Kansas City Sun

Do You Notice the Firms in Our Negro Business Directory? Are You There? VOLUME VI1. NUMBER 41. Do You Notice WHY A NON-RESIDENT Several Kansas City Professional Men, for S Themselves, Have Advised the School Tax-Paying, City Supporting Negro of Being Principal of Lincoln THE COMMON PEOPLE WHO ARE THE B AND ARE INTERESTED IN ITS ARE NOT IN ACCORD W If Half the Energy Exerted by a Few Se Been Used to Secure a Gymnasium and Negro Youth that They Are Exercising the Appointment of a Principal, t Would Have Some Confidence IS PERSONAL JEALOUSY The Sun Still Stands, Sink or Swim, Survive Grisham's Choice—Wm. H. Dawley, Jr., and Desires so Ably Expressed by his D WHY A NON-RESIDENT PRINCIPAL? Several Kansas City Professional Men, for Some Reason Known Only to Themselves, Have Advised the School Board That no Resident, Tax-Paying, City Supporting Negro is Worthy or Capable of Being Principal of Lincoln High School. THE COMMON PEOPLE WHO ARE THE PATRONS OF THE SCHOOL AND ARE INTERESTED IN ITS DEVELOPMENT ARE NOT IN ACCORD WITH THEM. If Half the Energy Exerted by a Few Self Appointed Dictators had Been Used to Secure a Gymnasium and a Vocational School for Negro Youth that They Are Exercising in Trying to Dictate the Appointment of a Principal, the Common People Would Have Some Confidence in Them. IS PERSONAL JEALOUSY BEHIND THIS? The Sun Still Stands, Sink or Swim, Survive or Perish, With Professor Grisham's Choice—Wm. H. Dawley, Jr., who Embodies the Ideas and Desires so Ably Expressed by his Distinguished Predecessor ```markdown ``` Say, have you a furnished or unfurnished room for rent? Advertise it in the Sun and let it be bringing you in something. As the time for the announcement of the teaching force of the public schools for the next school year draws nigh, the deepest interest is aroused among the Afro-Americans of this city to know who will be selected to succeed Prof. G. N. Grisham as principal of the High School. While Prof. WmH. Dawley, who is temporarily appointed to fill the vacancy is a profound scholar, a logical thinker and a splendid citizen above reproach and has given the fullest satisfaction in his discharge of the exacting duties of this honored but difficult position, yet there is an element of disgruntled Negroes, colorophobists and chronic kickers who, because they had a grievance against Prof. Grisham, which they were too cowardly to give utterance to during his incumbency, hope to gratify their spite by venting their spleen upon his brilliant and painstaking successor, who is without question one of the most courteous, considerate and highly respected colored men in greater Kansas City. This element feels that nothing can be accomplished unless the School Board sends away to some other city and gets a principal, regardless of his record, his moral standing or his intellectual fitness for the place, just so as one of the rabids opponents of Mr. Dawley and the Kansas City spirit said. "Tain't no Kansas City niggh." Seriously, gentlemen of the Board of Education, why should we send to some other locality for a principal for the Negro high school, when Wm. H. Dawley epitomizes all those qualities that are essential in a first-class principal and who, by his fifteen years of rigid training and intimate association with his distinguished predecessor, (than whom no more distinguished or capable principal ever lived) is qualified to continue that forceful but conservative policy that characterized Prof. Grisham as a safe and sane leader and relieved the Board of Education of any worry whatsoever concerning REV. WM. H. PECK, D. D. The brilliant Presiding Elder of the Southwest Missouri Conference, who will be unanimously elected by his brethren as a delegate to the next General Conference. Esther-day services were held by the eight chapters of Kansas City order Eastern Star at the Masonle Temple, Sunday afternoon, June 6, with Royal Grand Patron George W. K. Love master of ceremonies. The following program was rendered: Open Ode—"Blest be The Tie That Binds." Invocation—P. G. R. M. Lucinda Day. Hymn—"Holy, Holy, Holy." Remarks—N. C. Crews, M. W. Grand Master of Missouri. Hymn— "The Five Heroines of the Order"— Julia Morrison. Recitation—Hallie Chrisman. Solo—Prof. F. J. Work. "The Life of Esther—Mary F. Woods. A large audience was present and the addresses were of a very high order. NOTICE. If anyone in or out of Kansas City knows a lady going by the name of Mattie Clay or Mattie Anderson, please send a card informing me of her address and I will pay to such a person $25. No questions will be asked. 1804 Michigan avenue, Kansas City, Mo. The Kansas City Sun the Lincoln High School. Mr. Dawley is a tax-payer, a home owner and a good citizen and associated with him in the high school are a number of other members of the faculty who are buying homes, who are contributing to the advancement and development of our glorious city, and who are loyally helping support some of the same professional and business Negroes who are violently opposing without sense or reason the appointment of one of our own capable sons. If these men in keeping with the policy of newly installed principals should be compelled to relinquish their places in the schools, give up their homes and go elsewhere to find employment it would unquestionably be a distinct loss not only to the uplift of the Negroes in Kansas City, but to these short-sighted and narrow so-called leaders, who vociferously cry "Anybody but a Kansas City niggah." When Prof. Greenwood's successor was selected the distinguished, versatile and brilliant Cammack was chosen. When principals were needed for the four famous white high schools of this city home talent was selected. Why, gentlemen, at the behest of a few prejudiced Negroes, many of whom are aching to be white and associate with white people, why, we say, should you deviate from that established custom and go outside of Kansas City in violation of the Kansas City spirit for a principal. The Sun believes it voices the sentiment of the respectable, hard-working, home-owning, God fearing and law-observing Negroes of this city when it stands unswervingly for the appointment of Prof. Wm. H. Dawley and the retention of that excellent corps of teachers and that gentle and conservative influence that has made the Lincoln High School a credit to the community, that has kept it free from scandal and has won for the race by its benign influence the confidence, esteem and respect of the white people of this community. THE MIGHTY HATH FALLEN. Cyrus Lindell, Once a Leader of Kansas Negro Democracy, is Peddling Pies in Iowa. In looking over the Buxton (Ia.), Bulletin, the following item attracted our attention: "Mr. Cyrus Lindell, formerly chief at Boyson soda grill, is making and delivering some first class pies. Anyone wishing some real pies, the kind like mother used to make, will do well to call on him at 544 H street West." Lindell, eloquent orator and at one time a big mitt at Western University, will be remembered by everybody in Kansas. He bloomed and flourished in the land of sunflowers like a flower, but soon faded away. -Toneka Plaindealer. And yet this fallen idol was at one time Brother Chiles' chum and constant companion. Oh consistency, thou art a jewel! MRS. JOSIE WICKLIFFE DEAD. Mrs. Josie Wickliffe, formerly of this city, died suddenly at her home in Hutchinson, Kansas, Tuesday and was buried Thursday. Her death was a great shock to her many friends in this city and many would have attended the funeral had they known it in time. Only Mrs. Lillian Savington Lewis, a life-long friend, went from here. IN MEMORIAM In loving remembrance of our deceased mother and grandmother, who died in Chillicothe, Mo., June 9, 1914. Through all pain at times she'd smile A smile of heavenly birth; And when the angels called her home, She smiled farewell to earth. Heaven retaineth now our treasure, Earth the lonely casket keeps; And the sunbeams love to linger, Where our saintly mother sleeps. Children. MRS. LILLIE WEBSTER. MRS. NELLE E. HOWARD. Grandchildren. KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI, SATURDAY, JUNE 12, 1915. BISHOP HENRY McNEAL TURNER Sonnet and Memorial Ode by by Roscoe C. Jamison. Cast in a mold broken since long ago By Him, the Master Workman, who disdained To think that in the sordid clay remained Strength worthy of another such; and so To earth he came alone. Within the low, Dark vale, he found Truth's foot- prints, and so gained The heights of the Immortals; yea, attained The crown that mem'ry weaves, her face aglow. O fallen Chief! When pressed in deadly fray. Thy race reels back from foes that do assail. One shall but say that thou dost lead that day And turn defeat to victory, nor fall; And when our banners rest in Triumph's Hall. Thy name shall be, as now, the first of all. Ambassador of God to that strange land Where slave chains first our fathers' limbs did tear, Mid jungles wild, he reached a helping hand, And he jungles 'rose a Savior to declare. The noble church of Allen, spreading wide, Until it touched the Afric desert's rim. Through his strong labor reached its highest tide. Its greatness but reflects the soul of him. And as he did its pillars fortify Until it stands our pride and chief estate, So might this man have builded 'neath some sky Another Carthage, durable and great. * * * * * * * * * * * * A voice that faltered not in face of might, That spake straight on, nor count-up the cost; A soul who feared no demon of the night, Who sought to save the sheep that had been lost. He saw his race, called freedmen, fettered still By spiteful laws and customs born of hell. And shouted to the world, from Freedom's hill. Bold speaking of the wrongs he hated well. When fiercely raged the tumult and the din, When thick and fast flew arrows of made hates, He was champion, and entered in To push the battle to the farthest gates. Tillman, the cursed, and rakish Vardeman, Were schoolboys unto him, this man of God; When to the lists he rode, as heroes can, He brake their lances, and did drive them hard. His morn of life was slavery's darkest night, His youthful heart was burdened by its grief; And yet he fought a valiant warrior's fight. That lesser souls might hear in unbelief. In this weak age of bread-and-butter men, Of vassals chained to Mammon's chariot wheels. Of lackeys at wealth's door, that bow and grin. His heart knew scorn which kingly honor feels. O Negro youth! 'Mid Georgia's red clay hills. There is a shrine full worthy of thy praise. Forget thy weakness, born of nurtured ills, And look you there, and thankful voices raise. Yea, let his dauntless spirit enter in And fill thee up with courage that will stand To nerve thee in the fray, to fight and win, And give thee strength to lend a helping hand. For you he wrought, this dynamo of power. For you he held the fortress 'gainst odd guns; Ah, blessed will be the Negro in that hour When God shall send more Turners as our sons! St. Joseph, Mo. June 1, 1915. Mrs. Katie Wilson, Grand Lecturer of the Order of the Eastern Star, paid a visit to the Chapters of this city last week. She delivered a very eloquent and interesting address to them. While here she was the guest of Mrs. D. N. Crosthwait, 1020 Virginia. ```markdown ``` Nathaniel Cekey HON. WALTER S. DICKEY. Kansas City's foremost business mous KANSAS CITY SPIRIT, who wou the next Republican United States Seemed Missouri from forty years of ful management of the campaign that a leader who had ever been defeated Kansas City's foremost business man and a living emboundment of the famous KANSAS CITY SPIRIT, who will unquestionably be, if he so desires, the next Republican United States Senator from Missouri. The man who redeemed Missouri from forty years of Democratic rule by his astute and skillful management of the campaign that made Herbert S. Hadley governor and a leader who had never been defeated in any campaign he managed. OF INTEREST TO KNIGHTS TEMPLARS. Grand Commander W. G. Mosely, who spent Saturday and Sunday last in Hannibal, reports that everything looks promising for the greatest gathering of Masons next August ever assembled in any city in the nearly fifty years history of the fraternity in this state. He found Hannibal wide awake, energetic and vigorously preparing for the coming big event. Sir Mosely made the visit in the interest of the Grand Conclave and the Grand Encampment, which will be held from the 9th to 13th of August. It was decided to keep something going on for the entertainment of the public day and night. Ball games, dress parades, exhibition drills, banquets, social gatherings, open sessions at which addresses by the leading member of the order will be made will make up a week long to be remembered in the annals of Masonry. Grand Master Nelson C. Crews, E. S. Baker, Secretary of the Grand Chapter, will speak on Holy Royal Arch Masonry and Grand Commander W. G. Mosely will speak on Masonic Knighthood. Eureka Commandery No. 4, located at Hannibal, Mo., carries an annual lease on the largest public entertainment hall in that city. It is at this hall where all of the night functions will be held during the grand sessions in August. Sirs H. C. Edwards and Nelson Wallar of St. Matthews Commandery No. 17 of Liberty, Mo., were interested visitors at a session of Emanuel Commandery's drill tam last Monday night. Sir Wallar is the captain-general of St. Matthews Commandery and was catching items on the schedule which has just been issued for the Grand Encampment. Emmanuel Commandery drill team elected officers last Monday nigut On Saturday night, June 19, a large delegation of Masons and Knights Templars will go over to Liberty, Mo., to assist the brethre nthere in the observance of St. John's day and public installation of officers. District Deputy Eugene Lacy will represent CORNERSTO OF FRATER SUNDAY, JUNE 2 CORNERSTONE LAYING OF FRATERNITY HALL SUNDAY, JUNE 20th, at 4 P.M.'15 AT MR. J. G. GROVE'S POTATO FARM Hon. N. C. Crews, G. M. of Masons of Missouri Juris Master of Ceremonies, assisted by HON. T. B. WATKINS, G. M. Grand United Order of Odd Fellows of Missouri HON. A. W. LLOYD, G. C. HON. DORSEY GRE Grand United Order Fellows of Kan DR. S. H. THOMPS Hon. N. C. Crews, G. M. of Masons of Missouri Jurisdiction Master of Ceremonies, assisted by Cold Drinks, Ice Cream, Barbecued Pig, Lamb and Beef. Come! Refreshments by Eastern Star Chapter. (Take Bonner Springs Car.) ANCHOR LAUNDRY CO. ANCHOR LAUNDRY CO. Opens Under New Management ON OR ABOUT JUNE 15 FIRST CLASS SERVICE GUARANTEE QUALITY OF WORK Responsible for Damages Done by Machinery and Loss. BEN O. CAVE, Manager A. F. JOHNSTON, Secretary T. B. WATKINS, Treas. OF INTEREST TO man and a living emboiment of the fail questionably be, if he so desires, nator from Missouri. The man who re- democratic rule by his astute and skill- made Herbert S. Hadley governor and in any campaign he managed. Grand Master Nelson C. Crews. E. S. Baker, Secretary of the Grand Chapter, will speak on Holy Royal Arch Masonry and Grand Commander W. G. Mosely will speak on Masonic Knighthood. Eureka Commandery No. 4, located at Hannibal, Mo., carries an annual lease on the largest public entertainment hall in that city. It is at this hall where all of the night functions will be held during the grand sessions in August. Sirs H. C. Edwards and Nelson Wallar of St. Matthews Commandery No. 17 of Liberty, Mo., were interested visitors at a session of Emanuel Commandery's drill tam last Monday night. Sir Wallar is the captain-general of St. Matthews Commandery and was catching items on the schedule which has just been issued for the Grand Encampment. Emmanuel Commandery drill team elected officers last Monday night with the following results: Edw. Johnson, Pres.; Chas, Adkins, V-Pres.; Wm. Baker, Secy.; E. L. Ward, Treas.; Geo. A. Johnson, Capt-Gen.; Saml. Winston, Sr. W.; W. C. Mallory, Jr. W.; Geo. Johnson, property man DONE LAYING RNITY HALL 20th, at 4 P.M.'15 HON. DORSEY GREEN, G. M. Grand United Order of Odd Fellows of Kansas DR. S. H. THOMPSON, G. C. Knights of Pythias of Kansas REV. GEO. McNEILL, G. M. U. B. F. and S. M. T. of Kansas ed Pig, Lamb and Beef. Come! Eastern Star Chapter. (Springs Car.) Are You GS OF THE SEA The Song of Winter. By CHAS. A. STARKS dusions have spent them on the lay, Summer, too, wi the people for old win he sing so old, grizzled to a lil rapt attention to a embodied respect of a sleeping beard and inten- dined though with regal my breaks the long susp a list. And unto me he dom of days with cold o disturbed with blatant steed, steeled my heart to g is my harp, cold tru hours with me are de d frost beautifies the woe is health-giving and rea from heaven at night, an incorruptible crown. on its crest the world burt biting flees dull stu shell his breath with aw ans are draughts of new all activities." me who hint of hint and peculiar to myself, from you love, give you moments are spotless, I'm joyful in my snowy de l happiness with great them the mysteries of with my immaculate the hidden life of unse I father for vegetation! they are my vegetation! they are my bejeweled mountains through valleys by iles in loud musing and lief and farther than I men's feet seldom troce face with naught to mar- ternal snows forever. we grand beyond the sca sion of these I'm jealous my great extremities inged at men who'd pro exempt from curious gas unnamed day I may be bell, opening to seekers. it not decrepit, the bloo Time courses through knowledge and sat my experience of days of earth of earth O mortal my deep purifying ways unembellished, unadorn y see the real, youth's coldness and vanities with my stirring bleak I match with the so all were awed and stoog others shiled from ornest Old Winter sang. while yet he stood, each by his venerable side set now sings as with a note: "All is good, God THE END. The triple effusions have spent themselves, Spring sang her lay, Summer, too, with Autumn Now clamors the people for old winter. "What can he sing so old, grizzled and gray?" Some ask, still rapt attention to him give So venerable, garbed with many days. He looks the embodied respect of age, Tall, with sweeping beard and intensive look, Quite determined though with regardful manner, Thus solemnly breaks the long suspense. "Sons of Men list. And unto me hearken, Hear the wisdom of days with cold clear thought, My song is undisturbed with blatant chord, Cool is my head, steeled my heart to passion. Understanding is my harp, cold truth my song; Gray morning hours with me are delightful, My heavenly frost beautifies the world. Whose breath is health-giving and reviving. It steals down from heaven at night, my frost Giving earth an incorruptible crown. When resting on its crest the world feels alive From his sharp biting flees dull stupidity. None can smell his breath with awak'ning; His inhalations are draughts of new life, Invigorating all activities." "They wrong me who hint of destitution Flourishing and peculiar to myself. Old sloth, whom you love, gives you this, O Men, Not I, my garments are spotless, I'm pure. Children of men, innocents of heaven, Wallow quite joyful in my snowy deep And count it all happiness with great joy, Who can learn 'the mysteries of the sod When covered with my immaculate spread, Where works the hidden life of unseen plants Whose roots I father for vegetation? I love these, they are my first born to light; I love also my bejeweled mountains. Songs whispering through valleys by weird winds Which tell tales in loud musing and moaning I love Iceland, and farther than Iceland Where vain men's feet seldom trod. Undisturbed I reign in peace with naught to mar my cold And feel my eternal snows forever. "My sights are grand beyond the scan of men Or mortal vision of these I'm jealous And protect by my great extremities. How I've laughed at men who'd profane my land, Sacred and exempt from curious gaze Yet some far unnamed day I may be led To lift my spell, opening to seekers." "I am old but not decrepit, the blood Of old Father Time courses through my veins I bring strength, knowledge and satisfaction. Because of my experience of days I know the folly of earth Oh mortal! Who look to my deep purifying ways. I bring truth unembellished, unadorned That you may see the real, youth's ardency I temper with coldness and vanities; I blow away with my stirring bleakness Youth and glory I match with the solemn." Thus he sang, all were awed and stood agast, Some admiringly, others shied from fear, So terribly earnest Old Winter sang. And came up while yet he stood, each season Taking place by his venerable side The full quartet now sings as with one voice, Repeat this note: "All is good, God is all." CHANGE OF MANAGEMENT. The Criterion Theatre has been purchased by Mr. Billy King, the most renowned actor and producer of the race, who will give personal supervision to its every detail and hopes to make it the most popular amusement resort for our people in the West. New employees, new furnishings, new fixtures, new scenery and the same clean, high class and popular bills that have characterized the stay of his admirable company during the early part of the season. Remember the location. 18th and Highland Avenue. Sunday, the third anniversary of Home Day. Wear a red carnation in honor of home. Go to some church and hear the home sermon. Place flowers in the windows of some church for those whom have broken the circle. and Exc ELSIOR S ay, JU LOOK! LOOK! A Grand Excursion To EXCELSIOR SPRINGS Thursday, JUNE 17th between Ted Williams of Kansas City and Benny Banks of St. Joseph. A preliminary contest will be held between "Snowball" and "Sweet-lips" of Kansas City. Special leaves Kansas City 9 a. m.; Winnetonka, 9:20; Liberty 9:40. Returning, will leave Excelsior Springs at 11 p. m. Round trip from Kansas City, 75c. Grounds located in Richardson's Grove, one mile north of town. Music by the Kansas City Band. Boxing contest at 3:30 p. m. Minstrels at 8 p. m. COMMITTEE—THOS. HAWKINS, Kansas City; C. H. BROWN and BEN FRY, Excelsior Springs. HOME DAY. Every Lodge Treasurer should be required to give bond. If they are unwilling to do so then you should select a new treasurer. Aint that fair? You There? THE SEASONS. of Winter. L. STARKS. I espent themselves, tamer, too, with Autmun for old winter. , grizzled and gray?" dition to him give many days. respect of age, and intensive look, with regardful manner, e long suspense. unto me hearken, with cold clear thought. with blatant chord, my heart to passion. up, cold truth my song; me are delightful, dies the world living and reviving. en at night, my frost stable crown. At the world feels alive dull stupidity. with awak'ning; rights of new life, ." It of destitution to myself. gives you this, O Men, spotless, I'm pure. of heaven, by snowy deep with great joy. series of the sod macaculate spread, life of unseen plants vegetation? first born to light; mountains. valleys by weird winds using and moaning or than Iceland eldom trod. Undisturbed, light to mar my cold forever. ond the scan of men I'm jealous extremities. who'd profane my land. curious gaze day I may be led to seekers." t, the blood les through my veins gaze and satisfaction. e of days Oh mortal! fifying ways. used, unadorned mal, youth's ardency and vanities; bring bleakness with the solemn." ed and stood agast, shiled from fear, inter sang. stood, each season able side as with one voice, good, God is all." GEORGE V. GOLDEN. The little "Napoleon" of Eighteenth street, the busiest and most successful tailor of the race i nthis city, who has built up a most gratifying patronage which enables him to give employmen to half dozen skilled workmen of the race. LOOK! Excursion OR SPRINGS JUNE 17th PRICE. 5c. GEORGE V. GOLDEN. AFRO-AMERICAN CULLINGS In the fall of 1879, when a little group of colored folk were seeking a place for themselves to worship, it was the very kind and good Doctor Locke of Grace church who helped them get a hall in which to begin the work of an unorganized mission. In this humble way the first congregation of colored people of our church in Chicago began. In 1881 Rev. James Thompson was appointed as their first colored priest in charge. In 1883, largely through the munifience of Mr. and Mrs. Tolman Wheeler, St. Thomas' church was built on South Dearborn near Thirtieth street. Mr. Thompson was a man of rare good judgment and affability, and when he retired, in 1896, was succeeded by Rev. A. H. Lealted. Mr. Lealted did faithful work for nine years, and when he left in 1905 there were three hundred communicants in St. Thomas'. The present priest in charge, Rev. J. B. Massiah, came to Chicago from Detroit in 1906, and found a loyal congregation which had grown too large for its quarters on Dearborn street. Mr. Massiah's first plan, which Bishop Anderson heartily endorsed, was to get a building that would meet the demands of the growing ingress of the colored people into Chicago from the South. Just a year after Mr. Massiah's coming the present church building at Wabash avenue and Thirty-eighth street was bought from the Calvary Baptist congregation for $2,000, since then the gains made by this congregation of colored people, all of whom are poor, have been remarkable. Very large confirmation classes have been presented during the last eight years, the aggregate being 631 persons, or an average of nearly 80 persons a year. The number confirmed by Bishop Anderson at his last visitation was 181. The communicants have increased to 900; the Sunday school has an enrollment of 250; the guild has 150 members in its different departments. Few churches have a larger contributing list in proportion to the size of the congregation than this church. The current demands are promptly met, the church is kept in splendid condition, and generous contributions made to missions. There are 70,000 colored persons in Chicago, and St. Thomas' is the only church of our communion to minister to this large and ever growing number. The total present indebtedness on the church property is $9,500, and this sum must be raised by May 1. The Church League for Colored Work in the diocese is acting as the agent for the board of missions in asking aid for the work. In commending the work of the league to the public, Bishop Anderson refers to the needs of the colored people, and of the efforts being made at St. Thomas' to meet them, and says: "It will be seen that this church is not only a beneficiary of missionary enterprise, but also a contributor towards it. They have done well. Let us help those who have shown a willingness and ability to help themselves." Contributions may be sent to the treasurer, Mr. E. P. Bailey, Chicago Savings bank; or to Rev. J. B. Massiah 3817 Bashavane street. The American sewing machine, oil and tobacco companies that have successfully entered the Chinese market have agents all through the interior. The sewing machine company has even established schools in which Chinese women are taught to embroider on machines. The Negroes are making progress, probably faster than is realized by themselves or their white fellow citizens. A bulletin recently issued by the United States census bureau shows notable advance in many ways. The bulletin itself is the work of Negroes. The Negro population in 1790 was 757,208, or 19.3 per cent of the total population of the nation. In 1910 the Negro population was 9,827,763, or 10.7 per cent of the total. The increase has not kept pace, in proportion, with the white growth, for the reason that so many millions of the latter races have come in by immigration. There has been gratifying growth in religious organization and profession. In 1906 there were 36,770 Negro church organizations with 3,685,097 communicants or members. Between 1890 and 1906 the number of Negro church organizations increased by 56.7 per cent and the number of communicants or members by 37.8 per cent, the increase in Negro population during the same period being 26.1 per cent. As a rule gray horses live the longest and roans next. About sixty-five per cent of the Swiss Federal railways rest on steel tires. In the fiscal year ending March 14, 1914, Canada welcomed 400,000 new settlers. About one-third of the textile goods made in France is the product of female labor. More than 1,600 motorcycles have just been ordered by the Russian army from England. Animals are often known to form very strange friendships. Cats become very fond of horses, and even of birds. Goats and horses are frequently great friends. Even a lioness has been known to be so much attached to a little terrier that it was miserable at its absence. A gentleman in Scotland kept several peacocks, one of which, instead of roosting with its mates in the trees or on the walls, always went to the kennel where the collie was tied up, and For the exceptional man there must always be the opportunity to rise just as far as his genius will carry him; in the second place, if a great mass of people is to be uplifted, they must have leaders of their own fitted to command because of their intellectual powers and their specially advanced training. They must have intelligent and well-taught clergymen, teachers, physicians and lawyers, to say nothing of the other professions and of the need of skilled insurance company managers, bankers, etc. These are not often to be obtained from the common schools, particularly if these schools are mere pretenses, not schools, as are so many in the southern states. This need has recently been well expressed in the first report of the general education board, where it is pointed out that if "primary and secondary Negro schools are to have good teachers, principals and supervisors, provision must be made for the higher training of these instructors and supervisors." At the same time the report points out that the "mere attempt to deliver the traditional college curriculum to the Negro does not constitute a higher education," and urges the establishment of college curricula which shall be adapted from time to time to the needs, environment, and capacity of the Negro student. With this we are in the main heartily agreed, and in so far as the opposition to the higher education of the Negro is based on a belief that subjects are taught him which can have no practical value for him, this program would properly meet the objection. For the exceptional man of Professor Just's type no one ought, however, to fence in any field of learning. He should be free to roam wherever he will in his choicest educational pastures. Anything else would spell folly and, what is worse, a gross national injustice which would merely have to be stated to carry its own condemnation. Whenever opposition to throwing open the doors of our educational institutions is based merely on color prejudice and a belief in another person's alleged inferiority, it most be attacked without a moment's delay. Professor Just and his peers of his race are the most effective answer to those who would go back to the educational dark ages.—New York Evening Post. E. B. Baldwin gave a formal dinner here to eleven of his father's former slaves, according to a Marshallville (Ga.) dispatch to the New York World. He himself remembers the closing days of the Confederacy. He and his brother, W. P. Baldwin, wore aprons and served as butlers. The guests, six old "mammies" and five Negro men, were ushered into the large dining room and seated at tables. The dinner had been directed by the best cook in South Georgia. W. P. Baldwin offered a prayer of thanksgiving that brought tears to the eyes of all. One of the oldest "mammies" delivered a temperance lecture, and when she sat down the sister sitting next to her said: "Shaw! I drink whisky when ebber I gits it. I went to Miss Johnson's recently and ast her for a drink and she gibs me a tumbler plumb full. If it hadn't been for manners I'd ast her fer annudder." As they said good by the oldest of the men expressed the sentiments of the guests: "Ef I allus felt as good ez I do now, I'd nebber want to go ter hebben." "We Negroes are under a great handicap," recently declared Jesse Rees Europe, a musical composer of note. "For 'The Castle Lame Duck' I receive only one cent a copy royalty and the phonograph royalties in like proportion. A white man would receive from six to twelve times the royalty I receive, and compositions far less popular than mine, but written by white men, gain for their composers vastly greater rewards. I have done my best to put a stop to this discrimination, but I have found that it was no use. The music world is controlled by a trust, and the Negro must submit to its demands or fail to have his compositions produced. I am not bitter about it. It is, after all, but a slight portion of the price my race must pay in its at times almost hopeless fight for a place in the sun. Some day it will be different and justice will prevail." California is unusual among the salt-producing states in that the great bulk of her salt comes from sea water, being obtained by solar evaporation on San Francisco bay, near Long Beach and near San Diego. Many of the Arabian peasant population of Palestine have emigrated to North and South America, and the Mohammed population from the environs of Jerusalem is beginning to emigrate. The lack of suitable employment is the cause of this exodus. The noted Order of the Golden Fleece is a military one instituted by Philip the Good, duke of Burgundy, in 1429, on the occasion of his marriage with the Fortuguese Princess Isabella. The order now belongs to both Spain and Austria. squeezed itself in with the dog. The peacock's tail sticking out of the kennel has a very funny appearance. Special Need. "I'm goin' to send my boy Josh to college if it takes my last dollars." "What institution of learning will you select?" "I dunno yet. It ain't so much a question of learnin', 'cause Josh thinks he knows about enough. What he needs is a place where they pay entry attention to the hazing." Time's Here to Swat the Fly HOUSE FLIES carry disease from one human being to another. This has been proved scientifically. And now it remains to prevent these insects, or to reduce their numbers in the community, that the diseases they convey may be reduced also, or even abolished. One method of dealing with disease-bearing insects is to trap and kill as many as we can. For this reason "kill that fly" or "swat that fly" crusades have been instituted in many places. But it has been found by experiment that we cannot hope to kill sufficient flies to reduce seriously their total numbers. This is because files breed at a very great rate when the weather is warm, and the total numbers which we can kill is so small, when compared to the total numbers born, that the result of the "swatting" campaigns has been disappointing. have been instituted in many places. But it has been found by experiment that we cannot hope to kill sufficient flies to reduce seriously their total numbers. This is because files breed at a very great rate when the weather is warm, and the total numbers which we can kill is so small, when compared to the total numbers born, that the result of the "swatting" campaigns has been disappointing. All our efforts should be directed at preventing house flies from breeding—for prevention is better than cure. The best way to do this is to observe strict cleanliness—municipal cleanliness and home cleanliness. Then these insects will desert the neighborhood, and the diseases they convey will vanish. This was the policy pursued on the Suez and Panama canals to prevent malaria and yellow fever, which are conveyed from one person to another by mosquitoes. The method was most successful. The house fly breeds in filth. Each female fly, as soon as the weather is warm enough, lays about 150 eggs on collections of manure, decomposing garbage, street rubbish or house refuse, and the eggs hatch into tiny maggots. After five days have passed, each maggot becomes a rolled-up, bean-shaped chrysalis, and after another five days each chrysalis gives birth to a two-winged, six-legged, whiskered, bristly flying insect known to us as the house fly. Bluebottles breed similarly, but they prefer to lay their eggs on rotting carcasses or decaying animal matter. The house fly and the lesser house fly convey disease by bathing their legs in germ-laden material, which they find during their feeding forays. The germs stick to their legs and to the lips of their telescopic proboscides, and then are carried to the milk jug, the teacup, to the cut loaf, and to the culinary utensils. Sometimes the flies swallow the germs, which multiply inside them, and afterwards the concentrated disease focus is again deposited wherever the fly settles. We can be rid of files if we observe the ordinary common sense rules of cleanliness and sanitation. No fly lairs, or breeding places, must be permitted near human habitations. All unclean places must be made clean regularly once a week by the sanitary or municipal authorities, and then the fly maggots will be unable to come to maturity, and so the pest will be exterminated. Recently a war on files has been taken up assiduously by the press, and the medical officers of health are exerting themselves to start antifly campaigns. We can be rid of files if we observe the ordinary common sense rules of cleanliness and sanitation. No fly lairs, or breeding places, must be permitted near human habitations. All unclean places must be made clean regularly once a week by the sanitary or municipal authorities, and then the fly maggots will be unable to come to maturity, and so the pest will be exterminated. Recently a war on files has been taken up assiduously by the press, and the medical officers of health are exerting themselves to start antifly campaigns. Thus the municipal authorities have made a start, and it remains for the individual householders to help them. Each one of us can do our share of fly prevention. We can prevent files in our own homes. On one morning, every week, we must inspect our own premises. Begin in the kitchen. Observe every nook of the scullery, the pantry, the cellar, even the dining room, and see that every corner and cranny is scrupulously clean. Next, we must examine the dustbin to see if it is completely cleaned out. Let there be no small collections of tea leaves spilled out of it, or rotting peelings or scraps of bread, or any other places where files can breed. Let the cheese be well covered, and the bread be in its pan, and all food within the larder in its proper place. And let everything be clean and wholesome. Thus the municipal authorities have made a start, and it remains for the individual householders to help them. Each one of us can do our share of fly prevention. We can prevent flies in our own homes. On one morning, every week, we must inspect our own premises. Begin in the kitchen. Observe every nook of the scullery, the pantry, the cellar, even the dining room, and see that every corner and cranny is scrupulously clean. Next, we must examine the dustbin to see if it is completely cleaned out. Let there be no small collections of tea leaves spilled out of it, or rotting peelings or scraps of bread, or any other places where flies can breed. Let the cheese be well covered, and the bread be in its pan, and all food within the larder in its proper place. And let everything be clean and wholesome. It is most important, also, to inform our neighbors on every convenient occasion of the disgusting and dangerous character of house flies, and to ask them to co-operate in preventing them. Then there will be an organized campaign against these insects. The more we talk about it the sooner will the thing be done. The education of children in the matter is also most essential. Then a new generation will grow up knowing the dangers of flies and how to prevent them. Schoolmasters and schoolmistresses should be invited to teach their charges about flies, and should set the example by instructing them in the tenets of school cleanliness. This will help us greatly. If we all keep our own homes sweet and clean, our children's lives will be spared the horrors of summer sickness, typhoid will be lessened, doctors' bill will be reduced, and the health of the community will be improved enormously. With regard to house flies and fly-borne diseases the remedy is simple. Let us apply it. As a result of experiments, the specialists of the United States department of agriculture have discovered that a small amount of ordinary borax sprinkled daily on manure will effectively prevent the breeding of the typhoid or house fly. Similarly, the same substance applied to garbage, refuse, open toilets, damp floors and crevices in stables, cellars or markets, will prevent fly eggs from hatching. Borax will not kill the adult fly nor prevent it from laying eggs, but its thorough use will prevent any further breeding. As a result of experiments, the specialists of the United States department of agriculture have discovered that a small amount of ordinary borax sprinkled daily on manure will effectively prevent the breeding of the typhoid or house fly. Similarly, the same substance applied to garbage, refuse, open toilets, damp floors and crevices in stables, cellars or markets, will prevent fly eggs from hatching. Borax will not kill the adult fly nor prevent it from laying eggs, but its thorough use will prevent any further breeding. The investigation, which included experiments with many substances, was undertaken to discover some means of preventing the breeding of files in horse manure without lessening the value of this manure as a fertilizer for use by the farmer. It was felt that if some means of preventing the breeding of files near a human habitation could be devised, the diseases spread by these filthy germ carriers could be greatly reduced. While the "swat the fly campaign," traps and other devices for reducing the number of typhoid-carrying files are of value, they are of less importance than the prevention of the breeding. It was realized, however, that no measure for preventing the breeding of files would come into common use unless it was such that the farmer could use it on his manure pile without destroying its usefulness for growing plants, and without introducing into the soil any substance that would interfere with his crops. As a result of experiments carried on at the Arlington farm, in Virginia, and New Orleans, La. bar being, in his opinion, an example for the world. "Agitation," he said, "is now going on in this country for a good deal that had already been recognized in my country and which the British courts of justice have always taken into consideration. "While social marriages did not exist among royal or ruling families in Malabar, the middle or lower classes of Nairs are duly married. Religious ceremonies are unknown, but the astrologers consult the horoscopes of --- WOMEN IN SUPREME CONTROL Customs In Malabar Are Described by One of the Most Prominent Chiefs and Lawgivers. Sir Chettur Sankaran Nair, a great Indian chief and lawgiver from Madras, recently opened the eyes of his audience at the London School of Economics by explaining the advance of the Orient over the Occident in far Malabar. There women rule, the matriarchal system of the Nairs of Mala- YOUR ENEMY THE FLY FLY MAGGOT EMERGING FROM EGG EGGS OF HOUSE FLY FLY MAGGOT THE HOUSE FLY, DISASE CHORVING PARTS MARKED WITH FLY PUPAE FLY'S TONGUE HIGHLY MAGNIFIED FLY'S FOOT HIGHLY MAGNIFIED SOFT STICKY PADS PADS OF THE MOUTH Sucking UP BACTERIA BACTERIA ATTACHED TO THE STICKY PAD OF THE FLY'S FOOT BACTERIA ON ENLARGED SCALE HOUSE FLY, SHOWING PARTS WHICH PROPAGATE DISEASE the investigators found that 0.62 of a pound of borax, or 0.75 of a pound of calcined colemanite (crude calcium borate) would kill the maggots and prevent practically all of the flies ordinarily breeding in eight bushels of horse manure from developing. This was proved by placing manure in cages and comparing the results from piles treated with borax and from untreated piles. The borax, it was found, killed the fly eggs and maggots in the manure and prevented their growth into flies. In the case of garbage cans or refuse piles, two ounces of borax or calcined colemanite, costing from five cents a pound upward, according to the quantity which is purchased, will effectually prevent flies from breeding. While it can be safely stated that no injurious action has followed the application of manure treated with borax at the rate of .62 pounds for eight bushels, or even larger amounts in the case of some plants, nevertheless borax-treated manure has not been studied in connection with the growth of all crops, nor has its cumulative effect been determined. It is therefore recommended that not more than 15 tons of the borax-treated manure should be applied per acre to the field. As truck growers use considerably more than this amount, is is suggested that all cars containing borax-treated manure be so marked, and that public health officials stipulate in their directions for this treatment that not over .62 (62-100) of a pound for eight bushels of manure be used, as it has been shown that larger amounts of borax will infuse most plants. It is also recommended that all public health officials and others in recommending borax treatment for killing fly eggs and maggots in manure warn the public against the injurious effects of large amounts of borax on the growth of plants. Purchasers of manure produced in cities during the fly-breeding season should insist that the dealers from whom they purchase give them a certified statement as to whether or not the manure in the particular car or lot involved in the purchase has been treated with borax. In feeding to hogs garbage that contains borax care is also recommended, especially when the animals are being fattened for market. Borax is not a very poisonous substance and the feeding of garbage that contains it to hogs is not likely to be a serious matter. On the other hand, borax in large quantities does produce gastric disturbances and for this reason a certain amount of care is advisable. The method for using this substance in the case of stables is to sprinkle the borax or colemanite in the quantities given above, by means of a flour sifter or other fine sieve, around the outer edges of the pile of horse manure. The manure should then be sprinkled immediately with two or three gallons of water to eight bushels of manure. It is essential, however, to sprinkle a little of the borax on the manure as it is added daily to the pile, instead of waiting until a full pile is obtained, because this will prevent the eggs which the files lay on fresh manure from hatching. As the fly maggots congregate at the outer edge of the manure pile, most of the borax should be sprinkled there. Borax costs five to six cents per pound in 100-pound lots in Washington, and it is estimated that at this rate it would cost only one cent per horse per day to prevent all breeding of flies in city stables. If calcined colemanite is purchased in large shipments, this cost should be considerably less. At the same time, if the borax is used on the manure only in the proportions stated, its value for use in the garden or for sale to farmers will not be lessened. In view of this discovery, there now seems little excuse for any horse owner or resident of a city allowing typhoid flies to breed in his stable or garbage can. It is believed that this information will greatly help the health authorities in their campaign against the typhoid fly. The health authorities have long tried to prevent the breeding of flies in city stables through the use of iron sulphate as a larvicide. In the case of iron sulphate, however, a large amount is required, and other insecticides, such as paris green or potassium cyanide, while effective in killing flies, are very expensive or extremely poisonous. Borax, which is used freely in most households, and is readily available in all parts of the country, has the advantage of being comparatively nonpoisonous and nonflammable, readily soluble in water and easy to handle. It can be purchased at retail for ten cents a pound, and a single pound used as directed in a garbage pail or open toilet may prevent the breeding of hundreds of dangerous flies. Paw—Because, son, that is the only thing most of them can borrow without security. the parties, and, as a rule, the unions remain permanent." Where the women came in, he said, was when the husband did everything in his wife's name and the property was completely under her control. The husband went to the wife's home and was fed and maintained there. He only went home on leave, occasionally. That was the method of the upper classes. The second type was a system under which there were really two families, and the third type was that in which a husband found a EXPERIENCE AS A TEACHER. home for his wife in his own house. These three systems had prevailed for about 3,000 years. There was no divorce law. The wife shared her husband's property, and had complete control of her own. All property was vested in the woman. A Sorry Swipe. Knowitw (after the show)—That play was taken from the French. play was taken from the French. Criticus—Well, if the Germans took it, they ought to be ashamed of themselves. INTERNATIONAL SUNDAY SCHOOL LESSON (By E. O. SELLERS, Actoring Director of Course of Moody Bible Institute, Chicago) BLESSEDNESS OF FORGIVENESS. LESSON TEXT - Psalm 32. GOLDEN TEXT - Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered - Psalm 32:1. This psalm is believed to have grown out of David's experience with Nathan (see Rom. 4:6:8). It is the second of the seven so-called "penitential psalms" (6, 32, 38, 51, 102, 130, 143). While it is sad, it is at the same time one of the most joyful of all psalms. It is the record of bitter sorrow and also of heartfelt praise, and is as vital in its message today as the day it was given to the world. 1. The State or Condition of Happiness. (1) What is happiness? vv. 1, 2. The blessed or happy man is the one whose sin is covered. God only can forgive sin and has plainly set before us his agency, viz., the shed blood. David as king enjoyed the pleasures of life, but he also knew the result of hidden sin, of sins covered. The joy of forgiveness is offered to all who accept God's gift of justification (Acts 10:43). The psalmist seems to multiply words. "Transgression" means rebellion; "sin" to miss the mark (Rom. 3:23); "iniquity," to be crooked. When men try to cover sin we are expressly told the result (Prov. 28:13). but God literally takes away when he forgives and "covers" sin (John 1:29; Ps. 10:12; 85:2). Neither man or devil can uncover what he has covered. (2) Who is unhappy? vv. 3. 4. Contrasted with the state or condition of happiness granted to the forgiven sinner is presented that of those unforgiven. David kept silence without only to have a raging tempest within—lips silent, bones "roaring." During the days of David's silence following the sinful act he was guilty of increased acts of sin and cruelty (2 Sam. 12:31). The origin of the word Selah is not known. It probably indicated a musical interlude and in this psalm most appropriately and dramatically appears. (3) How we may be happy, vv. 5. 6. All sin is uncovered to God. His all-seeing eye can penetrate man's futile endeavors to hide his transgressions. The first step to forgiveness and to happiness is confession of guilt. God's heavy hand wrought saving faith in David and such faith has as its first condition confession, "I acknowledged my sin." Such confession is full and frank. Nothing is held back nor has it any element of hypocrisy, and it always secures results (1 John 1:9; Luke 15:20-23). The next step is to "ask" (Luke 11:9, 10); then there is "forgiveness"; then there is imputed to us the righteousness we did not possess and we have forgiveness of sin (Luke 22:37; James 2:233; Ps. 99:8; Lev. 4:20; Matt. 26:28). The godly man, the man who is the recipient of God's grace thus bestowed, prays in a time "when thou mayest be found," or (see margin) "in the time of finding out sin" (v. 6 R. V.). The prophet tells us that there is a time when we may not find God (Isa. 5:6) and Paul tells us when he may be found (II Cor. 6:2). II. How to Continue in the State of Being Happy. (1) Our security (v. 7). When men forgive they do not "cover." What God hides he forgets (Isa. 38:17; Micah 7:19). Our security, our "hiding place" is Jehovah. Our preserver is Jehovah (Ps. 91:31; Isa. 32:1, 2). Jehovah preserves from trouble those whom he forgives (Ps. 34:19). Such men have a serenity, a "peace" even the "peace of God" which the sinner can never have (Isa. 26:3; Rom. 5:1; Phil. 4:7). (2) Our instructor (vv. 8, 9). (a) Positively—we have one who not only forgives and blots out the past but one who has promised to "instruct," to "teach" and to "guide." Nearly all believe that the introduction of the personal pronouns in verse 8 indicate that God is speaking in response to David's appeal recorded in verse 6. Jehovah guides with his "eye upon us" (v. 8 R. V.). (b) Negatively—Some must needs be directed by "bit and bridle." Some have to learn through bitter experience. We have our choice. Those who will not listen to instruction are compared to the horse and the mule who "have no understanding." Even so they are more useful than those who wildly run after sin. Only thus can some "come near" (v. 9 R. V.) though that is better than not to be brought near at all. (3) Our faith (v. 9). What kind of a life will God forgiven children live? What is one of the foremost characteristics of a happy life? Here is the answer. "He that trusteth in the Lord." This is the conclusion of the whole matter. The man of faith "overcomes the world." This man is free from the "many sorrows" of the wicked, for he is the recipient of the mercy, the grace of Jehovah, whose mercies "compass him about." That mercy keeps him and through it evil cannot break in upon him. Outside of that mercy are the sorrows of the wicked like a raging sea (Rom. 2:8, 9). (4) Our joy. Thrice over the psalmist reiterates his cry of gladness, "He glad rejoice shout" (v. 11). He expresses it in the form of a command, even as Paul later commands the church at Philippi to "Rejoice" (Phil. 4:4). Our only joy is in the Lord "who hath dear marvelous things whereof we are glad." Christ is the incarnate mercy and grace of God. In him we have God's forgiveness. He supplies our every need (Phil. 4:19). He pardons, heals, restores, directs, gives power (Matt. 28:18-20). Joy and impurity are never companions. Only the pure can purify. Only the healthy can heal. Only the righteous and free can pardon. HOWARD S. LIGHTNING SHOE POLISHES BOX CALF Sold by Dorsey B. Brown. [Picture of a man in a suit]. DORSEY B. BROWN The presenter of public utilities offers to you the products of the Fulton Polish Company of New York, a colored company, makers of paste, liquid cleaners and dyers for the cleaning, preservation and shining of all shoe leathers. The products of this company are prize winners at the Paris exposition, 1903; Jameson, 1907; San Antionton, 1909. They also furnish the polish for the United States army. We will be in your neighborhood soon to show you our goods. Wholesale price to stores and bootlack parlors. Address all mail orders to Dorssey B. BrBown. Town orders will be filled at Taylor Holmes. NO ACID OR TURPENTINE CONTAINS JET BLACK AND LEAST QUICK AND LEAST NEW TO BE USED WITHOUT LIQUID COMBINATION INSTEAD OF BEST NOTES SHOE PASTE OUT SHINES THEM ALL Out-of-town stores and bootblack parlors state quantities wanted and write for prices. Ask for it in the stores. Address all mail orders to DORSEY B. BROWN 3507 Lydia Ave., Kansas City, Mme. Benton Dean, the popular milliner, is now at 1010 Troost avenue, where she is elegantly located and will be extremely pleased to meet her many friends and customers at that number. Belle phone Main 2102J. WATLINGTON DRILL CORPS. Here is the list of U. B. Fs and S M. Ts that will help the Watlington Drill Corps to secure their uniforms What will you give Address your communication to Joseph Parrent, 1609 E 13th street or Neal Range, Jr., 1407 Lydia. Make checks payable to Watlington Drill Camp. The following have contributed: Fred Douglas Lodge 22.50 New Hope Temple 20.00 Mercy Temple $10.00 Justice Lodge 10.00 Gates Ajar Temple 3.00 B. K. Bruce Temple 5.00 E. A. Walker 5.00 Ezekiel Lodge 10.00 W. M. Saunders Lodge 5.20 Peaceful Path Lodge 15.00 Progress Temple 5.00 B. K. Bruce Lodge 5.00 St. Stephen's Lodge 3.00 Lilly of the Valley Royal House 2.00 Seven Son Lodge 3.00 Hosanna Royal House 5.00 Seven Sons lodge 3.00 Chrysanthemum Temple 5.00 The Camp meets every Monday night at Garrison Square, 5th and Troost avenue. You may send your donations there if you desire. Allah Temple No. 6, Mystic Shrine, at a business and social session combined Wednesday night last, decided upon Thursday, June 17, as the date for its annual outing. The pilgrimage will as usual be made to Leavenworth Kas., over the interurban lines. Proceeding the outing a ceremonial session will be held and preparations are being made for a large class. Mr. W. G. Mosely is the Potentata2 and John A. Johnson is recorder. The Temple was entertained Wednesday by the Empire City quartet. We would like to see every lodge and society in Kansas City put their cards in The Sun. It is the most popular way to let the world know who you are, when and where you meet and your object and purpose. For the next month we will make special announcements to have you put in your lodge or society list of of officers in ALL WORK COME NO DELAY PAINLESS EXPANSION & VITALIZED AIR CROWN BRIDGE & PLATE WORK & MACHINES PRICES GARDWELL & CHAPMAN ISON HAIR CREEPING WILCINKEY WILLIAMS PHOT. C. N. Kansas City Sun One Year for ONE DOLLAR and FIFTY CENTS, cash or credit. TRI-QUARTO CELEBRATION. Fifth Episcopal District St. Louis, Mo. July 5-9, Inclusive, 1915. Dear Brethren: Seventy-five years gao, William Paul Quinn came to the shores of the Father of Waters (the Mississippi River) and stood upon its eastern bank and preached across its waters to the Negroes in St. Louis, who hungered and thirsted for the bread of life. As soon as he was permitted to do so, he crossed over into St. Louis and organized the A. M. E. Church, the first Methodist among Negroes in Missouri and the West. As the years passed by, Thomas D. Ward went to the Pacific coast and John M. Brown, to New Orleans and the south west. These fathers of the church, although they suffered bonds and afflictions, yet with unfaltering trust in God, they stood as the beaten anvil to the strike. They passed on to the heaven of peace and rest by the quiet waters of life in the everlasting city of God. Their names and memory, rich with the holy spoils of peaceful triumph, come to us as a glorious heritage and as an inspiration to carry on to a final consummation the work by them so well and wisely begun. African Methodism, the one flame of Negro religious freedom and manhood, is the gift of these men of the west and to the generations of to-day. Seventy-five years ago, a few trembling slaves stood upon the murky bank of the sullen Mississippi and listened to the message of peace from this grave ambassador of God, but today, a mighty host of loyal sons and daughters of Allen with banners outflung, join in one voice to sing: "Glorious things to thee are spoken, He whose word cannot be broken, Formed thee for his own abode On the Rock of Ages founded, What can shake thy sure repose? With salvation's walls surrounded Thou mayst smile at all thy foes." Seventy-five years! Two generations of men have come and passed into the silent vista of yesterday. 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We believe that every loyal son and daughter of African' Methodism in all this vast territory—these twenty-five thousand children of Father Quinn, will each make an offering according to their ability. We are trying to raise means to carry on our Mission work in this territory and ask all who can possibly do so, give us One Dollar. If you cannot give One Dollar give fifty cents; give twenty-five, give ten cents, give five, give as God has prospered you in life. Those who give fifty cents or more will have their names printed in the records of the celebration. WANTED-Canvassers, men or women, to sell the famous Peerless furniture polish. Liberal commission, A splendid opportunity for the right parties. For information see J. H. Malone, 1318 Michigan. When you want work done up-to-date, call up the COLORED ACME HOUSE CLEANING CO. Prices reasonable. Bell phone Main 751; Home Main 7555. Residence phone Home Main 6438, M C. SPICER, Manager. 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For those who know—it is a toilet necessity. Why not try it yourself? Ask your druggist. If he cannot supply you, send us his name and address and we will send you a free sample. NELSON MFG. CO. RICHMOND, VA. THE NELSON GIRL allen "40" BUILT ON THE SQUARE POWER TO SPARE May 2, 1915, and each day thereafter, the and the Cliff Drive, six in party, at 25 cents people's Drug Store, 18th and Paseo; Ideal land; Smith's Drug Store, 18th and Tracy; and Vine Sts.; 12th and Highland. Call home, East 4159. W. H. Hubbell. Greater Kansas City AFRO-AMERICAN MALE CHORUS----50 VOICES AND— Symphony Orchestra (25 Musicians—Professionals) find your name and address to —Bell W. 448 Msj. N. Clark Smith, Western University A. F. and A. M. Missouri Jurisdiction A. F. and A. M. Missouri Jurisdiction 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 Masonite Relief, Cameron, Mo. P. L. Pratt, Kansas City, Mo., Grand Lecturer. W. G. Mosely, Kansas City, Mo., R. E. G. C. J. H. Sherwood, St. Paul, Minn., G. E. G. P. C. Kincald, Kansas City, Mo., V. E. G. C. J. W. Beard, St. Louis, Mo., E. G. C. G. Wm. Roberts, Hannibal, Mo., Grand Secretary. T. P. Mahammitt, Grand Treasurer, Omaha, Neb. Grand Chapter Officers. Geo. Broomfield, G. H. P., St. Louis, Mo. T. G. McCampbell, D. G. H. P., Kansas City. A. L. Thomas, G. K., Jefferson City, Mo. J. P. 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 Directory Pritchard Lodge No. 42, A. F. and A. M., meets the 2nd and 4th Monday in each month. All Master Masons in good standing welcome. R. Greer, W. M.; J. H. Snigler, Sec'y. Rone Lodge No. 25, A. F. and A. M., meets the 1st and 2nd Monday in each month. All Master Masons go standing welcome. Jno. R. Rone, W. M.; T. J. McCampbell, Sec'y. G MASONRY M. Olive Lodge No. 53, A. P. and A. M. meets the second month living Mason Maison and we come. Thos. Jackson, W. M. Frank Lowe, Secretary, 1518 Baltimore Ave. I. O. I. Queen Esther Court No. 43. Hale from the I. O. I. meets the first month at 2:30 p. m., at the hall 10th and Campbell Sts. Kansas City. Mo. Mrs. Bettie Davis, D. Q. Rena L. Jones, Chron. 1406 North 3d St. Kansas City. Kas. U. B. F. King of the Waston Lodge No. 218 meets first and third Mondays in each month at 568 Grand avenue. D. M. West W. M. West. Sec'y. 1732 Woods Avenue. HENRY H. SCOTT INTERIOR DECORATING, PAINTING and PAPER HANGING Bell East 1762W 2103 Bellefountain 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. "Clean Up the Bowels and Keep Them Clean" There are many remedies to be had for constipation, but the difficulty is to procure one that acts without violence. A remedy that does not perform by force what should be accomplished by persuasion is Dr. Milk. Laxative Tablets. After using them, Mr. N. A. Waddell, 315 Washington St., Waco, Tex., says: A. B. "Almost all my life, have been troubled with constipation, and have tried many remedies, all of which seemed to cause pain without giving much relief. I finally tried Dr. Miles' Laxative Tablets and found them ex-ample. They are pleasant and mild, and their chewable tablets easy to take. I am more than glad to recommend them." "Clean up the bowels and keep them clean," is the advice of all physicians, because they realize the danger resulting from habitual constipation. Do not delay too long, but begin proper curative measures. Dr. Miles' Laxative Tablets are a new remedy for this old complaint, and a great improvement over the cathartics you have been using in the past. They taste like candy and work well on charm. A trial will convince you. Dr. Miles' Laxative Tablets are sold by all druggists, at 25 cents a box containing 25 doses. If not found satisfactory after trial, return the box to your druggist and he will return your money. MILES MEDICAL CO., Elkirk, Ind. PUBLISHED WEEKLY. ‘All communications should be addreamed GR dOe Hasas cy’ Sun, 808 Baad 8th Delt Phone East 990. Butered ay, second-class matter, August Rs oeoatofice at Kanias Cie, Sunder the act of March 3, 1878, jelnon ©. Crewa........Baitor and Owner Wile", Giennes.c20c¢,General: Manager SUBSCRIPTION RATES: Gee Tear cocccssccsesessenesssesseoseGLB0 BEE Aoing Faroe Meettb Si cssesassscesesecccees_ 08 -ADVERTISING RATE, 60 CENTS PER INCH. pieides uamaeen. Bethel A. M. B. Church, 24th and Fiore. EeBlelet's Haptee Chireh, 804 Ghar ‘etSSorcnnial MM, Church, 39th and woodland. MrEteond Bastiat Coureh, 10 and Char "alien Chapel A. MH Church, 10th and chariots Mamas Ave, Baptist Church, 46th and anes sMetcser A. M. B Chureh, 17th and Sat, Auruatin’s P, B. Church, 11th and THORS st, Baptist, Church, 1625 Vine St Wara'Ghapel Mk Chureh, auth and woodiaas. ‘glue Valley Baptist church, 1120 Crya- tabiavene, mattdvin's A.M. B. Church, 1749 Bele nsw. Seventh Day Adventist, 23rd and Wood: Mt sonica’s Catholle, 17th, and Leydia Hloratog Star Baptist Church, 2311 Vine iugige Avenue sapdt Chutes, 1h Scatovola A. ML. Church, Centon: ‘St James A. M. B. Z, Church, 1823 wonniand ‘Aver "Ferg Baplst church, Roundtop, People's Missions afth’ and. Genesee BePaule Bapiist Chures, sth and FARueship Baptist Church, 17th and catacy. Aventis. piri apts chiteh, "614 Chariot ‘Pleasant Green Baptist Church, Inde- vemuonce Avenue and racy. Catvary “Saptat “Church, 19th and askew, Bicviow A.M. , Mission, 6th and Lagigressive Baptist Caurch, 29th and Summit. = is ‘E'S B, Church, 1817 Flora Ave, S Mame CMaritae Church 40s MO St BE Luke's “Anat” Se 'Chincay and and Prospect Pinca. "OME Mission, 565 Grand Ave. KANSAS CIT¥, KAN, CHURCHES, Fiaas ee thuseh, Sth and Neb, Fieasant Green Baptist Chures, 1st and ati Maigsth St. Baptist Churca, sth ane onitand: Ssttepolttan Baptist Churca, oth ant washingion Beinel A’ M. 4, Church, Water ani miawara Street, Sa Paul AM. Cure, tat and iit Baptist chur, 6 and Nps Elog Solomon Bapuise Church, Sed an eteMindaro A. MB. Church, Quindaro Suited Vay Bastin Bees, Homa SSP m. church, sth and Oskland. A: at Br Gauich, 4th and, Onkand, Sate; Mussion, 4. Bf. 3. Church, Sout Park, Kan. Protestant Wlscopal, rd. and stewart Becona Baptiay Courch, ch and. Huby Wesley Chapel MiB, 106 Shawnee. BeBe UML aE "zion chur, 09 Bethel A. M. H. Church, Roselale, Kan Medion Baptist Church, ath and Vir wUbenexer A. M. E. Church, Sanford an ‘Tremont. be See THE’ nZion Primitive, Baptist Church Westport “avenue and “Tangent sureet EDITORIALS. ‘The Commencement exercises of the various schools were all largely at- tended and were extremely deligtful to both patrons and friends alike. ‘The resignation of Secretary Bryan indicates that there was at least one man fn the cabinet wuo had the cour- age of his convictions rather than the craze for political jingotsm. Solwly the remaining nations of Eu- rope are drifting into the camp of the Allies, Little Switzerland is the latest to be getting herself upon a war footing, It will be some time yet before we get real mad. Now that the schools are closed par. ents should encourage their children into developing their musical talents. ‘There is less real love of music mant- fested in Kansas City than in any other place of its size in the country. After much opposition upon the part of other saloonists Wm. Gizzard has been allowed to open up his new place on East Twelfth street. If Ne- groes must buy liquor they should buy it from their own people and we wish ‘Mr. Grizzard his share of success, Lincoln Park has adopted the policy of free doors during certain hours in the afternoon. This will doubtless ald greatly in popularizing the place and shows a wise foresight upon part of the management. Good, settled weather will also contribute to the desired results. It it is true that certain of our larger elementary schools employ, hot house methods in filling up thelr graduate lists, allowing pupils to en ter high school without having done all the required grade work the prac tice ought to be stopped, Indeed 1 is hard to conceive how such a prac tice should bave had any beginning Surely it is conducive to nothing bu isasterto the children thus treated ‘and, instead of being an incentive and strengthening for subsequent pro gress, it 18 a most fatal blow and one ‘that has absolutely no rellef, once its evil effects begin. ‘The Negro race, above all others should hever submit itself to shame and shallow ideals, We are passing through @ crucial period of our de velopment and nothing but real sub stantials should be a part of those qualities which we ope to base ow prosperity upon. To be halt-educatec ‘and glossed over Is little better thar to be confessedly ignorant. The for ter has a false bottom even if 10« fatter has no bottom at all. The Sun extends its best wishes to the one hundred Negro teachers of the ity who complete their year’s work this week. Among this number are many hard-working, conscientious ‘ace servants who are earnestly striv- ing to lead our youth into a love of Jearning and an appreciation of higher ideals. These teachers realize the responsibility of their calling and will in most cases pursue some form of yacation work which will bring them back in. uber strouger for the ‘tasks b them. A few will ‘spend the vacation in desultory pur. ‘suits and come bac.. weaker and less useful, eventually to be dropped out of service, Growing processes and expanding visions in educational work fare so evident upon every, hand and the spirit of progress so strong .—.- only those (who are of the right mould are who are susceptible to the finest Improvement are now to be en- trusted with this important work, ‘There is absolutely no reason for the teachers of Negro children being be- hind the instructors of any other race in all that goes for efficiency, A REPUBLICAN SENATOR, The entrance of Mr, Walter 8. Diekey, Kansas City's foremost bust- ness man and the undefeated leader of the Republican party to its many victories of the past few years will be halled with joy by that overwhelm. ing majority of the party who realize that if victory is to be achieved by our party it must put forward its most representative and capable leader. In Mr. Walter 8. Dickey is epitomized all those qualities of leadership which make for success and the Sun sin cerely hopes hé will permit the Re- publican and Independent voters of the State of Missouri to give a tangl- ble demonstration of their apprecia- tlon of his splendid qualities and un- selfish labors in behalf of his party ‘end ‘State, NEGRO FOLK music. Tt took three years of training at Hampton Institute to bring me to the point of being willing to sing Negro songs in the presence of white people. White minstrels with black faces have done more than any other single agency to lower the tone of Negro music and cause the Negro to despise his own songs. Mr. R. Nathaniel Dett, director of vocal music at Hampton, says: “Thre is no more lamentable ten- dency among certain people than the disposition either to despise Negro folk songs altogether or else use them as means of race caricature; neither is there any practice that should be more condemned. America has no more valuable heirloom, from a histor ieal, traditional, or musical standpoint, than these folk songs. For this reason it should be the duty of all, especially of Negro musicians, to do everything possible to bring the songs to their proper and full appreciation. Negrc music has suffered sufficiently already through ragtime and popular min strelsy, and any further attempt te keep Negro music on this low leve! should be met with the indignant pro tests of all serious-minded people.” Tt is Imperative, in my opinion, fo1 people who are sincerely interested it the Negro and his one unmistakable contribution to American cfvilization to use every opportunity to dignif, the music of this people, not merel! by encouraging the Negro to sing hi! folk songs in their truly beautifu primitive form, but also by encourag ing him to show fheir possibilities fo | use as themes for anthems, oratorio: J and even operas. ‘This will do mor than anything Ise to dignify thm 1 the estimation of ducated Negroes —Robert R. Moton in Southern Work sea STATE APPROVAL. Teachers’ Certificates Without Exami aan. ‘The Combined Normal and Indus- trial Department of Wilberforce Uni- versity has been examined by the State Supervisor of Normal Schools and has been placed on the approved list for the training of teachers for ele. mentary schools and special work, such as Domestic Science, Manual Training, ete. ‘This recognition by th State Depart- ment of Public Instruction means much to the graduates of Wilberforce who are preparing themselves to teach, as graduates from this depart ment are entitled to a teachers’ four. year provisional certificate without ex amination, After twenty-four months of successful teaching the holder is entitled to a lite certificate of the same grade, good anywhere in the state and recognized in thirty-fou other states, Students who graduated prior te 1915 and who had completed a four year high school course before begin ning the two-year normal course of this department will, likewise, bene fit by this arrangement and man} such will find that by slight addition: to their professional work they ma; become entitled to the provisiona certificate without examination, With the added facilities of gym nasium and well equipped recitation halls and shops Wilberforce now of fers splendid opportunities to per spective teachers, LEISURE HOUR REFLECTIONS, FROM A QUIET CORNER, CHAPTER Ii. DENNIS 8. THOMPSON. There is always a pleasure to the man or woman who has @ good thing, in passing it on to the other person; but, on the other hand, if you should happen to discover a little weakness in a friend, there is surely nothing gained by opening the eyes of others to the same flaw. ‘If you happen to hear a story which is little to the credit of some one else, be careful how you pass it on. Many & person's life has been spoiled be- cause some error of the past, long be- forefore repented of, long before atoned for, as far as such things can ever be made right, came to the know- ledge of some one who lacked the magnanimity to keep it to themselves. Perhaps they had no bad motive in pete Mt on, but may have told it simply as @ little interesting news, but they passed it on just the same. ‘This was out of order, | There are, however, hypocrites ta world who need to pr sapoent: bi public good, but the ‘who Health Hints By Dr. Lloyd E. Bailer A weekly discussion of Hygiene and Sani- tation, First Aid Measures and Preven- tive Medicine. Questions will be ans- wered but no diagnoses nor prescrip- tions will be given in this column. md We use the term “nerves” to de- note what s sometimes called nervous exhaustion and what in medical phraseology is known as neurasthenis, ‘This malady is characterized by a re- duced state of nervous energy which brings about quicx fatigue and that oft heard complaint of “tired feeling.” It is a state of lessened endurances that shows itself also in the mental sphere in the form of irritability of temper, and may be summed up in the self-explanatory term “irritablo weakness.” ' Neurasthenia is a disease of both sexes of all races and all classes. It is a disease of the poor as well as of the idle rich; for, indeed, it is as often the result of plodding monotony ‘tas of the feverish search for novelty and diversion, In eitner case the high and sustained nervous tension is apt to result in nerve fatigue, or, in other words, neurasthenia. Further- more, it is a disease of many and varied forms, Not all neurasthenics are in Sanitaria; nor indeed are tuey all confined to their own homes. Neither do they always present sad pictures of declining physical vigor. with loss of flesh, a flabby skin, a careworn countenance and a faltering gait, ulte to the contrary, they may present the appearance of perfect physical health and development. ‘These are the two extremes between which Hes the multitude in its in- finite variety, It will be readily seen that all those things which tax the nervous system and which tend to ex- haust nervous energy, such as over- work, worry, heredity, exhausting ill ness and debiliating excess, have their place among the direct and indirect causes of neurasthenia. Overwork is a relative term, de- pendent as much upon the forces and endowments of the individual as upon the nature and quantity of the work Some people become tired to the point of exhaustion in the attempt ta do work that others do with ease ‘This may be the result of physica unfitness, if the work be of the kin‘ which requires great physical power and endurance. Again, it may be th result of mental unfitness if the work requires a trained mind, for an un trained or imperfectly trained min easily exhausts itself in doing wor) ls endeavoring to do the right and fair thing, let us try to think as well of them as we can. If we are better informed, and can see different from the other fellow, let us not syndicate the weakness of others, but keep such Kaaeinderte cia The business of life is a great thing. The business of life is making character, People may acquire great wealth, but if in the process their moral nature has gotten out of kelter, they have failed, They may gain a reputation for some great achieve- ment, but if they have not at the same time achieved a higher manhood for themselves, they are to be pitted rather than congratulated. ‘They may enjoy existence to the utmost, drinking their fill of pleasure, but if thelr sympathies are gradually atro- phying, if they are increasingly indif- ferent to the obligations of helpful- ness, they are preparing for the su- preme failure. Make no mistake about It; the oc- cupation by which you earn your liv- ing, is merely incidental. Your bust- ness in the world is character-making. Because you carry your dinner in a paper or @ tin box, do not feel that you are not as good as the man who dines at the expensive restaurant. Because you buy your clothes ready: made, do not allow yourself to feel inferior to your friend who patronizes the best tailor in the city. Rate your own manhood too high to think that your standing can be determined by ‘these exterior things. A straight line is the shortest dis tance between two points. In geo metry, no one questions such an as sertion. In life, a great many people seem to have the idea that they can reach their goal more quickly by go ing out of their way for every ob stacle. Those who encounter some thing hard and distasteful in the occu pation they have chosen, sometimes jump to the conclusion that they have made a mistake {n their choice, and begin to look for work that will lac) difficulties. The person who follows such ‘winding road to success, is pretty sur to die before they reach their goal. A straight line 1s the shortest dis tance between two points. Fix you eye on the goal you want to reach, an¢ make for it, Hew your way through the obstacles that present themselves ‘but do not turn out for them, ‘The shortest distance to success is the most direct route, NEW LAUNDRY. ‘The opening of the new Anchor Laundry at 18th and Woodland by a company of ‘capable and representa tive colored men should be hailed with Joy by every Afro-American in this city who desires to see new fields ‘of endeavor and opportunity open up for our people, Mr. T. B. Watkins, Mr, A. F. Johnson and Benj, 0, Cave aro all practical and experienced busi. ness men and Mr. Cave has given fit teen years careful study and practical service to the laundry business. They have installed the latest and most up- to-date machinery and with the repu- tation our people wave established in the past of being the best laundressos in the world, there 13 no reason why this institution should not be a most Sratifying success from the very out- set, which a better trained brain could do without fatigue, Then, again, the ex haustion may come from temperamen tal unfitness, real or imagined, for the work done, Many persons tire themselves ont doing work, not be cause they are physically or mentally unable to do ft, but merely because they dislike it. In all these cases the result is the, same and nerve fa tlgue is the consequence. If, through Jack of physteal stamina, mental force, oF Wi. power these people are unable to maintain the store of nerv: ous energy required for their work they finally become neurasthentes. Worry 1s both a cause and a result of neurasthenia, The uncertainties and vicissitudes of life are such as to make more or less worry well nigh inevitable. a certain amount of worry is even to be desired, but no- where is moderation more essential, for excessive worry must surely wreck the nevous system, There are those who worry pecause the weather does not sult them; others worry over their occupations; others worry over their poverty in material possessions, and indeed there are some Who worry over the prospect of the after life Worry from whatever cause is a large contributor to neurasthenia, eredity is often a contributing cause to this disease, One may inherit a weakened nervous system from par ents suffering from nervous disease: or whose nervous system has suffered as a consequence of some debiliating disease, as tuberculosis, syphilis, ma laria, ete. Hence, these diseases may not only cause neurasthenia in the pa ‘lent but even in his offspring, Overindulgence in alcohol, tea, cof ‘fee, drugs, or even in a too vigorous social life with its attendant expos neurasthenia, |_ The treatment of neurasthenia ts an individual affair with each suffer ler. Some cases need absolute res and change of scene; others need tc be put to work of some other kin than that in which they have bee: engaged, Congenial association wit! persons of a cheertul disposition ofter works woaders with these patients |'The use of drugs and animal extract in the hands of the physician aloni with a prescribed diet and regulatior of habits usually avails much in th aa KANSAS CITY, KAS. ‘Mrs, Chas. Sims, of 910 Freeman avenue, is much improved after a few Weeks’ illness. |_ The Imperial Jubilee Concert Co. will be at the First Baptist Church ‘Thursday, June 17. Phil Maddux is suffering from in- juries sustained while playing at Eastwood Park Sunday. | Mr, H. Bishop, the well known Chef, returned last week from Fueblo, Col.. where he has been employed. Mr. Wm. Smith writes that he will arrive at Galveston, Tex., the 25th. He walked there from this city. Mrs, L. J. Maddux and Mrs. John Stoval entertained the Sewing Circle at the home of Mrs, Vandever, 914 Freema navenue. Mrs, Alice Roffel, of Reno, Kansas, spent a few days’ with her sisters, Mrs, N. H. Walker and Miss Amanda illespie, 886 Freeman. ‘Mr, and Mrs. 8, F, Straughter, 1206 Paseo, will be out of the city about ‘a week or two, the guest of a brother, Wm. Straugnter, of Ottawa, Kans, Mrs. Jas. Edmonds of Kansas City, Kansas, ‘returned from a five weeks visit in Chicago much benefitted. She will be glad to see her many friends Mr. J. E. Garpenter is back from the Fairs at San Diego and San Fran- cisco, Cal. He reports a pleasant trip and is looking exceedingly well. Dr. Paul Crosthwait, of Chicago, and David N. Crosthwait, jr., of Mar- shalltown, Ia. were the guests of their parents, Prof, and Mrs. D. N. Crosthwait. Dr, Crosthwait will leave for Europe in a few days and David will remain in the city and visit friends. An exhibit of work done in the pub- Uc schools of Kansas City, Kas., was held recently. An interesting feature of the exhibit was the contest for s silver loving cup offered by the board of education for the best grade schoo manual training exhibit. ‘The contest early developed into an effort to prevent the cup going to the Negro boys whose work in the first public school exhibit, held twc years ago, was without doubt the ‘dest, ‘Three disinterested experts jwere selected as judges, and it was theeir unanimous decision that the ex hibit of the Negro boys was entitlec to the cup. It is almost needless tc say that the Negro eltizens of Kansai City, Kas,, are very much elated over the result, but far more gratifying ‘than any feeling of victory is the fact that the Negro boys have shown that they can put as much thought, accu Yacy and painstaking care into the ‘work of their hands as the boys of an) other race. Mr. A. J. Starnes, the Manual Train ing teacher in the Negro grade schools is a graduate of Hampton Institute ‘The five manual training teachers in the white grade schools are graduates of some of the best white schools tn the country, * Setty@ Sam's Little Corner) fe BA. Lak ye hatte. (45 hw) AAAS, S| es Weak ie t/ aes Ne | (ee GO 43? fin adi) 54 ye bay) CY, Vi a Ny a) > & THEY SAY —That it’s a little chilly for June brides. —That some of the concessions at Lincoln Park are yelling help. ~That cold shower bathe wore not made for colored people. No, no! —That a certain preacher has about reached the end of his rope,—so they say. —That no matter how homely a woman {s some man thinks she’s a “beautiful doll.” | —That the man who gives checks for money he has not got in the bank ought to be put in jail. Amen! —That the most inconsistent Ne- gro in town is the physician who gets ALL his money from the Negro—and spends all his money with the white man. | —That more Negroes are losing ‘homes which they are buying on the {installment plan this summer than ever before in the history of Kansas City. | —That a certain angry husband ran @ white insurance collector a mile the other day; says he caught him hug- ging his wife. Why not run her a mile too? —That there are a couple of Kansas City girls who wre well thought of here living a riotous life out in Frisco. ‘They sald they couldn't find any work jand didn't want to starve, Better jstay home girls, | u.8. F.48M.T. Come and go with us. Where? To Leavenworth, Kansas, Saturday, June 12, 1915, Dickerson Park. Cars leave 4th and Minnesota, Kansas City Kan. sas, 10:00 a. m., 12:00 m,, 3:00 an¢ 7:00 p. m. Bxbibition drill by Wat Ungton Drill Corps of U. B. F, anc other wonderful amusement. Every body will be there Saturday, June 12 Round trip 60 cents. This grand af fair is given by U. B. F, and 8. M. T ‘of Kansas. OBITUARY. Mrs. Maggie EB, Duncan was born April 1, 1856, in Pittsburg, Pa, At the time of her death June 7 she was 59 years 2 months and 6 days old, and was the oldest living child of Nathaniel and Mary Ann Coles. ‘Two brothers and one sisters are left of the once large family of nine chil- dren, Richard T, Coles, James W. Coles and Ida Coles Lee, their faith- ful and youngest sister, whose untir- ing devotion has been most marked. Her gratitude to her sister and broth: er to her brother-in-law and sister- in-law she never failed to tell to those who came about her, She was a grad- uate of Avery college, Allegheny, Pa. Early in life she married Rev. W. Rhue of Farmville, Va. He held sev- eral charges in that state and moved to Newport, R, I, where he died after a long and lingering illness. She was a faithful, consistent and helpful wife in his work. She was well educated in music, and no church under his charge was ever without a good or- ganist. Later she went to Washing- ton, D. C,, to be near her relatives and was married to Wm. Duncan, a farmer of Eckington, Va., where he died three years ago, After his pass- ing away and also the passing of a sister and two brothers, she again moved to be near relatives, this time coming to Kansas City last August. Being frail of body and knowing the ravages of death were upon her, she came West, hoping, too, that the Western climate might eliminate the dreaded disease, Mrs. Duncan has been a Christian since childhood and would move her membership as she went about to live. In November she connected herself with Allen chapel. ‘This move made her 80 happy for she was in the church from which her father and mother were called away and where her brother and sister were members. Her only regret was that she was never able to return to her church but once since she became a member, She never forgot to call upon the Savior even to her last hour The 234 Psalm she always lived by On many visits made to her by Rev. Thomas she would remind him not to forget a short passage of her fav orite Psalm which she wished him to speak of at her funeral. Twe hymns which always brought happi ness to her soul during her long ill ness she has asked to be sung, “My Savior Firet of All” and “A Haven of Rest.” ‘Mrs. Dunean during her long il ness had eyery conceivable care and comfort shown her by her devoted sister, Mrs, James A.. Lee, and het husband, Mr. James A, Lee, the tru ant officer as whose residence she made her home, and her loyal brother, Prof. R. T. Coles and his wife. ‘The ‘Sun extends its deepest sympathy to the bereaved family, ad + Negro Business and Professional Direc- four name, business, addréns snd telephone carried tn this Slrectory wt 26 conta per Saonth, $200 6 yoary Ides than one cont'a day. Can you beat it? To secure space call Bun Office, Bell phone 999 East, or see our agent.) BARBECUE. R. W. ALEXANDER, 1619 East 18th street. Bell phone 3062W. Free delivety. : BARBERS. J. COWDEN, 1617 Hast Twelfth street. CLEANERS, DYERS AND TAILORS. 0. K. CLEANERS AND DYERS, guarantee not to shrink any gar- ment they dye. 1113 East 18th street, Bell phone, Grand 2437. WORTHAM BROS, 1731 Paseo. Bell phone East 701. GOLDEN’S STEAM DYE WORKS, 1605 Fast 18th St. Bell phone East 539, ; DRUG STORES, IDEAL PHARMACY, Prof. R. W. Foster, Prop., 18th and Woodland. "Bell phone East 272, Home phone East 4070. | FLORISTS. WEAVER FLORAL CO., Flowers for all occasions, Funeral designs. Homes, churches and halls decorated. 1510 E, 18th street. Bell phone 4798 East, Home phone 7555M. CROSTHWAIT FLORAL CO., 1801 East 18th St. Bell phone, East 272, Home phone, Bast 4070. GROCERS. J. L. MATTSON, 14 East 19th St. Bell phone Grand 2309W. COTTAGE GROCERY, 121 Westport Ave., Rosedale, Kas. Rev. S. A. ‘Anderson, proprietor. LAUNDRIES. ‘ THE ELECTRIC LAUNDRY CO,, J. C. Hale, Mgr., 2928 Summit St. Home phone 3160. THE IMMACULATE LAUNDRY, 1912 Hast 18th St. Bell phone East 4723. LAWYERS. ©. H, CALLOWAY, 601 Delaware, Home phone M58, Bell phone Main 448. Practices in all courts. ‘W. C. HUESTON, 601 Delaware, Home phone M58, Bell phone Main 448, Legal advice. Practices in all courts. GEO. T. WASSOM, Attorney at Law, 307 Walnut street. Bell phone East 2727, Home phone East 4070. PHOTOGRAPHERS. C, BRUCE SANTEE, Proprietor The Fad, 1607 East 18th St. Bell phone East 1643. PHYSICIANS. DR. R. J. LAMBERT, Theraptics, P. 0. box 90A, Bell phone, Rosedale 523, Rosedale, Kas. REAL ESTATE and EMPLOYMENT. AFRO-AMERICAN REAL ESTATE & INVESTMENT CO,, Help fur- nished. 911 McGee street. Bell Phone 751 Main. * Home Phone 7555 Main. COLORED PEOPLE'S INVESTMENT CO., 2427 Vine St. Bell Phone East 1011, Home East 4011. Sol Smith, Pres.; C. H. Adkins, Tres. MRS. A. E. JENKINS, 1324 Vine street, Bell Phone East 4067J. SECOND-HAND GOODS. 'W. G. HOPKINS, 2122 Vine St. Bell phone East 3851' . MILLINERY. MME, STELLA HUBBARD, latest things in hats. Old hats made new. 1510 East 18th street. Bell phone E. 4798. UNDERTAKERS, C. H. COUNTEE, Licensed Embalmer, 2220 Vine St., Bell Phone, East 3336, Home East 3341. ‘WATKINS BROS., 1729 Lydia Ave. Bell Phone Grand 987, Home Main 7989. Res., Bell East 3281. ALLAH TEMPLE Nobles of the Mystic Shrine will give their an nual Trolley Car Party to Leavenworth, Kansas, Thursday, June 17, 1915 FARE 60c ROUND TRIP Re ee ee eer EER aU ere SNe ARE ae . ‘, TO THE PUBLIC: % & We want you to come to us for everything carried by a Drug Store. = 2 DRUGS, MEDICINES, TOILET ARTICLES, RUBBER GOODS, COMBS, =F % BRUSHES, MADAM WALKER HAIR-GROWER-DRYING COMBS, % 2 STRAIGHTENING COMBS, ETC. . % We recommend and guarantee everything offered for sale to be + exactlyas represented. WE DO NOT “SUBSTITUTE” nor ask youto + % take other brands than you ask for. You “want what you want” and # we want you to have It. * 3 OUR PRICES ARE RIGHT * % All down the Hine. We give careful attention to all orders, and aim = % by courteous and fair treatment to ‘ive 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 & 4 to come to our store, phone us your wants and we will do the rest. + % Mail Orders Solicited and Promptly Filled. 5 . Theo. Smith's Drug Store. & + Bell Phone 4591 Grand. Home Phone 5467 Main, . S 1001 W. 10th ot KANSAS CITY, Mo. § EELS ENE ELE LER EO ELE LE CELEL ERE ELECTS E ES Randolph Bros. @ Son N Artisti lew and tic Carpenters a Sed Nee erie TO) ee ’ apa i. Be = a has tins et" Superb Wall Pape: Semples Shown at Your Ho: Mo getension to vorshagn, and Builders Paper Hanging and Painting. Patching and Plastering General Repairing a Specialty PROMPT WORK REASONABLE PRICES BELL PHONE East 2526 SHOP (207 Wighland, Res, 1031 Highland KANSAS CITY, MO, Mr. A. L. L., Thomas, of Jefferson City, Mo., was a pleasant visitor at The Sun office during the past week. Mr. Theo. Rowan, who has been in Columbia, Mo., for the past winter and spring, returned here this week. Mrs. Alice Roland left this week for San Francisco and Los Angeles, Calif. Miss Edith Moore of Minneapolis, Minn., is the guest of Mrs. Thos. Herndon. Have you visited the Colored Handy store at 2409 Vine street? Go there for bargains. Miss Edith Moore of Minneapolis, Minn., is the house guest of Mrs. Edna Herndon Lee, 2445 Highland ave. nue. Mr. Sylvester Mack of Fort Scott, Kansas, spent a few days the guest of Mrs. Mattle Taylor, 1826 Madison street. Mrs. Carrie Thompson, who was called home on the death of her sister, Mrs. Myrtle Brown, has returned to her home. Mrs. John Green of 2643 Highland spent Sunday at Excelsior Springs visiting hr niece, Miss Cleo Barnes, who is very ill. The Editor is in receipt of an invitation to the fifty-second Annual Commencement of Wilberforce University, Thursday, June 17. Mrs. Etta Hobbs of 1608 Virginia, has those pies, cakes, rolls, etc., for which she is famous for sale at her home. Orders delivered. L. A. Knox, Esq., Attorney at Law practices in all Courts, wills and legal papers drawn. Office: 1419 E. 18th Street. Bell 'phone Grand 1413. Miss Giles Robinson of Davenport, Ia., returned home after spending Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Randolph, 1031 Highland avenue. Mr. and Mrs. Dan Bailey of Burlington, Vt., were the guests of the former's sister, Mr. and Mrs. D. Moore, 2522 Michigan, this week. The residence of Mrs. Clara Mosely, of 2440 Vine street, was entered by burglars Friday, June 4 and robbed of clothing and jewelry to the value of $75.00. 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. Brownie, *Bell 'Phone* 1521 E. 18th * Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Dwiggins, 852 Oakland avenue, and children, spent Sunday at Bethel, Kansas with her aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. I. B. Brown. Mrs. Kate Pierce of Chicago, Ill. is in the city visiting her mother, Mrs. Henrietta Baker, 818 East 10th street, and her sister, Mrs. Dollie Edwards, 2704 East 54th street. The Sun will soon have a series of articles from S. H. Wallace, of 1049 Virginia, touching upon those vital subjects that are of supreme importance to the race. Look for them! WANTED: SEVERAL WIDE AWAKE Colored Agents. Liberal commission. A postal brings information. The Patrick-Lee Realty Co., 2743 Welton St., Denver, Colo. Dept. K. Rev. W. J. DeBoe and family, en route to Joplin, Mo, where the former will assume the pastorate of one of the Churches there, were the guests of Mrs. Sol Smith, 2427 Vine street this week. HOTEL CUMMINGS Everything good to eat. Good place to sleep. 1711 Walnut St. ASK OTHERS. Bell Phone Grand 3727. Mrs. Kate Cummings, owner; 3½ blocks from New Union Station, Kansas City, Mo. Mr. and Mrs. Scott Davidson, 1219 Michigan, announce the birth of a twelve-pound baby girl, June 5th. Mother and child are doing fine under the efficient care of Dr. M. G. Brookins. Miss Lelia May Rogers and Mr. W. S. Allen were married last Thursday evening at the residence of the bride in Independence, Mo. They were the recipients of many beautiful and useful presents. The Sun wishes them a long life and happiness. AT LYRIC HALL, SATURDAY NIGHT, JUNE 12. Admission—25 Cents EVERYBODY INVITED NEW COLORED GROCERY. Maggie Washington has opened a nice little grocery store in the parlor of her home. She carries almost a full line of staple groceries and salt meats. She asks all who would like to be loyal to their race to patronize her. Any little order will be highly appreciated. This store is known as Maggie Washington's Parlor Grocery Store, located near the corner of 11th and Michigan avenue. 1106 Michigan avenue. Bell Phone East 3542. As an evidence of his artistic work, see The Lincoln Manual of 1915, which is pronounced by all who have seen it as a thing of beauty and a joy forever. "HE DELIVERS THE GOODS" BELL PHONE GRAND 0200 CITY NEWS. Palm Beach entertainment given under the auspices of Enterprise Court No. 32 O. O. C., and Zenith Court No. 39 O. O. C. at Lyric Hall, 1731 Lydia Ave., Monday evening, June 14. Admission 25 cents. Dancing. Kansas City's elite gilded, dipped and swayed to entrancing strains of charming music amid decorations artistically arranged Wednesday evening, June 2. "Twas the Bachelor Boys' annual spring party and the spirit of the affair was in harmony with the lovely month of June, for there was a smile upon every face, a twinkle in every eye and over all hung that intense feeling of having a good time "Just for tonight." The Alexander W. C. T. U. held a very interesting meeting at the home of Mrs. E. Cavell. Among the visitors were: Mrs. Moore Craig Mrs. Walker, Mrs. Glimore, Mrs. Kingsberry and Rev. Reed, the blind evangelist of Chicago. Rev. Reed rendered several solos, which were highly appreciated. Next meeting will be the third Tuesday in June at Mrs. Bell Fulcher's, 1718 Tracy. MISS L. TOOLEY. ELEGANCE---BEAUTY Are three things which you G. A. FF (1008 East 18th St. one-half block DO YOUR As an evidence of his artistic work, The Lincoln Manual of 1915 who have seen it as a thing "HE DELIVERS THE GOODS" A CORRECTION. In the acknowledgement of flowers sent the city hospital that appeared in last week's Sun, an omission was unintentionally made of the Hiawatha Art club of Independence, Mo., that sent flowers May 9 by Mrs. W. H. Harrison. CARD OF THANKS We wish to extend our sincere thanks and appreciation to our many friends and neighbors who were so attentive to us in our hour of grief in the sudden death of Mrs. Myrtle Brown, May 27 at 1516 East 22nd street. To the Queen Household of Ruth and the many friends who tendered sympathy and assistance, also the Odd Fellows' 'noir and the vine Street Baptist Church choir, we thank you. MRS. MALINDA WEBB. MRS. TAYLOR, MRS. CARRIE THOMPSON, MRS. MAGGIE BROOKS, Y. M. C. A. NOTES Over 600 volumes of books have been given to the Men's Department. The bookcases are full. It is now hoped that the friends of the Association will do as well by the boys. This week Mrs. M. F. Todd donated twelve books, giving the Old Testament narratives in popular language. Mr. H. J. Harris, proprietor of a hotel and bath house in Excelsior Springs, paid the balance of $50 on his subscription to the Furnishing Fund this week. More than $23,000 has been paid by the colored people to the building, lot and furnishing fund, leaving about $1,500 yet to reach the desired goal, $25,000. When this has been accomplished the amount asked of the colored people toward the $100,-000 fund will have been met. Many Associations during a part of the summer months close their Sunday meetings, but it has been the custom of our religious work committed to continue these meetings throughout the summer. For the three remaining Sundays in June strong speakers have been secured. Sunday, June 13th, Roy J. W. McAtee, of the Independence Avenue Baptist Church the 26th, Dr. . E. Horsey, of Kansas City, Kans., the 27th, Rev. F. D. Wells, Bethel A. M. E. Church. The first annual encampment of the boys from the Y M. C. A. Boy's' Department will be held at Llwood, Kans., near the farm of Eugene Graves, June 18-28. About forty boys are expected in the camp. In addition there will be a number of men who will take advantage of this outing for a vacation. Aside from the recreational features the camp much emphasis will be placed on the fellowship and Christing service teachings. The ten days spent there by the boys will count big in the development of character and Christian growth. It is hoped that a flag will be given by some person for the camp. Already several grocerymen J. L. Matson, M. R. Wilson, egers Market, Jacob Brosz, and J. H. North have given supplies. A large number of boys are selling postcards, the profits from which will partially defy their expenses to the camp. The boys will leave for camp Friday morning, June 18th, 10:45 o'clock over the Kansas City, Kaw Valley and Western Railway. MENCEMENT EXERCISES. The commencement exercises of Lincoln High school were held Thursday night in Central High school auditorium and though a severe storm raged throughout the evening yet the building was crowded with the relatives, friends and classmates of the graduates. A refreshing incident was that the music for the evening was furnished by Miss Cora Carr, a former graduate of Lincoln High, and it is needless to say it was excellent. Another enjoyable feature was the presentation to Professor G. N. Grisham, former principal, of a beautiful cut glass water set by the teachers and employees of Lincoln High school. Principal Dawley has a right to feel just proud of the splendid achievements of his first year. The program rendered was as follows: lows: Program. "He Watching Over Israel" (Mendelssoh)—Chorus. Oration, "The Milk We Drink"—Lella Mary Hughes. Oration, "Workingmen's Compensation"—Adele Rhomer Irving. (a) "Please" (Dore)—Boys' Glet Club. TY---SATISFACTION You are sure to get if you have BRANKLIN Back from Troost Ave. and 18th St.) PRINTING I see 15, which is pronounced by all of beauty and a joy forever. BELL PHONE GRAND 2988 (b) "Suwanee River," "Humoresque" (Wilson-Dvorak)—Girls' Glee Club; Maceo Williams, violin. Oration, "The Negro at San Juan and El Caney"—James Roscoe Blake. Oration, "Movies"—Christina Pansy Reed. Oration, "The Negro Church"—Emma Bernice Ellis. "Legend of the Bended Bow" (Gilchrist)—Katherine Adams, Opal Bolen and Chorus. Oration, "The Five Cent Theatre at National Asset"—Hobart Wiliar Reese. Oration, "The Five Cent Theatre at National Menace"—Marian Cecil Brown. "What From Vengeance" (from Lucia) (Donizetti)—Sextette—Orpheus Club. Presentation of Diplomas—Prof. G. N. Grisham. Presentation of Scholarship of Kansas City Medical Society to Lelia Mary Hughes, the ranking graduate—Dr. J. Edward Perry. Finale, "Novelette" (MacDowell)—Cora L. Carr. Class 1915. MOTTO. Able and Willing. Katherine Estella Adams. James Roscoe Blake. Opal Cherry Bolen. Marian Cecil Brown. Fannie Eugenia Carter. Asa Martin Damron. Lucy Mae Davenport. Emma Bernice Ellis. Melvin Eugene Fowler. Arzethyr Madie Franklin. Sadie Marie Gates Lucile Luella Gilham. Eva May Greene. Josie Corinne Greene. Dwain Hardin. Arthentrick Bethesder Higbee. Lella Mary Hughes. Adele Rhomer Irving. Zenobia Wilhelmina Keith. Arthur Ellis Kitchen. Mattie Jane Lewis. Oscar Lee Maddox. Pearl Viviette Newton Kenneth Hillard Oden. Christina Pansy Redd. Hobart William Reese. Eugene Hollis Rummons. Laura Catherine Taylor. Helen Edna Tolson. Estella Ruth Williams. Herschel Williams. Geneva Willis. SHAVES WITHOUT BAZOR Dear Sirs: Before I began using SHAVINE my face was a mass of blackheads and bumps and in a couple of weeks all the razor bumps and blackheads had disappeared. Now my face is just as smooth as it ever was. It worked like magic for me. It is one of the most wonderful prepara- tions ever made. Respectfully yours, (Signed) JOSEPH HAMILTON. Half pound box 25 cents in stamps. Agents wanted. Write today. SOUTHERN SPECIALTY CO., Box 208. Savannah, Ga. How often, O how often you've had friends come to town and go away without knowing where your place of business is. A Crescent ad would pre- vent that. Only one penny a day. CRESENT ADVERTISING * AGENCY. * * "The Business Way" * * BOB BOSLEY, Manager. * Bell phone East 1521. * 1521 E. 18th street. * Among the Churches VINE STREET BAPSTIST CHURCH Mrs. Ella Lawson has returned from a long visit in Los Angeles. Cal. Her health is much improved....Mrs. Annie Green and Miss Lilah Green of Lexington, Mo., spent last wk in the city the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Pollard...Don't fail to come and hear the African Prince Thursday, June 17. Adults 15 cents and children 19 cents. Morning and evening services were well attended. Two additions were made to the Church. CENTENNIEL M. E. CHURCH CENTENNIEL M. E. CHURCH. The services at Centennial last Sunday were largely attended and the minister preached a very soul stirring sermon. In the afternoon was quarterly meeting and a large crowd attended. The Conference claims were $89.70, Class No. 9 led, 327 persons communed last Sunday afternoon. Our motto: "We strive to treat others better than they treat us." May 21 at 9:30 p.m. Miss Mary Gordon of Colorado Springs, and Mr. W. M. Mills, also of that city were joined in holy matrimony at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. J. Q. Allen, 2309 Highland avenue, this city. The honeymonkey was spent in St. Louis, Mo. ALLEN CHAPEL NOTES. ALLEN CHAPEL NOTES. A very large audience was present at the Sunday morning service and the minister preached an able and illuminating sermon from the subject: "A Prepared Army." It was Rally Day and the Church, which had been divided into two armies, the White and the Red made its report. Although the total figures have not been announced yet nearly a thousand dollars has been realized thus far. Two magnificent solos were rendered by Mrs. Margaret Jackson, who has become a prime favorite of this congregation; also a brilliant violin selection by Mr. Leon Herriford, just returned from the Ninth Cavalry. The night services are constantly growing in interest and attendance and those who miss them miss a real treat. Third Sunday is Quarterly meeting and all expected it to be a great day in Zion. The Rev. M. I. Warfield of Kansas City, Kansas, will preach the Sacramental sermon. On Sunday the 13th a duet will be rendered by Mesdames Edmonia Hubbel Brown and Emma Collins Payne. SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH. During the meeting of the City Conquest Union, which was held at the St Paul Baptist Church, 18th and High land, the Second Baptist Church, for the fifth consecutive time won the attendance banner....The Leisure Club met last Tuesday night at the residence of Mrs. Mammie Hightower. All who were present enjoyed an excellent program....The Bacote Literary Society was well attended last Thursday night....Mrs. Wheeler cleared over $15.00 from the dinner she superintended in the lecture room last Wednesday....We are all glad to see Mrs. Bell Compton, our worthy Sunday School Superintendent back at her post of duty after several weeks of illness....The services all last Sunday were as usual up to the high standard....Dr. Bacote's excellent sermon at the morning services was received by the congregation with great interest and enthusiasm. The Sunday School which followed was full of interest and attended by one hundred and thirty-eight persons. The B. Y. P. U. had a well discussed topic, a good bible class lesson and excellent music. The Lord's supper was partaken of by a large membership in the evening. WARD CHAPEL. The first effort for a new Ward chapel is nearing a close. Sunday June 13, is rally day and the pastor Rev. H. H. Jones, wishes the presence of all members and that they pay their assessment. The Propellis' club, of which Mrs. K. T. Brown is president, is considered Ward as a live wire. They are expecting to make a healthy report Sunday. The New Hope club, of which Mrs. Minnie Hunter is president, declares there must be a new Ward On Thursday evening, June 17, there will be a banquet given in the interest of this rally. We feel that we have been signally honored in securing the ladies' band of Greater Kansas City for this evening. The pastors and their congregations are in vited and have promised to be present. The following program will be rendered: Music by the band; invocation; solo; address, subject, "The Require- ments of a Growing Church,"...Dr. T. A. Fletcher; music; address, "The Church and Some of Her Problems, W. C. Hueston; song; address, sub- ject, "What Do the People Expect of the Church?" Dr. M. H. Lambright; song; address, "The Minister Worth While." Prof. Shelton French; song; paper, "Christian Citizenship." C. A. Franklin; 25 cents per plate. Again we invite you. MRS. WILMERTH, President. MRS. LAURA JACKSON, Treasurer. MISS M. DEKONZA, Secretary. CARD OF THANKS. CARD OF THANKS. We wish to thank our many friends who have been so untringly helpful and sympathetic in the long illness and death of our beloved sister, Mrs. Maggie E. Duncan. For the many beautiful floral emblems we also wish to express our sincere gratitude. LEON H. HERRIFORD Late of Ninth Cavalry Band and Orchestra. TEACHER OF VIOLIN Also Instructions on Cello, Clarinet, Oboe and Brass Instruments. Studio 1217 Woodland Ave. Bell Phone, East 3797. LEXINGTON, MO. Douglass School closed Tuesday, June 1 and the graduating exercises were held at the opera house on Tuesday evening at 8:30 p. m. Quite a large number were present. Misses Myra Lee Parker, Mary Washington, Ednita Walker, and Josie Johnson were the graduates....The school election was held last Wednesday evening and the following teachers were elected for the ensuing year: Prof. Geo. H. Green, Misses Nannie Walker, Pauline Ball, Ethyl Henderson, Glover Hawkins, Eva Hunter and Nellie Ray....Rev. Allen and Rev. Woldridge of Independence, Mo. spent a few days here last week....Miss Gladys Hicklin, who has been attending Lincoln Institute arrived home Saturday evening to spend the summer with her parents....Mrs. Auline Brown and sister, Miss Alice Freeman, left Thursday morning for Fulton, Mo., where they will spend a few days with relatives and friends....Mr. Wm. Cogswell, who has been attending Western University, arrived Monday night to spend a few days with his mother and sister....The Institute opened Monday morning at Douglass School. Prof. F. T. Payne is conducting it....Mr. Jim Langford, of North 17th street, died suddenly Thursday afternoon at Moorehead's lumber yard, where he was employed. He had an attack of acute indigestion. He leaves a wife and four children. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon at the home, Rev. W. H. Smith officiating. CHILLICOTHE, MO. Miss Drake of Carrollton, Mo., is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Chas, Johnson... Miss Willey Banks, who spent the winter in New Mexico, arrived last week to spend the summer with Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Banks... Mr. T. B. Watkins, Grand Master of Odd Fellows, was a visitor in the city last Tuesday. After hours of sight seeing an da visit in the local Order, he lectured at the A. M. E. Church Tuesday evening. Because of Mr. Watkins' experience, business and fraternal, he is especially qualified to make wise suggestions and to offer well considered counsel to the members of his fraternity and his race.... The Bachelor Girls met with Miss Rebecca Sawyer Saturday afternoon.... The Priscilla Art Club was entertained at the residence of Mrs. Robert Anderson Thursday afternoon.... The Annual Thanksgiving service of the Eastern Star was held at the M. E. Church Sunday afternoon. Rev. H. O. Burbridge delivered the annual sermon in a most instructive manner. The singing of the Garrison Choral Society, the manner in which the service was conducted, the beautiful crown worn by the Matron, Mrs. Fannie Williams, and the simplicity and dignity of the uniform worn by the members met the approval and admiration of the congregation. MOBERLY, MO. Mrs. A. J. Abington of Clarksville, Mo., State Missionary, paid us a very pleasant visit Sunday...Mr. J. E. Patrick and Miss Mina Tymony of this city were united in holy wedlock May 31st at Grant Chapel parsonage Rev. J. K. Ponder officiating...Mrs. Oaks passed through here...Mrs. Avant and Miss Helen Harvey are visiting in Kansas City this week...Mrs. Mack Fort of Marshalltown, Ia., was called to the city on account of the death of her sister, Mrs. Moses Barnum and returned home Sunday evening...The Order of Eastern Star held their Annual Thanksgiving sermon Sunday afternoon at Grant Chapel and a large number was present...A grand reception was tendered Dr. J. T. Caston of St. Louis, Mo, M. W. G. M. of U. B. F.'s upon his visit to the city A small program was rendered. Prof. A. B. Bolden was master of ceremonies. He was presented by Queen Esther's Temple No. 17 with a set of solid gold cuff buttons and pin...Prof. S. T. Tettgrew of Huntsville, Mo., made the presentation speech. He was presented by Cuban Temple No. 130 with $5.00 and W. B. Coleman made the presentation speech...Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Renfro entertained the following guests at a 6:00 o'clock dinner: Dr. J. T. Caston, Prof. L. T. Tettgrew, m. and Mrs. Alfred Griweg, Mrs. Nora Dickerson, Prof. and Mrs. A. Bolden and at 12:00 o'clock by Mrs. A. B. Bolden. A delightful three-course luncheon was served. ROSEDALE, KANSAS. ROSEDALE, KANGAROE Rev. John Harvey, pastor of the St. Paul A. M. E. Zion Church, accompanied by Rev. F. K. Douglass, pastor of th St. James A. M. E. Zion Church, Kansas City, Mo., left Tuesday evening to attend the Conference in St. Louis, Mo....The Wesley M. E. Church of this city held their first quarterly meeting Sunday. Rev. S. A. Stripling, District Superintendent, preached a sleddid sermon at night. At the Quarterly Conference reports showed progress along all lines and nine persons had joined the Church since April. Amount raised for all purposes during the quarter $53.81. The African Prince was with us Tuesday night and gave a descriptive lecture of Africa to a crowded house which was appreciated by all. The receipts for the evening were $18.70. Rev. J. E. Williams is doing a great work at this Church and has only been with us two months. LAWRENCE, KANSAS. Mr. Percy Young graduated from the high school here...Mr. Aldon Logan was also a graduate of that class...Miss Frances Keeling of Quindaro, Kans., Miss Sims, Miss Miller were graduates at K. N...All of the students are leaving for their respective homes after completing one of the most successful school years in the history of the Negro at K. U...Miss Lena Hines spent several days of last week in Kansas City, Mo...Mr. Jack Giles, jr., has sold his pool parlor and left town...Mr. Ike Miller purchased the pool parlor of Mr. Jack Giles, jr., and we wish him success...Several Lawrence colored boys are planning on leaving for the summer...Miss Mayetta Jackson of Kansas City, visited in Lawrence...A popular student doesn't go to Kansas City, Kansas so often now. when Prof. Joe Bowler, a product of Garrison School, and a teacher of renown presented the certificates. The girls' dresses were immaculate in four different styles, each one made by a girl graduate as well as many other garments worn that were made by them. PLATTSBURG, MO We wish to thank our many friends and neighbors for the kindness shown us in the recent illness and death of our darling daughter and wife, Pearl Tobin, and also the beautiful floral offerings. ELLEN GREEN, Mother. WM. TOBIN, Rusband. CHARLOTTE GREEN, Grandmother. TRADE PORC Mr. John W. McRae's Wife Obj. To her husband's taking insurance in August, Mr. McRae's widow felt differently in April, Mr. McRae was insured with us in August, April 16, 1915, he was apparently perfectly well. He called a physician. Tuesday, April 20, he was around his store, but Saturday, April 24, he was following Tuesday, as soon as the death proof handed to us. We Paid Mrs. McRae One Thousand A wife sometimes objects to life insurance but never does. Is your wife protected? If your husband You don't know when you will be called as sudden Mr. McRae. Suppose he had waited! We pay all our claims promptly. Ask anybody company of its kind in the world. McRae's Wife Objected ing insurance in August, 1914 elt differently in April, 1915. ed with us in August, 1914. On currently perfectly well. On April 17 tuesday, April 20, he was able to be burday, April 24, he was dead. The on as the death proof papers were Rae One Thousand Dollars jects to life insurance but a widow protected? If your husband insured? you will be called as suddenly as was had waited! is promptly. Ask anybody. Largest e world. TRADE PORO MARK Mr A. M. Poro Turubo ST. LOUIS, MO. Mr. John W. McRae's Wife Objected To her husband's taking insurance in August, 1914 Mr. McRae's widow felt differently in April, 1915. Mr. McRae was insured with us in August, 1914. On April 16, 1915, he was apparently perfectly well. On April 17 he called a physician. Tuesday, April 20, he was able to be around his store, but Saturday, April 24, he was dead. The following Tuesday, as soon as the death proof papers were handed to us We Paid Mrs. McRae One Thousand Dollars A wife sometimes objects to life insurance but a widow never does. Is your wife protected? If your husband insured? You don't know when you will be called as suddenly as was Mr. McRae. Suppose he had waited! We pay all our claims promptly. Ask anybody. Largest company of its kind in the world. 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The most novel and interesting graduation of the week was that of Garrison School. A play called "The graduates dream" was rendered. A little miss of perhaps 12 years lay asleep on the pillow and her dreams were specialties participated in by each graduate. They introduced most exquisite music. Several dances by groups of four to eight children were perfectly carried out. Recitations were all well rendered. Owing to the sadness which came last week to the family of the principal, the children went ahead and managed the program wholly themselves, and made their lightning changes. The stage and building has become wholly inadequate to the progressive and widening spirit of the Garrison School. A most unusual happening occurred Telephone, Bell Main 6248R. ```markdown ``` Visit or call up. By H. M. EGBERT (Copyright, 1915, by W. G. Chapman.) Cyrus Vane stood in the laboratory of the hospital, watching his test tubes. The little colonies that were spreading upon the gelatin meant that the new bacillus could be developed in an ordinary medium. With this he planned to do what science had hitherto failed in doing. He hoped to cure infantile paralysis, and convert what was a scourge into a mild illness merely. For six weeks he had devoted his time to this alone. Meanwhile the scourge had fastened itself upon the town. Children were dying. It had never been checked. What a boon the new antitoxin, prepared from the bacillus, would be! Vane was sure of it. He had inducted it into apes and watched them recover from artificial induced pestilence. He had tested the serum in every possible way. Why, then, could he not give it to the world? That question is often asked by those who are impatient for new remedies. The answer is that, before the conservative physician will make public his achievements it is necessary for the proof to have been piled up in at least a thousand experimental cases. In short, all over the country physicians were trying out Vane's discovery, on monkeys, on apes, and perhaps here and there on children who were in the grip of the disease and could not have been harmed by the serum, even if it failed to benefit them. But until the results of the thousand cases were known, the serum could not be made public property. Vane had said as much to the wretched women who, having heard rumors of his discovery; grovelled before him that morning, imploring the serum for their children. He had almost forced them away. He walked thoughtfully homeward. The wide street was almost empty, only a few storekeepers sat under A man and a woman stand in a bedroom, the man adjusting the woman's suit. The woman is lying in bed, and the man is standing beside her. She Read the Verdict in His Eyes. their awnings, gasping in the heat. Here and there was a knot of white crepe upon the handle of a door. Vane fancied that the eyes of the townspeople followed him a little maliciously. He was within a block of his house when a woman rushed out at him from an open door on whose handle the familiar knot of crepe hung. "Doctor Vane—you will save my Broddy!" she cried, clutching at his arm. "One gone—I asked you this morning, you remember. I have only one more, and he has the disease. You won't leave me childless, doctor?" "I can do nothing for you, madam," troplied the doctor sternly. The woman cried and clawed conflusively at his sleeve. "You don't understand. Listen, doctor. My second little boy is dying. I know you say it isn't etiquette to give out the serum, but won't you forget about the etiquette and save my son's life?" Cyrus Vane was not a hard-hearted man. He stood up rather stiffly and nerved himself with difficulty for his answer. "I can't help you, madam," he said. "My work is for the good of humanity and selfish personal reasons must be forgotten. I am only at liberty to think of the race. If I stopped to consider persons I should never have the strength to go through with my work." "The woman was looking desperately into his face. "I don't know what you mean, doctor, but will you let my second baby die?" she asked. "I am trying to explain," said Doctor Vane, "that these things have to be done in an orderly manner. It is useless to ask me to make exceptions in single cases. I—" The woman shrieked. "My God, doctor, are you going to let my second die?" she cried. Vane detached himself. He had long ago hardened his mind against such scenes, such emotions. In the struggle for the race thousands fell. He turned and walked onward. He heard a man's curse follow him. He turned down a side street toward his own comfortable house. Vane idolized his wife and child. It was their only one, and there was not likely to be another. His birth had almost cost his wife her life. The little boy, seven years old, always ran to meet his father on his return to be taken up in his arms and kissed and petted. Today the boy was nowhere about. He was wont to watch for his father from the steps of the house. But he was not on the steps, nor playing in the hall when Vane let himself in with his key. Instead, a troubled woman came toward him. "Cyrus, you must come to see Dicky at once," she said. "I put him to bed; he has been feverish all day, and—Oh, Cyrus, he can't move his right arm." Frantically Vane bound up the stairs. He rushed into the bedroom in which the little boy was lying. One glance at his face, and he flung himself down beside the bed in an agony of grief. He rose to face his wife, who had followed him. She read the verdict in his eyes. She screamed and caught at his arm just as the woman in the street had done. "Cyrus! What is it? It isn't—?" "Yes," he said, bowing his head. "But it isn't the worst thing that could befall him," he added. "Many children make a complete recovery from it; some, of course, are crippled, but—" "Cyrus! What are you talking about? Only last night you were telling me that you have discovered an absolute cure. You said there was not the slightest doubt about it." "Dorothy—" "Then how can you speak of cripples in connection with Dicky? Have you got the antitoxin with you or must you go back to the laboratory. Oh, there must be no delay." The man looked into .er face be-wildered. Had he never told her? Hadn't she understood? "I can not use it, Dorothy," he moaned, shaking into a chair. "You mean it isn't for use?" "Yes. But it has to be proved. It has to justify its use in a thousand cases. Humany I am sure, but morally I am not justified until I am scientifically sure—" She was shaking him by the arm as he stammered out his explanation. "Cyrus! What are you talking about? Don't you see that Dicky has infant paralysis, and don't you know that this is not the time to argue? Get the serum!" "Listen, Dorothy," said Cyrus Vane, rising and going up to her. "Try to understand me. A doctor may not think of persons. He works only for the race. Today a poor woman asked me for some of the serum for her child. I refused. It was dying, and it died later. She caught me by the arm in the street and asked me to save her other child. I refused—" "You refused? My God, are you going to let Dicky die?" They were face to face with the issue now, and he saw that there was no relenting upon her own. Relent? He might as well have argued with a stone. From the bed came a feeble wall. Vane started and turned toward it. "I'm so hot!" wailed the boy. "And I can't raise my right arm, daddy." The man's face was working convulsively. His wife caught him by the hands; she sank to her knees and pleaded wildly with him. "You're going to murder Dicky for science, then?" she asked. "No, Cyrus, you can't. Don't you see how brutal it is? If science demands that it is a devil. You must save him—" At that moment there came the sounds of altercation outside. A struggle, the door was burst open, and the woman who had pleaded with Vane in the street appeared, breaking away from the butler, who tried to hold her. "Doctor Vane!" she cried, flinging herself upon his knees and extending her hands. "My boy is dying. You can save him. You are going to save him—you must. Otherwise you will carry the brand of Caln on your forehead for the whole of your life." Vane looked haggardly at the two women, then at the child on the bed. "If I do this my professional future is sacrificed," he said. "I am out of the ranks of the experimenters. Nobody will have faith in me. It is a breach of duty. I—I—" "Daddy, won't you please make me well?" pleased the childish voice. Vane hesitated a moment longer; then bowed his head and hurried from the room. He knew that the cry of his blood had proved more potent than duty. He knew that his work was ended. He had played false with science. But he knew that at least two women would bless his name as long as they were alive. Use for Cocoanut Water The discovery has just been made at Colombo that coconut water, which has always been considered a useless waste product, is an excellent rubber coagulant. Millions of gallons of coconut water allowed to run to waste on estates can now be made use of at a good profit. The coconut water is allowed to ferment for four or five days, after which it can be used without further delay as coagulating latex. One to two ounces of the fermented coconut water is allowed to coagulate one pint of the pure latex. This is said to produce a fine rubber, superior to that procured with the use of crude acetic acid. The color of the rubber with acetic acid fermentation is decidedly inferior to the coconut water fermentation. Names Girl for His Ship. Named after her father's vessel, the Norwegian steamer Vera. three-months-old Vera Rynning, daughter of Captain and Mrs. Rynning, was christened aboard the steamship, which was docked at Philadelphia. Flags of all nations decorated the boat for the gala event, and the elaborate ceremonies, which were carried out in accordance with the Scandinavian custom, were attended by the masters of many Norwegian vessels now in the harbor. Reverend Mr. Millevoe, pastor of the Norwegian Seamen's church, had charge of the christening. Prosperity in New Zealand. The New Zealand Trade review says that money continues to flow into this country from the realization of the season's exports; banks' coffers are well replenished, while many farmers and others have big credits new for which they seek investment. New Zealand's exports for the five months ended February, 1945, reached $62,000,000, or an increase of $16,000,000 over the corresponding period last year. GREAT FLEET FOUND British Navy Is at Anchor in the Orkneys. American Ship Officer, on Height Sees World's Most Formidable Fleet — Secrecy and Close Guard in Maintained Correspondent of the Chicago News. Rotterdam, Holland—The British North sea battleship fleet is in the Orkney islands north of Scotland. For more than two months there has been no official news given to the world as to its whereabouts or what it was doing. On the contrary, strenuous efforts have been made to conceal the location of the fleet. The fleet's great work is done. It destroyed every German commerce raider. It drove every enemy ship to harbor. There remains only one task—the destruction of the German fleet. British naval policy long ago assumed definite shape. There is believed to be little doubt that the British fleet will annihilate the enemy when they meet, but the admiralty thinks that this meeting will take place only when the Germans are ready to fight in open sea. Until then the British fleet will remain safe in port. It will not risk unremunerative loss by permitting isolated divisions to cruise in the North sea, a fair and sure target for the active German submarines. Consequently the British fleet lies at anchor just as far from the German naval bases as it can get. But it is ready. There is no question about that. It is in the pink of condition—and is eager. By years of labor and the expenditure of much money the English navy has transformed the barren, desolate Orkney islands into one of the strongest naval positions in the world. It is Great Britain's Kiel canal and Wilhelmshaven all in one. The great feature about this base is its inaccessibility. The mate of an American merchant ship which was held at Kirkwall in the Orkney islands pending examination slipped ashore. He made a complete circuit of the Kirkwall mainland and from the top of a mountain which overhangs the landlocked harbor he had an excellent view of the great hidden naval base. When the American ship was at Kirkwall there were more than seventy great warships lying at anchor under the lee of the island of Hoy. Forty of these were dreadnaughts and battle cruisers. Thirty were older battleships and large armored cruisers. In other parts of the bay were fleets of warships of other types. To the left of the battleship fleet was an armada of more than 100 wicked looking destroyers, while still farther to the left lay a fleet of armed merchantmen, probably to be used as transports. Behind the dreadnaught fleet, built out from the sandy shore, was a long wharf with several small buildings upon it. To this wharf a fleet of mariners was tied side by side in groups of four. Three entrances to Scapa Flow are completely blocked with great chain BLIND LEADING THE BLIND 11 British soldiers who have lost their sight as a result of wounds received in battle are being cared for at a converted hospital at St. Dunstans. The picture shows one soldier, blinded in one eye, leading a comrade who is totally blind. THERE'LL BE NO DAFFYDILLS New York Judge Refuses to Allow Club to Take "Insane" Name. New York—Supreme Court Justice Brady, sitting in Bronx county, refused to approve the application of the organizers of a social organization called the Daffydill Club for incorporation. Taking judicial notice of current slang, the court said: "My objection is to the name. The incorporators surely cannot have considered its significance, or, if they really possess the characteristics proper for membership in such a club with such a name they should have the approval of the state lunacy commission." "MARRY!" THEN SAY PRAYERS Judge Says "God Have Mercy on Your Soul" When Ordering Sentence. New York—County Judge Dike in Brooklyn yesterday sentenced Nicole Chiagone, thirty-two, to marry Phiomena Donata Antonio, to whom he was engaged and from whom he stole a quantity of jewelry. "When I allowed you to plead guilty A Recruiting officer of the Devon regiment swearing in two new men in a Devonshire village through which the regiment was passing. MAKES DARING TRIP booms and strong wire nets. The fourth is obstructed in the same manner, so that only a skillful pilot can bring a big ship through in safety. One might sail around the Orkneys indefinitely and never suspect that the most powerful fleet in the world lay hidden just over the circular ridge of mountains. German submarines are constantly nosing about. Hardly a day passes that one or more is not sighted. It has been reported that several German submarines have been sunk just off the Orkneys. The British navy has taken elaborate precautions to prevent German cruisers from getting to sea for commerce raiding. The Skager-Rak, be- Belgian Newspaper Man Tells of Escape Into Holland. Belgian Newspaper Man Tells of Escape Into Holland. Humble Heroes Who Make a Living In Expediting Passage of Those Who Wish to Go to Holland— Travelling Night Watch Trying Night Watch. Rotterdam.—Willy R. Benedictus, a well-known Belgian newspaper writer, has arrived here after a daring trip through the German lines guarding the frontier of Belgium. To get out he employed one of the men who are making a living by the perilous business of expediting the passage of those wishing to leave the conquered kingdom. They arrived at a hamlet on the frontier late at night. "The man at whose house we put up is one of the humble heroes who during the war have sprung up from the most unexpected quarters," said Benedictus. "Before the war he might have been something of a poacher, but since the summer he has been of incomparable use to his country in allowing hundreds of young men to leave Belgium and join the army. He began by taking me for a spy on account of my beard. 'Beard', he said, 'may be false.' But my guide gave him the password. That satisfied him, and we waited what the night was to bring us. "Three other young men were to pass also; one of them, a Russian, had waited for five days in the peasant's little house. "Our host took us at about midnight to a spot I shall remember till my dying day. Imagine a road of ten yards or so in width running between the sharp ascents of two clifflike little hills. One of the cliffs is Belgium. The other—Holland. All we had to do was to run down one of the cliffs, cross the road and climb into the other steep bank. But easier said than done!" "For hours we crouched behind our cliff awaiting the signal, which our leader was in no haste to give. I cannot answer for the others, but for my part I was growing nervous. It is known that the sentries fire at once if they see anyone. And their shouting rather got on my nerves. "There were two of them—two landsturm men—walking to and fro on the road. We saw clearly every line of their faces, as the moon was full, and the big men guarding an invisible line and halloing to each other from time to time, were ghostly. "Isn't the full moon a drawback for us? I asked our guide. 'By no means; if there were no such moon you could rush into the sentry's arms, as a young fool did last week!' "We had to wait the moment when the sentries were a hundred yards from each other. It struck half-past two at a neighboring church; the sentries exchanged, or rather shouted, the password; the signal was given, and off we darted. We threw ourselves down the cliffs and the ten yards of the road were covered in two strides. But the climbing up the other cliff was no joke. We had just to hold of the jutting stones; but we thought not of the difficulty. Something pushed us on-the feeling of immediate to petil larceny as a second offense." Judge Dike said, "I understood you intended to marry the girl. I have seen the girl since then and I have also seen you. I am going to leave your punishment to her. You are going to get all that is coming to you from her—that is, after you marry her. Then you'll see the force of those lines of Kipling. 'The female of the species is more deadly than the male.' I'm going to let you marry this woman—and may God have mercy on your soul!" tween Norway and Denmark, is watched closely by swift destroyers and submarines. If German ships stand out from the Baltic into the North sea through the Skagerrak the destroyer informs the headquarters of the fleet, on the island of Hoy in the Orkneys, by wireless, giving the strength of the enemy, the course and speed. There is another strong patrol which completely blocks the North sea between the Shetland islands and the coast of Norway. The English channel blockading fleet comes under another division entirely. But all are quite sure that a German cruiser would not elude discovery if it attempted a dash to the open Atlantic. danger. I know not how I came to climb up and to run some hundred yards out of danger. Even then the well-known buzzing of the bullets were heard around us. The sentries must have seen our shadows crossing the road. Something else was heard . . . I shall always swear it was a woman's cry, shrill and piercing in the cool night . . . then something like a wall, and all was again silence." STATE GETS FAMOUS FLAG Colonel Proctor's "Rattlesnake" Now Reposes in the State Library at Harrisburg, Pa. Greensburg, Pa.—The famous rattlesnake flag has been transferred from the vault of the Merchants' and Farmers' bank in Greensburg to the state library, Harrisburg, to take its place among the relics of American wars. The rattlesnake flag belonged to Col. John Proctor's Independent battalion of Westmoreland county. It was made in 1775 and was carried in the Revolution. Samuel Craig, Sr., who, with his three sons, John, Alexander and Samuel, Jr., fought in Proctor's battalion, was the color bearer. On Colonel Proctor's death the flag passed to the next senior officer, and so on to the last survivor, Gen. Alexander Craig, with whom it remained until 1914, when it was bequeathed by his great-grand-daughter, Jane Maria Craig of New Alexandria, to the state library at Harrisburg. VALOR BEING REWARDED LA FETTE General Galopin, military governor of Paris, decorating officers whose acts of valor under fire attracted more than usual attention. Rough Stone Worth $60. Grass Valley, Cal.-San Francisco experts reported that the rough stone found recently by Louis Moulton in the Chicago Park section is pure diamond. Moulton found the stone while digging an irrigation ditch. It has been cut to a half carat and is valued at $60. East Grand Forks, Minn.—Separated from his mother and other members of the family when three years old, George Kennedy, an East Grand Forks man, has just got into communication with his mother for the first time. Mrs. D. W. Baldwin of Whittimore, la., is the mother, and the relationship was established accidentally, through a mutual friend. Eph Wiley says half of the so-called innocent bystander is guilty. CARE IN SELECTING MUTTON Healthful Meat May Be Good or Bad, According to Condition—Much Fat Good. Mutton is generally considered the most healthful meat, and is eaten by many, to the exclusion of any variety. Consequently great care should be exercised in the selection, and a little time should be given to the study of quality. In buying mutton (or lamb) care should be taken to see that the fat is clear, hard and white, as mutton with soft or yellow fat indicates too long a stay in cold storage. It might appear that a great quantity of fat on mutton signifies waste; but the lean part is much jucier and more tender when this is the case, so the wise housewife makes purchases with this in view. The leg has the least fat in proportion to weight. Next comes the shoulder. The color of lean mutton is a deep red. Lamb is good to eat when one year old and is much more digestible than other immature meat, such as veal or young pork. The wise housewife knows the value of nutrition, so she will hesitate about buying lamb merely because it is in market, as it is generally expensive. The meat of spring lamb should be a clear pink, with plenty of pure white fat. VINEGAR KILLS THE GERMS Best of Reasons Why the Condiment Should Always Be Used Liberally on Salads. Drs. Loir and Legagneux of Paris have been testing vinegar as a destroyer of the germs of typhoid fever. That they are killed by a mixture of wine and water in equal parts has long been known. These investigators prove now that twenty germs of vinegar to a liter of water kill the typhoid bacillus in an hour and five minutes. "From this," writes the Paris correspondent of the Lancet, "a practical inference may be drawn concerning salads. After washing the salad as usual, detaching each leaf, it should be put into water acidified with ten grams of vinegar to the liter and remain immersed in this liquid for about an hour and a quarter. All vegetables ordinarily eaten uncooked may be subjected without any inconvenience to the same process." A liter is equivalent to about a quart and ten grams are equivalent to about a third of an ounce. So, if lettuce or other greens for salad be placed in water to which about one-third of an ounce of vinegar has been added and be left for about an hour and a quarter, all danger of typhoid fever will be removed. Try This Next Time. A "spare" plum pudding, cooked and put away, should on no account be reboiled—steam it. Vary the up-and-down cut for one straight across the top. For a second appearance this looks better. It is a good idea to have a croquette pot in the refrigerator and into this pot put all odds and ends that will go into the making of croquettes. By this means you can keep the refrigerator cleared up and at the same time avoid waste. Cake tins, patty pans, etc., are easily cleaned by boiling. Put them in a saucepan with some soap extract and water, boil them for about an hour, and they will be found clean and new looking. Soap and soda or borax may be used instead of soap extract, if preferred. To renovate old fur prepare a plate of hot wet bran and add to it a few drops of ammonia. Rub this well into the fur, then rub it all over with plenty of dry bran and a dry flannel. Finally brush with a stiff brush to remove the flakes of bran and to regulate the fur. Fig Pudding. Chop one-half pound of suet and work with the hands until creamy, then add one-half pound of figs finely chopped. Soak $2\frac{1}{2}$ cupfuls of stale bread crumbs in one-half cupful of milk half an hour. Add two eggs well beaten, one cupful sugar and three-fourths teaspoonful of soda. Combine mixtures, turn into a buttered mold and steam three hours. Serve with yellow sauce made by beating two eggs until very light, add gradually one cupful sugar and continue beating; then flavor with one teaspoonful of brandy and one-half teaspoonful of vanilla. Cream of Onion Soup Slice sufficient white onions to measure one and one-half cups. Heat two tablespoonfuls of butter in a large pan, add the onions and cook slowly, shaking now and then until the onions are tender, but hardly beginning to color. Sprinkle over them two tablespoonfuls of flour and stir until absorbed. Add gradually one quart of hot milk, stirring that it may thicken evenly. When at the boiling point season and draw to one side, let simmer ten minutes. Rub through a sieve, return to the fire and serve hot. Maple Cream Puffs. Stir half a cupful of butter into one cupful of boiling water; when melted add one cupful of flour, stir until the mixture leaves the sides of the pan, cool, add three unbeaten eggs one at a time, beat thoroughly, drop from a spoon on buttered pans and bake about twenty-five minutes. Beat half a pint of heavy cream until solid and fold in three tablespoonfuls of grated maple sugar. Make an inclusion in each puff, fill with the cream and garnish the tops with maple icing. Cold Bean Croquettes Here is a nice way of using cold beans in croquettes: I get them ready at night, so it takes just a moment to cook them for breakfast. Mash two cupfuls baked beans, yolks of one or two eggs, one tablespoonful melted butter, pinch of salt. Form into cones. Roll in cracker crumbs. I do not coat with egg, as they are rather moist, and I find the cracker crumbs stick on all right—Exchange. HOME TOWN HELPS TOWN PLANNING AN OLD ART Ancients Well Understood the Value of Making Their Cities as Beautiful as Possible. Town planning is not a modern art, the ancients appreciated the value of a civic center: the Roman forum and acropolis at Athens are examples of this. Coming down to medieval times, we have the Plaza della Signoria at Florence and the Plaza of St. Marks at Venice, public squares beautified at the public expense, from which many a mighty dictum for weal or woe went forth. Paris owes a great debt of gratitude to Baron Haussmann, whose ingenious city planning has produced one of the finest cities in the world. The French capital has probably more expatriated Americans in residence than any other European city, for a beautiful city will always attract people. Although the French respond quickly to an authentic appeal, their native thrift is never lost sight of. They know that a beautiful city is sure to bring commercial prosperity and they have learned well the art of making beauty the handmaid of utility. Let us then follow the example set us and begin to teach our young people that there is no antagonism between beauty and utility and that civic pride is only local patriotism. With a city plan developed under competent leadership and a town planning board invested with proper authority, the hasty building of the present moment will be obviated, and a city will be developed that future generations can pronounce a thing of beauty and a joy forever. SUBJECTS FOR CIVIC CLUBS Chief Matters Concerning Welfare of Town That Should Come Up for Discussion. The question is often asked: What can parochial social service organizations do in the way of promoting interest? Here is a list of subjects on the program for the Chicago Cathedral Civic club, which is reproduced because of its suggestiveness. The club is auxiliary to the parish social service committee. Markets, Pure Food; Housing, Sanitation. Infant Welfare (A visit to the station at the mission house); What Is Being Done for the Children in the Public Schools. City Garbage (Illus.). Evening Meeting (before election); Election Issues. Work of the Juvenile Protective Association; Bathing Beaches (Illus.). Visit to the Underground Tunnel or Some Other Excursion. Clean Air; Fresh Air; Clean Up. Jails. Telephone Girls; Rest Rooms and Vacation Houses for Tired Girls. The Immigrant Girl; Our Playgrounds. City Welfare Work. County Work; County Board. Conservation; Forest Preserves; Wild Flowers; Work of Sanitary District Trustees; Taxation, etc. Evening Meeting; Election Issues, followed by illustrated lecture. Reception to Civic Workers and Club Presidents—The Living Church. SCHOOL GARDENS AT CAPITAL Washington's Plans Have Been Fully Perfected, and Good Results Are Confidently Anticipated. The first home garden club to be organized in the public schools of Washington was formed a short time ago. The object of the club is to stimulate interest in vegetable and flower gardens in the homes as well as on the school grounds. Several gardens have been made on school grounds by the students under the direction of teachers. It is the plan of the teachers at the Brookland school and parents of children attending school, to arrange a course of lectures for beginners in gardening, and to visit the gardens of the children in their homes regularly in order to see that the work is carried out according to the instructions of the teachers. A "garden show" will be given next fall. It will consist of exhibitions of products from the gardens. In addition, a committee will report on the gardens in the homes and prizes will be awarded for the work done. Importance of Good Chimney Importance or Good Chimney. An examination of fire statistics would show that defective flues are the cause of a great majority of the fires that occur in dwellings. It is an old saying among architects that money put into a thoroughly good chimney is never wasted. So far as safety from fire is concerned, the chimney is the most important structural feature of a building. But almost countless fires have shown that careless workmanship, and in some cases bad design, in chimney construction prevail to an alarming extent. Care of Residence Property A choice section is not created by costly dwellings. A street of plain, homely or even ugly houses is transformed, becomes a smart suburban residence district, if scrupulous pains are taken to keep out disorder. And a street of handsome and expensive houses looks dowdy, decadent and run down if the back yards are allowed to become slatterly. "Don't you think it rather reprehensible to conduct a quarrel over the telephone?" "No. The indorsement of the highest modern military authorities has been extended to the battle with an unseen foe." His Affliction. "I hear, my poor woman, your husband is a dispmaniac." "No, he ain't, neither. Nothin's the matter with him, except he's crazy with drink." SEEING LIFE with JOHN HENRY by George V. Hobart John Henry On Vanity SAY! have you ever noticed that the bug called Vanity can cook up more trouble for human beings than any germ that ever built its nest in a brain cell? It's a subtle little disease, this fever we call Vanity. No man ever knows he has it but he can always recognize the symptoms in his neighbor. Sometimes it breaks out in diamond rings on the fingers; sometimes it takes the form of ragtime clothing accompanied by rainbow neckties, and sometimes it drives a man into politics who should remain at his post as the chauffeur of a garbage wagon. And then again there are occasions when it never shows in a man until after he is dead and his will reads, "I give and bequeath the sum of thirty thousand dollars for the purposes of scattering my ashes from the highest peak of the Himalaya mountains." Hep Hardy has it for keeps. Around at the club the other night I saw him drink seven Scotch highballs because somebody swelled him all up by telling him he never showed the effects of liquor. Then he had to lean against the buildings all the way home. Even friend wife is not proof against the Vanity microbe. Not long ago some fresh friend told her that she was getting stout and Peaches promptly fell for every obesity cure known to modern science. During her calmer moments Peaches has the general appearance of a Fletchering canary bird, but when some amitable idiot told her that day by day she was growing to look more and more like a public building she uttered a few shrill screams and started after that obesity proposition with a tomahawk. I tried to flag her and talk her out of it, but she waved me back and said she wasn't going through this world chaperoning a double chin. So Peaches started in to put the sabots to the fatty tissues, and for a week our erstwhile peaceful home became two reels in the Movies entitled "A Rough Night at Sea." When I reached home on the eve of the Battle of Embonpoint I found Peaches strolling around the campus made up to look like a lady scarecrow. Her face was concealed behind a muslin mask, there was a feverish glitter in her eyes and in both hands she clutched a book which proclaimed itself "The Road to Beauty; or, How to Get Thin Without Calling in the Coroner." As I breezed through the turnstile with a cheery "Good eventide, Lasiel!" she turned her acetylene lamps on me and burned me to a standstill. Then she threw both herself and the book on our nearly-Persian rug and began to roll around the room. Seeking new worlds to conquer, she rolled out into the dining room, bumped into the sideboard, and exit, rolling into hall with glass-crash. "What's the idea?" I gasped, when friend wife rolled back into my life again and dropped anchor in a Morris chair. "Reducing," she answered in the still, small voice of a Marathon runner at the end of the ninety-fourth mile. Then she rushed out and weighed herself and came back with the glad tidings that she'd lost six and one-quarter ounces. "Eat one of our new cook's breakfast rolls and get it back permanently," I suggested, and Peaches didn't speak to me for twenty minutes. The next morning Aunt Louisa Mif A man is running away from a man who is lying on the floor. A man is falling down on the floor. A woman is standing over him, holding a book. "What's the Idea?" I Gasped. fendale, who weighs 278 in her war paint, floated in and told Peaches that she had picked out the wrong kind of exercise, and presently I was chased off downtown for a rowing machine, a set of Indian clubs and sixty cents worth of dumbbells. That evening Peaches jumped merrily aboard the rowing machine and bore away to the northeast, with a strong ebb tide on the port bow. She was about four miles up the river and going hard when a strap broke, whereupon Peaches went overboard with a splash that upset most of the furniture in the room and knocked her manicure set down behind the bureau. One of the cars went up in the air and landed on the bridge of my nose, because my face happened to be in the way when the car came down. When loving hands finally untangled Peaches from the chain drive of a rocking chair, she found that, with the help of the rowing machine, she had lost nearly two pounds—mostly off the end of her elbow. A day or two later Mrs. Flitzenstaatz, who tips the beam at 243, flopped in like an amiable seal and told Peaches that her system of physical torture was all wrong. Once more I hotfooted it for the shopping district and returned with one of those rubber contrivances which you carefully fasten to the wall, and then take hold of the handles and try to pull it off again. Bright and early the next glad morning Peaches grabbed the handles and was getting away from her fat little self at the rate of an ounce an hour when one of the rubber strings suddenly quit the job and then something kicked Peaches just where a good singer gets her coloratura. When Peaches fell wounded on the field of battle she decided hurriedly that something must fall with her so she selected our new talking machine, and there was such a crash that our new cook thought the end of the world had arrived and she ran screaming in the direction of Paterson, N. J. I had to pour a pitcher of ice water over Peaches' facial expression before she came to, and then she found that all she had lost by the new process was her breath and $24 worth of records. She was sitting on a Caruso, with her left foot embedded in a Tetrazzini Sometimes It Takes the Form of Rag Time Clothing. while fragments of a Victor Herbert medley nested coyly in her hair. Mrs. Gadfrey dropped in next day about lunch time and told Peaches that the only real way to reduce the flesh is to take a long walk; so Peaches plecked out a long walk and took it. After she was gone about six hours, and it was getting dark she called me up on the long distance and broke the news to me that she had walked some fifteen miles, and that she had been terribly extravagant and had used up all the walk that was in her, and would I please be so kind as to send a taxi and not leave her to perish in a strange land among the savage tribes in the Bronx. When Peaches reached home that night she found that all the flesh she had lost was her pocketbook containing ten dollars, and I was set back ten dollars for cab hire, making a total reduction of four pounds—English money. A few days later while I was down town Mrs. Carruthers dropped in, also at lunch time, and carefully explained to friend wife that the only way to beat an attack of avoiddupois is to take electric haths. A man is lying on the floor, his head resting on a large, ornate couch. The couch is covered with a floral patterned fabric, and there are several books on the floor. The man appears to be in a state of distress or alarm. An hour later Peaches gathered up the family plate and exchanged it for an electric blanket, which she had sent home immediately. It was cold that night so I wasn't at all surprised to see what I supposed was a Macknaw coat spread over the bed. I figured on reaching Dreamland by the fast express but, heavens! how warm it began to get. "The janitor is sure annoying the radiators with a lot of steam tonight," I said, feverishly, but all I got was a sharp "Shush!" from the other half of the sketch. A half hour passed and one by one my features trickled away from my face. The temperature jumped up to 211 in the dark. "For the friendship of Mike," I pleaded, "can't we throw this asbestos quilt on the floor and come out of the flery furnace?" "Don't move!" snapped Peaches; "don't move!" For another half hour I strolled with Dante through his favorite boiler room. I felt something sharp and peculiar on my back. It was one of my shoulder blades peeping out to see what the matter was. The temperature had started to display itself in four figures when I gasped. "What is this thing that's over us—a plumber's blow-pipe?" "Shush!" whispered Peaches, "it's an electric blanket—we're reducing!" Shrilling the battlefield of Freedom I pushed the volcano off the bed and jumped to my feet. Peaches also jumped to her feet and with one of them stepped on an ohm or something, whereupon she let a blood-curdling yell out of her that could be heard in Winnipeg. Then she put her other foot down and landed on a volt or an ampere or something equally exciting and became short-circuited. She was the best little short-circuit that ever fussed a fuse. For two minutes that room looked like a thunderstorm with Peaches playing all the elements. When I finally got the current turned off and all the live wires out of her hair Peaches collapsed on the sofa, screaming! "Take it away! Take it away! Now I know what a hard life the third rail must lead!" I think the electric blanket has cured friend wife. At any rate all the exercising dofunnys have been presented to the janitor's children, and Peaches has promised to be kind to a double chin if Nature slips her one. Old King Solomon had the right idea when he said to his typewriter, "Vanity, vanity, all is vanity!" If a surgeon could remove our Vanity as easily as he removes an appendix there'd be a lot more money in the savings bank. What do you think? HOW ONE MAN GOT HIS START Couldn't Go In for a Literary Career, So Went Into Hardware Business. "I got my start in life," said a wealthy retired hardware dealer, "in a singular manner. "You might not think it, I having passed the major portion of my life in selling nails, padlocks, stoves and shovels, but in my early youth my great ambition was to be a writer, an author. I had no doubt whatever that that was what I was cut out for, and certainly I worked at it good and hard; but none of the publishers to whom I sent my things seemed to agree with me. As fast as I sent the things in to them they would send them back. "But that didn't worry me. I knew that sooner or later they would come to like what I wrote and buy it. What got my goat was the expense. I was a very ready writer and I wrote long pieces. The stamps I had to use to send these pieces out and get them back cost me a lot of money." "When I realized how much I was paying out for stamps I said to myself: 'Hump! I'll save up that money for five years and then I'll go to writing again.' And for the next five years I did put aside regularly the amount that I would otherwise have spent for stamps and you would be surprised if I should tell you how much it amounted to. But at the end of that time I did not again take up writing. 'Just at that time the senior partner of the hardware store in our town died and his heirs drew out all his interest in the firm. There was a chance for a man with a little capital to get into a good business. I had the capital, by accumulated stamp money, and I bought that interest in the hardware store. "From that time on I was always too busy to write; but my great success in the hardware business you can clearly trace to my original ambition for authorship." So-Called Humane Bullets We are told in the current news papers that Alexander Foster Humprey of Pittsburgh has invented a bullet supplied with narcotics and antiseptics, the former to relieve the pain of a wound and the latter to aid the healing operations. At least two patents have issued for narcotizing bullets, both especially designed for use in capturing the lower animals. One patent issued in 1910 to James Francis O'Bryan and Thomas A. Flood of Salt Lake City, for a bullet carrying a narcotic whose anaesthetic effect when shot into a fleshy portion of an animal would so affect it to as render its capture and control comparatively easy. The other patent was issued in 1910 to K. Burgsmuller of Kreiensen, Germany, for a cartridge filled with a mixture of capricine in an imme diately gasifiable form for narcotizing animals. Tall Hats of the Past. In spite of statements made lately to the contrary, tall hats were invented long before 1813. A Mr. Tott of Tottenham, who died in 1767, left £50 to the governors of the Tottenham free grammar school, the interest of which was to be devoted to the purchase of three tall hats as prizes for the three best boys. The hats used to be purchased from a hatter in Bishopsgate street, named Greenway, for 24s, but in 1811 he informed the governor that a duty of 1s each had been imposed, and the cost raised to 27s. The duty was again raised to 2s each, and in 1813 to 2s 6d. The duty was afterwards repealed, but by that time the governors were purchasing Biblies instead of hats for the boys—Pall Mall Gazette. The Devil's Own. The Inns of Court Officers' Training corps is proud of its traditional name, the Devil's Own, a title which links it with the patrons of the four inns, who formed a volunteer corps in the time of the Napoleonic wars. It was George III who bestowed the title on the corps. He was reviewing bands of volunteers and, as one particularly smart body of men passed before him, asked who they were. "Lawyers," was the reply. "The Devil's Own, the Devil's Own," said the old king, who had a habit of repeating his phrases. And the lawyers, who had a sense of humor, adopted the title with slee—London Chronicle. 8 Lingerie Hat of Cotton Embroidery The day of the high class and brilliant sweater and the snappy sport coat is with us. Racing meets and other assemblages of people who are in a position to make the styles into fashions reveal the bright-bued sweater and sport coat, worn with more than complacency, especially by the younger people. Over thin white dressed and with white sport hats and white footwear there is a crispness and fitness to the occasion in such apparel that makes an instant appeal to the younger set. New conditions bring about new costuming for occasions where formerly only strictly dressy toilettes were in vogue. The sweater and the sport coat are at home in the automobile, and the only kind of millinery that will withstand the speed of the open car is that designed for it, hence the sport hat and the auto bonnet. But the brilliance of color in these comfortable outer garments makes as gay an assemblage as ever gathered in glad raiment in days gone by. Cerise and gold, laçquer red and royal blue, mustard and amethyst, most vivid and "classy" of greens, and the sparkle Lingerie Hat of Co The lingerie hat is made of fine, sheer, cotton embroidery, lace or net, and forms a special kind of midsummer millinery which reappears each year. The same kinds of embroideries and laces that are used for making lingerie gowns or fine underwear are used in the construction of this very elegant millinery; hence the name by which it is designated. The lingerie hat has been in greatest demand among those who require several hats for each season, and is one of those types made for the "exclusive trade"—that is, for those who can afford to indulge a taste for special millinery to suit special seasons. They are by no means inexpensive; but it is the work required to make them, rather than the materials used, that makes them bring very good prices. Two lingerie hats shown in the picture given here are of the picturesque type. At the left a wide embroidery of sheer batiste is shirred over a frame smoothly covered with chiffon. The row of shirring (over a small cord) at the base of the crown forms a frill wider than the brim of the frame, which falls prettily beyond the brim edge and drops more at the back than elsewhere. Here, from under the brim, loops and long ends of narrow ribbon, in a light color, hang nearly to the waist line. But the striking feature in this hat New Leghorn Models. New Leghorn Models. When summer days approach, leghorn hats, with masses of pink roses and beautiful laces will be the choice of the charmingly attired woman. Many of these models are turned up in the rear, and their picturesque lines are accentuated by the streamers of soft silk. Attractive creations are also developed with broad brims of French crape, on which are embroidered dainty flowers in delicately colored silks. Even the quaint poke and other modes favored by the Empress Euge- of black and white combinations give one a wide choice whether the taste is quiet or gay. The Worumbo sport coat shown here is in black and white, cut on easy and rather vague lines. It is drawn in a little by a wide belt of the fabric at the normal waist line. White silk braid is used for binding the collar and cuffs. Two large and very practical pockets add definitly to the character of the coat. The convertible collar may be turned up about the throat and buttoned to place. The hat, of white corduroy velvet, is trimmed with a band and cockade of white ribbon. White gloves and shoes, either of kid or canvas, are in keeping with the rest of the toilette and complete a midsummer garb that is a thing of beauty and a joy for all outings. Skirt Trimmings. Skirts now have quaint trimming on their edges. Quillings of the material or a binding formed of a bias fold of the material often takes the place of a plain hem. Cotton Embroidery lies in the trimming. Two poppies, made of the embroidery with millinery stamens at the center, are posed exactly on top. This is an audacious position, but warranted because of the excellence and beauty of the flowers. One cannot get in the picture the sheerness of the embroidery which makes the blossoms look like delicate ghosts of the flaming flower they copy. The second hat, of the small poke bonnet type, is made of allover embroidery and narrow val lace. The frame is covered with blue crepe, and this forms a facing. The upper brim and crown are of the embroidery in an open pattern. A frill of narrow val lace finishes the edge, and there is a collar and hanging ends of black velvet ribbon. Little clusters of pink June roses and blue forget-me-nots are set about the base of the crown. Nothing could be prettier, worn with the midsummer frocks made of sheer white cottons, or those that are gayly figured. JULIA BOTTOMLEY. Leather Trimming. Soft suede leather is much used for military collars and deep rollback cuffs. The pointed corners of these military collars are embroidered in metallic thread and black or white silk. nie will find expression in the new leghorn models. New Button Mold A new button mold has a shank that screws into a flat aluminum disk at the back—the disk covering the edges of the material used in covering the mold. If you have ever covered a button mold you know what a boon this is, and the best part of it is that these molds can be used again and again, covered and recovered at will and in a few minutes. Palaces of Warring Rulers THE palace type of modern Europe was fixed when Louis XIV transformed his hunting box at Versailles into the stately cha- teau which all the world knows. France nowadays dispenses with kings and emperors, but none the less decrees a semiregular housing for her presidents. The Tulieries having been burned down, the only suitable remaining palace in Paris was the Elysee, and there the presidents of the third republic have succeeded one another, as indeed Napoleon III proceeded them, during the brief period when he bore the name of president. The building, which is not large, was erected in 1718, its architecture being Molet Mme. de Pompadour inhabited it when Louis XV was king. Under Napoleon it sheltered the great emperor himself for a while, and then other members of his family; but the charm that abides in it comes from its frolicsome days. If it is not overwhelmingly splendid, it is at least not imitative. In England there has been retained for the king a palace which has evolved out of a medieval fortress and still preserves many of its authentic features. Windsor is, in part at least, an ancient shell, adapted more or less satisfactorily to modern uses, says Martin Conway in Country Life. Palaces of Czar and Kaiser. Only at Moscow and Prague are continental monarchs housed in palaces even remotely corresponding to Windsor. The Hradschin, indeed, hardly counts, for it is really the remains of a fortified city, the palace within it T THE FOUNTAIN THE PETERHOF RUSSIA having been mainly rebuilt during the sixteenth and following centuries, though some fifteenth century parts are preserved within it. With Moscow it is otherwise. The Kremlin beyond question imposes itself upon a spectator as a great expression of Russia's past. Its assemblage of palaces, churches and national monuments corresponds to the close union still existing between the government and the religion of the people. Moscow itself, however, is not the Russia of today; it is the Russia that has gone by. The czar may visit Moscow; he does not live there. In and about Petrogrand he has several palaces: the Winter palace in the city, Gatchina, Tsarskole-Selo, and others, but Peterhof was the favorite, and Peterhof was built in 1720 by Peter the great and afterwards enlarged by Catherine II. Here the influence of Versailles is obvious and confessed. The profusion of fountains, and especially the long canal leading straight away through the park from opposite the middle of the palace facade, are evident Versailles features, and plenty more might be cited. No less French in style are some of the Prussian palaces. The old Berlin Schloss, indeed, has a continuous history of building and rebuilding from the days of Elector Frederick II in the fifteenth century, and though Frederick the first Prussian king of that Training the memory. Training the memory, as the term has been understood, is misleading. It would be better to say that you train yourself in the handling of various kinds of material, using all your faculties in the process. To remember, in the fullest sense of the term, you must assimilate. You must perceive the object, understand it and treat it rationally. Thus you get it fixed in your mind. The process changes as the material to be handled changes. If the material to be "worked up" is similar, the training gained in working up one kind will help in working up another. But in the slightest variation in the material there is a corresponding variation in the process, and some new elements to be considered. Nationalism in Literature. "The process of reading is not a half sleep, but, in the highest sense, an exercise, a gymnast's struggle." A civilization in which thinking is not ataletic, and feeling not intense, is a civilization without the fire of life. Nationalism in literature, therefore, ze Training the Memory. name, intended to do away with all the work of his predecessors, his big scheme was not entirely carried out, and some of the old survives, while all has a strong German flavor. At Potsdam, however, under the orders of Frederick the Great, the French style obtained complete control and the new palace, founded after the close of the Seven Years war, is a manifestation of the French leanings and preferences of that remarkable personage. Francis Josef's Homes. The emperor of Austria is, perhaps, more richly endowed with official residences than any other monarch except the king of Italy, who seems to have a palace in every city in his kingdom. The important palaces at Vienna are two, the Hofburg, in the heart of the city and Schoenbrunn, in the suburbs. The former is the chief official residence, the latter the usual abode of the emperor when at the capital of the empire. The Burg is not imposing architecturally. It has been the site of the residence of Austrian princes ever since the thirteenth century, but they were small people at that time, and nothing remains of the building which housed them. What exists is an irregular assemblage of edifices of different late dates grouped about a number of courts, to which the public has access, so that there is a continual coming and going of people in every part. I have not seen the palace for more than thirty years, and my memory of it is vague. P Ponderous decoration characterized some parts of it; others were barrack-like in their plainness. It consisted then of a number of more or less separate residences for royalties and officials and of various offices and rooms devoted to the storage of state archives and the great library, while the Augustiner church, in which all the Hapsburgs are buried, is attached to it. Since the time of Sultan Mahmud the Turkish palace that followed has itself been abandoned as a residence, and is only resorted to for certain state ceremonials; much of it in turn was burned down in 1863. It was built by Mohammed II, and often added to in the most capricious fashion. The principal entrance is the Sublime Porte. Within is nothing noteworthy except the Church of Saint Irene, which has been used as an army. Here also are the mint, the treasury and other offices, as well as the halls of state, etc., difficult for a traveler to see, when I was there, and not (I am told) worth seeing. It is in the Dolmabaghchel that the sultan actually lives, a long range of buildings, rather like the sea front of a row of houses, built of stone in a bastard Corinthian style, on the river-like shore of the Bosporus. Internally it is a gaudy place, with much bright paint and gilding, plentiful stucco ornament and cupolas of brightly-stained glass. quires that the infant industry be protected, but not at the expense of its vitality. We must conspire for our Mark Twain, our Stephen Crane, our O. Henrys, our Finley Dunnes, our Sarah Orne Jewett, our George Adea. But to vindicate these real interpreters is not our sole concern. Against our false interpreters and their subservient publics, we must, if we are to have a true literature in America, stand destructive and irreconcilable.—The New Republic. To Keep Milk From Curdling To Keep Milk from Curdling. An important particular in which cow's milk differs from mother's milk for feeding infants is that the former is likely to curdle. Some children feed on cow's milk are apt to suffer from the formation of large, tough curds. If citrate of soda is added to milk in the proportion of half a dram of soda to a pint of milk a curd will be formed. Given in this proportion, citrate of soda is said to be entirely harmless and is often found very useful in feeding infants. The addition of barley water or any other thin cereal grease has much the same effect. 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Considering the great distance and the enormous expense of travel, a very Appreciative number of delegates was present, and responded to the program. ‘Owing to the critical iliness of his wife, who died immediately after the close of the Conference, Rev. C. N. the DistrictDougiass, D. D., Presiding Elder of the District could not be pres. ent to preside at the convention, and Rev. 8. J. Collins was elected chair. ‘man of the District Conference and Rey. G. T. Kinchen and Master Dewey Gott were the secretaries of the Con ference and Convention respectively. The reception tendered the dele gates by the pastor, members and friends of our church at Helena, was truly excellent, which consisted 0! splenaia orators, inspiring music an’ delicious refrestments. The choir is lu to date. The Convention was welcomed on the part of the Baptists by Rev. H. C. Parson; on the part of the St. Jame: Chureh, the host, by Brother Nathan ‘Ford; and for the Sunday School by Master Willie Green. Reverends Wm. Gallyard, W. H Prince and Master Dewey Goff re sponded in behalf of the delegations Wednesday noon the Convention ad journed in solemn memory of the matchless prelate and senior bishop the late Rt. Rev. H. M. Turner, D. D. L. L. D,, D. C. L, and a spectal memor lal service was held, resolutions of con dolence were adopted and Reverend: D. A. Graham and W. H. Prince spoke on the Iife and labors of the grea bishop, ‘The annual sermon by Rev. Rober Houze was a spiritual and doctrina feast of good things out of God's book ‘The Sunday Schools of the District under the direction of Brother F. A Stokes, of Spokane, Washington, ar destined to reach the acme of efficien cy and usefulness; he was re-electer superintendent, with Miss Ford for as sistant and Master Dewey Goff, cor responding secretary. Rev. R. D, Osterhorst, general secre tary of Montana Sunday School Asso ciation was introduced and spok very interestingly upon the subjects 0 home departments of the Sunda school. ‘Te Round Table, which embrace fourteen very timely and_pertinen questions pertaining to the life of th Sunday school, was the most promi nent feature of the Convention, te gether with the president's address. Papers read by Miss Lena Dorse and Miss Annette Williams of Helen and delegate from Great Falls evoke much comment and praise. ‘The evening of the closing of th Convention Rev. H. M. Mickens, < Seattle, Wash., addressed the Conver [tion on odds and ends, which wa indeed an inspiring and comfortin mssage. ‘The Convention closed after takin ‘a stand for a higher social and reli "Jious life in the Sunday schools of th District. Yours faithfully, W. H. PRINCE, , Great Falls, Mont. R. V. ATKINS, Gen. Mgr. T. T. PAYNE, Bus. Mgr. L. W. 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Mrs, John Sparks and Miss Ellen Saxton gave a dinner Sunday in honor of Mrs, Ida Hunter ‘and Mrs. Blanche Grayson....On the th of June the three Stars had the annual sermon preached at the A. \t. F. Chureh. A very interesting paper was reaa by Mrs. Hines of South St Joseph. Rev. N, C. Bruen preachsd the sermon....Mrs. Belle Crews was called home last Wednesday on ac- count of the illness of her mothe At this writing, however, she reports her mother much improved. ...The U. B. PF. held their Annuel Sermon at New Hope Baptist Church, corner isth and Sylvanie, June . Rev. Brooks preached the ‘sermon. Rev. Holly after the collection raised $36.70....Miss Agnes Wheatley en: tertained the A. N. D. girls and their gentlemen friends at whist Saturday evening complimentary to Miss Grace Hutton of Omaha, Neb. The house was beautifully decorated in spring flowers, Music was furnished during the evening by Mr. Oscar Lewis’ or chestra, | OBL. MeL Mr. M. W. 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Smith, Richard Monday, Prof. E. W. Turner, Thos. Sneed, Y. P. Hemsley, Wayman Bryant, Marion Williams, Herndon Wilkerson, Lester Bryant, W, P. Dixon, Wm. Taylor and Sam C, Gipson TROY, KANSAS. Misses Elsie Lair, Rosa Snyder, Maurine Weaver and Mr. Boyd Snyder attended the Commencement program of Rev. HH. Dent's in the theologt cal course the past week....Mr. and Mrs, Henry Hughes of Falls City, Ne- braska, visited their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Hughes and Mr. Jas. Butler the past week....Miss Quin- ning Walker, of Elwood, and Miss Emma Starr of Highland, Kansas, are attending the teachers institute here this week....Mrs. Ada Lightle and Miss Lizzie Lightle were St. Joseph visitors Sawrday and Sunday... .Mr. Geo. and Mr. Chas. Schumache were transacting business in St, Joseph Wednesday....Miss Leona McCurry of Elwood was in the city a few days the past week....Mrs, Pearl Sports man was shopping in St, Joseph Sat urday....Mr. Geo. 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