Kansas City Sun

EVERYBODY Go To Church Sunday, Feb. 1st Beautiful Kansas City Our City as Seen Through the Glasses of One of The Race's Most Distinguished Men. A Comprehensive View of the Kansas City Negro From the Pen of the Versatile and Brilliant Ralph W. Tyler, Former Auditor of the Navy, now Organizer for The National Negro Business League. A FEARLESS DEFENDER OF THE RACE VOLUME VI. NUMBER 23. EVERY Beautiful Ka Our City as Seen Throat of One of The R Distinguished A Comprehensive View of the K the Pen of the Versatile and Tyler, Former Auditor of the tizer for The National Negro By RALPH W. TYLER. creas Kansas City, Mo.-This city's fame, throughout the self-satisfied East, rests, apparently, upon its stock yards, its abattoirs, and its beef barons, and yet no city in the world, not even Paris, can boast of so beautiful and extensive system of boulevards, or more handsome residences, many of which are fin de siecle palaces that will rival the homes of New York millionaires which line Riverside Drive. The colored people throughout the country have just as erroneous ideas of Kansas City's colored population; just as faint a conception, or knowledge, of the hustle and progress of their brothers here in this city. If you want the very best evidence of race progress, of race loyalty and co-operation, come to this city whose abattoirs supply a large per cent of the world with meat. There is an air of hustle here, among colored men and women, rarely seen, and an evidence of business thrift and activity unsurpassed anywhere, by Colored men and women. And withal there is culture and refinement the equal of that found in social-famed Washington or at the presumed "Hub of the Universe"—Boston. Two Hundred Thousand Dollars invested here by Colored men and women in business enterprises, and more than Five Millions of Dollars realy in the possession of the race here tells something of the progress made and being made by the race in New York marigolds of the West thirty-two Colored churches here ad minister to the spiritual needs of the race; ninety-one Colored school teachers, through twelve modern school buildings, conserve the educational desires of the race, and thirty physicians four dentists, eight lawyers and six or ten pharmacists, with the ministers and the teachers, form a professional coterie the equal of the same number of whites here or elsewhere. The race is represented here, actively represented, in thirty-six different lines of business, and in every line success is being recorded, and the race unity prevailing assures continuation of this success. In my visit here I have been impressed with the unusual enthusiasm, and confidence in their ability to succeed against any odds, that possesses and fairly envelops the Colored people here. One reason assigned, and a very potent one too, for the wonderful progress being made here by the race, in business, is that this is the home of the banner Local Negro Business League in the country, and that it has for president Fortune J. Weaver, one of the most active, ceaseless working Colored men I have ever met. In Kansas City he is dubbed "the live wire." As indicating the activity of the Local Business League here, it may be said that although heretofore laying claim to the largest membership and greatest activity, since November last seventy five new members have been added. The Kansas City Sun, under the able management of Editor Nelson C. Crews, constitutes another very helpful aid to race progress here. Even the Colored women here have become innoculated with the business spirit, and quite a number of them are engaged in conducting such establishments as bakeries, cafes, dressmaking and millinery shops, floral business, etc., in addition to the usual number found conducting hair dressing and manicuring parlors, Kansas City boasts of two of the best drug stores conducted by Colored men in the country, the Palace Drug Store, owned by Dr. E. S. Lee, and that conducted by McCampbell & Houston. She boasts of one of the most successful and largest real estate companies, he Afro-American Investment Company, of which F. J. Weaver is president and the directing head. She claims the best printers in C. A. Franklin, A. W. Harris and John H. Fairley. Her thirty physicians, all with a large clientele, are among the most skillful in the city, and likewise can the same be said of her Colored dentists, and her eight Colored attorneys fully measure up to the best white attorneys, and are accorded the same fair treatment at the hands of the courts and bar meted out to the attorneys of the dominant race—because or their high standing as attorneys. Eighteenth Street, for several blocks, and the intersecting and parallel streets of the immediate vicinity, presents a most busy and encouraging scene with its many Colored business establishments and offices of Colored professional men, and the throngs of loyal race men and women who conceive it to be their bonded duty to patronize them in order to afford in- The Kansas Sun LOCATION OF CHURCHES AND ORDER OF SERVICE ON PAGE 3. creased opportunities for the young men and women of the race. One of the delightful and interesting characters, among the Colored men of this city, is Prof. J. D. Bowser. Although retired from active participation in the real hustling life of the Bouleyard City he is as much interested as ever in the progress of the race. He has the history of the city's growth from a Santa Fe trail to a metropolis, and the history of the advenience of the race here at his tongue's end, and if you can catch him when enjoying a respite from clipping his coupons or adding up his rent roll, he can regale you with interesting reminiscences of the part the race has played in the city's development. I have always observed, when visiting a city, that in proportion to the excellence of its schools, and the activity of its local business league just in that proportion was the race making educational and material progress. Kansas City's Colored schools are in a very excellent condition, and are doing great work under the supervision of a most efficient corps of teachers, and the Western University, just across the river, under President H. T. Kealing, is most intimately associated in the work of betterment in Kansas City. The teachers, ministers, physicians, lawyers and dentists while cooperating enthusiastically to advance the material progress of the race here, also serve to develop and maintain a charming culture which robs business of that too close application merely for the dollars and cents. There are Thirty Thousand Colored people in this city, and their high per capita wealth of $190 is the proof of fered as to how well they have learned the lesson of getting something the white man wants, which the Wizard of Tuskegee has been so earnestly and effectively teaching. Kansas City offers a real concrete example of the best race progress along any and all helpful lines, educationally as well as materially. MRS. DELLA SANDUSKY WATKINS. The charming wife of one of Kansas City's foremost business men, and who is acknowledged as Kansas City's most capable and successful trained nurse who cannot resist the temptation to occasionally don her uniform and attend to the needs and allments of her many friends. Streets, February 8, at 7:30 P. M. Processional. Hymn—"The Church Is One Foundation." Prayer—Mr. F. A. Harris, assistant secretary, Y. M. C. A. Selection—Choir. Scripture Lesson—Prof. Wm. H. Dawley. Selection—Choir. Interlude—Penny offering. Address—Hon. C. A. Franklin, formerly of Denver Colo.; subject, "A Rich Heritage," "Richard Allen." Selection—Choir. Address—Hon. N. C. Crews, "The Progress of the Church of Allen." Selection—Choir. Address—"Why Join the Church?" Secretary R. B. DeFrantz. Mrs. Clotilla Lillard of 2403 Highland, has been quite ill during the past week, but is improving nicely at the present time. KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI, SATURDAY. JANUARY 31, 1914. Women's Club Notes Dancing every Wednesday night at Armory Hall, Cottage and Vine streets. Prof. Roscoe White. Graeco Art Club holds its first annual exhibit at Lyric Hall Monday night, February 16. Admission, 25 cents. The Coterie Club will meet Wednesday afternoon, February 4, with Mrs. H. Compton, 1510 East Eighteenth street. Business of importance. The Tango Club met last Saturday at Armory Hall, Cottage and Vine streets. Prof. Roscoe White dances the tango swell with the lady teacher, Mrs. Janie White. The Matinee dance, January 24, given by Mrs. T. Davis at M. & O. Hall in honor of Mrs. Williams, of Muskegow, Olda, was a cleverly ranged affair. The hall was decorated in red and white, and a large number of friends were out, all of whom expressed having a good time. The Matinee dance, January 17, given by Dr. C. V. Lowe and Dr. W. L. Hayden at Lyric Hall, in honor of the Clipper Girls and Ochya Hall was a very pretty affair. The hall was decorated with palms, and plenty of excellent punch was to be bad. Mrs. M. B. Bradley acted as chaperon, about 200 guests to the hosts. Clio Art Club met with Mrs. Chas. Washington, Kansas City, Kas. Discussion for afternoon. "Woman's Rights According to Law." After which a dainty luncheon was served. Club will meet February 4, with Mrs. Ruth Wassom, 3416 East Twenty-first street. MRS. CORRINE LESTER. Society Editress. The Shawondasee Social Club recently organized for the pleasure of the young people and met last Wednesday evening, January 21, at the residence of Miss Golden Trimble, 1324 East Twenty-fourth street, and adjourned to meet January 28 with Miss Rhoda Coursey, 1907 Highland avenue. W. H. SHELTON, President; DOXIE MURRAY. Corresponding Secretary. Misses Vici and Della Newsom and Bessie Jacobs on Saturday afternoon, January 24, were hostesses to a towel shower in honor of the Clipper's first bride, Claudia E. Jenkins, at the residence of Miss Jacobs. Miss Jenkins was the recipient of about thirty-five very beautiful towels which she more than appreciates. The game of "hearts" was played throughout the afternoon, and at 5 o'clock dainty refreshments, carrying out the "heart" idea, were served. The Progress Study Club met at the Studio, 2116 Woodland avenue, with Mrs. P. M. Dabney as hostess. Current events were led by Mrs. Doyle, after which we were favored with an address on "The Relation of Clubs to the Newspaper" by Hon. N. C. Crews, editor of The Kansas City Sun. Mr. Crews comes to us as Missouri's favorite son, who has distinguished himself as an orator, journalist and race leader. And it is needless to say that the address was most eloquent and instructive, which we take pleasure in giving in full. Mr. Crews congratulated the club upon its wis dom in holding its sessions in such a place as the Studio, so admirably adapted to the purposes of the club, instead of at the private residences, as most functions of this kind are held. He said in part as follows: Mrs. President, Officers and Members of the Progress Study Club: OF the Progress Study Club: I consider it an honor of no small degree to be invited to appear before this respective body of the social and intellectual leaders of our race in this community and discuss briefly the subject allotted me by your Organization, "The Relation of the Newspaper to the Clubs." That there should be a close relation between the intellectual and race building club and the newspaper, is a self-evident truth, for the reason that no matter how laudable or pretentious work might be accomplished by a club like yours, unless the enthusiasm and inspiration engendered here can be carried to those sorely in need of encouragement and uplift, your splendid work, other than the effect it has upon its own membership, would be in vain. But happily the well-balanced newspaper, based upon the right ideas and proper conceptions that goes into the homes of the Masses can be utilized as a vehicle to carry your accomplishments and ideals into the homes and hearts of the people, and thereby there is a co-relation existing between the newspaper and the club that makes one impotent and virtually helpless with out the aid and assistance of the other. Newspapers, while centuries old, are comparatively new among our people, there being in 1864, fifty years ago, only two newspapers published by persons of color, and it is a lamentable fact, yet, nevertheless true, that there While we look to the club to originate plans and to outline policies for racial advancement, it is the newspaper to which we must look for that fountain of inspiration which soothes and sustains, which girds our loins, boys up our thoughts and guides us along the highway of hope. If we want race news, we must read race papers; if we want better papers, we must give better support in the way of advertisement and paid subscriptions; for all newspapers live or die according to the strength and loyalty of their constituency. That clubs are an essentiality, when conducted along the broad high lines of the Progress Study Club, is a truth that admits of no contradiction. And the splendid thought and invigorating influences that go out from here oftimes, as little as you suspect, put courage and strength in the hearts and souls of the despairing, and drives away the darkness of racial ostracism which at times almost wholly envelope us into its deprivacy and meanness. What the club and the newspaper must persistently contend for is the welfare, and by the common welfare we mean the welfare, happiness and peace of the people as a whole. One distinguished writer on sociology, on being asked the question, "Is it true when one section of the Nation is one class of its citizens is needlessly injured that the whole Nation is hurt?" answers it emphatically by saying, "Yes. A Nation with its parts and its people is like es W. D. OF OSMER HIVOH INSTITUTE [Portrait of a man in formal attire, wearing a suit and tie, with a serious expression. The background is plain and oval-shaped.]] DR. J. EDGAR DIBBLE. One of Kansas City's foremost physicians and successfully upon Mr. L. D. Davis, a wealthy farm week at Provident Hospital, who is now up and a operate upon Mrs. Lizzie Wanzer tomorrow, and of the most skillful surgeons of the city. Dr. Dil as an orator, and his magnificent reply to the adore the Business League on last Tuesday night English and facts. Dr. Dibble has the largest prothis city of any physician, white or colored, and Spanish language fluently makes him of invaluable and to those business men and landlords with who He is a prominent member of Allen Chapel, and a is foremost physicians and surgeons, who operated D. Davis, a wealthy farmer from Vinita, Okla., last total, who is now up and doing nicely, and who will Wanzer tomorrow, and who is acknowledged one ree of the city. Dr. Dibble has also a reputation significant reply to the address of Banker Smith be on last Tuesday night was an apic in eloquence, Dibble has the largest practice among Mexicans of man, white or colored, and his ability to speak the makes him of invaluable aid both to the Mexicans men and landlords with whom they transact business. Officer of Allen Chapel, and a Mason of high degree. COLONIAL T Come and have the PROVIDENT HOSPITAL Lyric Hall—Friday Eve Virginia Reel and Minuet dancers Gentlemen in costume. Everybody Welcome. Admission Mrs. E. Baldwin, President. Mr. Roy Gil One of Kansas City's foremost physicians and surgeons, who operated successfully upon Mr. L. D. Davis, a wealthy farmer from Vinita, Okla., last week at Provident Hospital, who is now up and doing nicely, and who will operate upon Mrs. Lizzie Wanzer tomorrow, and who is acknowledged one of the most skillful surgeons of the city. Dr. Dibble has also a reputation as an orator, and his magnificent reply to the address of Banker Smith before the Business League on last Tuesday night was an apic in eloquence, English and facts. Dr. Dibble has the largest practice among Mexicans of this city of any physician, white or colored, and his ability to speak the Spanish language fluently makes him of invaluable aid both to the Mexicans and to those business men and landlords with whom they transact business. He is a prominent member of Allen Chapel, and a Mason of high degree. the human body with its various members, injury to one member carries sympathetic injury to all the members of the body." In conclusion let me say to the splendid membership of the Progress Study Club: Go on with the splendid work you are doing; continue to disseminate intelligence, integrity, industry and independence among the people; give utterance to your thoughts and your deliberations through the columns of the newspaper, for no matter what storms we may encounter nor what tempest may blow, let us always remember that the club and the newspaper, both of us together and apart, are engaged in the glorious work of race building and racial development. Remembering always that He who holds the destiny of men and of nations in His hand has said that, "If I am for you, it is more than all that can be against you." For in the language of the poet: COLONIAL Come and have PROVIDENT HOSPITAL Lyric Hall—Friday H Virginia Reel and Minuet day Gentlemen in costume. Everybody Welcome. Admission Mrs. E. Baldwin, President. Mr. Roy G. The Business Men's League held a largely attended meeting last Tuesday day night which was addressed by President Smith, of the Commonwealth National Bank, and responded to in eloquent and fitting terms by Dr. J. Edgar Dibble. The league et Right is right, since God is God, And right the day must win; To doubt would be disloyalty, To talter would be slim. The club will be entertained on February 3 by Mrs. Hugh Jones, with a paper by Mrs. E. R. Vaughan of Quindaro. --- --- 1: but one Negro periodical now being published that was e published at that date, and that is the Christian Recorder, published by the A. M. E. Church at Philadelphia. Today there are 466 periodicals being published by Negroes, classified as follows: Religious, seventy-one; school journals, sixty-four; organs of national associations, five; trade journals, two; magazines of general literature, six; fraternal organs, twenty-eight, and newspapers, 288, of which eleven are published in the State of Missouri. Mrs. E. Baldwin, President. Mrs. E. Smith, Secretary. Mr. Roy Gibbs, Pianist. A NOTED PIANIST COMING. Prof. Samuel Stewart, better known as the "Black Paderwiski," who has toured the West and Canada, and whose concerts heretofore have been given exclusively to white audiences and of whose performances upon the piano forte and singing the metropolitan papers of the North and West speak in the most glowing terms, and most of whose columns refer to him as the "Black Paderwiski" and some of them declare that he has not a peer on either continent, will appear in a concert for the benefit of the "Old Folks Home" at Centennial M. E. Church, nineteenth street and Woodland avenue, Thursday, February 5 at 8 o'clock p. m. If you wish to hear high-class music artistically rendered don't miss this entertainment, Admission, 25 cents. REV. R. LONG. Chapplain, Old Folks' Home; MISS VICTORIA E. OVERALL, MRS. CYNTHIA CUMMINGS, The best way to prevent the Negro from yielding to criminal impulses is to prevent him from being idle. The best way to prevent him from being idle is to give him a chance to work. Remove the bulwark of caste and let him be free from fleeing the law. Unjustly upon an equality with all other men. Every criminal act of a member of the race is regrettable, of course, but when the race is not equal to the race of the race are almost legislated out of all conditions which might appeal to the higher instincts the wonder is that the morality or justice, uses his superior power to crush the weak, trembling race which has, in spite of all the impulses, is most valuable asset in the welfare of the nation and whose patience, affection and loyalty are the wonder of the world. The world is almost as full of people who wear themselves out as it is of people who rust. The Business Men's League held a largely attended meeting last Tuesday night which was addressed by President Smith, of the Commonwealth National Bank, and responded to in eloquent and fitting terms by Dr. J. Edgar Dibble. The league endorsed the proposition of the Kaw Valley Truck Farm Company, and announced that they had been able to secure Prof. Arthur A. Anderson, just returned from England, and Dr. C. Murray Kane, as the speakers for next Tuesday evening, February 3, to which the public is invited. Bring the ladies. THE WORLD'S FIRST WOMEN'S LIBRARY FORTUNE J. WEAVER. President of the Afro-American Realty and Investment Co., and president of the Negro Business League, whose success has been phenomenal during the past five years. He is an honor to his race. ALLEN CHAPEL REVIVAL A GLORIOUS SUCCESS. The revival at Allen Chapel closed last night and Dr. Thomas, the pastor, is highly gratified at the wonderful results achieved. In our issue last week we gave a list of twenty-four additions up until last Thursday and on Thursday night the following persons joined the Church; Cora Brown ... 427 West 7th Fannie Edmonds ... 630 Bank On Friday night: LOOK, LOOK! Sunday is Tango Day at Smith's. Everybody is invited and everybody's going. Miss Ruth Bradley was the first to try the Tango on a blazer and was highly pleased. Try the Tango Sundae on a Blazer. The latest thriller of the season. TEA PARTY tea with us at the METAL BENEFIT DANCE Evening—February 6th. anced in three sets of Ladies and Come in Colonial Style. on 25 Cents. Mrs. E. Smith, Secretary. Gibbs, Pianist. January 22 a surprise five-course luncheon was given Mrs. Wm. Ballard by her sister, Mrs. N. Moore, of Independence. Those present were: Rev. and Mrs. J. B. Beckam, Rev. J. W. Jackson, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Thompkins, Jr.; Mesdames M. Fisher. Wm. Thompkins, M. Cousins, Hendricks, Davis, J. Ragland S. H. Griffen, J. Thompkins, Misses Maude Richards and Lelia M. Rogers. Mrs. Ballard was presented with a beautiful plate by Mrs. S. H. Griffen. All expressed themselves as being enjoyably entertained. "GO TO CHURCH SUNDAY" is Feb. 1. --- ALL THE NEWS ALL THE TIME eb. 1st LOOK. LOOK! Sunday is Tango Day at Smith's. Everybody is invited and everybody's going. Miss Ruth Bradley was the first to try the Tango on a blazer and was highly pleased. Try the Tango Sundae on a Blazer. The latest thriller of the season. It is actually on a blazer and gorgeously decorated. It is the most beautiful sight ever seen served in the soda line. The taste is delicious. Come and be among the first to try it. The price is 15 cents. We serve Ice Cream and Ice Cream Soda the year around. Hot Chocolate, Hot Beef Tea, etc. We are offering the following goods at these very low prices until February 15th only: Beauty Spots, per package . . . 10c $1.00 Wine of Cardul, the woman's Favorite. 15c Black Draught . . . 77c 25c Talcum Powder . . . 15c Compound . . . 20c Cream . . . 20c 10.00 Dr. Caldwell's Syrup of Pepsin . . 85c 25c Face Powder . . . 18c 20c 10.00 Hot Water Bottle . . . 75c 25c Yum Yum . . . 15c Donald's Sachet Power . . . 20c 10c Talcum Powder . . . 5c Old Melody Toilet Soap, cakes for . . . 25c Strawberry Compound. . . 85c 10c Hair Nets, Black Light and Dark Brown . . . 5c We carry Madam Walker's Hair Grower, Glossine and Shampoo, Ford's Hair Pomade and Ford's Shampoo Straightening Comb and Babe White- ten Nelson Hair Grower; Ada Pomade and Elite Pomade. Checker Boards, Dominoes, Novels, Japanese Lanterns, Candles, False Faces, A complete line of stage make-ups. Stationery of all descriptions. Ice Cream, Hot and Cold Sodas. Compounding of Physicians' Prescriptions Our Specialty. The Doctors will give you FREE TREATMENT at Smith's Clinic, 1300 E. Drug Store, every day from 1 to 3 o'clock except Sunday. Dr. A. D. Bradbury and J. H. Jones in charge, with two best Negro Physicians in the state. Vim and Vim Liver and Kidney Plas, a remedy for Kidney Bladder and C luminal lesions. Vim and Vigor Liver Toners, a remedy for Stomach, Liver and Bowels. Price, 10c. Vim and Vigor Headache Relief, recommended for the relief of nervousness and headaches. Price, 10c. Vim and Vigor Cellulitis and Capacum Plasters. Price, 25c. We guarantee these remedies to give satisfaction. Bring this bill with you; it means money in your pocket. Southeast Corner 18th and Tracy. Home Phone, Main 5467. Bell Phone, Grand 4591. Smith's Drug Store There is a reason why the larger per cent of Cabinet Stationary used by Kansas City "400s is derived from the Arthur W. Harris Printing Establishment. First their workmanship is their most of which is owned by any of the larger and best equipped printing establishments in Kansas City, since they all but specialize in the work. Second, while their prices are not always the lowest, they are always delivered with accuracy and despatch to over 90 per cent of the classy weddings and receptions during the peak season and how often a function of class is announced its a ten-to-one shot that Harris will handle the job. Sillicus—Do you believe all women are the same? Cynicus—No. I do not. In fact, even one woman isn't the same for any considerable length of time. --- PRICE, 5c. --- 1 ai INC ea aN FY Sec Cm 2 RRL a 6 el I LF ACN a AR RTL Yi Re ea V0 Ath eh 2 SIR RO RRA i LS CA SAR DNC A A C7 OS OS lS NR Sa Na RATS FO fie URRRE Ue raara 2 Cae Bilee i \ ice, Mate Se em) | eu \ ey re Yeo Kart [ice ee pe aig Ce gi ee ca Wild See ee am so. AND ) I ae A Rh acs Oe NS ae Pov Boe : ae heap \ a > [ee a Pal y 4 VO. Lede ee fee we) Ce Pa ae a 2 NG eee xX). ££ ve 4 \ ae ne . tg a WR eT ie Ay) oe LBA ts ee GJ SS i WN a OLS Ste hots | ZAI rN BL Sh coe Some atl the dangera and tamarta owns «(Ft SSN ee D\ RN humanity Is lable, not ove more ef Z| Ry Gulckly reaches the heurtatrings or © See Ls NS ee strikes a stronger chord of sympathy GIR Ni onc than shipwreck. ‘The advance ot “A@e Z| asia 2 eerie it wine abt uae Dg conn & ree ae cel ee ON ften have occasion to. deplore, viiminate ita = 'r<, | aa See Teen : deril, Tho agony of eusponse may not, indeed, in| SS Seas : _ mee eg ee these days be prolonged, for the iron or steel hull Gee TD ae 2 breaks Gp wore quickly thon tho fatto of the | eC" \— re Bee Rit so eS ‘wooden ship, watch oftentimes for deys bemped == he aR = and tore on the rocks or sands before It fell to SS eee a aa a, Bleces. On tho other hand, the extastrophes ime <S— F< 10 gee ie Sh cldental to the sea ~ A genet Pa collision, fire and its I = ee awful horrors, and — Ta soe ee noe i oe oe Ee ee MR a oe on, more colossal Oe Ne fa a i es a souls are endangered, Oe ee ok Se eae oe brings tho hurowing (Miia (Mee ee Ff PINGS SR Ga Sp home to a wider cir —/eeneaaeaaiiiamaaa Ane Bie ek ae - = cle of symptices. (aa Hee ea ala noon aa WRECK OF fase pomp Bala Cees Ocean travel today, it | Saaaenmioeian LS aa a ae seen, fs true, has been \Saaa ie Ah ica 2, NNR a TE — ae Q aa cael ble, x Ss oe ‘ ned y Aa eek ~ % td take Rhee ee Ra * , FES E> hips race from port gee é ee Le (ober WHO SS iar aii eter ore GT as 7 ro ee punctuality of the eats Be Bes, Bee AN ee port” he > pentaren ope antnk — fin pte ypu Oe A eee whether he lives in a ee Oe | B/ oe Be the forecastie oe" Ind Rn Gee Co ee urinates in the state na ore 8 en oom, no longer has CRESS aoe oc ad ~< . 8 looks for a”safo. and a Fi A pleasant voyage. The ¢ : Geet aiden tiitaslinc area : ~ dy Ek ey and out of the way lest they {mpede the efforts of the mariners engaged in attempting to save the Vessel. But the sea has lost nothing of its strength, {ts capriciousness or its malignancy, and ‘when the unexpected happens and the ship strikes 4t 1s, unfortunately, too true that, however staunchly bullt her skin, the attendant horrors are seldom wanting or the resultant calamity less direful than It was in olden days. Almost all shipwrecks may be regarded in three aspects—the pathetic, the herolc and the pictur- esque. The clnematograph bas not yet, so far as ‘wo are aware, recorded the various phases of a real shipwreck. ‘The great liner, teeming with life, the microcosm of a big city; her people, ex; pectant of a fine and favorable passage, confident in the knowledge that those in charge are fully competent, hopeful that everything possible has been done for their comfort and security; then the fog or darkness closing in, uncertainty, un- easiness, the crash, the grinding on the rock. ‘There follow the passionate sweep of the seas and the complaining echo of the surf, accompanied, perchanea, by the raging of the wind and the terrible blast of the rainfilled tempest. Then tragedy, too frequently in sight of hundreds on shore who would be willing helpers, but are able to render little or no assistance. A few hours Inter and a raffle of wreckage on the storm-strewn Deach is all that tells the fearful tale. Yet photog: raphy can ald in the realization of such events, and, as the photographs reproduced with this ar- ticle show, can, more especially when the deserted hulk {s for a time preserved, indicate, if only in- adequately, the fury, the misery and the desolate ness of shipwreck. When fire 1g added to the other perils, then the spectacle becomes magnificent in its horrors. De- seribing the burning of the Queen Charlotte, of 110 guns, the flagship of Lord Keith, off Leghorn, in March, 1800, a spectator tells how the ship be- came enveloped in black clouds of suffocating smoke, from which here and there gleams of lurid flame arose. Then the fire became more vivid, rose higher and higher, grew brighter and ‘brighter, crept quietly, but surely, onward and ‘upward, enveloping the masts, the yards and all the delicate tracory of rigging and spars. The Boats on the booms, the quarter-deck, the poop in ‘one direction, and the forecastle, bowsprit and ‘masts In the other, were each in turn enwrapped 4n flames, amfd the flickering of which the dark Bodies of the gallant officers and men stood out distinctly as they attempted to smother the fire with blankets and hammocks, or poured streams ‘of water upon the burning parts. In spite of thelr ‘almost superhuman efforts, the flames rolled on, making the destruction of the ship inevitable, while to add to tho striking effect the guns, as they became hot, exploded, threatening the ap- proach of those who would have gone to the suc: cur of the crew. At length the fire reached the ‘magazines, and the vessel blew up, sending a ‘dusty’ column of debris and wreckage high into the alr, All es ‘was left unburnt immediately ‘sunk down by the stern; but when the ponderous contents of the hold had been washed away, the ‘ship was suddenly seen to emerge almost her COULDN'T GO BACK ON THAT President Tyler's Own Indorsement Used to Secure Good Office for Tivompeleon Prone President Tyler had a curious office seeking experience at the very begin- ‘ning of his administration. Old Jack ‘Dade, a character about Washington, SA Net Mitten woot to te Wave sMaana; ahd wala he, “Jock, 3 want an OFF TRE LIZARD ie whole length from the deep, and then, turning over, she floated for a few moments on the surface with her burnished copper glistening in the sun. Such was the fate of the Queen Charlotte, the sec- ond largest ship in the British navy of her day; and quite recently an effect almost as striking was described by those who witnessed the burn- ing of the steamship Volturno in mid-Atlantic. It is on the heroic aspect of shipwreck that one would prefer to dwell, when the awful peril 1m- pending gives opportunity for the exhibition of fortitude and bravery, and when the imminence of death brings out those noble traits of character which havo ever distinguished the seamen, In the excitement of battle each man joins in the confiict, excited and encouraged by the cheers of his comrades and the hopes of victory. But it 1a when suddenly confronted by the danger of ship- wreck, when neither the nimbleness, dexterity or resource of the sailor 1s of much avail, that the inoment arrives for him to display his self-pos- session, his devotion, his courage, and seldom has he failed to prove his merit in these circum- stances, Over end over again we may read of gallant fellow who would not desert their com- pantons in misfortune, of the intrepidity of officers who could not be persuaded to quit thelr ships while a man remained on board. Quite recently the British admiralty named a destroyer in mem- ory of Capt. Charles Lydiard, who, with a dis- tinguished war record, was commanding the An- son, a fine 40-un ship, in December, 1807, when in a hard gale, owing to the thickness of the fog, she ran ashore to the west of the Lizard. The gale was tremendous, and when the vessel took the ground many of the men were washed away by the huge seas which swept the deck Many others were killed by the falling spars, the crash- ing sound of which, as they came from aloft, min- gled with the shrieks of the women on board, was heard by the spectators on shore amid the roar of the waters and the howling of the wind. Calm and undaunted amid the terrors of the scene, Captain Lydiard 1s described as displaying fn a remarkable degree that self-possession and passive herolsm which has been so often the proud characteristic of the commander of a Brit- {sh ship of war under similar harassing condl- tions. He was able to restore order, to assist the ‘wounded, to encourage the timld, and to revive expiring hope. By the main mast, which in falling overboard served as a communteation between the ship and the shore, the captain pointed out that there was a means, dangerous certainly, by which the Iand could be reached. It was fated, however, that he should not himself enjoy the re- ward of his humanity. When seemingly every- one had left the vessel, and he was about to un- dertake the passage, he heard the cries of some- one in terror, and found a youngster, a protege of his own, clinging In despair to a part of tho wreck, without elther strength or courdge to make an effort for his own preservation. Captain Lydlard’s resolution was Instantly taken. ‘Throw: ing an arm round the boy, with the other he clung to the spars and rigging and attempted the peril- ‘ous passage ashore. But nature was exhausted ‘by the mental and physical sufferings he bad en- “You do?” sald President Tyler. “What, office on earth do you think you are fit for?” “Why, one o' these ‘alnecurees,’ I hear so much about—no work and good pay," Dade prompily replied, “Well, Jack,” sald ‘Tyler deprecat- ingly, “you know that 1 am president now and must have som) kkind of war- rant for making an appointment, Can you got anybody to indorse you? Could you mie ‘me @ letter of recommenda. eae sald Dade. “S'r. fixed for DASHING OR 8S, “TRIPOLIIAINIA” dured. He lost his hold, not of the boy, but of the mast, the waves swept over them and they perish- ed together. Or take, again, an incident which 1s related in connection with the cool heroism and gallantry of the middy who was detailed to guard the spirit room of the Abergavenny when that vessel went ashore. Some of the men, overcome by selfish- ness and fear in their panic-stricken state, came down determined to broach the rum casks, since they might as well die drunk @# sober. “I know we must die,” exclaimed the midshipman, “but let us die like men!” And he maintained his guard until the ship sank under him. It fs unnecessary to relate the well-known example of courage and self-devotion shown at the loss of the troopship Birken head. From the captain downwards, with- out exception, seamen and soldiers all exhibited the utmost calmness and disregard of self. It has been sald that the instinct of discipline was stronger in them than the instinct of life. And only recently we have another instance of fortl- tude and courage in the behavior of the bandsmen of the Titanic, who, amid that last terrible scene, continued to play until washed from their feet as the ship went down, ‘There are few more pathetic pictures of ship wreck than that presented by the lpss of the Halsewell, an Bast Indiaman, outward bound in 1786, She had for her captain a man named Plerce, one of the most popular and experienced of the company’s commanders. When she drove ashore in a gale under St. Alban’s Head the sea was running too high and with too much fury to afford any chance of getting away in the boats. Among the many ladies on board were the cap- tain's two daughters, and he called bis chief mate to the cabin to ask if he,could think of any method of preserving the lives of the girls. “Morn- ing may bring up a chance,” was the reply; “there 1s nothing to be done tonight, sir." The ship lay with her broadside to the shore, under the high and almog#berpemiteular cliff, with her deck ex- posed to the overwhelming rush of the seas. All the women were assembled in the round house, where Captain Pierce, with his arms round his daughters, sat holding his girls to his heart, speechless with despair. The only lights afforded to these poor women were a few wax candles in glass lanterns. Out of 240 people only 74 sur. vived, and the third mate tells the story of how the people perished in the round house. The morning was fust breaking when he went on deck, grasped a hencoop, was washed overboard, swept against the vessel, and then washed away again on the strand. “So you don’t think the high cost of living has made any difference in the family table?” “No,” replied the very young man with a hear ty appetite. “We don’t have as much company a8 we used to and aren't afraid to ask for a second helping.”—Washington Star. Paying Teller—You must get gome one to §dentity you before T can pay this check. Have you any friends in this town? Stranger—Not one. I'm the dog catcher—Our Animals. “There's some good stuff in Lemuel.” Lemuel's Roommate—I should say there was. Ho just ‘finished eating 2 pound of fudge that Amaryllis sent up to me—Cornell Widow. that,” and he produced a letter of four pages written by ‘Tyler himself to President Harrison, whom he had just succeeded, urging the claims of his dear friend and classmate, Col. John W, Dade, for a good, fat offlce, “Cast your, eye over that!” he exclaimed in triumph. ‘Tyler read the letter attentively to the end, folded it carefully and sald: “Jack, your backing is irresistible, Come up here tomorrow, and I'll have ‘& place for you.” : ‘The next day Col. Jobn W. Dade was NOT COMPLAINING. don’t think the high cost of living has difference in the family table?” plied the very young man with a hear e. “We don’t have as much company ed to and aren't afraid to ask for a Iping."—Washington Star. HIS STANDING. Teller—You must get gome one to ou before I can pay this check. Have lends in this town? Not one. I'm the dog catcher—Our HE KNEW THERE WAS. } some good stuff in Lemuel.” s Roommate—I should say there was. inished eating a pound of fudge that sent up to me.—Cornell Widow. Rann appointed keeper of the federal prison |of the District of Columbia.—Louis- ville Courler-Journal, Getting 2 Proper Start “I am to address an audience of woman suffragists,” said an orator, “and I don't know exactly what to jay.” aM Pe “Oh, that's easy,” replied Senator | Sorghum. “Your usual line of talk |} will do, Only don't cy ‘Biende and fellow of : ‘and AFRO-AMERICAN CULLINGS ‘The evidences are many and grat- itying that the people of the new south are realizing and meeting in a very high degree the obligation and duty they owe to the negro. ‘The negro problem is the south’s greatest problem. It has passed through the era of passion, and 1s passing safely through the era of rac fal prejudices, ‘The idea which #0 long « time had currency in the south was that the negro had no qualification for living and competing with the dominant and superior race—that he complicated all thelr problems of industry and soct- ety, and that tho wise thing to do was to help him to enter another country, where, after 200 years of con- tact with this people, he might work out his own destiny by their counsel and co-operation, but with absolute in- dependence and in his own right. ‘That’ idea has entirely passed away. Every thinking man now believes that 80 long as our republic endures the white and black races will dwell side by side in the south. It was therefore both logical and humane that the more advanced and better developed race must, asa mat- ter of policy and prudence, help the negro and develop him along the best Iines, and co-operate with him in every worthy measure, with helpfulness and consideration. ‘They must build up the negro to the higher conceptions of his duty to himself and to them, and establish the understanding that since they must live with him, the ‘white race must help him to be the worthier of citizenship and associa- tion, ‘More and more the northern people, whose philanthropy has been lavish and well directed, are holding off their hands and their money in the duyelopment of the negro, and are coming to trust the south more and more completely in dealing with prob- lems looking to his welfare. ‘This feeling and spirit are entering the minds of both races, and it is safe to say that the relation between the two races of the south have never been more friendly and safer than now. From April 26 to 29 of the present year, in Atlanta, the southern socio: logical congress, made up of leading university presidents, with other noted publicists and thinkers of the south, discussed with rare courage, great moderation and remarkable abil: ity the religious, educational, hygien. fc, economle and civic conditions of the negro of the south and the white man’s relation to him ‘The speeches at the congress were epoclt making because of the accuracy and abundance of data, and because of the startling frankness of stating the deficfencies disclosed in the program of the whites of the south in dealing with the negro problem. An especially striking feature of the congress was the fact that the negro delegates were invited as a body, for the first time in the history of any program of a similar character, to seats on the floor in each of the sey: en conferences held simultaneously in seven different white churches of the capital of the south—Rditorial in the Chicago American. The new money-washing machine has been installed in the Philadelphia mint by Burgess Smith, its inventor. It weighs 6,800 pounds, has a capacity of 5,000 notes an hour, and has two parts—one scrubs the note, the second gives it a cold-water bath. Large deposits of sulphur have been found in southern Texas and are to be developed in a similar manner to the development of the Louisiana sulphur flelds. ‘The Trade and Labor council of Danville, Til, had about 700 negro members in the Miners’ union and 40 in the Brick, Tile and Terra Cotta Workers’ alliance. The Springfield Federation of Labor included negro members in local unions of miners, barbers, hod carriers and cement wetk- ers. ‘While there is undoubtedly consid- erable discrimination against negroes when they seek work at profitable skilled trades, it ts nevertheless the fact that this hostility 1s by no means universally employed among —unton men, and union leaders in many tn- stances are making progress in over- coming such feeling among white workmen. Because the tonnage over the fa- mous Forth bridge in Scotland was 60 per cent, heavier last year than in the year when {t was opened, much of the structure will be rebuilt. ‘The total productiqn of sugar beets in 191 in the following countries, Prussia, Belglum, Bulgaria, Denmark, Spain, France, Croatia-Slavonia, Italy, Roumania, Russia tn Europe, Swe- den, Canada, {s estimated at 778,989,- 000’ hundred welght, against 573,300,- 000 hundredwelght in 1911, showing ‘an increase of 85.9 per cent. Miss Margaret Montgomery of Still water, Okia., picked 700 pounds of cot- ton in one day, the record for the world, although she weighed only 121 pounds herself. URN O eee naneeeee Ghost Scared Railway Men. A ghost story, told by some rall- waymen, {9 at present a live tople in the town of Strabane, County Tyrone, Ireland. The head constable bas tak- en down the statements of those who claim to have seen the apparition. pi Rata ramen petri bor scribiug the first visit of the ghost, says that st appeared in the eleaming shed knocking loudly at the door. It ‘gave unearthly yells. Armed: with a crowbar a signalman made a dash at She Aplhy tret soot wot acreage In an address before the National Conference of Race Betterment at Bat- tle Creek, Mich., Dr, Booker, Wash- ington utered these remarkably wise words regarding the treatment of the negro which are worth ponder. ing: “There are 10,000,000 colored citi zens in this country, and they are here to stay. They will help or they will hinder. The white people éan make the negro become a better citt- zen not only by being frank with him with reference to his shortcomings, but by praising him when he does well, Greater good can be accom: plished if the strong points of the negro are emphasized and less stress placed upon the weak points.” ‘That 18 sound common sense, We must recognize, the fact that the ne- gro is with us to stay and we must make the best of him. He can be of service or not, as he is treated. ‘The white race, being dominant numer- feally and in civilization, must be tol erant and kindly. It {s not necessary to minimize the negro's shortcomings nor to be blind to the fact that he has faults largely due to conditions which surround him. But we must strive to eradl cate these faults by proper education by tolerance and by broad human sym- pathy. In the meanwhile we must remem: der that discriminating praise and ap probation constitute some of the chief elements of incentive to bet ter effort, and we should not be stint ing of these when the negro deserves them, “Rather, we should seek occa sions to bestow them.—Exchange, A Russian is not of age until he fe twenty-six years old. Until that time at least four-fifths of his earnings must go to his parents, Southern money is flowing toward work for negro betterment. The stu- dents of Vanderbilt university are rats- ing a fund for the industrial depart- ment of Nashville institute. A fash- fonable girl's school in Nashville, long noted for benevolence to foreign mis- sions, but hitherto oblivious to the need of colored people at thelr very door, has this winter given $600 to pay the salary of a director for the “Girls of the Forward Quest,” an or- ganization paralleling the negroes the white Camp Fire Girls. Right here is shown the good faith of the negro in claiming equal, but not necessarily the same privlieges with the white man. It was the north which took the responsibility of dis- couraging negro girls from organizing camp fires. Mr. and Mrs, McCulloch then set to work to devise a parallel plan, especially suited to the needs of negro girls, and one for boys to be known as “Boys of the Advance Guard." The way these separate or- ganizations are welcomed marks the difference between the spirit of the northern and the southern negro, Good faith on the part of southern whites {s evidenced by the action of the Federation of Labor of Tennessee, which since the meet of the South: erm Sociological congress has opened its membership to negroes—a step whose industrial Importance to the colored man it is dificult to exagger- ate.—Philadelphia Ledger. Exg production in the United States increased from 450,000,000 dozen in 1880 to 1,800,000,000 dozen in 1900 and to 1,760,000,00 dozen in 1912, the ex- ports last year amounting to 19,000, 000 dozen. Social conditions in the United States are tending to develop in the negro a racial consciousness and to organize a negro nationality, declared Robert E. Park, professor of soci: ology of the University of Chicago, be- fore the American Sociological society at Minneapolis. Professor Park was speaking on “Radical Assimilation Within Sec: ondary Groups,” with particular refer. ence to the negro. California vegetables growing is on a big scale. From one place this sea- son 22 car loads of rhubarb and from another 34 car loads of fresh aspara- gus went east. Ono association can- nery packed 4,500,000 pounds of ber- ries in 1912, ' Before marriage a man has a theory about managing a wite, but after mar ringe he discovers that it is a fact and not a theory that confronts him, Few turtles are being caught these days in the Bahamas, the annual catch- ing having diminished for - some time, Exportation of turtleshell may soon ooase. It te quite possible that the foreign missionaries would be more fully ap preciated if we sent them canned. At the fair held tn Yakutsk, Siberia, last July, 46,946 pounds of bones of the mammoth were wold. Other ar ticles sold. were 20,000 white polar fox skins, 1,000 red fox skins, 10,000 er- mine skins, 70,000 squirrel skins and 100 black bear skins, Many ® man who proudly boasts that every dollar he has was made honestly 1s worth about 98 cents, down, On the second night seven men saw the ghost, It appeared again another night, and. "disappeared through a window.” ‘Tho form was that of a man of stout bulld. Tt ran under an engine, in front of it, be- hind it, and everywhere, Why He Does It. ‘Many a man remains a bachelor be- Jeause by the time he gets over fooling ‘he t# too young to marry he begins to feet he's too, old.-Cleveland Plain Thealer 4 | You hate to ses others getting along; ‘You re pained when your nelghbor te ‘winning praise; You ‘look for alights and think all te wronk Bocatine’ you are skulking tn gloomy ‘waye— Because you alt in the dari. and whine, You think the sun has sefured to shine, oe pe eer s WE ee Oo ee Seni are Steere nee ee You! ate glam when another hae caue ara ‘Po Nine {OF tron nod ere 1 bay ‘out ‘aiwaye sure that our Tee a ie: tn aifave that gloomy aad damp you And ‘think that the world ts dark oute site. : Lis ae | 2h. | ES Vi Lets ys Vg You, grumble at fate and you calle ‘When others receive the rewards they. You ail It the evil of etroumstance Synen ‘pour eavy Bas see yo opal al aan You mil ie aunllght out of your woul TSa thine thet he works ts Doaloomy an (= pe) to. gS ee ea Ho TV ASN DN a eee t\ Nn Tes oo RE 1) oe al pee NG f lL r-apK eae NS A You feed your passtons with selfishness, You coddie envy and hunt for slights: When you hear that your nelghbor has ‘You imagine that he has infringed your Hiaghts; But the sun is managing still to shine, So come out of the dark and coase to ‘whine, Dreams Do Come True. “Have you ever had a dream that) came true?” = at No “Yes. I had one only a few nights ‘ago that came true. I dreamed that I was going to receive a telegram which I would be afraid to show to my wite.” “And you got it? Was it from an- other woman?” ee” “Say, old man, I never supposed you would be guilty—" “Wait! It was from my mother who notified me that she was coming to visit us for two or three weeks.” Satisfied. Ho never grumbled when he ate: He took things as they came; When haah was piled upon his plate He gave nobody blame. Ho 414 not kick when things were high, ‘Nor fret when they declined: When others rose h edid not sigh ‘At being left behind. He thought the world wan simply grand; He loafed from day to day: His wife sang in opera, and She let him draw her’ pay. ‘Gundiitenen. “Bacon 1s one of the most consistent optimists T have ever met.” “Consistent? What do you mean by that?” “He 1s always cheerful himselt and willing to. believe others mean it when they say they are satisfied with the kind of weather that happens to be prevalent.” Not Much Relleved. “1 suppose you felt when you got back from Reno as if a great welght had been lifted trom your mind?” “Oh, no. I really didi't notice much ot a difference. You s¢e he hadn't made any effort at all to get posses sion of the children.” His Greatest Day. “George, which do you regard as the greatest day of your life? The day your married me or the day our child was born?” “The day } married you, deat It id not seem as if my presence was needed then.” ‘The Advance of Culture, People who are inclined to doubt that culture s making headway in this country should be reminded of the fact that nearly everybody knows how to pronounce Mardi Gras now. Eager for Particulars, ‘We had two baronesses and « countess at our reception yesterday.” “How splendid! Did they sing, dance, or merely talk about the crud tty of art in: America?” No Immediate Danger, “I'm afrald we are drifting toward smperialisin.” “Oh, cheer up. The indications are that the drifting is going to be poor.” Family Pride, Modern Style, “Ghe seems to be very proud of her ‘tamily.” “Yes. She ts an only child.” Extremely Dimout, It te not often that a man succeeds tn living up to the impression his wife tries to make, "Go To Church Sunday" A Great Universal Movement Ministers, Men, Women and Christian Workers to Join In Making It A Glorious Affair Local Churches To Make Unusual Efforts To Fill Empty Pews. Preachers Jubilant Over the Prospective Gatherings and Give Voice To Their Sentiments By Charles A. Starks. be divided in the audience. 'This tag Mohammed, after vaunting that he would call the great mountain that stood in the distance to him, assuredly observed that he would go to the mountain, since the mountain would not come to him. This seems to be the universal cry of the church today touching upon the attitude of the great mass of people: "If the people will not come to the church, then the church will go to the people." This happy conclusion is taking concrete form in the world-wide movement of the Christian workers to secure a larger gathering of men and women at the "Shrine of Holliness" wherein is expounded the Gospel of Christ. The movement has been heralded over the whole land by the newspapers and the people, seemingly, have caught the spirit and are rising to this ringing call: "Come, let us secure a hallowed day for a greater number of individuals who misinterpret the day set aside for rest and study." Everyone can appreciate this who recognizes Sunday as a day to replenish the spent forces of the mind and live at least for awhile free from the concerns of business and toll. Of course, we understand that a person's religion should be practiced "seven" days in a week, but somehow since men are so busy six days out of these seven with the cares of life that they may be pardoned for giving Sunday a spiritual significance over the rest. Real Object of the Movement. To help people who know no day at all as a Sabbath day to realize the sweet import of its observance is the A. H. REV. W. H. THOMAS, D. D. Pastor of Allen Chapel, Tenth and Charlotte Streets, who is justly termed, "The Hero of the Hour," and who will have elaborate services at his Church Sunday, February 1. main object of the "Going to church Sunday" movement. Seemingly, people have dropped the habit of going to church in great numbers. Just where the fault is we cannot say However, an inapitude in rising on Sunday morning, household cares amusements, and anti-church attractions have figured heavy on the other side of the balance causing a dimish in the attendance to the temple of worship. The local churches are making great ado about the "movement" and we are waking to the demand for a more active missionary work in the immediate community and the uttermost parts of the city as well, they calculate on reaching the low places as well as the high. The slogan of the workers seems to have crystallized the theme of Rev. W. A. Bowren into a living consciousness of "individual responsibility." Let every person remind his or her neighbor to go to church on Sunday, Feb. 1. Go to church! It matters not what church. But go! Churches Are Active. Of course, everybody knows that Church Hill is to receive the lion's share of the prestige which the "efort" will bring forth. The two great churches which form a dual crown at Tenth and Charlotte streets are the recognized leaders in religious activities, both from a ministerial efficiency and an intelligent laity. These noted temples have made special arrangements to take care of the people. Other churches are equally active in preparations for an increased attendance. The writer, desiring to give the Sun readers some opinions from prominent divines, interviewed the following persons and secured a statement from each one concerning the "Going to Church Sunday," which follow in order: Dr. S. W. Bacote, Second Baptist Church—The movement is one calculated not only to effect the individual, but will raise the moral tone of the whole community. I am for it with my whole heart and announce it at every opportunity." Dr. W. H. Taomas, Allen Chapel (Methodist)—Positively a movement world-wide in its scope, and means much for humanity. Our church has a novel scheme in distributing red and blue tags, the weeers of the same to be divided in the audience. "This tag invites you to come to Allen Chappe" Dr. W. A. Bowren, First Baptist Church, Kansas City, Kas.—"It has my deepest sympathy, and falls in line with the specific measures of the Ministerial Union." Dr. J. W. Hurse, St. Stephen's Baptist Church—"We are heartily in favor of the movement. Blessed ourselves with a great congregation, still the field is great. Much can be done." A. B. PROF. ROBT. G. JACKSON. The greatest organist of the race who says the musical program at Alen Chapel "Go to Church Sunday," will be the finest in the history of the Church. Bethel A. M. E. Church, 244 and Flaor Stephen's Baptist Church, 604 Charlotte Christian Church, 19th and Tracy. Greenwood Baptist Church, 1839 Terrace. Vine St. Baptist Church, 1835 Vine St. Baptist Church, Baptist Church, Independence and Traug. Ward Chapel A. M. E. Church, 11th and Woodland J. A. M. E. Church, 1743 Holle- nard J. A. M. E. Church, 1743 Holle- view Seventh Day Adventist, 22rd and Woodland St. Monica's Catholic, 17th and Lydia, Morning Star Baptist Church, 2311 Vine, Highland Avenue Baptist Church, 1111 Hill Road. Contropolis A. M. E. Church, Centropolis, Mo. James A. M. E. Z. Church, 1823 Woodland Ave. Third Baptist Church, Roundtown, People's Mission, 30th and Genesee. St. Peter's Baptist Church, 19th and Highland. Pilgrim Baptist Church, 614 Charlotte St. Calvary Baptist Church, 19th and Askew. Bigelow A. M. E. Mission, 5th and Lydia. Impressive Baptist Church, 29th and Summit. C. M. E. Church, 1817 Flora Ave. St. James Baptist Church, 4933 Mill St. St. Peter's Church, 4934 Prospect Place. A. M. E. Mission, 655 Grand Ave. KANSAS CITY, KAN. CHURCHES. Boyd A. M. E. Church, 31st and Neb. Pleasant Green Baptist Church, 1st and Splitting. Eleanor St. Baptist Church, 8th and 9th Oakland. Mopolon Baptist Church, 9th and Washington. Bethel A. M. E. Church, Water and Stewart M. E. Church, 21st and Paul A. M. E. Church, 21st and Ruby. Baptist Baptist Church, 5th and Neb. King Solomon Baptist Church, 3rd and State. Quindaro A. M. E. Church, Quindaro, Kauai. M. E. Church, 9th and Oakland. A. M. E. Church, 4th and Oakland. M. E. Church, 4th and Session, A. M. E. Church, South Park. Protestant Episcopal, 3rd and Stewart, Second Baptist Church, 24th and Ruby, Wesley Chapel M. E., 106 Shawnee, FulA, A. M. E. M. Zion Church, 4000 Adams. Bethel A. M. E. Church, Roseale, Kan Zion Baptist Church, 4th and Virginia. Ebenezer A. M. E. Church, Sanford and Tremont. A. B. REV. J. M. BOOKER, D. D. Pastor of Pleasant Green Baptist Church, who extends an invitation to everybody to attend his services "Go to Church Sunday." "I come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly"—John 10:10. —National Y. W. C. A. Motto. ```markdown ``` Hello, Neighbor! Do You Read The Sun? Do you know you can get it for ONE YEAR for ONE DOLLAR AND FIFTY CENTS. Sent anywhere in the United States. ORDER NOW! OUR PHONE IS BELL EAST 999. 1803 East 18th Street. NELSON C. CREWS, Editor and Owner. THE CHURCH OF THE NATIONAL SCHOOL OF CHRISTIANITY and Ebenezer Church, who invite you to worship with them tomorrow A. H. Who is rounding out his 19th year as pastor of the Second Baptist Church. And who will have a special program on "Go to Church Sunday," February 1st. PSALM I. Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. But his delight is in the law of the Lord; and in his law doth he meditate day and night. And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of waters, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper. The ungodly are not so; but are like the chaff which the wind driveth away. Therefore the ungodly shall not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous. For the Lord knoweth the way of the righteous; but the way of the ungodly shall perish. GO TO CHURCH AT WARD CHAPEL SUNDAY, FEB. 1. The committee has completed the arrangement of a program in observance of "Go to Church Sunday." At 11 a. m, Rev. J. Frank McDonald, D. D., editor of the Western Christian Recorder, will preach. His text will be "Am I My Brother's Keeper?" In the evening there will be present some of the leading business and professional men of Kansas City. Mr. A. W. Harris, Dr. L. E. Bailer, C. A. Franklin, Prof. J. E. Herriford and Hon. Nelson C. Crews will address the congregation. Special music has been arranged for and Mrs. Sarah L. Hammett, Miss Lewis and Miss Woodson will sing. Miss Claudia L. Jenkins will give a reading. There will be a special effort for the Trustees and the people of greater Kansas City are invited and urged to be present on this occasion. P. The popular pastor of St. Stephen's Baptist Church, who is carrying on the revival and whose Church without doubt will be crowded to overflowing next week. M. R. S. Pastor of St. John's A, M. E, Church, who will deliver two powerful sermons a: his Church next Sunday, to which the public is invited. The Sunday School at 10 o'clock a.m.; Mrs. Walker, superintendent. All are asked to send your children. At 11 o'clock a.m, the pastor will preach from the subject, "Let us go for it is death to stay," and at 7:45 o'clock the pastor will preach from the subject, "Where shall I find him." All are kindly invited to come and hear this man of God. The choir will render good music. The Stewardess board and Choir members will give a joint entertainment Monday evening, February 2, at 8 o'clock p. m., in the lecture room. Proceeds benefit of the piano fund. Rev. T. A. Wilson will deliver special sermons morning and evening, February 1. If you desire to be inspired with the Gospel come to this church and hear this able speaker. The members of the choir extend their heart-felt sympathy to their organist, Mr. Clarence Parker, in the sade bereavement in the loss of his mother. Mrs. T. A. Wilson, our pastor's wife, has won the affection of the membership, and she is very active in Sunday School work. THE HOME OF THE MAYOR This house was built for an ex-Mayor of Kansas City. It has 9 large, light and airy rooms, large attic suitable for pool room or gymnasium, full cemented basement, combination furnace, lot 50x150, east front, street and alley paved, large barn suitable for garage. Several prominent Negroes have bought in this block, so the owner has decided to sell and in order to make a quick sale has reduced the price from $4,000 to $3,500, $500 down and $20 monthly. An ordinary family could live in four of the rooms and the other five could be rented for enough to make the payments and interest. Surely opportunity is knocking at your door. Will you continue to pay rent or will you buy? If this is too large, we have several others. 911 McGee Street. SWITCHES 5 good quality combable at $1. In this sale only FORMATIONS, $1 Straight SWITCH or wavy 24 inches long, made of good quality three stems. Sell regularly at $1. In the $1 TRANSFORMATION AGENTS WANTED Hundreds earn $10 to $30 weekly selling our High Grade Guaranteed Goods. Call or write for Special Agents Offer. "House of Love" Badges, Banners, Books, Robes, Emblems, Buttons, Furniture, Uniforms FOR ALL Lodge and Church Societies The Love Regalia Company 2418 Flora Avenue Kansas City, Missouri Bell Phone, East 944 Home 7555 Main. Bell 751 Main ```markdown ``` A MASONIC RECEPTION. A MASONIC RECEPTION. Another one of the delightful affairs in Masonic circles this winter was the reception and banquet tendered by the officers and members of Westport Lodge No. 40 to its ladies in the Masonic Temple last Saturday night. Worshipful Master Bend, Cave and his lodge have a right to feel justly proud of their excellent membership and the splendid ladies identify SIR NED CARTER. Master of Ceremonies at the reception given by westport Lodge, No. 46, A. F. & A. M., last Saturday night. with it by the usual basilic adoptive rites. About sixty guests were present, and choice refreshments were served throughout the evening, while the following excellent program was rendered with Sir Ned Carter as master of ceremonies: Instrumental solo by Miss Hazel Bean; vocal solo by BenJ. Martin; recitation by Alberta Bean; solo by H. W. Bean; address Grand Master N. C. Crews; response BenJ. Cace; solo, Miss Hazel Bean. E. EUGENE VAUGHAN. Kansas City's brilliant young Real Estate hustler, who has a bright future before him. SAID HE AND THE GIRL. What is so rare as a day in June, With flowers fragrant with sweet perfume? And what is so fine as a beautiful home, Especially if it is all your own? EUGENE EDW. VAUGHAN, Real Estate Brokerage and Ins., Bell West 1757. MISSOURI Lowery's Minstrel entertained an appreciative audience at the Majestic Theatre last Saturday night. The Bruce Quartette, styled the "Picklinny Quartette," has proven to be a drawing card at the moving-picture show at the same theatre...Mr. Wm. Beach, who is employed in the dining car service, visited relatives and friends last week. He left for Chicago, Ill., Sunday night...Mr. Alexander Wintrey is recovering from an attack of indigestion. Despite his bodily ills, he directs his trustworthy employees who keep Uncle Sam's malfi. Col. Wintrey's transfer business under commendable service...Rev. Botts is full of religious zeal and interest. Not a few persons have united with the church...The funeral services of Mr. Pleasant Bell were held at the Mt. Zion Baptist Church wednesday afternoon, and conducted by Revs. Sawyer and Talley. Friday after noon the funeral of Mr. David Round tree, whose death occurred Wednes day night, was held at the Baptist Church, with Rev. Talley officiating. Thus has passed from our sight one who, at the age of 38, and the latter who, at the age of 87, gave up that which men are so fond—life. We ex tend sincere sympathy to the relative ...The Young Ladies' Club was entertained by Miss Iva Brown at the home of her parents Saturday, the 24th. The afternoon was spent in a social and literary manner, and a dainty lunch was served by Miss Brown, who is gifted in the culinary art. An afternoon of pleasure and profit was acknowledged by the members of the club....Mr. Leon Cheatham's tailoring and dyeing establishment has taken on new life under the new proprietor, Mr. Tom Million. We wish him success in his old and well-mastered trade. Mister Doctor Cheatham's departure was similar to his coming among us, which was unknown and unsuspected. We write this perfectly mindful of the valuable service he rendered to the people of this community, and we mingle our thanks for the same with the best wishes we extend Mr. Cheatham, who Arab-like, folded up his tent and silently stole away. MT, VERNON MO MT. VERNON, MO. Mr. and Mrs. Jno. Moore gave a unique house party at their delightful cottage in honor of Miss Daisy E Price, teacher here....The decorations must be referred to as work of artists who, with their keen artistic eyes, had planned it; the colors of the decorations were pink and green; the flowers, red and white peonies. They were so arranged as to give perfect beauty, and various pieces of cut glasses were used in the array. The menu service was first-class. From 3 to 5 o'clock p. m. the older folks came and were served, and highly enjoyed the afternoon by sacred and classical music. From 7 to 10 o'clock p. m. the younger set came and were served. They enjoyed the evening to the utmost, and words of appreciation were given by many. The unmarried received a noble lecture by Prof. W. V Wallace, wherein he encouraged early marriage. The distinguished guests from the various out-of-town places were: Rev. R. G. Smith, Mrs. R. G. Smith, Prof. Chas. H. Williams and Mrs. Lucy Hove, of Greenfield; Prof. W. V Wallace, of W. Wallace, Misses Mary B. Wood, Marie Wallace, or the pedagogic force of Carthage: Mrs. N. Williams and Miss Bertha Lannell, of Springfield; Mr. J. Crump, Mr. A. Parker, Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Yose, Miss D. Sharpe, Mrs. Anna Sneed, Miss Addie Snead and Mrs. Jane Lanigan, of Mt. Vernon. Mr. and Mrs. John Moore will long live in memory. HIGGINSVILLE, MISSOURI the Negroes of this city are much pleased at the opening of a Pastime Theatre by Messrs. L. G. Scott, Toomy & Co. of Kansas City, Mo. We hope success for the managers, and that the Negroes will show their appreciation by "keeping on their best behavior"...Married in this city, January 12, Miss Bessie Chinn and Mr. John Brazilier. The ceremony took place in the parsonage of the officiating minister, Rev. W. Blatts. We heartily wish them a happy future.... Mrs. Roscie Perry is visiting her parents at Mayview, Mo....Mrs. J. W. Perry reports having spent a very pleasant time in Wichita, Kas, visiting her relatives and friends.....Mr. Bert Wallace, a soldier of the Ninth Cavalry, spent the past week with his parents. He is now stationed at Jefferson Barracks, St. Louis. Several social functions were given in his honor while in the city. He expects to sail for the Philippines about February 5...Miss Edmonia Smith and little Hazel Williams are able to resume their class work, after several days 'absence on account of lagrippe'. ...Revival meeting at the A. M. E. Church is growing in interest. Thus far there have been eight conververs and eleven added to the church. Rev Green is assisted by Rev. W. B. Johnson, of Osage City, and Rev. Watts of St. Paul Baptist Church. EXCELSIOR SPRINGS, MO Mrs. Dotty Tull and friend, of Kansas City, Kas., spent a few days in this city shaking hands with old friends...Rev. Garrison, former pastor of the A. M. E. Church of Chicago, now located in Sloux City, Ia., spent a very pleasant ten days here, and is qualified to recommend this place to all tired ministers throughout the uni-verse with all the accommodations of the Albany. He left Thursday, con- templating stopping at Omaha. Ire will arrive home Sunday...Miss Ora Clark spent two days visiting friends in Kansas City...Mr. W. D. Seals visited parents in St. Joseph...The choir is proud to have its organist, Miss Clark, back again...R. V. Bay. It spent a few days visiting parents in Atchison, Kas., stopping over in Leavenworth to see his old friend, Oddie Jackson, who first flocked PALMYBA, MO. PALMYRA, MO. Sunday was a gorious day at Bethel A. M. E. Church. Rev. Haywood preached two soul stirring sermons....The Willing Workers of the A. M. E. Church are preparing to have a bazaar, February 19 and 20....Park Chapel Baptist Church closed their revival last. Thursday night with four converses....Miss Hattie Green was in Hannibal on business Wednesday....Mesdames Sarah Porter, Grace Davis and Bettie Allen 'are on the sck list....The Willing Workers met at Mrs. Jno. W. Smiley's Friday after noon....Miss Lillian M. Hamilton who is teaching at Hannibal, spent Saturday and Sunday with her parents. The members of Marion Court No. 30 hold memorial services Sunday in memory of Sister Sarah J. Anderson, vice grand matron of the Grand Court, Heromes of Jericho. The following program was rendered: Song, "Shal We Meet"? Scripture reading, Mr. J W, Smiley, Joshua; invocation, Mrs Eliza Rilans; song, "Asleep in Jesus"; reading, Mrs. Jno. W. Smiley, song, "When Peace Like a River" dialog on behalf of Sister Anderson V. M. M., Nannie Porter, M. A. M. song, "Nearer My God to Thee." Very interesting remarks were made by J W. Smiley, W. J., and which were en joyed by all. FARMINGTON, MO. Mrs. Laura Kennedy went to Charleston Friday to be there several days engaged in hair work...Mr. Chas. Baker went to St. Louis to attend the quarterly meeting of the beneficiary board of the Grand Lodge of Knights of Pythias...Miss Alice Swink was in Herculaneum Saturday looking after her music class...Mrs. Velma Reed, of St. Louis, arrived Sunday on a visit to her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Body...Mr. Felix Poston was compelled to lay off a few days from his work on account of having trouble with his eyes...The Ivy Leaf Club was entertained on Wednesday evening by Miss Ora M. Hunt. A very pleasant evening was spent...The Clover Bee Club was entertained on Thursday evening by Miss Bessie Hunt and Corrine Wilkins at the home of Miss Wilkins. LEBANON, MO. Under the principal, Prof. H. H. Williams, Sumner school is doing excellent work, here has been a remarkable increase in attendance and interest that is the direct result of the teacher's untiring efforts in behalf of the school and its patrons. The school has forty-eight pupils enrolled, and an average attendance of forty-one. Only grade work is being done this year, thirteen pupils being in the third, fourth and fifth grades, while the remainder are in the first and second grades. To encourage home study, Mr. Williams urges the scholars to come to him at any time out of school hours for help, and to his generous giving of time and interest is due the progress of the school. Humane education is one of the new features of school work, the Domestic Science Club having supplied literature for the use of the pupils. In line with this work, Mr. Williams has organized a Band of Mercy. MASONIC HOME, HANNIBAL, MO. The matron, Mrs., Sarah W. Dixon, received last week from Hope Court No. 82, of Frankford, through Mrs. L. A. Martin, a box containing the following articles: Two cans of tomatoes, three jars of cherries, three jars of peaches, four jars of plums, two jars of choice fruit, two pecks of apples, two pecks of turnips and one-half pound of dried apples. We take this opportunity of thanking each sister, brother and friend who made it possible for Sister Martin to make this donation. The M. A. G. Matron, Mrs. C. R. McDonald informed us, while in St. Louis and Kirkwood last week visiting the Courts, that she worked up the donation idea, and that we might expect quite a donation from the abovena-med places soon. The pigs for the home have not arrived. Please don't forget your promises so soon. Brethren, don't let the Sisters act more generous along the donation route than you... Wanted—One hundred apple and peach trees to get out in the spring. Who will be the first to contribute for the same? When passing through Hannibal stop over and visit the Home. SWEET SPRINGS, MISSOURI. In sad and loving memory of my dear friend, Mr. Claud Stevenson, who passed awa yone year ago, January 1, 1913: The golden gates were open wide, A gentle voice said, "come, Sweet angel on the other side." He is gone but not forgotten; Never shall his memory fade; For memory is the only friend I call my own. Sweet thoughts will ever linger Around the tomb where he is laid. A voice of love is stilled; A place is vacant in his home That never can be filled. How we miss your kind and loving words and care Is more than we can tell. We will meet again some day. If you have Rheumatism one bottle of Lee's Balsam Will Convince You Send for testimonials, FREE. At Druggists $1.00; by Express, prepaid $1.25 The People's Undertaking Co. Cut Rate Undertakers Funeral Directors and Licensed Embalmers OUR MOTTO "Do unto others as you would they should do unto you." Our Specialties LOW PRICES—FIRST CLASS SERVICE. When in need of an Undertaker call and get our prices and look over our stock before going elsewhere. Experienced and EDWARD JONES, Practical Licensed Embalmer. Manager. HOME PHONE, 8165 MAIN. BELL PHONE, 1565 GRAND. 1211 EAST 18th STREET. A Splendid Opportunity For Investment STOCK FOR SALE IN THE KAW VALLEY TRUCK FARM CO. (INCORPORATED) Growers and Shippers of Early Garden Vegetables, Sweet Potato Plants, Tomato, Pepper and Cabbage Plants, Potataes and Watermelons. References: Commercial National Bank, Independence, Kans. Commercial National Bank, Kansas City, Kans. E. A. Robinson, Pres. W. R. Carter, Vice Pres. H. P. Ewing, Secy. Officers and Directors: Robt. Turner, Asst. Treas. Geo. McNeal, Asst. Secy. D. B. Jackson, Treasurer. Nick Chiles, Asst. Auditor. C H. Calloway, Atty. General Offices 117 West Sixth Street. H. P. EWING, Mgr. Aegnts: J. P. MAYNARD, 2330 Vine Street, Bell Phone, East 2330. REV. G. T. MOSBY, 2404 Highland Avenue. KANSAS ROSEDALE, KANSAS. Mrs. J. Conway is ill at her home in Columbus Heights. A program will be rendered at the Pleasant Valley Baptist Church Thursday evening, February 5, by young people friends of the church. The public is invited ...The St Paul A. M. E. Zion Church has just closed a successful revival. The meetings were conducted by the Rev. Mrs. Florence Schooler, evangelist of Quincy, Ill. There are five conversions and seven additions to the church as a result of the meeting...Mrs. Eliza Byers is seriously at her residence, 4136 Edwin street ...The lecture given by the district superintendent of M. E. Church, Rev. S. A. Stripling, at the parents' and teachers' meeting, was well attended and highly spoken of by all present The Rev. L. C. Allen, pastor of the M. E. Church, also gave us a stirring lecture on "To Whom Is the Child Subject to and from School—the Parent or Teacher?" Next meeting will be February 13. Wesley Chapel M. E Church is preparing special services for next Sunday. "Go to Church Sunday." Everybody is invited to attend ...The Rev. S. A. Stripling, D. S. and Rev. and Mrs. L. C. Allen were entertained at dinner during the week at the following homes: Mr. and Mrs. F. Maddox, Mr. and Mrs. Shebly Mr. and Mrs. Harris, Mr. and Mrs. C Maddox. Sheridan Allen, who has been sick with pneumonia, is improving. RENO. KANSAS Mrs. Washington Roffler returned Monday from Lawrence, where she spent a few days. Mr. Clyde Caldwell and Mr. Harry Tolliver were visiting in Reno Sunday.…Mr. J. M. Nelson made a business trip to Leavenworth Tuesday.…Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Roffle went, shopping at Lawrence Monday and bought a fine vialol. Mr. Roffle is known as the best violinist in Reno.…Mr. B. McKissack and brother, of Lawrence, were coon hunting Monday night.…Mr. Walter went to Lawrence Tuesday on business.…Mr. Carl Alsop and Mr. Cooper, of Lawrence, attended the concert here which was a great success, and a large crowd was in attendance. The leading characters were: Mr. Dalson Willie Hawkins, Mrs. Dalson, Louvenia Hawkins, little Hon, Miss Ethel Brown, Miss Smith, Miss Addie Brown, Dr. Setter, Willie Glideon, Jack James Nelson, Fred Walker, Nelson, Carl Carr Levi, McKinney.…Mr. Willie Reynolds and Mr. Harry Tolliver were at Reno Saturday.…Mr. Babylon Roffle had an accident which was not very serious. His horse turned over the buggy and broke it. He was only slightly injured.…Miss Addie Brown is in Lawrence.…Mr. Albert Stone was in Reno Saturday, and also Mr Harry Sheppard.…Wm. Hawkins is on the sick list. NEELY. KANSAS. Mr. Richard King, of Topeka, spent Saturday here with his sister, Mrs. Alice Wilson.....Miss Cora L. Bland returned from Rosedale, Kas, where she spent two weeks with her aunt, Mrs. Maggie Smith, who is ill.....Mrs. Matthew Wilson attended the entertainment given by the U. B. F's Wednesday night at Oskaloosa, Kas.....Mr. and Mrs. Louis Bell took dinner with Mr. Lon King Sunday, Guests of Mr. and Mrs. Lon King Sunday were: Wallace Matthews, Mark Matthews, Geo. King, Mr. Louis Bell and family, and Miss Laura and Miss Nettie Norlis.....Mr. Sherman Wake is on the sick list.....Miss Nora Bland visited her aunt, Mrs. Alice Wilson, Thursday.....Mr. Henry Matthews was Tonganoxie one day last week ...Mr. Bennie Matthews was in Tonganoxie Sunday...Mr. and Mrs. Lon King and Mr. Geo. King were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Silas Noria Saturday evening...Rev. Matt Wilson preached at the Mt. Zion Church Sunday. TONGANOXIE, KANSAS. TONGANWOX, KANASAS. Miss Oliver Wood is visiting in Kansas City, Kas... Miss, Laura Caldwell left for Kansas City, and will spend a few days... Mr. and Mrs. Jno. Sims visited relatives and friends here Sunday... Mr. Harry Tolliver left for Kansas City, and will spend the winter with his brother... Mr. Pointer, of Leavenworth, visited Mr. Will James last week... Little Stella May Nelson is slowly improving, after a severe attack of tonsilitis... The concert given by the young men was a splendid success... Mr. Gus Stewart, of Kansas City made a business trip here Thursday... Mr. Irvin Fowler left for Arkansas last week... Mrs. Thomas, of Leavenworth, made a business trip here Saturday... Mr. Chas. Grant was among the visitors Saturday. SEATTLE, WASH The waiters at the Arctic Club have been rplaced by white men under the same conditions as the Baltimore of Kansas City, but the Negroes do not seem to worry about it. We like the Sun very much and think it one of the best Negro papers in existence and wish it continued prosperity. While the whites are busy agitating the "Asatlite" problem, colored people are taking advantage of every opening and making good. The old time "pimp," "gambler" and "easy liver" who flourished so long ago in the West, is fast being eliminated by pushing, hard working, progressive Negroes from the South and East. The last meeting of the Seattle branch of the N. A. A. C. P. was will attended and reports were very encouraging. The Negro Fellowship League elected officers recently. Mr. I. W. Turner, president; W. W. Casman, vice prtsident; H. S. Frazier, secretary and treasurer. The Phyllis Wheatley Club met Tuesday at 8th residence of Mrs. W. L. Fort, and a very enjoyable program was rendered and a dainty luncheon was served ...Mr. P. H. Williamson and wife recently of Kansas' City, Mo., are very comfortably located at the new Woodson apartments. Election time is not far off and the four thousand Negro voters of Seattle are losing no time to register so as to be eligible. A Beautiful Design. Sprays ..... $1.00 and upward Designs ..... $1.50 and upward We please the people both in price and quality. Flowers for all occasions. WEAVER FLORAL Co. 1510 E. 18th St. Home phone Main 7555. Bell phone East 4798. Visit Provident Hospital. Mrs. Elizabeth Cotton, 2411 Grove street, who has been ill with lagripepe is improved. Mr. J. W. Woodson, 1637 Cottage avenue, is now able to be up again after a week's illness. Do you want stock in the Kaw Valley Truck Gardening Co.? Call E. A. Robinson, president. Bell, East 754. Rev. Wm. Hancock will preach at the Second Christian Church, 1840 Tracy avenue, by the Rev. Wm. Hancock. E. A. Robinson, Express, Baggage and Light Moving. Prompt and courteous service. Call Bell phone East 754. Madame Cappont, of Detroit, Mich. is now touring our state, and is stoping at 1608 East Eighteenth street while in the city. Mrs. Hazel Walker left Thursday for Tyler, Tex., where she will join her husband and make Tyler their permanent home. WANTED—Several honest industrious people to distribute Negro litter; salary $60 per month, Prof. Nichols Box 135, Naperville, Ill. Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Johnson, 1515 East Twenty-second street, are the proud parents of a daughter, to whom they have given the name of Cora Lee. Get used to the imprint of the race printer, who wishes your patronage on the basis of better and quicker printing service. This is it: C. A. Franklin, Printer, 1409 Main St. Mrs. Alice Black now is making her home with Mr. and Mrs. A. Dickens, 1729 Woodland avenue, Mrs. Black is one of Allen Chapel's substantial members, as are Mr. and Mrs. Dickens. Col. George E. Thompson, the efficient advertising agent of the Sun, has been confined to his home with muscular rheumatism during the past weeks. Miss Lena May Knonenberg, formerly of this city, and Mr. Wm. Huntley, of Shreveport, La., were married January 1. They will reside in Shreveport, where Mr. Huntley is conducting a business. Miss Lizzie Wanzer, niece of Mr. Geo, W. Teeters, was taken to Douglass Hospital, Tuesday night, where she will undergo an operation today. Members of her society and friends wish for her recovery. The Nine O'Clock School Shoe for children is absolutely the best shoe at the lowest price for your boy or girl in school. Think of it. From two and one-half dollars on down, at the Colored Shoe Store, 1507½ East 18th street. Miss Ruth Bishop and W. M. Organ were quietly married last Monday night at 2409 Vine street. They will go to Philadelphia to live, where Mr. Organ is attending law school. The bride is a daughter of Mr. Horace Bishop. In thinking of flowers, think also where you can get them at the lowest prices. Exquisite blending and Prompt service. GIPSON FLORAL CO. 1613 East Eighteenth. Bell Phone—East 3813 The ladies of Ruth Court, O. O. C. gave a reception in honor of their Worthy Counsellor, Mrs. Eliza Lynn, at the residence of Mrs. Hattie Francis, 1412 Vine street, Thursday January 29, from 3 to 11 o'clock. An enjoyable time was had. Poro hair dressing, hair weaving and facial massaging. Scalp treatment a speciality. Mrs. E. Norles, 1737 Paseo, upstairs. Mrs. Geo. Howard, the Poro Hair Grower. Scalp Treatment a specialty. Braids made from combings. For further information call at her residence. Hours from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. 567 Harrison street. This treatment is guaranteed to grow hair, regardless of the condition of one's scalp. Give it a trial. E. A. Robinson, Express, Baggage and Light Moving. Prompt and courteous service. Call Bell phone East 754. ADVERTISE YOUR SOCIETY. We would like to see every lodge and society in Kansas City put their cards in The Sun. It is the most popular way to let the world know who you are, when and where you meet and your object and purpose. For the next month we will make special announcements to have you put in your lodge or society list of of officers in this paper. Cottage—Bargain; 1219 Highland Ave. Small payment; terms like rent. Why pay and have nothing to show for it? This property will grow in value with the growth of the city. Address W. F. Freeble, 514 New York Life Building, or call The Sun; Bell phone; East 999. "GO TO CHURCH SUNDAY" is Feb. CITY NEWS. Great, Western Tabernacle No. 83 met at its usual hour with its officers in their chairs with ten members present. A great meeting was had, and the sum of $23.26 was realized. Next meeting will be in the new hall, Twelfth street and Highland avenue, Bessie Guthrie, high priestess; Mattle Henderson, vice priestess; Genevieve P. Burton, chief recorder. A delightful reception was tendered Mrs. L. E. Bass, District Grand Most Noble'Governor, H. H. of R, last Tuesday evening, January 27, at Armory Hall, Cottage and Vine streets, by Princess Tharah No. 3876, H. H. of R. Mrs. Bass was elected to this office last August. A large number were in attendance. All grand officers of Odd Fellows and Household of Ruth were present. Rev. J. W. Hurse, the genial pastor of St. Stephen's Baptist Church, gave a sumptuous dinner to a few of his friends on last Tuesday evening at his residence, 1606 Garfield avenue. The good doctor's splendid wife not only demonstrated she was a woman of brilliant intellectuality, but a splendid cook as well, and from the oyster cocktail and roast turkey on through the frozen cream and delicious cake, the menu was everything that an epurec could desire. Those present were: Attorneys C. H. Callaway and W. Clarence Hueston, Doctors G. W. Brown and J. H. Williams, Editor N. C. Crews and Rev. Moses Williams, the evangelist of St. Louis, who has been assisting Rev. Hurse in his revival. After the delicious repast, Dr. Hurse stuffed everybody's pockets full of choice ten-cent cigars, and after half an hour's exchange of ideas, the guests departed satisfied that Dr. Hurse is the real stuff. A A. MISS GRACE THOMAS The fashion plate of Kansas City, whose cost sartorial elegance, and who will have a party o services next Sunday. CALDWELL & CH Hair and M 18th and Paseo, Kansas C Home Phone Main 749 Scalp Treatment a Specialty. Caldwell's Por- Grows Hair. Try it. Save your com- and any old hat you may b Hair Matched From Samples. Feathers and I Blocked. Agents for Spirella Corsets. Mail orc WORK GUARANTEED. LIVE AGEN MANICURING FACE The fashion plate of Kansas City, whose costumes are the last word in sarical elegance, and who will have a party of friends at Allen Chapel serve as the host. CALDWELL & CHAPMAN Hair and Millinery 18th and Paseo, Kansas City, Mo. Home Phone Main 7499 Scalp Treatment a Specialty. Caldwell's Pomade and Tonic really Grows Hair. Try it. Save your combbings, cut hair and any old hat you may have. Hair Matched From Samples. Feathers and Hats Cleaned, Dyed and Blocked. Agents for Spirella Corsets. Mail orders answered promptly We teach the work we do Mrs. Gerbrude Fisher, 2107 Campbell street, entertained Tuesday afternoon a few friends in honor of Misses Alice Gayton and Lulu Foster, who left for Memphis, Tenn., the following evening. Mrs. Fisher will give a recital in Parsons, Kas., February 2. Mrs. M. F. Hightower left the city, accompanying her husband (who is quite ill), to Springfield, Mo. Their stay in that city will be indefinite. The Sun expresses a sincere hope for Mr. Hightower's quick recovery. The Hightowers will be located at 622 Washington avenue. The Dunbar Art Club was entertained this week by Mrs. Mercer Wilson of 2641 Highland avenue, and she was assisted in entertaining by Mrs. Stella Williams, her daughter. After the usual program, delicious refreshments were served and the club adjourned to meet next week at 2650 Euclid avenue. I wish to extend to my many friends thanks for their kindness and beautiful flowers sent me during my recent illness. I am especially grateful to the members of Princess Tharah No. 3876, H. H. of R. MRS LOUISA POWELL, 1810 Woodland Ave. In memory of our dear father, Howard Washington, who passed away at Albuquerque, N. M., February 1, 1908: A few more days shall roll, A few more seasons come, And we shall be with those that rest. Asleep within thy tomb, Sadly missed by— MRS. ROSA BUFORD BROWN, ESTHER M. WASHINGTON. CARD OF THANKS. IN MEMORIAM. In sad and loving memory of our dear sister, Mrs. Betsy Potter, or Atchison, Kas., who departed this life January 27, 1913, one year ago: Gone but not forgotten; One by one earth's tiles are broken, As we see our love decay; And the hopes so fondly cherished, Brighten but pass away. One by one our hopes grow brighter; As we near the shining shore, For we know across the river, Wait the loved ones gone before. In loving memory of my dear mother, ex," Mrs. Annie Epperson who was called away 3 years ago today, January 29, 1911. Mother I miss you everywhere, Miss your advice, love and care. A faithful mother so kind and true, I always pray and think of you. You're not forgotten in my mind, To me you were so good and kind; How my heart is filled with pain I hope some day we'll meet again, Sadly missed by her loving daugh The Afro-American Investment and Employment Company will hold its annual meeting at the office of the company, Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock. The board of directors have declared a 6 per cent dividend on the capital stock. E THOMAS, whose costumes are the last word in a party of friends at Allen Chapel & CHAPMAN Millinery Kansas City, Mo. e Main 7499 Dwell's Pomade and Tonic really love your combings, cut hair but you may have. Lathers and Hats Cleaned, Dysd and bats. Mail orders answered promptly LIVE AGENTS WANTED FACIAL MASSAGE MASONIC. In order to properly extol the benefits of Masonry, each Mason should provide it with a decent meeting place. No detail of equipment should be provided, as any Masonic form and precedent should be lived up to. There are no short-cuts in Masonry. Anything which is not entirely right is entirely wrong. There are no cut-and-cover detail should be worked out just as it was done by our ancient brethren. We can only be done by really good men, by men who are deeply in earnest. A Masonic hall should be clean, silky are no really unashed, and its equipment for square work should be ample. In such way only can Brethren should attend the meetings for the inspiration which a proper care of the driest times will preserve the dual dispute about trivial things. A few contentious, troublesome members will soon disrupt a whole lodge and the brethren will be should begin early and close early, thus conversing at the same time the pleasures of the service as well the time and health of the craftsmen. Peace Power Plenty Are you Discouraged, Discontented or Despondent? Are you Poor, Poverty-stricken or Painful? Are you Sick, Sad or Sinful? If so, write now and learn the SECRETS OF PEACE, POWER AND PLENTY. LYDIA COURTS, 1422-32 E. 3rd St., STRICTLY MODERN FLATS IN MEMORIAM MRS, ROBERT QUARRELS AND CHILDREN, MRS, RUTH BROWN, ROBERT QUARRELS, GWENDOLYN QUARRELS IN MEMORIAM HATTIE M. JONES. Stockholders' Meeting. MASONIC Herriford. Mrs. Green Hudson, 8328, Oakland avenue, is ill at her home. Prof. G. B. Buster and his bride are at home to friends at 1934 North Sixth street. Mrs. Beatrice Holman, 2115 North Third street, who accidentally came near severing her finger last week, is much better. Mr. Cordell White, son-in-law of Prof. J. J. Lewis, gave a surprise party last week in honor of Mrs. Lewis's birthday anniversary. Wm. T. Lewis, a popular mail carrier of this city, has moved his family from Platte City, Mo., and is now residing at 344 Haskell avenue. Mrs. J. H. Bruner, 3429 Harrison street, is ill at her home with acute indigestion. She is a S. M. T. and Court of Calanthe, E. and W. Rev. Spurgeon Davis, 1419 North Ninth street, pastor of the M. E. Church, Ninth street and Oakland avenue, is seriously ill at his home. The funeral of Mrs. Smith, 2002 North M sixth street, was held at the M. E. Church Sunday, January 25, conducted by Rev. Thomas and Rev. Bowren. Mrs. J. J. Lewis, 817 Oakland avenue, entertained at her home this week the "500" Club. Dainty refreshments were served, and a delightful time was had by all present. REV. J. R. RANSOM. Pastor of First A. M. E. Church, Kansas City, Kansas, who is having the greatest revival in the history of that city. He is one of the most eloquent preachers in his Church. Rev. D. B. Jackson, Eighth Street Baptist Church, Eighth street and Oakland avenue, returned home from Chillicothe, Mo., where he conducted a successful revival for Rev. Tally, where he made many friends. Grade schools held their mid-winter commencement last week, and seventeen pupils from Douglas and ten from Stowe entered Summer High School. Dr. Jesse Newkirk delivered the certificates to the class. Miss Mabel Victoria Plummer, who for the past fortnight has been the guest of Mrs. U. F. Scales, and who has been the honored guest of many social affairs will leave Sunday for her home at Hutchinson, Kas. City Union met at the Eighth Street Baptist Church Sunday afternoon, January 25, and the program was made up of talent of the Twin-Cities, and each number rendered was with credit. The members of the Eighth Street Baptist Church gave a surprise on Mr. Thomas Napper and family as a token of appreciation for his excellent service rendered. There was twenty in number, and they rendered a program which was enjoyed by all on Tuesday, January 20. The community was shocked Monday, January 26, by the sudden death of Mrs. Frye Hoffman, 1215 Ann avenue. She was a member of the First Baptist Church, Fifth street and Nebraska avenue. She leaves a daughter, who is a teacher in the public schools, and a host of relatives and friends to mourn her loss. Many of the professional and business people of this city are realizing the value of the Business League, and are rapidly becoming members of same, as "in union there is strength." Mrs. J. W. Smothers, of Brooklyn, N. Y., is in the city, the guest of her sister, Mrs. Ida Wood, Fourth street and Rowland avenue, this city. The funeral of Mrs. Leona Harvey, who formerly lived and owned a beautiful home at 1035 Freeman avenue, was held at Pleasant Green Baptist Church, Rev. Geo, McNeal, pastor. Interment was made in Wood-lawn Cemetery. She leaves a sister and other relatives and a host of friends to mourn the loss. Jno. W Jones, funeral director. An enjoyable affair this season was a matinee party given by Mrs. Tilford Davis, 1116 Washington boulevard, Saturday, January 24, from 2 to 7 o'clock p. m. The hall was beautifully decorated for the occasion, and handsome gowns were worn by the ladies, and the gentlemen in conventional black was indeed a pretty scene. Music was the chief feature of the evening. This affair was given in honor of Mrs. Hill, wife of Dr. Hill, of Muskegee, Okla. By Chas. A. Starks. Its Spiritual Significance. Its Spiritual Significance. "Be a man," was the recent injunction to the colored Kansas Cityans. Giving this a spiritual turn, demonstrate that you are "man"; the child of Heaven; the Son of Light—of the living Truth, rather than of darkness, of ignorance or despair. The Negro Poet All great races have produced their several poets. In order to do this you must have great men and noble women. In order to have great men and noble women you must have beautiful lives in the many to inspire greatness and nobleness. The soul of the poet is caught up in this onward march, and cannot but sing of these things, thus immortalizing the mighty works of God in man and preserving them unto posterity. The Spirit of the Times. The light of investigation is being turned on the action of all men in all walks of life. No longer can men hide behind a false dignity of office or station. The empty theory that the King can do no wrong is proven ridiculous. How It Happens. Give the Negro something to read; something to vivify his hopes; something to stir the deeper workings of thought; give him instances of business successes of well-managed enterprises, and, in proportion as the peaper reaches the verile mind of the reading public, it is bound to inspire a reasonable emulation on the part of the readers. The dailies will take care of the race's defects and failures. With due notice to the same let us also emphasize his glories and successes—incidentally, the Sun has handsomely increased circulation and is spreading the Gospel of practical Optimism. Delivering the Goods Let the Negro blu with a decent competition along with the "other fellow" where opportunities are equal or better, and we will call him a business man worthy of the patronage of his race and all men. That the Negro does not do this is quite evident, yet he is being compelled to or else he has to step down. To the Church Worker When raising any question relative to church affairs is it not well to ask yourself these pertinent questions: Am I seeking to manifest a loving work for the good of my brother and my sister, or am I moved by some personal motive to bring prestige or self aggrandizement? Too seldo mare these questions brought home! The Value in Dreaming. Sweet dreams which come to us by night Are born of thoughts which beautify the day; They bring to us a serener light, And sprinkle here and there a celestial ray. Ye! the revealers of nobler things, Silently in solitude encaptured state; You weave the airy thought which brings The happy augurs of coming fate. Y. W. C. A. NOTES "Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit, salute the Lord of Hosts."—Zechariah, IV, 6.—World's Y. W. C. A. Motto. Prof. E. G. Patterson, of Western University, teacher of a large Bible class of men and women in the First Church, will be the speaker at the Vesper service in the Y. W. C. A. Rooms, Fifth street and State avenue, on Sunday, February 1, at 3 o'clock. Come and bring your friend. Mrs. Ida. M. Becks read an interesting paper giving statistics on "The White Slave Traffic" at our service last Sunday. The Yates Young Womens' Christian Association ought to have 500 members in and about Kansas City who will form its strength of membership by the expiration of our first year, which ends March 5, 1914. We want to shine in dark places, keep the spirit of Christ for to win his work we must love. It costs just $1 to make you a full member for a year. Our doors are open daily at 2 o'clock a. m. Come in and join. Our new members include Mrs. W. W. Montgomery, Mrs. Shad C. Jones Miss Luevelia Carleson, Miss Ethel eyne Ransom and Miss Alice Miller VINE STREET BAPTIST CHURCH. Service was very poor last Sunday morning and evening, but those in attendance enjoyed two good sermons by the pastor, Rev. T. H. Ewing.... Sister Henderson is improving, after being on the sick list.... The hospital committee could not decide who won the prize on account of the absence of Mrs. Dawley's Batallion. It is hoped, however, that a conclusion will be reached in the near future. The meeting was opened Tuesday, January 27, at 8:40 o'clock p. m., with the president in the chair. You may have observed that a pipe devotes most of its time to going out. Our Prices are Right We Treat You Right Our Goods are Always Dependable BalsigerBros THREE STORES 9th and Charlotte Sts. 1121 East 9th and Charlotte Sts. 1121 East 12th St. 9th and Campbell Sts. 1729 Lydl Home Phone Main 7989 KANSAS CITY McCAMPBELLE PRESCRIPTION TWO ST 1729 Lydla Avenue Home Phone Main 7989 Bell Phone Grand 987 2300 Vine Street. Home Phone, 2396 Main. Bell Phone, 159 East. MONEY T On Diamonds, Watches. Unredeemed pledges for sa save you 25 per cent, on d Goldr 1307 Grand Ave. MONEY TO LOAN! On Diamonds, Watches. 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SOUTH SIDE CLINIC a Avenue Bell Phone Grand 987 Y'S OWN SONS L & HOUSTON ON DRUGGISTS STORES N. W. Corner Howard & Vine Home Phone, 5806 Main. Bell Phone, 765 East. TO LOAN! Jewelry and all valuables sale at bargain prices. Can diamonds man's Lodge Directory G G G For Rent 1722 Lydia-5 rooms, mod. $18.00 1729 E-4th, rooms mod. 10.00 1730 E-4th, rooms rear, mod. 25.00 1725 Houmes-5 rooms, mod. 15.00 1725 Troost-5 rooms 12.50 1508 E-24th-Storeroom 15.00 1508 E-24th rooms mod. 10.00 1722 E-12th-15 rooms part mod. 30.00 1692 Montgall-7 rooms modern. $23.50 609-613% Charlotte-5 rooms each. modern. $20.00 1219 E-12th-6 rooms, partly ern. $20.00 1820 Highland-6 rooms $15.00 1821 Highland-11 rooms $15.00 2306 E-6th 6th, part mod. 30.00 507 E-6th-15 rooms, mod. $20.00 2925 Washington, K, C., K, 4 rooms 6 room cottage $15.00 9 room cottage--Small storeroom, suite for cafe $10.00 10 room cottage $10.00 2801. N. 5th St., K. C., K.—5 room cotage on corner lot 609150; price $1,200; terms to sell. $400. Horde down and $10 per month, including interest. 916 Vine—6 rooms, part mod.: $2,200; $75 down, $13 per month, including interest. Any of these can be bought on easy terms. Any many others for rent and sale on easy terms. Come to office and get list, Phones, Bell, Main 751; Home, Main 7958 Afro-American Investment & Employment Co. 911 McGEE STREET. We have at last put in a complete line of Men's, Women's and Children's shoes at the Colored Shoe Store, 1507½ East 18th street. T. B. WATKINS. Established 30 years Pritchard Lodge No. 26, A. F and A. M, meets the 2nd and 4th Monday in each month. All Master Masons in good standing welcome. R. Greer, W. M.; J. H. Snigler, Sec'y. Rone Lodge No. 25, A. F and A. M, meets the 2nd and 4th Monday in each month. Master Masons in good standing welcome. F. W. Glimore, W. M.; T. J. McCampbell, Sec'y. M. Olive Lodge No. 53, A. F and A. M, meets the 2nd and 4th Friday in every month. Visiting Masons are welcome. The Jackson, W. M. J. A. Johnson, Sec'y. FOR RENT FOR SALE. The Robinson Diamonds An Audacious Hazard of Nikolai, Independent Agent, as Related by His Lieutenant, Summers By H. M. EGBERT (Copyright, 1913, by W. G. Chapman) This is the first of a series of stories, each complete in itself, which narrate the tremendously exciting adventures of Nikolai—a sort of modern Robin Hood who calls himself a "leveler of fortunes." The clever device by which he restored the Robinson Diamonds to their rightful owner is the subject of the present tale. I think there must be some malign Providence that sends our enemies across our paths just when we think that we have put them out of our lives forever. How else can one account for the meeting between Sir Julius Robinson and Mary Boyd? It happened aboard the Linlithgow, one of the older vessels of the Atlantic passenger fleet. There were not many of us, and we soon became intimate. The man in my cabin was, I fancied, a Russian or Austrian by birth; he called himself Baron Nikolak and seemed possessed of unlimited wealth. Sir Julius Robinson and Van Aam were South African diamond magnates about to pay a visit to America in order to float some company, and after the lights were turned out in the smoking room the four of us played poker into the small hours of the morning in Sir Julius' cabin. Nikolak always won; afterward, when our association had become close, I learned that cards were one means whereby he made his living. But that is neither here nor there; if he took from the rich, he had supreme compassion for the poor. Indeed, he posed as a sort of Robin Hood, called himself, whimsically, a leaver of forunes, and claimed his own share as middleman in these transactions. Sir Julius and Mary Boyd met on the deck the second morning. I saw the fat man grow pale; he put one hand out to steady himself against the rail of the ship, and as the girl swept, not being noticed to notice him, he looked after her with a scowl. It was Mary herself who told me of the circumstances later. It was a very simple story. Her father had been one of the first discoverers of diamonds in the river Vaal. Robinson and he had been partners; when Boyd fell sick of typhoid fever Robinson possessed himself of his claim through some legal childenary. Boyd emerged from the hospital to find himself penniless. His wife died in privation not long afterward, and Mary was adopted by a poor family of the district. She educated herself, became a school teacher, fell in love with a visiting American, and was now on her way to Savannah, the terminal port of call, to marry him. Meanwhile Robinson, grasping his stolen prize, had flourished. He became a millionaire, was knighted, and had put Mary Boyd out of his recollections. When Nikolai heard the story his eyes blazed. "I have learned one thing in the course of my experience, Summers," he said to me. "No man can sin and get away with it. Somehow, somewhere, Robinson will make restitution." "Who will compel him if the courts can't?" I asked. "I will!" he cried. It was on that same evening that Robinson, insolent and flushed with wine, pulled from the inside of his shirt a silken cord at the end of which was hung a chamois leather bag. He tossed it on the table and opened it. A handful of brilliant pebbles tumbled out. "Do you fellows know what these are?" he bickled "Uncut diamonds," replied Vam Aam sharply. "Put them away and don't be a fool, Robinson." "Why shouldn't I be a fool if I want to?" demanded the millionaire. "I got the coin, anin' it. Can't I be a fool if it amuses me? Yes, diamonds, gentlemen; uncut, but worth a cool half million. These are my samples, and if I can't float the biggest capitalized company in the trade on the strength of them, why I'll pitch them into the sea. No, I won't either—I'll hang them around pretty Mary Boyd's mock for a love gift." I longed to break his own neck. Nikolai nudged me under the table, looking up. I saw him frown slightly. I understood the warning; I knew that he had conceived some scheme which I must not spoil by precipitate action. "Worth a cool half million, gentlemen," went on the millionaire, gathering up his samples. "Pounds—not dollars. Sometimes I'll tell you how I jumped old man Boyd's claim when he was sick. I's pose Mary's painted one as black as Satan to you; what? Well, if I hadn't jumped his claim he'd have jumped mine. Ain't all fair in business?" He took the last stone in his hand and toyed with it thoughtfully. "I'd give this to Mary for one kiss," he mumbled, "but I know she wouldn't do it. She's hounded me for years and hates me like poison because I wont be blackmailed. She'd want more than one—two, I reckon." "Shut up Jule," said Van Aan kick At a certain college it was the custom to have the students write the following pledge at the bottom of their examination papers: "I hereby certify on my honor that I have neither given nor received aid during this examination." Boon after handing in his paper a young fellow hurriedly entered the class room and said: "Professor, I forgot to put the pledge on my paper." "All together unnecessary," replied "I will!" he cried ing him. "You've had too much champagne." The ship was rolling heavily in the trough of the seas. It was the end of the tenth day; on the next we might look for land. As I turned into my cabin I fancied that I smelled smoke, but I was dog tired from the long play, and must have undressed and tumbled into bed without knowing what I was doing, for the next thing that I remembered, after turning the handle of our door, was hearing the sound of hurrying feet above us. The next minute Nikolai was shaking me by the shoulder. "Wake up," he cried. "The ship's affire." I sprang to my feet in panic, and as I did so I heard confused cries and shouting outside; then screams of women wakened from sleep by that most dreadful of sea tragedies. As I opened the door a cloud of acrid smoke rushed in. Nikolai closed the door and restrained me with one hand. "Take your time, Summers," he said. "It's still below decks; there's plenty of time. They aren't even getting out the lifeboats yet." I dressed in a hurry, threw my overcoat over me and hastened out with my companion. We had to fight our way through the smoke, and the floors were noticeably warm beneath our feet. On the deck I cannoned into Sir Jullus. "What shall I do?" he whimpered, clutching at my arm, and I saw that his face was gray with fear. "The ship's afre. We shall all be drowned." "There's plenty of water to put it out," said Nikolai sardonically, looking down at the heaving sea. "By the way, where are those diamonds, Robinson?" "They're here," gasped the millionaire, placing one puggy hand upon his breast. "I'll give you all if you will save my life." He had nothing over his pajamas but a long mackintosh, covering him from throat to knees, and carpet slippers. At his side stood Van Aam, perfectly cool and collected, smoking a cigar. He was as spruce as though he had just dressed for dinner. All around us women were huddled upon the deck; beneath us the steerage passengers kept up a constant outcry. The officers were guarding the lifeboats—which were being provisioned. From the afterhatch a dense black cloud rolled up. "Your first visit to the States?" said Van Aam to me, coolly. "Yes? You'll enjoy these parts. I own an interest in a summer hotel on one of the Georgian islands. We can't be far from shore. Look at Sir Jullus!" "I thought you were a South African." I said. "I am," he answered. "But I've spent several summers in America of late, and Sir Julius is coming for the first time under my escort. By Jove, look at Miss Boyd!" I saw Mary Boyd descending the gangway. She was completely dressed, and, save that her hair was unfastened, she might have been preparing to go ashore at port. As she passed us, calm enough in the face of the ever increasing danger, I heard Nikolai say to the millionaire: "You will give all your diamonds if I save your life?" "Yes, yes," cried the millionaire, who was leaning, with a sea-sick expression, against the rail, enviously watching the nearest lifeboat. "How can you do it? Can't you get me a special lifeboat, with a crew, and come with me? We four—and my man. Surely the captain will do that for me." Nikolai took him by the shoulder and shook him as a terrier shakes a rat. "You hound!" he roared. "Do you want to leave the rest to perish? Do you think a man will enter the boats before the women are safe? Robinson," he continued, more kindly, "our chances are desperate ones. Do a just act before you die; restore those diamonds to Miss Boyd." I looked round. Mary was standing quietly beside me. "But how do you know we won't be saved after all?" asked Julius cunningly. "The law can't touch me." "My poor fellow, there are other kin's of laws where you are going," Nikolai answered. And even as the words left his lips there came a roaring sound, a spurt of flame, and the afterhatch disappeared in a geyser of fire. "All hands man the boats!" roared the captain; fifty sailors sprang forward and began to swing the boats free from their lashings. There was a universal cry; men started forward; the officers drew their revolvers and the cowards slunk back again. "Let him keep his stones," said Mary with quiet contempt. "I have no need for that sort of restitution." "But if he gives them freely—" began Nikolai. "I will not take his gifts." "But if he barters them or sells them to you—" Mary looked at him doubtfully. A lane was formed in front of us and the women were passed into the boat. The men followed. The millionaire, Van Aam, Mary and I found ourselves together in the bow. It began to do- the teacher. "I have just finished looking over your paper and I feel sure you neither gave nor received aid."—Lippincott's. Kleing Guns. Bacon—Germany has prohibited the passage through its customs houses of firearms that do not bear marks showing they have been thoroughly tested by their makers." Egbert—Why, I thought the customs house was the place for "kicks," you know. Kicking Guns. Aint I one of the party? --- secend. Julius, reduced to a covering heap of fear, crouched against the gunwale. I remember seeing the sea heave toward us—and then— We were all in the water, and at the same instant every porthole became ablaze. The fire had reached the cargo, which consisted largely of sulphur and nitre. A violent explosion followed. Whether this or the fall stunned me I do not know, but I opened my eyes to see, high over my head, the lifeboat hanging by one rope from the side of the sinking ship, while close at my side swam Nikolai, supporting Mary. I understood what happened immediately. The ropes had refused to work; one had broken, and all had been flung into the water. I must have been swimming for some time before recovering consciousness, for all this passed through my brain as some horrible moving picture play. When I regained full possession of my faculties I found myself clinging to a small water-cask that floated at my side, tossing like a cork upon the waves. The ship had disappeared and under the light of the stars the sea looked inky black and void of life. Had all except myself perished? As the thought flashed through my mind I heard myself hailed, and, looking round saw Nikolai, not twelve feet away, clinging to the side of an empty lifeboat, one arm supporting Mary. "Swim to the other side and climb in while I steady her," he called. I struck out with the cask, climbed in with difficulty and hauled in the cask after me. Then I helped Nikolai in with the still-conscious girl. He told me the still-conscious girl that provisions were gone; evidently this was the one that had broken loose Alfred Morris from the vessel at the moment of the catastrophe. As we sank back exhausted upon the bottom a feeble voice cried to us from over the waters. We seized the oars and pulled with a will. In a few moments I made out a man clinging to a spar; it was Van Aam, and with one hand he supported the puffy face of Julius. "I had to stun him to keep him from pulling me under," he whispered as we hoisted him in. "But he was too fat to sink. Now all together?" We got the millionaire into the boat, but that was our last effort. We drifted to and fro upon the face of the sea until day broke, disclosing a long, flat coast-line not five miles away. Sir Julius, who since recovering consciousness had been alternately praying and weeping, sat up and pointed. "Thank God, we were saved; we're off Georgia," he cried. Van Aam laughed sarcastically. "I wish it were," he said. "That's one of the Caymans, an uninhabited cluster of coral isles covered with jungle. Our troubles are only commending." "But we've got food," said the millionaire. "We can signal to passing ships." Then, looking round, his eye fell upon the water cask. "Where's the breakfast?" he demanded peevishly. "We ain't in such bad straits after all, but I'm devilish hungry. Got any eggs?" "Sir Julius Robinson." said Nikolai. When They Plew. Redd—A Massachusetts inventor has been granted a patent on a plane-carrying bicycle, by which he believes it is possible to fly through the air. Greene—Well, with the old-style high bicycle, you know, it was only necessary to take a header to fly through the air. Married in Her Everyday Clothes. A nineteen-year-old Leavenworth girl eloped with a Leavenworth boy of the same age and after the mar- tapping the fat millionaire upon the shoulder, 'all the eggs you are likely to get during the next few weeks are turtles' eggs—raw." "An'tn you got any food?" asked Julius, bewildered. "Take up that oar and pull, or we'll toss you overboard," shouted Nikolai savagely. The millionaire attempted to obey. But his fabby hands could hardly hold the handle, and Van Aam snatched it from him impatiently and gave it to Miss Boyd. She pulled bravely, and soon we began to draw nearer to the shore. After several hours of work under a burning sun we beached the boat upon a shore of dense and impenetrable jungle. "And now to make a camp," said Nikolai. He had taken command as if by right, and no one questioned him. He assigned Van Aam to gather wood from the jungle—happily I had a silver box full of matches which had escaped wetting; to myself he gave the task of gathering turtles' eggs from the shore; he announced his intention of ascending a peak which was visible some miles away through the jungle in order to investigate our surroundings. It was generally agreed that we must have landed upon one of the uninhabited and inhospitable Caymans. I was lucky in my search and came back with several turtles' eggs; I also discovered a pelican colony and located several nests of young. These would serve us at a pinch, though the flesh would be as unpleasant as that of most sea-birds. When I returned I found the fire merrily blazing and Mary in charge of the camp. Sir Julius lay stretched out on his back groaning. Nikolai. ```markdown ``` who returned a few minutes after me, announced that we appeared to have landed upon a large island, and that he had found no trace of water. However, our cask contained enough to last us, with care, for several days. We broiled the turtles' eggs and sat down to our unappetizing meal. Then Sir Julius rose with alacrity and stretched out his hand toward the pot. "Turtles' eggs, hey?" he said sniffing. "Well, they don't look so bad. I'll take that one." "You'll get breakfast in the morning if you work for it," said Nikolai. "What?" shrieked Sir Julius, "are you thieves going to leave me to starve? Ain't I one of the party?" "Sir Julius," said Nikolai with a bow, "you can gather all the turtles' eggs you can find in the morning and have them for yourself—" "Raw," I interrupted. "The matches belong to me." "Damn you," enmarled the millionaire, "I could buy fifty such puppies as you." "You can buy your share of the meal," said Nikolal. The millionaire's features relaxed into a sour smile. "Oh, trying to hold me up, hey?" he said. "Well, I haven't got my checkbook here, but you can charge it up against me. How much a day? Laundry included?" "One diamond a meal," said Nikolal blandly. Sir Julius turned livid; he clutched riage ceremony she called up her mother and broke the news. "You didn't get married in that dress you wore today," was the first thing the mother said, but she got around to the "Bless you, my children, bless you" before she hung up the receiver. —Kansas City Star. Well Mated. "They seem to be such a well-mated couple." "Yes. He always agrees to everything she says." --- Quite a Different Mattes "No, sln." at his neck where hung the chamombs bag suspended from the cord. "You don't get anything," he shouted. "That's a nice trick to play on a man. Because I've got a few precious stones—" "I want nothing," said Nikolai. "Miss Boyd is the hostess here. Diamonds are nothing but crystallized carbon. As you are aware, Sir Julius, they have no intrinsic value apart from their relation to other commodities. In Malden Lane or Kimberly, they bring good prices; here they are worth exactly one turtle's egg for the smaller ones and one turtle's egg and a drink of water for the finer stones." Sir Julius detached the bag and picked out a tiny stone. "Here! Give me a turtle's egg," he snarled. Nikolai picked out the smallest egg and handed it to the millionaire with a bow. While Sir Julius devoured it greedily, Nikolai turned the diamond over to Miss Boyd. "We have a new boarder," he said. "Please accept his meal ticket in advance." Mary took the diamond with a smile. When the millionaire had concluded his meal he bought a drink with another stone. "How many more have you?" asked Van Aam, laughing. "Twenty-four," answered Sir Julius with a snarl. "Three a day," mused Van Aam, "and one for lodging—unless Sir Julius prefers to sleep outside the campfire among the raccoons. That will last six days. Perhaps by that time we shall find some manner of reaching a more hospitable shore." "Nikolai," said Van Aam, when the Ain't I one of the party?* millionaire had departed wrathfully to pace up and down the sandy beach and battle with his emotions, "where do you think we are? This is not one of the Caymans. There is no scrap of coral formation. We must be north of the coral limit—that would mean in the latitude of the Bahamas." He ceased and sprang to his feet suddenly. "Come with me, Nikolai," he cried. "I want to speak to you. Quick, before it grows dark. We have some walking to do." They did not return until after sunset. Then they were both chuckling. set. Then they were both chucking. "Miss Boyd and Mr. Summers," said Nikolai, "excuse this mirth in the presence of such danger. But really we have a joke too exquisite to be shared. How long will it take our stout friend to dispose of his diamonds? "Six days," said Mary, smiling. "And you promise to keep them?" "Yes," said Mary, her face suddenly becoming serious. "Yes, I will. Do you know he tried to push me out of the boat when they lowered it from the deck?" Nikolai clenched his fists. "It's a pity we can't leave him here to rot," he muttered. "But after all we have some sort of human duty toward him." "The worst of it is," said Van Aam, "that we shall have to stay in this confounded place until he has passed over his board." "Have you seen a ship?" I cried. "Why do you object to vaccina- lion?" asked the busy magistrate, sharply, of the applicant for au ex- emption certificate. "It's a matter of conscience, sir," was the reply. At that moment the clerk whis- pered to the great man on the bench. "Ah!?" said his worship. "I am informed that you have a brother in the police force. Now, does he object to having his children vaccinated?" Van Aam and Nikolai looked at one another and laughed. That night Sir Julius paid out another diamond for his lodging, and his raucous snores, interpersed with groans as he tossed from side to side upon the stony ground, kept most of us awake until the sun rose. We exacted a tribute in advance that day, and when Sir Julius in a last attempt to save his gems offered to work for his living, we sent him off for turtles' eggs. We watched him wander off into the jungle and peer into the trees; that effort was too much for him, and thereafter he lay at home in sulled silence while we went off on our expeditions. But not to gather turtles' eggs. At evening Van Aam and Nikolai disappeared, returning on the following morning when the sun was well up over the trees. They called to Mary and myself to follow them, and, leaving the millionaire sitting despairingly beneath the thorn shrubs, we hastened to a tiny glade beside a trekking rivulet, where we found spread out upon the grass a first-class banquet. There was a ham, two loaves of fresh bread, a pound of butter, clean napkins, and to crown all, a bottle of champagne. "Fall to, fall to," said Van Aam, inviting us to the feast. "When you are satisfied the mystery shall be entirely explained." Even our curiosity could not overcome our hunger. Two days' diet of turtles' eggs had sickened us of that staple food for all time. When, at last, we laid our napkins aside we rose and followed our companions through a narrow path in the jungle. A mile ahead we emerged into a clearing! we heard the sound of the rea; and all at once, rounding a promontory, there appeared before our astonished gaze— "My little hotel—my latest investment," said Van Aam proudly, pointing to an immense five-story erection, covering some halls; an acre, in the middle of spacious grounds. "Then we are—" I gasped. "Shipwrecked off the Georgia coast, as I had suspected. And providentially upon the very island where I have laid out my latest summer resort. We open in a week; you gentlemen, and you, Miss Boyd, must be my guests throughout the season." "Oh, I can't," said Mary, blushing. "I have—I've an engagement in Savannah." "Young woman," said Van Aam sternly, "this is called Honeymonde House and is built specially with a view to the requirements of elopers." "Put I'm not going to elope," pleaded Mary. "We'll take you all the same," said Van Aam magnanimously. "But say—do you think you could endure another four days in camp if I hide a pillow and some plankets for you and bring you out to lunch every day under the trees? It's worth it—for the diamond necklace." LITTLE SENSE IN "HUSTLING" Reckless Use of 'Energy Does Not Stamp Man as One Capable of the Biggest Tasks. "When I travel," said a young millionaire in New York City, "I want to move. My time is worth money and I waste time on slow trains." He was explaining why he had hired a special train to carry him from Minneapolis to New York. It is almost needless to add that he did not make his millions, but inherited them. If he had hawned his own fortune, it is altogether probable he would not be riding in special trains across the continent. The probability is that those from whom he inherited his fortune did not ride over the country in special trains. It goes without saying that "time is money," and wise men are jealous rather than prodigal of their hours, says the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle. Those who perform big tasks how fatal is the habit of procrastination and how necessary it is to guard those moments which may be turned into times of fruitful accomplishment or lost because of waste and deadening delay. But moderation and poise are essential elements of success. We get much of our health happiness and character through restraint. Men may hurry in their absorbing anxiety to be scholars and lose their health; they may devote themselves continuously to pleasure in a feverish anxiety to enjoy life and reap only the dregs of despair; they may rush headlong after wealth, only to find that there is no sweetness in treasure accumulated with a spirit which has denied to itself the influences of culture and refinement. Haste may lead to wasteful extravagance. There is a great difference between legitimate hustle and an extravagant dissipation of energy and time. We must remember that haste sometimes makes waste. Bad Luck. George Ade told at a picnic at Hazelbrook farm a story about Atlantic City. "A young fellow," he said, "went to Atlantic City, had a gay time, and at the end of his vacation clooped with an Altoona girl. "Several years later the Altoona girl, now his wife, said 'to him during a quarrel: "You were bright and sweet enough that summer at Atlantic City, you old bear! I'd just like to know how many girls you made love to at the hotel before you took to me! "Twelve, the man groaned; 'but I didnt thing to count 'em up till it was too late.' "Very well; if vaccination is not against your brother's conscience, why should it be against yours?" "Well, you see, cir, it doesn't exactly follow. Bill, as you are talking about, has got neither children nor conscience." He got his certificate. James Whitcomb's Penalty. How'd you like to be Mr. Riley and have a million amateur poems read to you? - Indianapolis Star. Home Town Helps ADMITS RIGHTS OF CITIES English Parliamentary Committee Refuses to Allow Disfragment by Railways. It is a matter for more than congratulation, says the Town Planning Review, published in Liverpool, England, that the Northern Junction railway came to grief before the parliamentary committee. The project failed because of the strenuous opposition that was aroused. The particular interest which attaches itself to the defeat of the railway was not merely the triumph of the Hampstead Garden suburb and the Finchley town planning scheme. It is the first time that the new age of transit has demonstrated that there are considerations of pressing importance other than railways. The vast importance of the road to the modern city confronted the railway promoters with unexpected difficulties. The consideration due to town planning schemes, embodying traffic arteries suitable for the requirements of the immediate future, also influenced the decision of the parliamentary committee. The railway promoters had to realize that the precedents of the nineteenth century, insisting on every other public utility or amenity being made subservient to the interest of railways, proved to be no longer tenable. The defeat of the bill has, in fact, borne it home to all the companies that a similar failure is likely to overtake all those other enterprises which, without regard to modern conditions, seek to perpetuate and repeat on the confines of the modern city the disastrous blunders, the inconvenience and blatant ugliness which characterized the efforts of railway engineers in the past century. GOOD WORK IN CALIFORNIA Recently Published Booklet Will Help Citizens to Beautify Their Homes and Their Town. Under this title the state forester of California has issued a booklet that fairly teems with useful and usable information, says the Los Angeles Times. The best trees for the various sections of the state are described, all illustrated and their relative usefulness discussed for city and rural conditions, in relations to soils, climates, general conditions and environments. The various injurious insects and tree diseases are given attention, also treatment of wounds, burns and all classes of injuries, making a wonderfully complete treatise of a very live and important subject, a booklet by the way, that should be in the hands of every tree-lover in the state. The author is Ben Y. Morrison, who for years has made a special study of California trees as found along our streets and highways, and is, further and beyond all this a trained and educated forester. Boosta Garden City Idea. The garden city movement in this country is growing rapidly, and let us hope substantially, says the Construction News. About New York city this idea has been carried out admirably, and the suggestion now comes from New England that an attempt will be made to obtain 1,000 acres of land for a garden city near Boston. One of the speakers at the convention of the National Forward to the Land League in Boston stated the other day that there were 5,000,000 acres of waste land in Massachusetts, much of which was well adapted to development of this character. Aside from the semi-philanthropic idea involved, it means a great deal of money to some enterprising man who is big and strong enough to carry through this idea in the right way. Appearance of Streets. The cleanliness, the neatness, the beauty of streets and sidewalks are influences in behalf of good order and exalted citizenship that are more powerful than prisons or parks. What a city really is, is told by the character of her streets—not her high or broad streets, so much as the streets out where the population lives. What a city government amounts to in establishing the character of a city is more reflected in the gutters and crossings than the proud parade on the public occasions. A foul or dirty street, a bad and dangerous sidewalk, a gutter of standing, muddy water destroy civic pride and undermine a true citizenship.—Columbus (O.) State Journal. Model English Town Burnville is one of England's model towns. It was developed along scientific lines by the Garden Cities and Town Planning association of London. The association went to great palms to make the place perfect in every respect, in order to show the benefits of well planned cities and towns. It is claimed to be the most healthful and cheerful place in England. There are 925 houses in the model town. Not more than nine houses are built on an acre. Kingsley road, which is reproduced here, gives an idea of the place. Ealing a Tight Shoe To case a shoe that pinches, dip a cloth in very hot water, wring it out and place it over the spot where it pinches. Repeat this as soon as the cloth becomes cold. A few applications and the softened leather becomes stretched to the comfort of the foot. Unless Somebody Starts Fashion. A girl who is too short can wear high-heeled shoes, but a girl who is too tall can't go barefooted—Clinchinat Enquirer. A. F. and A. M. Missouri Jurisdiction Officers—1813. N. C. Crews, Kansas City, Grand Master. Deputy Grand Master, Richard Young, Lincoln, Neb. L. F. Payne, Glasgow, Mo., Grand Senior Warden. F. J. Brown, St. Louis, Grand Junior Warden. H. H. Walker, St. Joseph, Grand Treasurer. Geo. W. K. Love, Grand Secretary, Kansas City, Mo. W. W. Fields, Secretary of Masonic Relief, Cameron, Mo. E. J. Cooper, Mexico, Mo., Grand Lecturer. Grand Commandery Officers. A. D. Butler, R. E. G. C., St. Joseph, Mo. W. G. Mosely, V. E. G. C., Kansas City. P. C. Kincade, E. G. C. G., Kansas City. T. P. Mahammitt, G. Treasurer, Omaha, Neb. C. H. Lewis, G. Rec., Kansas City. Grand Chapter Officers. Geo. Broomfield, G. H. P., St. Louis, Mo. T. G. McCampbell, D. G. H. P., Kansas City. A. L. Thomas, G. K., Jefferson City, Mo. J. P. Moffitte, G. S., Sedalia, Mo. Chas. Griggsby, G. Treas., Liberty, Mo. E. S. Baker, G. Sec'y, Kansas City Mo. MASONIC BUILDING ASSOCIATION MEMBERS. R. T. Coles, Chairman. E. S. Baker, Secretary. C. H. Lewis, Asst. Secretary. R. W. Foster, Treasurer. W. C. Mallory, Sandy Meyers, Wm. Washington, Geo. Bradley, T. W. H. Williams, H. R. Edwards, J. E. Herriford, E. G. Lacey, E. G. Miller, W. C. Hueston. Harrison Williams Expert Furnace and Stove Repairs RESIDENCE 1612 COTTAGE AVENUE. Expert Dental tal Specialists Expert Dental Specialists OF KANSAS CITY. Our work has stood the test. We have been doing Dental Work for the past 26 years. 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BELL PHONE WEST 644 Branch Office: Portsmouth Bldg., Sixth and Minnesota Ave. Branch Office, Topeka, Kas.: 410 Kansas Ave. Over THEODORE SMITH, Druggist Home Phone, 5467 Main Bell 4501 Grand 1301 East 18th St KANBAS CITY, MO. Mme. Benton Dean, the popular milliner, has moved to 1010 Troost avenue, where she is elegantly located and will be extremely pleased to meet her many friends and customers at that number. Belle phone East 2102J. VISIT THE New Negro Enterprise Known as the Fad Studio A First Class, Up-to-Date Gallery. Views, Flashlights of Banquets, Parties, Groups of all Public Functions. Enlargements our Specialty. Post Cards, three for.....25c Cabinet Photos made, per dozen, $2.00 UP. G. BRUCE SANTEE, Prop. 1718 E. 18th ST., KANSAS CITY, MO. No greater opportunity for education and uplift could be furnished the adult colored people of this city than is offered in the excellent Night School now being conducted at Lincoln High School. This is especially true of the Domestic Science and Cooking Departments under the Management of that peer of all Domestic Science Teachers Mrs. Fredericka D. Perry whose pupils are unanimous in their praise of her versatility as well as ability. Every negro who is desirous of bettering himself and the race will take advantage of this splendid opportunity. And those who have not been attending should enroll at once and fill every room of this commodious building. TYPEWRITING DONE at Kansas City Son office, 1803 East Eighteenth street. Neat, quick work. Rates reasonable. Engagements by appointment. Bell phone E999. BRIDGE WORK Kelley's Best Beat all the Rest ALL HAND WORK Oysters, Fish and Game in Season. Fancy Groceries and all Table Luxuries. Courteous Treatment to All 1819 Howard Ave. Bell Phone 3596 East Kansas City, Missouri. Office of DR. M. G. BROOKINS, 24th and Vine Sts. Bell Phone last 232. Residence, 1816 Woodland Avenue. Bell Phone E. 838. 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The doors of this institution were thrown open to the general public January 1st, 1914, and the management of the same is vested in a board of directors consisting of five of Kansas City's well known and public spirited citizens, towit: Evelyn Baldwin, Marida Gardner, Clara T. Knox, E. M. Smith and T. B. Watkins. The officers are: President, Evelyn Baldwin; secretary, Eva M. Smith; assistant secretary, Eiffle watkins; treasurer, Mrs. Clara T. Knox. The building of which the Provident Hospital Association assumes charge has twenty-five beds, two of which this association has for several months maintained as free beds and this policy will be continued. The building is provided with steam heat and lighted with electricity and has an operating room with all the instruments necessary for the most difficult operations. In this connection also the institution has retained the services of Miss Nelle Palmer, the most accomplished and experienced nurse in the West, together with other competent nurses who will render valuable assistance. This institution is now public in every sense of the word and whatsoever money realized from operating the same will be expended for the maintenance of the hospital. This institution therefore belongs to the public, is a public necessity and merits the public's support. The following physicians and surgeons are on the lecturing staff: Dr. Lloyd E. Bailer, Dr. G. W. Brown, Dr. J. H. Williams, Dr. J. E. Perry Dr. Thos. A. Jones, Dr. E. A. Walker Dr. M. H. Lambricht, Dr. Thos. A. Fletcher, Dr. C. M. Kane, Dr. Whitington Bruce, Dr. Wm. J. Thompson. The medical profession when desiring hospital services for their patients will find the Provident Hospital an ideal place. Doctors desiring to serve on the staff for either medical or surgical are kindly requested to apply to the president. AFTER ALL. WHAT IS WEALTH? Does Not Guarantee Possessor Happiness Or Immunity From Unrest of Mind. But after all, what is wealth? My noble and severe parent had it in goodly quantity, but it cannot be said that it made him happy. He was far from being a happy man. I suppose that when he was the husband of one wife he thought he would be happy with two; but when the second was there, it appeared his idea of happiness called for another. I am glad that it did—but this has nothing to do with the argument—for that third and lesser wife was my own good and mild mother, who scolded only when it was absolutely necessary, and who raised a son to my father who has been able by his own exertions to lift himself above all the other children, and at the same time put rice in their pockets and hams over their shoulders, i. e., to assist to wealth and office. And so it is with many people. I remember when I was a youth at Lou-Chow that riches and promotions seemed as very gifts of the celestial regions. But I have found that neither great wealth nor distinguished decorations, nor both put together, will guarantee a man against unrest of mind or turnoff of soul. How great and honorable is the peacock's feather of the throne, yet how much easier rests the head on goose feathers!—Exchange. When We Criticise. No one who habitually points out others' failures can be a success himself. There is something about the habit of criticism that prevents the free, full expression of good in the life of the critic. It has been said, for example, that "professional literary critics never turn out any good literature. Their habitual attitude of criticism dries up the sources of literary production." Whether this sweeping statement is true in every case or not, it suggests a warning that most of us need to think about. To be habitually interested in seeing and speaking about the failures of others is to dry up our own powers of good. And the reverse is equally true; to be sensitively conscious of the good that is in others, to discover it and talk about it freely, to be bring good into being in our own lives that might otherwise never come into existence. How much better it is to discover that which makes for life than that which makes for death!—Sunday School Times. Love's Labor Lost. He was due to meet his charmer, and he dressed himself with care. His patent leathershone like diamonds, not a speck was there. His vest was of the latest cut, his topper bright and smart; and his morning coat and trousers were sartorial works of art. His cuffs, his gloves, and collars beat the finest things I've seen, while the color of his necktie would have turned Beau Brummel green. He arranged his diamond scarfpin, fixed his eyeglass in his eye, grasped his goldknobbed stick and started out to conquer or to die. He jumped into a taxicab, and bowled along in style. His darling met him at the door with frown instead of smile, she treated him quite frigidly, and left him in disgrace. Though his toilet was elaborate, he hadn't washed his face—London Tit-Bits. Office Hours 8 to 12 m. & 1 to 5 p. m. Sunday by Appointment Bell Grand 2553W DR. E. C. BUNCH DENTIST Gold Crown, Bridges and Plates A Specialty Painless Extraction 716 East 12th St. Kansas City, Mo. The Crescent Cafe For HOME COOKING Don't Forget our Thanksgiving and Christmas Turkey DINNERS. Meals, 15c, 20c and 25c. 1007 INDEP. AVE. Mrs. Sandy Williams, Prop. A. B. J H. SIMMONS, Prop. ATLAS HOTEL, 915 Oak Street Nicely Modern Furnished Rooms For Light Housekeeping BY DAY OR WEEK Rates $1.50, $2.00, $2.50 and $3.00 a week. You All Know Uncle Sam Money to Loan on Everything. Big line of full Dress Suits For Sale or Rent. UNCLE SAM'S LOAN OFFICE Sam Gingsberg, Prop, 812 MAIN STREFT WORDS OF APPRECIATION. 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We hope we trust that you will help us build up a ALSO DESIGNING HANDY STO for Ladies' and Gents' Notions cordially invite you and your friends to visit o test opportunity and see for yourselves the line we carry. We hope we can gain your trade will help us build up a creditable race enterprise DESIGNING AND TAILOR THE HANDY STORE For Ladies' and Gents' Notions. We most cordially invite you and your friends to visit our little store at your earliest opportunity and see for yourselves the line of Dry Goods and Notions we carry. We hope we can gain your trade and sincerely trust that you will help us build up a creditable race enterprise. ALSO DESIGNING AND TAILORING CLEANING AND DYEING SPECIAL values in Overalls, Work Shirts, Gloves, Susp Shirts, Hosiery, Linen Collars, Fancy Ties, Handkerchiefs, I Work Baskets, Thread, Underwear for men, women and ch and so forth. LADEN BROS., HOLMES & MRS. ANNIE HOLMES SALESL IN BROS., HOLMES & S. ANNIE HOLMES SALESLA SPECIAL values in Overalls, Work Shirts, Gloves, Suspenders, Fancy Shirts, Hosiery, Linen Collars, Fancy Ties, Handkerchiefs, Ladies' Aprons, Work Baskets, Thread, Underwear for men, women and children, Notions and so forth. LADEN BROS., HOLMES & CO., MRS. ANNIE HOLMES SALESLADY 2427 Vine Street [Name] The Eureka Carp 1718 Euclid The Only Steam Carpet and Operate Your Old Carpets Made to Lov Special Attention Town Orders Freight One the Rest. ALL WORK GUARANTEE Call Up or Write Yours in PHONES: Home M. 1169. Bell E. 3555. 1718 EUCLID AVENUE WINES LIQU Eureka Carpet Cleaning 1718 Euclid Avenue By Steam Carpet Cleaner in Missouri and Operated by a Negro. Carpets Made to Look New for a Reason Special Attention Given to Our Down Orders---You Pay Freight One Way and I The Rest. ARK GUARANTEED TO BE FIRED Call Up or Write for Information Yours in J. M. & T. M. 1169. Bell E. 3555. D. M. WEST UCLID AVE. Kansas C LIQUORS The Eureka Carpet Cleaning Co. The Eureka Carpet Cleaning Co. 1718 Euclid Avenue The Only Steam Carpet Cleaner in Missouri Owned and Operated by a Negro. Your Old Carpets Made to Look New for a Reasonable Price Special Attention Given to Out of Town Orders---You Pay the Freight One Way and I Pay the Rest. ALL WORK GUARANTEED TO BE FIRST CLASS Call Up or Write for Information. Yours in J. M. & T. PHONES: Home M. 1169. Bell E. 3555. D. M. WEST, Prop. Home Phone Main 5130 Leo's Place STRICTLY UNION S. E. Cor. 13th and Baltimore, Kansas r. 13th and Baltimore, Kansas S. E. Cor. 13th and Baltimore, Kansas City, Mo. DEALERS IN Cooks' Supplies, Lives, Razors, Shears, e Pomade. OF ALL EDGE TOOLS. St., Kansas City, Mo. Kansas City Undertaking Co. Motto: Prompt attention and courteous treatment. Lady Attendants. Caskets and Carriages Only Chapel Room in the City OPEN DAY AND NIGHT Home Phone, Main 3341, Bell Phone, Main 3398. 1031-33 Independence, Ave. KANSAS CITY, MO. INDY STORE and Gents' Notions. and your friends to visit our little store free for yourselves the line of Dry Goods we can gain your trade and sincerely to a creditable race enterprise. G AND TAILORING Work Shirts, Gloves, Suspenders, Fancy Cancy Ties, Handkerchiefs, Ladies' Aprons, for men, women and children, Notions. HOLMES & CO., HOLMES SALESLADY If you should ask a Kansas Cityyan to the most elegant and popular barber shop in the city he would unhesitatingly say—The Palace Barber Shop at 1516 Mart 19th street (near Vine) owned by that prince of good fellow—Prof. J. C. Hobbs who also has next door one of the neatest and best kept Pool Halls in town. Prof. Hobbs employees only the Best workmen among whom are Messrs. C. J. Nelson, David Robinson, T. D. Henderson J. M. McCree and H. A. Peace, while he himself is a barber of acknowledged ability. Ernest Turner, the best known porter in Kansas City, looks after the company's patrons with Miss Mary A. Woodson, J. M. McCree and Prof. Hobbs is also Kansas City's most popular dancing master, being manager of the People's Dancing Academy, which dances every Thursday night at Lyrle Hall, 1731 Lydia avenue, all the latest dances. Telephone, Bell 2833 East. Carpet Cleaning Co. Celid Avenue Best Cleaner in Missouri Owned created by a Negro. Look New for a Reasonable Price ention Given to Out of urs---You Pay the e Way and I Pay TEED TO BE FIRST CLASS write for Information. in J. M. & T. 55. D. M. WEST, Prop. E. Kansas City, Mo Baltimore, Kansas City, Mo. CIGARS THE KANSAS CITY SUN All communications should be addressed to The Kansas City Sun, 1803 East 18th Bell Phone East 999. Entered as second-class matter, August 12, 1988, at the postoffice at Kansas City, Mo., under the act of March 3, 1879. Nelson C. Crews. Editor and Owner Willa B. Glenn. General Manager J. Thompson. Advertising Agent J. G. Tews. Advertising Agent Eva P. Washington. Traveling Representative Ross Martin. Collector Alina Crews. Collector SUBSCRIPTION RATES: One Year. $1.50 Six Months. .75 Three Months. .80 It occasionally happens that papers sent to subscribers are lost or stolen. In case you do not receive any number when due, you must post a postal card and we will cheerfully forward a copy of the missing number. ½ ADVERTISING RATE 50 CENTS PER INCH. Visit Provident Hospital. Do you want stock in the Kaw Valley Truck Gardening Co.? Call E. A. Robinson, president, Bell, East 754. Are you a Democrat, Republican, Socialist, Bull Moose or for Commission Government? Prof. William E. Griffin writes that while he is slowly improving in health he is still unable to walk. He is at present at 613 Division St., Atchison, Kas., the home of his parents. The enrollment at Lincoln school was 60 at the close of the half term last week. This is an increase of 60 over the corresponding week of last year and efforts are being made to provide additional facilities for the increased attendance. The death of Judge J. M. Patterson last week was a distinct loss to the Colored as well as the white people of this community. Judge Patterson was one of those high-class white men of a gracious and kindly disposition who treated all men right. And to know him was to admire him. The Sun feels that the race has lost a consistent friend and adviser in the death of Judge Patterson. The woman who uses intoxicants promiscuously or one who goes about with her breath smelling of liquor, must not be surprised if she acquires a general reputation of being a questionable character. She bears all the signs which lead to that conclusion. It is said that drinking among women has increased more than 100 per cent during the last ten years, while the per cent of increase among men has been correspondingly lowered and how women's ideals have fallen. This is a vital question for the consideration of Negro women and girls who are already exposed to too many dangers and too many obstacles in the way of their advancement. Let our women cultivate virtuous habits and there will be no field for vicious men to prey upon, but as long as there are loose, careless women, just so long will the whole sex be endangered and just so long will there be low, mis-minded men. Of course the reverse is also true, but as women have always been regarded as the conservators of the gentler graces we must expert them to at least set and keep the proper pace. New York, Jan. 23—The New York News today carried the following as an editorial: "Just to keep the records straight, and for fear some eleventhth conveys may assume, and beastingly, all the credit which rightfully should be divided among many, the News desires to make this statement in justice to all who have in any way contributed to fight race segregation in the departments at Washington. "The newly chosen press agent for the N. A. A. C. P. recently sent out a Washington news letter which, among other things, culpably failed to give the credit due Ralph W. Tyler for the leading part he has played in opposing the Wilson segregation system. The first expose of the scheme was by Ralph W. Tyler, then auditor of the Navy, who wrote a strong, signed article to the local, white daily press in Washington. He immediately followed this up with an official letter to the President, specifying in which departments race segregation was enforced, and kept it up with interviews and articles in the New York Evening Post and other publications, both white and colored, even securing copies of the official orders authorizing segregation, and the first to secure them, which he furnished to the press. Mr. Tyler did this white in office, before his resignation was asked for, and because of this fact more is the honor due him. No one conversant with the facts will doubt that the demand for his resignation was precepted by his early, strong and honorable fight against race segregation in government departments. "We simply make this statement in order that a modest, unpretentious and unclanking, but fighting Ohio, be accorded proper credit which he is not even asking. One of the most successful business concerns among our people is the Dairy of Mr. Wm. Sprangles, located at 53rd and Chestnut Streets. Through energy, sacrifice and toll Mr. Sprangles has amassed a small fortune. A more familiar face is not known on the business thoroughfares of Kansas City than that of Mr. Sprangles. On last Tuesday evening he celebrated his fifty-eight anniversary. Sixty-five or seventy of his Kansas City friends were present as guests of the occasion and it proved to be one of the most enjoyable that has been witnessed this season. The table was laden with all the delicacies of the season and there his friends chatted and enjoyed themselves until a very late hour of the night. Mr. Sprangles deserves much credit for his extreme sucts and his many friends wish him many more happy and prosperous years. 4 Tenth and Charlotte Streets, which expects to receive 2,000 worshippers next Sunday. THE WORLD'S FIRST AFRICAN WRITER HARRY W. BEAN. The popular Footman at the Emery-Bird-Thayer store, who is a singer of much ability. A —That B. J. U. is going to establish an "old folks home" on his farm soon. —That knowledge gets in the way of wisdom when it leads to pride of intellect. —That two of our manual training teachers have become exceedingly rast friends recently. —That sometimes the worst women get the best husbands and no-account men good, sweet wives. —That if you go to church next Sunday you will be happy and prosperous the following week. —That if old women will continue to "run after" young boys they must expect the consequences. —That the old adage is being verified every day, "That those whom the Gods would destroy, they first make mad." —That Rev. Dr. Thomas was right when he said, "A race can only be built up from the inside and not from the outside." —That the most vicious, prejudiced and abusive white press toward Negroes in this country is right here in Kansas City. —That every man who has a tender memory of home and mother will demonstrate it Sunday, Feb. 1, by going to some church, somewhere. —That the Republican party, as controlled in Kansas City, is too cowardly to recognize the loyalty and worth of the 6,000 Negro voters of this city. The Interdenominational Sunday School Union meets at the Y. M. C. A. rooms on Monday, Feb. 2, at 8 p. m. All are invited. Come, let us reach all the children with the Gospel of Christ. EDWIN RCGS, Pres. C. A. STARKS, Sec. Y. M. C. A. NOTES The Y. M. C. A. State Convention will convene in Sedalia, Mo, this year, in the month of February, from the 13th to the 15th, inclusive. Our association will send at least two delegates. The men's meeting next Sunday afternoon will be addressed by Rev. E. M. Cohran, of St. Joseph, Mo, who is conducting the revival services at the Second Baptist Church. Subject, "How to Succeed." This being "Go to Church" Sunday, it is expected that a large number of men will be present at this meeting: 3:30 o'clock p. m. Special music by Prof. R. G. Jackson This week the Philadelphia Buncing is being dedicated, the exercises to last ten days, closing the first of February. This is the fourth building to be opened for Colored Men since the famous Rosenwald offer went into effect, and the Colored People of Philadelphia, as in the other three cities, have rallied nobly to the support of this great work. It is quite probable that the fifth building to be dedicated will be the one for Colored Men and Boys of Kansas City. Last week, while getting in touch with the persons who are to make their last payment, we came to the name of a Mrs. Mary Hughes, who had made four of the 45 payments on her subscription of $25. We called to see her and, to our surprise, found an old lady who has traveled far into the shades of life, and who is working in a downtown hotel as chambermaid for a mere pittance, including her board and room. She told us that she had one son who had been denied the good influence that a Y. M. C. A. builling can give, and that her sacrifice was to help make it possible for other boys to have a better chance to do right than her son had. Mere words will not suffice in paying to her the tribute she deserves. The annual election of officers and directors of the Kansas City branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People was held on last Saturday night at the First A. M. E. Church, Kansas City, Kas. A small but enthusiastic crowd was present and listened to the reports of the various committees, who reported favorable work along several lines. Judge L. W. Keptinger, a former member of the State board of Trustees of the Industrial Department at Western University, was present and made a few remarks regarding the great work to be done by the association. The following officers were elected to succeed themselves: Judge I. F. Bradley succeeded himself on the Board of Directors. Dr. S. H. Thompson was elected to succeed, Miss Sarah Porter for a term of three years. The prices and the goods at the Colored Shoe Store are right. Try them at 150% E. 18thh. G. A. Page. Negro Business League of Kansas City. Members will please report any mistake or change of address to E A. Robinson, Financial Secretary and Fiscal Agent, Bell Phone East 754. AUTOMOBILES. Wm. D. Foster Auto Co., 1423 Forest, hire and repair; office Bell Grand 1630W; res. phone Bell East 4417W. Henry Compton, 1512 E. 18th St. Bell phone, East 618. Mrs. King, Eighteenth and Pasco. Maggle Seamster, 1507½ East Twelfth. Harmless Wynn, barbecued meats, 2315 Vine. J. E. Rolland, "Catfish John's, Cafe," 2330 Vine street. Mrs. H. W. Dotson, 1705 E. Twelfth St. Phone, B2214 Wm. T. Garner, contractor and builder, 1728 Woodland; Bell E. 4741W. A. E. Estes, 2469 Waldron. Bel I, East 4394-Y. Leon H. Jordan, 712 East 12th St. Bell Grand 2873. W. R. Nelson, 1322 Pacific Street. C. S. Page, 1514 East Eighteenth; Main 5119 Home. DENTISTS. T. C. Chapman, 1505 East Eighteenth; East 798 Bell. A. H. Hudson, 2330 Vine; East 2330 Bell. McQueen Carrion, 18th and Paseo. Bell Phone, E. 144. Home Phone, Main 3490. DRESSMAKING. Mrs. Blanche饼, Dressmaker, 2413 Vine St., Bell Phone, East 3192. Miss Georgia Coleman, 1510 E. 18th street. Birdie Jackson, 1913 East Nineteenth. DRUG STORES. McCampbell & Houston, 2300 Vine street, and N. W. Cor. Howard and Vine St. E. S. Lee Pallace Drug Store, 19th and Vine. Both phones. DRY GOODS, GENTS' FURNISHINGS, NOTIONS. Mrs. Josephine Abernathy, Ladies Furnishings and Notions, 2413 Vine street.. Bell phone East 3192. Ell Harris, 2333 Vine St. Taylor Homes & Laden Bros. & Co., gents' furnishings and notions, 2427 Vine. J. H. Simmons, 915 Oak; Main 4072 Bell. Hotel Woods, 721 Charlotte. Lewis Woods, Prop. Bell Main 2078. INSURANCE. E. A. Robinson, 2413 Montgall; East 754 Bell. T. A. Ross, 1507 East Eighteenth; West 1496 Bell. H. D. Simmons, 1832 Vine. Phone East887. G. F. Porter, 1507- East Eighteenth; East 4955 Bell. J. W. Golden, 1612 Lydia. Grand 2631. J. A. Wilson, 1616 W. 9th St. Bell Main 6453-Y. HAIR DRESSING AND MILLINERY. Madame N. P. Jones, Beauty Culture., Hair Goods, etc., 2110 Vine street. Mattie P. Garner, electric straightening, comb and hair goods; Bell East. 4741W. Lillie Johnson, 1508 East 18th; Bell East 1795. Chapman & Caldwell, 18th hand Paseo). Phone East 798. Eva P. Washington, milliner and hair dresser, 849 Freeman. Bell phone, 2306 West. Mrs. Stella Hubbard, 1510 E. 18th St. Bell Phone East 1007. LAWYERS. William B. Bruce, Attorney-at-Law and Counsellor. Phone, Home Main 5478; Office, 117 West Sixth Street. Chas. H. Callaway, 117 W. 6th. Home Main 58. W. C. Hueston, 117 W. 6th. Home Main 58. L. A. Knox, 117 W. 6thSt. Home Main 5478. J. Hill, 1510 Woodland Ave. Bell phone, East 1204. Amus Barnett, 1230 Forest; Main 5018 Home. R. C. Roland, 2423 Grove. S. J. Hightower, 2436 Highland. Solomon Smith, 2643 Highland. George Teeters, Southwest National Bank of Commerce. John Thomas, 425 Waverly Way; South 5087W Bell. H. T. Kealing, Western University; West 4480 Bell. Edward D. Craig, sausage manufacturer, 5328 Kansas. Henry P. Ewing, scientific farmer, 1105 Woodland. Wm. Sprangles, milk and butter, 53rd and Montgall; Lin. 750 Home. D. W. White, "White's Furniture Exchange." Bell West 483, 423 Minnesota avenue Kansas City, Kas. Mr. T. G. McCamble, Custodian Western University Grounds. Arthur A. Anderson, 543 State St. Kansas City, Kans. N. C. Crews, Kansas City Sun, 18th and Woodland; East 999 Bell. Rev. J. Frank McDonald, Western Christian Recorder, 2517 Grove St. phone 8ell. 488. C. A. Murray Kane, Southeast corner 18th and Paseo. Bell, East 5069. Home, Main 5897. Residence Phone, Bell East 693. Henry M. Dillard, Graduate Ph. D., 1512 N. 51th St. Kansas City, Kans. M. H. Lambright, 1508 East 18th; Bell East 144; Home Main 2490. Thos. A. Fletcher, Home West 171; Residence, Home East 2856. M. L. Finn, pharmacist, 1301 East 18th. L. E. Baller, N. W. Cor, 12th and Vine. Bell East 232. Howard M. Smith, 1509 East 18th. St. Bell East 495. Wm. J. Thompkins, 1509 E. 18th St. Bell East 495. L. J. Holly, 1117 Campbell. Bell phone, 783 Grand. E. J. McCampbell, 2202 Vine street. Bell phone, 501 East. M. G. Brookans, N. W. Cor, 12th and Vine. Bell East 232. J. Edgar Dibble, 19th and Vine. Bell East 887. A. E. ESTES, Secretary. Members will please report A. Robinson, Financial Secreta A Wm. D. Foster Auto Co., 1 Grand 1630W; j. M. Henry Cormpton, home baker Susie Owens, 2329 Vine. George Purnell, 1312 Vine; j. William Dabbs, 1219 Baltimor J. A. Jones, 1514 E. 18th St. Palace Barber Shop, J. C. H. 2833 East. William Stitts, Criterion B B Jas. Hopkins, 2325 Vine St. CAFES A Henry Compton, 1512 E. 18th Mrs. King, Eighteenth and P. Maggie Seamster, 1507! Eighteenth Harmless Wynn, barbecued n J. E. Rolland, "catfish John Mrs. H. W. Dotson, 1705 E. CLEANERS, D. O. K. Cleaners and Dyers, g dye, 1113 East 18th; Bell R. Bennett, 1514 East Eighteenth F. J. Bail, 1500 Main; Main John Holmes, 1903 Vine. Laden Bros, 2427 Vine; E. Worthan Bros, 1222 East Nin G. W. Golden Steam Dye Wor CARPET D. W. West, 1718 Euclid; E. CIGAR M. Henry Parks, 1509 East Eighteenth COAL, FEED, J. H. Hall, 1208 Vine. Henry Kinsler, 2012 Harrise E. A. Salisbury, 2206 Vine; E. W. H. Winters, 1915 Highland R. Williams, 1815 East Seven Hopkins Bros., 2232 Vine. W. H. Lambright & Sons, Co. 1620 North 3d street, Kra CONTRA Wm. T. Garner, contractor an A. E. Estes, 2460 Waldon. Leon H. Jordan, 712 East 12th W. R. Nelson, 1322 Pacific C. S. Page, 1514 East Eighteh Lee London, 407 West 5th. T. C. Chapman, 1505 Easf Ea A. H. Hudson, 2330 Viea Ea McQueen Carrion, 18th and Phone, Main 3490. D Mrs. Blanche Page, Dressma Miss Georgia Coleman, 1510 Birdie Jackson, 1919 East 9 DRESSMAKING. DRUG STORES. 300 Vine street, al, store, 19th and Vi MENTS FURNISHI ay, Ladies Furni ne East 3192. Bros. & Co., genta PLOYMENT AGE nt & Inv. Co., 91 O DYSTER MAR eightenth. FLORISTS. E. 18th; Main 755 GROCERS. rth 3rd St., Kansas ewenty-fifth. rove. Bell Grand lland. HOTELS. Main 4072 Bell. ate. Lewis Woods. INSURANCE. ngall; East 547 eighteenth; West 147 ate. Phone East 818; Eighteenth; East Grand 3631. INVENTOR. and Avenue. JEWELER. h St. Bell Main MISSING AND MILL beauty Culture, H c straightening, 18th; Bell East 18th; hand Pase. Pliner and hair dr O E. 18th St. Bell LAWYERS. 117 at-Law and Co 117 West Sixth St W. 6th. Home Main Home Main 51 Home Main 547 MISCELLANEOU eve, Bell Phone, I Bell Phone, I WHERE CAN YOU FIND ITS EQUAL? has been said the value of advertising lies in the public of the advantages to be gained in advertiser. It is not the intention of the manager nico Cafe and Home Bakery to deal at length wising phrases that long since should have been of time. We have no desire to advertise in that term is most generally accepted; we simply open facts which your investigation will need It has been said the value of advertising lies in its power to convince the public of the advantages to be gained in dealing with the advertiser. It is not the intention of the management of the Delmonico Cafe and Home Bakery to deal at length with customary advertising phrases that long since should have been cast into the rag bag of time. We have no desire to advertise in the sense in which that term is most generally accepted; we simply desire to state a few open facts which your investigation will necessarily verify. A STATEMENT OF FACTS: The Delmonico Cafe and Home Bakery, located at 1512 East Eighteenth street, Kansas City, Mo., is the most thoroughly equipped Cafe west of the Mississippi, rendering it does a service almost whole to Negroes. The rooms in connection are centrally situated at the He of the Negro District, and are the most modern and neatly furnished in their various a pointments. The Home Bakery in connection; while comparatively new enterprise to the Negro of greater Kansas City, he from the day it was installed well to the standard in the quality of their products. And has today in service the most finished Bakers ever employed by Bakeries of small city anywhere. Our solicitation for your patronage, either to the traveling public, is based on the foregoing facts and as a guarantee of our position in this matter of the Delmonico Cafe and Home Bakery we proposition: To supply anyone of the recognize people in this city with their bread and pastry foregoing statement of facts can be disproven. HENRY C. COMPTON, Delmonico Cafe and Home Bakery, 1512 East 15 Save 20 Per C ON DIAMONDS AND WAT Money Loaned at a Low Rate. Fine Repairing. Cash Paid for Old Gold, SI Diamonds. Unredeemed Pledges For a Bargain, see The Delmonico Cafe and Home Bakery, located at 1512 East Eighteenth street, Kansas City, Mo., is the most thoroughly equipped Cafe west of the Mississippi, rendering as it does a service almost wholly to Negroes. The rooms in connection are centrally situated at the Hub of the Negro District, and are the most modern and neatly furnished in their various appointments. The Home Bakery in connection; while comparatively a new enterprise to the Negroes of greater Kansas City, has from the day it was installed measured well to the standard in the quality of their products. And has today in service the most finished Bakers ever employed by Bakeries of small capacity anywhere. Our solicitation for your patronage, either to the local trade or the traveling public, is based on the foregoing facts coupled with service and as a guarantee of our position in this matter, the management of the Delmonico Cafe and Home Bakery willingly makes this proposition: To supply anyone of the recognized Charities of our people in this city with their bread and pastry for one year if the foregoing statement of facts can be disproven. HENRY C. COMPTON, Prop. Delmonico Cafe and Home Bakery, 1512 East 15th Street Money Loaned at a Low Rate. Fine Watch Repairing. Cash Paid for Old Gold, Silver and Diamonds. Unredeemed Pledges For Sale at a Bargain, see ```markdown ``` MORINO g lies in its power gained in dealing with the management of length with customers have been cast into advertise in the sense e simply desire to st will necessarily veri safe and at 1512 st, Kan- the most safe west dlering as wholly ction are the Hub and are neatly jicious ap- in con- tatively a Negroes city, has installed standard products. service the ever em- small ca- per to the local trade, giving facts coupled w in this matter, the n Bakery willingly ma- recognized Charities pastry for one yes proven. ON, Prop. Bakery, Last 15th St Cent WATCHES Fine Watch Gold, Silver and gages For Sale at OPPOSITE POST OFFICE 812 Grand Ave.