Kansas City Sun

$4,000 MORE NEEDED TO FURNISH Y. M. C. A. $1,200 Raised at Opening Dinner of Campaign, which is From October 8th to 13th. TWO HUNDRED AND TWENTY-ONE DOLLARS IN CASH Strong Addresses by Prof. G. N, Grisham, Miss Anna H. Jones W. G. Mosely, L. C. Stewart and H. J. Harris. A FEARLESS DEFENDER OF THE RACE $4,000 MORE NEEDS TO FURNISH $1,200 Raised at Opening Dinner is From October 8th TWO HUNDRED AND TWENTY-O Strong Addresses by Prof. C. Anna H. Jones W. G. Mcart and H. J. H. More than fifty ardent supporters and friends of the Y. M. C. A. gathered at an informal luncheon in the unfinished gymnasium of the new Association building Wednesday, October 7, to formulate plans for furnishing the building. H. O. Cook, chairman of the committee of managers, presiding, told of the fine showing the Colored people had made to date, having paid in cash MISS ANNA H. JONES Subscribed $50 toward furnishings, also a subscriber to the building fund. Miss Jones is principal of Douglass School. $21,000, however necessitating the raising of $4,000 more to reach $25,000 and to buy furnishings for the new building which will be finished in a few days. Prof. G. N. Grisham, chairman of the executive committee, then told in a few well chosen words of the early struggles of the Association and the attempts to establish a permanent home. He told of the adaptability of the Y. M. C. A. to the human as well as the spiritual needs of mankind and how it worked in conjunction with the church to build up character in young men. He then made a plea that the work so nobly begun be carried to a full fruition by continued and unceasing efforts to raise the balance of the money needed. The executive secretary, R. B. De-Frantz, then began the reading of the MR. L. C. STEWART Formerly of Winnipeg, Canada, subscribed and paid in full $50 toward the building fund. He is to engage in the real estate business in Kansas City. pledges of those who had subscribed. When $50 by Miss Anna H. Jones was read, the men demanded a speech. She said in part: "I am glad to have a part in a movement that means better men for Kansas City. We need many more of such. After the men are well settled in their building, we must have one for the women. Will you help us get it?" With a loud acclaim all promised their assistance. Mr. L. C. Stewart, recently of Winnipeg, Canada, who subscribed $50, was next called for. In his talk he impressed the men by telling of the wonderful advance the Colored people had made in Kansas City since he left sixteen years ago. As a business man he said he could see following the establishment of the Y. M. C. A. building, many lines of business among the Negroes. He further said: "You have the most beautiful site that could be found in the country on which to locate a Y. M. C. A. building." Mr. H. J. Harris, of Excelsior Springs, Mo., who subscribed $100, made a most remarkable speech in which he told of his early struggles after leaving Kansas City; of his set determination at all times to do the right and be honest at any cost, and --- The Kansas City Sun now by following these principles the Lord had wonderfully blessed him. He closed his remarks by illustrating the scriptural passage "that it is more blessed to give than to receive." He was given a great ovation. The first subscription of $100 was made by Chas. D. Frazier of Grand Canyon, Arizona. Mr. Frazier has carried a continuous membership in the Y. M. C. a for many years. He was connected with the organization in its infancy, when it met from house to house. The following subscriptions were made: $100, C. D. Frazier, Mrs. Martha Kirkpatrick and Mr. H. J. Harris. $50, Miss Anna H. Jones, Mrs. Myrtle F. Todd, Sandy Draper, L. C. Stewart. $25, A. B. Barnett, H. O. Cook, Jas. G. Williams, W. H. B. Ford, Spence Geo. W. Prioleau, W. P. Mimms, H. B. Hollman, a friend, H. W. Becks, Abe L. Sykes, G. Emery, Thos. Fleming, G. A. Page, R. B. DeFrantz, N. C. Crews, H. M. Fletcher, S. Bellany, N. G. Walker, C. A. Franklin, P. C. James, Edw. Ross, Jas. Anderson, Scott Watson, W. G. Mosely. $15, A. A. Moore, a friend. $12.50, Randolph Wisdom. $10, C. H. Calloway, Geo. Jones. $5, F. M. Christian, Mrs. F. M. Christian, L. A. Knox, A. V. Barton, Dr. J. F. Shannon, J. E. Evans and E. S. Lewis. $1, a friend. MRS. MYRTLE F. TODD A teacher in the Lincoln High School, subscribed $50 toward the furnishings. She gave $50 on the building fund. During her short residence in Kansas City she has become of invaluable service in church and social service work. The following cash amounts were paid: L. C. Stewart $50.00 Sandy Draper 50.00 Mrs. M. A. Kirkpatrick 25.00 H. J. Harris 25.00 N. G. Walker 25.00 R. B. DeFrantz 10.00 W. P. Minms 10.00 A. V. Barton 5.00 Thos. Fleming 5.00 D. G. Emery 5.00 Dr. J. F. Shannon 5.00 H. O. Cook 5.00 E. S. Lewis 5.00 A friend 1.00 Subscribed and paid $100 to the building fund and $50 toward furnishing the building. As a cash payment is necessary for the furnishings, all subscribers are urged to pay in cash or at least a part cash on their subscriptions. The following men are now working to bring to a successful issue the funds for furnishing the Y. M. C. A. building: TEAM NO.1. C. H. Calloway, F. J. Weaver, F. W. Dabney, T. B. Watkins, L. A. Knox, W. C. Hueston, T. B. Stewart, E. B. Thompson, H. W. Becks, N. G. Nris ham, Randolph Wisdom, A. W. Barton, Geo. Jones, E. S. Lewis. TEAM NO. 2. D. N. Crosthwait, R. W. Elmore, G. S. Ellison, T. W. H. Williams, A. B. Pittman, Dr. L. E. Baller, F. M. Christian, H. O. Cook, R. D. Wortham, H. J. Spigener. MR. H. J. HARRIS Proprietor of a first class bath house of Excelsior Springs, Mo., who subscribed $100 toward furnishing the new Y. M. C. A. The beautiful home of Mrs. M. A. K. scribed $100 to furnishing the Y. the balance to be paid in ninety women's department of the frate The beautiful home of Mrs. M. A. Kirkpatrick at 1212 Vine street, who sub-scribed $100 to furnishing the Y. M. C. A. building. She paid $25 cash the balance to be paid in ninety days. She is an active worker in the women's department of the fraternal organizations. The beautiful home of Mrs. M. A. Kirkpatrick at 1212 Vine street, who sub scribed $100 to furnishing the Y. M. C. A. building. She paid $25 cash the balance to be paid in ninety days. She is an active worker in the women's department of the fraternal organizations. TEAM NO.3. P. C. James, J. W. Holbert, W. P. Minums, J. A. Lee, D. G. Emery Edward Ross, A. Young, W. Lee Whbly, S. T. Glass, Rob. Bennett, A. V Pepp, W. W, Godwin, Jno, A. Jones, A. W. Fox, A. E. Estes, N. G. Walker TEAM NO.4. S. S. Kay, Rev. J. M. Green, Scott Watson, G. F. Sallee, A. A. Moore, J. H. Crews, J. A. Anderson, Wash Davis, Ben Thomas, Dr. J. E. Perry, L. W. McKeever, T. D. Henderson. TEAM NO. 5. C. R. Westmoreland, W. H. Houston R. P. Jackson, Dr. E. J. McCampbell G. A. Page, F. D. Wright, Theo. Clay Dr. J. F. Shannon, L. D. Hines, F. J Work, N. G. Moore. L. A. Tillman of 1616 Lydia avenue, for many years a patrolman of this city, died Saturday night, October 3, and was buried Tuesday afternoon, October 6, from St. Augustine's Episcopal church, of which he had been a member for many years. Interment in Highland cemetery. He leaves a wife, son and two daughters to mourn his loss. COLORED PEOPLE'S INVESTMENT COMPANY For aid, don't forget to call the 2427 Vine street. Home phone Max position to loan you money to assist property if you buy through us. In addition, we can help Negroes in the last six months. On in so doing, we help ourselves. On at all times, so call on us and leave Our most recent real estate trust at 1315 Michigan avenue, which we for a consideration of $4,000; this Wilson S. Hardman of Watts, Calable Negro residence in Kansas City of 37 feet to the alley, and has a strictly modern from cellar to gar and one that will attract the attent Smith, the hustling president of harbor of praises is due him from the fact. For aid, don't forget to call the Colored People's Investment Co. 2427 Vine street. Home phone Main 928—Bell East 1011. We are in position to loan you money to assist you in making first payment on property if you buy through us. We can get you anything you want in any location. We have handled $20,000 worth of property for Negroes in the last six months. Our business is to help our Race and in so doing, we help ourselves. Our business is open for inspection at all times, so call on us and let us explain matters to you. Our most recent real estate transaction was the property located at 1315 Michigan avenue, which we sold to Mr. R. L. Tutt and wife for a consideration of $4,000; this property was formerly owned by Wilson S. Hardman of Watts, California. There is not a more desirable Negro residence in Kansas City, Mo.; this property has a frontage of 37 feet to the alley, and has an 8-room brick veneer house on it, strictly modern from the carat to garret. This will make an ideal home and one that will attract the attention of most anyone. Mr. Solomon Smith, the hustling president of the Colored People's Investment Co., handled the deal to the satisfaction of all concerned, and a good deal of praise is due him from the fact that he had to cope with one of the best white real estate dealers in the city, also one of the city's best attorneys in the person of Judge Botsford, and never lost a point. This goes to show that the Negro is as well qualified to handle your business as the white man when it comes to the best. The company also exchanged the property of Mr. C. H. Adkins, located at 2429 and 2431 Michigan, for vacant property and a cash consideration. Mr. R. D. Jackson, the secretary of the firm, handled this deal. The property located the 1710 East Twenty-eighth street, was sold to Mr. Calvin Warwick for a consideration of $1,700; also the property located at 1615 Euclid avenue was sold to Mrs. Georgia Christian for a consideration of $1,800—these deals were handled by Mr. C. H. Adkins, treasurer of the company. All this goes to show that we are up and doing business, so don't be afraid to intrust your business in our hands. We have added to our firm a moving van, and are in a position to move you and also store your goods. Moving, $2,000 o load and up—goods stored in bonded storage house. MR. JOHN LANGE, Who celebrated his 74th birthday anniversary October 4. To his sur- prise Mr. Lange was greeted by a number of his old friends, who spent a delightful evening. The following poem was written for the occasion by J. Dallas Bowser: Hail, my good friend of seventy-four, A birthday greeting glad I send; May sweet content its blessings pour In showers 'til your life shall end. Seventy-four for such a man, Were all too brief for service here; And I could wish that 'twere God's plan To add a score to your bright career. Yours is a wealth of hoarded years, Of joyful gifts and worthy deeds; Kirkpatrick at 1212 Vine street, who sub- y. M. C. A. building. She paid $25 cash ety days. She is an active worker in the external organizations. A love of man, a faith that cheers, A sympathy for human needs. Throughout these long and busy years You've stood the test of loss or gain! If measured by your mirth or tears You surely have not lived in vain May health and happiness attend Through all the days on earth you'll roam And comfort, ease, a host of friends Be yours 'til death shall call you home. Mrs. Mary Verresha of Quincy, Ill., who is visiting relatives in Kansas City, Mo., and Kansas City, Kas., was entertained at a 5 o'clock dinner by her granddaughter. Mrs. Wm. H. Baker, 914 Woodland avenue, Tuesday, October 6. The affair was a reunion of her relatives in both cities. Mrs. Verresha is the house guest of her son, Geo. Mosby, 2316 Vine street, and would be pleased to see her many friends. Dr. Theo Smith contributed five dollars to the Ebenezer A. M. E. church, as payment of five of the older members' dollar money. Many of the elderly men and women called to see Dr. Smith and thank him for his generosity to these old people. All the Colored People's Investment Co., Main 9203—Hell East 1011. We are in assist you in making first payment on us. We can get you anything you want wanted $200 worth of property for Our business to help Race and Our business is open for inspection let us explain matters to you. The transaction was the property located we sold to Mr. R. L. Tutt and wife this property was formerly owned by California. There is not a more desir- City, Mo.; this property has a frontage is an 8-room brick veneer house on it, garret. This will make an ideal home attention of most anyone. Mr. Solomon of the Colored People's Investment Co. action of all concerned, and a good deal act that he had to cope with one of the in the city, also one of the city's best edge Botsford, and never lost a point. his it comes to the best. He igan, for vacant property and a cash mon, the secretary of the firm, handled 1710 East Twenty-eighth street, was for a consideration of $1,700; also the old avenue was sold to Mrs. Georgia of $1,800—these deals were handled by the company. All this goes to show ness, so don't be afraid to intrust your in a moving van, and are in a position for goods. Moving, $2.00 o load and up— the house. SOLOMON SMITH, President. C. H. ADKINS, Treasurer. R. D. JACKSON, Secretary. MRS. ROSA MITH, Stenographer. --- 600 HEAR MISS DOUGLASS. Piano Recital by Western University Music Graduate Marks Formal Opening of New Winds Hall Opening of New Ward Hall. CHAPEL NAMED PARKS' HALL. CHAPEL NAMED PARKS' HALL. Elite City Attendance. Miss Beulah B. Douglass, a graduate of the music department of Western University, appeared in a piano recital Friday night, October 2, in the new Ward Hall at Western University, and rendered her program to a select audience of about six hundred students and friends. Every number on the program was happily received, as indicated by the hearty applause given each interpretation, and more than once there was applause to encore. "Licia de Lammour," for the left hand, was a masterpiece and caused deafening hand-clapping. The active members of the music faculty assisted in the recital: Miss Effie E. Grant rendering "Una Voco Poco Fa" in the original, and the "Plantation Song Cycle." Miss Grant always gets an encore and cheerfully acquiesces, Major N. Clark Smith, author of the "Plantation Song Cycle," and until recently bandmaster at Tuskegee Institute, gave the rendition of "The Last Rose," and "Traumerle," much to the genuine good pleasure of everyone. As an encore to "Traumerle," Mr. Smith "soft-pedaled" his violin and sent us really into dreamland. Professor B. G. Jackson, director of the music department, accompanied on the piano with much expression. It is a noteworthy fact that the selections by Negro composers were just as gratifying as those by the Russian, French, Italian and German composers. Aside from the song cycle by Smith, there was "Mammy" by Dett, and selection 1 and 3 from the "imaginary Ballet," by S. Coleridge Taylor, these three being standard American and English composers of note throughout the music world. The recital marks the formal opening of the new Ward Hall, and it was strikingly fitting that a graduate of the school should employ a musicae as a form by which the opening should be celebrated. And Miss Douglass deserves much praise for her work, for she has in a very few years done remarkable service along musical lines, so much so that for the four years past she has been a member of the music faculty, teaching piano and harmony. The care of seating the immense crowd was in the hands of the following young ladies of Kansas City, who performed their task in a quiet and efficient manner: Misses Gertrude Lankford, Melone Minor, Jeanette Greene, Ida Marr, Mary Thomas, Mrs. Fannie Adams; also Profs. Lee Foster and P. L. Jacobs, gentlemen members of the W. U. faculty. Those who missed this recital should not fall to be in attendance at the next, which will be announced soon. A visit to the Girl's Trades Building will show a general improvement in the music department, and this year the entire first floor has been turned over for that purpose. The addition of a violin and orchestra department will undoubtedly meet with favorable attention from many. Major Smith's studio of musical curios is an interesting sight. Last Saturday evening at about 9 o'clock (as David Graves, past master of John Turner Lodge No. 106, and janitor of Lincoln school, was passing the corner of Twelfth and Oak streets, he was brutally assaulted by some unknown person. The attack was so unexpected and the blow so severe that Graves has no distinct recollection of it. It has been learned, however, that the assailant was a white man and that he disappeared into a saloon immediately after the murderous assault. The streets were literally crowded at the time, but the police have not been able to locate the guilty party and no one has as yet come forward in behalf of an inoffensive colored man who almost gave his life for the privilege of attending to his own business. Mr. Graves is at his home, 1115 Campbell street, and his condition is very serious. Dr. Howard M. Smith wishes to announce the removal of his office to 2409 Vine street, where he will be pleased to see his patrons and friends. Office hours until 10 a. m.; 2-4 and 7-8 p. m. Bell phone East 3424. M. MYERS, Tailor 1518 E.12th Street Man, you don't know what you miss, Every time that you forget, Real life is only this, Clothes will make you happy yet. High-grade clothes is what I make, And you would well pleased be Now if we your measure take To perfectly fit thee. Try me, then give me a chance, And you will content be; I know your business will advance— Long my clothes will last thee. Our grade of goods are best, Rightly tried by long, long test. HANN'S JUBILEE SINGERS The famous Hann's Jubilee Singers at Second Baptist Church, Tenth and Charlotte streets, Monday evening, October 26. Kansas City has never heard such extraordinary artists. Mr. Hann, the manager, is the most famous bass singer in the world. Kansas City heard him at the General Conference in Convention Hall May, 1912, where he received a tremendous ovation. Seven hundred tickets already have been disposed of and the indication is favorable for a record-breaking crowd. One admission, 25 cents to all. Tickets purchased before the day of the recital will be reserved without extra charge. Dr. J. E. Perry, chairman; Robert Hill, ticket seller; Frank Christian, ticket receiver; Charles Fields, treasurer; James Anderson, secretary. For tickets call Dr. Bacote's office, 3522 East, Bell phone. Are You a Member of the Knights of Pythias? They keep every promise. They pay funeral and death benefits promptly. They protect YOU in life, YOUR family after death. They have 108,000 loyal members. They have 18,000 members in the Uniform Rank department. They have 38,000 members of the ladies' auxiliary. They have the cheapest, yet BEST, endowment policy. They are the best governed of any fraternal society. They have honest, thorough business men officials. Membership in Missouri over 7,500. WE NOW HAVE NINE LARGE AND AGGRESSIVE LODGES IN KANSAS CITY. THEY SUCCEED BE- CAUSE THEY TREAT YOU RIGHT. Dispensations now on in Kansas City and St. Louis If you wish to become a charter member of the new lodge now being organized, phone or write J. P. MAYNARD. Bell phone East 2098. 2330 Vine Street. OR If you wish to organize a lodge in this greatest and most progressive of negro societies, write for particulars. Pythian Temple Bldg., 3137 Pine St., St. Louis, Mo. Grand 3891. ALL THE NEWS ALL THE TIME ANNIE CE S Singers at Second evening, October artists. Mr. Han- world. Kansas C Hall May, 1912, w hundred tickets alrea- te for a record-brea- purchased before t charge. Dr. J. E. P stian, ticket receiv- y. For tickets call a Memb s of Py NOT, WHY NOT HE K. Second Baptist Church, Tenth and October 26. Kansas City has never Mr. Hann, the manager, is the most Kansas City heard him at the General July, 1912, where he received a trements already have been disposed of and record-breaking crowd. One admission, before the day of the recital will be J. E. Perry, chairman; Robert Hill, not receiver; Charles Fields, treasurer; tickets call Dr. Bacote's office, 3522 East, Member of the Pythias? WHY NOT? K. OF P.'S CAUSE benefits promptly. R family after death. the Uniform Rank department. the ladies' auxiliary. EST, endowment policy. any fraternal society. business men officials. 500. GARGE AND AGGRESSIVE Y. THEY SUCCEED BEAT YOU RIGHT. Kansas City and St. Louis arter member of the new lodge write P. MAYNARD. 2330 Vine Street. ILAS HARRIS. 1611 Forest Avenue. NOX, Grand Attorney. fifth Street, Kansas City, Mo. lodge in this greatest and most write for particulars. LLOYD. G. C.. 57 Pine St., St. Louis, Mo. BECAUSE rise. death benefits pro- life, YOUR family, real members. members in the Uni- feder of the ladies, yet BEST, enforced of any frat, rough business m i over 7,500. NINE LARGE KANSAS CITY. THE HEY TREAT YOU won in Kansas home a charter me- phone or write J. P. M. 0098. —OR— J. SILAS 16 L. A. KNOX, G 7 West Sixth St organize a lodge in societies, write fo J. W. LLOYD 3137 Pine S Bldg., 3137 Pine S It is unfortunate that the local members of the fraternity have neglected to prepare for just such a brutal assault, the brutal assault upon Brother David Graves, who have some available funds at hand from which we might employ detective service and attorneys to prosecute such thugs as will offensive citizens simply because offensive citizens simply because they are a lack of Experience has simply been used to depend upon the public police for a sort of protection and the casual dumb and deranged always deaf, dumb and under the radar, stances, as well as helpless to render any relief to the victim. This has been have been assaulted on Twelfth street, between Oak and Main, the acute section which produced the daylight dajaght affair a short time ago. One thousand Masons should a one thousand Masons should the pose of hunting down such criminals and attaching to them the ones which they deserve. He is most often whipped who is most easily whipped. Cottage, 4 rooms, good neighborhood, city water, two churches, school $5.70 month. 1607 Myrtle. George Donnelly, 401 Whittier, and Division No. 7, Court House. --- --- PRICE. 5c. FOR RENT. DIRECTORY or THE Negro Business League of Kansas City. Negro Business League ot Kansas City. F. J, Weaver, Pres. E. A. Robinson, Secy. Momivors will plone report any pisane cr change, of addons to a MORRIS, “HinuRoial® stetetacy' ead Fiscal Azest Sen phone Mast 164 . AUTHOR AND WRITER, C, A. Starks 1125 Vine street, Bell phone, Bast 1128-W, AUTOMOBILES, Bob Robinson, 7 Passenger Car to Hire, 1219 Baltimore Ave, Day Phone, Grand 3125; Night; Bell, Bast 1759; Home, Main 8467. Chas. Monroe, 2102 Woodland Auto & Hack Service. Bell Bast 6194, Jas. Cowden, 1617 EB. 12th St. Automobile to hire. Bell Hast 26; Home Main 1532. Wm. D, Foster Auto Co. 1428 Forest, hire and repair; office Bell Grand 1630W; res. phone Bell Kast 4417W. ‘Thomas Black, 7-Passenger Packard, Safety and Service. Bell, East 2833. Home, Main 6545, BAKERS. Bessie Evans’ Cook Shop and Catering, 2428 Vine St. Bell phone, East 3637, Henry Compton, home bakery, 1512 Bast 18th, Susie Owens, 2329 Vine. George Purnell, 1312 Vine; East 4915W Bell, BARBERS. J. G. Ashcraft, 911 Wyandotte. Beil Phone, Main 3849. Residence, 2636 Highland; Bell Phone, East 4908. Eureka Barber Shop and Pool Hall, Jackson & Allen, 2401 Vine, Jas. Cowden, 1617 E 12th. Barber Shop and Bath. Burt Bros., 1422 Bast 18th St., Barber Shop and Pool Hall, Bell phone, B, 2442, Wm, Lewis, Atlanta Pool Hall, Barber Shop and Bath, 1609-11 E. 18th St. Bell Phone, East 721. William Dabbs, 1219 Baltimore; Grand 3126 Bell, J. A. Jones, 1514 B. 18th St.; Home Phone Main 5119. Palace Barber Shop, J. C. Hobbs, Prop., 1518 E. 19th St. Bell phone, 2833 East. Wm, Stitts, Criterion Barber Shop and Poo) Hall, 1717 East 18th St. BLACKSMITH, L, M, Townsend, Blacksmith, 1720 Lydia, Grand 1772, Jas, Hopkins, 2325 Vine St. CAFES AND RESTAURANTS. Henry Perry, Barbecue King, 1514 E. 19th St. Bell, Bast 2893. Mrs. Glover and Daughter, 1413 Walnut Street. 8. Matthews, 1910 North 3rd 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 BE. 18th St, Henry Compton, 1512 B. 18th St. Bell phone, Hast 618. Mrs, King, Eighteenth and Paseo. Mrs. H. W. Doteon, 1705 EB. 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, ‘M. Hunter & Son, 1319 E. 18th St. “M. ©, Lunch Room.” Dora Tilson, Baltimore Cafe No, 2, 575 Grand Avenue. Mrs, Lyda Franklin, Lincoln Cafe, 1312 B. 18th St. CHRISTIAN SOCIETIES, R. B. DeFrantz, Secy. Y. M. C. A., 1880 Paseo. Bell, Grand 885. Mrs. Lydia C, Smith, General Secretary Y. W. C. A., Fifth and State Avenue, Kansas City, Kans. Bel phone, West 1566, CLEANERS, DYERS AND TAILORS, O. K, Cleaners and Dyers, guaranteed not to shrink any garment we dye, 1113 East 18th; Bell Grand 2437. R. Bennett, 1515 East Bighteenth; East 474¢ Bell. J. F, Basil, 1509 Main; Main 6449 Home. John Holmes, 1903 Vine. Wortham Bros., 1222 B. 19th St. Bell Phone, Grand 3933-W. G. W. Golden Steam Dye Works, 1605 East 18th; Bell East 539. R. L. Hopkins, 2326 Vine St. “The Star.” Bell Phone, East $135. CARPET CLEANERS, David M. West, 1718 Euclid Avenue. Phones, Bell East 3555; Home, Main 1169. CIGAR MANUFACTURER, Henry Parks.1509 East Eighteenth; Main 4905 Home, Bast 45 Bell CLERGYMEN, M. L. Warfield, C. M. B. Church, Kansas City, Kan, Preston Kyles, 1310 Minnesota Ave., Kansas City, Kans. ©. J. Ferguson,416 New Jersey Ave., Kansas City, Kans. F. D. Wells, Bethel A. M. E. Charch, 24th and Flora. G, E. Arnett, 14th and Spruce, Baptist Church. Rey. G. H, Daniels, 2213 Vine Street. Home phone, Main 5618. BN, Cohron, State Baptist Missionary, 708 North Sith St., St. Joseph, Mo, Phone 2137, J. R. Ransom, Pastor A. M, E. Church, 8th and Nebraska, Kansas City, Kans. Bell Phone, West 204. 8. 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, Bast 4090, W. A. Bowren, Pastor First Baptist Church. Bell Phone, West 3518. Lee H, Mills, 10th and Euclid Ave., Kansas City, Mo. Rey. G, E. Arnett, 14th and Spruce, Baptist Church, Rey O, T. Reed, State Baptist Church Convention and Twin City Min- isters’ Alliance Secretary. Rey. W. C. Williams, 17th and Tracy Ave., Ebenezer A. M. E. Church, Rey, T. A. Wilson, 1747 Belleview Ave., Grand 2668, J. M. Booker, Pleasant Green Baptist Church. Res., 595 Tracy. 3. W. Clay, King Solomon Baptist Church, ‘Res, Bell, West 1434. D, B. Jackson, Sth Street Baptist Tabernacle, 710 Freeman. Bell, West 703 G, McNeil, 211 Garfield. Bell, West 1999, J, M, Gilbert, First Baptist Church, Bonner Springs, Kans. C. C, Callaway, Pilgrim Baptist Church. Rey. A. A, Harris, Second Christian Church, 2220 Michigan. COAL, FEED, ICE AND KINDLING, 1, B, Blackburn, 1612 N. 9th St., K. C., K., Bell phone, W. 1576. J. H. Hall, 1208 Vine. Herman Kinslee, 2012 Harrison; Grand 2766W Bell, E. A. Salisbury, 2206 Vine; East $79 Bell. ‘R, Williams, 1815 Bast Seventeenth. Hopkins Bros., 2323 Vine. W. H. Lambright & Sons, Coal, Ice and Feed. Bell phone, W. 1923. 1620 North 8d street, Kansas City, Kas. CONTRACTORS—GENERAL. C J West, Contractor, General Repair 1419 East 18th St. Grand 885. fan Day, office 1426 E, 18th street, Bell phone, Grand 1413. Wm. T. Garner, contractor and builder, 1728 Woodland; Bell B. 4741W. A. E, Estes, 2460 Waldron, Bell, East 4394-Y. Leon H, Jordan, 712 East 12th St. Bell Grand 2873. W. R. Nelson, 1322 Pacific Street. ©, 8. Page, 1514 East Eighteenth; Main 5119 Home, DAIRY. William Sprangles, 2224 Vine St., Countee’s. Phones. DENTISTS. W. L. Hayden, cor. 4th and Minnesota. Bell, West 823. K. C., K. T. C. Chapman, 1505 East Bighteenth; East 798 Bell. A. H. Hudson, 2330 Vine; East 2330 Bell, McQueen Carrion, 18th and Paseo, Bell Phone, EB. 144. Home Phone, Main 3490. H. D. Voorhies, 500 Minnesota Ave., Kansas City, Kens, Bell Phone, ‘West 1910, DRESSMAKING, Mrs. Blanche Page, Dressmaker, 2413 Vine St, Bell Phone, Rast 3192. Miss Georgia Coleman, 1510 E, 18th street, DRUG STORES. | Palace Drug Store Ne, 2, EB. 8, Lee, 1611 EB. 18th St, Bell Phone GROCERS. W. ©. Carroll, Groceries, [te Cream and Refreshments, 2129 NOMh ord St, Kansas City, Kans. Bell, West 1053, ‘ Abrabam Clark, 2831 Rast 64th St, G. B. Amott, 2200 Bast Twenty-fittn, A. Mason, 1905 Vine. J. L, Matson, 19th and Grove. Bell Grand 1417-X. Geo. M. King, 1208 North 9th St, Kansas City, Kan, ell Phone, ‘West 3597. : J. H. Claybourne, 10th and Washington Blvd. Bell phone, West 2682. | ¥, Johnson & Son, 852 Freoman Ave,, Kansas City, Kan, a ©. L. Williams, 1508 1, 24th St. Bell Phone Bast 1437W. Marshall Wilson, 2644 Woodland, Bell, East 1493. HAIR AND SCALP CULTURIST. Mra, Lena, B. Downs, 422 Huskell, Hair and Sealp Cuituriet, Bell, Vest 2781, Laura Jacobs, 120 Mills St., Rosedale, Kansas. Madame Grant Jones, 5th and State Ave, Kansas City, Kans. Res, Phone, Bell, West 8715-J, < Mrs, Ella Neff, 1714 B, 18th St,, Bell phone East 412, Mrs, C. B. Taylor, Poro & Scalp Treatment, Bell, Hast 1927-W. HOTELS, J. H, Simmons, 915 Oak; Main 4072 Bell. Hotel Woods, 721 Charlotte. Lewis Woods, Prop. Bell Main 2078. Madame 8. A, Bell, Hair Culturist and College in Connectfon. 923 Campbell, ICE CREAM PARLORS, D. M. West, Eureka Ice Cream Manufacturing Co, 1718 Euclid . Both Phones, Home Main 1169; Bell, East, 9555, Flora Johitson, 1003 North gra St.’ Meals, Confectioneries and Re- freshments, 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 EB. Perry, president; Harty H, Pace, secretary; G.'F. Porter, super- intendent local branch, Kansas’ & Missouri; T. A, Ross and Charles C, Buster, assistants; P. K. Brown, uperintendent Health & Accident department; W. L. Robnett, assistant superintendent; 1507 B. 18th St. Bell Phone Bast 4955. H. Walden, 2442 Montgall, 1507 East 18th St, Bell, Bast, 4955. Health and Accident Dept., Standard Life Ins, Co. Bell, Bast 4955. H. D, Simmons, 18%2 Vine, Phone East887 5. W. Golden, 1612 Lydia. Grand 2631, ‘ B, A, Robinson, 2413 Montgall. Bell, Bast 754, Special agent Stan- dard Life and District Mgr. Continental. INVENTOR, W. J. Dixon, 2828 Cleveland Avenue, JEWELER. J. A. Wilson, 1616 W. 9th St, Bell Main ¢453-Y. HAIR DRESSING AND MILLINERY. Madame N. P. Jones, Beauty Culture, Hair Goods, ete, 2110 Vine streot. Mattie P. ‘Garner, electric straighteneing, comb and hair goods; Bell East 4741. z Chapman & Caldwell, 18t hand Pasen. Phone East 798. Eva P, Washington, 849 Freeman Ave,, Kansas City, Kans, Bell phone, 2906 West. LAWYERS. L, W, Johnson Offices, 325 New York Life building, Steln-Miller pulld- ing, corner Sixth and State, Bell phone, West 938; Residence, West 2985, Judge I. F. Bradley, 721 Minnesota Aye., Kansas City, Kan, Rooms Sand 6, Bell Phone, West 2395, William B, Bruce, Attorney-at-Law and Counsellor. Phone, Home Main 5478; Otfice, 117 West Sixth Street. Chas, H. Callaway, 117 W. 6th, Home Main 58. W. C. Hueston, 117 W. 6th. Home Main 68. L, A. Knox, 117 W, 6thSt, Home Main 5478. Dorsey Green, 516 Minnesota Ave. Bell, West 424. B. A. Shackelford, 516 Minnesota Ave. Bell, West 424. I, H, Spears, 18th’ & Paseo. Bell, East 1690, MANUFACTURER. J. E. Laing, Human Hair, Hair Dye, Hair Dresser Supply and Hair Dressing School in connection. 1715 B. 18th St. MISCELLANEOUS, | G. K. Williams, Registrar, Western University, Kansas City, Kan. Mrs, Francis J. Jackson, Inspector, 244 Montgail, Bell East 3942, Amus Barnett, 1230 Forest; Main 6018 Home, || R. C, Holland, 2423 Grove Street, |S. 5. Hightower, 2426 Highland. || John ‘Thomas, 425 Waverly Way; South 5087W Bell. H, T, Kealing, Western University; West 4480 Boll. - ? || Henry P, Ewing, sclentitic farmer, 1105 Woodland, " || Wm. Sprangles, milk and butter, 3rd and Montgall; Lin. 750 Home. || D. W. White, “White's Furniture Exchange.” Bell West 483, 423 Minnesota avenue Kansas City, Kas, | Mr. 1. G. McCampbell, Custodian Western University Grounds, | Phone, West 1454. John Acy, Glacier, plasterer and plumber, 1405 Spruce. Independent Printing & Publishing Co., Kansas City, Kas, 1108 N. | Sth Street. C. A. Young. MUSICIANS, Beulah Douglass, Music, 16 North Mill St,, Kansas City, Kans, Bell Phone, West 2297, || Winston Holmes, Piano Tuner, Case Refinisher, Action Regulator and Player Piano Expert. Home, Main 8864. Office, $26 McGee, || Samuel 8, B.S. Stewart, 1714 South 4th Street, East, Salt Lake City, Utah. NEWSPAPERS. ‘The League Enterprise, newspapers, notions and stationary; shining parlor, C. A. Starks, Prop., 1521 B. 18th St. Bell Phone. N. C, Crews, Kansas City Sun, 18th and Woodland; East 999 Bell, Rey. J. Frank McDonald, Western Christiah Recorder, 2517 Grove Bt. Bell phone East 488. PAINTERS AND PAPERHANGERS. Be ‘, H, Bailey, 911 McGee St. Bell phone, Main 751, | PHYSICIANS. Dr. B.A, Walker, office and residence, 1426 B, 18th, Home Phone M. 8071; Bell G. 4392, W. Hubert Bruce, 1512 Bast Eighteenth Street. Home phone, Main 4620; Bell phone, East 3151, || Luctan P, Richardson, 2439 Waldron. Bell phone, East 2527, Henry W. Dillard, Graduate Ph.D., 1612 North Sth St, Kansas City, ans. M. H. Lambright, 1508 East 18th; Bell East 144; Home Main 3490. Dr. Theo. A. Fletcher, 1900 B, 18th St. Bell Phone, Grand 792, Office and Residence. Also both phones at Dr. Theodore Smith's Drug Store, || M. L, Piinn, pharmacist, 1301 East 18th. A L. B. Baller, N. W. Cor. 12th and Vine. Bell East 232, Howard M, Smith, 1509 Fast 18th St, Bell Bast 495, || Wm. J, Thompkins, 1509 E. 18th St. Bell East 495, L, J. Holly, 1117 Campbell. Bell phone, 783 Grand, | E, J, McCampbell, 2802 Vine street. Bell phone, 501 Bast. M. G, Brookins, Northwest Corner 24th and Vine Sts, Bell phone, | East 232, || 4. Eagar Dibble, 19th and Vine. Bell Bast 887. || J.B. Perry, 1512 B 18th St. Bell Bast 9151. Home East 4620. Jas. F. Shannon, N. EB, Cor. 18th and Paseo, Bell East 670. ‘, C, Unthank, 1112 Independence avenue. Both phones, Main 7488. ‘W. W. ifontgomery, 400 Minnesota Ave., Kansas City, Kans, Phones: Bell, West 2402; Home, West 478, 4, Franklin Wilson, 1317 North 10th St, Kansas City, Kans, Bell Phone, West 2249, Res., Bell West 3724-R, ‘Thos. A. Jones, Southeast Cor. 18th and Paseo. Phones: Home, Main Re07- Bell Bast 6069. People’s Investment Co. Solomon Smith, Pres; R. D. Jackson, Sec.; C. H. Adkins, Treas. 2427 Vine St, Home, Main 920-8, Bell Phone, Bast 1011. Geo. W. Edwards, Moberly, Mo. PROBATION OFFICER, ‘ Edward Ross, 1419 B. 18th St. Bell Grand 885. REGALIAS, BADGES, ETC. Moses Dixon, 1217 Woodland; Bast 3797 Bell, SHOE SHINING PARLOR. Moses Fields, 614 Main, SHOE STORES, A. W, Williams, General Repairing, 1960 N. 3rd St., Kansas City, Kans, HH, Shumaker, Ladies’ and Gents’ Shoe Shining Parlor, 1702 B. 18th St. ‘Temple Shoe Store, G, A. Page, Prop., 1507 B. 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 B. Jacobs, 2055 North Srd 8t., Kansas City, Kans, Bell, W. 3112, J. P. King, Sumner High School, Kansas City, Kans, Res., 916 Everett, D. G, Watson, 1906 B, 24th St. J. Silas Harris, 1611 Forest, President National Negro Educational Congress and Principal Sumner School. R. T. Coles, Principal Garrison School, 2827 Lydia; Grand 1851 Bell. W. T. White, manual training, 1612 Lydia; Grand 3631 Bell. G. A, Page, 2419 Flora. Bell BE. 501, Principal Attucks School. T. W. H. Williams, 1323 Jackson, Bell B. 3269-Y. Principal’ Bruce School. Chas. A. Westmoreland, 2325 Lydia, Bell Grand 1320-W. Lincoln High School. R. G. Jackson, Music, 531 Nebraska, Bell, West 1032, Kansas City, Ks. THEATRES, J. t.. Williams, Old Kentucky Theater, 1702 West 12th St. Homer Roberts, “Dixie Theatre,” 2411 Vine St. ‘TRANSFER, The Pxact Transfer Co., Pianos a specialty, R. R. H. Gordon, Mgr. Move everything. Office 926 McGee, Home, Main 8864, Res, 1708 B, 14th St. Home, Hast 1969. Lewis Townsend, 1720 Lydia Ave. Bell, Grand 1772. Geo, Jones, 1008 McGee, Home Phone, 5188 Main. W. Lee Whibby, 18th and Forest. Home phone M. 4023. R. W. Elmore, 1607 Harrison street, A, B, Hun, northeast cor. 7th and May. Home, Main 7261. UNDERTAKERS, H. B, Moore, Undertaker. Bell, Main 3398. 1031-33 Independence Ave. Home 3341. Wyatt & Randolph, 920 N. 3rd St., Kansas City, Kans, Bell West 2569, ©. H. Countee, 2220 Vine St, Bell Wast 2036. Watkins Bros, & Co. 1729 Lydia, Telephone Grand 987, People’s Undertaking Co., 1211 Bast 18th; Phones, Bell Grand 1565; Home 8163 Main, Edward Jones, Mgr. Jno. W. Jones, 440 State Ave, Kansas City, Kans, Both Phones, ‘West 253, ‘Will Open on Monday, September 28, 1914 at Macon, Mo. Here the student will find a pleasant and comfortable home, thorough in struction, good éiacipilae and Christian celtare, at lav rates. For further particulars address | J. H. 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Brice’s Wonderful Afro-American Scalp Food and Hair Grower, which will posi- tively cure all scalp trouble and start your hair growing at once. These remedies are manu- factured only by W. H. Brice Mfg Co., 804 Tremont Street, Boston, Mass. Formerly of In- dianapolis, Ind. Asix weeks trial treatment for Two Dollars, mailed to any address. Make all Money Or- ders payable to Mme. W. H. Brice. Send stamp for reply. ¢ er ies ts : e a oa rm P e Mme. W. H. Brice Face and Scalo Specials? Agents wanted. Write for Terms. Big Profits. Always Young Cream, 50c. per. jar. Brice's Snow Bloom Liquid Face Powder, 50c. per. bottle. Brice’s Herb Tea, 25c, per. box. Brice's Corn Cream, 25c. per. box. Brice’s Pressing Comb, $1.00. Brice’s Six Weeks Trial Treatment for the scalp, to grow hair, Two Dollars, Remember the name and number, MME. W. H. BRICE, 804 Tremont St., Boston, Mass. The Brice Mfg. Company's Branch Offices, where you can | get the Brice Preparations are listed below :— Richard Arnold, 1114 N. Senate Ave., Indianapolis, Ind. J. J. Howe Drug Store, Tremont & Cabot St., Boston, Mass. Brice's Dandruff Cream, 50c par box, Brice's Bone and Nerve Linament, 0c per bottle. } Brice’s Eezema Sealp Lotion, 50c per box. Brice's Gray Hall Restorer, 25¢ per package, | Brice's Dusting Powder for tired feet, 15¢ per package. Brice’s Best Pace Powder, in three colors, 26¢ per box. Brice's Afro-American Sealp Food, 4 boxes for One Dollar, no less sold Brice's 6 Weeks’ trial treatment Two Dollars, with the greatest discovery of the age, just send her as near as you can how the condition of the scalp ‘and if the batr ts dry and brittle and breaks off; it will stay after Madame ends this treatment—you will have healthy scalp, long and beautiful hair, THE VALUE OF PROPER HOME TRAINING. (By Dennis S. Thompson.) Home 46 the first and most import- nt school of character, and St i there that every individual receives their best moral training, or their Worst, for it 1s there that is imbibed the principles of conduct which en- dure through mantrood and cease only with life. It fs a common saying that “man- ners make the man,” and there Is a second that “the mind makes the man,” but truer than either fs a third that "homes make the man.” For the homo training includes not only man- ners and mind, but character as well, ‘and It {s mainly in the home that the heart {s opened, the habits are form- ed, the intellect is awakened, and character moulded for good or for | evn | From this source, be it pure or im- | Pure, {ssue the principles and maxims | that govern society, Law itself is but the reflex of homes; the tinfest bits of opinion sown in the minds of chil- dren, in private life, afterwards issue forth to the world, and become ite public opinion, for nations are gath- ered out of nurseries, and they who hold the leading strings of children may even exercise’ a greater power |enan those who wield the reins of government. The child's character is the nue: |1eus of the man’s; after all, education |is but superposition; the form of the crystal remains the same, Thus the saying of the poets holds true in a |large degree, “The child is the father of the man’; or as Milton puts it, |The childhood shows the man, as | morning shows the day.” Those im- pulses to conducts which last the {longest and are rooted the deepest, _!\always have their origin near our =| birth. Tt is then that the germs of | virtues or vices, of feelings or sent | ment are first implanted which deter- |mine the character of life, Thus homes which are nurseries of children who grow up into men and women, will be good or bad according to the | power that governs them. Where the | spirit of love and duty pervades the home, where head and heart bear rule wisely there, where the dally life fs in.| Honest and virtuous, where the goy- “ernment is sensible, kind and loving, | then we may expect from such a home an issue of healthy, useful and happy | beings, capable as they gain the requi- |site strength, of following the foot- steps of thelr parents, of walking up- __ |rightly, governing themselves wisely, and contributing to the welfare of “| those about them. On the other hand if surrounded by Ignorance, coarseness and selfish- ness, they unconsciously assume the same character, and grow up to adult years rude, uncultivated and all the more dangerous to society if placed amidst the manifold temptations of what we call civilized life, “Give your child to be educated by a slave,” said an ancient Greek, “and instead of one slave you will have two.” The Poorest dwelling, presided over by a virtuous, thrifty, cheerful and cleanly woman, may thus be the abode of com- fort, virtue and happiness; it may be —| the scene of every ennobling relation | '2 family tte; tt may be endeared to ‘Ajman by many delightful associations, furnishing a sanctuary for the heart, N | retuze trom the storms of life, a ‘sweet resting place after labor, a con- solation in misfortune, a pride in pros- perity, and a joy at all times. * ‘The good home is thus the best of ng | schools, not only in youth, but also in Ve |age. ‘There young and old best learn ‘. |cheerfulness, patience, self-control AX | and the spirit of service and of duty. ‘a- |'The home is the true school of. cour he |tesy, of which woman is always the re |best instructor. Philanthropy radi TE | ates from the home as from a center. To love the little platoon we belong to in society is the germ of all public =] |atfections. ‘The wisest and best have not been ashamed to own it to be thelr greatest joy and happiness to sit be hind the heads of children in the in- violate circle of home. ‘ ‘The best regulated home is always that in which the discipline is the most perfect, and yet where it is the least felt, Moral discipline acts. with the force of a law of Nature. ‘Those subject to it yield themselves to tt unconsciously; and though it shapes and forms the whole character, until the life becomes crystallized in habit, the influence thus exercised is for the most part unseen, and almost unfelt. It is a fact very much to be regret- ted that so many parents, and chil dren as well, do not recognize the ] | value of proper training in the home. | |We have about come to the place || |where the chureh, the school, the UJ | home and soctety have become slaves to the children, instead of the chil- dren profiting through the influence wielded by the various branches of rellgious and educational uplift. In many instances the parent gives the child the proper home training, .. but they are hamdicapped because of Fancy Gowns a Specialty 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 3413 M Mrs. Lillie Williams 2914 Woodland Avenue KANSAS CITY, MISOURI A League Enterprise! On Eighteenth in the Fifteen Hundred Block A News Bureau Every Negro Periodical, Negro Pictures, Negro Books, Novelties Stationery A FIRST-CLASS Shoe Shining Parlor 5c. Every Day in the Year 1521 Bast 18th Street. CHAS. A. STARKS, Prop. PROG. GEO. W. STEVENS. Dr. G. W. Stevens, the well known and famous spiritualist, can be consulted at his residence, 618 State St., Kansas City, Kan., any day from 8 a. m. to 9 p. m. Subscribe for the SUN Bell Phone East 999 1803 East 18th Street WILLA M. GLENN Notary Public and Expert Typist. Kansas City Sun Office 1803 East 18th Street Kansas City, Mo. Bell Phone East 999 MR. EDWARD DENNIS Pianist—Baritone will open his teaching season September 21, 1914. 917 Vine St., Kansas City, Mo. THE STEADY SUBSCRIBER. How dear to our heart is the steady subscriber Who pays in advance at this time of each year, Who lays down the money and does it quite gladly, And casts round the office a halo of cheer. He never says—"Stop it, I cannot afford it, I'm getting more papers now than I can read;" But always says—"Send it, our people all like it— In fact we all think it a help and a need." How welcome this when it reaches our sanctum, How it makes our pulse throb, how it makes our heart dance; Do outwardly thank him; we inwardly bless him— The steady subscriber who pays in J.C.WAGNER The Clean Market Man Oysters, Fish and Game in Season. Fancy Groceries and all Table Luxuries. Courteous Treatment to All. 1819 Howard Ave. Bell Phone 3596 East Kansas City. Missouri Muehlebach's PILSENER BEER "A HOME PRODUCT" "A DELICIOUS DRINK" "A BEER OF PURITY" Surpassed by None in the Market. Geo. Muehlebach Brewing Co. Bell Phone 777 Grand Kansas City, Mo. Home Phone 3277 Main The People's Undertaking Co. Cut Rate Undertakers Funeral Directors and Licensed Embalmers OUR MOTTO "Do unto others as you would they should do unto you." When in need of an Undertaker call and get our prices and look over our stock before going elsewhere. Experienced and EDWARD JONES, Practical Licensed Eunbalmer. Manager. THIS Swiftly-Sweeping, Easy-Running DUNTLEY Sweeper cleans without raising dust, and at the same time picks up pins, lint, travelings, etc., in ONE OPERATION. Its ease makes sweeping a simple task quickly finished. It reaches even the most difficult places, and eliminates the necessity of moving and lifting all heavy furniture. The Great Labor Saver of the Home—Every home, large or small, can enjoy relief from Broom drudgery and protection from the danger of flying dust. Hello, Neighbor! Do You Read The Sun? Do you know you can get it for ONE YEAR for ONE DOLLAR AND FIFTY CENTS. Sent anywhere in the United States. ORDER NOW! OUR PHONE IS BELL EAST 999. Call us, write, or see our agents. 1803 East 18th Street. NELSON C. CREWS. F Duntley is the Pioneer of Pneumatic Sweepers—Has the combination of the Pneumatic Suction Nozzle and revolving Brush. Very easily operated and absolutely guaranteed. In buying a Vacuum Cleaner, why not give the "Duntley" a trial in your home at our expense? Write today for full particulars Emery, Bingham, Thayer D. G. Co., Kansas City, Mo. Village NELSON C. CREWS, Editor and Owner. Mr. Burton of the Burton Publishing Co., of this city, is compiling a brief but complete and comprehensive history of the institutions, associations, societies, and clubs of Greater Kansas City, that have for their purpose the betterment and general uplift of the Colored race. Emphasizing the struggle they have had in the building and maintaining, the efforts being made, and the results that are being obtained in every phase of humanitarian and philanthropic efforts. The history of each institution or association will be written by the man or woman whom is deemed best equipped, by association or knowledge of the subject, to give the desired information. Following is a partial list, with the name of the writer of the article: Garrison Square, by R. E. L. Bailey; City Hospital, by Wm. J. Thompkins, M. D.; Douglas Hospital, by S. H. Thompson, M. D.; Wheatley-Provident Hospital, by J. E. Perry, M. D.; Y. M. C. A., by R. B. DeFrantz; Y. W. C. A., by Mrs. Lydia C. Smith; Kaansas City Medical Society, by G. W. Brown, M. D.; Business League, by F. J. Weaver; Western University, by Prof. H. T. Kealing; Schools of Kansas City, Mo., by Prof. G. N. Gresham; Methodist Churches, by Rev. William H. Peck; Baptist Churches, by Rev. Samuel W. Bacote; Episcopal Churches, by Rev. E. S. Willett; Federated Clubs of Kansas City, Mo., by Mrs. M. A. Bailley; Federated Alumni, by Miss Anna Jones; Hod Carriers Hall, by C. H. Harris; Domestic Science in Schools, by Mrs. Fredericka D. Perry; Domestic Training in Schools, by Mrs. T. W. H. Williams; South Side Day Nursery, by Mrs. J. Abernathy; St. Simon's Nursery, by Rev. E. S. Willett; Working Girls' Home, by Mrs. L. A. McCampbell; Old Folks and Orphans' Home, by Victoria E. Overall. Others will be added as writers are obtained. In addition to the historical feature, which will be profusely illustrated, will be a brief biography with portrait, also picture of the homes of many prominent men and women of Kansas City. The title of this work will be, "Negro Men and Women of Affairs of Greater Kansas City, and Kansas City, Kas." and will be a work of art in every respect. Our people are being interviewed in regard to their biographies by Mr. George W. Little, the well known solicitor and magazine promoter of this city. Old houses made new; we will point your house, stop all kinds of leaks, patch your porches and fix up your steps for a reasonable sum. Call Bell phone 2089W. James L. Blake. 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. KELLEY'S BEST HIGH PATENT REAL E Property of All Kid In Both Kansas City TERMS TO MISS RUTH BRA Main Office: 400 Haskell Ave BELL PHONE W Branch Office: Portsmouth Bldg., Branch Office, Topeka, Kas Expert Dental OF KANSAS C Our work has stood the test. We have be Dental Work for the past 26 years. We have Remember in Business All work kept in repair free SAVE MONEY EXAMINATION PR All work guaranteed 30 The doctor who extracts your tooth here has in this line than any other dentist in the service. Painless Extracting, 36a. 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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. Mofitte, 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. 42, A. F. and A. M. meets the 2nd and 3rd Monday in each month. All Master Masons in good standing welcome. R. Green, W. M.; J. H. Sniginer, Sec'y. Rone Lodge No. 25, A. F. and A. M. meets the 1st and 2nd Monday in each month. All Master Masons in good standing welcome. R. Green, W. M.; T. J. McCampbell, Sec'y. Mt. Olive Lodge No. 53, A. F. and A. M. meets the 5th and 4th Friday in every month. Visiting Master Masons are wel- liting Those, Jackson, W. M. Frank Secretary, Secretary, 1518 Baltimore Ave. U. B. King, the West Lodge No. 218 meets first and third Mondays in each month at 563 Grand avenue. D. M. West, Ris- ers, Sec'y. 1732 Woodland Ave. Office of DR. M. G. BROOKINS 1816 Woodland Avenue Bell Phone East 838. Home Phone Main 2554. Office Hours: 10 to 12; 2 to 4; 6 to 9 p. m. Calls Answered Day or Night. Office Hours 8 to 12 m. & 1 to 5 p. m. Sunday by Appointment Bell Grand 2553W DR. E. C. 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Glen.....General Manager Gale E. Thompson.....Adv. Agent J. G. P. Tyler.....Advertising Solicitor Eva P. Washington..... Second Baptist Church, 10th and Charlotte. Vine St. Baptist Church, 1825 Vine St. Ward Chapel A. M. E. Church, 11th and 12th St. Seventh Day Adventist, 23rd and Woodland ST. Monica's Catholic, 17th and Lydia Morning Star Baptist Church, 231 Vine Avenue Baptist Church, 111 Highland. Centropolis A. M. E. Church, Church, 111 St. James A. M. E. Z. Church, 1823 Woodland Ave. Third Baptist Church, Roundtop, People's Mission, 30th and Genesee. St. Luke's Baptist Church, 19th and Highland. Pilgrim Baptist Church, 614 Charlotte St. Calvary Baptist Church, 19th and Askew. Bigelow A. M. E. Mission, 5th and Lakewood. Progressive Baptist Church, 29th and Summit. C. M. E. Church, 1817 Flora Ave. 45th Ave. Baptist Church, 4055 MILI St. St. Luke's E. M. E. Church, 43rd and Prospect Place. A. M. E. Mission, 655 Grand Ave. KANSAST CITY, KAN. CHURCHES. First A. M. E. Church, 8th and Neb. First Green Baptist Church, 1st and Splittog. Steward Streets. Faul A. M. E. Church, 21st and Ruby. First Baptist Church, 5th and Neb. King Solomon Church, 3rd and Bld. Bishop's Church, 3rd Quindarado A. M. E. Church, Quindarado Pleasant Valley Baptist Church, Rosedale, K M. E. Church, 9th and Oakland, M. E. Church, 4th and Oakland, Salter Mission, A. M. E. Church, South Park, Kan. Second Episcopal, 3rd and Stewart, Second Baptist Church, 24th and Ruby. Wesley Chapel M. E. 106 Shawnee, Paul A. M. E. 106 Zion Church, 4000 Adams Bethel A. M. E. Church, Rosedale, Kan. Zion Baptist Church, 4th and Vir- chish Ebenezer A. M. E. Church, Sanford and Tremont. STATEMENT OF THE OWNERSHIP MANAGEMENT, CIRCULATION, ETC. of the Kansas City Sun, published weekly at Kansas City, Mo., required by the Act of August 24, 1912: Name of Editor—Nelson C. Crews, Kansas City, Mo. Managing Editor—Nelson C. Crews, Kansas City, Mo. Business Manager—Willa M. Glenn, Kansas City, Mo. Publisher—Nelson C. Crews. Owners: (If a corporation, give names and addresses of stockholders holding 1 per cent or more of total amount of stock).—Nelson C. Crews. Known bondholders, mortgages, and other security holders holding 1 per cent or more to total amount of bonds, mortgages or other securities: None. NELSON C. CREWS, (Signature of Editor.) Sworn to and subscribed before me this 29th day of September, 1914. WILLA M. GLENN, (Seal.) Notary Public. My commission expires April 10, 1918. EDITORIAL. Before the ladies' clubs begin to make up their lists of parties to be "cut" during the coming social season, we suggest that they read eight verses of the second chapter of Titus. The police will probably explain that the injuries received by Dave Graves were due to an overhead attack by a German Zeppelin, the driver of which deponent is unable to ascertain. It is hoped that some of the orches tras being formed in the elementary schools under the direction of the musical supervisors, may be able to furbish music for the Lincoln High commencement next June. At Galveston, Texas, the Colored people have organized an Anti-Lynching Society, but reports do not state whether they have agreed not to lynch anybody or whether they have agreed not to be lynched. It must be one or the other. The Colored Baptists of Missouri are reported to have found another site for their college near Kansas City, but will probably keep the same secret until they will have moved into it. The sacred Massile property will be sold, it is stated, at an advantageous price. Not long ago the Negro Shriners turned out in Atlanta and made such an enviable showing that the white Rabban Temple sought a court injunction aimed to prohibit the Colored men from wearing any of the regulation insignia and regalia and from using the name Shriners. --- LOOK! LOOK! 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Bell Phone 4591 G Mail Orders Promptly Filled DO YOU KNOW OF THE NEW HISTORY? "Negro Men, Women and Affairs of Greater Kansas City." The history of the institutions, associations, societies and clubs that stand for the progress of the Negro race of Greater Kansas City is almost completed. In the biographical department of this monumental work, will be a brief biography of most of the men and women of prominence and position, who are striving to be of service to their race, in the two cities. It will be impossible for our representatives to see every one who should be seen, and as it is our earnest desire that every one should have the opportunity to know of this work, we are using this method of bringing it to their attention. If you are interested, and most every one is, who has been seen, and have not been called on by one of our representatives, we would like to have you get in touch with us or our Mr. Little, so that we may see you at once. When this volume is published and you find that you are not among its representative people in it, you will be very much disappointed, no matter whether from a lack of opportunity or a lack of interest at the time it was presented to you, as this is the first attempt ever made to publish the information this book will contain. Every one should be interested and improve the opportunity this work will afford them, their interests and their people. BURTON PUBLISHING CO., 509 East Ninth St. FARMINGTON, MO. Mrs. G. H. Smith of Independence, arrived Thursday on a few days' visit with Mrs. Felix Poston and friends. She is en route to Cape Glardeau to attend the Missouri Conference.... Mrs. Jane Hunt went to Fredericktown, Wednesday, to spend the remainder of the week and attend her customers in the hair trade.... Mrs. Mary Rogers died Friday morning at the home of her sister, Mrs. Phillis McAllister. Her funeral was conducted Sunday afternoon from the M. E. church, by Rev. J. L. Brooks.... Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Townsend of St. Louis, arrived Saturday to attend the funeral of Mrs. Rogers.... Misses Alice and Zelma Swink, Ora Hunt and Mr. V. E. Williams went to Bonte Terre Saturday afternoon, and rendered a quartet at an entertainment given under the auspices of the A. M. E. church of that city. They were accompanied to the city by Mrs. G. H. Smith.... Miss Zelma Swink left Sunday morning for Champaign, Ill., where she will enter the High School. She was accompanied as far as St. Louis by her sister, Miss Alice Swink.... Mr. and Mrs. Scott Cole and grandson, Kossuth Baker, were visitors in Festus, Sunday.... Mr. Rosse Madison went to St. Louis Sunday to spend the week witnessing the fall festivities. A THEY SAY —That money will be very scarce this winter. —That it is not advisable to out-grow yourself. —That some women gossip more than Betty and Sam. —That some people are like bad dollars: they leave but will come back again. —That a great many people persist in believing they are rich until their estates are settled. —That chauffeurs who joyride with girls will not be so popular as the winter approaches. —That a certain married woman was so sure of her husband's love that she slapped his face the other evening. —That a certain married man came home at 3:00 a. m. and discovered that he had lost his B. V. D.s somewhere. Poor man. —That a certain man fell in love with a young lady's voice and then with her when they met; now he doesn't want his old girl. —That the Book on "Men, Women and Affairs of Greater Kansas City," by Mr. Geo. W. Little, is the highest class history ever published for Negroes. —That never to despise, never to judge rashly, never the interpret other men's actions in an ill sense; but to compassionate their infirmities, bear their burdens, excuse their weaknesses, love your enemies is true charity. ROSEDALE, KAS. Miss Bernice Shelby is ill at her residence....Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Henderson and their three children of South Park, Kas,asant the week end with Mr. and Mrs. T. T. Morton....Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Woolridge, Mr. and Arthur Ridley were their guests Friday evening....Men's Day will be observed at the Pleasant Valley Baptist church Sunday afternoon at 2:30 p. m. An interesting program will be rendered. The public is invited. MARYVILLE, MO Mr. Alfred Allen and wife, Mrs. Jas. Malcome and Mrs. John Fields went down and renovated the Parsonage last Friday....The Trustee Board met last night at the Church and all members were present except one class leader. John Gooden raised $13.00; class leader No. 2, Alfred Allen, $21.00; class leader No. 3, Mary Gooden, $4.00. We are hoping to do more this year....Rev. C. C. Baker and daughter took dinner Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Allen on Third street....Brother Charley Martin read the report Sunday night and reported for the year, $850.90. MEADVILLE, MO. The Gentry Street Baptist church of this place had an arousing contest and rally. Rev. W. H. Davis, the evangelist, was with us, breaking the bread of life to us in his most masterly manner. At 11 o'clock he ascended the rostrum and after a brief introduction by the pastor, Rev. C. W. Graham, he chose his text, "Greater works than these shall you do." John 14:12, which was delivered in the most efficient manner, being full of pathos and Holy Spirit. Rev. Tally's congregation of Chillicothe, gave us a large audience. The evening session was even greater, and at 7:30, Rev. Davis ascended the rostrum after listening to an interesting program rendered by the members of the B. Y. P. U. He chose for a text, "Who Should Move Away the Stone." Mark 28. Subject, "Imaginary Difficulties," which was delivered in the same high, thoughtful, instructive and spiritual manner that characterizes his evangelistical ability. He also secured several students for enrollment of Western College. The four contestants for a hand crocheted counterpiece, made by Mrs. Ida Botts, reported, and was awarded to Sister Pauline Anderson. The rating was for the purpose of liquor the expense that was incurred by the most telling repairs on the church building. The amount raised is $7.02.5. . . . Miss Pearl, who has been spending the summer with her par ents, Mr. and Mrs. John Perry, returned to Kansas City, Tuesday. Mrs. Eustachia Carter of Macon, is visiting Mrs. Augustus Anderson, and friends, en route to Topeka, Kas. . . . Mrs. Beach and daughter of Omaha Neb., are visiting her mother-in-law and friends. We wish them a pleasant visit. . . Mr. Grant Brassell of Duluth Minn., has purchased the Rev. G. N Jackson's property, and has just completed a beautiful dwelling, which has added much to our locality. . . Collection for the week, $84.44. CHARITY BALL BY CHARLES A. STARKS Mr. Webster defines the word "classic" as meaning the best; pure; of the first class or rank. And out of this we get the usual suffixed Classism which is generally applied to well established patent thought or a particular quality. The word is often misused by our people, for instance they term an ordinary sentimental song "classical," when it really calls for deep thought, science, philosophy and the usage of time to impart the classic nature to anything. This is why the Greeks are held in such high esteem because not even time has been able to change or alter some of the wise savings of their day. Then it will also take time to fully prove the classicism of Booker T. Washington's peculiar message to the world. Notwithstanding that he is reasonably appreciated by his contemporaries—his detractors as well as his admirers, that he has many of both is sufficient apology for the birth of this article, as the papers are usually full of his praise and detraction. The latest classic hit the untrammeled exemplar has delivered, took place in Muskegue, Okla., during the session of the National Negro Business League. In his speech he used this simple axiom: Beautify the places you already have. This, however, has been the signal for those powerful cannons to let loose their fiery contents upon the author of these words, and attempt annihilation of one whom they have sworn "must fall" as the Romans sald of Carthage. Beautify the places you already have—is an injunction the Negro needs every hour, and is especially true in Kansas City when you look around and see the thousand lit the improvements many could make in their homes and in their places of business, which, if made, would certainly beautify them a hundredfold. It is a duty imposed upon man to improve that which shelters and protects him. It matters not how humble this may be if the spirit of improvement is carried out, the place receives the hallowed blessing which follows good. If we do not take proper care of a simple cottage or flat, we certainly will not take care of a mansion. It is the same old story. Being faithful in a few things. Any person or family living in a great cultured city, who shall not sweep the sidewalls and approaches, and keep their windows clean (this is always the first step) do not deserve the Best in housing conditions, for it is plain that they would not appreciate the Finest if they had it. This goes for White and Black. Beautify the places you already have. Ye that own homes. Repair that broken fence; paint that house; plant and cultivate that flower bed; impart an appearance of general order and neatness everywhere; take an interest in street improvements, and be a disciple of civic righteousness in the community in which you live. Remember the only proper way to fight evil is with Good Works. If we have been segregated, remember that segregation destroys itself and that those who advocate it often give great advantages (unconsciously) to those segregated. For instance, there is more social unity among Negroes in Kansas City today than ever. We have a business district of our own which is playing a large part in our economic life—something we could not boast of ten years ago, and an all-Negro residential section which is far from being bad. This consolidation means more than the superficial observer generally understands. It means in the Negroes live together, beautify their homes, and solidify their aims that they are going to gain a power to not only stop the enroachment of the Whites, but spread the wings of Ethiopia even unto the enemy's camp if in union there is strength, then, in a community of people where there is a reasonable Oneness of spirit, there is nothing that can hamper that people in improving their conditions. There are many, many desirable homes which Colored people own and live in, in Kansas City, and general housing conditions are fairly good. Then by way of preservation and improvement there is classicism in what Dr. Washington says: Beautify the places we already have. This will add value, charm, grace and everything that really makes our abode a good place in which to live. By the way! If the heads of some of our public institutions could only catch a little of this fire for beauty, then they would see that their janitors would not sleep half the time and pitch horseshoes the other half, instead of keeping the buildings clean, spick and span. Outside banisters repaired and painted, the lawn well kept, window shades rolled even, floors scrubbed and a general clean-cut appearance. Who ever is guilty of this Neglect, "Him have I offended!" Criticism Answer. If we truly believe in a thing we will proceed to demonstrate it in a practical way. Men are prone to "take sides" without weighing properly that which they pretend to advocate. To rightly champion any particular line of thought one must practice or live it. This is what gives Dr. Washington's statements their classic turn. One only has to start to put them in action at once to learn or demonstrate their broad practicability. A few of the best known are these: Learn to do a common thing in an uncommon manner. Advertise your advantages (a good business injunction). Cast down your bucket where you are (which briefly means: Stop looking over yonder and make well of your present opportunities). These are really infallible, and not even the editor of the Crisis or of the A. M. E. Church Review, can alter these truths. Porters, waiters and laborers could study the first with good results, and our business men could learn a lesson in the second. Whilst every one including the calamity howler and 'neer do well' should remember the third. In spite of the plainness of these statements, and the simple truths they convey, there are those detractors who attempt by sarcasm and ridicule to disintegrate them, but with unhappy results. Truth stands for itself, and needs only its nakedness to convince the most skeptical. But we allow that there are other good things advocated by other disciples. Dr. Washington may not know it all, but there are some things that he has said that will surely stand, because they are right. The only suspicion we have of the venerable Doctor is that he may possess a much higher conception of truth than people imagine. This much is to his credit: A man of his high position in the esteem of the American people can be so kind and even tempered and magnanimous to his enemies. Reminds one of the gentle Saviour who was ever calm, judicious and considerate in the face of scorn and ingratitude. In looking over some of the national leaders of race, we would style them statesmen, for such they are, though without a strictly political constituency. Of these, if you would want to understand your rights, and how to fight for them, read Dubols; if you want an even balance between two extremes, dwell with Kelly Miller; if you want to be stirred by that glow of a nobler patriotism and more freedom of soul and manhood, listen to Reverdy C. Ransom. But if you want everyday practical guidance, then follow Booker T. Washington. How many will say—Amen? MOBERLY, MO. Bishop W. H. Heard came to the city Thursday. One of the most interesting features of the Conference was the Educational program on Friday night. On account of moving in new Ward Hall last Friday, Dr. H. T. Kealing was unable to present and deliver the Educational adress. The following persons were substituted: Dr. J. C. Caldwell, Revs. G. W. Cross, A. F. Fox and Mr. T. E. Martin. All made good speeches on Education. Bishop Parks made a strong plea for Ward Hall and raised $125.06. Music furnished by Grant Chapel choir.... Friday afternoon was devoted to young people's meeting. Dr. J. C. Caldwell and Mrs. Maria Newton made addresses to a large audience. Saturday afternoon Bishop Heard spoke to the Conference on Missions, and was given a collection of $55 for the mission cause.... A splendid concert on Saturday night was given for the pastor, under the management of Mrs. J. F. McDondell. Sunday morning preaching by Rev. R. L. Beal. Memorial services at 3 o'clock. At 6 o'clock, Young people's mass meeting. At 8 o'clock Dr. Newton preached to an audience that taxed the capacity of Grant Chapel. Total collection all day, $67.31. ...Ransom left for Kansas City. ...Bishop Heard left Saturday for Kansas City. ...Bishop Parks and others spoke in glowing terms of the conference in which the pastor, members and friends entertained the Conference. ...Rev. Pander is to be complimented for his splendid work here. Each member of Grant Chapel is proud of the report read. Over $2,600 having been raised this year for the church. Much credit is due the committee that worked at the church, namely, Mrs. Norman, Mrs. Susan Green and Mrs. Mollie Holliday. Rev. Spencer Robinson and others. This committee turned over to the officers, $82.52. ...Bishop Parks was pleased from all the reports. Dollar money, $3,165.51, and all other reports showed an increase. Nearly $5,000 was raised. ...Mrs. Joseph Flmong is in town and is reported that he may open business in Columbia. ...Mr. C. W. King is quite popular. He very often rides the streets in an automobile while his friends walk. ...Mrs. Lillian Booker, Mrs. Hughes and Miss Ella Boone of Liberty, visited the Conference. ...Mr. Henry Kirklin, Editor Logan and other prominent citizens of Columbia attended the Conference. ...Mrs. S. A. Graves is still im proving. NOTICE TO REAL ESTATE BUYERS —COUNSEL FREE. Have you made up your mind to buy? Have you saved up one or two hundred dollars? Do you want the best bargain you can get for your savings and enjoy it paying for you a home as you would pay rent? Ask Wm. Hopkins. He will give you sound and reliable information free; has the very best knowledge of property values in Greater Kansas City and will gladly help you. Free consultation. Absolutely no charges. I make it my business to list property for sale to Colored folks at the very lowest figures for your money. I show you the property and let you find out for yourself. Bell phone East 3851-W. WM. HOPKINS. MUSICIANS WANTED! Ninth U. S. Cavalry Band and Orchestra can place players as follows: 1 snare drummer, who can handle ordinary traps; 2 clarinet players, 1 cornet and 1 saxaphone player. Applicants should have talent and ambition. No objection to good amateur players. Sobriety and respectability essential. Excellent opportunity for bright young men to become identified with one of the finest Government Bands. State age, experience and give name of instruments you play. Immediate correspondence necessary. Address WADE H. HAMMOND, Bandmaster, Ninth Cavalry, DOUGLAS, ARIZ. 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Reed is spending a few weeks in French Lick Springs, Ind. Mr. Van Wallace has returned home after a visit with relatives in Pittsburg, Pa. Rev. and Mrs. G. T. Mosby have moved to their new home recently purchased at 2901 Norton avenue. Mrs. W. Martin, 1101 Woodland avenue, entertained New Hope Sewing Club, October 2, with a delightful luncheon. Dr. and Mrs. S. W. Bacote of 2210 Kansas avenue, are the proud parents of a daughter, Melba Claudine, born September 25. The Rev. W. J. Deboe, pastor of Mason's Chapel, St. Joseph, Mo., is a guest of the Colored People's Investment Co., this week. Mr. Robert Marshall, 579 Tracy avenue, who has been confined to his residence for six weeks, suffering with blood poisoning, is improving. MRS. MANIE HILL, Hair Dressing, Scalp Treatment 1606 Lydia Avenue. Are you a Knight of Pythias? A vital question to husbands, fathers, brothers, sons and unmarried men. A new lodge is being organized. Don't fall to read ad. Norman Little the Hoop Roller and Juggler, and a member of the ball team known as Brown's Tennessee Rats, is in the city visiting his father, Geo. W. Little. Mrs. Nellie Riley and daughter, Miss Octavia Garnett, en route to their home in Durango, Colo., from Columbus, O., are the guests of their cousins, Mr. and Mrs. Nash Porter, 1208 Woodland avenue. Mrs. D. Griffen will entertain at her residence, 1809 East Eleventh street, today, for a few friends complimentary to her cousin, Mr. W. H. Young of St. Joseph, Mo. Miss Clara Porter gave a delightful party in honor of her cousin, Miss Essie Scott, at her residence, 1817 Forest avenue, October 1. Sixteen guests were present. What it takes to satisfy the dancing people of Kansas City, Prof. Roscoe White has it. That's all. Every Wednesday night at Armory Hall, Cottage and Vine streets. * THE ATHENAEUM ART CLUB * HALLOWEEN DANCE. * October 30, 1914. * At Armory Hall, * Cottage and Vine. * Admission 25 cents. Mrs. W. C. Mallory, her little daughter Helen, and Mrs. Marie Chiles have returned after a very pleasant visit with relatives in Newton, Wichita, Valley Center and Topeka, Kas. Mrs. A. J. Abington, Missionary of the State of Missouri, will speak at the Greenwood Baptist Church, Eighteenth and Terrace streets, October 11 at 8 p. m. Rev. G. T. Mosby, pastor. The blanket which is to be given away by the Clippers at the close of their Contest will be on display at Slaughter's Confectionery Store, opposite Summer High School, Kansas City, Kas., Monday and Tuesday. Mrs. Lottie Mason, who has been visiting Mrs. S. A. Abernathy, 2718 Marion street, Denver, Colo., for two months, was the guest of Mrs. Versia Rice, 105 Tracy avenue, this city, for a week. Mrs. Mason left for her home Tuesday, in St. Louis, Mo. PIANO INSTRUCTION Those persons who desire instruction on the piano from Miss Cora L Carr, would please call as soon as possible at 1714 East Twenty-fourth street, or Bell phone East 2595M. Class to be organized not later than October 4, 1914. FOR RENT. Four large modern rooms, bath, gas water paid. Cedar closets. $12.50; worth $15.00. For rent by the owner, J. Dallas Bowser, 2400 Paseo; Bell phone Grand 3795-W. Rev. P. C. Crews, Presiding Elder of the Columbia District, North Missouri Conference, is reappointed and is now attending the South Missouri Conference, which is in session here at the Ebenezer A. M. E. Church. While here Rev. Crews attended the luncheon given at the Y. M. C. A. last Wednesday evening, October 7. Miss Joyce Dorssey, formerly of this city, will appear in public recital in the Auditorium of North Western Conservatory of Music in Minneapolis for the second time since entering school, Wednesday, October 7. Miss Dorssey is fast becoming quite a favorite in her school and among the music lovers of Minneapolis. MADAME C. J. WALKER'S HAIR GROWER. Hair Dressing and Scalp Treatment a specialty. Madame C. J. Walker's hair preparations are used. All work guaranteed. MRS. H. C. ARMSTRONG. 2287 Mersington Ave. Hub of the Negro business district. If you forget the phone number ask Information. Don't look in the book CITY NEWS. Mrs. J. N. Neely, 1524 Michigan, has gone to Glasgow, Mo., for a visit with her son. Mrs. E. J. Banks, 1022 Michigan, left Monday night for St. Louis to visit her daughter. Dr. and Mrs. H. M. Smith will be pleased to see their friends at the residence, 2409 Vine street. Miss Hattie Scott of 2838 East Sixth street, entertained at a three-course dinner party a few friends complimentary to Mr. Warren Founsworth and daughter Miss izola of Okmulgee, Okla. The guests were: Mr. Joe Hans, Mrs. Nannie Weens, Mr. and Mrs. L. Z. Founsworth, Mr. Warren Founsworth and Miss $zola Founsworth. IN MEMORIAM. In loving memory of J. L. Brown who passed away six years ago today October 9, 1908: Some day, some time, our eyes shall see, The dear one kept in memory. Some day his hand shall press our hand, Just over in the promised land, Oh promised land. Sadly missed by wife and daughter, MRS. J. L. BROWN, MRS. W. W. PAYNE. Mrs. Amanda Alington, born in North Alabama, Lotteral county, December 21, 1816, died October 3, 1914, at the age of 97. She leaves to mourn her loss, two sons, a daughter and a host of friends. She was a member of the International Order of Twelve for twenty-six years, of Allen Chapel nearly twenty-eight years. She was buried under the auspices of Mary E. Dickerson Tabernacle No. 52. We sincerely thank the church and order, and also the many friends for their floral offerings. WILL ALINGTON, LEE ALINGTON, MRS. WILL ALINGTON. Having Enlarged Our Quarters. As a result of cnanging phones ARTHUR V COMMERCIAL 1515 East 18th Street Same place, same price, sa Hub of the Negro If you forget the phone number ask NOTICE Mrs. Birdie Jackson, the well known and fashionable dressmaker at 1802 East 16th street, will be located about October 7 with the Bennet Tailoring and Pressing Co., and asks the patronage of the public. Mrs. Jackson uses the Kiestoe system in cutting, Remodeling and alteration a specialty. Bell phone East 4746. VINE STREET BAPTIST CHURCH. Morning and evening services were well attended. Five additions were made to the church. Dr. T. H. Ewing preached at night. We are indeed glad to see so many children attend our services. Last Sunday morning there were thirty-eight children. It should be the duty of every parent to go to church on the Sabbath, and take their children with them, and by so doing many girls will be saved and many boys will be kept away from places undesirable, and instead of children bringing disgrace upon their parents, peace and joy will come to them. Parents take warning. The great wars among other nations may be God's method of warning us. Let us train our children in the way they should go and when they are old they will not depart from it. They will not only make good and loyal citizens, but true and devoted Christians. NOTICE. We, The Old Kentucky Amusement Co., beg to announce that starting on September 23, there will be one of the largest contests of its kind in the history of the two cities. This will be a popularity contest between the business men of Kansas City, Mo., and Kansas City, Kas. All wishing to enter this contest may do so on or before the above date by calling Bell phone West 2455W. Entrance fee free. ST. STEPHEN'S BAPTIST CHURCH ST. STEPHEN'S BAPTIST CHURCH. The St. Stephen's Baptist opened their service at 11 a. m. with praise meeting led by Deacon Collins. The pastor preached an excellent sermon from John 15:1. "Abide in the Vine" was the subject, after which a few remarks were delivered by Mrs. J. J. Abbington, State Missionary. At 6:00 p. m. the Ladies' Mission Circle held their regular meeting. At 7:30 p. m. service was opened in usual form. The pastor preached on "Revealed Religion," and was enjoyed by all present. ....The Baptist State Convention will convene at the St. Stephen's Baptist church, Tuesday, October 13, 1914. All addresses will be delivered Tuesday evening. ....On Sunday evening, October 11, the pastor will preach. Hon. A. W. Lloyd, Grand Chancellor of K of P's of Missouri, will deliver an address. Progress Lodge No. 43 will be out in full uniform. Everybody is invited to attend. SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH. Mrs. C. R. McDowell, Grand Matron of the Heroines of Jericho, will be at the Second Baptist Church Sunday morning at 11:00, and has a message for the women and will be pleased to see all women of this city. The Woman's Baptist State Conven tion convenes at this church Tuesday, October 13. The services last Sunday were well attended. Three additions were made. The attendance at Sunday School was good. The B. Y, P. U. at 6:30 was good. Next Sunday, October 11, will be Educational Day for Western College. Dr. E. M. Cohron of St. Joe, Mo., Madame C. R. McDowell and Rev. W. H. Peck will speak at 11:00 a. m. At 7:45 there will be an Educational Symposium. All principals of the city schools will be present and a song will be rendered by each Kindergarten class. We will be especially pleased with the presence of Hon. A. W. Lloyd, Grand Chancellor of K. of P. of Missouri, and will be asked to speak. Prof. G. N. Grisham, Miss Myrtle Todd, Mrs. C. R. McDowell and Mrs. Lucinda Day will preside. Special music by the choir. RESOLUTIONS Whereas, it has so pleased the Omnipotent in His allwise arrangements to call from labor to reward, the father of our co-worker, Dr. L. M. Tillman, and Whereas, Officer Tillman has so faithfully served in the different walks of life, viz., first for his country in the protection of the welfare of the United States during the Spanish-American war; second in civil life as patrolman for a number of years, protecting the welfare of the city of Kansas City, Mo. Giving up his life as a sacrifice in being exposed to the various changes in the climate of the city, endangering his health as he went in cold, wet and rainy days as well as the warm, dry and sunny days, and, third, as a father and husband, looking far ahead, as it were, with the eye of an eagle, so as to observe danger in miniature, standing, as the adamantine pillars of Gibraltar, with the strength of Samson, warding off such dangers: Providing for the family as only father can, bringing sunshine in the day of sadness. Be It Resolved, That we, the in ternes and nurses of the General Hos pital, tender our heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family, and especially to our co-worker, Dr. L. M. Tillman. Be It Resolved, We invoke the bless ing of the Almighty upon the family, administering the family to put their trust in Him, who is Father of the fatherless, and a strong support in the time of trouble. Be It Further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions begiven to the family, a copy to the Kansas City p apers, and a copy to the fraternal orders. Respectfully submitted, DR. A. F. RADFORD, Chairman, MISS B. C. HANNA, Secretary, Committee. A very enjoyable affair was the "Outing" given Allen Chapel choir last Sunday afternoon at the pretty bungalow and on the beautiful lawn of Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Moore, in South Park. Immediately after morning services, the ladies and gentlemen who constitute the choir, beaming with anticipated pleasure and each carrying a well filled basket, boarded a car for South Park, arriving at the Moore's residence promptly at 3 p. m. The ladies at once spread their snowy tablecloths on the lawn and placed luncheon fit for a queen. Everybody was seated on the ground in truly picnic style. There was chicken, fried, stewed, baked and fricaseed; boiled ham, the taste of which will not soon be forgotten; deviled eggs; fruits; cherry pie like mother used to make; salads of every description; lemonade that seemed to be drawn from the fountain of youth and many other good things too numerous to mention. Scarcely had Prof. A. M. Wilson finished the invoking of divine blessings when Prof. Jackson, who was seated about the center of the group, said "Please pass the chicken." It is known that Mr. Holloway is about the tallest member of the choir, but his splendid "reach" was not realized until dinner was under way. Mr. Whibby was heard to say, "Misses Rector and Lewis and Mr. Weston are the smallest members of the choir, but Lord, their capacity would make Prof. Wilson green with envy." Dr. Johnson is a great talker, but was silent "as the grave" until dinner was over. Mesdames Hammett and Witcher had a well-beaten path around the group of diners, in order that they might get a taste of everything and miss nothing. About 5 o'clock Mr. Moore disappeared and when he reappeared he was laden with watermelons, large, juicy and red, which the happy picnickers hastily devoured. After this Prof. Jackson thought it best to bring the choir to town, tell something else to eat be brought in sight, in which case he knew there would be no singing at the evening service. Reaching Allen Chapel at 7 p. m., the choir thought to crown the day's enjoyment by serenading the pastor, Rev. Thomas, and his guest, Bishop Heath, by singing jubilee songs. This they did and their Graces listened with sincere appreciation. Those who constituted this merry party were: Little Miss Edna Ham mett and Master William Jackson, Misses Rector, Bass, Jordan and Lewis; Mesdames Gilmore, the mother of the choir; Burnett, Birch, Clayton, Washington, Glass, Witcher, Jackson, Hammett and Johnson; Messrs. Whibly, Spruell, Holloway, Boston, Johnson, Duggen, Moore, West and Prof. Jackson, director; invited guests were Mesdames Whibly, Jett and Sherrill, and Messrs Armstrong and Gilmore. Such a pleasing and congenial host and hostess as Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Moore are hard to find and the Allen Chapel choir is very grateful to them for this afternoon of real pleasure and hopes to have another invitation to their home soon. By Vincent Longdon Attention cannot be called too frequently to the question, "What is man that thou art mindful of him?" Like the ancient city of Thebes, one may enter it from gates on every side. We shall endeavor to enter into an answer to the question propounded by way of our subject, fortified as it is by the question, "Mankind are earthen jugs with spirits in them." Man, the earthen jug to which we refer, is the name of power which rises above all and the spirit in him gives to every one the right to be that which God menat he should be. "Our wills are ours, we know not how; Our wills are ours, to make them thine." Being sure we are right ourselves, we ought to endeavor to arouse those who are not sensitive to spiritual beauty and to draw all men together, that all might be given the social service for which all are appealing for the Christ of human relationship by whom we enter into the life more abundant. To begin to analyze the earthly side we demand that you grade men not on the basis of birth, rank, calling or cash, but as earthen jugs, possessing high thoughts of their own value and of the place they are to fill in the world. And above all do not overlook mankind as gold, silver and copper in relative worth. To be rated by place or trappings and not by essential things—wisdom, character and efficiency is not to give man man's chance. Mankind ought to have freedom in applying their wisdom, character and efficiency in the solution of problems and the endeavor to settle such problems as whether men shall study war any more, of the treatment of darker rares and weaker races by lighter and stronger ones and of working hought to do this since it has made such a success of subduing the earth. Yet the great mystery before us is man. Some are friends and enemies of themselves and others in that they are tooth drawers that cures them selves and others of one pain by inflicting another. Again, when others are full of ower, whether it be the power or strength derived from eating sweet foods of sweetly uttered knowledge, they are difficult jugs to move. Yet man is neither the wise or foolish the vile or the powerful being which he sometimes imagines himself to be Like all earthen jugs, man is capable of various sounds. Good and ill winds play upon him. For instance the winds of ambition, greed, prejudice or hatred can bring forth a warrior's song from millions of armed men. We need to emphasize the fact that when man is relieved from the dread incubus of war he is a toiler and a thinker. Honest labor does for the world what strife between men, races and nations has never done; and genius instead of planning new ways of inflicting death seeks to add to the happiness of life. As mankind may be likened to "earth en jugs" subject to irreparable destruction and thereby freeing the "spirits in them," the world smiles indulently at Christlike movements of peace. Women's Clubs Growing. Women's clubs are still made the target for a good deal of criticism, but it is all wasted in so far as it is intended to prevent the growth and prosperity of such organizations. It may bring about certain improvements and correct small defects, but it will never stop the progress of the women's clubs in any part of the country. Their great prosperity proves that they meet a real need. It is the best possible evidence that they are doing work of value to a very large number of women. The quality of their membership is as noteworthy as its increase in numerical strength. Several phases of the changing position of women in the life of the modern world are too plain to be questioned, except in blind intolerance. One of them is the permanent enlargement of the field in which women earn their own living. Another is the broadening and deepening influence and usefulness of women's clubs and similar organizations—Cleveland Leader. Mrs. Mosquito a Peril. Declaring the female mosquito is deadlier than the male, the University of Wisconsin issued recently a statement on how to fight the summer pest. The male, said the bulletin, feeds on the juices of fruits and plants, but the female "gorges herself with blood that her eggs may have abundant nourishment." In water the eggs become "wrigglers," and these must come to the surface to breathe. If oil is poured on the water it suffocates the "wrigglers," thus destroying the new crop of mosquitoes. An ounce of oil will cover 15 square feet. Duke of Northumberland Henry George Percy, seventh duke of Northumberland, is the largest landowner in England. His estates stretch almost from sea to sea, and he can ride 100 miles and not once leave his own domain. In appearance he is tall and thin, with reddish hair and flowing whiskers. To Americans it will be interesting to note that James Smithson, who bequeathed the sum of $506,000 to establish the Smithsonian institution at Washington, was a great-uncle of the present duke of Northumberland. Constipation, if Neglected, Causes Serious Illness Constipation, if neglected, leads to almost innumerable complications affecting the general health. Many cases of typhoid fever, appendicitis and other severe diseases are traceable to prolonged clogging of the bowels. Regard-the effects of constipation, C. E. Ayers, 6 Sabin St., Montpelier, Vt. says: JOHN B. HARRIS "I was afflicted with constipation and billionaires for and billiousness for years, and at time, would become unconscious. I have been found in that condition many times. Physicians did not seem to be able to do me any good. I would become weak and for days at a time could do no work. Not long ago I got a box after using them found I had never tried anything that acted in such a mild and effective manner. I believe I have at last found the remedy that suits my case." Thousands of people are sufferers from habitual constipation and while possibly realizing something of the danger of this condition, yet neglect too long to employ proper curative measures until serious illness often results. The advice of all physicians is, "keep your bowels clean," and it's good advice. Dr. Miles' Laxative Tablets are sold by all drugists, at 25 cents a box containing 25 doses. If not found satisfactory, your money is returned. MILES MEDICAL CO., Elkhart, Ind. ANNOUNCEMENT. Miss Elsie Nix of 1216 Vine street, is prepared to give practical and accurate instruction on the piano-force. Miss Nix will continue her studies under Madame Summers and Prof. F. J. Work, recognized as two of Kansas City's most successful teachers. Miss Nix has already established a reputation as one of our most charming and finished performers, and her services are much in demand at parties and high class entertainment. The wise business man advertises his merit. Business is good with him. He uses printer's ink. The Kansas City Sun will tell your story. You need the printer, too. Try Franklin He gives service. 1008 East Eight eighth street. Transfer at Troost Bell phone, Grand 2988. Dancing lessons taught at Armory Hall every Saturday night. We teach all the latest dances. We guaraantee that everyone will learn who takes an interest in dancing. Class from 9:30 to 11:30. Price 25 cents. Private lessons from 6:30 to 9:30. Price 50 cents. MRS. JANIE WHITE, Instructor. MISS KATIE ANDERSON, MR. GEO. DARNELL, MR. ALBERT THOMAS, PROF. FRANK BUCKNER, MR. EARL THOMAS. Bell Phone East 308R A NEW NEGRO BUSINESS FOR KANSAS CITY. We extend a cordial invitation to the public to visit our Hat Works, where we are prepared to clean and block hats for 50 cents. We guarantee all work strictly first class. We are prepared to block hats into the latest shapes. Our workmanship is of the highest art. Wishing to thank you in advance for your visit and future orders, we remain. Yours, WESTERN HAT WORKS, (TODD & THOMPSON), 1806 Forest Ave. ANNOUNCEMENT A course in Violin has been added to the Music Department at Western University. Captain N. Clark Smith, formerly Bandmaster at Tuskegee, is instructor. The class will be organized Wednesday, September 23. All persons wishing instruction along this line, may call R. G. Jackson, over Bell phone West 4481, or West 1102 W, after 5 o'clock. Residence Phone Bell, East 2161 Office Phone Home, Main 58 C. H. CALLOWAY Attorney at Law Notary Public Admitted to Practice in all State and Federal Courts. 601 Delaware St., Kansas City, Mo Moon's Live & Dressed Poultry Eggs, Butter and Fish, Fresh from the Country. Wholesale and Retail. Conservative buying can only be realized and satisfying results obtained after you have thoroughly investigated. You will make up your list, but you cannot make up your mind fully until you see for yourself. MOON—with the Best of Everything, quality will satisfy, convince and acquaint you if you will take the time. The cost is no more. SPECIALS FOR SATURDAY. Fresh country butter...25c Fresh country eggs, gather this morning...25c Broilers, 1½-lb. size, dressed...17½c Fresh catfish...15c Live spring ducks...15½c Spring hens, live or dressed...15½c For quick service, call Bell Grand 1746-W. Moon Bros. Commission Co. 1825 EAST 18th STREET. EUGENE VAUGHAN. MEMBER K, C. BUSINESS LEAGUE. FARMS-PAYMENTS ACCEPTABLE. 2½ acres, 3 blks. car line. $1,500 65 acres, bottom land, 3-rm. house and good barns; 9 miles K. C. $5,500 100 acres, Steven Co. Kans. 52 acres in cultivation, balance in hay. Will trade for Kansas City, Kans. property. $2,500 Several good quarter sections cheap. 1½ acres, 4-rm. house, 4 blks. car line; fruit. $2,500 SPECIALTY IN CITY PROPERTY. Kansas. 9 rms, and bath, also clistern. $2,250 5 rms, and electric lights, ½ blk. car line. $1,150 4 rms, not modern. 900 8 rms, mod., inc. hardwood floors. 3,250 1 building, mortgage on 4 rooms, $900 house, 5 years per cent. 300 Missouri. 9 rms, and bath, 25 ft. $800 down. $3,000 7 rms, and bath, paved alley, on quick-service car line. 3,250 8 rms 50 ft. 1½ blks either of two car lines; modern. 5,400 8 rms electric lights, city water, chicken pens and other improve materia. 1,800 5 rms electric lights, bath room and furnace. 2,000 GOING! GOING! What? U.B.F. ATTENTION SPECIAL PRICES ON STOCK REGULAT T. CORONETS. See Us for Quick Service a on Robes and Bath The Moses Dickson Regalia & 1217 Woodland Ave., CONCERT ORATORIO MISS NANNIE C Teacher of Vocal Culture and 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 ORATORIO MISS NANNIE C. BURDEN Teacher of Vocal Culture and Staging --- Rooms For Rent FOR RENT—Three unfurnished rooms, modern except heat; $10.00 per month. 2738 Highland avenue, Bell East 872W. Neatly Furnished Room—Strictly modern. Six blocks south of the new Union Station. 'A suite of rooms suitable for men. For information call Home 'phone South 4098. ROOMS FOR RENT—Two first class rooming houses—modern-best location in the city. 813 Charlotte street and 1023 Charlotte street. Rates from $2.00 per week up. Geo. W. Little, Prop. Bell phone Main 3910. FOR RENT—Eight-room modern house at 2531 Michigan avenue; steam heat. See Janitor. No. 4 W. Missouri avenue, Room 14. For Rent—First class rooms, fine rooming house, strictly modern, steam heat. Telephone Mrs. Daniel Lucas, 1831 Paseo. FOR RENT—Three-room cottage, 1630 Agnes avenue. Gas and water, Bell phone, East 2487. FOR RENT—Furnished rooms: bath, gas and telephone. Bell, East 308-R. Mrs. Janie White, 1228 Vine St ROOMS FOR RENT [Picture of a man in a suit, sitting in a chair, looking upwards.] EUGENE EDWARD VAUGHAN, Twenty-sixth and Parkway, KANASS CITY, KANASS. Bell phone, West 1787. CONCERT Woodland Studio 2116 Woodland Ave. FOR RENT 2634 Holmes, 7 rms. $18.00 2632 Vine, 4 rms. 14.00 2630 Vine Street, 5 rms. 16.00 614 Vine Street, 5 rms. 17.00 1211 Highland, 6-21 $20.00 1221 Woodland, 6-21 $25.00 2329 Highland, 3-8 r.m. mod $25.00 1011 McGee, 8-8 r.m. mod $25.00 423 E, 6th, 9-8 r.m. $25.00 2487 Belfort, 4-room $13.00 1808 W. Propect, 6-room partly mortgage cottage $18.00 247 Montgall, 5-room $15.00 247 Montgall, 5-room $15.00 FOR SALE 1226 Michigan—6–r, modern cot age, $2.600; $200 down, $15 monthly. Near 14th and Michigan - s-r. str. mod. Near 14th and Michigan - s-r. str. mod. will sell for $4,000; $500 down 20 month. S. W. 27th and Highland. 4-room S. W. 27th and Highland. 4-room will sell for $6,000; $60.00; $50.00 and $14.00 per month. 24th and Lydia, 8-room strictly modern, pressed brick; worth $4,000.00; will sell $5,000.00; $300.00 down and $20.00 per month. This is a real bargain. Get busy! Afro-American Investment Co. 911 McGEE St. Phones: Home-7555 Main ST. Bell. 751 Main 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 272 Home Phone Main 9070 1801 E. 18th St., Kansas City, Mo. HOWARD UNIVERSITY Stephen M. Newman, A. M., D. D., President A. B. and B. S. Courses TEACHERS' COLLEGE A. B. and B. S. in Pedagogy Courses SCHOOL OF MANUAL ARTS AND APPLIED SCIENCES Courses in Engineering Domestic Science Domestic Arts Manual Arts CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC ACADEMY Three Preparatory Courses (Classical, Scientific, Normal) COMMERCIAL COLLEGE COMMUNICATION LEAGUE Stenography Typewriting Economics Bookkeeping LIBRARY SCHOOL PROFESSIONAL SCHOOLS SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE College of Medicine College of Dentistry College of Pharmacy SCHOOL OF LAW All Courses begin Sept. 30th, 1914. For Catalogue, address Howard University, Washington, D. C. CHEAP JOHN'S PLACE New and Second Hand Goods Bought, Sold and Exchanged Bell Phone East 8851 W 2122 Vine Street WM. HOPKINS, Prop. INTION S.M.T. SICES ON NEW INSTALLATION S.M. S. service and Low Prices and Badges. Alicia & Supplies Company KANSAS CITY, MO TORIO RECITAL E C. BURDEN ather of e and Staging RECITAL Residence 2444 Highland Ave. GETTING A START By VICTOR RADCLIFFE. "Horace, I appoint you my confidential secretary, terms to be decided as soon as I realize on my inheritance." "Very kind, and having no present position I'll be glad to accept your offer," said Horace Lee. "Much of a legacy? "I don't know, but my cousin, Noah Cleave, had a good deal of money once. Of course it must be quite an amount. The letter from the lawyer at Booneville says I am sole legatee. I'm going to give up my job here. I'm going to enjoy life and luxuriate, and also you. I've got some literary ideas—you shall jot them down as they come to me." "See here, Winfield," said blunt, practical Horace. "I'm friend enough of yours to give you some advice. Don't drop your position until you find out what your cousin has left you. Don't begin spending your fortune before you know what it amounts to." "Oh, I'm quite sure it must be something substantial," insisted the optimistic Winfield Grey. "Anyhow, I want you to run down with me to Booneville till I take possession of the estate. I'll pay your expenses and for your time." Horace was willing. He was unemployed just now. It was his own fault. He had worked for three years for a local firm—mean, stingy and unappreciative. He found this drudgery unpromising and resigned. Now his idea PLAZA MONTERREAL PLAZA MONTERREAL They Located the Shop in Question. was to try to get some capital to make a start for himself in a modest way. Dora Wayne, to whom he was engaged, had scolded him gently for giving up a small but steady income, but Horace was ambitious and energetic. So Horace started with Grey for Booneville, a little city about fifty miles distant. Grey had toggged himself out in great style in accordance with the grandeur he, favored heir to a fortune, should assume. He invited all his old working chums to a "grand blowout" upon his return. He arranged to buy an expensive trotting team and turnout. He knew the Waynes pretty well and invited Dora to share his first ride in that model of swiftness and elegance. Horace wondered if it could be possible that his friend meditated becoming his rival. He felt pretty safe about Dora, however. An enormous disappointment greeted Winfield Grey when he reached Booneville. The lawyer who had written him informing him that his cousin had lost all he had in unwise speculations. "All there is left outside of paying his debts," advised the attorney, "is a little shop on Main street and that is on leased ground. It seems that your cousin took a fancy to a young plumber and tried to reform him. He built the shop, making it look more like a parlor than a place of business. His protege sold the equipment, put the money in his pocket and sloped. The building is yours, though I don't believe you can get much out of it." Grey was so disgusted and disappointed that Horace could source prevail upon him to visit his meager inheritance. They located the shop in question. It was queerly incongruous for its rude surroundings, brand new, gaudily painted, a ten by thirty structure more adapted for the office of some plant than for real work. A plate glass window took up nearly the entire front. It was bare of furniture inside, where only a barrel or two showed. On the square roof on four sides was a sign. It read "Plumbing." The letters were painted in dazzling gilt. The signs stared an onlooker in the face conspicuously from the four cardinal points of the compass. "I say," observed Horace, "those signs must have cost a fortune." "Huh!" snorted Gray—"what good are they to me? I don't want to go into the plumbing business!" Just here a man came up. He looked over the two visitors critically. "I own the land here," he remarked. "I own the land here," he remarked "Any interest in the property?" "Yes," answered Grey shortly, "I've inherited this shanty." "Well, I've given a ten years' lease on the land. Who am I to look to for the ground rent?" "Not I," retorted Grey sourly; "I can't use the place. See here, Horace." he added, turning to his friend, "I'm sick and tired of this whole business. I have ashamed to go back home. I have a brother out West pretty well fixed. I think I'll go out and try my luck with him." "But you might get something out of the place here," suggested Horace. "Not much, I fancy," submitted the man who owned the land. "My lease holds, and of course you forfeit the building if you don't pay the ground rent. The only way to get anything out of it is to lease the building to some one, or start in business in it." "Well, Horace, I've fooled away your time. Come back to the lawyer's and I'll give you a bill of sale of it. I won't bother with the proposition," determined Grey. "I'll do it, and work something out of it," said Horace. "I'm thinking hard. I believe I see a way to use that building. Name a price, give me time to pay you and I'll try the speculation." "Nonsense! I'll give it to you." Finally, however, Grey consented to take a note for $50. Then he left on the next train for the West. Horace went back to the shop. He had a talk with the landowner, got some new ideas and looked over the inside. He found one of the barrels filled with plumbers supplies, the other with a babbitt metal composition. Then he sought out a local plumbing establishment and sold the stuff for $75. "Those signs," he reflected. The next day they disappeared. "What you done with the signs?" asked the curious land owner. "Sold 'em," replied Horace. "You see, one I got rid of to that plumber at the other end of the town. Then I sawed off the P on the second and a lumber man took it. Taking off the P and L left 'Umber.' Well, that struck a paint shop man. There's a shoemaker named Blum a little ways down the street. I sawed out his name for him. Everybody happy and I'm $42 ahead." "You'll do!" chuckled the land owner, much amused and interested. "Say, we talked about your starting a little repair shop. I like your ways and I'll finance the proposition on shares." "Done!" announced Horace promptly and took the train home that afternoon, to report to Dora and start in on his new independent business career. Now, it strangely happened that on the same train, also homeward bound, was Dora's father. Naturally he was interested in the doing of a young man who had been "shining around" his favorite daughter. By piecemeal the story of Grey's inheritance came out. The rest of the circumstance was finally related. "And you're thinking of moving to Booneville and starting in business, eh?" propounded Mr. Wayne. "That's it," assented Horace. "You see, I'm a pretty fair tinker, and the man who is going to back me says there is plenty of work to pick up." "What about Dora?" submitted Mr. Wayne archly. "Why, you know we are of the kind willing to work and wait. I asked you once for your approval to the engagement, but—" "Oh, you've got some practical prospects now," interrupted the wise headed Mr. Wayne. "You've proved you know how to grasp an opportunity ty, young man, and you can have my daughter." (Copyright, 1914, by W. G. Chapman.) VOICE OF A LITTLE CHILD How One of the World's Greatest Songbirds Was Discovered by Chance. Many years ago a maid employed by Miss Lundberg, a famous dancer of the Royal Opera in Stockholm, was given a holiday by her mistress and set out to take a walk. Passing a shabby little house in the poorest section of the city she heard a child's voice, which seemed to her wonderfully fresh and beautiful, and, looking up, she sa a a little girl sitting near the window singing to a pet kitten. In great excitement she rushed to her mistress and told her of the exquisite voice she had heard. Miss Lundberg was somewhat skeptical, but finally went to the house and heard the sweet song. She, too, was convinced of the great natural beauty of the child's voice and reported it to Croelius, the singing master of the opera. Croelius was also somewhat skeptical at first, but at Miss Lundberg's request he, too, went and, standing on the sidewalk, heard the child sing. Enraptured in turn, he told Count Duke, manager of the Royal Opera, and arrangements were made by which the little girl sang for the count. She was at once taken as a free pupil in the Royal Opera school and thereafter received the best instruction Sweden could give. The child was Jenny Lind, the famous "Swedish Nightingale."-Ladies Home Journal. Millionaires and Cheap "Smokes." It is a common delusion that great American millionaires smoke large cigars that cost about a dollar apiece. A man who mixes occasionally in such company says it is not so. He was with one of the great railroad kings of America not long ago—a being who has as many millions as fingers—and the august person asked him for a cigarette. He was offered a brand of cheap Virginia cigarettes, and the donor apologetically remarked that it was the only kind he ever had. "Oh," said the plutocrat, "I always smoke these," and he drew from his pocket a yellow paper package which had once contained ten cigarettes, such as are purchasable at any tobaccoist's for a few cents. The millionaire also explained that he had compelled his man-servant—much to that person's disgust—to smoke the same brand, so that he himself might be able to borrow one if he ran short in the morning. Photoreal Embellishments "What did you bring that parrot for?" asked the manager of the militant suffragette meeting. "To help out," replied the orator. "There are some things a lady can't say, and whenever I give the signal this parrot swears profusely." And Some One Must Pay. Officer—"Well, was the lady pleased with the flowers I sent her?" Private—"Yes, lieutenant, so much so that she forgot to give me a tip." —Journal Amusant. Qualities That Count. In war the moral element and public opinion are half the battle.-Napoleon Bonaparte. INTERNATIONAL SUNDAY SCHOOL LESSON (By E. O. SELLERS, Director Sunday E. Chicago, Moody Bible Institute, Chicago THE LAST SUPPER. LESSON TEXT—Mark 14:12-25, see also Luke 22:14-16. GOLDEN TEXT—As often as ye eat this bread, and drink the cup, ye proclaim the Lord's death till He come. I Cor. 11:28 R. V. 1. The Preparation, vv. 12-15. The details of the preparation here remind one of the like detailed preparation at the outset of this week when the two disciples were sent for and procured the colt "wheron no man had sat." The "Teacher" had need of the colt. He also had need of this guest chamber and some unnamed one was ready to answer his call, to supply his need. What a host of such unheralded and unknown, but loving friends he has. Passover has now come, the time appointed and predicted, Matt. 26:2 Jesus directs the disciples to the room of his own choosing; they were to find it following a man bearing a pitcher. This is suggestive of our following the leading of the Holy Spirit. They found this even as he said they would. Jesus never disappoints when he directs. It is wisest for us to do his bidding and these two proved by their obedience that they were truly his disciples, see John 8:31. Whoever these two disciples were they recognized their duty clearly in the words, "The Master saith." Remarkable Occasion. II. The Passover, vv. 17-21. Here at eventide Jesus and the twelve sat about the Passover board. As we look back over the pages of history it is truly a remarkable occasion. The Passover was a perpetual memorial of the Exodus. Now, in the dispensations of Divine economy, this is to be its last observance. Jesus had been looking forward to this occasion. John 6:70, 71, yet in the midst of the feast his soul is filled with anguish. John 13:21. The perfidy of Judas was the bitterness of the cup, but Jesus only let him go when he must and then only with great sorrow. Judas was disappointed in his dream of a material kingdom and his desire for the possession of carnal pleasures. Greed had grown because given food. Hate, stifled conscience, spurned love, a thief, a murderer. Judas was guilty that moment as he was the next night. 111. The Parable, vv. 22-25. From all the records we believe that Judas left the company as soon as he was identified, and before the feast was instituted. Jesus ever taught by symbol. We hear much about objective teaching, Jesus anticipated us all. From the Passover board Jesus took bread, and after offering thanks, he brake it, saying as he did so. "Take ye, this is my body." This does not mean the breaking of his body on the cross, for not a bone was then broken, John 19:36; I Cor. 11:24 R. V. It does signify the distribution of the body among all who shall feed upon him. This does not mean the actual physical transformation of the bread into his body. The bread represents his body, and like as bread becomes a part of the physical body, so to eat thus in symbol, he becomes a part of us. There is no question, however, of the actual spiritual presence of Christ in the elements. "Discerning the Lord's body" there is a real reeding upon Christ, John 6:50, 51, 53, 55. To parture unworthily is to be "gilty of the body and blood of Christ," and we eat and drink "judgment" to ourselves, I Cor. 11:24-26. Jesus commands that the observance of this rite shall be the observance of this rite shall be the disciples are to perpetuate "till he comes," I Cor. 11:24. The ground of this covenant between a holy God and sinful men, is the shed blood, v. 24, see Heb. 9:18-23. As the blood is the life poured out, so he poured out his life that where sin is, there may be forgiveness and remission, Lev. 17:11. In this symbiotic hour the old passed away, that which came in the covenant of the law by Moses. At the same time this, the new covenant, is initiated, a covenant of grace and truth which is by the Spirit. By the symbolism of this new feast Jesus revealed his relationship to this covenant and that those who sat and partook with him were sealed to him in consolation. His thanksgiving was in the nature of adoration of God and the fact that his profound purposes were about to be realized. This whole epilogue was a feast of triumph. Like as the old Passover was eaten with its mixture of bitter herbs, so this is tinged with the perfidy of Judas and is encompassed with the sorrows of death. Still, as those who eat the old were girded and ready, so he was ready, did gird himself and serve, and did pass through death, unto a life of triumph. Only One Recourse. The first Passover was the prelude of the exodus; this is the prelude of that of which Jesus spoke in conversing with Moses and Elijah on the Mount of Transfiguration. The blood of Christ was shed unto the remission of sin, Matt. 26:28. It is the ground of God's forgiveness, see Matt. 20:28, Rom. 2:25 R. V., I John 2:2, Eph. 7:7, and many other passages. There is none other ground for our forgiveness than the shed blood. It may be old fashioned but it is scriptural and leaves us no other recourse. The symbolism of this holy ordinance is simple, yet sublime. It is to be a perpetual proclamation of his resurrection. His death is the central fact of redemption, the way of liberty for the captives of sin. The supper is meaningless apart from this element. It is true that in its observance we remember his grace and glory, the beauty of his person and the wonder and wisdom of his teaching, yet the supreme significance of the act is his death. AFRO-AMERICAN CULLINGS Hampton institute is an industrial village with some 1,200 or 1,300 students, 200 teachers and workers, 140 buildings, and an instruction farm of some 600 acres. Whatever work the Hampton school needs to have done, the students are usually prepared to do. Farming, home-making, teaching and the common industries form vital parts in the training of Hampton institute boys and girls. Blacksmithing, bricklaying and plastering, carpentry and cabinetmaking, machine work, painting, painting, sheoaming, steam-fitting, plumbing, tailoring, tinsmithing, upholstering and wheelwrighting, are the trades which are offered by the Hampton Institute Trade school Products tell a striking story of the aims and methods of the Hampton courses. These products are expressed in negro and Indian mechanics who have gone out among their people and are now serving their communities as Christian and efficient builders for example. They are also expressed in well-built, attractive Hampton buildings and in serviceable accessories of the home and school. In the busy shops, on the scaffoldings of new structures, in odd nookes and corners of the Hampton grounds, negro and Indian carpenters, for example, have for many years been daily mastering the building art and have been preparing themselves for life's emergencies by learning how to make the best possible use of their resources time, tools, skill and moral qualities Today the construction of the Hampton institute buildings and the necessary repairs are being satisfactorily done by student tradesmen. Naturally a good share of this interesting work falls to the lot of the carpenters. A few years ago, when it became necessary to remodel the principal's home, one of the oldest buildings on the Hampton campus, negro and Indian trademen 'did the necessary tearing down and building up. These operations were no easy task. The bulk of the work had to be done in hot and trying weather. The boys labored with a will. They were happy to have an opportunity of doing well what professional builders considered a difficult piece of work. Later, when the school authorities decided to add a story to the Armstrong-Slater Memorial Trade school, the student tradesmen again attacked with enthusiasm the laborious task of raising the heavy roof and putting on the second story. Then came the tedious days devoted to finishing the interior work. There was always the joy of doing successfully tasks generally considered beyond the reach of tradesmen in the training. William Quinney, a colored man who has been living near here, passed through McNell en route to Shreveport accompanied by a portion of his interesting family of 20 children and his third wife. The children with him numbered seven, and they are all by his present wife. Quinney had seven children by his first wife, including two sets of twins; six by wife No. 2, and seven by the present one. All the wives are living, and after divorcing his former help-meets, Quinney on each occasion lived six years in single blessedness. With his record of three wives and 20 children Quinney is still only forty-eight years old and expects to acquire quite a large family before he dies—McNell (Ark.) dispatch to the St. Louis Globe-Democrat. --- The total negro population of the United States—latest figures—is 9,828,294, according to a pamphlet issued recently by the Illinois commission appointed by Governor Dunne to arrange a half-century anniversary of negro freedom. The negroes own $1,000,000,000 worth of property and worship in $65,000,000 worth of churches. Their land covers 31,000 square miles, or 20,000,000 acres. There are 1,119,653 negro female breadwinners, sixteen years of age and over. Of these, the largest number, 634,104, are domestics, 434,041 are engaged in agricultural pursuits, 361,804 are agricultural laborers and 313,091 are servants and waitresses. The commission is planning an exposition of the progress made by the negroes of Illinois since their emancipation, which will begin August 1, 1915, and continue for 30 days in the Coliseum. More than 4,000,000 tons of ore a year are expected to be exported from iron mines in Algeria by French capitalists who have obtained concessions after more than ten years of effort. Figures relating to the output of coal in British India during 1912 have been published by the chief inspector of mines. They show a total output last year of 14,044,368 tons, which is near 2,000,000 tons in excess of the production recorded in the previous output. Every high school graduate in Nebraska receives a letter from the University of Nebraska congratulating him on his graduation and urging him to consider the advantages offered by the state university. Clearing the Line. A young lady took down the receiver of the telephone one day, and found that the line was in use. "I just put on a pan of beans for dinner," she heard one woman complacently inform another. The young woman hung up the receiver, and waited for the conversation to end. When she went back to the telephone, the women were still talking. That happened three times, says Everybody's Magazine, and then the young woman became exasperated Commenting on the condition of the colored Baptist churches in Chicago a writer in the Standard says: Their numbers help to suggest the important place which these Baptist churches hold in the life of this community. Let me supplement this by the words of a splendidly educated colored woman, Mrs. F. B. Williams, who says: "Despite the serious handicap of slowly decreasing debts, the colored church is the center of the social life and efforts of the people. What the church sanctions and supports is of the first importance, and what it fails to support and sanction is more than apt to fail. The colored churches historically, as to numbers and reach of influence and dominion, are the strongest factor in the community life of the colored people. Aside from the ordinary functions of preaching, prayer-meetings, and Sunday school, the church is regarded by the masses as a sort of tribute of all their social and civic interests. Thousands of colored people know and care for no other entertainment than that furnished by the church. What they fall to learn of the finer things of life in the church remains unlearned. These people, generally speaking, have few civilizing and elevating influences, except as they are supplied by this single institution." She concludes by saying: "Our churches could do more and be more to the ever-increasing number who need guidance, social ideals and higher moral standards, if they were less burdened with debts and an unyielding orthodoxy. The Chicago churches, however, are becoming more intelligently interested and earnest in their endeavor to meet the peculiar requirements of the city colored people." The 17 colored churches differ as widely as our own churches. Numerically, they range from a membership of 2,500 to one of 35. Financially, they vary from a debt-free larger church to the bankrupt and defunct mission church. Theologically, intellectually, socially, they differ. They are not made in a mold. They exhibit a bewildering and complex variety. They are really independent. Their churches are named after the great outstanding places of scriptural history—a fact which suggests their independence and variety—and not numerically according to historical precedence, as we have been accustomed to number our churches. And yet, in spite of the great differences between these churches, there are some common possibilities of advancement which occur to the friendly observer. The main building of the Wilson Tubercular Home and Hospital for Negroes, just completed at Wilson, N.C., is used as a center for training nurses and testing the ailments of patients. In addition to this main building there is a farm of 40 acres, half of it in pine woods, on which it is hoped that buildings may be erected for patients who are able to work while taking the treatment. --- Lucifer matches—that is, matches tipped with an explosive substance that bursts into flame on being struck—were first used about 1834. Many improvements have been made in matches since then, the most important of which was the invention of the safety match, striking only on the box. The annual meeting of the National Nebro Business league was held this year in Muskogee, Okla. These meetings are always largely attended. The delegates include not a few colored men who by their industry, intelligence and thrift have attained a competency if they are not to be reckoned wealthy. They are successful farmers, physicians and lawyers and merchants and mechanics. Very largely they are from the Southern states. This year, as usual, Booker Washington was one of the speakers, and gave his accustomed counsel emphasizing the opportunities which are open for those who devote themselves to useful employments everywhere. There was an industrial parade which gave impressive proof of the progress and attainments of the colored people in agriculture, in stock raising, in artisanship, in schools, in churches and in homes. In spite of narrow prejudice and in many places unworthy hostility, the colored people are making progress that is worth while. When a man tells a young widow that he is not worthy of her he knows she knows he's lying. Experiments by the Japanese government of producing camphor by distilling the leaves and branches of camphor trees have reached a stage at which 317 gallons of distillate are produced from each 400 pounds of leaves. That man has a powerful clutch on his high speed lever who can refrain from starting anything he knows he can't finish. When a woman marries for spite she usually spites herself more than her husband. and broke into the conversation. "Madam, I smell your beans burning," she announced, crisply. A horrified scream greeted the remark, and the young lady was able to put in her call. Skinnem (relating adventure)— Yes, death stared me in the face, and in those few seconds I thought of all I'd ever done. Smart—Quite a little directory of names, ch? The HIGHWAYS of HOLLAND ALL Dutch towns, of course, have their canals; thoroughfares as busy and frequented as their brick-paved high-roads, but the water villages have virtually nothing else. One of the best-known of these is Aalsmeer. It may be attained by the prosaeic means of the railway, though the man of sentiment will prefer to approach its dyllic shores by boat, or, at least, by road, especially as the way to it leads through some of the most interesting and distinctive country in Holland. For Aalsmeer lies on the edge of the district known as the Haarlem mere, a rich and fertile tract of land, which was covered a hundred years ago by a dangerous and stormy inland sea, formed in the fifteenth century by floods from the River Rhine and the Y. Gradually this great lake spread till it became a menace to Leiden, Haarlem, Amsterdam and even Utrecht, and keeping the necessary dikes and sluices in order became a heavy burden in labor and expense. It was into these waters that 300 of the citizens of Haarlem were thrown, tied back to back, in the butchery by the Spanials that took place after its siege and capitulation in the winter of 1572-3. Great Engineering Feat. Draining this large tract of land was so great a feat of engineering that though it was suggested by a Dutchman called Leeghwater as early as the seventeenth century, it was not undertaken till after 1836, when a more than usually violent storm had caused great destruction of property from floods. Even then the scheme was not I TYPICAL DUTCH CANAL actually put into effect till more than ten years later. It took three years continual pumping to drain the Haarlemer Meer, but the reclaimed land was quickly taken up by cultivators. Now it is some of the most fertile country in Holland. It may be easily distinguished on the map by its being marked out in squares with blue lines for the intersecting canals, and even driving through it the visitor cannot help noticing the rectilinear character of its roads. Straight as they are, these roads are very pleasant in spring, especially when they traverse the side of a broad canal fringed with water-plants in flower, yellow iris and pink-flowering rush; sweet-smelling, unfrequent roads, the haunt of rare birds, fit prelude to the enchanted village of Aalsmeer. Aalsmeer itself is now intersected by a road, but at the point where it crosses a bridge a charming vista on either side. Right and left, as far as the eye can reach, stretches the narrow towing-path that forms the village high-road of Aalsmeer, with canals on either side of it. The houses, which appear sometimes to be actually encircled by water, are connected with this towing-path by plank swing bridges. These are so constructed that a touch from the punt-pole of an approaching barge sends them back alongside of the bank leaving a free passage on the waterway. The houses themselves are surrounded by trees and trim gardens. Nothing could be prettier than this village, nothing could have a more unique charm. The people themselves are quite in the picture, for these remote villagers have preserved, in several stances, a dignified, beautiful type and a stately and primitive simplicity. Famed for Its Roses. Like Analsmeer, the more modern water-village of Baskoop has its horticultural industry. Baskoop is everywhere famous for its roses; it is more accessible and far less poetic than Analsmeer. Besides roses, azaleas and Autocracy in Russia. The Russian officials are usually pleasant gentlemen. There is generally an air of indulgence and indifference present in the office. There are many people about, smoking cigarettes and sipping at their tea. While this is being done, there may be a crowd awaiting their attention or that of the chief. It takes about three men to do the work of one. Each one waits for the orders from some one else; if orders do not come it is safest to do nothing. Initiative will likely be punished. Each one feels that he is only bound to loyalty to his chief. In the government itself he has no part. If he is ambitious, obsequiousness is an excellent quality. But salaries are small, money is necessary, and opportunities for making money out of his office open up. The official is only human. Were local self-government established, there would undoubtedly be less corruption, for there would be responsible officials near at hand. The bureaus in Petrograd would not have to be consulted. The bureaus and ministries would not only be --- rhododendrons are grown here; but roses are the principal product. Already between three and four million plants are annually produced for sale, and the industry is a growing one. The remote Friesland village of Glethorn is of quite a different type. Here there is no industry to bring it into contact with the outside world, no railway, and, except on one side, no road. Tall trees shade its waterways on either side, and throw deep green reflections upon their still surfaces. The houses, prosperous-looking, well-kept, and of a fair size, exclude themselves, each one in its own garden. A narrow path runs beside the water, which is crossed by high rickety-looking wooden bridges, raised above the water, so as to allow of the passage of a punt-pole beneath them. The whole place is like a bower of green. The people themselves are no more apparent than some woodland animal; the only events that ever happen here are a wedding or a funeral procession, which both alike must make their way down the silent green streams. The village has its moment of life when the children come out of school and play on the narrow footpath, or run and crowd with a skill born of long practice over the narrow plank bridges which cross the intersecting canals. Not the least attractive part of the visit to Glethorn is the journey there. The point of departure is the charming little town of Meppel, half-way between Zwolle and the more northern towns of Friesland. Without having any historic or antiquarian associations, Meppel has an engaging individuality of its own, and it is surround- 213 ed by pleasant country and many hedges. Some distance from Meppel is a village called Wanneperveen, and here a boat must be taken to Giethoorn. The boats are rough punts that will take a mast and sail, and are manned generally by a delightful old fisherman, picturesque and primitive as his tarry little craft. At first the stream winds among meadows, then it slowly widens into a broad expanse of reeds that whisper and bow in the wind, apparently inaccessible and guarding in their depths silent pools, where rare waterfowl nest, their harsh, unfamiliar cry borne on the wind to the passby. Finally this reedy waterway gives place to an open mere, and here the boatman driyes raises his sail and skims across to the village silent, shrouded in its trees, and having an inexpressible sense of remoteness. Of all the delightful experiences that a visit to Holland holds in store there is nothing quite like the passage of the gray gleaming waters of this Friesland mere, which divulges, as it were, the village of Giethoorn. Got Even With Heckler. At a recent election the candidate was "heckled" rather badly by the local butcher. At last he grew rather tired of it and hinted that the man was wasting time by asking silly questions. The butcher, enraged, retorted: "If I had you in my sausage machine I'd make mincemeat of you." The candidate turned to him and asked gently: "Is thy servant a dog that shouldst do this thing?"—London Tit-Bits. War Has Hit Colombia. Europe's war has caused trouble in Colombia. Exchange rose 10,800 per cent ($108 in paper to $1 in gold), and still shows a tendency to go up. All prices for goods are high. There is believed to be opportunity for the United States here. freed of much detail and annoyance, but blame would not be placed on them for every fault or neglect of a lower official.—North American Review. Qualities of Precious Stones Quarties or Precious Stones. An English laidy, writing in the middle of the seventeenth century, gives an imposing list of the effects of "gems and precious stones," among which he enumerates "the making of men rich and eloquent, to preserve men from thunder and lightning, from plagues and disease, to move dreams, to procure sleep, to foretell things to come, to make men wise, to strengthen memory, to procure honors, to hinder fascinations and witchcraft, to hinder slothfulness, to put courage into men, to keep men chaste, to increase friendship, to hinder difference and dissension, and to make men invisible." Will Have Great Pressure The world's greatest hydroelectric project, planned for India, will deliver water to the turbines at a pressure of 680 pounds to the square inch. Dr. Marden's Uplift Talks BY ORRISON SWETT MARDEN Copyright by McClure Newspaper Syndicate "SHE WUZ ALLUS KINE TO EV'RYBUDDIE." In a modest family burying ground in Kentucky, on a rough stone, is this inscription: "Jane Lalor: Died August, 1849. She wuz allus kine to ev'rybuddie." Could anyone have a better epitaph? One of the greatest helps to happiness, to the progress of all mankind, is the habit of kindness, of the thoughtfulness for others, of saying kind things to others and about them. There is a blighting, killing influence in an unappreciative atmosphere. If you would be popular and attract people to you you must cultivate a broad generosity, a feeling of good cheer and good will towards everybody, and you must feel a real and not a feigned interest in others' welfare. How many good things the spirit of good will brings to us, and how many unpleasant things it keeps away from us! If you form the habit of saying kindly things about others and looking for the best in them, your mind will become related, through the law of attraction, to all kindly people and to all good everywhere. If we persist in this habit it will drive out all petty little fealousies, all moroseness and gloom, envy and self fishness, everything that would see riously mar our lives. No efforts we may ever make can bring such splendid returns as the endeavor to scatter flowers as we go along, to plant roses instead of thorns; no investment will pay such fat dividends as the firm effort put into kind words and kindly acts, the effort to radiate a kindly spirit toward every living creature. If we cultivate a sunny, cheerful exterior and a kindly smile, a cordial manner towards everybody, we make acquaintances and friendships easily. I know a woman in New York who is a dwarf and a cripple, but who has such a sweet, beautiful nature that everybody loves her. She is welcome everywhere, because she loves everybody and feels interested in everyone. She is poor, but she enters into other lives with a heartiness and unselfish abandonment and an enthusiasm that ought to shame those of us who are physically normal and in a better condition. The people who envy her popularity, her sunny nature, do not realize that their love of gossip and their disposition to pick flaws with others, to see their weakness, their unfortunate or ugly side, are really exhibiting a very unlucky side of themselves, and that this is the reason why they are so very unpopular. Practices open-mindedness, holding a charitable, magnanimous, liberal attitude of mind toward everybody and everything, and you will be surprised to see how it will enlarge and enrich your nature. There is nothing else that will make you so popular as this. Everybody loves the open-minded, large-hearted, magnanimous character, just as he naturally despises the small, narrow, stingy, mean soul who sees everything through his selfish glasses. Selfishness is one of the most despicable qualities of human nature and is universally hated. The subtle, mysterious something which we call magnetism, and which we cannot describe, that something which everybody feels, is due more to the one quality of unselfishness and a large generosity than to anything else. People may admire you for your talents, but they will not love you if you are always thinking of and working for yourself. So, if you would get on in the higher sense, you must get rid of this great enemy of your advance. You must take an unselfish, kindly interest in others. Remember that whatever you send out of your nature will be reflected back to you. ENJOYING WHAT OTHERS WIN IN his "Citizen of the World" Goldsmith describes a mandarin who appeared in a blaze of diamonds, and who was very ostentatiously thanked by a person in the crowd. "What does the man mean?" the mandarin exclaimed. "Friend, I never gave thee any of my jewels." "No," replied the stranger, "but you have let me look at them, and that is all the use you can make of them yourself; so there is no difference between us, except that you have the trouble of watching them, and that is an enjoyment I do not desire." The habit of feeling rich because you have developed the faculty of extracting wealth from everything you touch is riches, indeed. Why should we not feel rich in that our eyes can carry away, no matter if others happen to have the title deed? Why should I not enjoy the beautiful gardens of the wealthy and their grounds, just as if I owned them? As I pass by I can make my own the wealth of color. The beauty of plants and lawn and flowers and trees are all mine. The title deed of another does not cut off my esthetic ownership. The best part of the farm, the landscape, the beauty of the brook and the meadow, "Leave Her Lay." Sylvia Pankhurst kicked her heels together at Limehouse and shrieked: "I will lie on the steps of the House of Comma without food or water until Asquith consents to be a deputation." This reminds us of an incident at the North station some years ago. Father, mother, and child were running for a local train. The parents gained the platform of the rear car as the train started. Mother cried: "Oh, father, little Johnny has fell down!" the slope of the valley, the song of the birds, the sunsets, cannot be shut up within the title deed; they belong to the eye that can carry them away, the mind that can appreciate them. This ability to gather enjoyment from all sorts of sources is a divine gift. It broadens the life, deepens the experience and enriches the whole nature. It is a great force in self-culture. The secret of happiness is in a cheerful, contented mind. "He is poor who is dissatisfied; he is rich who is contented with what he has," and can enjoy what others own. Some people are so mean and stingy, so uncharitable and narrow, so bigoted and suspicious, that they never open their natures wide enough to take in the riches all about them, the beauty with which they come in contact. They are so jealous and envious and small, that they are afraid to throw open the doors of their hearts. The result is, their lives are pinched and starved. A person must be magnanimous and large-hearted, to be able to absorb the wealth and beauty that are worth while. I know a poor man who really enjoyed more than any rich man I know of, simply because early in life he learned to enjoy things without owning them to such an extent that he never seemed to have the slightest envy or jealousy in connection with the property of others, but rather showed gratitude to those who owned them. He was such a sweet soul that all doors were open to him, because he radiated sunshine and good cheer. It does not matter how poor or how unfortunate you are, you can enjoy, without the trouble of owning or caring for them, millions and millions of dollars' worth of works of art, and things of rarest beauty, almost as well as though they were your own. Think what it costs to maintain our great city parks, with all their wonders of beauty and comfort, the palatial public buildings, the fine residences, beautiful private grounds and gardens and objects of beauty everywhere which you can enjoy without money—and yet you may say you nothing. He has missed the finest lesson of experience who has not learned how to enjoy without owning. CUT OUT THE EXCITEMENT Good Advice Offered by a Cubist Poet to Those Who Are Worried by the Wartime Prices. Let the ublans you uml, hussars can go huzz—myself, I am glad that the well-known Atlantic plies dampness between in the way that it does. I perceive, with chargin, I'm no longer romantic; my welcome to war is not overly frantic. In my youth I loved Caesar or any earth skimmer by death furies followed, red clawed, corybatic. But I turn from 'em now to thoughts of my dinner. As the late Deacon Job, who inhabited Uz, was wont to remark, with a curse sibilant: "Don't hunt for your troubles—they'll come to you, coz!" I perceive, with chagrin, I'm no longer romantic. My bump of combativeness isn't elephant. In youth I was dotty about the worldwinner—Alexander, Napoleon—some butcher gigantic. But I turn from 'em now to thoughts of my dinner. My feeling for fighting is not what it was. Let 'em dance their war ballets, insane-corpythian—let the Zeppelins zepp and the buzzapone buzz—I perceive, with chagrin, I'm no longer romantic; I'm more philosophical, slightly pedantic. When I was much younger, more lyric and thinner, 'twould have thrilled me, this picturesque, bloody big antic; but I turn from 'em now to thoughts of my dinner. For though I'm not gluttonous, gross nor bacchantic, I perceive, with chagrin, I'm no longer romantic. Czar, kaiser—in youth I admired a big sinner! But I turn from 'em now to thoughts of my dinner—New York Evening Sun. Monster of the Deep That there are monsters in the sea has been proved by the shooting the other day near Malta of a creature of gigantic proportions and 3,000 pounds in weight. It proved to be a cachalot, or sperm whale, the male of which sometimes attains a length of seventy feet. The existence of the sea serpent, therefore, has still to be proved. She Asks Too Much. When a woman goes away to spend Sunday, if she would give her husband directions concerning the fourteen or fifteen most important things that ought to be done around the house in her absence, instead of concerning the whole fifty-seven, he would stand more chance of remembering at least some of 'em—Houston Post. What He Did. "After earning a certain amount" propounded Mr. Birchrod, the teacher, "I spent two-thirds of it and lost five- sixths of the balance, winding up with $3. What did I have?" "About eight drinks, I judge," answered the boy at the foot of the class—Louis- ville Courier-Journal. Its Strong Appeal "There's one thing 'bout jail," said the ex-convict, "that makes a mighty strong appeal to most of us." "What's that?" "You don't get no music with your meals." To which the father answered sternly: "Leave him lay;"-"Phillip Hale in Boston Herald. Final Result Not Known PHILADELPHIA RESULT NOT KNOWN. "Oh, Mr. Smith!" cried the young lady, as she greeted her caller. "So you have been making friends with Fido! And do you think he likes you?" "Well," said Mr. Smith, grimly. "I don't believe he he's quite decided yet—he's only had one bite of me, and he seems to want another."—Ladies' Home Journal. SIR HIRAM MAXIM S A RESULT of the Titanic disaster, Sir Hiram Maxim, the inventor of the Maxim gun, has evolved a plan for giving ships a "sixth sense" that will enable them to avoid icebergs in a fog by the same means by which a bat finds its way about in the dark. For a year or more he has been working on a device which he claims will enable a vessel to outing object several miles away, to estize, shape and distance, and to recognize ter of a neighboring shore, so that a har detect a floating object several miles away, to estimate its size, shape and distance, and to recognize the character of a neighboring shore, so that a har VIBRATIONS DIAGRAMMATICALLY REPRESENTED VIBRATIONS GRAMMATICALLY REPRESENTED A BLAST THE VIBRATION THE COLLISION-PRESENTER IN ACTION dicate nature of the skin's sensitiveness of the in its delicate face judge the distance of the between the send-of the waves. It is not and not any faculty enables the bat to be least light to guide it. Years ago by the Abbe experiments by blotting hot irons and found well without eyes as ants, without cruelty, same thing. Obture a wild bird and with closed windows, is rush for what its through which it can reveal the presence of a broken neck. A circumstances makes The flapping of its sixth sense into action is face to face with art before it touches only this sixth sense to status will produce at the same frequency at, but of energy at and times as great, but they will travel at they could be reattributable apparatus at able to travel at least to the ship a blasted, enough to be detected. Sir Hiram states in artificial ear. The a large diaphragm shaped cylinder, andpheric noise is almost, quite irrespective before always able to to the waves of the made to open and its which ring a seas. If, for example, the very great distance bell rings, while a of two miles would every large object a stimulus gives an audible of the ship. It to the first, is proba bell it produces a in the air—that is, except that due to the a waves, a wavy line never the vibrations like an object and repaper becomes very, so as to be easily that the object is from the length of the ring off of the vibra- echo. In this way can be determined with accuracy, and the size used by the amplitude being the atmospheric well forward on the position where it can be turned there where in dark to be used. If the out work their prince. But if considered two or three would be to make an artificial time same, inject, and blast at that so array a mile. To only the size, dis, out assures receive and direct will dis, whether if move move. To equip well hour, a blasted, We infiltration oands for distance later when no tion of is proa ahead; and our miles a only 20 known and tr board. Our a mile. We for position on sen strong, the reec on the thick have a the dir we rec, showing our vic to local if any of our dir. Subs send ouing that very large, b and the sure of the diveness of dicate face distance of on the send- wives. It is any faculty the bat to to guide it. by the Abbe boy blotting and found out eyes as out cruelty. old bird and windows, or what its which it can presence of a neck. A ace makes uping of its into action face with it touches with sense to produce at- frequency energy at as great will travel be repa- paratus at at least at a reflected be detected. gram states the ear. The diaphragm minder, and asure is alrrespective says of the open and swing a sample, the at distance says, while a would be object a an audible p. first, is pro- produces a air—that is, due to the wavy line vibrations sect and recomes very to be easily sect is from length of the vibra- n this way mimined with and the size amplitude atmospheric hard on the here it can be turned from port to there would be no use in dark, stormy or fog to be used in communi- tion. If the sea were perfe- out would be recorded their production, but no But if there should happ- considerable size or ata- two or three miles the would be changed, the would be greater and we To make sure, the bla- eral times; and then if same, it would indicate ject, and the length of p- blast and the echo wow that the object was fro- so arranged that one is a mile. To many it will appe- only the presence of obj- size, distance and chan- out vibrations and reac- assures us, however, the received and recorded v and shape with a fair direction and distance will distinguish a ship f whether the object is s if moving, the directi- c movement. Let us embark, in equipped with Sir Hir- well out at sea, our sour, and we find, un- blasts, that the echo r- We infer that, as it toc- trols to reach the oi- nds for the reflected oi- nds for the distance is slightly over later we send out another no stronger than before of the blast and fire is produced when the ahead; also, that the dri- and our ship is being miles an hour. Inasmu- only 20 miles an hour, known object is a ship and traveling toward board. Our next blast shows a mile distant, and ver- We follow her direction to present her on sending out a blast strong, the bells on the recorder makes a la- on the paper strip. Thick that we have no have a fair idea of her, the direction in which we receive a series of showing that there are our viennity, probably fi- to locate them and mea- if any of them are dead our direction so as to go. Subsequently we have send out a blast and rea- ting that there is an very nearly dead aea- large, because the dista- and the record quite the bat. The extremely delicate nature of the bat's wings, together with the sensitiveness of its sixth sense contained in its delicate face nerves, enables the bat to judge the distance of any object by the lapse of time between the sending out and the receiving of the waves. It is this exceptional mechanism, and not any faculty of seeing in the dark, which enables the bat to fly unerringly without the least light to guide it. This was proved a hundred years ago by the Abbe Spalianzani, who made experiments by blotting out the eyes of bats with red hot irons and found that they got along just as well without eyes as with them. Other experiments, without cruelty, may be made to show the same thing. the bat. The extremely delicate nature of the bat's wings, together with the sensitiveness of its sixth sense contained in its delicate face nerves, enables the bat to judge the distance of any object by the lapse of time between the sending out and the receiving of the waves. It is this exceptional mechanism, and not any faculty of seeing in the dark, which enables the bat to fly unerringly without the least light to guide it. This was proved a hundred years ago by the Abbe Spallanzani, who made experiments by blotting out the eyes of bats with red hot irons and found that they got along just as well without eyes as with them. Other experiments, without cruelty, may be made to show the same thing. We all know that if we capture a wild bird and liberate it in a large room with closed windows, it makes a wild and furious rush for what its senses tell it is an opening through which it can escape. Its eyes do not reveal the presence of the glass, and the result is a broken neck. A bat liberated under similar circumstances makes the same dash for freedom. The flapping of its wings, however, brings its sixth sense into action and it soon perceives that it is face to face with a solid wall and stops short before it touches the glass. Sir Hiram proposes to apply this sixth sense to sea-going vessels. His apparatus will produce atmospheric vibrations of about the same frequency as those produced by the bat, but of energy at least three hundred thousand times as great. These will not be audible, but they will travel at least twenty miles, so that they could be received and recorded by a suitable apparatus at that distance, and would be able to travel at least five miles and return back to the ship a reflected echo that would be strong enough to be detected. In describing his invention, Sir Hiram states that it might be considered an artificial ear. The apparatus is provided with a large disphragm tightly drawn over a drum-shaped cylinder, and so arranged that the atmospheric pressure is always the same on both sides, quite irrespective of any air blast. It is therefore always able to vibrate freely in response, to the waves of the echo, and its vibrations are made to open and close certain electrical circuits which ring a series of bells of various sizes. If, for example, the object is very small or at a very great distance from the ship, a very small bell rings, while a large object at a distance of two miles would ring a larger bell, and a very large object a still larger bell. The apparatus gives an audible notice if anything is ahead of the ship. Another apparatus, similar to the first, is provided, but instead of ringing a bell it produces a diagram of the disturbances in the air—that is, when there is no noise except that due to the action of the ship or the sea waves, a wavy line is produced on paper, but whenever the vibrations sent out by the vibrator strike an object and return, the wavy line on the paper becomes very much increased in amplitude, so as to be easily observed, and the distance that the object is from the ship can be measured by the length of the paper strip between the giving off of the vibrations and the receiving of the echo. In this way the distance of the object can be determined with a considerable degree of accuracy, and the size of the object may be determined by the amplitude of the waves that return. The apparatus for producing the atmospheric vibrations should be placed well forward on the main deck or in any other position where it can We all know that if we capture a wild bird and liberate it in a large room with closed windows, it makes a wild and furious rush for what its senses tell it is an opening through which it can escape. Its eyes do not reveal the presence of the glass, and the result is a broken neck. A bat liberated under similar circumstances makes the same dash for freedom. The flapping of its wings, however, brings its sixth sense into action and it soon perceives that it is face to face with a solid wall and stops short before it touches the glass. Sir Hiram proposes to apply this sixth sense to seagoing vessels. His apparatus will produce atmospheric vibrations of about the same frequency as those produced by the bat, but of energy at least three hundred thousand times as great. These will not be audible, but they will travel at least twenty miles, so that they could be received and recorded by a suitable apparatus at that distance, and would be able to travel at least five miles and return back to the ship a reflected echo that would be strong enough to be detected. In describing his invention, Sir Hiram states that it might be considered an artificial ear. The apparatus is provided with a large diaphragm tightly drawn over a drum-shaped cylinder, and so arranged that the atmospheric pressure is always the same on both sides, quite irrespective of any air blast. It is therefore always able to vibrate freely in response to the waves of the echo, and its vibrations are made to open and close certain electrical circuits which ring a series of bells of various sizes. If, for example, the object is very small or at a very great distance from the ship, a very small bell rings, while a large object at a distance of two miles would ring a larger bell, and a very large object a still larger bell. The apparatus gives an audible notice if anything is ahead of the ship. Another apparatus, similar to the first, is provided, but instead of ringing a bell it produces a diagram of the disturbances in the air—that is, when there is no noise except that due to the action of the ship or the sea waves, a wavy line is produced on paper, but whenever the vibrations sent out by the vibrator strike an object and return, the wavy line on the paper becomes very much increased in amplitude, so as to be easily observed, and the distance that the object is from the ship can be measured by the length of the paper strip between the giving off of the vibrations and the receiving of the echo. In this way the distance of the object can be determined with a considerable degree of accuracy, and the size of the object may be determined by the amplitude of the waves that return. The apparatus for producing the atmospheric vibrations should be placed well forward on the main deck or in any other position where it can SEES THE WORLD IN WANT Crooke says in substance that the territory in the world available for profitable cultivation is, with insignificant exceptions, already occupied and that the increase in the production of cereals is not keeping pace with the increase in population. English Scientist Asserts That Starva tion Is Perilously Close to the Human Race. Sir William Crooke, the eminent English scientist, says we will starve to death, not in 1,000,000 years, but 26 years from now, in 1940. In support of this astonishing statement he advances many facts and figures, which are corroborated by some of our most notable American scientists. ill starve years, but In supplement he figures, some of scientists. It was in 1898 that Sir William Crooke sounded the first note of alarm as to the possibility of nourishing the prospective millions of America and Europe in the coming years. He based his calculations chiefly on the limited area of land suitable for profit- --- --- A bor, for instance, may be safely entered in a fog. All this is to be done simply by receiving and recording the echoes sent back by the objects to be detected; but the sound that produces the echoes is not high enough in pitch to be audible. Its vibrations are powerful and slow and are given out by a huge siren at the ship's bows. The echoes are received and recorded by apparatus that serve as ears and hich are able to give us much more information than a real ear could do. This latest collision preventer is another adaptation of a phenomenon in the natural world. Sir Hiram Maxim has taken his cue from the bat, which he was reminded is enabled to tell the distance of objects by the beat of its wings. In bats the sense organs are highly developed. When a bat flies about in total darkness the beat of its wings sends out a series of pulsations, or waves. These waves strike against all surrounding objects and are reflected back and received by the sensitive organs which form part of the face of LONGER EARS FOR SHIPS ROBERT H·MOULTON M be turned from port to starboard. Of course, there would be no use for the apparatus except in dark, stormy or foggy weather unless it was to be used in communicating with other ships. If the sea were perfectly clear the blasts sent out would be recorded at the very instant of their production, but no echo would be produced. But if there should happen to be an object of any considerable size at a distance no greater than two or three miles the zigzag line on the paper would be changed, the amplitude of the waves would be greater and would be very noticeable. To make sure, the blasts could be repeated several times; and then if the result was always the same, it would indicate the presence of some object, and the length of paper between the primary blast and the echo would indicate the distance that the object was from the ship. It might be so arranged that one inch of paper represented a mile. To many it will appear difficult to reveal not only the presence of objects at sea, but also their size, distance and character, by simply sending out vibrations and receiving echoes. Sir Hiram assures us, however, that such an echo properly received and recorded will not only indicate size and shape with a fair degree of accuracy, but direction and distance with great accuracy. It will distinguisht a ship from an iceberg, will show whether the object is stationary or moving, and, if moving, the direction and velocity of such movement. Let us embark, in imagination, on a ship equipped with Sir Hiram's invention. We are well out at sea, our ship making 20 miles an hour, and we find, upon sending out several blasts, that the echo reaches us in 20 seconds. We infer that, as it took ten seconds for our vibrations to reach the object and another ten seconds for the reflected vibrations to return, the distance is slightly over two miles. One minute later we send out another blast, but the result is no stronger than before, so we change the direction of the blast and find that the greatest effect is produced when the blast is sent out dead ahead; also, that the distance between the object and our ship is being reduced at the rate of 35 miles an hour. Inasmuch as our ship is making only 20 miles an hour, it is evident that the unknown object is a ship making 15 miles an hour and traveling toward us slightly to our starboard. Our next blast shows us that the ship is only a mile distant, and very much to the starboard. We follow her direction and when she is in a position to present her broadside to us, we find on sending out a blast that the echo is very strong, the bells at the receiver ring violently and the recorder makes a large and distinct marking on the paper strip. The weather has been so thick that we have not seen the ship, but we have a fair idea of her; we know her speed and the direction in which she is sailing. Later on, we receive a series of records from each blast, showing that there are several small objects in our vicinity, probably fishing boats. We are able to locate them and measure their distance, and if any of them are dead ahead of us, we change our direction so as to give them a wide berth. Subsequently we have a new experience. We send out a blast and receive back an echo showing that there is an exceptionally large object very nearly dead ahead of us. We know it is large, because the distance indicated is ten miles and the record quite distinct. By sending out AN ICEBERG YOUR FIETHS OF WHICH IS SUBMERSED have seen before. The markings on the paper strip are of considerable size and commence sharp and abrupt, but the ending is not sharp or distinct. There is a trailing out-of spots made by the zigzag lines. The total length of the echo is thus made larger than that produced by the primary blast. have seen before. The markings on the paper strip are of considerable size and commence sharp and disrupt, but the ending is not sharp or distinct. there is a trailing out-of spots made by the zigzag lines. The total length of the echo is thus made larger than that produced by the primary blast. This shows that there is some kind of a cloud about the object of a different density from the surrounding air and that it is of considerable size. the logical conclusions drawn are: the object is a great size; it is stationary and it has something about it that modifies the echo. Consequently the record on the paper strip resembles that obtained from both a large, solid object and a cloud. Therefore, it must be a large iceberg surrounded by cold air. We change our direction so as to pass it on our port side at a distance of half a mile. Fortunately we have barely passed when the fog lifts This shows that there is some kind of a cloud about the object of a different density from the surrounding air and that it is of considerable size. The logical conclusions drawn are: the object is of great size; it is stationary and it has something about it that modifies the echo. Consequently the record on the paper strip resembles that obtained from both a large, solid object and a cloud. Therefore, it must be a large iceberg surrounded by cold air. We change our direction so as to pass it on our port side at a distance of half a mile. Fortunately we have barely passed when the fog lifts QUEER SPRIGS OF GENTILITY Prince Alexander of Servia is not, as many suppose, King Peter's eldest son. The latter is Prince George, and was known as the crown prince until his wild escapes compelled even the indulgent King Peter to deprive him of all rights to succession, and banish him to an inaccessible part of the kingdom. His doings both before and since would fill a book. A French tutor, returned to Paris after two months at the Konak, tells many queer tales of his pupil's deeds. One morning they were busy at a Latin lesson when a mouse ran across the room. Quick as a flash Prince George had it by the tail. The next instant he was dashing off with it to the sentinel at the palace gate, and, holding it up to the frightened man's face, insisted on his biting off its head. Upon the other's refusal he threatened violence, and would certainly have proved as good as his word had not the king arrived in the courtyard at that moment from his morning ride. Not that King Peter ever had much authority over his eldest son. Servian statesmen have never forgotten the painful scene between father and son at which they were once obliged to assist. At a special meeting of the cabinet then crown prince entered uninvited. King Peter promptly requested him to withdraw. Taking a seat, his highness refused, saying: "I am the future king and have a right to be here. I must know what happens and so shall take part in the country." Once more King Peter ordered him away, but the other as always refused, and a heated altercation ensued, during which the ministers melted away, leaving the king and his hotbed son to settle their difference alone. On another occasion the prince was present at a birthday dinner given in honor of the czar at the Russian ministry. After toasts had been proposed to Emperor Nicholas and King Peter, Crown Prince George arose and drank to the union of Bosnia, Herzegovina and Servia. The icy welcome that greeted these words was such that his highness had immediately to leave the banquet. This and other escapades caused such a revolution of public opinion that Prince George was finally compelled to renounce his rights of succession in favor of his younger brother, and certainly the country has benefited by the change. Prince Alexander is a decidedly different type from the other. A little tat of three when his mother died, he and his baby sister, today the wife of Grand Duke John Constantinovitch of Russia, were at once taken off to St. Petersburg to be brought up by their aunt, Grand Duchess Peter. There he received a sound education and was for a time one of the czarina's pages. He would probably have entered the Russian army had not the dreadful events of 1803 completely changed his plans. As soon as King Peter was settled on the throne his three children were summoned to Belgrade. At the palace, however, he continued his studies. Two officers were engaged to give him private lessons on law and military science. Servian, Russian and French he speaks perfectly, and lately he was working hard to brush up his German. Though the crown prince's apartments at the palace are very plainly furnished, there is a wealth of bookcases. He is a great reader, and is familiar with the principal literary works of four countries. Prince Alexander of Servia is not, as many suppose, King Peter's oldest son. The latter is Prince George, and was known as the crown prince until his wild escapades compelled the indulgent King Peter to deprive him of all rights to succession, and banish him to an inaccessible part of the kingdom. His doings both before and since would fill a book. A French tutor, returned to Paris after two months at the Konak, tells many queer tales of his pupil's deeds. One morning they were busy at a Latin lesson when a mouse ran across the room. Quick as a flash Prince George had it by the tail. The next instant he was dashing off with it to the sentinel at the palace gate, and, holding it up to the frightened man's face, insisted on his biting off its head. Upon the other's refusal he threatened violence, and would certainly have proved as good as his word had not the king arrived in the court yard at that moment from his morning ride. Not that King Peter ever had much authority over his eldest son. Servian statesmen have never forgotten the painful scene between father and son at which they were once obliged to assist. At a special meeting of the cabinet then crown prince entered uninvited. King Peter promptly requested him to withdraw. Taking a seat, his highness refused, saying: "I am the future king and have a right to be here. I must know what happens and so shall take part in the council." Once more King Peter ordered him away, but the other as stoutly refused, and a heated altercation ensued, during which the ministers melted away, leaving the king and his hot-headed son to settle their difference alone. On another occasion the prince was present at a birthday dinner given in honor of the czar at the Russian ministry. After toasts had been proposed to Emperor Nicholas and King Peter, Crown Prince George arose and drank to the union of Bosnia, Herzegovina and Servia. The icy welcome that greeted these words was such that his highness had immediately to leave the banquet. This and other escapades caused such a revolution of public opinion that Prince George was finally compelled to renounce his rights of succession in favor of his younger brother, and certainly the country has benefited by the change. Prince Alexander is a decidedly different type from the other. A little toot of three when his mother died, he and his baby sister, today the wife of Grand Duke John Constantinovitch of Russia, were at once taken off to St. Petersburg to be brought up by their aunt, Grand Duchess Peter. There he received a sound education and was for a time one of the cacarina's pages. He would probably have entered the Russian army had not the dreadful events of 1903 completely changed his plans. As soon as King Peter was settled on the throne his three children were summoned to Belgrade. At the palace, however, he continued his studies. Two officers were engaged to give him private lessons on law and military science. Servian, Russian and French he speaks perfectly, and later he was working hard to brush up his German. Though the crown prince's apartments at the palace are very plainly furnished, there is a wealth of bookcases. He is a great reader, and is familiar with the principal literary works of four countries. able cultivation of the various cereals. When this prediction first was made the United States was exporting annually many millions worth of foodstuffs and little attention was paid to the eminent Englishman's words of caution. Today, however, with the exportation of foodstuffs from the United States almost nil and the fact apparent to all that unless some radical changes in farming methods are made immediately the production of cereals in this country will decrease while the population increases. --- WELWITTSCH'S BAT ```markdown ``` HEAD OF BLANVILLE'S BAY repeated blasts we find that the distance between us and the object diminishes about one-third of a mile in a minute. This, of course, is due to our own speed and indicates that the object is stationary. When we are two miles apart the reflection of our blasts rings the bells and the indicator shows a different record from what we and discloses an enormous iceberg surrounded by smaller pieces that have broken off. Returning to realities, Sir Hiram states that while the apparatus will work exactly as described with the devices already designed, he is not going to rest at this point. He says that he will shortly produce a recording instrument with a selective power that will not receive any vibrations except those due to the echo of the blast sent out. This will eliminate all noises due to the ship and the sea, and produce a very clean record. Crooke's prophetic prediction looms on the horizon of the country with startling distinctness. He estimated that the bread eaters in the world in 1898 numbered 516,000,000 and that they were increasing at the rate of 6,000,000 annually. Taking the maximum number of acres possible in the world for the growth of wheat, the per capita consumption, the average yield per acre of wheat, and the probable increase in the population, he figured that the world would go hungry before 1940. HOME TOWN HELPS Experiences of Centuries Old Towns Should Be Lesson to the Builders of Today, The most hurried traveler along the tourist routes of Europe allows him- self time to note with a smile that the "gates" which were once the ver- table entrance through the walls into the city are now in the very heart of the city's bustling life. Who does not know "Lud Gate" in London, now Ludgate Hill? Lud is the name of a mythical king of Brita- in. The legend has it that this Lud laid the foundation of London. Shakespeare preserves his memory in "Cymbeline;" "And on the gates of Lud's town set your heads." This strong gate in the western part of the city is far enough removed from the west and is one of the busiest streets in the world. Bishopgate—the bishop gate; Aldgate—the old gate; Newgate—the new gate, all tell the same story. The "gates" are found in the innermost recesses of the city. The real entrances to the city are many miles away. And what a biggley-piggledy business it is! Boxes of brick and stone, in bewildering squares and parallelograms and shapeless shapes of every fashion, stretch away into dim distance, to straggle, to jostle, or to decay, as fate or fortune wills. There is not a city of any age in all Europe, now touched by the progressive spirit, which has not been for the last 30 years or will not be for the next 30 engaged in the titanic task of widening its old streets and constructing new ones. But at what cost must the men and women of an unwalled and ungated city today make the place of their habitation! ADVANCE IN CITY LIGHTING Hanging Arc Lamps so Installed That They Add to Instead of Dracting From Appearance. Many of the old installations of hanging arc lamps are even uglier than the incandescentes. The old arcs are usually suspended above the street on a tangle of wires and cables where they glare and sputter the long night through. But modern engineering and modern love of the beautiful, as well as the utility of a lighting system, have changed all this. The new systems of arc lighting are nothing like the old. The lamps are not hung above the street but crown the tops of ornamental standards placed alternately up and down the street. There are no hanging wires in sight, no sharp points of light to dazzle the eyes, no flicker and sputter. Instead of sharp penetrating rays of bluish light the new luminous are lamps give a flood of soft, white light which is many times more efficient and more economical than the light from the old lamps. The wire and cables are all underground, where they are safe and do not mar the natural beauty of the street. Shade trees do not have to be cut down or trimmed until they die. Hints on Concrete Road Building. Sprinkling the wearing surface of concrete roads during the construction period must be practically continuous on hot days unless there is some moisture-retaining medium present. Recent observations of a number of pieces of road construction, on which contractors new to the work were engaged, indicate that the inspector is having his hands full in getting the "wetting-down" specifications properly adhered to. Where earth is available a generous layer thrown on makes an excellent cover and holds water well. Some careful road builders in the West, recognizing the value of curing concrete under water, have made earth dams along the edges of concrete roads and divided the road longitudinally into a series of pools—Engineering Record. Boy Scouts Guarding Trees. Philadelphia boy scouts are doing yeoman service in guarding the trees of the city from the caterpillar pest and other harm for which laws can be enforced to prevent mischief to forests and trees. The same plan is also being carried on in Burlington, Vt. It is an excellent idea to enlist the services of the boys in these preservative methods and teach them by this means to love and care for the trees, which the average city boy only enjoys for shade or as a convenient object from which to obtain a stick. No Cause for Interference. However brave the policemen are, they are careful about not breaking the laws and ordinances. A patrol man was kicking his feet down on the lake front in Chicago, so a story runs, when an excited citizen ran up to hirc and cried: "Say, hurry up! A man has just jumped off the pier!" "With his clothes on?" asked the officer. "Yes—fully dressed. Hurry!" "What do you want me to do? There ain't no ordinance against a man swimmin' as long as he's properly dressed." Sark to Set Good Example seek to see about the person cannot tell what becomes of the odor, and no man can tell what becomes of his example, that rolls away from him, and goes beyond his ken on its perilous mission.—H. W. Beecher. Difficulties of Astronomy "It is hard to learn the use of a telescope?" asked the student. "Not very," replied the candid professor. "The hardest thing about astronomy in guessing what something is after you manage to see it" 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. Men Admire Women with Beautiful Hair! NELSON'S HAIR DRESSING will make you proud of your hair It is unsurpassed for making harsh, kinky and stubborn hair—soft, glossy and luxurious. It not only beautifies the hair—but also keeps it in good condition. Price, 25 and 50 Cents Everywhere NELSON MFG. CO., RICHMOND, VA. LAMP CAP A Please Face the Front in Stepping Off a Street Car Wait until the car Stops, then face toward the front in stepping to the street. If you will bear that in mind many accidents will be avoided. Face the front; Wait until Car Stops SAFETY FIRST Lincoln Institute opened with a large attendance this year and the students are arriving almost constantly.....Mr. Richard Winston, a charter member of Capital City Lodge No. 9, A. F. & A. M., who died recently, was the first colored man buried in the National Cemetery.....Mr. Robert W. Stokes, recently of Seattle, Wash., has taken charge of the old Blue Front restaurant and has changed the name to the Silver Moon where he has accommodations for both white and colored.....Mr. A. L. Thomas has moved his shop to 328 Lafayette street, where he has completed a new and up-to-date sanitary shop.....Capital City Lodge No. 9 is progressing nicely under the management of its new master, R. A. West.....Mr. Billat seems to be making a strong race for county clerk as he is a staunch friend of the colored man.....Rev J. W Bell, pastor of the A. M. E. Church is getting ready for conference.....Sand B. Thomas, who has been visiting his uncle, Lon B. Thomas, at Lincoln, Nebr., arrived home Sunday.....Mr. Dave Peters for prosecuting atorney is making a strong race.....Judge Augened, the old reliable, will be elected November 6.....Mr. and Mrs. Thomas have recently purchased the 8-room brick residence, 528 Lafayette an dare at home to friends.....Hear Mr. Mayo of Gary, Ind., Monday October 12.....Rev. Henshaw, of the A. M. E. Zion Church is making great preparations to entertain him. Mrs. Elizabeth Rucker, wife of Abraham Rucker, died at Ossawatomile, Kas., Tuesday, September 29, and was buried at her home in Troy, October 2. She was born in Callaway county, Mo. about the year 1871 and reared in the state of Missouri. She moved to this city twelve years ago, and lived here until she was taken to Ossawatomile in the month of June on account of feeble mindedness. Surviving her besides her husband, are her sister, Mrs. Mary Olden, and five brothers, Hiram and Willis Hughes of St. Joseph, Mo. Henry Hughes of Richmond, Mo., and Sam and Joseph Hughes of Troy, Mo. Funeral services were held at the A. M. E. church, of which she was a member, and also a member of the "Lilies of the Valley" Temple No. 291, S. Particular attention may be given to the following subject, since there are hundreds of thousands using theEureka 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 theEureka cisely as advertised The Metropolitan Street Railway Company. TROY. KANSAS. EUREKA COMB COMPANY, Chattanooga, Tenn. Thomas E. Grear TONSORIAL PARLOR GOOD SERVICE ELECTRIC LIGHTED BARBERS: T. E. Grear, Prop. F. J. Walker. Martin Franklin. First Class Shaves, Hair Cuts and Shampoos. Best Shop in the City. Do not take your money down town when you can get good service for it at home. You will always find us at our post and ready to serve. GIVE US A CALL If You are Pleased Tell Your Friends and if not Tell Us. Fine Cigars and Tobaccos Jackson Laundry Agency M. T. Interment was in Mt. Olive cemetery. Mr. Rucker has the fullest sympathy of the Temple, A. M. E. church and the community at large.... Mrs. Kate Hill and children of St. Joseph, Mo., was the guests of her aunt, Mrs. Sallie Turner, the past week.... Mr. Will Henry Brown of St. Joe, is working here during the apple crop.... Mr. Charles Butcher, a teamster of the city, met with a painful accident last week, when one of his horses jerked away from him and caused him to suffer from a fractured shoulder.... Mrs. Charles Brown ha dto call in the doctor on account of a fall and spraining the ligaments of her limb. She was confined to her home for a few days.... Mr. Isaac Turner accompanied his niece, Mrs. Kate Hill and children, returned to St. Joe last day. Those who attended the funeral of Mrs. Rucker from of town were; Mrs. Mary Olden of St. Joe, Mo.; Mrs. Carle Westover of Kansas City, Mo.; Mrs. Westover of Smith of City, Mo.; Mrs. and Miss Crittened of Wathena; Mrs. Maggle McCurry of Ewain; P. D. Davis of Fort Scott, and Mr. Henry Davis of Wathena.... Miss Sadie Saunders of Chillicothe, Mo., stop over in the day a day, to visit her relatives, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Schumache and Mrs. Nelle Howard. She is en route to Des Moines, la.... Rev. P. D. Davis and wife and Mrs. Florence Jackson of Fort Scott, Kas, and St. Joe, Mo., respectively, were visiting relatives and friends in Troy, Saturday.... We have just learned of the death of Mrs. Anne Wakefield, an old resident of this city for years. She passed away Monday, October 5, in Wathena, Kas., where her daughter, Mrs. Henry Davis, has had constant care of her for some time. 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Those present were Mrs. Mayme Brown, Misses Lissie Jones, Bertha Monroe and Beatrice Dimery. As an appreciation of service rendered a delicious o'clock dinner was served by the hostess. ..... We have observed beautiful and useful improvements in the homes of Mrs. Mira Snowden, Rev. Dealer, Messrs. Herbert Beach, Daniel Monroe, Charles Ballen and Leonard Montgomery, while Mr. Bolivar Payne has under erection a five-room cottage. And we are privileged to assert that eight out of every ten families of our people own their homes and they endeavor to keep their homes as well as their friendship, in constant repair. SWEET SPRINGS, MO. Mrs. Fannie Fisher of Sweet Springs, Mo., wife of the deceased Harrison Fisher, died at her home on Wednesday, September 23, at 8:05 a.m., at the age of 65 years. She was buried Friday, September 25 at Salt Pond Missionary Baptist church, funeral conducted by Rev. Isaac Mills of Kansas City, Mo. The deceased died of dropsy and heart trouble. 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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. Bellel phoné Main 2102J. 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 French dry cleaning a specialty. Ladies' and gentlemen's clothes called for and delivered. We make a specialty of altering Ladies' and Gentlemen's clothes. 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 street.