Kansas City Advocate

BANQUET A.M.E.CHURCH --- KANSAS ANNUAL KNIFE AND FORK BANQUET First A. M. E. Church, Eighth street and Nebraska avenue, held its annual Knife and Fork Banquet on Thursday evening, March 18th, at the church. Rev. J. B. Isaacs, pastor, general manager of the affair, and Mrs. Fannie Cahill, cateress, assisted by a corps of efficient committees put the affair over big. Vol. XI1 P BAN ANNUAL KNIFE AND First A. M. E. Church, Eighth held its annual Knife and Fork B March 18th, at the church. Rev. J. H ager of the affair, and Mrs. Fannie corps of efficient committees put the Changed Form of Entertainment For the first time since the Knife and Fork Banquet was instituted eleven years ago, the form of entertainment was changed, and results more than justified Rev. Isaaa's judgment. Heretofore, the entertainment prior to the banquet was a speaker of note, with perhaps several other numbers. While this form of program is good, it grew monotonous. This year Rev. Isaacs secured Miss Cleota Collins, of Chicago, in a song recital. Miss Collins is a soprano of note, and her selections were given with ease and beauty. Miss Doris Norel of Kansas City, Mo., was the accompanist, and played with her usual brilliance. Miss Collins pleased her large audience, not only with her melodious voice and harmonious selections, but also with her pleasing personality, and her perfect poise and stage presence. Mrs. Lottie Williams was head of the list of patronesses. She was accorded this honor because her deceased husband, the late Charles Williams, was the founded of the Knife and Fork Banquet. The Western University Orchestra furnished music. They opened the program with several beautiful selections, and played during the banquet service. Over five hundred were served the following menu: Fruit Cocktail Chicken Salad Sandwiches Olives Potato Chips Ice Cream Cake CARNIVAL NIGHT AT LABOR TEMPLE Are you tired? Are you blue? Then come to the C. C. The event of the season Something different. Restful, jolly, artistic, beautiful. Restful, jolly, artistic, beautiful. Labor temple will be a scene of colorful carnival and merry making April 9th, when the Delta Sigma Theta sorority give the college cabaret. Bennie Motens orchestra will tempt you to trip it lightly on your toes if you enjoy that form of recreation, or should you prefer to sit quietly enjoying the refreshments and graceful performances offered in the special features. There will be tables prepared and waitresses eager to make your evening the best ever. Come out and help Wheatley P. Hos. CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank the many friends for their kindness, sympathy and service, shown us during our sad bereavement. We also extend our gratitude and appreciation for the beautiful floral offerings, resolutions and condolence's. Mrs. Ella Howard, mother and family. FURNISHED ROOMS FOR RENT Nicely furnished rooms for rent, either for ladies or gentlemen. Strictly modern. Only a few steps from car line. Mrs. J. Retherford, 2115 N 5th street. MARRIAGE LICENSES Fred C. Overton, 21, Kansas City, Mo.; Senora Smith, 21, Kansas City, Kansas. Henry Elmore, 68, Kansas City, Kansas; Matilda Laddie, 48, Kansas City, Kansas. Sterling Davis, 25, Leavenworth, Kansas; Eldora Buckingham, 26, Leavenworth, Kansas. John H. Franklin, 23, Kansas City, Kansas; Helen Colley, 20, Kansas City, Mo. Luzon Whitney, 22, Fort Leavenworth, Kansas; Geraldine H. Hilderbrand, 19, Leavenworth, Kansas. PRICE 5 cents per copy NQUET D FORK BANQUET nth street and Nebraska avenue, Banquet on Thursday evening, J. B. Isaacs, pastor, general man- nie Cahill, cateress, assisted by a the affair over big. "Negroes Disfranchise Themselves" Say Governors Washington, March 25.—In answer to a questionnaire prepared by Mr. Sam W. Small, of Georgia, containing the queries (1) Is there in the statutes of your State any law intended or that operates to violate either the Fourteenth or Fifteenth amendments to the United States Constitution? (2) Is there any discrimination in the Constitution or laws of your state against Negroes as to suffrage, on account of race, color, or previous condition of servitude? and (3) Are the non voting Negroes in the Southern states disfranchised by law, or are they self-disfranchised by failure to comply with the laws of the State?" Governors Trinkle, of Virginia; Morrison, of North Carolina; McLeod, of South Carolina; Neff, of Texas; Brandon, of Alabama; McRae, of Arkansas; Parker, of Louisiana; Whitfield, of Mississippi; Peay, of Tennessee; Fields, of Kentucky; Hardee, of Florida, and Walker, of Georgia, are reported as replying, in substance, "Non-voting Negroes are disfranchised merely because they fail to qualify by registering or because they fail to comply with the laws of the State, which are applicable to whites, as well as to the Negroes." RACE RELATIONS FEATURED IN SOUTHWIDE MEET RACE RELATIONS FEATURED IN SOUTHWIDE MEET MRS. JANIE PORTER BARRETT ADDRESSES LEADERS OF CHURCH WOMEN Raleigh, N. C., March 25.—The Woman's Missionary Council of the Methodist Episcopal Church South, in annual session here last week, gave prominent place to the question of race relations, Mrs. Janie Porter Barrett, President of the Virginia Federation of Colored Women's Clubs and of the Virginia Industrial School for girls, delivering the principal address. Mrs. Barrett, a very winning speaker, portrayed simply but powerfully the story of the struggle of colored women against the odds of custom, injustice, ignorance and environment. The address made a profound impression on the large group of women leaders gathered from all parts of the South. Other speakers on the same subject were Mrs. W. A. Newell, Social Service Superintendent of the Council, Miss Estelle Haskin, one of the Council secretaries, and Mrs. Maud Henderson, of the Commission on Interracial Co-operation The report of the Council's Race Relations Commission brought out the fact that a standard interracial program has been formulated, providing for committees on this subject in all the local auxiliaries, which number about 6000 and have a total membership of 250,000 women. The objectives of these committees are as follows: (1) A better knowledge of the achievements and possibilities of Negroes, as a basis of appreciation and respect; (2) First-hand study of the conditions which hinder the progress and happiness of colored people; (3) The acceptance of definite responsibility for these conditions; and (4) A program of co-operation for their improvement. Reports in hand indicate that hundreds of local groups of women are at work along these lines. Kansas City, Kansas. March 26, 1926 CITY by Kansas City, Kansas Marion Cotten, Jr. Passes Away Marion Cotton, Jr., 16 year old son of Dr. and Mrs. Cotten, 1922 North Sixth Street, Kansas City, Kansas, died at the Wheatley-Provident hospital last Sunday afternoon at 5:17 o'clock P. M., after an illness of six weeks. He suffered a complication of diseases unusual in one so young. The direct cause of his early death was Bright's disease and heart trouble. He was entered at the hospital one week prior to his death upon the advice of his physician, Dr. J. G. N. Soanes, after consultation with Dr. J. E. Perry, and placed under the care of a specialist and a trained nurse, who attended him constantly until his death. Marion was a member of the Sophomore class at Sumner High School, and a graduate of Northeast High School of the class of '25. He was a member of the Church of the Ascension (Episcopal) where he served faithfully as altar boy, crucifer and thurifer for ten years. Marion loved his church and was to be found regularly at Sunday School and the Communion rail. His young life is indeed a splendid example to his classmates and friends for he was a dutiful, obediant son and devoted to his father and mother. Marion is survived by his sorrowing mother and father, one younger brother, Robert, his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Howell J. Holmes, his aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Horsley, all of Chicago, his grandmother, Mrs. M. E. Sample of Denver, Colorado, and aunt and uncle Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Payne of New York City, besides a host of sorrowing friends. FIGHTER PUTS PRAYER BEHIND WINNING WALLOP FIGHTER PUTS PRAYER BEHIND WINNING WALLOP New MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMP DEVOUT CHURCH OFFICER IS NO SWELL HEAD Atlanta, Ga., March 25.—A champion of the prize ring celebrating his victorious home-coming by a religious address on the same program with a bishop was the unique spectacle presented here by Tiger Flowers, Negro middleweight champion of the world since his recent victory over Harry Greb. Flowers represents a new type of prize fighter, being a devout steward in the Methodist church, regular and faithful in his religious duties, and very circumspect in his life. When taken to task for prize fighting by the congregation some time ago, he turned to the 144th Psalm and read as his defense, "Blessed be the Lord, my strength, who teaches my hands to war and my fingers to fight." The brethren had no come-back and Flowers' standing in the church has not been questioned since. In an interview in the Atlanta Journal the fighter says: "When I think about how I came here from Brunswick just six years ago with only seventy-five cents in my pockets, and think how good the Lord has been to me since then, I wonder am I dreaming or just dead? Here I got the best wife in the world, a baby, and a house full of furniture, two cars and the respect of the congregation. I ain't got no call for getting the swell head, because if it hadn't been for the Lord I'd still have just seventy-five cents in my pockets. All I got a call to do is to have the Lord in my heart all the time, and don't never take the Lord nowhere I shouldn't." "Do right and the Lord's going to take care of you," said Flowers, telling of the hard luck he had when once he overstepped his conscience and fought on Sunday, breaking his hand and losing a match. He always prays for help before entering a fight, he says. . ADVOCATE NEW ORLEANS NEGROES SUPPORT CHEST CAMPAIGN COMMENDED FOR HEARTY COOPERATION IN COMMUNITY WELFARE PROJECT New Orleans, La., March 25.—The people of this city are expressing cordial appreciation of the generous support given the recent Community Chest Campaign by the Negroes of New Orleans, who subscribed to the Chest $17,902 in the general campaign and probably as much more in the group canvasses of the big industrial organizations. Gifts of $1000 each were made by the Louisiana, the Unity, the Peoples' and the Liberty Industrial Life Insurance Companies and by the San Jacinto Club. Bishop R. E. Jones, Hon. Walter Cohen and S. W. Green made individual subscriptions of $200 each. About one-third of the total subscribed was paid in cash. The colored division of the campaign organization was headed by S. W. Green, and the drive was directed by David D. Jones of the Interracial Commission. A number of Negro Welfare Agencies are included in the Chest. OTTOWA, KANSAS. The Mothers' Congress club met with its vice president, Mrs. George Johnson, March 12. A short business session and the following visitors were introduced and made remarks: Miss Ohellan Grant, Miss Vivian Washington, Miss Helen Boydston, of Topeka, Kansas, Miss Durlay, of Kansas City. Miss Grant is the State president of Junior Federation of C. W. clubs. There were also three more girl reserves in our city from Kansas City attending the State Conference, which convened at the White Methodist church. The club met with Mrs. N. A. Brown, March. A fine luncheon was served at both homes. We are making great preparations for the closing of our second years work April 2nd at Bethel Chapel church. Our annual candle light ceremony will be given. The state president of the P. T. A., Mrs. H. G. Dwiggins will be present. All reports will be given. The public is invited. The Sewing Guild met at the home of MissMartha McBrier Monday afternoon, March 15. Fingers were busy as could be and a pleasant time was spent. The hostess seated us a long table all loaded with spicy eats. Twelve were present. We will meet with Mrs. Gertrude Hooker, Monday, March 22. The Needlecraft Art Club will meet Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Maggie Johnson. Adah Chapter No. 3. O. E. S. gave a St. Patrick·Luncheon and program at the home of Mrs. Mary B. Allen Wednesday evening, March 17. The program as follows: Opening Song Invocation—Mr. Ross White Solo—Mrs. Leona Lewis eRading—Mrs. Lydia Benson Jazz Trio—Mrs. Clarabell Maye, banjo and eukelea; Robert Allen, jazz horn; Elizabeth Wilson, jazz horn. "Yes, That's My Baby." Short Talk—Mrs. Mary Maye, Past W. M. Closing remarks—Mrs. T. S. Barlow, present W. M. Luncheon consisted of Salmon Salad on Lettuce Leaf, Hot rolls and coffee; Ice cream and cake. The ladies wort white dresses and green paper aprons. There were 30 present reporting a pleasant evening. Mr. Wm. Harvey of Dennison, Texas, is visiting his sister Mrs. Douglas Allen. Rev. C. W. Garrett who has been quite sick is much improved. Miss Edna Garrett has been confined to her home with the flue. ROW LEADS TO FIGHT ONCE GOOD FRIENDS SETTLES DIFFERENCE WITH FISTS Joe LaCour Versus Homer (Jap) Ebion; Place, Vine Street; Time Early Tuesday Evening; Victor, According To Reports, Jan. SUBSCRIPTION PRICE TWELVE MONTHS. $1.50 CHUF ROW LEADS TO FIGHT ONCE GOOD FRIE DIFFEREN Joe LaCour Versus Homer (Jap) Eble Early Tuesday Evening; Y To Reports, J Society Notes Mrs. Anna Bell, 1903 North Fourth street, is sick in bed. Mrs. Maddie Bell, 325 Everette avenue, is on the sick list, but was able to be out Sunday. Mrs. O. V. Hall, 323 Oakland, is reported still sick. We were glad to hear of her being better. Mrs. Erma Jenkins, 1023 Nebraska, is improving after being ill quite a few days. Mrs. Patten is on the sick list, also Mrs. Charleston. We hope to see them both at church Sunday. Mrs. Marie Davis and husband, 115 Garfield avenue, left Friday night, March 19th, for Oklahoma. They were called to the bedside of Mr. Davis' father. Mrs. Mary J. Thomas of 349 Washington boulevard, is busy rehearsing the children for Easter and is using every effort to raise money to help pay for the Church of God, 437 Nebraska avenue. CHICAGO LEADS IN NUMBER OF NEGRO LAYWERS Washington, March 25.—Of the 58, 143 lawyers practicing in the cities of 100,000 inhabitants or more in the United States, 539 are Negroes, 95 of whom are in active practice in the City of Chicago, and 50 of whom are located in New York City. Boston boasts of 16; Philadelphia, 13; St. Louis, 12;; and San Francisco, 2. The remaining 356 are found in other cities of 100,000 or more population. The total of 539, however, represents only about three-fifths of the entire number of licensed Negro attorneys in the United States. WHERE TO BUY SHOES Abe Levine's Shoe Store, located at 18th and Highland, Kansas City, Mo., sells the famous Dunlap shoe. It is rich in color and style. If you paid twice as much you couldn't get a more stylish, comfortable, high quality shoe. That statement takes in a lot of territory—but Dunlap will back it to the limit. We'll welcome the opportunity to show you we have a number of the latest styles in the season's most popular leathers. Buy for Easter, ladies and children's shoes that will please you. Look on page four for Levine's advertisement; store at 1700 East 18th street, Kansas City, Mo. Mr. George Johnson has been quite sick with lumbago but is able to be at work again. Miss Florine Gross has been quarantined in with piytheria, is now getting along nicely. The funeral of Mrs. Jerry Hale of Chanute, Kansas, was held at Bethany Chapel church, Sunday afternoon. A large number of Kalanthian Ladies of Chanute and Humboldt were here, also Mrs. Norine Davis of Kansas City, presided. Rev. Johnnie Richardson of Kansas City, officiated. He also preached at the morning service. The Stewardess Board No. 1 will meet Thursday night at St. Paul church. Board No. 2 will meet with Mrs. Ruth Wilkerson, Tuesday evening. Rev. Perkins, the boy preacher, will hold a 10-night meeting at St. Paul A. M. E. church beginning March 29. Pastor B. F. Parks extends an invitation to all to come and hear him MARY B. ALLEN. --- Number 35 RCH RIGHT FRIENDS SETTLES RENCE WITH FISTS Eblon; Place, Vine Street; Time ing; Victor, According arts, Jap. Reports and rumors are afloat that two old buddies met and after an exchange of hot words went to do battle as gladiators of old. One report said that Joe and Jap took off their coats, collars and ties and squared off to prove to each other that "your head can't stand what your mouth can say." You know Tiger flowers always prayed before battle and from the fighting spirit of Joe in tackling Jap, undoubtedly he did not pray hard enough to win the honors. Measurements. Joe had height and reach and nerves; Jap has weight, and a kick in either hand. How long it lasted we don't know, but from reports Joe was inviting Jap to come down on the floor and wrestle, but fighters do their stuff standing up. If that be true how did Joe get down on the floor. We don't think he laid down, but maybe Jap uppercutted Joe, who knows? A man can take an awful whipping in five minutes. I guess Jap had to fight fast, as he is fat and short of wind, and I am led to believe that Joe is no push-over for anyone. Jap has a "hickey" on his head where Joe petted Jap, then Jap invited Joe to step in close and give him a good night kiss, as he was going to put Joe to sleep. Did he do it? We don't know. Some say Joe has a black eye, maybe two. Shucks, that's nothing for a man, cause kids get that when they fight. Reminds me of a story: A bull went roaming through the forest telling all the animals that he was king of the forest. (He was certainly covering lots of ground) One day the bull met an elephant and told the elephant, "Is that so? Yep, that's so. The elephant wrapped his trunk around the bull and slammed him to the ground several times, knocking the wind out of the bull. Now, what say you, Mr. Bull. You go your way Mr. Elephant and I'll go mine. Courage is an asset to a fighter. Joe and Jap has many friends and both are fine fellows. Fighting is hard on the eyes. A man never gets a dividend out of arguments. We all hope to see the "two princes" make up. Who knows? AT THE PRINCESS The Parent-Teachers Association of Sumner High presents ROMOLA a feature production at the Princess Theatre, Thursday night, April 1. It is one of the big productions of the screen and worthy of every one's patronage. Bring Duetch's Adv. to his store and save $1.00 on $5.00 NEGROES GIVE JOY OF LIVING TO AMERICA Washington, March 25.—Oswald Garrison Villard, editor of "The Nation," in reviewing Alain Leroy Locke's "New Negro," in the Saturday "Review of Literature," says there is a positive passion for achievement, for creative expression among these younger Negro writers and artists, which in itself about proves correct a prophecy of years ago that America should receive more joy of living from our Negro citizens than from any other element in our national life. Further on, he adds: "This volume proves the creative Negroes are not aping our white life;" and then, "Best of all, it goes its way asking alms and favors of nobody; nor does it bow down to any Gessler hat of alleged race supremacy." "The New Negro" is a book to be bought and owned—not borrowed. ANNIVERSARY CLOTHING SPECIALS $2 DOWN We Are Celebrating Our Success Among Kansas City People! LADIES Save on These New Spring Dresses Just Bring $2.00 Don’t miss this tremendous event tomorrow! Just bring a $2 bill for your choice of these lovely new Spring Styles. $12.95 Anniversary Sale of Spring Coats on Credit Use Your Credit $2 Down is all you need for your choice of either a smart Sport Coat or a very stylish Spring Coat—a large selection for you to choose from at— $17.50 Just Bring $2 $2 Down Buys Anything At Our ANNIVERSARY SALE Our Birthday Sale a Great Success! Never before such crowds—never before such thrilling applause and gratitude on the part of the people to an unusual event. Don’t Pay Cash for New Clothes Your Credit is Good for Everything Mr. Barnett Says:— "In the many years I have been in business in Kansas City I have learned exactly what Kansas City people demand in the way of Clothes Values and Payments. I am prepared to offer these three things to you in a more satisfactory way than any other store—I would like to meet you personally and convince you that what I say is a fact. See me tomorrow!" (Signed—Barnett.) $2 Down Is All You Need This Sale Must End Soon—Hurry We must warn the people of Kansas City in advance that this sale cannot continue forever! We urge you to buy now—in this way and only in this way can you secure the best choice and widest variety for selection. $2 Down Pays for Your Choice CREDIT TO ALL Barnett’s CREDIT 508 MINNESOTA AVE. THE HOME OF EASY PAYMENTS MEN See Us for That New Suit—We’ll Save You Many Dollars 2 Pants Suits Men! Don’t delay another minute! Come tomorrow and bring a $2 bill. $39.75 Prices Slashed on Men’s Spring Topcoats A large assortment of striking Spring Topcoats have just arrived for this great event! You may make your choice for only $2 Down. $25 Just Bring $2 --- NEGRO FARMERS EXCLUDED Washington, March 18.—Until recently the Negro farmers of the South have been greatly hampered in securing funds to meet their demands, because they have been unable to secure the advantages accruing from the Farm Loan System, writes Dr. W. S. Scarborough, in the February num- ber of "Opportunity." "They have," he asserts, "for the most part, been unable to get their applications properly considered, and this is still true in a large portion of the South. The difficulties in the way are many and hard to overcome. In a few instances it has been due to ignorance as to the mode of procedure but THE KANSAS CITY ADVOCATE in a majority of cases, to the prejudices of the section in which they live. "The trouble is with the local farm loan associations, which exclude the Negro from membership, thus making it impossible for him to get recognition. Because of this discrimination the black farmer has suffered greatly in many instances and has lost valu- Washington, March 18.—The establishment of government land banks for the natives of West Africa is being advocated by influential Englishmen who believe that such substan- that would astound many Europeans. Because the average African is an agriculturist by nature and clings to the soil the English government, he implies, should establish a system of land banks to aid agricultural development and to check Bolshevism. tial aid will advance projects already planned by the English government FRIDAY, MARCH 26, 1923 for the further development of its vast African possessions. 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Geologists find disersed Dones which are thought to show that even great prehistoric lizards, and after them the early mammals, suf- fered from tumors which, according to the advertisers, will claim the teeth of four out of five of us, Man probably falls heir to troubles which other fiesh suffered before him. By herding in crowds, by giving up his dower rights of sunlight and space, he even has added to many of those troubles, has created wholly new ways of wracklng body and mind. For » time the balance of fe and death Pronilsed deum to cities: they sur- Vived only because life was produced abundantly and cheaply without thelr walls, and the best and most adven- turous were fed into them. The slow Process of observation and control which has made It safer now to live In a big city than in a village (and often safer to live in a city than in the open country Itself), is the science of public bealth—Survey Graphic. NATURE KIND TO CZECHOSLOVAKIA Czechoslovakia is one of the rich- est countries of Europe, both as re- gards natural resources and industrial development, Agriculture Is highly de- veloped and intensive farming ts car- fied on. The principal crops are wheat, rye, barley, oats, potatoes, and sugar beets. There are 170 beet-sugar factories in the country producing each Year more than one million tons of sugar. Fully half a million tons of Sugar Js yearly exported. Live stack of excellent quality is abundant, and apples, pears and stone fruit are grown in great quantities. The coun- try ranks among the most richly Wooded countries of Eurupe, the fine forests covering about one-third of the whole area. ‘The mineral produc- tion comprises both soft and hard coal, iron, graphite, gold, silver, cop- ber, lead, and rock-salt. The industrial establishments number 12,000, of which 2,000 are textile mills, 2400 glass works and stone factories, 1,900 for food production, 1,200 for furniture, also machine shops, paper mills, ete, Wizard Celebrates 77th Birthday : . mio ~~ ° Ice .. > ae 2 7 he : al ; Weg Poa FES am ike ’ at Tee) | ee Bra oy d| <a S43 A) Sg Mae ee et ea LPT No ge FRE Bo Sou Fea 4 iff, 26 No atti a eT TRS tm Leey Bisiise es, BC Pra athe eh lat | feet boc 9 is < aA h ey ee % ee ay 7) Sa = yt gent Ze ee Get | 2 pewead,° LE ta °F ess eu wh, ; Pei hip pa Mee OAS LE Bh: oo, OP So MET io As Af {2 oo. oe. vey ph Bates e heen, aN say |e ip ee peoget LF Aoi LY: 3 me ae aril oe eS : me ot . ma i 35 ¥ ee Mere Pe ad eee Se set PAG v" s ~ a Bae Re oh ge Soar “ee 4 40 eects Re nie SN se a <a ie ws ee : I ame ds care et eae |S | anaes ne ee ee aS SS Se See rt , FFM ORGS FS Luther Burbank, plant wizard, recently celebrated his seventy-seventh birthday at Santa Rosa, Cal. « gigantle cake with seventy-seven candles was presented to Mr. Burbank by Theodore Roosevelt post of Santa Rosa. Mr. Burbank is handing the first slice to Mra. Burbank. HOMES THAT PRODUCE LEADERS Washington, March 25.—An inter- esting article on “The Kind of Par- ents Our Big Business Men Had,” appeared ina recent issue of the noted statistician, picked out fifty rep- resentative men, bankers, manufac- turers, and other business executives ‘and sent them the following six ques- tions: 1, Did you have a praying father, a praying mother or both? 2. Do you believe there is some Power higher than human power? 3. Do you feel that we are responsible to this Higher Power? 4. Do you feel that we need help from it? 5. Do you ever pray? 6, Has this feeling of re- sponsibility influenced your life? Of the fifty men on the list, thirty definitely answered “yes” to the ques- tions asked of them. Mr. Babson him- self stated that practically every big business man of his unusually wide acquaintance, has had a praying fath- er, a praying mother, or both. In studying a recent volume of “Who's Who in America,” it was found that preachers—in proportion to their numbers—fathered 2,400 times as many eminent persons as did the un- skilled laborers; thirty-five times as many as did the farmers; four times as many as did the business men, and twice as many as the doctors, law- years, and other professional men. ) CALIFORNIA CONGRESSMAN SEEKS MINIMUM WAGE FOR ALL FEDERAL WORKERS. Washington, March 18.—Congress- man Lawrence J. Flaherty, Republi- ean, of the Fifth California District, has introduced a bill calling for a minimum salary of $1,500 per annum for all governmental employees, and is said to be making plans for a na- tion-wide campaign for the passage of this bill, The Flaherty Bill looks forward to bringing to a living wage the lower paid workers. This bill, if enacted, would affect a large group included in the 51,805 Negroes in the civil service of the United States Gov- ernment, to the average one of which the Flaherty measure would mean an increase in annual salary of $483.66. HIS SHIP COMES IN oc": 2 gl apie i ae oe BP ROAT pele ge ga a, Sats we reat i EE af 2 OF ae ue Bee Hig ee _ a ae. ae SP a oe a AS Lak Foe UA cee P Pm, REE ans fe ht So yh Po A NESE tay PAS A ie NSN een ey Veter Moore, who salled the Seven seas until un accident stopped his «cean roving, has found a millionalre Drother, M. P. Moller, head of the Moller Pipe Organ company, Peter Moore has teen an Inmate of the Los Angeles County Poor furm, and worked ‘is way to earning a one-acre farm vhere he raised chickens. 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R. 10276, the purpose of which is “to privide a permanent ‘government for the Virgin Islands of the United States, and for other pur- poses.’ The Kiess Bill contains all the prin- cipal provisions of the Mclean Bill, S. 2786, but is much more detailed and elaborate in defining the branches and offices of government which it proposes to set up to meet the needs of the Virgin Islands. Section 10 pro- vides “that the following executive ‘offices are hereby created, namely (1) ‘the office of Government Attorney, (2) the office of Treasurer, (3) the office of Director of Education, (4¥s the office of Director of Agriculture, and Public Works, and (5) the office; of Director of Public Health.” Section 16 provides for an Audites,. and Executive Secretary, “who may. be either a civilian or an officer af. the Army or the Naval services,” to, hold office during the pleasure of the. President, and to examine, audit, and settle all accounts pertaining to the. revenues and receipts of the Govern- , ment of the Virgin Islands. Section 19 divides the Virgin Is~ lands into two local municipalities, (1) the Municipality of Saint Thomas, and Saint John, and (2) the Munici- pality of Saint Croix, each of which shall have a council of five members, | elected for terms of two years, by the. qualified electors of each municipal. ity. PAGE FOUR THE WEEKLY A OF FIRST A Located Cor Eighth and Nebraska. J. B. ISAACS, Pastor Parsonage 1111 N. Eighth St. Phone, Fairfax 2904 Order of Services 9:30 A. M., Sunday School. 11:00 A. M., Preaching. 5:00 P. M., Junior Allen League. 6:00 P. M., Senior Allen League. 7:30 P. M., Preaching. WEEKLY SERVICES. Official Board, 2nd and 4th Mon- day, 7:30 P. M. Choir rehearsal, Tuesday 7:30 P.M. Wednesday, prayer meeting, 7:30 P.M. Friday class meeting 8 P.M. CHURCH NEWS The best dressed congregation in greater Kansas City packed our auditorium to hear our great preacher, Rev. Isaacs, and our great choir in uplifting sermon and songs. The evening service was well attended and the junior choir rendered special music with Mrs. Hampton as soloist. The Knife and Fork Banquet was a success from every standpoint of view. This (Friday) evening the pastor will close his Lenten talks with a 15-inmute talk upon "The End of the Struggle." Beginning Monday night there will be services each night during the week. Friday evening the Junior Choir will render Stainer's Crucifixion. The Class Leaders' Annual Sermon at Allen Chapel last Sunday was well attended and enjoyed by everyone present. Rev. Chas. Sumner Williams preached the sermon. Rev. Winton and Rev. Isaacs made splendid remarks. W. T. Lewis, president of council presided. TRINITY INSTITUTIONAL A. M. E. CHURCH Our Sunday morning services were well attended. Doctors Fletcher and Alexander worshipped with us. Also Mrs. Blount's mother and Miss Standback, of Little Rock, Ark. 194 communed. The Usher Board led in this week's report in the drive having reported $35. Mrs. A. E. Winston, the pastor's wife, has been under treatment of Dr. Fletcher for her eyes. Palm Sunday will be celebrated Sunday with the Paschal service. Communion will be administered just after the sermon, subject, Sunday morning. "God's Orders to His Church." The subject for Sunday evening, "The Condemned Prisoner." St. Peters C. M. E. Church led in the contest this week. She reported $300. Trinity. $242. Look out for next week. Mesdames Saunders and Birch visited the parsonage Tuesday evening. A large number of the missionaries met in their regular meeting. MT. ZION BAPTIST CHURCH Sunday School at 9:30 A.M. with Brother Moore turning on the light to Christian workers. All classes were well represented. The lesson was reviewed by the Pastor, and many wonderful thoughts were brought out. Class No.1 reported two visitors. Preceding the sermon the pastor talked on the Negro in business, also the Negro in politics, and the Negro with a profession. Many logical thoughts were advanced. He proved the necessity of closer race support and relationship. We are hoping that the Master will send more men to teach such doctrines. The Pastor selected his text from Roman 8: 22. His subject was "For We Know the Whole Creation, Travel in Pain and Grown Together." A wonderful program was rendered by the W. and R. group. Sunday night the pastor brought to us another wonderful sermon. The pastor is planning a group of sermons. He began last Sunday. Come and get your share. Prayer meeting Wednesday night. Teachers' meeting Saturday night. The Choir is practicing for Easter. Don't miss the treat. On the Sick List at Church Brother and Sister Holmes are improving. Sister Freeman and Sister Ramey are very ill. MT. OLIVE BAPTIST CHURCH Sunday school opened at 9:30 a.m. with an attendance of 70. Rev. J. McClain preached, subject "I am Going Home." Luke 15:18-19. We enjoyed Spiritual Feast. Everyone rejoiced in the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Choir Rendered beautiful music. B. Y. P. U. opened at 5:30 p.m. Large attendance. CHURCH OF THE LIVING GOD 437 Nebraska Avenue Mr. John T. Thomas, superintendent, was reported sick during the last week but was on his job at 9:30 Sunday morning for Sunday School, still pleading to the elder members to come to Sunday School as well as the young. Morning service was grand. After some very important remarks from the pastor, Rev. O. V. Hall, Rev. J. A. Farr preached a good sermon, his subject being "There is a friend that sticks closer than a brother." Prov. 18-24. Our pianist, Miss Fannie Mae Jenkins, was unable to be out last Sunday on the account of a cold. We hope she will be out soon. Our choir is improving. The Clover Leaf Art Club had dinner at the Church of God last Thursday, March 18th. It was quite a success. One quilt was also quilted. Mrs. Fannie Worthern, 814 Everette street, who has been sick the last two weeks, is reported better. ST. PAUL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 1720 The Paseo, Kansas City, Mo., Rev. Arthur E. Rankin, Pastor. March 21, text Jude. 3, "Ye should earnestly contend for the faith that was delivered unto the saints." The pastor reviewed the persecutions of the early christians and their self-sacrificing persistence contrasting that tenacity of faith with modern lukewarmness, when it costs nothing to be a christian. Fifty million people, about 4 times as many as the Negro population of the United States, suffered death for the Faith of their Fathers since the crucifixion of Our Lord. The novel pew service rally netted over a hundred dollars. The many visitors were vordially welcomed and invited to return. Next Sunday, March 28, closes the Presbyterial year. All reports must be made then. TREMONT BAPTIST CHURCH Sunday, March 21, was men's day, and a glorious time was enjoyed by all. Sunday School opened at 10 o'clock with Superintendent C. Jackson in charge. 54 members answered the roll call. Class No. 1 took the banner, contributing $2.00 in their collection. The lesson was reviewed 5 minutes by own Rev. F. R. Singleton. Total collection, $5.27 At 11 o'clock Rev. Ishman brought to us a wonderful sermon from the Sixteenth chapter of Acts, 25th verse, subject, Singing in a Strang Land." At 3:30 o'clock the men rendered a beautiful program, after which Rev. D. B. Jackson, D.D., delivered us a noble sermon from St. Luke, 6:31. Subject, "Hear Your Teacher," after which Rev. Fisher, being one of our many visitors, made some interesting remarks. At 6:30 B. Y. P. U. opened with President R. Thompson in charge. The lesson was beautifully discussed and great interest was manifested by all. After which the boys and young men rendered a lovely program sponsored by the pastor, Rev. W. M. Cook. At 8 o'clock, having enjoyed the blessings of the Holy Spirit all day, the people yet seemed eager to hear about God and our little church was crowded. Rec. C. C. Smith brought us a grand sermon from Jonah 2: 2. Subject "Cry Loud Unto God in the Time of Trouble," after which the pastor, Rev. Cook, made some beautiful comments. Throughout the day, the songs rendered by an entire chorus of male voices could not have been excelled singing as they was from earnestness of heart, helping to put over the program for God. The Matchless Four quartette rendered us two beautiful numbers that everybody enjoyed and thoroughly appreciated. We wish them a great success. May they live long and sing on. Total collection for the day, $100. We thank you one and all and you are invited to come over the fourth Sunday and help with your presence your songs and money. REV. W. M. COOK, Pastor. SISTER R. GLOVER, Ren'r. Y. M. C. A. Sunday, March 28, 1926-3:30 P. M. Hear Dr. J. Edgar Williams, pastor of the Friends Church, and the choir under the direction of Mr. E. H. Parson. There will be an inspiring address and some fine singing rendered. Attend the Y. M. C. A. THE KANSAS CITY ADVOCATE LOOK WHO'S HERE SMALL PAYMENT DOWN Let Credit Dress You Up THIS EASTER METROPOLITAN BAPTIST TEMPLE The third of Dr. Bronson's sermons on "Race Building" held the interest of the large congregation of worshippers Sunday morning, because of its content, i. e., the abundant information, the skilfull handling of the subject and the spirit of deep religious fervor that pervaded the entire service. Those persons who are fortunate enough to hear these sermons, are made deeply conscious of the fact that races are built by divine plan and they rise or fall in proportion as they fit themselves to that plan, by keeping close to God, who is behind all movements of races and nations. An outstanding feature of these discourses is, that like a physician, Dr. Bronson not only points out the mistakes and the defects of the nations that forget God, but he also follows his diagnosis, by giving us the remedy in practical suggestions. No one who hears these morning discourses can fail to get a deeper insight into practical religion, as well as a burning desire to know more about how to live rather than how to die. The subject last Sunday was "The Capacity of the Negro." Dr. Bronson showed in a clear and forceful manner that the Negro can meet the requirements of God in his plans for building a nation that will stand the test of civilization. In his closing the pastor gave these essentials for race building: 1. Proper use of leisure time. 2. Habit of paying cash instead of asking credit. 3. Regularity of habits of physical moral and spiritual conduct. 4. Loyalty. 5. Cultivation of an international mind. 6. Development of an inter-racial heart. 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Fairfax 3588 WHEN WE HAVE IT HERE WHITE PORO COLLEGE BEAUTY SHOP --- PAGE 5 Thomas Kennedy.....Editor Rev. H. B. Bronson.....Associate Editor Mrs. Ida B. Kennedy.....Associate Manager G. V. Golden.....Advertising Manager Wm. H. Dawley.....City Editor Mrs. Agnes Frederick.....Society Editor Phone Fairfax 1416 Mrs. M. C. Matthews.....Associate Society Editor G. A. Gregg.....Field Editor Published every Friday at: Office, 608 North Sixth Street; Phone Drexel 1814; Residence Phone, Drexel 0650. Subscription—One Year, $1.50. Entered as second-class matter August 29, 1914, at the postoffice at Kansas City, Kansas, under the Act of March 3, 1879. The Advocate is a weekly journal devoted to Race Progress and Human Uplift. FOR THE MAN WHO FAILS The world is a snob, and the man who wins Is the chap for its money's worth; And the lust for success causes half of the sins That are cursing this brave old earth. For it's fine to go up, and the world's applause Is sweet to the mortal ear; But the man who fails in a noble cause Is a hero that's no less dear. 'Tis true enough that the laurel crown Twines but for the victor's brow; For many a hero has lain him down With naught but the cypress bough. There are gallant men in the losing fight, And as gallant deeds are done As ever graced the captured height Or the battle grandly won. We sit at life's board with And we play the stall And our odes are sung and For the man who wint But I have a song of an ode Than breathes in the An ode to the noble heart Of the gallant men The man who is strong to And whose will no fright If the truth be truth and Is the man that the man Tho' he fail and die in grief Yet he has not fled to And the house of Earth For the perfume of his We sit at life's board with our nerves high str And we play the stake of Fame, And our odes are sung and our banners For the man who wins the game. But I have a song of another kind Than breathes in these fame-wrought gai An ode to the noble heart and mind Of the gallant men who fails! The man who is strong to fight his fight, And whose will no front can daunt, If the truth be truth and the right be right, Is the man that the ages want. Tho' he fail and die in grim defeat, Yet he has not fled the strife, And the house of Earth will seem more sweet For the perfume of his life. —Paul Laurence Dunk We sit at life's board with our nerves high strung, And we play the stake of Fame, And our odes are sung and our banners For the man who wins the game. But I have a song of another kind Than breathes in these fame-wrought gales— An ode to the noble heart and mind Of the gallant men who fails! The man who is strong to fight his fight, And whose will no front can daunt, If the truth be truth and the right be right, Is the man that the ages want. Tho' he fail and die in grim defeat, Yet he has not fled the strife, And the house of Earth will seem more sweet For the perfume of his life. —Paul Laurence Dunbar. Call It "Coolidge Rock" A striking resemblance to the feather the outline of a rock cliff recently off members of a United States geological will appear on future maps of Oregon cliff is nearly 100 feet high and the 1 large and clear cut. parking resemblance to the features of President Coolidge line of a rock cliff recently officially discovered near Lesas of a United States geological survey party, and according on future maps of Oregon as "Coolidge rock." The nearly 100 feet high and the likeness to the President in and clear cut. UNDERWOOD & UNDERWOOD A striking resemblance to the features of President Coolidge is seen in the outline of a rock cliff recently officially discovered near Lostine, Ore., by members of a United States geological survey party, and accordingly the cliff will appear on future maps of Oregon as "Coolidge rock." The face of the cliff is nearly 100 feet high and the likeness to the President is well defined, large and clear cut. New Spanish Feast Among the devices the dictatorship in Spain is devising to promote culture and rouse the nation is a new festival, the feast of the book. It will be held every year on October 7, the birthday of Cervantes. On that day in all official centers in Spain, at military and naval masses, in public and in private, the day will be honored by free distribution of books by the government and the municipalities. On books purchased October 7, booksellers will have to allow a handsome discount. Right One Found at Last Jimson—I'd get married if I could find a sensible girl. Jobson-I know a nice girl, but I don't think she wants to marry. At least she refused me. Jimson-By George! she must be a sensible girl. Introduce me, will you? --- --- PAGE 6 --- with our nerves high strung, thee of Fame, and our banners is the game. other kind these fame-wrought gales— and mind who fails! fight his fight, not can daunt, the right be right, ages want. on defeat, thee strife, will seem more sweet is life. —Paul Laurence Dunbar. Features of President Coolidge is seen in specially discovered near Lostine, Ore., by a survey party, and accordingly the cliff as "Coolidge rock." The face of the weakness to the President is well defined. Married by a Woman To be married by a woman has become a fad in London among young couples seeking novelty in the ceremony. This has been made possible by the appointment of Miss Dorothy Uff, aged twenty-five, as a deputy in the marriage registry bureau. First Westerner—Yeah, I'm movin'. I don't like our new neighbors. Second Westerner—Where do they live? First Westerner—Thirty miles up the creek. During 1923 and 1924 the excess of foreign immigrants arriving in France over those departing was in the neighborhood of 200,000 for each year. In the first three-quarters of 1925 it dropped to 76,453. Annoying THE KANSAS CITY ADVOCATE New York Republican Turns Tables on Enforcement Proponents Washington, March 25.—Southern Democrats are uneasy over the issues of an informal debate on Constitutional enforcement which recently took place during the course of a Congressional Committee hearing regarding appropriations for prohibition enforcement. Said the Anti-Saloon League's Counsel to Congressman Ogden L. Mills, Republican, of New York: "The trouble with New York is that it ought to join the Union and pass a state enforcement law." "Let me ask you this," the Congressman retorted: "Is Congress guilty of treason for failing to pass an enforcement act for the Fifteenth Amendment to the Constitution?" Restore Howard U. Appropriation Washington, March 25.—Provision for Howard University was reinserted in the Interior eDpartment appropriation reported to the Senate yesterday. The House struck out the appropriation of $218,000 for the university in its consideration of the bill on a point of order made by Representative Hare, a Democrat of South Carolina. MORE HOGS—LESS DOGS Washington, March 25.—A speaker at the recent Tuskegee Farmer's Conference, in commenting upon farm life urged our farmer to raise more hogs and less dogs. "What it takes to feed a dog—will feed a hog," declared the speaker, "but you can't get ham, bacon or lard from a dog—you can from hog." 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The customs receipts during the first three months of the new fiscal year, the report said, have been the largest in the history of Haiti. It is anticipated that the total receipts for the entire year will be large enough to devote a generous amount to debt reduction. Regarding relationships between natives, the Marine Corps occupational forces, and the Gendarmerie of Haiti, Gen. Russell reported a continuance of peaceful conditions throughout the country, resulting in an "extremely small number of conflicts during the year." He added that the rural inhabitants "have gained great confidence in the gendarmerie, and the result has been a general wave of prosperity throughout agricultural areas." BETHEL, KANSAS. Mr. Frank Sharp has been confined to his bed for several days and continues poorly at this writing. Mr. Sharp is one of the pioneers of Wyandotte county, having come here from Kentucky many years ago. Mr. Arthur Scott, a former resident here, visited with friends Sunday. 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To the above named defendant, you are hereby notified that you have been sued in the above named court, by the above named plaintiff, and that unless you appear and answer the petition against you, on or before the 23rd day of April, 1926, the petition will be presented to the court, and evidence introduced thereon, upon which a judgment will be rendered, the nature of which will be a decree; divorcing me from you, and for the costs of this action. Attest: Carl W. Fincke, Clerk District Court. (First published March 12, 1926). PUBLICATION NOTICE In the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas. 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Bigham: You will take notice that the above named plaintiff filed her petition on the 9th day of March, 1926, in the Clerk's office of the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas, against you for a divorce on the grounds of extreme cruelty and gross neglect of duty. Unless you answer, demur or otherwise object on or before the 26th day of April, 1926, the allegations, statements and averments contained in plaintiff's petition will be taken as true, and upon further proof the plaintiff will be granted a divorce as prayed for in said petition. Attorney for Plaintiff. Attest: (SEAL) CARL W. FINCKE, Clerk of District Court. By C. D. BRUCE, Deputy. First published March 12. 1926 ADMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE State of Kansas, Wyandotte County, ss. Case No. 13763 In the Probate Court in and for said county. In the mater of the estate of Emma Lunn, deceased. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Administration have been granted to the undersigned on the Estate of Emma Lunn deceased, late of said County, by the Honorable, the Probate Court of the County and State aforesaid, dated the 4th day of March, A. D., 1926. Now, all persons having claims against the said estate are hereby notified that they must present the same to the undersigned for allowance within one year from date of said letters, or they may be precluded from any benefit of such estate; and that if such claims be not exhibited within one year after the date of said letters, they shall be forever barred. J. R. RICHARDSON, Adm'r. of the Estate of Emma Lunn, Deceased. Kansas City, Kansas, March 4th, 1926. In Witness Whereof, the undersigned, Probate Judge in and for the County of Wyandotte, State of Kansas, have hereunto set my hand and for the County of Wyandotte, State of Kansas, have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Probate Court, this 4th day of March. (SEAL) HENRY MEADE, Probte Judge. H. EARL MEADE, Attorney for Administrator. 1003 No. 7th St. Kansas City, Kansas. (First published March 12, 1926). PUBLICATION NOTICE In the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas. To the above named defendant, Francis Kirkwood: 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 24th 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; for such other and farther relief as to the Court may seem just and proper. I. F. BRADLEY, JR. Attorney for Plaintiff. (First publication March 12, 1926). 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Attorney for Plaintiff (First Published March 19, 1926) PUBLICATION NOTICE In the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas. Addie Mack, Plaintiff, vs No. 27836 Jerry Mack, Defendant. To the above named defendant, Jerry Mack: 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 Extreme Cruelty and on the grounds of Abandonment, an dthat unless you answer the allegations and charges as set out in plaintiff's petition filed herein on or before the 8th day of May, 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 further relief as to the Court may seem just and proper. I. F. BRADLEY, JR. Atty. for Pliff. (First publication March 26, 1926.) 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