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Advocate Buys Hudson Car. Street Display Feb.13,17,20 KANSAS CITY ADVOCATE Some of the Advocate Contestants for Hudson Car --- PULLMAN PORTERS' PAY UP. PULLMAN PORTERS' PAY UP. Increase Will Cost Million Dollars, Officials Assert. CHICAGO, Feb. 10.—A million-dollar 10 per cent increase in the pay of Pullman porters and maids was announced today by the Pullman Company. The increase affects twelve thousand employees. The starting wage, effective February 15, will range from $72.50 to $90.50 a month, and the maximum from $83.50 to $104 a month. The company said the increase makes the wages of porters and maids 23.75 per cent higher than in the war period. Vol. XI1 Some of PULLMAN PORT Increase Will Cost Million CHICAGO, Feb. 10.—A m in the pay of Pullman porters by the Pullman Company. The employees. The starting wage, from $72.50 to $90.50 a month, $104 a month. The company said the incre and maids 23.75 per cent higher According to press reports the Pullman Porters have been granted an increase in wages. The report states that the inreae costs the Pillman company over a million dollars yearly. The constant fight by the Brotherhood of Pullman Porters and the just demand made by them has done much for their cause. The Pullman porters do much to hold up the standard of the company and gives longer hours with less pay. Thanks to Randolph and his cohorts together with that class of Pullman men that waged a bitter fight for higher wages. It has proven again what can be gained by standing together. THE BUSINESS LEAGUE The Business Men's league held a public meeting on Thursday evening, Feb. 4th, at the Metropolitan Baptist church, Ninth and Washington boulevard. They rendered an excellent program. Several very fine musical numbers headed the program, prominent among which was a vocal solo, "Sunrise and You," by Dr. A. Porter Davis. The principal address of the evening was delivered by the Rev. Charles Sumner Williams, D. D., pastor of Allen Chapel A. M. E. church, Kansas City, Mo. This address was delivered in Rev. Williams own inimitable style, full of force and eloquence, and was greatly enjoyed by all who heard it. Each one present expressed a desire that he might have brought another one with him. In the short while that Rev. Williams has been in Kansas City, his natural ability to speak, his forceful manner of delivery and his willingness to talk upon request has made him one of the foremost speakers of our racial group. The business relations of the city were discussed at length, and all members expressed resolves to make greater progress in business activities. Mr. Bird, one of the former county assessors of Wyandotte County, also spoke, and encouraged the citizens to cooperate in business, and gave several living examples showing why it is necessary. The League meets the first and third Thursday nights of each month at the Monrovian Club and will be pleased to have all business men join it. Better business closer understanding and better living conditions for our racial group, is the purpose for which they are striving. Prof. Theo McCord attended the funeral of his aunt who died in Emporia. Prof. L. B. Spears is confined to his home on North Fourth street, on account of illness. Mrs. Jeanette McClelland has been confined to her home 1120 North Twelfth street, for two weeks with an illness. Miss Minnie Cates, 1040 State street, a member of the 9th grade of Northeast Junior High School, has been ill for two weeks at her home. Price 5 cents per copy MISS GRACE HOWARD 40 Years for Slaying Taxi Driver 40 Years for Slaying Taxi Driver Frame Criminal Assault as Alibi But Can't Produce Woman as Witness. Chattanooga, Tenn., Feb. 4.—E. J. Sugg and A. N. Riley, two white men, were found guilty by a Bradley county jury at Cleveland, Tenn., Friday, of the murder of Charlie Waterhouse, colored taxi driver, of Chattanooga, and sentenced to 40 years in the penitentiary. The crime was committed a few miles out of Charleston, Tennessee, on October 2, 1925. The two men were arrested in Orlando, Florida during the Christmas holidays. On an affidavit for a continuance, the two men claimed that a woman whom they had allowed to ride in the taxi, they had hired in Chattanooga, shot and killed Waterhouse to save herself from a criminal assault, attempted while the two men were temporarily absent from the cab. The woman, however, was not produced as a witness in the trial. Mrs. Carrie Rollins has removed from Kansas City, Mo., to 8th and Walker, in Kansas City, Kansas. Mrs. Stevens and her daughter and grand children have removed back to their home in Texas. Master Samuel Bills makes a fine secretary for the Forum, and is a fine typist. The District meeting of the Womens' Federation of clubs met at the A. M. E. church, Tuesday and Wednesday. Another fine dinner was given at Mr. and Mrs. Hulsey's 1306, Armstrong ave., recently. Mrs. James T. Richardson, 1328 Barnett avenue, after having a pleasant six weeks visit with Mr. and Mrs. J. Milton Smyles, 943 Lakeview Road, Cleveland, O., left the 9th inst., for Chicago, where she will visit Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Bragg. She will arrive home about the 15th of the month. Mr. and Mrs. P. F. Lewis announce the marriage of their daughter, Miss Frankie Lewis to Mr. Theodore Baskerville, Wednesday, February 3. Mrs. Bertha McCurry, 1905 N. 6th was called to Columbia, Mo., to be at the bedside of her mother, who was severely injured by a fall. Founders Day of C. F. of T. Association rendered a program Sunday at 2:30 P. M. at First A. M. E. church Mrs. Ethel Howard is the president. Mrs. Irene Everett, secretary. The musical part of the program and playlets were furnished by the grade schools. Mrs. H. G. Dwiggins, state president, and Prof. S. D. Scruggs supervisor of the graded schools made remarks. MISS INA LEE MOORE Colored Officers Capture Alleged Owner and Truck Driver. Last Sunday night Police Chief Wisdom found a big still that worked automatically at 645 Barnett. It was in operation when found. The Chief put officers Ed Lyles and Ellis Holmes there to catch the owners when they came in. About 2:30 A.M. Monday morning the alleged owner of the still unlocked the door and came in. He was immediately covered by Lyles and Holmes and told 'to throw 'em up. He was searched and nothing found on him. Shortly afterwards a truck drove up to the back door. Officer Holmes watched the first one captured while Lyles gave chase to the truck driver who jumped off his truck and ran around the house and hid under the back porch. He was captured by Lyles. The officers sent these two men to police headquartres and remained on the job for more participants to come. About three-fourths of an hour later Officer Lyle found another driver on Taroma street in a big truck. He made his escape but was later caught. Two big empty bottles were found in the truck. Lyle captured the driver of the third truck. The Chief after discovering the still assigned Officers Holmes and Lyles to go down to the house and see what they could find. These two veteran officers sustained the confidence of the Chief by their night's work. DR. GARVIN'S HOME BOMBED Cleveland, Ohio, Feb. 5.—Dr. Chas. Garvin, 11114 Wade Park Avenue, home was bombed by some unknown white people and one corner of the house was torn out. The evening the explosion occurred, the Doctor's wife was entertaining a number of prominent ladis of the city. The force of the explosion was heard all over the city, and broke out glass in adjoining estates. Dr. Garvin has just been appointed to the Hospital Staff of the Western Reserve University as Assistant Surgeon. No lives were lost. Chester Battles—1116 North 3rd St., Feb. 7, 1926. Emma Lund—1053 South 23rd St., Feb. 7, 1926. Irene Walls—564 Troost, Feb. 7, 1926. Julia B. Herndon—1203 Ann, Feb. 6, 1926. Lula Smith—440 Bosewell, Feb. 6, 1926. Mrs. Sarah McKissack of Lawrence, Kansas, visited with relatives and friends over the week-end. CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Cumberland Presbyterians have services each Sunday at 11:00 A. M., and at 7:00 P. M. at J. S. Sanders Chapel, 312 Nebraska Aveneu. Reverend S.A. Nelson was at his best, Sunday, on "Christian Life and Its Effect in the Community." All are welcome. Rev. S.A. Nelson. Pastor. DEATHS RESTRAINING ORDER KEEPS A. G. ANDERSON OUT OF MIDWAY PHARMACY Between S. M. Rogers and A. G. Anderson, dated 12th day of August, 1924, and also a copy of the letter sent to A. G. Anderson, January 30, 1926, informing Anderson of his discharge for various reasons named in letter printed which appear in this article. Kansas City, Kansas, February 12,1926 1 MRS. H. G. DWIGGINS MRS. E. MOOREHEAD Finds Still COPY OF AGREEMENT AGREEMENT This agreement,made and entered into this 12th day of August, 1924, by and between S. M. Rogers, County of Wyandotte and State of Kansas, hereinafter called the party of the first part, and Arlington Anderson, of the County of Wyandotte, State of Kansas, hereinafter known as the party of the second part; said party of the first part stipulates and agrees to give to said party of the second part one-half of all the net proceeds which may be realized from the business which is carried on and operated at 1975-77 North Fifth street, in Kansas City, Kansas, known as The Midway Pharmacy. In consideration hereof, said party of the second part agrees to give his services to the Midway Pharmacy as clerk and to quit claim, assign and convey to the Midway Pharmacy, all his rights, title and interest in the fixtures located in the Radio Drug Store, at 1922 East Tenth street, in Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri. It is hereby mutually agreed, by and between the parties that at anytime on the paymetn of Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) to the party of the second part, by the party of the first part, this agreement shall be dissolved and both parties of the first and second part be released from the same S. M. ROGERS, A. G. ANDERSON, Witnesses: J. H. FOSTER, GEO. A. DUPREE Care Midway Pharmacy, 1975 N. Fifth street, Kansas City, Kansas. Dear Sir— This is to inform you that you are hereby forthwith discharged from my employ as clerk in the Midway Pharmacy, 1975 N 5th St., Kansas City, Kansas, for the reason, among others, that you have wholly failed, neglected and refused to execute and perform certain terms and conditions, on your part to be performed, of that certain written "Agreement," which was made and entered into by and between you and myself at Kansas City, Kansas on the 12th day of August, 1924, and by the terms of which you were required to assign to me all of your right, and title in and to certain personal property now in my possession, and which you formerly used in your drug business. Also: This will advise you also that I have given you credit for the sum of Five Hundred ($500.00) Dollars upon the amount of your indebtedness to me, and that said action has been taken by me to pay the sum of money which I was required by the terms of said written "Agreement" to pay to you upon its termination. Receipt of the sum of Five Hundred ($500.00) Dollars from you on account is hereby acknowledged. In view of your discharge from my employ, you will please hereafter refrain from performing, or attempting to perform, any work or services as 1926 SUBSCRIPTION PRICE TWELVE MONTHS, $1.50 for Hudson Fe Rogan Nati Leag mana repla dez. Sw the O Mona great KEEPS A. G. OF MIDWAY PHARMACY A. G. Anderson, dated 12th day day of the letter sent to A. G. Ander- ing Anderson of his discharge for or printed which appear in this ar- my clerk, servant, employee, or other- wise, in or about said Midway Phar- macy, or the premises upon which it is situated. Thanking you in advance for com- pliance with the foregoing request, I am, respectively, SIDNEY W. ROGERS, 433 Stewart Avenue, Kansas City, Kansas. The Paramount Girl Club met with Miss Sirpora Mill, 2071 N. Sixth street, on Friday, February 5. Plans were made for annual spring party. Next meeting will be a social and will be with Miss Freddie Riley, 433 Parallel avenue, Saturday, February 20. Law No Panacea Against Miscegenation Law No Panacea Against Miscegenation The keeping of records straight so far as the Bureau of Vital Statistics is concerned is an excellent idea, but the prevention of marriage between the races will not prevent the multiplication of mixed progeny, unless white men can be brought to a different concept of decency and their responsibility to their race, and to their women who have done their part in keeping the fountain pure. Unless this can be done, the races only adds illegitimacy to indecency, and adds not one iota to race integrity. "A difficulty in connection with this bill is the fact that the word "white" as applied to race has a certain well-defined meaning, of universal acceptance that cannot be altered by a local law without involving the state in legal entaglements." The Guion bill is modeled after the similar bill recently passed by the Virginia legislature, making it unlawful for a white person to marry anybody with the slightest trace of black blood. INSULTED BY MECHANIC New Orleans, Feb. 5.—Miss Georgia Wills, sister of Harry Wills, contender for the world's heavy weight championship, was insulted by a white mechanic, Edward Ballem, in one of the cotton factories where a number of colored girls work. One of the machines broke down and Ballem was sent to repair it. After insulting and knocking Miss Wills down a group of colored women jumped on him and nearly beat him to death. He was discharged by the company for such conduct. Mrs. Pearl Clark entertained with a line party Tuesday afternoon at the Gayety Theatre. There were four in the party besides the hostess, who further entertained the party at dinner in the evening. Prof. W. D. Dunlap, of Northeast Junior High School, has been ill for several days at his home Sixth street and Parallel avenue. --- Number 29 dson Car BULLETIN· February 12. —(Bulletin.)—Bullet Rogan, the pitching ace of the Negro National League and member of the League cvhampions, was appointed manager of the Monarchs for 1926, replacing the famous Cuban, Joe Mendez. Sweat and Drake have been sold to the Chicago American Giants, the Monarchs getting in exchange the great slugging Torrentia. Torrentia is one of the greatest fielders and sluggers in baseball today. Clyde Glass, star left hander, formerly of the Memphis Red Sox, comes to the Monarchs. C. Foreman, the great little catcher of the Monarchs, and Cliff Bell, pitcher goes to Birmingham. Two colored men, Lacy Williams and Thomas Manuel, of 622 Locust street, were arrested for cashing a worthless check for $14.35. It is claimed many bad checks have been cashed in that neighborhood. Other checks were found in their pockets. MRS. BESSIE EBLON Mrs. Bessie Eblon and her husband, Homer "Jap" Eblon, are made defendants in $10,000 slander suit. Mr. Eblon is manager of the Eblon Theatre. Bishop William A. Fountain was made defendant in a suit for $2,000 brought against him by Ira T. Bryant. Money due is for alleged printing bills. Steel City Bank, colored to open. Losses, if any to be small. CUTTING SCRAPE Charles Moore and Levett Winslow had an argument in front of 915 S. Fifth street, it is alleged over Moore's wife. Winslow, aged 29 years lives at 921 S. St. Paul street. Moore cut Winslow three times and shot at him five times. Winslow is in Douglass Hospital. Keep off the date Tues. Eve., Feb. 16th. Hard Time Party, Monrovian Club 2068 N. 5th. Hard Time Party. Everybody come. Monrovian Club. 2068 N. 5th St., February 16, Tuesday evening. Tuesday Eve. Feb. 16, Hard Time Party, Monrovian Club. CHRISTIAN CHURCH QUARTET SINGS. A quartet, known as the Jolly Four from the Christian Church, will entertain the members of the Grandview Park Presbyterian Church Friday night with songs and readings. Quartet members are Gus Payne, Floyd Bandette, Virgil Frye and Reginald Frye. The men of the Presbyterian Church are sponsoring the above program. CORRECTION:—Mrs. M. C. Collins donated $3.00 on the Mrs. Miller burial fund and Mrs. Hull 50c and not the Catholic church as was reported in last week's issue. Miss Mabel Jackson and Miss Gladys B. Garvin were out last week because of illness. SEE THE WONDERFUL BARGAINS Saturday and Monday at Mosson's Shoe Store, 720 Minnesota Ave. FOR QUICK TAXI SERVICE Call FREDERICK, Grand 0197 Residence—Fifield 3145-J NEW CLOSED HUPMOBILE FOR ALL OCCASIONS PAGE TWO Why They Leave South Carolina Washington, Feb. 5.—In his annual report for the scholastic year 1923-24, the Superintendent of Education of the State of South Carolina, says: "To save money by sacrificing the minds of our children is poor economy—it is ROBBERY." BUT, this enlightening report shows that the percapita expenditure to average attendance for the scholastic year was $68.31 for the white, and only $9.00 for the Negro pupil; that the average salary paid white teachers was $885.16 as compared with $261.94 for the colored; that the average number of pupils per teacher was 21 for the white and'42 for the colored; and that the value of school houses and grounds for white children was $23,535,,823, as against $2,661,299 for the colored. Under the operation of what is known as the 6-0-1 law the State pays the salaries of all public school teachers under a given schedule for the first six months, provided the district or county runs its school or schools an additional month. BUT, says the State Superintendent, who tearfully speaks of "poor economy" and "robbery",—"It is the opinion of the State Superintendent of Education that the expenditure for Negro schools under this act SHOULD REMAIN IN STATUS QUO. According to the last U. S. Census, there were 42,120 colored children from 5 to 15 years of age in South Carolina, who did not attend school; and during the five-year period, 1920 to 1925, a decrease of 18,432 colored farmers were shown in the State. Due to the migration northward, there has been an acute labor situation throughout the Palmetto State—And yet, they pretend to wonder WHY the Negroes leave good old Dixie and their "best friends." PUBLICATION NOTICE Leroy M. Williams, Defendant. To Leroy M. Williams, Greeting: You are hereby notified that you have been sued by your wife, Florence Ethel Williams, for a decree of divorce in the District Court of Wyandotte oCunty, Kansas, on the grounds of extreme cruelty and gross neglect of duty, that unless you answer the petition of said plaintiff filed herein on or about the 18th day of March, 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. E. A. SHACKELFORD, Attorney for Plaintiff (First Published Jan. 29, 1926.) There is a tendency to regard the common colds, the simple mucopurulent attacks of the nose and upper respiratory tract with little concern, to regard the congested membranes of the nose and throat with the need of breathing chiefly through the mouth, as a mild affection, and indeed it is a mild malady as far as the disability immediately resulting in concerned. But how grave are the possibilities therefrom! Nature is generally so kind in relieving the discomfort, and restoring to health the tumefied mucus membranes attack. But in many, yes too many cases the grievous maladies of pneumonia T. B. and diptheria find in their "simple" coryza and rhinitis the fertile soil for development, the lessened resistance and power and multiple and overcome the defensive forces for their own successful battle of a serious illness. Many attacks of meningitis with their sufferings and fatalities have been superimposed upon the road by soil prepared by a simple cold in the nostrils, or in the head as we are want to say. But besides these possibilities for serious diseases developing, the common colds prove a source of much indisposition to the population of our community. Between early fall and late spring nearly one fourth of the entire community suffers from colds in a varying degree of intensity, and the efficiency of many bread winners is impaired for three or four days to a week therefrom every year. Counted in dollars and cents it is a great economic loss to the community as well as to their sufferers. These colds are infectious, or catching and the poorly ventilated rooms and workshops and public conveyances where men and women give vent without reserve or care to paroxysms of coughing broadcast the germs that make the air of the space inimical to others. Deplorable too in this connection, is the common habit of blowing the nose, and wiping the excretions away with the hand, then, afterward maybe using the handkerchief. These people will immediately after either be shaking hands with other people, or handling goods even foodstuffs for others. It is bad enough to have the handkerchief as a means of frequent use here, but depicable indeed to use the bare hands then without washing handling food for others and yet we boast about our polite manners. In our ever varying climate when we often have every shade of temperature from zero to the balm of spring in midwinter we must not flirt with the weather, but amply protect the body and preserve it against the sudden variations. Keep the body warm and the feet dry is a sensible rule. Let it be emphasized that colds are a menace to health, and comfort. They are often the preparers of the soil for grave diseases of the lungs, and the symptoms generally, they should not be neglected nor slighted. for they are contagious. THE KANSAS CITY ADVOCATE Twenty-four citizens of Kansas City celebrated Kansas Day in Topeka, Friday with a dinner and speeches. The meeting was sponsored by Thomas Richard and Ben Robinson at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Edmund, 1188 Lane St. Rev. Bronson was chairman of the meeting and C. P. Swancy, secretary. Rev. Bronson spoke on "Clean Politics", in city, county, and state. Rev. S. Montgomery spoke, his subject was "We as Negroes Should No Longer Be Led by Alley Politicians." The following pastors made remarks, Rev. Williams, Rev. Allen, Rev. D. B. Jackson, and Rev. Bowen. Remarks by C. P. Swang, "The Young Negro of Today." The group was addressed by Mr. LeRoy Cooke, Park Commissioner, Mr. Ed Smith, Poor Commissioner, Mr. Carl Fincke of District Court, Mr. I. M. Bird, ex county assessor. Mr. Gilbert, food inspector, Mr. Geo. Clark ex Secretary of State, Mr. Herbert announcing for secretary of state. Mr. Tricket and Rev. Bolton. After which Rev. Geo. McNeal responded. There were five cars that left Kansas City at 8:45 A. M. and arrived at 11 A. M. The group visited Gov. Ben S. Paulen at the state house. Among those who attended from Kansas City were Mr. Geo. Brown, Mr. Buckner, Mr. C. C. Jackson, Mr. R. J. Clark, Mr. F. 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Celestia Graves, Florist FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1926. The mid-season map of fashion is given over to capes, short shoulder capes, shawl capes, all-enveloping capes and tweed capes, notes a fashion writer in the Kansas City Star. The cape-back frocks and the short capes on coats that fall just below the waistline hardly could be called new. These have been worn pretty much since last summer, but the little shawl cape that is cut in circular fashion falling just below the waistline in the back and sloping to the fastening at the neckline is the smartest of them all. It has a fur collar, is bordered in fur oftentimes. The cape back is added to the jumper frock. The cape is the piece de resistance of the Palm Beach wardrobe. The mid-season expression of the cape is long circular capes of wool to be worn above frocks of silk, close at the shoulder and rippling out at the hem. The capelet idea is popular, too. On a frock of the finest black lace posed over pink crepe is a tiny shoulder cape so shaped that it escapes being called a bertha because it caps the shoulders. The circular shoulder cape your mother wore in the '90s may come again. The cape sleeves in coats have been worn since early fall. While these may not be called distinctly new they are very becoming to the tall figure, but spell certain death to any smart effect on the small woman, particularly if she is inclined to stoutness. The jumper cannot be displaced in these mid-season fashions. More vestee effects are shown than ever before. Smart cuffs are added, the band at the hips is sometimes quilted, a very MILWAUKEE UNIVERSITY pretty effect it is, too. The one-piece dresses have the most engaging little tricks. For instance, there is the bolero in many lengths. Now it is long, down to the hips, or very short, two or three inches below the arnhole, or smarter still is the bolero that is long in the back and curves from that point right up to the one-button fastening at the chin, revealing a great expanse of blouse of contrasting shade. The lace bolero is one of the distinctly new features of evening dress. It is an artistic expression that keeps to the jumper idea in the softest of materials. New Leather Garters Since stays and the rigging which attaches to them have become a negligible quantity in the wardrobe, the round garter is in style. The new metallic ribbons, frosty and glittering silver and gold on pretty shades of silk, are much used, gathered and rosetted. Ostrich feather motifs, hand-painted madallions, artificial flowers and lace, are popular. Now a decided novelty is out in garters made of leather in the form of little straps with buckles, like miniature belts. They are swagger trifles, much liked by women who go in for sports clothes and are particularly appropriate with the new sports stockings. The latter grow more extreme as the season of winter sports advances. Something Different Again Rabbit of the northern plains gains protection from its enemies because its fur blends inconspicuously into its surroundings. It is extremely appropriate, therefore, that the new invisibles worn beneath the sheer silk hosiery of the present style, should be made of rabbit's wool, and these invisibles are warm. Proud Plaits To the expert plaiting iron, nothing is impossible. Plain fabrics are so treated with plaits nowadays as to make them appear striped or checked. The very fine checked or plaited patterns which are obtained by apposition of round and flat folds, have never been achieved before this season. 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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; at $500 down. Five rooms, 1 acre fruit, $1,750. W. R. JOHNSON REAL ESTATE CO. 516 Minn. Ave. Phone Drexel 3823; Res. Fx. 4106 --- PUBLICATION NOTICE In the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas, Mattie Sanders. Plaintiff. You are hereby notified that you have been sued by your wife, Mattie Sanders, for a decree of divorce in the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas, on the grounds of abandonment and desertion, that unless you answer the petition of said plaintiff filed herein on or about the 18th day of March, 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. E. A. SHACKELFORD, Attorney for Plaintiff (First Published Jan. 29 1926.) Do You Use Good Paper When You Write? We Can Print Anything and Do It Right. --- ```markdown ``` Brunswick Phonograph $85.00 and up King Solomon Grand Lodge York Masons Officers King Solomon Grand Lodge York Masons Officers Mrs. Luella Green NOTARY PUBLIC 516 Minnesota Avenue Copying neatly done to order. All work strictly confidential. W. T. WHITELAW DRUGGIST PAGE THREE Phonograph and up Grand Lodge ons Officers Wichita, Kas. Grand Lodge Organizer, W. H. Garnett, Newton, Kas. J. W. Wilson, Rev., Geo. McNeal, Chas. Black and Clyde L. Briggs. 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. Call Fair- fax 0380 Or 4422 THE POPULAR EXPORT SANTAL MIDY MEDIA CATARRN OF BLADDER GUARD YOUR HEALTH SANYKIT PROPHYLACTIC for MEN Affords Uitmost Protection After Infectious Exposure Large Tube Sce. Kit (4) 11 All Deposits on Stm-Y-Kit Dept. A 12 Beckman St., New York Writen for Circuler FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1926. Lincoln THEATRE Lincoln Theatre 18th and Lydia, Kansas City, Mo. Starts Mond Starts Monday, Feb. 15th World's Greatest Revue BROWN-SKIN MODELS With Irvin C-Miller Cecil Rivers Billie Young Lily Yeun Carrie Huff Geo-Crawford Hayes Pryor Flo Brown StClair Dotson Levenia Mack BEAUTY 16 CHORUS DANCING BROWN-SKIN MODELS 35 CHARLESTON DEMONS 35 Piano H HOBART M. CABLE piano, guaranted, in manogany Melbourne Dark Oak Case ren Singer piano, French walnut, and spiced tone Ellington, a large case in Oak RECORD SPECIAL 14115-D "I've Been Mistreated Butler M Piano Bargains HOBART M. CABLE piano, a standard make fully guaranteed, in mancagany case.....$150 Melbourne Dark Oak Case renewed, a good value.....$195 Singer piano, French walnut, renewed, good action and spiceless tone.....$155 Ellington, a large case in Oak, beautiful tone.....185 14115-D “I've Been Mistreated and I Don't Like It”..... .....Bessie Smith Butler Music Co. A Good Place to Buy Records. 530 Minnesota Ave. Kansas City NEGOE HISTORY WEEK AT THE CHURCHES ject "The Time Psalms 50-14-15. Mission Circle a --- The ministers of Kansas City have pledged themselves to render programs, some time during their days service, on Sunday, Feb. 14, in commemoration of "Negro History Week". Each minister was asked to select a subject bearing upon some part the Negro has played in history, and build up a program around it. Following are some of the programs which will be rendered. Rev. J. B. Isaacs, pastor of First A. M. E. church, Eighth St. and Nebraska Ave., will render the following program prior to his regular evening service: Selection, Orchestra; Anthem, Jr. Choir; Invocation, Pastor; Anthem Jr. Choir; Selection, Orchestra; Address, "Negro in Business,"Dr. Wm. Tompkins of Kansas City, Mo., Other programs of other churches will be rendered. MT. OLIVE BAPTIST CHURCH REV. E. M. MOSLEY Pastor The Sunday school of Mt. Olive Baptist church opened at 9:00 A. M. and there were 79 in attendance. Miss Hureta Hays read a wonderful paper on the lesson. W. P. Thomas is superintendent. At 11 A. M. Pastor E. M. Mosely preached a logical sermon text Romans 8-31. Subject "Preservation of the Saints." This sermon was so well delivered by the pastor that every one was made to rejoice and know the Holy Spirit was present. The meeting was largely attended and 15 joined the church and there was one candidate for baptism. Many came forward for prayer. B. Y. P. U. was largely attended, group one in charge of W. P. Thomas captain. Rev. S. Mays of St. Joseph, Mo., preached an inspiring sermon, sub- 政 lay, Feb. 15th This show is the Ziegfield Follies of the Colored Shows. Played New York for a year and had a long run in various Eastern Cities. This is a regular $2.00 show—and in order to secure this show our prices for the week will be ADULTS 35c CHILDREN 10c A GUARANTEED SHOW Fully Two Hours Long Bargains a standard make fully my case.....$150 renewed, a good value.....$195 t, renewed, good action .....$155 ak, beautiful tone.....185 LS THIS WEEK ed and I Don't Like It"..... .....Bessie Smith Music Co. Kansas City, Kansas. ject "The Time of Trouble." Text, Psalms 50-14-15. Mission Circle at the church. 7:30 P. M. installation of officers. Mrs. E. M. Mosely, president. METROPOLITAN TEMPLE NOTES A fervent prayer meeting at 6 A.M. opened our Sunday devotion February 7, 1926. Then at 11 A.M. a multitude gathered to hear Pastor Bronson preach. He preached a good sermon after Mrs. Morris a charter member read a prose history of the church. Pastor Bronson complimented the church members for holding together 36 years. The fourth Sunday in this month he has asked Mrs. M. C. Matthews to read a Poetical Version of the church work from 1890 to 1926. At 6 P. M. the B. Y. P. U. had a large attendance and at 7:30 P. M. hundreds testified for Jesus, while others took a stand for Christ by assembling and partaking of the Lord's Supper after the beautiful baptizing in the glass Baptistry. The songs sung before Sacrament were the beautiful "It is well with my Soul," "Rock of Ages," and "He Rose from the Dead." Many spoke of the good singing of some individuals. Hundreds were impressed with the observance of the Lord's Supper. At the close they sang a hymn and went out, as Christ and his disciples did over 1926 years ago. The Sunday schol is increasing also the Cradle Roll. The Usher Board will present Mr. Fitchue and daughter in recital soon. The choir is said to have made much money by having Ebenezer Choir to render a program for them last Friday night. - Don't foget to attend the Religious School program at Metropolitan church, Friday, Feb. 26th. The choir of Metropolitan will have vespers this Sunday, February 14th. Come to Metropolitan church February 14th and all the time. THEATRES Sheftell's Southland Follies are a big hit at the Lincoln this week. The weeks bill is well balanced both in vaudeville and pictures. Mina Cato, prima donna supreme delights the audience with her excellent singing. Holt as a tap and Charleston dancer is the best that has appeared on this circuit. They have a pretty and peppy chorus of girls that are pleasing to see, featuring some new dancing. Eukelele Bob Williams can't be beat with that little instrument made famous by the Filliponos. CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank Prudence Lodge No. 6, A. F. and A. M., also all of our friends and neighbors and callers for the knidness shown us during the illness and after the death of our beloved husband, son and brother. We also specially thank Mr. Armstrong for reading to him while he was sick, and thank Rev. Isaacs for his consoling words. We also thank Undertaker Thatcher for his excellent manner of conducting the funeral, and the many friends for their beautiful floral offerings, and pray God's blessings upon all. MRS. SARA BURTON, Wife. MRS. MARY TOLSON, Mother. MR. LOUIS BURTON, Brother. MRS. JENNIE THATCHER, MRS. ELIZA NEW, and Nieces. PLEASANT GREEN BAPTIST CHURCH Rev. Geo. McNeal, Pastor. Sunday school convened at 9:30 and was well attended. At 11 the auditorium was comfortably filled for morning worship. Rev. Mitchell, evangelist preached from Rev. 22:20. Subject, "Longing For Christ." Three addition were made to the church. B. Y. P. U. was held at 6:30 with usual splendid attendance. On Wednesday evening Rev. Mitchell will deliver a sermon for Pastor's Aid Board baptising will be held Sunday, February 14 after morning services. TREMONT BAPTIST CHURCH Rev. W. M. Cook, Pastor. Sunday school convened at 10:00 A. M. Brother Cody Jackson presiding. Number of pupils present—forty. The amount of collection was $8.11. At 11 A. M. Rev. W. M. Cook preached a soul stirring sermon. His text was Genesis 18:26. Subject: "Go down and look at the situation, then I'll let you know." After the sermon, two souls confessed Christ. The Collection at 11:00 A. M. was $15.50. Evening Service: Baptising at 3:00 P. M. At the time stated, four candidates were baptised. B. Y. P. U. opened at 6: 30 P. M. Bro. Leroy Thomas, President, presiding. We had a wonderful subject, "Doctrinal, The Inspired Word". Collection for this afternoon was $8.62, after which we had a Testifying Meetnig. Next, we had communior. Total receipt for Feb. 7, 1926 was $32.23. NEGRO GIRL APPOINTED TO POSITION Miss Edna Houston, 341 Quindaro boulevard has been appointed as one of the clerks in the office of the County Clerk, Wm. Beggs, many changes may be observed as the election approaches. CARD OF THANKS. I wish to thank my many friends for their kind assistance so far in the Advocate campaign, and ask all who have promised me their subscription to please mail them to 830 Troupe Avenue as I may not be able to see you personally between now and the close of the campaign. Thanking all who have in any way assisted me. GRACE HOWARD, 830 Troupe Ave.. Fi. 3886 W. CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank out many friends and neighbors for their kindness shown us during the illness and death of our beloved wife and mother: also for the many beautiful floral offerings. Rev. G. McNeal and daughters. HAPPENINGS Kansas City Advocate HAPP Master's Council Meet Ancient York Rite Masons met in Master's Counsel last Saturday evening, February 6th, at Tabor Hall. There were forty-five subordinate Masters and secretaries represented. The Gand Master, Rev. Geo. McNeal, called them together for the transaction of very important business for the good of the Craft of King Solomon Grand Lodge of Kansas Jurisdiction. Many claims for widows and orphans had not been paid and arrangements were made to pay them off as soon as possible. The Grand Master gave all subordinate Lodges a dispensation to make new members. Our slogan is One thousand new members for this year. The Secretary and Master of each subordinate Lodge were much elated that Rev. Geo. McNeal is acting in the capacity of Grand Master since the resignation of Rev. Broadnax, for they know he will put the program over 100%. All assured him that they were very much encouraged by the outlaying of his program. Grand Master McNeal has just returned from Denver, Colorado, where he was investigating the matter of the York Rite Masons being enjoined by the Court from operating in the state of Colorado under the charter of King Solomon's Lodge as a foreign corporation in Colorado. And, whereas, many people of the so-called A. F. and A. M. rejoice that the York Rite was put out under the Court and especially published in the newspapers, but Grand Master McNeal went out there and told them what to do. Now they have organized a Grand Lodge, have a warrant, filed their charter and are now doing business in the state of Colorado. In this world we,think there is room enough for all and especially for two Masonic Lodges to get along the one with the other. Under Mackey's rule, there cannot be but one Grand Lodge in a State or territory, yet, we are not controlled by Mackey. REV. G. McNEAL, Grand Master. See page 5 for theatrical news. NOTICE NOTICE In the matter of the Estate of Emma Holmes, deceased. No. 13440. All persons interested will take notice that my petition is on file in the office of the Wyandotte County, Kansas, Probate Court, asking for authority to sell the following described real estate, situated in Wyandotte County, Kansas, belonging to the estate of Emma Holmes, deceased, for the purpose of paying the debts of said estate and the expenses of administration, to-wit: An equity in and to Lot 8, Block 18, an addition in and now a part of Kansas City, Kansas. The approximate value of said equity is about $600.00. The said deceased was buying said property on contract. Property located at 131 Stewart ave. Said petition is set for hearing at the office of the Probate Judge in the City of Kansas City said County, on Tuesday the 23rd day of February, 1926, at 10 o'clock A.M. at which time and place you can make known any objections you may have to the granting of such order to sell said equity to said real estate. Administrator of said Estate. (First Published, Feb. 12, 1926.) PUBLICATION NOTICE In the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas. Burvlie Jackson, Plaintiff. vs. No. 27528-A Myrtle Jackson, Defendant. Myrtle Jackson, Derendant. To the above named defendant, Myrtle Jackson: You are hereby notified that you have been sued in the District Court of Wyandotte county, Kansas, for a divorce by the above named plaintiff on the grounds of Abandonment; that unless you answer the allegations and charges as set out in the petition in said cause, on or before the 26th day of March, 1926, judgment and decree will be rendered against you divorcing you from the plaintiff above named; with such other and farther relief as to the Court may seem just and proper, and for the costs of this action. I. F. BRADLEY, Attorney for Plaintiff. (First published February 12, 1926) Princess Theatre Third and Paralell Seventh Street-Haskell Cars to Door FOLLOW THE CROWD SUNDAY—MON Charle in "THE GOLD RUSH" Two Years in Making His Most Ambitious Picture A MASTERPIECE See It? You Betcha ITS GREAT WEDNESDA J. M. "A KISS FOR Sequal to Pe WEDNESDAY—THURSDAY J. M. Barrie's "A KISS FOR CINDERELLA" Sequal to Peter Pan Comedy FRIDAY GREEN ARCHER" The Super-Mystery Series 10c 10c SATURDAY The Big Pony Show "TRAIL DUST" "As Big as Covered Wagon" Sunshine February PUBLICATION NOTICE In the District Court fo Wyandotte County, Kansas. C. W. Madox, et al, Plaintiff, Joseph Harris, et al., Defendant. The State of Kansas, to the defendant above named, Greeting: The defendant above named Joseph Harris and Anna Harris will take notice that they have been sued by the plaintiff above named, C. W. Madox nad May Madox in the above entitled Court and cause, and that the said planitiff filed their petition in said cause on the 10th day of February, 1926. You are hereby notified: That you must appear and answer said petition or otherwise plead thereto on or before the 25th day of March, 1926 or said petition will be taken as true, and judgment, the nature of which is as follows: to bar you and each of you, from all title, right and possession in lots twenty-one and twenty-two in Block Seven in Rosedale Park, an addition to Rosedale formerly, now a part of Kansas City, Kansas, and for possession of the same to the plaintiffs, and for costs of this action will be rendered accordingly. Attest: Carl W. Fincke, Clerk District Court. (First Published Feb. 12, 1926.) PUBLICATION NOTICE In the District Court of Wyandotte Count, Kansas. Joe Fields, Plaintiff. vs. No. 27-503 A. Mattie Fields, Defendant. To Mattie Fields, Greeting: Your are hereby notified that you have been sued by your husband, for a decree of divorce in the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas, on the grounds of extreme cruelty and gross neglect of duty and abandonment, and that unless you answer the petition of said plaintiff filed herein on or about the 9th day of April, 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. Feb. 12, 1926.) PUBLICATION NOTICE In the District court of Wyandotte County, Kansas. Alfred Smith, Plaintiff, vs. No. 27495 DeLila Smith, Defendant. The state of Kansas, to the defendant above named, Greeting: The defendant above named De Lila Smith will take notice that she has been sued by the plaintiff above named, Alfred Smith in the above entitled Court and cause, and that the said plaintiff filed his petition in said cause on the 8th day of February, 1926, in which petition so, filed the plaintiff alleges that you are guilty Joe Fields. Plaintiff. MONDAY—TUESDAY es Chaplin DAY—THURSDAY N. Barrie's R CINDERELLA" Peter Pan Comedy me Sammy 24,25,26 of extreme cruelty, gross neglect of duty, and abandonment. That you must appear and answer said petition or otherwise plead there to on or before the 29th day of March, 1926, or said petition will be taken as true, and judgment, the nature of which is as follows: An absolute divorce from the bonds of matrimony heretofore and now existing between plaintiff and defendant will be rendered accordingly. ALFRED SMITH, Plaintiff. . By Thomas E. Joyce, Attorney. Attest Carl W. Fincke, Clerk of District Court. (First Published February 12, 1926.) PUBLICATION NOTICE In the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas. Georgia Fiene, Plaintiff. vs. No. 27-502 Arthur Fiene, Defendant. To Arthur Fiene, Greeting: Your are hereby notified that you have been sued by your wife, Georgia Fiene, for a decree of divorce in the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas, on the grounds of extreme cruelty, gross neglect of duty and abandonment. That unless you answer the petition of said plaintiff filed herein on or before the 9th day of April, 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. E. A. SHACKELFORD. Attorney for Plaintiff. (First Published, Feb. 12, 1926.) NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT State of Kansas, County of Wyandotte, ss. In the Probate Court in and for said County and State. In the matter of the estate of Booker T. Stewart and Mary H. Stewart, Deceased. Case No. 11511. Creditors and all other persons interested in the aforesaid estate are hereby notified, that on the 11th day of March, 1926, at the hour of 10 o'clock A. M., at the regular term of the Probate Court, in and for said County, held at the Probate Court room in Kansas City, County of Wyandotte, and State aforesaid, I intend to make a full and final settlement of said estate, and at such time, or as soon thereafter as the same can be heard, an application will be made for an order of the Court finding and adjudging who were the heirs, devises and legatees of said deceased. EDWARD STEWART, Of the estate of Booker T. Stewart and Mary H. Stewart, 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 9th day of February, A. D. 1926. HENRY MEADE, (SEAL) Probate Judge. (First Published, Feb. 12, 1926.) 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Each subscription will give the contestant the regular number of votes towards the regular prizes, and also will be one count toward the $100.00. For Instance—a one year subscription in the Third Period will count 6,000 or 11,000 votes towards the regular prizes, and one count towards the Special Prize for $100.00 and etc. WA WARNING Pay no attention to false rumors. They are only made to discourage real, active contestants. Parties who start false rumors are only hurting themselves. A real contestant pays no attention to what they hear, but just keep quiet and work that much harder. Generally the one who starts the rumors is, himself or herself, very far behind in the actual vote standing. ```markdown ``` --- 'Tis the coward, who quits to Misfortune 'Tis the knave who changes each day; 'Tis the fool who starts like a whirlwind, Then throws all his chances away. The time to succeed is when others, Discouraged, show traces of tire, The battle is fought on the home stretch, And WON 'twixt the flag and the wire. at you can t you can pile up EXTRA SPECIAL IN GOLD—$100.00—IN GOLD SORRY ORD JG ATTENTION This is the last chance for extensions, or Extra Votes on subscriptions. After the Third Quarter During the Fourth and Final Period no extra votes whatsoever are given. No Extensions. No second subscriptions, extra votes. No extra votes for a new subscription. Just what the vote schedule calls for. le up days WARNING FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1926. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1926. THE MUSIC OF MONEY By NEWT NEWKIRK ee as Deen fost tu the world in the years that have passed. Bap tste LaCroix had a god—Buptiste La Croix loved but one kind of music— his god was money and his musie wa‘ the chink of the shining metal. Often, as he walked, Buptiste thrust his hands into his pockets and ran his trembling fingers among a few colns he always carried, so that they would clink together. Then his eyes would dilate, his step would quicken and over his seared face would creep a smile, but it was a smile that chilled—the smile of a mlser, He nev- er did this within the hearing of any one but himself, Baptiste was selfish of his music, and besides, he felgned to be poor—so poor that the covering was worti off the buttons on his coat and the cloth upon his elbows thin and polished with long service—so Poor that he scarcely bought food sufficient to sustain him, und there- fore he sometimes went hungry. He was often called a beggar and was 2s often pleased, for if the world be- Heved him poor the world would not rob him. Poor Baptiste! He brought with him from over the sea two chests which were bound in fron,'and stout. They were small, but they were heavy. In the old French quarter of New Orleans the miser bought a house. The reason he bought It was because the house was put up at sale to satisfy a creditor and went for a sonz. ‘The building was not large—certainly not heautitul—but it was stronz, the walls were thick, and that sufficed, Into this honse the mi- ser moved the two chests and within it he ved, its sole tenant. When the nights were dark he would close the shutters, holt the door and, by the Ught of a sputterinz candle. unlock the chests and filter through hie trem- bling fingers the gold and silver coins that filled them, until his heart would pound in unwonted rhyilm to their music. Baptiste would then relock the chests, push them under his hed, tle the keys about his neck, blow out the candle and creep to bed, where the blended echoes of gold and silver | would lu him to sleep. When there was a moon, enough light filtered through the windows to make the can- die an expensive luxury, Moonlight cost him nothing. Baptiste began to look about him for some means whereby he might add to his hoard of wealth; the more money, the merrier music. There were profits to be made in the traffic of slaves. He Investigated and learned that men about him had he- come rich in that business; they had made money that might as well have been his. But the buying and selling of slaves had a risk that terrified him. These blacks were ilI-treated and ill- fed; many of them were old and one or more might die on his hands. The loss of their lives was nothing but— the loss of profits! He wished he could have bought and sold their souls, for he had heard somewhere that souls never dle. The conditions, however, were he- fore him and he must risk if he would win. He bought with the marvelous eye of a miser, in a small way at first, but, as he learned the tricks of the trade, more extensively. Baptiste was a modest middleman. He knew where to put his hands on such slaves as his patrons wanted. He dealt in fathers, mothers, sons and daughters as If they had been so many sheep or cattle. He bought low; he sold high, and prospered, but in such a quiet way that few seemed to know who he was or where he lived, Baptiste, In his best years, had nev- er accumulated money so rapidly. He saved St, all but the trifle on which he lived, and in time filled a third chest. The music grew the sweeter |. and the more mellow as his hoard in- creased and as his creeping aze en- feebled him, The time came when It required all his strength to drag the smallest chest from under the hed sa that he might sift the coins and hear them rinz. The exertion spent his strength and he often wished it were possible to sit idly by and yet hear the clinking of the coins. As he pon- dered over the Idea of the money making Its own music a plan uuntotte | itself and Baptiste resolved to adopt it straightway, even if it should cost | something. | The next day, and for many days hereafter, workmen were busy in the niser’s home. Baptiste followed them | about and directed. When they had finished, the result of their labors stood in the center of the room where he ate and slept. It was massively pullt, stone upon stone, from the ground beneath the floor to the height tf nine feet. Its other dimensions were three feet each way, making its downward on the Inside, was a metal hopper as large as the top of the structure. The slot In the apex of this hopper was the thickness and width of a current gold or silver coin, Baptiste’s triumph might have passed for a huge stone chinmey, but it was money musie box and, at the same time, a vault. The miser had only to carry hig | coin in smal toads up the tadiler aytinst the outside, empty them into the hopper, release the mechanism at the Mot, which would drop the pieces at whatever pace desired, and listen In idle ecstasy to their music as they dripped within the vault, rolling and ringing in sweetest symphony, There was something almost pathetic in the childish way poor old Baptiste would unlock the vault door at night, carry, few gold and silver burdens aloft to the hopper, release the slide at the slot and then sit crouched outside the walls, listening to the money’s music. The miser had been blessed with a most profitable week In his slave traf- fic. He counted his earnings with ex- clted fingers on Sabbath morning and promised himself # concert, the like of which he had neser heard, on that very day. Golng up and down the ladder was tollsome work for a feeble old man like Baptiste, but the prom- ised music seemed to lend unusuat strength to his tottering legs and palsied bands. How many times he crept aloft burdened with coin he knew not, but at last his weztth lay gleaming in the hopper and the vault was empty. | ‘Then Baptiste set the stot at a measured pace, went down the Indder for the last time and, sliding through the open panel door, pulled it slowly to and locked it on the inside. He even removed the key and pliced it om the ledge of the single window which lighted the interior, as Sf it were safer there. The miser's grand concert was under way. The coins fell at his feet and rolled about with ringing accents. Vaptiste crouched In the corner and closed his eyes, so that vision might net share with hearing The music thrilled, then soothed, his tired faculties, and at lensth his white head nodded and Baptiste slept. of 8 8 fe ee When the miser opened his eyes he knew not for the instant where he was, until his eat cauzht the sound of the coins which were yet falling. He was chilled and aching with the sensation af a great welght hearin: him down, He tried to rise from his cramped posture. hut his stiffened Imhs responded weakly and it was with difficulty that he shook off the weight and struggled to his feet. Then he reeled and would have fallen had not the close walls of the vault supported hin. He was seized with a choking censation, and in nervous haste stretched his thin hand upward to- ward the key which lay on the win- dow ledge. | His trembling fingers touched it— pushed it through the hars—where It hung balancing an instant, and then fell on the outside. As the key struck the floor It rang rith a clink that seemed to mock the link of the falling coins within, As the full significance of the mi- ser’s situation forced itself upon him, ils knees gave way and he sank In a imp and motionless heap—a prisoner {| vith his wealth. His eyes were closed | ind his head rested sidewise on his}. cnees, directly under the slot, Each }] ‘alling coin struck him on the temple |, nd glanced against the metal Ining | tf the vault with a ring. Baptiste |, ras yet conscious, but without the ower to move. The coins smote him { ith pendulumtike regularity, untt |! ach one pained like a knife thrust | nd then Jingled merrily to rest among |] ts fellows, At length the money’ music came to him indistinctly, as if it | rere a grent way off, and he felt the |, ain no longer. Baptiste was drift- ne—drifting In a golden ship over a‘ ‘olden sea, The shimmering waters} § ocked him gently, while the waves|¢ overed him with their clitterinz} ¢ pray. Then Baptiste fell into a sleep | ¢ ~n sleep wherein the heart stops ané| 2 he flickering Ught of life goes out. | The coins continued to fall in meas-| , red accents, chanting a weird re-} > wiem and wasting their muse within | * nat prison seputcher. ° ——— i -Caves Are Treasure House of Minerals A series of grottoes, near Snalfeld, Germany, mined for alum and vitriol long before Columbus was born, and rediscovered shortly before the World war by the Berlin geologist, Dr. Tess yon Wichdorff, have been found to be verituble chemical treasure trove. A spring claimed to be the “strongest” spring in the world Issues from one of the most beautiful parts of the grot- toes and contains phosphorus, arsenic and fron sulphate. Minerals of the rarest colors Jewel the caves In numberless many-hued formations, Chemists, physicists and xeologists who examined the springs and minerals systematically for a year and a half from a sclentifie and medicinal viewpoint, have found radio- active springs such as have never be- fore been found. ‘Tests have revealed that the springs are almost bubbling drug stores. Besides phosphorus, tron and arsenic, they contain in addition molybdenum, copper, aluminum, man- ganese, calclum, magnestam, sodium and potash. Noiseless Airplane Riding in airplanes would be much more popular If there were less nolse. So a Britisher is working on a noise- less propeller and engine. His propel- ler, instead of having but two blades, would have many small blades, which he claims will reduce the nolse, THE ADVOCATE 'THANKS YOU The Kansas City Advocate thanks the thousand or more new subscribers for their good will in the Subscription Cam- paign. THE FIRST PERIOD OF THE SUBSCRIPTION CAMPAIGN ENDED JANUARY 23, 1926. THE SECOND PERIOD ENDS FEBRUARY 6TH. THE THIRD PERIOD ENDS FEBRUARY 18. THE FINAL PERIOD ENDS FEBRUARY 20TH. VOTE VALUE 4. new yearly subscription in the first period is worth 25,Q00 votes to the contestant. In the Second Period it is worth 18,000 votes to the con- testant. Jn the Third Period a yearly subscription is worth 11,000 votes. In the Fourth and Last Period, a yearly subscription is only worth 4,000 votes. HOW IT HELPS New or old subscribers can help their favorite CONTEST- ANTS by subscribing now. Give them your support this week, for the contestants must turn in their subscriptions Saturday night, February 6th, which ends the second per- iod. Study the VOTE VALUE paragraph above. HUDSON PURCHASED The Handsome Hudson Automobile Coach to be given away by the KANSAS CITY ADVOCATE newspaper will be shown on the streets of this city. It will be the one that the WINNER will drive and is the GIFT for the efforts in the SUBSCRIPTION CAMPAIGN. February 20th, the KANSAS CITY ADVOCATE can boast of thousands of readers in this city. 7 To the merchants that advertise to the 20,000 colored people of this city and county, we feel secure in saying that now “we reach them all.” PUBLICATION NOTICE dotte County, Kansas. Tessie ‘oeschle, Plaintiff, vs. No. 27166-A J. N. Gilliland, if living, or if dead, his unknown heirs, executors, admin istrators, devisees, trustees and as signs, if any, Defendants. The State of Kansas'to the above Named Defendants, and Each of Them: You and each of you are hereby notified that you have been sued by Tessie Moeschle, whose petition is now on file against you in the above entitled court and cause, and that you must answer the said pe- tition on or before the 12th day of February, 1926, or said petition will be taken as true and judgment ren- dered against you accordingly, of the following nature, to-wit: That said plaintiff’s title in and to the following described parcels of real estate, lying and situated in the county of Wyandotte and State of Kansas, to-wit: Lot numbered Fifty-Five (55), and the north seven (7) feet of Lot numbered Fifty-six (56), all in Irving Place, an addition in and to the City of Kansas City, reference being had to the recorded plat of said Irving Place, now on file and of record in the office of the Register of Deeds in and for said county and state, be quieted as against the claimed interest and estate of the defendant J. N. Gilliland, if living, or, if he be dead, as against the claimed inter- est and estate of his unknown heirs, executors, administrators, devisees, trustees or assigns, if any, defend- ant, in and to said real estate, and that whatever interest or estate he, or they, or any or either of them, have or claim therein be adjudged to be inferior and void as against the plaintiff’s title therein and there- to, and that he and they, or any or either of them, and any and all per- sons claiming or to claim by, through or under him, or, them or either or any of them, be forever barred and enjoined from claiming or asserting any interest or estate in said real estate, or any part thereof, that whatever interest or estate he, or they, or any or either of them, have or claim therein be adjudged to be inferior and void as against said pPlaintifi’s title therein and thereto, hat the plaintiff be adjudged such ther and further relief as to which she may be entitled in the premises, n law or in equity, and that plain- iff recover her costs in this action xpended. Tessie Moeschle, Plaintiff, By C. A. Bowman, as her Attor- ley. first published December 25, 1925 Kidskin Russian Boots * May Be Worn Indoors Waterproof Russian boots in glace kidskin have the advantage over the ugly goloshes of former seasons and the inadequate rubber sandal, since they may be worn Indoors, Such a boot is a work of art, from its snugly fitting vamps and trim heel to the flaring tops, which may be banded or furred. Boned casings placed on either side of the ankles and extend- ing to the top of the boot prevent sagging. These casings also preserve the general contour of the boot, whether flaring or straight. All the new colors are introduced, and boots may be had with fancy stitchings or appliques of cpntrasting leather. Fur- trimmed tops are smart when worn with a coat of the same fur. Third Period Begins Feb. 8 Closes | Feb. 13 RULES AND REGULATIONS Kansas City .Advocate ) an Oca sey fa A Ea 1~Any reputable man, woman or child resid- ing in Kansas or Jackson County is eligible to enter this election and compete for a prize Nominations may be made at any time during the election. 2—No employee or near relatives of any employee in The Kansas City Advocate office is eligible to enter this distribution. The Kan- sas City Advecate reserves the right to reject any nominations. 3—The winners of the prizes will be decided by their accredited votes, said votes being rep- resented by ballots issued on subscriptions, and by coupons clipped from the papers. 4—Candidates are not confined to their own particular town or community in which to secure votes and subscriptions, but may take orders anywhere in this section; or for that matter, anywhere. 5—Cash must accompany all order where votes are desired. There will be no exceptions to this rule. 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PAGE 7 13—In case of typographical or any other error, it is understood that neither the pub- lisher nor campaign manager shall be held responsible, except for the necessary correc- tion upon the same. 14—Every candidate is an authorized agent of The Kansas City Advocate and as such may collect subseription payments from present as well as from new subscribers. 15—Extension of subscriptions will receive votes according to the vote schedule in effect when the first subscription was paid. 16—It is distinctly understood and agreed that candidates will be responsible for all mon- eys collected and that they will remit such amounts in full at frequent intervals or on demand to the campaign department. 1%—There will be several big prizes awarded besides a 2090 cash commission to all ACTIVE non-prize winners, but it is distinctly under- stood that in the event ANY candidate be- comes INACTIVE, failing to make a cash re- port twice a week, he or she will, at the de- cision of the management, become disqualified and thereby forfeit all right to a prize or com- iission. No commission will be paid under $5.00. 1€—To insure absolute fairness in the award- ing of prizes, the race will be brought to a close under “sealed ballot box” system, and will be under the personal supervision of two cr more judzes selected from the Advisory Board. During the last period of the election, the Lox, locked and sealed, will repose in the vaults of a local bank, where candidates and their friends will deposit their final collections and reserve votes. And not until the race has Leen declared closed will the seals be broken, the box unlocked, and the judges begin a final count. In this way no one, not even the cam- paign manager, each possibly know the voting strength of the respective candidates which precludes any possibility of favoritism and in- sures fairness to the minutest degree. 19—The Kansas City Advocate reserves the right to amend or add to the rules of this elec- tion if necessary for the protection of the in- terests of both the candidates and this news- paper. The right is also reserved to increase and add to the list of prizes. 20—Twenty-ive thousand extra votes will be given on each new yearly subscription dur- ing the first period of the campaign; 10,000 extra votes will be given on each 3 new yearly subscription during the second pariod and 5,000 votes the third period. No extension or extra votes during the last period. 21—The Kansas City Advocate guarantees fair and impartial treatment to all candidates, but should any question rise, the decision of the management will be absolute and final. 22—Campaign opens today—closing Jan- uary 30, 1926. In secepting nominations, can- didates agree to abide by the above conditions. FEBRUARY SALE OF HOUSE FURNISHINGS B. GORMAN BETTER FURNITURE BETTER GOODS KROEHLER MADE CHICAGO NEW YORK STRAYORD CAN. Three piece genuine Kroehler made Davenport suit upholstered in genuine Jacquard velour. Davenport, chair and rocker. Regular Price $180.00 FEBRUARY PRICE $139 $14.00 Down-$2.50 Per Week The Invisible Bed Room KROEHLER Davenport Bed Three piece Dufold Suite, genuine Kroehler construction, upholstered in genuine Jacquard velour, walnut or mahogany finish. The above picture is not an exact cut of suite shown, the actual dufold is more pretty. They are large and roomy. Regular Price $145.00 FEBRUARY SALE PRICE $120 $12.50 Down-$2.00 Per Week ```markdown ``` GENUINE SIMMONS BEDS This is a three piece bed outfit. This Simmons bed spring and mattress is very highly finished in either oak or walnut with reversible rails of standard width. Regular Price $29.00 FEBRUARY SALE PRICE $21.50 $2.00 Down-$1.00 Per Week THE KANSAS CITY ADVOCATE JARY OF FURN GOODS This Sale Means a Big Saving to You This Sale Means a Big Saving to You We Take in Your Old Furniture on New Goods FREE With every purchase over $25.00 One 18X36 genuine Japanese Woven Rag Rug. Bring this cut with you One only to a customer. 2 STORES 10th St. and Central 2 STORES 10th St. and Central Drexel 3350 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1926. SALE NISHINGS LE NGS LESS MONEY GENUINE GOLD SEAL Congoleum Rugs We can cut you any room size from a 6x9 to 9x20. 6x9 Rug Special $5.90 9x20 Rug Special $5.90 up to $19.00 $2.00 Down $1.00 Per Week Genuine Gold Seal Congoleum Art Rugs in all sizes and patterns. Every rug guaranteed to give satisfaction. Sizes range from 6x9 to 9x15 $1.00 Down on Any Rug--$1.00 per Week TABLE BED This handsome steel constructed Day Bed makes a wonderful piece of furniture by day and a comfortable bed at night. Pads are made of all felted cotton covered with a good grade of cretone. FEBRUARY SALE PRICE $37.50 $3.50 Down-$1.00 Per Week GORMAN BETTER FURNITURE 2 STORES 10th St. and Minnesota --- Drexel 1132 --- CONGOLEUM Gold Seal ART-RUGS Cleaned in a moment with a damp mop. They lighten housework by doing away with hard, dusty beating and sweeping. Come in today while our stock is complete. 2 STORES 10th St. and Minnesota