Kansas City Sun

Glory to God in the highest, Peace on Earth, Good will toward Men A FEARLESS DEFENDER OF THE RACE VOLUME VI1. NUMBER 17. Glory to Go HON. CHAS. H. CALLOWAY. One of our leading attorneys who is doing splendid work in the Sunday School of Allen Chapel as well as a valuable member of the Usher's Board. CLIPPER'S CHARITY FUND. $148.50 Field House plano, Dec. 2, 1914. 15.00 Industrial Home, 1406 Vine: Eldale. $ 79 2 tubs. 1.38 1 wash board. 29 10 bars D. C. soap. 25 10 bars H. C. soap. 60 8 lbs. head rice. 60 10 bu. potatoes. 75 1 gal. Karo. 40 1 lb. quinoa. 50 25 lbs. sugar. 1.38 10 lbs. lard. 1.30 6 Quaker cats. 60 bars toilets soap. 25 24 lbs. Aristos flour. 85 3 cans Dutch Cleanser. 25 6 lbs. white enamel. 60 6 F. F. G. C. corn. 70 6 tomatoes. 50 9¼ lbs. salt pork. 1.75 $13.64 Kansas City, Kas., Orphans' Home: 6 blankets. 6.60 6 yards Damask. 2.70 baking room paper. 1.90 Labor. 2.00 4 shades. 1.26 $14.36 Old Folks' Home, 2446 Mich.: 6 blankets. 6.60 1 ham. 1.60 1 side bacon. 2.15 1 side salt pork. 2.34 $13.95 December 8, 1914. St. Simons' Nursery, 1216 E. 5st.: 6 blankets. 6.60 25 yards gamban. 2.25 25 yards muslin. 2.25 December 9, 1914. Women's Club Notes Mrs. Minnie L. Crosthwait, Kansas City's popular florist, was elected president of the Federation of Clubs. THE PHYLLIS WHEATLEY ART CLUB. The Phyllis Wheatley Art club met at 1313 Michigan avenue with Mrs. Marie McCline as hostess. Next Thursday, December 17, Mrs. Julia Martin, 1624 Virginia, will entertain. And Mrs. Katie Powell, 2323 Highland avenue, December 24. THE CLIPPERS. The Clippers wish to thank Mrs. M. E. Balley for hemming all the sheets and pillow cases of the recent donations. The Clippers are making and filling fifty bags for the tree to be given by Provident Association at Garrison Square, and also will give their annual dinner to a poor family. To correspondents, club reports and others: On account of Christmas coming on Friday, the day of publication, the Sun will be published next week on Wednesday and should reach our subscribers on Thursday. Take due notice and govern yourselves accordingly. THE XX HISTORY AND ART CLUB. The XX History and Art club met Thursday, December 10, with Mrs. L. W. Fitzpatrick, and a very enthusiastic business meeting was held with the majority of the members present. Our last meeting was not reported because of the lateness of the adjournment, but our hostess, Mrs. Fred Douglass, entertained us royally. We had the pleasure of the presence of one visitor, Mrs. Nash Porter, who gave us some very encouraging remarks. After being served to a delicious lunch we adjourned to meet with Mrs. Lige Hendricks, 1802 East Twenty-fourth street. All members are urged to me present. CATHERINE WASHINGTON, President. ROSA SMITH, Secretary. THE CLIPPERS TAKE NOTICE. The Kansas City Sun ```markdown ``` OUR SUBSCRIBERS. We thank those of our many subscribers who settled with our collectors or who called at our office during the past week. You're a bully lot of good people who appreciate what we are do- ing—Of some others—Well; they won't receive the Sun this week— nor next and then some, unless they settle. DORSEY BROWN. Manager of Dr. McCampbell's beautiful theatre at 2411 Vine Street. The First Baptist church of Triplett has been holding revival services for three weeks and have made ten additions; four restored and six for baptism. Rev. Anderson preached ten nights. Rev. C. H. Graham was with us and also Rev. L. W. Harris, the moderator of the Mt. Zlon Association. Rev. C. H. Todd preached two good sermons Sunday and fellowship the four that were restored and administered the Lord's Supper to the church. We are sorry to see Sister Jane Pullem leave us. She is going to spend the winter with her son, Richard Puellem, in Kansas City, Kas., and he will leave us the 19th. She assisted in the organization of the church. Mrs. Mattie E. Winn, the divine healer of Triplett, has done great work. An old lady came from DeWitt, Mo., to be healed, and when she got here it took three persons to help her off the train. After one treatment she walked to the church that night. She also treated another lady who at this time is doing her own work. She has a wonderful power. Our special rate starts next week. We make a specialty of decorating for parties, weddings and balls. Christmas trees and wreaths specially priced to clubs and Sunday schools. WEAVER FLORAL CO. 1510 E. 18th St. Home phone Main 7555. Bell phone East 4798. KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 19, 1914. MAN AGAINST MAN Did you see that new storm front that has been added to the Rex Theatre, 2411 Vine Street? Don't you know that it was added just to keep you warm while you see the best pictures that are shown any place in the city? Mr. Dorsey Brown is now managing the theatre for Dr. E. J. Campbell, and he is trying in every way to please you. The screen has been whitened and two large stoves installed. The manager is strictly in for better service. Did you see "Lucille Love" or "The Trey O Hearts"? Well when you see "The Master Key" you will say it is by far the greatest serial picture that has yet been produced. "The Master Key" has more thrills, more realism, more action than any other serial ever conceived; it has cost twice as much to produce; it has a more gripping and mysterious theme; and it has Robert Leonard and Ella Hall (of Rex fame) for its stars; an Irish girl, with Spanish blood in her veins—a hell bent wretch—the lightning's stroke—a brave man and a mine. These, the prime factors in "The Master Key," starts Wednesday, December 23. Don't miss the first episode. For the benefit of its patrons the management has gone to the expense of procuring small booklets containing the first and second episodes of the story. Ask the girl in the ticket office for one. The Christmas week program is great. Monday, December 21, the 13th episode of "The Trey O Hearts"; Tuesday, 6 reels of pictures with an exciting Indian Drama; Wednesday, "The Master Key"; Thursday, the great "Million Dollar Mystery"; Friday, a magnificent Christmas program will be shown. The admission will be 5 cents at all times. Come early—keep warm and see the best pictures—hear the best music and spend a delightful hour at the Rex Theatre, 2411 Vine Street. FALSE TESTIMONY Nine Negroes Sent to Penitentiary--Girl, whose Evidence Sent Them, Retracts Before Trial Judge Little Rock, Ark., Oct. 20.—Gertrude Hollinhead, about 16 years old, on whose testimony nine Negroes were convicted of serious charges and sent to penitentiary for terms ranging from 19 to 35 years, now says that her testimony was false. She met Judge Egan Langford before whom the case was tried at Conway a year ago last August, in Little Rock last night by appointment and said she wished to retract all the charges she had made against the Negroes and ask that they be pardoned. At the time when the crimes for which the Negroes were said to have committed, the girl was under 16 years of age. She was an orphan and until a short time before the Negroes were arrested was living with a stepmother. It is said that she was driven from home and took refuge with a Negro woman named Luvide Simms, who was sentenced to 35 years for her part in the case. Since the conviction of the Negroes Gertrude has been in a Catholic convent at Hot Springs. She gives as her reason for making the statement that the Negroes are not guilty, that since receiving some religious training she has begun to realize the enormity of her falsehoods which caused the conviction of the Negroes. She says she wants to right the wrong as far as possible even though she is prosecuted for perjury.—The New American. MAN FIFTEEN WEEKS UNIVERSAL THIRTY REELS BY J AT LAWRENCE, KAS. The Steward Board of St. Luke's A. M. E. church met with Mrs. Payne at the parsonage....The auxiliary board of St. Luke met with Mrs. Monroe on West Fifth street....Mr. J. H. Strode, a prosperous citizen of Lawrence, lies at the point of death at his home, Seventh and Penn streets....The many friends of Mrs. Jane Jeffries were sorry to learn of her death, which occurred Tuesday night at the home of her son, Wm. Jeffries, 17277 Ohio street....Rev, Jackson, pastor of Ninth Street Baptist church, met with an accident last week but is improving now....St. Luke A. M. E. church gave a very successful bazar December 17 at the church....Rev. Smith, presiding elder of the Kansas City District, was in town Saturday....The L. A. A. basket ball team is ready to take on all comers of games. Write Richard Elliott, 1508 Kentucky street....The Lawrence high school colored basket ball team played a very good game with Topeky Y. M. C. A. Friday night, December 11, but lost by a score of 9 to 6....Mrs. Shaw of Illinois has moved her family to Lawrence and her daughter Frances is attending school here....Mr. W. C. Brown will clean and press your suit. Grand entertainment Christmas night, Dec. 25, 1914, at Armory hall, Cottage and Vine streets, under the auxibles of Enterprise Court No. 32, O. O. C. and Moses Dixon Temple No. 12777. Admission 15 cents. REV. WM. H. THOMAS, D. D. Pastor of Allen Chapel, and one of the most brilliant men in the connection, who, with his full choir and congregation, visited the Second Baptist Church, Sunday, November 29. CHRISTMAS PLANTS FOR SALE. CROSTHWAIT FLORAL CO. 18th and Woodland REV. STRICKLAND DEAD. Rev. H. E. Strickland, former Moderator of Shiloh Association, died at his residence, 2019 Madison street, last Monday morning. The funeral will be held Sunday at 2:00 p. m. at Rev. McNeal's Church on. Splitlog avenue. AN AGAIN gripped in blood Alone in the hot deadly Certain death facing the One fought for a "w bought for gold. The e child. One is Wilkerson— It forecasted fifteen yean against fate—against m suffering. And the Combat? You can see it all in the KEY serial at the (Name of yo THE MASTER by JOHN FLEMING W A Thrilling Story Mystery and Ro it that has been added to the Rex Theat arm while you see the best pictures tha ing the theatre for Dr. E. J. Campbell, i and two large stoves installed. The m the Trey O' Hearts"? Well when you s has yet been produced. "The Master er conceived; it has cost twice as mu bert Leonard and Ella Hall (of Rex fa t wretch—the lightning's stroke a bra wednesday, December 23. Don't miss the expense of procuring small booklets the ticket office for one. The Christmas Trey O' Hearts"; Tuesday, 5 reels of pl day, the great "Million Dollar Myster on will be 5 cents at all times. Come and a delightful hour at the Rex Theat AINST in bloody con- not deadly wastes or facing the one who or a "woman" wi- d. The other for h kerson—the other fifteen years of migh- against misery—ag Combat? Who it all in the thrillin- the gripped in bloody combat!!! Alone in the hot deadly wastes of the desert. Certain death facing the one who lost. One fought for a "woman" who must be bought for gold. The other for his own little child. One is Wilkerson—the other is Gallon. It forecasted fifteen years of mighty struggling against fate—against misery—against human suffering. You can see it all in the thrilling MASTER KEY serial at the (Name of your Theatre) THE MASTER KEY JOHN FLEMING WILSON Thrilling Story of Mystery and Romance! Is been added to the Rex Theatre, 2411 Vine Street? Don't you see the best pictures that are anywhere in the theatre for Dr. E. J. Campbell, and he is trying in every large stoves installed. The manager is strictly in for bettle O'Hearts"? Well when you see "The Master Key" you will be produced. "The Master Key" has more thrills, more dives; it has cost twice as much to produce; it has a more hard and tall picture (of Rex fame) for its stars; an Irish lightning's stroke—a brave man and a mine. These, day, December 23. Don't miss the first episode. For the best use of procuring small booklets containing the first and so office for one. The Christmas week program is great. Mo hearts"; Tuesday, 6 reels of pictures with an exciting Indian great "Million Dollar Mystery"; Friday, a magnificent 5 cents at all times. Come early—keep warm and see faintful hour at the Rex Theatre, 2411 Vine Street. The ladies' auxiliary of No. 66, G. U. O. of O. F., gave a reception complementary to Mrs. A. R. Merritt of Chicago at the residence of Mrs. D. Moore, 2522 Michigan avenue. The house was beautifully decorated in their colors. The guests from Kansas were Mrs. E. Whitemore, Mrs. C. E. Williams, Mrs. Joe Oliver. At a late hour those present departed, saying they had enjoyed themselves immensely. SUNDAY Y. M. C. A Chicken Gur Ellet of Mackinaw Trout, 12c Prime Ribs of Beef au jus, 15c Young T Roast Pig with Sweet Potatoes, 17c Combination Salad, 5c Apple Pie, 5c Steamed Sue Vanilla Ice Cream, 5c (A la Car) CHRISTMAS SUNDAY DINNER Y. M. C. A. Cafeteria Chicken Gumbo Soup, 5c at, 12c Boiled au jus, 15c Young Turkey with O potatoes, 17c Braised 5c Cold Ham wit 5c M teamed Suet Pudding, (A la Carte Service) CHRISTMAS DINNER Raw Oysters, 15c Albut Steak, Anchovy Stuffed with Oysters, 15c Prime Chr 15c P Chicken Salad, 10c Peach Pie, 5c 5c (A la Carte Service) Soup, 50 Raw Oysters, 15c Green Sea Turtle, 50 Bowl, 50 Brolled Half Steak, Anchovy Sauce, 50 Roast, 50 Domestic Duck, Skimmer AN "UNPREJUDICED" OFFICIAL. Police Commissioner W. W. Knight said that the board of police commissioners will go into executive session this morning, to take action on the row in a saloon at Eighteenth street and Euclid avenue on Monday night, when a patrolman and a negro were shot. Another patrolman admits having fired his revolver three times. "I'll tell you this," said Commissioner Reynolds, in his office in the Commerce building yesterday afternoon, "I'm not going to take the word of any negro against that of a white policeman."—The Journal. If Commissioner Reynolds is correctly quoted in the above article, then he is unfit for the position he holds, absolutely disregards the oath which he took with uplifted hand when sworn into office and gives evidence of demagogy illy befitting the high and responsible office he holds. "I'll not take the word of ANY NEGRO against that of a WHITE policeman"—Fine words Mr. Commissioner, fine display of fair dealing and equal justice. XX HISTORY AND ART CLUB. The XX History and Art Club met with Mrs. E. Hendricks, 1802 E. 24th street, Thursday, in a business meeting. A goodly number of the members were present. The Club is planning to aid the Provident Association in their Christmas work. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Georgia Logan, 2645 Hikland avenue, Thursday, December 24. Members please be present. MISS CATHERINE WASHINGTON, President MRS. ROSE SMITH, Secretary. Those sojourning or living in Chicago will find the Sun on sale at Mr. W. H. Robinson's place, 1937 West Lake street, or A. D. Hayes, 3640 S. State street. body combat!!! any wastes of the desert. the one who lost. "woman" who must be other for his own little -the other is Gallon. ears of mighty struggling misery—against human Who Won It? the thrilling MASTER (out Theatre) R KEY WILSON Romance! atre, 2411 Vine Street? Don't you know that are shown any place in the city? and he is trying in every way to please manager is strictly in for better service. see "The Master Key" you will say it is R Key" has more thrills, more realism such to produce; it has a more gripping (name) for its stars; an Irish girl, with man and a mine. These, the prime the first episode. For the benefit of its its containing the first and second epis- week program is great. Monday, De- lictures with an exciting Indian Drama; "ry": Friday, a magnificent Christmas early—keep warm and see the best atre, 2411 Vine Street. The Sun was pained to hear of the loss by fire of the beautiful new residence of Rev. A. M. Ward, Presiding Elder of the Colorado Conference, at 2351 Ogden street, Denver, Colo. Dr. Ward was just preparing to take unto himself one of the race's noblest and most cultured women, and the Sun hopes this will not be permitted to interfere in any way with the happiness in store for both. Y DINNER A. Cafeteria Umbo Soup, 5c Bolled Ham and Spinach, 12c Turkey with Cranberry Sauce, 25c Braised Beef with Spaghetti, 10c Cold Ham with Potato Salad, 12c Mince Pie, 5c Pet Pudding, 5c Assorted Cakes, 5c Arte Service) Oysters, 15c Green Sea Turtle, 5c ak, Anchovy Sauce, 12c nch Oysters, 17c Prime Christmas Beef, au jus, 15c Pineapple Sherbet, 5c Salad, 10c Pie, 5c Rhubard Pie, 5c Assorted Cakes, 5c (orte Service) DR. S. W. BACOTE. Pastor of the Second Baptist Church and Dean of the Colored Clergymen of this City, who, with his splendid choir and full congregation, paid a delightful visit to Allen Chapel last Sunday. Specials at Smith's Pharmacy for this Week. 25c Massatta Talcum Powder, 19c. 25c Black Draught, 15c. 25c Sachet Powder, 18c. 10c Hair Nets, 5c. $1 Dr. Caldwell's Syrup of Pepsin, 85c. 10c Talcum Powder, 5c. $1 Lydia E. Pinkam's Vegetable Compound, 85c. 25c DeWitt's Toilet Cream, 20c. 25c DeWitt's Golden Liniment, 20c. Beauty Spots, 10c. HAIR GOODS. 35c Bangs, 25c. 50c Double Braids, 40c. $1 Tope Transformation, 75c. $2 Half Wigs, $1.50. 50c Switches, 40c. SODA FOUNTAIN SPECIALS. We serve ice cream soda the year round. Tango sundae on a blazer, 15c. Ice cream soda, any flavor, 5c. Hot chocolate with whipped cream, 5c. Hot beef tea, 5c. We have just received a large ship- ment of human hair goods—straight- ening and drying combs—Madam Walker's Hair Preparations—combs and brushes—playing cards—syringes —rubber gloves—High Brown powder —Alda and Elite Pomades—watches, clocks and manicure sets—tooth brushes and perfumes—stage make- up. The ladies are specially invited to come and look over our large ass- sortment of human hair goods. THEO. Smith's Drug Store S. E. Corner 10th and Tracy Home Phone 5467 M. Bell Phone 4591 G Mail and phone orders promptly filled. MARION BROOKS, THEATRICAL MANAGER, DIES AT CIN- CINNATI Cincinnati, O., Dec. 4.—Marlon Brooks, one of the race's best theatrical managers, died here this week of meningitis. He was general manager of the Lincoln theater, the swelliest little playhouse in the Southwest. Mr. Brooks was well known throughout America. He was born in Dalls, Tex. He began his theatrical career with Charles Hunter, produced the popular musical comedy, "Exit to Panama," went to Chicago and assisted J. Ed Green with productions at the Pekin theater, and managed the Criterion theater in Kansas City for about a year. He resigned this to take the management of the Little Grand theater and afterwards formed the Chester Amusement Company that came near controlling every small house along the "State." Mr. Brooks was compelled to go South on account of ill health, and formed his own company that went over the country. Mr. Brooks died in fairly good circumstances. He leaves a wife, known in the theatrical world as Miss Theresa Burroughs Doll, who was at his bedside when he passed away. Every one that knew Marion Brooks loved him. LEXINGTON, MO. Mrs. Mayme Moses passed away Thursday evening at her home on Franklin avenue after an illness of several months. She was buried Sunday afternoon, the funeral seveices being conducted at the Second Baptist church by Rev. Williams. She leaves three sisters and three brothers and other relatives to mourn her loss.... Dr. Baker of Chicago was in the city Sunday on business....Miss Minnie Coleman is home for the winter, having been out West for a couple of years....Mr. Irwin Hawkins is at home now from Arizona, having been called here on account of the illness of his father....Miss Jeanette Woodson spent the week-end at home. She is teaching in Dover, Mo. Mrs. Ella Devoe, who has been visiting relatives and friends in Little Rock, Ark., has returned home. ALL THE NEWS ALL THE TIME ard Men TRIBUTE TO PASEO Y. M. C. A. A brighter day, a brighter day, For Kansas City, through our Y. M. C. A.; Stronger boys, nobler men, Broad-hearted citizens, happy women It will give to thee. A better day, a better day, For Kansas City, through our Y. M. C. A.; A place to play, a place to work, A place to teach boys not to shirk It will give to thee. A happier day, a happier day, For Kansas City, through our Y. M. C. A. Fathers, brothers, sons, and friend May many a happy moment spend In this place for thee. A glorious day, a glorious day, When taught to work, when taught to play, When taught to sing, when taught to pray; When taught to be a real, real man And in the "Battle of life" can stand, Kansas City will relocate that day For building Passo Y. M. C. A. Rev. W. H. Peck, D. D., leader in the great Sunday school movement among the Methodist churches of the city. TO THE LOVERS OF GOOD THINGS TO EAT. That Christmas dinner will not be complete unless that pie is made with M. B. Carr's home-made mince meat. Leave orders at 1714 East 24th street, or phone Bell East 2595M. Best quality used and prepared with the best of care. Twenty cents a pint—40 cents a quart. For Rent—To suitable tenant, nice home, front and back palro, two bedrooms, kitchen and dining room, carpets and matting on the floors, range and water heater connected; water bill paid; bath and gas and phone in house; good location; $20 per month. For information call at the Sun office. Possession can be given within five days. Moon's Live & Dressed Poultry Eggs, Butter and Fish, Moon's Live & Dressed Poultry Eggs, Butter and Fish, A Christmas spirit. What a wonderful day Christmas is! In no other of the whole 365 is so much of happiness, of unselfishness, of kindness to be found. A profound transformation takes place in human hearts and they overflow with a kindness that best expresses itself in bringing happiness to others. And this is the strangest part of the whole wonderful thing—the more happiness you give to others the greater your own happiness becomes, and the long sought after big, fat hen, turkey, goose and ducks are found nestling down at Moon's. Where the "Best of Everything" quality abounds in such variety that even though your marksmanship is bad, your aim is good, for you are sure to hit the right thing—at Moon's. Thanking you for past favors, wishing you a merry Christmas and a happy New Year. Bell phone Grand 1746W. 1335 E. Eighteenth street. Moon's Celebrated Christmas Feast at 1223 Baltimore avenue, Kansas City, Mo. MOON BROS. Commission Co. 1835 E. 18th St. Bell Phone Grand 1749W --- PRICE. 5c. NELSON'S HAIR DRESSING Has no superior as a hair beautifier Thousands of men and women have improved the appearance of their hair by using NELSON'S HAIR DRESSING. For those who know—it is a toilet necessity. Why not try it yourself? Ask your druggist. If he cannot supply you, send us his name and address and we will send you a free sample. NELSON MFG. CO. RICHMOND, VA. THE NELSON GIRL CHRISTMAS FLOWERS AND PLANTS Alpha's Christmas flowers and plants are perfect gifts. Most of the Fun of Living is in Giving—when you give—give Alpha Flowers. Even a single flower is a gracious gift. HOLLY, MISTLETOE, MILD SMILAC, EVERGREEN, ROPEING OR WREATHING, SOUTHERN PINES, XMAS TREES, HOLLY WREATHS, EVERGREEN WREATHS, MAGNOLIA WREATHS, ARBIVITA WREATHS, XMAS BELLS, TINSEL GARLANDS, PAPER GARLANDS OR STRINGS. HARNDEN SEED CO. WE STRIVE TO PLEASE ALPHA FLORAL CO. 1105 WALNUT-PHONES 1806 Badges, Banners, Books, Robes, Emblems, Buttons, Furniture, Uniforms A. B. MRS. MATTIE E. WINN Mattie M. Mattie E. Winn, the successful Divine Healer who has healed people from all parts of the state. She says: "When they come to me sick, they go away well, giving God the praise. I cured Mr. Agee, who had been paralyzed for three years; Mrs. Seidler of Dewitt, Mo., and many others who came to my home at Tripplett, Mo. And all that are sick can come to me between the hours of 8:00 a. m. and 6:00 p. m. and be healed. My address is Box 88, Tripplett, Mo."—adv. OldBirdCo. 406 East 12th Street Imported Canaries and Goldfish And Everything for Them. Many children at an early age become constipated, and frequently serious consequences result. Not being able to realize his own condition, a child's bowels should be constantly watched, and a gentle laxative given when necessary. Dr. Miles' Laxative Tablets are especially well adapted to women and children. The Sisters of Christian Charity, 531 Charles St., Luzerne, Pa., who attend many cases of sickness say of them: "Some time ago we began using Dr. Miles' Laxative Tablets and find that we like them very much. Their action is excellent and we are grateful for having been made acquainted with the good results in every case and the Sisters are very much pleased." The form and flavor of any medicine is very important, no matter who is to take it. The taste and appearance are especially important when children are concerned. All parents know how hard it is to give the average child "medicine," even though the taste is partially disguised. In using Dr. Miles Laxative Tablets, however, this difficulty overcomes. On the table, the appearance and candy-like taste at once appeal to any child, with the result that they are taken without objection. The rich chocolate flavor and absence of other taste, make Dr. Miles' Laxative Tablets the ideal remedy for children. If the first box fails to benefit, the price is returned. Ask your druggist. A box of 25 doses costs only 25 cents. Never sold in bulk. MILES MEDICAL CO., Elkhart, Ind. FREE FREE Beautiful Illustrated Booklet FOR EVERY COLORED WOMAN SENT ABSOLUTELY FREE Shows all the latest styles in colored Ladies Hair and Toilet Articles. We are positively the largest man- ufacturers and importers of natural creole hair, and we guarantee every manufacturer a free trial. We be mislead in the buying of hair, as many of our small competitors are offering so-called bargains or cheap and cheap hair with not good washing. Buy the best quality hair at manufacturers' prices, also hair needles and toilets. We have been doing business for years and we have not had a dissatisfied customer. Send two cent stamp today for book. As to Race Segregation The question often put to those who oppose segregation is this: "Why do Negroes object to associating with one another?" "Why do they seek to force themselves on white people?" The answer to this two-fold question is simple: Negroes do not object to associating with one another; Negroes do not seek to force themselves on white people. When Negroes assemble in any public place where white also assemble, they will invariably, if given free choice, segregate themselves. Let me instance our local Teachers' Institute. That body consists of about eleven hundred teachers, about 10 per cent of whom are Negroes. A stranger visiting the Institute would be struck by the fact that all the Negro teachers sit together, and would wonder, perhaps, if Jim Crowism prevails. Jim Crowism does not prevail, and is not even suggested. The Negro teachers have deliberately segregated themselves. They have selected a part of the hall where they invariably sit, and they show no inclination whatever either to get away from themselves or to force themselves on anybody. Yet those same teachers would warmly resent any effort from an external source to segregate them. As a matter of fact a few years ago such an effort was made, when a committee of white principals brought in a report requesting that "the white teachers sit where they please; all Negro teachers sit in Section D." Now Section D is much better situated for seeing and hearing than the seats where the Negroes teachers sit, but the Negroes were highly indignant at the report and refused to be segregated. Only one teacher ever did go down to occupy Section D. And so the questions which really came up for solution are these: (1) "Why will Negroes, if left to a free choice invariably segregate themselves"; and (2) "Why will they invariably resent forcible segregation?" The answers to these questions reflect fundamental aspects of human nature, and the one phenomenon is as natural as the other Prof. Franklin H. Giddings, the sociologist has theorized intelligently and convincingly as to the psychic bases of the group, and he argues that individuals tend to group themselves together on the basis of "consciousness of kind" or "like-mindedness." This simple principle is ably elaborated by him in his works on sociology, and largely accounts for a great many groups both large and small. It accounts for the fact that Negroes and others segregate themselves naturally. It also leaves inference very clear that if the ardent segregationists would only exercise a little scientific sense, and would intelligently acquaint themselves with the psychic laws underlying human behavior, without being so anxious to remake and improve the universe, many of these questions would work themselves out naturally and normally. Now, while Negroes will freely and willingly segregate themselves, on account of "consciousness of kind," personal friendships, or community of interests they nevertheless do not like it ohave segregation forced upon them. This is not because they do not like to be together, nor yet because they desire to force themselves on anybody. It is because of a condition as old as humanity itself—namely, the tendency to resent an insult. Negroes profoundly sense the fact that far more is involved in involuntary segregation than the mere matter of keeping the two races apart. It involves the assumption of superiority on the part of the group trying to enforce segregation, and requires the other group to acquiesce in the doctrine of its own inferiority. This acknowledgement no considerable group will make; and this without regard to any consideration of race; it is true and valid as regards all races. The average individual will not admit and it is too much to expect him to admit that another individual is naturally and racially his superior, without regard to education, morals, or economic status. So the resistance to forcible and involuntary segregation is based on a fundamental aspect of human nature, and will so remain as long as a vestige of proper pride inspires and illumines the human heart. Not the segregation itself, but the implications that go along with it—that is what all men in all climes always will resent. And this resentment is in no way weakened by the fact that the same individuals if left alone would naturally and voluntarily segregate themselves. Those who believe that some people are superior to others on purely racial grounds, without regard to merit or demerit, sin or virtue, character or intellect, they; are perfectly consistent in advocating segregation. But those who accept the larger ideal of the brotherhood of man and have faith in the power of education, morality and religion, through evolution, to lift all men up, they regard segregation as being trivial, servile, senseless and unworthy. The following educational institutions of this section: Western University, Kansas City, aKs.; George R. Smith college, Sedalia, Mo.; Topeka Educational and Industrial School, and our own Lincoln High, on Wednesday, December 23. The affair will be given under the auspices of the local branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People and will no doubt prove the prime event of the holiday season. A committee is negotiating for the best meeting place in Kansas City for colored, which will be announced in next week's issue. WOODY JACOBS, President. MYRTLE F. TODD, Secretary. F. J. WEAVER, Treasurer. ANY SUIT OR OVERCOAT UP TO $35.....$21.00 ANY SUIT OR OVERCOAT UP TO $25.....$15.00 Denebeim's Groceries and Liquors This coupon good for a souvenir with each purchase of $1.00. Phones: BELL MAIN 3398 W. HOME MAIN 3341. H. B. MOORE Proprietor. The Kansas City Undertaking SERVICE EVERY HOUR DAILY. LADY ATTENDANT H. B. MOORE. 1031 INDEPENDENCE AVENUE KANSAS CITY, MO. WHERE QUALITY IS CONSIDERED DICK & BROS. QUINCY BREWERY CO. 10th & Mulberry Sts. KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI FRANK PORAWSKI, Manager HOME PHONE 2877 MAIN BELL PHONE 177 MAIN DRINK "Falstaff" THE CHOICEST PRODUCT OF THE BREWERS' ART C. GODRON, MANAGER FAMILIES SUPPLIED Telephones No. Grand 350 Bell, Main 529 Home. The Poro Hair Grower. Hours: 8:30 a. m. to 7:30 p. m. Bell Phone, Main 4072. 915 OAK STREET. Ladies' Tailoring Dressmaking AND Drafting... 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, WILLA M. GLENN Notary Public Expert Typist. Kansas City Sun Office 1803 East 18th Street Kansas City, Mo. 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The Moses Dickson Regalia & Supplies Company 1217 Woodland Ave., -- KANSAS CITY, MO THIS Swiftly-Sweeping, Easy-Running DUNTLEY Sweeper cleans without raising dust, and at the same time picks up pins, lint, ravelings, 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. Duntley is the Pioneer of Pneumatic Sweepers—Has the combination of the Pneumatic Suction Nozle 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? General Contracting Repairing a Specialty SATISFACTION GUARANTEED Subscribe for The Sun Emery, Bird, Thayer D. G. Co., Kansas City, Mo. Bell Phone E. 4394Y Office THE Modern Bu A. E. 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Some of the best ones are as follows: "A Joyful Welcome Into Heaven," this week only $1.48; "A Mother's Love," $2.75; "Unfogotten Heroes," $2.50; "Eight Negro Men of Mark," 95c. (This splendid picture contains the likenesses of Washington, DuBois, Dunbar, Taylor, Tanner, Dumas, Douglas and noble Attucks. This picture with or without frame). That cute picture, "A Busy Day," 25 cents; Booker T. Washington photograph, 25 cents. Some of our books; Kelly Miller's "Race Adjustment," $1.98; "Out of the House of Bondage," $1.50; Booker Washington's complete works, any single volume, $1.50; "Masterpieces of Negro Eloquence," $2.45, and a year's subscription to the Crisis for 98 cents. Clever postcards with Negro subjects, two for 5 cents. Note—Out of town patrons can take advantage of the above prices by sending 10 cents added postage. THE LEAGUE ENTERPRISE, 1521 E. 18th St. Bell phone E. 1521. Corns they go when you use Cactus. Try it and be convinced. * ANNOUNCEMENT. * * Miss Georgia Coleman desires * * to announce that she has had in- * stalled a Bell telephone, East * 2600, for the convenience of her * customers, in her sewing rooms * at 1510 E. 18th street. Dancing every Wednesday night at Armory Hall, Cottage and Vine Sts. White's famous orchestra. Bell Phone East 4594. PROF. ROSCOE WHITE, Dancing Master. Betty & Sam's Little Corner) A —That it's a long, long way to picnics and parks. —That gentlemen not in full dress will not be permitted to dance at the Christmas parties. —That a certain lady teacher should be more guarded in her conduct. It's creating comment. —That the 5 o'clock morning service at Allen Chapel is to be the most impressive ever held here. —That the reason some Negroes never attain success is that there are too many "bars" in the way. —That S. L. Dally, the Y. M. C. A. chef, is one of the best hotel and dining car chefs of the country. —That a girl who was kissed for the first time confidentially told her chum, "there was no taste to it." But wait. —That a man can get the living accommodations of a high class hotel at the 'Y. M. C. A. for $1.50 to $2.75 per week. —That among the crowd arrested at the ball on Forest avenue the other night were several well known church members. —That last Sunday night the weather was too rainy and bad to go to church, but not too bad to go to the theatre. —That many a person is going to give presents these hard times (to be in style) who ought to be buying coal or bread. Get me. GUARANTEED or The Sun That there are no cold rooms in the Y. M. C. A. men's apartments. Already all the single rooms on the third floor are occupied. 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Do you want the best bargain you can get for your savings and enjoy it paying for your home as you would pay rent? Ask Wm. Hopkins. He will give you sound and reliable information free. Has the 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 3851W. THE FEDERATION OF COLORED CHARITIES. The Federation of Colored Charities, under the leadership of Dr. T. C. Unthank, is preparing to wage a vigorous campaign to secure $2,500 for the maintenance of these charities. In case they succeed in doing so, the white people will give $5,000, making the full amount $7,500 required to maintain these charities each year. The following persons have given the amount opposite their names: WM. HOPKINS. A. F. and A. M. Missouri Jurisdiction Officers. 1914-15. N. C. Crews, Kansas City, Grand Master. Deputy Grand Master, Richard Young, Lincoln, Neb. F. J. Brown, St. Louis, Grand Senior Warden. Wm. Green, Plattsburg, Grand Junior Warden. H. H. Walker, St. Joseph, Grand Treasurer. Geo. W. K. Love, Grand Secretary, Kansas City, Mo. W. W. Fields, Secretary of Masonic Relief, Cameron, Mo. P. L. Pratt, Kansas City, Mo., Grand Lecturer. Grand Commandery Officers. W. G. Mosely, Kansas City, Mo. R. E. G. C. J. H. Sherwood, St. Paul, Minn. G. E. G. P. C. Kincaid, Kansas City, Mo. V. E. G. C. J. W. Beard, St. Louis, Mo., E. G. C. G. Wm. Roberts, Hannibal, Mo., Grand Secretary. T. P. Mahammitt, Grand 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. Moffit, 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, F. P. Porteet, T. W. H. Williams, G. Moseley, J. E. Herriford, E. G. Lacey, E. G. Miller, Robt. Wiley. Lodge Directory G 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. W. 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. W. W. M.; T. J. McCampbell, Sec'y. Mt. Olive Lodge No. 53, A. F. and A. M. meets the 4th Friday in every month. Visiting Master Masons are welcome Lowe, Jackson, W. M. Frank Love, Secretary, 1518 Baltimore Ave. U. B. F. King of the West Lodge No. 218 meets first and third Mondays in each month at 568 W. M. W. 1718 Euchler, W. M. 1718 Euchler, Sec'y, 1729 Woodland Ave. 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. Office Hours 8 to 12 m. & 1 to 5 p. m. Sunday by Appointment Bell Grand 2553W DR. E. C. BUNCH DENTIST Gold Crown, Bridges and Plates A Specialty Painless Extraction 716 East 12th St. Kansas City, Mo. Mrs. C. A. Smith has opened a branch office of MRS. S. BEDFORD'S This treatment has proved to be a wonderful success. Mrs. Smith will receive patients for treatment from From 8.30 a.m. to 6.00 p.m. at her residence. 11th and Highland Every ingredient used on the hair is perfectly safe and Guaranteed to Give Satisfaction Bell Phone, East 4975. Best Shine in K.C. 5c For Ladies Gents AGENCY FOR The Kansas City Son. The Crisis, The New York Age, The Freeman and All Daily Papers Ice Cream and Soda Cigars and Tobacco HENRY SHUMAKER 1702 East 18th St. --- All communications should be addressed to The Kansas City Sun, 1803 East 18th Street. Bell Phone East 999. Entered as second-class matter, August 12, 1908, at the postoffice at Kansas City, Mo., under the act of March 3, 1879. Nelson C. Crews.....Editor and Owner Willa B. Glenn.....General Manager J. J. TYLER.....Adv. Agent G. E. THOMPSON S.....Adv. Agent SUBSCRIPTION RATES: One Year.....$1.50 Six Months.....75 Three Months.....50 ADVERTISING RATE, 50 CENTS PER INCH. CHURCH DIRECTORY Bethrel A. M. E. Church, 204 and Flaor Bethrel A. M. E. Baptist Church, 604 Charlotte St. Christian Church, 19th and Tracy. Centennial M. E. Church, 19th and Woodland. Second Baptist Church, 10th and Charlette. Chapel A. M. E. Church, 10th and Chancellor. Kansas Ave. Church, 46th and Kansas. Ebeneser A. M. E. Church, 17th and Troy. St. Augustine's P. E. Church, 11th and Roost. St. St. Baptist Church, 1825 Vine St. W. Chapel A. M. E. Church, 11th and Woodland. Blue Valley Baptist Church, 1120 Crystal avenue. St. John's A. M. E. Church, 1743 Believeview. Seventh Day Adventist, 23rd and Woodland. St. Monica's Catholic, 17th and Lydia. Morning Star Baptist Church, 2311 Vine. Highland Avenue Baptist Church, 1111 Bingham. Centropolis A. M. E. Church, Centropolis, Mo. St. James A. M. E. Z. Church, 1823 Woodland. Third Baptist Church, Roundtop. People's Mission, 30th and Genesee. St. Paul's Baptist Church, 19th and Bingham. Friendship Baptist Church, 17th and Tracy Avenue. Pilgrim Baptist Church, 614 Charlotte St. Pleasant Green Baptist Church, Independence Avenue and Tracy. Calvary Baptist Church, 19th and Arlington. Bigelow A. M. E. Mission, 5th and Lydia. Progressive Baptist Church, 29th and C. M. E. Church, 1817 Flora Ave. St. James Baptist Church, 409 Mill St. St. Luke's A. M. E. Church, 43rd and Prostrate Place. A. M. E. Mission, 565 Grand Ave. KANSAS CITY, KAN, CHURCHES. First A. M. E. Church, 8th and Neb. Second Green Baptist Church, 1st and Spitling. Eighth St. Baptist Church, 8th and Oakland. Metropolitan Baptist Church, 9th and Washington. Bethel A. M. E. Water and Steward Streets. St. Paul A. M. E. Church, 21st and Ruby. First Baptist Church, 5th and Neb. King Solomon Baptist Church, 3rd and Woodland. Quindaro A. M. E. Church, Quindaro, Pleasant Valley Baptist Church, Rosedale, Kan. A. M. E. Church, 9th and Oakland, A. M. E. Church, 4th and Oakland. Splendid Mission, A. M. E. Church, South Park, Kan. Protestant Episcopal, 3rd and Stewart. Splendid Mission, A. M. E. Ruby. Wesley Chapel M. E., 106 Shawnee. St. Paul M. E. M. Zion Church, 4000 Astoria. Bethel M. E. Church, Roselle, Kan. Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 4th and Virgil. Ebenezer A. M. E. Church, Sanford and Tremont. EDITORIALS. Watch for our special rate during January. In the political spanking which the President is administering to Senator Reed the latter should remember that "Whom the Lord loveth He chasteneth." It certainly speaks strongly against the family life of our people when upon the first cold spell more than half of our children must be kept out of school. Why not look ahead when the days are fair? If the color of a man's skin makes no difference when the call to arms is issued in defense of the country's honor, then it should make no difference in the enjoyment of those rights and privileges which come with peace and national prosperity. The brilliant services which Superintendent I. I. Camack is rendering as head of the Kansas City schools is having effect in newer inspiration for both teacher and pupil. The Negro schools are coming in for their share of profit. Rev. R. C. Ransom, after a visit among us, declares that Kansas City Negroes are world-beaters in education and music. This means that our visitor either saw a great deal while here or that he was in excellent humor during his stay. Again we warn our people to beware of fake accident insurance companies which attempt to make us their special prey. Do not believe everything the oily tongued agent tells you. The promises should be all in the policy and should be set forth in simple language. The efficiency of a school is largely measured by the influence which it exerts over the lives of its pupils. If it falls to promote a higher tone of general conduct, a greater respect for order and decency, a refined conception of social demeanor, then it is falling short. That's all. The state of Louisiana is recently forging to the front in the number of lynchings and burning of Negro citizens. These atrocities, which surpass any of the achievements of barbarism, are apparently matters of mere recreation to the poor whites of the Pelican state. As usual, the so-called legal authorities are making desperate efforts to suppress the outrages, but that's where the most of the fun comes in. That's the climax of the joke. The federal government can not intervene because each state is accorded the right to murder and mutilate its black citizens if it so desires. That also adds to the fun and consummates the joys of American freedom. After awhile, when the Negroes have made further progress in culture and refined ideals, they may also learn to see the humorous side of the recreation and perhaps enjoy being lynched. Two Bible classes have been organized, one with an enrollment of twenty-seven in the boy's department, and a training class in the physical department. Two other groups will soon be organized into classes. The boys expect to have a Christmas tree in their lobby on Christmas eve. The membership in this department has grown so rapidly that after a few more members have been received no more will be accepted for a certain length of time. Every man that takes part in the gymnasium, swimming pool or other physical work, must have a physical examination. Already a number have had their examinations and are ready for class work. The classes are being arranged. See the physical director. The English Crown Wilton Rugs have just arrived, having been delayed in shipment because of the war. The rich blending of dark red, green and blue undoubtedly makes the Y. M. C. A. labby one of the prettiest in the country. It is worth a trip to the building to see the beautiful effect. "The Gain of Loss" is the subject to be discussed by President H. T. Kealing of Western University, next Sunday at 3:30 p. m. The meeting will be held in the beautiful lobby. An unusually large crowd of men is expected. Dr. Kealing has a national reputation as a speaker. Don't fail to hear him. --- The city and visiting ministers are taking advantage of the Y. M. C. A. reading rooms, men's apartments, cafeteria and recreational games. Reverands F. D. Wells, W. H. Thomas, W. H. Peck, S. W. Bacote, R. J. Ransom, Barksdale, Douglas, Booker, Redd and Mills of Atchison, and Rev. Lee of Richmond, Mo. The lobby meeting last Sunday led by nine young men, G. W. Desmond, Wm. G. Moore, W. W. Godwin, R. J. Knox, F. D. Wright, H. J. Brown, S. A. Blye, P. C. James and W. A. Hardy was one of the most enthusiastic ever held in the Association. The majority of thoes in attendance were young men. Mr. Q. J. Climore made a profession of Christianity. Th following out-of-town men have been guests in the Y. M. C. A. a men's apartments during the past few days: Dr. W. W. Caldwell, Atchison, Kas.; Ray Simmons, Denver; George Johnson, Oklahoma City; D. W. Pazer, Columbia, Mo.; Prof. Jones, St. Joseph; Rev. T. D. Lee, Richmond, Mo.; D. L. Cox, Coffeyville, Kas.; J. W. Randolph, Jacksonville, Fla.; Rev. E. C. Winston, St. Louis. Y. W. C. A. NOTES "Not by might nor by power, but by my spirit saith the Lord of hosts" —World's Y. W. C. A. Motto. Dr. Holmes advised the women and girls to join the Y. W. C. A. and take advantage of the gymnasium work and other privileges. The three Y. W. C. A. a physical culture classes met as usual on Saturday, notwithstanding our first big snow, and each of these had just the best time imaginable. It is to be regretted that more of our young women do not realize the value of this gymnasium work under a trained director in the person of Miss Ruth G. Smith, in a fully equipped gymnasium. All should have heard what Dr. Holmes said about it on Sunday. All members and friends of the Yates branch of the Young Women's Christian Association, Fifth and State avenue, on the Kansas side, are invited to bring their husbands, sweet hearts and other visitors to our second annual meeting on January 7, 1915. This meeting is to be held at Summer High School at 8:00 p. m. A good program and a real jubilee will give variety to the evening's entertainment. We had a splendid meeting in our Vesper service held at the Metropolitan Baptist Church on Sunday. While it was the coldest Sunday of the season we had a representative and enthusiastic audience which took part in spirited congregational singing. Mrs. D. A. Holmes rendered a solo to the delight of all. Rev. Dr. D. A. Holmes delivered one of the best addresses (and we have had many excellent ones) to which it has been our pleasure to listen. He spoke on "Women's place and power in religion." The Secretary wishes that at least one thousand Kansas Citizens could have heard this particular address. We shall hope to have our new Kansas pastor again at an early date. It is more blessed to give thn to receive is practiced by some. ROSERALE, KANSAS A program will be rendered Christmas eve at the St. Paul A. M. E. Zion Church. There will also be a Christmas tree — Mrs. Joseph Collins, 3921 Lloyd avenue, has been quite ill, but her condition is very much improved ...A program and Christmas tree will be at the Pleasant Valley Baptist Church Christmas eve. The Sunday School will have a rally Sunday afternoon. A program will be rendered —Mr. and Mrs. Eli Tuppence are now occupying their beautiful new bungalow at 4010 Adams street. They have another home and property on Adams street. ...The funeral services for Mr. Thomas Smith, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Smith, who died Saturday at the residence of his parents, was held Tuesday afternoon at the Pleasant Valley Baptist Church, of which he was a member. Besides his parents he is survived by a wife, Mrs. Soole Smith, one sister and seven brothers. The Sun is the cleanest paper typographically, published by the reec. Compare them and see. When the new Orpheum opens Saturday night, December 19, Kansas City will have added to her list of show places America's finest and handsomest theater. Situated 150 feet south of Twelfth street on Baltimore avenue, the location is ideal for theatrical purposes, being immediately adjacent to the new Muehlbach hotel, near the Baltimore and Sexton hotels, and with easy access to all car lines and on the main automobile thoroughfare from the Union station. The new theater building is one of imposing dignity, the architectural style following the modern French Renaissance and is built entirely of concrete and steel, faced with terra cotta. The building is entirely isolated from all others surrounding, having a 15-foot areaaway on each side and the rear. Every suggestion of the fire underwriters has been carried out in the construction, with thirty odd double door exits and extra size fire escapes, making the building absolutely safe from fire and panic. The building covers a lot 100 feet wide and 146 feet deep. The main truss that supports the cantilevers for the balcony is 84 feet long and 10½ feet high, weighing over thirty tons. This is the largest and heaviest steel truss in any theater building in the West. The architect is G. Albert Lansburgh of San Francisco, and the new building will be the sixth theater he has built for the circuit. Mr. Lansburgh is one of the associate architects of the Panama-Pacific exposition. He declares the new house to be the most complete and comfortable theater he has ever designed, having embodied in it all modern conveniences and improvements gained by close observation and study of theater buildings in Europe and America. The front of the building and returns are of terra cotta, closely resembling Tennessee marble. The principal features of the facade are the handsomely modeled groups in the main pediments and the five panels in the attice. The pieces were all made from special drawings and were modeled from life under the direct supervision of the architect. They are the largest pieces of terra cotta ever cast and baked in one piece. The panels are symbolical of music and dancing. The terra cotta in this building is conceded to be the finest ever made in America and was the subject of special articles in the National Terra Cotta Society's Journal. Through the double vestibulled entrances one enters into a spacious arched lobby where the same colored terra cotta as in the front is used, only here the architect has inserted original ideas in using polychrome, or many colored terra cotta, in the ceiling, walls and vestibule. Five distinct colors are shown in each piece and in the various ornaments. The lobby floor is of random marble mosaic in figured patterns and panels. This floor took over six weeks to lay, every piece being put in separately, by hand, and matched. Some of the pieces are only one-quarter inch square in size. To the right and left of the lobby wide marble stairways lead to the balcony. All the stairways and double doors are unusually large so as to preclude the possibility of crowding even when emptying the 2,300 seats—the theater's capacity. The box office is to the right and the manager's office to the left. The box office has two sale windows—one for sale of the performance going on, only and the other for advance, telephone reservations and information. This latter feature is of great convenience to those in line when the performance is starting. On a line with the entrance doors are the five sets of double doors leading to the foyer, which is heavily carpeted with a specially woven design to blend with the scheme of decoration. All the boxes, aisles and loges on the first two floors are laid with the same design. The ladies' room has thick rugs laid on a tiled floor. To the right and left of the foyer are marble stairways leading to the ladies' retiring room on the mezzanine floor above the lobby. Under these stairs are the telephone booths for local and long distance calls. One's first impression of the main auditorium is the dignity of the architectural decoration and the broad sweep of the balconies. Massive columns on each side of the proscenium arch and side walls support the dome decelling, which broken up in panels and highly ornamental, seems to grow out of the walls so gracefully and unbroken do the lines flow. The lower floor has a capacity of nearly 1,000 seats, every one comanding a complete and unobstructed view of the stage. There are no posts in the auditorium, the balconies being of cantilever construction. These balconies will seat more than 1,000 persons. Squarely in front is the great house curtain of wire woven asbestos, weighing more than 1,200 pounds. This is painted in imitation of velvet drapery. This curtain is hung on endless steel cable in a pipe frame, and so perfectly counter weighted that the least effort will lift it. Directly behind this is the silk velour curtain to match the other house drapers. There are four boxes on each side on the lower and mezzanine floors and the top tier has eight on each side. Usually the boxes are the least desirable of seats, but in this treatment here the architect has shown his skill. Each box is raised from the one mediately in front of it and in each box the rear has been raised so that the back half of every box is on a level with the front half of the box behind. This method and the extra width of the house will give every box a perfect sight-line to the stage. The unusual number on the top tier is that the boxes follow the wall lines. This arrangement of handling the boxes will make them among the most desirable seats in the house. Along the front of the balcony are large and comfortable loges especially desirable for large parties, clubs, etc. In a large panel over the prosen- jum arch is the beautiful mural painting by William De Leftwich Dodge, entitled "The Dance of Youth." The painting contains sixteen life size figures in different postures of dancing. It is 47 feet long and seven feet wide. This painting cost $2,000 alone, taking Mr. Dodge over four months to paint it. Mr. Dodge's work is well known throughout the United States. In New York he has decorated the Empire and Winter Garden theaters, the main lobby of the Aster hotel, and in the city of Washington has four large panels in the library of congress. He has just finished a $25,000 commission fro mthe directors of the Panama-Pacific exposition in San Francisco for two panels 110 feet long to be placed in the main entrance of the Tower of Jewels. The color scheme is French gray and light blue and gold, with orange draperies. Touches of burnt orange are picked out in the ornaments and high lighted with gold. This scheme is notably handsome in the treatment of the ceiling and dome and the penetrations back of the boxes. The diameter of the dome is forty feet and is painted to represent a sky with stars. This portion is especially striking when lighted by the massive chandelier which is suspended from the center. Here as in other portion of the theater, all the lights are concealed. The side walls are broken up with panels of blue, stenciled with gray and gold. The decorative schemes lend a soft and restful tone to the entire auditorium and is especially atmospheric and original. One of the charming features of the new Orpheum is the attention paid to the comfort of its lady patrons. There is a large room above the main lobby with balconettes and French windows looking into Baltimore avenue. Scattered about will be the coolest of lounging chairs and divans. Here the ladies may have any wish granted that they might make in their own boudors. A writing desk, perfectly appointed, stationery, telephone, dressing tables, malds in attendance to supply powder pins and other feminine necessities. A marble drinking fountain with settee is one of the handsome appointments of this room. On this floor are the free check rooms for ladies and their retiring rooms. The men have not been neglected for their wants. Under the lobby and extending under the sidewalk are club rooms forty feet square, which are fitted up with smoking and lounging rooms. Comfortable chairs, caenstone fireplace, telephone and check rooms are conveniently located. Great care has been taken in the lighting scheme, which is indirect, or concealed. The lobby is lighted by five alabaster bowls, reflecting and bringing out the beauties of the colored terra cotta. In the main auditorium concealed lights reflect softly from the cornices and under the main balcony. Perhaps no stage in the West is so thoroughly equipped. With nearly 1,700 lights, in all colors, swung in brilliant reflectors from the flies, borders and footlights and all under a control system which enables the operator to produce any lighting effect from sunrise to sunset. With this equipment, most wonderfully satisfactory stage illusions are promised. The stage will be equipped with new sets of scenery, complete in every detail. Space is provided for 75 sets of lines hung from the rigging loft, which is 69 feet above the level of the stage floor. Over seven miles of manilla rope and over a mile of steel cable are necessary to hang the scenery and curtains. The stage proper is 100 feet wide and 36 feet deep. The proscenium opening is 38 feet wide, with a seven-foot apron. There are 22 dressing rooms provided for the artists. The make-up stands are of metal and there is nothing in any roo moth that could possibly burn. Plugs are provided for electric irons in each room. Rooms with shower baths are convenient, also a special room for performing animals. This is placed under the alley level at the back of the building. This room is made perfectly sanitary by special ventilating equipment. The property room is also under the alley level. A traveling hoist is used for handling heavy trunks and scenery. The entire stage and all dressing rooms have automatic sprinkler equipment. On the proscenium arch are sprinkler heads, ulaced close enough together to make a water curtain, through which gas, smoke or fire can not pass. In case of any alarm the audience is perfectly protected. There are two 4,000-gallon water tanks for this system—one for pressure; the other a gravity tank. Under the stage are the electric shops and other mechanical equipment rooms. The orchestra has been given a spacious room directly under their pit. This room is equipped with metal lockers for each man and a special library for the storage of musical scores and manuscripts. The ventilating, heating and cooling of the house is done with the plenum system with thermostatic regulation. In a room under the foyer is the big air washer which draws fresh air down from an intake at the highest point of the building. This air is forced through a curtain of running water and coke, thus washing and purifying it. From the washer the filtered air is sent over heaters or coolers, as the case may be, to the plenum chambers, which are large empty rooms under the main auditorium and under the balconies. From these the air escapes through a mushroom type of ventilator placed under each seat. Large fans in the dome and ceiling draw off the vitiated air, thus causing a constantly changing atmosphere. It is claimed that 40,000 cubic feet of air are changed every minute the fans are working. In winter the air is heated in the plenum chambers by large heating stacks before being forced into the auditoriums. This plant is one of the most complete ever installed in any thater building. A large vacuum cleaning system for the carpets, rugs and drapes is also provided. All the doors in the building are of sheet steel. The prices of the seats will not be increased. The added capacity of the new house will be principally devoted to the cheaper seats. The seats are finished in mahogany, with a comfortable stuffed leather seat and back. There is no crowding and every seat is of good width, with plenty of leg room. Special attention has been given to the comfort of colored patrons. They are to have the exclusive use of the upper balcony, where every seat will be reserved and may be bought in advance, as on the other floors. A line of loges also is at their disposal at the front of this tier, as in the lower balcony. A large retiring room for the women has been installed on the right, with maid in attendance; also free check-room. The men's room is on the left. When the present Orpheum first opened in Kansas City seventeen years ago, it was the first step towards the establishment of the now great circuit. There were only two other Orphems in the circuit, these being in San Francisco and Los Angeles. From this beginning the Orpheum circuit has opened 54 theaters, scattered throughout the large cities of the West, and with the United Booking offices in the East and their affiliations in America and Europe are represented in all the amusement centers of the globe. Kansas City did not take to vaudeville at its first inception, confusing it with the old time travelling variety shows. From the opening of the second season the then new style of entertainment began to find more favor. It was at this time Morris Meyerfield of San Francisco became president and Martin Beck, with headquarters in Chicago, became general manager. Special effort was made to draw the women and children. Men of family were quick to find out that vaudeville was a strictly clean and wholesome form of entertainment and that their wives and children could attend performances that had no objectionable features. The standard of vaudeville has been constantly raised and the greatest stars of the legitimate and operatic stage accept engagements with the Orpheum circuit. Enormous salaries are paid to secure the biggest stars and the entire world searched for novelties. To Mr. Beck great credit is due for the systematic way each house is run and the handling of the many book details. In vaudeville the shows do not travel together, each act being handled and booked separately. His Eastern offices book and route nearly 300 acts weekly, and it is no small task to place a show in every Orpheum that will please the patrons of the respective houses, extending from New Orleans to Winnipeg, and from Chicago to San Francisco. Every city has its favorite style of acts in this varied form of amusement, as, for instance, Kansas City is fond of miniature musical comedies, with plenty of girls and high class musical numbers; San Francisco and Los Angeles have their preferred tastes, while Denver or Minneapolis may have a leaning toward one act dramatic numbers. It is through these preferences that vaudeville is the most appealing form of amusement to cosmopolitan audiences. One of vaudeville's greatest acquisitions was the engagement by Mr. Beck of Mme. Sarah Bernhardt for a 25-weeks' tour of the Orphems. This artist was paid the sum of $7,000 per week, or $500 in advance for every performance. Other great stars who have played local vaudeville engagements are Ethel Barrymore, who received $3,500 each week; Mme. Bertha Kallch, Fritzl Scheff, Olga Nethersole, Blanche Walsh and many others. Many of the present day stars have also played the local house when they were practically unknown, such as Eva Tanguay, who now draws a salary of $2,500. In the earlier days she was greatly pleased to accept the munificent sum of $35 for her week's work. Another instance of the same kind was that of Irene Franklin, who received $100. The last time she played the local Orpheum she was paid $1,500. Mr. Myerfield and the officers of the company will come from San Francisco to attend the opening. Mr. Beck has chartered a car to bring the prominent vaudeville magnates from the East. From the many requests for seats it is judged that society will attend in force and that the opening of America's finest theater will be a gala event. RACIAL CO-OPERATION The two races in Virginia can cooperate in encouraging the Negro wherever he lives to have a clean, sanitary, healthy community. I do not believe that this can be brought about by any laws meant to segregate the Negro in any certain part of a community or city. Wherever the Negro is segregated it usually means that he will have poor streets, poor lighting, poor sidewalks, poor sewerage and poor sanitary conditions generally. These conditions are reflected in many ways in the life of the race to its disadvantage and to the disadvantage of the white race. Happily the Negro here in the South has pretty good common sense and he is not likely to thrust himself on any community where conditions are not congenial, where he is not happy, and where he is not wanted. Segregation is not only unnecessary, but, in most cases, it is unjust. Both races are going to live here in the South together. Year by year we are going to understand each other better. There is going to be more racial co-operation, more friendship, more peace, more harmony, more prosperity. Despite evidences of racial friction which crop out here and there, the relations which exist between the individual Negro and the individual white man are often closer and better understood and more sympathetic than those obtaining in any community outside of the South. In the matter of facing the trying conditions in the cotton growing states brought about by the European war, there is a racial co-operation and sympathy which I have never seen before in the South—Booker T. Washington in the Southern Workman. The Solitaire Cluster FELD JEWEL 1017 MAID Home Phone 60 THE GUARDIAN TAILOR CLEANERS AND SUITS MADE TO All Work Guaranteed. GIVE US A 802 East Twelfth Street, Louis Finbu VISIT A AT A. H. GEHA DEPA 2308 VINE STREET YOUR PACKAGES WRAPE FREE OF CH JEWELLE 2017 MAIN STREET Home Phone 6628 Main GUARANTEE COLOR S WINERS AND DYES IS MADE TO OR ed. Ladies GIVE US A TRIAL n Street, s Finburg, IT And I Xmas AT A DEPARTMEN ET AGES WRAPPED FOR FREE OF CHARGE. 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An unsurpassed scalp food and hair dressing (full 3-oz. box), a two-ounce box of snow white beauty cream, a full size box of face powder in (high brown, flesh color, or white), and a box of shampoo powder that does the work and leaves the hair in a soft pliable condition, all for $90. Any three 65c. Choice of any two, 50c. postage prepaid. Agents wanted. Send money order today, and get them for future use as this is an introductory offer. Address Acme Novelty Co. Ltd., Wilkes-Barre, Pa. P. O. Box 26. CALL AND SEE ME- Diamonds Watches Jewelry Silverware Clocks Cut Glass Etc. Cactus will remove corns and bun- lions. Try Butter Cream bread today and you will buy no other. Let us send you the Sun. Bell phone East 999. The Nafsizer Bakery is the home of the famous Butter Cream bread. Mrs. Mary Caul is convalescing after having undergone a serious oper- ation six weeks ago. The best Sunday dinner for the price can be obtained at the Y. M. C. A. cafeteria. Ladies welcome. What more suitable gift could you present a friend than a year's sub- scription to the Kansas City Sun? Prof. Robert G. Jackson 45 making great preparation for the music for the 5 o'clock service Christmas morning. Mrs. N. C. Crews will entertain during the holidays. Miss Mary Overstreet, instructor of music at Lincoln institute. Yes, women are welcome in the Y. M. C. A. cafeteria. No tipping in the Y. M. C. A. building. Miss Gertrude Elam and Mrs. Cora McKay were the guests of Mr. Chas. Wilson at the Y. M. C. A. cafeteria last Sunday. Miss Grace Middleton, a student at Manhattan, Kas, and niece of Mr. and Mrs. D. A. Willis, 2610 Highland, will be home today to spend the holidays. Mrs. J. L. Brown has returned from Ypsianti, Mich., after a pleasant visit with her son. She is at home with her daughter, Mrs. W. W. Payne, 2410 Montgall avenue. Palace Pool Hall, 1516 E. 19th St. open under new management. Moses A. Fields, Prop. Wr. Wm. A. Bettis announces the engagement of his daughter, Irene Margaret, to Mr. Chas, William Garrett. The wedding will take place the latter part of January. Forty-six members of the Ivanhoe club enjoyed their annual stag party at 1217 Woodland avenue last Friday evening. The annual invitation dance pady will be held at Lyric hall on Christmas night. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Marsh and Miss Edith Payne of Omaha, Neb, returned home after a pleasant visit, the guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Balley, 2122 Woodland avenue. En route home they stopped at St. Joe, Mo. The marriage of Miss Ida E. Overall to Mr. Andrew J. Nash will occur Saturday evening at their future home, 2728 Woodland avenue. Only a few close friends and relatives will be present. Rev. Wm. H. Thomas will officiate. Little Miss Rosa Lee Murray won the first prize in the children's winter carnival given by Allen chapel and Ebenezer church. Little Rosa Lee belonged to Allen chapel Chinese booth, raising $6.15 on her book. Mrs. Nannie B. Wilson was chairman of this booth. Poro hair dressing, hair wea- ling and facial massaging. Scalp treatment a specialty. Mrs. E. Norles, 1737 Paseo, upstairs. Dr. T. C. Chapman, our successful dentist, 1505 East Eighteenth street, wishes to thank his many friends and patrons for their loyal patronage during the year, and wish them back and all a Merry Merrythmas and a happy New Year. CACTUS REMEDY CO., 2209 E. 9th. Cactus is a home product. LAST CALL Edison says that when this of the world will be glad to turn productive labor and that the in history will follow. What sense or profit is the war to buy and sell, to re to live and let live? You may be bawling lustily with her who said she herself was only the millions of business men in some who are unhappy. No real help is given by helping to We hope no customers on hold their orders. We shall be them, and we believe the result. Permit us to remind you to same stand. Our service during the past and professional man as well luxe social functions has been envied by a larger and more by members of the opposite re It has been our constant placed with us with accuracy. We appreciate the patron myriad of patrons in the past must also feel, a hankering f passes your door and ours an Bell telephone, East 2782. LAST CALL THIS YEAR Edison says that when this great war is over, the energies of the world will be glad to turn to invention, engineering and productive labor and that the greatest constructive advance in history will follow. What sense or profit is there for us in waiting until after the war to buy and sell, to reap and sow, to make and order, to live and let live? You may have heard of the little girl who was bawling lustily with her brother, who wanted a drink, but who said she herself was only "helping Bobbie cry." Among the millions of business men in this country there are always some who are unhappy. No matter how good their reasons, no real help is given by helping them cry. We hope no customers of ours will hold their breath or hold their orders. We shall be glad to receive them, and fill them, and we believe the result will be good for both. Permit us to remind you that we are doing business at the same stand. Our service during the past two years both to the business and professional man as well as those in charge of the most de luxe social functions has been one that might well have been envied by a larger and more efficient establishment operated by members of the opposite race. It has been our constant attempt to guard every order placed with us with accuracy and dispatch. We appreciate the patronage we have received from our myriad of patrons in the past; but we have, what you yourself must also feel, a hankering for more business. The Postman, passes your door and ours and we are at the other end of the Bell telephone, East 2782. Cordially yours, HARRIS PRINTING CO., 1515 East 18th Street, Kansas City, Mo. Visit Smith's drug store. Have you tried Cactus Corn Cure? David Graves, who was seriously injured several weeks ago, is suing the Southern Surety company, an accident concern, for contract indemnities. The Wheatley-Provident hospital is suing the same company on another account. Attorney Knox has charge of the cases. Mr. Monson Roberts and Mrs. Carrie Carson, 1707 East Twenty-seventh, were married November 18 and left Tuesday night for a trip South, going to Atlanta to visit his mother. Enroute they will stop at Muskogee, Van Buren and Little Rock and will be gone about a month. Wanted—Young woman to take hospital training graduate course. We pay salary, board and uniforms. Write Wheatley-Provident Hospital, 1214 Vine street, Kansas City, Mo. Mrs. Hattie M. Jones entertained with a line party Monday evening at the Subert theater, complimentary to Mrs. W. H. Young of Milton, Wash.; Mrs. Oliver T. Jordan and guest, Mrs. R. Bostic of Chicago. Others in the party were Mrs. C. J. Young and Mrs. Frank W. White. The advertising agent of the Kansas Sun, J. J. Tyler, was shown thru the Nafziger Baking Company's plant at 711 Virginia by the manager of this company, and found it to be one of the most up-to-date and modernly equipped baking plants in the city. Everything is baked with clean and sanitary surroundings. Mrs. Minerva Harris, mother of Mrs. Jno. Green of 2643 Highland avenue, and one of Allen Chapel's most active stewardesses, has been quite ill during the past week. Her daughter, Mrs. Susie Barnes and granddaughter Ethel of Excelsior Springs, have been at her bedside during the week, but returned home Thursday. Mrs. Harris is slowly improving. 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. Little Helen Floyd and mother, Mrs. Annie E. Floyd, desire us to announce that Helen is not a member of any dancing club or whist club, but although only eleven years of age, she is a consistent Christian and desires to be known as such among her friends, and an injustice has been done when the announcement is published that she is an officer or member of either a whist or dancing club. The Editor says hurrah for little Helen. May other little Misses emulate her inspiring example. Mrs. John Lewis, who was Mrs. Lillian Savington, writes from Prince Rupert, British Columbia, that she often receives the Sun and had no idea she so she dearly loved a newspaper as she does it. She says it is much getter than getting a letter from home each week. She also says that Prince Rupert is a lovely little place with the most beautiful scenery and that she can sit at her window and see the large vessels going to and from Alaska. She says they expect to go to Alaska in March and desires to be remembered to the many readers of the Sun. Full Dress Suits FOR RENT GEO. V. GOLDEN, Tailor 1605 East 18th Street Bell Phone E. 539 ST. STEPHEN'S BAPTIST CHURCH, The following program mwll be sung Christmas morning at 4 a. m. at the St. Stephen's Baptist church: "The Vision"—Solo and processional, Jesse Harris, tenor. Hymn anthem—"Years Ago in Beth lehem." "The Christmas Song" (Bates)—Mrs. Bertha Brown. Hymn—"Joy to the World." "There I Long to Be With Jesus" (Simons). "Hark What Celestial Notes I Hear"—Miss Edith Richard. Carols—"Onward the Glory Guides," "The Seraphs Song." Rev. J. W. Hurse, pastor, will preach "The Birth of Christ." VINE STREET BAPTIST CHURCH. Sister Ella Gilham has been ill for some time and is improving. Sister Thomas Pollard underwent a very painful operation but is doing fine at this writing. We hope she will continue to improve. he funeral of Sister Cummings was preached last Tuesday by Rev. T. H. Ewing at the parors of Watkins Bros. undertaking establishment. We extend to the beareaved family our heartfelt sympathy ...On account of the severe weather we had a small attendance Sunday but the pastor preached an excellent sermon in the morning and at night he gave one of his famous lectures. Dr. Ewing said many good things among which was that many of our failures in life was due to the fact that we did not understand. Every person was well pleased and decided in their hearts to get a better understanding. CENTENNIAL M. E. CHURCH NOTES. The address of Dr. H. T. Kealing to the Sunday School camp workers Monday night, was scholarly, eloquent and to the point, and will prove an institution to the men and women who have undertaken this splendid task .... The literary department of the Epworth League have prepared an excellent program for the Christmas night entertainment. The following talented individuals will take part: Prof. F. J. Work will render a tenor solo; Mrs. Marilda J. Gardner, Mrs. with Mrs. Caraway, 1921 North Sixth street, and were royally entertained. Mrs. Lewis, president. Mrs. Wm. Richardson, 1310 Michigan, entertained the Ebenezer Church club at her home Thursday afternoon, December 17. The Christmas concert of Western university will be held Friday, December 19, at Park's Auditorium New Ward hall. The admission is free BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 1915. MISS WILLA WILL O SCHOOL OF ST AND TYPE Rates Reasonable. Enroll Now Have Not Finished the Equiv MISS WILLA M. GLENN Rates Reasonable. Enroll Now. Persons Not Eligible Who Have Not Finished the Grade Schools or the Equivalent. PHONE BELL EAST 999. Virginia Akers and Wendel Pryor will recite; Mrs. Ella Williams, Mr. Edgar Williams and Arthur Sanders will render vocal selections; an instrumental solo by Mrs. Jessie Smith and a cornet solo by Mr. W. A. True will complete the program. The social department will serve refreshments.... The Sunday evening meetings of the League are proving both instructive and entertaining. A special program Sunday evening, December 27. and the program begins at 8:15. All are invited. Mrs. Wm. Scales entertained Thursday evening, December 10, in honor of Rev. Arlington Wilson. Covers were laid for twenty and all spent an enjoyable evening. Home Baking—Bread—Hot Rolls—Doughnuts—Pies daily. Special or ders taken for cookies and cakes. ALLEN CHAPEL NOTES. ALLEN CHAPEL NOTES. Although the weather was very disagreeable last Sunday, yet quite a large audience assembled at Allen for the morning service. It being Quarterly meeting day, Dr. Wm. H. Peck, Presiding Elder, officiated both morning and evening, and his sermon at 11 o'clock has never been excelled and will live always in the memory of his hearers. There were six additions to the church in the morning. At 12:30 Dr. B. W. Bacote, the pastor of the Second Baptist Church, his full surplaced chain and congregation braved the storm and marched across, took charge of the services and gave us a collection of $26.03. At 3 o'clock Dr. W. C. Williams of Ebenezer, preached an inspiring and soul stirring Communion sermon. Communion was administered to more than 400 persons. Many strangers in the audience were announced by the pastor. Great preparations are being made for the holidays. SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH. Sister Ruth Price, a soprano singer of note and an active B. Y. P. U. worker, who underwent a second serious operation, is not doing so well . . . Sister Juanita Johnson, who is also indisposed, is improving... Prof. E. W. Thompson, instructor in the B. Y. P. U. Christian culture course, has a list of seven sisters and four brothers who have made such grades that their names have been placed on the efficiency record in the study of the Bible. He hopes to have other names added to the list from Sunday to Sunday.... The pastor, Dr. S. W. Bacote's discourse on the "Keys of the Kingdom" was greatly enjoyed by his fervent hearers. Next Sunday the subject of his message will be "Choosing a Road." All are invited to come out and hear this profound clergyman... The Sunday school, assisted by the B. Y. P. U., will conduct a Christmas tree and program Christmas eve... The annual Christmas services will be held early Christmas morning at 4 o'clock. The choir will --- --- be out in its full regalia and the pastor will deliver one of his masterpieces relative to the birth of our Savior. Don't miss this soul feast. KANSAS CITY, KAS. Miss May McClelland, 830 Freeman is at home ill. Mrs. Minerva Maddux, 849 Freeman is ill at her home. Mr. A. F. Wilson, 940 New Jersey, is ill at his home. Rev. M. I. Warfield spent a week in Topeka visiting his family. Rev. E. Wilson of Muskogee was here on business last week. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Dillard, 728 Everett avenue, spent several days in Topeka. Mr. Roy Cooper, 613 Troupe, who was ill with pneumonia, is slightly improving. Mrs. W. W. Penn, 3010 Summit street, spent Tuesday with friends on the Kansas side. Mrs. Mossle Briggs, 2942 Summit street, returned home from a flying trip to Oklahoma. Mrs. Melissa Easley, 217 Waverly avenue, is out again after an illness of several weeks. Mrs. Mary Ball, 1035 Freeman, who spent several months in Salina, Kas., has returned home. Miss Winifred Morton, 1968 North Fourth street, who has been ill, has resumed her duties at Sumner High school. Dr. S. H. Warfield of Hopkinsville, Ky., spent several days here last week the guest of his father, Rev. M. I. Warfield. Mr. and Mrs. Virgin Warder, 836 Oakland avenue, are the proud parents of a son to whom they have given the name of Harold. The ladies auxiliary to the Mall Clerks of Greater Kansas City met with Mrs. Caraway, 1931 North Sixth street, and were royally entertained. Mrs. Lewis, president. Mrs. Wm. Richardson, 1310 Michigan, entertained the Ebenezer Church club at her home Thursday afternoon, December 17. The Christmas concert of Western university will be held Friday, December 19, at Park's Auditorium New Ward hall. The admission is free A M. GLENN OPEN A TENOGRAPHY NEWRITING w. Persons Not Eligible Who the Grade Schools or the valent. and the program begins at 8:15. All are invited. Mrs. Wm. Scales entertained Thursday evening, December 10, in honor of Rev. Arlington Wilson. Covers were laid for twenty and all spent an enjoyable evening. Home Baking—Bread—Hot Rolls—Doughnuts—Pies daily. Special orders taken for cookies and cakes. MISS ADA TAYLOR, Rev. Wm. Walker of Kansas City, Kas., is holding a few night's meeting at the Second Baptist church....R. W. Slims attended his lodge at Warrenburg Saturday and reported business fine... Miss Maud Ewing and Rev. Wm. Walker of Kansas City, Kas., were the guests of the school Tuesday evening...Mrs. Hannah Briscoe of Kansas City, who has been looking after business for a few days, returned home Monday accompanied by Mrs. Maggie Dodd of this city....A large crowd attended the possum supper at Miss Ethel Taylor's Saturday night and had a nice time....Mr. Sherman Brown was in from the country this morning and says he sold 50 fine Christmas turkeys and quite a few are left for friends. UNEEDA MESSENGER SERVICE. Therefore remember that we are in a position to render you this service for charges far less than concerns run by whites; and certainly with more promptness and correctness. Right in the very hub of the Negro district our swift messengers are ever ready, at the slightest tinkling of the phone to make a "hurry up call or delivery in the quickest time on their fast wheels." There will be much of this work to do in the next three weeks: Christmas packages to be sent; messages carried and a thousand little things to be done by the messenger. Save yourself time and trouble and give our colored boys some work to do. Help Santa Claus by hiring our reliable messengers whom we back with a guarantee of reliability. Remember we charge the lowest price and phone calls are promptly answered. The only Colored Messenger Service in the city. HOLLAND & HOLLAND, Props. Bell East 3532W. 1739 Paseec HOLDEN, MO. A BIRTHDAY PARTY. A very pretty and enjoyable affair was the birthday supper given by Misses Magnolia Lewis and Bertha Smith, complimentary to the fifteenth birthday of their mother, Mrs. Alice Lewis. The supper was given in their pretty little flat at 1320 Michigan, Friday evening, November 27, 1914. The rooms were beautifully decorated in red and green and in the center of the dining room table was the birthday cake upon which were fifty burning candles. Promptly at 9 o'clock Mrs. Lewis was seated at the table together with thirty-seven of her most intimate friends. The supper, which was served in two courses, consisted of cream chicken, fruit salad, potato croquets, cream and coffee and ice cream and cake. Mrs. Maggie Hopson, princess of Sylvester Temple, was toastmistress of the evening and in a few beautiful and well-chosen words wished for Mrs. Lewis many more happy birthdays. After supper Mrs. Susie Andrews, the peerless soprano soloist, favored her hearers with two beautiful solos rendered as only she can. Many beautiful and valuable presents were received. The following is the list: Mrs. Maggie Hopson, a battenburg lunch cloth and dresser-scarf; Mrs. Annie Floyd, battenburg buffet-scarf; Mrs. Lucy Jackman, embroidered pillow cases; past and present Princesses' Council, linen pillow cases, silver coasters and bread plate; Mrs. Amanda Oliver, box of embroidered handkerchiefs; Mrs. Esther Robinson, china cup and saucer; Mrs. Lizzie Wanzer, jar of cherry preserves; Mrs. Ellen Williams, linen handkerchiefs; Mrs. Tillie King, china cup and saucer; Mrs. Fannie Spotwood, hand embroidered lunch cloth; C. H. Galloway, one silver dollar; Mrs. Laura Cliff, box of linen handkerchiefs; Miss Mary Wheeler, silk scarf; Mrs. Susie Andrews, Japanese creamer and sugar bowl; Miss Bertha Smith, Japanese chocolate pot; Miss Willa Taylor, linen handkerchiefs; Mrs. Matilda Baker, two pairs of hose; Mrs. Lizzie Moten, black silk neck scarf; Mr. R. A. Moten, half dozen water glasses; Mrs. Versia Rice, one hand-painted china plate; Mrs. Mamie Todd, hand-painted china olive dish; Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Hudson, two pairs of hose; Mrs. Lillian Malone, the birthday cake; Mrs. Curtis, box of candy; Mr. Luther Cox, box of toilet soap; Mrs. Mary Wright, shirtwaist; Mrs. Sara Lee Hammett, pair of hand-made silk garters; Mrs. Emma Strong, hand embroidered dresser-scarf and handkerchief; Miss Magnolia Lewis, shirtwaist. Misses Lewis and Smith were ably assisted in entertaining by Mesdames Sara Lee Hammett, Lettie Martin, Theodosia Oliver, Versia Rice and Tillie King. Little Miss Edna Hammett presided at the piano. Mrs. Lewis wishes to thank her many friends for assisting her daughter in making this her fifteenth birthday the happiest of her life. Houses and Flats FOR RENT 2214 Lydia, 1st fl, 4 rms. $13.00 2214 2d fl, 4 rms. 12.00 914 Flora, 4 rms, 10.00 2014 Holmes, 6 rms, water and gas. 12.00 2497 Woodland, 4 rms. 11.00 2518 Flora, 4 rms, cottage. 12.00 2518 Flora, 4 rms, cottage. 12.00 18 rms. 11.00 2530 Flora, 4 rms, 15.00 2105 Bierger, 4 rms. 12.00 2205 Mich, 4 rms. 8.00 2400 Woodlind, rear, 2 rms. 4.50 25th and Parkway, Quindarbo, Kas. 7.00 406 Haskell, K. C., Kas. 6 rms, modern. 18.00 5418 Kenske, 6 rms. 10.00 2418 Montgall, 6 rms. 20.50 2446 Flora, 6 rms, gas and water. 12.00 2446 Flora, 6 rms, gas, water. 12.00 2255 Vine, 4 rms. 12.50 Howard and Mich. Sts, 4 rms, and bath, 1st fl. 17.00 2255 2d fl, 4 rms. 13.00 3d fl, 4 rms. 15.00 # FIFTEEN DAYS' RENT FREE. 1713 Tracy, 4 rms. $12.00 5341 E. 11th, 5 rms. 10.00 5341 Homes, 6 rms, water, gas. 12.00 5209 Highland, 5 rms, water, gas. 15.00 5209 Mich, 3 rms, water, gas. 15.50 2448 Belfontaine, 4 rms. 15.00 2448 Belfontaine, 4 rms. 15.00 1825 W. Prospect, 4 rms. 6.00 2407 Montgall, 5 rms. 12.00 2118 Highland, 5 rms, water, gas. 12.50 2599 Grand, 25 rms. 10.00 2506 E. 18th, 5 rms, water, gas. 12.00 2506 E. 18th, 5 rms, water, gas. 12.00 1234 Highland, 6 rms. 12.50 1234 E. 24th, 5 rms, strictly mod. 22.50 1330 Paseo. 17.00 6666 6 rms, water, gas and electricity. 18.00 2500 Highland, $ rms, mod..... 22.50 People renting or buying from the Afro- American Realty & Investment Co. will have the preference of all positions. FOR SALE. 913 Mich. 6 rms, partly modern, 2- layers. Price, $1,300; $100 down and $15 per month. 1644 E. 19th St., 7-rm. 2-story modern residence; excellent condition. You can rent rooms and a kitchen. Four out for $400 each. Price $,900; $300 down for $20 per month. Truck Farm, 4-rm. cottage; 1/4 acres of land. Chicken coop. Chickens, two blocks from car line. Out of city limits. Price $,1800; $200 down $10 per month. Chicken Ave., 4-rm. pottery, large lot of fruit. Price $,1250; $50 down and $12 per month. Persons buying from the Afro-America have the preference of any employment. People who rent or buy from us will be listed in our employment department. '91 MCGEE ST. Phones: Home, 755 M; Bell, 751 M. For Rent - 4-room modern, 1908-10 Howard st., $17, $16 and $15; 15 days free rent. Inquire at 1910 Howard st., first floor east side. E. L. Bird. For Rent - 2440 Montgall ave., six rooms; modern; $2.50 per month. John M. Day, 1411 Lydia ave. FOR RENT - Furnished rooms for light housekeeping. Water, gas and telephone service. Rates reasonable. Bell phone East 2667J, 2632 Euclid. -Ind. 28. FOR RENT - 2502 Michigan -Five rooms, bath, gas, gas stove, fine condition, $12.50. J. Dallas Bowser, 2400 Paseo. Bell phone Grand 3765W. This Store is the Kansas City Home of Hart, Schaffner and Marx Clothes---Special . . . VALUES IN SUITS AND OVERCOATS AT $15, $20, $25. BOYS' CLOTHES FOR XMAS --- SEE OUR JUVENILE SUITS AND OVERCOATS at $2.95, $3.95, and $5. SEE MORINO FOR YOUR CHRISTMAS GIFTS Fine line of Diamonds, Watches and Jewelry A small deposit will hold any article till Christmas JOSEPH MORINO 812 Grand Ave. Opposite Post Office PIANOS For the Benefit of Holiday Shoppers: We have placed in stock a large number of pianos on which we are offering valuable inducements to cash buyers. This means a saving of 25 to 40 per cent to those who can buy for cash or at leastmake a reasonable payment down. We make a special inducement to readers of this paper both in respect to price, as well as terms and liberal treatment. Standard and well known makes in Pianos and Player Pianos our specialty. Mooney Music Co. Successors to Frazier-LoBello Music Co. Avery Furniture Co. NOW IS THE TIME to give considerable thought to new arrangements for the winter months, and when your thoughts dwell on home things you will please remember that in our store you will always find a satisfactory combination of quality and price. The one policy of this store is to satisfy those who are kind to us in filling their household wants here, and it is our constant endeavor to sell only furniture that gives satisfactory service. Unredeemed Diamonds and Watches. A Ghance to Secure Fine Christmas Bargains. A SMALL DEPOSIT WILL HOLD ANY ARTICLE SILVERMAN JEWELRY CO., 1215 GRAND AVE. Wines, Liquors, Cigars and Tobacco. All Bonded Whisky $1.00 per Quart. Get Your Christmas Goods Here. A SPECIAL OFFERINGS Suits or Overcoats $25.00 and Up. 102 EAST 10TH ST., One Door of Walnut Street. very furniture Co. ME to give considerable thought to new winter months, and when your thoughts you will please remember that in our find a satisfactory combination of qual- e policy of this store is to satisfy those filling their household wants here, and eavor to sell only furniture that gives ments If You Desire. KANSAS CITY, MO. Have an Overstock OF- MRS. IDA M. BECKS. Noted elocutionist and lecturer, also one of the field representatives of the Foreign Mission Board N. B. C., has returned home from a three-month's tour of parts of Pennsylvania, Maryland and Virginia and will give entertainments for churches, clubs and literary organizations. Reasonable terms. Write or call at 1424 Howard Street, Kansas City, Mo. Fancy Oriental BAZAAR SPECIAL PRICES FOR CHRISTMAS We Keep All Kinds of MEXICAN DRAWN WORK, CLUNY LACES (BATEM WORK, SILK KI- MONAS, BED SPREADS, SILK SHAWLS, DRESS SCARFS, TABLE CLOTHS, SILK HOSE, TURKISH RUGS. —Wholesale and Retail— 1307½ GRAND AVE. Geo. E. Scott Joe Dimery Joe Dimery TempleBarber Shop SERVICE FIRST-CLASS IN EVERY PARTICULAR Scott & Dimery, Props. 1802½ E. 18th St., Kansas City, Mo. GEO. W. LITTLE. who has given up his position as manager of a hotel to devote his entire attention to the compiling of the book "Negro Men, Women and Affairs of Greater Kansas City," and he desires all who are interested to get their biographies and photos to office of the Burton Publishing Co., 509 E. 9th street. All calls answered in 9th BLACKS HAVE BETTER PLACE THAN WHITES. The Spotless Kt. en Run by Colored Women. Right in the near heart of the business district, one block south of the Baltimore Hotel, one block west of Main street on Thirteenth, is located a first class restaurant and lunch room for colored people. Every day at noon you can see a throng of colored persons in this place; some going, and some coming to get a well cooked dinner served fro ma hot steam table in a clean and wholesome manner. Everything appointed in modern style and figured for quick and efficient service. The long, clean and inviting counter in front of the steam table with "Tables for Ladies" in extreme opposite with all furniture harmonizing, the "Spotless Kitchen" takes rank with the best up-to-date eating places. This place is appreciated and patronized by porters, laborers, shoppers and even professional people find it convenient at times to drop in and get a good meal at popular prices from 20 cents up. They also find the breakfast and supper service of splendid quality. Appetizing cereals, the finest steaks, with the best coffee served with all orders. Without question this is the best that has been produced by Negroes in quick lunch, and easily shades most of the white places of like nature. We understand that the place keeps open all night. This means that it never closes. Always open for business. Mrs. E. Dora Thomas runs the place. The style and appointment and the success of the enterprise tells plainly enough that she knows the business. Free Bell phone, Grand 2863. At 23 West Thirteenth street. Its Love Charm. The Third Wooer—That portrait of you, heart's dearest, is a speaking likeness to me. Haughty Helress—I suppose it is. Money talks. Negro Business League of Kansas City Meets First and Third Thursday in Each Month, 1803 E. 18th Street. F. J. Weaver, President. E. A. Robinson, Secretary. Members will please report any mistake or change of address to the Secretary or Editor of The Sun. AUTHOR AND WRITER C. A. Starks, 1521 E. 18th street—Bell phone East 1521. CLEANERS AND TAILORS. R. Bennett, 1610 E. 18th street—Bell phone East 4746. Wortham Bros., 1222 E. 19th street—Bell phone Grand 3933W. CLERGYMEN. Rev. O. T. Redd, 2642 Highland, Secur- ty Baptist Ministers' Alliance. CONTRACTORS AND CARPENTERS A. E. Estes, 2460 Waldrond—Bell phone East 4394Y. EXPRESS AND BAGGAGE. E. A. Robinson, 2413 Montgall avenue Bell phone Fort 754 Marshall Wilson, 2644 Woodland—Bell phone East 1493. JEWELERS. J. A. Wilson, 1616 W. 9th street—Bell phone Main 6493Y. NEWSPAPERS. Kansas City Sun, N. C. Crews, Editor, 1803 E. 18th street—Bell East 999. PAINTERS AND PAPER HANGERS. T. H. Bailey, 911 McGee street—Bell phone, Main 751. PRINTERS. C. A. Franklin, 1008 E. 18th street. REAL ESTATE. J. Dallas Bowser, 2400 Paseo—BeBll Grand 3795W. Afro-American Investment Co., F. J. Weaver, President, 911 McGee street—Bell phone Main 751; Home phone Main 7555 Temple Shoe Store, G. A. Page, Prop., 1507 E. 18th street. THEATRES. J. A. Williams, 12th and Highland. TRANSFERS. A. B. Hunn, 7th and May streets—Phones Home Main 7261. LAWYERS. C. H. Calloway, 601 Delaware—Phone Home 58 Main. Colored Peoples Investment Co., 2427 Vine street—Phones, Bell 1011 East; Home 9203 Main. MILLINERY. Miss Eva P. Washington, 849 Freeman avenue, Kansas City, Kas., Millinery and Hair Work—Bell phone 2306 West. NOTES ON RACIAL PROGRESS. Furnished by the National Negro Business League. The Tuskegee Octotte recently made eight records for the Victor Talkin Machine Company. The eight selections were old time spirituals. The Richmond Planet says: "Mr. J. W. Mathews, a successful farmer of Effingham, S. C., has stored away over 1,000 pounds of meat for his own use, together with an abundance of corn and potatoes." The Chicago and Kansas City papers presented last week interesting accounts of the success of the Poro College of Hair Culture of St. Louis. Mrs. A. E. Malone, the proprietor, is said to have over 3,000 representatives using her system of hair dressing. Mrs. W. P. Burrell of East Orange, N. J., the national secretary of the National Negro Insurance League, an affiliation of the National Negro Business League, is conducting a national educational campaign for the purpose of securing sounder insurance protection for the race and a higher degree of efficiency among the colored insurance agents. The Fraternal Congress, a colored organization composed of representatives from fourteen colored fraternal orders, recently met in Houston, Tex., for the purpose of "unifying and simplifying their rules and methods of assessment." A Little Story From Life. When I entered the store at 6 p.m. on my way home, the proprietor was sound asleep. "I stopped to get the lamp which you promised to have ready for me," I began very loudly. "Oh, yes," he replied, arising from his seat behind a desk covered with a three months' layer of dust and a hodge-podge of circulars and papers. "I er—am sorry, but I couldn't find a burner to fit the size lamp you wanted." "Well," I said, somewhat discouraged, "that leaves me in a nice fix for tonight. No light, the stores up town all closed and Jones across the street only carries burners and chimneys." Opening his cash drawer he picked up a nickel and handing it to a little boy who had sauntered in, said: "Run over to Jones' and ask him to let me have a No.2 burner. Hurry up now." "I am glad to see that you recognize the importance of not disappointing your customers," I ventured as hope returned. "Uh-hum!" he grunted. "Hello! Yes—what? (very loud). Wait a minute" Then he turned to me and said: "Jones wants 10 cents for his burner. Are you willing to pay a nickel extra for the outfit?" "No, sir." I replied. "You promised to seel me the complete outfit for 50 cents, and you promised to let me have ittonight, and it's up to you to do it." Then over the phone he said: "Never mind, don't get it," and hung up the receiver with a bang. "Sorry, sir, but I can't pay 10 cents for a burner wot I can get for 3 cents. Stop in tomorrow and I'll have it for you." As I passed out of the door, I said: "Never mind, don't bother about getting one for me tomorrow. Good night." Some time later this man was heard to say: "It's a funny thing why colored folks don't patternize their own folks wot run stores." Moral—Satisfied customers constitute the bone and sinew of every successful business. (Sequel—It developed later that even if this man had paid 10 cents for the burner and sold the outfit for 50 cents he would still have made a profit of 4 cents). THE RACE'S SALVATION By DENNIS S. THOMPSON, Bethel, Kas. While this country is all agog over the matter of race segregation, there is another thing that should not be lost sight of; that while battle is being made on the outside against conditions that are felt to be a hindrance to our material welfare, there should be just as persistent a fight going on among ourselves in the effort to better our condition each day. There are too many people today thinking about the things that others are doing to them, but never stop to think about the self-inflicted injuries. Too much concern about opposition and competition may often result in a lack of interest in the things that make for success. The Negro should not worry over competition. In the first place, we are not required to surpass anyone but ourselves. To get ahead of another is a very insignificant matter compared with getting ahead of our own past record. Competition is an eye opener, as there are many of us who would never have discovered the latent power in ourselves if we had not have found out what others could do. Many persons owe their success to some rival who first revealed to them their own reserves. Instead of worrying over competition we should be glad of it, since it is so often an incentive for us to do our best. And if in doing our best we are outdistanced by another, that is nothing to be ashamed of. Many of the difficulties with which we meet reveal us to ourselves; not only do they expose our weaknesses but they bring to the surface the hidden strength we should never have discovered without their aid. Necessity, kind when she seems the sternest, uses our hardships to reveal possibilities within us of which we have never dreamed. Segregation a Help. Segregation and many other rebuffs that we meet with will, in due course of time, serve as a means to spur us on to further progress. It does very well for us to protest against segregation, of the nature that is now prevalent among the employees in the government departments at Washington, but when it narrows down to the segregated district in the city, then there are instances that we, as a race, must begin to study. In every citl and town in many rural districts where there are many Negroes of consequence, the Negroes have segregated themselves into certain parts, where crap shooting, policy playing, liquor peddling, the peddling of deadly drugs, is the height of many of their ambitions. They like it, because some make money out of it at the expense and discomfort o the others. It is a sad, sad story, but it is true; we can never be a people until we overcome some of these habits that are so detrimental to us. Too many want to make quick money and an easy life. The person who attains to preeminence in their calling generally reaches it by slow stages. In every profession there are a few who lead by no happy accident of fortune, no pride of heart, no favor exalted patronage. Their intrinsic merit, manifested not as a sudden performance, but an occasional effort, but day after day, under the strain of protracted effort, has put them in the highest success comes from doing things that others can not do. Here we have the whole secret; it is simple, so be the one man for the task, and the task will seek you, and the price that goes with it will be yours. The greatest lesson now to be taught the Negro is thrift, and a higher morality. We can not succeed on the method of "all going out and nothing coming in." We must develop more producers, and fewer spenders if we are to grow. There are so few to condemn the wrong for fear of losing friendship. Then there is the business man, who is afraid of the loss of patronage, but the man who will not stand up for the right for fear of a falling off in his bushness has not much business. There are others who claim into be Christians and leaders who are encouraging the wrong thing every day because they want to be popular. We should no seek popularity, but we should at all times seek to do right. The Negro needs to be taught most to do what is right and bring to whatever work he may have in hand a higher purpose. If one is doing work that is beneath them there is no reason for slighting it. Poor work indeed is beneath anybody with brains and a conscience. To dig ditches with an honest purpose to give a dollar's worth of work for every dollar you earn is more to one's credit than to do office work with the intention of doing just enough to hold your position. Remember that no work can degrade a worker if he brings to it a high purpose, and that all work lacking such a purpose is degrading. We must begin to study and work out the real problems affecting us as a people; we have been grasping at the straws too long. THE GIFT OF GIFTS is that which is both useful and beautiful. Can you think of anything more practical than Electric Fixtures in your home? We will help you equip the entire home at a price that will not be a hardship to the one of moderate means. Remember, beginning today we will also take contracts for wiring your home and give you most reasonable terms. This entire set of Electric Fixtures, except bulbs, for a 5-room cottage installed without extra charge Dining Room Parlor PORCH KITCHEN We also offer in this sale all inverted Lights with fringed shades, burner and mantle for... The shade alone is worth 60c. We call your particular attention to our new line of Electric Table Lamps at prices which you cannot find anywhere in this city nor west of New York. We mean it. We want to sell 500 of these Lamps. TABLE LAMPS Western Chandelier Co. 1231 WALNUT STREET. Out-of-town patrons. Write for our new Catalogue. H. Goodfarb. A. Jacobson. A. B. Wonderful "70 Positively Cures the Worst Cases of Rheum 50 cents per bottle Your money back if three bottles fail to One bottle is usually more than e The Palace Drug St Wonderful "707" Positively Cures the Worst Cases of Rheumatism 50 cents per bottle Your money back if three bottles fail to cure! One bottle is usually more than enough 19th and Vine Sts. Bell Phon 1611 E. 18th St. Bell Phon Phone and we'll deliver it without extra c Packing House Ma Phone and we'll deliver it without extra charge. 1612 E. 12TH STREET. B. MANNING, Proprietor We Sell the Best Pure Lard, 2 Lbs. 25c. Compound Headquarters for Chitterlings, Loose and We Sell the Best Pure Lard, 2 Lbs. 25c. Compound Lard, 10c. Headquarters for Chitterlings, Loose and Kits. We Sell All Fresh and Smoked Meats. CHEAPER THAN ANY PLACE IN THE CITY. Call and See! Subscribe Now for The Su Home, Main 2018-2019. Bell, Grand 2409. SUNDAY SCHOOL DECEMBER 20 children members of Campaign under the combined Methodist as City, beginning 14--ending Sunday to it that you and Sunday School 0. N COMMITTEE. "GO TO SUNDAY SCHOOL SUNDAY" DECEMBER 20 "GO TO SUNDAY SCHOOL SUNDAY" DECEMBER 20 Are you or your children members of a Sunday School? Sunday School Campaign under the auspices of the Combined Methodist Churches of Kansas City, beginning Monday December 14--ending Sunday December 20. See to it that you and your family attend Sunday School Sunday December 20. CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE. KING Is the Building Co. mers you the best chance in ten years for little money. He has taken ad- dition and lumber situation and has be- ne the fact that good labor is cheap and a good carpenter on three hours' m oil build cheap is made plain. Now LUMBER—Bright, brand new floor- inch flooring and shiplap, $15. Join LE LUMBER—Timbers, 4x4 and ack, $16. Flooring, $10. OARD—Fine stock, 10-ft. sheets, at away board to nail right on the studs; later). Other lengths, $2.25. Plaster G—Duck's Back roofing, $1 per re- Brand new doors, $1 each; 1,000 are interested, no matter where you orders promptly), send for our b King offers you the best chance in ten years to put up a good building for little money. He has taken advantage of the Southern cotton and lumber situation and has bought RIGHT. Add to this the fact that good labor is cheap and plentiful (we can get you a good carpenter on three hours' notice) and the opportunity to build cheap is made plain. Now! SALVAGE LUMBER—Timbers, 4x4 and larger, $18. Fine 4x14 stock, $16. Flooring, $10. WALL BOARD—Fine stock, 10-ft. sheets, at $2 per square (this the heavy board to nail right on the studs; use instead of lath and plaster). Other lengths, $2.25. Plaster board, $1.60. ROOFING—Duck's Back roofing, $1 per roll of 108 feet. DOORS—Brand new doors, $1 each; 1,000 to select from. If you are interested, no matter where you live (we ship out-of-town orders promptly), send for our big illustrated, handsome New Catalog FREE PLAN offer, and prices and de vage lumber, plumbing, metal lath, fitting. King's se Wrecking, Sa & Lumber Co. YARDS containing FREE PLAN offer, and prices and descriptions of: New and salvage lumber, plumbing, metal lath, 1-beams, plate glass and roofing. 18th and Treost, 20th and Grand, 15th and Blue. "WE SELL IT FOR LESS." INTERNATIONAL SUNDAY SCHOOL LESSON (By E. O. SELLERS, Acting Director of Sunday School Course.) THE ASCENSION. LESSON TEXT—Luke 24:50-53; Acts 1:1-11 GOLDEN TEXT—He was taken up; and a cloud received Him out of their sight—Acts 1:9. We have now reached the final lesson of the present course in the life of Christ, next Sunday being devoted to the review. The lesson committee have selected the continuous account of this final earthly act of our Lord as given us by St. Luke, for the Book of Acts is a continuance of the Gospel of Luke (Acts 1:1). Inasmuch as this is really but one account we will consider only that found in the Acts. I. The Proof of the Resurrection. vv. 1-3. This book of "The Acts" is a continuation of what Jesus "began to do" and gives us the record of how he continued this work by means of those "whom he had chosen" (v. 2). Following his resurrection he gave them commands "through the Holy Spirit," viz. in the power of the Holy Spirit. A like honor rests upon every believer to hear and to obey the commands of Jesus given in the power and demonstration of the Holy Spirit. The all-sufficient proof (see also I Cor. 15:4-8) was that Jesus had been seen for a period of 40 days. This is the "many infallible proofs." During that time they not alone saw the risen Lord, but conversed with him, ate with him, and had communion with him. During these days of communion he gave them his commands as to the "things concerning the kingdom of God." This entailed a burden that these commands be proclaimed in ever widening circles to the utmost bounds of the earth. Additional Experience II. The Promise of the Father. vv. 4-8. The disciples were not to begin the proclamation of their message until they were fully equipped, until they had received that all essential preparation, the endurement of the Holy Spirit. Here, again, the Scriptures are to be fulfilled (Isa. 44: 3; Joel 2:8, also Luke 24:49). That ten days' delay was not time lost, for time spent in preparation is never time lost. We must not suppose these men as not regenerate (John 13:10; 15:3), but as lacking an equipment necessary for the successful execution of their important task. We as believers cannot call him Lord except by the power of the Spirit (I Cor. 12:3), but we do not all have that infilling of the Spirit which alone will enable us to render effective service. This is an additional experience, but one open to all who will honestly and intelligently seek it (see Acts 8:12 and other references). This experience is (a) commanded, "charged not to depart till, etc." (b) to be preceded by "repentance," and (c) to carry with it authority, v. 7 R. V. It does not mean, either, temporal power nor is it the prerogative of a visible church and confined to an elect few. This kingdom is a spiritual one. The program of Jesus is Spirit-filled men to be his witnesses, and to begin "at Jerusalem." A true reception of the Holy Spirit means world-wide missionary endeavor. III. The Present Place of Jesus, vv. 5:11. Even yet the disciples failed to grasp the idea of a spiritual kingdom as evidenced by verse six. In a most emphatic way he tells them that it is not for them to know the "times and seasons which the Father hath set within his own power" (authority, v. 7, R. V.). Their power is not to be earthly, but spiritual (v. 8). It is the height of presumptive ignorance for any one to set the date of our Lord's return (Deut. 29:29). Jesus has given us explicit information on this question (Matt. 24:36), and his parables all warn us to "watch." While Jesus talked with his disciples concerning the reception of this new power and the place where they were to begin to exercise it, his feet were parted from the earth and a cloud received him from their sight as he ascended "into heaven" (Luke 24:51; Pet. 12:27; see also Gen. 5:24 and Heb. 9:28 R. V.). His parting benediction was an adjuration to a life of service not in their weakness, but in the blessed weakness of power. Yonder into heaven he had gone to prepare a place for us (John 14:2, Heb. 9:24). There he ever lived to intercede for us (Heb. 7:25). His presence here makes us eternally presence (Rom. 8:34, Heb. 7:25). His presence in the heavenless is the guarantee that we, too, shall one day be "with him" (John 12:26, Rev. 2:21). Gazing thus into the heavens, "looking unto Jesus," two men in white ralented stood and asked them the reason for their upward looking. There is a time for gazing upward and a time to be going about the execution of the Master's commands (see ch. 7:55). Did they expect another interview? If so the answer to their question is suggested in the words of the heavenly messengers, "this Jesus, which was received up from you into heaven, shall so come in like manner as ye behold him going into heaven" (R. V.). For nearly two thousand years the church has been waiting for another interview with her risen Lord. We are looking for another Jesus, but "this same Jesus" just as he went, personally, visibly, and in "great glory." What a mockery to say that (R. V.). What a mockery to say that he came in 1874 or any other year, or that in 1914 he came with spiritual power, the manifestation of which is yet to be seen. Or on the other hand, if we honestly face his parables, what need that we "watch" if his coming be not till after the millennium? This promise is the great hope of the church (Fitus 2:13); for that return, we are not only to be ready, but earnestly looking (Rev. 22:20). AFRO-AMERICAN CULLINGS Richard Holmes Allen, ninety-nine years old, who was born in Baltimore October 17, 1815, the son of Richard Allen and Jane Wilson, is thought to be the oldest colored man in Boston. He lives at 1 Hope place off North Russell serect, West end. "It was only the other day I made up my mind to tell my life story, for I wanted to wait until I was 100 years old, but everybody that comes to see me said I ought to tell it now," said Mr. Allen, who, in spite of his age, looks well, sleeps well and is without a pain or ache, except once in a great while when he has a slight attack of rheumatism. Mr. Allen told the Globe reporter all about his war record, as well as his early life when he was very cruelly treated on a farm five miles out from the city of Baltimore. His story is as follows: "My grandfather, grandmother and mother's two sisters were stolen from Africa and brought to Baltimore and sold in the Woodfork jail. "A sea captain by the name of George Thompson bought them and set my grandfather and grandmother free. My mother's two sisters were in the service of the captain's wife for 28 years. "After my mother was set free I was born. My mother bound me to her mistress until I was twenty-one years old. Her mistress' name was Elizabeth Southcomb, and her husband's name was John Plummer Southcomb. "In 1824 Captain Southcomb was lost at sea. I was put out with another man named Johnson—a white man, of course—in 1827. "I endured great hardship while with him, for he treated me very creully. I stayed with him until 1835. He often came home drunk and abused me. "Once he came home from the city, and being enraged at something that happened to him, he took revenge out of me. This time he locked me up in a smokehouse for an hour. It was in the month of August, and it was the hottest day that summer. "He made a fire in the smokehouse. He called an old lame man named Stepney and told him I was baking to death in the smokehouse. Then he opened the door and called for me to come out, but I didn't come out fast enough to please him. "He had an idea that Mr. Stepney would highly approve of his cruel action of me, but he didn't. Instead, Mr. Stepney and Johnson got into an argument, Stepney telling him he had no right to treat me in such a cruel manner, Mr. Stepney, as a result of the argument, struck old man Johnson several blows, knocking him down. "I was a small boy when I became free, and started out to make my own living. I have been with all kinds of people in my years, bad and good, with sailors, gamblers, thieves, and have been with the very best people in the world. "In 1863 I came to Boston and enlisted to fill up the quota of Ward six under John S. Damrell. At that time I served in the Fifth cavalry. I am a member of Grand Army Post Robert Bell, whose headquarters are on Joy street. "During the Civil war I served in the Bucktall regiment of Pennsylvania under Captain Taylor. I was with my regiment at the battle of Bull Run, I During the National Negro Business league convention at Muskogee, Okla., it was stated that 2,000,000 Negroes living in Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri, Arkansas, Louisiana and Texas now have under their control, as owners and renters, about $300,000,000 worth of farm property and own 60,000 farms, containing 6,000,000 acres of land, with farm property, land, live stock and farming implements worth $200,000,000. Eight million of the colored people of the South still live in the country districts, sometimes in the ratio of six or seven to one white man. Steel water mains which have been in constant use at New Bedford, Mass., during the last 17 years, have recently been inspected and show evidence of a life of more than forty-five years before corrosion destroys them. An apple tree owned by S. W. Alexander of Los Angeles, Cal., is exciting interest through the fact that, in the last year, it has had two crops, giving each time a different variety of apple. J. B. Reed of Ithaca asserts he has trained rabbits to dig up and eat all the weeds in his garden without damaging valuable plants. Two girls in Budapest who had decided to fight a duel over a young man with whom both were in love, have settled the matter by becoming engaged to the two men who volunteered to act as their seconds. The Jordan is the world's most crooked river, wandering 213 miles to cover 60. Virginia Only Producer of Rutile Virginia produced all the American output of rutile in 1913, according to the United States geological survey, the deposits being located at Roseland, Nelson county. During the year the company which controls and works these deposits produced 305 tons of rutile, valued at about forty-nine thousand dollars. A large part of the rutile produced in 1913 was used in the manufacture of titanium carbide electrodes for are tamps. A part of the limestone found CHRISTMAS MILESTONES in AMERICA E In Massachusetts it was the worst of all, for keeping Christmas was denounced as a pernicious custom, and any child daring to think of as much as a plum pudding on that day would make himself liable to reproof by the authorities. All along the stern and rockbound coast the only Christmas trees in the days of the Puritan domination were those that nature had planted there and had adorned in December with fleecy snow. The fires burned brightly on the open heartths, but there was no invitation to the good saint to descend the chimney when the embs had burned low. As far as the children knew, Christmas was just like any other day in the calendar. Even after the Puritan reaction against the forms and customs of the old church had spent itself to some extent the children of the seventeenth century still expected no gifts in honor of the birthday of Christ. In New Amsterdam the outlook was a little better for the children. The Hollanders had brought with them their St. Nicholas, and his birthday was celebrated joyously by young and old just before Christmas, but this day was kept, too, by the Protestant Dutch as heartily as by any Catholics. Of course, they had not many real toys as we know them today, but in the shoes that the little Hollanders set by the fireplace in the shining kitchen, which was also the living room, were home-made sweets and cakes and home-made gifts. Many of these were of a useful character, such as hand-knit caps and mittens, but now and then a skilful Hollander would carve a model of a boat such as that which had brought them to New Amsterdam or a miniature chest of drawers, and one can fancy the reclients showing these with pride to the wondering little Indian boys and girls when they came to be on terms of sufficient amity with them for such conferences. In Virginia, where the Church of England was strong and its adherents steadfastly observed the holidays as in the home country, there was always more of the Christmas spirit and abundant cheer and merrymaking than elsewhere at this season. Here the Yule log held its place and here were the games and the feasting that made it indeed the merry season of the year. Later when New Amsterdam became New York and the English came into power the character of the Christmas holiday was changed again somewhat, although the Dutch influence continued dominant for many years. In Massachusetts it was the worst of all, for keeping Christmas was denounced as a pernicious custom, and any child daring to think of as much as a plum pudding on that day would make himself liable to reproof by the authorities. All along the stern and rockbound coast the only Christmas trees in the days of the Puritan domination were those that nature had planted there and had adorned in December with fleecy snow. The fires burned brightly on the open hearths, but there was no invitation to the good saint to descend the chimney when the embers had burned low. As far as the children knew, Christmas was just like any other day in the calendar. Even after the Puritan reaction against the forms and customs of the old church had spent itself to some extent the children of the seventeenth century still expected no gifts in honor of the birthday of Christ In New Amsterdam the outlook was a little better for the children. The Hollanders had brought with them their St. Nicholas, and his birthday was celebrated joyously by young and old just before Christmas, but this day was kept, too, by the Protestant Dutch as heartily as by any Catholics. Of course, they had not many real toys as we know them today, but in the shoes that the little Hollanders set by the fireplace in the shining kitchen, which was also the living room, were home-made sweets and cakes and home-made gifts. Many of these were of a useful character, such as hand-knit caps and mittens, but now and then a skillful Hollander would carve a model of a boat such as that which had brought them to New Amsterdam or a miniature chest of drawers, and one can fancy the recipients showing these with pride to the wondering little Indian boys and girls when they came to be on terms of suf- 20TH CENTURY. ficient amity with them for such conferences. In Virginia, where the Church of England was strong and its adherents steadfastly observed the holidays as in the home country, there was always more of the Christmas spirit and abundant cheer and merrymaking than elsewhere at this season. Here the Yule log held its place and here were the games and the feasting that made it indeed the merry season of the year. Later when New Amsterdam became New York and the English came into power the character of the Christmas holiday was changed again somewhat, although the Dutch influence continued dominant for many years. Owing to the large number of Germans in Pennsylvania Christmas there partook largely of the nature of the festival in the fatherland. It was largely a family affair. The children for months before the day of the Nativity saved their pennies and bought material from which they fashioned their gifts for their parents and for one another. These were presented on Christmas eve, and the next day the parents in turn spread out their presents for the children on a large table in the best room. Stockings were hung, too, and the good children had them filled with sweetmeats, pepper cakes and other goodies, but those who had been bad sometimes found a birch rod as a Christmas gift. There was one custom that was fraught with great terror to children. One Knecht Rupert went from house to house inquiring about the children on Christmas eve and recommending rewards or punishments according to the reports that he received of their conduct during the year. The Pennsylvania Santa Claus was popularly known as Krisz Kringle, a corruption of Christkindle, the little Christ. Throughout the colonies in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries toys were an almost unknown factor, but wherever Christmas observances were not frowned upon by religion feasting and good cheer were abundant, and bond and free, rich and poor, old and young shared in the games, abundant food and genial atmosphere. Not only did the munificence of those who were well supplied with worldly goods extend to their dependents and to all within reach of their charity, but in some places even the animals had an extra allowance of food to let them know that Christmas had come again. In the eighteenth century toys began to make their appearance in the colonies. Some of them were brought from overseas and had the enchanting quality of novelty. Little girls who had helped to mother their younger brothers and sisters were delighted with dolls that were all their own to dress and undress, to fondle and coddle, punish and reward. Simple and quaint were those early dolls, like the children they belonged to. One can fancy the surprise and terror of the timid when they first beheld a Jack jump into the air when an innocent looking box was opened. A toy was a thing to be cherished in those days. It was indeed a wondrous saint who could bring such things in his pack. Some of the gifts were of real intrinsic value, for the shipping and trading were growing to be important factors in the colonies, and men brought treasures of all kinds from the Far East to the seaports, whence they were distributed to other parts of the colonies. The war for independence interrupted this and the children shared in the self-sacrifices and de In the eighteenth century toys began to make their appearance in the colonies. Some of them were brought from overseas and had the enchanting quality of novelty. Little girls who had helped to mother their younger brothers and sisters were delighted with dolls that were all their own to dress and undress, to fondle and coddle, punish and reward. Simple and quaint were those early dolls, like the children they belonged to. One can fancy the surprise and terror of the timid when they first beheld a Jack jump into the air when an innocent looking box was opened. A toy was a thing to be cherished in those days. It was indeed a wondrous saint who could bring such things in his pack. Some of the gifts were of real intrinsic value, for the shipping and trading were growing to be important factors in the colonies, and men brought treasures of all kinds from the Far East to the seaports, whence they were distributed to other parts of the colonies. The war for independence interrupted this and the children shared in the self-sacrifices and de- The tradition that trees and flowers blossomed on Christmas night is first quoted from an Arabian geographer of the tenth century. In the thirteenth century, in France, candles were seen on flowering trees. In England, Joseph of Arimathea's rod blossomed at Glastonbury and elsewhere. When September 3 became September 14 in 1752, 2,000 persons waited to see if the Quainton thorn would blow on Christmas, New Style; as it did not, they refused to keep the New Style festival. The tradition that trees and flowers blossomed on Christmas night is first quoted from an Arabian geographer of the tenth century. In the thirteenth century, in France, candies were seen on flowering trees. In England, Joseph of Arimata's rod blossomed at Glastonbury and elsewhere. When September 3 became September 14 in 1752, 2,000 persons waited to see if the Quainton thorn would blow on Christmas, New Style; as it did not, they refused to keep the New Style festival. The practice of using greenery in Christmas also at another time served with the Fifth Wisconsin regiment." Mr. Allen pointed with pride to his uniform, musket and other war utensils, and said that when he died he will be buried in his full Grand Army uniform. Mr. Allen does no work, living on the pension he receives, and he says it is quite enough, even in these hard times. He has a son and daughter living, Miss Rachel Allen and Jacob Allen. Almost 8,000 young men and women, including 1,200 Indians, have already gone from Hampton institute into the South and West, equipped in body, mind, and heart to help their race get land, build better homes, schools, and churches; and improve social and economic conditions. Many of the Hampton students have literally reconstructed, in many places, the existing community life and have brought prosperity to men and women by helping them increase their earning power, and showing them how to use to the best advantage the resources at their doors. Hampton institute aims to train Negroes and Indians to earn an honest living and serve unfailingly and unselfishly their respective races. The best white people throughout the South and West testify that Hampton has realized its aims and that they are firm believers in the value of the so-called Hampton idea of education. Hampton institute has set the pace for that form of vocational education which fits young people to work with skill and persistence, and also gives them a broad and sympathetic outlook on life. For 45 years under the efficient leadership of Gen. Samuel C. Armstrong and Dr. Hollis B. Frissell, Hampton institute has been training boys and girls for safe and sane leadership in business, in home-building, in improving church, home and social life throughout the South and West. J. E. Thompson of Clearview, Okla., which is one of several prosperous Negro settlements, represents the idea of big business among Negroes. Thompson controls 5,000 acres of farm land; furnishes employment throughout the year for many members of his race; grows crops that are worth selling; and brings the market to his products; employs the methods of scientific farming, and preaches the doctrine of keep a-nushing. The son of a slave woman, be began at the age of thirteen to farm. Today, at the age of fifty-five, Thompson actually owns 1,800 acres. He raises mules, horses, hogs and cattle. This is in contrast to his condition in 1871, when he stood on the porch of a renter's hovel and, looking longingly with his sister into a garden full of mustard, sighed: "If we only had some meat, we could cook it in plenty of mustard." Logan Morgan, who lives within four miles of Muskogee, Okla., finds that no color line is drawn in the market against his 12 and 14-ounce Alberta peaches, which bring $2 a bushel in the orchard. His 21 years of experience in the Southwest have taught him the value of remaining quietly at work and of producing among other crops "peaches that can't be beat." Morgan was married 20 years ago when he had only six bits and an $18 pony. Now they own 1,400 acres of land. A large, rich deposit of phosphate has been discovered in the valley of the Hausco river, about three hundred miles north of Valparaiso. Government engineers are preparing a report thereon, and it is believed to be of much importance, since the use of phosphate on the farm of Chile is increasing rapidly with good results. A New York homeopath, speaking at the recent convention in Atlantic City, said that conserving the eyesight was a phase of health conservation often overlooked. He said that 50 per cent of the blindness in this country was due to conditions that might have been avoided. According to figures published by the Monetary Times of Toronto, the sum total of American investments in Canada was $636,904,000 in 1913, as compared with $417,143,000 in 1911, and $279,075,000 in 1909. Eleven surveying parties will be sent out this year by the United States Geological Survey to investigate the mineral resources of Alaska. The "safety first" idea which has recently come into general practice on most American roads is an old one in Germany and other European countries where the practice extends to every form of industry as well as the railroads. There are 692 pawnbrokers' shops within a radius of ten miles from the Royal Exchange, London. Egypt is adopting modern agricultural machinery after using the most primitive kinds for thousands of years. in the deposits and separated by means of a magnetic separator has been sold for use in making electrodes for electric lights, and the experiments with the electric furnace point to the possible use of lumenite in the direct production of tool steel. Odd and Even. His Wife—"I don't want you to be coming home at such odd hour." Husband—"All right, dear, I'll try to make it four instead of three."—Philadelphia Bullotin. VEN the poor child of today has more in his Christmas stocking than the prosperous child dreamed of in the first century of white occupation of this country. Blase boys and girls who can hardly think of anything new for which to ask the generous saint can hardly conceive of the bareness of those early Christmas holidays. THE CHRISTMAS TREE 19TH CENTURY the land and Santa Claus found it safe to resume his visits and make the distributions. He still met with a few frowns in New England, but for the most part he was welcomed in homes of varying degrees everywhere. There were no steam pipes or hot-air registers in those days and the chimneys were still hospitable. The saint had to increase the size of his pack and get a new sleigh to accommodate the increased variety and number of gifts for distribution, and whereas two reindeer had been entirely adequate for drawing his load in the eighteenth century he now had to add two at a time every few years. Another war came along, but this time Santa Claus decided that he did not need to go out of business; but he found a new kind of toy appropriate to the time which proved wonderfully acceptable to the patriotic young Americans. Enter the wooden soldier in his painted uniform. Happy the boy who found a company of these on Christmas morning. Sometimes he might even get a toy cannon or a warship something like those that were used in the stirring engagements of the war. The little girls of the period were so expert with the needle that they could make flags and even little uniforms for the toy soldiers. In the hundred years since that time there has been a mighty development in the toy armaments, and all sorts of figures and implements have been evolved until at the present time a fortunate boy of the twentieth century may have a sufficient military and naval equipment to carry on a real war with another boy whose fighting force is equally impressive. The warships and torpedo boats are exact models of real ones, and some of them can float upon the water in all the majesty of fighting vessels. Their equipment is perfect, too, even to the wireless apparatus and devices for saving as well as for destroying life. Ashore there are forts of the latest construction and fighting men of all nationalities. One of the latest achievements in the Christmas toys is in the aerial apparatus. From box kites to real aeroplanes that will whiz through the air there is everything that the boy who has watched real airships and longed to fly one himself can desire to possess. Some of them are almost large enough to accommodate St. Nicholas himself. Even the railways accommodate themselves to the exigencies of warfare. The railways and their equipment are the last word in the up-to-date toys for fortunate children. With the training they furnish there should be developed a race of engineers, managers and presidents of railroads in the future. The most complete sets that Santa Claus brings in 1914 have tracks that can be laid straight away and in curves, going through tunnels, having improved signals and up-to-date stations. There are electric and steam trains, coaches for several classes, baggage and freight cars—indeed everything required for the demands of travel and traffic. If a boy has no taste for the details of railroading he may be interested in moving pictures, and Santa Claus has a fine assortment of apparatus of that kind, some of it simple enough for almost anyone to operate and splendid for utilizing picture post cards or the photographs made with the camera, which is one of the favorite articles in the Christmas pack. Some persons say that Santa Claus has discarded his reindeer and pack and taken to using decorations was forbidden by Archbishop Martin of Braga, but it seems to have continued with little interruption to the present time. The first definite mention of a Christmas tree was at Strassburg in 1605. It was introduced into England as late as 1840 by the prince consort, and into France about the same time by the Princess Helena of Mecklenburg. But although its advent into Christendom is so comparatively recent there are many traditions of the antiquity of the tree in connection with various ceremonials. A Scandinavian myth tells of a "service tree" sprung from the blood-brushed soil where two lovers had been killed I privations that were undergone by all the families living in the colonies at that time. When soldiers were starving at Valley Forge there was little thought in their homes for Christmas merrymaking and little to do it with. After the war there were still lean years, but by the opening of the nineteenth century peace and plenty smiled upon an automobile until the aeroplane, which he expects to have ready soon, is perfected. In any case, he carries automobiles of varying sizes for boys who long to run their own cars. How he ever gets them into the house is a mystery, for some of the delivery wagons and other machines are large enough to accommodate a good-sized boy. There are so many things for girls nowadays that dolls do not occupy quite as important a place in the Christmas stocking as at one time, yet there is nothing that quite takes their place in the affections of a real girl. And what stunning dolls they are today! Dolls that represent every phase of life, from baby dolls with their complete layettes to perfectly grown-up dolls with elaborate wardrobes and trunks to pack them away in. The handsomeest and newest dolls come from a German studio. No two are alike, and they are real portrait dolls of North of Europe children in quaint costume. These lovely dolls cost $14, but Santa. Clans never counts the cost when he is going some place. An alluring and good French doll says, "Take me by the hand and I will walk with you," and she does. For the little children a woolly sheep used to be a delightful toy in the latter part of the last century, and when dogs and bears that would actually walk were found on Christmas morning there was a howl of delighted admiration. Now there are lambs and dogs of life size and ponies as big as the real ones, and all sorts of large animals with the coats like the natural animal. They all walk and move about and act their parts perfectly. For the little children a woolly sheep used to be a delightful toy in the latter part of the last century, and when dogs and bears that would actually walk were found on Christmas morning there was a howl of delighted admiration. Now there are lambs and dogs of life size and ponies as big as the real ones, and all sorts of large animals with the coats like the natural animal. They all walk and move about and act their parts perfectly. Whatever father and mother have is duplicated for the children besides the thousand and one things that are devised especially for their amusement. All through the year the ingenious folk are working overtime in all the toy shops of the world to turn out the load for Santa Claus to carry to the fortunate children who look for him on Christmas eve, 1914. Whatever father and mother have is duplicated for the children besides the thousand and one things that are devised especially for their amusement. All through the year the ingenious folk are working overtime in all the toy shops of the world to turn out the load for Santa Claus to carry to the fortunate children who look for him on Christmas eve, 1914. CHRISTMAS REVELRY A figure everywhere dominant in the celebration of Christmas in the middle ages was that of the Lord of Misrule, also called the Master of Merry Disports. In Scotland this same master of the revels was known as the Abbot of Unreason, while in France his title was very much the same—"Abbas Stultorum"—or Abbot of Fools. The king, the great lords of his realm and other important personages must needs appoint such a leader and organizer of their Christmas festivities. In Scotland, previous to the Reformation, the monasteries used to elect such a functionary, but in 1555 a law was passed for the suppression of the Abbot of Unreason, along with all the other burlesque and fantastic features of the Christmas celebration. The barons and knights kept open house at Christmas time for a fortnight. Revelry reigned throughout this period, and on Christmas day the grand feast, given by the feudal chieftain to his friends and retainers, took place with great pomp and magnificence. The boar's head was first and foremost on the board, and its entrance to the banqueting room was heralded by a great blare of joyful trumpets. Borne on a gold or silver platter by the server at the head of a procession of nobles, knights and ladies, the foremost dish of the feast made the round of the hall to merry minstrelsy. When it was finally given its place rosemary and bay were spread around it, a plippin was placed on its tusk and a mammoth pot of mustard close at hand. The boar's head was put down by act of parliament in the time of the commonwealth, and after that, although it was officially freed of the ban, it never quite recovered its former place as a part of the Christmas feast. The peacock dish was next in importance to the boar's head. This bird sometimes appeared at the board with all its feathers on and its beak glided, its skin having been removed before cooking and carefully readjusted after it was ready for the table. A figure everywhere dominant in the celebration of Christmas in the middle ages was that of the Lord of Misrule, also/called the Master of Merry Disports. In Scotland this same master of the revels was known as the Abbot of Unreason, while in France his title was very much the same—"Abbas Stultorum"—or Abbot of Fools. The king, the great lords of his realm and other important personages must needs appoint such a leader and organizer of their Christmas festivities. In Scotland, previous to the Reformation, the monasteries used to elect such a functionary, but in 1555 a law was passed for the suppression of the Abbot of Unreason, along with all the other burlesque and fantastic features of the Christmas celebration. The barons and knights kept open house at Christmas time for a fortnight. Revely reigned throughout this period, and on Christmas day the grand feast, given by the feudal chieftain to his friends and retainers, took place with great pomp and magnificence. The boar's head was first and foremost on the board, and its entrance to the banqueting room was heralded by a great blare of joyful trumpets. Borne on a gold or silver platter by the server at the head of a procession of nobles, knights and ladies, the foremost dish of the feast made the round of the hall to merry minstrelsy. When it was finally given its place rosemary and bay were spread around it, a plipple was placed on its tusk and a mammoth pot of mustard close at hand. The boar's head was put down by act of parliament in the time of the commonwealth, and after that, although it was officially freed of the ban, it never quite recovered its former place as a part of the Christmas feast. The peacock dish was next in importance to the boar's head. This bird sometimes appeared at the board with all its feathers on and its beak glided, its skin having been removed before cooking and carefully readjusted after it was ready for the table. A FAMILY JAR. "Providence intended me for a leader of fashion." "Providence intended you for a fool." "Well, whether Providence did or not you got me." ONE. "There never was a woman who didn't gab about her neighbors," growled Mr. Gabb. "Oh, yes there was," replied Mrs. Gabb. "That's right," commented Mr. Gabb, "I forgot about Eve." LINGUISTIC DIFFICULTY. Frenchman—This impertinent Yankee slapped my face. Wife—Well, why don't you do something? Frenchman—How can I? I don't know how to talk English—Le Rire. "There never was a woman who didn't gab about her neighbors," growled Mr. Gabb. "Oh, yes there was," replied Mrs. Gabb. "Oh, right." commented Mr. Gabb, "I forgot about Eve." Frenchman—This impertinent Yankee slapped my face. Wife—Well, why don't you do something? Frenchman—How can I? I don't know how to talk English—Le Rire. by violence. At certain nights in the Christmas season lights, which no wind could extinguish, were seen moving in its branches. Martin Luther is said to have brought in a snowy fir tree and put lights on its branches in his efforts to explain the beauty of a snow forest under a brilliant, starry sky to his wife and children. There was also an ancient Egyptian practice of decking houses at the time of the winter solstice with branches of the date palm—"the symbol of life triumphant over death, and therefore of perennial life in the renewal of each bountiful year." Mr. Clifford Lair of St. Joseph, Mo. who has been visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Lair, the past week, returned to the city Sunday...Mrs. Alice Lincoln of near Attichon, Kas. visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Mack, one day last week....Mrs. Francis Pennel was transacting business in Wathena and Elwood a couple of days this week...Mrs. Ada Lighte was shopping in St. Joe Saturday...The chapter of the Eastern Star will give a drill December 26 in the Masonle hall. An entertainment will also be given for the benefit of the chapter...The entertainment at the A. M. E. church Saturday night was quite a success in spite of the snowstorm: but the people were disappointed in not seeing the stereopticon play that was to have been presented by Rev. Brooks of St. Joe....Mrs. Mary Schumach spent a couple Mrs. Mary Schumann spent a couple of days at her home the past week .....Mr. Charles Harvey has brought his three small children back to Troy for the winter as he had been keeping them in St. Joe to be near him this fall. They are omotherless children, having lost their mother suddenly last summer.....Miss Carrie Turner has returned from White Cloud, Kas., after visiting there a few days....The colored orchestra played for the opening of the new Transit house December 10, under the leadership of Mr. Frank Martin.....Mrs. Mollie Brown was the guest of Mrs. M. W. Webster of St. Joseph Tuesday and Wednesday.....Mr. Chas. Schumach sold his fine horse, "Honey Boy," to Dr. W. B. Campbell of this city, Saturday. This is the first time in twenty-five years that Mr. Schumach has been without a horse in his barnyard.....Sleighing is fine now and it would be good weather to drive out in the country and view the beautiful winter scenes of some of the best land in Doniphan county, Boys, where are your sleighs, or is the H. C. of L. weighing down your pockets? Scalp Treatment A Specialty. Hours 8:30 A. M. to 7:30 P. M. MRS. A. B. HOLT, Home South 2408 . 3315 Main St Home South 2408. 3215 Main St Criterion Cafe BEST OF SERVICE GIVEN OUR PATRONS TUCKER & LEWIS 1700 E. 18TH STREET VINE STREET RESTAURANT AND LUNCH Meals at all Hours 15c and Up. HOT CAKES WITH ALL SHORT ORDERS HOT MEXICAN CHILI AND ITALIAN SPAGHETTI Open All Night—First Class Service WATKINS BROS. & CO. Japanese Goods. OLDEST JAPANESE STORE IN KANSAS CITY. We Just Moved From Our Old Place on East 12th Street. OUR NEW LOCATION IS 1311 GRAND AVE. CHRISTMAS BARGAIN SALE AT HALF PRICE. $6.00 19-inch high hand painted vase.....$3.00 $2.50 15-inch high hand painted vase.....$1.25 $3.00 15-inch diameter platter.....$1.25 $2.50 Chocolate set.....$1.25 $1.50 6-inch set color painted.....75c ALL KINDS OF JAPANESE TOYS AND NOVELTIES, CHINAWARES AND KIMONAS. THE JONES STORE CO PATTERN PATTERN Our $13.65 Overcoats Represent Some of the Best Bargains We've Ever Bought AND the Men's Suits at the same price are as superior in their respective points of quality as are the Overcoats! A tailor's estimate of supply and demand seldom comes out as planned. The supply this year, owing to late winter weather, has been abnormal, and the output which has given this store, with its ready cash and enormous output, many unprecedented opportunities for undersellers in men's wear. Compare them with any showing. You will not find the equal of either Suits or Overcoats—in style, materials, workmanship and general character. The Suits are of worsteds, chevlies, cassimeres and serges. The Overcoats are of medium to heavy weight kersey, melton, chinchilla, fancy imported overcoatings, etc. All sizes and styles. Up to $20 Suits and Overcoats, $13.65. $10.95 for Men's up to $15 Suits, Overcoats and Raincoats. A complete display in each pattern. They are under-bought—and most of them are priced a fourth below worth. Excellent styles for winter wear; all sizes and builds throughout the display. Overcoats are of kersey, melton and neat fancy overcoatings. The Suits offer all wanted fabrics, especially the new mixed weaves in grays and browns. Choice $10.95. Jones' Man's Store—Walnut St., First Floor. $16.50 Sample Coats Near Half Last Week Hundreds of Women Were Convinced That Our Coat Sale Saved Them Half. Another Lot of Similar Coats Will Arrive For This Sale. ONE woman said, "Just think, warm winter Coats at half price—and winter is just here." The very fact that winter is "just here" is the reason we can offer these Coats at half price. The late autumn left heavy overstocks on the makers' hands—they were glad to close out for a small cash offer. Styles are those that fashionable women prefer this season—low belted, flare skirt and swing back effects trimmed with velvet and buttons. As to the materials—you will find those you know for long service—Scotch mixtures, English coatings, cut chinchilla, cheviot and caracal. The colors, too, are most serviceable—browns, grays, blues, black, etc. They're all lengths—all sizes from 16 to 44. Indeed, these are Coats that you can depend on to give you comfort and smart appearance the entire season. Tailored to retail at up to $20—a new assortment here tomorrow at $6.79. JONES' WOMAN'S STORE—WALNUT ST., SECOND FLOOR It's Up to You to patronize a man who has been for lo these many years striving to help himself and also build up the business prestige of his race. Kansas City's Pioneer Negro Jeweler Sells Watches, Clocks, Diamonds and other Staple Reliable Jewelry or will help you to buy the same from any leading wholesale house. You will receive courteous treatment and square dealing. This store is at 1616 West 9th street, Kansas City, Mo., one- half block west from Wyoming street or station. Telephone, Bell Main 6248R. Visit or call up Visit or call up. WE OPERATE UNDER GOVERNMENT INSPECTION. ERNEST NEUER ED NEUER Neuer Bros. Meat Co. 1603 East Eighteenth Street. Pure Home Made Sausage and Lard No. 1326-1328 Main St. Telephones Home 1328 Main Bell 85 Grand Kansas City, Mo. A. B. A policeman is shouting at a man sitting on the steps. JOHN T. WATKINS. Pphones: Home 7899 Main Bell 987 Grand 1729 LYDIA AVENUE STEP RIGHT OVER TO THE CORNER DRUG STORE, SIR, AND GET A BOTTLE OF It takes the corn clear out! Don't hurt! It's as sure as shootin'! TROY, KAS., NEWS. MEALS AT ALL HOURS 15 Cents and Up JAS. KOTZIAR, Prop. THERON B. WATKINS. Res., Bell Phone 3281 East KANSAS CITY, MO. THE EVANGELISTIC FIELD. By W. H. DAVIS During this year we have been appalled by the great destruction of life and property upon the land and upon the sea, Shipwrecks and earthquake, tornadoes and floods, conflagrations and wars have visited very nearly all parts of the world and caused great destruction of life. May not these destructive elements be but warnings to man to remind mh that he has failed in his stewardship and the end is nigh at the door? May it not be that we are forgetting our duty to God and to man? Can the highest duty that we owe to our fellow man be performed when we make a god of greed for material wealth? A man owes it to himself to make all that is possible of his intellectual powers. Intellectual strength is necessary that he may perceive more clearly his relations to his fellowman and to his God. He is the greatest philanthropist who is wise enough to see his fellows' needs and help him. Every man has a moral nature and a conscience. He owes it to himself to heed the demands of his moral nature. Whatever may be the definition of morals, the man who does right as he sees it and avoids the wrong, is living according to his highest conception of right and wrong and develops moral power. No imoral man can be to his fellowman what he should be. The cultivation of the spirit of brotherhood tends to eliminate selfishness, and when men are tolerant and respectful to others the result is peace, contentment and happiness. Whenever human action is inspired by avariciousness and greed, it produces misery, discontent and woe. There is little difficulty in the performance of duties we owe ourselves. The troubles of life center in the neglect to perform the obligations owed to others. Centuries ago men despised their neighbors by REV. W. H. DAVIS. brute force. Today they scheme instead of fight, but prey upon one another just as in ancient times. One must help others. There is no complete and perfect independence. No one can live of, for and by himself. He must contribute to and acquire from others. This is the basic principle of human existence, but the contribution and the acquisition should be to prevent rather than to cause misery. Brethren, aside from the love and sympathy and care we foster for those of our faith, we have another duty to perform which is equally binding—that of helping to conserve the race. And the king said, "Is the young man Absolam safe?" Our first stop was at Forrest Green, where we baptized six. The church is doing well and is spiritually alive. The second stop was at Warrensburg, Rev. A. W. Williams, pastor, is doing a great work there, getting his forces well organized and his work well in hand. We spent one week with him. The church and pastor are much encouraged. We solicited a box of groceries and sent to Western college. Our third stop was at Palmyra, Mo., where Rev. E. D. Greene, the pastor, is putting his soul into the work and looking forward for greater results. We visited the public schools, and our mind was called to the days in Western college because of the great Christian influence that exists there. We did not forget the Sun on our trip and the outlook is good. Mme. Benton Dean, the popular milliner, is now at 1010 Troost avenue, where she is elegantly located and will be extremely pleased to meet her many friends and customers at that number. Belle phone Main 2102J. MASONIC HOME NOTES. Hannibal, Mo.—The health of the inmates is good considering everything. The matron is making quite a strong plea to the courts and chapters for donations for the home....The superintendent has written several lodges to donate a pig a piece in order to replenish our swinery department. We expect to butcher five hogs son. It would be quite a generous gift if each distinct deputy would work up a pig for the home from each district. We feel sure the M. W. G. M. approves of this idea....We are under many obligations to Princess Court No. 99, Warrensburg, for the following groceries: Four cans of corn, four cans of pears, four cans of tomatoes, one jar of pears, one can of sweet potatoes and one can of pork and beans. Mrs. Anna Johnson, matron....From Sister Kate Kash of St. Louis, Mo., for the following: Two pounds black eye peas, two pounds navy beans, one glass jelly, two cans of tomatoes, four cans of corn, two cans of peas, three pounds ground coffee, one sheet, one roller towel, and one counterplane....From Sister Dolly Stevens: One can corn; Brother George Lewis, a bundle of clothing. Keep the home in mind when making gifts. The unfortunate brothers and sisters who are now in the home once possibly had some of the world's comforts. You can't tell where you will terminate this world's career. Send gifts in care of the Masonic Home. Yours for a greater home gift, W. H. DIXON, The Bread of Quality Try it and convince yourself by an appetizing trial. BUTTER-CREAM BREAD ---is the bread your grocer should give you, but be sure to specify BUTTER-CREAM. Sold thru merit of the product— not by inducement. Bought from choice by all who buy the best. NAFZIGER BAKING COMPANY "The Cleanest Bakery in the World." MADE TO ORDER--$25, $30, $35 Up If you knew the saving—the general all around satisfaction and comfort—to be had in the wearing of NICOLL MAKE garments—you would quickly divorce yourself—from the other kind. Nicoll's Suits are tailored with unusual care in order that they may retain that air of distinction, which is soon lost in less perfect clothes. Special Overcoat values this week at $25, $30 and $35. NICOLL The Tailor WM. JERREMS' SONS 925 WALNUT STREET GIVE US A TRIAL TAYLOR & NEELEY COAL & FEED CO. LOWEST PRICES BY TON OR QUANTITY Cherokee Lump, $4—Cherokee Nut, $4. Lexington Lump, $3.75—Richmond, $3.75. HAY, GRAIN AND CHOPS. 1709 Lydia Avenue. Kansas City Casket and Furniture Co. BURIAL CASES, FUNERAL SUPPLIES, CHAIRS, FANCY ROCKERS. SPECIAL ATTENTION GIVEN ORDERS BY TELEGRAPH. 19th and Campbell Streets. Telephones: Bell 1594 Main. Home 1594 Main. TRUNKS BAGS CALDWELL & CHAPMAN Hair and Millinery 18th and Paseo, Kansas City, Mo. Home Phone Main 7499 Scalp Treatment a Specialty. Caldwell's Pomade and Tonic really Grows Hair. Try it. Save your combings, cut hair and any old hat you may have. Hair Matched From Samples. Feathers and Hats Cleaned, Dyed and Blocked. Agents for Spirella Corrsets. Mail orders answered promptly We teach the work we do Thomas E. Grear TONSORIAL PARLOR 2211 1-2 Vine Street GOOD SERVICE ELECTRIC LIGHTED BARBERS: T. E. Grear, Prop. F. J. Walker. Martin Franklin. First Class Shaves, Hair Cuts and Shampoo. 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 Tobacco Jackson Laundry Agency A TRIAL COAL & FEED CO. TON OR QUANTITY Cherokee Nut, $4. —Richmond, $3.75. END CHOPS. Bell Phone, Grand 2441. XMAS GIFTS TRUNKS, GRIPS, BAGS, SUIT- CASES, LADIES' HAND BAGS, BILL BOOKS, CARD CASES, and LEATHER NOVELTIES. PRICES MOST REASONABLE Every Article Guaranteed to You. A VISIT TO OUR STORE WILL SAVE YOU MONEY JENSEN TRUNK FACTORY 813-15 WYANDOTTE STREET Home Phone Main 1302 CHAPMAN Millinery Kansas City, Mo. Main 7499 IVE AGENTS WANTED FACIAL MASSAGE ork we do C. Grear L PARLOR friends and if not Tell Us. Jackson Laundry Agency