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Kans.Hist.Society RACE FOR CAR CLOSE --- KANSAS Vol. XI1 RAC Atlanta Council Bars Colored Barbers Atlanta, Ga., February 16.—The City Council of Atlanta, Georgia, passed a councilmanic measure forbidding colored barbers from waiting on white people. From inside information it is claimed that this is not the work of the Klan. The Chamber of Commerce, and the leading white business men of the city will go into the courts and enjoin enforcement of the City Council's ordinance that was adopted Monday. Such a measure, in a heated protest by the white business men of Atlanta, wants to be relieved of such a stigma of race oppression and a tendency to stir up race trouble. Mr. Herndon, colored, is the owner of four barber shops, one employing forty barbers. Herndon is very wealthy, and is the President of the Atlanta Life Insurance Company, colored. What We Need We need to give more safety to the school children who are obliged to cross the streets, thus endangering their lives. 'Stop' and 'Slow' signals at the dangerous cross streets will do much to insure the safety of the children. Kansas City, Missouri has adopted a system during certain hours when the children come and go, by placing a painted sign 'Slow' and 'Stop' in the middle of the danger streets, thus insuring more safety. Pupils of the different schools are delegated to place and remove these safety signs. The Parent-Teachers' association can do much to insure the safety of the children. Big trucks laden with rock and oil tanks pass along on 3rd street. Some mother's heart will be broken some day, by the sad news of the death of her child. The danger can be lessened with proper signal signs. ADVOCATE OFFICE 516 MINNESOTA AVE. (Up Stairs) PHONE DREXEL 0424 MRS. H. G. DWIGGINS Mrs. H. G. Dwiggins, one of the big time contenders, is in second place. She says it is her aim to be first. She is making a great race and is out for every vote she can command. MISS INA LEE MOORE Miss Ina Lee Moore, next in the list of contestants, "a young student and very popular," has held her own right along. Miss Moore can do wonders, her loyal friends are simply waiting for the call for assistance. Everyone keep your eye on Miss Moore's rate score this week; she is not going to let any grass grow under her feet. --- A Luxurious Gift From The Kansas City Advocate Newspaper To the winning contestant in the subscription campaign that ends Saturday, February 20th, this beautiful Hudson Coach, brand new and fit for a Queen, will be awarded to the winner. YOU CAN HELP. Friday, February 19th and Saturday, February 20th are the last two days left to help your favorite candidate. This car has been purchased by the Kansas City Advocate Newspaper and displayed on the Streets of Kansas City, Missouri and Kansas City, Kansas. The awarding of this car is not a dream, but a reality. No colored newspaper in either Kansas City has ever given such a magnificent prize for a subscription campaign. We have been rewarded for our gifts, for in return the contestants have brought in thousands of new subscribers. STANDING OF CONTESTANTS Miss Grace Howard. 10,176,700 Mrs. H. G. Dwiggins. 10,075,100 Mrs. G. D. Bryson. 9,674,200 Miss Ina Lee Moore. 8,341,300 Miss Ida Hillmore: 5,215,500 FN-0000 This car given away Feb.20th to the winner Price 5 cents per copy A Luxurious Ac To the winning ends Saturday, Feb new and fit for a CAN HELP. Frida are the last two da car has been purch and displayed on the City, Kansas. The reality. No colored new such a magnificent been rewarded for brought in thousa STANDII Miss Grace Mrs. H. G. D Mrs. G. D. B Miss Ina Lee Miss Ida Hill This car given a MISS IDA HILLMORE Miss Ida Hillmore still holds the same position in the vote score this week as she did last week. She is campaigning with a right good will and if the campaign manager is not mistaken, Miss Hillmore will make the grade on high. CITY Various Gift From The Kansas Advocate Newspaper winning contestant in the subscription campaign day, February 20th, this beautiful Hudson Coat for a Queen, will be awarded to the winner Friday, February 19th and Saturday, February two days left to help your favorite candidate purchased by the Kansas City Advocate Needed on the Streets of Kansas City, Missouri and so. The awarding of this car is not a dream newspaper in either Kansas City has execlificent prize for a subscription campaign. Needed for our gifts, for in return the contestant thousands of new subscribers. ENDING OF CONTESTA February 17th Grace Howard. 10,10 G. Dwiggins. 10,00 D. Bryson. 9,60 A Lee Moore. 8,30 Hillmore. 5,20 en away Feb. 20th to --- First Prize MRS. G. D. BRYSON Mrs. G. D. Bryson holds third place this week, and is campaigning hard, and ought to be heard from in a real way. Her frineds are rallying to her call and doing their bit to help put her over the top. ADVOCATE MISS GRACE HOWARD Miss Grace Howard is first in the list. Her friends are rallying around her and she expects to be able to storm the castle by Saturday night at 10 o'clock. A little determination and the "do or die" spirit is what brings you on top. CUT THIS COUPON OUT. WHEN YOU BUY A TICKET GIVE THIS COUPON IN AND SAVE 5 CENTS. IF THE SHOW IS 15 CENTS, give cashier 10 cents and coupon. If the show is 30 cents, give cashier 25 cents.and Coupon. CUT THIS COUPON OUT. 926 SUBSCRIPTION PRICE TWELVE MONTHS, $1.50 Race Seldom Fairly Tried in America is Opinion of Darrow Washington, Feb. 15.—"The Negro seldom gets a fair trial anywhere in the United States." This statement by Clarence Darrow, famous criminal lawyer of Chicago, shocked the Judiciary sub-committee of the House here Monday. This committee is holding hearings on the McLeod Bill to abolish capital punishment in the District of Columbia. Under its provisions life imprisonment would be the severest penalty which any D. C. court could inflict. W. C. Hammer, white, of North Carolina, objected to Darrow's blanket indictment of American courts. Darrow admitted, North Carolina was "a little ahead" of other Southern states in dealing out justice to colored people accused of serious crimes. "I could excuse a mob that lynches quicker than I could courts that kill," continued Darrow. "Any attempt to prove the merits or demerits of capital punishment by statistics would be a hopeless, useless job. "It doesn't depend upon arguments but upon what kind of fellows you are. If you have imagination and sympathy for your fellow man you are against capital punishment. We are all murderers at heart. I have never actually committed a murder myself, but I have read obituary notices with great satisfaction." Thou Shalt Not Kill. Darrow wanted to know how courts and judges in a Christian country lived up to their actions with the commandment "Thou shalt not kill." There were those at the hearing who disagreed with Darrow, who in his baggy pants, preacher's collar and white tie, looked more like a country pastor than a criminal lawyer. They admitted, however, that his arguments were unanswerable. Recovered Stolen Car Officer Bright E. Williams of 405 Freeman avenue, recovered Dr. S. H. Thompson's Ford coupe that was stolen in front of Northeast Junior High School Friday night, February 12th. Officer Williams is serving Notice on thieves, bandits and undesirables. Williams raided a house at 404 New Jersey and it is alleged he found liquor. Ten persons were arrested. At 116 Edgerton a revolver was taken from a would be bandit. Keep up the good work. A CITIZEN. Hospital For Colored in Texas Houston, Tex., Feb. 15.—Work has been started on a hospital for colored in Houston, Texas. The land where the hospital will be built is donated by the city, and some unknown person will furnish the material for the building. Tiger Flowers, colored middle-weight, will fight Harry Greb for the world's championship. In their last combat no decision fight Flowers was given a shade in the decision by the majority of the sport writers. This Coupon Good AT THE PRINCESS THEATRE CUT THIS COUPON OUT. TICKET GIVE THIS COUPON IN IF THE SHOW IS 15 CENTS, coupon. If the show is 30 cents, go Coupon. CUT THIS COUPON OUT GE $1.50 Number 30 OSE Theatres Irvin, C. Miller and his Brownskinned modes opened at the Lincoln Theater, Monday night, February 15, to a packed house. "Standing them in the street" is what Manager Gould said when asked how it was going ov- er. Why it is the finest show ever put in the Lincoln and we have had some good ones. The people of both Kansas Cities have grown to like Irvin Miller and Georgie Crawford, who contribute to the salubrious quantity of fun production. The relief bureau, the dancing of Lilly Yuen, now a full recognized star in her line and exceptionally in the Charleston realm. George Williams in his odd humored black-faced eccentric; Hayes Pryon, the dramatic artist, has ability. The black-face hope skit, Blance Thompson and Irvin C. Miller's fancy dancing; Cecil Rivers; the sweet tenor singer in "Fine Feathers", and "Painting a Picture of You," and the tuneful duet with Flo Brown, alto and soubret, which has made them popular. Edna Barr, the yodler, and St. Clair Dotson, a fine dancer; Billy Young whose speed song and dance attracted. There are many other notable features including fine scenery and drops. PRINCESS THEATRE — KANSAS CITY, KANSAS Sunshine Sammy and his entire Company with new acts, will be at the Princess theatre, Wednesday, February 24. Thursday and Friday. Special matinee for children Saturday afternoon, February 27. Each person can save 5c by cutting the coupon out of the Kansas City Advocate and presenting the coupon at the ticket window when buying a ticket. KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI Mrs. W. A. Wilson, 4526 Warwick boulevard, entertained with a luncheon party on Friday at 12:30 at Nero's Dining Room, complimentary to Mrs. Meredith Lee of St. Joseph, Mo. Besides the hostess and the guest of honor, covers were laid for Mrs. Charles W. Garrett and Mrs. C. H. Adkins. Over 55 Years of Service Chicago, Feb. 14.—Over 55 years of service to one company is the record of James B. Newsome, Pullman Porter. He was to have been retired on March 1, next. The Pullman company generally retires its porters at the age of 70 years, but because of many requests from patrons, the President issued a special order to continue Newsome's services. BULLETIN Chick Suggs, New England bantam weight, colored, defeated Abe Goldstein at Madison Square Garden, Friday, February 5th. Eastern Moguls held baseball meet last Saturday in Philadelphia. Their playing schedule will be publicly announced soon. Owner Wilkinson of the champion Monarchs is contemplating buying an $8000 bus to carry the team. The price of the bus is what he pays in railroad fares each year. Dempsey likes Philadelphia for fight with Wills. Good For 5 Cents THEATRE EVERY NIGHT T. WHEN YOU BUY A BON IN AND SAVE 5 CENTS. NTS, give cashier 10 cents and nts, give cashier 25 cents,and N OUT. Second Prize, Radio or Phonograph --- THINK of sitting at home in your own easy chair and at a turn of the dials being whisked away:to listen to an opera in some large city, to sit through a play in another, to hear the news in a third. With an ATWATER KENT in your home, you can go where you will-every program in the air is yours to command. PAGE TWO ATWATER KENT R A Your "M" THINK of sitting at home and at a turn of the diagonal to an opera in some play in another, to hear the With an ATWATER KENT where you will—every pro command. 1 PLATINUM RUSH ON IN TRANSVAAL Cape Town, South Africa, February 10.—South Africa is enjoying a platinum rush that promises to be no less profitable than the gold rushes of the past. An area of 2,000 square miles in the An area of 2,000 square miles in the Transvaal is believed to contain rich deposits, and further exploration is expected to reveal more. With platinum now selling for about $125 an ounce, the lure of the new fields is naturally strong. There are at present more than 2,000 African natives directed by some 200 Europeans, at work in the new fileds. HUGH HOME-BUYING ASSETS Washington, February 10.—The steady increase in the number of building and loan associations among progressive colored citizens throughout the country directs attention to the fact that the 12,000 associations in the United States loaned $1,600,000,000 for the purchase and construction of 450,000 homes last year. In the opinion of C. Clinton James, President of the United League of Local Building and Loan Associations, by 1931 there will be ten billion dollars in assets in the building and loan associations of the United States. HOUSE COMMITTEE APPROVES HOWARD UNIVERSITY INCORPORATION Washington, February 10. The Bill to amend the act to incorporate Howard University was reported favorably last week by the House Education Committee. A similar mesaure has been before Congress the past two sessions. The main effect of the bill would be to give the university a standing in substantive law. There is no legislative authority for it now, as a result of which Democratic congressmen and senators from the South are always mindful to have the appropriation stricken out of the Interior Department bill as an annual matter of fact. A point of order is constantly made, which necessitates a reinsertion of the Howard items in the Senate. The incorporation bill was introduced by Congressman Daniel Aiken Reed, Republican, of the Forty-third New York district. ADVOCATE OFFICE 516 MINNESOTA AVE. (Up Stairs) PHONE DREXEL 0424 Let us show you, through an ATWATER KENT demonstration, the perfections that up-to-date radio equipment has attained. THINK WHAT IS BACK OF IT Choice d Prize EXPERT TYPIST HIRED AS DEMONSTRATOR Washington, D. C., Feb. 5.—A colored boy, graduate of Dunbar High School, is now a demonstrator for the Underwood Typewriter company. Cortez W. Peters won the diamond medal for expert typing. He also received $100 in cash from the firm. CHURCH NOTES Carey Chapel, A. M. E. Church. The Sunday school opened at the usual hour of 9:45. We have a splendid Sunday school and it is increasing right along. Five new members were added to the roll on Sunday. On Friday evening, Feb. 12, the S. S. will have a Valentine party at the church from 4:30 to 6:30 P. M. At 11 o'clock our pastor Rev. Horsey preached an inspiring sermon on "Sainthood", which was indeed a gospel feast. The Christian Endeavor League met at 6 P. M. and they are doing nicely. The Junior League, also, are doing fine. Both groups are evincing much interest in their subjects. At 7:45 the pastor delivered his evening sermon, which maintained the high standard of all the sermons he preaches. Mrs. I. F. Bradley worshipped with us at this service. The Willing Workers Club has become one of the biggest working forces of the church, under the efficient presidency of Mrs. O. J. Kingsbusy, and with the cooperation of the group of loyal Christian women over whom she presides. The club met on Friday, Feb. 5, with Mrs. Brown2056 N. 4th st. Two new members joined. At the conclusion of the business, the hostess served a two course luncheon, and the meeting adjourned to meet with Mrs. W. S. Parks, 416 Troup Ave. This club will present the church on next Sunday, a Communion Set, which they have purchased, which will be consecrated by the pastor. The Stewardesses will give a birthday party on Wednesday evening, Feb. 10, at the home of Mrs. Haley, 2060 N. 4th St. Rev. G. E. Horsey, Pastor. Mrs. W. S. Parks reporter. NEW TRUCK FAST The fire and water bonds having passed, No.11 Hose campany has been benefitted by a new 120 horsepower, 6 cylinder Stutz-Pumper. The truck is a 1926 model, and has a 3-way ignition system viz: Delco, Busch, and Magneto. At a recent Fire Underwriter's test. THE KANSAS CITY ADVOCATE The Sensible Way to Buy DIAMONDS it averaged 20 miles an hour over 20 miles of rough road, and will pump 750 gallons of water with 1100 revolutions per minute for 10 hours. It carries 300 feet of 3 one half inch hose besides 2 by-pass hose, 2 suction connections, 2 three gallon chemicals, 1 twenty-four feet sliding, and 1 twelve foot roof ladder. No. 11 station is the only colored fire company in Kansas City, Mo. The members of the company are as follows: Capt. John Todd, Lieut. Edward Simpson, Fireman Walter Wods, Eugene King, John Kennedy, Amos Smity, J. B. Cespedes, Thomas Grant. The drivers are Homer Davis and Eugene G. Lacey. BETHEL, KANSAS Mrs. Perninah Thompson, was at Betts Creek, during the week, looking after her business interests there. Mrs. G. Fred Garrett, was home from Kansas City, and spent Wednesday with the family. Mr. Joe Crockett, jr., of Kansas City, visited relatives here Sunday. Mrs. Lessie Hatcher, and Mrs. Richard Allen Scott, of Kansas City, were guests at the home of Mrs. Maria Porter, Sunday. Mr. Howard Betteis, and Mrs. Snyder, of Edwardsville, were here on business Wednesday. Mrs. George Dunn, and Mrs. Maria Porter, are on the sick list this week. Mr. Kemp Turner, and Mrs. Rhoda Spruel, are poorly yet. Quarterly meeting was held at Zion Chapel, A. M. E. church Sunday, of which Rev. J. W. Gillespie is pastor. The presiding elder, Rev. W. T. Osborne, preached the sermon and administered the Lord's Supper. The ladies of the Mission Circle, of the Oak Ridge Baptist church gave their social Saturday evening, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Crockett. Beginning with the Sunday school, the services at the Oak Ridge church was well attended Sunday. The pastor, Rev. P. L. Riggins, preached two very helpful and interesting sermons, during the day, and administered the Lord's Supper. The various auxilaries and boards were installed during the day, and presented to the church. All organizations are moving on nicely. The public is always welcome at Oak Ridge. MARY McLEOD BETHUME ART AND SOCIAL CLUB Mrs. Fred White of 532 Parallel Ave., was hostess to the club Friday February 5th. Friday being Social Day, there was but little work done. The regular routine of business was taken up and disposed of. A number of important maters were discussed and especially in regards of the District Federation. After the close of the business, several very interesting Current Events were given. A very appreciative talk was made by Mrs. A. J. Bouldin the club instructor. Also one by Mrs. Edna Ellis one of the new members. The membership was out in a large number. To the regret of the club Mrs. Rosa Jones was reported sick. A most delicious luncheon was served by the hostess. After each one expressed themselves as having spent a most pleasant aftrenoon, the club adjourned to meet Friday, February 12, at 1:30 P. M. with Mrs. Rhinehart at 208 Quindaro Blv'd. All members are urged to be present. HOUSES FOR SALE AND FOR RENT. Houses 'for sale' and for rent. Those for rent are reasonable. Those for sale are real bargains. A.J.NEELY, Fairfax 3802. TOPEKA, KANSAS Jas. H. Hare, who is second carpenter at the Topeka State Hospital, recently visited friends in Chicago and St. Louis during his vacation. Prof. J. P. King, Principal of North Eas Junior High School of Kansas City, assisted by a number of his well trained pupils rendered a high class program at St. John's A. M. E. church on Sunday night, a week ago. A Forum has been organized, at Mt. Olive M. E. Church, 12th and Buchanan, streets. "Frederick Douglass Day" was observed Sunday February 9th by the city Federation of Colored Women's clubs, in Mt. Olive M. E. church. The program was arranged by Miss Viola Scott, chairman of the program committee, it being rendered at 3 P. M. The program, was highly appreciated, which was as follows: Negro national anthem, audience; invocation, the Rev. A. W. Ross; "Frederick Douglass as I knew Him," Prof. S. J. Watkins; solo, Mrs. J. S. Hunnicut; "Redemption of the Frederick Douglass Home by the National Association of Colored Women," Mrs. Charles W. French; "Frederick Douglass," the Rev. A. L. Scott; music, Bledsoe brothers; "America," audience. Mrs. L. V. Bolton, was mistress of ceremonies. EX-SERVICE MEN MEET— The writer, who is a member of the State Executive Committee of the American Legion and Assistant County Attorney, called a meeting last Thursday, January 28th for the purpose of organizing a colored American Legion Post. The meeting was held at Thatcher's hall and about forty-five men attended, which was exceptionally good in view of the short notice of the meeting. A temporary organization was perfected and I. F. Bradley, Jr., was elected temporary Commander; Sherman Scruggs, Adjutant and Prof. E. M. S. Dinsmore, Finance officer. There are about 2000 colored ex-service men in Wyandotte County and I think we should be able to perfect a real large colored post of the Legion here. The men at the last meeting showed considerable pep and enthusiasm and each promised to have some others with him at the next meeting. This is a real opportunity for the young colored men of this community to affiliate with an organization that is of great benefit to the ex-service men and to the community and a chance for all to enroll as charter members for only $2.00. Yours truly, THOS. H. FINIGAN. The A. O. Ki-Ya Campfire girls met at the home of Rozetta Gant, Saturday. The afternoon was spent in rehearsing the minstrel show which they will give soon. Miss Plummer is guardian of the group. Next meeting will be with Audrey Holiday. Miss Lela Plummer gave a surprise birthday party on her mother, Monday February 8. There were 24 ladies present. The evening was spent in playing five hundred. Favors were won by Mrs. V. Foster and Mrs. O. A. Scott. Mrs. Plummer was presented a beautiful set of silver salad forks. After a dainty repast the guests left wishing Mrs. Plummer many more birthdays. HOUSE FOR RENT A 11 room house, strictly modern, furnace heat, 323 Washington, Blvd. Phone Drexel 1166, P: O. Box, 214. J. F. Davis. Brunswick Phonography Choice Second Prize ```markdown ``` Second Prize Residence, 1239 State Avenue, Phone Fifield 0861W Office Hours 9:30 a. m. to 12-2 to 5; 6:30 to 7:30 p. m. ALL PATIENTS BY APPOINTMENT OFFICE PHONE—DREXEL 1258 Dr. J. Den 428 MINNESOTA AVENUE Dr. J. H. Moo Dental Surgeon 428 MINNESOTA AVENUE KANSAS CITY AUTO LIVERY Fairfa D. 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Moore l Surgeon KANSAS CITY, KANSAS Fairfax 3185 Trip or Hour Kansas City, Kansas Service of No Regrets RAY'S "THAT'S RIGHT" —HUMAN CONSIDERATION YOU PAY FOR—ASK ANYBODY PRINTING CO. ENQUE BELL FAIRFAX 4187 Home Cooked Meal PAT AT THE Chance Restaurant Sota Ave., K. C. K. CALS 25c --- ONLY TWO DAYS LEFT Watch for the Street Display Saturday, Feb. 20 You can win in the last two days Lincoln Theatre FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 1926 THE KANSAS CITY ADVOCATE Don't Stop Keep Working Fast Chorus with Pretty Girls RULES AND REGULATIONS 1—Any reputable man, woman or child residing 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 Kansas City Advocate reserves the right to reject any nominations. 3—The winners of the prizes will be decided by their accredited votes, said votes being represented 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. Candidates will be allowed to collect subscriptions and votes will be issued on both alike. 6—Votes are free. It costs the subscriber nothing extra to vote for their favorite. Subscribers should ask for votes when paying their subscriptions. 7—Votes cannot be purchased. Every cent accepted through the election department must represent subscriptions. 8—Votes are not transferable. Candidates cannot withdraw from the race or his or her votes will be cancelled. Neither will it be permissible for candidates to give or transfer subscriptions to another candidate. Votes on such transferred subscriptions will be subject to disqualification at the discretion of the management. 9—Any collusion on the part of candidates to nullify competition or any other combination arrangement for effect to the detriment of candidates of this newspaper will not be tolerated. Any candidate or candidates entering into or taking part in such an agreement, arrangement of effort will forfeit all right to a prize or commission. 10—Any ballots issued on subscriptions may be held in reserve and voted at the discretion of the candidate. The printed coupons appearing from week to week in the paper must be voted before the expiration date appearing thereon. 11—In the event of a tie for any one of the prizes identical in value will be given each tying contestant. 12—No statement or promise made by any solicitor, agent or candidate varying from the rules and statements published through the columns of this newspaper will be recognized by the publishers. PAGE THREE LEFT REGULATIONS T ONS 13—In case of typographical or any other error, it is understood that neither the publisher nor campaign manager shall be held responsible, except for the necessary correction upon the same. 14—Every candidate is an authorized agent of The Kansas City Advocate and as such may collect subscription 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 moneys collected and that they will remit such amounts in full at frequent intervals or on demand to the campaign department. 17—There will be several big prizes awarded besides a 20% cash commission to all ACTIVE non-prize winners, but it is distinctly understood that in the event ANY candidate becomes INACTIVE, failing to make a cash report twice a week, he or she will, at the decision of the management, become disqualified and thereby forfeit all right to a prize or commission. No commission will be paid under $5.00. 18—To insure absolute fairness in the awarding of prizes, the race will be brought to a close under "sealed ballot box" system, and will be under the personal supervision of two or more judges selected from the Advisory Board. During the last period of the election, the box, 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 been 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 campaign manager, each possibly know the voting strength of the respective candidates which precludes any possibility of favoritism and insures fairness to the minutest degree. 19—The Kansas City Advocate reserves the right to amend or add to the rules of this election if necessary for the protection of the interests of both the candidates and this newspaper. 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 during the first period of the campaign; 10,000 extra votes will be given on each new yearly subscription during the second period 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 January 30, 1926. In accepting nominations, candidates agree to abide by the above conditions. Theatre tre --- THE WEEKLY ANNOUNCER OF FIRST A. M. E. CHURCH PAGE FOUR *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 Despite the snow and rain a large and appreciative audience was present to hear Rev. J. B. Isaacs at our morning worship. The subject of his sermon was "Notions, Emotions and Motions." The words of his text were "If ye know these things happy are ye, if ye do them." The pastor was at his best and thrilled his hearers with his eloquent theology and forceful delivery. Rev. Wayman Ward, pastor of Shorter Chapel, Denver, was present and assisted in devotional services. The evening service was largely attended with persons eager to hear the second sermon on "Religion in a five-room cottage." The sermon for evening being "Religion in the Dining Room." There was much laughter in this sermon, but a very high moral and spiritual lesson was brought forth that pleased even the most critical. Dr. W. J. Thompkins of Allen Chapel was present and made a fine talk on church loyalty and devotion. The pastor left Sunday night for New Orleans to attend the Bishops' Council. The Class Leaders' Council of Greater Kansas City met Thursday night at the First A. M. E. Church. The following officers were installed for the year: President, W. T. Lewis; G. N. Bryant, vice-president; Dan Wilson, treasurer; J. T. McGinty, secretary; Amanda Haynes, assistant secretary. Rev. Isaacs delivered a fine address to the leaders and made them feel that they were everything to a church. The first Annual sermon to the leaders will be the Third Sunday in March, at which Rev. Chas. Sumner Williams will preach it at Allen Chapel. This organization is doing a great work among the class leaders of the two cities and the churches they represent are being greatly helped. METROPOLITAN TEMPLE NOTES Sunday, February 14th, after an interesting Sunday School, the congregation enjoyed a fine sermon at 11 a. m., by our pastor, Dr. H. B. Bronson. The subject was taken from the book of Mark. He also spoke of enjoying reading the publicity committee's notices when she so often referred to our God as omnipotent, i. e., all powerful. Many enjoyed his great sermon and spoke highly of it. Preceding his sermon Mrs. Battles read a good paper on "Mission Women." Next Sunday Mrs. Robinson will read a paper. As February is the birth month of Metropolitan Baptist Church, the papers read at the 36th Anniversary are all asked for. The poetess expects to read her poetical version from 1890 to 1926, on the fourth Sunday. The choir rendered its second vesper service last Sunday, February 14th. At 4 p. m. the P.-T. A. had a nice long program at the Forum. Mrs. Dunlap presided and the Eighth Street Baptist girls' glee club sang and were enced, and the vocal soloist, who sang first, was a fine classic singer. The piano soloist was also fine. The B. Y. P. U. had a good program at 6 P. M. The Men's Bible Class is growing and the women have a Bible class too. The day the pastor called for women only to remain, they outnumbered the men's day. Mr. Fred Fitchue sang a beautiful solo last Sunday. Next Sunday, February 21, sermons will be preached and appropriate music will be rendered. Come to Metropolitan, a church which, with God's help, overcomes all opposition. Rev. S. Jones preached last Sunday night at Metropolitan. Rev. Robinson is asked to preach in Oak Ridge this Sunday. February 21. -Oak Rdige this Sunday, February 21. Mrs. Cunningham's residence on Oakland caught fire Monday, but was soon extinguished. EIGHTH STREET CHRISTIAN CHURCH. The Training for Service class is growing in numbers as well as in service. Each Thursday evening is an enjoyable one for the teacher as well as the pupils. At present, the class is studying the New Standard Teacher Training Course, Part II, by L. A. Weigle, Ph.D., D.D. We have a splendid teacher who is Miss Deetsy Blackburn. Have you heard of the great financial army that has pitched camp on our soil? We mean to conquer by raising five thousand dollars. These are the leaders: Elder L. H. Crawford, Chief of Staff; Scott Watson, Commander-in-Chief; G. B. Buster, Secretary-General; Ernest Buckner, General; J. T. Richardson, General; Theodore Reed, General; Each general has about five captains working with him and the captains have on the average of ten members in their company. The captain's report weekly their receipts to the general, who in turn reports to the secretary-general. The army is beginning to close in and will round up its forces the last Sunday in February in order to make the siege and attack by the last Sunday in March. "A False Answer" was the text of the sermon preached by Elder Crawford. He said many good things that were food for the soul. Christ before Pilate was praying for you and I. Pilate wanted to play a two-fold nature to satisfy the angry mob and Jesus, whom he knew was innocent. Jesus fought the battle of disappointment in the garden. In the hour of darkness when we have no one to go our bond, Jesus is there. All murderers do not destroy with a gun and take human life, but the tongue is a murderer as well. Remember when you are not doing your duty, you pierce the sword in His side. DALE BOUGGESS. At 8:30 p. m. Rev. W. M. Cook preached, text 2 Cor. 8:9, subject, "Our Millionaire Christ." After the sermon the collection was $22.35. Total receipt for February 14 was $39. There will be a box entertainment February 20 at 2736 North Tremont for the Tremont Baptist church. Everybody is invited. TRINITY INSTITUTIONAL A. M. E. CHURCH REV. WM. WINSTON, Pastor. The choir, the usher board and the stewardess board assembled at 11 a.m. exactly to be in the processional service. Prof. S. M. Wise and Mrs. Paschol had charge of the music. The usher board, under the direction of Mesdames Brooks, Gibson and Johnson, handled the Congregation with care. The pastor preached from the subject, "Get Off the Fence." One person joined the church. Many visitors attended the evening service. The drive meeting was well attended by the clubs. The Carey drive has led for two weeks. Vernon drive comes next. The usher board stands third in the drive. The Booster club fourth. the pulpit was faith. By the hard work of the clubs the trustees were able to report three hundred dollars for two weeks. Drive collections, Superintendents Parks, Jones, Walker, Williams, Holoway and Robinson are going to put the program over. All the departments are working together in union. The women's union led by Mrs. Ida M. Birch, is doing great work for the church. Attorney Malone and Wardley, head of the men's union meets every Sunday just after the morning service. The men say we must not fail. The Choral club gave a dinner Tuesday in the home of Mrs. Pearl Mundy. Mrs. Tankersly, Mrs. Erwin, Mrs. Rhineheart, Mrs. Benson and Mrs. Brewster helped to make it a success. Rev. Bowers of the C. M. E. church, and Rev. Winston will exchange pulpits Sunday evening, 8 p. m. Come to Trinity and witness the processional service and hear the sermon, subject "The Great Leader Disobeyed God." MT. OLIVE BAPTIST CHURCH REV. E. E. MOSELEY, Pastor. Sunday School opened at 9:30 a.m. Large attendance. W. P. Thomas, superintendent. At 11 a.m. the pastor, Rev. E. M. Moseley, discussed the "Appointed Time," Text, Eccl. 3:1. At 6:00 p.m. B. Y. P. U. was held. There was a large attendance. Mrs. Fannie Hopkins, president, suggested some new plans to be put in action Sunday, February 21. There is to be a 10-minute service; before the lesson is taken up. At 8 p.m. the pastor delivered a wonderful sermon. His sermon was "The Voice in the Wilderness." The choir sang some beautiful selections. Mission Society met at church Monday night and there was a large at- tendance. Mrs. E. M. Moseley presided. The lesson for the evening was wonderfully taught and discussed by everyone. Mr. G. D. Bryson, a visitor, made some very interesting remarks. All officers of the Mission Society Junior Mission, Star Light Band and the Sewing Circle were installed by Rev. E. M. Moseley. Refreshments were served by Miss Mattie Holly, a very diligent worker of Mission and of the church. Come to Mt. Olive! MRS. G. E. POWELL, Reporter. 15, Subject "The Provider, God for His People." For sermon was collection. The raised was $9.87. B. Y. P. U. convened Brother Leroy Thomas, presiding. We had a large. The adult subject was "Communion With God." The Juniors' subject was Truth." After discussing objects mentioned the differ reported. Number of people was 45. The amount of cost $1.75, after which the pr Virginia Bill Kicks Back on Whites Virginia Bill Kicks Back on Whites Recently a bill was introduced in the Virginia Legislature that would classify as 'colored', part of the people of Virginia. That bill was aimed directly at colored people, but encouched in the wording of that bill the racial integrity measure classifies as "colored" all white persons with any "known" demonstrable or ascertainable admixture of Negro or Indian blood. It forbids the marraige of whites and devalued void any such marraiges entered into between such colored and whites. The "kick back" according to one historian who believes that many whites are members of the General Assembly, and thousands of the Blue Bloods of Virginia would be affected. It is a known fact that thousands of Virginia beauties' fathers are white men and you can hardly "tell them" as to color. The great State of Virginia is having its troubles as to who are "white" and who are "colored". The deeds of the chivalrous gentlemen from Virginia have left their foot prints with Indian and Negro womanhood with their offsprings that is hard to classify as to "color". CHURCH NOTES St. Peters Chapel C M E Church The Sunday School met at 9:45 and was largely attended. New members were out galore in response to the National campaign appeal. At 11 o'clock Rev. H. P. Porter of Jackson, Tennessee, head of the general C. M. E. Booking Agency, preached a most profound sermon on the subject, "The Glorious Results of Patience," to a very good crowd considering the weather. At 6 p. m. the Junior and Senior Epworth Leagues met in a lively and interesting meeting. At 8 o'clock the Auxiliary Club had charge of the services with their Pew Ralley. Prof. J. J. Lewis of Sumner High School faculty spoke on topics of general interest. $63.00 was realized from the Pew Rally. Next Sunday the Stewardess' Board No. 2 will have charge of the evening services with their Pew Rally. Visitors are cordially welcome to all our services. REV. T. A. BOWERS, Pastor. MASON MEMORIAL M. E. CHURCH Ninth and Oakland S. A. STRIPLING. Pastor. Sunday services were well attended, the pastor preached at 11 o'clock from this subject. "Our responsibility to the Child, it was well worth hearing. Rev. T. C. Butler, pastor of the M. E. church at Caldwell, Kansas, preached at the evening services, subject "The Gospel Needs No Defense but Proclamation." We were made to feel happy. The Junior Church is still doing nicely. The pastor desires you who have children to send them out to this part of the services, it may inspire them to become useful men and women to the church and a credit to the race. The Epworth League rendered a fine play Wednesday night entitled: "The Step Ladder Entertainment." Don't forget the community program Thursday nights, it is well worth attending. Prayer meeting, Wednesday evening, 7:30; Class meeting, Friday evening, 7:30; Junior League, 5:30 p. m.; Epworth League, 6:30 p. m. TREMONT BAPTIST CHURCH REV. W. M. COOK. Pastor Sunday School convened at the usual hour, 10 a. m. Brother Cody Jackson, superintendent, presided. Regardless to the white carpet we had on the ground, the people were very anxious for Sunday School. 50 responded to the roll call. The collection was $5.03. We had in our Sunday School Rev. W. M. Baker, who took charge of the Review, and brought out some very interesting points on the subject, "Jesus, the Good Shepherd." Visitors in Sunday School were Sisters A. Sanders, Edna Andrew. At 11 a. m. Rev. W. M. Cook, pastor, introduced Rev. W. M. Baker of Stranger Rest, that preached a wonderful sermon. His text was John 10: 15, Subject "The Providential Care of God for His People." Following the sermon was collection. The amount raised was $9.87. B. Y. P. U. convened 6:30 p. m. Brother Leroy Thomas, president, presiding. We had a large attendance. The adult subject was (Devotional) "Communion With God." The Juniors' subject was "Tell the Truth." After discussing the two subjects mentioned the different groups reported. Number of people present was 45. The amount of collection was $1.75, after which the program committee was introduced. A splendid program was conducted by Mrs. Leroy Thomas. Mrs. B. McClain had a wonderful paper, subject, "The B. Y. P. U. as a vital force in our lives. At the close of the program we had the introduction of visitors. The following visitors were present: Miss Deetsy Blackburn, Mrs. Ida Wilson, Miss Melba Marlow, Mrs. F. H. Coleman. Miss Deetsy Blackburn made a very interesting talk on the year's work that we had before us. FIRST QUARTERLY REPORT Kansas City ,Kansas, District, Nebraska Conference. My Co-workers who have helped me make it possible to make this wonderful report for the First Quarter of our Conference. We have gone over the top—let us continue in the other quarters as we have gone through the first. I thank each of you for your cooperation, for this has made our motto "Success and Victory". Rosedale, Oct. 11, 1925.—Rev. C. G. Wilson, Pastor. He is starting out nicely with his work. He has papered and painted the church inside, has his work well in hand, and is loved by his members. Olathe Circuit consists of Olathe, Holliday, and Eudora. Rev. J. H. Taylor, Pastor. He is also starting off nicely, and I think, will do good work this year. Bonner Springs—Rev. A. Rayford was transferred from the Kansas Conference to this place. He is succeeding nicely. His church is spiritually alive. He has had several converts, and eight or nine additions since Conference. Grant Circuit consists of Grant Mission, Tnaganoxie and Bethel. Rev. J. W. Gillespie, Pastor. He is a good pastor, and always succeeds. He has added ten to his work since Conference. St. Luke Mission—Rev. J. M. Watts is holding things together and I think will give a good account of himself this year. Armstrong—Rev. J. W. Green is doing a grand job at this Mission. He has increased his membership, and is paying off the debt each month. Argentine—The old veteran, Rev. J. C. C. Owens has charge of this station. He has started out gradually, but has gone to California on a vacation. Dean Vaughn is taking good care of the work during his absence. Quindaro is pastored by the scholarly young man, Reverend F. J. Bryant. He is carrying everything before him. The church has taken on new life, and everybody is carried away with him. Leavenworth — Reverend T. W. Green, Jr., is doing more with this charge than has been done for a number of years. He has added forty to the membership, remodeled the parsonage, added another bedroom, and put in a bath and toilet. He is the right man in the right place. Oskaloosa—Reverend J. B. Stevenson is moving things nicely, and I think will do a good work this year. Carey Chapel—Reverend G. E. Horsey has doubled his membership since Conference. Had twelve at conference; he now has twenty-five, and is paying off the debt. Reverend Horsey is a great gospel preacher. WHITE SPEAKER LAUDS NEGRO PROGRESS WHITE SPEAKER LAUDS NEGRO PROGRESS Dr. Edward W. Huelster, western secretary of the American Missionary Association, spoke Sunday afternoon at the annual inter-racial meeting held in Grand Avenue Temple. Dr. Huelster asserted the Negro race had made the greatest progress in the last sixty years of any race in the world, nad cited several noted Negroes as examples, among them being Roland Hayes, famous Negro tenor. The meeting was conducted by Mr. O. J. Hill, chairman of the Inter-racial Committee of the Council of Churches. Other speakers on the program were Mr. C. A. Franklin, editor of the Call, Mr. J. A. Gregg, secretary of the Paseo Branch of the Y. M. C. A. and the Rev. Ralph C. McAfee, general secretary of the Council of Churches. This meeting was held under the auspices of the Council of Churches. Supt. Pearson On the Job The idea of school is inseparably associated with scholarship. We, out West here, have thrown the school-house door open wide and invited all-comers. If they study so well and so good, if they do not, they must stay in school just the same. This has caused too many to attend high school just to keep from doing anything else ad to enjoy the thrilling diversions that have crept into high school life. Thus they waste time or do just enough to "get by." The idea of doing one's best, or doing a thing thoroughly becomes irksome even to the best intentioned. Especially when they see their neighbors slacking or doing almost nothing, but getting passing grades. So we view with unfeigned interest and keen satisfaction, the emphasis that Superintendent Pearson contemplates giving scholarship by weeding out the slackers and sending them to other fields, for the attempt to teach those who refuse to learn avails them nothing, takes time from their more earnest neighbors and is a burden, an unnecessary burden on the taxpayer. The grades have made some very useful citizens, for instance Edison and Ford. On the otherhand, the high school can spoil some, as in the case of those students haled before the grand jury. Let's back up Superintendent Pearson in this effort; for listen to Professor Ross of the University of Wisconsin, a leading seat of learning of the country: "If I were president of the University, and I am sure that I would last about three months, I would eliminate the loafers, if it took out 1,500. I would also eliminate the 'boozers', 'the hip flask toters,' and the fellows who think it smart to violate the laws. When I got through, there might not be more than 5,000 students here; but might again have the atmosphere of earnestness and hard work." CITKEN The Kansas City, Kansas Poro club will meet February 22, at the home of Mrs. Daniels, 1009 N. Hallock St. Business of importance is to come up and all members are urged to be present. STOP PAYING RENT Own Your Own Home STOP PAYING RENT Own Your Own Home REAL ESTATE. 6 rooms, 3¼ acres, fruit. Quindaro. $2800. Terms. $500 down. 4 rooms, water, lights, gas. $1,750 at $150 down. 5 rooms modern, except heat; $2500 at $350 down. 8 rooms, strictly modern, sleeping porch, big lot. $3950 at $450 down. 6 rooms, bungalow, water, gas. $2500 at $350 down. Lot, 50 ft, Northeast corner 12th and Washington boulevard. $750. Flats, homes, vacants, also in Kansas City, Mo. W. R. JOHNSON REAL ESTATE CO. 516 Minn. Ave. Phone Drexel 3823; Res. Fx. 4106 W. T. WHITELAW Phone Fairfax 0622 3091 N. 27th St. Kansas City, Kan. Clothes on Credit Pay $1.00 a Week Barnett's CREDIT "The Home of Easy Payments" 524 MINNESOTA FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 1926 PUBLICATION NOTICE In the District Court fo Wyandotte County, Kansas. 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 there to 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. I. F. BRADLEY, Attorney for Plaintiffs. 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.) APRONS Waist, Bungalow and Slipover aprons made by hand. Special make of house and street dresses, beautifully designed and well made. Goods made of percale, gingham, Peter Pan gingahms and linens are all pre-shrunk. All work absolutely guaranteed. Rosa E. McCullough 727 Oakland. Fairfax 3212. WEEKLY PAYMENTS LIBERTY BONDS BOUGHT AND SOLD Credit Investment Co. 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A $3 Beckman St., New York Write for Circuler oe a FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 1926 . - Karigas City Advocate PAGE 5 ' Lincoln Theatre | 18th and Lydia, Kansas City, Mo. | ' Starts Monday, Feb. 22 : : TUTT and WHITNEY Formerly of the Original : Smarter Set : In New Musical Comedy Extravaganza : “NONSENSE” : Admission 25c, Children 10c | | Amateur Night, Friday : | PICTURES | Mon., Tues., Wed., ‘Sallie, Irene and Mary” | Thur., Fri., Sat., Sun., “WASTED LIVES” This Coupon Good For 5 Cents | AT THE PRINCESS THEATRE EVERY NIGHT. CUT out this coupon. - When you buy a ticket turn in this coupon and save 5 Cents. ! For instance—if the show is 15 cents, give the ticket | seller 10 cents and coupon and save 5 cents. If the price of | 3 the show is 30 cents give the ticket seller 25 cents and ; 3 coupon. ; 2 ' F40000000000060400066000906 0000000000900000 000006000 The Inter-Racial [Negro Composer Meeting] Secures National At the Grand Avenue Temple, Sun- day afternon, a most interesting pro- gram participated. in. by.both races and presided over by the philanthro- pist, Mr. O. J. Hill, will go a long way towards producing a better under- standing between the whites and the colored people in our twin cities. The outstanding address was that of Dr. W. Huelster of Chicago, Con- gregationalist, Secretary Western Div- ision, American Missionary Associa- tion. He painted in glowing terms the phenominal progress of the Negro in the United States. The growing interest in these meetings is evidenced in the fact that four years ago the lobby of the Paseo Y. M. C. A. offered sufficient room for the audience, the next year the gymnasium in that in- stitution could scarcely accommodate the crowd and last year as well as this the sessions ere held in spacious Grand Avenue Temple. Bread “Man cannot live by bread alone,” is a fact. But that very fact makes it an indispensable factor of diet, a necessity for the least provident citi- zen of our country, and should not be beyond the reach of his pocketbook. In the nineties the Standard Oil Company sold gasoline for 5c a gal- lon and kerosene for less. The other companies could not meet these prices and quit the business. Then Oklaho- ma was not developed. What change in production is there that makes it impossible today to get gasoline under 15c a gallon. Yet everybody does not have to use gasoline. Everybody muét use bread. Be was the price of a loaf of bread a few years ago. 10c was the maximum’ price and that loaf was not over pop- ular. Today the 5c load is a memory. Now comes a combine, that will take over all the bakeries, thus shutting out all competition. Then in a few years the 10¢ loaf will be a dream that will not come true. But this combine will give a tenth of its net proceeds to charity. Such philanthropy reaches a few, a favored few. Such might be all right if it were produced from luxuries, but never from necessities. It is better for the fellow out of work to be in a position to make a nickel and buy his 5c loaf than to be the recipient of this philanthropy. For how can he be a sovereign American citizen and per- pertually accept charity? Therefore let every effort be made to stimulate congress to thwart this combination and to assist the Depart- ‘ment of Justice to prevent it. Negro Composer Secures National Distribution for Public School Song Chicago, February 18.—Through the Educational Music Bureau, of this city, Hermes Zimmerman, Negro com- poser, has succeeded in securing na- tional distribution for his march song “America First and Forever.” This is the inspiring number that has made such a hit with the school supervisors of Chicago and Evanston that it has been translated into eight languages for use in the public schools by non- English speaking citizens. It will be particularly beneficial in public night schools where immigrants are receiving free instructions in the fundamentals of Americanism. Mu- sical eritics declrae that “America First and Forever” is one of the best national march sorgs of recent years, marking the highest musical achieve- ment of young Zimmerman, who also composed “The Chief Corner Stone,” a song of Ethiopia, “I Want to be Ready,” and a sermonette song, “Keep on Stepping Along.” Mr. W. A. Beltis, of Wichita, Kan- sas, owner and editor of the Wichita Protest, was a guest over the week- end of his daughter, Mrs. Charles W. Garrett and Mr. Garrett, 3108 E. 19th street. The Clio Junior Girls were hostesses to an informal Valentine party on Thursday night, February 11, at La- bor Temple. The hall was beautifully decorated with red and white Valen- tine emblems. A delicious pineapple frappe punch was served throughout the evening. Over two hundred guests enjoyed the affair. The Meharry Alumni were hosts to a formal dancing party on Friday evening, February 12 at Labor Tem- ple. The decorations were in the club colors, red and black, and Meharry pennants. During intermission, all members of the Alumni were called to the front by the president, Dr. M. D. Brookins, and its officers introduced. The wives of the Alumni wore Mehar- ry arm bands. Delicious fruit punch was served. Nearly three hundred guests made merry. NOTICE! A Party Dance will be given Sat- urday ‘night, February 20, at McClel- land’s hall, 547 State, instead of Fri- day night. COMMITTEE. LINCOLN THEATRE Irvin C. Miller, the greatest pro- ducer of his race, presents the Brown- Skin Models, glorifying the brown- skin girl. It is beauty draped with speed and comedy. 16 Brown-Skin Dancing Models. 16 Charleston Demons. Exciting, amazing, daring and fun- ny. Midnight show Friday night, 2% hours long, giving the entire show as produced in New York. Court Restrains ° Dealers in Mag- . azine Sales Sinall Sales for Magazines That Contain Smutty, Vulgar and Illicit Happenings. Actions have been started in the name of the State against fifty-five drugstores and news dealers in the community and against about eight or ten publishers of magazines whose publishers are located in New York, Chicago, Cleveland, Minneapolis, and a few other places, for the publica- tion of magazines that are not up to the standard of the requirements of literature, that the state feels should be put on the market or sold to the younger generation during their pre- paratory period of life to meet the world, These magazines that are being published, contain vulgar, smutty, scandalous illicit happenings; stories that would tend to.demoralize the morals of the community in general, and effect the minds of the younger generation, and lead them into paths of viciousness and immoral acts. The fight is not against any indi- vidual whatever. In fact one of the leaders of this campaign against such publications states that they do not care to take away from any drug store or any newspaper dealer any business whatsoever so long as they conduct a legitimate business; but on the other hand they do feel that the publishers of these magazines should raise their publications to a higher standard or place them on a higher plane so that they would tend to educate, and not to tear down the morals of the young- er generation. The first step to be taken in this fight against the publishers of these magazines will be a request that the court restrain the dealers from selling | this class of literature to children. If this action fails, then an aise is to be made to prosecute the sellers | criminally. This can be done due to the fact that there is a law which makes the sale of such literature to children a criminal offense. A very encouraging fact, which one of the leaders of this campaign dis- covers, is that the demand for this type of magazine.is not as great among colored people as it is among the white people, and from his in- vestigations, he finds that colored drug stores and newspaper dealers in the majority, do not handle this class of literature. In fact he has been unable to find any of these magazines in colored drug stores, and for this reason he thinks, that such a condi- tion is commendable. The reason for the absence of this type of literature in our drug stores and newspaper stands is that the demand has not grown among the colored youth as strongly as it has among the white youth. We are most generous with our hopes and wishes for the success of this campaign started to drive from every community, and especially our own, such literature that, without the shadow of a doubt, is threatening the progress of cviilization, The Beau Brummel :Club enter- tained Friday night, February 12, at Dreamland Hall, with a formal Buf- fet Supper Dance. The guests were limited to the members andi their wives and sweethearts. At intermis- sion refreshments consisting of chick- en salad, tongue sandwiches, cheese straws, olives, ice cream and assorted cakes were served buffet style. Wild cherry frappe punch was dispensed between dances, After the service the club introduced the Beau Brummel Mixer, which was “cutting in” on each other’s partners. This gave each member a chance to dance with as many ladies as he could manage in one number, and cocasioned much merriment. The new president, Mr. Lawrence Walton, made a snappy lit- le speech, which brought forth much pplause. Festivities continued until a.m, oe _ FN Ow IGG I OOO OSGOOD CODD OVO OE DOG ODOO DODO OS OOS OOS SSOOE SOE OSEOESOOOSOOS Pri Theat : Third and Paralell . Seventh Street-Haskell Cars to Door FOLLOW THE CROWD 3 aD ee 3 = SUNSHINE SAMMY PRINCESS THEATRE Sunshine Sammy we a a and ese, 606A Brand NewShow } eo at the pone ‘ = aN § Princess Theatre oe s] o cA Starting 3 Pree \ Ges a ecm mex. \ ee Wednesday, February 24 3 . \eee «Thursday, February 25 ; P . ‘ , eee =—sriday, February 26 Matinee for Children--Saturday Afternoon, February 27---2:30 Sunshine Sammy, the diminutive star of “Our Gang Comedies” and his entire company will: be at the Princess Theatre, three nights commencing Wednesday, February 24, Thursday, Feb-: ruary 25, Friday,-February 26, and a big matinee for children, Saturday afternoon. Frederick. Ernest Morrison, known as “Sunshine Sammy” was born in New Orleans and came to Califor- nia when six months old. He was featured with “Baby Marie Osborne” when only 114 years: old, starring with her for two years. Sammy was featured with Harold Lloyd in “Get Out: and Get Under”; Fatty Arbuckle in “The Sheriff,” Snub Pollard and various others. Sammy,’ with his “Million Dollar Smile” has cheered thousands. Sammy is accompanied by his = He has four sisters at home who are playing in the movies. Harold Baquet, age 16 years, who: co-stars with Sammy, has stage manners equal to the best. SHOW STARTS 5:20 P. M. i . Admission— Adults 30c, Children 10c ; Kappa Alpha » Psi Initiations Washington, February 18.—The first of a series of initiations of the Kappa Alpha Psi graduate collegiate fraternity of colored business and pro- fessional men was recently held in this city, The fraternity is making preparations for its national conven- tion, which meets here this coming December. TRANSFERS Robert Barnhill and wife to A. B. Jackson. Lot 29 and South 1 foot of Lot.30 in Tourtellot’s Addition. First A. M. E, Church—Reverend J. B. Isaacs is taking it by storm, The house is full morning and evening. New life is seen everywhere in the church, He touched the dead corpse of the First Church, and it stood on its feet. We give thanks to the Most High for enabling us to make this report, and to our leader, Bishop A. J. Carey, for leading us; for where he leadeth, we will endeavor to follow. Rev. W. T. OSBORNE, P. E. K. C. K. District—Nebraska Con- ference. | Trinity is taking on new life since ‘the good bishop sent them $5.00. The Pastor and members are all encour- aged, and will now do some good work. Rev. Winston js a good Pastor, and an able preacher. ART CLUB The Beatrice L. Child’s Junior Art Club met Saturday at the usual hour at the home of Mrs. F. J. Lee. Miss Dorothy Redd presided. After the business hour, the girls made flowers. The three new members received in the club are Miss Faye Trammel, Miss Alfreda Parker, and Miss Char- lotte Evans. The two visitors present were Mrs. Laura Dungee, thé Junior Organizer of the city Junior Federation, and Miss Mae Johnson, president of the Junior City Federation. Delightful refreshments were serv- PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO: 1948 NORTH THIRD STREET 3 CHARLESTON PICTURES ; One Dozen 50 Cents 3 The Only Colored Studio in Kansas City, Kansas 3 A LETTER FROM SUNSHINE SAMMY TO THE BOYS AND . GIRLS OF KANSAS CITY, KANSAS 2 February, 19, 1924. Dear Kids: I am coming to your city with my big show, and with all new acts. I would like to meet everyone of you at the Princess Theatre. I am going to have a Big Special Matinee for you, Saturday, February 27. Yours for a bushel of fun, SUNSHINE SAMMY. Dr. H. B. Bronson will conduct a revival in St. Louis. Mesdames Lulu Hornbeck and Mrs. Lee, of Ohio avenue, visited with Mrs. S. L. Johnson, Monday. Mrs. F. D. Booker, 725 Everett, en- tertained Mrs. M. C. Matthews at din- ner Sunday. | Mr. and Mrs. Baskerville, who have ‘been living on Grandview boulevard, have moved. The following teachers took part in the Religious Schools’ discussion at Central Avenue M. E. Church: Mrs. M. C. Matthews, Mrs. M. Booker, Mrs. Z. Nelson, Mrs. S. Horton and Mrs. Prince. They, also, attended the Inter-racial meeting at the Chamber of Commerce. Rev. and Mrs. Scott of Armourdale visited Metropolitan Religious School ‘Wednesday, to get ideas on starting a school in their vicinity. ’ Professor Sherman Scruggs leit Thursday night to attend the National Education Association in Washington, in Washington, D. C. The Baptist Women’s City Mission meets Friday, February 19th at Pleas- ant Green Baptist Church. All are invited and especially the Mission So- ciefies of 14 Baptist churches. Don’t miss the Metropolitan Re- ligious School program Friday night, February 26. Admission, 10 cents. Mrs. Lola Manley-Ford and her family were pleasant visitors in Kan- sas City, Kansas Tuesday. North Carolina | = . y University Surveys - Needs of Negro Raleigh, February 18—With the view to adopting a policy of helping the Negro to advance, the Social Ser- vice Department of North Carolina University has been making a survey of the Race’s economic and social con- dition in the state, as announced by Prof. Guy B, Johnson, of the Univer- sity. The state has already appointed Lawrence A. Oxley as director of the Bureau of Colored Work in this city, who states that the Commonwealth has taken the lead in the South in setting an example to the Nation in Co-operating to improve the Race’s general condition. The Clio Club met on Wednesday, February 10, with Mrs. Charles Gar- ret, 3108 E, 19th street. Eighteen members were present and a splendid meeting was held. After the business was concluded a dainty luncheon was served by the hostess. The meeting adjourned to meet with Mrs. Katie Hill. This will be a social meeting and will be “Stunt” day. A “Negro History” program will also be ren- dered. Eddie Douglass, Brooklyn Royal Giant manager, has been seriously ill. The Kansas City Advocate Thomas Kennedy.....Editor Rev. H. B. Bronson.....Associate Editor Mrs. Ida B. Kennedy.....Associate Manager G. V. Golden.....Advertising Manager Mrs. Agnes Frederick.....City Editor Phone Fairfax 1416 Mrs. M. C. Matthews.....Society Editor Published every Friday at: Office, 608 North Sixth Street; Phone Drexel 1814; Residence Phone, Drexel 0550. 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. MISCONCEPTIONS MORE MISCONCEIVED In his attempt to clear up "Misconceptions about the South" in the current issue of the North American Review, Mr. Roy L. Garis, Professor of Economics, of Vanderbilt University, makes misconceptions more misconceived as he bids for northern capital. After disclaiming that slavery was the cause of the war, he makes this startling declaration: "The south did not want slavery then, does not want it now, and never will want it again; for it realizes that the presence of the Negro has retarded its economic development." Then almost in the same breath, he adds, "The Negro had a useful and definite place in the south's economic system prior to 1860." A child would have difficulty in reconciling the statement but the professor continues, "However, when the race conflict began." What race conflict? The writer has always understood that the descendants of John Hancock, Benjamin Franklin, the Cabots, the Phillips, the Aldens, the Adams, the Hales, and others who came over in the Mayflower were pure Anglo-Saxons. Surely all of the people below the Mason and Dixon line, save the unbleached Americans, are of the purest strains of Anglo-Saxon vintage, because they are making so many laws to keep these strains pure. Even now they are contemplating a national law to maintain this purity, not by stopping the union of the races, which is entirely in their hands, but making such union, even if coerced, illegal. Negroes are not making laws. No Negro is in Congress or in any southern legislative, but whatever law is made, the Negro is made to keep it more strictly than the makers of the law. Nevertheless, the professor scores the Anglo-Saxon lawmakers for "giving way to the notion that anything can be done by law." The American history that the writer studied, and no Negro wrote a line of it, intimated if it did not openly state, that the Civil War started and was designed to be maintained as a white man's war. Now if the Negro was not the cause of the war and the descendants of the roundheads of the north, and the cavaliers of the south, both were born in Merrie England, where does the race conflict come in? Does it look as though the Negro is a danger and a heavy burden to the community in which he lives, when just last year he gave a million dollars a week to one white insurance company; and lawmakers are making it a misdemeanor for anyone to offer him the opportunity to leave that community? The professor says that the Negro is shiftless and incapable of diversified farming, and skilled artisanship, and then brings on an array of figures showing that he has outstripped the white farmers in the acquisition of land, and the production of farm products. Because of this, he consigns the Negro's future to the sphere of farming rather than to that of the factory. If the south is so interested in Negro education, why did Julius Rosenwald, a northern Jew, have to supply 2000 schools there? He is not satisfied with the Negro as a citizen, but quotes the great and lamented President, Grover Cleveland in these words, without giving us the setting, "Before we have a citizen, we must have a man." We all agree with that, even if the president had not said it. "After the war," Professor Garis says, "the south (white) had nothing left but manhood and womanhood with which to work its way up." The Negro did not have that, according to the professor. They laughed at our womanhood then, they sneer at it today, and would make more laws to keep it a joke. We were ignorant, we were lazy, we were shiftless, we were incapable, we were economically weak, we were dependent upon credit advances, and had an inherent inability to understand diversified farming, and to become skilled artisans. All this without manhood, according to his own figures, in sixty years we have outstripped the favored white farmers who had manhood and womanhood when this race, for achievement, began. But in the absence of anything better, the Negro has an abiding faith in God, who keeps his promises to the faithful, and raises up friends among the enemy for him. For in a recent issue of the Christian Science Monitor, a woman, a southern white woman, if you please, of scholarship equal to the professor's and research deeper, for she is much traveled, and of great refinement, concludes her article on the Negro, which we have produced in another column, with this sentence: "With these points of good citizenship, desirous of becoming a taxpayer rather than evading tax paying, and loyalty to the Constitution, one must conclude that the Negro deserves a higher concept than only fitness to be a slave." PAGE 6 THE MUSIC AND DRAMATIC CLUB The Music and Dramatic club of Metropolitan Baptist Temple met at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Davis, 1227 Armstrong. Plans were discussed and perfected for our 1st play which will be given early in April. Two members were added to the roll. After the regular business, the club was favored with an excellent program. The participants were, Miss Grace Howard, Mrs. Bernice Grant, and Mr. Charles Hudley. The next meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. Bernice Grant, 1216 N. 12th., Wednesday night, February 10, 1926. DISTRICT FEDERATION CLOSES FINE SESSION. The Third Annual District Meeting of district No.1 of Kansas Federation of Women's Clubs held a most interesting Tuesday and Wednesday at First A. M. E. church. Mrs. Beatrice Childs, state president, presiding. Three sessions were held each day with a musical contest. Wednesday evening. The reception and exhibit was given Tuesday evening at the Monrovian Club, 2068 North Fifth street. Not Impressed By U. S. JAPANESE WRITER FINDS AMERICA SELFISH, UNJUST AND INHUMAN Prohibition Cited as Evidence of Inconsistency of the Nation in Article in Tokio Paper—Favors Disarmament. Tokio, Feb. 3.—Count M. Soyeshima, formerly a member of the house of peers and one of the prominent publicists of Japan, who recently returned after lecturing at the University of Chicago, views America unflatteringly, according to a recent article written by him for the Taio (Sun), a Tokio monthly magazine. Concerning America and Americans he is quoted in part as follows: "I was not very favorably disposed toward America and the Americans. I did not like the Americans because most of them are in fact most arrogant imperialists while they have constantly justice and humanity in their mouth. While they set themselves up as ardent champions of justice, they really are the devotees of the outrageous and brazen faced Monroe Doctrine. Kind-Hearted and Selfish. "While Americans are kind-hearted on the one hand, they are extremely selfish on the other. Theirs is an,ex- tremely complex, character. Intense advocates of humanity and philanthropy, they are at the same time extremely selfish, unjust, inhumane, as their crafty, underhand foreign policy shows. "They are in favor of the independence of Korea, while they are most strenuously opposed to the independence on Hawaii and the Philippines. While they publicly identify themselves with justice and humanity, they tolerate the existence of the Ku Klux Klan for the persecution of negroes and otherwise discriminate against the colored nations. "I am black and hands. The white man after the Egyptians were us, ed to a white civilization stan that ante-dates E years. Had he stopped would have been made satisfying curiosity co search until he stumble illization in the Sudan 2 er than that of Turke was a black civilization uninterrupted course a remote period until no When the Doctor aff white man had produc "Inconsistency in observable in the matter of prohibition, as well as in American diplomacy and politics. It is reported that in so-called dry America alcoholic drinks still are used to the extent of 30 to 50 per cent of the quantity used before probition. It is comparatively well-to-do people who indulge in th forbidden luxury while inveterate drinkers who cannot afford to get expensive alcoholic drinks are said to resort to methyl alcohol in many instances, and this is so deadly a drink that in Chicago alone three hundred are reported to have fallen victims to it in the first six months of last year. Besides, while the quantity of alcoholic drinks is reduced to 30 to 50 per cent, there is a considerable increase in the money spent on them, as the price of these intoxicants has doubled, a great economic loss. "And yet I have often met with women in the upper classes boasting that they drank more than was good for them overnight; they were evidently proud they possessed the power of infringing the law of the land. As for instruments for making cocktails and whisky in flat bottles to be carried in the pocket, these are on sale in public. There is a growing body of opinion in favor of the abolition of the prohibition law, but it is unlikely such opinion will be acted on readily, as it is opposed by many people who have made money by the smuggling and secret sale of drinks and who are gaining influence in politics. Shows a Folly of War. "While the military authorities of America are so busily engaged in the amplification of armaments, however, it appears that the majority of American people are opposed to the idea of war and, in my opinion, this is quite as it should be, for a war between America an Japan would be like a fight between a tiger and a shark. However strong the tiger may be, it cannot attack the shark; nor can the shark fasten a quarrel on the tiger whatever hatred the former may conceive against the latter. Neither of the two powers can take the aggressive with any prospect of success. If the pro-war parties in both countries weigh this point they will readily realize the impracticability of war between America and Japan—a point I emphasized in my recent stay in America." DR. WILLIAMS IN STIRRING ADDRESS On the idea of a God that dispenses His love according to color. The Kansas City, Kansas, Negro Business League rendered a program at the Metropolitan Baptist Temple, Ninth and Washington, featuring Rev. Chas. S. Williams of Allen Chapel, Kansas City, Mo. Mr. Clayborne, grocer, 10th and Washington, presided and introduced Mr. N. S. Adkins, President of our sister city's league, who in his pointed and forceful style, presented Dr. Williams. Dr. Williams objects to "Negro" because all Negroes are not black and the enphoneous "Colored" is lacking because it includes all the Turanian peoples, the Chinese, the Japanese and the American Indian. A Yale Professor has suggested "Negro-Saxon". That suits the Doctor better, but he prfeers "American of color." After satisfying himself as to our name, Dr. Williams launched out declaring that the Europo-Americanis a mighty fine fellow until it comes to religion. There his feelings interferes with his conscience. He preached the equality of man but makes it the white man. He even makes the world's wisest man say: "I am black but comely." While the original reads: Phone Fairfax 3272 1912 N. 5th St., Kansas City, Kansas A Service with Courtesy to all. CANDIES, CIGARS, PAINTS AND OIL TOILET GOODS AND SUNDRIES "I am black and handsome." The white man after conceding that the Egyptians were us, proudly pointed to a white civilization in Turkestan that ante-dates Egyptian by 500 years. Had he stopped there, his case would have been made. But his unsatisfying curiosity compelled him to search until he stumbled upon the civilization in the Sudan 2,000 years older than that of Turkestan and that was a black civilization, that has an uninterrupted course from that far remote period until now. When the Doctor affirmed that the white man had produced no religion, but appropriated that of others, he overlooked Zoroastrianism. A friend once asked Dr. Williams how he expected to rank with white people, who have a background of 2,000 years to that of 50 years of the black people of this country. He replied to htis white friend: "I can trace my ancestry in unbroken line for 5,000 years in Abyssinia: 3,000 years before your ancestors quit living in caves, eating raw flesh and wearing untanned skins of animals; and yet I do not consider myself better than all white men. The thing that counts is not what your grandfather was, but what you are and can do." Dr. Williams arrived at the core of his address when he asserted that Americans of color, as business men must enter the field of Production, of Transportation and of Marketing, we have dwelt too long as middlemen, we must move up or move out. "You say," said he, "That you are 15,000 in this city. Well, 15,000 pairs of shoes at $3.00 a pair. That's $45,-000! How much of that do Negro mrechants get? Now averaging $4 a week for groceries for one year, that's $3,000,000. How much of that do Negro grocers get?" "Patience and humility, we were taught to exercise in season and out of season. But patience ceases to be a virtue and the one who mentioned the turning of the left cheek did not hesitate to gather up some switches and drive merchants from the temple. We were taught that it was easier for a camel to go through a needle's eye than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven. They never explained that all that camel had to do was to stoop down and go through the gate called the needle's eye, Why, Job, Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, David and Josephof Arimathea, God's favorites were all rich men." Then why should the Negro be satisfied to be poor? Dr. Williams paid a deserved and glowing tribute to our womanhood and scathingly excoriated the cowards who are bringing forward bills to make illegal marriage between races, which simply means the prostitution of Negro women without recourse. He concluded with a brilliant plea to patronize your own, declaring that a Negro that will not work for another Negro is still a slave and has not yet been emancipated. "Now," said he, "We can't make you patronize the Negro, nor can the K. K. K.; but the time is not far distant when, if you don't, you will be 'in status quo.'" Dr. A. Porter Davis rendered a solo that was well received. Then Mr. Bird, former county assessor, asked the privileged to speak and urged the necessity of organization and cooperation among Negroes. He declared the tendency of Negroes neglecting their own institutions to patronize white ones that really don't want their trade. He declared there was no longer any excuse for not subscribing for the "Advocate" for it is increasing in importance by leaps and bounds voicing not only the aspirations of Negroes but of the entire community. This white man was intensely interested in making the Negro Business League a greater factor in the life of Kansas City, Kansas and offered to give us the same service that he had given to develop the city's Chamber of Commerce. The Paragonian Art and Social club met on Thursday, February 4, with Mrs. Daisy Welton at 2316 Sherman avenue. A very interesting meeting was held with the president, Mrs. Louvelia Brown, presiding, and some important business was disposed of. 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C., Feb. 10.—(Special)—The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People has notified its Branches throughout the United States of the bill introduced in Congress by Senator Caraway of Arkansas which would prohibit the inter-marriage of Negroes and white people in the District of Columbia and make it unlawful for persons so married to reside in the District or for those so married and now residents to return to the District for residence if, they once leave it. The penalty prescribed by the bill for anyone violating any of the provisions of the act is a fine of not more than S1,000 and imprisonment for not less than one year or more than five years. N. A. A. C. P. Branches are called upon by the National Office to send telegrams to the Senators from their State, and to induce prominent white and colored people to send letters and telegrams demanding that the bill be opposed. Local editors of both white and colored publications are to be urged to denounce the bill editorially, and churches, lodges, fraternal bodies and political clubs are to be asked to pass resolutions denouncing Senator Caraway's measure. The bill is numbered S 2160 and all communications to Senators should mention it by number. The N. A. A. C. P. gives the following reasons for opposing all such measures: 1. That marriage should be entirely a matter of individual choice between persons who are eligible to enter the marriage contract under the general laws of the land. 2. That the Negro cannot in self-respect consent to have himself written down in the statute books as something outside and beneath the human race. 3. That every such law sweeps away from colored girls and women the protection, legal recourse and remedy, where white men are concerned, to which they are entitled as well as other girls and women. 4. That the enactment of such laws does not stop intermixture but sets the stamp of legal approval upon concubinage, bastardy nad the degradation of colored women, deprived of the protection of matrimony. VOTERS RE-REGISTER Voters who failed to vote at the general election held November, 1924 and those who have moved since last registration, are required to re-register to enable them to vote at any election. Voters can register at any time at the office of Election Commissioner which is open daily from 8 a. m. to 5 p. m. except Sundays and holidays. The office closes on Saturdays. VICTORY BARBECUE FREE DELIVERY TAXI SERVICE 2402 N. 5th St. Fairfax 4672 Anderson FURNITURE COMPANY 739 Minnesota—"The House of Merit" Can not giving away something for nothing. But I ing some good used furniture very cheap. Many of means trade in high class furniture that we can Sell You a Dining Room Set as low as $50.00 Combination Book Cases as low as $15.00 I am not giving away something for nothing. But I am selling some good used furniture very cheap. Many people of means trade in high class furniture that we can sell cheap. I Can Sell You a Dining Room Set as low as $50.00 Combination Book Cases as low as $15.00 Used Furniture Sale Saturday and Monday ASK TO VISIT OUR SECOND FLOOR FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 1926 Labor Secretary Receives Dining- Car Employees' President LABOR SECRETARY RECEIVES DINING-CAR EMPLOYEES' PRESIDENT Washington, Feb. 10.—R. B. Lemus, President of the Brotherhood of Dining-Car Employees, was recently invited to the office of Hon. James J. Davis, Secretary of Labor, where the two discussed at length important labor phases, and the interests of the Dining-Car employees, together with general maters of labor. President Lemus expressed himself as highly pleased with the results of the interview, and the forsight which the Department of Labor is exercising in fostering the interest of wage-earners. Beter Days Ahead Washington, Feb. 10.—That the White South under the awakening and increasing influence of a young, educated, progressive and Christian leadership will eventually solve the problems that have retarded its social and economic development, is indicated by the action of the Young Peoples' Convention of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, which was recently held in Memphis, Tenn., and at which more than five thousand young white people were in attendance. The resolution on race relations, which follows in part, sounds a note of encouragement and justifies the belief that a new and brighter day is dawning in Dixie. "There are conflict and strife, separation of groups of individuals one against the other, unbrotherliness and antagonism which the spirit of Christ cannot abide. These divisive unbrotherly traits we must eliminate from our society. Particularly do we feel that the situation in the South calls from the finset expression of the Christian spirit of generosity and respect. We go on record as favoring and we recommend that our Church take steps to bring about, as far as possible, equal advantages between the races in education, in the administration of the law, in economic matters, and in opportunity for self-advancement." Shortage of Country Doctors Shortage of Country Doctors Washington, February 11. As indicating the need for better rural hospital facilities, the Department of Agriculture draws attention to the fact that there is a growing shortage of country doctors. Graduates in medicine, after going through an expensive and lengthy specialized training, prefer city practice where up-to-date medical facilities are available. They feel that to practice without these facilities is to sacrifice much of the value of their training. Accordingly, says the Department, a necessary step in combating the abandonment of country practice by doctors is to furnish adequate hospital facilities in the country. OUR OWN NORA STILL Although she is now Mrs. Nora Ray, she is still Kansas City, Kansas' own Nora Douglass, the little girl with an unquenchable thirst for music. While yet scarcely out of her teens, she listened to the wooing of the gallant young Spanish war veteran and became his bride, Mr. Philip Scroggins. The rigors of the Cuban campaign proved too much for the young soldier, and despite the solicitous attention and unswerving devotion of his wife during his entire illness, he succumbed to the disease before he had completed two years of connubial bliss. The young widow went to Chicago and plunged into the study of music with unyielding self-denial. Attracting the attention and enlisting the encouragement of Chicago's most famous masters, she climbed high the musical ladder. It was then Mr. Holt won her heart and hand and their happy matrimonial program was interrupted only by his death. Mrs. Holt then gave much time to lecturing on music with piano illustrations of Negro spirituals. Her charming personality fascinated Mr. Ray. They were wedded. Misunderstandings arose. They differed and became estranged. She left Methlehem, Pa., their home and suffered in silence. Yet she does not suffer alone. The people of the city of her childhood have by, no means forgot her grace, her loyalty, her worth and her unswerving devotion to the purest interpretation of the music of her race and whatever may betide her, good or ill, Kansas ever loves her own Nora still. Beautiful Wedding A beautiful wedding was solemnized at the home of the brides parents Mr. and Mrs. Frank Nelson, 3623 White Avenue, Kansas City, Missouri, in honor of their younger daughter, Mollie Nelson, who was united in marriage to Mr. Roy Penn of Kansas City, Kansas, Saturday evening Rev. C. C. Caloway officiating. The bride wore a gown of pale blue brocaded crepe de chine trimmed in fur and carried a large boquet of sweet peas and narcissis was given in marriage by her father. The groom met her at the altar, borne on the arm of his mother, Mrs. Ida Foster, he was attired in a dark blue suit. Those present were: Rev. C. C. Caloway and wife, Mr. Frank Nelson, Angeline Nelson, Celia Draper, Anna Shields, Lucile Ladner, Hortense Higgins, Jesse Lee Saunders, Dollie Collier, Evelyn Fry, Olive Morton, Ida Foster, Sammie Morrison, Dorothy Nelson, Andrew Nelson, Dorothy Nelson Redmon, Idell Nelson Jones, Laura Nelson Morrison, the last five named are brothers and sister of the bride. Little Jesse Lee Saunders assisted by Dorothy Nelson presided at the punch table. Ice cream and cake were served. At a late hour the guests departed wishing the bride and groom a happy voyage over life's sea. 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To George Rose, Defendant, Greetings:- You are hereby notified that you have been sued in the above entitled court and cause for separate maintenance alimony suit money and attorneys fees, and that unless you appear and make answer on or before the 12th day of December 1925 the plaintiff's petition will be taken as true and judgment will be rendered against you as prayed for therein. FORREST B. ANDERSON, Attorney for Plaintiff. Attest: Carl W. Fincke, Clerk. By J. Carson, Deputy. (First Published Feb. 5. 1926.) ADMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE State of Kansas, Wyandotte county, ss. Case No. 13694 In the Probate Court in and for said County. In the matter of the estate of Rebecca Payne, deceased. Notice is herby given that Letters of Administration have been granted to the undersigned on the Estate of Rebecca Payne deceased, late of said County, by the Honorable, the Probate Court of the County and State aforesaid, dated the 25th day of January, A. D. 1926. 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Plaintiff Alfred Smith, Plaintiff, 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 of extreme cruelty, gross neglect of duty, and abandonment. You are hereby notified. That you must appear and answer said petition or otherwise plead thereto 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. Attest Carl W. Fincke, Clerk of District Court. (First Published February 12, 1926.) PUBLICATION NOTICE In the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas. 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) PUBLICATION NOTICE In the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas. Georgia Fiene, Plaintiff. vs. No. 27-502 Arthur Fiene, Defendant. 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, Decensed. 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, devisees and legatees of said deceased. 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.) --- PAGE 7 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. Dated February 8th, 1926. HUGH HURD, Administrator of said Estate. (First Published, Feb. 12, 1926.) PUBLICATION NOTICE In the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas. J. H. Foster, Defendant. To J. H. Foster. You are hereby notified that you have been sued in the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas, and that you must answer the petition filed in said case on or before the 19th day of March, 1926, or said petition will be taken as true and judgment rendered against you, granting her an absolute divorce of and from you, and for the care, custody and control of your said minor children, for permanent alimony, and for such other and further relief as the nature of the case may require and for costs of this action. DORSEY GREEN. Attorney for Plaintiff. (First Published Feb. 5th, 1926.) In the Probate Court in and for said county. In the matter of the estate of M. C. Jackson, deceased. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Administration have been granted to the undersigned on the Estate of M. C. Jackson deceased, late of said County, by the Honorable, the Probate Court of the County and State aforesaid, dated the 3rd day of February, A. D. 1926. Now, all persons claims against the said estate are hereby notified that they must present the same to the undersigned for allowance within one year from date of said letters, or they may be precluded from any benefit of such estate; and that if such claims be not exhibited within one year after the date of said letters, they shall be forever barred. R. JACKSON, Adm'r. Of the Estate of M. C. Jackson, Deceased. Kansas City, Kansas, February 3rd, 1926. 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 3rd day of February A. D. 1926. Paul E. Huff, Attorney for Administrator. PUBLICATION NOTICE No.27-392 In the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas. Lula Mae Brockington, Plaintiff, vs. Neal Brockington, Defendant. To Neal Brockington, Greetings: You are hereby notified that you have been sued by your wife, Lula Mae Brockington for a decree of divorce in the District Court of Wyandotte County, 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.) --- --- PAGE 8 The lecture room of St. John's A. M. E. church was the scene of the banquet served the members and friends of the Lincoln Day Club at six o'clock Friday night last in Topeka, Secretary H. I. Monroe was toastmaster. At the table 5 minute speeches were heard from Mrs. Chas. Childs of Kansas City; Editor Bettis of the Wichita "Protest"; Rev. H. B. Bronson of Kansas City, G. W. Myers of Atchison; and J. H. Guy, of Topeka. After the banquet a recess was taken until 9, when in the spacious auditorium the following program with President Sherman A. Harvey, in the chair, was rendered: Chorus by St. John choir; Invocation by Dr. J. R. Ransom; Negro Spirituals by Shiloh Baptist Choir; Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation by Mrs. Tracy Mitchell; while President E. E. Weaver, of Kansas Vocational School was delivering a unique and masterful address on "Lincoln", Governor Benjamin S. Paulen entered, escorted by Rev. Ransom, the pastor. The high lights of the governor's address were: I shall not draw any religious or color line. I did not honor the requisition of the Governor of Georgia to return the black trusty that had escaped, because I don't believe any man should be sent back to be beaten to death. My father who was in the bank at Springfield, when Lincoln lived there has often told me of Lincoln's love for children; how he would pat them on the head and tell them to be good, learn their lessons and not waste their time. To benefit humanity is the sum of existence. It is easy to help friends, that is no trick. But the real man can look the world in the face and say, "I am your friend." I wish there were more colored people in our state. It is the finest kind of a state for any people to inhabit. The people of Kansas have no idea of trampling on the colored people. We stand ready to do everything for them. The next legislature will do more for these two schools. But you must help, put a thousand students in each of these schools. Professor W. E. Gray of Atchison, on "Douglass" made him stand out as humanity's man, who was not content to burst his own shackles, but could not rest until those of his race were destroyed and their masters were free. "Douglass was," said he, "the son of a white slave and a black slave. His mother was in physical slavery, while his white father was a slave to sin, a moral slave." "John Brown" was the subject of Attorney T. W. Bell's address. The venerable Leavenworth lawyer's first statement was: "John Brown stands alone." He of one race laid down his life to free another race from his own. His love for the alien race was not feigned: for on the way to the gallows, he paused, took up in his arms a little black slave child and kissed him. Some told me, I think it was Rev. Ransom that some one a long time ago said: "Greater love than this hath no man than to lay down his life for a friend." But Brown laid down his life for a despised alien and this struck the death knell to slavery in this entire continent, north and south. The following resolutions were adopted without a dissenting voice: Resolutions: 1. Be it resolved by the Lincoln Day Club of Kansas in annual meeting assembled, that we shall continue to revere the life and character of the man, whose memory we this day commemorate, and that we most heartily and sincerely commend the same, especially to the young people of this republic that they may become imbued with a similar spirit of the nation's greatest benefactor. 2. Be it resolved, that we commend to the beneficiaries of the Proclamation, to which we have just listened, a careful study of the affairs of our government and an active an intelligent participation therein, that the greatest good may be done to the greatest number. 3. Be it resolved, that we affirm our allegiance to the time honored doctrine that the ballot is the certain American remedy for the redress of all grievances, and that we will for ever strive by the use of all honorable means that every citizen of the United States may have the liberty to exercise the use thereof. 4. Be it resolved that we commend the work of the various inter-racial committees in their effort to bring about a more sane and sober relation between the races and for their avowed opposition to mob murder. And as an encouragement and of great assistance to all such organizations, we favor the enactment into law Colored Leader Stirs Atlanta With A Message MOVES THOUSANDS WITH PLEA FOR CHRISTIAN ATTITUDE IN RACE RELATIONS Atlanta, Ga., Feb. 16.—Appearing here with Sherwon Eddy, Dr. Alva Taylor, J. Stitt Wilson, and other nationally known figures in a series of meetings constituting "Religious Emphasis Week", Dr. Mordecai Johnson, of Charleston, West Virginia, spoke to thousands of people in leading white and colored churches, and made a tremendous impression by his plea for the application of Christian principles of race relations. It was generally acknowledges to be one of the most effective ever heard in this city—logical, uncompromising, and yet fine inspirational and winning in its spirit. Dr. Johnson expressed the opinion that the South is in position to make a contribution of the greatest importance to the nation and to the world through the solution of its race problem. "This is no longer a southern problem", he said, "but is found throughout the nation and around the world. What we do here toward its solution, therefore, is of world-wide significance; and what now seems to us a heavy burden and responsibility may become our crown of fame and usefulness. "Jesus, during his life time, faced a problem very similar to our own", he continued, "living as he did among a people seething with racial antagonism and revolutionary sentiment. In this situation, Jesus held violence to be utterly futile and admonished his followers that they could win only by the use of spiritual weapons and only after they had first won themselves to Christ-like attitudes. The same thing is equally true today. The race problem can be solved only by applying these basic principles, which Jesus preached and practiced: "(1) A reverence for human life, for its won sake, which will make us unwilling to harm or humiliate or hinder the development of any human being; (2) The obligation to help every human being in need, irrespective of race or class; (3) A spirit that does not harbor hate or retaliation, but returns good for evil and wins its enemies by the compelling power of love." With deep conviction Dr. Johnson maintained that only in the application of these principles is there any hope whatever for the peace and welfare of either race. ENTERTAINED On Monday evening, Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Riley, 1026 Grandview Blvd., were host and hostess to the Trouveur Boys Club, and entertained them with a delightful five course dinner prior to their regular meeting. The table set banquet style, was beautifully decorated, and the dinner did justice to the setting. An impromptu program consisting of songs and toasts contributed much merriment and hilarity to the occasion. The regular business meeting followed the dinner, with the new officers in charge. They are much pleased with the enthusiasm and club spirit shown by the members, and hope for a banner year. Interesting talks were made by Mr. D. W. Wilhite and Mr. Brown and the members took a decided stand on some political issues of the day. Mrs. Detroit Giles and Mrs. Phoenix, mother of the hostess, were guests. Those who could remain later, indulged in cards after meeting adjourned. The Trouveur Boys voted Mr. and Mrs. Riley a delightful host and hostess. of the Dyer Anti-Lynching Bill 5. That we point with shame, and as American citizens we do condemn the nefarious system of segregation on account of color everywhere, and especially at the National Capital, the seat of government "of the people, for the people and by the people" and we invoke the assistance of all the citizens who are for fairness and justice in abolishing the same, and we hereby ask the co-operation of all people for the discontinuance of the same. 6. We appreciate the consideration shown members of our group in the administration of affairs, and we encourage aspirations on their part for further recognition. The following officers were elected: Sherman A. Harvey, President; Roy VanDyne, Vice-President; Mrs. Chas. Childs, Secretary; J. H. Wilson, Treasurer; W. E. Gray, Historian; Professor Ridley, Chairman of Executive Committee. The next place of meeting will be at Topeka. THE KANSAS CITY ADVOCATE This Coupon Good For 5 Cents CUT OUT THIS COUPON. WHEN YOU BUY A TICKET GIVE THIS COUPON IN AND SAVE 5 CENTS. IF THE SHOW IS 15 CENTS give the ticket seller 10 cents and coupon. If the price of the show is 30 cents, give ticket seller 25 cents and coupon. CUT THIS COUPON OUT AND BRING WITH YOU CLUBS CITIZEN'S FORUM An Inter-Racial program will be given at the Forum Sunday afternoon, February 21 at 4 P. M. at Metropolitan Baptist church. Mrs. Catherine Willard Eddy, recently of Japan and Mr. F. T. Lane, Executive Secretary of the Urban League of Kansas City, Mo., will be the priciple speakers. Music will be furnished by some of the best talent of the two cities. Everybody is cordially invited to attend. The Mary Bethune Art and Social Club met on Friday, Feb. 12, with Mrs. Rhineheart 208 Quindaro Blvd. This being instruction day, everybody was busy. In the business session, the members discussed some charity pertaining to a destitute child, and voted to donate $6.00 to be used in caring for the child, $2.50 of which was paid at once. After all business, the hostess served a nice lunchon, after which the meeting adjourned. The next meeting will be Friday, February 19, with Mrs. Florence Scruggs, 346 Everett Ave., at which time the club will serve a chicken dinner. All friends are invited. The Paragonian Art and Social club met on Thursday, Feb. 11, with Mrs. D. W. Wilhite, 1607 North 7th St. Owing to the illness of her baby, the president, Mrs. Louvelia Brown, was unable to be present, and Mrs. Ersa Perkins, second vice president presided. A goodly number were present, and an enjoyable meeting was held. After business session, the hostess served a delicious lunch. The meeting adjourned to meet with Mrs. Hazel Woods, 325 Parallel Ave. STATE ART AND CRAFTS CONTEST The State Arts and Crafts Department of the Kansas State Federation of Colored Women's Clubs, are staging a big popularity contest for the benefit of the Department, under the personal supervision of Mrs. A. J. Bouldin, State Chairman of the Department. A handsome cedar chest filled with beautiful needlework donated by the federated Art clubs from all over the state will be given away. Each federated club has been requested to contribute one piece for this chest, and a large number have already responded. This is the first chest of its kind to be offered in the state under similar circumstances. A number of very popular ladies have entered the race and are desirous of their friends support. The contestants are: Miss Eulalia Haynes, 2074 N. 6th St., teacher at Grant School; Miss Margaret Wright, 359 Greeley, teacher at Dunbar School; Miss Nadine M. Steppe, 433 Parallel Ave., teacher at Douglass School; Mrs. Katurah Foster, 433 Quindaro Blvd., a beauty specialist; Mrs. Bertha Tate Bailey, teacher at Western University; Miss Mabel Jackson, 711 Oakland Ave., teacher at Northeast Jr. High School; Mrs. Jack Jr. reporter for the K. C. Call; Mrs. Fannie Carr, 2440 Harrison St. Kansas City, Mo., a vocal instructor; Miss Nina Clayborn, 10th and New Jersey, a social bud of Kansas City, Kansas; Mrs. Maud H. Moore, 2030 Tracy Ave., and Mrs. Gwendolyn Jones, 1325 Woodland Ave., both society matrons of Kansas City, Mo. The filled Hope Chest will be given to the contestant reporting the largest amount of money by the time the contest closes. Votes are five cents each. Help one of these charming ladies win the Hope Chest. DR. BRONSON IN ST. LOUIS. Dr. H. B. Bronson, left the city Monday for St. Louis, where he will conduct a soul-stirring campaign for the Linwood Avenue Baptist Church, Dr. P. W. Dunavant, pastor. Dr. Bronson is fastly growing into the esteem of the races in Kansas City and the state because of his attainments and worth in affairs destined for the advancement of all. Such leadership as his is safe to follow. The Advocate wishes him success and a safe return to his great congregation for the fourth Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Matthew O. Grant, 1216 N. Twelfth street, entertained on Sunday with a dinner complimentary to Mr. Grant's brother, Mr. George Grant, Mrs. Grant and Miss Dorothy Grant, of Kansas City, Mo. THE N. A. A. C. P. TO FIGHT THE INTERMARRIAGE BILL The National Association for Advancement of Colored People is about to clinch with the Caraway Bill in an effort to defeat it. The various branches throughout the country have been informed. The bill, which has caused the National Association for Advancement of Colored People to take such a stand, provides that white and colored persons shall not marry in the District of Columbia! It makes it unlawful for persons so married to reside in the District, and for those so married and now residents to return to the District once they should leave it. It was also found proper and fitting to attach a penalty of not more than $1,000 fine and imprisonment for not more than five years nor less than one. Are individuals of the various races so irresponsible or childish that they cannot choose their life companions, regardless of race, color or creed? Master Matthew Otis Grant, Jr., attended a birthday party on Saturday afternoon given for Master Floyd Collins, Jr., 634 Franklin avenue. The party was given for Master Collins, Jr., in honor of his first birthday, by his aunts, Mrs. F. K. Douglass, Jr., and Miss Evonne Adams. Miss Helen Hayden, 355 Troup Ave. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. Hayden, passed away Saturday evening, after an illness of several months. She left a father and mother, sister, Miss Mary Hayden, and a grandmother, Mrs. Pursley, all of the home address. Funeral services were held from the Walnut Blvd. Baptist church, on Wednesday afternoon, February 17, with the pastor, Rev. J. R. Richardson officiating. The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Brown, Earl Hugo, Jr., 1322 N. 8th St., who has been quite ill, is much improved. The Pastor's Aid Board of First A. M. E. church will meet with Mrs. Julia Hall on Thursday, Feb. 25 at 715, Oakland Ave. Program Sunday, February 21, 1926. Rabbi Berkowitz of Temple Judah will speak. The "Radio Quartet" of Pleasant Green Baptist church will sing. Everyone is invited to attend. Mrs. Harry Berry of 530 Nebraska is very ill at this writing. We hope for her speedy recovery. Miss Ethel Fowler of Wilberforce, O., was the house guest this week of Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Kennedy, 416 Quindaro Blvd. Mrs. Martha Scott Johnson and daughter, Mrs. Carrie Douglass, spent Sunday with Mrs. Johnson's mother, Mrs. Potter Bradford, 638 Winona St. and sister, Mrs. Ella Stovall Morgan 2302 Sherman Ave. Mrs. Johnson and Mrs. Douglass were enroute home to Mexico, Mo., after an extended visit in Kansas and Missouri points. NEW GYMNASIUM AND ATHLETIC FIELD. Washington, February 18.—The president of Howard University, Dr. J. Stanley Durkee, has announced that the new gymnasium armory building will be formally dedicated on February 26th, and that the new athletic field will also be dedicated early in the spring. Northeast the Winner On last Friday night Northeast added another loving cup to the large collection of trophies already on display in the office. In the Oratorical contest sponsored by the Booklovers Club, in which the following schools were represented, Sumner High, Lincoln High, Western Baptist College and Northeast Junior High, there were eight contestants representing the schools mentioned. Nothwithstanding this fact Northeast captured two places. Jess Lee Saunders won the first prize and was awarded fifteen dollars in gold and a silver loving cup for the school. Jeanette Buckner won third place which entitled her to honorable mention. PLEASANT GREEN BAPTIST CHURCH Sunday Morning February 21, 1926. Sunday School at 9:30 A. M. Preaching at 11 o'clock by Rev. C. A. Love of Baltimore, Maryland. B. Y. P. U. Sunday evening at 6:00 P. M. Preaching at night by the pastor, Rev. Geo. McNeal. KING SOLOMON BAPTIST CHURCH. Rev. S. Montgomery, Pastor. Sunday School opened on time, 9:30 a. m. Notwithstanding the snow the session was well attended. Mr. M. E. Terrell gave a helpful illustration on the lesson on the black board. At 11 a. m. the choir opened the service by singing a sweet song. The spacious auditorium was about full of anxious hearers. The pastor was seemingly at his best, preached an instructive sermon. Subject: "Christ, the Good Shepherd." Many visitors were seen in the congregation. The official training class met at 5 p. m. Those expect to serve in King Solomon as officers must be prepared. The B. Y. P. U. met at 6 p. m. Supt. Scott in the lead. Willing and ready Group rendered an inspiring program Mrs. M. Robenson sang a sweet solo. Mrs. E. M. Poner has proved herself a great church worker. Address was given the union by Mrs. Moton, subject, "Give Me My Flowers Now." Another great sermon was delivered at 8 o'clock by the pastor. The editor of The Advocate worshipped with us at the evening service. For sound, helpful news, read the Kansas City Advocate. Hear the pastor's special sermon Sunday morning. Watch the men put it over the Fourth Sunday. COLORED APPOINTEES Thomas Finnigan, second congressional district chairman of the Kansas Republican Service League, announced Lee Judy as chairman of the city organization. Plans are being laid for political activities for the August primaries. Chairmen have been appointed, among the colored. First ward, Arthur Craig; Second ward, Walter Norman; Third ward, Arthur Yeargen. DEATHS. William Thomas, 2729 North Sixth, February 16, 1926. James Glenn, 515 Boswell, February 14, 1926. Wm. Bradley, 311 State avenue, February 14, 1926. Helen Hayden, 355 Troup, February 13, 1926. Cornelius Crump, 1604 North 9th, February 11, 1926. The Musical and Dramatic Club will meet with Mrs. Nellie Harris at 319 Virginia Thursday. Mrs. H. B. Moppins, 618 Stewart avenue, entertained the members of the C. M. E. Choir, their husbands, wives and sweethearts, on Friday night with a delicious three-course seven o'clock dinner. The house was beautifully decorated with red and white Valentine decorations, and the table center piece was a huge pot of red and white flowers. The color scheme was carried out in the dinner. Miss Willa Roland, secretary of the choir, and winner of the Hope Chest in a recent contest, was assistant hostess. Following the dinner a delightful program was rendered as follows: Address Mr. J. J. Lindsey; Original Poem, Mr. P. Yates; Short Talk, Rev. T. A. Bowers; Piano Solo, Miss Arline Rodgers; Paper, "Praise for Service," Mrs. C. R. Johnson. Twenty-nine guests enjoyed the affair hugely. ,FRIDAY,FEBRUARY 19,1928 Shaw Now to do College Work Only Raleigh, N. C., Feb. 15.—It was a thrilling announcement that President Peacock, of Shaw University, made at the chapel assembly on the morning of Tuesday, February 9. The college was in the midst of the celebration of Negro History Week, with appropriate addresses by the different professors, and the president had just returned from Texas, where he had attended the meeting of the Association of Colleges for Negro Youth, of which for the last three years he has been presiding officer. To the faculty and students he announced that after this school year, by vote of the Board of Trustees, Shaw University will conduct no classes at all in the academy, so that, beginning with next fall, the freshman college class will be the lowest in the institution. This forward step is but in line with the development that has taken place at Shaw within the last few years. Under the administration of President Peacock, the institutionin has steadily advanced from one in which the majority of the students were of high school grade to one limiting itself strictly to college work. In the meantime a new Science Hall has been erected, being used this year for the first time; the members of the faculty are required to mesure up to the highest academic standards; the college for the last three years has been recognized as of "A" grade by the state of North Carolina; and the student life and activities have taken on more and more of college tone. Shaw University is thus the first Negro college south of Washington to take the advanced position of withdrawing altogether from high school or preparatory work. Professors Brooks Dickens, Frank W. Williams, Benjamin G. Brawley, Publicity Committee. DEATH AFTER 45 YEARS SERVICE A remarkable example of Negro loyalty and fidelity became known when the death of Charles Boyd occurred Sunday morning at the residence of Mrs. Blake L. Woodson, 2804 E. Thirty-fifth street, in whose family he had been employed for forty-five years. Mr. Boyd entered the service of the Woodson family when just a lad of ten years and continued until his death. He was a widely known and beloved character in the neighborhood and his death is deeply mourned. "THE NEGRO IN INDUSTRY." Washington, February 18. — "The Negro in Industry" is the name of a selected bibliography, compiled this year by the U. S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, recently released from the government press. The pamphlet lists nearly five hundred selected studies of Negro life as to Industry, Economic Condition, Employment, Organized Labor, Migration, Health, Urban Life, Housing, Recreation, Waste, Mortality, Intelligence, Psychology and Resources, made by distinguished students, white and colored, of the so-called problem of interracial and interracial relationships in America, as is of absorbing interest as a reference for students of sociology and political economy. Mrs. Lulu Hornbeak, 244 N. Mill Street has been appointed a steward in the church, the first woman to fill any position like this. The men had better look out. Dubois Club had a meeting Wednesday night, Summer High School, music by the pupils. One of the K. U. professors delivered the lecture. This Club is composed of all the primary teachers in the city. PUBLICATION NOTICE In the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas. Arnathia Phillips, Plaintiff. vs. Rosco Phillips, Defendant. To the above named defendant, Rosco Phillips: You are hereby notified that you have been sued in the District Court of Wyandotte County Kansas for a divorce by the above named plaintiff on the grounds of abandonment. That unless you answer the allegations and charges as set out in the petition filed herein on or before the 2nd day of April, 1926, the same will be taken as true; that judgment and decree will be rendered against you divorcing you from the plaintiff, with such other and farther relief as to the Court may seem just and proper. I. F. BRADLEY, JR, Attorney for Plaintiff. (First publication Feb. 19th, 1926.)