Kansas City Sun

Take a Look at Beautiful Lincoln Park, 20th and Woodland. It Will Do You Good VOLUME VI1. NUMBER 31. A FEARLESS DEFENDER OF THE RACE JACK JOHNSON, GENTLEMAN. By C. A. STARKS. Ordinarily one is so accustomed to hearing Mr. John Arthur Johnson of pugilistic fame censured and maligned by the white and black press that the above caption of J. A. J. will no doubt incite curiosity. Mr. Johnson, according to the newspapers, is about to engage in another fistic affair in order to prove himself supreme when it comes down to knocks and cuffs, governed by the famous Marquis of Queensbury rules of prize fighting. The white newspapers are at work to demonstrate Johnson's importance in the world, and it is "itt for tat" as to which get the choiceest space of their columns, this said person or the war between the allies and Germany. Indeed a noticeable decline in the avalanche of martial news is quite evident. It surely can not be that Johnson's horizon is so brilliant and all blazing that we are to lose sight of the European debauchery. This would be deplorable, as in the end the fight will simply mean one black man annihilating one white man. But the white sport writers insist on keeping Johnson before the public and they show a persistent inclination to be little and disparage this individual. All owing, no doubt, to that hatred which Johnson incurred at a certain little village called Reno. It frequently happens that the Flotos and a score of other sport dopers run completely out of data. In such cases Johnson is readily pounced upon as a victim to furnish the so-called fans with reading trash. Of course if the young man, Jess Willard, styled the best "white hope," ever enters the ring with the stalwart and heroic champion, according to all logic of the past and present, he is due for the usual sympathetic flogging which Mr. Johnson metes out to all who face him. This supremacy in his calling and the masterly style of defeating his opponent under established rules, which are fair and equal to the principals, does not seem to have earned for Johnson the admiration and respect of those who follow such. However, there are many, many who hold Johnson as a hero. A man that fully meets the requirements of his profession, manly and courageous and with that efficiency in his line that would make a German conqueror take notice. As a prize fighter he is all that we would have him. He is more than that, he is an American citizen, as much as those who have taken it upon themselves to persecute and revile him. We take him as we take other mortals with his virtues and defects. We have our ideas about his martial affiliations from a race standpoint. But give back to the higher law of citizenship which allows all American citizens to marry who they please as long as the agreement is mutual on the part of the principals making contract and is carried out according to the laws of state and country. Jack Johnson is essentially an American citizen and should have this right, and in the exercise thereof should be exempt from persecution on this account by whites and blacks alike. Whereas we do not put our individual stamp of approval on Johnson marrying a white woman and seemingly affronting the many beautiful and worthy race women, who deep down in their hearts would probably have been eager to become Mrs. ... ...but we still point to the many notable cases of black men who have married white women and the multitude of prominent colored individuals who barely miss committing thehenious crime by invariably marrying the extremely near white women of their race. What is so commonly practiced by the higher ups in every community should not be so highly censureable in Mr. Johnson's action simply because his matronial fitness largely looms up to the colored women from a standpoint of financial healthiness of purse. Now as to the white race, we say that Mr. Johnson honored the woman he married, he elevated her, and every white man should follow Jack Johnson's action when they love colored women (which many of them do) and marry them instead of trying to 'debauch them without assuming the vital responsibilities. To the black race we say that the average man so loves and respects the women of color, himself, whether she be black or near white, that we will have by our own loyalty and constancy a race of women excelling in virtues protected by our manliness. Lovely and beautiful because inspired and nurtured by our own love, it has been said with much truth that we have the most beautiful women in the world, and of the most varied types. The average colored man knows this and so do the whites, therefore it should make but little difference if a few individuals are foolish enough to go outside of their race to get what the race so abundantly supplies. The one point is to remember that we can not afford to condemn all the good one man does for what we may consider his bad mistake. Following this policy we would have to draw a mark through such splendid names as Moses, Lincoln and Frederick Douglass. Mrs. C. H. Pendleton, 2455 Vine street, died very suddenly last Saturday night and the body was taken to Texas for burial. The Kansas City Sun The famous Emanuel Commandery No. 25, who will have charge of the Easter services this year, to be held at Bethel A. M. E. Church, 24th and Flora avenue. They will have as their guest the veteran Far West Commandery No. 3 of this city, and visiting Knights Templar, A PROTEST. Editor Kansas City Sun, Mr. Editor: Enclosed find a clipping from your editorial column of "The Sun" of March 6, 1915, in which is found the following remarks: We do not object to separate seats. We prefer them. Permit me to say that I was shocked beyond measure on reading such a weak-kneed sentiment in an Afro-American publication, which so proudly calls itself, "A fearless defender of the race." Hoping that some of your readers who could write (for I am not a writer) would call your attention to these disloyal and hurtful remarks. I have until now refrained from so doing. But the fear that they might escape your notice prompts me to action. For a colored publication to editorially advocate Jim Crowism is a pitious error and is positively harmful. The Afro-American should enjoy life, liberty and the puruits of happiness, identically as they are enjoyed by all other Americans. We are American citizens, no more, no less. It is the solemn duty of every Afro-American editor to teach unceasingly to his people that doctrine propounded by Patrick Henry when he exclaimed "Give me liberty or give me death." Can we hope for the respect of other races so long as we accept these discriminations? Our people must be taught to keep far and away from theaters and other PROF. W. G. MELFORD. Leader and director of the Second Regiment Band, that will lead the parade on Sunday, and also one of Kansas City's most efficient police officers. places which would Jim Crow or otherwise humiliate them. Should a man or woman who will go thru a front door or a back door to a Jim Crow seat hope fr the respect of libety-loving people? Knowing as he does, that of the many different races in this country, his is the only recipient of these abominable discriminations and flagrant insults, it becomes the Afro-American's immutable duty to turn loose his 42 centimeter guns on demon prejudice with such relentless fury that all his readers, having so imbued his fighting spirit, will fall in lne, and presently a sold phalanx ten millions strong will drive this blood-thirsty monster an abis consorts, Jim Crowism, lynching, discrimination, segregation and disfranchisement forevr from the habitations of man. This is no fight for the timid or the luke-warm. Our cause must be presented in an unmistakably clear andearless manner. The masses must know that so long as they are discriminated against, segregated, Jim Crowed and disfranchised that they are not free, and that life without freedom is not worth living. Until we take this stand we shall not deserve the respect of other races. Firmly believing that such action on the part of the Afro-American editors KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI, SATURDAY, APRIL 3, 1915. is best for the race, best for the nation and best for the world at large, I am. Yous very truly, J. H. EDWARDS, 3758 Washington Street, Kansas City, Mo. KNIGHTS TEMPLAR TO OBSERVE EASTER. Betnel A. M. E. Church, 24th and Flora The Knights Templars of Kansas City will observe Easter service by distributing flowers to the widows of deceased fraters, to the hospitals, to the Old Folks and Orphans Home and to the County Home in the morning; and by observance of religious worship in the afternoon at Bethel A. M. E. Church, 24th Street and Flora Avenue, where the beautiful service of the Templars' ritual will be rendered. Rev. F. D. Wells, pastor of Bethel Church, will preach the Annual Templar sermon. Eminent Grand Commander Sir W. G. Mosely has called an occasional Grand Commander to take part in the service under the banner of Emanuel Comandery No. 25 and this service will be participated in by Far West Comandery No. 3. Royal Path Commander of Kansas City, Kansas and St. Matthews Commander of Liberty, Mo., have also been invited to take part in the service. Flowers will be distributed to the following widows of deceased Knights: EMANUEL COMMANDERY — Mesdames Queen Williams, T. B. Shilkirk, Kitty Silas, Lila Swan, Lucinda Day, Sarah Parks, John Anderson. FAR WEST COMMANDERY — Mesdames M. W. Love, Amella Gibbs, Sallie Payne, J. G. Carpenter, Evelyn Baldwin, H. R. Edwards, J. W. Fitzgerald, J.ack Sears, Marion Thompkins, and Mrs. D. D. Weaver of the Pennsylvania jurisdiction. The inmates of the Old Folks and Orphans Home of Wheatley Provident Hospital and those of the County Home will also receive Easter greetings' in the form of floral offerings. ECHOES. From the Closing Exercises of the Lincoln Night High School. Mr. Richard Hunter who finished in the Manual Training department has by his own handwork furnished six rooms, is a most efficient janitor in the Lincoln High School, has his home almost paid for, and is not yet thirty; Mr. Wm. House is a freight handler finished also from this department; his wife, Mrs. Rosa, finished in cooking. This year they paid out on their home, which was largely furnished by Mr. House's skill. These gentle people are not in the lime light; they and their like are often passed unobserved but they are the backbone and sinew of our race. Other industrious, energetic, but modest students of the Night School could be mentioned but space will allow the mention of but two: Mrs. Emma McDonald Richards whose mother last year graduated from the cooking department, she herself during the last three years has made several beautiful but useful pieces of furniture and finished with much credit from the Manual Training department; Mrs. Emma Green whose skill in bookkeeping had already attracted the attention of the bank where she is employed as a maid, delivered an able Commencement address. EASTER LILLIES Lowest Price in City Potted Plants of All Kinde— ROSES AND CARNATIONS, SWEET PEAS AND VIOLETS WEAVER FLORAL CO. 1510 East 18th St. BELL PHONE—EAST 4798 HOME PHONE—MAIN 7555 Open Evenings. PORO CLUB. The Poro club met with Mrs. D Baldwin, 2316 Vine street, after the usual routine of business refreshments were served by the hostess and the club adjoined to meet with Mrs. U K. Thompson, 1622 Virginia street. The members present were: M. H. S. محمد حسن علی بن محمد SIR WILLIS G. MOSELY. Eminent Grand Commander of the Knights T Juriediction, whose program for the Missouri Jurisdiction able attention from the fraters of the Nation. EASTER AT ALLEN CHAP The Minister will preach Sunday morality the Great Hope," based on the text, "he live again?" Special music by the choir service the choir will render, by request, Words of Christ." Come early and get a g MASONIC. Commander of the Knights T ram for the Missouri Jurisd fraters of the Nation. MISTER AT ALLEN CHAP will preach Sunday mo ope," based on the text, "S pecial music by the cho will render, by request, Come early and get a g Eminent Grand Commander of the Knights Templar of the Missouri Jurisdiction, whose program for the Missouri Jurisdiction is attracting favorable attention from the fraters of the Nation. EASTER AT ALLEN CHAPEL. The Minister will preach Sunday morning on "Immortality the Great Hope," based on the text, "If a man dies, shall he live again?" Special music by the choir. At the evening service the choir will render, by request, "The Last Seven Words of Christ." Come early and get a good seat. It is announced from the committee appointed by Grand Master Trevor that the work is about Hand-Book and that the work will soon be available for use of the fraternity, and that the work has proved to be a task far greater than even the Grand Master expected and has required. When the new Hand-Book is is improved in every detail, it makes for the convenience of lodge work. Some of the old, unimproved matters are more desirable matters inserted. Among the latter will be a very effective form of exercise for the age of ten or longer sired by the brethren. MONUMENT TO MOSES DICKSON. Taberian representatives from five states met in Kansas City last week and perfected arrangements for the erection of a two thousand dollar monument in memory of Rev. Moses Dickson, founder of the International Or- ```markdown ``` Mrs. Smith. Mrs. A. B. Holt. Mrs. U. K. Thompson. Mrs. D. Baldwin. Mrs. G. A. Gibson. Mrs. C. Williams. Mrs. Beulah Franklin. Mrs. C. Williams. Mrs. T. Mosby, Secretary. Mrs. A. Thomas, President. MASONIC. At the Paseo Y. M. C. A. Monday Eve. APRIL 5, 1915. Under the Auspices of the Sorosis Club. Benefit of Y. M. C. A. Piano Fund. Admission—Adults 25c. Children 15c. Come Hear Him. A Rare Treat to All. Ticket on Sale at all Colored Drug Stores and Y. M. C. A. Building. [Image of a man in a military uniform, holding a sword with a cross on the hilt.] the Knights Templar of the Missouri Missouri Jurisdiction is attracting favor Nation. HLLEN CHAPEL. Sunday morning on "Immor- on the text, "If a man dies, shall by the choir. At the evening by request, "The Last Seven and get a good seat. Order of Twelve. The monument is to have the form of a twenty foot shaft with sections bearing the names of each of the twenty jurisdictions of the Order. It is to be located in the Father Diekson Cemetery at St. Louis and will be unveiled with appropriate ceremonies August 26 of this year. Joe E. Herriford, formerly head of the society in this state, is chairman of the committee having the enter- prise in hand. Are cordially invited to the Annual formal open- ing of Soda season, Easter Sunday, April 4, 1915. Theo. Smith's Drug Store Cor. 18th & Tracy Yourself and Friends THE MID-WEST MAGAZINE. Here is a publication just out that would appear to supply the generally ardent demand for a race journal in the West, a medium through which may find expression the more thoughtful and higher order of life among Afro-Americans in this particular community. The Wid-West Magazine is an attractive little book in its initial number, and has bany spicy articles that are quite informing to readers. It is in fact what the editor states, "a magazine devoted to art, literature and all matters of general interest for the moral uplift and the betterment of a rising race." Mr. Fagan was educated partly in the schools of Texas, but upon going to Chicago while working in the government mall service, he took a course in food chemistry in the Chicago University and finished in that department as an analyst. The department of agriculture has published several articles from his pen on "methods of analysis." Mr. Fagan's connection with the government has been for a long period, dating back as far as 1898. He has served in Washington. D. C., as well as Chicago. He still holds a good position now as food chemist in this city. Being a virile writer and having a decided genus for pushing an enterprise along, he should be able to succeed in this new effort. He owns a nice little home at 1908 East 24th street, which modestly cost only $5,000, all of which is identical to the man who is to give to the West the best magazine in this great field of literature. The Mid-West will all ways be on sale at the League Enterprise News Agency, 1521 East 18th street. It comes out the first day of each month. All subscriptions and correspondence for this magazine may be sent to the above mentioned place. Agents wanted everywhere with the most generous terms extended. COLORED PREACHER ON TRIAL Is Accused of Abducting the Wives of Ten Men. Kingston, N. C.-Rev. Thos. R. Miller, an influential negro, at the head of a religious cult similar to the holliness sect, was tried in Municipal Court here for the abduction of the wives of ten other negro men, some of them leaders of their race locally. The attendance was so large that court had to be removed from the city hall to the county courthouse where standing room was at a premium. Miller appeared on Queen Street dressed in an elaborate ceremonial gown of many colors, at the head of a procession of women adherents before the trial. Prominent legal talent represented him. The court reserved sentence until after Miller is tried on other charges in connection with the abduction.-Chicago Blade. From the description given of the Rev. Thos. R. Miller, it has ear marks of the Rev. Jas. G. Miller, formerly of Metropolis, Ill., who robbed Mrs. Geo. Blackwell, a widow of several hundred dollars and a household goods and then sent her over to Cuba to die. A RACE MAN. We Publish This Letter by Permission of Mrs. Williams. Please find enclosed check for three dollars as a benefit for your Domestic Training School. I believe you are doing more for the uplift of the race than any other Colored woman in Kansas City. You should have the moral and financial support of every thinking Negro in this city. With best wishes for your continued success, I remain. Yours respectfully, THEO. SMITH. ALL THE NEWS ALL THE TIME PRICE. 5c. ADVICE TO YOUNG MEN. He who gains time gains everything. Waste not your time with society if you expect to have anything in this life or to be in a position to help your fellowmen. When you get a position with a firm, do everything that you can for the interest of your employer and assure him that you are interested in the success of his business, and I assure you that in time that you will be greatly rewarded. As you all know that we can not be all professional men, therefore it behooves us to be careful in all our dealings, to endeavor to be successful in this life and to have something. The time is here at hand that in order to have any standing in the community in which you live, is to own something yourself. Above all things do not pay exorbitant rent in order to get a start to save, as the salary that the majority get will not allow them to accumulate sufficient funds to make a payment on a piece of property and pay exorbitant rent. In order to accomplish anything we must sacrifice. Hence, we will win out more than conquerer. I advise all young men, married or single, to rent them as small a space as they can do with, until they save enough to make a purchase on a home. Do not pay any attention to your associates that try to be little you on economizing in order to get a start. Just go ahead with all the will power and trust in God, to help you to accomplish your aim, for with Him all things are possible and as he is the Father of us all he makes it possible for us, if we only trust him. For in his blessed word he tells us to first "Seek ye the kingdom of heaven and all things shall be added." The only necessary step to take in our part is to trust him at his word and go with all the confidence in the world, for He never fails. If there is any failing it is on our part, so wake up, young men, for there is great prospects in this life if you will only make use of it. This is written by one that has had all the experience and no one to guide him except his Heavenly Father. As I was an orphan with a very little chance to get any schooling, I thank God, through his almighty power in some way, He has enabled me to have a very comfortable home for my little family. From one that is interested to see his race progress. H. W. MILLER. 1621 Norton. SIR JOHN LANGE. A 32d Degree Mason and the oldest Past Grand Warden now living in the Missouri Jurisdiction. THE BILLIKENS REPORT. The Billiken Club wishes to thank the many patrons who assisted them on February 22, 1915 in making their Martha Washington party a success. We also wish to make a report to the public and to the Board of Old Folks and Orphans Home as they seem to be misinformed by various reports concerning the funds made. It was decided by the majority of the club members that the money was to be used for the inmates and not for outstanding debts. Owing to this fact the Secretary of the home and also being a member of the Billiken resigned from our club on account of not receiving the entire proceeds. The report is as follows: Two dressing sacks.....$ .90 Three sacks of tobacco.....1.15 ½ dozen pairs of stockings.....60 3 pairs of stockings.....5.0 House shoes.....1.19 Coal.....8.00 Linament.....2.5 Apron gingham.....3.34 Groceries.....5.32 As donated: 1 comfort, 1 slop jar; 1 ladies' coat. These are the things each inmate asked for. We can clearly and truthfully say that the proceeds were not misappropriated by anyone. THE BILLIKEN CLUB. The Ochya Girls will give a charity dance at Lyric hall April 12. Chances on fine leather traveling bag at all drug stores and Y. M. C. A. Ask the man. Buy tickets from the members or at drug stores. AFRO-AMERICAN CULLINGS Three judges of the United States circuit court of appeals listened with profound interest to the plea of a Negro attorney, a one-time slave, who appeared before them in the Federal building at St. Louis. Probably few in the courtroom realized until he started his argument that a gray-haired Negro sitting near the front was a noted lawyer who has appeared before every United States judge in the central district in many famous trials. The attorney, Turner W. Bell, represented three men who are confined in the federal penitentiary at Leavenworth, Kan., serving sentences on convictions of conspiracy in the famous structural iron workers' dynamiting cases two years ago. Bell fingered his brief as he sat listening to the argument of Assistant United States District Attorney L. S. Harvey of the eastern district of Kansas, representing the government He had spoken but a few words, however, when the crowd knew that such incidents evidently were in the everyday life of the Negro lawyer. The men represented by Bell are white and were given sentences of six years at Indianapolis in December, 1912. They were convicted of being implicated in more than one hundred dynamiting cases, including the destruction of the Times building in Los Angeles, in half of the states of the United States. They were at one time officers of the organization of which J. J. McNamara was a member and who is now serving a life sentence in California. Bell represented the men in the United States district court in Kansas last July and was defeated. He appealed. Bell's chief contention is that the men could legally have been convicted on but one charge under the revised statutes of the United States, and that the maximum penalty should have been but two years in the penitentiary or a fine of $10,000. They were charged with having transported dynamite throughout the country, and with the blowing up of a bridge at Indianapolis. Bell has been a practicing attorney in Leavenworth 28 years. His "hobby," he said, is appeal cases. In 1914 he filed 61 appeals in the United States courts, and was successful in 41 of them. In but two cases were his clients Negroes. Bell was born a slave in Tennessee He was taken with his parents to Oksaloake. In., when young, and earned enough money to carry him through a course in law. The day he was admitted to the bar, at Leavenworth, United States Judge Hook was in the courtroom, and Bell considers Judge Hook one of his best friends. Among famous appeals in which Bell has been successful was the case of Charles A. Stevens, a wealthy Negro boy, of Kansas City, who stole a mail sack containing $55,800. Stevens' sentence was reduced from ten to five years. As his fee Bell received $13,000. For the first time in about a dozen years mackerel have been caught in the New Haven waters. In recent years porpoises are believed to have driven them away, but in the last month thousands of mackerel have been caught. The Supreme court, speaking through the chief justice, denied the appeal taken by the state of Illinois in the case of John B. Gaskill against the Forest Home Cemetery company of Chicago, which has become historical. Gaskill is a Negro who purchased a lot in the cemetery, but was denied permission to bury a member of his family there by the trustees of the cemetery after they made the discovery that the purchaser was a Negro. A bill for the relief of Gaskill passed the Illinois legislature some years ago, but was vetoed by the governor on the advice of the attorney general. The case was dismissed by Chief Justice White on the ground that no federal question was involved in the judgment rendered by the supreme court of Illinois, which found against Gaskill. In the opinion of an English scientist, the wear of macadam roads is not due to the suction of automobile tires, but almost entirely to the crushing effect of horseshoes and iron-tired wheels. In view of prevailing high prices for necessities in Santiago, Chile, it is planned to establish municipal provision shops at an initial cost of $500,000. The neighbors say S. W. Featheringham's initials stand for "Southwest Wind." "The southwest wind," they explain, "blows nearly all the time." Every member of the family of Sir Roper Lethbridge of England has gone to the war or training for it—the men to fight, the women to nurse. Supremacy or Thought. Thoughts are important factors in the molding of a life. They may not be seen but they bespeak of latent power, the trend of the mind, the hopes and aspirations of the heart. We marvel at some of the inventions and achievements of the age. But the thoughts of the inventor rushed on ahead of the invention. The mind of the man who achieves sees the possibility, and works it out, long before the world is aware of it. This is true in all THE JAFEA GATE, MAIN ENTRANCE TO JERUSALEM Eli Williamson (colored) ninety years old, for many years a licensed pilot, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. W. B. Faire, in Washington, following an illness lasting only five days. For half a century Williamson had followed the sea before he retired and made his home in Washington. He served in the navy and in the merchant marine. He became a skillful pilot and was the first colored man to obtain a first-class license at the United States custom house at Norfolk, Va. Captain Williamson, as he was known to his friends, was born in Murfreesboro, N. C., December 23, 1824, the son of Trial and Winnie Williamson, and the grandson of George Williamson, who had been a noted showmaker and had bought his freedom from his master by making fine shoes. Eli Williamson's freedom came to him from his grandfather. When he was a youth Williamson went to live with a family of Quakers, who taught him to read and write, to the fishing nets and to rig seines for large fisheries. This gave him a taste for the sea which never left him. He enlisted in the United States navy and served faithfully. After leaving the navy Williamson entered the merchant service, and when the Civil war broke out he was chief pilot on the steamer Curlew. It was pressed into the service of the Confederacy and later was sunk. Williamson was highly regarded by the officers under whom he sailed. He did much to aid in the uplift of his race, and was the founder of the Cool Spring church at Franklin, Va. He married Miss Emmaine Hunter of Virginia. Ten children were born to them, five growing to maturity. One son, the late W. E. Williamson of Norfolk, Va. died February 1, 1910. His four daughters, Mrs. Curley Weaver, Mrs. Katherine Reld, Mrs. Sea Bird Faire and Mrs. Emma Gray, survive him. For the last five years Captain Williamson had made his home in Washington with his daughter, Mae. Faire. Burial was in Harmony cemetery beside the body of his wife, who died March 14, 1914. It is true, of course, that Professor Just is not the only colored man to do scientific work of a high order, nor the only colored teacher ready to labor for a pittance in order to aid the education of his people. But the honor bestowed upon him is worth while merely if it recalls to public attention once more the fact that no one can measure the contributions colored Americans are certain to make to our common civilization, and not merely in the fields in which lie their peculiar talents. It was a colored physician who first ventured an operation on the living human heart; a colored painter is in the front rank of his art as the delineator of Biblical scenes; no composer of recent years won greater honors than Coleridge Taylor, the negro. Any policy, therefore, which should limit the education and the opportunities of the race must be a grave loss to humanity as a whole. No one would think, in any country outside Russia, of refusing to Jewish genius the fullest play in every field. Yet we continue to hear, not only in the South, but in the North as well, repeated assertions that anything except common schooling is out of place for the colored people—New York Evening Post. The highest determined point in Florida is Mount Pleasant, 301 feet above sea level, according to the United States geological survey. The approximate average elevation of the state is 100 feet above the sea. All-stair cars are being experimented with on several railways in India. Metal freight cars have long been in use, but passenger cars have usually been built of teak wood resting on steel under-frames. Mrs. Kate Penner and Gertrude Pendel, English nurses connected with the Constantinople hospital, have received Red Cross medals from the German emperor for gallant service during the Balkan war. If you wish to interest idle men circulate the story that the hull of a sunken ship is full of treasure. If you wish to excite them circulate the story that it is full of fine old whisky. The yellow poplar, or tulip tree, the largest broadleaf tree in America, has been known to reach nearly 200 feet in height and ten feet in diameter. During courtship a girl thinks marriage is a haven of rest in which she will be free from worry and care. After marriage she has another think coming. The new poison extracted from seeds of the castor oil plant by a German chemist is said to be so powerful that a single gram would kill a million and a half guinea pigs. Probably the speediest journey is that negotiated by a prize fighter who is on his way back to obscurity. the varied phases of life. The thought is the father of the act, the word of the deed. Tell me the thoughts uppermost in a man's mind and I will tell you what he will do and become tomorrow. If his thoughts are miserly he will become niggardly, if benevolent then charitable, if lewd then base, if pure then a man in whom there is no guile. If you master the inner world of thought victory will be yours in the outer world of achievement.—Frank Willard Court. Easter Week in Jerusalem THE JAFEA GATE, MAIN ENTRANCE TO JERUSALEM S WE crossed Palestine, riding over those ancient byways that wind through hill and dale leading to the holy city, we were deeply impressed by the pilgrims—not only by their numbers but by their very air of patient eagerness—as they trudged the dusty roads footsore and weary. As we neared the city we knew that Jerusalem was already filled to overflowing with these pilgrims, because the roads leading into the city were lined on either side with crowds of these pilgrims camping in the ditches, with their pots and pans and bedding. Although it was midday we arrived and we sun beat down mercilessly, many of these tired pilgrims had spread a small scarf or shawl across sticks and were sleeping in its shade. Still they continued to flock into the city, carrying palm branches in their hands, until all the highways round about Jerusalem were lined with these weary but devout people. Although it was midday when we arrived and one sun beat down mercilessly, many of these tired pilgrims had spread a small scarf or shawl across sticks and were sleeping in its shade. Still they continued to flock into the city, carrying palm branches in their hands, until all the highways round about Jerusalem were lined with these weary but devout people. One could not help pitying them, while at the same time admiring their wonderful devotion. Thousands of them had walked hundreds of miles through Russia and across inhospitable Turkey, being treated in the latter place more like dogs than human beings. If there is one thing above another a Turk hates, something that arouses his Mohammedan indignation, it is the sight of these Christians, devout members of the Greek church, plodding afloat across the sultan's domain with but one thought in view—to kiss the tomb of Christ. You can only marvel at their religious zeal which enables them to withstand the tortures of a long journey and the abuse of the cold-blooded Turks. Fortunately, our quarters had been reserved long in advance, otherwise we, too, would have been forced to camp among the pilgrims beside the highway. As these pilgrims come in sight of the Holy Land they fall upon their knees, facing the Jerusalem they love, so simple and beautiful is their faith. One could not help pitying them, while at the same time admiring their wonderful devotion. Thousands of them had walked hundreds of miles through Russia and across inhospitable Turkey, being treated in the latter place more like dogs than human beings. If there is one thing above another a Turk hates, something that arouses his Mohammedan indignation, it is the sight of these Christians, devout members of the Greek church, plodding afoot across the sultan's domain with but one thought in view—to kiss the tomb of Christ. You can only marvel at their religious zeal which enables them to withstand the tortures of a long journey and the abuse of the cold-blooded Turks. Fortunately, our quarters had been reserved long in advance, otherwise we, too, would have been forced to camp among the pilgrims beside the highway. As these pilgrims come in sight of the Holy Land they fall upon their knees, facing the Jerusalem they love, so simple and beautiful is their faith. Jerusalem's places of interest during the Easter week are many. They are made memorable through their association with Christ on and prior to the day of his crucifixion. We first visited the Garden of Gethsemane, where, so many years ago, he went to pray, "Not my will, but thine." This is really a very small plot of ground, about twenty-five feet square, containing many flower beds and some extremely old olive trees. Always kept in good order, on the occasion of Easter this hallowed garden is made glorious with beds of flowers in full bloom. There is also the Via Dolorosa, or "the street of sorrows," through which Christ passed on his way to Calvary. Along this street are the various stations of the cross, recording the incidents in this memorable journey. There is also the Via Dolorosa, or "the street of sorrows," through which Christ passed on his way to Calvary. Along this street are the various stations of the cross, recording the incidents in this memorable journey. Then there is the Church of the Holy Sepulchr, where the elaborate Easter ceremonies are held. This church is in reality a massive building containing vast congeries of churches, chapels and shrines in which the various sects worship. There are within these walls thirty-seven so-called "holy places," although it must be said that there is a grave question as to the authenticity of many of these. As we approached the outer gates of this church we were annoyed by the painfully incomgruous note which was struck by the deafening medley caused by the yelling and screaming of dealers in "articles de pliere," or, in other words, "holy relics." All sorts of venders were shouting at the tops of their voices and eagerly clutching at all comers in their frantic endeavor to make a sale—representative descendants, in deed, of they who once made the temple "house of merchandise." Then there is the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, where the elaborate Easter ceremonies are held. This church is in reality a massive building containing vast congeries of churches, chapels and shrines in which the various sects worship. There are within these walls thirty-seven so-called "holy places," although it must be said that there is a grave question as to the authenticity of many of these. As we approached the outer gates of this church we were annoyed by the painfully incongruous note which was struck by the deafening medley caused by the yelling and screaming of dealers in "articles de piete," or, in other words, "holy relics." All sorts of venders were shouting at the tops of their voices and eagerly clutching at all comers in their frantic endeavors to make a sale—representative descendants, indeed, of they who once made the temple "a house of merchandise." --- NEW WORLD AND THE OLD FACE TO FACE S WE crossed Palestine, riding over those ancient byways that win through hill and dale leading to the holy city, we were deeply impressed by the pilgrims—not only by the numbers but by their very air of patient eagerness—as they trudge the dusty footsore and weary. As we neared the city we knew that Jerusalem was already filled to over flowing with these pilgrims, because the roads leading into the city were lined on either side with crowds of these pilgrims camping in the ditche with their pots and pans and bedding SPRINGTIME OF THE WORLD Land That Was Filled With Loneliness Made Quick With Life and Keen-Eyed Joy. Life is visibly released, and we are eye-witnesses of creation at work. We see the earth touched with color, and greenness sweeping over the land. Now the waycide flowers spring up, rained upon and glad of the sun. And the eye of man is gladdened by intervale and fertile field, and the long THE TOMB OF THE MONK. THE TOMBS OF THE KINGS during the days of the actual on we would have little oppor- cee things, owing to the great occasion to visit them the day arrival. Among the principal inst in the Church of the Holy he supposed tomb of Christ, the, the holy sepulcher, the Greek epel of St. Helena and Mount the Easter services in the holy the "washing of feet." This thursday before Good Friday. It mony, short and unexcit, and the courtyard of the church Not it is unexciting, every available currydard and every commanding top was occupied as the Greek the feet of twelve of his priests stated upon a little platform. day-Good Friday—we witnessed omy of the crucifixion. This is away, but somewhat shocking to deen. This ceremony takes place did to be the actual site of the is performed before a cross on figure has been nailed. At the figure is taken down from the l in a white sheet, the crown of balls drawn from the "hands" andced on silver salvers. After this formed which leads to the stone are sermons are delivered in six ages. moon we witnessed the ceremony be," to the minds of the pilgrims tant of all. There is a certain about it, but the grandeur is lost struggle between the Latin and srs that changes what should be omy into a veritable mob scene. were there much talk was heardoning this ceremony or greatly and I must confess that all of our that unless it could be conductedanner it should certainly be aban- old tradition in Jerusalem that last had arisen and departed from other holy fire from heaven was into the sepulcher. Time has addition of the greater part of its must be admitted that many of soul but ignorant pilgrims still be- his heart's holy fire, struggling had lighted mass of time. We were be mainti fire ceremony wonder who like, since ers while wi jured by be the struggle It was it ing to by the Turu We watch where the a guard, m crowds dure ever a Turu and assist see, although not delign a Christians of Turkishly pounded but rather straight fire and vicious generally punctate eno against the who were On Sundmones in These ceguages, and were unn At noon were over army of p In all dire few belong number joe across the By night along the left the l where so the week. same quis man of so fore Pilate Knowing that during the days, of the actual Easter celebration we would have little opportunity to see these things, owing to the great crowds, we took occasion to visit them the day following our arrival. Among the principal places of interest in the Church of the Holy Sepulcher are the supposed tomb of Christ, the stone of unction, the holy pulchercer, the Greek church, the chapel of St. Helena and Mount Calvary. The first of the Easter services in the holy city consists of the "washing of feet." This occurs on the Thursday before Good Friday. It is a Greek ceremony, short and unexciting, and takes place in the courtyard of the church Notwithstanding that it is unexciting, every available space in the courtyard and every commanding window and rooftop was occupied as the Greek patriarch bathed the feet of twelve of his priests as they were seated upon a little platform. On the next day—Good Friday—we witnessed the Latin ceremony of the crucifixion. This is interesting in a way, but somewhat shocking to the occidental idea. This ceremony takes place over what is said to be the actual site of the crucifixion. It is performed before a cross on which a dummy figure has been nailed. At the conclusion the figure is taken down from the cross and placed in a white sheet, the crown of thorns and the nails drawn from the "hands" and "feet" being placed on silver salvers. After this a procession is formed which leads to the stone of unction, where sermons are delivered in six different languages. Saturday afternoon we witnessed the ceremony of the "holy fire," to the minds of the pilgrims the most important of all. There is a certain impressiveness about it, but the grandeur is lost in the mad struggle between the Latin and Greek worshippers that changes what should be a solemn ceremony into a veritable mob scene. At the time we were there much talk was heard of either abandoning this ceremony or greatly modifying it, and I must confess that all of our party agreed that unless it could be conducted in an orderly manner it should certainly be abandoned. There is an old tradition in Jerusalem that long after Christ had arisen and departed from the holy sepulcher holy fire from heaven was seen to descend into the sepulcher. Time has deprived this tradition of the greater part of its weight, but it must be admitted that many of the poor faithful but ignorant pilgrims still be- ```markdown ``` green lanes of linden. Not all the gathered snows and punishing winds can thwart this coming of the spring. All the tides of being are rolling in to the flood. Now there returns the wildness that leaps at life as a hunting dog let loose from the leash. The breezes tumble down from the great hills. Their cool has been nourished in the rich green pines, and has lifted off the hidden mounds of snow in dark ravines. All the spacious spread of lawn and meadow, white sea lapped beach' and lifting hill is vi his heart's desire was to light this candle by the holy fire. Within ten minutes the thousands struggling around the holy sepulcher enclosure had lighted their candles, and the church was a mass of tiny lights from each of these candles. We were told that much better order had been maintained on this Easter during the holy fire ceremony than ever before, and we could but wonder what some of the past ceremonies were like, since five persons were removed on stretches while we looked on, having been severely injured by being pushed down and trampled on by the struggling mob. It was interesting but by no means comforting to note the hatred exhibited on every hand by the Turks. We watched the line forming for a procession where the Turkish soldiers were drawn up as a guard, much as city policemen keep back the crowds during a parade in this country. Whenever a Turk got in the crowd he was well handled and assisted to a vantage point if he cared to see, although for the most part the Turks would not deign to look upon it. Whenever one of the Christians was pushed by the crowd into the line of Turkish soldiers he was promptly and effectively pounded with the butt of a rifle. Not openly, but rather surreptitiously, the soldier stared straight front at the same time he maliciously and viciously jabbed backward with rifle butt, generally grievously hurting whoever was unfortunate enough among the pilgrims to be crowded against the lines. Above all it was the Armenians who were thus abused. On Sunday morning there were more ceremonies in the Church of the Holy Sepulcher. These ceremonies were conducted in many languages, and the vestments worn by the priests were unusually gorgeous. At noon on Sunday the Easter week ceremonies were over for the year. An hour later the great army of pilgrims was focking out of the city. In all directions they were traveling with their few belongings in bundles, but by far the greater number journeyed out on the highways that led across the Holy Land and into Russia. By night not a pilgrim remained, while all along the roads round about the holy city were left the litter and the ashes of the campfires where so many thousands had encamped during the week. The next day Jerusalem became the same quiet, sleepy city that it was when the man of sorrows rode into it and was taken before Pilate. brant. The land that was full of loneliness is quick with life and through the fresh morning there moves a keen-eyed joy. But what we witness in the silent upspringing of the wayside and forest is revealed today in the heart of man, says Collier's Weekly. We, too, are in a springtime blown upon by fresh winds. That marvelous and many-hued spectacle of the busy spring is but the garment of the God who works through the thoughts of men and touches them for renewal. The bleak ages have gone, and the THEY BEAR CROSSES ALONG THE VIA DOLOROSA leave the flames they wit- ness to be literally holy fire. We secured a good vantage point from one of the upper balconies, and by two o'clock the church was filled to overflowing with a zealous yet exitable mob. The Greek patriarch, accompanied by the Armenian high priest, entered the holy sepulcher, and instantly there was a hush throughout all the church. On either side of the sepulcher are holes, and soon flames appeared through these holes. Instantly the struggle commenced. To us it was a terrible sight to see the pilgrims fight to get near the holy flame. Each pilgrim held a candle, and the Desire was to light this candle by the Within ten minutes the thousands around the holy sepulcher inclosure their candles, and the church was a light from each of these candles. told that much better order had defined in Easter during the holy day than ever before, and we could but some of the past ceremonies were five persons were removed on stretche looked on, having been severely ing pushed down and trampled on mob. Interesting but by no means comforted the hatred exhibited on every hand used the line forming for a procession Turkish soldiers were drawn up as city police keep back the king a parade in this country. When got in the crowd he was well handled to a vantage point if he cared to the most part the Turks would be upon it. Whenever one of the was pushed by the crowd into the line soldiers he was promptly and effective with the butt of a rifle. Not openly, surreptitiously, the soldier stared at the same time he maliciously jyabbed backward with rifle butt, irreversibly hurting who was unhogh among the pilgrims to be crowded lines. Above all it was the Armenians thus abused. Day morning there were more cereal the Church of the Holy Sepulcher. monies were conducted in many land the vestments worn by the priests allly gorgeous. On Sunday the Easter week ceremonies for the year. An hour later the great pilgrims was flocking out of the city. actions they were traveling with theirings in bundles, but by far the greater arrayed out on the highways that led Holy Land and into Russia. It not a pilgrim remained, while all roads round about the holy city were later and the ashes of the campfires many thousands had encamped during The next day Jerusalem became the sleepy city that it was when the crowds rode into it and was taken be- race of men itself is visibly planning a resurrection. Out of the dust of its dead things it rises to a fuller life. Its ancient enemies are in retreat. Hate is dying, poverty is passing, the disinherited have found a voice. As out of a stormy night, we draw near a light and warmth for men. INTERNATIONAL SUNDAY SCHOOL LESSON (By E. O. SELLERS, Acting Director of Sunday School Course, Moody Bible Institute, Chicago.) LESSON FOR APRIL 4 SAUL REJECTED BY THE LORD. LESSON TEXT—Ie Samuel 15:16-23. GOLDEN TEXT—Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice.—I Samuel 15:22. Jonathan's victory (ch. 14) brought with it a sinning on the part of the hungry, harassed Israelites in that they ate of the spoils "with the blood" (14:31, 32; Lev. 3:17, 7:26). In the emergency Saul erected "the first altar that he built unto the Lord" (ch 14:35), a rather dilatory act on the part of a God-anointed king. Saul had resorted to the subterfuge of commanding the people "to roll a great stone," i.e. cut the throats of the animals of which they had eaten that they might bleed, and thus be an evidence that the animals had died before being eaten. This the people did, fearing Saul, but having no scruples in transgressing God's commands. These same people rescued Jonathan from the foolish vow of Saul, for it was his faith and valor that had chiefly brought about the victory. 1. God's Sorrow, vv. 10-12. Samuel had first revealed God's purpose in making Saul king, and likewise first declared God's purpose to dispose of Saul (v. 10). Saul's actions (vv. 1-9) had stamped him as being no longer worthy of God's confidence. The word "repetenteth," meaning "to sigh" (v. 11), denotes a change of feeling due to Saul's actions and not to any change in the character, purpose or desires of Good. God was sorry that Saul had proved himself unworthy. A half-way obedience of God's command only heightened his guilt. "Whatever moral difficulties seem to lie, for a later age, in Saul's commission against Amalek, there were none such for him" (Vaughn). Man's repentance involves a change of mind and purpose. In Saul's case God repented, changed the instrument of his execution, because of the change of circumstances and relation. God is ever the same; it is man alone who changes. Saul had given Samuel cause for anger (v. 11 R. V.), but he did the wise thing in taking to God in prayer. Arising early the next morning Samuel hastened to acquaint Saul with Jehovah's message. It is remarkable of how many of the great men of the Bible it is said that they rose early, Abraham, Gideon, Joshua, Job, Jacob, Moses, etc., not to forget our Lord Jesus. II. Samuel's Rebuke, vv. 13-19. It must have been a striking scene when the aged Nazarite prophet faced the proud but recurrent king. A guilty conscience is often covered by a great show of plenty (v. 13), but such acts cannot stifle the conviction of the heart nor deceive the righteous judge. Sin proclaims itself even as Samuel's sharp question brought conviction from the lips of Saul (v. 14; Prov. 28:13). Saul thought to deceive Samuel by using a falsehood (v. 15). The only safe course is to confess our sins (Ps. 22:15; I. John 1:9). There is an interesting suggestion in the way Saul uses the impersonal "they" and "we" in verse 15, as if to lay the guilt of his acts upon others. It is easy for the sinner to blame others and seek to minimize his own guilt (Rom. 14:12). Verse 9 clearly indicates why Saul and the people had spared the best of the cattle. To use a part only for God and the rest for self in direct obedience to God's rights or the rights of others is to incur his righteous wrath (vv. 22, 23). Samuel did not tell Saul what he thought of him but simply and directly delivered words (v. 16 l. c.). Recalling Saul's beginnings as king of Israel, emphasizing God's mercy and grace, Samuel recounts God's command regarding the Amalekites. These are a type of the flesh and for such God has no mercy except that of Calvary (Gal. 5:24). Samuel eflectually swept aside Saul's sophistry by his direct question (v. 19) which demand a straightforward answer. III. Saul's Self-Rejection, vv. 20-23, God set Saul aside because he had rejected the right and chose the wrong. Face to face with his sin Saul could not dodge the issue. Samuel's "wherefore" (v. 19) must have aroused Saul's guilty conscience. It is a question which should reach every tempted soul. Samuel characterized Saul's sin as being due to stubbornness, rebellion, disobedience and a rejection of God (v. 19). Again Saul seeks to evade his responsibility (vv. 20, 21). Then Samuel speaks plainly (v. 22) comparing his sin of disobedience with witchcraft, stubbornness, iniquity and idolatry. Plainly he tells Saul, "Because thou hast rejected the word of the Lord, he hath also rejected thee from being king" (v. 23). Driven thus to a corner Saul made a confession of his guilt (v. 24) but spoiled it all by acknowledging that he had greater fear of the people than of God. His sorrow was that of the man who was caught in an act of transgression and not because of the sinfulness of his deed. God had forsaken Saul and therefore Samuel parts company with him also (vv. 25, 26). Saul's rending of Samuel's garment (vv. 27, 28) is used as a parable of the forthcoming rent kingdom. Samuel takes occasion to suggest that God, "the Strength of Israel," had won the recent victory and that God was not guilty of lying nor had he changed. Saul makes one more plea in which he acknowledged his departure from God by the words, "that I may worship the Lord thy God." There was a continuance of the outward form of worship before the elders and the people but both God and Samuel separated themselves from Saul; the cruel, bloody Agag is executed and Samuel retires to Ramah to mourn over this fallen, prodigal king, and never to see him again. Climbing the Clouds By Eva Meredith Rossiter (Copyright, 1915, by W. G. Chapman) And odd trick of fate made of me an amateur aviator. My father had been a professional balloonist. The average of life among men who follow that line is brief, and I was called from college to attend his funeral. My mother had died several years previously, but an aunt had been a faithful housekeeper. My ambition was the law and I had been a credit in my, college class. In fact I was so far ahead that another year would have seen me fully qualified to enter the official legal examinations. "It's come, Bertram," remarked my aunt day after the funeral. "What I suspected I find to be true, what I feared has come with full force." "You mean?" I asked, fairly troubled at her serious words. "That your father has left nothing but debts." "You amaze me!" I said, and stood shocked at a flashing thought of this dear old woman left stranded, and gave a gulp of dismay as I remembered Fay—loving, peerless Fay, the only girl I had ever loved or ever would love. "These later years," went on my aunt, "your father has devoted all his time and money towards perfecting a dirigible airship. His dream was to inaugurate an aeronautic mail service. I fear my little savings have gone into the scheme. I grieve, because I believe further that Fay's father, the judge, risked his pension in the investment. The family lawyer this morning sent me the results of his investigation. They are fairly appalling." Within an hour I knew that my legal aspirations were doomed. Nearly all my father could raise of money had gone into an impossible aerial mail cloud climber. My aunt's little savings were swallowed up. The judge had invested all he had. "If your father had only lived another year," he said, "how the world would have stared at his marvelous invention! Someone else will perfect it and attain fame," added the honest jurist with a sigh. "So we have pushed My Grim Passenger Never Lowered His Weapon. the world ahead as ploneers. That is one satisfaction. As to the rest—I presume my past services on the bench will win me an humble clerkship somewhere." "At sixty—you, my father's dearest friend, you, who have sacrificed all you had for him—never!" I cried and my heart was melted with tenderness and tears were in my eyes. "I have thought it all out, sir. Our home is mortgaged, but the debt can stand indefinitely if the interest is paid. It must be your home, and Fay's, and that of my aunt. Give up the expense and care of your establishment here. I am going to work and I would be a poor stick if I could not provide for the needs of so small a family." There was a general reconstruction of affairs. Those dear people agreed to my plans. I sold some odds and ends and placed enough in the bank to cover household expenses for six months ahead, and I set out to meet the world with a loving kiss from the dearest girl on earth, whose faith in my energy and ability was sublime. I was idle in the big city for a month and affairs began to daunt me, but one day there came a flash of hope and fortune. I was walking dejectedly along the street when a hand slapped me briskly on the shoulder and a cheery voice spoke the words: "The very man!" I recognized Revell. I had not seen him for years but I recalled him as a former partner of my father. "I am in on a great new trend," he advised me. "The balloon has had its day—now comes the airship. Heard of the big international meet at the aero grounds here? Well, I've got the latest in the biplane line and I'm an entrant for the great $50,000 prize. Your name, Bertram, is worth something, for your father is not forgotten. Come up to my hangar and I'll open your eyes to a fine business proposition." I drifted into aviation with this fascinating optimistic airman gradually. I could not resist his hopefulness and eloquence. Revel had a superb biplane, the latest model in its line. Then there was a small monoplane for practice stunts. He initiated me into its pos- siblities. In a week I was a fair birdman. I doubted our ability to compete successfully with experts from all over the world, and, indeed, in the all end we won was fifth place and a twenty per cent interest in a $10,000 minor prize pool. However, at dusk one evening that happened which led to my abandonment of the perilous field of aviation. Revell had arranged for a night flight, he in the big machine and myself with the little monoplane. I had got into the pilot seat and started up, expecting him from the hangar at once. Just as the tail of my machine left the ground a man, a stranger dashed up to the spot. He was in a frantic state of excitement. He ended a sharp run in a daring spring that carried him clear over the wings and into the pit just back of the pilot plot. The delicate mechanism of the monoplane shivered at the unusual shock. I was about to shut off the control when he leaned towards me, pressed the cold muzzle of a revolver to my temple and hissed out: "Keep on going or I will kill you!" I was conscious of shouts below, a blurred sense of Revell rushing out of the hangar, of uniformed men rushing to the spot. Then, fairly alarmed, I let the monoplane shoot up into space. Then there happened a series of starts and thrills. A steady level attained, my grim passenger never lowered his weapon. He ordered me to proceed due north. Less than five miles accomplished, he left out a wild yell of dismay and rage. Suddenly a great white glare shot up, down, narrowed in a steady circle to a direct focus, and as in a spotlight picture we were nailed by the powerful headlight of the big biplane, the loyal, intelligent Revell at the pilot post in hot pursuit. "Drop! drop!" panted my passenger. "They're after me. Drop, I tell you!" "In that forest of trees!" I objected, glancing below. "Impossible!" "Get lower, or I will shoot!" yelled my companion, and I volcanized till we were skidding twenty feet above the thick grove of trees. My blood ran cold as the man jumped. I saw his outspread form strike the top of a towering titan of the forest. He crashed through the branches. The headlight followed his downward plunge. Then it focused the monoplane. At a clearing I descended. The big biplane landed beside me. "Hurt?" inquired Revell, springing out of his machine. "No? Good! Hurry, we must find that man—it's important." We came across him under the tree, crushed, mutilated, stone dead. As we carried him to the biplane a long metal box fell out of his incoer coat pocket. We placed him in the big machine and were soon back at the exhibition grounds. Half a dozen policemen aid an excited bustling old man who looked like a millionaire excitedly awaited us. He was what he suggested, it seemed, and the dead fugitive had robbed him of papers of inestimable value to him. As I handed him the metal box he cried out with vivid delight. He glanced eagerly over the papers it contained. "All safe!" he gloated. "It means half my fortune. Young man, have you a fountain pen?" I almost fell over as he wrote out a check for twenty-five thousand dollars! Faithful old Revell was induced to accept a quarter of it. Then, good-by to aviation and—home, Fay, the mortgage paid, and a wedding and happiness complete. Our Tolerance—for Ourselves "One of the greatest difficulties with which Christians have to deal," writes A. C. Benson, "is the tolerance with which they regard their own characters, which is quite different from the way in which they see and mark the faults of others. We make every allowance for ourselves, because we know our own difficulties and temptations. The results of many of our own faults escape us. We are quick-tempered and excuse it by saying we say frankly what we think, or we are sulken and pretend to ourselves that we restrain our outbreaks of temper, and know what our faults are more truly than we know ourselves; while we take refuge in thinking we are well-intentioned and that God will not be hard on us." Ossian. Ossian, a mythical Gaelic hero and bard, is said to have lived in the third century, and to have been the son of Fingal, a Caledonian prince and hero, whom he accompanied on various expeditions. The story goes that Ossian was carried away by his fairy grandmother to the "isle of the ever young," but he returned later, and then old, blind and alone, "Ossian after the Feinn," he told the story of the heroes to St. Patrick. In 1760-63 James Macpherson published two epics, which he claimed to be translations from Ossian's poems. Prescriptions in English. "If a medicinal substance has any effect except upon the imagination, it will have that effect as much when written in English as in perfect Latin," says the New York Medical Journal. It says doctors still write their prescriptions in Latin—and what Latin!—only because their ancestors did so, and perhaps because it impresses the patient, but the names of the drugs now used "look as formidable in English as in Latin." Therefore it urges physicians to write in English; thus fewer mistakes will be made in putting up medicines. Electricity Used With Giant Blasts. Electricity is now generally employed in blasting operations in mines and misfires or failures to explode are not frequent occurrences. Experiments have proved that a much greater explosive effect is produced by electric blasting than by the other method. The explanation is that the whole charge is ignited at once. For electric blasting there is required an exploder, a firing cable, a detonator and wires and explosive charge in the bore R. --- ```markdown ``` It seems that everything is woven in stripes this year, and the frock of gingham for the half-grown schoolgirl may show them as well managed as they are in the visiting gown made for her mother. The handling of striped fabrics is not a particularly simple matter, but when well done the results are something to be proud of. A good model for a dress of striped material is shown in the picture. It is in every way commendable for the girl of from nine to fourteen years and merits the attention of those who must provide clothes that shall be attractive for girls of the awkward age. One of the strongest points in favor of striped fabrics for children's wear lies in the fact that they allow simplicity and variety at the same time. By the simple expedient of changing the direction of the stripes the trimming is provided of the same material as the frock. The model shown is so good that it should be followed exactly as it is, by the copyists who use it. The bodice is cut with long shoulders and large arm's-eye, and the simplest of neck openings. In it the stripes run up and down and the slight fullness gathered in at the waist line gives them New Combina A new combination has appeared among, undermuslinns and has proved a great success in the spring displays. It has appealed to the senses of utility, economy and daintiness, which women exercise when outfitting themselves with summer underwear. This garment is called the "envelope chemise" and is engagingly pretty as well as practical. To cut the new combination, one has only to vary the lower part of a chemise pattern by sloping the side seams outward to provide for a flare at the bottom. Also the back breadth is cut longer than the front breadth and with a tab at the center of the lower edge. This tab is more or less narrow and is provided with buttonholes which fasten over small, flat pearl buttons sewed to the bottom edge of the front breadth. This arrangement divides the skirt of the chemise, making it as easy to walk in as muslin or silk pants and giving the appearance of a short under petticoat. The envelope chemise is developed in nainsook or other thin cotton fabrics and in wash silk or crepe de chine. It is trimmed with the usual lingerie laces. The corset cover, pants and short skirt may be dispensed with when this chemise is adopted, since it takes the place of each of them. Colored handkerchief linen blouses are shown again this year. You remember last year they were introduced for country wear. They are still on tailored linens, frequently with pockets. They have long sleeves and sometimes the fronts are scalloped. Red Hair and Light Eyebrows. A word of warning to the red-haired woman with light brows and lashes. Don't make them black; the effect the right direction. They slant toward the middle of the belt at the back and front. At each side a band of the material, having the stripes running horizontally, makes a neat decorative feature and adds to the skilpiness of the waist. In the elbowlength sleeves the stripes run lengthwise. The neck and sleeves are finished with an embroidered edging in a simple, well-made design. Pearl buttons, two at each side, and simulated buttonholes of narrow braid, are effective little touches on the front of the waist. The skirt is moderately full with panel at the front and plaits at the sides and back. Above the three-inch hem a band of the material, with the stripes running horizontally, gives the skirt a neat finish and a desirable flare at the same time. The belt may be of patent leather or suede or of some heavy fabric. Altogether, this dress follows many good points in the modes of spring for grownnups and at the same time contrives to be prettily childish and very practical. It is meant to be developed in wash fabrics and is easy to launder. tion Garment In the picture two developments of this new garment are shown, one with lace sleeves and lace trimming and the other made with small hand-run tucks at the front, a narrow handmade edging about the bottom and top and finishing the arm's eye. Any needlewoman can make this chemise and it is a very simple matter to laurise it. it is cool for summer wear, for it dispenses with at least one piece of underwear. JULIA BOTTOMLEY. Smart Outing Costumes For smart country club costumes in norfolk style there is a new silk material called khaki-kool, which comes in various crisp weaves resembling shantung and rajah ponges and in smart shades of sand, putty, dreadnaught gray and in pearl and oyster white. These costumes are very simple and very smartly tailored with belted coats above wide circular skirts. The natural shade of the khaki-kool is sometimes matched by natural silk stockings; stockings to match the dark and light gray shades are also carefully selected for wear with black pumps or boots. This khaki-kool has a virtue of springing up, however it is crushed, and will, without doubt, be fancied also for summer motor coats. you achieve by so doing will be weird in the extreme, artificialness being its predominant note. In such a case light brown water cosmetique, well diluted and carefully applied, gives the very best results, for it imparts to the brows and lashes a ruddy brown tint which has at least the appearance of being natural, which coal-black with red hair are decidedly not. If resolutions could not be broken, few would be made. --- DAINTY SLUMBER ROBE BELONGS TO THE CLASS OF FILMY, FRILLY LINGERIE. White or Colored Crepe de Chine or Very Fine Nainsook May Be Employed for Construction—Eyelet Work Used. This is the sort of alluring trifle that the heroine of a "best seller" would appear in, in the frontispiece illustration; propped up in bed, luxuriously languid, slipping at a cup of beaten breakfast chocolate, writes Lillian E. Young in the Washington Star. They always do, you know, while clad in something mystic and lacy, with a young Matterhorn of dainty pillows as a background and—oh, we almost forgot the telephone, located just at the lady's elbow on a small stand, without which no boudour is complete—in fiction. This penchant of ours for dainty underthings may be induced by reading of such perfect creatures, though it is more than likely that they serve only as a stimulus for an inherent and already manifest love of filmy, frilly lingerie. The lovely "nighty" of the sketch may be made up in white or flesh-colored crepe de chine or in a very fine nainsook. The little outside sack is not a separate feature, but is attached to the gown by the corsage ribbon, which is run through the two together. It is cut very short and circular, and Glorified Gown for the Trousseau. flares nicely over the gown. The lower edge and the wing sleeves are button holed and eyelet-embroidered. The gown itself is sleeveless, being held over the shoulders by narrow straps. At a decidedly empire waist line appear, in brief sections across the front, back and sides, several close rows of shirring. The plain spaces between are ornamented with a touch of eyelet work. One Will Not Go Far Wrong if That Method of Decoration is Adhered To. If you are in doubt about trimming the new evening frock, whether or not it is cut on the empire lines, place your minds on flowers. They have returned to favor out of the decades gone by. They are used to catch the drapery on skirt or bodice, or as shoulder straps, or as moyenage girdles, when they are fragile as orchids or rose-buds. The short full skirt has crept in. Gathered flounces are even used on the lower edge of underskirts. A tub frock that is as good an example as has been seen of the tendency of spring clothes has long, slim raglan sleeves combined with a standing collar and an exceedingly full skirt. The blouse, too, while it fits smoothly across the shoulders, is so circularly cut that it is fully gathered into the waistband. The circular skirt has as many gathers at the belt and a circular and gathered flounce is found at the bottom of the underskirt. This gown is a combination of cream batiste, pale blue or pink linen and cluny lece. Silk Fruit Silk fruit in pale colors, silk fruit in intense colors, or, for that matter, silk fruit in any color will continue to be a most popular trimming this spring. Purchased at a shop, the prices are prohibitive for many girls, but made at home the cost is proportionately nothing. Circles of silk or GO BACK TO OLD FASHIONS Some Designs In Hats Look as if They Might Have Been Copied From Family Albums. A great deal has been said anent the fact that many of the new fashions look as if they had been copied from the photographs in the family album. One is more and more impressed with this thought as the season, with its ever-changing fashions, advances. Certain it is that there is a decidedly old-fashioned look about many of our clothes. And have you seen the hats that look as if they were trimmed with wax flowers under glass? Surely you remember seeing some time, in some old-fashioned drawing room, waxed flowers under a little dome of glass? This new method of hat trimming is suggestive of the waxed flowers. The hats so trimmed have brims that curl or bend upward a little at the edge-perhaps half an inch is the depth of the bent or curled part of the brim. A layer of colored silk volle MARIE L. LANCASTER Reminiscent of crinoline days, is this quintet frock of chiffon in a combination of bisque and belgian blue. The corsage is traced in an embroidery motif. The sleeves are of the new tube type, gathered into a puff at wrist. The hat is a picturesque shepherdess of leghorn, covered with blue soldat chiffon, embroidered in contrasting shades. The streamers fasten under the chin. FOLLOW FASHION OF ELDERS Costumes for Small Girls Are More or Less a Copy of Those Worn by the Grownups. Faithful to tradition, the fashions of the nursery and school room are following those of the drawing room, and girls from seven to seventeen are wearing long-waisted dresses with frills or plats to give the basque or tunic effect. A very soft shade of red, like the wild rose, is popular for their tailor-made suits, and with it it is worn black headwear in the form of pliable velvet-felt or chenille, black shoes and stockings and black gloves. Military overcoats are designed for little boys and girls, as well as for senior wearers. The collars and belts are distinctive characteristics of the models and on the collars are emblems of gilt or silver braid. When the Russian inspiration is not pressed unduly it is accountable for some very handsome effects in braiding and finger-width fur trimminges upon open-air suits, and for particularly becoming collar bands, short and upright, or a roll of fur that clings closely round the neck. Pure colors are accepted now. It would seem that everything is to be simple. So we see a green that is the usually accepted dye, not olive, lime or pastel but just a pure green, and a brown as honest. Both are called Russian, and the brown is the accepted tint of the leather that smells so sweet. kid, firmly packed with cotton and drawn up snugly, is the recipe. Add a french knot, drawing the silk thread all the way through the fruit so that it flattens it correctly, and fasten the thread tightly to the other side. Or, in gold or green silk or some contrasting color, work a tiny circle in chain stitch (before filling with cotton), then fill and draw up the cover. In the center of the circle place a french knot and tighten firmly to the opposite side. EGG ADDS TO EFFECTIVENESS Suggestion for Best Shampoo—How to Coax the Eyebrow Into a Proper Appearance. To make egg shampoo, take the yolk of one egg, hot rain water, one pint and one ounce of rosemary spirits. Beat the mixture thoroughly and rub it well into the roots of the hair. Rinse in several waters or use a bath spray, which greatly simplifies the work. It is well to moisten the hair with warm water before the shampoo is applied; this makes the work easier and the egg will not stick to the hair. Here is a treatment for those afflicted with pale, sparse eyebrows and lashes which make a face expressionless. They can be coaxed into a better growth by rubbing the eyebrows nightly with vaseline and applying to the roots of both the eyebrows and eyelashes a tonic made by mixing five grains of sulphate of quinine with one ounce of sweet almond oil. Apply this with a fine sable brush which comes for the purpose. or chiffon is stretched from the edge of the brim to the crown, and in the space so covered flowers are laid. rather flatly, around the brim. The color effects so gained are charming. For instance, a faded violet volle is stretched from the edge of the curled brim of a peacock-blue straw hat, and the flowers under the volle are in various shades of rose and yellow. The color effect resulting is really charming. Hand Embroidery Hand embroidery plays a prominent part in the trimming of thin frocks. There are many lovely frocks of net almost covered with embroidery Blouses of sheer fabrics, too, show much embroidery. Varied Waist Lines There is a waist line to suit every type—the empire for the slight, youthful figure, the natural waist line for the conservatives and straight ones for the stout figure. The man who has no imagination never falls in love. WHEN PREPARING EGGS MUCH CARE SHOULD BE GIVEN TO THEIR COOKING. Digestibility Is Affected by Temperature of Water in Which They Are Boiled—Proper Method of Making Omelet. While it would seem that anyone can cook so simple a food as an egg satisfactorily, no other food is so affected by different cooking methods and particularly by degrees of temperature. The albumen, or egg white, is greatly changed by heat, and the way the heat is applied. If it is gently warmed, coagulation, or hardening, does not at once take place, although the substance may be perfectly cooked. But if plunged at once into boiling water or liquid the albumen becomes tough and far less desirable as a food element. It is, therefore, much better to cook eggs by some other method than direct boiling; steaming, poaching or "codling" keeps the albumen soft, while cooking. For dishes requiring "hard-bolled" eggs, it is best to let them simmer for about twenty minutes, so that the white will be solid, yet tender, and the yolk dry and mealy. Frying, or coating the egg directly with fat, also hardens the albumen and makes it less digestible. It is far better to put the eggs in a buttered dish and "shirr" or bake them in the oven. The secret of successful dishes like the omelet, which is made so well abroad, lies all in the temperature of the pan, the fat and the quickness and skill with which it is handled before allowed to become tough or stringy. Eggs contain no starchy qualities. This teaches us to build up our egg menus with starches such as potatoes, rice, macaroni. Eggs also need to be served with fat, which does not mean frying in fat, but a sauce or dressing containing butter or other oil. An error common to housewives is to relegate the us, of eggs chiefly to cakes and puddings, adding these to an already heavy meat meal. Since eggs are the equivalent of meat, if we use them generously in a pudding we do not then need meat in our first course. Similarly, it is unwise dietetics to serve a heavy, rich cake as the last course of a dinner beginning with a fatty meat like lamb, which already has given us muscle and fat. Plain Paper Best A plain paper or one with quiet self-tone pattern is the only kind that makes a successful background for pictures. The soft neutral tone of cartridge paper is a splendid setting for ornaments and pictures, while soft brown is a safe choice of paper for the average room, as against it almost any picture, be it oil painting, water color, portrait, etching or photograph, appears to advantage. Gray is also a good restful color. A happy and popular combination is the gray wall covering with white woodwork. It is an admirable idea for the city apartment, where there is none too much light. Angel Cakelets. Sift together several times one-half cupful of fine granulated sugar, one-half cupful of pastry flour, one-half level teaspoonful cream tartar, beat whites of four eggs till stiff and dry, then gradually mix in the sugar and flour. Flavor with one-half teaspoonful of almond, rose or vanilla, drop with a teaspoon on pans covered with buttered paper an inch or two apart; sprinkle with sugar, white or pink, and bake in a moderate oven ten or fifteen minutes; will make two dozen. To Wash Comforters Make a nice warm soapsups in bath tub. Put comfort in. Take scrubbing brush and scrub soiled ends, using washboard to scrub on. After soaking and stamping, let water off and drain, then fill the tub with clean water and rinse. Let the water off and drain. Don't try to wring. Put on line; when almost dry beat with carpet beater. It will be as light and fluffy as new and no muss to clean up. Ginger Cream. Beat the yolks of three eggs, add one pint of milk, two tablespoonful sirup from preserved sugar and one cupful sugar. Cook all together until thick. Strain, add one tablespoonful gelatin that has been dissolved in a little cold milk, the whites of three eggs beaten stiff and beat all together until it begins to thicken, then add four ounces preserved ginger cut in very small pieces. Put in a mold to cool and serve with whipped cream. Cabbage Slaw. Take a head of cabbage and slice very thin. Wash and put in kettle with just water enough to cover. Simmer slowly until tender, then drain and add enough milk to cover and some salt and pepper to taste. If you have some gravy from a roast, add, but if not, add a good-sized piece of butter. Serve very hot. Soft Custard. Two cups milk, one-quarter teaspoonfuls salt, one-quarter cupful sugar, two rounded tablespoonfuls cornstarch, two egg yolks; scald milk and sugar in double boiler; mtx beaten egg yolks, cornstarch, salt and a little cold milk; add to other mixture; remove from stove when thickened. Serve cold. Onion on Toast. Take half of a large sweet onion, slice very thin, put in frying pan with butter, season with salt and pepper. Cover and let stew slowly for ten or fifteen minutes, then remove cover and let brown. Thicken with flour and milk as for meat gravy. Four over hot slices of toasted bread. Hungarian Salad. One pint cold boiled potatoes sliced very thin, one small onion, grated, two cold boiled beets, diced, five sardines, boned and mashed, one tablespoonful minced cold cooked ham, one small green pepper thinly shredded. Sprinkle with salt, add one-half cupful French dressing. Chill. THE KANSAS CITY SUN PUBLISHED WEEKLY. All communications should be addressed to the Kansas City Sun, 1803 East 18th St. 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 SUBSCRIPTION RATES: One Year.....$1.50 Six Months.....75 Three Months.....60 ADVERTISING RATE, 50 CENTS PER INCH. CHURCH DIRECTORY. Bethel A. M. E. Church, 24th and Flora St. Stephen's Baptist Church, 604 Char- lotte St. St. Meridianal M. E. Church, 19th and Woodland. Second Baptist Church, 10th and Char- lotte. Ben Chapel A. M. E. Church, 10th and Charlotte. Kansas Ave. Baptist Church, 46th and Kansas. Benedzer A. M. E. Church, 17th and Troost. St. Augustine's P. E. Church, 11th and Troost. Vita St. Baptist Church, 1235 Vina St. Ward Chapel A. M. E. Church, 11th and Woodland. Blue Valley Baptist church, 1120 Crystal avenue. John's A. M. E. Church, 1743 Hellerview. Seventh Day Adventist, 23rd and Woodland. Monica's Catholic, 17th and Lynda Morning Star Baptist Church, 231 Vine Highland Avenue Baptist Church, 1111 Highland. Church, church, church, People's Mission, roundup, People's Mission, roundup, People's Baptist Church, 19th and Highland Friendship Baptist Church, 17th and Tracy Avenue Pilgrim Church, 614 Charlotte Pleasant Green Baptist Church, Independence Avenue and Tracy. St. James, 31st Floral Ave. St. James, 31st Baptist Mill, 31st St. Luke's A. M. E. Church, 43rd and ProQuest Place. A. M. E. Church, 655 Grand Ave. KANASS CITY, KAN. CHURCHES. First A. M. E. Church, 8th and Neb. First A. M. E. Church, 8th and Baptist. E. Church, Water and Steward Streets. St. Paul A. M. E. Church, 21st and Riley. First Baptist Church, 5th and Neb. King Solomon Baptist Church, 3rd and 1st Quindardo A. M. E. Church, Quindardo Pasant Valley Baptist Church, Rosedale, Pasant Valley an. M. E. Church, 9th and Oakland. Church, 4th and Oakland Salter Mission, A. M. E. Church, South Park, Kan. Protestant Episcopal, 3rd and Stewart Second Baptist Church, 24th and Ruby Wesley Chapel M. E. 106, Shawnee St. Paul A. M. E. Zion Church, 4000 Adams Bettel A. M. E. Church, Roseale, Kan. Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 4th and Virgil Ebenzer A. M. E. Church, Sanford and Tremont. Mt. Zion Primitive Baptist Church, wide avenue and Tangent street, Roseale, Kan. EDITORIALS If you paint your house it will make it look fresh; if your wife paints her face it will make her look the same way. The Grand Master received an invitation to be present at the Knights Templar services on Easter Sunday, but regrets that he will be unable to do so. Mr. Ewing, the disciple of agricultural pursuits for Negroes is dead right in his particular line even if he did have to endorse the policy of lying down before jimcrowism in order to receive attention from the Kansas City Star. There are many forms of race humiliation to which we have to submit on account of our political weakness as a people, but we do not have to pay our money for undesirable seats in the theatres, then be ushered in and out through alleys. The Negro who does this ought to be humilated. The Board of Police Commissioners deserve the sincere thanks of the Negroes in particular for their wisdom and courage in closing the notorious Weinberg saloon at 18th and Lydia avenue. It has long been an eyesore and a disgrace to the locality and the better class of citizens have repeatedly protested against it. Inasmuch as Billy Sunday has so openly denounced all other forms of iniquity among his own people, a prominent Negro minister of Washington has written him, begging that the greatest of all iniquities, race prejudice, come in for a share of his attention during his coming visit. Sunday has made no promises along this line. That young Dr. Paul Crostwhale, son of Prof. David Crostwhale of this city, made such a high record in a recent civil service examination in Chicago is most gratifying to all his Kansas City city. He ranked second in the list and was less than one percent behind the white man who attained first place which indicates some very close Anglo-Saxon figuring. Capt. N. Clark Smith is another one of those talented Negroes who is not content with merely doing the work for which he is paid. He now has an ambitious plan on foot to organize among the musicians of Greater Kansas City a big symphony orchestra to be composed of people who really love music and are willing to study it for its own sake rather than for commercial considerations. Dr. J. W. Hurse was quite right when he declared that "whenever a Negro is beaten up in a certain North End Greek eating place, business always picks up." There are always persons of our race who by their actions appear to sanction not only the vilest discriminations but even the most brutal treatment at the hands of low white people. It is this class of Negroes, so lacking in self-respect and manly courage which stands a constant menace to our welfare. --- Health Hints By Dr. Lloyd E. Bailer A weekly discussion of Hygiene and Sanitation, First Aid Measures and Preventive Medicine. Questions will be answered but no diagnoses nor prescriptions will be given in this column. THE HYGIENE OF THE KIDNEYS We have frequently mentioned the fact that we are being continually poisoned during the processes of life either by poisons taken into the body through food and drink or by poisons substances formed within the body as a consequence of the action of various organs. It is evident, therefore, that these poisons must be thrown off by the eliminating organs, namely: the skin, intestines and kidneys. The skin alone, even by the additional assistance of perspiration is unable to eliminate more than a small portion of this material. In addition to the skin, the intestines also assist the work of the kidneys by expelling principally the poisons from the digestive organs. But only a small portion of the poisons circulating in the blood will be eliminated in this way, especially if there be a sluggish action of these organs. Thus the great bulk of the poisonous products is carried to the kidneys, which are, indeed, our most important organs for the elimination of poisonous substances from the blood. In view of the great importance of these organs, it is highly necessary that we preserve their integrity and protect them from disease, as far as possible, by the observance of hygienic measures that pertain especially to the kidneys. We cannot overestimate the importance of protecting the kidneys from disease because such diseases are difficult to treat, difficult both for the physician and the patient. Cures are often impossible because the destroyed glandular tissue cannot be replaced and the patient can prolong his existence only by tediously careful routine during the rest of his life. It is essential that the skin and intestines be kept in good working order because the kidneys, working normally to their capacity, should not be forced to do the additional work rendered necessary by the incapacity of other organs. Frequent baths and suitable clothing are necessary to the proper function of the skin while the free and daily movement of the bowels should insure the eliminative function of the intestines. Since, as we have before stated, the great bulk of the poisons within the body are generated from food and drink, the hygiene of the kidneys is mainly the hygiene of diet. So we shall consider briefly those articles of diet most important in their relation to the kidneys. SIR. P. C. K. V. E. G. C. of the Missouri Jurisdiction country. M. SIR. P. C. KINCADE V. E. G. C. of the Missouri Jurisdiction and the best drillmaster in the country. Mrs. Joseph Collins, 3921 Lloyd Avenue, was hostess for a luncheon given for the Pleasant Valley Baptist Church....Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Shelby, 3905 Lloyd Avenue are on the sick list....The Easter program ill be rendered by the Sunday School at the Pleasant Valley Baptist Church Sunday evening....Mr. Joseph Collins is very ill. ST. JOSEPH, MO. Rev. Prince, the pastor of Frances Street Baptist Church preached the annual sermon of St. James Court at 11:00 o'clock Sunday morning. His text was taken from the 12th chapter of St. John and the 15th verse; at 3:00 o'clock. He preached another very able sermon to the K. of Bri Mrs. Bell Brown, Mrs. Elizabeth Brown, Miss Corporal, Mrs. Maggie Brown are reported on the sick list.... Mrs. Helm of Keokuk, la., who was called to the bedside of her brother, Harry Vaughn, left Monday for her home. He remains unimproved.... Miss Mable Jackson of Atchison, Kas is in the city to remain indefinitely.... Mrs. John Jordan gave a musical at the A. M. E. Church Thursday, April 1 which was quite a success. LAWRENCE, KANSAS. Mr. W. C. Brown's panatorium is greatly improved by the plate glass front that was lately completed. Your work is solicited and his service is excellent.... Miss Edna McNutt and Miss Agnes Gray spent Sunday in Kansas City.... Miss Carrie Davis substituted at New York School Mon- --- A. B. ROSEDALE, KANSAS ST. JOSEPH, MO. LAWRENCE, KANSAS According to Dr. Bunge, a noted authority, we use entirely too much salt and in this way injure our kidneys considerably. It has been demonstrated that diseased kidneys do not eliminate salt and that the retention of this substance is the chief factor in causing the dropsy which is characteristic of certain kidney diseases. Also in these cases decided improvement follows when the patient is put upon what is called a salt-free diet or one in which no salt is used. For these reasons it is advisable to use salt moderately if not sparingly in our daily food. Milk is an article of diet which is especially well borne by the kidneys. It stimulates the action of these slands and passes through them without irritation. Milk in its acidulated forms, such as sour or butter milk, is especially valuable as a kidney stimulant. An abundant meat diet is decidedly injurious to the kidneys. The large amount of poisonous products formed from the digestion of meat places a heavy burden upon the kidneys whose overwork may be followed by their exhaustion. Hence it follows that a diet which is largely vegetarian with meat but once a day is the most suitable. The immoderate use of alcohol is also destructive to kidney tissue and frequently causes chronic disease of these organs. The alcohol habit leads to the immoderate use of salt which has already been mentioned in injurious to the kidneys. Not only alcohol but other stimulants like tea and coffee are harmful to the kidneys taken in large quantities, but their use in moderation is altogether safe. Irritating spices, commercial sauces and highly seasoned foods of all kinds are to be avoided. The passage of such substances for years through the kidneys must certainly injure their delicate structure and prepare the way for disease. It is always advisable to drink plenty of water. This is Nature's provision for flushing out the kidneys and ridding them of the excess of poisonous material which they would otherwise retain. Persons should train themselves to take at least eight glasses of water daily. The observance of the above mentioned measures will go far towards reducing the percentage of kidney diseases among us and of prolonging the life of those who already may be suffering from these diseases in their milder forms. S. KINCADE. Presidiction and the best drillmaster in the day in Miss S. Stone's place. .....A number of Lawrence people are talking of spending Easter in Kansas City.....Mrs. W. C. Brown and her uncle, Mr. D. W. Spottsville spent Sunday in Carrolton, Mo., visiting Rev and Mrs. L. W. Harris. .....Miss Catherne Grant is visiting Mr. and Mrs. Jackson at Rosedale, Kansas. .....Mrs. C. B. Venerable was shopping in Kansas City Friday. .....Mrs. J. C. Crutchfield of Garnett, Kansas, visited last week with her daughters, Mrs. W. C. Brown and Mrs. L. Mason. .....Mr. D. W. Spottsville of Garnett, Kansas, visited relatives and friends in Lawrence last week. The four churches here hold a union love feast. Those attending assembled at Sister Bullard Brown's residence, 109 West LaJckson street, at 7:30 p. m. It was a four round spread. Bible quotations were given by the ministers and their guest, Dr. Herrington. A short program was rendered. The platters were filled with veal loaf, spring chicken, baked hen, biscuit, four varieties of pie, beans, peas, potatoes, sulra hog, chicken salad, cake, and three tables were filled with fruit. This was a gala day for the ministers and their flock. Sister Brown knew just how to make everything appetizing. Let Phoenix come out strong and be one of our leading church going cities. Watch our windows for the best display of spring shoes and pumps we have yet shown. Try us. 1507 East ```markdown ``` PHOENIX, ARIZ. By L H. JONES Betty & Sam's Little Corner A —That the Delmonico Cafe will serve a bigger and better dinner than ever on Easter Sunday. —That the average Negro business man will not practice what he preaches about patronizing each other. —That Dr. Theo. Smith's formal Easter opening will be the finest he has ever given and that a great surprise is in store for the ladies. —That a great many Negroes want a "big writeup and their cut in the papah," as long as it costs nothing but ask them to pay and Oh! my! —That you had better investigate before you swallow too much of H. P. Ewings's "Back to the farm" dope. —That a good sister threatened to report a preacher to his Bishop if he didn't pay a little bill he owed but instead of being bluffed, he said "Report and be d-d." Oh you preacher. —That there will be a whole lot of clothes worn tomorrow that will not be paid for before next Christmas. Fast world. —That as the end of the school year draws near, a number of teachers are found on the anxious set. Look out for the ax. —That Betty and Sam's cousin who lives at Childcothe, Mo., sent in the following queries this week: —That the Modern Priscilla Club has a high time when they meet but the pastors don't know what's going on. Why? No invitation. Isn't that a pity? —That out of twenty-nine pastors a certain church has had, they have not learned to be loyal to any. What's the matter? Isn't he a Christian and a gospel preacher? I guess that's the trouble. —That quite a number of the loyal members refuse to become identified with the Modern Priscilla movement. Why spirit of its foundation, God help it. —That a certain preacher is dealing out too much strong gospel. Tell him to keep it up. They will come to it after a while. Use both phones free at ideal Pharmacy. Phone us for ice cream, toilet articles and sundries. For Sale—An elegant almost new $200 cash register and a Smith Premier typwriter, at a bargain. Call the Sun office for information. LINGCOLN ELECTRIC PARK LINGCOLN ELECTRIC PARK AMUSEMENT PARK FOR NEGROES Land Near Nineteenth and Woodland to be Occupied by a $60,000 Concern. Articles of incorporation were filed in the circuit court yesterday, creating the Lincoln Electric Park Company, which will erect an amusement park for negroes. The company is capitalized at $60,000, and the officers are George H. Siedhoff, president; Loci Hector, vice-president, and Earl S. Ridge, secretary. The park will extend from Mayfield Avenue south to the Belt Line and from Woodland Avenue to Euclid Avenue. The park will open May 15 - K. C. Star. At last the colored people of the two Kansas Cities, thirty-five thousand in number, are to have a beautiful amusement park in keeping with the needs and wishes of this great number of our people who during the past two years have absolutely no place for recreation, save limited privileges at Swope Park and the tennis court on the Paseo. While a group of public spirited white men are financing this proposition and making it possible for the negroes of Missouri and Kansas to have an acceptable and delightful place of enjoyment, they are also offering stock in any quantity to thrify and farseeing colored people who desire to share in the profits and control of this much needed institution. The negro fraternal organizations of the city will be invited to participate in the opening ceremonies of this beautiful and splendidly located park and the Negro Business League is going to make strenuous effort to secure the attendance of the distinguished Dr. Booker T. 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ESTES, President eral Contracti Office 2460 Waldron Ave Builders Co. S, President Contracting a Specialty TESTIMONIAL Kansas City, Mo. Visit or call up. DELMONICO'S FAMOUS EASTER DINNER WELL COOKED--WELL SERVED A Social Triumph to Dine Here. Mrs. Francis J. Wilson, 913 Woods land avenue, remains quite ill. Mrs. Helen Carter of Chicago is visiting Mrs. Mayme Heltz of Kansas City, Kas. Miss Emma Williams of 1326 Spruce avenue, who has been sick for the past two weeks, is rapidly improving. Mr. Allen Mansfield of Clifton, Mo., is visiting his son and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Johnson, 1025 Walker avenue. Mr. and Mrs. D. H. Tutt were called out of the city Monday to attend the funeral of Mr. Tutt's sister, Mrs. Maamie Burris, of Versailles, Mo. The Immaculates and Queen Esther Court will have their annual sermon Easter Sunday at the Pleasant Green Baptist church at 2 p.m. Miss Dorothy Waldron will spend Easter at Weston, Mo., the guest of her aunt, Miss Mable Emery, who is teaching in the public school there. Miss Judith Syms will come Thursday from the University of Kansas to spend Easter with her mother, Mrs. Henriletta Syms, 2415 Grove street. DELMO FAMOUS EASY WELL COOKED A Social Triump Money to loan on approved security. We sell homes on easy terms. See me or my clerk at my office, $521½ Virginia. Phone 1259. J. N. Brownlee, Joplin, Mo. Mrs. Nora Shaw of Omaha, Neb., is visiting her mother and sisters, Mrs. Henrietta Braxton of 1731 Michigan avenue, Mrs. Lottie Miller and Mrs. Alice Williams. H. A. Page, Shoes, SHOES, spring slippers, misses' patent white tops, boys' tans, children's baby dolls in swell grays and white. 1507 East 18th street. G. A. Page. Miss Gertrude E. B. Brown of Leavenworth, Kas., and Mr. Bernard T. Beauchamp of Liberty, Mo., were married Saturday afternoon, March 27, 1915. Rev. G. Harris performed the ceremony. We have the best shoes and fullest lines that we have ever had. We try to please. Our prices are lower and we guarantee satisfaction. Give us your next call and save money. G. A. Page, 1507 East 18th st. Mrs. Julia Holt Johnson, 934 Everett avenue, entertained Mrs. Cora Washington of St. Louis, Mo., Tuesday night. Mrs. Washington was called to the city to attend the funeral of her mother, Mrs. J. I. Neal. Have you seen that white top patent leather lace baby doll in the window at the Colored Shoe store, 1507 East Eighteenth street? They say it's the latest and smartest thing for well dressed misses and children. Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Dotson entertained at breakfast Sunday morning at their cafe, 1705 East Twelfth street, in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Bernard T. Beauchamp. The table was beautifully decorated with American Beauty roses. Mr. and Mrs. Beauchamp are at home at 1705 East Twelfth street. The Band of Hope Sewing circle of the Eighth Street Baptist Tabernacle, net at the home of Brother and Sister Josephine Marshall, 2412 Tremont street. There were seventeen members present. After the routine business the hostess served the ladies with a dainty luncheon. We are not even asking you to call on us because we are a colored business, but because we've got a nice, up-to-date line of Easter footwear. Slippers with beautiful colored vestings and quarters for ladies. They are correct to the minute. 1507 East 18th st. Mrs. Amanda Junior, Mrs. Mary Jones and Miss Addie Gordon gave a birthday surprise party to Mrs. Cora McKay, 2406 Flora avenue, Saturday night. Many beautiful presents were contributed and twelve persons were present and an enjoyable evening was spent. The management of the Old Folks and Orphans' home desire to thank the friends for the following donations received during the month of March: Mt. Olive lodge, groceries $5.20; Mr. Spligener, $1; Miss H. Walton, $1; Mr. Kate Jordan, $1; Miss Sarah O. Lee, 25 cents; Billiken Whist club, clothing, provisions and coal; Kansas City Sun, printing; Suydam Baking Company, bread. Mrs. Emma E. Ingrant, 18 North Compton avenue, St. Louis, Mo., who has been visiting her aunt, Mrs. F. B. Heatley, 1607 Tracy, who has been quite ill, returned home Monday and took her aunt with her. Mrs. Albert H. Hall of Denver, Col., spent several days in our city the past week visiting and is stopping with Mrs. Allen, 1706 East Tenth CITY NEWS. street. She goes from here to St. Louis and will return here before leaving for home. Mrs. Fredericka S. Perry, wife of our distinguished physician, Dr. J. E. Perry, was operated upon last Monday at the Wheatley Provident Hospital by Dr. G. W. Brown and is doing nicely and will be able to return home by next week. The Thanksgiving services of the K. of P, N, A, S, A, E, A, A & A. were very largely attended last Sunday at Allen Chapel. Hon. Fred W. Dabney was Master of Ceremony and Grand Chancellor of the day, assisted by M. Lillian Johnson, Grand Worthy Lecturer. Music was furnished by Allen Chapel choir with Prof. D. N. Crostwhait as Prelate. The Proclamations were read by T. P. Jackson and Mrs. Ida N. Birch. After a solo by Mrs. Hammett, an able and impressive sermon was delivered by Rev. W. H. Thomas, D. D. The Second Regiment K. of P. Band furnished most excellent music for the parade which was led by four colored police officers and nearly four hundred men were in line. The editor and Mrs. Jas. H. Crews were called hurriedly to Chillicothe. ONICO'S MSTER DINNER -WELL SERVED oh to Dine Here. Mo., last Monday on account of the dangerous illness of their brother, Rev. Chase H. Crews. The editor re- turned Thursday. Mrs. Crews remains at his bedside. A rare treat was given to the inmates of the Olk Folks and Orphan's Home Wednesday afternoon by the Neighborhood Art and Improvement club. The ladies prepared and served the following menu: Stewed chicken with rice, creamed potatoes, French peas, home-made pickles, jelly, hot biscuit, coffee, tea, two kinds of homemade cake, ice cream. Jars of fruit were left at the home. The club is composed of Mesdames Smith, Chas. Alexander, D. T. Grant, Chas. Harvey, Wm. Washington, T. M. King, John Steele, George Brown, Phil Cooper, C. Edmondson, Hayes Loving, Chas. Plummer, Howard M. Smith and Geo Johnson—Mrs. Samuel Smith, president; Minerva Alexander, secretary. Mrs. Mary Lackey passed away Sat sunday night, March 27, at the general hospital. She formerly lived in Mound City, Kas., and had been a resident of this city for five years, and was an inmate of the Old Folks' Home. She was born in Maco, Ga., 89 years ago. She is survived by a granddaughter, Mrs. Pearl Ewing, 2728 Highland avenue, four great-greatchildren and a host of friends to mourn her loss. Interment was made in Union cemetery. CARD OF THANKS. We wish to thank our friends for their kindness and beautiful floral of ferings to our mother. MRS. PEAL EWING, 2728 Highland. CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank our many neighbors and friends and Rev. J. M. Booker, Lily of the Valley Court and Queen Household of Ruth for their sympathy and beautiful floral offerings at the death of our beloved mother, Mrs. Henrietta Johnson. MRS. HEFFORD, Daughter. MR. HEFFORD. CHARLIE JOHNHSON, OSCAR JOHNSON, Sons. Major R. R. Moten, Commandant of the Hampton Cadets and the Hampton Quartette were banqueted Tuesday evening at the Y. M. C. A. A committee of the Alumni met them at the depot with motor cars and escorted them to the Y. M. C. A., their stopping place. At 6:30 dinner was served in the Cafeteria to a party of twenty including the guests and the Alumni. At 8 o'clock the Gym Team gave an exhibition for thirty minutes after which a public reception was held in the lobby at which a large number of our citizens were present to meet the visitors. Prof. R. T. Coles, president of the Hampton Chapter presided. In a brief remarks he outlined the policies pursued at Hampton Institute. He spoke of Manual Training all being done in the Colored Ward Schools by Hampton Graduates and of Tuskegee which is a child of Hampton. Several musical numbers were furnished by Miss Elsa Nix and Miss Helen Minnis. Vocal by Prof. W. T. White. Remarks by Prof. G. N. Grisham, W. B. Kennedy and Major Moten and several selections by the Hampton quartette. IN MEMORIAM. In loving memory of my husband Wm. Black, who died two years ago April 5, 1913. Gone but not forgotten MRS. BUTACE BLACK. The Negro Business League offers to its members a prize of $2.50 for the best practical plan to raise money to increase its funds. The plan is to be submitted in writing at the next meeting of the League, April 15. Women's Club Notes Miss N. E. White will entertain the Clippers at cards Easter Monday at 1020 Virginia. The 1915 Dancing Club dances every Tuesday night and Thursday afternoon at the Lyric hall. PROF. W. C. CLARK, Instructor. KENSINGTON ART CLUB Will Give Their Annual Exhibit MONDAY EVENING, APRIL 5 At LYRIC HALL Admission 25 Cents. The Carnation Art club met Friday the 26th, with Mrs. Lillian Berryman, 1329 Michigan avenue, with 18 in attendance. The hostess served a dainty luncheon and the club adjourned to meet with Mrs. Mary Pennison, 2626 Highland avenue, Friday, April 2. PROGRESS STUDY CLUB The Progress Study Club will meet with Mrs. Lucinda McCarty at the home of Mrs. Silas Chaney Wednesday, April 7. "The Physical Destiny of the American Negro" will be reread by Mrs. A. E. Jenkins. All members are urged to be present. MRS. R. E. L. BAILEY, Pres. MRS. JESSE NOVEL, Secy. Mrs. Williams' training school had its monthly social at Garrison Field House Thursday night. A large crowd of girls attended. The social part of this school will be the means of making their lives more worth while and relieve the monotony of everyday duties. "All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy." Social motto. A. CORRECTION Editor Sun: Two weeks ago there appeared an article under the city news stating that Misses Jeanette Green and Ethellyn Wilson entertained with a dance at Garrison Square. I wish to correct this statement, and say the Ochya girls were entertained at Garrison Square Friday, March 12 by Misses Greene and Wilson. Respectfully, JEANETTE M. GREENE. The XX History and Art Club met Thursday, April 1, with Mrs. Mary Hawkins, 1711 East 19th street. A majority of the members were present. The ladies are working earnestly looking forward to their exhibit Our nevt meeting with Miss Ida Jones 1645 Cottage avenue. The hostess served a delicious lunch which was heartily enjoyed. MISS CATHERINE WASHINGTON President. MRS. ROSA SMITH, Secretary. OAK LEAF ART CLUB. Oak Leaf Art Club met with Mrs Emma Washington, 909 Garfield avenue. After three hours' work the hostess served a repast and the visitors were received. Mr. J. Dallas Bowser one of the most distinguished men of the race, intellectually, financially and socially addressed them on the work of the N. A. A. C. P., and on Club work. The Club is grateful for this excellent address. The other visitors were Mrs. Chaney, Mrs. Fisher and Mrs. Jackson. AMANDA WHEELER. Reporter. The Women's League was entertained at its meeting last Tuesday evening by Mrs. N. C. Crews of 2624 Highland avenue. It being the regular election of officers the rules were suspended on motion of Miss Victoria Overall and all of the officers were re-elected for another year. After the transaction of the business of the League the hostess served a delightful lunch. Those elected were: Mrs. T. G. McCampbell, president; Mrs. Lena DeFrantz, secretary; Mrs. Myrtle Todd, vice president, and Miss Anna Jones, treasurer. The Lyceum Art Club met at the residence of Mrs. Mabel Weatherly, 2314 Highland avenue. The members worked steadily for two hours after which business was transacted. Miss Edith Evans was admitted to the Club as a new member. The Club donated $2.50 to the Eason Monument. The business for the evening being complete, we were served with a dainty two-course luncheon by the hostess. After spending a delightful evening and every member declaring Mrs. Weatherly a charming hostess, we adjourned to meet with Mrs. Nettie Johnson, 1806 Howard avenue, Thursday, April 8. The Phyllis Wheatley Art club met with Mrs. Clay, 2012 Summit street, with a large attendance. Mrs. Jacobs of Kansas City, Kas., and Mr. and Mrs. A. V. Barton were visitors. Mrs. Jacobs made an excellent talk on club work, Mr. Barton gave the club much inspiration and her remarks were enjoyed by all present. After a short discussion the club voted to offer Mrs. Weaver an apology for having made a mistake in the awarding of prizes for the Martha Washington tea. Mrs. Weaver brought in the largest amount of money; Mrs. McClain the second, and Mrs. Elliot the third. The club adjourned to meet with Mrs. Berry. 3211 Main street, and with Mrs. Elliot, 1017 Woodland, April 8.—Mrs. G. G. Mason, Reporter. Among the Churches Among the Churches Grand Art Exhibit by XX History and Art Club, at Armory Hall, Cottage and Vine streets, Monday, May 3. Watch this date. EBENEZER A. M. E. CHURCH. Special music by Ebenezer choir Easter Sunday at 11 a.m. in the form of Schirmer's Sacred Cantata, "The Daughter of Jafrus," under the management of Prof. Fred J. Work. Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. At 11 a.m. the pastor will preach from "Visit to the Tomb." At 7:30 an Easter program will be rendered by the Sunday school, after which the Rev. A. J. Parker will preach. All persons should hear this evangelist. He is helping in the revival meeting. The Lord is with us. Will you be with us, too? WARD CHAPEL. A church club called the Ward Chapel Propellers was organized on March 30 at Mrs. Marlon Reed's, 1103 Woodland avenue, to help raise money in the present rally to move Ward chapel out of the basement; to win the interest of the people in the struggling church, and to induce sociability. The four organizers were Mrs. K. T. Brooks, Mrs. W. M. Johnston, Miss DeKonza and Mrs. Reed, who were elected president, vice president, treasurer and secretary, respectively. ST. LUKE A. M. E. CHURCH Our church is making great progress under the able leadership of Rev. E. E. Treadville, pastor. Rev. Mrs. Mary E. Wilson of Indianapolis, Ind., that God inspired divine, who never hesitates to tell the truth regardless to whose foot she may fit, conducted the revival meeting, beginning March 9 to March 28. A glorious time was had. Souls were revived, sinners redeemed, backsliders reclaimed; eight additions, six converts. Would to God the race had more God-fearing and trustworthy leaders like Mrs. Wilson. BEHEL A. M. E. CHURCH The services at Bethel will begin at 5 o'clock Easter morning with song and prayer and a short sermon. Those enjoying an early morning sermon would do well to attend. At 11 o'clock the presiding elder, Rev. W. H. Peck, D. D., will occupy the pulpit. Doubless a large audience will hear him. At 3 o'clock the pastor, F. D. Wells, delivers the annual sermon to the Knights Templar which promises to be the largest turnout in years. At night a sacred concert by the choir. An excellent program will be rendered. All are invited. VINE STREET BAPIST CHURCH By GEO W TAYLOR Mrs. Matilda Derrick is very ill and has been for two weeks, and we hope for her speedy recovery...Mr. John Liggins is somewhat better at this writing...The juvenile choir sang Sunday morning...We were indeed glad to hear them, for they are making good under the leadership of Mrs. Gertrude Tibbs and others. We wish them success...Sunday is our busy day in Sunday school. It is not only the day we give souvenirs but election of officers will be held, and we hope for a large attendance. Don't forget to color some eggs and bring them with you for the children. We will need 500 eggs...Both services were well attended last Sunday, although our pastor was absent. He will be present Sunday. SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH. At the meeting of the City Conquest Union in this church last Sunday the B. Y. P. U. has for the third time won the attendance banner by having more members present than all the other churches combined...The Leisure Hour Club, under Mrs. Lester's supervision, rendered an excellent program at Mrs. Tucker's last Tuesday night...One of the grandest piano recitals ever given in this church will be rendered by Miss Hagan April 7...The Bacote Literary Society is progressing under the direction of Mr. Neal Range...Mr. E. W. Thompson's Bible class again demonstrated before the Conquest Union last Sunday afternoon the great efficiency, interest and enthusiasm it has attained in the study of the Bible...Dr. Bacote's sermon last Sunday was not only soul strumbing but also practical, telling us how to live rightly and to treat our fellow man justly...Next Sunday the usual special Easter program will be rendered in music and song and the pastor will deliver one of his masterpieces relative to the Risen Lord. All are invited to attend. CENTENNIAL M. E. CHURCH. Debt—A Mortgage Burning. Centennial Methodist Episcopal church, familiarly known as the Rock church on the corner, in a final rally on last Sunday at which $540 was raised, celebrated its freedom from debt by burning the mortgage on its property Thursday night. Despite the fact that this has been a year of depression and of financial stagnation this church has raised over $1,500 to be applied to the cancellation of the indebtedness on its property, and all of the departments have shown financial gain over that of the preceding year. In all close to $3,500 has been raised this year. While with the addition of 150 names to its membership will attest the fact that the spirituality of the church has not been sacrificed to that of finance. Rev. Richard Davis, the pastor, has been requested by the congregation to take the ashes from the burned mortgage to conference as the most fitting testimonial from the membership as to why he should be returned for another year. P. A. M. CLEDE HOTEL LACLE LACLEDE HOTEL LACLEDE HOTEL ELECTRIC LIGHTED ALL OUTSIDE ROOMS ROOMS BY DAY OR WEEK Rates: $2.50 and $3.00 per week MRS. ANNIE WILLIAMS, Prop. in St. Joseph, Miss YOU WILL FIND THE BEST PLACE TO TO BE THE Saratoga Resta FOR PEOPLE WHO CARRI Edmond Street, St. Joseph, RS. ELIZA CARRIGER, P When in St. Joseph, Missouri, YOU WILL FIND "FOR PEOPLE WHO CARE" 304 Edmond Street, St. Joseph, Mo. MRS. ELIZA CARRIGER, Proprietress [Image of a man in a suit with a mustache, looking slightly to the side.] the premier dancing master and proprietor which have been moved from his old loft the more suitable location at 24th and Vine most complete, handsomely furnished, and cigar stands and billiard parlors to be one of his old friends and patrons and strang- d to call and make it their headquarters. Kansas City's premier dancing master and proprietor of the Bon Ton Tonsorial Parlors, which have been moved from his old location, 19th and Vine streets, to the more suitable location at 24th and Vine streets, where he has one of the most complete, handsomely furnished, and up to the minute Barber Shops, cigar stands and billiard parlors to be found in Greater Kansas City. All of his old friends and patrons and strangers passing thru the city are invited to call and make it their headquarters. TRADE PORO MARK ST. LOUIS, MO. TO THE PUBLIC: We want you to come to us for everything carried by a Drug Store. DRUGS, MEDICINES, TOILET ARTICLES, RUBBER GOODS, COMBS, BRUSHES, MADAM WALKER HAIR-GROWER-DRYING COMBS, STRAIGHTENING COMBS, ETC. We recommend and guarantee everything offered for sale to be exactly as represented. WE DO NOT "SUBSTITUTE" nor ask you to take other brands than you ask for. You "want what you want" and we want you to have it. OUR PRICES ARE RIGHT All down the line. We give careful attention to all orders, and aim by courteous and fair treatment to give perfect satisfaction to our customers. When you think of Drugs think of THEO. SMITH'S PHARMACY. No demand is too difficult for us to supply. If you are too busy to come to our store, phone us your wants and we will do the rest. Mail Orders Solicited and Promptly Filled. Theo. Smith's Drug Store. Bell Phone 4591 Grand. Home Phone 5467 Main. 1301 E. 18th St. KANSAS CITY, MO. Symphony Orchestra (25 Musicians—Professionals) Send your name and address to—Bell W. 4481 Maj. N. Clark Smith, Western University EDE HOTEL HEAT AND BATH St. Joseph, Missouri, YOU WILL FIND IT PLACE TO EAT TO BE THE Atoga Restaurant PEOPLE WHO CARE" and Street, St. Joseph, Mo. LIZA CARRIGER, Proprietress PROF. J. C. HOBBS. and dancing master and proprietor of the Bon Ton have been moved from his old location, 19th and suitable location at 24th and Vine streets, where complete, handsomely furnished, and up to the min-ands and billiard parlors to be found in Greater friends and patrons and strangers passing thru and make it their headquarters. 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., Grass 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. 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. Mofitte, G. S., Sedalia, Mo. Chas. Griggsby, G. Treas., Liberty, Mo. E. S. Baker, G. Sec'y, Kansas City, Mo. MASONIC BUILDING ASSOCIATION MEMBERS. R. T. Coles, Chairman. E. S. Baker, Secretary. R. W. Foster, Treasurer. W. C. Mallory, Sandy Meyers. Wm. Washington, F. P. Porteet, T. W. H. Williams, W. G. Moseley, J. E. Herriford, E. G. Lacey, E. G. Miller, Robt. Wiley. Lodge Director Pritchard Lodge No. 42, A. F. and A. M., meets the 2nd and 4th Monday in each month. All Master Masons in good standing welcome. R. Greer, W. M.; J. H. Snginer, Sec'y. Rone Lodge No. 25, A. F. and A. M., meets the 1st and 5rd Monday in each month. All Master Masons in good standing welcome. F. W. Gilmore, W. M.; T. J. McCampbell, Sec'y. Mt. Olive Lodge No. 53, A. F. and A. M., meets the 2nd and 4th Friday in every month. Visiting Master Masons are welcome. Thos. Jackson, W. M. and Frank Lowe, Secretary, 1518 Baltimore Ave. U. B. F. King of the West Lodge No. 218 meets first and third Masons in each month at 563 Grand Avenue, D. M. West W. M., 1718 Euclid; Jas. Harris, Sec'y, 1732 Woodland Ave. 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, M BEDFORD'S HAIR GROWER. Mrs. C. A. Smith has opened a branch office of MRS. S. BEDFORD'S Wonderful Hair Grower & Scalp Treatment This treatment has proved to be a wonderful success. Mrs. Smith will receive patients for treatment from From 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at her residence. 11th and Highland Every ingredient used on the hair is perfectly safe and Guaranteed to Give Satisfaction Bell Phone, East 4975. HAIR REAL HUMAN CREOLE HAIR HAND BFAUTIFULLY ILLUSTRATED MADE CATALOGUE FREE COLORED WOMEN'S HAIR LAMP CAP FREE Showing all the latest styles of creole hair goods, straightening Combs toilet articles Hair by the lb we show the largest variety, and sell more hair goods than any other manufactures in the United States sent 2 cent stamp to-day for Catalogue HUMANIA HAIR G 100 23 DUANE NEW YORK J.C.WAGNER The Clean Market Man Oysters, Fish and Game in Season. Fancy Groceries and all Table Luxuries. Courteous Treatment to All. 1819 Howard Ave. Bell Phone 3396 East Kansas City. Missouri TO PREPARE AND USE VEGETABLES AGRICULTURAL DEPARTMENT EXPERTS GIVE RESULTS OF STUDY AND EXPERIMENT. USING FLOWERS AND FRUITS Certain Species Are Eaten as Vegete tables—Garden Flowers for Cooki g Purposes—Stale Cucumbers Are Bad for Digestion. (Prepared by the United States Depart ment of Agriculture. It is not generally realized that there are certain flowers and fruits that we prepare and eat as vegetables. One example is the portion of the cauliflower we eat, namely the flower head, and the globe artichoke (quite a different plant from the Jerusalem artichoke which yields edible tubers) is another. Capers, casia buds and cloves are unexpanded flower buds. Among the fruits that we use as vegetables may be mentioned the pumpkin, squash, cucumber, peppers, okra, eggplant and tomato, and very often the banana and more commonly the apple, for instance, in the old-fashioned fried apples often served with meat. Pickled Nasturtium Buds. Some of our popular garden flowers occasionally have been used for cooking purposes. Nasturtium buds are sometimes pickled, and as their flowers have a flavor like water cress, they are sometimes eaten in a salad. Orange flowers are well-known ingredients of cakes, creams and confectionery, being added for the flavor which they impart. Saffron and marigold petals once were considered important adjuncts in cookery, chiefly for the yellow color they imparted, and are often mentioned in old recipes for soups, etc. Saffron is still a staple article in use by professional cooks. In southern Europe squash blossoms and the tiny squash to which the blossom is attached are dipped in batter and fried, and locust flowers also are used for fritters in France, as are elder blossoms in Germany. Cooked squash flowers may be folded in an omelet. But such things have little food value in themselves, though they help to give variety to the diet. Sometimes rose petals, violets, and mint leaves are candied, but are used more for garnishing than for food purposes. Rose petals are used in the Orient for making a very sweet preserve. Violets are used in cookery for imparting a purple color, while a number of other colors are made from blossoms or leaves, the more common being spinach. Some highly-prized flavoring extracts are made from flowers; for instance, rose extract, orange flower water, and a sirum of violets. Nasturtium flowers are used like tarragon flavoring vinegar. Valuable Vegetable Fruits. The distinction between a fruit and a vegetable is not always easily made. On the borderland between the two are a number of valuable food plants which have appropriately been called "vegetable fruits." Members of the gourd family have already been cited. This family furnishes the largest fruits of any known plants, some being over eight feet around and weighing more than two hundred pounds. The squash, both winter and summer varieties, vegetable marrow, cucumber, and melons, belong to this family. Careful cooking will make a great deal of difference in modifying the texture or flavor of squashes or pumpkins. The best of these are heavy in proportion to their size, having thick rather than thin flesh. Where the fibers are coarse, long cooking and straining will reduce them, and an excess of water may be evaporated. Where the shells are hard, bake or steam and then scrape out and mash the flesh. Baked in the pan with roast beef, mutton or other meats they gain an added flavor. The cooked, strained pulp of squash or pumpkin, in addition to its use for pies, is sometimes combined with milk or stock for soups, or is added to doughs like those of corn bread or muffins, or may be cooked with sugar and spices for marmalades. The summer squash is not always fully appreciated because often allowed to grow too large. Either variety, crook-neck or turban, should be so tender that the seeds and skin are edible when cooked. Summer squashes may be cut in slices and fried, though they are most commonly boiled. When fully grown they may be used like winter squash, skin and seeds being removed. Stale Cucumber Bad for Digestion Many people do not eat cucumbers, because they fear they may cause indigestion. This is often true if the cucumber is stale, wilted or overgrown. A fresh young specimen, thoroughly peeled and left in cold water (sometimes salted) before serving, loses its bitter juices and is a palatable and usually healthful relish. The cucumber may be served as a salad by itself or to accompany fish or meats, or may be grated to add to rich sauces. Cut in strips it may be cooked, and served on toast like asparagus, and cooked in many other ways. The skin and seeds may be removed and the firm flesh used as a case for salads or, like pepper and tomato, filled with forcemeat and baked. A little onion cooked with creamed cucumber improves it for many. The tomato is a vegetable fruit to which cookery owes much, although for many years it was supposed to be poisonous. It has been used in this country for less than a century, but its growth in popularity has been rapid. Tomatoes are used in many combinations of soups, sauces, relishes and a large variety of many dishes because their appetizing flavor makes many more mildly flavored food materials appetizing. The sour taste of the tomato is due chiefly to citric acid, its distinctive flavor to special substances difficult to identify. The peeling of tomatoes may be easily removed if the tomatoes are plunged into boiling water for less than a minute, then drained, and chilled over ice, if possible. They may then be peeled when needed. Perfectly ripe tomatoes may be scraped with the back of a knife to loosen the skin, which then will peel easily, but this is less rapid than the scalding process. If cooked tomatoes are to be strained, it is unnecessary to peel them before stewing, as the skin will remain in the strainer with the seeds. Some persons believe that immersion in hot water injures the appearance and flavor of the tomato and peel them without this treatment. Many persons prefer to serve tomatoes unpeeled, particularly the hot house tomato or other varieties with thin, tender skins. If this is done, the tomatoes, like all other fruits or vegetables eaten raw, should be washed carefully. The very small red tomatoes which grow in clusters, known as cherry tomatoes, often found in large markets, are very attractive for salads. These and the yellow plum tomatoes are perhaps always eaten without peeling. When a banana is used underripe it is less of a fruit than a vegetable. It is also commonly used for fritters. It may be baked or fried like a potato or yam, and served with meats. The South has come to appreciate this fruit as a vegetable more readily than the North, though such uses are now very general. A simple way to cook bananas: Remove the skin, scrape off the rough outside, cut large ones in two across, dip in egg and crumbs, and fry brown in deep fat. HER TIME WELL OCCUPIED Pity the Poor Society Woman Who Is a Martyr to Duty of Being Well Dressed. The other day I called on a friend who lives in a fashionable New York apartment. She told me she went every morning for a "fitting." I protested. "You mean in the spring and fall, when you are getting your things, don't you?" "No; I mean every day, through the eight winter months. It's an awful nuisance. No wonder I'm a nervous wreck. I wish John would let me wear ready-made things. It's absurd, but it's a fact that I hardly ever go through the day without going either to the tailor, the dressmaker, or try on hats or shoes or corsets. I have a good many things made between seasons, when the prices are lower. And I have to squeeze in time to go shopping; I want to see what the new imported things look like, and go to the openings. I've discovered a dear little Frenchwoman who makes all my lingerie (my friend wears lingerie, not underwear), and very cheaply, too, considering the exquisite work she does, but she expects me to tell her just how I want everything done, and to choose designs for the embroidery, and to buy the lace and ribbon; and, of course, I try on every garment. Stockings and vells are about the only thing I can get ready-made, and it takes a lot of time selecting them. Don't you think the new vells are awfully trying?" -Atlantic. Tobacco in History It has been settled to the general satisfaction of students of tobacco history that one Hernandez de Toledo introduced the smoking habit into Spain and Portugal in 1559, and that he brought his tobacco from Santo Domingo. Jean Nicot was the ambassador of France at the court of Portugal and he, acquiring the habit in Lisbon, carried it with him back to France, where the habit took hold in fashionable circles some time before Sir Francis Drake and his men carried Indian pipes and tobacco to England in 1585, at which time Sir Walter Raleigh set the pipe-smoking fashion at the court of Elizabeth, whence it spread over England. The habit of taking snuff followed closely in the trail of the pipe smoke. Fishes See Well. An examination of the eyes of many fishes in the tanks of the public aquarium at New York was recently made by means of the retinoscope and other instruments. It was learned not only that all fishes can see well, but that of the many examined none was near-sighted nor suffered from any abnormality. Considering their big, rolling, glassy eyes, a squint-eyed fish would be a horror! The glassiness, by the way, is owing in many cases to the fact that, in the absence of lids, the eyeballs are protected either by a slimy material, or by a transparent skin; these are not noticeable in life, but after death quickly become cloudy or opaque. Fishes such as the absurd little puffers, which dig in the sand, have real lids that close over the eye. The studies of fishes' eyes have proved valuable in understanding and relieving human near-sightedness. A "Searcher Out." The science and genius of Mr. Marconi have made it almost impossible for alien spies to use a wireless telegraphic installation in the British Isles, but there is in use by the war office a "searcher out," which indicates the whereabouts of any "wireless" used for the receipt or dispatch of messages. It is called the direction finder, and was primarily intended to enable the navigation officer of a ship to take bearings of wireless telegraph stations, with a view to finding the position of his ship or avoiding collisions with other vessels. The Charger's Lament "One man of the —— Lancers I found lying on his back with his eyes staring at the skates. He was dead, without dourbt. Standing over him was his horse, without a wound. It was looking into his face every few minutes, and then neighing in a pitiful way that sounded just like a human being in an excess of grief. To hear that poor animal was enough to bring tear, to the eyes of the most hardened of men," says Lance-Corporal J. Stilton AIRCRAFT This picture shows one of the armored aeroplanes of the British corps, snapped just as it returned to its base after having gone on an important scouting expedition. The lieutenant, who had been making observations of the enemy's positions, is hurrying off to report his findings to the commander of the division. OPENING OF DARDANELLES MAY HAVE WIDE REACHING EFFECTS Development of Indicated Operations Seems to Purpose Expulsion of Turks From Constantinople—Allies in West End Need Oil and Grain, While Russia Desires Southern Ingress to Her Territory for Her War Shipments. New York.-The Herald's naval correspondent writes: The most striking characteristic of this great war is the rapidity with which its main interest centers first in one part of the world and then in another. Something like eight thousand miles separated the scene of the battle off the Falkland islands and that off the Dogger bank, while on land attention is riveted at one time on the Belgian coast or the campaign in Lorraine, and at another in the Carpathians or on a life-and-death struggle in Poland. This week the minds of both naval and military watchers of the conflict have been directed to the Dardanelles, the gates of Asia. There another phase of the world-wide war is opening, the effect of which no man can tell. Each of the contending empires in the conflict possesses an advantage which in a measure compensate one the other. While Britain holds the command of the sea, Germany has the interior position on land, which enables her to strike alternately heavy blows on either front. She also has been able, with the assistance of Austria and Turkey, and aided by the geographical conditions, to drive a wedge between the communications of her enemies which extends from the North sea almost to the Indian ocean. The movement in the Mediterranean indicates the determination on the part of the superior sea power to cut that wedge in two. The strategic importance of the straits between Europe and Asia has been recognized from very ancient times. It was on the Cheronese, the peninsula on the western side of the straits, that the Turks got their first foothold in Europe. It may very well be that if it now falls into the hands of Great Britain its occupation by British troops will mean the uprooting of the last vestige of Ottoman rule in the northern continent. There are at least indications of the development of a far-reaching operation from both ends of the Sea of Marmora, having for its purpose the expulsion of the Turk from Constantinople. There are other objects of first-class importance to be obtained from a successful attack on the Dardanelles. Now that the Archangel route is closed by ice, communication between Russia and her allies has almost entirely ceased. There is no outlet for the immense supplies of corn and oil of which they are in want and which she could furnish, and, on the other hand, the only source of supply of the munitions of war, which she cannot manufacture herself, must be brought over the long and difficult road from Vladivostok and Harbin. The opening of the Dardanelles and the Bosporus must have, therefore, an immediate and important effect both in the western and eastern theaters of war. Nor can it be doubted that a substantial gain of this character to Germany's foes would directly influence the nations which have been for so long hesitating about entering the war. All the Balkan States would be affected considerably, and while Greece could scarcely stand still with Russia at the gates of Constantinople, Italy might well feel that this sharp stroke removed the last doubt as regarding the side with which she should be acting. Of the operation itself, although the Dardanelles have long been regarded as impregnable, it is more than likely that as other fortresses have failed to maintain their security WILDCAT WAS BIG AS GOAT Alabama Hunter Kills Huge Bobcat Which Had Been Preying on Animals In Vicinity. Bay Minette, Ala.-K. R. White, one of the leading hunters of this vicinity, is exhibiting a mammoth bobcat which he killed several days ago about five miles southeast of town. The animal is almost as large as a goat and is noted as one of the fiercest of the wild animals yet in the woods of this against the modern materials of war so those in the straits will be over-whelmed by the mass of explosives hurled upon them from the long-range artillery of the battleships of today. When the forts in the straits were planned ships were dependent upon the wind and they carried guns which could not compare in power with those mounted in the land batteries. When Vice-Admiral Duckworth took a British squadron through the straits in 1807 his vessels were assailed with huge shots, some of them weighing 800 pounds, but even these heavy missiles did little damage. Today the British ships will throw shells filled with high explosives, each more than double the weight of the shot thrown at Vice-Admiral Duckworth's ships, and the destruction wrought by such missiles will be immeasurably greater. Moreover, it is unnecessary for the ships themselves to approach near enough to be injured by the shore batteries, even if the guns in these have been somewhat augmented from German sources. It is already announced that the forts at the mouth of the straits, about two miles apart, have been crumbled into atoms, and those in the narrows, further up, can be similarly treated at ranges at which the ships themselves will be comparatively immune. There remain other obstructions in the shape of mines in the channel, but that these have been located by the British submarines is TABLE 1 GROWTH & LIFE STATUS Few people realize what great power there lies in the modern shells and explosives. This unusual picture vividly tells what an enormous amount of destruction a shot from one of the French 75 mm. guns is able to accomplish. When this horse was struck by the shell the force of the shot cut the animal in two and lifted the fore half of the carcass into the tree. There are 91,818 organized workers in Missouri, of whom 3,926 are women. county. The animal has been preying on the smaller animals in the vicinity of the White home, and when chase was made the hunter and dogs were able to capture it. The fur is very pretty and it is highly prized by the owner. Modern Living. According to a New York physical expert, modern living is destroying the human body. That is one of the serious phases of the high cost of living.—Kansas City Journal. certain, and their removal should be no difficult task. Once the passage is clear for the ships of war, and these are off Gallipoll, the remainder of the business is simple. With the numbers and composition of the Turkish garrison in the Gallipoll peninsula the British authorities must be acquainted, and, the forts being destroyed, a force of sufficient strength doubtless will be landed, if necessary under the fire of the guns. The configuration of the mainland by a narrow isthmus not four miles wide at Bulair, and open to bombardment from the sea at either side, makes the occupation and holding of it by the stronger sea power easy. The possession of the peninsula, as the late admiral of the fleet, Sir Geoffrey Hornby, said in 1877, when he took an ironclad fleet through, guarantees a safe passage, not only for the ships of war, but for their auxiliaries as well. The appearance of a Franco-British fleet off Constantinople and the consequent wiping out of the Ottoman navy, even with its German re-enforcement, will make the task of Russia at the Bosporus end a light one. Already, it is said, Russian forces are assembling at Odessa and the transports are available whenever required, so, in the opinion of many astute onlookers, the ultimate success of this undertaking is scarcely in doubt. It will be one more lesson of the ubiquitous exercise of see power. IMAGINED RAT WAS BURGLAR Girl Bitten by Rodent Thought Her Cheek Punctured by Hypodermic Needle of Night Intruder. Lafayette, Ind.—Miss Bernice Crowden heard a noise in her bedroom at her home and, thinking it was a burglar, did not move. In a few minutes she felt warm breath on her face and was too badly frightened either to scream or to move. She thought that she was about to be chloroformed and a second later, when she felt a sharp sting in her cheek, she was certain that a hypodermic needle had been used by a burglar. She screamed for her brother, who rushed into the room and found Miss Crowden's cheek bleeding. The cause of the wound was not determined until a physician was called. He declared that the young woman had been bitten by a rat. A rat, believed to have been the one that bit the young woman, was caught and killed by her brother, Louis Crowden. Miss Crowden is in a serious condition from the nervous shock. IN THE GERMAN TRENCHES INTERNATIONAL JUNK SERVICE Underground Houses in the German Trenches in Poland. Huge Breaker Accomplishes Work So Gently Milk and Coffee Are Not Spilled. Los Angeles, Cal.-C. H. Jennison of Alamitos Bay, near Long Beach, planned to move his home back 20 feet. Before he started a big storm struck. A huge breaker picked up the house and moved it back 20 feet, setting it down squarely on the ground so gently that a pail of milk and pot of coffee on the table in the house were not spilled. Mrs. Jennison and her two children were not in the house at the time. The house was placed on its new foundations the next day. SHOULD HE TAKE ONE DRINK? It Will Cost Him $4,000 Placed as Conditional Forfeit to Obtain His Release. Tacoma, Wash.—One drink will cost Thomas Cannally $4,000—that is, if he takes it. Six weeks ago Cannally was sentenced to six months in jail for stealing $4 while intoxicated. After serving a month of his sentence Cannally appealed to Police Justice Evans to be released, offering to deposit $4,000 in cash, to be forfeited in case he took a drink before his term would have expired. Justice Evans agreed, and placed the money on deposit in a local bank. The money was still in the bank today drawing 3 per cent interest and Cannally was occupying a seat high on the "water wagon." Thief-Catching a La Mode. Thief-Catching a la Mode. New York—Pursuing a thief who had stolen his watch, Robert Brown ran his automobile on to the sidewalk and pinned his man against a building. According to Doctor Livingstone, the gorilla sometimes picks up a negro baby and carries it about. The natives rescue it in rather an ingenious way. They place a large bunch of bananas in the way of the gorilla, which seizes them with both hands and lets the baby drop. The baby been one of its own kind it would have clung to its nurse. But, being a human baby, it naturally falls, so that the rescuers can drive away the animal and carry off their prize. In Constant Battle for Freedom MONTENEGRIN VILLAGE MONTENEGRO is one of the smallest members of the family of nations, and freedom has made her sturdiest stands among its dreamy crags and unproductive rock-strewn gravel slopes. Now, true to traditions of centuries of incessant warring, she has joined in the world war, with eagerness to expand in the tobacco and grazing lands of Herzegovina. A picture of the strongly-individual characteristics of this nation, nurtured and contained upon a mountain, whose entrance into the war scales caused hardly a tremor of the balance, has been prepared for the National Geographic society by George Higgins Moses, United States n.lnister to Greece and Montenegro during 1909-1912. Surveying the history of the miniature country, against which powerful Islamic waves broke in vain for centuries, the writer says: King Nicholas, arch, more a path is an astute politician. The reign of more than accomplished mutilent of his land. His territory many. Adratic ports to a thoroughly organic of his government. Smallest Cetinje, the cap is the smallest of it is the smallest world; and, more sngly placed of w is practically only airship and aeropot get into this city, to ascend a narrow yond the clouds, as would find nothing other than to go. "For 500 years they have maintained freedom, which of old has sat upon the heights,' and, with sufferings indescribable, with courage illimitable, won from the great English apostle of Balkan freedom those words of undying praise, in which he gave it as his 'deliberate opinion' that 'the traditions of Montenegro exceed in glory those of Marathon and Thermopylae and all the war traditions of the world.'" Everywhere within the little kingdom, the writer says, one can see memorials of the grim, unbroken struggle of Montenegro's people against the power of the Turk, a struggle in which the Turk, master through the Balkans, battered against the mountain heights to no avail. Montenegro has little to invite except the majesty of the vista from its higher crests, and the little band of Slavs who fled hither had freedom more than luxury and ease in mind. At the creation, so runs a Montenegro legend given by Mr. Moses, an angel was sent forth to gather the superfluous stones on the earth's surface. He placed these stones in a bag which burst as he was flying over Cernagora, and Montenegro's richest tower is still the rocks which the angel spilled upon it. Webbed With Fine Roads. The approach to the kingdom, a winding way up hill, is spoken of by the writer as a splendid piece of engineering, which weaves up the gaunt, gray cliffs, finally threading a narrow, easily-defended defile and crossing a pass swathed mainly in clouds. Montenegro, Mr. Moses continues, is webbed with fine roads, the expression of the present king's restless spirit for improvement. The capital itself, Cetinje, is hardly more than a knot of cross-streets in two roads of this system. There are no pretentious buildings in the city, only two being of more than two stories in height, the Russian and Austrian legations. The external life of the capital is simple in the extreme. Montenegrins, declares the writer, are mostly of greater than average stature, and the men have come to feel their principal calling to be that of war. The women of Montenegros are its economic producers, and, to quote King Nicholas, who has married his delightful daughters to some of Europe's leading houses, the women are the land's most important export. The men, Mr. Jones says, are good workers when put to it, and whenever a Montenegrin applying for a job is asked what he can do, he invariably answers, "Superintend." There is little commerce and almost no manufactures in the kingdom, whose lands are barely rich enough to support the needs of the people in the most simple manner. *Good tobacco is raised in the country, and a few coarse stuffs are woven in Podgoritz. Nearly everything in use, however, is imported, and duties and prices are very high. No Collusion for Him. An English laborer was being tried with a supposed accomplice for poaching, which he stoutly denied. The magistrate retorted that the evidence went to show that at least he was in collusion with the other prisoner. The laborer here interrupted, and said he "warn't in Collusion; war in X — that he met the other man." The court explained the meaning of the word "collusion," but it did not deter the other from proceeding with his defense. "There war no collusion 'tween us, as that feller always wanted the whole profits, and I never collude with that sort 'o man if I knew it; and when there's no chance to git nothin' I never colludes. Not me!" Magn sia in Fishes Chemical analyses of starfishes, seaurchins and crinoids, collected from all parts of the world, show that the skeletons of the animals contain much magnesia. The percentage of magnesia is highest in those specimens that lived in tropical waters and lowest in forms from the ice seas M King Nicholas, a democratic monarch, more a patriarch than a king, is an astute politician and a capable administrator. Throughout his long reign of more than fifty years, he has accomplished much in the development of his land. He has increased his territory many times; adding two Adriatic ports to his possessions, and thoroughly organizing all departments of his government. Smallest of Capitals. Cetinje, the capital of Montenegro, is the smallest of the war capitals. It is the smallest capital city in the world; and, moreover, it is the most snugly placed of war-zone cities, for it is practically only assailable by the airship and airplane. In order to get into this city, an army would have to ascend a narrow mountain road beyond the clouds, and after it got there would find nothing in particular to do other than to go sightseeing. There is nothing around Cetinje to hold on to. There are plenty of stones, fresh air and bleak fields. From the latter fruits are won only by undismayed pampering and caloery. cetinein consists of a main street and a cross street. On the cross street is the king's palace. This is a fair-sized, whitewashed Italian villa, with an audience room about fifteen feet square and a red tiled roof. The main street is well kept and it is enclosed by two regular lines of whitewashed, stone houses, of one and two stories, many of which have stores on the ground floor. There is a fac- ```markdown ``` TYPE OF MONTENEDORIN WOMAN, tory for arms and ammunition in the village, and a higher school for girls which was founded more than twenty years ago by the empress of Russia. Ivan the Black, forced about the end of the fourteenth century, to abandon Jabbilak, the former capital to the north of Lake Scutari, founded Cetinje. The Turks have taken the town several times, the Montenegrins retreating to the surrounding heights of barren limestone, from whence they have kept up their struggle until the Turks sickened of their dreary, bootless conquests. Cetinje is diffi- cult to menace; little there is to harm, and small reason there can be to undertake its capture. Daily Thought. No man at bottom means injustice; it is always for some obscure distorted image of a right that he contends. —Carlyle. of Greenland and the Antarctic, with a regular gradation between which even shows the local effect of cold ocean currents upon life at the sea bottom. System Makes for Progress The prudent, penniless beginner in the world labors for wages a while, saves a surplus with which to buy tools or land for himself, then labors on his own account another while, and at length hires another new beginner to help him. This is the just and generous and prosperous system which opens the way to all, gives hope to all and consequent energy and progress and improvement of condition to all.—Lincoln. Buchanan's Fund for Charity. One of the few funds, if not the only one, left for charity by a president of the United States, is used in Lancaster, Fa., for buying coal for the poor at Christmas and for other good uses. The fund was left by President Buchanan, who was a resident of Lancaster, and the income now amounts to about $3,000 a year. New Loves for Old By Victor Radcliffe Face to face for the first time in fifteen years with his almost forgotten early love, Mr. Archibald Newton raised his hat politely and his face became pleasant. The lady shook hands with him and smiled with a genuine greeting for an old-time friend. "A happy surprise," remarked Archibald. "Some changes since you and I last met. Married, of course." "With two children," and the lady's face saddened as she murmured softly—"widow." "Widower," explained Archibald. "Two children also—girls." "And I have two boys," supplemented Mrs. Burton. "You do not live here, surely?" "But I do," replied he, with a rather proud wave of his hand, including within its scope fair acres enclosed by the fence against which he had been leaning. "How strange!" observed Mrs. Burton, with a slight flutter in her voice—"I have just bought the place adjoining." "You don't say so!" exclaimed Mr. Newton. "Then we shall be neighbors." "And friends, I hope, as we always were," added his companion. "Those dear old days!" and she lowered her eyes and he sighed. "I declare! Mary has made a fine looking woman," commented Archibald as they parted for the time being. "I always thought Archibald handsome." Mrs. Burton communed with herself. "He's more so than ever now." And Archibald smiled with warmth and Mrs. Burton simmered, and it brightened the moment for both in a pleasing happy way. In about a week the Burton's moved into their new home. Mrs. Burton explained that she had seen it advertised and had purchased it on the recommendation of a lawyer friend. She had never dreamed of the good fortune of getting next door to a helpful accommodating old friend. It was when for the first time Archibald got sight of the two boys that he seemed to get a new life impulse. They were bright, lively, up-to-date urchins, eight and ten years old respectively. Such lads! It made Archibald chuckle over his own early boyhood as he watched them up to all kinds of fun and mischief. They climbed trees to the topmost branch. They hitched up the cow to a dog cart and had a runaway. They A man and a woman stand in a field, talking to each other. The man is wearing a suit and hat, while the woman is wearing a dress with a polka dot pattern and a hat. They are standing on a grassy field with trees in the background. "How Strange!" Observed Mrs. Burton. slid down the barn roof with Indian-like yells that set their mother in a tremor. "I declare, Mary," exuberated Archibald, "I never saw smarter lads! They've got activity and brains. How I'd like to own them!" "What! With those two little angel girls of yours? Archibald, they're so sweet, I feel like hugging and kissing them all the time." Certainly the little girls were very jrLyke and well-behaved. They had a somewhat abuded air about them, however, and Archibald spoke of it. "You can't expect an old fossil like me to bring then, up cheerful and happy like a mother," sighed Archibald. "They need a woman's direction and company. See lots of them, Mary, it will do them good." "And Archibald, do try and tune down those rude boisterous boys of mine." "You don't give them work and they like it." explained Archibald. "Mary, I've an idea." "What is that, Archibald?" inquired Mrs. Burton sweetly. "Let's trade." "Oh, dear!" "I mean for a time. See here, give those girls the advantage of your kind motherly gentleness and love for a month or two. Meantime trust the boys to me. I'll show you the real merit there is in them." The bargain was really made. Of course every day the families visited to and fro. The girls begged to lose their shyness and reserve. The boys became interested in everything about the Newton place. They love, practical work, and the cheery helpful old man was constantly with them, for the time being a boy at heart and chirpy as a lark. One day there was quite a row at the Newton home. The hired man had got intoxicated and had a runaway. The boys were with him and both were slightly bruised. This angered Archibald. He discharged the man. "I'll get even with you!" threatened the latter. "Don't show your face around here again," ordered Archibald. "Yah!" retorted the insolent fellow. "Mighty loving about those two mischievous brats, ain't yer? Huh! guess it's the mother you're after." "You wretched scoundrel!" raved Archibald, and made for the man, but the latter darted away and back to his cups at the village tavern. A week later one morning the younger of the boys startled Archibald with a quick alarming cry. "Fire—see, it's our house!" They all ran for the Burton home. The girls were outside on the lawn, weeping. They had been carried to safety by Mrs. Burton. "Where is she?" shouted Archibald frantically. "She went back to get the bird you gave her," she replied of the little misses. "Why, she's hemmed in with the flames!" cried Archibald. It was fortunate that he entered the burning house, for in one of the upper rooms he stumbled across Mrs. Burton. She had fainted away. He lifted her in his arms. She partially recovered sensibility. Her arms encircled his neck. He felt quite the hero as he got her safely out of the house. "The house was set on fire, Archibald," declared Mrs. Burton that evening. They were all housed comfortably now in the Newton home. "The flames started in the cellar where no one had been for two days." The village marshal was advised. He started a still hunt for the incendiary. Archibald and Mrs. Burton were discussing her plans for rebuilding the next evening when the marshal appeared. The dismissed hired man was in his charge. "I've found the person who set that fire," said the official. The hired man looked reckless and ugly. "What shall I do with him?" inquired the marshal. Archibald hesitated. It seemed so nice and homelike to see Mrs. Burton under his roof that he almost forgave the firebug. "Make him sign the pledge and send him away. I don't want to start any man on the way to the penitentiary," he said. "But why did he set fire to my house?" inquired Mrs. Burton in an injured tone. "Revenge, ma'am," muttered the incendiary. "Why, I never harmed you." Why, I never harmed you." "No, ma'am, but I was mad with drink and down on Mr. Newton for discharging me from his service." "What had I to do with that?" asked the lady. "Well, I knew it would hurt him worse to have you suffer than himself." "I don't understand—" "Because—well, because je was in love with you!" blurted out the man. Mrs. Burton looked at Archibald. Both blushed. The officer and his prisoner departed. Archibald crossed over to the woman's chair. "Mary," he said softly, "we don't need two houses. One will do, if—" "Oh, my!" fluttered Mrs. Burton. "If we bring up the boys and girls under one roof. Make me happy, Mary," and Archibald was eloquent and earnest as a young lover of twenty-one. "I wish I could," responded Mrs. Burton—"as happy as I am myself after what that man said." "It's true, Mary—every word of it!" declared the ardent swain thrillingly. And then he kissed her, just as he had in the far past when she was a blushing girl of sixteen. "Uplift" in Fiction Latter-day American story tellers, most of them, seem to be in a conspiracy to "make the world better," to "touch the heart," to "make you forget all your troubles," to "exalt life and love," to be "a sunshine-maker." These intentions are so unfaltering, and the stress laid on "clean living" is so insistent, that one is forced to ask one's self whether the practice and theory of living in America are not antagonistic? whether the exaggerated sentimental appeal may not denote thinness of real emotion, and the persistent absorption with the moral issue an uneasy self-distrust? It would be as ridiculous to charge the great American people with being less honest with themselves than are those of other nations as it would be to doubt that in "the land of freedom" there is less inner freedom than elsewhere. But the latter-day American novel often leaves one with an uneasy idea that the weight and momentum of "American civilization are rolling out the paste of human nature very flat and are stamping it with machine-made patterns of too common an order—The Atlantic. Bright Policemen. During the early period of the work on the Panama canal many persons were injured by jumping on and off trains in motion on the Panama railroad. There were on the zone police force many West Indians, who were trained and capable men, but incurably literal. An order was issued to the force to arrest any person found jumping on or off a train in motion, and the next day two West Indian policemen brought into a police station a white man who was struggling fiercely to break away from them. "What have you arrested him for?" asked the police sergeant who was on duty. "For jumping on and off the rear of a train, sah," one of the policemen replied. "The blamed fools!" cried the arrested man. "I'm the brakeman!"—Youth's Cmpanion. First Shall Be Last. Miss Gushington—I think your novel has a perfect ending, Mr. Scribbler. Scribbler—How do you like the opening chapter? Miss Gushington—Oh, I have not come to that yet—Judge. The HOME BEAUTIFUL Flowers and Shrubbey Their Care and Cultivation ```markdown ``` Daisies Make a Good Growth Indoors. STARTING OF THE ANNUALS Many annuals can be started from seed planted now for winter flowering, and with the use of the plants now growing in the garden and young plants raised from cuttings a good display can be obtained for house culture at a very small expense. It is a good idea to pot the plants sufficiently early so the pots can be plunged in the garden, permitting them to remain there a week or two before taking them into the house. A good rule is to allow two leaves to remain on cuttings of such plants as geraniums, cutting off the top half of these leaves with a sharp knife. Any cuttings that die or rot must be immediately removed. The Rex Begonias are propagated from leaf cuttings, that is, a portion of the leaf cut and stuck in the sand. ```markdown ``` --- THE PEONIES No other herbaceous plant lives so long or produces flowers equal to the peony. Peonies planted this autumn will flower next season. The middle of September to the middle of October is the best time to plant, preferably the earlier season to permit the plants to make a good root growth before winter sets in. The soil must be rich as the peony is a gross feeder. Remove the soil to a depth of three feet and fill up the space to the depth of a foot with well rotted cow manure. Spade the manure in well. If the soil is clayey, mix with it equal parts of sand, leaf and mold and manure for the other half. Fill up the excavation with the prepared soil, rounding it up to the center, which should be six or seven inches above the level of the lawn. In setting the plants dig a hole from one and a half to two feet deep and two feet wide. Allow a space of three feet in diameter for each plant, placing the crowns three inches below the surface, firming the soil well around the roots. This is best done by the feet of the planter. Mulch well before cold weather with coarse manure and leaves. In the spring loosen the soil, after removing the mulch, to a depth of five or six inches, care being taken to stir the soil without injuring the crowns of the plants. Commercial fertilizer strong in potash should be used in the spring after the bed is started. PEONIES or the leaves can be spread out flat on the sand and pinned down tight with hairpins or wooden toothpicks. Keep the cuttings shaded. Another good way to make cuttings is in a small earthen crock without drainage. Fill with sand to within an inch or two.of the top. Insert the cuttings and pour in water until the sand is just covered. Keep the sand constantly covered with water and the cuttings will soon root. When the cuttings are inserted in the sand, the sand should be packed firmly about them with the hands. Insert the cuttings closely together. The foliage should be cut back on the cuttings. Plants growing in the garden, which make fine house plants include: Fuchsias, begonias, geraniums, petunias, pinks, verbenas, arbutils, chrysanthemums, daisies. Cut the plants back about one-half. THE FLOWER OF THE YEAR SOME FLOWER HINTS Set out Iris in September and they will flower next summer. Hellebore dusted on cabbage plants while they are wet with dew will keep the cabbage worms down. Late pruning induces a new growth on plants and trees, rendering them susceptible to injury from the winter cold. The time for pruning is during the winter or early spring, before the buds start. Look at the stored roots and bulbs. If any sign of decay remove the rotten spot and cover quickly with powdered charcoal. Gas-heated rooms, unless well ventilated, are bad for plants. All faded or fading blossoms should be cut from every bush. Fruit trees are especially benefited by this treatment. The fruit will improve by the check in leaf growth. Climbing roses and vines can be made to follow your will, if you will give that a good start in summer. Cut back the shoots that are too vigorous and take out entirely every weakling. If a branch is going up straight and you want it to go sidewns cut the branch so that the bud which will be at the top points the way you want the branch to go. Don't be too severe on your plants in summer, but at the same time let them understand you hold the reins and that they cannot run riot. When a cow's udder is caked it is better to leave the calf with her until the abnormal condition is removed. GOOD USES FOR KEROSENE Excellent for Cleaning Glassware—Will Remove Rust From Kitchen Stove—For the Refrigerator. A little kerosene added to very hot water, will make windows, looking glasses and picture glasses bright and clear. Use a small, clean cloth, wring it dry and rub it over the glass, after wiping down the framework with an oiled cloth. Then proceed to the next window and treat it similarly on both sides. After that go back to the first one and wipe it dry with a large clean cloth. No real polishing is required and the window or glass will look clear and shiny. Kerosene will clean your hands better than anything else after blackening a range or stove. Pour a little in the water, wash your hands in it, then wash them in tepid water, and finally with plenty of soap and a stiff brush in hot water. If possible finish up by rubbing the hands with lemon and rosewater and glycerin. When your kitchen sink is rusty rub it over with kerosene. Squeaks in shoes may sometimes be prevented by dipping the soles in kerosene. The white spots appearing in the spring on the lining of your refrigerator will disappear if you rub the zinc with kerosene. Leave the refrigerator open several hours, then wash with water, soap and ammonia. The refrigerator will then be clean and sweet and all spots will have disappeared. To clean painted walls wipe them first with a cloth wet in kerosene and let stand 15 minutes. Then wash the walls with good warm soapsuds, but do not rub soap on the cloth, or the paint will be streaked. Rub spots of tar or pine pitch on clothing in kerosene before washing them. MANY WAYS TO SERVE EGGS Albumen Water, for One Thing, Is Palatable and Highly Beneficial for Children. Of course this can only be done in the transition period after the albumen water (raw white shaken up in water) is no longer strong enough. Those who have babies generally know how to make albumen water, but for the benefit of those who do not know, the proportion depends upon the age of the child. The usual formula for older children is the white of one egg shaken up in a glass of water, put on ice or served with ice chopped with a little orange juice for flavoring, if the doctor will allow it. A refreshing drink for a sick person is the white of egg shaken up in two-thirds of a glass of water, mixed with the juice of a whole orange and half a lemon, with a little cracked ice. The acid cuts the albumen and prevents the stringiness besides adding a delicious flavor, cooling to a fevered throat. Beefsteak Pie. Have butcher cut 1½ pounds of round steak into small squares. Put meat, with one small onion chopped fine, in frying pan with two tablespoonfuls of butter and simmer for a few minutes. Cover with boiling water and boil—not too rapidly—until tender. Add four potatoes, cut into small cubes the last 15 minutes. Make pie crust and line baking pan. Prick and place in oven until dry but not brown. Put stew into this, adding one-half teaspoonful of chopped parsley, one-quarter teaspoonful of black pepper and one-half teaspoonful of salt. Put on top crust and brown in oven. Serve from baking dish. Mushrooms may be added with potatoes if desired. Plum Pudding. Chop one-half pound suet finely, put in a basin and add one-half pound cracker crumbs, pinch of salt, one cupful sugar, two grated nutmegs, one teaspoonful powdered mixed spices, one-half pound seeded raisins, one-half pound sultana raisins, one-quarter pound chopped candied citron peel, three ounces blanched and chopped almonds, eight well beaten eggs and one gill of brandy. Mix well. Pour into well buttered mold, tie over with buttered paper and steam steadily for five hours. Turn out and decorate with split almonds and holly. Fruit Sherbet. The juice of two oranges, two lemons, a pint of cream and a cupful of sugar stirp (or less, depending upon the fruit). Strain the juice and add the cream and sirup, then freeze. The proportion of ice and salt for ice cream is one part salt to three of ice. For icees and sherbets use one part salt to four parts of ice. For packing use one part of salt to four parts of ice. Use a nugsyack and a heavy mallet to crush the ice. Lentil Croquettes. Take one pint of lentil pulp, one-half pint of bread crumbs (entire wheat preferred), three beaten eggs, two tablespoonfuls of grated onions, one-quarter cupful of butter. Salt and pepper to taste. Mix ingredients together, cook in double boiler or steam until eggs are set. Chill, then form in croquettes. Dip in egg, roll in crumbs and fry in deep fat. To add one-half cupful of shredded English walnuts or pecans imparts a rich, delicate flavor. Cottage Cheese. Put a pan of sour milk on the stove where it will warm very slowly. When it has thickened sufficiently so that it can be cut with a knife and the curd seems thick enough for cheese, remove from the stove and strain through a cheese cloth spread over the colander. Add a spoonful of butter, a little salt, mix well and put into a dish. Pour cream over the cheese before serving. NEWS and GOSSIP of WASHINGTON How Income Tax Law Hits Members of Congress WASHINGTON—There isn't the slightest doubt that if the last congress had it all to do over again it would nail fast a provision to the income tax law allowing senators and representatives to deduct their election expenses from their income in making up their income tax returns. Members of congress have awakened to the fact that they must allow the sergeants-at-arms of both houses to deduct the income tax in advance from congressional salaries without taking campaign expenses into consideration. Thus there are several congressmen who have paid out large amounts to be re-elected who must still pay income taxes on the money they spent. The internal revenue bureau will not give help; it has a are personal, and are, therefore, returnable as a ject to the tax. This decision, it is said at the treasury, mis appealed to the secretary of the treasury and公pretation of the law more favorable to their desig. Congressmen, it is explained, have hesitated reasons; first, because such an argument has second, because it might prove embarrassing to such a course. The treasury department office vowable to congressmen might also put the secret light. It remains now for some congressman bole duce an amendment to the income tax law allow deducted from net congressional incomes. In t responsible for the income tax law have stead. "In reply to your verbal inquiry," says the income tax division to the many applicant advised that the expenses incurred by a memb a campaign for re-election are regarded by this character, and, therefore, not deductable in a the provisions of the income tax law." The treasury will not divulge the names of have telephoned and written letters on this subj comment and gossip at the capitol; so the trea about from one congressman to another. English Sparrows Are Still ternal revenue bureau will not give help; it has ruled that campaign expenses are personal, and are, therefore, returnable as a part of net income and subject to the tax. up; it has ruled that campaign expenses unable as a part of net income and sub- treasury, might be altered if congressmen and could show a basis for an inter- their desires and pocketbooks. he hesitated to take this course for two ment has been difficult to invent, and arrasing to any congressman adopting ment officials hint that a decision fa- the secretary of the treasury in a bad bossman bolder than his fellows to intro- law allowing campaign expenses to beomes. In the house, it is learned, those have steadily opposed any such change. " says the nearly stereotyped reply of my applicants for information, "you are a member of congress in conducting by this office as purely personal in table in a return of your income under " the names of the thrifty legislators who in this subject, but it is a matter of wide so the treasury ruling has been spread over. Still Considered Aliens and under the supervision and inspiration with the aid of bird lovers and en- tites no consideration was paid to that This decision, it is said at the treasury, might be altered if congressmen appealed to the secretary of the treasury and could show a basis for an interpretation of the law more favorable to their desires and pocketbooks. Congressmen, it is explained, have hesitated to take this course for two reasons; first, because such an argument has been difficult to invent, and second, because it might prove embarrassing to any congressman adopting such a course. The treasury department officials hint that a decision favorable to congressmen might also put the secretary of the treasury in a bad light. It remains now for some congressman bolder than his fellows to introduce an amendment to the income tax law allowing campaign expenses to be deducted from net congressional incomes. In the house, it is learned, those responsible for the income tax law have steadily opposed any such change. "In reply to your verbal inquiry," says the nearly stereotyped reply of the income tax division to the many applicants for information, "you are advised that the expenses incurred by a member of congress in conducting a campaign for re-election are regarded by this office as purely personal in character, and, therefore, not deductable in a return of your income under the provisions of the income tax law." The treasury will not divulge the names of the thrifty legislators who have telephoned and written letters on this subject, but it is a matter of wide comment and gossip at the capitol; so the treasury ruling has been spread about from one congressman to another. English Sparrows Are Still Considered Aliens N the recent bird census conducted under the supervision and inspiration of the department of agriculture with the aid of bird lovers and enthusiasts throughout the United States no consideration was paid to that difficulty of making a census of him and department of agriculture was that our ing over two billions, exclusive of spar- square mile of land not planted to crops were the rebins, estimated as averaging of the Mississippi river. The highest of the acre, was reported in the suburb and the lowest estimate was one pair for forest birds being much less numerous lands. now in Washington goes back to 1872, in Col. O. E. Babcock, in charge of public hundred pairs of these birds were pur- Washington. Paramount at the Capital Washington and court vernacular is com- pee who take a law course in college as a admitted per capita in the national capital English sparrow was because of the difficulty of making a census of him and her or them. English sparrow was because of the difficulty of her or them. The estimate reached by the department native field bird population is something over a rows, or about one thousand to the square mile. The most numerous of these birds were the fifty pairs to the square mile east of the M average of field birds, seven pairs to the acre, area of the District of Columbia, and the low every three acres in Montana, the forest bird than the birds which dwell in open lands. The history of the English sparrow in Wai which year, under the supervision of Col. O. E buildings and grounds, about one hundred purchased and set free in the parks of Washington. Legal Education Is Paramount LEGAL education is paramount in Washington mon. There are many clerks here who take diversion, and more lawyers are graduated per than in The estimate reached by the department of agriculture was that our native field bird population is something over two billion, exclusive of sparrows, or about one thousand to the square mile of land not planted to crops. The most numerous of these birds were the rebins, estimated as averaging fifty pairs to the square mile east of the Mississippi river. The highest average of field birds, seven pairs to the acre, was reported in the suburban area of the District of Columbia, and the lowest estimate was one pair for every three acres in Montana, the forest birds being much less numerous than the birds which dwell in open lands. The history of the English sparrow in Washington goes back to 1872, in which year, under the supervision of Col. O. E. Babcock, in charge of public buildings and grounds, about one hundred pairs of these birds were purchased and set free in the parks of Washington. Legal Education Is Paramount at the Capital LEGAL education is paramount in Washington and court vernacular is common. There are many clerks here who take a law course in college as a diversion, and more lawyers are graduated per capita in the national capital manner," and the young swain insists on ha when the proposal of marriage is made, leap lunch you may hear the expression, "Give n peelings attached thereto." "In detail state and belief the component parts of the hash reads a document the lines are perused by wow shades of meaning with all the adjectives kno not be any loopholes for an extra word. M time when he may come back to the capital ing with the confidence and exuberance of y laws than those over which he was compell Washington—not to except Blackstone or an tional Magazine. All Original Plantation Rest REPRESENTATIVE JEFFERSON M. LEVY vote of gratitude for his preservation of Mo of Jefferson, which perches high on the sid Charlottesville and the University of Virginia. lists on her direct answer "Yes or no" made, leap year or otherwise. At a quick "Give me a potato, or potatoes, with all state to the best of your knowledge the hash as set forth." When a lawyer used by words, differentiating the various traits known attached, so that there may word. Many a student dreams of the capital a full-fledged lawmaker, insistence of youth that he can make better compelled to pore while a student in one or any other authorities cited.—Na. Restored to Monticello M. LEVY of New York is entitled to a ton of Monticello, the revolutionary home on the side of the mountain overlooking of manner," and the young swain insists on her direct answer "Yes or no" when the proposal of marriage is made, leap year or otherwise. At a quick lunch you may hear the expression "Give me a potato, or potatoes, with peelings attached thereto." "In detail state to the best of your knowledge and belief the component parts of the hash as set forth." When a lawyer reads a document the lines are perused by words, differentiating the various shades of meaning with all the adjectives known attached, so that there may not be any loopholes for an extra word. Many a student dreams of the time when he may come back to the capital a full-fledged lawnmaker, insisting with the confidence and exuberance of youth that he can make better laws than those over which he was compelled to pore while a student in Washington—not to except Blackstone or any other authorities cited—National Magazine. All Original Plantation Restored to Monticello REPRESENTATIVE JEFFERSON M. LEVY of New York is entitled to a vote of gratitude for his preservation of Monticello, the revolutionary home of Jefferson, which perches high on the side of the mountain overlooking Charlottesville and the University of Virginia at by the descendants of Jefferson, as sale. Mr. Levy's affection for the place plantation all of its original land belong- rises 736 acres, the farm just as it was exact duplicate of what it was 100 years produced when the original could not be specially those of great value, were those Monticello, but the spot is still owned by the that stipulation was made in the sale. Mr. and his wealth have restored to the plantationings, so that now the estate comprises 736 owned by Jefferson. The house stands almost an exact duplex ago, the colonial furniture being reproduced found, but most of the things, especially the used by Jefferson. Monticello, but the spot is still owned by the descendants of Jefferson, as that stipulation was made in the sale. Mr. Levy's affection for the place and his wealth have restored to the plantation all of its original land belongings, so that now the estate comprises 736 acres, the farm just as it was owned by Jefferson. The house stands almost an exact duplicate of what it was 100 years ago, the colonial furniture being reproduced when the original could not be found, but most of the things, especially those of great value, were those used by Jefferson. --- --- CAMPBACH EXPERIENCE ARE BORN AND REE SUBJECT TO TAX MONCREST I MUST HAVE BEEN IN A TRANS WHEN I MADE THAT LAW !!! In the recent bird census conducted of the department of agriculture thuslaists throughout the United Stat bird which in popular parlance is called the English sparrow. It might seem that enough generations of this bird have come into being and have passed away in the United States to have it looked upon as naturalized, but still people interested in birds continue to look upon this species of the sparrow as allens. In the census enumeration the numerous sparrows marked as native species were taken into account. It may be that one reason for the evident slight to the IN MY JUDGMENT CLARA, YOUR ANSWER MUST BE YES OR NO There is one feature of Monticello which has so far escaped most narrators, and that is that under the house, which crowns a high knob on the western side of the mountain, is a subterranean passage through which, it is said, Jefferson escaped once when the British cavalry officer Tarleton raided that section. The grave of the author of the Declaration of Independence, is at Human Desires. Human Desire. Henri-Fredric Amiel said that humanity is the dupe of its desires. Experience "has two ways of crushing us—by refusing our wishes and by fulfilling them. But he who only wills what God wills escapes both catastrophes." The income tax division of the in- I CAN'T SEE WHY THEY LEFT ME OUT OF THE BIRD CENSUS than in any other city in the country. The law course is especially attractive because the distinguished members of the Supreme court deliver lectures from time to time. Justice Brewer and Justice Harlan were very popular with their law classes, and legal education is so prevalent that even in drawing-room conversation young ladies cautiously state, "In my judgment this procedure should be so and so," or "Whereas the parties differed, the facts were set forth in this THE MUSEUM Peat is a vegetable formation, sometimes of a spongy character (when recent), and again of a kind approximating in composition to wood, while in some instances, at the bottom of bogs, it approaches lignite and even coal. Our Mottos "Nothing but The Best" The Crosthwait Floral Company Everything in Flowers and Flower Designs VE DELIVER THE GOODS The People say we have made some of the most beautiful and original designs in flowers ever seen in Kansas City. 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Sister Dee Pearl, 3101 East 16 has reopened her Church Grant Chapel at 533 Harrison street. It is a beautiful Church room easily seating 100 persons. To add to its comfort Sister Pearl is master in her profession of and altogether it is a very comfortable and cozy Church room. Sister Pearl it master in her profession of divine healing coupled also with the gift of wisdom to preach the infallible doctrine of truth makes her a tower of strength in advancing the cause of Christ, unfortunate and fallen humanity and giving God the praise. Sister Pearl will also open a spiritual study at her church for the acceptance of members and all those who are spiritually inclined that they may gain strength and knowledge in the study of the scripture in this great work with faith in Jesus Christ. For information consult Sister Pearl at her residence, 3101 E. 16th. Bell Phone, East 2367. --- Hon. A. W. Lloyd, Grand Chancellor of the K. of P.'s, is making his official tour through the state. He arrived in this city on Thursday, March 25, he was the guest of Dr. and Mrs. J. D. Ball. Much of his time was spent in visiting lodges of the Knights of Pythias. A reception was given him by the men of Lexington at the Masonic Hail Saturday night. Speeches were made by Rev. O. A. Johnson, Dr. J. D. Ball and A. W. Lloyd. On Friday afternoon Hon. A. W. Lloyd was a visitor of Douglass School and delivered an excellent address which was full of wholesome advice to pupils of the High School. His visit was highly appreciated by the principal and faculty.... The Thanksgiving anniversary of the Knights of Pythias were held at the Second Baptist Church Sunday, March 28. A. W. Lloyd acted as Master of Ceremonies; J. D. Ball, Chancellor Commander of the day. The church was well filled by members of the K. of P. and their many friends. The sermon was preached by Rev. R. W. Williams who gave a splendid discourse. This was followed by an able address by Hon. A. W. Lloyd in which he urged in his usually eloquent manner the members to live up to their standard of knighthood.... The Heroes of Jericho conducted their annual services at the Masonic Hall Sunday afternoon, March 29, 1915.... The Citizens Forum which was organized three weeks ago was held at the Zion A. M. E. church last Sunday afternoon. An excellent program was rendered. The next meeting will be held at the Second Baptist Church.... At the St. John M. E. Church on Wednesday night addresses were made on Hygiene by Dr. A. H. Hudson, Dr. J. D. Ball and Prof. George H. Green.... A Clean-up Campaign is being propagated under the auspices of the Happy Club. . . Miss Moore of Pittsburg, Ill., is the guest of Bertha McCorkle. .Mr. Wm. Galbreath of Lincoln, Nebspent last week end here the guest of his mother, Mrs. Florence Galbreath. .Mrs. Amanda Graham of North Twenty-fourth Street is on the sick list; also Miss Rosa Carter and Mr. Finis Thomas. LAWRENCE, KAS The funeral of Mrs. Martha Wilson was held from the residence of her daughter Mrs. Elizabeth Brown, 246 Arkansas street at 2:30 p. m. March 29, the Rev. Jackson pastor of Warren Street Baptist church officiating. In interment in Oak Hill cemetery. CARD OF THANKS We the children of Mrs. Martha Wilson feel very grateful to friends and neighbors who were so kind to Mrs. Brown and children who cared for her during her 14 months illness, never growing impatient and doing everything possible to alleviate her suffering. We extend our thanks to the teachers of New York school, the ladies' auxiliary of Warren Street church, Mrs. Susie Taylor. Also for the beautiful floral offerings. A large pillow design was given by her children and grandchildren. MRS. LUCY STONE, Lawrence, Kan. MRS. KATIE REYNOLDS, Spearfish Lake, S. D. MRS. ELIZABETH BROWN, Lawrence, Kan. JAMES H. WILSON, Omaha, Neb. CHAS. F. WILSON, Kansas City, Mo. OBITUARY Mrs. Martha Wilson was born in Dresden, Tenn., in the dark year of 1820 or 1822, where she lived with her parents until about the age of 14. She was then taken to Fayetteville, Ark., where she met her husband, James McKizic, with whom she lived until about 1861 when he was sold to a Southern master and died two years later. Martha, his wife, was left with eight small children to support after doing her task for her task master, Mr. Wilson. She left Fayettville in 1863 with her children for Springfield, Mo., remaining there two years, after which she moved to Lawrence, Kas., in 1865 where she remained until death. It is useless to relate what courage and energy was required to rear eight children and provide for herself. Nevertheless she lost sight of the world and made every required sacrifice until she had seen the last reach the age of maturity. God in his divine providence has blessed her, for she has seen her children and children's children. She was faithful in all her doings and loved by all who knew her. She professed a hope in Christ about 25 years ago, but for several reasons she did not unite with any church. However, the Methodist church was her choice. Mrs. Wilson was about 93 years of age and was able to provide for herself until about 14 months ago, when she was confined to her bed, to receive an infant's care. Yet during this long illness she was faithful and often said: "Of course I prefer death to this suffering, but God knows best." She leaves five children—Mrs. Lucy Stone, Mrs. Kate Reynolds, Mrs. Elizabeth Brown, James Wilson and Chas. Wilson, and a host of grand and great-grandchildren and friends to mourn her loss. She died March 27 at 2:15 p. m. Let us say from the depths of our hearts as a way of condolence. It is God who giveth and God who taketh; blessed be his holy name. JOPLIN, MISSOURI Rev. J. N. Brownlee has been invited to take part in Easter exercises in Chicago. The schools here are in fine condition and the churches are advancing along all lines. The Connor Hotel has a fine looking lot of waiters; they are all gentlemanly, neat and clean. Dr. Williams, our physiian, is loved by all his patients. A benefit for the Rev. A. J. Jones and wife was given at the Baptist church last Friday night. The parsonage they occupied was destroyed by fire several weeks ago. 19 CLOVER LEAF CASUALTY COM PANY OPENS OFFICE IN KANSAS CITY. J. J. Allen, District Manager. Mr. J. J. Allen, who has been engaged in the insurance business for four years for the Clover Leaf Casualty Co. has made a great record in his business in St. Louis. He has held the position there as District Manager for the past four years, and by his honest dealings with his people, he has been able with his staff of agents to insure a great majority of the business and professional as well as the laboring class of people in that city. The Clover Leaf Casualty Co. has recently completed arrangements to open an office in Kansas City, and have chosen Mr. Allen in preference to many other aspirants for the office of Manager. He comes to Kansas City highly recommended by the business and professional men of St. Louis and feels that he will be able to establish a great insurance business here, as his company is offering policies that cannot be excelled by any other old-line Casualty Co. The Clover Leaf is incorporated under the state laws of Illinois with $125,000 deposited with the state for the protection of each policyholder. He is in position to give employment to several of our young men and women as insurance agents, and would be glad to have any one with selling ability to call at his office for an interview with him. He states that he does not care whether or not you have had previous experience in insurance business, that many persons in the insurance business today came to him unexperienced and they are owing making from $100 to $150 per month. He is located in offices with Dr. J. E. Dibble at 19th and Vine streets. Phone, Bell East 887. SIR LUCIAN Past Grand Eminent C TROY, KANSAS. BY MRS. NELLE E. HOWARD. Mr. Bert Wakefield who has been very ill with pneumonia is reported somewhat better at this writing and his little daughter, Dorothy, is confined to her bed with a gripe. . . Mr. and Mrs. Morris Snoody were the guests of their daughter, Mrs. Lizzie Carter of St. Joseph, Saturday and Sunday. . . Miss Mintle Wilkinson was the guest of her sister, Mrs. Matthew McCurry of Elwood, Kansas and also did some shopping in St. Joseph, Mo. . . Mrs. Allie Duncan of Wathena and Misses Sallie Hathaway and Emma Starr of Highland, Kansas attended the Teachers Association in Troy Saturday. . . Misses Rosa Snyder and Maurine Weaver was St. Joseph shoppers Saturday. . . Messrs Harrison Wilkinson and Stanley were shopping in St. Joseph Saturday. . . Mr. and Mrs. Omar Pennel of Sunnybrook farm were shopping in Troy, Kansas. . . The Ladies Aid was entertained at the home of Mrs. Dora Lee Thursday evening and a delightful lunch was enjoyed by all present. Quarterly meeting will be held at the A. M. E. Church Sunday in connection with the Easter program. Presiding Elder Owens is expected to be present. . . Miss Elsie Lair and Mrs. Nellie E. Howard were the guests of Mrs. M. W. Webster in St. Joseph, Mo. Saturday. Miss Lair remained over Sunday to attend services at the Ebenezer A. M. E. Chap. . . Mrs. Amra Harvey of Kansas City, Mo. is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Johnson of this city. Mrs. Harvey is a sister of Mr. Johnson and will spend a week here before she starts to Memphis, Tenn., where she expects to remain and make it her home in the future. HOLDEN, MO. After a short illness Mr. Allen Anderson entered upon the life immortal Monday morning, March 22. The funeral services were held from the Second Baptist Church Thursday morning at 10:30, the Rev. Gardner officiating. Mr. Anderson was a member of the Baptist Church. A wife, two daughters and a host of relatives and friends survive him.....Rev. Wm. Duncan and wife of Chihlowee, Mo., and many friends from Centerview and Warrensburg attended the funeral of Mr. Allen Anderson.....Mr. Geo. Duncan, wife ad mother are on the sick list.....Ms. Jas. Ewing, who was dangerously ill, is improved.....Mrs. Mattie Harden was called to the bedside of her sister, who is very sick inigginsville, Mo.....Mrs. Clarise Smith was called to the bedside of her aunt at Monserat, Mo.....Mrs. Lizzie Holmes of Warrensburg, Mo. --- Since the book reception one or more books have come into the library each day. "Making a Living or Making a Life" will be the interesting subject discussed by Dr. W. F. Richardson of the Bales Avenue church Sunday at the Men's Easter services. The membership campaign between the Reds and Blues is being hotly contested. At present the two sides are a tie. Each team vows that when the returns are all in April 7 the other side will eat mush while they must be treated to chicken. The closing days of March found between fifty and sixty men lodging in the building. Among the visiting guests were Rev. Hayden of Oklahoma, Mr. A. A. Sanford and Dr. W. G. Gatlin of Carrolton, Major Moten, Mr. Tymes and quartet of Hampton Institute. The ladies of the Sorosis club report a large advance sale of tickets to the address of Hon. William Harrison of Oklahoma, "Jim Crow" fane. This address is to be given as a bonefit for the piano fund Monday, April 5, in the Y. M, C. A. gymnasium-audiortum. PLEASANT HILL, MO Phoebe Ann Court No. 98, H. of J., celebrated Palm Sunday with the usual sermon and an excellent musical program at the Second Baptist church The church was tastefully decorated for the ceremony and was filled to capacity. Rev. G. H. Bowers delivered the sermon. D. CARTER. Commander of Missouri. was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. C, C Berry the past week....Mrs. James Hunley is on the sick list and eded much improved...Mrs. Geo. Smith spent two days of last week in Chill howee. Mo....Mr. Lewis Clay spet. Palm Sunday in Pleasant Hill, Mo....Dr. A. A. Mayer stopped here en route to Kansas City, Mo., Friday evening. IN MEMORIAM In loving memory of our dear daughter and sister, Mrs. Mattie Jean Berry, who died April 2, 1912, three years ago. Gone but not forgotten. MRS. MARY VARASKA, Mother. ELLA CARPENTER, BETTIE MOSBY, SADIE DUNCAN, Sisters. JOHN MOSBY, GEORGE MOSBY, Brothers. A Take One Pain Pill, then— Take it Easy. 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McCampbell $33^{\circ}$ Hon. President of the United States Supreme Council, Edward Sherman Baker $33^{\circ}$. R. L Pendleton, Sovereign Grand Commander, Willis Gibson Moseley $33^{\circ}$ Hon. Edward Sherman Baker, Sovereign Grand Inspector General and Deputy for Missouri, George Washington Johnson $32^{\circ}$. Tenor solo, "Goodbye," Launey C. Whibby. Kansas City Consistency No. 7, David Nelson Crosthwaite $32^{\circ}$ Hon. Our Country, William Clarence Hueston $32^{\circ}$. Grand Chapter R. A. M., William Henry Dawley Jr. $33^{\circ}$. Solo, "The Rosary," Mrs. Rebecca Moore. Duet, "Oh That We Two Were Maying." Mrs. Rosalind L. Shannon, Washington Lee Whibby $32^{\circ}$. Plano Solo, Miss Elsa Nix. Roll Call, Washington Lee Whibby $32^{\circ}$. Taps, Clay Brassfield $32^{\circ}$. Ceremony of extinguishing the lights. Sixty-three Knights were present. The ceremonies of re-lighting the lights will take place at 8 a. m., Easter morning, April 4, 1915. WAIT FOR APRIL 7 Why? Miss Helen E. Hagan, the young Afro-American Paderewski will appear at the Second Baptist Church in a piano recital. Miss Hagan after winning the $2000 prize at Yale University spent two years in Paris under the most noted masters. Crowded houses have greeted her everywhere since she started on her tour of the South and West last November. She sails for Paris May 20. Admission 25 cents. Miss Helen E. Hagan is scoring great hits wherever she appears in her illimitable piano recitals at Topeka, Sedalia, Lincoln Nebr., Omaha, St. Joseph and Hannibal. She has played to crowded houses. This is what the whig of Quincy, Ill., says about her rendition there March 17: "Miss Hagan's program was a pretentious one, but she proved herself a rare artist; her technique is perfect. She plays brilliantly with feeling and with an individuality that adds interest and charm to the compositions. Not only Miss Hagan's playing won admiration but her attractive appearance and -charming personality delighted everyone." Hear her at the Second Baptist Church, 10th and Charlotte Streets, Wednesday evening, April 7. Admission 25 cents. Mrs. L. J. Bacote will be delighted to welcome all her music loving patrons and friends at the Second Baptist Church, Wednesday evening, April 7, on which occasion she will present Miss Helen E. Hagan, the pianist wonder of New Haven the $2,000 prize winner of Yale_University who is touring this country before returning to Paris, where she spent two years in post graduate study under some of the world's famous teachers. CHILLICOTHE, MO. Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Mitchell of Ottumwa, Ia., were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Gilbert last week... Prof. Herndon of Marceline, Mo., was a visitor in this city Sunday... Mrs. Harriett Dawson of Meadville, Mo, spent several days as the guest of Mr. Creede Jones last week...Mr. Wm. Alnutt and Mr. Henry Williams are on the sick list...The illness of Rev. Charles Crews who is confined to his bed is unchanged. Editor Nelson C. Crews and Mrs. Jas. H. Crews of Kansas City, Mo, arived Tuesday morning to visit Rev. Crews and to whom in the joys and sorrows of life they have ministered with devotion...The Bachelor Girls met with Miss Alice Talley Saturday afternoon. A delicious luncheon was served by the hostess...Mrs. George Allen entertained the A. S. M. Club Saturday afternoon...The weekly meeting of the Modern Priscilla Club was held last Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Charles Johnson as hostess...The Annual services of the Pythians was held at the A. M. E. Church Sunday afternoon Rev. Burbridge officiting. After music by Bethel choir remarks were made by Mr. Herbert Beach. His remarks were historical, phrased in wit yet enhanced by sincerity. The large congregation followed the Pythians who responded to the appeal of the finance committee without delay. 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They are deserving of the patronage of anyone wishing fair treatment. MRS. EDITH CAMPBELL, Wife. NOTICE. RALPH WORTHAM, the expert cleaner and presser, is now located across the street from the Y. M. C. A., where old acquaintances will be gladly received and new ones likewise. Excellent bargains in uncalled for garments are now on sale. Bell phone, East 701. Y. M. C. A. CAFT Services were well attended Sunday at the Second Baptist Church. Rev. Migkins, the pastor, preached two interesting sermons. The Heroines of Jericho held their Annual Palm services also at the Second Baptist Church from 12:30 to 1:30 p. m., a large number attending...Services at Grant Chapel were largely attended and at the 2:30 p. m. the K. of P.'s and Court of Calanthe held their annual sermon from said church. A large attendance was present. The banquet given Saturday evening in honor of the Grand Opening of West View Cafe was largely attended. Music was furnished by the orchestra from Hannibal, Mo., under the direction of Prof. M. C. Lewis. Anumber of out of town guests were present. The Thursday at the home of Miss Hurly, Miss Elva Williams of Higbee is the guest of Mrs. Zeta Mitchell...Mrs. Sophia Reece of Glasgow is also the guest of Misses Onetta and Gracie Carr...Mr. McCann is very ill at this writing...Mrs. Mary Bailey is convalescing. Everything fresh in the complete stock of drugs, toilet needs, sundries, candies and cigars at the Ide Pharmacy, 18th and Woodland. Free phones, telegrams, want ads and long distance.