Kansas City Sun

These Prominent Colored Men Urge Every Negro to Vote For the Franchise A FEARLESS DEFENDER OF THE RACE VOLUME VI. NUMBER 45. HERMAN L. KINSLER, RENTAL AND REAL ESTATE AGENT. Office at 918 East 21st St. Phones, Bell, Grand 2303R; Home, Main 6516. Mr. Kinsler is one of the shrewdest and most prosperous young business men in Kansas City. By his safe investments he has accumulated quite a deal of real estate in Kansas City. He is a member of the Kansas City Negro Business League and a Master Mason of Rone Lodge No. 25. He is an ardent supporter of the Metropolitan Franchise and believes every colored man should vote for it. Editor of the Kansas City Sun: This is an appeal to all Negroes through your paper to give the coming Franchise election an unbiased and practical consideration. As you are no doubt aware the Kansas City Star is urging a better campaign against this franchise and many of us will no doubt let The Star think for us and be influenced by it. There is in my humble opinion no politics in this franchise or should not be at least, but instead is just a business matter between a corporation and each individual citizen; each citizen should be his own judge in this matter. I am not going to ask anyone to vote as I am, for I've told no one how I shall vote, but before voting or rather before reaching a conclusion I would like to present to you for consideration a few facts. As a race of people, it matters little what kind of a franchise is accepted, since our social status remains the same. At present, the enemies of the Metropolitan are using the future as a club to fight with, and if we could feel assured of a man's consideration in the affairs of the future, instead of a Negro's consideration, there is not better ground for opposition to this franchise than that thirty years added to the present unexpired term is too long, and too much of a burden on our children's shoulders. But as matters now stand, I should see no reason for dissatisfaction in the present condition of affairs so far as regards our street car system. Nowhere in the country can we get more liberal transfers (stopovers) than we get in Kansas City, or ride farther for a nickel, no matter who runs the cars, it means to us a nickel a ride. But my strongest reason for being in favor of the strongest enemies of this franchise are also the enemies of the Negro. Read the Star for the list of those opposed to it and you will see very few who are large employers of Negroes; those who are strongest in favor of municipal ownership, would be the first ones to dispose of all Negro help and put Mexicans or Greeks exclusively in the places. As matters now stand, the Metropolitan hires hundreds of Negroes in various capacities, three of them live in the block in which I live. What does this mean to us as a race of people? It means in my opinion a reduction in the number of distressed and otherwise suffering Negroes; 60 per cent of the men now employed on the streets by the Metropolitan are fit for no other kind of work. During the past winter many of them would no doubt have been on the mercies of the people and charitable institutions but for the fact that the Metropolitan gave them work and I think, that to the able bodied, the giving of employment is the best form of charity. So in view of the fact that they have proven their friendship for us by giving numbers of our race work and we cannot swear that any other corporation would. Let us protect a certain by expressing our approval of this franchise, since anyone who helps one Negro, no matter how slight, helps all the Negroes. Now, Mr. Editor, please don't brand me as a Met. hireling or henchman or any other ugly name for be it far from the fact. I am just as big a nickel player as you and can prove beyond a doubt that I have suffered as much as any and more than a whole lot, as a result of poor street car service, 2.3 of the time I walk from 25th and Vine to 18th and Vine waiting for a Vine street car to take me to work. Hundreds of times I stand and wait at 25th and Vine while friends of mine race me down down town. The walk to Troost or Brooklyn and they beat me every time, but I am willing to tolerate all this, provided they do no worse, as long as they employ hundreds of my race, because if I don't care to wait for a car, walking is still in order. Another thing is this: The poor white man is never a friend to the Negro. I don't mean to say the Met. loves us more than it does any other body of men, but I do mean to say that as a rule the very element The Kansas City Sun of people who fight corporations fight us and were it not for the open shop corporations around Kansas City what would it mean to us as wage earners with every avenue of employment unionized against us. The Met. is an open shop concern, let's help them out. Mr. GEO. W. TEETERS, for twenty-five years a Bank Messenger who is enthusiastically supporting the Franchise. A STAG IN HONOR OF MR. OSBORN CREWS. A soft Italian night—with the richest blue sky, brilliant with stars twinkling and sparkling—a quiet with people of colir—automobiles go street though generously inhabited and coming, passing and repressing—a lawn the length of two front yards dotted here and there with tables for cards and refreshments—near three score men seated at these tables, talking and laughing and eating and drinking (punch)—conversing about those things that business men, lawyers, doctors and other professionals would likely discuss. Such was the case at 2621 Highland avenue. It was indeed a representative body of Kansas Citizens who had been informally gathered by our esteemed editor—Nelson C. Crews, to meet in a social hour or two and forget for a brief spell the weightier questions of the day and partake of the rich and bountiful hospitality of the genial host. The real occasion was given in honor of Osborne Crews, son of Mr. James H. Crews, the veteran Mail Carrier of this city, and worthy citizen. The young man appears to good advantage himself, and we are told that he also is employed in the mail service and enjoys the profitable distinction of being in the very first division of the line of clerks. Add to this the important fact that this young gentleman was soon to be married and you have the WHY to the whole affair. Certainly, anyone could have felt good, receiving the congratulations and encouragements of so many broad-gauged public men. The young beneficent will take away a beautiful and lovely bride, a girl who no doubt is very dear to those who have been responsible for the right blossoming of her youth into the now glorious womanhood. We spoke of the generous hospitality of the host in serving a well ordered repast. This was spicily seasoned with music furnished by a unique Trio of Musicians who were stationed on the veranda which was highly illuminated with electric lights, The music entertained not only the "Stags" but the entire neighborhood of residents. The beautiful night we spoke of seemed to enhance every charm indeed, one could imagine himself ::floating down the river" as the excellent singers gave us such poetic songs as "When its Apple Blossom "Time in Normandy". "Beautiful O. U. GUESS IT; 2512 Vine. KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI SATURDAY, JULY 4, 1914. Dream Days of Yore," and "On My Way to Mandalay." Perhaps the dexterity of the Bass Violinist in his manipulation of his instrument amused the men most, any vaudeville performer could have gained many points by watching this eccentric but justly musical person. The following gentlemen were present: Mr. Osborne Crews, Prof. H. O. Cook, Mr. Raymond Knox, Dr. C. V. Lowe, Mr. A. Glass, Prof. J. E. Herriford, Mr. T. B. Wattkins, Mr. J. A. Lee, Mr. Jno. Rone, Prof. R. T. Coles, Mr. G. W. P. Edwards, Mr. G. W. K. Love, Prof. Wm. H. Dawley, Jr., Mr. Robt. DeFrantz, Mr. Edward Baker, Dr. Paul Crosthwait, Mr. David Croschwait, Mr. Shannon Drumm, Mr. J. E. Carpenter, Mr. W. W. Goodwin, Dr. Theo. Smith, Mr. P. B. Johnson, Mr. H. H. Payne, Prof. G. A. Pag, Mr. Robt. Bennett, Dr. E. C. Bunch, Dr. W. J. Thompsonkins, Dr. T. C. Chapman, Dr. Bass of Mexico City, Dr. M. E. Spurrill, Dr. H. G. Clay, Dr. McQueen Carnion, Dar. W. Herbert Bruce, Mr. L. A. Knox, Mr. M. C. Huean, Mr. C. H. Calloway, Mr. E. Spurrill, Dr. H. M. Smith, Mr. Jno. M. Day, Dr. J. F. Shannon, G. H. Hebbis, Dr. J. E. Dibble, Mr. Jas. Baker, Dr. E. J. McCampbell, Mr. C. H. Wassar, Mr. C. A. Franklin, Prof. R. G. Jackson, Dr. R. W. Dale, Dr. M. G. Brookins, Dr. T. C. Unthank, Mr. Lewis Woods, Mr. H. Crows, Dr. J. E. Perry, Dr. H. S. Gillespie, Rev. W. M. Thomas, Mr. Chas. A. Starks, Mr. A. W. Harris, Dr. J. E. Perry, President of the National Negro Educational Congress and for thirty years a teacher in Kansas City, who urges every Negro who has the interest of his race and city at heart, to vote on July 7 for the Metropolitan Franchise. MAGNETIC EFFECT BY VOLUNTEER MEETING. The Pleasant Green Auditorium Audience Appreciative and Attentive. PLAUSIBLE ARGUMENTS CREATING. Aggregative Drift of Afro-American Minds. "Lest We Forget: United We Stand." SECULAR AND SPIRITUAL NEEDS COMPOUNDED. " Professor G. C. Hughes, Hon. C. A. Franklin and the Secretary Speak. Dr. G. McNeal in the same large auditorium where he had just preached the Annual Masonic sermon, raised $161.65 in the collection and Miss Buelah Douglass played some of the sweetest music we ever heard from such an instrument as she played; the volunteer band of the Business League enjoyed an impressing, convicting and winning meeting last Sunday evening, June 27. Dr. McNeal lent able assistance and also stamped upon our minds the fact that his church is a pioneer for Negro thrift and business progress. Mr. Wiley Hyde, president of the B. Y. P. U., requested Prof. G. C. Hughes and the secretary to talk to the young people. Hon. C. A. Franklin spoke eloquently as usual. The meeting was at once commanding, instructing and elevating. Phyllis Wheatley, Ida Wells Barnett, Mrs. Silme Yates and many other noble women were mentioned as sterling examples of merit among us of worthy womanhood, to whom a glowing tribute was paid of unlying honor and lasting fame and glory; which will ever bless the grand women of the Afro-American race whenever related or read. As he has been, is being and will be hung apart, the black men by sheer force of necessity should as the epitome of common sense learn to hang together. White men of principle want to see us united. We must read Negro papers, Negro periodicals, Negro magazines, and Negro books to be in accord with the onward and upward march of the race and also to realize the import of that impregnable, uncompromising, irresistible, slow but sure God-given slogan, "On, Men of Ethiopia, On" Ethics, logical reason and valid facts lead us on to true ideal standards. Let us intelligently mold such thought as will eventually insure a proper destiny for the Afro-American in any and all fields of honest endeavor. Lift up your heads! And with courage in your hearts, move on to certain victory. Next Sunday night there will be a volunteer meeting of the Negro Business League for the commercial and industrial uplift of the race, in the C. M. E. Church between Fourth and Fifth on Oakland avenue. Yours for Negro enterprise, E. A. R. ROBINSON. Chief Grand Mentor A. R. Chinn of the Knights of Tabor, will be in the city July 4-7, making his annual visit. He desires to meet all members July 6th. MR. F. J. WEAVER, President of the Afro-American Realty and Investment Co., who predicts that the Franchise will carry with 5,000 majority. Read the Commercial Club Report as it appears in full on the second page of the Sun and if you have confidence in the business leaders of this community, Vote for the Franchise. PROF. T. W. H. WILLIAMS one of the race's finest scholars who believes the Franchise will overwhelmingly carry. HON. S. H. P. EDWARDS, One of the most prominent Negro Masons in this country and the owner of several pieces of valuable property in this city who believes every Negro in Kansas City should vote for the franchise. C. H. Calloway and W. C. Hueston, attorneys-at-law, desire to announce that they have moved their law offices from 117 West 6th street, to 601 Delaware street, where they are prepared to meet their clients and friends. Home phone Main 58. MR. THOS. A. RICE, a leading Contractor who is unreservedly for the adoption of the Franchise. The new Ward Hall at Western University is to be dedicated today at 1 o'clock by the presiding bishop, H. B. Parks, D. D., and the ministers of the African Methodist Episcopal Church of the fifth Episcopal district. A large crowd is expected to be in attendance. Man Who Killed Two Police Officers in Protecting His Aged Father and Mother Acquitted at 5 O'clock Last Saturday by a Jury of Honorable, Fair Minded White Men ONCE SENTENCED TO HANG Masons Deserve Much Praise for the Splendid Manner in Which They Rallied to His Defense. MASS MEETING In the Interest of the Federated Colored Charities ALLEN CHAPEL, SUNDAY, July 12, at 3:30 p.m. Prominent Speakers of Both Races. All are Invited. Denver, Colo.—"Robert Harris, formerly of Kansas City, and a member of R. T. Coles Lodge No. 86, A. F. & A. M., Kansas City, Mo., was acquitted today." These few lines flashed over the telegraph wires contained a world of meaning to those men who have watched carefully the progress of this case which is probably familiar to every member of the Negro Masonic fraternity in this country. Much credit is due Hon. Titus S. Rector, Grand Master of Colorado, E. J. Hawkins, Grand Master of Kansas, the Grand Master of Missouri, and Past Grand Master R. T. Coles, as well as a number of Negro newspapers for the raising of the funds to secure the new trial. As many of our readers may not be familiar with the facts we reproduce the following appeal that was sent out by Robert Harris several months ago and that has been published continuously in the Sun: 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 32 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 policemen who were assaulting 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 L. 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. I succeeded in getting our case to the MR. A. T. MOORE, Kansas City's leading and popular Undertaker, who says "that which helps Kansas City helps the Negro and every Negro should help Kansas City by voting for the Franchise. MASS M In the Int Federated Col ALLEN CHAPEL, SUN Prominent Speaker All are The Poro Club met with Mrs. Jacobs, 120 Mill street, Rosedale, Kans., Friday, June 26, and will meet with Mrs. Thomas, 1022 W. Thirtieth street, July 24. Those present were: Mrs. Jacobs, Mrs. Thomas, Mrs. Gibson, Miss Baldwin, Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Franklin, Mrs. Johnson, Mrs. Bets, Mrs. Wiley. MRS. THOMAS, Pres. MRS. FRANKLIN, Secy. Mrs. Alice Roland has arrived home from Los Angeles, after a nine months visit, with her health much improved. 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 at tempting to defy the law in any way but one of protecting my parents and my life. I again beg to state that a am worthy member of R. T. Cole 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 aid 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 in curred 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. Much credit is also due Judge Lyman I Henry, the attorney who so ably handled the case from beginning to end, and the Colored people not only of Colorado, but of the entire country will ever hold him in high esteem. Judge Henry says that a writ of habeas corpus will be issued at once asking for the release of the father, and doubtless ere this time he has also been given his freedom. The Kansas City lodges contributed more than $250 in the trial of the two cases and it is needless to say they are pleased with the outcome. Full particulars with the history of the case and the incidents of the trial will be given in our next issue. DR. LLOYD E. BAILER, one of Kansas City's most prominent physicians, and editor of the famous Health Hints that have appeared from time to time in The Sun, who says every Negro owes it to the commun- ity to support the Franchise. MEETING interest of the Mored Charities DAY, July 12, at 3:30 p. m. ers of Both Races. Invited. MR. HOMER B. ROBERTS, proprietor of the New Theatre, who is a staunch supporter of the Franchise. Mr. and Mrs. Jno. Mitchell, 3417 E. 21st, entertained sixteen guests at whist last Wednesday. ALL THE NEWS ALL THE TIME PRICE. 5c. FRANCHISE MEANS BIGGER TERRITORY. End of Met. Recelvership Will Give Impetus to Interurban Lines. BUSINESS WILL FOLLOW. New Contract Will Benefit Workingmen Most, Says W. B. Strang. With the election but a week off, I feel confident that the franchise will pass by a vote of two to one. I make this prediction, not as an idle boast, but from coming in contact with people in every walk of life. The banking and business interests want it because it will mean an end to the Metropolitan receivership and a renewal of confidence of the outside world in Kansas City as a business center; the retail merchants want it because it will not only mean better service on the city lines, but will be an added impetus to the development of interurban lines and the construction of an interurban terminal station, which will naturally mean a broadening of the territory from which their trade will come; and last, but not least, the workingmen want it, because they are beginning to realize that in fighting the transportation lines they are only hurting themselves, for transportation is the life of trade and when trade slackens they are the first to fell its effects. The petition of over 300,000 employees and ex-employees of railroads to congress for a let-up on anti-railroad legislation tells better than words what this fight on the transportation facilities of our country has meant to the laboring man. With the people in this spirit the attempt to convert Kansas City to the radicalism of Cleveland, Toledo and Detroit, with its disorganized service and a dissatisfied public is destined to fail, despite all the efforts of the "knockers." **Knocker Has Easy Time.** The knocker has an easy time of it, as he has nothing to prove. On the other hand, he never accomplishes anything. With a few blows of his hammer he can kill a worthy enterprise, but he never can create one. The knocker was against the franchise for the Terminal company. Had he succeeded, we would never have had a Union station. The knocker never believed in parks and boulevards. Had he his way, Kansas City would be an unsightly rock pile instead of the beautiful city it is; the knocker said it was useless to try for a regional bank. St. Louis would get it anyway. But he was mistaken. DR. WM. J. THOMPKINS, One of Kansas City's most eminent physicians and surgeons—white or black, who gives in this issue of The Sun many valid reasons why the Colored people of this city should support the Metropolitan franchise. Result Will Be Wide. A verdict for the franchise will not only be a great thing for Kansas City, but it will be of greater importance to the general field of transportation all over the world. Where in days gone by the people realized the need of adequate transportation facilities and furthered their development, in late years there has arisen a class of reformers that have looked upon railroads as creatures of the evil one, and with a zeal worthy of the days of witch-burning, they have sought to destroy them, and they have nearly succeeded. But this fanatical feeling is dying out and the people are coming back to the days when they assisted rather than fought our transportation lines. And so the country is awaiting our verdict on Tuesday next. If the franchise wins, as I know it will, it will mean a turning back of the wave that has wrecked transportation facilities wherever it has reached, throwing thousands out of employment and stagnating business, and with the receding of the wave will come a renewed confidence in the stability of transportation securities; money now being hoarded up will be seeking investment, and a general boom in business will result. Let Kansas City flash this verdict to the world and it will have accomplished more for its own prosperity and growth and for the general prosperity of the country than a hundred Union depots and all the regional banks, for it will have marked the turning point of the tide against the transit lines of our cities, and will blaze the way for a new era of cooperation between the people and its transportation facilities so necessary for the development and prosperity of our country. W. B. STRANG The Commercial Club Committee's StreetRailwayReport At an open meeting of the Commercial Club Friday evening, May 8, a resolution was adopted to have a committee appointed to represent the Commercial Club at the conferences between the City and the Receivers of the Metropolitan Street Railway Company. On May 18 the Board of Directors appointed the following committee: O. V. Wilson, chairman; Franklin D. Crabb and J. C. Lester. This committee made its report Tuesday, June 16. It is herewith given in full: Report of the Special Committee Appointed by the Board of Directors of the Commercial Club on the New Street Railway Franchise. To the Directors of The Commercial Club: In arriving at its conclusion, and in making a recommendation in the matter of the pending ordinance granting a franchise to the Kansas City Railways Company, commonly known as "the new Metropolitan franchise," your committee, as your nominated adviser, has been at all times deeply conscious of the great responsibility of its duties and moved by an earnest desire to be just and fair both to the city and to the owners and creditors of the street railway company. We earnestly ask you to approach the subject as you would any question of importance arising in your daily business. If you think you have scores to settle, forget them. In considering street railway service let us be governed by the universally recognized fact that our comfort and convenience depend on its operation today and tomorrow—not yesterday. It is the prime duty of a commercial organization like ours to free questions of this kind of all personal and political bias. The Commercial Club of Kansas City will, and must, do this, or it will not have the influence which belongs to it in a settlement of the questions now being debated. Your committee urges the members of the club to read the franchise ordinance carefully. This is absolutely necessary to properly understand its provisions, be they good or bad. We have found that the most pointed criticisms of the pending ordinance were made by those who had never read it. We have heard frequently the declaration that "the franchise does not give us all we ought to get" from good citizens who have never informed themselves as to what in reason we could ask for, or what there was a reasonable probability of our getting. We have accepted the figures of the engineers in regard to the value of the property and the earnings and expenses of the Metropolitan Company as true. We believe they are true. The city's representatives have verified every important calculation, and the figures which in the ordinance represent the capital value of the property of the company at $30,000,000 ($25,800,000 of which is in Missouri) are a reconciliation and compromise of the estimates of engineers representing both the company and the city. The rules used by the engineers in fixing a value for the property, physical and intangible, are those which have been adopted and used by courts an engineers in this country and in Europe during the last twenty years, and certainly no citizen with a reasonable faith in the growth of Kansas City will deny the probable accuracy of the tables showing the future earnings of the street railway company with a 5-cent fare. Whatever may be the views of the individual members in regard to a franchise, they ought not to reject the one now pending before they have studied the elaborate, minute and scholarly reports bearing on the case prepared by the engineers appointed by the United States Court, the company and the city. Bear in mind that the popular demand on street railways now is for service, and in Kansas City, especially, for better service; that is, for more power, more trackage and more cars. This simply means more money, and the money must, in the present case, come from some other source than the treasury of the company. Everyone seems agreed that the company must borrow to meet the demand for improvements that are thought to be immediately necessary. If our faith in our city be justified, they are necessary. It is hardly necessary for us to point out that in the process of borrowing the lender must be consulted. No matter how much we may object to that condition, the amount loaned and the rate of interest will depend on the security offered. Without undertaking to discuss the fairness or unfairness of many communities towards their local traction interests, it is a fact that these interests and the securities issued by them have been so long under the stress of opposition from one quarter or another, or for one reason or another, that they are no longer found on the preferred lists of large investors. We have grave doubts as to the success of an issue of street railway securities based on a franchise with a shorter term than thirty years. We do not believe that a substantially shorter (?)cure the money which it is agreed we must have, and secure it at a reasonable rate of interest. The franchise as drawn contains many matters of operative detail, which we leave to the experts, and many sections (see Section 11) which affect special interests, which we think can be safely left as written in the franchise by the interests affected. But there are features of great general importance in which every citizen is interested, and these ought to be, and are, here separately and particularly treated. In June, 1911, receivers were appointed in the United States Court for the street railway companies and the property since that date has been and is now being operated by receivers. A suit is pending in the United States Circuit Court to foreclose the mortgage given in 1895 covering the street railway system as it then existed, being, mainly, the lines now in the central portion of the city, to secure payment of $7,200,000. Another suit is also pending in the same court to foreclose the mortgage given in 1903, covering, chiefly, railway lines and property constructed and acquired under the provisions of what is known as the "Peace Treaty," an ordinance passed during the first year of the second term of Mayor Reed in 1903. Mortgage bonds of the company, amounting in round numbers to $22,000,000, are due and remain unpaid. The total indebtedness of existing railway companies, secured by mortgages and pledges of property, amount in the aggregate to about $28,700,000, a considerable portion of which is now bearing interest at the rate of 6 per cent per annum. Judge William C. Hook of the United States Circuit Court, before whom the receivership and the foreclosure proceedings above mentioned are pending, has stated that he cannot in reason and with justice much longer deny the holders of existing and overdue bonds the right and privilege to foreclose their mortgages. In 1911 Judge Hook instructed the receivers to ascertain whether or not the city was willing to negotiate a new street railway franchise, and if so to enter upon negotiations. The receivers, acting on his instructions, took up the question of a new franchise with Mayor Brown and negotiations have been going on ever since. The only alternative to the making of a new franchise is for the existing mortgages to be foreclosed, the property sold and afterwards operated by the parties who may become the purchasers of it. At any such sale the property will, in all probability, pass into the hands of one or the other of the several classes of mortgagees or bondholders, and possibly different portions of the street railway system may pass into the hands of different owners. We find that more than $37,000,000 have been invested in the street railway property, and that there exist mortgage liens amounting in the aggregate to $28,700,000, with eleven years remaining of the term of existing franchises. We are advised that during the remainder of the term of existing franchises, which expire June 1, 1925, the street railway companies meet their obligations under the "Peace Agreement" can make a legitimate profit of between 10 million and 13 million dollars. Under such conditions, if a new franchise be not granted, it is not to be expected that the owners and operators of the property will make any extensions or betterments which they will not be compelled by the city to make, or render any better service than they will be compelled to render. In other words, it will certainly be to their interest to make as large a profit as possible, at the expense of improvements, betterments and of service out of the remaining life of the present franchise. Present needed improvements and extensions would certainly be indefinitely delayed and postponed. During the whole of such period, until the expiration of the present franchises, or until some other arrangement be made, there will inevitably be prolonged and bitter controversies between the city and the street railway company in regrdr to improvements and the rendering of proper service. Such a condition would be disastrous and ought to be avoided. In view of these facts and circumstances, our conclusion is that a new franchise is not only desirable, but is necessary in the best interest of the city and its commercial welfare, and for the general benefit of all our citizens. The proposed new franchise requires that a corporation be organized under the laws of Missouri. It provides (Section 4) that the total amount of mortgage indebtedness and capital stock shall never, at any time, exceed the value of the company's property, and expressly provides that the company shall never issue either stock or bonds against the value of the franchise granted by the ordinance. (The actual capitalization and authorized mortgage indebtedness of the company is under the control and supervision of the State Utilities Commission). The new company is to have eleven directors, five of whom are to be named by the city. The number of directors shall never be increased or diminished without consent of the city, by ordinance, and the Board of Directors is prohibited from delegating any power to any executive or managing committee without the unanimous consent of the city's directors. The office of the company (Section 5) is to be maintained in Kansas City, Missouri. All books and records of the company are to be kept here, and the city shall, at all reasonable times, have the right of inspection and may cause annual audits to be made. The books are to be kept under the supervisor of the Board of Control . (Section 7. Subdivision 5.) To the new company, which has been organized as The Kansas City Railways Company, the city proposes in the new franchise to grant the right to acquire, construct and maintain a street railway system upon the streets described in the ordinance, which includes the streets on which car lines are now located, and on which extensions are required to be made by Section 11 of the new franchise. Before this grant, or any right thereunder, will vest in the new company, it is required to acquire all existing street railway property in Missouri, free and clear of all liens and incumbrances of every character (except judgments or injuries to personal property, provision for payment of which is made in Subdivision 3 of Section 27 of the ordinance). It is expressly agreed that the obligations of the company to the city, under the proposed contract, shall be the first and paramount obligations of the company, superior to all other obligations, liens or rights against any of its property or earnings. All the existing street railway franchises will expire June 1, 1925, except the franchises on the Dodson line and on the Mariborough line, which are owned by the Kansas City Belt Railway Company, and were granted by the State years before any portion of those lines were taken into the city limits. The proposed franchise will extend the term of the franchises for nineteen years. The new franchise provides (Section 2) that all franchises will expire at the end of thirty years from the date the ordinance is adopted by the people, unless sooner terminated by forfeiture or by the city taking over the property, under the provisions of the new franchise. It is the purpose of the proposed franchise to require, first and foremost, first-class street car service. Every right of the company is made subject and subordinate to the right of the city to have first-class, modern street car service. Service must be rendered before the company becomes entitled to 6 per cent, or any per cent, on its capital value, or to any other return or benefit through the operation of the property. Subject to the right of the city to secure and compel first-class street car service, the purpose of the franchise is to secure to the company the repayment of the money invested in street railway property to the amount of the capital value, as fixed by the franchise, with interest thereon at the rate of 6 per cent per annum. These purposes are declared in various provisions of the franchise and are expressly stated in Section 3 of the proposed franchise as follows: "that the first and primary purpose in the making of this contract is to secure to the public first-class modern street car service." In support of this obligation, and in aid of its enforcement, the proposed franchise further provides (Sec. 1) that "the obligations of the company to the city created by this ordinance shall be the first, and paramount obligation of the company and superior to any other obligation, lien or right upon or against any of its property or the earnings thereof"; and that the city shall participate in the management of the company by selecting five members of the Board of Directors, and (Sec. 6) by naming one of the two members of the Board of Control, whose duties are prescribed in Section 7; and (Sec. 7), that "nothing in this ordinance shall be so construed as to take away or abridge any power now or hereafter possessed by the state or city to supervise and regulate the operation of the property, including the routing, stopping and scheduling of cars, so as to secure for the public the best possible service and accommodation; and the state or the city may, at any time, employ any power it has for that purpose, independently of any action by the city's Directors or by the Board of Control"; and (Sec. 26) that the city may control the letting of contracts for all material and work to be done by the company; and (Sec. 27) that all the terms, conditions and covenants of the contract are made to run with the property in whatsoever manner it may be mortgaged, sold, transferred, or conveyed; and (Sec. 30) that every mortgage shall conform and be subject to the provisions of the proposed franchise; that the property in Missouri shall never be mortgaged without consent of the city, or mortgaged to secure any obligations in excess of the capital value of the property in Missouri— of this ordinance, and must, before the same shall be valid, be approved by the City Counselor in writing endorsed thereon"; and (Sec. 31) that the city may object to excessive salaries; and (Secs. 52 and 53) the city may enforce compliance with the contract by forfeiting franchise rights, by passing ordinances for the enforcement of its obligations and by other legal and equitable remedies. To further secure proper and adequate street car service, it is provided in Section 10 of the contract that all cars operated by the company shall be of the best quality and style, and that the equipment shall at all times be equal to that of the best managed and equipped lines of street railway in the United States, and that the company shall at all times operate a sufficient number of cars to fully accommodate public travel. For the immediate improvement of the service, it is provided in Section 11 of the contract that within three years from the date of its adoption, the company shall expend $1,500,000 in repairing its tracks, road-bed and streets, and shall also purchase not less than twenty-five additional cars in each year, and shall also, within said three years, construct and complete the extensions specified in Section 11, amounting to about seventeen miles of single track. In making the improvements required in Section 11, we are advised, the company would expend, within three years, about $3,500,000. The proposed franchise provides that no extensions shall be made or new lines acquired by the company unless first authorized by ordinance; and that the city shall have the right at any time after the expiration of three years, to require the company to construct four miles of single, or two miles of double track, in each year; and in addition thereto, such other extensions as will, in the judgment of the Board of Control, produce an income on the investment in such extension of not less than 6 per cent per annum, above the expense of operating and maintaining such extensions. The city or its inhabitants may also build an extension (Sec. 11-c) and the company may be required to operate it upon fair and just terms. Other features of the proposed franchise, directly connected with the question of service, are the provisions relating to the Board of Control (Sec. 6) and its powers and duties (Sect. 7). The company is required immediately to appoint a Board of Control, consisting of two persons, one of whom shall be at all times designated by the city and may be discharged at any time by the majority of the city's Directors, the Mayor concurring, and they may also designate a successor. The duties and powers of the Board of Control are prescribed in Section 7 of the ordinance. Briefly stated, the Board is charged with the duty of supervising the routing and scheduling of cars, in accordance with ordinance or orders of the Public Service Commission, as the case may be; to supervise the maintenance of the street railway and of cars and equipment, construction and additions to plant and property, and of all work in relation thereto; to determine and certify to the city and the company expenditures to be charged to capital account, and properly classify all other expenditures; to determine the system of keeping books of accounts of the company, and supervise their keeping; to inspect and audit all evidences of disbursements of money and prepare and file with the city and with the company, semi-annually, complete statements of receipts and disbursements. The members of the Board of Control are clothed with equal authority. Any differences between them, which they cannot reconcile, are to be submitted to a disinterested and qualified arbitrator, to be selected by the Judges of the Kansas City Court of Appeals, thus avoiding the delay and expense incident to litigations as effectually as is done by arbitration in the great trade exchanges of the country. The proposed franchise provides (Sec. 9) that, until fares be reduced, the company shall for a single fare of 5 cents, carry each passenger over 12 years of age, and for a single fare of $2\frac{1}{2}$ cents carry each passenger 12 years of age and under, from starting point to destination, over its entire system within the city. Children under 8 years of age, accompanied by person paying fare, ride free. The issuing of passes is prohibited. Employees of the company, policemen and firemen are permitted to ride free. The company is required to grant universal transfers free, over all parts of the system in the city. The company is also required to grant transfers over all parts of the system in Kansas, substantially in the same manner as transfers are now granted, the city having the right, by ordinance, to regulate intercity transfers. Investigations made by your committee convice us that lower fares than those specified in the ordinance are impracticable at this time, owing to the crippled condition of the company, and ought not to be insisted upon now. We are advised by tables compiled by the engineers that a reduction of fare from 5 cents to six tickets for a quarter makes a reduction of 16 per cent in the revenue of the company, and that allowing for a normal increase of traffic by reason of a reduced fare, the net reduction in income is about 14 per cent gross, and that on a fare of six tickets for a quarter the company will now lose money. The gross income of the street railway system, as now operated on a 5-cent fare, is about $7,100,000 per year, and the net income is about $2,485,000. A reduction of 14 per cent which would be caused by six tickets for 25 cents would make a decrease of $994,000 in the net income, leaving a balance of about $1,500,000, which would cause a net deficit for the first year of about $300,000. We are advised that under the universal transfer system adopted in this city, the present rate of fare is equivalent to only $3\frac{1}{2}$ cents in cash. We are advised that in Cleveland and Toronto, where reduced rates of fare have been found practicable, the Street Car Company is relieved of all obligation to pave and maintain pavements. In Kansas City the Street Railway Company is required to pave and maintain the pavement between tracks, between the rails, and for eighteen inches outside the outer rail. For these purposes the company has already invested in Kansas City, Missouri, about $2,000,000, and this work is still going on. We are advised that the density of population of cities is an important factor in considering the rate of fare, and directly affects the income and operating expenses of the company. The Cleveland Street Railway Company serves a population of 613,000. In 1913 the Cleveland Street Railway Company operated 25 per cent more car miles than the Metropolitan system, and at the same time carried approximately 100 per cent more passengers. According to the 1910 census there were in Cleveland 2,187 people per mile of track. In Kansas City, by the same census, there were only 1,262 people per mile of track. We are informed that the two miles of extension we being constructed in Cleveland is the only extension which has been made to the street railway system since the Cleveland franchise went into effect about 1909, for the reason that the 3-cent fare in effect there creates only a sufficient net amount to pay in the interest on the capital value as agreed in the franchises. Any substantial extension of the system would necessarily increase fixed charges and make necessary an increase in the rate of fare. For the reasons above stated, we are convinced that a 5-cent fare in Kansas City at this time is no more than is reasonable and just, and that a present reduction in the rate of fare would be unwise and ought not to be insisted upon. The proposed franchise provides (Sec. 25) that the entire net earnings of the company shall be credited to the city and used by the company to pay for extensions and additions to property until the sum of $6,300,000 is so used. Thereafter, two-thirds of the surplus income belongs to the city, and one-third to the company. As soon as the $6,300,000 shall have been invested, as provided, which we are informed will be in about seven years, the city may, by ordinance, reduce the fare to the full amount of the two-thirds interest of the city in the net profits; that is, the rate of fare may be so reduced that the street car used will get the benefit of a reduction to the whole or to such part of the city's interest in the net profits as the common council may then determine. It is also provided that the city may use its share of the net profits to purchase the street railway system or turn the same into the city's treasury as we hereafter more fully describe. When it is considered that the depreciated value of the street railway property as fixed after reconciliation by the engineers representing both the company and the city is $22,500,000, and the value of the remainder of the term of the franchises under which the company is no woperating is estimated by the engineer representing the city at $10,000,000, a total of $22,500,000, the amount of $30,000,000, which is allowed the company for capital value in both Missouri and Kansas, seems to us a fair and reasonable basis for a new franchise. It is of interest to note in this connection that the amount allowed for intangible values, unexpired franchises, etc., in fixing the capital value of the street railways in Chicago was $10,000,000, and in Cleveland $4,000,000, and there is no provision in the franchises of those cities for putting back into the property, for additions and extensions, money derived from the profits without an increase of capital value, which is provided in the proposed Kansas City franchise. (Sec. 27.) The Street Railway Companies for the city, and Mr. Blon J. Arnold, who made a similar examination under the order of Judge Hook for the Receivers, that each of these reports (which are submitted herewith as a part of this report show that there has been invested in street railway property $24,300,000, excluding sums paid for franchises purchased when one company was taken over by another, and all other items deemed by either of them to be questionable. According to computations made by Mr. Arnold, for the Receivers, who ever operates the street railway property under the existing franchises to the expiration thereof in 1925, will make a net profit of $13,000,000. According to computations made by Mr. L. R. Ash, engineer for the city, such net profit will amount to about $10,000,000. By order of Judge Hook, Bion J. Arnold was engaged to make an inventory and appraisal, for the receivers, of all street railway property in Missouri and also in Kansas. His report shows that the depreciated value, on the basis of an unprotected investment, was, on June 1, 1912, $24,454,323.17. Mr. Arnold appraised all the street railway property, including the property of the Kansas City Westport Belt Railway Company, and all elements of value in Missouri and Kansas in round numbers, at $37,405,608, as of June 1, 1912. Mr. L. R. Ash and Mr. P. J. Kealy were requested by the city and the receivers to compare and review their respective appraisals and endeavor to reconcile their differences. Under date of September 6, 1913, they agreed, in writing, that the total depreciated value of the physical property only, as of May 31, 1912, was $22,500,000. Eighty-four per cent thereof is in Missouri and 16 per cent in Kansas. There can be no question but that property of the character of the street railway property in a city like Kansas City has a value in excess of the cost of reproduction less depreciation—that is, the difference between the present value of material and the cost, when new, of like material. The stockholders will go no dividends under the proposed franchise until after $6,300,000 has been put back out of the earnings. By Section 14 of the ordinance the company is required to construct what is known as the Union Station loop, extending from Southwest boulevard, on Broadway, to Twenty-fourth street, thence to Main street, thence on Main to Nineteenth street. The title to the loop will vest absolutely in the city. It is to be paid for by the city out of its share of the net income. We understand that it will be paid for out of the $6,300,000 net profit. The city will have the right to permit any railroad company to use the station loop on just terms. The franchise does not attempt to take from or add to the rights acquired by the terminal company under its franchise contract. The obligations of the terminal company to the city, and of the city and street railway company to the terminal company, remain as fixed by the terminal franchises, and the right to enforce them is expressly reserved to the terminal company. Section 16 in regard to interurban lines provides that the city may construct or authorize the construction of a central interurban passenger station—a proposition which ought to be developed in a way that will be very beneficial to interurban passengers, merchants and citizens generally, as well as the street railway company and the interurban companies. The franchise (Section 18) provides for the overhead trolley system, but also provides that the city may at any time after three years require any portion of the street railway lines in congested districts of the city to be operated by underground instead of overhead system. In regard to the disposition of earnings, the proposed franchise (Section 27) provides that the gross earnings of the company in Missouri shall be paid out as follows: First. All expenses of maintenance and operation, including maintenance necessary to provide first-class modern service, shall be first paid. Taxes and public charges of every kind shall also be paid by the company as they accrue. Second. Six per cent per annum shall be paid semi-annually on the amount of capital value. Third. All liabilities for personal injury and property damaged are to be paid as a special operating expense. Fourth. The whole of the remainder of the earnings are to be credited to the city and used to pay for extensions and additions to property until the sum of $6,300,000 is so used, and thereafter the surplus income shall be divided and paid—two-thirds to the city and one-third to the company. At that time, as above stated, fares may be reduced or the full amount of the city's share of the surplus may, by ordinance, approved by the people, be applied to any municipal purpose. Unless the city ordains otherwise, the city's share of the surplus will be used in payment of extensions and additions to property, for which the company would otherwise be required to borrow money, the amount of which would be added to capital value. When the city's surplus is used to pay for additions and extensions, capital value is not increased. In effect, the city by that means will invest its hare of the surplus at the rate of 6 per cent per annum. In former franchises and contracts no provisions have been made for taking care of the property at the end of the terms. For that reason, mortgages were made to expire several years beforehand so that bondholders would have a margin of time after the maturity of their bonds in which to compel payment of them before the expiration of the franchise. To prevent a recurrence of this situation, the proposed franchise provides that at the end of the term the city may take over the property, on payment of the unpaid portion of the capital value, or transfer this right to any other person or corporation, or may renew the contract with the company, or require the company to continue to operate under this contract, pending other arrangements; or the city may actually take possession of the property, to the exclusion of the company, and operate it by three city directors, as trustees, and pay, out of earnings, the unpaid portion of the capital value. We consider these provisions fair and just, both to the public and to the company. It is not practicable within the limits of this report to review all the provisions of the ordinance. We have read the franchise with great care, and are satisfied that while it is fair and just to the company, it is also just and fair to the public and that the public interest is carefully safeguarded and protected. Among other things, the city has reserved the right, after three years, to require the company to change the overhead system to underground system, in the congested districts of the city, and the motive power may be changed by consent of the city. By Section 27 of the proposed franchise the total receipts of the company are pledged, in the first instance, to payment for street car service, and by Section 28, 16 per cent of the gross is required to be set aside monthly for maintenance. Unless the city's share of the net profit is used in reduction of fares, or for other municipal purposes, the capital value will be reduced by the application of the city's surplus in accordance with the provisions of the new franchise by 1933 to 50 per cent of the capital value of the property, and at that time the city will have the right to take absolute possession of the property and the company's right to participation in the profits will cease, and the city will get all the net profits; and according to the tables of the engineers, by 1942 the entire capital value will have been paid off and the city will own the entire street railway system, free of debt, without having inviolated any money except the city's share of the profits, under the new franchise. When the city acquires the ownership of the property, it may operate it or lease it, or make such disposition of it as it sees fit. Section 32 of the proposed franchise provides that there shall be no discrimination either in favor of or against any person because of affiliation with any labor organization. We recommend that the franchise be granted to The Kansas City Railways Company. We believe that the mayor, the city counselor, the council committee, the engineers and accountants employed by the city have worked faithfully and ably for interests of the city. It is, of course, not perfect—what human document could be?—it does not and could not please everybody—but, in our judgment, it represents several years of deep study and conscientious hard work on the part of the representatives of the city, and as a contract it is a fair and equitable arrangements both for the city and the company. (Signed) O. V. WILSON, FRANKLIN D. CRABBS, J. C. LESTER. U. S. JUDGE HOOK APPROVES NEW-MET. FRANCHISE. Federal Jurist in Order Issued Today, Says Ordinance Should be Adopt. ed by the People. DECLARES IT FAIR TO ALL Decision Reached After Having Stud- ied Question From All Sides— Net One Objection. Judge William C. Hook, adminis- tering the receivership of the Met- ropolitan Street Railway Company, issued an order this morning re- mending to all the parties interested in all the properties that the pro- posed franchise be adopted and that all the provisions of the ordinance be carried out. The approval of Judge Hook was necessary before the franchise could be submitted to the people under the terms of section one. If there was one point objectionable to the court it was within the power of the court to say that the ordinance should not be submitted. After going over the ordinance thoroughly, Judge Hook issued his order approving the action of the receivers. He viewed the franchise from the standpoint of the company, the city and the people as a whole. The court's approval of the franchise means that it is considered fair for everybody. The order is made with reference to all lines in the system. The order follows: "In the District Court of the United States for the Western Division of the Western District of Missouri. "Kansas City Railway & Light Company, complaintant, vs. Metropolitan Street Railway Company, et al., defendants. In equity No. 3720. Old Colony Trust Company, complainant, vs. Metropolitan Street Railway Company, et al., defendants. In equity. No. 3904. "New York Trust Company, et al., complainants, vs. Metropolitan Street Railway Company, et al., defendants. In equity. No. 4004. "The Equitable Trust Company, et al., complainants, vs. Metropolitan Street Railway Company, et al., defendants. In equity. No. 40. "This cause came on for hearing this 20th day of June, 1914, and the court having fully inspected the proposed franchise ordinance to the Kansas City Railways Company approved by the mayor June 15, 1914, and the amendments to sections 16 and 52 adopted by the council upon the same date, and the court being fully advised in the premises, recommends to the parties interested in all the properties mentioned in said ordinance and the amendments thereto, that the said ordinance be fully carried out. (Signed) WILLIAM C. HOOK, Circuit Judge." BLACK EYE IF THE FRANCHISE LOSES. Every Property Owner and Business Man Will Feel Its Effect. MEANS YEARS OF STRIFE. General Manager Young of Montgomery Ward & Co. Gives His View. Speaking for himself and for what he believes to be the best interests of the 2,000 employees of Montgomery Ward & Co., the big mail order house at Nineteenth and Campbell streets, which is completing a plan costing more than $1,000,000 at St. John and Belmont avenues, Andrew Young, general manager of the plant in Kansas City, yesterday placed his hearty indorsement on the street railway franchise. "I realize that we do not want to see the welfare of Kansas City damaged further," said Mr. Young. "No city can develop without adequate street car service. My opinion is that the mayor has obtained about the best franchise possible for our street car users. I also realize that if this franchise does not carry it means a foreclosure. If that should occur it would cause a dismemberment of the lines, which then would be operated individually without transfers and the whole matter would be tied up in the courts for years, thereby seriously retarding the development of Kansas City. "This is something, I feel sure, that no fair-minded man wants to see. Kansas City already has been given a black eye from which it will suffer for years to come. I know that some persons scoff when one speaks of foreclosure proceedings and probable dismemberment of the lines. 'Oh, they won't do that,' they say. 'Have no fear, never worry, they won't do that.' "But I recall that when the franchise question was up in December, 1909, and the people were told that if the company could not obtain an extension to its franchise to enable it to borrow money to pay its debts, it would have to go into the hands of receivers, these very same people who now scoff at the suggestion of a franchise were just as loud in saying then, 'Oh, have no fear, never worry, there will be no receivers. That's just a bluff. They won't do that.' "But I recall that receivers were appointed when the franchise, failed to carry, just as the people were warned. Therefore, I have no reason to doubt that foreclosure proceedings would be pushed should this franchise fall. 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 aspiring young person asks; "stand out of my sunshine." HEAR HON. W. CLARENCE HUESTON. After a careful perusal of the proposed contract to be submitted to the people on the 7th day of July, 1914, on the question of the extension of the franchise, I am of the opinion that the contract is a fair one. The people of Kansas City, Mo., are interested, first, in adequate service, and I believe that this contract provides for such service. Second, they are interested in the cost of transportation. After a study of the different 'systems I am of the opinion that the one in our town, which gives universal transfers is in the end much cheaper than those that give six tickets for a quarter and one transfer, as is the custom where tickets are sold for a cheaper rate. In addition to believing that the contract is a fair one, I am for the granting of this franchise for the reason that the Metropolitan Street Railway Company in its laboring department does not draw the color line. The Metropolitan Street Railway Company employs more Negroes than any other corporation in Kansas City, Mo. The bread and butter line, so far as the Negro is concerned, is being drawn so tightly around the throat of Negroes in discriminating against them to the end that it is almost impossible for a Negro to get work in Kansas City, and because of this I have finally decided that the thing for us to do is to stay with those people who believe in giving us, at least, an opportunity to honestly toil for our bread and children for ourselves, wives and children. Since the Metropolitan Street Railway Company is our best friend on the question of the giving us labor, and since I believe the contract to be a fair one, I unhesitatingly advise all Negroes to support the franchise and vote for its passage. LAWYER C. H. CALLOWAY FOR FRANCHISE. To the Kansas City Sun: The Metropolitan Street Railway Company are asking the people of Kansas City, Mo., to ratify a contract on July 7, which will enable them to give adequate service, make extensions and put on its tracks better and more commodious cars. Some of our object to riding in cars that are packed like sardines in boxes. What is the reason for this? They have not the money to buy more cars. Where is the money to come from? It must come from the East and the financiers are not going to put their money in a proposition that is already in the hands of receivers, but in this contract their rights, as well as those of the city, will be protected. Several years ago I was against the franchise, but at that time it was not in the hands of receivers, but today it is, and if this franchise will help get it out, let us pull together. We have a lot of civic pride, and it is embarrassing to Kansas Citians when they are told by people of other cities that they are not capable of running their street car system. In voting for the franchise, we are protecting the stockholders. Many of them live in Kansas City, and have done much to make Kansas City a good place to live in. Are you going to be an enemy to the welfare of Kansas City and keep out capital, or would you rather assist her in rising to those heights of prosperity and contentment that other cities have reached? What does the passing of this contract mean? To my mind it means more work for the laboring man, better cars, better times and more cars. It will be an encouragement and invitation to capital. I think 5 cents farre with universal transfer in Missouri and Kansas is all that we could ask at this time, and children from 8 to 12 years $2\frac{1}{2}$ cents, and children under 8 years accompanied by persons paying fares, free. Would you rather pay a 5-cent fare and have universal transfers or pay 3 cents without? Take Chicago, e. g. It is impossible to go from the north side without paying an extra fare. Let the Negroes look well before they let the opportunity slip to help their city and incidentally help themselves. How can you think of voting any other way than for the franchise when you pass along the highway and see scores of Negroes working for the street car company? We are benefited either directly or indirectly from the employment given our people at the hands of the street car companies and the Armour interests. C. H. CALLOWAY. 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. Just the Information We Need WEBSTER'S NEW INTERNATIONAL THE MERRIAM WEBSTER Every day in your talk and reading, on the street car, in the office, shop, and school some new question is sure to come up. You seek quick, accurate, enyclopedic, up-to-date information. This NEW CREATION will answer all your questions with final authority. 400,000 Words Defined. 2700 Pages. 8000 Illustrations. Cost $400,000. The only dictionary with the new divided page. 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I PREDICT 10,000 MAJORITY FOR Respectfully, being studied carefully the Provisions of the Laws admitted by the Mayor, the Common Council, the San Street Railway Company and fully believed provisions satisfy the demands and meet their unbiased, fair-minded and unprejudiced duty. I predict that the same over whelming, cruel pluralit yof 10,000 given to Henry L. Municipal Campaign by men of all political affinity of their appreciation of his integret to the interests of Kansas City and as a rebel, unfair and unscrupulous methods of the city be the same enthusiastic, militant and triumphant that will be given FOR THE FRANCHISE—presents the sentiment OF THE PEOPLE waved nor hindered by an unscrupulous and abusive. 10,000 MAJORITY FOR THE FRANCHISE Respectfully. After having studied carefully the Provisions of the New Franchise submitted by the Mayor, the Common Council and the Metropolitan Street Railway Company and fully believing that its Provisions satisfy the demands and meet the approval of every unbiased, fair-minded and unprejudiced Citizen of this City, I predict that the same over whelming, crushing and triumphant pluralit yof 10,000 given to Henry L. Jost in the last Municipal Campaign by men of all political affiliations, as a testimonial of their appreciation of his integrity and devotion to the interests of Kansas City and as a rebuke to the bulldozing, unfair and unscrupulous methods of the Star and Times will be the same enthusiastic, militant and triumphant majority that will be given FOR THE FRANCHISE-BECAUSE, it represents the sentiment OF THE PEOPLE which cannot be swayed nor hindered by an unscrupulous and self-serving publication. I PREDICT 10,000 MAJORITY FOR THE FRANCHISE. NELSON C. CREWS. Editor and Owner of the Kansas City Sun. GEO. R. COO Druggis 12th & HICHI If you know your neighbor, you For I am your neighbor' On the corner of Come in and see me, courteous and very "quick delivery make you want to GEO. R. COOPER Druggist 12th & HIGHLAND w your neighbor, you know me I am your neighbor's druggist On the corner of 12th and Highl d see me, courteous treatment every "quick delivery service" will 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 stu- ken around to patronize you," was what heard to say to a colored business man an- gress man had been at the one stand for se- d not know it. He was managing to ma- nage his friends' trade because he had a know that he was in business. How many friends were there just like others had this colored man lost through m which includes his friends. The business man did not even resor- tate method of scattering circulars. He advertising. He, too, knew that white mer- cant business from small beginning to large p users of advertising space in the newspa- re are to know that the public largely patri- cuse they let the community know what will in the beginning class, making but gets. Mr. Colored Business Man, the oppor- tunity the white man who began small. The race rants you to let the public know what you now you were keeping store here, else I wou patronize you," was what a colored man wi a colored business man a few days ago. Th in at the one stand for several years, but this He was managing to make a living, but he 's trade because he had neglected to let his "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. 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. 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 string with 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 Counselor 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 panels 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 demerits 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. TYPEWRITING DONE at Kansas City Son office, 1803 East Eighteenth street. Neat, quick work. Rates reasonable. Engagements by appointment. Bell phone East 999. 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F. and A. 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 Masonite 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, G. E. G, Kansas City, Mo. Theo. Wiley, V. E. G. C., St. Louis, Mo. P. C. Kincade, E. G. C. G., Kansas City. T. P. Mahammitt, G. Treasurer, Omaha, Neb. Grand Chapter Officers. Geo. Broomfield, G. H. P., St. Louis Mo. T. G. McCampbell, D. G. H. P., Kansas City. A. L. Thomas, G. K., Jefferson City, Mo. J. P. Moffitte, G. S., Sedalia, Mo. Chas. Griggsby, G. Treas., Liberty, Mo. E. S. Baker, G. Sec'y, Kansas City Mo. MASONIC BUILDING ASSOCIATION MEMBERS. R. T. Coles, Chairman. E. S. Baker, Secretary. 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 Pritchard Lodge No. 52. A. F. and A. M. meets the 2nd and 4th Monday in each month. All Master Masons in good standing welcome. R. Greer, W. M.; J. H. Snigler, Secy. Rone Lodge No. 25. A. F. and A. M. meets the 2nd and 4th Monday in each month. All Master Masons in good standing welcome. F. W. Glimore, W. M.; T. J. McCampbell, Secy. Mt. Olive Lodge No. 53. A. F. and A. M. meets the 2nd and 4th Friday in every month. Visitors are welcome. This Jackson, W. Mg Jno. A. Johnson, Secy. 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 Eas Kansas City, Missouri. 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. BEDFORD'S HAIR GROWER. Mrs. C. A. Smith has opened a branch office of MRS. S. BEDFORD'S Wonderful Hair Grower & Scalp Treatment This treatment has proved to be a wonderful success. Mrs. Smith will receive patients for treatment from From 8:30 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. Best Shine in K.C. 5c ForLadies Gents AGENCY FOR The Kansas City Son. The Crisis, The New York Age, The Freeman and All Daily Papers Ice Cream and Soda Cigars and Tobacco HENRY SHUMAKER 1702 East 18th St. THE KANSAS CITY SUN All communications should be addressed to The Kansas City Sun, 1803 East 18th Stret. Bell Phone East 999. Entered as second-class matter, August 12, 1908, at the postoffice at Kansas City, Mo., under the act of March 3, 1879. Nelson G. Crews . Editor and Owner Willa B. Glenn . General Manager Geo. E. Thompson . Adv. Agent J. G. Tyler . Advertising Solicitor Eva P. Washington . Traveling Representative Rosa Morton . Collector Alma Crews . Collector SUBSCRIPTION RATES: One Year . $1.50 Six Months . 75 Three Months . 50 It occasionally happens that papers sent to subscribers are lost or stolen. In case you do not receive any number when due, inform us by postal card and we will cheerfully forward a duplicate of the missing number. ADVERTISING RATE, 50 CENTS PER INCH. CHURCH DIRECTORY. Bethel A. M. E. Church, 24th and Flora. St. Stephen's Baptist Church, 604 Charlotte St. Christian Church, 19th and Tracy. Centennial M. E. Church, 19th and Woodland. Ebenezer A. M. E. Church, 17th and Tracy. St. Augustine's P. E. Church, 11th and Tracy. Vine St. Baptist Church, 1825 Vine St. Ward Chapel A. M. E. Church, 11th and Woodland. Blue Valley Baptist church, 1120 Crystal avenue St. John's A. M. E. Church, 1743 Belleview. Seventh Day Adventist, 23rd and Wood- land. 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. Pilgrim Baptist Church, 614 Charlotte St. Calvary Baptist Church, 19th and Askew. Bigelow A. M. E. Mission, 5th and Lake Progressive Baptist Church, 29th and Summit. C. M. E. Church, 1817 Flora Ave. 454, M. E. Baptist Church, 4055 Mt St. St. Luke's E. M. E. Church, 43rd and Prospect Place. A. M. E. Mission, 565 Grand Ave. KANSAST CITY, KAN. CHURCHES. First A. M. E. Church, 8th and Neb. First Green Baptist, 8th and 1st Splitting. Eighth St. Baptist Church, 8th and Oakland. Metropolitan Baptist Church, 9th and Washington. M. E. Church, Water and Steward Streets. Faul A. M. E. Church, 21st and Ruby. First Baptist Church, 5th and Neb. King Solomon Church, 3rd and King Solomon Church, 3rd and Quindaro A. A. M. E. Church, Quindaro, Pleasant Valley Baptist Church, Rosedale, Kan. M. E. Church, 9th and Oakland. M. E. Church, 4th and Oakland. Salter Mission, A. M. E. Church, South Park, Kan. Protestant Episcopal, 3rd and Stewart. Second Baptist Church, 41st and Ruby. Wesley Chapel M. E. 108 Shawnee. St. Paul A. M. E. Zion Church, 4000 Adams. Bethal A. M. E. Church, Roseale, Kan. Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 4th and Virginia. Ebenezer A. M. E. Church, Sanford and Tremont. Colored Men, Vote! The Star is on the run. The "Kansas City Spirit" is asserting itself with a vengeance in this franchise campaign. "Coming events cast their shadows before," which means the franchise will carry by 10,000 majority. Republicans! Stop following the selfish and treacherous leadership of the Star and let us stand in this franchise, fight for the same principles that made our party the greatest in the world.—Justice and Right. The fact that "Marse" Bill Nelson, the Negro boycotter, is against the franchise is enough to line up all loyal black men in support of the measure. If unionism is forced upon the Met, by defeat of the franchise it is easy to see what will become of the large number of colored men constantly employed by the company. The summer lull in social functions at Lyric Hall furnishes and excellent opportunity to the management for installing some much needed improvements such as check rooms for ladies' wraps. Union labor is said to be against the franchise and it is known to be against the Negro. It ought not to be difficult for the colored voter to decide upon which side to take in the election of July 7. The myriad friends of Prof. Wm. H. Jones, the veteran teacher of St. Joseph, Mo., will be delighted to hear of his promotion to the principalship of the High School of that city. This is a deserved promotion for a man who stands unquestionably as one of the ablest and most experienced educators of the race in America. And the Sun congratulates the school board of the city of St. Joseph for selecting such a splendid man for the place. The editor goes to Huntsville, Mo., today to address the Chautauqua conducted by the Rev. Dr. J. Sterling Moore, which continues from July 4 to 8 inclusive. Monday, Dr. J. T. Caston will deliver the address; Tuesday, Mrs. C. R. McDowell of St. Louis, and Wednesday, Mrs. Ida A. Walker of St. Joseph. A large crowd and a good time is expected. A NEW ENTERPRISE WATCH IT GROW. WHO IS PROMOTING IT? ANSWER: COMPTON & SPRANGLES. WHERE LOCATED? 2224, Vine St. Watch the Columns of The Sun for Particulars. 16 One of the race's greatest leaders and the greatest gospel preacher in the West. One of the race's greatest leaders and the greatest gospel preacher in the West. Does Armour own the controlling interest in the Metropolitan Street Railway company, or what interest does he hold? This seems to be a stumbling block to a great many people who think he owns the controlling interest and for that reason they do not want to vote for the franchise. W. E. G. Mr. Armour owns 16 1/3 per cent of the STOCK of the Metropolitan Street Railway company. He holds no bonds, notes or mortgages, according to the books of the company. MR. ARMOUR THEREFORE DOES NOT CONTROL THE COMPANY. What if he did Colored Men; the Sun asserts without fear of successful contradiction that the Armour interests have been and are now the LARGEST EMPLOYERS of Negro labor in the West—and the Negro is both GRATEFUL and LOYAL to his friends. Would to God there were more men like Armour. Little Corner —That some husbands go away, but come back so easy. —That many a home has been broken up by a "best friend." —That wifey should not visit Buffet flats with hubby's best friends. —That a certain woman has made three trips to Chicago since February. —That you can't always tell assignment houses by the part of the city in which they are located. —That the Sun is becoming the best Negro newspaper published in America. What do you think about it? —That now is a good time to come to the assistance of Negro Charities that have begun a new career along systematic times. —That there's no leniency due that class of crazy chaufeurs who are arrested for violating the speed and safety laws of this city. —That Miss Olga Overall had the prettiest trousseau of any of the June brides, is accepted without a doubt when it is known that it was made by Miss Georgia B. Coleman. —That whoever set on foot the meeting to be held at Garrison Square August 3, has struck a mighty high road on the way to solving problems of a civic nature—let those problems be Negro or whatever else they may be. REV. J. W. One of the race's greatest leaders and ARMOUR AND THE To The Post: Does Armour own the controlling Railway company, or what interest, stumbling block to a great many peo interest and for that reason they do Mr. Armour owns 16 1-3 per co Street Railway company. He holds a to the books of the company. MR CONTROL THE COMPANY. What if he did Colored Men; the contradiction that the Armour inter EST EMPLOYERS of Negro labor GRATEFUL and LOYAL to his fri men like Armour. M. S. S. --- Y.M.C.A. Notes Y.M.C.A. Notes Mr. F. A. Harris, Assistant Secretary, is attending the Y. M. C. A. Summer School at Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. Less than $300 is now needed to reach the $17,000 mark when Mr. Rosenwald will send his check for $25,000. Mr. J. T. Wathkins addresses the men's meeting at the Association rooms next Sunday, July 5. All men are invited. The running track in the gymnasium has been placed. The gymnasium floor is being laid. Now that the plumbers who have been on a strike because of a difference with the steam-fitters, have returned to work, it is thought that the swimming pool will be piped and walled next week. Y. W. C. A. NOTES Veasor service at the Y. W. C. A. rooms at 3 o'clock, July 5. Mrs. J. H. Reed, who with her husband and children spent nine years in Africa, told a thrilling story to an interested and enthusiastic audience at the Y. W. C. A. service last Sun. day. The service was held at King Solomon Baptist Church, Rev. J. W. Clay, pastor. Among the many good things Mrs. Reed told of Frederica, a native African girl, who distinguished herself at the Chicago Missionary Training School and won a scholarship and who is to be the first colored girl to enter Lawrence University. She will try to complete a four years' course in three years to return to teach in the Liberian Government schools, which is to be headed by Dr. and Mrs. Reed. The next biennial meeting of the National Association of Colored Women's Clubs will be held August 4, 5, 6 and 7 at Wilberforce University, Xenia, Ohio. Representatives from all of the various organizations affiliated in any way with the National Federation of Colored Women's Clubs will be represented. A program is being formulated which will show the work that has been done by the various organizations under the direction of the state presidents and department organizations. Many of the ablest women of the race are planning to be present at the coming meeting and to speak, including Miss Anna M. Jones of Kansas City, Mo.; Mrs. B. K. Druce of Washington, D. C.; Mrs. Mary Church Terrell of Washington, D. C.; Mrs. Mary Talbert of Buffalo, N. Y.; Mrs. Geo Cook of Washington, D. C. W. HURSE. and d the greatest gospel preacher in the We st. THE METROPOLITAN. lng interest in the Metropolitan Street st does he hold? This seems to be a people who think he owns the controlling so not want to vote for the franchise. W. E. G. percent of the STOCK of the Metropolitan no bonds, notes or mortgages, according R. ARMOUR THEREFORE DOES NOT the Sun asserts without fear of successful rests have been and are now the LARGER in the West—and—the Negro is both friends. Would to God there were more The Star Cleaners and Dyers, Mr. R. L. Hopkins, proprietor, five years at this location, 2326 Vine street, wish to take your measure for summer and winter suits. Steam and finished dry cleaning a specialty. Ladies' and gentlemen's clothes called for and delivered. Our work speaks for itself as well as hundreds of satisfied customers. If you want good work at moderate prices, give us a call. Bell phone East 1207-J. R. L. HOPKINS, 2326 Vine. ```markdown ``` CREWS-OVERALL WEDDING. Probably the most popular and beautiful wedding of the year was the marriage of Miss Olga Overall, the charming and vivacious daughter of Mrs. Martha Overall, 1120 Troosto avenue to Mr. Osborne P. Crews, of Chicago, Ill., the oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. H. Crews of this city. The home of the bride was beautifully decorated for the ceremony and the handsome miniature altar was built in the northeast corner of the parlor, where stood the minister, Dr. Wm. H. Thomas, pastor of Allen Chapel, who performed the beautiful ring ceremony of his church. A beautiful solo entitled "Because," was sung by Miss Genevieve Wilson, after which the bridal party entered to the strains of Mendolssohn's Wedding Mach, played by Miss Mary Woodland. The pretty little ribbon girls who immediately preceded the bridal party were Isabelle Fields, Dorothy Johnson, Margaret Thomas and Willa Pulliam while little Lanier McMillan bore the wedding ring concealed in a beautiful Ily. Next came the groom, tall, handsome, perfectly at east, the nhe best man and bridesmaid, Mr. Raymond Knox and Miss Melody Tomlin, who elicited much comment by their handsome appearance and stately bearing. Then the bride, upon the arm of Rev. Dr. Wm. H. Peck, presiding elder of Kansas City district, who gave her away. She was magnificently attired in a gown of white silk lace trimmed with white taffeta, draped over chiffon. She wore a vell of Duchesse lace caught with lilies of the valley and carried a shower bouquet of roses and lilies of the valley in a lily shaped hat. Her traveling gown was a suit of gray brocaded silk poplin. Immediately preceding her was little Grace Conn, the flower girl, who scattered flower leaves profusely before the bride. These young people were the recipients of much social attention from the time of the arrival of the groom from Chicago last Friday until the evening of the wedding. On Saturday night the groom was tendered a delightful stag attended by the representative men of the city at the residence of his uncle, Nelson C. Crews, and on Sunday morning the happy couple were guests at a three-course breakfast served by Miss Melody Tomlin, the bridesmaid, at her residence, 1022 Virginia, at which those present were Miss Wilmer Hampton, Miss Genevieve Wilson, Mr. David Crosthwait, Jr., Dr. Paul Crosthwaite, Miss Olga Overall, Mr. Osborne Crews. On Sunday afternoon an automobile, party was given in their honor by the bride's mother, composed of Mrs. Elizabeth Anderson, Mr. Chas. G. Lewis of Chicago, Miss Fannie Price, Miss Olga Overall, Mr. Osborne Crews. On Sunday afternoon an automobile, party was given in their honor by the bride's mother, composed of Mrs. Elizabeth Anderson, Mr. Chas. G. Lewis of Chicago, Miss Fannie Price, Miss Olga Overall, Mr. Osborne Crews and Mrs. Martha Overall. On Monday morning at 10:30 a breakfast was tendered them by the groom's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jas. H. Crews, 2020 E. 19th street, at which the following guests were present: Mrs. Wm. Bell, Mrs. Theo. Macy Messrs. David and Paul Crosthwait Miss Melody Tomlin, Mrs. Frank Harris, Mrs. Lulu Love of Coffeyville Kas., Dr. and Mrs. Wm. H. Thomas Mrs. Victoria Clay Haley of St. Louis Mo. Mr. Raymond Knox, Mr. Osborne Crews and Miss Olga Overall and Nelson C. Crews; and on Tuesday morning at 1 o'clock a pre-nuptial breakfast was tendered them by Mr. Nelson C. Crews at his residence, 2624 High land avenue, at which the following guests were present: Rev! and Mrs. Wm. H. Peck, Rev. and Mrs. Wm. H. Thomas, Mrs. Victoria Clay Haley of St. Louis, Mo. Mrs. D. A. Willis, Mrs Jno. Green, Mrs. C. A. Franklin, Mrs. Florence M. Crews, Mrs. Ida C. Gladey, Miss Margaret Bass, Mrs. Charlie Williams, Mrs. Mary Gray of Denver Colo. Prof. J. E. Herriford, Hon. N. C. Crews, Mrs. T. B. Watkins, and at the bride's table were Miss Olga Overall Miss Melody Tomlin, Miss Will Glenn, Miss Ann Crosthwait, Mr. Pau Crosthwait, Mr. David Crosthwait, Jr. Mr. Raymond Knox, and Mr. Osborne P. Crews. The list of presents received as reported were as follows: Cut glass crushed ice bowl, Allen Chapel choir; Japanese tabled cloth and napkins, Mrs. Laura Lane and Mrs. J. N. Hale, Los Angels, Cal.; Silk hand bag, Mrs. Raiper; pair embroidered pillow cases, Miss Emma Rector; saddle fork, Mrs. E. Baldwin; embroidered pillow top, Miss Wilma Hampton, Alfred Hampton and Mrs. B. Hampton; cut glass powder box and puff, Mr. Fred Burton; embroidered silk vest; Mrs. L. Anderson; cut glass water pitcher, Mr. and Mrs. Woodard; silver tea set, Mr. and Mrs. Jas H. Crews; cut glass water set, Mesdames Ella Chouteau, Nannie Fields, J. C. Hobbs, Hattie Burnett, T. B. Watkins, C. H. Fields, Arthur Pullam, and Miss Louise Vincent and Clara Holland; boudor cap, Hazel Miller; chest of silver and carving set, Chas. Lewis, Iron Mountain,; cut glass creamer and sugar bowl, Mrs. Morgan; silver salt and pepper shaker, Mr. P. James; pair sheets, Mr. and Mrs. Glmore; salad forks, Mr. N Shannon and Miss Alma Crews of Butte, Mont.; cut glass fruit bowl, Mrs. M. E.丹利; two towels, Mrs. Lizzie Reynolds of Carrolton, Mrs. F Price; bedroom slippers, Mrs. Salle Rodgers; leather traveling bag, Mrs. J. H. Willinns; Rock crystal lemonade set, Mrs. Parker, Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Osborn, Mrs. and Miss Flood, Mr. andrs. Green; cut glass water set and reflector, Mrs. D. A. White, Mrs. Cora Wells, Miss Alberta Wells, Mrs. C. Monholland, Miss Grace Middleton, Miss Marguerite Bass, Mrs. C. A. Franklin, Mrs. Bille Bell, Mrs. P. Pearl Stewart; embroidered pillow cases (open ends), Mr. andrs. M. J. Carr, Cora L. Carr; bath towels with crocheted lace (4), Mr. andrs. M. J. Green; cut glass bonbon dish, Elizabeth Lee and Charlie Butter; silver lemonade spoons, Mr. and Mrs. P. M. Smiley; tattention centerpiece, G. N. Grisham, I. F. Bradley and family, Mrs. Wm. Fairfax; blue embroidered bath towel, Mrs. E. L. Ward; silver ladle with leaf design, B. W. Walker; lemonade spoons, plain with heart shape design on end of handle, Robt. E. Jordan; gold lined spoon with initial C. Bessie Rone Taylor; hemstitched pillow cases with embroidered design of leaves, Dr. and Mrs. C. Perry; silver card tray, Ollie Morris; forn dish, cut glass, Mrs. and Mrs. J. F. Cole and Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Jones; old-fashioned silk quilt, Luchdy and Mattie Thomas and Gussle Shelby; set of silver knives, forks, teaspoons and tablespoons, Mrs. M. L. Kahn, Mrs. L. McMillan, Mrs. Hattle Frances; toilet articles from Mrs. Kahn; set of lemonade and teaspoons, Misses Claudia and Blanche Quarrels; cut glass olive and bonbon dish, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Porter; cut glass bowl, nona Gray and Edmond Evans; cut glass napkin, Mrs. J. O. Kingsberry and daughter; bath rug, Kathrene Jefferson; linen dress scarf with clum lace, R. C. Holland; two hemstitched towels, Mrs. Leonard H. Johnson; hand-painted sugar bowl and creamer, Raymond Knox; casserole, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Davis, Miss mella Davis, Mr. Frank Davis; china cracker jar, Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Knox; bed spread, Mr. and Mrs. Crane, Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell; clock, Mr. and Mrs. St. Clair Buckner; china mayaise dish, Miss Estelle Cole; toilet set, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Harris, Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Mueston, Mr. and Mrs. Theo. Clay, Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Calloway, Dr. and Mrs. J. E. Dibble, Mrs. J. Asaker, Mr. Joe; E. Herriford, Mr. Geo. W. Teters; cut glass celery dish, Mr. and Mrs. Felix H. Payne; green silk hose, Mrs. F. J. Weaver; box of handkerchiefs, Dr. Paul Crosthwait;机床, Mr. and Mrs. St. Clair Buckner; cut glass mayaise dish, Melody Tomilin, Mrs. J. H. Dixon, McBrae McAdams;箱 box, Mr. and Mrs. A. Knox; china chocolate pot, Mr. and Mrs. Larkin; cut glass napkin, Mrs. J. Woodland; linen pillow cases and dolly with clum lace, Mrs. Eva Eldon; light blue embroidered lunch cloth, Miss Bertha Webb, Albert Kemp; bath towels, white and pink, Mrs. P. Herndon, Miss Edna Herndon, Perry, Hat*old Lee; hand-painted plate, Miss Mable Vaughan; hand-painted plate, Mrs. Jno. Rone; linen centerpiece, Margaret, William and Joseph Thomas; lemonade spoons, Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Griffen; lemonade spoons and plain water glasses, Prof. Dawley; initial towels, Corrine and Mrs. E. Saunders; cut glass olive dish, Mrs. Clayton Birch, Mrs. A. G. Page, Mrs. DeFrantz and Mrs. Wm. Peck; linen doilies, Mrs. J. H. Richardson; white wrapper and cap, America Compton, Mrs. Stella Hubbard, Miss Georgia Coleman; cook book, Mrs. Anna Dalley and Mrs. J. W. Mitsch; laundry bag, Edw. Lee Baker; silver tea spoon, Mrs. Ethel Edonely; shirt waist, Mrs. W. A. Watts; lemonade glasses, Miss Ethel Wilson; white silk hose, Miss Lena Stouce, Mrs. Joe; check, Nelson C. Crews; the groom, check to the bride. At the completion of the ceremony the happy couple were overwhelmed with congratulations from a large throng of guests present and at 10 o'clock they were escorted to their automobiles and accompanied by a jolly crowd of their young friends were whisked away to the Union station, where a stateroom had been reserved for them on the Chicago & Alton and amid a shower of rice, ribbons and old shoes, they left for Chicago where their future home will be at 5156 Wabash avenue. The Sun extends its heartiest congratulations. KANSAS CITY, KAS. Miss Gertrude Lankford entertained with a lawn party complimentary to Miss Olivia Lewis and Mr. Houston Marr. Quite a unique affair was the early morning kitchen shower given by the Bachelor Maids for Mrs. Olivia Lewis Marr. The bride-to-be was awakened at 5 o'clock on her wedding morning by the Bachelor Maids singing the "Bridal Chorus." The "Dacotah" Fire Girls had their first annual outdoor ceremonial meeting at City Park, Saturday afternoon, at which time honor beads were awarded, lunch served, pictures taken and a general good time was had. This, the first, only group of Negro Camp Fire Girls west of St. Louis was organized by their guardian, Mrs. W. G. Wood, last October. Five girls of this group are ready for the rank of wood gatherers. Miss Ehl Collins, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Levi Collins, 3694 Lloyd avenue, and Mr. William Lock were quietly married Thursday, and are at home at 11. Henderson street.... Mrs. Mason Banks left Thursday for Des Moines, Ia., for a stay of two weeks with her niece, Mrs. M. Bell....Wesley Chapel M. E. Church will have picnic the Fourth of July in the grove just above the church....A program will be rendered by the Sunday School Sunday evening, July 5, at $ o'clock, at the Pleasant Valley Baptist Church under the direction of Mrs. Lillian Parker. 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 4189W SAVE MONEY ON PRINTING Have it done by THE SQUARE Efficient, Practical Price 1731 Home Phone, 2783 Ma J. Walter J. L. Washington, Ass Keep Cool and TAKE Y DELMO And We have installed our elec- tion room a place of ple member the excellent se with your meals. Finest se ens. H. Bell Phone, East 61 SQUARE DEAL PRINTING Practical Printers—Can do it Cheaper, and Better. 1731 LYDIA AVENUE Lane, 2783 Main. Bell, Gra- J. Walter Buchanan, Manager Wington, Ass't J. R. Fairl Cool and Be Pleas BE YOUR MEN AT THE ALMONICO CA And Have Both FOR Used our electric fans which practice place of pleasure. Remember where excellent service. Best quality of f . Finest selection of Bakery Goods H. COMPTON, Lane, East 613. 1510 E. 18 Efficient, Practical Printers—Can do it Cheaper, Quicker and Better. 1731 LYDIA AVENUE Home Phone, 2783 Main. Bell, Grand 2486J J. Walter Buchanan, Manager J. L. Washington, Ass't J. R. Fairley, Prop. Keep Cool and Be Pleasant! TAKE YOUR MEALS AT THE DELMONICO CAFE And Have Both We have installed our electric fans which practically make our dining room a place of pleasure. Remember where the Elite go. Remember the excellent service. Best quality of food and music with your meals. Finest selection of Bakery Goods from our own ovens. H. COMPTON, Bell Phone. East 613. 1510 E. 18th St. MISS NAN Vocal Cul S NANNIE C. BURNS Teacher of Local Culture and Staging Woodland Studio 2116 Woodland Ave. U.B.F. ATTEN SPECIAL STOCK R T. CORO See Us for Qu on R The Moses Dickson 1217 Woodland Ave., ATTENTION S SPECIAL PRICES ON NEW STOCK REGULATION S. I. CORONETS. Us for Quick Service and Low P on Robes and Badges. Dickson Regalia & Supplies and Ave., KANSAS U.B.F. ATTENTION S.M.T. SPECIAL PRICES ON NEW STOCK REGULATION S.M. T. CORONETS. See Us for Quick Service and Low Prices on Robes and Badges. The Moses Dickson Regalia & Supplies Company 1217 Woodland Ave., KANSAS CITY, MO Headquarters for Home Made Pies OFFICE PHONE BELL 3786 M. We Boast of Serving The Bake JAMES W. 3rd Member of Board Import ICE CREAM 808 In A Splendid Oppon STOCK Kaw Valley (GROWERS AND SHIPPERS SWEET POTATO D CABBAGE) References: Commercial Commercial Of Serving the Best Meals in the Baltimore Co MES W. HURSE, Proprie Member of Board of Managemenl U. B. F. @ S. M Imported and Domestic Cigars CREAM, SODAS and SUND 808 Independence Ave. We Boast of Serving the Best Meals in the Twin Cities The Baltimore Cafe JAMES W. HURSE, Proprietor 5rd Member of Board of Management V. B. F. @ S. M. T. of Mc. Imported and Domestic Cigars ICE CREAM, SODAS and SUNDAES. 808 Independence Ave. id Opportunity For In A Splendid Opportunity For Investment! STOCK FOR SALE IN THE Valley Truck Far (INCORPORATED.) AND SHIPPERS OF EARLY GARDEN POTATO PLANTS, TOMATO, PEPI ABBAGE PLANTS, POTATOES A WATERMELONS. Commercial National Bank, Independ Commercial National Bank, Kansas Kaw Valley Truck Farm Co. (INCORPORATED.) GROWERS AND SHIPPERS OF EARLY GARDEN VEGETABLES, SWEET POTATO PLANTS, TOMATO, PEPPER AND CABBAGE PLANTS, POTATOES AND WATERMELONS. References: Commercial National Bank, Independence, Kansas. Commercial National Bank, Kansas City, Kansas. OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS General Offices: 117 W Agents: J. P. MAYNAR REV. G. T. M WAGNE Choice Cigars Heir S. 117 West Sixth Street—H. P. E. V. MAYNARD, 2330 Vine Street, Bell R. EV. G. T. MOSBY, 2404 Highland Ave. GNER'S BU choice Wines, Lique gars and Tobac Heim's Beer on Tap We solicit your patronage Ave. A. L. Wagner, Prop. Home General Offices: 117 West Sixth Street—H. P. EWING, Manager. Agents: J. P. MAYNARD, 2330 Vine Street, Bell Phone, East 2330. REV. G. T. MOSBY, 2404 Highland Avenue. Choice Wines, Liquors Cigars and Tobaccos Heim's Beer on Tap We solicit your patronage 1000 Indep. Ave. A. L. Wagner, Prop. Home Phone 4959 M CONCERT DEAL PRINTING CO. letters—Can do it Cheaper, Quicker and Better. VEDIA AVENUE Bell, Grand 2486J Buchanan, Manager J. R. Fairley, Prop. And Be Pleasant! OUR MEALS AT THE NICO CAFE Have Both FOR eric fans which practically make our secure. Remember where the Elite go. ice. Best quality of food and music action of Bakery Goods from our own COMPTON, 1510 E. 18th St. ORATORIO RECITAL NIE C. BURDEN teacher of ure and Staging ORATORIO Residence 2444 Highland Ave. ENTION S.M.T. PRICES ON NEW REGULATION S.M. NETS. k Service and Low Prices buses and Badges. Regalia & Supplies Company KANSAS CITY, MO the Best Meals in the Twin Cities Timore Cafe HURSE, Proprietor Management V. B. F. @ S. M. T. of Mo. and Domestic Cigars SODAS and SUNDAES. dependence Ave. KANSAS CITY, MI SOURI Opportunity For Investment! TRUCK FARM CO. CORPORATED.) S OF EARLY GARDEN VEGETABLES, LANTS, TOMATO, PEPPER AND LANTS, POTATOES AND TERMELONS. National Bank, Independence, Kansas. National Bank, Kansas City, Kansas. Rev. J. R. Richardson, President. Rev. W. A. Bowren, Vice-President. Rev. D. B. Jackson, Treasurer. H. P. Ewing, Secretary and Manager, George McNeal, Assistant Secretary, J. C. Branch, Assistant Manager, Nick Chiles, Auditor. I. F. Bradley, Attorney. Sixth Street—H. P. EWING, Manager 2330 Vine Street, Bell Phone, East 2330 SBY, 2404 Highland Avenue. R'S BUFFET Wines, Liquors and Tobaccos It's Beer on Tap Hit your patronage Wagner, Prop. Home Phone 4959 M FOR RECITAL The third article on "Affairs of the Church," by Chas. A. Starks, will appear in next week's issue. Show your children the way to their Shoe Store, 1507 East 18th Street, opposite the Peoples' Drug Store. Miss Inez McCoy, who has been very ill the last three weeks, is now convalescing and will soon be able to attend to her musical duties. Capt. T. B. Jackson, one of the leading Negroes of Tulsa, Okla., is spending the week with his nephew, T. P. Jackson, 1210 E. 17th street. Poro hair dressing, hair weaving and facial massaging. Scalp treatment a specialty. Mrs. E. Norles, 1737 Paseo, upstairs. Mr. Franke Watts, an old Kansas City boy, and his wife, are here from Los Angeles, Cal., visiting his mother and relatives. Frank is looking well. Mrs. Jno. Green of 2643 Highland avenue, and Miss Margaret Bass of 2624 Highland avenue, went to Excelsior Springs today for a week-end visit. Let E. A. Robinson rent, sell or buy you a home. A square deal, prompt and courteous service. Call Bell East 754. Mrs. J. L. Brown of 1614 Michigan, left June 18 for Ypsilanti, Mich., where she will spend the summer with her brother, Mr. Wm. Henry Pollard and family. Miss Grace P. White, who had been attending the Emporia Normal, passed through the city Wednesday, called home to Oakland, Cal., on account of the death of a brother. For prices that are right in drugs, paints, toilet articles, etc., visit the Cooper & Campbell Drug Store at 18th and Paseo. Mrs. Kate Wilson, Grand Lecturer of the Order of Eastern Star, and one of Omaha's most charming and cultured ladies, was the guest at a reception of the local chapters at the Masonic Temple last Thursday afterpon. Don't forget the Unique Entertainment by King of the West Lodge No. 218, U. B. F., at Hopper Grass Hall, 1718 Euclid avenue, Thursday, July 9. All day and night attractions. Something out of the ordinary. Come and see. Wanted — information concerning the address of Austin R. Roulhac, recently left heir to large estate. Write Attorney Clarence A. Jones, 412-15 German building, Los Angeles, Calif. Henry Chapman, member of Rone Lodge, A. F. & A. M., died after a long illness and was buried last Thursday from Pleasant Green Baptist Church. He leaves a mother, father, wife and child and many friends to mourn his loss. Mrs. A. M. Harpole desires to have corrected the item that appeared in the Sun stating that she had set up a new Court of Calanthe E. & W. Hemis. It was the five grand divisions which she established, composed of ladies formerly belonging to the E. & W. There were 29 and it was named Rosebud Court No. 69. The Annual Midsummer Carnival of Ebenezer and Allen Chapels is fast approaching and will begin July 15 at the same place—18th and Paseo. New Attractions. Many Enjoyable Features. Full account later. During the session of the State Federation at the Summer High School, June 17-18, some one through a mistake took a white lunch cloth marked in each corner with ornamental butterflies. Will they please notify Mrs. Julia Johnson, 934 Everett street, or Mrs. B. Holt, 3215 Main street, and they will call and get it. Miss Flora Young and Mr. Jas. Clowden were married Saturday evening, June 20, at the home of the bride's sister, Mrs. Walter Howard, 1814 Olive street. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Henry Dettis of Plattsburg; Mo. Only relatives and immediate friends were present. Mr. and Mrs. Clowden will be at, home July 15 at 1914 Olive street. ELITE CAFE and LUNCH ROOM Meals at all hours Prices reasonable Home Cooking Quick Service WHEELER & WHEELER, Props. 1904 Vine St. Mr. Joe B. Herriford, Jr., the talented young teacher of manual training at the Douglass school, was married this week to Miss Ethel G. Dabney of Lynchburg, Va. They were schoolmates at Hampton from which each graduated. After a brief honeymoon trip, including Harapton, Baltimore, Washington and Chicago, the young couple will be at home, 1217 Woodland avenue, this city. Mr. Herriford has been engaged by the board of education to do some special vacation work in building construction in which several of the larger grammar school boys will be employed. CITY NEWS The Kaw. Valley Truck Farm Co. announces, that you will find its wagon on the Market curb every Saturday, day and night, and they want you to give the ma call. They can supply your vegetables cheaper than anybody else on the market. If you don't believe it, try them. Look for their wagon. Music furnished by capable pianist for parties, receptions, teas, etc. Music given beginners on the piano forte. Rates reasonable. MISS CARMEN L...CKL5Y. 2028 Harrison St. MASONIC. Grand Master J. A. Henry of Tennessee died recently at his home in Chattanooga. He was one of the most progressive, highly educated and cultured men' of the time, who amnesia an immense loss to our craft Professor Henry made a high mark as an economist man a high school graduate. His funeral was attended by the mayor well as by many of the wealthiest private citizens. During the four years he was in a beautiful purple casket covered with a wealth of flowers over a mantle of flowers and tribute in tearful farewell. He was not only a Thirty-third Deacon in all departments of the fraternity, thus showing a degree of energy seldom equaled among men. CARD OF THANKS. The members of the Executive Board of the Home for Orphan and Destitute Colored children, 1406 Vine street, wish to thank the A. N. D. Club for a generous donation consisting of twelve sheets, twelve pillow slips, roller and eight roller towels, shades for the entire house, sash curtains and fixtures and granite cooking utensils; Mrs. Maggle Smith, Mrs. Mamie. Williams, Miss McFadden and Master Emmett McFadden called at the home. Master Emmett rendered material aid by assisting his sister just the sash draperies. The matron Mrs. Hannah Woods, thanks the Club and the visitors for kind and courteous treatment. MRS. EMILY MOTT, Pres. MARION HOWARD, Sec. NO MIDDLE MAN'S PROFIT. If you have not time to bring your printing to my office phone me and I will send after it. I use no solicitors. The cost he would be I give to you directly in material and good service. Persons have complained recently that some one is soliciting printing in our name which is a false representation. C. A. Franklin, the printer, 1409 Main Street. Bell Phone, Grand 2988. IN MEMORIAM KEY:—In loving but sad memory of my dear husband, Dr. Morris H., who departed this life one year ago, July 3, 1913. No one knows how I miss thee In my home, O Morris, dear; And for thee my heart is aching; How I long thy face to see. Through the house I wonder sadly, Through my home so dreary, dear; In each room I find some token Of my husband, who is not here. —By his heart-broken wife. EMILY. KEY:—In loving memory of my dear brother, Dr. Morris H. Key, who died one year ago, July 3, 1913. Through long, hard years he struggled to do his best. To give a faithful service, make a home, Win for himself and those he loved a Beyond the fret, and storm, and stress, and foam, Then when his prospects most then fail, And hope's bright bloom was burgeoning in his wall, Just when his life should bring him for reward, Comfort, and rest, and ease, in little Above him shone the Damoclean sword And on him the fated verdict—Death— rang, His Slater, MAZIE M. KEY. Baltimore, Md. Mrs. J. E. Cavelle was hostess at a reception given at her residence, 1226 Woodland avenue, complimentary to Mrs. D. L. Burton, Miss Janie C. Wilson and Miss Alice B. Wilson of Topeka, Kas. The engagement of Miss Alice B. Wilson to Mr. Hannibal H. Cavelle of this city was announced by her sister, Miss Janie C. Wilson. Pink and white cut flowers and ferns were used profusely in the receiving room. This color scheme was beautifully carried out in the dining room. An interesting program of music and dramatic art was rendered by the following person: Mesdames W. R. Green, Caston, S. E. Sapp, little Lindell Lewis and Miss Lillian Tooley, dramatic reader, who recited "In the Morning"; Dunbark, and "the young married lady's first visit to the butcher." Mrs Cavelle was assisted by the following ladies: Mesdames R. Drake, L. E Woods, A. J. Lewis, W. R. Green, L Futzpatrick, M. L. French, S. E Sapp, B. McCormick, Caston, M. E. Boswell and Miss Emma McDonald. The punch table was presided over by little Misses Lindell Lewis and Lena May Falls. About seventy-five guests were present. Her Allbl. Much to the curious little girl's disgust, her elder sister and her girl friends had quickly closed the door of the back parlor before she could wedge her small self in among them. She waited uneasily for a little while, then she knocked. No response. She knocked again. Still no attention. Her curiosity could be controlled no longer. "Dodo!" she called in staccato tones, as she knocked once again. "Ta'n't me! It's mamma!" —Lippincott's Magazine. Women's Club Notes Women's Club Notes A very enjoyable musical was given at Allen Chapel by Mrs. Wm. H. Dawley, Jr., and Mrs. Edmondia Brown, for the benefit of Ward Hall, June 25. The Ladies' Coterie Club will close with a basket picnic! All members be present at Swope Park, July 8. MRS. COMPTON, Pres. The regular monthly meeting of the Parent-Teachers' Association of the Booker Washington School, will be held at the building Thursday evening, July 9. Prof. J. E. Herriford will deliver the principal address. Refreshments will be served. MRS. A. M. HARPOLE, Pres. MR. COURTNEY STEELE, Sec. NOTICE The Calantian Courts of Kansas City will entertain the Grand Worthy Counselor of the State of Missouri and its Jurisdiction and the past and present Grand Court Officers of Kansas City. All Calantianes and Pythian Knights are cordially invited to attend Monday evening, July 6, from 7 to 12. Overall Studio, 2116 Woodland avenue. NOTICE The president desires the presence of the entire membership of the P. W. Counselors Council together with all delegates to the Grand Court Tues day, July 7, at the residence of Mrs Lillie Johnson, Grand Lecturer, 1508 E. 18th St. from 3 to 5 p. m. FLORENCE E. BIRCH, Pres. NOTICE. NOICE. Sojourner Truth Court No. 35, O. O. C., will at their regular meeting July 7, install the new officers and at the same time the Grand Worthy Counselor of the State of Missouri will be present and desires to meet the following Courts in joint session: Victory, Ivanhoe Court, Enterprise Court, Bertha T. Buckner Court, and Sojourner Truth Court. Worthy Counselors let us make this the best meeting of its kind ever held in Kansas City, and let us show Sister Buckner our beloved Grand Worthy Counselor that we are more than delighted to have her with us. "Blest be the tie that binds in F. H. and L." W. A. KIRKPATRICK, W. C. Sojourner Truth Court No. 35. There is a reason why the larger per cent of Cabinet Stationary used by Kansas City's "400" is turned from the Arthur W. Huffard Establishment. First their work-manship in this class of service is best served from the Arthur W. Huffard Establishment. First their work-manship in this city, since they all but make a specialty of this class of service, but they are not always the lowest, they always the fairest. They have "deepest to over 90 per cent of the class weddings and receptions during the past year and now when a function of class is announced a ten-to-shot that Harris will handle the job. U. B. F. King of the West Lodge No 218 meets first and third Mondays in each month at 68 Grand Ave. West W. W. 1718 Euclid, Jas. His, Sec. Y. 1718 Woodland Ave THE COLORED WORKING GIRL. In reading the numerous articles anent the pending investigations into the relation between vice and low wages among working girls, I often wonder if any of the social economists or philanthropists interested ever gives a thought to the peculiar conditions confronting the colored girl. Debarred by race prejudice from seeking employment in office, store or factory, no matter what her training, education or special aptitude, she must enter the army of house workers to whom employment spells long hours, small pay, scant time for recreation or attention to personal needs—"staying nights" meaning often sleeping in the kitchen (!) or attic or at best sharing one's room with a stranger often personally uncongenial. Yes, there is teaching and sewing and hair dressing—oh, the utilitely few "genteel" occupations for the dusky maid! These are overcrowded and demand special training. The girl not go fortunate as to have succeeded in one of these lines looks longingly over the long list of "wants" at the demand for help in trades, stores and offices, knowing she will meet "no colored need apply," no matter how nature or training may have fitted her to fill the advertised position. Finally she accepts work as a domestic; physically she may not be able to meet the demands upon her strength; or the deadly monotony, absence of all association with social equals, or the depressing effect of her environment, drives her out to drift with the mass of "unemployed" thronging the city's streets and contributing to the increase of social evil—a bit of flotsam and jetsam in the wreckage along life's stream that might have been a useful portion of the social structure had not the deadly bugbear of "social equality" closed the doors to remunerative and congenial employment You men who so carefully protect and provide for the "working girl," will you give the colored girl a fair chance to an honest and fair livelihood in some of the many avenues open to women? C. Who Is Doctor Theo. Smith? ASK ANYBODY. Conspicuously before the public's eyes is Theo. Smith, our druggist, who is located on the busy corner of 18th and Tracy. If you belong to that class of men and women who think and do things, don't ever be guilty of saying that you have never visited this up-to-date store. His latest creation is the Tango Sundae on a Blazer, 15 cents. This is a combination of the best fruits and fruit syrups incorporated with ice cream and capped with angel cake, served in gold and silver containers under a bamboo tree among gleaming electric lights and before the breeze of an electric fan. This is irresistible. 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? Miss Rosa Hurt, Miss Estella Tueman, Mr. C, O. Williams, Mrs. C, O. Williams, Mrs. A. Alfred Rodgers, Mrs. Prof. T. B. Stewart, Mrs. Jno. Cotton, Mr. Richard Hayson, Mrs. Jno. Cotton, Mr. Richard Hayson, Master Ruben John Hayne, Dr. T. J. McCampbell, Mrs. T. J. McCampbell, Mrs. T. J. McCampbell, W. Fields, Mrs. H. W. Miller, W. C. Hueston, Mrs. Hines, Missen Hunt, Mr. and Mrs. Hines, Missen Hunt, Mrs. Missen Ema D. Dowling, Miss M. H. Gaston, Miss Salle Fields, L. Harrison, Miss Tille Robinson, Mrs. C. Charisthus Carrie Robinson, Mrs. Lillian Griffen, 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. T FOR HIRE Day phones—Bell Grand 3125. Night phones—Home Main 8647; Bell YOUNG EADIES WANTED We want a number of energetic, intelligent young ladies of neat appearance to handle Mme. P. M. Dabney's XXth Century Hair Preparations. We pay salaries to those who are qualified. Previous experience not necessary. Apply in person Saturday, Monday of Tuesday morning between 9 and 11 o'clock at 1806 East 24th Street. Mrs. Dorsey, Mrs. Brown, Miss Stella Washington, Miss Coleman, Mrs. Carter, Mrs. Stewart, Mrs. Franklin, Mrs. Stewart, Mr. and Mrs. Franklin, Dr. E. Bunch, Mrs. B. L. Fisher, Mrs. A. C. Osborne of Los Angeles. Mrs. L. L. Patton, Mrs Susie Pearl, Mrs. Anna Caro, Mrs Hattie Shy, Mr. Hubbard Ramsey, Mr. Dorssey Brown, Mrs. Tilford Davis, jr., K. C., K., Mrs. J. Lewis Gambles, K. C, K. 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. WORDS OF APPRECIATION. More Mother's Testify to Merits 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 1803 East 18th Street His Views on the Pending Franchise Convincing and Unanswerable. In taking a position on public afairs, my first interest has always been for the welfare of Kansas City's minority, my people the black folk. Relative to the Metropolitan Street Railway Franchise I have taken a position only after careful investigation from a standpoint of civic pride and racial interest. I shall not attempt to go into all of the details of the franchise for this has been done by the city experts and has been adopted by the upper and lower house of the city council and has been endorsed a sane business proposition by the Commercial Club; that body of men who guard and control the destiny of Kansas City's present and future commercial life; the history and record of which stand as an open book to the public. For four years Kansas City has been embarrassed before the world because her commercial interests were thrown in a chaotic state as a result of false representations to the people by the Kansas City Star. Let us as a race take a retrospective view and ask ourselves: can we rely on what the Kansas City Star says in regard to any proposition? The Metropolitan Street Railway Company employ 600 Negroes daily with a payroll amounting to $7,500 per week which represents $380,000 per annum as salaries to my people. The Kansas City Star employs two Negroes to load the heavy paper trucks at $12.50 per week each which amounts to $1,200 per annum. The Armour Packing Co. employs 2,800 men, 25 per cent of this number are Negroes and there is a constant demand for unlimited Negro labor at the packing plant. Mr. Charles W. Armour, the president of this firm, is the stockholder of the Metropolitan Street Railway Co. It was he as one of the members of the hospital and health board that made it possible for the Negro nurses and interns to be placed in the old city hospital. It is the Armour interest in Chicago that make possible the existence of Provident hospital, the pride of the Negroes of Chicago. During the existence of Douglas hospital in Kansas City Kas., Mr. Armour has lent valuable aid to its support. I might go on speaking of the pension list of old Negroes who get not only their family provisions weekly but their pay as well, but space will not permit the same. On the other hand, may we ask: what has Mr. William R. Nelson, editor of the Kansas City Star, done for the Negro? Is this not a most splendid opportunity for us as a race to show gratitude to those who make it possible for us to succeed? I do believe my people are ever grateful to those who help us to make our opportunities better. I do believe there is in the heart of every Negro in Kansas City that racial pride which makes him keenly responsible to that desire to take advantage of this occasion and show Mr. Armour that you want to return your appreciation in support and loyalty to him and that institution which has made possible many of our home necessities. With the same undaunted courage which is a characteristic of our race go to the polls on July 7 with your 8,500 votes in the same spirit as you did last April when you elected Henry L. Jost mayor of Kansas City. Pay your debt of gratitude and there by make Kansas City a great big place in which to live. DR. WM. J. THOMPKINS. Meals at all hours—15, 20, 25 Cents Lunches Put Up CHAS. F. SMITH, Prop. 815 Independence Ave. Miss Lillie Page, advertiser and agent for Mrs. Simpson's Vegetable Salve and Hair Tonic, will give treatments at 1730 Michigan avenue. Simpson's Hair Tonic.....50c Salve.....50c Treatments.....$1.00 Kansas City Agency, 1730 Michigan avenue, Kansas City, Mo. 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 along this line to enroll now. Mr. Jackson invites interested parties to call at Allen Chapel on Saturdays, between 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. Every Negro Periodical, Negro Pictures, Negro Books, Novelties Stationery A FIRST-CLASS Shoe Shining Parlor 5c. Every Day in the Year A Clean Cut Business CHAS. A. STARKS, Prop. 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. Rooms For Rent Furnished Rooms for rent. Hot and cold water; telephone. Melissa E. French, 1315 Michigan. ROOMS FOR RENT Furnished and unfurnished rooms in the rear of 21st and Harrison Street Flats, for light housekeeping if desired. All modern conveniences. Only $1.50 and $1.75 per week. Also rooms in flats. See Kinsler, 918 E. 21st St. Phones, Bell, Grand 2303-R; Home, 6516 Main. FOR RENT—Furnished rooms partly modern. Mrs. Eliza Jessee, 923 Campbell St. FOR RENT—Nicely furnished rooms; strictly modern. Call 1802 E. 16th St. Bell Phone, East 4788. Mrs. C. L. Jackson. FOR RENT—Modern furnished room. Bell phone, East 4721-W, 910 Garfield avenue. Wm. Fisher, Prop. Two furnished rooms for rent. 1009 Euclid avenue. For Rent—Nicely furnished rooms. Modern, Gentlemen or married couple preferred. 1007 Tracy avenue. Mrs. O. J. Kingsberry. FOR RENT—First floor of 2445 Highland avenue. Five rooms and bath. FOR RENT—Furnished room; gentleman only; strictly modern; private family, Bell phone, East 1270. 2640 Highland avenue. Our Motto: "Nothing but The Best" The Crosthwait Floral Company Everything in Flowers and Flower Designs "WE DELIVER THE GOODS" The People say we have made some of the most beautiful and original designs in flowers ever seen in Kansas City. Our Specialty-- "Quick Delivery--Satisfactory Service" Bell Phone East 8813 1611 E. 18th St., Kansas City, Mo. A NEW ENTERPRISE Carl Spencer,s Ice Cream Parlor Pay Him a Call and Try Franklin's Joe Cream - Fresh Every Day. Ice Cream-Fresh Every Day. Soda Fountain, Candies, Sundaes of all Flavors, Strawberry and Vanilla Ice Cream. LEMONADE MILKSHAKE All Soft Drinks. ON TWELFTH AT HIGHLAND CARL SPENCER, Proprietor. [Portrait of a man in formal attire with a mustache and a bow tie]. PROF. GEO. W. STEVENS. Dr. G. W. Stevens, the well known and famous spiritualist, can be consulted at his residence, 1904 Paseo, any day from 8 a. m. to 9 p. m. DIRECTORY OF THE Negro Business League of Kansas City. F. J. Weaver, Pres. E. A. Robinson, Secy. Members will please report any mistake or change of address to E. A. Robinson, Financial Secretary and Fiscal Agent. Bell Phone East 754 AUTHOR AND WRITER. AUTOMOBILES. Bob Robinson, 7 Passenger Car to Hire, 1219 Baltimore Ave. Day Phone, Grand 3125; Night; Bell, E1759; Main, HA8467. Chas, Monroe, 2102 Woodland Auto & Hack Service. Bell East 5194. Jas, Cowden, 617, 121st St. Automobile to hire. Bell East 26; Wm. D. Foster Auto Co., 1423 Forest, hire and repair; office Bell Grand 1639W; res. phone Bell East 4417W. Thomas Black, 7-Passenger Packard, Safety and Service. Bell, East 2833. Home, Main 6545. 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. BAKERS. J. H. Ashcraft, 911 Wyandotte. Bell Phone, Main 3849. Res. 2636 Highland. Bell, East 4908. 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. CAFES AND RESTAURANTS. S. Matthews, 1010 North 2nd St. Original "69" Barbecued Meats, Ice Cream and Refreshments. Mrs. E. Dora Thomas, 23 West 13th St., Spotless Kitchen, Steam Table Service, Bell Phone, 2863 Grand. J. A. Reid, Daisy Cafe, 1610 E. 18th St. Henry Compton, 1512 E. 18th St. Bell phone, East 618. Mrs. King, Eighteenth and Paseo. Mrs. H. W. Dotson, 1705 E. Twelfth St. Phone, Bell 2214 Madame U. F. Scales, Northeast Cor. 5th and State, Kansas City, Kans. R. W. Alexander, 1619 E. 18th St. Barbecued Meats. Hughes & Buckner, 1514 E. 19th St. Barbecued Meats. Bell Phone, East 2823. 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, 1319 E. 18th St. CHRISTIAN SOCIETIES. Mrs. Lydia C. Smith, General Secretary Y. W. C. A., Fifth and State Avenue, Kansas City, Kans. Bell phone, West 1568. R. B. Defrantz, Secretary Y. M. C. A., 1419 East Eighteenth Street. Bell phone, Grand 885. CLEANERS, DYERS AND TAILORS Laden Brothers, Cutters and Designers, 2420 Vine St. Bell. E. 4950J. O. K. Cleaners and Dyers, guaranteed not to shrink any garment we dye, 1113 East 18th; Bell Grand 2437. R. Bennett, 1515 East Eighteenth; East 4746 Bell. J. F. Basil, 1509 Main; Main 6449 Home. John Holmes, 1903 Vine. Wortham Bros., 1222 E. 19th St. Bell Phone, Grand 3923-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; 4905 Main, East 45 Bell CLERGYMEN. Preston Kyles, 1310 Minnesota Ave, Kansas City, Kans. C. J. Ferguson, 416 New Jersey Ave, Kansas City, Kans. F. D. Woll, Bethel A. M. E. Church, 24th and Flora. G. E. Arnott, 14th and Spruce, Baptist Church. 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. CLERGYMEN. J. R. Ransom, Pastor A. M. E. Church, 8th and Nebraska, Kansas City, Kans. Bell Phone, West 2904. S. W. Bacote, Pastor Second Baptist Church, Kansas City, Mo. Bell Phone, East 3522. G. T. Mosby, Pastor Greenwood Baptist Church, 18th and Terrace, W. H. Thomas, Pastor Allen Chapel A. M. E. Church, Bell, Main 3660, J. W. Hurse, Pastor Saint Stephens Baptist Church. Bell, East 4090, W. A. Bowren, Pastor First Baptist Church. Bell Phone, West 3519. Lee H. Mills, 10th and Euclid Ave., Kansas City, Mo. Rev. G. E. Arnett, 14th and Spruce, Baptist Church. Rev G. T. Reed, State Baptist Church Convention and Twin City Ministers' Alliance Secretary. Rev. W. C. Williams, 17th and Tracy Ave., Ebenezer A. M. E. Church. Rev. T. A. Wilson, 1747 Bellevue Ave., Grand 2668. J. M. Booker, Pleasant Green Baptist Church. Res., 595 Tracy. J. W. Clay, King Solomon Baptist Church. Res., Bell, W. 1434. D. B. Jackson, 8th Street Baptist Tabernacle, 710 Freeman. Bell, West 3763 G. McNell, 211 Garfield. Bell, West 1999. J. M. Gilbert, First Baptist Church, Bonner Springs, Kans. C. C. Callaway, Pilgrim Baptist Church. Rev. A. A. Harris, Second Christian Church, 2220 Michigan. **COAL, FEED, ICE AND KINDLING,** I. B. Blackburn, 1612 N. 9th St., K. C., K., Bell phone, W. 1576. J. H. Hali, 1208 Vine. Herman Kinallee, 2012 Harrison; Grand 2766 Well. 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. 1629 North 3d street, Kansas City, Kas. CONTRACTORS—GENERAL. C J West, Contractor, General Repair 1419 East 18th St. Grand 885, in Day, Office 1426 E 18th街. Bell phone, Grand 1413. Wm. T. Garner, contractor and builder, 1723 Woodland; Bell E. 4741W. A. E. Estes, 2460 Waldron. Bel I. East 4394-Y. Leon H. Jordan, 712 East 12th St. Bell Grand 2873. W. R. Nelson, 1322 Pacific Street. C. S. Page, 1514 Eighteenth; Main 5119 Home. COOPER. Lee London, 407 West 5th. DENTISTS. W. L. Hayden, cor. 4th and Minnesota. Bell, West 823. K. C., K. 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 Mrs. Blauche 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 Sts. B. S. Lee Pallace Drug Store, 19th and Vine. Both phones. Ideal Pharmacy, 1532, E. 12th Street. Bell phone, East 26; Home phone, Main 1532. Mrs. Josephine Abernathy, Ladies Furnishings and Nottown, 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. E. A. Robinson, 2413 Montgall Ave. Bell, East 754. C. Washington, 1326 Highland. Home phone, Main 5119. FLORISTS. Crostwaite Floral Co., 1611 E. 18th St. Anna J. Carter, Lila H. Swan and Minnie L. Crostwaite. Bell Phone East 3813. Weaver Floral Co., 1510 East 18th St. Main 7555 Home; E. 4798 Bell FURNITURE DEALERS. L. M. Furniture & Repair Co., Lewis Townsend, 1720 Lydia Ave. Bell phone, Grand 1772. H. J. Spigener & Sons, Phillips School Grocery. Bell Phone, E. 3679-W. W. C. Carroll, Groceries, Ice Cream and Refreshments, 2120 North 3rd St., Kansas City, Kans. Bell, West 1653. Abraham Clark, 2181 East 54th St. 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. C. L. Williams, 1508 E. 24th St. Bell Phone East 1437W. Marshall Wilson, 2644 Woodland, Bell East 1493. HAIR AND SCALP CULTURIST. Mrs. Lena B. Downs, 422 Haskell, Hair and Scalp Culturist. Bell, West 2781. Laura Jacobs, 120 Mills St., Rosedale, Kansas. Madame Grant Jones, 5th and State Ave., Kansas City, Kans. Res. Phone, Bell, West 3715-J. Mrs. Ella Neff, 1714 E. 18th St., Bell phone East 412. Mrs. C. E. Taylor, Poro & Scalp Treatment, Bell, East 1927-W. HOTELS. J. H. Simmons, 915 Oak; Main 4072 Bell. Hotel Woods, 721 Charlotte. Lewis Woods, Prop. Bell Main 2078. Madame S. A. Bell, Hair Culturist and College in Connection. 923 Campbell. ICE CREAM PARLORS Flora Johnson, 1003 North 3rd St. Meals, Confectioneries and Refreshments. Charles Slaughter, 9th and Everett, Kansas City, Kans. Ice Cream Manufacturers and Refreshment Parlor. Bell Phone, West 455. 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, superintendent local branch, Kansas & Missouri; T. A. Ross and Charles C. Buster, assistants; P. K. Brown, superintendent Health & Accident department; W. L. Robnett, assistant superintendent; 1507 E. 18th St. Bell Phone East 4955. H. Walden, 2442 Montgall, 1507 East 18th St. Bell, East 4955. A. D. Parron, Agent, Bell, East 4955. Health and Accident Dept., Standard Life Ins. Co. Bell, East 4955. H. D. Simmons, 1832 Vine, Phone East887. J. W. Golden, 1612 Lydia, Grand 3631. E. A. Robinson, 2413 Montgall. Bell, East 754. Special agent Standard Life and District Mgr, Continental. 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, 18t 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. LAWYERS. L. W. Johnson Offices, 325 New York Life building, Stein-Miller building, corner Sixth and State. Bell phone, West 938; Residence, West 985. Judge I. F. Bradley, 731 Minnesota Ave., Kansas City, Kan. Rooms 5 and 6. Bell Phone, West 2335. William B. Bruce, Attorney-at-Law and Counsellor. Phone, Home Main 5478; Office, 117 West Sixth Street. Chas. H. Callaway, 117 W. 6th. Home Main 58. W. C. Hueston, 117 W. 6th. Home Main 58. L. A. Knox, 117 W. 6thSt. Home Main 5478. Dorsey Green, 516 Minnesota Ave. Bell, West 424. E. A. Shackelford, 516 Minnesota Ave. Bell, West 424. I. H. Spears, 18th & Paseo. Bell, East 1690. MANUFACTURER. 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. John Hill, 1513 Woodland. Bell Phone, E1254. Ans Barnett, 1239 Forest; Main 5018 Home. R. C. Holland, 2423 Grove Street. S. J. Hightower, 2436 Highland. George Teeters, Southwest National Bank of Commerce. John Thomas, 425 Waverly Way; South 5087W Bell. H. T. Kealing, Western University; West 4480 Bell. Henry P. Ewing, scientific farmer, 1105 Woodland. Wm. Springles, milk and butter, 53rd and Montgall; Lin. 750 Home. D. W. White, "White's Furniture Exchange." Bell West 483, 423 Minnesota avenue Kansas City, Kas. Mr. T. G. McCampbell, Custodian Western University Grounds, Phone, West 1454. John Acy, Glacier, plasterer and plumber, 1405 Spruce. Independent Printing & Publishing Co., Kansas City, Kas. 1103 N. 5th Street. C. A. Young. MUSICIANS. Beulah Douglass, Music. 16 North Mill St., Kansas City, Kans, Bell Phone, West 2297. Winston Holmes, Plano Tuner, Case Refinisher, Action Regulator and Player Plano Expert. Home, Main 8864. Office, 526 McGee, Samuel S. R. S. Stewart, 1714 South 4th Street, East, Salt Lake City, Utah. NEWSPAPERS Arthur A. Anderson, 543 State St., Kansas City, Kans, N. C. Crews, Kansas City Sun, 18th and Woodland; East 999 Bell. Rev. J. Frank McDonald, Western Christian Recorder, 2517 Grove St. Bell phone E488. PAINTERS AND PAPERHANGERS 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. Home, Main 5807; Residence Phone, Bell East 693. Heary W. Dillard, Graduate Ph.D., 1512 North 5th St. Kansas City, Kansas. M. H. Lambright, 1508 East 18th; Bell East 144; Home Main 3490. Dr. Theo. A. Fletcher, 1300 E. 18th St. Bell Phone, Grand 792, Office and Residence. Also both phones at Dr. Theodore Smith's Drug Store. M. L. Flinn, pharmacist, 1301 East 18th. L. E. Baller, N. W. Cor. 12th and Vine. Bell East 232. Howard M. Smith, 1509 E. 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, 2302 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. A. D. Bradbury, 821 Independence Ave. Bell Phone, Main 4438. Lee J. Burke, Minnesota Ave., Kansas City, Kans., Bell Phone, West 3711. M. B. Jones, Eye Specialist, 1419 East 18th St. Grand 2243. R. C. Hayden, cote 4th and Minnesota Bell, West 823. Res., 1403 B. C. Hayden, cote 4th and Minnesota Bell, West 823. Res., 1403 E. B. Ramsey, northwest cor. 18th and Paseo. Office, Bell, Grand 1413. Res., East 2144. H. Sylvester Gillespie, northwest cor. 18th & Paseo. Bell, Grand 1413. POULTRY RAISERS. S. M. Steele, 29 Sloan Avenue, Quindaro, Kan. 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. 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. Patterson & Gayden, 627 State Ave., Kansas City, Kan. Bell phone, West 215; Home phone, West 503. W. M. Johnston, rental agent; Main 7555 Home; Main 751 Bell. W. G. Mosely, Ivanhoe Investment Co., 2220 Woodland avenue. E. E. Vaughan, 26th and Parkway, Kansas City, Kan. Bell, West 1757. --- People's Investment Co., Solomon Smith, Pres; R. D. Jackson, Sec.; C. H. Adkins, Treas., 2427 Vine St. Home, Main 920-S. Bell Phone, East 1011. 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. SHOE STORES A. W. Williams, General Repairing, 1960 N. 3rd St., Kansas City, Kans. H. Shumaker, Ladies' and Gents' Shoe Shiming 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. Harry E. Taswell, Artist, Sign Painter, Paper Hanger. Res. 2400 Flora, Office and Shop, 1803 Vine St. STOCKMEN. Thos. Bass, Dealer in High Class Stock, Mexico, Mo. TEACHERS. Woody E. Jacobs, 2055 North 3rd St., Kansas City, Kans. Bell, W. 3112. J. P. King, Summer High School, Kansas City, Kans. Res., 916 Everett. D. G. Watson, 1906 E. 24th St. 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. TRANSFER The Exact Transfer Co., Planos a speciality. R. R. H. Gordon, Mgr. Move everything. Office 926 McGee. Home, Main 8864. Res. 1708 E. 14th St. Home, East 1969. Lewis Townsend, 1720 Lydia Ave. Bell, Grand 1772. Geo. Jones, 1008 McGee. Home Phone, 5183 Main. W. Lee Whlbly, 18th and Forest. Home phone M. 4023. R. W. Elmore, 1607 Harrison street. A. B. Hun, northeast cor. 7th and May. Home, Main 7261. UNDERTAKERS. H. B. Moore, Undertaker, Bell, Main 3388. 1031-33 Independence Ave. Home 3341. Wyatt & Randolph, 920 N. 3rd St., Kansas City, Kans. Bell West 2569. C. H. Counttee, 2220 Vine St. Bell East 3336. Watkins Bros. & Co., 1729 Lydia. Telephone Grand 987. People's Undertaking Co., 1211 Eight 18th; Phones, Bell Grand 1565; People's Main. Edward Jones, Mgr. Jno. W. Jones, 400 State Ave., Kansas City, Kans. Both Phones, West 253. 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? A man in a suit sits on a chair, looking at a man in a shirt and tie, who is working at a table. The man in the shirt and tie is holding a hat and a pair of shoes, while the man at the table is working on a piece of fabric. In the background, there are clothes hanging on a rack. 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 flounced, 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 Calling Cards, Business Cards, Church, Society, Book and Stationery Printing of all kinds. INO. R. FAIRLEY. Mer. Square Deal Printing Co. The Printing House for the two Kansas Citys. Our Facilities for doing first class work unexcelled Home 2785 Main Bell 1647Y Grand 1731 Lydia Ave. (Hod Carriers' Hall.) NATIONAL NEGRO BUSINESS L FACUE. The Fifteenth Annual Meeting of the National Negro Business League will be held at Muskogee, Oklahoma, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, August 18, 20 and 21, 1914. The Oklahoma State Negro Business League in co-operation with the Muskogee Local Negro Business League has arranged a most comprehensive program for the reception and entertainment of the delegates who may be present. Aside from the regular and most interesting sessions of the League itself, arrangements have been made for an Industrial Parade on Thursday afternoon, August 20th, which shall embrace a large number of floats upon which will be represented the progress and industrial achievement of the Negroes of Oklahoma. Thirty (30) full-blooded Seminole Indians in native and pictureque costumes are planning an entertainment at the Fair Grounds, following the Industrial Parade on Thursday. On Friday afternoon, August 21st, the delegates will be given a view of the city. A live stock and agricultural exhibit, showing the great possibilities of the southwest section, will be open for the inspection of the delegates; also, on Friday evening, a Grand Banquet will be given in honor of the delegates. On Saturday, August 22, a special train will leave Muskogee for Boley, Oklahoma, the largest and most prosperous Negro city in the United States. The train will pass through some of the richest agricultural land in the world much of which is owned by Oklahoma colored citizens. For the annual meeting of the League, the Southwestern Passenger Association has announced through its chairman an intention to authorize an open rate of four cents a mile for the round-trip from all points in the territory of the Southwestern Passenger Association except Oklahoma, selling tickets August 16th to 18th, inclusive with final return limit to reach original starting point Augusta 31. The Western Passenger Association through its chairman also announces an intention to authorize an open rate of two cents a mile in each direction from points in Missouri and Kansas to Muskogee and return, tickets to be sold on August 16th to August 18th, inclusive, with final return limit to reach original starting point prior to midnight of August 31, 1914. Application has also been made to the Southeastern Passenger Association embracing the states south of the Ohio and Potomac rivers, and east of the Mississippi river, for reduced rates, and these will most likely be granted on the basis of four cents a mile for the round trip. The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad with headquarters in New York City is planning to provide for the transportation of delegates from the eastern territory—New York City, Philadelphia, Wilmington, Baltimore and Washington, and for all eastern delegates who plan to be present at the meeting. A special Pullman Car will be provided if enough delegates signify their intention of making the trip. Delegates will most likely be present at the coming meeting in larger numbers than ever before from the Southern and Southwestern States. It is expected also that the east will not be neglectful of its duty, considering the fact that the Southern States have always been so largely represented at all of the meetings which have been held in the North and East. The annual session of the affiliated organizations of the League will be held at the same time—The National Negro Bankers' Association, The National Negro Press Association, The National Negro Funeral Directors' Association and the National Negro Bar Association, a group of the strongest organizations in the country among Negro people. Further information as to details, plans for the coming meeting, etc., may be secured from: Booker T. Washington, President, J. C. Napier, Chairman, Executive Committee, or from Emmett J. Scott, Secretary, Tuskegee Institute, Alabama. A. ANNOUNCEMENT. I have plenty of capital to build houses. Telephone me to-day. Eventually you will. Estimates cheerfully given. SPECIALS. Two brand new houses, each with five (5) rooms and bath, in Kansas City, Kansas. Fifty (50) lots in Riverside Park, opposite Western University, to go at easiest kind of terms. A new rock road is now being built to this addition. Use the telephone, and make an engagement with me to-day to see these lots. Five (5) room and three (3) room house, forty (40) feet ground, close-in. Three thousand ($3,000.00) Dollars. Terms. 4 rooms. 25 ft. ... $500.00. $50.00 down. EUGENE EDWARD VAUGHAN, Twenty-sixth and Parkway. KANSAE CITY, KANSAE. Bell phone, West 1767. The OLD CRADLE Of LIBERTY DRAFTING THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE CONGRESS AND INDEPENDENCE HALLS in Phila- the State was called lands have collageimage as as to a great many history of They may and finished NTIL the year 1776 the historic shrine of American liberty in Philadelphia was known as the State house; but after that it was called Independence hall. Thousands have made their reverent pilgrimage thither from distant places as to a sacred shrine, and yet a great many are unfamiliar with the history of the most famous edifice in America. They may not know that it was begun in 1729 and finished in 1734, and that in those days the plan of it was considered so palatatally ambitious that its building was bitterly opposed by those who, like John Gilpin's wife, were of a frugal mind. The cost was $16,250, and the wings that were added five years afterward brought the total amount to $28,000. Doubtless there were many who dubiously shook their heads at the extravagance. What would they have thought of a city hall occupying several acres and costing $24,000,000? Although in the immediately pre-Revolutionary days the purpose to which Independence hall was put was serious enough, the long gallery upstairs had often been the scene of "revelry by night" before those times that tried men's souls. In 1738 the mayor, William Allen, invited most of Philadelphia to a feast; in 1756 the assembly gave Governor Deny a most pretentious banquet; and again, in 1757, Lord Loudon, commander-in-chief of his majesty's forces in America, was lavishly entertained, and the uninvited grumbled at the outlay. When the first congress met in Philadelphia, in 1774, there was a "sumptuous collation" in the State house, attended by 500 persons, and as they drank their toasts cannot were fired, as happened in the case of Hamlet's unamliable father. The same hall that was the scene of these elaborate banquets became the prison of the American officers captured in the battle of Germantown, and after the bloody field of Brandywine it was a hospital. the most famous edifice in America. They may not know that it was begun in 1729 and finished in 1734, and that in those days the plan of it was considered so palatably ambitious that its building was bitterly opposed by those who, like John Gilpin's wife, were of a frugal mind. The cost was $16,250, and the wings that were added five years afterward brought the total amount to $28,000. Doubtless there were many who dubiously shook their heads at the extravagance. What would they have thought of a city hall occupying several acres and costing $24,000,000? who, like Lind. Theere added amount to no dubious. What occupying solutionary hall ing gallery "revelery"ed men's invited the as restructureduden, cominAmeruninvited Philadelphia, "in gates in congress to prelution in favor of the m land, and the formal de independence. Richard June anose and solemnly colonies are, and ought ent states, and that with Great Britain is and John Adams of Massachus lution, and thereupon a began. It was adopted majority—seven colonies six voting in the negat A committee was the Declaration. Its n Franklin, John Adams, Sherman and Robert R The committee report liberations on June 28,gress in the interim h how to learn the wishes of Although in the immediately pre-Revolutionary days the purpose to which Independence hall was put was serious enough, the long gallery pupstails had often been the scene of 'revelry by night' before those times that tried men's souls. In 1738 the mayor, William Allen, invited most of Philadelphia to a feast; in 1756 the assembly gave Governor Denay a most pretentious banquet; and again, in 1757, Lord Loudon, commander-in-chief of his majesty's forces in America, was lavishly entertained, and the uninvited grumbled at the outlay. When the first congress met in Philadelphia, in 1774, there was a "sumptuous collation" in the State house, attended by 500 persons, and as they drank their toasts cannon were fired, as happened in the case of Hamlet's unamable father. The same hall that was the scene of these elaborate banquets became the prison of the American officers captured in the battle of Germantown, and after the bloody field of Brandywine it was a hospital. It was in this building that Washington delivered his memorable farewell address; Lafayette was the guest of honor here at a reception in 1824; and here the bodies of John Adams and Abraham Lincoln lay in state. Thus it will be seen that the social and historic associations of the edifice are innumerable, leaving out of the reckoning what happened there on the Fourth of July, 1776. The signers of the Declaration came near not having a bell to announce their epoch-making resolution to the world. As soon as the building was completed, in 1734, it was planned to buy a bell commensurate with the dignity of the new State house. Then the advocates of economy—or parsimony—arose in their might and fought the project tooth and nail, representing that the "great cost of the state house had imposed a heavy tax upon the citizens and further expenditure was useless." After several years of more or less acrimonious debate it was decided to have a bell; and it was then discovered that there was not a foundry in the colonies capable of fashioning it, the repressive policy of parliament having well-nigh destroyed manufacturing enterprise in the new world. So the colonists had to send to London for a bell, giving specific directions as to the dimensions—the weight was 2,030 pounds. When at last it arrived, in 1752, it was more than a nine days' wonder; the Pennsylvania farmers flocked to the wharf from far inland to acclaim its arrival. It proved all that any reasonable mortal could want in the way of a tintinabnkum. Its tones were far carrying and sweetly musical, and all true-born Philadelphiaans (including those who had opposed the expense) were proud of it. Alas! as it was being transported with festal ceremony from the water's edge to the intended site in the beffry some nervous weakling gave way beneath his corner of the ton of metal and the bell fell to the ground and was mortally injured. It had to be recast, and Isaac Norris, who superintended the operation, announced with pride that the result was "a good bell, which pleases me much that we should first venture upon and succeed in the greatest bell, for aught I know, in English America—surpassing, too, the imported one, which was too high and brittle." The great occasion in the life of the Liberty Bell was not due to arrive until 24 years afterward. It was on the 15th of May, 1776, that the general assembly gave instructions to its dele- Thus it will be seen that the social and historic associations of the edifice are innumerable, leaving out of the reckoning what happened there on the Fourth of July, 1776. The signers of the Declaration came near not having a bell to announce their epoch-making resolution to the world. As soon as the building was completed, in 1734, it was planned to buy a bell commensurate with the dignity of the new State house. Then the advocates of economy—or parsimony—arose in their might and fought the project tooth and nail, representing that the "great cost of the State" house had imposed a heavy tax upon the citizens and further expenditure was useless." After several years of more or less acrimonious debate it was decided to have a bell; and it was then discovered that there was not a foundry in the colonies capable of fashioning it, the repressive policy of parliament having well-high destroyed manufacturing enterprise in the new world. So the colonists had to send to London for a bell, giving specific directions as to the dimensions—the weight was 2,030 pounds. of the new economy— and fought that the imposed a or expendi- s of more and to have there was of fashion- ment hav- enterprise and to send directions was 2,030 was more ania farm- and to ac- many reason- tintinnab and sweet On other days I w The pickets were I wore a gold pearl All pointed like a Well, Fourth of Ju- Came from the g With crackers, pur- To do the Fourth I told him how I He is bigger so And he said we w The stump woul And he would try He said 'twas l So I got up upon And the cracker He pled up thick You should have The stump caught My father carri When at last it arrived, in 1752, it was more than a nine days' wonder; the Pennsylvania farmers flocked to the wharf from far inland to acclaim 'its arrival. It proved all that any reasonable mortal could want in the way of a tintinnabun. Its tones were far-carrying and sweetly musical, and all true-born Philadelphians (including those who had opposed the expense) were proud of it. Alas! as it was being transported with festal ceremony from the water's edge to the intended site in the belfry some nervous weakling gave way beneath his corner of the ton of metal and the bell fell to the ground and was mortally injured. It had to be recast, and Isaac Norris, who superintended the operation, announced with pride that the result was "a good bell, which pleases me much that we should first venture upon and succeed in the greatest bell, for aught I know, in English America—surpassing, too, the imported one, which was too high and brittle." the ground he be recast, the opera- result was that we ed in the Irish Amer- which was the Liberty aears after- 6, that the to its dele- INDEPENDENCE DAY THE RED, WH Warm weather does with the plans of the enough to entertain a c kind of an end-of-the-se proaching Independence many forms of novelty The great occasion in the life of the Liberty Bell was not due to arrive until 24 years afterward. It was on the 15th of May, 1776, that the general assembly gave instructions to its dele- the nearby boundaries of Lincoln and Bedford wholly include the fame of this bellyfur, for it was from this bellyfur that there sounded, 134 years ago, the first authentic call to revolution, and under its very shadow Captain Parker formed his minute men to receive and return the first musket fire of the war for independence. More than a year was to pass before the more famous bell of Philadelphia was to take up and re-echo the notes which sounded first from Lexington bellyfur. The old belfry, however, has been --- W LANDMARK WILL BE MISSED Lexington Beifry, Where the First Call of the Revolution Rang Out, Is Gone. The ancient but far from decadent town of Lexington has suffered a loss comparable only with that which befall Venice when the Campanile crashed down into the piazza below. What the Campanile was to the city of the dogs the beifry was to this sturdy old Massachusetts town. Nor should WHERE WASHINGTON DELIVERED HIS "FAREWELL ADDRESS" ates in congress to present to that body a resolution in favor of the mighty schism from England, and the formal declaration of the colonies' independence. Richard Henry Lee on the 7th of June arose and solemnly moved that "the united colonies are, and ought to be, free and independent states, and that their political connection with Great Britain is and ought to be dissolved." John Adams of Massachusetts seconded the resolution, and thereupon a long and vehement debate began. It was adopted by the closest "possible majority—seven colonies giving it their approval, six voting in the negative. A committee was then appointed to draw up the Declaration. Its members were Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, Roger Sherman and Robert R. Livingston. The committee reported the result of its deliberations on June 28, the other members of congress in the interim having bestirred themselves to learn the wishes of their constituents. gates in congress to present to that body a resolution in favor of the mighty schism from England, and the formal declaration of the colonies' independence. Richard Henry Lee on the 7th of June arose and solemnly moved that "the united colonies are, and ought to be, free and independent states, and that their political connection with Great Britain is and ought to be dissolved." John Adams of Massachusetts seconded the resolution, and thereupon a long and vehement debate began. It was adopted by the closest possible majority—seven colonies giving it their approval, six voting in the negative. A committee was then appointed to draw up the Declaration. Its members were Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, Roger Sherman and Robert R. Livingston. The committee reported the result of its deliberations on June 28, the other members of congress in the interim having bestrilled themselves to learn the wishes of their constituents. Thomas Jefferson, as every one knows, was almost as it came from Jefferson's hands, though a few passages were expunged which, it was feared, might give offense to America's much-needed friends in the mother country. On the Fourth of July all the delegates except those of New York (whose representatives signed a few days later) had appended their names to the document and had pledged their lives, their fortunes and their sacred honor in the cause of liberty. Then came the moment for the Song of the Bell—a song whose reverberations shall not cease till the last page of American history has been written. Truly prophetic was the biblical motto which Isaac Norris is said to have chosen for the bell: "Proclaim liberty throughout the land and to all the inhabitants thereof." And rapturously did the assembled multitude and the distant patrons receive the announcement of the bell, that at last the 13 colonies had become the 13 United States, and the days of the dominion of the foreign oppressor were forever past. LAST FOURTH OF JULY Last Fourth of July I was only six, A reg'lar little chump, I got into a dreadful fix. You see there was a stump In our back yard, where I used to play All sorts of things alone; On Sundays 'twas a pulpit, On week days 'twas a throne. I was preacher Sundays, And the pickets on the fence Were the people that I preached to, But I didn't preach no sense. On other days I was a king. The pickets were my people. I wore a golden paper crown All pointed like a steeple. Well, Fourth of July my cousin Bob Came from the great big town. With crackers, punk and fireworks To do the Fourth up brown. I told him how I was a king, He is bigger some than me. And he said we would have a siege, The stump would be my fort, He would try to blow it up, He said 'twas lots of sport. So I got up upon the stump, And the crackers in a row He pled up thick around the foot, You should have heard it blow! The stump caught fire, I lost my head, My father carried me to bed. I stayed in bed a long, long time, All bandaged—'twasn't fun. I'm big this year—you needn't smile, I'm not so big a chump. And if we have another siege Bob can sit on the stump. INDEPENDENCE DAY FAVORS DISPLAY OF THE RED, WHITE AND BLUE. Warm weather does not in the least interfere with the plans of the maid who is ambitious enough to entertain a coterie of friends at some kind of an end-of-the-season festival; and the ap- proaching independence day holiday admits of so many forms of novelties in decorations and de INDEPENDENCE DAY FAVORS DISPLAY OF THE RED, WHITE AND BLUE. Warm weather does not in the least interfere with the plans of the maid who is ambitious enough to entertain a coterie of friends at some kind of an end-of-the-season festival; and the approaching Independence day holiday admits of so many forms of novelties in decorations and de- --- ment to that body a resou- ghty schism from Engla- sionation of the colonies' Jenny Lee on the 7th of moved that "the united to be, free and independen- tial political connection ought to be dissolved." sets seconded the resou- ng and vehement debate by the closest possible giving it their approval. e. a appointed to draw up members were Benjamin Thomas Jefferson, Roger Livingston. the result of its de- e other members of con- ing bestirred themselves their constituents. our almost as to a a few pass feared, mme needed frie On the B those of N a few days the docum- fortunes and liberty. To The Bell— cease till been writ Truly pr Isaac Norr Proclaim the inhabit the assem- receive the last the 13 States, and as a king. my people. paper crown steeple. by my cousin Bob meat big town. k and fireworks up brown. was a king. me than me, could have a siege, be my fort, o blow it up, ts of sport, the stump, in a row around the foot, heard it blow! are, I lost my head, d me to bed. pretty and mostly in Red paper keeping go within; the paper, and event of 7' The paper napkins or fags in all and attach are a little muslin aff. the spirit blue candle or trouble will be pat fy the star Old Glory. FAVORS DISPLAY OF ITE AND BLUE. not in the least interfere maid who is ambitious oterie of friends at some son festival; and the ap- day holiday admits of so s in decorations and de- byterian? Passerb Beggar- feller Soc "Ever I who went "Oh, he have talk "What "He call first forgotten and now has fallen. Standing upon a hill above the town, beyond the sight of trolley tourists, out of the course of the ordinary excursionist, it has quietly slipped out of all but local history. Nevertheless, there will remain a few who still love their old New England to rejoice in the announcement that the selectmen, the successors of the Lockes and Merriams and Parkers and Swans of other years, have decided to rebuild the old beltry. Rebuild it—even that is not quite necessary. our American liberties. It was accepted almost as it came from Jefferson's hands, though a few passages were expunged which, it was cared, might give offense to America's much-needed friends in the mother country. On the Fourth of July all the delegates except those of New York (whose representatives signed a few days later) had appended their names to the document and had pledged their lives, their fortunes and their sacred honor in the cause of liberty. Then came the moment for the Song of the Bell—a song whose reverberations shall not cease till the last page of American history has been written. Truly prophetic was the biblical motto which Isaac Norris is said to have chosen for the bell: "Proclaim liberty throughout the land and to all the inhabitants thereof." And rapturously did the assembled multitude and the distant patriots receive the announcement of the bell, that at last the 13 colonies had become the 13 United States, and the days of the dominion of the foreign oppressor were forever past. There are most natural looking packages of firecreaks with the usual Chinese paper covers and glaring red posters. The contents are red candy sticks for all the world like the real firecreaker. There are candy boxes in the form of Roman candles, pinwheels, large cannon crackers, etc., all of which will make good souvenirs of the event. Crape paper is used for a greater variety of boxes and baskets than ever and very pretty and fanciful little devices are on hand, mostly in red, white and blue. Red paper forts hold up warlike little cannons, keeping guard over the supply of candy stored within; the Liberty bell is reproduced in crape paper, and other ideas, all suggestive of the great event of 76. The paper manufacturers have tablecloths and napkins ornamented with American flags, and flags in all sizes are found made of crape paper and attached to wooden sticks. Those in paper are a little more attractive than the ordinary stiff muslin affairs. The candelabra, too, may be in the spirit of the event with its red, white and blue candle shade, and altogether without much trouble or expense a table may be fitted up which will be patriotic enough in its appearance to satisfy the stanchest of admirers of Uncle Sam and Old Glory. almost as it came from Jefferson's hands, though a few passages were expunged which, it was feared, might give offense to America's much-needed friends in the mother country. On the Fourth of July all the delegates except those of New York (whose representatives signed a few days later) had appended their names to the document and had pledged their lives, their fortunes and their sacred honor in the cause of liberty. Then came the moment for the Song of the Bell—a song whose reverberations shall not cease till the last page of American history has been written. "Truly prophetic was the biblical motto which Isaac Norris is said to have chosen for the bell: "Proclaim liberty throughout the land and to all the inhabitants thereof." And rapturously did the assembled multitude and the distant patrols receive the announcement of the bell, that at last the 13 colonies had become the 13 United States, and the days of the domination of the foreign oppressor were forever past. vices that a pretty little luncheon or plaza supper is a comparatively easy thing to prepare. Of course, the red, white and blue predominates and the symbols of the patriotic Fourth are reproduced in cardboard and paper with such realistic effect that the candy counters in the large department stores seem to have changed their usual stock for a supply of fireworks. There are most natural looking packages of firecrackers with the usual Chinese paper covers and glaring red posters. The contents are red candy sticks for all the world like the real firecracker. There are candy boxes in the form of Roman candles, plnwheels, large cannon crackers, etc., all of which will make good souvenirs of the occasion. Crape paper is used for a greater variety of boxes and baskets than ever and very pretty and fanciful little devices are on hand, mostly in red, white and blue. Red paper forts hold up warlike little cannons, keeping guard over the supply of candy stored within; the Liberty bell is reproduced in crape paper, and other ideas, all suggestive of the great event of 76. The paper manufacturers have tablecloths and napkins ornamented with American flags, and flags in all sizes are found made of crape paper and attached to wooden sticks. Those in paper are a little more attractive than the ordinary stiff muslin affairs. The candelabra, too, may be in the spirit of the event with its red, white and blue candle shade, and altogether without much trouble or expense a table may be fitted up which will be patriotic enough in its appearance to satisfy the stanchest of admirers of Uncle Sam and Old Glory. Beggar—Kind sir, could you help a brother Mason, Odd Fellow, Elk, Moose, Eagle, Owl or Forester? Passerby—I belong to none of them. Beggar—Ah, den, could you help a fellow Methodist, Baptist, Catholic, Episcopal or Presbyterian? Beggar—Ah, den, could you help a fellow Methodist, Baptist, Catholic, Episcopal or Presbyterian? Passerby—I belong to none of them. Beggar—Ah, den, shake hands and assist a feller Socialist and uplifter in distress. Passerby-1 belong to none of them. Beggar-Ah, den, shake hands and assist a feller Socialist and uplifter in distress. "Ever hear from that college chum of yours who went to Colorado?" "Oh, he's dead, poor chap. He may be said to have talked himself to death." "What do you mean?" "Ever hear from that college chum of yours who went to Colorado?" "Oh, he's dead, poor chap. He may be said to have talked himself to death." "What do you mean?" "He called some Alkall Ike out there a liar." --- the author of the Declaration. He wrote it in a house at the present site of 700 Market street, now occupied by the Penn National bank building, and the very desk on which the immortal document was drafted is now in the library of the state department in Washington. It is not necessary to quote the solemn language of the Magna Charta of FOUND BROTHER AT LAST. FATAL WORDS. After a hundred and forty-one years many of the timbers are still sound, have survived the years that have leveled so many generations in the village under the hill. In a countryside where every stone wall boasts a tablet and every full grown tree seems to have a record of something that once stood on that spot but passed so many years ago that no resident recalls it, it is pleasant to know that one authenticate survival of old years is to stand a few years more. I love a lady who is fair To see; Her glad smile lifts me from tempa To glee; But though she says her head is mine, In loneliness must repine; For she, thou willing to e trance, Is not inclined take a chance With me. What care I f he r father gold? His drows! He's wealthy, be dyspeptic, old, And cross; He takes her Sou In winter time. In summer some northern clime; O, that his weath might melt away! My love would more than thrice repay Her loss. Of all fair maids she is most fair, I trow; Her love my guide is everywhere I go. With her to share my lot I'd claim, The highest honors, widest fame For both herself and me—I grieve To say that she will not believe It, though. Away With the Men! "So you think the world would go on very successfully if there were no men" "I can't see why it shouldn't. Women have shown that they are capable of doing everything the men have pretended that they only were able to do. By the way, do you know of any man I could get to trim that big elm tree in the front yard? It seems to me some of the upper limbs ought to be cut off." Woman's Influence. Some men strive to gain success, To win firm footholds on the height, Because within them selfishness Is ever urging, day and night. Some men press on as best they may With pick or spade or sword or pen, Because their wish is, day by day, To benefit their fellow men. One in ten thousand, glad to claim The world's approval, nobly strives: But most men who win wealth or fame Do so to satisfy their wives. SHE WENT TOO FAR A man and a woman talking. "John," she h complained, "you used to say that you would always think of me as your little girl." "Well," he snarled, "I did as long as you kept 170 pounds." Couldn't Quite See. "Do you care if I paint your barn?" asked the summer border with the peaches and cream complexion, as she put down her palette and began arranging her color tubes. "No," replied Uncle Jasper; "go right ahead. It needs paintin' all right, but I don't see how you expect to git much done with them little bits of breshes." Ridiculous. We were compelled a few evenings ago to keep from laughing while a young man with a receding chin and a very thin tenor voice sang: "I am the master of my fate, I am the captain of my soul." What was the most ridiculous thing you ever heard? Learn to Live. It is well to live and learn, To gain new knowledge day by day, To find some good at every turn, To cling to courage on the way. It is well to justly earn Rewards the world may care to give; It is well to live and learn, But don't neglect to learn to live. Sinner's Idea. "Pa, is retribution the worst thing a man can have?" "No, it isn't half as bad as the feeling a man is likely to have after he has confessed and then become convinced that he would not have been found out if he had kept quiet." Ready to Listen. "Is there any last wish that you would like to make known?" asked his best friend. "Any last wish? What do you mean?" "You're about to be married, you know." "Mebby." "Willie," the Sunday school teacher asked, "can you tell me why Rachel wept for her children?" "Mebby it was because the preacher came before she had a chance to git them cleaned up." Old Age "A man is old at eighty, a horse at twenty, a hen at two years, and an automobile is old in about three months." Hae Done Something When a man writes something that somebody else claims to have written he can feel reasonably sure that he has had a real inspiration. HENRY HOWLAND. Little Pitchers. Child Visitor—Mrs. Jones, please can I go upstairs in your room and look in your closet? Hostess—Why, Willie, what do you want in my closet? Child Visitor—I want to see the skeleton pa says you've got there. AFRO-AMERICAN CULLINGS THE ROOF IS BUILT Hampton tradesmen engaged in remodeling a colonial house occupied by Dr. and Mrs. H. B. Frissell. Hampton carpenters learn how to do their work quickly, skilfully and economically. They are important factors in maintaining the Hampton institute as an industrial village. --- In this much demonumented land it is rather curious that no monument has yet been set up anywhere to commemorate the loyalty of the slaves that remained on the plantations during the Civil war. Of course commemoration of that sort belong to the old slave states, but citizens of the North can regard the matter with interest, if not with the same vital and personal interest that citizens of the South, may feel. Both during the war and in the half century since its termination Confederates have been warm in their expression of esteem for the faithful slaves that stayed at home while their masters went to the army, guarding faithfully the women and children whom the white men of the South had to leave at home when the call to arms came. Now the omission will probably be rectified since at the recent reunion of Confederate veterans at Jacksonville a motion was adopted recommending that such a monument be erected in the capital city of each of the former slave states. A little reflection serves to show one how rich the commemoration is deserved. Singularly beautiful and touching was the loyalty of those black people to the families of their masters. The fact that the white men dared leave their wives and children to the protection of the black men who were their slaves is in itself a tribute of which the American negro can always be proud and now monuments in the capital cities of the South will permanently recall to mind a reliance that was not misplaced. A hematite ore discovered on the Kleene river has been acquired by a Vancouver company. It is stated that a large body of ore has been removed by a glacier and deposited over an area one mile square. The travelers who boast about the number of times they have crossed the Atlantic should hearken to the story of Donald McCave, a greaser on the steamship Oceanic. He has made 380 voyages to America and back. It is estimated that he has traveled 2,400,000 miles on the Atlantic ocean. He made 250 trips on one vessel, the Teutonic. Because the vitiated air is bad for the workingman, the German government has forbidden the drying of plaster in new buildings by the use of open stoves. The stoves must now be connected by pipe with the outside. The average nominal rate of wages to adults is $16 a week in West Australia, as compared with $13.50 a week in Tasmania, the two states of Australia where the highest and the lowest wages, respectively, are paid. A process of hardening steel with compressed air is said to be in successful use by a German firm in cases where only certain parts of the metal require hardening. Official figures recently completed show that the metallic zinc production of the United States last year exceeded all former records. English paint manufacturers have found oil made from seeds of Brazilian rubber trees as an acceptable substitute for linseed oil. The verdict of a jury in a criminal case in Arkansas has been set aside because the jury consumed nine quartas of whisky in reaching a conclusion. His Daily Supply of Cake. A Wichita attorney is very fond of a certain kind of cake his wife is expert at making. Recently she left for a visit with her parents, and before going baked a large cake. She knew that if she left the entire cake where her husband could find it he would eat it all in one day, so she cut it into slices and hid them in various parts of the house. Each day she writes her husband, and in the letter she tells him where he can find a piece of the cake—Kansas City Star. In justice to Mr. Oswald Garrison Villard, who recently delivered an address on the negro problem in our city, I desire to reply to a letter of A. S. Edmonds in the "Public Mind" column of the Times of the twenty-second, writes H. O. Cook in a communication, to the Kansas City Star. Mr. Edmonds, in comparing the views of Mr. Villard and Mr. Booker T. Washington in his Atlanta address, sees a wide difference in the opinions, of these two men, and concludes that "certainly Mr. Washington knows, if anyone does, the best means of solving this problem." If Mr. Edmonds would talk with Mr. Washington today he would find that he (Mr. Washington) has made a long jump since that Atlanta address. Moreover, Mr. Edmonds, as a great many others, has the impression that the men who believe and are working with Mr. Villardi are opponents of Mr. Washington's policy. These men, on the contrary, thoroughly believe in the policy of industrial education and the accumulation of property for the negro, but do not believe that these alone will secure all those rights and privileges that are justly due him as an American citizen. Mr. Villard, with thousands of others in this country, feels that the nego needs not only this education and material wealth, of which he is securing more and more every year, but that he deserves justice in our courts, equal opportunities in civic and political life and the privileges of enjoying the best in a country which he has helped to build and protect. Cola nuts, which have been exported from the Gold Coast of Africa to the value of about $450,000 annually for several years, advanced in 1912 to $650,000 worth. Exports from southern Nigeria increased to nearly the same extent. Jamalca produces a great variety of hardwood trees. Lists of its timbers, classified according to the suitability of the timbers (113 in all), have been printed in a bulletin issued by the department of agriculture. Travelers may now go from Tokyo to Peking in 85 hours. This route is through Seoul and Mukden. Trains run twice a week. The popular route heretofore has been by sea from Kobe and requires 144 hours. Despite the fact that the prices of its vehicles have been doubled in two years, the Zeppelin company engaged in the manufacture of dirigibles, lost $375,000 during the fiscal year just closed. Exports to Germany exceeded $187,000,000 in the eight months ended with August, and imports from that nation were above $118,000,000, an aggregate trade of more than $305,000,000. The best many a girl gets out of it who marries for a home is a chance to cook for boarders. The water of the Swiss city of Basle is so injurious to teeth that a municipal dental clinic has been established. One of the French manufacturers has produced a hydraecoplane so powerful that it is in reality little less than a flying tugboat. The governor of Iowa has set aside a fire prevention day, urging that the citizens discuss conditions and create a sentiment against forest fires and other confarrations. Few People Walk Properly. The importance of a graceful carriage can hardly be overestimated. Few people walk properly and well. One's walk should be easy, graceful, and, above all, natural. Do not turn the toes in, but take firm and decided steps. Do not bring the heels down with a thump at each stop, but have them moderately long and quiet. A well-known writer says, "Whoever carries the chin close to the neck is all right from top to toe and will walk well." WHOM SHALL I EMPLOY? This question comes at a time of Great Bereavement, Many are Least Prepared for it. Unhesitatingly the answer is, the Firm that does not take Advantage of its patrons because of peculiar bereavement, but Protects and Advises them Sympathetically. The firm whose goods are of the best quality, prices the Most Reasonable services the Promptest, Most Efficient and Most Courteous. IF YOU DESIRE MODERATE PR COURTESY AND PR C. H. CO UNDER 2220 VINE ST. Lady Atten Men And Women with Beauty Hair! NELSON HAIR DRU will make you pr It is unsurpassed for n stubborn hair—soft, gloss It not only beautifies th in good condition. Price, 25 and 50 C NELSON MFG. CO. 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It not only beautifies the hair—but also keeps it in good condition. Price, 25 and 50 Cents Everywhere NELSON MFG. CO., RICHMOND, VA. Successor to G. A. Roy Carry a Full Line of DRUGS, Patent Medicines Cigars, Sundries and Paints PHONES: Home Main 7344; Bell East 43 18th and Paseo If you should ask a to the most elegant a shop in the city he w say—The Palace Bar East Nineteenth street ed by that prince of J. C. Hobbs—who, a one of the neatest a Halls in town. Prof. Hobbs employ workman, T. D. Hobbs, David Robins and H. A. Peace, wh barber of acknowled Turner, the best kno sas City, looks after patrons with Miss I the neat and capab Hobbs is also Kansas lar dancing master, the People's Dancing dances every Thursday Hall, 1731 Lydia ave dances. Telephone, B Home Phone Main 7646. COHN'S All Bonded Whiskevs w 800 East 12th St. IN'S BUF and Whiskevs with Soda 10c. 12th St. Kansa All Bonded Whiskeys with Soda.10c. Particular attention may be given to the following subject, since there are hundreds of thousands using the Eureka Comb throughout the United States and Isles. They give the best of satisfaction as to our recommend, straightening the hair beautifully with one stroke, and as assistance in causing a rapid growth. Evidences coming to us from every source, of which is pleasing, that the Eureka Comb performs precisely as adve No better comb on the mark when it comes to benefits and eff placed goes with it instructions, b preferable. Merchants and agent the public. They are usually sold for $1 be careful in the purchase as the Eureka. We wholesale the Eurel wholesalers of this special device The devises are patented and No better comb on the market for purposes as we have been advised that other combs are toys, when it comes to benefits and effectual influences when used as to directions, for which every comb placed goes with it instructions, how to use and for what purposes. Wherever introduced the Eureka preferable. Merchants and agents are successful when they are placed conveniently in quantities for the public. They are usually sold for $1.50 (one dollar and fifty cents) each complete. The only thing is to be careful in the purchase as there is no other comb that will answer the purposes so well as the Eureka. We wholesale the Eureka Comb, being the manufacturers and promoters, and are the only wholesalers of this special device; if there are others we would be pleased to be informed. The devises are patented and registered. For prices and further information write LAMP CAP The firm that is well known for its Upright Dealing and Unquestioned Integrity. Such a firm is C. H. Countee, Undertaker and Licensed Embalmer. It entered the business first and Paved the way for the others. Its Nineteen years of unstinted satisfaction to Hundreds of patrons in the conduct of Thousands of funerals enable it to understand the Peculiar needs of the patrons of Greater Kansas City. RICES, THE BEST QUALITY, BROMPTNESS, CALL UNTEE, TAKER 吊endant BOTH PHONES admire men' with tiful air SON'S DRESSING proud of your hair making harsh, kinky and dy and luxurious. The hair—but also keeps it Cents Everywhere RICHMOND, VA. CAMPBELL to G. A. Roy Full Line of JGS, Medicines Sundries Paints Bell 7344; Bell East 43 Paseo If you should ask a Kansas Cityan as to the most elegant and popular barbershop in the city he would unhesitatingly say—The Palace Barber Shop at 1516 East Nineteenth street (near Vine) owned by that prince of good fellow—Prof. J. C. Hobbs—who, also, has next door one of the neatest and best kept Pool Halls in town. Prof. Hobbs employees only the BEST workmen. T. D. Henderson. Henry Hobbs, David Robinson, W. T. Scott, and H. A. Peace, while he himself is a barber of acknowledged ability. Ernest Turner, the best known porter in Kansas City, looks after the comfort of his patrons with Miss Mary A. Woodson and H. A. Peace, while Prof. Hobbs is also Kansas City's most elegant dancing master, being manager of the People's Dancing Academy, which dances every Thursday night at Lyric Hall, 1731 Lydia avenue, all the latest dances. Telephone, Bell 2833 East. BUFFET with Soda 10c. Kansas City, Mo. or attention may be given to the foll- thousands using the Eureka Comb tha give the best of satisfaction as to fully with one stroke, and as assisting to us from every source, of wertised. set for purposes as we have been of effectual influences when used as to how to use and for what purposes to are successful when they are used. QUITE a crowd from Hannibal attended the entertainment given by the Masons Saturday. An excellent program was rendered, including a recitation by Miss Myrtle Madison, solo by Mrs. N. L. Moss, paper by Miss Pearl Sparks, an instrumental solo by Miss Alive L. Smiley, and remarks by A. R. Bohon. The Eureka Commandery No. 4, of Hannibal, drilled splendidly, and the Lewis Band furnished music for the occasion. Mr. Frank Williams of Hannibal was the guest of Miss Ella Ban Saturday and Sunday....Mrs. Ida Hill of Boonville is the guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hamilton....Mr. and Mrs. Dudley Williams of Keokuk visited relatives last week....Mr. Howard Griffen of Quincy is visiting his grandmother, Mrs. Geo. Johnson....Mrs. Buckner of Quincy was the guest of Mrs. Rilla Williams, Saturday and Sunday....Mesdames Matilda Orange, Evelyn Fildanks, Hallie Franklin were in Hannibal Wednesday....Mr. Wm. Hawkins of Keokuk is visiting friends....Marion Sparks of St. Paul is convalescing....Mrs. L. E. Grant was called to the bedside of her daughter, Mrs. Chas. Johnson, of Callo....Mrs. Mayme Downing of St. Louis is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Pearl Taylor....Mrs. Ona Douglass of LaGrange is visiting her sister, Mrs. E. D. Greene....Celebrate your Fourth of July at Palmyra Grand Picnic. A play at night, "Maldens All Forlorn."....Mrs. Lottie Saunders of Bowling Green is visiting her mother, Mrs. Jennie Davis....Miss Maggie Lee attended the recital given for Lincoln Students at Hannibal, Thursday. MOBERLY, MO. The Magic City Cornet Band will furnish music for the big Fourth of July picnic at Wooddawn...There will also be a picnic at Huntsville. Hon. Nelson C. Crews is to be the orator of the day, July the 4th, and without a doubt our city will be well represented there, as Mr. Crews is a big drawing card....Mr. Ralph Bass has been on the sick list for several days....The various committees are working in harmony for the entertainment of the Grand Lodge that is to convene here in August....Rev. T. D. Lee of Richmond preached at Second Baptist Church Sunday....Rev. J. K. Ponder spent Sunday in Glasgow, assisting Rev. B. R. Monroe in his rally....Rev. S. R. Robinson filled the pulpit at Grant Chapel at 11 o'clock and S. E. Boone at night. NOTICE All delegates and members who will attend the 48th annual communication of A. F. & A. M. and the 34th annual conclave of Commandry of Knight Templars. Send your names to Dr. J. L. Paey, chairman of committee from Blue Lodge, and to W. H. Davis, P. O. Box 32, chairman of committee of Star of Hope Commandry. Send your name in time so this committee will assign you your stopping places. CHILLICOTHE MO Rev, P. C. Crews, presiding elder of the Columbia District, preached at Bethel Church Friday night.....Mr. W. W. Fields and wife of Cameron, Mo. were the guests of Rev. and Mrs. R. H. Longdon and family Sunday.....Miss Nadine Rogers of Richmond, Mo. spent several days with Miss Clyde Clark last week, en route to her home from Gallatin, Mo., where the S. S. Convention was held, of which she was a delegate and her hostess the District Superintendent. ..Mr. Nathaniel Hutchinson is to be commended for the manner in which he has improved his home. ..Mr. Fred Slaughter is the only Negro employed at the postoffice of this city. His efficient and dependable service as special deliveryman is gradually opening to him the position of a postman ..This city conveniently located is equipping itself with restaurants and rooming houses sufficient to help this hospitable people entertain the average religious, or secular converter ...Twenty-four hours of collecting and arranging a real "rally day" was observed at Mt. Zion Baptist Church last Sunday. The pastor and members with the assistance of Rev. Graham of Meadville, Mo., who with a host of his members were at their post of duty, were early and they helped to increase the success of the rally. Inspiring sermons, fervent congregational singing, personal dona ALONZO RAY'S ROOMING HOUSE ALONZO RAY, Prop. Electric Lights and Hot Baths and Ladies Massage Best Rooming House in Moberly 212 North Ault Street e Union Station the following subject, since there are humb throughout the United States and as to our recommend, straightening the assistance in causing a rapid growth of which is pleasing, that the Eureka have been advised that other combs are toys as to directions, for which every combs poses. Wherever introduced the Eureka are placed conveniently in quantities for rats) each complete. The only thing is to will answer the purposes so well as the tuturers and promoters, and are the only did be pleased to be informed. Further information write EUREKA COMB COMPANY, Chattanooga, Tenn. ```markdown ``` --- Young Peoples' Congress OF A. M. E. CHURCH ATLANTA, GA. Special A. M. E. Train Over Louisville and Nashville Railroad ROUND TRIP FROM ST. LOUIS, $21.40 Special train leaves St. Louis 9:00 p. m., July 6, going via Nashville, thence over Nashville, Chattanooga & St. Louis Railway through Chattanooga to Atlanta. Stopovers ten days going or returning at Nashville, Chattanooga and Evansville within limit of tickets. Through Pullman sleepers, reclining chair cars. Make your arrangements to join the A. M. E. Special for a grand trip to Atlanta. Information cheerfully furnished on application to the undersigned. tions, clubs, public collections, amounting to over $111, all of these contributed to the object of the rally which is to build a spacious room for entertainments under the church. EXCELSIOR SPRINGS, MO. THE Church Rally was quite a success, railing $22.45...Mrs. Norman Page is improving very rapidly...Miss Olivia Hughes is visiting here...Miss Cleo Barnes spent three days in Kansas City...Mrs. Lena Mablon visited her parks in Parkville. The party given by the two entertainers in honor of Miss Olivia Hughes and Miss Ida Mae Washington, was quite a success. The dining room was artistically decorated. Mrs. Lena Mablon presided at the punch bowl. Mr. Mablon assisted by Mrs. Emma Williams, served refreshments Miss Hawkins and Mr. Barton Richardson won the prize in whist. Mr. Hancock won the prize in the guessing contest...Mrs. Minnie Miller has as her house guest, her mother from Carrotton, Mo...Mr. and Mrs. Porter Williams and niece Olivia spent Thursday at Whaleslake fishing...Harris flats are filling up...Mr. Jno King, Jr., is home again visiting his parents. LAWRENCE, KANSAS. LAWRENCE, KANSAS. The St. Luke A. M. E. Church just closed a grand convention which was attended by over one hundred delegates from all parts of Kansas. ..... Miss Carrie Davis has returned from Kansas City, Kas, where she visited friends. ..... The Steward Board of St. Luke Church held a business meeting at the church Monday. ..The Circle held a meeting Friday night at Mrs. Cornell's house. ..... Mr. W. C. Brown, a graduate of Booker Washington's School, who has run a Pantatorium in Lawrence for years, gives you an idea of how and what you can get from your race when you have any particular work to be done. ..Go to 12 West Ninth and Mr. Brown will serve you in fine style. ..Mrs. Z. Nelson of Tonganoxie was here Sunday. ..Mrs. Lucy Henderson daughter of Mrs. Hartha Elliott, spent last week visiting her folks at Lawrence, Kas. ..Alex, Davis, Willie Wright, Barnett Anderson, Leo Walker and Richard Elliott all saw the show at Topeka Wednesday night. ..Mr. T. Henderson has returned home after three months on the road. ..Mr. Lewis Jackson has returned from St. Paul, Minn. SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH. SALT LAKE CITY, UTAR. The waiters of the Hotel Utah on last Thursday night gave their annual ball, which was one of the big society hits of the season, though marred by the downpour of rain, society turned out in great numbers, the ladies attired in the latest costumes. The hall was beautifully decorated with evergreen forming an arch in the center of the hall and on each side of the hall was draped two large American flags. Just inside the hall was a long table bedecked with carnations and American beauties, attended by Mrs. Virgie Splittt Williams of Denver, who gave flowers to everyone who entered the hall. Opposite the table was a large cut glass punch bowl presided over by Mrs. R. L. Renrof and Mrs. Rose Tavenier, who served champagne punch to the delight of the guests. At 12:30 the grand march was led by Mr. Charlie Wilson and Mrs. Tavenier, joined by 75 couples and at 1 o'clock the star watch of the Hotel Utah led by Capt. Renrof, Ben Walton, H. Pearman, J. W. Johnson, Wm. Fuller, Mr. E. Johnson, A. D. Dorce, J. Thompson, C. R. Miller, Wm. Johnson, Wm. Morhils, W. H. Black, Ed. Kaulkner, Jr., D. Murph, J. Brown, J. Thompson, and the Beau Brummel, I. K. Jackson, who were attired in full dress and did the Roof Garden Glide to the merriment of everyone present. This ball was given under the sole direction of Messrs. Henry W. Osborne and Ben F. Parks, who for the last three years have given a series of entertainments which have helped make Salt Lake a good place to live in. OFFICIAL CALL. To the Members of the Western Negro Press Association: I hereby call the Association to meet in its 16th annual session in the city of Muskogee, Okla., August 18-19, 1914. All newspaper men and women are urged to be present. A. J. SMITHERMAN, Pres. Attest: Tulsa, Okla. VINE STREET BAPTIST CHURCH. Morning and evening services were well attended. Three additions were made to the church...Sister Sister Haywood is very slick. Sister Haywood lives at 1716 Michigan avenue....Geo Brown, the son of Sister Addie Williams, is much better....The Women's Mission Circle is doing fine under the leadership of Mrs. J. B. Wright....The B. Y. P. U. meets every Sunday at 5:30. All are invited to attend. Dr. T. H. Ewing will address the Union next Sunday. Don't fall to hear him.NNThe Cannites Club, Brother James, president, will serve lunch all day Saturday at the restaurant of Brother R. W. Alexander. All are invited to attend....Mrs. Wm. Core, the newly married bride, left for Topeka, Kas, their future home....The young men's Industrial Benevolent Association, meets the second and fourth Tuesdays in every month at the Vine street hall in the rear of the church. These young men are doing much for the uplift of the race. Don't fall to meet them and see what they are doing. Paris, June 12—Jack Johnson is using the same tactics in preparing for his fight with Frank Moran that he employed in Australia when he was getting into shape to fight Tommy Burns for the championship. "Daddy" Vienne, promoter of the Johnson-Moran contest, called up Johnson's mansion the other morning, intending to speak to Johnson's valet. Instead of the valet it was Johnson who answered the telephone. Vienne was startled to hear Johnson's voice and asked him what he meant by being at home at 10 o'clock in the morning and wondering why he wasn't on the road working out. Johnson explained that he had already covered ten miles that morning. Instead of waiting until near noon to do his road work Johnson is out drilling when dawn breaks. He did the same thing in Australia and it worked well. By the time the average fighter rolls out of ben, Johnson has done half a day's work. The big champion is still conducting his afternoon teas. At these sessions Johnson does some real boxing, shadow fighting, bag punching, tosses the medicine ball, skips the rope and does numerous other things, to the delight of fashionable men and women who pay money for the privilege of seeing him train. It is noticeable that the majority of his followers are Americans. Many delight in the remark, "I knew him in Chicago." Whether they did or not they willingly plank down a five spot, the price of admission. It is persistently rumored that Theodore Roosevelt will be among the spectators at the fight and many have evinced a desire to attend since they heard the quiet "tip" that will not down. Johnson's present condition is a surprise to those who can judge. Several days' work has taken off several pounds of superfluous flesh. He has regained much of his speed and stamina, looks trained to the minute and his sparring shows little of a long period of idleness. All the talk and deduction about his being "all in" fails to make good. Experts agree that he is all there. The Tuskegee Edition of DR. BOOKER T. WASHINGTON'S WORKS WHOLE SET ONLY ($2.00) TWO DOLLARS DOWN and the balance at $1.00 per month for six months Up From Slavery" A history of Dr. Washington's life and experiences told by himself. In this book also is given a history of the Tuskegee Institute and Dr. Washington's famous Aalanta Address of 1895. PRICE $1.50, postage 15 cents extra. "Working With The Hands" Contains Dr. Washington's experience and advice with reference to the importance of industrial education and the methods of imparting same. PRICE $1.50, postage 15 cents extra. "Character Building" A collection of Dr. Washington's Sunday Evening Talks to the student body in the Chapel of the Tuskegee Institute. These talks have become widely known and famous. PRICE $1.50, postage 15 cents extra. "Story of the Negro." (Two Volumes) Gives the history of the Negro race from its beginning in plain, simple words that may be understood by any school child. This history also contains sketches of many noted colored men and women who have succeeded in various walks of life. This history should form a part of the education of every Negro boy or girl. PRICE $3.00, postage 30 cents extra. "My Larger Education" is a supplement to "Up From Slavery" and contains Dr. Washington's experiences in contact with men and movements in this and other countries. PRICE $1.50, postage 15 cents extra. "The Man Farthest Down" the latest book from the pen of Dr. Washington. 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. Write at once to A. R. STEWART, Tuskegee Institute, Ala. 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