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Patronize Our Advertisers, It Helps Us and Helps You A FEARLESS DEFENDER OF THE RACE VOLUME VI. NUMBER 34. Patronize HEAR THE OTHER SIDE. Two vallant Knights—the legend runs While on a road did ride— One from the east, one from the west, A broken shield espied; At once began, The story ran A wordy fratricide. From words to blows each eng- gaged. Each his best strength applied; They fought to kill; they fought un- til They fell—fell side by side; About a shield, a broken shield, Which lay the road beside. They fought to kill, the story runs, They fought and bled and died; About a shield on a gory field Which each saw from his side; Quoth one, "Tis gold!" Quoth the other as bold, "Tis silver! or I have lied." And as they lay, and gasped for breath, THE H The H East rayed antly also to greatest store is isfied Weave division people at 11t L. A. many which Business come Mr. J. Grove an uni- ident, tor of While the other, we're told, Was silver—thus they died. But had they looked before they sought Each other to deride, The truth, no doubt, they'd found it out, And spared this homicide. And I'd make a vow They'd be living now, Had they looked for the other side. And so a lesson we may learn, The moral's self-applied; It's always best to make a test Before we should decide. 'Tis always well Before we tell To hear the other side. When envious tongues a friend assails With slander to deride, by devil sent, on mischief bent, One's friendship to divide, Refuse to hear, Turn a deaf ear, And call the other side. Good neighbor South has lost his place, 'Tis spared' far and wide; He would take things—a diamond ring known the side of edu- mold a lot of deal we such a genera we get ants to where manho with Do s to our men of men. Men of doctor underst merit. Deal pensat every Frank joyed ble. T Henry Mr. F of the cause talks a ing go these did, a On him was identified: Before you tell, Just why he fell Go, go and'hear his side. When Jones exultingly relates How all the girls have tried To capture him, set traps for him, To be his bonny bride: Go ask the girls, The dear sweet girls To give the other side. When sweet sixteen as vainly boasts That all the boys have vied For just a chance with her to dance, Or sit down by her side To talk and dream, Or order cream, Wait! hear the other side. And when the other side you've heard And your best sense applied, Don't credit half the libelous chaff But let your gossip slide Leave room for doubt, Blot it all out. Forget you heard either side. —J. DALLAS BOWSER. Mrs. J. C. Hobbs, wife of Kansas City's popular dancing master went to Douglas Hospital Friday where she will undergo an operation for a tumor. Her many friends wish for her a speedy recovery. Flowers for Any And All Occasions We Lead in Quality and Low Prices. Weaver Floral Co. 1510 East 18th St. Home 7555 Main Bell 4788 East Res. Bell E. 4852 W. --- The Kansas City Sun THE NEGRO BUSINESS LEAGUE MARCHES ON. The Highland Avenue and Greenwood Baptist Churches Extend Hearty Receptions. Easter in beauty, gloriously arrayed in nature's charms and pleasantly enjoyed by man and beast gave also the Negro Business League of greater Kansas City something to store in memory's treasure which satisfied our best wishes. Mr. F. J. Weaver, president, leading the first division of the League met the good people of Rev. Mills Church, located at 11th and Highland avenue. Hon. L. A. Knox in an able consistent and manly plea set forth the principles which are being taught by the Negro Business League. That all may become united for our common good. Mr. J. L. Mattson, grocer at 19th and Grove streets also spoke. Owing to an unintentional oversight of the president, Prof. J. Silas Harris, an educator of note, a man of rare attainment who is also president of an organization composed of members from every quarter of the globe and a good member of the League was overlooked. Prof. Harris is with us and let it be known, the League earnestly solicits the aid of such men in this campaign of education. Our object is to so mold the thought and clarify the vision of the Negro that we may not only deal with one another easy, but with such merit, competence, service and general congenial surroundings that we get the best. Make our restaurants better by our patronage, stay where we are appreciated and our manhood is respected. Serve all men with due notice, "A man is a man." Do good to all mankind but be true to our own people. A race of true, men cannot be false to any race of men. Half with joy the slogan, "On! Men of Ethiopia, On!" Our lawyers, doctors, merchants, real estate men, undertakers and all are speaking by merit, ability and works. Deal with them. May a great dispensation continue permanently for every worthy Negro enterprise. C. A. Franklin leading division No. 2, enjoyed one of the best meetings possible. The speakers, Mr. John Day, Mr. Henry Laden and C. H. Countee and Mr. Franklin made the best speeches of the campaign for brevity, for our cause and the general good. Such talks are worthy, and good, great lasting good will result. We hope to use these young men often as they can, did, and will deliver the goods. Bro. Mosby is a preacher indeed, doing a great work. We took people into the League and the Church and this thing happened also at Ebenezer. Sunday, April 19th the League will meet at Allen Chapel A. M. E. Church, 10th and Charlotte street. Prof. Shelton French, L. A. Knox, Mrs. E. L. Baller and C. H. Countee, speakers. Solos by Prof. Work of Lincoln High School and Mrs. G. F. Porter, Standard Life Insurance, Mr. C. A. Franklin, Wm. Johnson, Ed. Laden and John Day are the speakers selected for Rev. Williams' Church on Summit. Next Sunday after the 19th, Dr. J. E. Dibble will begin leading a third division. We aim to reach our brothers in Kansas City, Kas., not later than the third Sunday in May. Brother, when will we stand up as men? Let each man answer, "Now!" Yes. right now! We must stand up, must stand erect and have a right to enjoy this thing that sounds so sweet to my attendant ears. "The second Emancipation of the Negro." E. A. ROBINSON, Secy, Campaign Committee. BABY CONTEST AND SHOW. The platform of the lecture room of Allen Chapel was decked out in real modern nursery attire. Cradles, hammocks, rustic settees, tables, chairs and plants arranged to tempt, please and make happy the child heart. Mrs. Grady of St. Simon's Nursery, McCampbell & Houston's Drug Store and little Albert Bernice Dailey who though the last to enter the contest brought in $16.55 supplied most of the furniture. The sight was beautiful. The little ones were beautiful, well behaved and perfectly at home. Their parents and friends are proud of them and justly so. The winners are: Frances Ward, first prize, $10; $32.80 daughter of Mrs. Amy Jackson Ward and T. H. Ward, 1319 East 13th street. Margaret Hueston second prize, $5; $28.15, daughter of Mrs. Jennie Hueston and W. Clarence Hueston, 1514 East 11th street. Frances H. Caston third prize, $2.50; $25, daughter of Mrs. Bernice H. Caston and Jesse A. Caston 1031 Highland avenue. There were 19 contestants reporting $233.50. Those deserving honorable mention were: Elizabeth Anna Anderson, $24; Evelyn Elizabeth Kelton, $20.50; Marie Cleo Watson, $20. Bishop Dawley joins Presiding Elders Franklin and Bass in extending heartiest thanks to the parents and friends for their generous and loyal support in this church rally. See full list of en tries in next issue. Miss Lena Sarah Johnson was united in marriage to Tugg Wm. Wilson of Des Moines, Wednesday evening at 7 p. m., by Rev. Wm. H. Peck, at the residence of the bride, 2610½ Highland. After a short visit in Des Moines they will be at home at the above number. They received many beautiful presents. KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI, SATURDAY, APRIL 18, 1914. Kansas City's famous Tennis Club, the unbeaten and undisputed Cham- pions of the Missouri Valley. Dr. McQ. Carrion, Captain. We are now entering upon our sixth year in the Undertaking business in Kansas City and we take this method of expressing our deep appreciation of the confidence and respect that the many families have shown in our efforts to please and our ability to render service by calling us into their homes or sending their loved ones to our parliors where they receive the same tender care as in the home. In the future as in the past, our time and energy shall always be spent in properly preparing the body, giving an expression to the face and restoring the life like appearance, for a body properly prepared and buried in the most ordinary priced Casket leaves a better impression with family and friends than a body poorly prepared and buried in the most expensive Casket and we spare neither pains nor expense in procuring the materials so necessary to obtain these results. We shall continue to render the same high class service in every case and our prices will be as low as can be obtained any place for the same quality of materials used. We strive to be first in quality of work, first in courteous service and first in reasonable prices. It would be regrettable indeed if the civilized world were to base its opinion of the Negro race on the portrayal of Negro character as depicted in popular novels and current literary fiction. The introduction of a Negro character seems to demand a traditional treatment and all the writers seems to possess the same formula. A Negro character is seldom permitted to speak a word of good English. He is generally invested with an outlandish jargon, vainly imitative of Ucle Remus, such as no Negro ever did use. He is usually introduced as a servant. His function is to perform mental labor, and he is made to delight in servitude. The Negro, in modern fiction is usually depicted as the embodiment of ignorance; and his superstitious anties are vastly amusing to the lordly and more intelligent white man. Sometimes he is represented as possessing what has been called "bumptiousness"—trying to get out of his place—but each time the superior glance of some white man terrorizes him into instant remembrance. Perhaps, the most typical illustration of this is found in "the After House" by Mary Roberts Rinehart. In that story the Negro Williams is described as going about "gray with fear"—ignorant, superstitious, servile, terrified. Sometimes a writer seems even to go out of his way to speak of the Negro in terms of contempt. Thus Louis Joseph Vance in the "Lone Wolf" a story appearing in the March Munsey's introduces "a vicious buck-nigger on a dals shining with self complacency while he vamped and shouted, "Waitin' for the Robust E. Lee." There are a few exceptions to the general rule. Thus, in the story, "Flood and Feud," which appeared recently in a number of Collier's weekly, a Negro was made to play a part almost heroic; while the portrayal of the little Negro Herman in the Booth Tarkington series in Cosmopolitan is natural, human and altogether delightful. Kansas City's famous Tennis Club, the plions of the Missouri Valley. J. T. WATKIN. We are now entering upon our skim in Kansas City and we take this mention of the confidence and respect the our efforts to please and our ability to homes or sending their loved ones to same tender care as in the home. In the energy shall always be spent in proper pression to the face and restoring the early prepared and buried in the most impression with family and friends in the most expensive Casket and we procuring the materials so necessary tinue to render the same high class will be as low as can be obtained and materials used. We strive to be first in vice and first in reasonable prices. ANNUAL OUTING OF CONSISTORY AND SHRINE. Kansas City Consistory No. 7, Scottish Rite Masons as was predicted conducted its greatest convocation last week closing with the Maundy Thursday feast. A class of 31 was initiated into the mysteries of the Rite. After the conclusion of the Scottish Rite work Allah Temple No. 6, Ancient Arabic Order of Nobles of the Mystic Shrine conducted a Caravan across the desert with fifteen novices tied to a cable following the camels' heels. And now the Consistory and Shrine are making preparation for their annual outing which will be a trolley party to Leavenworth, Kansas Thursday, May 14. The Negro Business League held its annual election last Tuesday night. A large number were in attendance. Mr. F. J. Weaver was re-elected president, E. W. Laden, vice president; A. E. Robinson, secretary; E. E. Vaughan, corresponding secretary; J. A. Wilson, treasurer. Home for Negro Girls Board of Managers Met in Jefferson City Yesterday and Approved Plans for Erection of Buildings for New Institution to Cost About $80,000—Will Accommodate From 150 to 200 Inmates—Contract Soon. Witain a year Missouri will have another state institution, the State Industrial Home for Incorrigible Negro Girls, near Tipton, Moniteau county. The new board of managers recently appointed by Governor Major, met in Jefferson City yesterday. Under the act of the last General Assembly appropriating $80,000 for the buildings of the institution the managers are constituted a building commission. Its members are Dr. J. B. Norman of Tipton, Mrs. W. J. Fulks of California, Robert S. Lamar of Callaway county, Miss Jeanette McConachie of Troy and Wm. H. Tegehoff of Clayton, St. Louis county. The board organized by electing Mr. Lamar as chairman, Miss McConachie, secretary and Percy Henry of Tipton, treasurer. Plans drawn by Architect M. Fred Bell, of Fulton, approved by the old board were confirmed, the only change being that instead of slow combustible the structures are to be fireproof. The plans call for a central building 135 feet by 66 feet deep. This will provide for administration department dormitories, living rooms for the officers and a chapel. The plans call for two wings two stories in height, with a two-story building in the rear for kitchen, dining room and schoolrooms. Back of these will be a power plant. The buildings as planned will accommodate 140 girls and in an emergency will accommodate 190. According to the estimates, the cost of buildings ready for occupancy will total $89,000. The contract will be let and work begun as soon as possible. It is the intention of the board to have the institution ready by the time the Legislature next winter makes an appropriation for its maintenance. the unbeaten and undisputed Cham- y. Dr. McQ. Carrion, Captain. T. B. WATKINS. sixth year in the Undertaking business method of expressing our deep appreciation that the many families have shown in no render service by calling us into their to our parlors where they receive the future as in the past, our time and properly preparing the body, giving an exe life like appearance, for a body prop ordinary priced Casket leaves a better than a body poorly prepared and buried we spare neither pains nor expense in to obtain these results. We shall cons service in every case and our prices any place for the same quality of ma quality of work, first in courteous ser- JUST A WORD We are giving you a good paper. Don't you think you ought to pay us? The Caldwell & Chapman Millinery and Hairdressing Company desire to thank their many old and new customers for their liberal patronage during Easter week. They shall ever strive to satisfy with the latest and best in everything in their line. Again we thank you and ask you to call at any time. CALDWELL & CHAPMAN. 18th & Paseo EVERYBODY IS GOING Everybody is going to Smith's Drug Store to try the famous Tango Sundae on a Blazer. The following is a list of distinguished guests and popular society people who have visited and declared the Tango Sundae to be the most delicious they have ever eaten. Is Your Name In the List? L. A. Knox, M. C. Hollingsworth, Miss B. Bolsberry, Mr. A. J. Rollins, Miss Florence Golsberry, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Taylor, Grant Moss, Mrs. Estelin Brickins, Grant Moss, Mrs. Miss Dricks, Mrs. Williams, Mr. Thomas Sanders, Mrs. Geneva Sanders, Miss Minkle Coleman, Miss Lena Anderson, Mr. N. F. Ward, Miss Craig, Prof. Marquess, Miss Clymer, Mr. Roy Mosely, Miss Hattie Ferguson, Mrs. Charles J. Adams, Miss Mamle Martin, Mr. Griggs, Mr. W. W. Young, Mrs. C. M. Thompson, Mrs. W. Young, Mr. C. M. Thompson, C. W. Comagor, Mrs. F. Brown, Mrs. Julius Mrs. Murie Patrick, Mrs. Charles A. Ellis, Miss Emmia Rector, Mrs. Blancie Quaries, Miss Susie Johnson, Mrs. Amie Quarel, E. J. Frazier, Mrs. Leona B. Mosby, William F. Taylor, Mrs. W. L. Vynne, Mrs. Swan, man, Mrs E. L. Moore, Mrs Inez McCoy, Mrs I. V. Railey, Madame M. B. Allen, Mrs. J. H. Hopkins, H. H. Miller, Mrs Jennie V. Wilson, Mrs Maude Glass, Mrs H. Hopkins, H. H. Miller, Mrs Jennie V. Wilson, Mrs Maude Glass, Mrs Lillian Carey, Mrs Dorothy Cole, Miss Bertha Johnson, Mr. Willie Nixon, Mrs Grape Pamuel. Mrs. E. L. Wasingham, Mrs. Edward Whitmore, Kansas City, Kas.; Mrs. E. L. Wasingham, Mrs. Edward Fortner, Mrs. M. I. Wiley, Mrs. Robt P. Hurd, Chicago; Mrs. J. W. Mitchell, Mrs. Abernathy, Miss Carrier Sanders, Mr. Abernathy, Lon Lovel, Mill Williamson, Ann,ankford Miss Nancy Taylor, Hon. C. N. Crews Mrs. W. H. Hickett, Mrs. Clara Gardner, Mrs. W. H. Hickett, Mrs. Clara Gardner, Backwell, Mrs. C. Hollinsworth, Miss Emma Gardner, Mr. Andrew Rollins, Mrs. M. B. Carr, Rosedale, Kas.; Miss Beatrice Carr, Mrs. Edna Edna Kirkpatrick, Miss Ward Meet me at Smith's after the show after church or after the dance, where we can sit and talk the matter over and enjoy eating one of those Thrilling Tangos. Eighteenth and Tracy is the place. Knights Templar Services The Knights Templar services last Sunday at Allen Chapel were the finest ever witnessed in this city. Nearly two hundred Knights were in full uniform and headed by Melford's Military Band, they presented a gorgeous spectacle. The solos by Mrs Dean and Hammitt were exceedingly well rendered and the sermon delivered by Dr. W. H. Thomas was the most eloquent and scholarly ever delivered to the Knight Templars ALL THE NEWS ALL THE TIME DR. S. W. BACOTE whose splendid choir of the Second Baptist Church covered themselves with glory last Sunday evening. Easter Services at Second Baptist Church soloist reaching a degree of plainness that touches the heart strings, the hopeless and despairing notes echoed aright the bitterness of hate and ingratiate that was heaped upon this "good man." We can stand hate from our enemies but ingratiate from our friends is the "most undinkest cut of all." So thought Ceasar when Brutus, whom he loved, made that unholy stab. So thought Jesus when he cried out "God, my Father, why hast thou forsaken me?" Even the vine that I have chosen, that I by thee am crucified." All duly told with a voice not without its spiritual tremors. This single effort of Mr. Anderson was excellent. Every line of art has its noblest summit and its sublimest height. In this case are reached its zenith in the "Fifth Word." This part is plainly the most intense of the whole text. Here the whole chorus appeared to good advantage. The singing had already conjured up the mob scene with the determined rabble carrying out its plan of hate, now we have the crucified one crying out: "I am a thirst!" Baritone Wright emitting this long drawn out wall in true dramatic style. While the chourus adds graphically: "And the Jews then passing by Him all did rail upon him." Miss Lessie King's rich and far reaching soprano towering easily above the chorus with much credit. "Ah! Thou wouldst fain destroy the temple. If thou art King over Israel save thyself then! This scoffing and mocking was impressively expressed in the stentorian rendition of this part of the oratorio, the choir singing as one voice with many shades, rightly interpreting the scorn and sarcasm of the text. This well nigh reached the element. "Father into thy hands, I commend my soul." The excitement had somewhat lulled. The persecutors looked on to see the effect of their insults when Jesus made the above acknowledgement. This was sung by the rare toned soloist of the choir, Mrs. Corrine Lester, a real mezzo-soprano, hence pre-eminently fitted to render this part of the text. Here was spiritual resignation; "Sweeter harmonies;" soul ascendency; infinite trust in the Divine Father, all must be told with an unusual voice. This the singer accomplished with her well known art producing that calmness and sweetness which is said to follow the terrific storm. "And with a loud voice Jesus cried exclaiming: "It is finished. O! Ending! Sonorous, deep solemn and touching. Every voice aglow with resonance thrills the audience with a portrayal of the last "Word." The Mob hanging on with an unaccountable fear, soon has this confirmed when darkness engulfed them and the veil of the temple is rent, and the graves are opened wide. The musical effect is grand. Mr. J. Elliston the trombonist who had played perfectly all the way through, finishes brightly with the pianist who shows a high appreciation and a conspicuous skill in manipulation. While the even-toned organ which had gathered in all the voices during the whole recital spoke as if stirred by a maser ter hand, which was really the case since Miss Lulu Knox presided in that office. Glory be to God, and that heavenly choir, Which sang such rich and lofty notes, Sounding in harmony as many a stringed lyre, Happilyfying every listener as it soars and floats. LIFE'S LESSON. The sting lies not in the words you say, But the manner in which you say them. The harm is not in the games you play, But the price that it costs to play them. The gift that comes from a friend is dear, But the heart grows full with giving. The flowers you send to cover a bier, Had better be sent to the living. "Seven Last Words of Christ"—Repeated at Evening Services to a Large and Appreciative Audience by that Machless Choir—Reviewed by C. A. Starks. Comment is only valuable in so far as it is honest, proceeding from an unbiased conviction. The writer keeps this steadily in mind when he attempts to review this Great Song and singing, with his limited powers of understanding and elucidation. Easter Sunday at this great church was duly celebrated with appropriate services. The audience at all times was composed of apparently sober-minded people, well dressed but distinctly different from the Annual Easterite, who is a painful representative of fashion rather than an advanced thought on the importance of the resurrection. So it was an audience that loves the best in everything which greeted the second proclamation of the now much talked of "Seven Words." "O. all ye who travel upon the highway, hearken to me, and behold me: Was e'er sorrow like unto my sorrow? For the Lord Almighty hath dealt bitterly with me. Call me now no more Naomi (pleasant) from today call me Mara (sad). These words rang out in that great auditorium and truly expressed the anguish and sadness of Ruth to those who 'travel upon the highway.' It was the introduction to the "Seven last words of Christ" and was sung by Mrs. L. J. Bacotte aesthetic scholar of music and directress of a choir that really sings. In speech-making we would have said that the speaker introduced the main feature in a clear and comprehensive manner, but music hath its peculiar charms, therefore the singer reached an element in expression far beyond so-called eloquence, making the clearest presentation imaginable with a happy enunciation and tone quality nothing less than faultless. The "First Word" carried us into the presence of Jesus who stood before his accusers, and the deep-voiced bass of James Anderson charged with spiritual intimations delivers this immortal injunction: Father forgive them, for they know not what they do." "And the people clamored: "He is death guilty, take him, let us crucify him! The howling mob, the clamoring voices, the loud protestations, the dramatic intensity were all brought out successfully by the chorus. They attacking that part: "He is Death guilty!" with admirable alacrity, producing a thrilling effect, and showing to good advantage Mr. Fitchche's powerful tenor. It was his voice that echoed this solemn fact: "Then they did crucify Jesus, and the two thieves, one at his right hand the other at his left hand." The "Second Word" finds the leading soprano and baritone sounding that never-to-be-forgotten reply to the repentant thief: "Varly thou shalt be in Paridise today with me, Amen!" Lester and Anderson had these parts. All was well. "See, Oe Woman! Here behold thy son beloved," was the introductory command in the "Third Word." The mental anguish that these words imply is indescribable with pen but the vested choir fairly interpreted this ironical exhortation of the Master which was addressed to Mary the mother of Jesus, the singers voicing this part with feeling and conviction. The number was good. The "Fourth Word" was a continuation of the thought expressed in the preceding "Word" and was carried by the premier basso of the evening. The FRED McCLINE GOES WEST. Mr. Fred McCline, 920 East 21st street, left Tuesday night for Douglas, Arizona, on account of his health. Mr. McCline united with Allen Chapel Sunday night. He wishes to thank his friends for the many presents received before his departure and for their kind wishes for his speedy recovery. Money to Loan on Kansas City Real Estate. Don't lose your equity, Bring your troubles to us. We can help you. 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PRICE $1.50, postage 15 cents extra. "The Man Farthest Down" the latest book from the pen of Dr. Washings it contains an account of his observations and experiences among the working classes in Europe. In this book he compares the progress and the problems of the American Negro with that of the same type of people in Europe. PRICE $1.50, postage 15 cents extra. Tear Off Here and Mail. Date..... A.R. STEWART. Enclosed please find two dollars, for which please send at once your Tuskegee Edition of Booker T. Washington's Works. After examination, if I am satisfied with the books I agree to send you $1.00 per month for six onths. If not satisfied, I agree to return the books in good order within five days, and you are to return my two dollars. Title not to pass to me until the books are fully paid for. Name. Occupation. Address. MATTER FOR SOME THOUGHT Decidedly One of These Two Had the Wrong Impression, but Where Is Expert That Can Decide? Who told the truth? They met in the subway one morning, a young mother and a young professional woman. They had been friends at school, but aeons had passed, and now, after some ten years, they began to discuss their present jobs—of motherhood and journalism. However, journalism seemed to fill most of the time, and motherhood was dismissed after a few desultory questions about "Billy," whose fame consisted in being seven years old and just entering school. "Oh, tell me about your work," said the mother. "There is quite a bit to tell of it," said the egotistical woman of business, and immediately launched upon the joys, woes, disadvantages and advantages of the business woman's career. "My! But that is most interesting," said the mother, whose eyes were popping out of her head at the mere mention of the famous persons the journalist knew. "I certainly shall buy your magazine and read it!" "Grand Central Station!" mumbled the guard. "Goodby," said the mother. "Your life is certainly worth while." "Goodby," replied the journalist; "not nearly as much worth while as yours." Who told the truth? OLDEST OF EARTH'S CITIES Damascus as Full of Life today as She Was in the Dawning of the World's History. At last we are set down in the midst of Damascus, a city that can claim life without a break from its founding back in the dim dawn of the world's history. When Abram crossed the desert from Haran 4,000 years ago this city was standing. (See Gen. 14:15 and 15:2.) She dates back to the time of the Pharaohs in Egypt; in fact, she was old when Greece and Rome were stirlings in years. Rome may be termed the "Eternal City," but Damascus is twice as old, and though her streets have run red with blood of battle and rapine many times, she has not been overthrown. "Babylon is an heap in the desert and Tyre a ruin on the shore," but Damascus remains. Was there ever such a place to see the nations of the earth parading together? Here in the market place are motley crowds of Persians, Moors, Afghans, Indians, Egyptians, Sudanese, Jews, Bedouins, Druses, Turks, Europeans. The streets—so crooked, so narrow, so dirty, so full of life, with that strange spell of the desert upon them! The residences as seen from the street are ugly and disappointing enough, yet, like old barns and tumble-down mills at home, are fascinating and picturesque—Christian Herald. Another Withdrawal "No, Maria," said Mr. Con Soomus, "I will not help you wash the dishes. That is the business of the mistress of the home, while mine is to provide the means of subsistence. I must withdraw from all interlocking directorates—public sentiment is against that sort of thing." Wm. D. Foster Auto Co., 1423 Forest, hire and repair; office Bell Grand 1630W; res. phone Bell East 4417W. BAKERS. Eureka Barber Shop and Pool Hall. Jackson & Allen, 2401 Vine. Bessie Evans' Cook Shop and Catering, 2428 Vine St. Bell phone, East 3637. Henry Compton, home bakery, 1512 East 18th. Susie Owens, 2329 Vine. George Purnell, 1312 Vine; East 4915W Bell. BARBERS. Jas. Cowden, 1617 E 12th. Barber Shop and Bath. Burt Bros, 1422 East 18th St., Barber Shop and Pool Hall, Bell phone, E. 2442. Wm. Lewis, Atlanta Pool Hall, Barber Shop and Bath, 1609-11 E. 18th St. Bell Phone, East 721. William Dabbs, 1219 Baltimore; Grand 3125 Bell. J. A. Jones, 1514 E. 18th St.; Home Phone Main 5119. Palace Barber Shop, J. C. Hobbs, Prop., 1518 E. 19th St. Bell phone, 2833 East. Wm. Stitts, Criterion Barber Shop and Pool Hall, 1717 East 18th St. CAFES AND RESTAURANTS. J. A. Reid, Daisy Cafe, 1610 E. 18th St. Nannie Glover & Daughter, East End Dairy Lunch, 1613 East Eighteenth Street. Bell phone, East 3813. Henry Compton, 1512 E. 18th St. Bell phone, East 618. Mrs. King, Eighteenth and Paseo. Harmless Wyum, barbecue meats, 2315 Vine. Mrs. H. W. Deffen, 1705 E. Twelfth St. Phone, Bell 2214 Madame U. F. Scales, Northeast Cor. 5th and State, Kansas City, Kansas. Bishop's Cafe, H. Bishop, Prop., 911 McGee St. Bell phone, Main 751. Mrs. Glover and Daughter, East End Dairy Lunch, 1613 E. 18th St. / Phone, East 3813. R. W. Alexander, 1619 E. 18th St. Barbecued Meats. Hugher & Buckner, 1514 E. 19th St. Barbecued Meats. Bell Phone, East 2833. M. Hunter & Son, 1319 E. 18th St. "M. C. Lunch Room." Dora Tilson, Baltimore Cafe No. 2, 575 Grand Avenue. Mrs. Lyda Franklin, Lincoln Cafe, 1312 E. 18th St. CHRISTIAN SOCIETIES. Mrs. Lydia C. Smith, General Secretary Y. W. C. A., Fifth and State Avenue, Kansas City, Kansas. Bell phone, West 1566. R. B. Defrantz, Secretary Y. M. C. A., 1419 East Eighteenth Street. Bell phone, Grand 885. CLEANERS, DYERS AND TAILORS. Laden Bros., Tailors, designers and cutters. 2420 Vine. East 4950 J. Bell Phone. Wortham Bros., 1222 E. 19th St. Bell Phone, Grand 3932-W. G. W. Golden Steam Dye Works, 1605 East 18th; Bell East 539. R. L. Hopkins, 2326 Vine St. "The Star." Bell Phone, East 3135. CARPET CLEANERS. D. W. West, 1718 Euclid. Phones, Bell East 3555; Home, Main 1169. CIGAR MANUFACTURER. Henry Parks. 1509 East Eighteenth; Main 4905 Home, East 45 Bell CLERGYMEN. G. E. Arnett, 14th and Spruce, Baptist Church. Rev. T. B. Gardner, Founder of the Sons and Daughters of Douglas Lodge, New (Salem) Warrensburg, Mo. Rev. G. H. Daniels, 2313 Vine Street. Home phone, Main 5618. E. N. Cohron, State Baptist Missionary, 708 North 24th St., St. Joseph, Mo. Phone 2137. G. T. Mosby, Pastor Greenwood Baptist Church, 18th and Terrace, Kansas City, Mo. W. H. Thomas, Pastor Allen Chapel A. M. E. Church. Bell, Main 3660. J. W. Hurse, Pastor Saint Stephens Baptist Church, East 4090. G. W. Boyd, Pastor Highland Avenue Baptist Church. W. A. Bowren, Pastor First Baptist Church. Bell Phone, West 3510. Lee H. Mills, 10th and Euclid Ave, Kansas City, Mo. Rev. G. E. Arnett, 14th and Spruce, Baptist Church. Rev O. T. Reed, State Baptist Church Convention and Twin City Ministers' Alliance Secretary. Rev, J. W. Carter, 2224 Mich. St. James A. M. E. Church. Rev, W. C. Williams, 17th and Tracy Ave. Ebenezer A. M. E. Church. Rev, T. A. Wilson, 1747 Belleview Ave. Grand 2668. COAL, FEED, ICE AND KINDLING. I. B. Blackburn, 1612 N. 9th St., K. C. K., Bell phone, W. 1576. James Alexander, 574 Tracy Ave. Both Phones, Main 7488. J. H. Hall, 1208 Vine. Herman Kinslee, 2012 Harrison; Grand 2766 W Bell. E. A. Salisbury, 2206 Vine; East 879 Bell. W. H. Winters, 1915 Highland. R. Williams, 1815 East Seventeenth. Hopkins Bros., 2223 Vine. W. H. Lambright & Sons, Coal, Ice and Feed. Bell phone, W. 1923. 1620 North 3rd street, Kansas City, Kas. CONTRACTORS—GENERAL. Thos, W. Rice, Cement, stone, sodding and grading. Home Main 8236. 1908 Woodland Ave. John Day, office 1426 E. 18th street. Bell phone, Grand 1413. Wm. T. Garner, contractor and builder, 1728 Woodland; Bell E. 4741W. A. E. Estes, 2440 Waldron. Bell, 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. COOPER. C. L. Williams, 1508 E. 24th St. Bell Phone East 1437W. Abraham Clark, 2831 East 54th St. Solomon Smith, Phillips School Grocery, 2440 Vine. Bell East 3679W. Lee London, 407 West 5th. 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. H. D. Voorhies, 500 Minnesota Ave., Kansas City, Kans. Bell Phone, West 1910. DRESSMAKING. DENTISTS. DRESSMAKING. Mrs. Blanche Page, Dressmaker, 2413 Vine St., Bell Phone, East 3192. Miss Georgia Coleman, 1510 E. 18th street. Birdie Jackson, 1913 East Nineteenth. DRUG STORES, Palace Drug Store No. 2, E. S. Lee, 1611 E. 18th St. Bell Phone E. 3813. Peoples Drug Store, M. H. Lambright, Mgr. Bell Phone, East 1814. Home Phone, Main 4382. McCampbell & Houston, 2300 Vine street, and N. W. Cor. Howard and Vine St. E. S. Lee Pallace Drug Store, 19th and Vine. Both phones. Ideal Pharmacy, 1632 E. 12th Street. Bell phone, East 26; Home phone, Main 1532. DRY GOODS, GENT'S FURNISHINGS, NOTIONS. Taylor Holmes, 'Ladies' and Gents' Furnishings and Notions, 2409 Vine St. Mrs. Josephine Abernathy, Ladies Furnishings and Notions, 2413 Vine street., Bell phone East 3192. Ell Harris, 2333 Vine St. EMPLOYMENT AGENTS. Afro-American Employment & Inv. Co., 911 McGee. Both phones. EXPRESS AND BAGGAGE. Ransom White, 1106 Wendell, Kansas City, Kans. E. A. Robinson, 2413 Montgall Ave. Bell, East 754. FLORISTS. Crosthwaite Floral Co., 1611 E. 18th St. Anna J. Carter, Lila H. Swan and Minnie L. Crosthwaite. Bell Phone East 3813. Weaver Floral Co., 1510 E. 18th St. Main 7555 Home; E. 4798 Bell FURNITURE DEALERS. L. M. Furniture & Repair Co., Lewis Townsend, 1720 Lydia Ave. Bell phone, Grand 1772. CROCERS. Wilson & Gray, 1504 North 3rd St., Kansas City, Kans. G. E. Arnett, 2200 East Twenty-fifth. R. Mason, 1905 Vine. J. L. Matson, 19th and Grove. Bell Grand 1417-X. M. R. Wilson, 2644 Woodland. Geo. M. King, 1208 North 9th St., Kansas City, Kan. Bell Phone, West 3597. J. H. Claybourne, 10th and Washington Blvd. Bell phone, West 2682. E. Johnson & Son, 852 Freeman Ave., Kansas City, Kan. Madame Grant Jones, 5th and State Ave., Kansas City, Kans. Res. Phone, Bell, West 3715J. Mrs. Ella Neff, 1714 E. 18th St., Bell phone East 412. J. E. Laing, 1715 E. 18th St. HOTELS. J. H. Simmons, 915 Oak; Main 4072 Bell. Hotel Woods, 721 Charlotte. Lewis Woods, Prop. Bell Main 2078. ICE CREAM PARLORS. Ernest W. Williams, 2721 E. 54th St. INSURANCE. Standard Life Insurance Co., General Office, Atlanta, Ga. Heman E. Perry, president; Harry H. Pace, secretary; G. F. Porter, super- intendent local branch, Kansas & Missouri; T. A. Ross and Charles C. Buster, assistants; P. K. Brown, superintendent Health & Accident department; W. L. Robnett, assistant superintendent; C. W. Gossett, manager Industrial department, 1507 E. 18th St. Bell Phone East 4955. E. A. Robinson, 2413 Montgall; East 754 Bell. H. D. Simmons, 1832 Vine, Phone East887. J. W. Golden, 1612 Lydia. Grand 3631. INVENTOR. W. J. Dixon, 2828 Cleveland Avenue. JEWELER. 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, 849 Freeman Ave., Kansas City, Kans. Bell phone, 2306 West. Mrs. Stella Hubbard, 1510 E. 18th St. Bell Phone East 1007. LAWYERS. I. H. Spears, 1739 Paseo. L. W. Johnson Offices, 325 New York Life building, Stein-Miller building, corner Sixth and State. Bell phone, West 938; Residence, West 9385. Judge I. F. Bradley, 721 Minnesota Ave., Kansas City, Kan. Rooms 5 and 6. Bell 171, West 2335. William B. Bruce, Attorney-at-Law and Counselor. 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. MANUFACTURER. J. E. Laing, Human Hair, Hair Dye, Hair Dresser Supply and Hair Dressing School in connection. 1715 E. 18th St. MISCELLANEOUS. Mrs. Francis J. Jackson, Inspector, 2434 Montgall. Bell East 3942. Maggie Seamster. John Hill, 1513 Woodland. Bell Phone, East 1254. Amus Barnett, 1230 Forest; Main 5018 Home. R. C. Holland, 2423 Grove Street. 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 ayenue Kansas City, Kas. Mr. T. G. McCampbell, Custodian Western University Grounds, Samuel S. R. S. Stewart, 1714 South 4th Street, East, Salt Lake City, Utah. NEWSPAPERS. Arthur A. Anderson, 845 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. Bell phone E488. PAINTERS AND PAPERHANGERS. A. L. Williams, 1519 E. 23d, Patching, Painting and Paper Hanging. Bell phone, East 159. T. H. Balley, 911 McGee St. Bell phone, Main 751. PHYSICIANS. Dr. E. A. Walker, office and residence, 1426 E. 18th. Home Phone M. 8071; Bell G. 4332. W. Hubert Bruce, 1512 East Eighteenth Street. Home phone, Main 4620; Bell phone, East 3151. Lucian P. Richardson, 2439 Waldron. Bell phone, East 2527. C. A. Murray Kane, Southeast corner 18th and Paseo, Bell, East 5069. Home, Main 5807. Residence Phone, Bell East 693. Henry W. Dillard, Graduate Ph.D., 1512 North 5th St. Kansas City, Kans. M. H. Lambright, 1508 East 18th; Bell East 144; Home Main 3490. Thos. A. Fletcher, Home West 171; Residence, Home East 2856. M. L. Flinn, 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. Brookins, Northwest Corner 24th and Vine Sts. Bell phone, East 232. J. Edgar Dibble, 19th and Vine. Bell East 887. J. E. Perry, 1512 E 18th St. Bell East 3151. Home East 4620. Jas. F. Shannon, N. E. Cor. 18th and Paseo. Bell East 670. T. C. Unthank, 1112 Independence avenue. Both phones, Main 7488. W. W. Montgomery, 400 Minnesota Ave, Kansas City, Kans. Phones: Bell, West 2302; Home, West 478. J. Franklin Wilson, 1317 North 10th St., Kansas City, Kans. Bell Phone, West 2249. Res. Bell West 3734-R. Thos. A. Jones, Southeast Cor. 18th and Faseo. Phones: Home, Main 5807; Bell, East 5069. POULTRY RAISERS. S. M. Steele, 29 Sloan Avenue, Quindaro, Kans. Fred T. Drew, 2002 Bales avenue. Bell phone, East 5277-W. PHOTOGRAPHERS. Charles Williams...1015 Oak; Main 3154 Bell C. Bruce Santee, 1718 East 18th St. "Photo Fad." PIANO SALESMAN. J. H. Malone, Talking Machines, Etc. Bell, East 4573-W. PRINTERS. C. A. Franklin, 1409 Main; Grand 2988 Bell. John H. Fairley, Square Deal Printing Co., 1731 Lydia. Bell phone Grand 1647-Y. REAL ESTATE. C. O. Murry, with Afro-American Investment Co. Both phones. William Hopkins Afro-American Investment Co. J. Dallas Bowser, 2400 Paseo. Bell Phone 3795 W Grand. F. J. Weaver, President Afro-American Inv. Co., 911 McGee St. Bell Main 751. The Ward & Samlington Investment Co., Bell Phone East 4294Y. W. M. Johnston, rental agent; Main 7555 Home; Main 751 Bell. W. G. Moseley, Ivanhoe Investment Co., 2220 Woodland avenue. E. E. Vaughan, 26th and Parkway, Kansas City, Kan. Bell, West 1757, Patterson & Gayden, 527 State Ave., Kansas City, Kan. Bell phone, West 215; Home phone, West 508. Geo. W. Edwards, Moberly, Mo. PROBATION OFFICER. Edward Ross, 1419 E. 18th St. Bell Grand 885. REGALIAS, BADGES, ETC. Moses Dixon, 1217 Woodland; East 3797 Bell. SHOE SHINING PARLOR. Moses Fields, 614 Main. SHOE STORES. REAL ESTATE. A. W. Williams, General Repairing, 1960 N. 3rd St, Kansas City, Kans. H. Shumaker, Ladies' and Gents' Shoe Shining Parlor, 1702 E. 18th St. Temple Shoe Store, G. A. Page, Prop., 1507 E. 18th St. SIGN PAINTER AND SCENIC ARTIST. Geo. W. Martin, 1812 East 17th St. Home Phone, Main 1133. STOCKMEN. Thos. Bass, Dealer in High Class Stock, Mexico, Mo. TEACHERS. D. G. Watson, 1906 E. 24th St. J. Silas Harris, 1611 Forest, President National Negro Educational Congress and Principal Summer School. R. T. Coles, Principal Garrison School, 2327 Lydia; Grand 1851 Bell. W. T. White, manual training, 1612 Lydia; Grand 3631 Bell. G. A. Page, 2419 Flora. Bell E. 501. Principal Attucks School. T. W. H. Williams, 1323 Jackson. Bell E. 3259-Y. Principal Bruce School. Chas. A. Westmoreland, 2325 Lydia. Bell Grand 1320-W. Lincoln High School. THEATRES. Homer Roberts, "Dixie Theatre," 2411 Vine St. TRANSFER. A. L. Williams' Transfer Co. Home phone, M 2396. Lewis Townsend, 1720 Lydia Ave. Bell, Grand 1772. Geo. Jones, 1008 McGee. Home Phone, 5188 Main. W. Lee Whibby, 18th and Forest. Home phone M. 4023. DR. J. H. JONES Physician and Surgeon Office Hours: 10 to 11 a.m. 1 to 3 and 5 to 6 p.m. Office, 1301 EAST 18TH STREET Residence, 1526 Highland Ave. Res. Home Phone, East 852 KANSAS CITY, MO. Over THEODORE SMITH, Druggist Home Phone, 5467 Main Bell 4801 Grand 1301 East 18th ST. KANSAS CITY, MO. Office of DR. M. G. BROOKINS, 24th and Vine Sts. Bell Phone Last 232. Résidence, 1816 Woodland Avenue Bell Phone E. 838. Office hours: 11 to 12 a. m.; 2 to 4 p. m.; 6 to 8 p. m. Calls Answered Day or Night. 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 Mrs. C. A. Smith has opened a branch office of MRS. S. BEDFORD'S Wonderful Hair Grower & Scalp Treatment Scalp Treatment This treatment has proved to be a wonderful success. Mrs. Smith will receive patients for treatment from: From 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at her residence. 11th and Highland Every ingredient used on the hair is perfectly safe and Guaranteed to Give Satisfaction Bell Phone, East 4975. FIGHTING FOR LIFE. Father and Son, Because the Latter Tried to Protect His Aged Parents —Let Us All Help Financially. Colorado State Penitentiary. Hon. N. C. Crews, Dear Sir: I am enclosing herewith a copy of a decision handed down by the supreme court of Colorado in regard to my case, which was hastily tried in district court of Otero county at La Junta, Colo., in July, 1911, where I was instantly convicted and sentenced to death and my aged father, a man of near 83 years, was also convicted as an accomplice and sentenced from 30 to 50 years at hard labor in state penitentiary. I was sentenced to death for protecting my aged father and mother, in their own home, and my life at the cost of the lives of the two brutal, inhuman, prejudiced, Negrohating, lawless police men who assaulted my mother and father, and seeking to murder me. But after being denied a new trial by the judge trying my case, my attorney, Ex-Judge Lyman I. Henry of Pueblo, Colo., assisted by W. B. Townsend, attorney-at-law of Denver, Colo., aided at great expense by good citizens of both races and members of my lodge, the R. T. Coles lodge, No. 86, A. F. and A. M., Kansas City, Mo., and my father's, Prudent lodge, No. 6, A. F. and A. M., Kansas City, Kas. In succeeding in getting our case to the supreme court, which readily reversed the judgment of the lower court, and granted me a new trial which will soon come. Now, dear sir, the fight has just commenced as the prejudiced class in that community are determined that the sentence imposed on my father and myself be carried out, and they will use every means in their power to gain their hellish ends, and to thwart all in their desire to see me get justice. I appeal to you for financial aid, if you can assist me in any way through the columns of your paper, or otherwise, to meet the financial demands involved, it will be greatly appreciated. My reason for sending you a copy of the supreme court's decision and comments, is for you to see clearly it was not an act trying or attempting to defy the law in any way, but one of protecting my parents and my life. I again beg to state that I am a worthy member of R. T. Coles lodge, No. 86, Kansas City, Mo., and my father, Joseph Harris, of Prudent lodge, No. 6, Kansas City, Kas, being a 32 degree man and a 33 degree gentleman. So I appeal to you most earnestly, that you may do for us what you can. You may refer to your respective lodges as to our standing. Should you feel disposed to ald us, forward same to my mother, Mrs. Clara Harris, No. 1319 River street, Canon City, Colo., as she is striving to gain us justice and every one looks to her to be paid for any expense incurred in helping father and me. Please acknowledge receipt to me. Hoping for your assistance, I am. Yours respectfully and fraternally in, A. F. and A. M. ROBERT HARRIS. No. 8180, Colorado State Prison, Canon City, Colorado. Wm. HOPKINS THE AFRO-AMERICAN INVESTMENT & IMPLOYMENT CO. Makes a Specialty of Assisting You to Buy a Home in Either Kansas City PHONES: Bell, Main751 HomeMain 7555 911 McGee Street Kansas City, Mo. GEO. R. COOPER Druggist 12th & HIGH If you know your neighbor, you For I am your neighbor On the corner o Come in and see me, courteous and very "quick deliver make you want t 12th & HIGHLAND know your neighbor, you know me or I am your neighbor's druggist On the corner of 12th and I and see me, courteous treatment and very "quick delivery service" w make you want to come again If you know your neighbor, you know me For I am your neighbor's druggist On the corner of 12th and Highland Come in and see me, courteous treatment and very "quick delivery service" will make you want to come again. IT PAYS TO ADVERTISE. "I did not know you were keeping me been around to patronize you," was what he heard to say to a colored business man. man had been at the one stand for he did not know it. He was managing to m gotten his friends' trade because he had know that he was in business. How many friends were there just lars had this colored man lost through which includes his friends. The business man did not even res date method of scattering circulars. H vertising. He, too, knew that white men business from small beginning to larger users of advertising space in the news care to know that the public largely pa cause they let the community know what still in the beginning class, making bu gets. Mr. Colored Business Man, the oppo the white man who began small. The ra wants you to let the public know what y It know you were keeping store here, else no patronize you," was what a colored man to a colored business man a few days ago been at the one stand for several years, it. He was managing to make a living, ends' trade because he had neglected to was in business. My friends were there just like the first? A colored man lost through neglect to no- ness his friends. Business man did not even resort to the son of scattering circulars. He had never too, too, knew that white merchants who had small beginning to large propositions be tising space in the newspapers. He did that the public largely patronized these the community know what they had for beginning class, making but little more ed Business Man, the opportunity is you who began small. The race wants to su- get the public know what you have. "I did not know you were keeping store here, else I would have been around to patronize you," was what a colored man was overheard to say to a colored business man a few days ago. This business man had been at the one stand for several years, but this friend did not know it. He was managing to make a living, but he had not gotten his friends' trade because he had neglected to let his friends know that he was in business. How many friends were there just like the first? How many dollars had this colored man lost through neglect to notify the public which includes his friends. The business man did not even resort to the somewhat out-of-date method of scattering circulars. He had never considered advertising. He, too, knew that white merchants who have built their business from small beginning to large propositions had been large users of advertising space in the newspapers. He did not seem to care to know that the public largely patronized these merchants because they let the community know what they had for sale. He was still in the beginning class, making but little more than a laborer gets. Mr. Colored Business Man, the opportunity is yours, like that of the white man who began small. The race wants to support you, but wants you to let the public know what you have. Try the Sun for results. 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 Main 2102J. TYPEWRITING DONE at Kansas City Son office, 1803 East Eighteenth street. Neat, quick work. Rates reasonable. Engagements by appointment. Bell phone East 999. KELLEY'S BEST HIGH PATENT ```markdown ``` Hel ```markdown ``` 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. or, you know me neighbor's druggist mer of 12th and Highland arteous treatment delivery service" will ant to come again. uping store here, else I would have was what a colored man was overman a few days ago. This busied for several years, but this friend to make a living, but he had not he had neglected to let his friends just like the first? How many dolloough neglect to notify the public then resort to the somewhat out-of-ers. He had never considered adde merchants who have built their large propositions had been large newspapers. He did not seem to only patronized these merchants bevy what they had for sale. He was ag but little more than a laborer opportunity is yours, like that of The race wants to support you, but that you have. The Kansas City Sun can be found on sale at the following prominent places: Palace Barber Shop, 19th and Vine streets; Shumacher's News Stand, 18th and Highland; Unthanks' Drug Store, Independence and Harrison; Tucker's News Stand, 12th and Vine. Cheap rent and light expenses enable me to give you the same shoe you get downtown at 10, 15 and 20 percent reduction. G. A. Page, 1507 East Eighteenth street. FLOUR Kelley's Best Beat all the Rest Kelley Milling Co. K.C., U.S.A. Hello Hello, Neighbor! Call us, write, or see our agents. NELSON C. CREWS, Editor and Owner. SOME OF THE STRUGGLES OF THE NEGRO PRESS. One evening this week at the close of a very busy day I drew me up at my desk. Before me was scattered a mass of newspapers, all bearing the distinction og colored. My already tired brain and sun strained eyes almost refused the task that was set before. But from somewhere and somehow I gained courage, and plunged in by stitting the one on top—it was the Oklahoma—O, there I go, I didn't mean to call any names, but the press work on that particular journal was so poor that one could not even properly translate the answers to Booker Washington's article, asking for better traveling accommodations for Negro passengers over certain railroad lines; which was bravely undertaken. The Dallas Express came in for a similar criticism while the Boston Alliance and Conservative Counsellor is void of that harmonious toning with other parts of the papers on account of too much front page advertisement. In others there were similar and even more grievous errors. The colored papers that take first rank in typographical cleanliness and mechanical accuracy are the Amsterdam News, Richmond Planet, Kansas City Sun, and New York Age. It is with no small degree of appreciation that I review the merits and demurits of these journals and journalists, who are struggling as I am; for to publish a Negro journal at this period means sacrifice at every stopover. I see written in great red headlines at the head of the meantest effort in the way of a Negro journal these words. "Self Sacrifice." Our readers are more sensitive to literary abuse in a race paper than they are to the big dailies. I often have a man come into my office to complain about a stick of matter upside down in the last issue of an article that was backed up the wrong way. Now, if he, perhaps, knew that my day had been 36 hours instead of eight in comparison with his, instead of criticising he would step in and offer to pay his subscription with the hope that his mite might help a little in relieving the situation. For whenever you see faults standing out conspicuously in Negro papers there is but one conclusion to come to, and that is that finance is oh, so short. Now, don't stand apart and laugh jeeringly or criticise an effort that you yourself are not brave enough to make. If you cannot give thousands, you can give the widow's mite and the least you pay on your subscription will be precious in the editor's sight—California Eagle. 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. Money to Loan on Kansas City Real Estate. Don't lose your equity, Bring your troubles to us. We can help you. 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BRIDGE WORK Spaces where from one to ten teeth have been lost we replace with bridge work. It looks the same as natural teeth, lasts a lifetime and requires no plaster. Broken down teeth we restore to beauty and usefulness with crowns of porcelain and gold. Gold Crowne $3, $4 and $8 Silver Fillings, 75o. and $1 White Crowne $3, $4 and $5 Platine Fillings 25o. 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M. Missouri Jurisdiction 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 Masonio 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. G. H. Lewis, G. Rec. Kansas City. 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., Sedalla, 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. Lodge Directory LODGE DIRECTORY. Pritchard Lodge No. 42, 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. Stlgher, Sec'y. Rone Lodge No. 25, A. F. and A. M. meets the 1st and 3rd Monday in each month. All Master Masons in good standing welcome. F. W. Glmore, W. M.; T. J. McCampbell, Sec'y. Mt. Olive Lodge No. 63, A. F. and A. M. meets the 2nd and 4th Friday in every month. Visiting Master Masons are welcome. Thos. Jackson, W. M.; Jno. A. Johnson, Sec'y. 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. AGENTS WANTED. G. BRUCE SANTEE, Prop. 1718 E. 18th ST., KANSAS CITY, MO. We are trying to serve the people in a legitimate business by giving them the best and latest in all styles of shoes and slippers. Think seriously about this matter and let us fit you out in your Easter Goods. Bring your children with you. Special care will be taken to give complete satisfaction. Our prices are low and goods guaranteed. Give us a chance. 1507 E. 18th St., G. A. Page, Prop. In passing, look at our windows. Remember all our shoes are not in the windows. Come in therefore and let us show you our entire stock. 1507 E. 18th Street. J.C.WAGNER The Clean Market Man 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. Best Shine in K. C. 5c For Ladies Gents AGENCY FOR The Kansas City Son. The Crisis, The New York Age. THEKANSAS CITY SUN All communications should be address: the Kansas City Sun, 1803 East 18th Bldr. Bell Phone East 999. Entered as second-class matter, August 12, 1908, at the postoffice at Kansas City Mo., under the order of March 3, 1879. Nelson C. Crews.....Editor and Owner Willa B. Glenn.....General Manager J. C. Thompson.....Advertising Agent J. G. Tyler.....Advertising Agent Eva P. Washington.....Traveling Representative Rosa Morton.....Collector Alma Crews.....Collector # SUBSCRIPTION RATES: One Year ..... $1.50 Six Months ..... $7.00 Three Months ..... $5.00 It occasionally happens that papers sent to subscribers are lost or stolen. In case you do not receive any number when due, we will inform you of the card, and we will cheerfully forward a duplicate of the missing number. ½ ADVERTISING RATE, 50 CENTS PER INCH. **CHURCH DIRECTORY.** Bethel A. M. E. Church, 24th and Flora. St. Stephen's Baptist Church, 604 Charleston. Christian Church, 18th and Tracy, Greenwood Baptist Church, 1839 Ter- ranean Vine St. Baptist Church, 1325 Vine St. Baptist Church, 1325 Vine St. pendence and Tracy, E. Church, 11th and Ward Chapel A. M. E. Church, 11th and Woodland, St. John's A. M. E. Church, 1743 Belle- view, Seventh Day Adventist, 23rd and Woodland St. Monica's Catholic, 17th and Lydia Morning Star Baptist Church, 2311 Vine Highland Avenue Baptist Church, 1111 Highland. Centropolis A. M. E. Church, Centropolis, Mo. St. James A. M. E. Z. Church, 1823 Westminster Church, 1823 Third Baptist Church, Roundtop, People's Mission, 30th and Genesee, St. Paul's Baptist Church, 19th and Highland Pilgrim Baptist Church, 614 Charlotte St. Sabrity Baptist Church, 19th and Askew. Bigelow A. M. E. Mission, 5th and Lydia. Progressive Baptist Church, 29th and Summit. C. E. Church, 1817 Flora Ave. C. St. James Baptist Church, 406 Mills St. St. Luke's A. M. E. Church, 42nd and Prospect Place. Mississippi 556 Grand Ave. A. M. E. Mission, 655 Grand Ave. KANAS CITY, KAN. CHURCHES. First A. M. E. Church, 8th and Neb. First Green Baptist Church, 1st and Splitting. Eighth St. Baptist Church, 8th and Oakland. St. Paul A. M. E. Church, 21st and Ruby. First Baptist Church, 5th and Neb. Solomon Church, 3rd and State. Stuart Quindarro A. M. E. Church, Quindarro Pleasant Valley Baptist Church, Rosedale, Kan. M. E Church, 9th and Oakland. A. M. E. Church, 4th and Oakland. Salter mission, A. M. E. Church, South Park, Kan. Protestant Episcopal, 3rd and Stewart. Second Baptist Church, 24th and Ruby. Wesley Chapel M. E., 106 Shawnee. St. Paul A. M. E. Zion Church, 4000 Adams. Bethal A. M. E. Church, Roselale, Kan. M. Zion Baptist Church, 4th and Virginia. Ebenzer A. M. E. Church, Sanford and Tremont. The filthy and miserable condition of the sidewalks on the east side of Vine street between 21st and 22nd streets should be called daily to the attention of the superintendent of streets and should be remedied at once. The annual Patrons' Day exercises of Lincoln School will be held next Thursday afternoon, April 23. Each room including the carpentry shop and domestic science will make an elaborate exhibit of class work and a program of folk dances and free gymnastics will be rendered upon the grounds during the day. Lincoln has enjoyed a very prosperous year. The enrollment has reached the seven hundred mark and one new room has been opened making twelve in all. The school lunch room has attracted wide attention and is said to be one of the most perfect in the city. Thursday will be Lincoln's big day and everybody is invited. The policy of the school is against big hall concerts it being thought that too much time thereby is tgen from the regular school work to say nothing of the great expense to which it puts the parents of children. The Patrons' Day exercises will be simply an epitome of the daily work and will be highly interesting for that very reason. On Tuesday evening of this week the directorates of the rival hospital associations met and decided to consolidate their work. The body will hereafter be known as the "Wheaty-Provident Hospital Association." The money raised for building purposes in the big rally held several weeks ago was set aside for that purpose solely and will not be used otherwise. It was agreed to lease the Perry Sanitrium building and to operate it as the Wheaty-Provident Hospital until a new building can be erected and equipped. The meeting was harmonious and enthusiastic. Rev. T. H. Ewing was elected president; Mrs Evelyn Baldwin, vice president; Prof G. N. Grisham, treasurer and Mrs Jessie Novell, secretary. A special committee consisting of Prof. Joe E Herrick, Mrs. Hettie Nix, Mrs. Frances Jackson, Mr. T. B. Watkins, Mrs. Jessie Novell and Mrs. Evelyn Baldwin were appointed to manage the temporary hospital. The institution is two a member of the associated charities and is endorsed by the Welfare Board. The Star in summing up the causes of the remarkable democratic majority in the recent municipal election says: "The Negroes voted almost solidly for Jost." As a matter of fact quite a large number of Negroes did vote for the winning candidate, but a very large number voted for the non-partisan nominee in spite of the fact that the Star was behind the independent movement. Had it not been for the well known indifference and contempt of the Star for the decent interests of the colored people generally, there would have been hundreds of them wearing the Burton badges election day. A big concern like that operated by Mr. Nelson which employees no Negroes in any capacity, a big daily like the Star which never mentions the Negro except in connection with crime could hardly be expected to command the confidence of a people who think even in a limited degree or who have even the slight est self-respect. The purchasable Negro vote is decreasing each year while the corruptible white vote is increasing with the rapid naturalization of ignorant foreigners. As education spreads among t he black race the higher sense of citizenship increases and the results of an election are being sought far beyond the returns of the day. The day is not far distant when those who desire to control the Negro vote must have a record of fairness toward the race much more evident than that of the Kansas City Star. Y. W. C. A. NOTES "I am come that they might have life and that they might have it more abundantly." John 10:10 National Y. W. C. A. motto. Our campaign fund has reached $864. We are just $136 short of the $1,000 mark set and it is growing daily. To accomplish this we need your help. The Rev. Richard Davis, pastor of the Centennial M. E. Church is to be our speaker at the Vesper service in our Association rooms on Sunday at 3 o'clock. All women are cordially invited. Our Bible classes resumed their work this week with manifestation of usual interest after suspension of two weeks owing to the campaign. One of the most beautiful sights among our Y. W. C. A. activities is the gymnasium class of the girls of a Camp Fire Group headed by Miss Ella Robinson. This class meets weekly at the Central Gymnasium and like the class of 28 young women is taught by the principal director of the Central Y. W. C. A. Any girl should be glad of the opportunities offered by the Y. W. C. A. Any girl will find a welcome in our rooms to our library, to our clubs and to our service. Most girls are either plus or minus in their development hence the need of the advantages offered. Any information desired about the Y. W. C. A. will be cheerfully given at our rooms over phone West 1568 or by appointment. Women and girls can join for $1.00 and for $50 cents respectively. Little Corner —That a woman, a gun and a strong determination make a dangerous proposition. —That when a woman hasn't anything else to do, she goes shopping. A man under the same circumstances just loafs. —That it is a sin for some of our school teachers to appear on the street as two of them appeared on the hill Easter Sunday. —That to determine a man or woman's standing in the community, just see who are their associates. —That a certain popular Miss at the Baby Show the other night whispered to another Miss sitting near her, "I have an entry in the show next year." Will she? —That a well known married woman appeared on a prominent street decidedly under the influence of liquor. Her friends are very much chagrined. —That the breaking of the rubber in a prominent society Miss' ankle bloomers on the Hill last Sunday caused her quite a bit of embarrassment as it persisted in falling down over her slipper. Get suspenders. —That a very ambitious matron remarked that she would go to Allen Chapel next Sunday in the costliest and most beautiful spring costume ever worn in Kansas City by a colored lady. Well, you'll have to show us. —That the June brides will have to hustle to beat last year's record. —That a certain South Side lady has the habit of posing as "September morn." Oh you shades. —That the contest for the most popular young lady in Allen Chapel is meeting with much success. Who will it be? We are asking our friends to bring their children in early and have them fitted out in Easter shoes and Mary Janes. Our stock is complete in these lines. 1507 E. 18th Street. BY DENNIS S. THOMPSON. There are many times as we plod along the path of life, that we could accomplish a whole lot of good, for ourselves, and for others at well, if we only had the forethought to act at the proper time, and a deeper insight into the things that make for our better interests as citizens. So often we hear the expression, "if I had have known," or "if I had have had a mind" to do this, or that, I could have accomplished so much more. But in most instances the fault is our own; too many of the people are too easily satisfied; if they achieve in a small way, they are content to sit down and not labor for further success. The most important issue with us at all times, should be punctuality. Be always on time. Be always on the job; it does not matter that you have been successful; do not be satisfied, but make your success broader, and do not be deceived, for this spirit of self-satisfaction that siezes upon our abilition is a mighty monster, and has been the cause of many a blighted career. It is very necessary then, that we always be as near the place where we can do good, or be of service, as possible; if we have done all the good for ourselves that we think we are in need of, let's do what we can, for the man or woman next to us. There are so many times that we see, as we go through life, where, if the person next to us had been have a few degrees further along the road, they would have been able to have gotten into the stream of success, but because of their lack of proper exercise of judgment, they failed Here then, is a work for the individual who feels that they have attained to their full measure of success; help the other fellow along; explain to him the importance of getting a hustle on himself, and how necessary it is to be at the gate on time, and get in line. This is our mission in life: To get in a position as fast as we can, to help ourselves, so we will be able to help some one else; impress upon others the duty of helping the next person, which if done all along the line, is sure to bring success. Each morning brings to us our duty; as we go through life then, let us do our part each day. There are many times when a kind word spoken, will go further than money, bue let's speak it in the right place, and at the right time. The little deeds of kindness seems very small, but they shed a great deal of sunshine into the dark corners of the lives of those upon whom we bestow them. It is a beautiful thought, to know at the end of the day, that we have been he means of making some soul happy. But if we would do our full duty to our fellownman we must act at the proper time; things that are done after a soul has perished is too late, and can be of no avail. Let us do then, each day, such as our hands find to do, for tomorrow may never come, and it is one f the greatest woes to any soul, to think, what might have been done. How dear to our heart is the steady subscriber Who pays in advance at this time of each year, Who lays down the money and does it quite gladly, And casts 'round the office a halo of cheer. He never says—"Stop it, I cannot afford it, I'm getting more papers now than I can read;" But always says—"Send it, our people all like it— In fact we all thing it a help and a need." How welcome tills when it reaches our sanctum. How it makes our pulse throb, how it makes our heart dance; We outwardly thank him; we inwardly bless him— The steady subscriber who pays in advance. THE 34TH ANNIVERSARY AT CENTENNIEL. The 34th anniversary at Centenniel M. E. Church, 19th and Woodland will begin Wednesday evening, April 22d, with a Bachelor's reception under the auspices of the various squads which are engaged in raising funds for the rally on Sunday. Under the rules of this entertainment every gentleman may become a bachelor for one night and he is hereby absolved by the good ladies of Centenniel from all engagements, matrimonial and otherwise and is further entitled to one evening of royal entertainment. So don't miss it. Before the reception of the bachelors a short musical program will be rendered, Mrs. Emma Burns and Mrs. H. H. Collins in charge. Thursday evening the 23rd will be "Founder's Night." This meeting will be presided over by Rev. Preston Overton and short talks on the early struggles will be made by Bros. Willis Brown, Jno. Morehead, G. C. Cole, Henry Wilson and sisters, Nellie Wilson and Margaret Woods. Rev. G. B. Abbott and Rev. W. H. Wheeler, District Superintendent will deliver short addresses. The principal address of the evening will be delivered by Rev. J. Will Jackson, D. D. All three of these divines are former pastors. Friday evening the 24th the social department of the Epworth League under Mrs. Ada Pillows assisted by Prof. F. J. Work will render a musical and literary program, after which Grand Master Nelson C. Crews will make some remarks on the life and character of the late Wm. R. Lawton. Past Grand Master of Masons of Missouri, who was the founder of the Methodist Episcopal Church in this city. A silver offering at the door. The program for Sunday the 26th will appear in next week's issue of the Sun. SPIRITUAL FOOD. With modern meditation of the Scripture and an earnest hope and faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, I shall here attempt to make plain to you the necessity of searching the Scripture for spiritual food. We oftimes take vain conceptions of others and tradition of vanglory. Why should we be carried away with the winds of those false doctrines which are clouds without rain and wells without water. 2 Pet. 2:17-18. These conceptions have no foundation. They suppose that when Christ comes, he will burn up the earth with literal fire, and sinners will be running and telling literal mountains to fall on them. How dark is the conception and statements that have been produced by our leaders. Notice how the Apostle tells us how the heavens will burn with fervent heat; it is the earnestness and zealousness of God dealing with imperfect things. The day of judgment is a day of righteousness. Acts 17:31. This text is all symbolic language. The heaven and the earth are symbolic. Notice how it applies to the order of things and not to literal heaven and earth. The word A. heaven here is (controlling power) which now is the earth symbolized—human governments and societies and all imperfect things shall pass away. 2 Pet. 3:6-12. Imperfect societies, imperfect governments must give way to the new order of things which will be spiritual; and I saw a new heaven and new earth; the first shall pass away. Rev. 21:1.2. We will consider one statement. The earth abides forever. Eccl. 1:4; and another statement. The Old World passes away at the flood, not the ground nor the heaven nor the air. 2 Pet. 3:6; but the order of things. Ps. 104:5. We will notice; the prophet tells us that God laid the foundation of the earth that it should not moved forever. The prophet (Isa.) 45:18, furnishes another statement. God formed the earth not in vain, but he created it to be inhabited. Why should we suppose that God will burn up the earth when he made a promise to Abraham that he would give him the land for an everlasting inheritance, but Abraham did without receiving the promise. After he promised it to him, he did not give it to him as much as to set the sole of his foot. It is impossible for God to lie. To rightly appreciate this subject that is to understand God's dealing with Abraham he must rise from the dead before he can inherit the land which God promised him. Acts 7.5. He must rise from the dead and receive a perfect human body like Father: Adam possessed before he sinned. All the just who died before the death of Christ will dwell on earth and God will make them princes on all the earth. Ps. 45:16. They will not be members of the Heavenly class. Heb. 11:38-38. They will have earthly bodies for there is an earthly body and there is a heavy only body. 1 Cor. 15:40. They shall come from the north, south, east, west and shall sit down with all the prophets in the Kingdom of God. Notice the Kingdom is the earthly Kingdom which Father Adam lost in Eden. Notice how God tells the Prophet Ezekiel 36:35. The land that is desolate shall be as the Garden of Eden. The world will once more be as it was when it was created. A great mistake has been made, that is the contrast of spiritual phase and earthly phase of the Kingdom. The bride class of 144,000. The great company is of the spiritual phase of Kingdom. Rev. 7:8-9, while the holy prophets of old will constitute the earthly Kingdom. Then our prayers will be fulfilled. The Kingdom come, thy will of God be done on earth as it is done in heaven. There is a reason why the larger per cent of Cabinet Stationary used in the printing establishment from the Arthur W. Harris Printing Establishment. First their work is unexcelled by any of the larger and best equipped printing establishments in this city since they all but work. Second, while their prices are not always the lowest, they are aurally lowered with accuracy and despatch to over 90 per cent of the claessy printers past year and now when a function of class is announced its a ten-to-one shot that Harris will handle the job. BE STEADFAST. Do not be alarmed because you heard that some one said something not complimentary about you. People have always said ugly things about those who struggle to be, and are achieving something; those against whom there is nothing said, are negligible quantities—people talk about those who are doing good. You go ahead, like the ancient philosopher, who, when he was asked by an apparent friend, who really desired to help the old sage, what he could do for him, replied: "Please stand out of my sunshine." That is all the alert, energetic asphiring young person asks; "stand out of my sunshine." The New Theatre The New Theatre The New Theatre, 2411 Vine street, is absolutely the finest and most up to date motion picture house owned and operated by negroes, in the United States. The building is not a made-over house, but was built stricly for a theatre. Since the acquisition of the place by Dr. E. J. McCampbell and Homer B. Roberts, many notable changes have been made. Two cozy corners at the entrance have been inaugurated at no little expense. The one containing a beautiful mirror, 48x feet, framed in the finest mahogany, in which you might "see yourself as others see you" from your Easter bonnet down to your shoe tops. On the floor in either corner is a beautiful oriental rug and the walls will be decorated with fine oil paintings from the world's famous artists. The aisles have been carpeted with heavy coconut matting and the exits are garnished with heavy green portiers. Also 400 opera chairs, every one commanding a direct view of the curtain. By far the biggest investment in the theatre, cannot be seen by the public, but the result can surely be observed. When this place was opened several months ago, complaints came to the ears of the management of the delay between the pictures. To avoid this delay $600 was spent for new machines, so that now one picture follows another with mechanical precision, without a moment's delay. The service is the best that can possibly be procured. The Universal Film Company is the largest and most up-to-date firm in the movie business. The same pictures are shown to you for 5 cents that the Maze theatre, at 12th and Baltimore, shows to its patrons at 10 cents. Your patronage is solicited. If you enjoy motion pictures you will be pleased if you visit the New Theatre. Ladies' Tailoring Dressmaking AND Drafting... I am prepared to offer the public the best dressmaking, tailoring, drafting and fitting. Graduate of one of the best white downtown colleges. Will also teach Drafting. Bell Phone East 4139 W Mrs. Lillie Williams 2914 Woodland Avenue KANSAS CITY, MISOURI [Picture of a man in a suit]. MR. R. QUINN, The enterprising and intrepid young hustler who will give a mammoth entertainment in Convention Hall GRAND MUSICAL RECITAL. at Convention Hall, June 19, 1914. Speakers of Note In and Out of the City Will Be Present. Music by the Best Talent Procured Tickets will be on sale at the leading drug stores of the city after February 15, 1914. Call Chas. Monroe For Carriage or Automobile Funerals and Parties a Specialty Rates Reasonable 2102 Woodland Ave. Bell Phone 5194 East Bell Phone 2523 East Kansas City, Mo. A. B. Rev. J. W. Hurse, Proprietor of Baltimore Cafe No. 1. Headquarters for Home Made Pies OFFICE PHONE BELL 3786 M. Boast of Serving the Best Meals in the Twin The Baltimore Caf JAMES W. HURSE, Proprietor 3rd Member of Board of Management V. B. F. @ S. M. T. of M Imported and Domestic Cigars ICE CREAM, SODAS and SUNDAES We Boast of Serving the Best Meals in the Twin Cities JAMES W. HURSE, Proprietor 3rd Member of Board of Management U. B. F. @ S. M. T. of M. Imported and Domestic Cigars ICE CREAM, SODAS and SUNDAES. Free-Gold Filled S If you have defective sight, have y and fitted with gold filled spectac lenses—FREE. You pay for the which is 50 cents, and receive the I. H. Spears, Mgr., Attorney Chas. H. Adkins, Secy-Treas Bell Phone East, 1690 THE HOME OF THE MAYFIELD MUSEUM 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. Subscribe for The Sun JOHN H. HARRIS Of Serving the Best Meals in the Twin Cities The Baltimore Cafe JAMES W. HURSE, Proprietor Member of Board of Management U. B. F. @ S. M. T. of M.. Imported and Domestic Cigars CREAM, SODAS and SUNDAES. 808 Independence Ave. KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI e-Gold Filled Spectacles have defective sight, have your eyes examined with gold filled spectacles and best quality FREE. You pay for the examination of 50 cents, and receive the glasses absolu Free-Gold Filled Spectacles Free-Gold Filled Spectacles If you have defective sight, have your eyes examined and fitted with gold filled spectacles and best quality lenses—FREE. You pay for the examination only, which is 50 cents, and receive the glasses absolutely FREE DR. M. B. JONES, EYE SPECIALIST Bell Phone G.2243 1412 E.,18th Street sectacles for eyes examined and best quality amination only, passes absolutely ES, LIST 18th Street debts? money? on Co. Secy-Treas s City. It has r pool room or ace, lot 50x150, for garage. block, so the quick sale has d $20 monthly. and the other five d interest. All you continue we have several Sun Mrs. Mille Jett spent Tuesday at Excelsior Springs, Mo. Miss Ruth Reed, returned to Chicago after visiting her brother during his illness. Mrs. E. L. Wright of 4141 Edwin, Rosedale, Kas., has moved to 2719 W. 41st street. Miss Maggle Allen of Leavenworth, Kansas spent Easter with Miss Buleah Douglass. Mr. P. A. Stamps of Lebanon, O., is visiting his sister, Mrs. M. E. Balley 1005 Agnes Avenue. Mrs. Nannie Williams of Odessa, Mo., is visiting with Mrs. H. L. Kinsler, 916 East 21st street. Mrs. Cora McCuinn spent Easter in Pleasant Hill, Mo., with Mrs. Wm. Taylor and reports an enjoyable time. WANTED—Two bright, active boys to sell the Kansas City Sun, Saturday and Sunday. $1.00 per day. For Rent—Furnished rooms; modern, 1715 E. 18th street, 3d floor. Mrs. Mattie Hobbs, Bell Phone, East 2061W. Mr. Thos. Schumacher, Jr., one of Kansas City's prominent chauffeurs, has accepted a position in Wichita, Kansas. Miss Mary Johnson of 1226 Vine street, who has been at Sibley, Mo., attending a case returned Sunday, April 4th. Mr. Eugenet Scott has returned to the city after having spent a three weeks' visit with parents at Camden, Ark., who were both seriously ill. Mrs. R. R. Chinn spent a few days here and in Independence visiting relatives, returning home Monday, accompanied by her mother, Mrs. M. Fisher. 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. The mother of Mrs. C. A. Kennedy of Rosedale, Kansas, enroute home from Fort Allen, Vermont, spent a few days wit her daughter before leaving Monday for Fort Huachuca, Ariz. Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Fields, Masonic Relief Secretary of Cameron, Mo., and Mr. W. W. Washington of this city, were the guests last Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Miller, 1621 Norton Avenue. Prof. R. T. Coles, principal of Garrison school has secured two acres of ground opposite the school for grading purposes for the pupils of Garrison. It will be a great success under Prof. Coles' able management. Music furnished by capable pianist for parties, receptions, teas, etc. Also instruction given beginners on the piano forte. Rates reasonable. MISS CARMEN HACKLEY. 2028 Harrison St. Have your collar, cuffs and hat piece crocheted, only $5.00 entire set. Send in your order for hand crocheted set. Write Miss Pearl Newton, 3921 Scarritt Ave. Rev. B. Manning of Oklahoma City is conducting revival at the Bethel Baptist Church at 553 Lydia Avenue. Many have been happily converted and many backsliders recalined. The church is crowded nightly. He will be here a few more nights. Go and hear this great man. Geo. Price, born in Sweet Springs, Mo., died at his residence; 1804 East 18th street, Tuesday, April 14 at the age of 51. He leaves to mourn his loss a wife, two daughters, one brother, one granddughter, two nieces, three nephews and other relatives and friends. The funeral was Friday at 4 p. m. from A. T. Moore's chapel. Poro hair dressing, hair weaving and facial massaging. Scalp treatment a specialty. Mrs. E. Norles, 1737 Paseo, upstairs. CARD OF THANKS. I desire to extend my sincere thanks to the many friends who so kindly assisted at the death of my husband, W. M. Baker, and for their beautiful floral offerings. We shall ever hold them in grateful remembrance. MRS. MATILDA BAKER, 1712 Michigan Avenue. Mrs. Lucy Page and family wish to heartily thank the many, many friends for their extended kindness during her lingering illness and especially those who were donors of such beautiful Easter offerings, namely, Mr. and Mrs. Washington Davis, one potted Easter illly; Naomi Juvenile No. 168 I. U. O. F. O., one three-stalk pink hyacinth; Baptist Relief Workers, one tri-bloomed Easter illly; Second Baptist Sunday school, one potted Easter illly; Mrs. Herchel Williams, beautiful bouquet cut flowers; Mr. and Mrs. G. G. Mason and family, a pretty decorated Easter basket of fruit; one lace cap and gown; Mrs. Maggie Ward, fruits and wine; Mrs. B. M. Weaver, flowers; Mrs. Katie Powell, one elaborately trimmed crepe kimona. At this writing, Mrs. Page is much improved, due to the tender care of Mrs. N. B. Oxley and the attentive services of Dr. M. H. Lambright. HIGHLAND AVENUE BAPTIST CHURCH. Easter Sunday was a very busy day. The Sunday school at 9:30 was largely attended. Good missionary collection. At 11 o'clock Pastor Mills preached a powerful sermon on "The Coming Resurrection." The holy spirit was in the building. Two additions at this service. At 4:30 p. m., the B. Y. P. u. had a rousing meeting. Their Easter program was a very good one. I am glad to say the Auxiliary under the presidency of Mrs. A. Knox and the tutorship of Pastor Mills is progressing wonderfully. From a membership of about ten a month ago, it has steadily grown until it has about 40 members, one-third of which are not members of our church. God is indeed blessing us. At 7:30 p. m., the choir rendered its Easter program after which the Business Men's League took charge of the service. The attendance on this occasion was very, very good. Collection $27.15 Order of service Sunday the 19th: 9:30 a. m., Sunday School; 11 a. m., preaching by Pastor Mills, subject "The Christian the Light of the World"; 4:30 p. m., P. M. B. Y. P. u. 8 p. m., preaching by Pastor Mills subject, "The Prodigial Son." B. J. KNOX, Reporter CARD OF THANKS. We sincerely thank the many friends and the public for the kindness and sympathy shown us during the recent illness and death of our beloved husband, son and brother, J. H. Dixon. We especially appreciate R. T. Coles Lodge, A. F. and A. M., Corinthian Lodge, G. U. O. of O. F., Love Star Chapter, O. E. S., Court of Calanthe, Princess Tharah and Eureka, H. H., British America Temple and the Y. M. C. A. MR. IRVING JOHNSON. MRS. MABLS, DIXON. MRS. L. WASHINGTON. MRS. L. MOTEN. MRS. K. BEASLEY. MRS. M. WILLIAMS. MRS. F. FRANKLIN. MRS. SIMON DIXON. In a company doing business in every state in the Union composed of some of the best writers the country affords, the printed records sent to all parts of the United States on new business last February gave E. A. Robinson first place in Missouri and third place in the entire country. Robinson's special agency commission giving him permission to use his own trained assistants under his immediate superintendency...Mr. G. F. Porter is director of Kansas and Missouri divisions of the Standard Life Insurance Company. Mr. Robinson's commission granted him by Herman H. E. Perry, president of the Standard Life under the supervision of Mr. G. Porter is a distinct recognition of local merit. Mr. Robinson's entire force consists of Kansas City boys. The selection of Robinson by Mr. Perry and Mr. Porter is a chance given to home talent rewarding where reward is due and inspires hope and confidence. Individual or Group. The words never should be connected by a disjunctive conjunction. The proper word between the nouns is "and," not "or." The caption above implies that the terms can be separated, and they cannot. The question was asked the other day if the growth of group life was destroying the worth of the individual. The reply was given by a business man who told of a request that had come to him the day before for a man to stand at the center of a big group at a salary that makes a minister rub his eyes. The great need of the organized group was an individual. The two cannot be sundered. The young man who says that there is no longer any chance for the individual does not know the facts. Each is necessary to the other. The proper conjunction is "and." Get that into your mind, young man, and then make good.—The Congregationalate Ireland's Signposts. Ireland is the country for useless signposts. During the last few years there has been an outbreak of Gaelfle League activity in the country. Among other manifestations it has taken the form of erecting signposts with Gaelfle inscriptions. There is one such in the little village of Omeath, in County Louth. It directs the traveler to Carlingford and to Newbury—but it directs him in an unknown tongue. It is not easy to see what useful purposes is served by such a signpost. For the inhabitant knows his way without any such assistance and the English-speaking traveler is unable to find it unless he happens to consult one of the villagers, not one of whom—so far as I have been able to discover—can either read or speak a single word of Gaelfle—London Chronicle. "Bob" and "Cob." Most people would know what was meant by the term "bob" speaking of money. But would they be able to say offhand what a "cob" is, or was, in similar connection? It was used in polite circles in the seventeenth century, for it occurs in a letter from the earl of Esses: "So my wife gave her a cob, for which she seemed very thankful"—printed on the new volume of the "Camden" series, the editor of which gives the information that the cob was "a piece of money, the value of which varied from four shillings to as much as six shillings in 1675."—London Chronicle. KANSAS CITY, KAN. Mr. Chas, Williams, 1309 North 10th street is ill at his home. Hyacinth Art Club met at Mrs. S. M. Banks, 841 N. J. Avenue this week. Mrs. J. E. Crawford, 1131 Everett Avenue after two weeks' illness is improving. Splendid Easter services and Rally t the C. M. E. Church Sunday—$260 was realized. The Easter exercises of the Eighth Street Baptist Sunday School were excellent. They were successfully financially raising $26. Miss Ophelia McReynolds of Hopkinsville, Ky., is the guest of her uncle and family, Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Gant, 614 State street. Mrs. Nellie Hicks of the Household of Ruth No. 267, celebrated her 25th year as a member Monday afternoon by entertaining the entire member ship which has 92 members with a reception at their hail. This was quite an enjoyable affair. ROSEDALE, KANSAS Although we have no pastor at the Pleasant Valley Baptist Church we will have services every Sunday and hope the members will not be discouraged but keep an working and the Lord will bless us. Rev. Davis will preach April 19th. Come and hear his sermons and you will enjoy them... Mrs. Gertrude Young is ill at her home, 909 Division.....Bishop G. L. Blackwell of Philadelphia, Pa., will preach at the St. Paul A. M. E. Church Monday, evening, April 20... the concert given last Thursday evening by the young members and friends of the Pleasant Valley Baptist Church was very good and a neat sum was realized for the benefit of the church. TONGANOXIE, KANSAS. Mr. and Mrs. F. K. Barrett of Omaha, Neb., is visiting Mrs. Barnett's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alex Jackson. ..Mr. and Mrs. E. Lankford and daughter Rhenselea of Wichita, Kas., was visiting relatives and friends last week. ..Mrs. E. H. Graves of Linwood, Kas., spent Saturday with Mrs. @. E. Nelson. ..Gussie Nelson spent Sunday with Carrie Hildebrandt at Reno. ..Mrs. Roy Walton and Mr. Walter Nelson visited Tonganoxie friends Sunday. ..Mr. John Sims is visiting his mother, Mrs. V. Tolliver. ..Mrs. Alex Jackson and Mrs. Fred Barrett made a business trip to Lawrence last Thursday. ..Mr. Lee Baker was among visitors Sunday. ..Rev. Saunders spent Sunday Smith's Easter Opening was an Overwhelming Success. It was far beyond his expectations. There were many notables in attendance in a useful array of nifty and handsome gowns. Thanks, come next Sunday. There were many notables in attendance in a beautiful array of nifty and handsome gowns. Thanks, come next Sunday. at Horniff Sunday.....Miss Childs of Kansas City will give a recital at the A. M. E. church Sunday evening April 11th. Admission 10 cents....Ms. Elsie Rogers entertained the Jolly Rovers last week.....Mrs. Hat Carter and son made a business trip here Monday.....Mrs. J. Matthews and Mrs. Mat Wilson visited friends Saturday. SUMMER MUSIC SCHOOL. R. G. Jackson and Miss Beulah Douglass are going to conduct a summer school of music at Allen Chapel, 10th and Charlotte, Kansas City, Mo. All persons who may desire to take lessons will find it to their advantage to speak to Mr. Jackson early, for a number of periods have already been given away to city, and out of town persons. The advantage in enrolling early is, that you may have a choice of periods and avoid coming for lessons in the heat of the day. The studios at Allen Chapel are nicely located, well appointed and are equipped with pianos that are kept in fine condition. Special attention is given to children between the ages of seven and twelve years. The pipe organ of the church is at the service of pupils for practice, who are doing organ work. On account of the large enrollment in piano, organ and voice, only a limited number can be admitted into harmony classes, so it is advisable for persons wanting to do work. Mr. Jackson invites interest along this line to enroll now. ed parties to call at Allen Chapel on Saturdays, between 8 a. m. and 8 p. m. to talk over music for the summer, or address him at 531 Nebraska Ave. Kansas City, Kansas, Bell Phone West 1032 and West 1102-W. Sad will be, the day for every man when he becomes absolutely contented with the life that he is living, with the thoughts that he is thinking, with the deeds that he is doing, when there is not forever beating at the doors of his soul some great desire to do something larger, which he knows that he was meant and made to do because he is still the child of God.—Phillips Brooks. Women's Club Notes The Sorosis will meet with Mrs. M. H. Key, 2526 Michigan Avenue, Manday, April 20th. The girls and misses are wearing Mary Jane's this season. They buy them at 1507 E. 18th street, the Colored Shoe Store, G. A. Page, proprietor. The A. N. D.' will give a series of dances for the benefit of Charitable institutions the last Wednesday in each month. The first to be for the Industrial Home, April 29th. Admission, 25 cents. Lyric Hall. Misses Clara Carter and Jessie Hardrif entertained the Kasees with a five-course luncheon Monday afternoon at Miss Carter's. The center piece was a mound of spring flowers. The place cards and favors were quite original and pretty. The XX History and Art Club met with Mrs. Granger with a large attendance and one visitor, Mrs. Lee. The hostess served a delightful lunchon. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Shaw and Mrs. Henry at the latter's residence, 115 Lydia, April 23 MRS. WM. SNELL, Reporter. There will be a grand musical entertainment given by the Odd Fellows and Ruth Choir at the Ebenezer A. M. E. Church Thursday evening, April 23. They will be assisted by some of the best musical talent of the city. Admission 10 cents. Progress Study Club met at 2116 Woodland Avenue with Mrs. Robt. Simpson as hostess. Current events were led by Mrs. Jessie Novel. We then listened to an interesting address by Rev. S. W. Bacote on "Travels in Rome." The lecture was very instructive. Dr. Bacote with his thorough knowledge of ancient history and his close observation of the historical city carried his audience with him through those magnificent structures so familiar to students of ancient history. We feel gratified to be instructed by men like Dr. Bacote who have spent years working for the uplift of humanity. Delicious refreshments were served and the club adjourned to meet with Miss Bessie Taylor as hostess. VINE STREET BAPTIST CHURCH Sister Martha Drain has been very sick for some time. She is somewhat better. We hope she will continue to improve. Sister Jennie Lee is also better and we hope she will continue likewise...Sister Molly Hines is the same...Brother Jas. Lewis died very suddenly last week and it was vern sad indeed. We extend to the beaved family our heartfelt sympathies...Sunday was a busy day at our Church...Morning service was well attended and every pew in the auditorium was occupied and the most impressive part of the service was the Juvenile Choir composed of members of the Sunday school. The 30 well trained voices sang like tones of thunder that much favored song "Praise Ye the Father." The choir was under the direction of Miss Eva Moore and Mrs. Gertrude Tibbs. The Sunday school was grand. Over 600 eggs were given away and the collection was $27.87. The theme of all our services was the "Lord is risen indeed; he is not here." EBENEZER A. M. E. CHURCH, Rev. W. C. Williams preached an excellent sermon on the "Resurrection of Christ." Beautiful and touching music was rendered by the Choir of which Mrs. L. E. Bailer is Chorister opened Easter Day services. The beautiful decorations by the Sunday school committee were indeed spited to the occasion. Many souls were added to the church. The greatest program ever presented by this Sunday School was rendered under the management of Mrs. Anna Roberts, Supt. Mrs. Dimery Taylor and Abernathy, teachers. There was three excellent selections rendered by Melford's orchestra. Many were turned from the door. The church received a check for five dollars from Dr. Theo. Smith the well known druggist for which it is thankful. ST. JAMES A. M. E. ZION CHURCH. The revival will begin at the A. M. E. Zion Church, 1805 Woodland Ave., Sunday April the 19th at 11 a. m. Bishop G. L. Blackwell, D. D., of the Seventh Episcopal District will preach again Tuesday night. Great preparations are being made and remodeling is going on preparatory to the annual conference in June at this church. The pastor hopes to secure the service of the A. F. and A. M. to lay the corner stone the third Sunday in May. The district conference will be at Varkick Chapel, April 29th. Be Not Content. A. E. If you have money to invest, come to me; if you want to buy a home and be satisfied, come to me. I am always ready to help smooth out the wrinkles. Lo, him you ask for! I am he: Him that sells the kind of property That gives you that new sort of individ- uality, And hangs upon you the sign of pro- perity. You Can't Beat this List. Some of these places I can sell for $50 down- Vine near 29th, 4 r., $2,000; Merington near 26th, 4 r., $1,650; Rowland near 32th, 4 r., $1,650; 12th, 7 r., 50 ft., $1,500; College Ave. in Rosdale, one 4 r. and one 5 r. modern, on 80m to 100m, $1,000; North 7th, 4 r., new porches, $2,120; Beliefonne at 4 r., near 6th and Rowland, 4 r., 9th, 4th and Rowland, $1,50 4 acres 8 miles from town, $2,000. **EUGENE EDWARD VAUGHAN, Twenty-sixth and Parkway, KANAS CITY, KANASS** Bell phone, West 1757. Furnished and Unfurnished Rooms For Rent. FOR RENT—Nicely furnished rooms; strictly modern; Bell phone East 4090; 1606 Garfield Avenue. For Rent—Large front room with bay window; nicely furnished; strictly modern. Bell telephone East 919. 1517 Woodland Avenue. For Rent—Four large rooms with gas, bath, water paid. 2502 Michigan Ave., $12.50. Bell phone Grand 3795-W. J. D. Bowser. For Rent—Nicely furnished rooms for a gentleman. South room. Mrs. E. Spruell. 1805 E. 11th. Third floor. For Rent—One furnished room; modern improvements. 2638 Highland Ave. Bell phone East 1270. FOR RENT—Nice furnished front room; strictly modern. Bell phone Grand 1967-W. FOR RENT—Nearly modern furnished rooms. Transcients, a specialty. East 4721-W. Wm. Fisher, Propr., 910 Garfield. Furnished room for rent to a gentleman. Bell phone, East 4869-W. House strictly modern. 1913 Woodland avenue. Three furnished room for light housekeeping, strictly modern with telephone; 2313 Woodland avenue. Bell Phone, East 3446-W. Mr. Colored Man:—Are you looking around to buy a home? If so call Main 751, Bell Phone. Ask for Wm. Hopkins. Why Worry? Why tire yourself out when I can take you direct to what you want? FOR SALE TO COLORED PEOPLE On Michigan Avenue South of Twelfth Street, Two modern 8-room houses with barns, one brick veneer with furnace $37\frac{1}{2}$ feet, price $4,250; the other frame, stone heat, $37\frac{1}{2}$ feet, price $3,500; can make terms; would prefer to sell together, but will sell separately; for additional information see W. H. LIVINGSTON, 216 Finance Bldg. Both phones, Main 1315. WORDS OF APPRECIATION. More Mother's Testify to Merite of XXth Century Hair Preparations. Nelson, Mo., April 13, 1913. Dear Madam Dabney: I am writing you for a small order. I want you to please send by mail 3 bottles of shampoo, 3 boxes of hair grower and 2 boxes of pressing oil. I like the remedy just fine; I would not be without it for anything. I am using it on my little girl's hair; it seems to be helping it greatly. MRS. ANNA BRUNER. Kansas City, Mo., Jan. 20, 1913. Dear Madam Dabney: I am a mother of four girls. In trying to improve their hair I had tried several preparations, but none gave me good results until I used Madam Dabney's XXth Century Preparations. Their hair was thin, harsh and would fall out so that I dreaded to use a comb. Now their hair is growing nicely—does not fall out—has no dandruff—is soft and pretty. Three of these girls are attending Wendell Phillips School, Howard and Vine streets. Investigation will bear out my testimony. I would not be without the XXth Century Preparation in my house. A six week's treatment of Madam P. M. Dabney's XXth Century Hair Preparations sent on receipt of P. O. money order of $1.25, or a single package of XXth Century Hair Grower, Pressing Oil or Shampoo sent for 50c. Write today to Madam P. M. Dabney's XXth Century Hair Preparations Co., 1806 E. 24th St., Kansas City, Mo., Dept. 40. Persons living in Kansas City who cannot be supplied by their druggist will be called upon by an agent on dropping a postal card to the above address or calling Bell phone, East 2476. Golden Steam Dye Works When sending your Clothing to be cleaned and pressed have you ever realized, and every clean minded man would shudder with disgust at the thought, that the cloth use to press your suit had just previously been used to press the suit of a man suffering from Disease, Filthy Habits, etc.—the cloth in the interim being wet and wrung out in a pail of probably dirtier water, especially so toward the end of the day's work? OLD WAY OF PRESSING To overcome unsanitary methods we have installed an up-to-date Sanitary Steam Press. A garment that passes through this machine is disinfected, as no germs or microbes can exist under a temperature as high as the dry steam we inject. 'At the same time it removes any odor, takes away the grimy appearance, raises the nap, revives the colors and imparts to the garment that freshness desired by all dressers. THE HOFFMAN NEW WAY OF PRESSING We are Hatters, Tailors and Cleaners. No delay in getting your work. We do everything in our own shop. When you send us your work we do not have to disappoint or delay you, as our equipment is equal to anyone's. We specialize on quality and carefulness, for if it pleases you it pleases us. We have one of the best Dyeing and Tailor Shops in the city. Everything new and up-to-date. We are prepared to clean any garment, no matter how richly trimmed or flouneed, without injury. We employ only expert workmen and guarantee to satisfy every customer. Soliciting an opportunity to serve you, we are yours. GOLDEN'S STEAM DYE WORKS TO MUSICA Carl H. X. Stewart will take a few pupils in Harmony, or on the Piano and Violin. Carl H. X. Stewart will take a few Mrs. Mary D. Stewart will take a pupils in Harmony, or on the Plano few pupils on either the Plano, Guitar, and Violin. Mandolin, or Banjo and the Theory of Music. 1321 Jackson Avenue, Kansas City, Mo. For First Class Magnolia MEALS AT 15 cents MODERN FURNISHED ROOM Board and Room Rates Req. ELIZA DIA For First Class Meals Go to the Magnolia Cafe MEALS AT ALL HOURS 15 cents and up MODERN FURNISHED ROOMS IN CONNECTION Board and Rooms by the week Rates Reasonable ELIZA DIXON, Prop. 1518 E. 18th Street A. B. Calling Cards, Business Cards Stationery Print JNO. R. FA Calling Cards, Business Cards, Church, Society, Book and Stationery Printing of all kinds. 1605 East 18th Street STUDENTS. Mrs. Mary D. Stewart will take a new pupils on either the Plano, Guitar, Bandolin, or Banjo and the Theory of music. Meals Go to the Ta Cafe ALL HOURS and up ROOMS IN CONNECTION mns by the week reasonable TON, Prop. 1518 E. 18th Street If you should ask a Kansas City man to the most elegant and popular barbershop in the city he would unhesitatingly say—The Palace Barber Shop at 1538 East Nineteenth street (near Vine) owned by that prince of good fellow—Proj. 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, W. T. Scott, and H. A. Peace, while he himself is a barber of acknowledged ability. Ernest Turner, the best known barter in Kansas City, looks after the comfort of Job Hobbs at his Ming May. A. Woods the neat and capable cashier. 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 Lyrie Hall, 1731 Lydia avenue, all the latest dances. Telephone, Bell 2833 East. , Church, Society, Book and ing of all kinds. RLEY, Mgr. Bell Phone East 539 The Man, the Mission and the Maid By George Randolph Chester When Hal Glilman got home from college he had left all such things as youth and folly behind him. He was more conscious of this than when, after the welcome home had quieted a bit, he strolled out and glanced at the Blanchard porch. A dazzling young lady over there was arranging her fuzzy summer gown picturesquely as she sat down in one of the big rocking chairs. She was supplied with a pink book, the color of which matched her gown and her cheeks perfectly, but before she opened the book she gave the neighborhood a satisfied inspection and so saw the young man looking out upon his boyhood surroundings with the new eyes of extreme serious maturity. "Welcome to our beautiful city!" called the girl gaily, rising from her chair. It was Miss Blanchard after all. He had been in some doubt about it. "Pickles" he had used to call her. He shuddered at the memory of the dreadful word. A year ago, too, he would have vaulted over the picket fence that separated the two lawns, and in an instant more would have been sprawling upon the Blanchard steps. He remembered this also with a pang as he lifted his hat and made a dignified bow to her; then he walked sedately down the Gilman path and out at the Gilman gate; he walked sedately over to the Blanchard gate and opened it; he walked sedately up the Blanchard path and upon the Blanchard porch, where he deposited himself and his rigid Prince Albert carefully upon a chair, after having shaken hands most politely with the Blanchard young lady. "How you have blossomed!" he observed with a fatherly gravity that forbade any suspicion of gallantry. "I should scarcely have known you." "We all change," she solemnly replied through lips that were full and red and most deliciously curved. "We bud, we blossom, we ripen and decay. Life—ah, life is merciless!" "Yes," he admitted pensively, "we are always growing older." He was twenty-two and feeling for a mustache; so the weight of advancing years lay heavily upon him. Alice Blanchard reached over to lay her pink book upon the tabuerette at her right hand, and the book-mark fell out. It was a large, square, cream-tinted envelope and very fat. The address was in a man's bold chirography, and Mr. Gilman frowned as he noted it. This sort of thing was a part of the folly he had left behind him forever. Miss Alice picked up the letter, but she did not do it hastily, nor blush. She put it carefully back in the book; it was too sacred a thing to be treated flippantly. Already Alice Blanchard had met her Fate. She was a woman, now, with all the responsibilities and cares that come to a mature woman of nineteen. Silence ensued. They looked out upon the pretty suburban street with thoughtful eyes. "It must be fine to be a man," presently sighed Miss Blanchard; "to be able to go out in the world and fight for fame and fortune." He turned reproachful eyes upon her. "Fame!" he expostulated. "Fortune! There are too many of the world's greedy host after those empty honors." Miss Blanchard was startled, but gave him instant comprehension. She, too, was just back from college. "True," she sighed. "How true." "As for myself," he went on, "my wife is cast. I have already engaged to devote myself, after a short period of repose with the good grandparents who raised me, to the uplifting of humanity. Settlement work is to occupy my time henceforth." His eye was calm but stern. He did not glow with enthusiasm. The cause was not one for mere boyish fervor. It was a man's serious, sober solemn mission that he was under taking. "How noble!" breathed the girl. "How noble!" breathed the girl. "No!" he protested. "It is merely a debt that our family owes to humanity. Oh, you do not know, Miss Blanchard, you cannot conceive of the misery that abounds in this world!" Miss Blanchard turned upon him large wide eyes that were deep and somber with sudden sorrow. "Perhaps I do, though," she replied, softly. "Our own burdens teach us sympathy and understanding." Her eyes turned from him, in explanation, to the fat envelope where its edge peeped out from the book. The envelope did not interest him much and he returned to the eyes. They were remarkably pretty eyes, very blue, indeed, and full of expression. The lashes above them were long and curved. The hair clustering about her white brow was of the exact golden shade that had let him stretch a point to call it red when he was a boy. Below its shining waves the tip of a pink ear was revealed. Her cheeks were rounded and creamy. Her neck was a firm white, beautifully modeled column that supported her small head most gracefully. Pickles! To think that he had ever called her Pickles! Grandfather and Grandmother Gil The prolongation of the rue de Rennes on the left bank of the Seine has already condemned the famous Passage du Pont Neuf, described by Zola in "Therese Raquin," and it now seems that the house in which Balzac installed his printing office in the rue Visconti, or the rue des Marais, as it then was, is also doomed. It has been said that the failure of the printing business was the direct result of the enormous labor entailed in making corrections in Balzac's manuscripts. man were looking out of the side window at them. "Look at that, now!" said Grandfather Gilman. "Honestly, I feel like I wanted to paddle that boy! There he sits, as stiff as a poker, talking to the prettiest girl in Oakdale with no more life in him than if she was a sack of potatoes. Did I, at his age, ever sit like a tailor's dummy on any girl's front porch? "Adam," retorted Grandma Gilman, "my distinct recollection is that at twenty-two you were the biggest fool in the county." The mail-man came up the street. Miss Blanchard ran down to the gate and he handed her a large, fat, square-creamed envelope. Mr. Gilman had followed her. "Have you anything for me?" he asked the mail-man. Mr. Halfred Joyce Gilman? The mail-man looked up with a start. "Why, hello, Harry!" he cried heartily and held out his hand. "I didn't recognize you. How you have grown." Mr. Halfred Joyce Gilman was too dignified to wince. "There's scarcely any change in you, Mr. Powell," he said with lofty graciousness. "The years treat you very kindly, indeed." "Getting gray—gray at a rat." And the mail-man jerk off his hat a moment. "Let me see. You asked about a letter, I got one here, but I hadn't any idea that Halfred Joyce Gilman could be you." The letter he hunted out was a long, legal envelope. I bore, printed in one corner, the address of the Tenement House Sunshine league. Mr. Gilman took it with reverence, while the deep frown of concentration creased his brow. "I shall have to ask you to excuse me," he said briskly to Miss Blanchard. "I have been waiting with some anxiety for this delayed communication. It is—well—the call of duty." He glanced at the fat envelope. "You, too, will be naturally anxious to see what Uncle Sam has brought you." "I know beforehand," she said. "These envelopes bring me no surprises. They are my only rays of sunshine." He smiled sadly and shook his head. He intended to devote himself solely and undividedly to humanity, and if he ever married at all it would be to some good woman who could aid him in his settlement work; even then only if he was convinced that they could do more together than they could separately. "You must come over often," invited Miss Blanchard. "I am interested in your work." "I should be glad indeed if I could interest you seriously in it," he assured her. "I shall consider it my duty to do so if I can." In the pursuit of this duty he came over nearly every day and most of the evenings. Miss Blanchard did not go out much. The fat, square, cream-tinted envelopes kept her at home; made her refuse many invitations that she might have been glad to accept had she been the unsettled, frivolous girl she used to be when she was young—say, seventeen or eighteen. It was not long until Mr. Halffred Joyce Gilman knew all about the envelopes. She told him one evening when the family had gone out and they were alone on the Blanchard porch in the moonlight. "Mr. Gilman," she observed tremulously. "I may trust you. We have known each other all our lives, and I never knew you to betray a confidence, even when we had our worst spats. Mr. Gilman—" "You may call me Halfred," he interrupted with quite elderly gentleness, laying his hand protectingly upon hers, where it rested upon the arm of her chair. "You have no brother. You need one." "Thank you, Halfred," she gratefully replied. "I am going to confide in you. Halfred, my parents are bent on ruining my life. I have an attachment, a deep and lasting attachment, and they ruined upon it. I have never met him but twice, but we have corresponded ever since. At first it was only the ordinary boy and girl correspondence, of course; but as it grew it deepened and ripened into something far too precious for them to understand. You, however, are a man of the world. You can, perhaps, appreciate how vital an attachment like this becomes." And she quoted"四 verses from the "Rubalyat" of Omar Khayyam to prove it. "Yes, I know, I know," replied Halfred, with dreamy emphasis. "I had also, when I was younger, an attachment that might have altered the course of my entire life, but it was nipped in the bud. She—" he choked up a little bit very successfully—"she proved faithless." "I am sorry, brother," she said, turning her hand palm upward to clasp his strong and supple fingers with a grip of understanding. "I would not have re-opened your wound for worlds." "It is nothing," he replied in a hollow voice, leaving his hand in hers. "Nothing whatever. The same devo-" "A compositor did his hour of Balzac as a convict did his imprisonment," wrote Champleury. The stupendous task of setting up Balzac's manuscripts is shown by the fact that "Cesar Birotean" had to be recomposed fifteen times in twenty days.—London Standard. If we had no faults, we should not take so much pleasure in noticing the faults of other people.—La Rochefoucal. Fault Finding. MPHONHAMAKER "I Pass," Replied the Young Man, Suddenly and Brickly, Losing all the Dignity That Had Weighted Him Down. tion I would have poured out for her I now intend to pour out for the weak and the fallen." "I am so proud, so proud, of my brother," she murmured. After that they were no longer Mr. Gilman and Miss Blanchard; they were Halfred and Alice, and they were more together than ever, if possible. They were an ideal couple for more brother and sister. They found so much to talk about that they scarcely needed other companionship, and even when they were with gay parties they could always be found by themselves some place, discussing the glory of self-abnegation as evidenced in settlement work, or the callousness of parents who frowned upon providentially ordained attachments. Meanwhile, there was peace on Oak street. Grandfather Gilman became almost reconciled to Hal's stiffness, and the Blanchards began to rest somewhat easier about the cream-tinted envelopes. One evening at dinner, however, Mr. Blanchard ventured to banter his daughter about Hal. "Father," the young girl sexually reproved him, "how blind you are; how utterly mistaken! Mr. Gilman—Hal—and I are brother and sister, as we have always been. You must have but little respect for your daughter if you think she can be so fickle as your remarks would seem to indicate. Only one heart, father, is attuned to each other in this world. There is but one such harmony for me." "I didn't like his looks," replied Mr. Blanchard in a weak attempt at self-defense. "Exactly! And you do not like him now!" From her corsage peeped the corner of the latest fat, cream-tinted letter, and Mr. Blanchard eyed it with extreme disfavor. "No," he admitted, "I do not like him; but I think that if I were a young man and knew this I would make it a point to come around and display my better side often enough to win confidence." "And be insulted again," was the retort. "No, father, he will not come. I shall not permit him to do so." And that night the sad, fair young girl wrote him that he must not come "I Pass," Replied the Young Man, S Dignity That Had to Oakdale. Her father did not wish him to do so. In this she was not prevaricating; she merely wished to be oppressed. It was so sorrowfully and sobly grand. Strange enough, she did not confide this latest oppression to Brother Halfred. Of late they had referred less and less often to the cream-tinted envelopes, talking more about settlement work in place of it. It was very pleasant to discuss the hardships and distasteful features of living in slums while walking with a dear brother in the moonlight on balmy summer evenings. It was very pleasant to tuck this dainty blood-relative protectingly under an arm and take her, radiant in her beauty, to receptions and dinners and theaters. They were very, very proud, indeed, of each other, almost more so than if they had been actual brother and sister; but, nevertheless, in the fall, just before Hal was to go away, a change came over Sister Alice. She grew abstracted, and sometimes when the square envelopes came she seemed to hesitate about opening them. Sometimes she put them away for a full half-day before she read them, and her answers to them were always delayed and always most painstakingly and laboriously written. The result of this, at the other end of the correspondence, was but natural and logical. One day came a letter that threw her into a flutter of excitement. It made her gasp and hold her breath and turn pale and pink by turns. This thrilling letter—why, it was the very apotheosis of her carefully built-up romance! The stern demand it laid upon her was a call to herismol. They were going to Hal's last function that night, an anniversary dinner The Chicago Evening Post opens up a vital question in ethics by wondering how soon the time will come when the toastmaster at a banquet will feel at liberty to squelch the speaker who has overrun his time limit. Here is a chance for those earnest souls who spend their leisure and other people's time by organizing societies for the prevention of things. We believe we echo the soulful sentiments of nearly every experienced bon vivant in laying down the dictum that a proper at the Whatherlys, and her brother was her escort. About nine o'clock Grandfather Gilman and Mr. Blanchard who were chatting together, noticed Miss Alice put on her wraps and slip out of the front door. Five minutes later Hal came to bid them goodby, and Mrs. Weatherly went to the door with Hal and his grandmother. Grandfather Gilman looked at Mr. Blanchard. Mr. Blanchard looked at Grandfather Gilman. Half an hour later Alice had not come back. Grandfather Gilman and Mr. Blanchard were still talking. "By George!" said Mr. Blanchard, "I wonder where Alice has gone! "Possibly to the depot with Hal," replied Grandfather Gilman with a curious hesitation. "He has gone to New York to arrange for his fool settlement work; he will be back in about ten days, he says." "Hum," said Mr. Blanchard, and he fedged for just a few minutes longer. "Say, Adam, there is a train due to leave within five minutes. Suppose we hurry down to the depot. I—I scarcely like to have her come home alone." In the meantime Mr. Halfred Joyce Gilman had telephoned for a cab to be at his door and had hurried over home to get his suit-case. He threw it in the cab and was just about to follow in when a figure flew down the Blanchard path and a voice called out to him to wait. It was Alice. He gripped her hand tensely when she came running up to him. "You didn't come over here to say goodbye again?" he asked. "No, I am going along," she half-laughed and half-sobbed. "I'll tell you in the cab." He noticed for the first time that she carried a suit-case. Time, however, was pressing. He handed her in and sat beside her. "Now, tell me about it," he said, bewildered, but she had changed her mind. She could not tell him now. She only clung to his arm, herself gasping at the audacity of what she was doing. At the depot he tried to persuade her to go back home, knowing that something was wrong. She immediately became the sad, fair young friendless girl. Suddenly and Briskly, Losing all the Weighted Him Down. "You are my only friend and you must do as I say. This is the crisis of my life, Brother Hal, and I must meet it like a brave woman." He shook his head, but she had already picked up her suit-case briskly, and was walking on with a determined step. All he could do was to take her suit-case from her and carry both. The train was just pulling out when Grandfather Gilman and Mr. Blanchard arrived at the depot. They had no difficulty in finding out that Hal, who was known, and Alice, whom they could easily describe, had purchased tickets for New York. Grandfather Gilman and Mr. Blanchard turned as by one impulse and shook hands until their eyes watered. Nothing could have pleased them better. "Let's go telegraph them," said Grandfather Gilman. "I know Hal's hotel. The young rascal!" In the meantime Mr. Halfred Joyce Gilman was compelling his sister to tell him things, insisting on a brother's right in the matter. She was eloping! Mr. Halfred Joyce Gilman molested his lips. He had a peculiar grip at his throat, and he felt very lonesome all at once. A profound distaste for settlement work, even, settled upon him. Nevertheless, he stiffened himself. If his Sister Alice was so deeply and irrevocably attached as this it was his duty to see that she attained happiness, and he would do it like a man. He told her so. They chatted very practically now. They discussed the deep and solemn sacrifice that a woman must make when she gave up her girlhood home to make a new home for a noble man. His nearness was such a support to her. She would never have had the courage to take the sten if he had not banquet should be one-fourth oratory and three-fourths gustatory. When the proportions are reversed—as usually happens—there is joy in neither phase of the things, and life becomes a howling wilderness and a dreary waste. Every banquet speaker should be placed on an automatic platform which would either collapse and drop him into a coal chute or gently wheel him out of the dining room at the end of 20 minutes. A banquet ought to be something more than an endurance contest. been coming on this train. Never! She snuggled closer to him and wanted to cry. She didn't know why. It was only about a three hours' ride to the city, and she grew more and more nervous as they approached it. When they had alighted from the train a young man, though considerably older than Hal, came toward them. He was not a very prepossessing young man. There were pouches beneath his eyes and his lips were thick and wide. He wore a loud tie, and a suit and overcoat of wondrously checked pattern. Alice saw him first, and she gripped Hal's arm more tightly. She did not experience the bounding joy to which she had so long looked forward when she should greet this Prince of the World. She had it upon the tip of her tongue to cry out to Hal that she did not want to elope, that she wanted to go back home, but the pride which had made her keep up the romance she had built, even after it had lost its interest to her, and which had made her plunge into this daring escapade in spite of both her judgment and her inclination, now held her silent to meet her devouring fate. She glanced half in terror from the approaching young man to Hal. She was startled at the change in her quasi-brother. He had stiffened himself to his full five-foot-seven of athletic height. His nostrils were dilated and his eyes were glaring, but he smiled, actually smiled, as if in the glee of coming battle. The approaching young man suddenly caught sight of young Gilman and stopped short, as if startled. Then he came on slowly, hesitatingly, looking from one to the other. "Why didn't you tell me this fellow's name? Why didn't I ask?" demanded Hal; but he really was pleased. There was no time for reply. The young man had come up to them. Hal turned on him savagely. "Well, Person?" he inquired. "How do, Gilman?" said Mr. Peyson with a jerky nod, and then held out his hands to Alice, with an evident intention to ignore her escort from that mument on. Hal stoned between them. "Peyson, I'll give you just two minutes to get out of sight," he pleasantly observed. "If you'll remember, we gave you 24 hours at college. You had things to pack up there. You haven't here!" Mr. Peyson looked at him curiously for an instant and moistened his lips, then he suddenly wheeled, and a moment later they saw him worming his way through the crowd. "I'm sorry, Alice, that I can't tell you the details about him," Hal said. She was standing very stiff and straight herself. "I don't care to hear. I know enough. I am just praying my gratitude that I am not to be linked for life to any man whom another man could make run without an explanation." Hal scarcely heard her. Already he was consulting a table-tate. It had taken them three hours to make the trip. They had started at 9:30, and it was now 12:30. There was not another train back until three o'clock in the morning, and it would not land her in Oakdale until daylight. She had not comprehended to the full phase of it as yet. But Hal swiftly decided that whatever they did and wherever they went they could not stand there, and he bundled her into a cab. It was not until they were rolling away from the depot that she thought with a gasp of the possible consequences of her act, and cried: "What are we to do?" "I pass," replied the young man, suddenly and briskly losing all the dignity that had weighted him down when he got his sheepskin, and reverting once more to the slang of early college days. "It looks to me as if we were in a jam, Never you mind, though. Rely on your Uncle Dudley. He'll put rouge and cold cream and violet talc on the face of this thing, and don't forget it. Do you know anybody that you could visit?" "Not a soul," she wailed. "I only know one family, and they are abroad." "Never mind," he said, patting her hand where it lay trembling on his arm. "You just keep your eye on Little Willie. First of all we are driving over to my hotel, where I shall leave my suit-case and send a couple of telegrams. Then we'll do a real quick-thinking stunt. Did you ever see me think? It will be a positive joy to you." She nestled confidently up to him. His voice sounded so good and strong, and she liked him so much better since he had dropped his age. She was glad, oh! so glad, that he had happened to come with her! At the hotel Hal jumped out with his suit-case. He left her in the cab, but presently he came out, chuckling. He had two telegrams in his hand. One of them he had not opened, but the other he read and re-read with evident appreciation. "You'd better open this one before I show you mine," he said, handing the unopened telegram to her. "It certainly isn't for me," she said with a laugh that had a suspicion of a tear or two in it. "It doesn't seem to be for anybody," he retorted, laughing a bit nervously himself, and tore it open. It was from her father. "My dear girl," it read, "you are a very, very foolish child, but it is no trouble at all to forgive you. Come back home as soon as you can." He handed them both to her. "You precious young rascal," read Grandfather Gilman's message, "if you De Tocqueville's Faith. I cannot believe that the Creator made man to leave him in an endless struggle with the intellectual miseries that surround us. I am ignorant of his designs, but I cannot cease to believe in them because I cannot fathom them, and I had rather mistrust my own capacity than his justice.—De Tocqueville. Their Turn Now. Father—"I am sorry to have to say, my son, that from what I hear about are already married when you get this, remember there's got to be another ceremony in Oakdale." "It looks to me as if we had to make good, Pickles," laughed Hal. "I know where there is a preacher that works overtime." And giving a crisp direction, he jumped into the cab with her. Somehow or other her head happened on his shoulder. Funny that women should cry when they are happy. A London Ghost Story A wonderful ghost story is agitating high society, according to the London Express. The principals are people of the highest social position. The vicir of a Kensington church was leaving the church after his choir practice, when a lady stepped out of the aisle and asked him in agitated tones to come with her at once to an address near by. "A gentleman is dying there," she said. "He is extremely concerned about the state of his soul, and anxious to see you before he dies." The clergyman followed her to a waiting taxicab, and a short drive round the corner brought them to a mansion. The lady, who seemed to be extremely agitated, urged the vicar to hurry. He sprang out of the cab, rang the bell, and a butler appeared. "Does Mr. — live here?" "Yes, sir." "I hear he is seriously ill, and has sent for me." The butler exposulated that his master was not ill, that as a matter of fact he was in the best of health. "But this lady"—exclaimed the vicar, as he turned round, and then an expression of blank astonishment came over him. . . The taxicab and the lady had completely disappeared. The butler looked on the clergyman as either a madman or a practical joker, and was about to slam the door when his master came along the passage and inquired what it was all about. "Are you Mr. —?" asked the clergyman. "I heard that you were seriously ill, that you were concerned about your soul, and that you had sent for me." He described the lady who had brought him, and the "dying" man said he could not identify her; that he had no such friend or acquaintance. They discussed this matter on the doorstep for a few moments, and then the clergyman was invited to come inside. "It is very strange," said Mr.—— "that you should have been sent on such an errand, in such a mysterious way. As a matter of fact, though I am perfectly well, I have been troubled lately about the state of my soul, and I have been seriously contemplating calling upon you to discuss the matter with you. "Now that you are here let us brush aside this strange incident, and if you will give me the time we will discuss what has been on my conscience." The clergyman stayed for an hour or so, and it was then arranged that his new acquaintance should come to the church the next morning and they would continue their discussion after service. He did not appear at the church, and the vicar, very much interested, called to see what was the matter. He was met at the door by the butler, who told him that his master had died 10 minutes after he left the house on the previous evening. They went upstairs to the bedroom where the dead man lay, and on a table in the middle of the room stood a portrait of the lady who had brought the clergyman in the cab from the church. "Who is that?" asked the astonished clergyman. "That, sir," replied the butler, "is my master's wife, who died 15 years ago." First Aerial Spy. Herr Michowski, a German Pole attached to a Leipsiic firm of aeroplane manufacturers, is now languishing in a Russian prison, and is likely to become famous as the world's first flying spy. He was arrested early in February in the neighborhood of Warsaw, having, as he alleged, lost his way in a fog and been compelled to effect an emergency landing. The Russian military authorities were persuaded that his presence near important fortifications concerned enplacage, and he is now formally indicted on that charge. The German government has so far tried in vain to secure his release on representation that Michowski at the time of his flight over Russian territory, was engaged in an attempt to win one of the long distance prizes offered by the German national flying endowment. Life's Hardships. A tragic case occurred recently in a court of law at Amberg, Germany. A young girl who was called as a witness begged to be spared the ordeal of having to answer the usual questions with regard to her past. She had, she said, a position as cashier and had just become engaged, and she feared that she would be utterly disgraced if she was obliged to state publicly the fact that she had when very young been punished for a small theft. The court nevertheless insisted on her answering the question, and the girl thereupon opened a vein in court. She now lies in danger of death. town you must be running into debt." Son—"You are mistaken, sir. I am already in debt; my creditors are doing all the running." Surely Impossible A wag the other day denied that John Buynan was the author of "The Pilgrim's Progress." Being vehemently contradicted, "Nay," said he, "I question even if he contributed to the work; for it is impossible that a bunion could contribute to any pilgrim's progress." Home Town Helps Besides Purifying the Air, They Help to Make Cooler Summers and Warmer Winters. Men and animals have good reason for their fondness for trees. It is not only because the trees add so much to the beauty of our streets, or because the attractiveness of rivers and lakes and even of the seashore depends largely upon the trees that we look upon them as silent friends. They help us in a more material way than with their beauty, great as that help may be. They add to our physical comfort and to our health. Parris T. Farwell, in his "Village Improvement," urges the necessity of planting and caring for trees for the sake of the city's or village's beauty and healthfulness. The side of the street having the most trees is the popular side in summer. That is because it is the coolest by about 20 degrees, Mr. Farwell tells us, for "a full grown tree sends out 187 gallons of water through its leaves into the air." Shading the ground also serves to moderate the heat. And the air around the trees is more pure. "The foliage takes in carbonic acid gas, which is poisonous to us, and gives out oxygen, which is healthful, indeed, indispensable to us." Medical authorities recognize that trees promote the healthfulness of a community. The tempering effect of trees on the climate is not confined to summer. In winter they actually radiate heat, in addition to their benefits as wind-breaks when planted in clumps and groves. That it pays to have trees in the town and city and on the farmstead is shown by the fact that real estate on shaded streets and that on which trees are growing sells for a better price. No little of the welfare and prosperity of town, city or country depends upon its trees." and there is a direct connection between the attractiveness of the village or of the home on the farm, and the love of the citizens for their village or of the children on the farm for their home." KEEP BOYS OFF THE STREET Authority on the Subject Points Out How Playgrounds Help to Develop Useful Citizens. Addressing a Philadelphia audience, Ernest K. Coulter, who can qualify as an authority on child problems, declared that more than half the cases brought before the children's court grew out of a thwarted desire for play. Very frequently the craving for excitement and adventure, which more fortunate youths may gratify in athletic contests, drive the street belt to minor crime, then into the world of graft and gangs. So-called reformatories and prisons under the present system operate to keep him there, once he has been convicted. The remedy is playgrounds, and more playgrounds. Philadelphia is doing some work in this field, with its recreation centers and playgrounds and gymnasiums. But the work cannot now reach half of those who need it. Money spent for its extension is a splendid investment, bearing interest in useful citizens rather than loafers and lawbreakers. Monuments in Poor Locations. The recently issued report 'of the New York art commission contains the following: "From time to time there have been submitted to the commission designs of monuments (chiefly statuary, fountains and the like) completely executed, with the bronze parts cast, the marble or granite cut and the entire monument ready to be set up. Often the entire work has been completed in a foreign country, with utter disregard to the location in which it is proposed that the monument shall be placed. They are designed for an abstract location, that is to say, for any location, but search for a suitable location nearly always results in failure. "Most persons seem to have lost sight of the fact that many of the beautiful monuments of the past were designed for particular sites, and consequently that the monument was made to fit into its surroundings. "Our American cities, having in most cases no important civic or religious centers, have grown without any intelligent or comprehensive plan, and monuments have been lodged here and there in streets and parks like driftwood. In only a few instances are they definitely related to anything in their vicinity, so as to form part of a comprehensive scheme. There is no more forlorn looking object than a granite monument placed in the middle of a green lawn. It is a foreigner to all its nearest neighbors. Recently it has come to be recognized that cities should be built according to a distinct plan, and that the various parts and objects in the city should bear a direct relation not only to one another, but to their surroundings." First Things to Be Considered. Health, beauty, and comfort stand higher than do the rights of the land speculator. "Ferdnand is engaged." "Good match?" "Must be. His aunts are all perfectly reconciled, and even his mother doesn't seem to think he is making much of a mistake." Striking the Wet Spots. Yeast—They tell me that with an annual rainfall in excess of 600 inches, southern Assam is the wettest spot in the world. Crimsonbeak—Gee! It can't be wetter than Milwaukee. 6 eel NCB upon a time there was a king and he had four daughters, And the king was much perplexed where he should find suitable husbands for them, For he was a kindly man‘’rnd they were beautiful girls.” We can well imagine this as the opening paragraph of an old-time fairy tale. But in this case it is an actual, acute situation staring in the face that much ‘harassed man, the czar of all the Russians. Several years now the veandal-mongers of Europe have been explaining marriages of expediency arranged for the charming quartette. Perhaps they have been right. ‘a ite ee a ‘Veloped between them. There were clandestine meetings and the.royal girl con cealed in her bosom a diamond pendant which the young prince had given her, The revalation of her infatuation to the czar and czarina precip!- tated several fearful scenes. The grand duchess stamped her foot like any common girl. She would not be sacrificed as a wife for any’ pin- headed princely weakling. She would marry the man of her choice. ‘The czar is suid to have at last consented. It was decided that the betrothal be published to the world. a then the Grand Duchess Olga had the rudest shock that ever came to any young prin- cess of the blood. Prince Dimitri contessed that he loved her sister Titiana more than Olga! Where Olga is stately, Titiana is irresistibly at- tractive. Where the elder sister is magnificent, imperial, capable of gracing a throne, the second daughter is winsome, magnetic, capable of be- coming a great actress and taking captive the heart of a nation with her magte smile, If there had been turmoil in the czar’s house- hold before, it was as nothing compared to the storm ‘how. The czarina, ulways neurasthenic from the many nameless terrors that surround her family, collapsed completely and retired to her beautiful retreat in the Crimea. The prince who was the cause of the trouble left the country. His exile was complete—absolute. He seems now to have been shut out of the list of eligibles en- tirely. This list of eligibles is not a long one and the daughters of the czar have a way of turning up thelr pretty noses at almost every name on tt heading the list is the young prince of Wales, a schoolboy, thin faced, weakly, given to overmuch cigarette smoking, perhaps too greatly coddled by a foolish mother. Accustomed to the virile, if Aissipated, society of St. Petersburg, the grand duchesses are not so much Impressed by the Brit- ish heir apparent. He {s said to admire much ‘the beautiful Titiana, but the reports that the affection is mutual are not well borne out. The second most eligible young man from the point of rank and station is Adalbert, third son of Kaiser Wilhelm Ii of Germany. He is stocky, rugged, far removed in appearance from the prince of Wales. Royal parents have thrown him and the quartette of imperial girls to- gether. But nothing has happened. In the olden days nothing was expected to happen. Rather, it made no difference. But times have changed. The royal girl demands her ro- mance. She will not be cheated out of her meed of love and affection. She has read the romantic novel and she knows what is her due of love and affection as a woman. She demands to marry the man she loves. She will not take this one or that one to please her father’s prime minister. This changed attitude of the royal young lady seems to have been the stone wall on which the plan for sealing the Balkan peace by royal match- making was shattered. Last autumn there was much indignation, and Just indignation, over the pitiless plan by which the diplomats intended to mate up the young folks of a stern European royalty. In the: first place, Olga was to be married to Prince Alexander of Seryia, the heir apparent to a throne stained with blood. It will be remem- bered that King Peter, Alexander's father, took ‘this throne from assassins who killed King Alex: ander and Queen Draga, and even tore the latter to pleces and c»st the remnants of her body out of her bedroom window. Prince Alexander's elder brother, George, committed many horrible crimes, including the murder of the husbaad of his mistress, and was shut out from the line of succession. Alexander is sald to be little better, 4 sot and a debauchee, The court at Belgrade is yude and barbarous. Olga’s fate in such a union might well be pitied, Then itiana, she of the witching eyes, was to be wed to Prince Charles of Roumania. He is the oldest son of the crown prince of Roumania, ho is the neyhiow, of the aged king and queen Roumania 1s slightly moro civilized than Servia, ‘but the Roumanians selzed some of Bulgaria's spoils of war recently and the flerce Bulgarians Oe Chen ee ee ‘The cloud of rumors has swirled most thickly about the proud Olga, the eldest daugh- ter, because there is great Iik- Uhood of her inheriting the throne by the demise of her tubercular little brother. . Here is indeed a fitting sub- Ject for the romancer. Sweep- ing, imperial, with a curl of her Up so cold and haughty that {t would almost belie her reputation for good nature, she 48 every inch a queen. There is magnificence about her youthful carriage rarely at- tained even by royal blood. Yet she cares nothing for the throne, the ermine, the crown diamonds and the scep- ter. It 4s well authenticated that she tried to throw herself away upon her young cousin, Prince Dimitri Panloviteh, the son of the profligate Grand Duke Paul. For years a romance de- veloped between them. There SELF-SACRIFICE FOR NAUGHT Early Experience of New York Lawyer Hag Almost Convinced Him of Its Futility. ‘“[ heard a cynic talking on the fu- Ulity of self-eacrifice the other night,” said a New York lawyer. “I didn't agred with his conclusions, but his theme ‘recalled an ineldent in my youth that was certainly a case in point on his cide, “When I waa a youngster the dog: oy fem? vag Qh Ung NY Ya Sa a ae OS ENG 0) le eo. 2 | ie e ae es pe a Lo Phere oa ae co < Fitts a 3 te aig me NIRS 7 i af ya L@ cae i te: ., (4 ae VA , PY Sv iy io? “PRIVOK DINTIY PAULOVICH f to be a sacrifice to Russian diplomatic relations London Saturday with Greece. She was to marry Prince Boris, oldest Taft have both fc son of the king of Bulgaria. She is fourteen and process of weight he seventeen—yet this is considered none too esting If some st young by the diplomats when the friendship of with precision the two countries Is to be cemented. people call “embe Little Anastatia is still too young even for credit, Fat is nc rumors. ‘The czar, sore perplexed over the prob- and almost as a lem of the elder three, already sees her as an minded dare to added difficulty in the distance. indeed who glory ‘The czarina is little help to him. The constant ‘There were sor attempts on the life of her husband, the almost in position to ca dally conspiracies within the palace, the menac- The eighteenth ce ing of the lives of herself and the children, the to over-nourishme disastrous war with Japan, the exposure of the prevailing expres scoundrelism of the czar’s near relatives, the out- perlod; and the 1 break of a bloody revolution and her strained re- is visible in the r lations with the czar himself, have tended to Johnson and the unbalance her mind. Thetr eloquence s Her own is a marriage of convenience, Sho Svggests the twin; lived With her brother as a girl and her sur- ‘The tradition 1 roundings were anything but happy, She was century. Dickens treated in an off-handed way in St, Petersburg man—at least thé on visits there before her marriage. The idea fectionate respect of a German marriage was not popular in Russia, seem to reflect 1 However, the advice of Queen Victoria of Eng- not only a natun land, who was anxious for lier granddaughter to tion for the elder accept the brilliant match thus offered her, and clared that “vidt the fact of strained relations with her brother, was merely conde ‘combined to prevail upon her and she finally con- common English | a ag —. comme Vi i ’ =i ee teen 1 Si, a aw “SN ee ~~ r “s SS : ee th ¥ C , _ mona Schenck & Mead is the name of the latest firm in the field of architecture to swing its shingle before the eyes of New Yorkers. The members of tho firm are Miss Anna Pendleton Schenck and Miss Marcia Mead. Hoth are very serious about their work aud are meeting with considerable success. will come some day seeking yeu. geance. Charles reputation is fair ly good. yet, yet ‘twould be a love Jess match, littl to the taste of ‘a twentieth cen tury princess, ‘The girlish Ma He, third daugh ter of Nicholas oe tn ee faced boy was in his prime. We lived in the county seat of @ county up state, My. only. sister—always my great pot—and I wore intensely excl ed when we heard that tho Ind. with the canine countenance was to come to our town, “We had ‘saved up all our pennies and when the boy arrived. we, had twenty-five, Wo figured the admis. sion would be ten cents and we would have a nickel over for candy—for what's eoolng dos-faced boy without candy to chew while stating? an a . sii _ \ er ne ID) DATTICT RS @ po Xa Re % LC —_— \ 4 f a a a \ i he \ NI 3 = 3 \ * > tee i} 5 \ (ej | i “ \\ 4 e y \. fy \ 4 be or SWS < yi B14 on ee A sented to become the bride of Nicholas Alexan- deroviteh. ‘Today she would probably haye refused. Much history would have to be rewritten had princesses always been as independent as they are now. The slim figure is in the ascendancy. Even the great of the earth cannot afford altogether to dis- regard the dictates of the fashion which decrees that all men and all women shall present to the world the outlines of spare severity, says the London Saturday Review. The kaiser and Mr. Taft have both found it necessary to go in for process of weight reduction. It would be inter- esting {f some student of manners would trace with precision the process whereby what thinking people call “embonpotnt” came into general dis credit. Fat {8 now regarded as an indiscretion, and almost as a crime. Only the very strong: minded dare to be fat at all, and there are few indeed who glory in corpulence. _. ‘There were some ages, indeed, when few were in position to cast a stone at the plump man. The eighteenth century, especially, seemed to run to over-nourishment. Ruminative repletion 1s the prevailing expression in the portraits of the perlod; and the majestic swagger of corpulence is visible in the rolling periods of Gibbon, Burke, Johnson and the rest, not excluding theologians Thetr eloquence seems early dinners; thelr satire suggests the twinges of gout. ‘The tradition lasted well into the nineteenth century. Dickens nearly always treated the fat man—at least the benevolent fat man—with af- fectionate respect. His Pickwick and Cheerybles seem to reflect the convictions that stoutness is not only a natural but a father laudable condi- tion for the elderly. And when ‘Tony Weller de- clared that “vidth and visdom go together" he was merely condensing into an eplgram the very common English idea that native gagacity was to lived) “Well, the boy arrived and we went ty up| down to the tent where he was being 8 my |idisplayed. To our horror the admis exolt-| sion was 25 cents. We puxzled long, } with | but the tragic conclusion was always come | the same—only one of us could go in. So, with tender fingers, I drew forth suntes | the 25 pennies and in a voloe husky shad | with the emotion of disappointisent 1 .dmts- | sald: ‘Here, Dot, you go in. I don't would mind, and you can tell me all about y-—tor | him when you come out. ithout | (My later protested, but finally | went, In five minutes sho was back. 4 : FAT MEN UNPOPULAR NOW be found fn its perfec- tion in alliance with a profile ‘of pronounced convexity. But now the fat man has no defend- ers. The medical man denounces him. The tailor only makes him @ suit under protest, The novelist gives him no quarter. The dra- matist will allow him no nice _ benevolent parts; he 4s only intro- duced to look foolish The labor cartoonist adopts him as a type of the capitalist. PbEb ebb bee bbeb No. genecure. oe Apropos of a. rich i. | wite’s desertion of a | | door husband, George +] Ade said, at the Chica. ; go Athletic club: |The «man without MES aseans, grist) or me S| ician or what not, who ae marries a rich’ girl 62% |, corns hip money. He's Ff got to stand around, or | —bitt—out ho goes. “A young magazine editor told me, jubilant ly, the other day. that he'd resigned his job. “Tm going to mar ry/' he sald, ‘a girl with an independent — tn 3 come. “No! 1 warned him, “architecture ‘what you're going to mbers of tho marry 1s an income joth are very with an independent 88. girl!" I was all eagerness to hear every de tail of the famed face. "How was he—how was he, Dot! ‘What did he look Uke? It he a really truly dog? Tell mo quick.” "Dot gazed at me and her lip quty: ‘ered. ‘Oh, Jack,’ she sald, ‘when I got tn I was #0 scared I couldn't look at ‘him? Close Connection. “You don't believe I Jove you?" sho eaid. And she pressed him for his a» swer.—Ohio State Journal, AFRO-AMERICAN CULLINGS Liberia is the panacea that will cure all {lls from which the black man suf- fers in this country, as well as in Af rica. This is at least the view ex: pressed by Bishop William H. Heard of the African Methodist Episcopal church, who returned to his home in Philadsiphia after six years’ residence ‘in the republic of Liberia, Bishop Heard was United States minister resident and consul general under Presidents Cleveland and Me Kinley from 1895 to 1809. It was dur- ing these years that he became con- vineed and strongly advocated that the dest way to solve the problem of race ‘antagonism in this country was the de | portation of the American negroes to Liberia. Of this fact he 1s equally san- guine today, and he claims his idea ia strongthened by the rapid growth and progress made by the people of Li- beria along educational and Christian development. ‘The object of the present visit of Bishop Heard to this country is to completo plans for the establishment of a large and more thoroughly equipped industrial school modeled after the one of which Booker T. Wash- ington is the head at Tuskegee, Ala In speaking of his plans, Bishop Heard said: “After years of contact with the na- tivo African, what he needs most to- day in order to civilize him is not so much Bible theory as practical manual training and to be taught the dignity of labor. Liberia has a population of 2,000,000 natives, foreign-born negroes from America and the West Indies in- cluded in this number. Thirty thow sand are civilized and about 52,000 semt-clvilized. “For an Industrial school like that of Hampton or Tuskegee no race appeals so strongly to the Christian world as the natives of Africa for this sort of ald—Christian education—and to no people do they make this appeal with #0 strong a right as to the Afro-Amer- fean. No race was ever so plainly marked to help the natives of Africa God never moro plainly designated two classes to march together hand in hand to the working out of their own destiny. “Phe longer the conversion of Africa ig delayed, tho harden and slower it will be in’ the end for the church of Christ to do its best and most effective work. Hence I deem it our duty here in America to do that work. The na tives of Liberia less than a century ago were like the aboriginal Indians in America. “Civilization may mean either bi continued enlightenment or ruin. The only thing that can save him is Chris tianity and industrial education, and this 1s what is Intended to be giver the native African in the industria school, which has already been es | tablished at Freetown, in charge o Rey. Harvey C. Knight, an Afro-Ameri ‘can, graduate of Lincoln university. “The school, although under the management of the African Methodist Upiscopal church, is being encourage and receiving some little support from the Liberian government. ‘The schoo is an absolute necessity. We are train ing the natives to become instructors for they have an advantage in teaching the African, as there are several dia lects spoken which are dificult for the foreigner to master intelligently. This you see, is an advantage over outsid missionary workers, and to this diff culty the native is the key.” ee ee, Se ee It is a fine thing the negro leaders in Kansas City are undertaking in bring- ing together their various charities in a federation. The charities which ‘they sustain are highly creditable to ‘the energy and self-sacrifice of the col- ‘ored people themselves, ‘There is very great need for all these institutions. Much of the work they do ts preventive in character. Consider, for instance, the wholesome effect of the domestic science school which Mrs, T. H. W. Williams has instituted in her own home, which has trained 366 negro girls, With the yarious organizations federated, so they can avoid duplica- ‘tion of effort and co-operate more ef- ‘fectively, their efficiency and influence In the community must be greatly in- creased.—Kansas City Star. ‘The highest. determined point in Florida is Mt. Pleasant, 202 feet above gea level, according *to the United Geological Survey. ‘The approximate average elevation of the state is 100 feot above the sea. In England there are at least three farms devoted to the cultivation of butterflies and moths. Henry Clay Folger, Jr, is said to have one of the finest collections of Shakespeariana in the United States. He recently became the owner of the lato Sir Edward Dowden's Shakes: pearean library, comprising some two thousand volumes. Book collecting is Mr. Folger’s avocation; In the bust- ness world he is known as the presi dont of the Standard Ol Company of New York. The wife of an old soak rarely seems to reallse that others are wise, x00. ee Unlimited Picture Machine. Professor Cranz has lately submit: ted to\the German Physical society machine which allows the taking of pictures at the rate of 100,000 » sec- ond. This enormous Umit ts higher ‘than anything which has been previ ‘ously done. Machines are on the market which allow pictures taken at ‘the rate, of 6,000 « second, Professor Cranx goes #0 far as to say that this limit 1a not Axed, but that the number can still be greatly increased if it is found neceseary While the colored people of the Chesapeake basin are gradually grow- ing into a landed class, even many of the Jandiess majority have acquired personal property of various kinds Some own their village homes, and it is believed that about halt the colored farm laborers in Delaware own horses and carriages. In the bargain struck Tor wages between the white farmer ‘and the colored farm laborer, it is a ‘very common thing for the farmer to “undertake the feeding and housing of ‘the Inborer's horse at a charge of about $2 per month to be taken out of the wages, which may be from $20 to $25 n month, with board and lodging. On Saturday night the col ored people crowd into the Delaware villages, many of them bringing thelr “wives and children in thelr own con: Yeyances, and making purchases for the week to come, ‘There are few regions in the United States where comfortable living is 6 cheap as it Is in the tidewater area o the Chesapeake basin. Here for 6,001 or §,000 square miles all the inhabl tants are within easy reach of perhaps the richest waters in the world, Fish oysters, clams and for much of the year aquatic game birds of many kinds, to say nothing of the muskrat sold for food as “matsh rabbit,” are amazingly plentiful, while employment in the Industries dependent upon the ass Waters Is almost continuous an¢ Gamay wah wk How big the negro department, or Nashville institute, is Hkely to bulk in the regeneration of the South is plain when we reallze that negro churches have to dato absolutely divorced re- ligion from social service, writes Mary Bronson Hartt in the Boston Trans- cript. A negro theological student gets Greek and Hebrew and systematic theology enough to enable him to shine as a professor in a divinity school; but not one hour's training Is given him in sociology, public hygiene or any tople fitting him to deal with the acute problems of the salvation of his race. Two negroes die of pre- ventable disease for every white man. Yet the religious leaders of the people have made no capital of “Cleanliness next to godliness.” The social clinic of Nashville insti tute sends ite students into the fleld aa fa part of their course. A kindergarten | and milk depot are maintained at the school, and students of nursing, sani tation and home economies go out intc the negro quarter to study and to help. Th a recent lecture was shown a sig nificant photograph of a negro hovel of the worst ramshackle type, set in a jvilely insanttary dooryard, 0 clos under the shadow of the finest nes church in Nashville that the beautifu stone tower fills the background of the picture. In the dooryard stands. a negro student from the new school for feces eee ee | dramatically dissertating upon the | sanitary dangers of rubbish and urging | the reformation of the cluttered door yard. For years the church had looked | dowmserenely on that hovel, satisied | with emotional fervor and quite una I eave ot lig erunlnal weaibet: ot tite | Gathering and selling acorns {5 a ‘new industry in Arkansas to supply eastern nursery firms with material for forest planting. | Kansas City schools have shortened study days one hour. ‘The patrons of the negro public schools in the vicinity of Ellicott City, Md. have asked that the board of the Howard county school commis- sioners increase their teachers’ sal- aries and make certain changes in ‘the manner of conducting their schools. In addition to increased pay for their teachers they ask that they be paid monthly, instead of quarterly fs at present. They also ask that colored trustees for the schools be dropped, and that the school board ‘take charge of selecting their teach- ers and conducting their schools, |The colored petitioners also urge the establishment of a negro indus- trial schoo! at Alpha, where the col- cred people own a tract of land. They would raise $500 toward the cost of the erection of the building. If the school should be buflt and meet with the approval of the state board of edu- cation, $1,500 would come from the state treasury for its use. The Philippine Bureau of Forestry reports that American and European lumbermen are trying to procure large and regular shipments of Philippine \ Oodle; Hnainty tor Gabinak anakine, How greatly hunting enters into British social life 1s shown by the fact that there are, according to a re- cent computation, 456 recognized packs of hounds in the United King- dom. Of these, England has 364 packs, Ireland 75 packs and Scotland 17 packs. In round numbers, the packs which hunt the fox and’ deor total some 9,000 couples of hounds, while of harriers and beagles there are 9,500 couples. None but very handsome women should take a chance on using slang. RA Bodies moving at marvelous speed can be photographed in fight. For instance, the pistol shot can be caught and followed as far as the camera lens can reach. Infinite possibilities ‘seem to be opening up along the mov- Ing picture Mne if this high-speed pho- \ography ean be practically carried out, Daily Thought. A blessed companion is a book—a book that ftly chosen is @ lifelong triond.—Dougias Jerrold. Russia’ Introduces More Merciful Penal System. Criminais Wil! No Longer Be Sent to Colony but Will Be Imprisoned Near Scene of Their Crime and Usefully Employed. Usefully Employed. ‘Tho world moves in Russia, per haps not at as rapid a gait as in more favored lands, but still it moves. Rus sia may not be gaining the civie-po- lit{eal level of other great Buropean nations by “gigantic strides,” but it is taking long steps forward. Recent- ly its government has instituted pris- on reforms, which, when in full opera- tion, will deprive the term “exiled to Siberia” of its currency. When Rus- sia has completed the great system of modern, up-to-date prisons whieh it is now planning, criminals will no longer be sent to Siberia. ‘They will be imprisoned near the scene of their crime and will be usefully employed either at some trade or calling or on public works while serving their sen- tences. In a word, their condition will be similar to that of convicts in most European prisons, The British system has been chosen as Russia's model, and as Britain more than halt a cen- tury ago gave up dumping criminals into Australia, #0 Russia in 1913 de termined not to penalize Siberia with swarms of murderers, robbers and the small fry of lawlessness, | In coming to the conclusion that “Criminal exile” to Siberia no longer ‘pays Russia has been assisted by the ‘erlminal exiles themselves, ‘The Rus- san criminal code is the reverse of Draconic. Only treason felony is pun- shable with death, For murder and other felonies “eriminal exile” to Si- ‘veria has been the commonest form of punishment, ‘The theory of the law has been that when the sentence of the “criminal exile” In Siberia had ex- pired he would settle down on the tract of land awarded him, Russia dreamed that the convicts in Siberia would follow the example of those sent to Australia, and become in me @ thriving population. The practise was different. ‘The convicts took the land and then took “French leave.” The return to Russia was not dift- cult, and in so vast an area it was easy for the refugees to secure con- cealment and sympathy. Russia never used the death penalty to deter es- cape from “criminal exile,” thereby re- fusing to take a leaf from the British book. The failure of the Russian expert ment has been complete. Siberia has made great progress, but not by the “criminal exile” system. The “political exiles,” men and women of superior character and ability, have developed! Siberia to the point of prosperity. it has attained, They would have accom- plished much more had there been no- “criminal exiles” to bother them by their vice and their general shiftiess- ness. Today “exile to Siberia” is no. longer inflicted on political offenders. Those who think aloud thoughts the government condemns are sent to un- dergo cooling incarceration in Russia, The czar's government still possesses a power similar to that the Bourbons. in old times exercised by “lettres de cachet.” Its "executive decree” is suf- ficient to consign a political offender to prison, without trial and without appeal. So long as this relic of bar- burism survives the Russian code will be viciously unlike the codes of Bu- ropean nations, but the progress of prison reform gives ground for hope: for progress in individual freedom. The abolition of “criminal exile” to Siberia ought to send more sunshine into the lives of the Siberians. Siberia, though but sparsely populated for its area, 18 by no means “a great lone land.” It has a population of between 8,000,000 and 9,000,000, and at least one of its cities has passed the 100, 000 mark, with others pressing it close, ‘The schoolmaster if not exactly abroad in-Ruseia, is becoming active. There are in the public schools of Siberia not far from $00,000 children, almost as many as are found in the schools of Russian Poland. Railroade have opened up Siberia, its products reach European marts, notably its but- ter, which commands ready sale, Al- together there 18 a boom on in Si- beria, and its progress will be ac- celerated by the removal of the stig- ma which has given a region not unfair in itself a black mark in the political geography of the world. Full Panel, The jurors filed into the jury-box, and after all the 12 seats were filled there still remained one juror stand- ing outside. “It the court please,” said the clerk, “they have made a mistake and sent us 18 Jurors instead of 12, What do you want with this extra one?” “What is your name? asked the Judge of the extra man, “Joseph A. Braines,” he replied. “Mr. Clerk,” sald the Judge, “take this man back to the jury commission- ers and tell them we don't need him ‘as wo already have here 12 men with- out Braines.”—The Green Bag, Cheers Replace Grog. For years it has been the tradition- al custom of the czar of Russia to drink the health of the troops after revlows and parades. Emperor Nich- ols has just intimated to the min. ister of war that this custom is now abrogated, but that the commander of the troops 1s authorized to propose cheers for the czar and other mem- bers of the imperial family. Displaced. ‘ “Don't you sometimes regret. your retirement from official life?” “Well,” replied the man who used to be great, “It 1a 8 ttle t ing to find all the humorous 1 to them” 1 Wen AAS a mee Forced on Him, “What a fine brary you have!” “Yes,” replied Mr. Cumrox. . “The architect sald the house wouldn't be comptete without one.” IN MEMORIAM. In loving memory of my dear husband, Chas. F, Kimbrough, who departed this life April 9th, 1913, Since you are gone I am lonely dear, ‘The home is ndt the same; And since you are gone I only wish My heart could feel no pain, T can't help but look for you, It seems like you would come; Yet still I know that T must say: God's will, not mine, be done. I sigh sometimes to see thy face, But since this may not be Til leave thee to the care of Him Who cares for thee and me. Who keeps us both beneath His wing, ‘This comforts dear, One wing o'er thee and one o'er me Will keep us near. And though our paths be separate, i ‘And thy way be not mine; Yet coming to the mercy seat ‘My soul shall meet with thine, And God keep wateh ‘tween thee and me T' whisper there He Dlesseth thee, he blesseth me, ‘And We are near. q Alice Gertrnde Kimbrough, wife. 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The world in reach- ing forth for those things of a higher and more substantial nature, has neither time nor disposition to. watch with any pleasure these vain pro- cessions of pomp that are being gratt- ed upon the public mind, with the usual discordant band that shakes the telephone poles when making an at tack on some swelling strain or a feeble attempt to keep alive a dying militarism that {s swiftly becoming obsolete, all of which strikes the thoughtful person as belng ill timed and having no true place in our busy COOPER & CAMPBELL Gauss 4 Full Line 4 DRUGS, Patent Medicines Cigars, Sundries and Paints 18th and Paseo ¢ €- * : . 4 we eit A. STARKS. 3 | The versatile and brilliant corre: spondent of the Kansas City Sun. [aun progressive life. This tendency to worship the dead with such public ‘demonstration is positively wrong, ‘and brings to light one of the strang- est paradoxes in all human affairs ‘that of some deceased person, even below mediocre note, figuring as the dead “principal” in a rich and ex: pensive funeral where money, flow- ers, time and curiosity are lavished “upon one, who in life, perhaps never enjoyed or even merited these things. No objections are advanced against ‘relatives and friends showing proper concern regarding any deceased but in our burial ceremonies we should seek simplicity and divest the funeral of this unnatural pomp and vain slory, especially is this true of the Sunday funeral when so many people are compelled to either see these pro | cessions or listen to the Thanatopsis. ‘lke music. | Some prominent Mason has advised |a more simple ceremony in affairs of ji kind and for this reason we urge every lodge to refrain from the Sun day funeral whenever possible and [they must have turnouts, let them be in the week and not on the Sabbath. We understand that in Denver, Colo, that these processions are forbidden on’ Sunday by city regulations. At |tending church on a Sunday one 4s Invariably confronted with some fun eral procession or the prospect o one, this should be stopped and there are several concrete reasons for do ing so which we give below: Ist. ‘The average colored persor works hard six days in the week an¢ |should not have his day of rest and recreation disturbed by a pretentious funeral with an illtuned brass band as its chief feature, and. A funeral has @ morbid effect on the public mind, especially wher [iets pompous and loud, “And tn ind Vidual cases there have been seriou complications resulting from debili tating musie that reaches the ears o the sick who must hear these alr: with as you can imagine no hopeful feeling. Urd. The average bereaved family can ill afford these expensive funer als, even though there is an endow ment of several hundred dollars, anc worthy friends who lavish the flowers on a deceased friend in death, mut be reminded of the irony of this action since they usually fail to do these ot tices toward the object when in life 4th. Any week day is the logical time for a funeral, And simplicity |; the one rule to govern all. The rict have ceased to practice the “showy procession and even request that n )| flowers be sent, and discourage curt osity by holding simple “services’ from their residence. What the rict do from a good taste, the poor car do from the same, with this adde virtue—economy. We believe the above reasons ar sufficient to warrant the discontinu ance of, the Sunday “practice” nor ar we lacking in those human sympa thies for one another in hours whe: some dear friend has closed his o her earthly career. >| Sorrow wins its way to the rece} tive heard and needs no brass ban to advocate its cause. The real su ferer or mourner does not seek th lime light of public curiosity or vai display but rather quiet and solitud alone with God where vanity may b excluded from sorrow and the suffe ing one realizes the quality of infinit jove to cure every human wound, | the deceased has demonstrated goo in life, remember that the same cat not die, And that truth, howeve , |humble may be the one that lives 1 has the quality of eternity stampe upon it and must Ive, just as true 4 error, vanity, falsehood, and oth ike oe ar perish, and canont | ‘| perpetuated by any methods of va procea@ings. i es ps a ee cael | i wie} : Pr teigh | ee BRU res See a | a We call for you with our 5 passenger car to show you our MARKERS and MONUMENTS Prices ranging from $15.00 up. Let us show you early that you may have them upfor Decoration day, Make your appointment with GEO. W. LITTLE | Home Phone Main 3910 Collector for Highland Cemetery Co. | Agent for Kansas City Granite & Monument Co, Directly opposite Elmwood Cemetery Co, 4801 East 15th St. KANSAS CITY, MO 1) . pe Drink. i 66 99 Falstaff THE CHOICEST PRODUCT OF q THE BREWERS’ ART bel’ (0 MADE IN THE BREWERY OF LEMP Baws = ST. LOUIS, MO. | psn) E. GODRON, Manager eA Families Supplied Telephones No. Grand 350 Bell Main 529 Home COHN’S BUFFET STRICTLY HODERN FLATS CHILLICOTHE, MO. Mrs. Irene Crane and iittle daugh- ter of Hey ‘Mo, spent several days at the home of Mr. nd Mrs. Wm, An- derson last ook. Misa ‘Minnie Payne edly Easter at, St. Joseph, Mo,.... Mrs, Rowland and her daughter, Mrs. Florencé Taylor, of Des Moines, Ia., strived last Thursday. “Mrs, Rowland reside in this city with her son, Mr. Wallace Rowland, who is recov- ering from an attack of pneumonia, ‘Mrs, Taylor will return to her home within a few days....Mrs, Denny who has been confined to her home for seevral weeks was able to return with her daughters, Mrs. Sue Rolins and Mrs, Arthur Marshall of Boone, In., where she wili visit for several weeks at their respective eae aL Nelson C, Crews was cdlled to this city on account of the illness of his sister, Mrs, Amy Green last Wednes- day. His many friends throughout the city who desire to shake his haid at least twice in every twenty-four months excuse the briefness of his visit. Unless his future visits are pro- longed this efficient ervant of hi peo- |ple wil! not depart in peace....A sur- | prise birthday party was given Miss |Josephine Anderson by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Anderson last | Tuesday evening. Tae constant com- ing of the invited guest was indeed a surprise to Miss Anderson who re- ceived many congratulations and pres- \ents from them, In addition to this scene of merriment a delicious lunch- eon was served by one of our best caterers, Mt, Ralph Anderson. ...At the recent election of the Daughters of Tabor, the following officers were jelected: Mrs. Ruth Anaerson, ©. P.; | Mrs. Tina Montgomery, V. P.; Miss Josephine Anderson, C. R.; Mrs. Flo- ra Tolston, C. T. and Miss Lizzie Jones, C. P, This society introduced |twelve Indies to the secrets of the | Order Thursday night. The house- jhold of Ruth also gave initiatory to several members last Tuesday. We [congratulate these socities for thelr upbuilding and uplifting influences. . The decorations at our churches | easter Sunday clearly indicated that |on day in the’ Christian calendar can | sive display to such visible expres- sions of the life more abundant. The beautiful arches, Easter bells and the ; natural and artificial flowers at the , Baptist church gave rise to senti- -/ments as touching as appropriate. | The A. M. B, church presented to her |, Wroshippers a scene that was a thing }}of beauty and it attracted wide com: --ment because of its novelty, In the - afternoon at both churches the chil ||dren entertained us with easter songs ‘and recitations, Rey. Talley deliver Jed two appropriate sermons to large _Jaudlences at the morning and evening ‘|services. Rev. Oaks preached an im [| pressive Easter sermon to his morn ||ing congregation and the choir ren ||dered a musclal program interspersed 1] With missionary collection at both »| churches were equal to the occasion »| Sweet reminiscences of another glo -|rious Easter shall inspire us as we | walk and talk by the way, The Star of Hope Cofhmandery held its Easter service at Grant Chapel A. M. B, Chureh. . Rev. W. H. Davis of Brunswick preached the ser- mon for the occasion. The discourse was a masterpiece, much credit is due Brother Davis for his splendid pro- duction, Sir Knight Evans of Keyts- ville was here and turned out with the commandery and was very much pleased with the demonstration and said, “that the sermon was about the best that he had ever heard de- livered to Knight Templars. Eminent Comamnder George W. Edwards hopes. to have his commandery in fine shape by the setting of the Grand Lodge. Rev. R. K. Gillam, District Superin- tendent of the Mexico district M. B. Church came to our city last Satur. day and held quarterly meeting at the Franklin St, M, E. Church last Sun. day. The success of the district is assured under his leadership. ‘The Easter service at Grant Chapel was very good, especially the pro gram rendered by the children; col jection good and attendance good al day, Mrs, Lucy Graves the leader o Club No, 3, will give an entertain ment for the benefit of the church ‘This is the beginning of the §$1,00( rally, Rey, J, W. Jackson preached sev eral nights lagt week at the Secon Baptist Church, Miss Blmerine Tay lor has returned hom from Dalton where she has been instructor at Bart lett Agricultural and Industria School. ‘The “Ecclesiastical Alliance” me at the usual hour Tuesday Class Jn the gundsy Bhool, leweo class in the P Prin dl iaoate te bane ver a lecture on “Logic, BAitor R. L, Logan of the Professions World, spent a few hours in the cit this week. Rev. J. A Baars fom fly ip reported to be much better. a i Ng bi pon . : Pe q _ CALDWELL & CHAPMAN . Hair and Millinery 18th and Paseo, Kansas City, Mo. Home Phone Main 7499 Scalp Treatment a Specialty. Caldwell’s Pémade and Tonic really Grows Hair. Try it, Save your combings, cut hair | Hair Matched From Samples. Feathers and Hate Cleaned, Dyed and WORK GUARANTEED. LIVE AGENTS WANTED MANICURING FACIAL MASSAGE see || 1 RS et AR i Dee a es ic i uy” : ie eee eae a me PROF, JNO. HOWARD. Above is the likeness of Prof. Jno. Howard of Jefferson City,.Mo, whom we have secured as Representative of the Kansas City Sun, Prof. Howard Is Now conducting a beautiful Ice Cream Parlor and the Pullman Hotel for col: ored peopie at Jefferson City in the heart of the city, opposite the Court House, and serves a first class meal at all hours night or day. Extra good service. Modern rooms—only one block from the Missouri Pacific Sta tion. Prof. Howard would be delight. ed to have you stop at the Pullman ‘Hotel on your next visit to Jefferson city, | | JEFFERSON CITY, MO. THOMAS E. GREAR ° Tonsorial Parlor 2211 1-2 Vine Street GOOD SERVICE ELECTRIC LIGHTED First Class Shaves, Hair Cuts & Shampoos, Best Shop in the City. Do not take your money down town when you can get good service for it at home, You will always find us at our post and ready to serve. ee T.E,Grear, Prop, FJ, Walker, Martin Franklin CIVE US A CALL | It You are Pleased Tell Your Friends and if not Tell Us. Fine Cigars and Tobaccos Jackson Laundry Agency Mr. Arthur Webb died at Osage, Mo,, Tuesday at the age of 89 years. For many years he conducted a store in that city....Miss Mattle Wright, a charming young lady of Marshall, Mo., spent a few days in our city....Mrs. Annie Abernathy is visiting friends in Calloway county....Mr. Jas. Price ig very sick....The Pullman Hotel is progressing under new management. FARMINGTON, MO. ‘The A. M, E. and M. B. Churches observed Easter Sunday with splen- did programs given by the schools at night....The Ivy Leaf Club, enter- tained Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs, Hane Hunt in honor of the Senior Class of Douglass School... Miss Lillie Swink left Wednesday for her home in Minneth....The Clover Bee Club was royally entertained ‘Thursdey evening by Mrs. Susie Rob- Inson their president. ...'The ‘Married Ladies’ Embroidery Club was very highly ‘entertained by Mrs. Emily Body Thursday....Mesdamea Jane and Kate Hunt went to Cape Girar- dean Friday to attend the funeral of Mrs, ‘ has, Hunt....Mrs. Virgie Pugh, son and daughter arrived from St. Louis last week with the expectation of making this their home....Mr, A. Bell Phone E. 4394Y Office 2460 Waldrond Ave THE ‘ 1 ME Modern Builders Co. A. E. ESTES, President | General Contracting | i 7 | Repairing a Specialty Estimates Cheerfully Furnished SATISFACTION GUARANTEED (The Modern Builders Co,, are successors to) A. E. ESTES Contracting @ Building Co. 3 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. Experlenced and EDWARD JONES, Practical Licensed E-nbalmer. Manager. HONE PHONE, 6165 MAIN. BELL PHONE, 1565 GRAND. 1211 EAST 18th STREET. A. Simms returned to St. Louis Sat urday after spending the week here in repairing his home...,Miss Allee tin mabe se an Rey, and Mrs. P, Thomas and A. Schooling returned from Organ, Mo., where they went to spend Haster with friends....The eolored men of our elty met April 6th at the A. M, E, church and organized a business club for the betterment of the colored race,...Mrs, Wm, Floyd of St, Jo- seph, Mo., spent Easter with her par- ents and friends, Mr, and Mrs, Steph- en. Martin....Mr. Wm, L. Vanice re- turned from California, fa., after a three months’ visit....Mrs. Ollie An- drews of Chillicothe, Mo., Mrs, 0, Gunn of Arkoe, Mo, spent Easter Sunday with parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Smith....Mry J. M, Plmer was operated on Sunday and is doing nicely.,..An excellent Easter pro- gram was rendered closing with re- marks by the pastor, Rev. G. A. Brown, While the total collections were ten dollars, t Swink went to, Festus, Mo., Friday to see after her music class....Welcome Ledge No, 99, A. F. and A. M. was j called to Boone Terre for the purpose of burying a ember, Mr, David Taylor vvsoat, Wm, Hunt of Champaign, I, came in Saturday on a viait to his mother and sister..,.Mrs, Leverne Smith and children, Mr, and Mrs. T Burns and Misses Mable and Cors Meyers went to Coffman Saturday tc spend Baster....Miss Mattie Valle returned from Minneth Saturday where she has been for the past week attending the sick bed of her, mother s+eeMr. Wilson of Coffmar ‘spent the week's the guest o! Mr, and Mrs, 1, Murphy... . Mis [ci pinbwraapen i ade hoe in ees Te serM, Gui Villars of St. -eate in Saturday evening ona visit to his family, Mr Howard Overton came in Sunday on « ‘visit to. his father, Rev. L. Overtor who is il. Steer STOCK FOR SALE IN THE KAW VALLEY TRUCK FARM CO. (NCORPORATED) Growers and Sievers of Early Garden Vege- tables, Sweet Potato Plants, Tomato, Pepper and Cabbage Plants, Po- tataes and Watermelons, References: Commercial National Bank, Independence, Kans. Commercial National Bank, Kansas City, Kans.~ J. R. Richardson, Pres. 'W. A. Bowren, Vice Pres. H. PL Foley, Secy, Officers and Directors: Geo, McNeal, Asat. Secy. ‘D. B, Jackson, Treasurer, i Nick Chiles, Asst Auditor. CH, Calloway, Atty. General Offices 117 West Sixth Street. H. P, EWING, Mgr, Agents: J, P. MAYNARD, 2330 Vine Street, Gell Phone, East 2330, J. W, MALONE, 1421 , 22d, J. ©. BRANCHE, Asst. Mgr, 835 Nebr, Kansas City, Kas.