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OUSTED FROM OFFICE KANSAS State Executive Board of Kansas Federation of Colored Women's Clubs Voted to Remove Mrs. L. James from Office Executive Board Also Votes to Silence L. Jean James' Activities in All Federated Vol. XI1 OUS State Executive Board Federation of Colo Voted to Remove Mrs Executive Board Also V James' Activities Clubs in Mrs. James claims fight on her is purely personal. Removed from office by decree of State President, Mrs. Beatrice Childs and executive Board—Carries fight into court. Mrs. Laura Jean James who was ousted as chairman of the Executive Board of the Kansas Federation of Colored Women's clubs has carried her fight for reconignition as a member of the Federated Clubs in court. L. Jean James was appointed chairman of the Executive board of the Kansas Federated clubs for Colored Women by Mrs. Childs, the State President, Article 8, section 5 of the Federated Club's constitution provides, whereas; all appointive officers shall hold office as long as their services are satisfactory, otherwise to be removed by the president and another appointed in her stead. The Kansas Federation of colored Women's Clubs are made up of individual clubs that affiliate with the City Federation, they, with the District Clubs of the State, constitute the Kansas Federation. Hence, its membership runs up into the thousands. The governing body are the president, Mrs. Childs and the Executive Board. It is a chartered Club granted by the state of Kansas. At a meeting of the Executive Board held February 10th at the First A. M. E. church, Mrs. James was cited to appear before that board for trial. She appeared, and was granted counsel. The proceedings required counsel for for plaintiff and defendant, judge and jury. It is so stated that after a trial, the Executive Board voted unanimously to remove L. Jean James from office and silence her work with the other Federated Clubs of the state. Mrs. James was also President of the city Federation of Kansas City, Kansas. Being ousted from office of the executive board and as a member of the Federated Clubs, that automatically removed her as city president of the city Federation. Dissension Among Clubs Mrs. James has made a strong bid to retain her position as president of the city federation and therein lies what is to be settled. According to the ruling of the State president, any Federated Clubs recognizing Mrs. James, automatically loses their membership in the parent organization of the State. Court Action Mrs. L. J. James, with her attorney, Wm. H. Towers, went into the Distirect Court of Wyandotte county, Saturday, April 3rd and therefore presented verified application for a temporary injunction against Mrs. Beatrice Childs, Mrs. Charles French, Susie Bouldin, Banella Lee, Sallie Malone, Leona B. Davidson, Viola Scott, Camellia Briggs and Bert Taylor as defendants in a suit which a temporary injunction may be properly granted. The defendants were represented by lawyers Scott and Van Dyne, of Topeka, Kansas. Mrs. Childs called a meeting of the Federated club members, to be held Monday, April 5th, at the residence of Mrs. Leona B. Davidson. Mrs. James, as an expelled member could not attend that meeting and therefore being denied what purported to be her alleged rights as a member, become plaintiff in court action to restrain Mrs. Beatrice Childs and her tribunal from meeting and transacting business in the name of the Federated Clubs. Laura Jones Carries Her Fight to to Court. Laura Jones claims that as president of the City Federation, and that thirteen of the Presidents of the President's council have stood by her, Watches repaired completely for $2.00. Krigel's Jewelry Store. Price 5 cents per copy STED rd of Kansas red Women's Clubs L. L. James from Office Votes to Silence L. Jean in All Federated the State entitles her to the rights and privileges, and the right to meet with Mrs. Beatrice Childs and others in the club meeting. "Being denied that," she with her attorney Wm. T. Towers petitioned the court-for a "Temporary Restraining order" to keep Beatrice Childs and others from holding a Federated meeting as advertised for Monday April 5th. Mrs. Childs, Leona B. Davidson, Benella Lee and others herein named were summoned to appear before Judge C. A. Miller, district court, Monday morning, April 5. to show cause why this restraining order should not be made permanent. The Plaintiff, Laura James and the Defendants, Mrs. Beatrice Childs and others appeared and the case heard. Scott and Van Dyne from Topeka represented Mrs. Childs and others. The restraining order granted by Judge E. L. Fisher on Saturday, April 3, was modified by Judge C. A. Miller, granting Beatrice Childs and others the right to hold a meeting Monday, April 5th. The trial set for April 7, has been continued later. You will find appearing in this paper a copy of the petition offered by L. Jean James through her attorney W. H. Towers, which caused Judge E. L. Fisher to grant the Restraining order. Also you will find a copy of the order of Judge C. A. Miller ordering Beatrice Childs and others, defendants the right to hold their meeting until further notice. Mrs. L. Jean James Interviewed Mrs. L. Jean James, 320 Garfield Ave. stated when interviewed by a reporter that it is to bad that any person or the State President should attempt to disgrace the Federated work by using the Federation to fight a personal grievance and shows cowardly tactics. I would rather tell you the good things of the Federation. When I was elected president of the City Federation this past June, there were only eight clubs and we have grown to Sixteen clubs. We did not have a penny in the treasury at this time. The mighty dollars we have in the treasury is what is making their eyes water. The clubs and I have worked along harmonely together. We made the Old Folks at the County Farm very happy by giving them goodies and the little orphans when Santa came to see them. Our whole purpose and aim is to have an Old Folk's Home. It is true that she has attempted to destroy or tear up the Federation but I must say that of the Sixteen clubs, thirteen of the Presidents have stood pat with me thus enabling me to form a city Federation and that is fine. When I became president of the City Federation it was in debt. Since I have been president we have paid off all debts and have over $300 in the treasury. I really feel proud of my co-workers in their womanly stand that they have taken with me in this fight for right. Charity begins at home and spread abroad and I am trying to put this in practice. Mrs. L. Jean James. 320 Garfield Ave. WANTED—Special workers for the American Woodmen Mammoth Membership campaign. Call at the local office, 516 Minnesota Avenue, or Drexel 3823. If your watch is out of order, if it needs repairing, bring it to Krigel's Jewelry Store, 548 Minn. It only costs $2.00 to completely overhaul it. Copy of Temporary Restraining Orde Which Brought Defendants Before C. A. Miller For Trial ADVOCATE In The District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas. L. Jean James, Plaintiff. vs. Beatrice L. Childs, Sallie Malone, Mrs. Charles French, Leo Susie Bouldin, Vioia Scott, Camelia Briggs, B Bert Taylor, Defendant. Kansas City, Kansas, April 9, 1926 Copy of Temporary Restraining Order Issued Which Brought Defendants Before Judge C. A. Miller For Trial ADVOCATE In The District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas. L. Jean James, Plaintiff. vs. Beatrice L. Childs, Sallie Malone, Mrs. Charles French, Leona B. Davidson, Susie Bouldin, Vioia Scott, Camelia Briggs, Banella Lee, and Bert Taylor, Defendant. TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER Now on this 3rd day of April, 1926, before me, E. L. Fischer, Judge of the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas, comes L. Jean James of Kansas City, Wyandotte County, Kansas, and presents her verified application for a temporary injunction against the said defendants above named and their agents, and each of them, enjoining and restraining all and each of them and upon the court examining the verified petition of the plaintiff and being well and fully advised in the premises, and it appearing that this is a suit in which a temporary injunction may be properly granted. 1926, before me, E. L. Fischer, Judge of Kentucky, Kansas, comes L. Jean James of Kansas, and presents her verified application the said defendants above named and enjoining and restraining all and each the verified petition of the plained in the premises, and it appearing any injunction may be properly granted: and decreed, that the defendants above them are restrained from refusing the and privileges due her as a member of women's Clubs; that the defendants are right to participate in the affairs of restrained from ousting plaintiff as the Kansas City, Kansas; and the defendants fed from silencing the clubs and memmember and a member of the Federale Federation; the said defendant, Bearerely restrained from suspending theas, or from withdrawing its charter or federation that the said defendant, Beadants, who compose her tribunal are plaintiff, L. Jean James from the organizing the present city federation; are restrained and enjoined from enact formulated by them to silence thel are further restrained from holding joined from holding the meeting set for setting up another federation in the City establishing another President's Counsel officers for the city federation aforecause. That the defendants above namby are restrained and enjoined from rights and privileges of the plaintiff, L. Lored Women's Federation of Kansas;ained from interfering in any manner plaintiff, L. Jean James as a member of Kansas; that the defendants are any manner with plaintiff in the exerciest City Federation of Kansas City,or duties as the chairman of the State Federation of Colored Women's Clubs;from interfering with the clubs and Federation of Kansas City, Kansas;from doing or saying anything that rights and privileges of the plaintiffuntil the final determination of this court, application for temporary in1926, at 9:30 A. M. before Judge C. Attest: A true copy, Carl W. Finck Clerk District Court, By C.O .Bruce, Deputy District Court, Force, Deputy Hearing the Case Before Planting Beatrice Childs Meet Monday April 5 County, Kansas. 17899-A DER D. D., 1926, the same being one of the term of the 1926 term of said court, searing before the Honorable C. A. emotion of the plaintiff to modify the oire issued by said court on the 3rd Attorney W. M. H. Towers. The deby her Attorneys Scott & Van Dyne. Price L. Childs offers proof in support used in the premises finds that, said the temporary restraining order afore same is hereby modified to the extent dred Womens Federated Club of Kansas Two P. M., Monday, April 5th, 1926, y of the provisions of said restraining modifying said restraining order to s of said restraining order. Said meet- dinary manner and as per the law of signated on Monday, April 5th, at Two Copy of the Order After Hearing the C Judge C. A. Miller Granting Beatric and Others Right to Meet Monday In The District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas. L. Jean James, Plaintiff. and Others Right to Meet Monday April 5 In The District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas. L. Jean James, Plaintiff. Now, on this 5th day of April A. D., 1926, the same law regular judicial days of the ____ term of the 1926 term said cause comes on regular for hearing before the H. Miller, Judge of said Court on the motion of the plaintiff temporary restraining order heretofore issued by said court day of April, 1926. The plaintiff appearing by her Attorney W. M. H. The defendant Beatrice L. Childs appearing by her Attorneys Scott. Thereupon: The defendant Beatrice L. Childs offers part of her motion. The court fully advised in the premises motion should be sustained in part. It Is By The Court Order that the temporary restraint mentioned and referred to, by and the same is hereby modified that the meeting to be held by the Colored Womens Federated City, Kansas, set and designated for Two P. M., Monday, can be held without the violation of any of the provisions of order heretofore issued. There is nothing in this order modifying said restraint interfere with any the other provisions of said restraining order may be held in the usual and ordinary manner and as said organization and at the place designated on Monday, A. P. M., 1926. True and Certified Copy; Carl W. Finck, Clerk. Wm. J. Bell, Jr. Deputy. Now, on this 5th day of April A. D., 1926, the same being one of the regular judicial days of the ____ term of the 1926 term of said court, said cause comes on regular for hearing before the Honorable C. A. Miller, Judge of said Court on the motion of the plaintiff to modify the temporary restraining order heretofore issued by said court on the 3rd day of April, 1926. The plaintiff appearing by her Attorney W. M. H. Towers. The defendant Beatrice L. Childs appearing by her Attorneys Scott & Van Dyne. Thereupon: The defendant Beatrice L. Childs offers proof in support of her motion. The court fully advised in the premises finds that, said motion should be sustained in part. It Is By The Court Order that the temporary restraining order afore mentioned and referred to, by and the same is hereby modified to the extent that the meeting to be held by the Colored Womens Federated Club of Kansas City, Kansas, set and designated for Two P. M., Monday, April 5th, 1926, can be held without the violation of any of the provisions of said restraining order heretofore issued. There is nothing in this order modifying said restraining order to interfere with any the other provisions of said restraining order. Said meeting may be held in the usual and ordinary manner and as per the law of said organization and at the place designated on Mondy, April 5th, at Two P. M., 1926. C. A. MILLER Judge. True and Certified Copy; Carl W. Finck, Clerk. Wm. J. Bell, Jr. Deputy. ek, Clerk. Bell, Jr. Deputy. SOCIETY Mrs. Aleta Hafford, 1217 Armstrong avenue, gave a double birthday dinner for her niece, Mrs. Thomas Larson, 2223 Woodland avenue, and her grandson, Adolph Ballew, 1211 Anne street, Sunday afternoon, April 4. Other invited guests were Mrs. Pearl Vallie, Mr. and Mrs. Ballew, parents of Adolph, also Marion Katherine and Charlie Ballew, her other grandchildren. After an elaborate dinner served by the hostess, the afternoon was spent in games for the children and radio music for the elders. Mrs. Hafford is pastry cook at Butler Motor Company's cafeteria. Mr. L. H. Hafford is the manager. Mrs. Viola Foote, 2417 north Fourth street, has been confined to her room for several days, with illness, but is now able to be up. $2 Repairs any watch at Krigel's Jewelry, 548 Minn. --- CITY Beatrice L. Childs et al., Defendants, No. 27899-A ORDER Rev. G. McNeal of Pleasant Green Baptist Church, of Kansas City, Kansas, has returned from New Orleans after a thirty-day vacation, and is ready to begin his work. He is going to hold a great revival beginning Sunday, April 11. Rev. G. W. Ward of Denver, Colorado, will conduct the meeting. Professor Lewis, the National Gospel Singer, will do the singng and direct the team work. CARD OF THANKS We desire to express our sincere thanks and hearty appreciation to our friends for their loyalty and expressions of sympathy during the recent illness and death of our son, Marion Cotten, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Marion C. Cotten. Ladies' wrist watches, no matter what condition. Repaired for only $2.00 at Krigels for $2.00. ADVOCATE E. L. FISCHER Judge. C. A. MILLER Judge. SOCIETY SUBSCRIPTION PRICE TWELVE MONTHS, $1.50 OFF Makes Appointment County Treasurer, Geo. I. Griffith, appoints prominent young lady to fill the vacancy of Miss Grace Howard, deceased. Miss Sallie Holderness, a sister of Mrs. William Walker, 1709 N. Ninth street, was appointed stenographer in the office of County Treasurer, by George I. Griffith, last Monday, April. She began her duties in the office at once. Sallie Holderness was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, later moving to Kansas City. She is a graduate of Sumner High in the class of '23, and spent two years in Hampton Institute taking a business course. She is a member of Mason Memorial church. KANSAS MASONS BANQUET Orient Consistory, ebulon Chapter, Rose Croix No. 19, of Kansas City, Kansas, gave their annual Feast of Maundy Thursday on Thursday evening, April 1, at First A. M. E. Church. Despite the bad weather, a very splendid crowd was out to commemorate the occasion. Music was played by Western University orchestra; and the following very excellent program was 'rendered during the service of the Feast: March, Western University Orchestra; Invocation, S. P. N. B. Robinson, $32^{\circ}$; Address, "Maundy Thursday," Dr. I. H. Anthony; Address, "Our Supreme Council," Dr. J. G. N. Soanes, $33^{\circ}$; Selection, Western University orchestra; Address, "Class of 1926," O. McKinley Murray, $32^{\circ}$; Address, "Our Grand Commandry," Dr. A. Jones, $32^{\circ}$; Address, "The Country In Which We Live," S. P. John A. Hodge, $32^{\circ}$; Taps, O. McKinley Murray, $32^{\circ}$ Address, "Our Grand Lodge," A. F. Wilson, $32^{\circ}$; Selection, Western University orchestra; Unleaven Bread and Wine, members of Rite only; Ceremony of Extinguishing the Lights conducted by Ill. H. J. McKinney $32^{\circ}$, Most Wise and Perfect Master; Sacred Selection, Western University Orchestra; Benediction, N. B. Robinson, $32^{\circ}$. Ill. O. H. McField, 32°, Commander-in-Chief of Orient Consistory made a brilliant and interesting after speech on behalf of the Consistory, and Ill. D. C. Houston, 32° was G. Master of Ceremonies. The occasion was a brilliant affair and the banquet hall was a beautiful sight; with tables decorated with ferns and flowers. The favors were nut cups made in the rose emblem of the order. During the program the appetizing food was served by Mrs. Agnes Frederick, cateress. The following menu was served: Unleaven Bread White Wine Olives (Green-Ripe) Celery Roast Spring Lamb, Mint Sauce Pressed Chicken Creamed New Potatoes Peas $10000 STYLE REVUE Watch the date for the Paragonian's $10,000 Style Revue at Memorial Hall. Thousands of Dollars' worth of jewelry will be worn. Hats, priced as high as $100 will be displayed. Exclusive dresses, coats, afternoon and evening gowns that cash way up into big money will be displayed by different models. The "Big Event before dancing" will be the "Open Contest." No one barred of the gorgeous creations worn. FORUM The Citizens Forum had a good program last Sunday and this Sunday the N. E. Junior High will render a fine program. Come, hear it, Sunday, April 11th, at Metropolitan, don't miss it. For Rent: Five room house, close in Two car lines. House in good condition. Also furnished rooms for gentlemen. Rates very low. Call Kansas City Advocate, Fairfax 0650. 15c for any round crystal, fancy shapes 45c. Krigel's Jewelry shop, 548 Minn. Number 37 FICE WEDDING ANNIVERSARY Mr. and Mrs. E. S. Scott, 819 Freeman avenue, celebrated their 44th wedding anniversary. Three daughters, one son and grandchildren, were present to help make the day an enjoyable one. The daughters present with their husbands were: Attoney Wm. H. Towers, and wife, Mrs. Neola Boone, Mrs. C. Graves and son Orestes. The son, Mr. Walter Scott and his wife, of 2023 N. Sixth street, were also present. Among the gifts were many beautiful flowers, delicious sweets and other presents. Mrs. Almeda Cook Held--Verdict of Coroner's Jury --- A coroner's inquest was held at 9:30 a. m. Monday morning, April 5, at Tatcher's Funeral Home on North Fifth street. About 400 were present. The case in question was of Mrs. Almeda Cook, who confessed to the shooting of her husband, Sam Cook, last Thursday night about 9:30 p. m., in their residence at 1952 North Third street. Mrs. Cook was accompanied by her attorney, L. W. Johnson. An unusual precedent was established when Johnson permitted his client, Mrs. Cook, to testify. There were three colored women and three colored men on the jury. From the evidence submitted, the findings of the coroner's jury rendered a verdict wherein Mrs. Cook was charged with Murder, to be held for trial in the district court of Wyandotte County, Kansas. The inquest was conducted by J. W. Hayward, county coroner, and the state was represented by Prosecuting Attorney Hayward and special prosecutor Chas. W. Thompson, who was hired to assist in the prosecution of the case. GOOD CLOTHES The Corbett System Tailors, 726 Minnesota Ave. offers a big line of spring patterns, fancy styles and shades at low prices. Suits you buy from this store are cleaned and pressed free for the life of it, also we have some ready mades. $18.50, $20.50 and $22.50. MONROVIAN CLUB NOTES The Monrovian Club met last Friday night at their club rooms 2062 N. 5th street, arrangements were made for their Spring party, April 23 at Memorial Building. Attorney, Forrest B. Anderson, was appointed club reporter, Dr. Chas. P. Washington, was appointed chairman for the speakers committee, the committee that was appointed to wait upon the County Assessor to adjust the mater of race discrimination by assessing colored peoples property higher than that of white people, reported that the county assessor had promised to be fair and show no race discrimination in such matters. Hon, Geo. I. Griffith, County treasurer has been invited to address the club this Friday evening. By mistake it was reported that attorney, E. A. Wright, addressed the club at their last meeting however it was attorney E. A. Enright, instead. Club adjourned to meet this Friday evening all members are expected to be present. WANTED—Special workers for the American Woodmen Mammoth Membership campaign. Call at the local office, 516 Minnesota Avenue, or Drexel 3823. SUNDAY, APRIL 18TH. Sumner High School will render a fine program at the Forum at Metropolitan Temple, come, then. Diamonds remounted in latest styles at cut prices. Krigel's Jewelry Shop. 548 Minn. --- 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 A multitude thronged our church edifice to participate in the celebration of the Anniversary of the greatest miracle in the christian faith. The Resurection of a Risen Savior. The church was beautifully decorted with ferns, palms and Easter lilies, the singing of Canary birds added richness to the music. The high Choral service by the choir was uplifting and inspiring. Mrs. Armstrong, Miss Jackson and Miss Claggett sang leading parts in the choir. The Junior church services were very impressive, 29 children united with the church and 35 were baptized at the altar. The pastor preached a wonderful Easter sermon. The Allen Endeavor League rendered a special Easter program. The lighted cross services at the evening worship was attended by another large crowd. The church has been redecorated and presents a fine appearance. Next Sunday is quarterly meeting, Rev. Osborne will preach at the morning service. MT. ZION BAPTIST CHURCH Rev. H. D. Allen, Pastor Sunday School opens at 9:30 A.M. with Bro. Moore at his post as usual all classes reported many visitors. The choir demonstrated some of their work for the last few weeks which was a treat to all that heard the music. Sermon by the pastor, which no one has a reason to regret having heard such Gospel. It was wonderful to hear him proving the church and its power and a Christians place in the church fine additions to the church. Sunday at 2 P.M. the funeral services of Brother and Deacon Sam Cook was held at the church. A sermon was preached by the pastor. Many tears were shed. Bro. Cook was loved by many. Mount Zion felt that a soldier has gone to rest. His memory shall live in the church. B. Y. P. U. opened by the president Bro. Guy Turner, Sister A. E. Anderson conducted the Easter program which was a real treat of course we know that she never fails. The true and Tried section was the banner section. The pastor brought to us another wonderful sermon after which the Lord's Supper was given. All the clubs are very well organized for the big rally. The plans are all perfected. Prayer meeting, Wednesday night, Teachers meeting Saturday night. Choir practice Friday night. Deacon Elic Robinson is very lame with a severe mashed foot. FIRST BAPTIST—W. A. BOWREN PASTOR. On the fourth Sunday in Dec. 1925, The City B. Y. P. U. of Kansas City, Kansas started out with a new determination, by electing a wide awake staff of officers. On the 24 of Jan. 1926 at a meeting in First Baptist church the officers were installed with appropriate remarks by Rev. D. B. Jackson of the Eighth Street Baptist Church, Rev. H. S. Montgomery of the King Solomon Baptist church preached a soul stirring sermon, subject, "Seeing Jesus," after with a musical program was rendered. After the collection the union adjourned to meet at Mount Zion church the Fourth Sunday in February. On the fourth Sundap in February, after the regular business of the Unions a musical program was rendered in which, Mrs. D. A. Holmes, of the Vine Street Baptist church, favored the Union with a solo, an address by Mr. C. Hunt, was indeed interesting. On the third Sunday in March the union met at First Baptist Church, after the regular business meeting, a musical program was rendered, an address by Mr. Walker of the Metropolitan Baptist Church and a paper by Faye Frazier, of the Plentasant Green Baptist church, subject, "The Mind of Christ," were the outstanding features of the program. --- There were three tokens offered to the three Unions having the highest collection at the close of the quarter, the tokens were given first to First Baptist, second to Eighth Street Baptist and Third to Mt. Zion Baptist Union. The Pres. has a wonderful program for the year, come and help the president put over the program. The next meeting will be at the Antioch Baptist church on Fifth street near Waverly Ave. on the 4th Sunday in April. Help us to have a record breaking attendance. WANTED—Special workers for the American Woodmen Mammoth Membership campaign. Call at the local office, 516 Minnesota Avenue, or Drexel 3823. MT. OLIVE BAPTIST CHURCH REV. E. M. MOSELEY, PASTOR Kansas City Advocate: Mr. Editor: Please Publish following news. For Mt. Olive B. Church, Sunday School, large attendance. 11 A. M. Pastor preached an instructive sermon, subject, "Christ is Risen, Matt. 26:66. One sinner united with the church. Choir sang two beautiful anthems. At 7:30 Grand program rendered by Sunday school. The children recited and sang their parts well. Women's quartet of Mt. Olive sang wonderful. Hear these women on Women's day April 18 every one invited to be out. Great day in Zion. Come to Mt. Olive. A. E. Powell, Reporter CARY CHAPEL A. M. E. CHURCH Sunday school opened at usual hour 9:45 with a goodly number present. This being Easter we had special Easter music and features. Easter eggs were distributed among the children. Sunday school board had the church beautifully decorated with flowers. Our A. M. service opened at 11:45, our pastor preached a wonderful sermon, his text was the "Resurrection of Christ." All were well pleased that heart it. Christian Endeavor League opened at 6 P. M.. They had a good attendance and interesting subjects. Sunday night the Sunday school children had their program. It was wonderful, the children were well trained and sang beautifully. All were delighted with the program. The Willing Workers Club will meet with Mrs. Draper on North 4th St. Friday evening, April 9th at 2 P. M. visitors are invited. Mrs. O. Haley, 2060 N. 4th. CHURCH OF THE LIVING GOD 437 Nebraska Ave. Sunday school at 9:30 was well attended. The lesson was very interesting, the pupils seem to be wide awake. The pastor's text was a part of the 28th chapter of Matt. 6 verse. He is not here; for he is risen as he said. The choir sang lovely which filled the hearts of many. At 8:30 the Easter program began which was grand. The revival begins Sunday, April 11th. Rev. Deloney will preach for us Monday night, April, the 12th. Come and hear him. Mrs. Marie Davis has returned from Oklahoma. ST. PETER'S C. M. E. CHURCH. The S. S. met in a splendid session and an excellent Easter program was rendered at 10:30 A. M. by the pupils. At 11 o'clock, the pastor Rev. T. A. Bowers preached a beautiful and impressive sermon on "The Resurrection" to a large and appreciative congregation. The church was decorated with appropriate Easter decorations, and was gay with Easter apparel. At 6 P. M. the Senior and Junior Leagues both held interesting meetings, and rendered short programs ings, and rendered short programs. Because of the illness of our organist, Mrs. Arlene Rogers, the Easter Cantata, which was to have been rendered by the choir on Easter night, was postponed until Sunday, April 11, at 3 P. M. Next Sunday morning, Bishop M. C. Cleaves, presiding bishop of the Fifth Episcopal District, will preach the morning sermon. Visitors are cordially welcome. The church reporter, Mrs. C. R. Johnson, 2068 North 6th St., is still ill, but improving nicely. On Monday evening, April 12, a reception will be given by St. Peter's Chapel, in honor of Bishop Cleaves. The public is invited. An excellent program will be rendered in connection. Rev. T. A. Bowers, Pastor. THE KANSAS CITY ADVOCATE CHURCH CONTEST Between Trinity Institutional A. M. E. Church and St. Peter's C. M. E. church. This week's report: Trinity ..... $252.25 St. Peter's ..... $230.00 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Services at First Baptist church started at 8 A. M. Rev. Fortner, Asst. Pastor, opened the services with scripture lesson. The meeting was then turned over to Prof. T. H. Reynolds, who rendered his Easter Cantata. Among the splendid renditions were a duet by Mrs. Eunice Anthony Clark and Prof. S. D. Scruggs, Jr., a solo by Miss Rudenia McReynolds, and a duet by Mr. James Spaulding. The entire program was splendid. MASON MEMORIAL M. E. CHURCH Ninth and Oakland S. A. Stripling, Pastor Sunday being Easter Sunday we had a full day it was the beginning of our living calander rally. Brother A. F. Wilson our leader, representing the year with his twelve representing the months laid $403.40 on the table. We are expecting to reach the goal by the fourth Sunday in this month with $2,000 which will end the rally. The Sunday school rendered an Easter program Sunday morning which proved a success at 10:45 A. M. Pastor S: A. Stripling entertained the Jr. church with another sermonette which is always good. At 11:00 A. M. he preached on the Resurrection of Christ. At 7:30 P. M. on Baptism and the Lord's Supper. One addition was made to the church. Our many friends are welcome to worship with us. METROPOLITAN TEMPLE NOTES The Lord's Day, Easter Sunday, April 4, 1926, was a great day at Metropolitan Baptist Church. Pastor Bronson's sermon at 11 A. M. was very spiritual and he explained historically and Biblically, why we celebrate the Lord's Day as our Sabbath, in a way it has not been explained before. He also, says we really celebrate our Risen Christ fifty-two times a year, that is every Sunday. The choir numbered about 30, and sang lovely Easter anthems. Two of the best male singers of our race, Messrs. F. Fitchue, and C. White, assisted them and Easter lilies were on the pulpit. At 4 P. M., the Forum rendered a good program, and the B. Y. P. U. was very large and had a fine program, At 8 P. M., Paster Bronson reached his climax in the Sermon on the Mount. He preached so reverently on that, and on the "Resurrection of Christ," that many shouted long and loud for joy. Hundreds took the Lord's Supper and the choir sang, "Were You There When They Crucified my Lord?" And when one dear brother started "Dark was the Night and Cold the Ground, on Which the Lord was Laid," it caused the Holy Spirit to manifest itself more than ever. After communion, they sang a hymn and went out as the disciples and Saviour did over 1926 years ago. EASTER MONDAY The Sunday School had its Easter program and received their Easter eggs Monday evening. Hundreds came out Easter Monday to hear them and to hear the Senior Choir render its fine Easter Cantata. Mrs. Wood, the organist, had the choir well trained. Some of the principle soloists were: Mrs. Fannie Thomas, Nellie Harris, Mrs. Cypert, E. Dinkins, F. Fitchue, C. White, and others we can't remember. Next Sunday, April 11th, we expect to hear more spiritual sermons, come to Metropolitan church. WANTED—Special workers for the American Woodmen Mammoth Membership campaign. Call at the local office, 516 Minnesota Avenue, or Drexel 3823. TRINITY INSTITUTIONAL A. M. E. CHURCH Our Easter morning service was a spiritual treat. The processional service was conducted by the Pastor, 50 persons were in the processional service. Led by the Choir Prof. S. M. Wise conducted the music. The choir was at their best. The Auditorium was full. Communion was administered after preaching. One hundred and ninety-five communed. The evening service was well attended. Mrs. W. E. Winston of Little Rock Ark. will arrive in the city the 12th inst. on her way to California and will stop a few days with the Pastor and family. Mrs. Inez Wills led the Class Leaders this week. Mrs. Winston the Pastors wife has been ill for two weeks. The pastor will preach a special subject Sunday, 11 A. M. to Southern people, Subject "Who are You and Where is Your God?" Look in the Advocate each week for the financial report of the contest. Rev. Frederick Diners, B. D. of Oklahoma City stayed with the Pastor Thursday evening. The Carey Drive will furnish Chicken dinner for 200 Sunday. Robbins and McElroy had great success with their dinner served in the beautiful home of Mrs. McElroy, Raised Fifty dollars. OTTAWA, KANSAS The Annual Candle Lighting ceremony of the Mother Congress Club was held at Bethany Chapel church Friday evening, April 2nd. The following program was rendered: Song, Holy, Holy, Holy and Negro National Anthem, Junior Choir. Choir Club song, When the Roll. Talks, Rev. Wm. Scott. Instrumental Solo, Robert Allen. Reading Thelma Wilson. Vocal Solo, Mrs. Essie Wakefield. Paper, Mrs. Isabell Willingham. Baritone Solo, Sovisea Walker. Quartet, Hughes Brothers, Alin Wilson, Lewis Smith. Sermonette, The Importance of setting your lights shine, Rev. O. B. Ware. Selection by Perkins Trio of Chicago. Mrs. H. G. Duriggens, Kansas City, Kans. State president of the P. T. A. gave a splendid talk. She is being highly complimented by both races who heard her. The Congress presented her with a beautiful quilt. An offering of $8.86 was taken. Reports were given as follows Number of homes where sunshine has been spread in the community, 96 and in the following institutions: Wheatly Provident Hospital, Douglas Hospital, K. C. Kansas. Florence Crittenton Home, Topeka, Kansas, Foreign Mission Quarter Million Drive, Philadelphia Sidney B. Wheeler, Soldiers Home, Leavenworth, Kansas. Birthday tokens received by members 19. Potted plants sent out to sick rooms 10, quilts and comforts made, 22. Moneys taken in $93.86. Expenditures $78.45. On interest $40.50. Emergency treasure $15.41. A birthday cake with the club's name burned two candles for the two years growth of the organization. The club colors, purple and white, and palms were used as decorations. The Congress also presented Rev. Ware a lovely white silk shirt, collars and tie to deliver the sermonett. 117 candles burned during the discourse. The regular meeting will be held Friday afternoon. There are 11 active parents and 6 children who meet every week. Not me and mine nor thee and thine but Our Parents and children. TREMONT BAPTIST CHURCH The Tremont Baptist Sunday School opened Sunday, April 4, 1926 at 10:30, Superintendent C. Jackson in charge. Regardless of the snow that covered the ground each class was well represented. And the lesson was beautifully discussed. Our children take great interest in their lesson. We have an excellent quorum of teachers and they, with the children and grown-ups enjoy each Sunday School lesson. At 11:30, after some songs and prayers, Rev. Litterch, one of our own, delivered us a beautiful sermon from this subject, He is risen as He said. Luke 24-6, after which Rev. McClain carried us to a throne of grace. He just prayed until every true child of God could truthfully say "I am glad He rose in my soul." Well, we are striving at Tremont to put over the program for God. At 7 o'clock B. Y. P. U. opened with the president, R. Thompson, at his post. Being as it was Easter Sunday the children turned out in round numbers, as well as the adults. The lesson was beautiful gone over, after which we had a wonderful program rendered that everyone enjoyed. We were favored with two beautiful songs by Rev. Singleton and Letcher. May they live long and improve their singing much. God bless them for their bravery. Then the children were made glad because every one had an egg, and they went home smiling and proud of another Easter. At 8 o'clock, after prayer service, our pastor, Rev. Cook, come to us with this subject, "Christians in Battle for Christ," preaching as he always does, like one sent from God. Everyone enjoyed his sermon, and was made to feel glad. There were two added to the church during the day. We had three visiting ministers with us. You are welcome to Bishop N. C. Cleaves at St. Peter's C. M. E. Church 8TH AND OAKLAND SUNDAY, 11 A. M. AND 8 P. M. He Will Lecture Monday Night APRIL 12TH And a Reception Will Follow Rev. T. A. Bowers, Pastor GAYETY---TWICE DAILY GAR. 4573 BIG MIDNIGHT SHOW FRIDAY, APRIL 9TH STARTS 11:30 P.M. all of our services. We have teachers' meeting every Monday night, prayer meeting Tuesday night, choir practice Wednesday night, Mission meeting Thursday night, Starlight band every Saturday, 2:30. Notice: Rev. Christmas, pastor of the Antioch Baptist Church on Fifth street, will preach at Tremont Baptist Sunday, April 11th, for the old reliable club. Everybody is invited to come over and be with us. We are yet struggling for means to build our church. All are welcome. Rev. W. M. Cook, Pastor. Sister R. Glover, Reporter. MOUNT OLIVE BAPTIST CHURCH At the regular evening services Sunday of Mt. Olive Baptist Church, March 21, A. D. 1926, the following Resolutions were adopted: Whereas, we are in receipt of information that the State Board of Law Examiners have recommended to the Supreme Court of Kansas, that disbarment proceedings be started against Forrest B. Anderson, an attorney of our city, and Whereas, it has been reported to us that there is a conspiracy on foot to defame the character and honor of Mr. Anderson, and Whereas, the daily papers carried the reports that on February 22nd, last that some person or persons unknown to us placed ten sticks of dynamite under Lawyer Anderson's office and set the house on fire in an effort to assassinate him, and that had said attempt been successful thousands of dollars' worth of property would have been destroyed and scores of innocent lives lost which we consider an outrage to this community. Therefore, be it Resolved, That a thorough inquiry be made into the motives of the people behind these charges, and that Mr. Anderson, be given a fair trial. Be it further Resolved, that the attorney general of the state co-operate with the city and county officials in running to earth the fiends responsible for the attempted assassination of Mr. Anderson, on February 22, aforesaid. Be it further Resolved, that a copy of these resolutions be sent to the attorney general and to the board of law examiners, and to the daily press. REV. E. M. MOSLEY, 403 Stewart Avenue, Pastor. Fairfax 3523. Geraldine Marie, Alberta Louise and Freda Mae, daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Hamilton, 201 Greeley Ave. spent the week-end with their Aunt, Mrs. Phebe Brown, 628 Roland Mrs. Hamilton being called to Olathe on business. Mrs. Louise Tate, 1935 north Fourth street, has been confined to her bed this week, with "flu." Friday, April 9, 1926. Near T. C. Clea C. M. E. Chur D OAKLAND A. M. AND 8 P ure Monday N IL 12TH tion Will Follow T. A. Bowers --TWICE DAILY UCKY 59MB ASH OF BLACK LUCK CAST OF COLORED S PASSED BY NONE! A MOODY GINS - JOE BYRD R. WHITMAN-ARTHUR SONGBIRDS- LUCKY SHAN AND HIS JAZZ AND THE AMOUND SPEED C NEW RED HOT S NIGHT S APRIL 9TH 11:30 P. M. C. Cleaves M. E. Church OAKLAND M. AND 8 P. M. Monday Night 12TH on Will Follow A. Bowers, Pastor TWICE DAILY GAR. 4573 CKY 1MBO HIGH OF BLACK LIGHTNING ST OF COLORED STARS BY NONE! MOODY JOE BYRD MITMAN-ARTHUR PORTER BIRDS- LUCKY SAMOOD QUARTET N AND HIS JAZZ HOUNDS AND THE SOND SPEED CHORUS!! RED HOT SHOW! NIGHT SHOW APRIL 9TH 1:30 P. M. ```markdown ``` BILLY HIGGINS The Great Comedian NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT State of Kansas, County of Wyandotte, ss. In the Probate Court in and for said County and State. In the mater of the Estate of Amanda Hawk, Deceased. Creditors and all other persons interested in the aforesaid estate are hereby notified, that on the 3rd day of May, 1926, at the hour of 10 A. M., at the regular term of the Probate Court, in and for said County, held at the Probate Court room in Kansas City, County of Wyandotte, and State aforesaid, I intend to make a full and final settlement of said estate, and at such time, or as soon thereafter as the same can be heard, an application will be made for an order of the Court finding and adjudging who were the feirs, devisees and legatees of said deceased. JOHN HAWK. husband and Legatee, Fannie Simmins, sister and Legatee. of the estate of Amanda Hawk, 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 29th day of March A. D. 1926. HENRY HEADE (SEAL) Probate Judge. (1st Published, April 9, 1926.) --- Lincoln THEATRE Lincoln Theatre 18th and Lydia, Kansas City, Mo. Starting Monday Kansas Favorite B Trixie Paramount B and Other B No Advance Starting Monday, April 12th No Advance in Prices NEWS FROM TH EEIGHTH ST. CHRISTIAN CHURCH Those of Greater Kansas City who missed the First Annua speaker, Ross D. Brown of New York City, presented by the Eighth Street Christian Church at Northeast Junior High School, Thursday, March 25, missed a man with a burning message of Race hope and inspiration. Ross Brown's address, "Watch Your Race Go By," removed him as far as the east is from the west, from the usual wind jammering type of orator who runs largely to flowery speeches but has no real message for a thinking and doing people. This address was a liberal education for all who heard it, for on the tip of his tongue, Ross Brown had more facts of the glory that is and has been ours than any of his host of predecessors. He stirred a pride of being black in all who heard him through his recountal of the numberless contributions which have been ours to the march of progress. With a master's hand he points picture after picture of the dark-skinned heroes of the past as well as of the living age. The black man who bore the cross of cavalry; Bessie Coleman, the aviatrix, a licensed stunt flyer of international repute; the Negro who chartered Columbus to these shores; Elijah McCoy, inventor, one of the largest holders of industrial patents today; the Negro inventor of the telephone receiver; Matt Benson, who dashed with Perry to the pole; Crispus Attucks, the first to fall that America may be independent of British rule, all of these and a multitude more he brought to the minds of his audience with unfaltering accuracy and eloquence. As Principal J. P. King of Northeast Junior High School remarked, Eightin Street Christian Church performed a real and lasting service to Greater Kansas City in bringing such a gifted and well infomed speaker as Ross Brown to this community. While in the city, Mr. Brown addressed the student bodies of Sumner and of Northeast Junior Schools. The proceeds of this affair, sponsored and guaranteed by Mr. Edward Buckner, went to the great rally drive which Eighth Street Christian church has been conducting for the past three months under the leadership of their pastor, Rev. L. H. Crawford. Mr. Scott Watson, the commander-in-chief of the money-raising forces, handled the campaign successfully and in a thoroughly business like manner. The generals assisting him were Messrs. Theodore Reed, James Richardson, and Edward Buckner. By means of a "mock conference" in which the workers represented the states of the union, a quilt and a watch drawing, the Ross D. Brown entertainment and a number of lesser entertainments, this drive netted $1,120.00 which sum exceeded the fondest expectations of all who have worked so faithfully that this task might be well done. With this first great effort as a criterion, it is not far-fetched to say that out of Eighth Street Christian Church, under the abled leadership of Rev. Crawford, shall come many wonderful things—a greater institution in this community and a greater community for this church's having been in it. Friday, April 9, 1926. day, April 12th s City's Blue Singer Smith Record Artist nd Big Acts ce in Prices Semi-Professional Ball A new Negro semi-professional baseball team has been organized in Kansas City, Kas., to compete with other teams of its class in Greater Kansas City and vicinity. The organizers have named the team the "Kansas Harvesters." The name was chosen to exemplify the intentions of this baseball nine to "thresh out" every competitive team. The organizers are Raymond Walton, clerk in the federal court; David Wilhite, real estate dealer; Alonzo Rice, post office employee; and Andy Skinner, city employee. R. "Guiena" Robertson has been named manager. Roberts was manager of the Kansas City, Kas.. Giants which led a successful career several years ago. Robertson has kept in practice playing an amateur team since his managership of the Giants closed. Several of the stars on the Kansas City Monarchs received their initial coaching under Robertson. This team is fortunate, according to Welton, in having in its lineup several rookies who sought positions on the Monarchs team, but who were not chosen. Thirty-five players reported for practice at the first meeting, March 21, at Heathwood Park. Ten probable pitchers warmed up in the box. The team expects to have five regulars on the pitching staff. The team will be ready the first of April to make appointments for games. The membership of the team is still open, according to the organizers. The number of Negro baseball teams in Kansas City, Kas., grows each year. If the increase continues the time will not be far off until a city league may be formed. The Kansas State Federation of Colored Womens clubs will convene in Parsons, Kansas, on June 7, 8 and 9, 1926, with Mrs. Beatrice L. Childs, president, presiding. The Paragonian Art and Social club met on Thursday, March 25, with Mrs. Maggie Tucker, 1143 Armstrong Ave. The regular routine of business was carried out. Plans were discussed for the club's annual spring exhibit and dance, with other interesting features, scheduled for the last Friday in April. Th emembers are working hard to complete an unusual line of work for this exhibit. After all business was disposed of the time was given over to social diversion. A guessing contest was the principal entertainment, which was won by Mrs. Jordan of K. C., Mo., a guest. As the annual fashion show at Memorial hall on Friday evening, March 26, the club had one model, Mrs. Pearl Clarke, who received honorable mention by the judges, and two junior models, Master Roy Tucker, Jr., and Little Miss Ray Welton. The hostess served a dainty lunch and the meeting adjourned to meet next week with Mrs. Marie Bowman, 1312 Lafayette avenue. WANTED—Special workers for the American Woodmen Mammoth Membership campaign. Call at the local office, 516 Minnesota Avenue, or Drexel 3823. THE KANSAS CITY-ADVOCATE Eblon Theatre 1826 Vine St. Kansas City, Mo. Sunday Picture, April 11th Tiffany Productions, Inc presents MORALS for MEN Suggested by THE LOVE SERUM by COUVERNEUR MORRIS featuring CONWAY TEARLE & AGNES AYRES with ALYCE MILLS-OTTO MATIESEN-ROBY OBER-JOHN MILJAN MARY BETH MILFORD-EVE SOUTHERN-MARGERY O'NEILL DIRECTED BY BERNIE HYMAN UNDER THE PERSONAL SURERVISION OF A.P.YOUNGER --- Mrs. Lula Gibson who has been very ill for the past week with the flu is improving. Mrs. J. B. Isaac, wife of Rev. Isaacs pastor of First A. M. E. Church was confined to her bed all of last week with a serious attack of influenza. The Loties Social club met March 22 with Mr. Laurie, 614 Stewart Ave. All twelve members of the club responded to roll call and a pleasant evening was spent with cards. Mr. A. Harris won first prize and Mr. C. M. Ewing won the consolation prize. The host served some appetizing refreshments. The next meeting will be with Mr. and Mrs. F. Flowers, 1016 North Twelfth street. Mr. J. M. Hollingsworth is president and Mr. J. Davis is secretary. 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; Elnora Buckingham, 26, Leavenworth, Kansas. Will Hayes, 39, Bonner Springs, Kansas; Irene King, 23, Bonner Springs, Kansas. Thomas Addison, 25, Kansas City, Kansas; Ida Mae McCallop, 20, Kansas City, Kansas. CITY BRIEFS AND IN SOCIETY Mr. and Mrs. Gerren, 926 Nebr. Ave., entertained Mrs. M. C. Matthews at dinner, Easter Sunday. The Deputy Assessors led by Mrs. L. Newland, presented Mrs. Rosetta White a token of appreciation for besuch a kind supervisor. Metropolitan Usher Board had a fine reception and program, Tuesday night at 852 Washington Blvd. Mrs. Ella Morgan is clerking at the Colored Casket Co., in K. C. Mo. Metropolitan Religious school will have three playlets when it closes about April 27th. Notice sure date and come. The City Federation of the "President's Council" met in their regular round table meeting at Mrs. Florence Scruggs, 346 Everett, with Mrs. L. Jean James, presiding. HAPPENINGS The Sewing Guild closed a successful seven weeks effort with 64 individuals meeting and sewing. These ladies have pieced 14 quilts and have orders for 3 more. The chairman is pleased with the help and sacrifice made to put the suggestion over. Mr. Clarence Allen who has been working in Kansas City is home, spending Easter with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Russell Allen. Mary B. Allen. Mrs. L. Jean James, 320 Garfield Ave. entertained Mrs. Willia Lay Baldwin of Osawatomie and the City Federation Presidents, Wednesday, April 7 at her home. WANTED—Special workers for the American Woodmen Mammoth Membership campaign. Call at the local office, 516 Minnesota Avenue, or Drexel 3823. The Missionary Society of King Solomon Baptist Church will serve a chicken dinner Saturday, April 10, at the home of Mrs. Smothers, 210 Quindaro boulevard. Come at 12—noon. Mrs. Mary Allen of Ottawa was recently appointed chairman of the "Child Welfare Magazine" of the State Federation of P. T. A. Mrs. Cora Herndon was also appointed Chairman over the Welfare Dept. of the State P. T. A. Mrs. Luella Green the Corres. Sec. of the Kansas State Federation of P. T. A. is very busy assisting the Pres. in sending circular letters and invitations to persons interested in Child Welfare and the manifold interest of the home and solicit their, cooperation in attending, but not to busy to receive reports from the circles. Remember members, you are limited to the 15th of April. The United Barbers Club are now meeting at the Koran, Temple, and will continue until further notice. The committees are working hard to make the program for the fourth Sunday a success, we are going to have a short program followed with a sermon which will be at 3 P. M. at Pleasant Green Baptist church. 4th and Oakland Ave. Kansas City, Kans. All members of the club are requested to be present on the next regular meeting night, Monday, April 12, 1926 at 8:30 P. M. R. B. Bfrown. President. Mrs. Anna Law, 933 Oakland, avenue, was run down by an automobile Sunday evening, at Ninth street and Washington, Blvd., in crossing the street. She was badly bruised and both legs fractured, according to a statement, by Dr. A. Porter Davis, whose hospital, she was moved to, at 422 Minnesota, avenue. Third and Paralell Seventh Street-Haskell Cars to Door FOLLOW THE CROWD Sunday Only, April 11 FRED THOMPSON in "THE TOUGH GUY" A Thrilling Story of the Untamed West Silver King, the Wonder Horse Also Playing Big Part ALSO COMEDY FABLES "THE TOUGH GUY" A Thrilling Story of the Untamed West Silver King, the Wonder Horse Also Playing Big Part ALSO COMEDY FABLES Monday, April 12 SERIAL WESTERN 10c COMEDY EXTRA EXTRA THREE DAYS ONLY—ZANE C "THE VANISHING AMI EXTRA EXTRA EXTRA THREE DAYS ONLY—ZANE GRAY'S "THE VANISHING AMERICAN" MDOLPH ZUKOR AND JESSE L. LASKY PRESENT THE ZANE GREY'S "VANISHING AMERICAN" with RICHARD DIX LOIS WILSON NOAH BEERY MALCOLM MCGREGOR A Gurpaint Fiction "BEAUTY AND NEWS "BEAUTY AND THE BAD MAN" NEWS COMEDY SOCIAL NOTES Mrs. C. R. Johnson, who has been quite ill with the "flu" is mending. Mrs. Lulu Gibson who is recovering from an attack of the "flu" suffered a slight relapse. She is improving. Mrs. Roosevelt Butler who has been in Chicago for the past several months having her small son Roosevelt Jr. treated, reports his condition much improved. They expect to return home the later part of the month. The K. C. K. Poro Club thanks Miss Henrette Gayden for acting model and wining the loving cup for the club and in appreciation gave her a token in Poro Articles, Bottle of Perfume and a Poro compact. Mr. E. R. Parker and friend Mr. Edward Parker on North Hallock, had a pleasant motor ride to White church last Sunday, Easter, they visited Mr. Parker's farm at that place. The K. C. K. Poro Club had an enjoyable meeting at the Home of Mrs. Coffey, the 4th Monday in March, final plans were made for the Fashion show and the receiving of Mrs. Malone next meeting the second Monday in April, 12th at Mrs. Clarks, 627 Parallel. Mrs. Hazel A. Parker, Pres. Miss Pauline Payns, Secy. Rev. S. A. Stripling left the city Monday night for Independence, Kans. where he will attend the District Group meeting. He returns Friday evening. Mrs. Edith Riley of Sioux City, Iowa is visiting her mother, Mrs. H. C. Bryant at 1044 Everett Ave., Kansas City, Kans. She wishes to see as many of her friends as possible. She will be in the city 2 weeks. y, April 11 HOMPSON "HIGH GUY" The Untamed West Wonder Horse Big Part FABLES RA EXTRA Y—ZANE GRAY'S BIG AMERICAN" A Dramatic Story of the Passing of the Indian "THE GREAT CLIMAX" Richard Dix and Big Cast NOTE NO EXTRA ADMISSION WILL BE CHARGED — THIS PICTURE IS WORTH 50c TO SEE. FRIDAY, APRIL 16 SERIAL COMEDY 10c NEWS 10c SATURDAY, APRIL 17 BIG SPECIAL CAST IN HE BAD MAN" COMEDY PRINCESS THEATRE THIS SATURDAY APRIL 10TH LON CHANEY in THE BLACK BIRD IN HIS GREATEST PICTURE THE BLACKBIRD PAGE 5 PAGE 6 The Kansas City Advocate 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. EDITORIAL enty court house is the county's place of treasurer's office is the most important, where we are paid in taxes, automobile licenses and taxes. The office is small and crowded on hundreds must necessarily wait in line upon. It must be written and finished with makes are costly to the person being waits itself. Every employee answers hurried and it requires much patience on the part of the award proved her worth in this office, be patient employee in every sense. No man was she came to you smiling. That smirk more easy. If you felt a little out of feeling away. To have that "Everybody, one must be alright with the world her smile and efficiency was to that efficiency, and smile record is not going another. Effith, the county treasurer, up to this successor to Miss Howard. There are many home sick for several days, and during he has been thinking seriously off within his power to do so. His first duty is give the people of this county the best that includes the appointive positions under Effith is an outstanding citizen in ever whoever he appoints, "efficiency" will The county court house is the county's place of business. The county's treasurer's office is the most important, where thousands of dollars are paid in taxes, automobile licenses and other business transacted. The office is small and crowded during the busy season and hundreds must necessarily wait in line for their turn to be waited upon. Receipts must be written and finished with accuracy and speed. Mistakes are costly to the person being waited upon, and to the office itself. Every employee answers hundreds of questions daily and it requires much patience on the part of the employee. Miss Howard proved her worth in this office, both as a typist and an efficient employee in every sense. No matter what the difficulty was she came to you smiling. That smile made your and her task more easy. If you felt a little out of humor she smiled that feeling away. To have that "Everyday smile" one must be happy, one must be alright with the world. Think of what an asset her smile and efficiency was to that office. Her personality, efficiency, and smile record is not going to be equaled so easily by another. Mr. Griffith, the county treasurer, up to this time has not named a successor to Miss Howard. There are many applicants. He has been home sick for several days, and during his convalesence no doubt he has been thinking seriously of whom he will appoint. It is within his power to do so. His first duty as a public servant is to give the people of this county the best service possible and that includes the appointive positions under him. Mr. Griffith is an outstanding citizen in every sense of its meaning, and whoever he appoints, "efficiency" will be his watchword. SELF HELP Commercial Casualty Company of New Jal state in securing the services of Mr. Jal Kansas, in opening the territory of the state is a Kansas City boy, who had a vision ance field. He pursued the vision, pre- sents contracts, and when this opportunity need to grasp it. remains now for his fellow citizens to means employment for other Kansas C ce for self-help. The Commercial Casualty Company of New Jersey is especially fortunate in securing the services of Mr. Jerry Locke of Kansas City, Kansas, in opening the territory of this district to Negroes. Mr. Locke is a Kansas City boy, who had a vision that led him into the insurance field. He pursued the vision, prepared himself, made business contracts, and when this opportunity overtook him, he was prepared to grasp it. It only remains now for his fellow citizens to support him. This support means employment for other Kansas City Negroes—another chance for self-help. NEGRO BUSINESS surprising and puzzling that the untutu our shores without even a working kno with no capital. Then in a comparative business that employes scores of his own the secret? Can not our business lea investigate, make a survey and place th in order to give Negro business the s and employ Negroes by the score? It seems surprising and puzzling that the untutored foreigner can come to our shores without even a working knowledge of our language and with no capital. Then in a comparatively short time possesses a business that employes scores of his own people and a few Negroes. What is the secret? Can not our business league appoint a committee to investigate, make a survey and place the same before the members in order to give Negro business the stimulation to make it grow and employ Negroes by the score? THE PETERSBURG CONVENTION The last of March, in the city of Petersburg, Virginia, will sit a unique gathering. Its fundamental aim is to emphasize the study of Negro History. of March, in the city of Petersburg, Vilhering. Its fundamental aim is to eo History. ate day a people without a history is ihout a country. much to ask a student without funds austy tomes and dig out Negro history and with midnight oil, as it were, smel spiring history, that owees to it At this late day a people without a history is in the position of a man without a country. It is too much to ask a student without funds and support to delve amid musty tomes and dig out Negro historical ore. Then take this ore and with midnight oil, as it were, smelt it into rich, attractive, inspiring history, that arrests he attention of he cultured of all races. Yet this is what Carter G. Woodson has done. He has done it quietly, painstakingly and effectively, not for himself alone, for his abilities could gain him a more lucrative and less arduous employment. With all their present facilities, white Americans are establishing a million dollar fund to facilitate historical research. Ought not Negroes, rich and even of moderate means, make the work of recording Negro history less arduous? Big Job for Pages of Senate THE BOOKS It keeps several of the pages in the United States senate busy tearing up old bills and calendars so that the senators' desks will be cleared for action afresh each morning. Many thousands of pieces of paper must be destroyed each day. THE KANSAS CTTY ADVOCATE A. G. ANDERSON, Assistant J. W. ELLIOTT JEROME WILSON Opens 4 A.M. Closes 10 P.M. Furnished Rooms With Baths BY THE DAY OR WEEK RATES—Weekly, $3.50 to $4.00; By Day, $1.00 1730 Troost Avenue, Kansas City, Mo. 1512 North Fifth Street, Kansas City, Kansas L. E. GOLDSBY, General Manager C. E. DARDEN, in Charge of State of Kansas Outfits Suitable for Sports Wear Jacket, Skirt and Knickers, Coat, Sweater, Important Garments. Whether you skate or ski this winter, or if you do both, the identical outfit will suffice, says a fashion writer in the New York Herald-Tribune. Several types share the smart spotlight. There is the outfit consisting of jacket, skirt and knickers, the costume comprising coat and knickers and an ensemble of coat, skirt, sweater and knickers. The question of greatest moment is whether or not to include a skirt, and we should answer it differently, according to the degree of youth of the wearer, remembering, of course, that for skiing the skirt is always dispensed with. For skating, the very young and the slender post-debutantes may omit the skirt—they do not have to—but the matron looks a bit forced in knickers alone, and for her the skirt is a graceful essential. If you want to vary the costume, carry your I Red Wool Coat, Divided Skirt, Dress With High-Necked Bodice. skirt in your bag and wear it whenever occasion or variety demands. You might omit it when indulging in the active sport and slip it on when going into the clubhouse for tea. Snowshoeing, which is enjoying a suddenly revived popularity, requires the same type of costume as skating except that the skirt is preferably omitted. Skating demands the fewest clothes compatible with comfort, snowshoeing requires a little more, while skiing and tobagganing demand more and heavier wraps. For these latter a suede jacket and a fleece wool coat are prescribed, although a smart substitute for the former is the short ashable leather jacket in gay colorings. The ensemble note retains its vogue for all winter sports occasions and the smartest matching outfits are developed in brightly colored woolen, notably orange, yellow, scarlet, green and rose. A chic costume consists of jacket, sweater, skirt, knickers, scarf and hat, all made of a bright orange wool and each having a contrasted jacquard border. TERSELY TOLD If it's a woman and the shoe pinches she buys it. Books will make the remotest villager cultured. Thou shouldst eat to live! not live to eat.—Clcero. All comes out even at the end of the day.—Churchill. It isn't necessary to go to a foreign land to do good. There are often $100 bills in rusty old pocketbooks. A good memory is nearly as good as spontaneous wilt. Many a man who claims to be discreet is only a coward. What some public speakers need is better terminal facilities. If one is not interested in his neighbors he won't gossip about them. Don't forget that the wisest owl occasionally hoots at the wrong time. Perseverance is sometimes due to inability to think of anything better. When people abuse you, suspect yourself; when they praise you, suspect them. Don't put too fine a point to your wit for fear it should get blunted.—Cervantes. When the master mind in charge runs the ship on the rocks you have to go with it. I love to lose myself in other men's minds. When I am not walking I am reading.—Charles Lamb. What one has, one ought to use: and whatever he does he should do with all his might.—Cicero. Master Gives Writers Advice Worth Heeding Prof. Dallas Lore Sharpe, noted speaker and essayist, speaking in a series of lectures on "The Writer" at Boston university, stressed the value of time and work in the handling of a theme. "We all have something to say and an itching to say it in our own particular way," he said. "I won't call it inspiration, I call it itch. It takes time for a theme to emerge. The thing you want to write about comes to you in indefinite form. To get it into tangible form takes time and work." He deplored the absence of revision in the work of young writers. "The common sense is tickled to death with revision as well as the publishers," he said. "You should revise your manuscript for variety of words, sentence and structure. Real virtue lies as much in suggestion as concrete statement." was the magic carpet; today it is the magic proving device designed by the bureau of standards, the ring the load in a testing machine, up to a maximum of S. Capt. S. N. Petrenko of the engineering mechanics shown in the picture. Colomon Grand Lodge Rock Masons Officers OFFICERS Wichita, Kas. New Government Measuring Device C. KUMR & CO. In ancient times, it was the magic carpet; today it is the magic proving ring. This is a new device designed by the bureau of standards, the ring being able to measure the load in a testing machine, up to a maximum of more than 6,000 pounds. Capt. S. N. Petrenko of the engineering mechanics section, the inventor, is shown in the picture. King Solomon Grand Lodge York Masons Officers Grand Master, Rev. Geo. McNeal, 1816 N. 3rd, Kansas City, Kansas. Grand Senior Warden, W. M. Bean, Topeka, Kas. Grand Junior Warden, M. J. Cummings, Kansas City, Kas. Grand Secretary, Clyde L. Briggs, Atchison, Kas. Grand Treasurer, J. W. Wilson, Kansas City, Kas. Grand Tyler, A. McRoy, Kansas City, Kas. Grand Chaplain, Moses Johnson, Kansas City, Kas. Grand Marshall, William Buffington, Topeka, Kas. Grand Senior Deacon, Richard Winfield, Ellsworth, Kas. Grand Junior Deacon, James Simms Kansas City, Kas. Grand Senior Steward, William Harden, Junction City, Kas. Grand Junior Steward, Loney Conley, Lawrence, Kas. Grand Lodge Auditors, D. V. Smith, Omaha, Neb., and Irvin Hawkins, Kansas City, Kas. Grand Lecture, D. A. Scott, Kansas City, Kas. Grand Persuvain, W. M. Cavens, Manhattan, Kas. 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Black and Clyde L. Briggs. PRINCE HALL LODGE NO.11 (Atchison, Kansas) Meeting nights: Second and fourth Thursday's in each month at True Eleven Hall, Sixth & Santa Fe streets. Visitors welcome. Clarence Kerford, W. M., 207 East Kearney street. Levi Woodson, Secy. 101 East Kearney St. York Masons St. John Lodge No. 9, F. & A. A. York Masons, meets the first and third Tuesday evenings of each month at Ninth street and Ever avenue, 8 p.m. Visitors always are welcome. DR. J. FRANKLIN WILSON, W. M. 945 Everett Ave CLARENCE HICKMAN, Secretary, 1327 Woodland Avenue. Phone Melrose 1042W. Phone Fairfax 0260 Photo Wearing wonderful robes of gold and a turban studded with priceless jewels, Sir Hari Singh, who figured in the remarkable Robinson divorce case in London, when he was referred to as the "Mysterious Mr. A," was enthroned recently as the maharajah of Kashmir In India, the brilliant ceremony taking place at Jammu, India. Photograph shows Sir Hari Singh seated in center under canopy, during coronation ceremonies. Wearing wonderful robes of gold and a turban studded with priceless jewels, Sir Hari Singh, who figured in the remarkable Robinson divorce case in London, when he was referred to as the "Mysterious Mr. A," was enthroned recently as the maharajah of Kashmir In India, the brilliant ceremony taking place at Jammu, India. Photograph shows Sir Hari Singh seated in center under canopy, during coronation ceremonies. Friday, April 9, 1926. Wearing wonderful robes of gold the remarkable Robinson divorce case throned recently as the maharajah of Photograph shows Sir Hari Singh sea ADMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE. Case No. 13816 In the Probate Court in and for Said County. In the matter of the state of Charles 7. Bakewell, deceased. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Administration have been granted to the undersigned on the Estate of Charles E. Bakewell, deceased, late of said County, by the Honorable, the Probate Court of the County and State aforesaid, dated the 3rd day of April, 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. CLAUDE L. PETERSON, Administrator of the Estate or Charles E. Bakewell, deceased. Kansas City, Kansas, April 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 April, A. D. 1926. HENRY MEADE, (Seal) Probate Judge (First Published April 9, 1926) PUBLICATION NOTICE In the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas. vs. No. 279674 Robert A. Sims, Defendant. To the Defendant, above named: You are hereby notified that you have been sued in the above entitled court and cause; that in said petition so filed in said court and cause, plaintiff prays for a divorce from the bonds of matrimony heretofore and now existing between plaintiff and defendant on account of defendant's abandonment of plaintiff for more than one year as alleged in plaintiff's petition, and that you must answer the petition of the plaintiff so filed on or before the 22nd day of May, 1926, or said petition will be taken as true, and judgment rendered against you divorcing you and said plaintiff and for such other and further relief as to the court may seem just and equitable. CLYDE C. GLANDON, Attorney for Plaintiff. (First published April 2, 1926) EXECUTRIX'S NOTICE OP APPLI CATION FOR ORDER OF SALE OF REAL ESTATE In the Probate Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas. In the Matter of the Estate of Eliza Monroe, deceased. Monroe, deceased. To whom it may concern, Greeting: 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 Eliza Monroe, deceased, for the purpose of paying the debts of said es- LEGAL PUBLICATIONS tate and the expenses of administration, to-wit: Lots ten (10) and eleven (11), in block three (3), Clinton Place, an addition to Argentine, now a part of Kansas City, Kansas. Said petition is set for hearing at the office of the Probate Judge in the City of Kansas City, Kansas, in said County, on Tuesday, the 20th day of April, A. D. 1926 at the hour of 2 o'clock p. m. which time and place you can make known any objections you may have to the granting of such order. MARIE ROSS, Executrix of said Estate. (First Published April 2, 1926) ADMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE Case No. 13802. State of Kansas, Wyandotte County, ss. In the Probate Court in and for Said County. In the matter of the estate of Joe Herrera, deceased. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Administration have been granted to the undersigned on the Estate of Joe Herrera, deceased, late of said County, by the Honorable, the Probate Court of the County and State aforesaid, dated the 29th 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. CLAUDE L. PETERSON, Administrator of the Estate of Joe Herrera. Deceased. Kansas City, Kansas, March 29, 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 29th day of March, A. D., 1926. HENRY MEADE, Probate Judge. PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court of Wyandotte Willie Hooks, Defendant. To the above named defendant, Willie Hooks: 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; that unless you answer the allegations and charges as set out in the petition filed herein on or before the 14th day of May, 1926, the same will be taken as true and judgment and decree will be rendered against you divorcing you from the plaintiff, with such other and further reef as to the court may seem ust and proper. I. F. BRADLEY, JR., Attorney for Plaintiff. (First published April 2, 1926.) Fairfax 4672 S. W. Irvin, Prop. Victor Barbecue & 24 Hour Taxi Service 2402 N. 5th St. PUBLICATION NOTICE No. 27803-A L. V. L. Smith, Defendant. To L. V. L. Smith, Greeting: You are hereby notified that you have been sued by your husband, Ezra G. Smith, for a decree of divorce in the District Court of Wandotte County, Kansas, on the grounds of gross neglect of duty, extreme cruelty, and abandonment, and that unless you answer the petition of said plaintiff filed herein on or before the 30th 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. WM. H. TOWERS, Attorney for Plaintiff (First Published March 19, 1926) 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 Plff. (First publication March 26, 1926.) AUTO LIVERY D. WI Cars by Tr 1006 Walker Avenue MEADOWS NE This is the season of the year needs oiling with MEADOWS BLO To have a healthy body, you Meadows Blood Purin MEADOWS NEW DISCOVERY This is the season of the year when the human machinery needs oiling with natures remedies. 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SANTAL MIDY Catarrh of Bladder Pain Easily Relieved by Santal Midy Refuse any Imitation Look for the word "MIDY" Soldly All Drugs Clothes on Credit Pay $1.00 a Week Barnett's CREDIT "The Home of Easy Payments" 524 MINNESOTA PAGE 7 PE Re ee Ne a ae Pon eT NC ee EN ERS BOON Rape remem eee ES ange i i a a . Sg eens Boe ee ee es hoe PAGE 8 i THE KANSAS CITY ADVOCATE Friday, April 9, 1926. ——————————— OSS SSDS SSL ooToToTaoSESES= mortgagees, and other security hald- Tornado Wrecks Forest of Oil Derricks EX-GOVERNOR W. E. SWEE THE ROUND-UP ers owning or holding 1 per cent or MAYOR OF DENVER . Ea ee ng OY 2) IRESS PULLMAN PO The drive for increased membership of the civic league, has been success- ful beyond expectation, and has re- sulted in banding together a set. of men who are awakened to the full sense of their duty. The consensus of opinion which seems to pervale them, is a realization of what has been lost by our failure to co-operate; and combine our pow- ers, so that we thereby become a great force for good to the race. And there seemed to be a new and powerful awakening to the worth of this great truth. At the Iast meeting there was given a short review of some of the mat- ters and things which in the last twelve months have engaged our at- tention- ‘Among them was the united effort and drive of*all our civic bodies by means of which we succeeded in con- vincing the civil authorities of the necessity and expediency of construct- ing a community house; and securing from them the promise to place the same in the budget as an item. Boys’ week and Boys’ day, was es- tablished and made a glowing success, and bids fair to become a matter of national importance and extent. There has been established in the Jeague, in addition to the sixteen standing committees, disigned to cov- er every feature of welfare and social science; another and additional com- mittee, known as the Committee, of the league. This committee is, to say the least unique;—and is composed of Twelve, of among the best white cit- izens in our community, who have ex- pressed a willingness, to gladly serve with another twelve members of the league: as The Committee. The duty of this extra-ordinary committee—is to assemble as many as possible of their number who shall investigate the facts; and advise the course to pursue,—in all such strenu- ous and extraordinary occasions, as shall to them, seem to demand their action. This was considered a most im- portant step in the progress of the relations between the races. - Another, and’ equally as important step,—was a realization of the worth to us, of the full, free, and honest combination and co-operation among and with ourselves; and the express: ing of a determination to effect and carry out such combination and co- operation, in every line and walk of life; and every one of the callings, professions and vocations in life. The spirit and. enthusiasm which seemed to pervade, was indeed encouraging. New enterprises were mentioned and encouraged, some of them, having lately had their beginning, while oth- ers are yet prospective. At the meeting on the 30th, it is expected there will be present all old faces, with many new ones; to keep abreast of this seeming new thought and spirit. Let the good work con- tinue. STATEMENT OF THE OWNER. SHIP, MANAGEMENT, CIRCU- LATION, ETC. REQUIRED BY ACT OF CONGRESS OF AUGUST 24, 1912 Of Kansas City Advocate, published weekly at Kansas City, Kansas, for April, 1926. State of Kansas, County of Wyan- dotte, ss. Before me, a notary public in and for the State and County aforesaid, Personally appeared Thos. Kennedy, who, having been duly sworn accord- ing to law. deposes and says that he is the Publisher of the Kansas City Ad- Vocate, and that the following is, to the best of his knowledge and belief, a true statement of the ownership, management (and if a daily paper, the circulation), ete., of the aforesaid publication for the date shown in the above caption, required by the Act of August 24, 1912, embodied in Section All, Postal Laws and Regulations, printed on the reverse of this form, ‘to-wit: 1. That the names and addresses of the publisher, editor, managing ed- itor and business managers, are: Publisher, Thos. Kennedy, Kansas City. Editor, Thos. Kennedy, Kansas City. Business Managers Ida B, Kennedy, Kansas City. 2, That the owner is: (If owned by a corporation, its name and’ ad- dress must be stated and also imme diately thereunder the names and ad- dresses of stockholders owning or holding one per cent or more of total amount of stock. If not owned by a corporation, the names and addresses of the individual owners must be giv- en. If owned by a firm, company, or other unincorporated concern, its name and address, as well as those of each individual member, must be given.) Thos. Kennedy. 3.. That the known bondholders, mortgagees, and other security hold- ers owning or holding 1 per cent or mote of total amount of bonds,smort- gages, or other securities are: (If there are none, so state) None. 4. That the two paragraphs next above, giving the names of the owners, stockholders, and security holders, if any, contain not only the list of stockholders and security hold- ers as they appear upon the books of the company but also, in cases where the stockholders or security holders appear upon the books of the company as trustee or in any other fiduciary relation, the name of the person or corporation for whom such trustee is acting, is given; also that the said two paragraphs contain statements em- bracing affiant’s full knowledge and belief as to the circumstances and conditions under which stockholders and security holders who do not ap- pear upon the books of the company as trustees, hold stock and securities in a capacity other than that of a bona fide owner; and this affiant has no reason to believe that any other per- son, association, or corporation has any interest direct or indirect in the said stock, bonds, or other securities than as so stated by him. THOS. KENNEDY. Sworn to and subscribed before me this 6th day of April, 1926. WM. H. TOWERS, (SEAL) Notary Public. My commission expires October 10, 1926. TOPEKA ITEMS Mr. and Mrs. John Smith, 1012 Lime street, Topeka, Kas., gave an in- formal party in honor of Mr. Dawley of Kansas City, Kas. Monday even- ing, April 5th, The other guests were Mrs. Rebecca Bolin, Mrs. Myrtle New- ton, Mrs. Jeanne Evans, Mrs, Irene Johnson, Miss Evelyn Slaughter, Messrs. Howard Smith, Edward Mc- Donald, James Williams and Clarence Kerford. Mr. Bayless Bigby of Highland Park, fell dead about 10 o'clock Tues- day morning while reading the paper where he worked. His furneral will be from Calvary Presbyterian church, 13th near Quincy, of which he was ruling Elder. Charming Apparel sane for Paris Misses Tailleur and Party Frocks Are Given Especial Attention. ~*~ Possibly you are among those for whom the girlish sixteen-year-old of yesterday holds a greater appeal than Miss Smart-Sixteen of today, It is Sardly to be expected than any fin-de- siecle enfant, once accustomed to shrink Indignantly from the merest mention of cosmetics, can gaze with an applauding eye at the modern ver. sions of Miss Twelve-to-Fighteen, The sophisticated silhouettes and com- plextons of the contemporary pre-debs offer a tremendous centrast to the In- Renuous gtrlish costumes of the youngsters who once waltzed so «le. corously to the strains of “Tie Rive Danube.” And the comparison, If we may venture an admittedly prejudiced opinion, says a Parlsh fashion writer in the Wew York Herald-Tribune, is “not to the advantage of the smarter demoiselles of this enlightened day. Yet it Is mantfextly unfair to criti- cize. In this age of ageless women, when grandmothers and dowagers nuintain at any cost the slim tradi- tion of youth, when matrons become younger erery year, why should the budding generation be expected to re nutin quiescently In status quo? Youth was ever ready to go half way, And If the post-adolescents insist on tearing down the barriers of Time: they can hardly complain If the sul-deb does a little poaching on her own account. ‘The reformation, when {t comes—and it is coming—must begin at the top. When older women adopt more gen erally the dignified dress that maturity requires—without in any way revert- Ing to the colorless mode that was the portion of matrons in the Victorian era—it will be tlme enough to hark back to those Impeceable “when I was a girl” days. Children Are Smartly Dressed. There 1s probably no great city In the world where children are more smartly dressed—in the modern con- notatlon—than they are at the French capital. ‘This does not mean that a great deal of money {s spent on thelr clothes, for the French woman of ev- ery class is far too thrifty to care to make a considerable outlay on little garments that are so soon to be cast aside. It is her natural and inborn good taste and clever fingers that make a gathering of children in Paris such a delightful picture. Even on rainy days the Paris chil- dren go for thelr morning walk in the Avenue du Bols de Boulogne. They wear leather leggings buttoned right up to their small thighs, Above these all that is seen 1s the jolly little cape reaching to within an inch or two of the kmees—the same cape which will mean 80 much to thelr mothers this spring. Some of the proudest tots carry ml- nute umbrellas that are milolature Tornado Wrecks Forest of Oil Derricks i Hl o a a * . Hest cinemenes , F wee a f f 4 a) ‘: cn . x fea 9 a, mam | A Pee) Mea nbf oe il LMR 7 a QRS De Wdetigie: =| ** A” A ‘ Wee. Rene A Biss ye os oad? yy iN way NE ire ISS hae Rp so Ue amt] AF ae ie ee | a ee met at ee TPT A SV aV aaa aC AAA AT AT AP AT ar Arai a Although lasting but a few minutes, the twister which recently passed over the Orange (Texas) oil field urea was most spectacular. One hundred twenty-five derricks were wrecked at a damage estimated at $1,000,000. As the forest of derricks tumbled, flowing wells began to spout oll Into the air and the high winds curried it far over the field. Soon the landscape resembled a lake of ofl. Glenn Keown, gn oll-field worker, was killed, and five other persons injured in the tornado. coples of mother’s ‘Tom Thump model. |~ They have amusing little carved od SNAPPY SENTENCES BEST OF HUMOR dies in the form of a cat's or dog's e —— s hiead and are usually made In gay-col-| The path to fame runs over the hiti a ored silka, though some children like | f difficulty. Pardonable Animosity to look very grown-up and carry a| Not much character is molded with | “Don’t you like your twin brother?” black one. out unguish, “No; 1 get licked for what he does.” Little girls’ frocks and coats are} First thing a young man practices | —New York Times. most often cut with a kimono steeve| !8 unconcern, = al! In one with the dress, as the wide} Words are but holy as the deed-| Properly Rebuked i Ve (ma) 7 | i y Takored Suit of Beige Flannel, Pink Shirt and Rose Felt Hat, armhole gives freedom of movement and ful! scope for play. Fveryday frocks ure made in supple woolen fab- ries, such as duvetyn, kasha or tolle de laine. Serge, popeline and repp make practical little dresses, and for hard wear corduroy velvet and Eng- lish velveteen are extremely. service- able, Their simple trimmings consist of yokes Into which plaits or gathees ure set in order tu give freedom of movement without superfluous full- ness, Take “Picture Brides” ‘To console the solitary young Japr- nese bachelors settled in South’ Amer- jea, the consul of that country at Suo Paulo, Brazil, has undertaken to encourage the Inumigration of pleture brides, According to Miyako, 3,000 of these brides have registered for pass- age to Brazil, 3,000 for Argentina, 2.000 for Mexico, and a smaller num- her for other destinations on this side of the Atlantic—Living Age. Cleveland’s Fire Chief Oldest active fire chief In any of the large Ameriean cities 1s George A. Wallace of Cleveland, now in bis sey- enty-eighth year. Mr. Wallace has, been a fireman In Cleveland for fifty-' seven years and chief of the depart- ment twenty-five years. , | Making Ice in the Arctic ‘Yhough surrounded hy ice almost the entire time he was tn the arctic Commander Donald B. MacMillan used electrical refrigeration to maintain an even temperature for his food supply. In That Case Gold-digger (to aviator)—Would you take me for a little fly? Aviator—Why not at all; yeu look much more like a little girl—Phila- delphia Inquirer. The Proposal Grace—I hope you will invite me to your wedding when you get married. ‘Tom—T'll invite you before I ask,any one else, and if you don’t accept there won't be any wedding. No Secret “Dear, does your father know we're going to elope?” “Of course, John, it was hls Idea In the first place” Use Radio to Find Leaks J a ce Motes ete at ET er raatana 8 Le RS gt rn Dy ee PS eos CES, a & KO raed 2g Se . eee See . ite rie * aa, ps é eye we A Fhe: o 4 | of ae a sea oF Re Set NS EAL Reh re OO EARS ed Mean RE fat ek oS OE 4 Wee eae 4 2 nani} 8 UPNG RC TES F 0 Rene en nn eee RM IE on 2 ER SO Sy ga a Rte pppoe eeimmmmcrnn ES A crew of electrical experts in Revere, Mass., have devised a scheme whereby underground cable trouble can be located with the use of a radio outfit, Men are shown here attempting to find a severed cable that feeds Nght. on the Revere Beach boulevard. By carrying a loop antenna arrangement over the ground the trouble 1s found through n set bullt In the coupe SNAPPY SENTENCES The path to fame runs over the hiti of difficulty. Not much character is anolded with out unguish, First thing a young mau practices is unconcern, Words are but holy as the deed- they cover—Shelley. Ml writers are usually the sharp est_censors,—Dryden. Carpet {s purchased by the yard and worn out by the foot. Don't fall to lay up something more than a borrowed umbrella. Do not hold everything as gol which shines Nike gold.—De Insulls, It 1s a fantastte notion that goin: to bed late makes Ife interesting. A man who lives In the mountains thinks the prairies 1 magnificent sight. A grain of theoretical wisdom may turn out to be u pound of practiea! folly. Whatever Noah's shortcomings were, he knew enough to go In when It rained, Great men rejoice In adversity just as, brave soldiers triumph in war,— Seneca: Bees Taken on Trip to Land of Flowers We read the other day of the trans- Porting of 2,000,000,000 bees from southern Callfornix to. Utah and Idaho, where alfalfa und clover were in bioxsom, ‘These busy workers, on what was certainly no holiday trip, produced for their owners several tons of honey. ‘The season over at the points to which they were trans- ported, they were carried back to Cal- Mornia for the winter, where fruits and flowers were In abundant blos- som and where they rewarded thelr owners by other tons of honey. Be- sides this there is the vital work of pollination which these tiny ereatures do. This reminds us of the fact that centuries before Christ, in Egypt, aplarists took thelr bees in open boats slowly up the Nile so that, as the blossoms came and went along the banks of that ancient river, the little plunderers might rob then of thelr sweetness —Chicugo Evening Post. Reportorial Erudition At an ufternuon affair not so long ugo, Mrs. Jesse I. Conklin sald to a friend who admired her gown: “The first time I wore thls dress the so- clety reporter sent to write up the party came to me with, ‘Let me see, your dress Is embroidered net over— over—well, what Is It over?" “‘Over me,’ I answered.” “Nothing more wus said, but the re- porter understood me all right. When the description of the gown appeared It read: ‘Embroidered net over flesh” ” Pardonable Animosity “Don't you like your twin brother?” “No; I get licked for what he does.” —New York Times. Properly Rebuked “Who gave the bride away?” “There you go again. Always pre- dieting scandal.” . | Looking to the Future | “Why Is the old cat so popular?” | “She says she is publishing her diary next year.’—London Mall. Inside Information “Do you know whut a union Is, Willie?” “Yes'm, I've got one on.” Ain’t That Nice Luke—Are you afraid of bugs? Lucille—No; I feel perfectly sate with you. Enouch Said “Why don’t you like motoring with Bill Sparks, Maggie?” “L ain't no lap-robe, Mayme!” Service “Walter, somebody took my over- coat.” “Yes, sir, shall I find you an- other, sir?” Oh Golly! He—How do you like my mustache? She (demurely)—Just between you and me, I like it. He Talks That Way “Do you expect to be a successful lawyer?” “Well, I ought to with a little practice.” Apology He—Thinking of me, dear? She—Was 1 laughing? I'm so sor- ty!—Sydaey Bulletin. Righto First Him—What bone In the body do you think fs used most? Second Him—The wishbone. At Last “Was the prisoner really Insane?” “Not until the cross-examiner got at him.” Use No Hooks “Harold says that all he wants fs a’ chance to express himself.” “Fine! Where to?"—Judge. Almost Stumped Pa “Pa, what's a scintilla?” “A seintilla? Why—er—a scintillu is something there isn’t anything of.” . Find Leaks an ee of Sieh re ” SOR Bet we he Ree en oo [ie Rope BS, ne “P erg er EX-GOVERNOR W. E. SWEET AND MAYOR OF DENVER AD- DRESS PULLMAN POR- - TER’S MEETING * At a monster mass-meeting, of the ‘Pullman Porter’s Union Sunday, | March 28, in the Zion Baptist Church of Denver, Colorado, Ex-Governor Sweet and Mayor Stapleton of Den- ver, spoke. ‘The Mayor, gave a warm welcome ‘to Messrs. A. Philip Randolph, Edi-- tor of the Messenger Magazine, A. L. Totten and J. C. Collins, Field Organ- ‘izer and representative of the Mes- senger, respectively. He urged the men to listen atentively and weigh care- fully the message which Mr. Randolph was about to deliver to them. In glowing terms he extolled the great work of the American Federation of Labor and said that the country could never pay the debt which it owes the Federation for its services during the war and after. Ex-Governor Sweet forcefully main- tained that for the same reason that the Pullman conductors, Locomotive Engineers, Firemen, Switchmen and other Railroad workers are organized, the Pullman Porters ought to organ- ize. He insisted that every group of workers in the country should organ- ize to protect and advance their best interests. He felt that the obligation of the white workers in his organiza- tion should be ever to fight to see to it that the Negro received fair play. He emphatically declared that to him }@ man was a man for “a’ that or a” that,” in the language of Bobby Burns, that he didn’t have a spark of prejudice against any, man because of race or color. The talks of the May- or and the Ex-Governor were vocifer- ously applauded. Dr. °C. F. Holmes who presided, then introduced Mr. Randolph, the principal speaker. It was obvious from the reception which his exposition of the aims, objects and methods of the Brotherhood of Sleeping-Car porters received that the organization has gone over the top big. Mr. A. L. Totten gave an inter- esting narrative of some-of the prob- lems of the porters from a porter’s viewpoint. Mr. Holsum, President of the Colorado Federation of Labor, made a spirited address for organized labor, urging the porters to join the Pullman Porter’s Union and to stand by it through thick and thin. He wel- comed Mr. Randolph in the name of the Organized workers of Colorado and assured the porters of the absol- ute, sincere, and genuine co-operation and support of the Federation. Rev. G. L. Prince, the pastor of the church, warmly welcomed the organizers of the Brotherhood to his church. He told Mr. Randolph that certain men had approached him and some of the trus- tees with an offer of $250 if he would not permit Mr. Randolph to speak in the church. It is alleged that the May- or had also been approached and urged not to permit Mr. Randolph to hold meetings in Denver. The meet- ing was such an overwhelming sue- cess that the opposition has been com- pletely routed. The Mayor and Ex- Governor Sweet expressed genuine in- terest in the message the organizers presentd. Ex-Govrnor Sweet is plan- ning to have Mr. Randolph address the University of Denver. MY MISSION I was longing for a mission, Fancy made it something grand, | Something that would win the praises Of the world on every hand. So I squandered time in waiting, For the chance that never came. Quite forgot to think of others, In my longing after fame. But one day I had a vision, Of the needy ones nearby, Of the hearts that starve for hunger, Till they faint and fall and die. Starve for little deeds of kindness, Or a word of hope and cheer, And the smiles that cost so little, But can make it heaven here. Then it was I found my mission, Knew what work God meant for me, And I cried Forgive my blindness, Now at last thanks God I see, And my heart that had been selfish, In its longing to be great, Saw great fields of labor waiting, For me just outside my gate. So I see to scatter sunshine, In the dark and cheerless place, Loving words have given courage, Smiles have cheered the tearful face. In the joy of helping others, God’s good time I waste no more, Since my life has found its mission, Waiting at my very door. Waist, Bungalow and Slipover aprons made by hand. Special make of. house and street dresses, beau- tifully designed and well made. Goods made of percale, gingham, Peter Pan gingahms and linens are all pre-shrunk, Al work absolute- ly guaranteed. Rosa E. McCullough