Hattie Rotert, Assistant Cashier; Roy E. Morehead, Asst. Cashier; E. S. McAnany. THE KANSAS CITY ADVOCATE PULLMAN COMPANY ARE CHARGED WITH UNFAIRNESS BY PULLMAN COMPANY ARE CHARGED WITH UNFAIRNESS BY BROTHERHOOD OF SLEEPING CAR PORTERS The Brotherhood of sleeping car porters charges the Pullman company with springing a stock scheme to fool porters. Notices have been given to all of the porters that they may purchase stock in the Pullman Company. How much can they buy? Not enough to do them any good. But just enough to make them think that the Company is the friend of the porter. The porter is given 41 months in which to pay for the stock at the rate of $3.00 a month. The money is taken out of his pay check every pay day. This method of payment alone is an indictment of the low wages the company is paying the porters, for by giving them 41 weeks to pay for one share of stock is an admission that they don't make enough money to pay for it in a shorter period of time and exist, to say nothing about living. The object of the stock scheme is to direct the attention of the porters from the movement to organize them, to make them think that they are a part of the company, to impress the public with the idea that the company is very much interested in its Negro employees, that they don't need a union of their own to improve their conditions, but that they need only to rely upon the company, which they have done for over a half century and are still underpaid and over-worked. STOCK LIMITED Of course, the one stock which a porter can buy, some can't even buy one, does not give him any voice in the affairs of the Company. The 10,000 shares to all of the porters, granting they purchase them, would not give them any deciding voice in the company. It won't help them to increase their wages by one penny, nor improve the conditions of their work one iota. The big stockholders in the company control it. Even if the porters had the money and desired to purchase the stock, they would not be permitted to buy enough to give them the right to breathe a word as to the management of the company. Of course, Pullman Company's stock is valuable, and only because of the efficient service of the porters. But if the Company is honest and sincere in its pretensions of friendship for the porters, why doesn't it give them a living wage, cease trying to intimidate and brow-beat them into not organizing by dressing up a few Filipinos and put them on some club cars, thereby violating the seniority rights of the porters which it pledged its word to uphold, in an agreement with the porters? RANDOLPH'S TOUR A. Philip Randolph, the General Organizer, recently returned from a triumphant organization tour, when seen by our reporter, observed that none of the tricks of the company, such as the Filipino scare, controlling some of the Negro papers, such as The Chicago Defender, the Whip, the St. Louis Argus, paying for the conference of big Negro leaders in Washington, selling stock to the porters or the new wage conference, has arrested the rapid and amazing program of the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters, but on the contrary, these different schemes have opened the eyes of the men to a realization that they must be on the right track, that organization must be the right thing, since the company is willing to spend so much money and waste so much time trying to prevent them from organizing. The Company has even rounded up a few hundred men from the South and are paying them, though they are not working, but are compelled to sit around the yards, where the active porters may see them so that the porters will feel that if they do anything the company doesn't like, such as organizing, it will put these raw recruits huddled in the yard, violation of city health provisions, on the trains. But the men were laughing at the apparent childish desperation of the Company. CITY BRIEFS AND IN Mr. and Mrs. A. S. Dow entertained many of their relatives in a family reunion recently at their pretty cottage at Twelfth and State avenue. Mrs. Louise Thompson-Clark presided well over the Alpha Kappa Sorority at the Forum. Western University will render a fine program at the Forum Sunday, January 17th, 4 p. m. Don't miss hearing it. B. 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In the matter of the estate of E. L. Oliver, deceased. Creditors and all other persons interested in the aforesaid estate are hereby notified that on the 4th day of February, 1926, at the hour of 10 a. m., at the regular term of the Probate Court, in and for said County, held at the Probate Court room in Kansas City, County of Wyandotte, and State aforesaid, I intend to make a full and final settlement of said estate, and at such time, or as soon thereafter as the same can be heard, an application will be made for an order of the Court finding and adjudging who were the heirs, devisees and legatees of said deceased. IDA B. OLIVER, Administrator of the estate of E. L. Oliver, deceased. In Witness Whereof, the undersigned, Probate, Judge in and for the County of Wyandotte, State of Kansas, have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Probate Court this 4th day of January, A. D., 1925. HENR YMEADE, Probate Judge. DORSEY GREEN, Attorney for Administrator. (First Published Jan. 8, 1926.) NOTICE All persons interested will take notice that my petition is on file in the office of the Wyandotte County, Kansas, Próbate Court, asking for authority to sell the following described real estate, situated in Wyandotte County, Kansas, belonging to the estate of Lee Roy Petty known as L. R. Petty, deceased, for the purpose of paying the debts of said estate and the expenses of administration, to-wit: An undivided interest in Lot Twenty-one (21) in Block One Hundred Fifteen (115) in Wyandotte City, now a part of Kansas City, Kansas. Said petition is set for hearing at the office of the Probate Judge in the city of Kansas City, said county, on Tuesday, the 2nd day of February, 1926, at 2 o'clock p. m., at which time and place you can make known any objections you may have to the granting of such order to sell said real estate. Dated January 11, 1926. N. J. WOLLARD, Administrator of Said Estate. 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No. 15031 "Death of Floyd Collins" "Little Mary Phagan" Vernon Dalhart No. 2645 "My Lord's Gonna Move This Wicked Race" "Golden Slippers" Dixie Jubilee Singers No. 14112 "Maybe Not At All" "You Can't Do What My Last Man Did" Ethel Waters abandonment, habitual drunkenness and gross neglect of duty. And unless you answer demurrer or otherwise object on or before the 27th day of February, 1926, the allegations of said petition will be taken as true, and upon further proof, the plaintiff will be granted a divorce as prayer for in said petition. L. W. Johnson, Attorney for Plaintiff. Attest: CARL W. FINCKE, Clerk of the District Court. By W. F. Mathis, Deputy. (First Published January 15, 1926)