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Watch for the SUN'S Big Annual Subscription Campaign January 1st, 1916 VOLUME VIII. NUMBER 14. Watch for the SIR WILLIIS G. MOSELY. Grand Commander of Knights Templars of Missouri and Jurisdiction and President of the Interstate Conclave which held its twenty-fourth Annual Conclave at St. Joseph, Thanksgiving day. MENU. Oyster Cocktail. Radishes Celery Cold Ham Cold Turkey Sweetbread Salad Saratoga Flakes Ice Cream Assorted Cakes Cigars Coffee womanish cussed to the Craft were delic and path did appear hand of the solu problems Say, have you a furnished or unfurnished room for rent? Advertise it in The Sun and let it be bringing you in something. MISSOURI - KANSAS KNIGHTS TEMPLAR ASSOCIATION. According to Sir P. C. Kincaid, who is authority on matters pertaining to this association, this was the Twenty-fourth Annual Conclave instead of the nineteenth, as it appeared on the bills. Notwithstanding the dark birth hour of the day, the early trains on all the roads entering St. Joseph added their quota to the 250 uniformed Knights whose ardor could not be dampened by the weather, for they came determined to make this the red-letter day among Masons in this section of the state. Never in the history of the association has there been present such a large number of distinguished Masons, coming as they did from both Kansas and Missouri. Standing the peer of any Mason of the country we noted the presence of the Most Worshipful Grand Master of Masons of Missouri, Hon. Nelson C. Crews of Kansas City, who, in knightly uniform, made the street parade and enjoyed himself fraternizing with his brethren. Sir W. G. Mosley, president of the association, and the Rt. Emmlement Grand Commander of the Grand Commandery of Missouri were in evidence discharging, as always, with credit to himself and honor to the order, the duties incident to his position. The R. E. Grand Commander of the Grand Commandery of Kansas was present with two commanderies, one from Lawrence and one from Topeka and well may he be proud of his plumed Knights from the sunflower state. R. W. R. E. Brown, the G. Secretary of the grand lodge of Kansas, R. W. George W. K. Love, Grand Secretary of the grand lodge of Missouri and Royal Grand Patron of the O. E. S., M. F. Fields, Past R. E. Grand Commander of Grand Commandery of Missouri and Past Grand High Priest of the Grand R. A. Chapter of Missouri. R. W. W. W. Fields, secretary of relief of the grand lodge of Missouri, R. W Joe E. Herriford, the brilliant chairman of committee on foreign correspondence. Space forbids mention of all the prominent men in the order hailing from St. Joseph, Mo., but we must mention just a few names with out which our article would be incom pleate; M. O. Ricketts, M. D., Past Grand Master. A. D. Butler, Past Right Emminent Grand Commander. Prof. William H. Jones, Past Grand High Priest, Past Grand Treasurer and present member of the Board of Masonic relief. James M. Trent, Past Grand High Priest. On account of a steady downpour of rain, the public demonstration was delayed until 4 o'clock, when about 200 Knights paraded the principal streets of the city where they elicited much favorable comment on account of their knightly bearing. Upon returning to the hall they marched into the banquet room where 200 Sirs were seated with twenty-two visiting ladies. It was truly an inspiring sight as the orchestra struck up a popular march to see the determination with which all marched upon the tastily arranged and beautifully decorated tables upon which rested the actual goods promised in the following: After fully discussing those things which were provided for the enrichment of the body, Sir Willis Mosley, the president of the association and toastmaster, called attention to the following menu prepared for the The Kansas City Sun intellectual enrichment of the banqueters: Invocation. Welcome Address.....Sir W. H. Jones Response. Sir W. G. Mosely, R. E. G. C. Ancient Knighthood..... .....Sir M. F. Fields, P. G. C. Masonry in the Army..... .....Chaplain G. W. Prioleau, 9th Cav. Catch Step..... .....Sir M. O. Rickett, M. D., P. G. M. The Service of the Templar to the Craft.....Sir N. C. Crews, G. M. God Be With You Till We Meet Again Hon. Nelson C. Crews, in his inimitable style, introduced Sir W. G. Mosley, who responded to the address of welcome. In this introduction Grand Master Crews payed to Sir Mosley a well-deserved compliment for his Masonic zeal and ability, and predicted higher zeals in store for him in the future. He characterized him as modest, unassuming, tireless and able, and one of the factors which make for the greatness of the jurisdiction of Missouri. The response was characteristic of the man for those who have hear Sir Mosley often will agree that he always talks with the punch which inspires to both thought and action. In the discussion of his topic, "Ancient Knighthood," Sir M. R. F. Fields was entirely original, for after giving something of the history of the order he entered into a discussion of woman's place in it and advanced the idea that women should be organized, and uniformed and drilled, and he served notice that he would bring a drill corps to the Golden Jubilee of the Grand Lodge to be held in Kansas City in August 1916, drilled and prepared to give the well-drilled organizations present an argument for the prize. To this enterprise he assured the support of the Grand Master. Past Grand Master Dr. M. O. Ricketts discussed the topic "Catch Step." He called attention to the tremendous force of stepping in unison by saying that when large bodies of men were marching they were thrown out of step in approaching bridges to prevent the impact of the step from destroying those structures. His theme was the MOSELY. lars of Missouri and Jurisdiction and clave which held its twenty-fourth An- ksgiving day. importance to us as a race of acting in unison and having one common purpose; yith leaders whom we should follow selected to lead us to the acccomplishment of that purpose. He insisted upon the slogan "Catch Step" and the weeding out of those who could not harmonize themselves with the spirit of advancement and progress. The Most Worshipful Grand Master disclaimed his enlistment under the banner which Sir Fields had earlier in the evening unfurled, by paying a glowing tribute to the H. M. S. which he had seen on parade in some city of the South. He thought this the grandest society to which it was possible for women to attach themselves. Many were in some suspense as to what this society was until he explained that it was the Home Makers society and that its members were armed with rolling pins. He⁴ disclaimed any desire to limit the sphere of true womanhool, but could never subscribe to the idea that the women of the race should ever be called upon to wield a sword in the defense of womanhool. He very eloquently discussed the value of the Templar to the Craft Masonry and his hearers were delighted with the humour, wilt and pathos of his eloquent and splendid appeal to the brain, heart and hand of men of his race to unite for the solution of the many vexatious problems which it was theirs to solve. This was one of the happiest of his many happy efforts and all were greatly pleased. The audience arose and accompanied by the orchestra joined in singing. "God Be With You Till We Meet KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3, 1915. Again." After singing the above beautiful and impressive song, the orchestra struck up the march which unhered the Knights from the banquet hall and before it had gone far 200 voices were singing "It's a Long, Long Way," etc. At the auditorium the competitive drill was the first card on the program and after the grand review the inspection took place and as they were called to take their places the five commanderies each went through the prescribed schedule and among the whole five there was not a poorly drilled team and where there was so much that was excellent comparisons would be odious. The drills were a revelation to those who have followed these meetings from year to year and each gave evidence of hard and conscientious work. Mt. Oread No. 14 of Lawrence, Kas., was declared the winner. The Captain General of this commandery deserves much praise for the high degree of efficiency to which he has brought his men. We are supposed to simply chronicle that which is now history and to not branch' off into anything which would savor of speculation or conjecture, but we feel sure we will be pardoned for saying to the losers: "If what shone afar so grand Turn to nothing in your hand, On again the virtue lies, In the struggle not the prize." The remainder of the evening was turned over to those who delight in skipping the light fantastic toe. Everybody went home in the wee small hours pronouncing the whole affair a success. PULLMAN PORTERS BENEFIT ASSOCIATION. By S. H. Burnett. It is noteworthy at this time while a great deal of effort is being spent both by the Pullman company and its porters to alleviate the standing of its employees. This, while it is of particular interest to the porters, is of no less interest to every Negro. With this in mind, the writer asks leave to submit a few observations of conditions as they exist among the porters of the St. Louis district, showing how heartily the men are endeavoring to cooperate with the Company in its benevolence. It was the good fortune of the writer to have been privileged to visit and take note of things as they exist in St. Louis. We found everything very highly pleasing and encouraging, so much so, we could not forego giving them credible mention. They have spacious quarters, consisting of a three-story building equipped with shower bath, reading room and piano in the reception room. This room is used every Sunday afternoon for sacred services. They have a ladies' auxiliary club in connection with the association. This club consists of wives and children of the porters of that district. These series of entertainments are given in order to raise money for beautifying their quarters and also to look after the porters and their families when they are sick. Among the porters from Kansas City district present were: W. H. Madox, J. W. Graves, S. H. Burnett, W. Shumacher. Before a crowd of 2,500 enthusiastic spectators, Lincoln High, of Kansas City, went down to defeat to Sumner High, on the campus of St. Louis University, Thursday. The score was 81 to 0. From beginning to end Sumner's eleven proved themselves far the superior of the Lincoln team. The only regrettable feature of the game was, as the boys put it, "Sumner had no chance to star. We had a walk-over." However, Green, Wesley, Hutchinson, Caston and Young, had to show themselves by passing over the Lincoln goal almost at will, Kansas City seldom interfering with any of their moves.—Argus. NEGRO BUSINESS LEAGUE HOLD BIG MEETING. Last Sunday night, November 28, the Negro Business League opened their campaign at Bethel A. M. E. Church, 24th and Flora avenue. Excellent talks were made by Prof. J. R. E. Lee, principal of Lincoln High School, and Mr. G. A. Page, owner of the only Negro Shoe Store west of the Mississippi river. Representatives of thirty-two business enterprises were introduced to the congregation. Prof. Lee is certainly a live wire; he is thoroughly interested in the work of the League and the general uplift of the race. We feel satisfied that when our girls and boys graduate from Lincoln High School they will be imbued with the proper idea of race uplift and race pride. Our next meeting will be held at the Christian Church, 24th and Woodland, Sunday night, December 5. We want 100 business people present. NEGRO BUSINESS LEAGUE OF NEGRO BUSINESS LEAGUE GREATER KANSAS CITY. CHRISTMAS CARDS We have a good line of Christmas cards and holiday suggestions suitable for Christmas gifts. Since our shipment is from the East, orders must be made now that they may reach you in time for Christmas. C. A. FRAKLIN, 1008 East 18 St. Bell phone Grand 2988. Transfer point. Mrs. Susie Smith of Columbus, O., the youngest sister of Mr. Daniel Lucas, is at his bedside. Natural cekey HON. WALTER S. DICKEY. Who was given a magnificent reception by the Republicans of this county at Casino Hall last Monday night and who will undoubtedly be elected the next United States Senator of Missouri. DICKEYFOR SENATOR A Great Meeting at Casino Last Mon day Night and More Than One Thousand Persons Present. TheRepublican meeting in the interest of Hon. W. S. Dickey for Senator was the most largely attended Republican meeting that has been held in this city for the past five years. A Glee club led in singing patrotic airs and at eight o'clock Mr. H. R. Ennis called the meeting to order and presented Mr. Geo. H. Edwards as the chairman of the evening. The hall was decorated in draped flags and G. O. P. pennants bearing the slogan "Back to Prosperity, 1916." The speakers of the evening were Walter S. Dickey, Geo. H. Neff, W. J. Berkowitz, Jno. F. Cell, C. M. Blackmar, H. M. Beardsley, Nelson C. Crews and Dr. F. W. Froehling. In his talk Mr. Dickey called attention to the unusual importance, not only to the state, but to the nation, of Missouri electing a Republican senator in 1916. "Missouri is a pivotal state," he said. "The election of a Republican president and of a Republican majority in the house is certain. But the good work thus accomplished will be largely nullified if the Democrats are to continue in possession of the senate. The count of votes in that body will be so close that the election of a Republican from Missouri probably will be sufficient to swing the power from the Democrats. PRINTING THAT'S RIGHT? Whereas, it has pleased our Heavenly Father to call from this world your beloved husband, and our honored leader, we deeply grieve with you; but knowing that "God doeth all things well," we, with you, must bow in humble submission to His will, thanking Him for the gift of one of nature's noblemen, and say, "They will not mine, O Lord, be done." MRS. IDA A. WALKER, Pres. GERTRUED BALL, Cor. Seev. It's Not Too Early. the campaign in this state, but that is not so. To make any sort of a winning fight, we must start now. We must so conduct ourselves as to hold our own strength, bringing out every ballot in the party and to attract many so-called independent coters. "I am going to go into every city and county in the state and stay with the fight until 1916." As the chief promoter of the Missouri River Navigation Company project, Mr. Dickey naturally spoke a few words in favor of river development. 1000 he was the county chairman, and recalled last night that then the Republican party won here its first victory in twenty-seven years. In 1908, he was the chairman of the state committee, when the party elected the first Republican governor of Missouri since the Civil war and carried the state for a Republican president For Protective Tariff. "In those days, in spite of the fact that it frequently was suggested to me that I run for mayor, or for congressman, or for something else, I was too busy—I had neither the time nor the inclination to run for office. Now I have both." Cheers greeted this announcement, almost equal to the resounding demonstration that was made when Mr. Dickey arose to speak. He then turned to national issues, outlining his position as unreservedly in support of a protective tariff. Men from all walks of life were present at this meeting and it clearly demonstrated that Mr. Dickey will have Kansas City and Jackson county by an overwhelming majority. OUR ENGLISH Saunders, Rodgers, Holman, Lane, Knox, Wright, Coates, McKay and Burns, Exponents of John Bull's latest fun sketch. Our heading would indicate a possible dessertation on the language, but nothing is more foreign to our intent, we leave that to pedagogues and subc, our task is lighter or heavier we don't know which. There are all kinds of "English" among Colored folks; playing pool seems to afford much use of "English." The grandilouquent clatter of balls with showy twists of the cue that supposedly controls the "cue ball" are familiar to the most miserable pool devotee. The average colored pool player goes through a self laudatory fit of patting himself on the back for his magnificent use of "English" after each shot he makes. Then there is his "English" in shining shoes. No such hprosy methods as simply rubbing the soe evenly and briskly. No, not for the colored shoe siner. He must strat his rag in a graceful manner, first in a slow whisking style until he reaches a quick succession of strokes, that not only makes the rag fly and the shoe attain a brilliant glow, but hopping and popping sound that is rythm and marvelous. This is called "English." The League Enterprise boasts o f two vertiable demons in this line. Robert McKay and Maryland Burns who make a better living than the average porter. Likely intelligent young men. Customers strange to say, like this "English." It has become a classic feature of the service. Dexterity of action has a charm in anything. ENGLISH DRESSERS. Possibly the most pronounced "En- By C. A. Starks. ary 1st, 1916 glish" among our folks is in dress. First it was the universally English shoe. There was nothing appalling about this unless it was the many instances of limping (halting, pedal extremities. The English Shoe "Don Cher Know," does not agree with the Yankee foot. With us of course it brings stranger complications. But what is pain in the face of fad吗. It is this present ALL ENGLISH CAST that is so astounding. The first thing that pops in the mere observers mind is a scarcity of taller's cloth. Talking about things going up, why the Englishly dressed Colored man's trousers GO UP anywhere from high hankle to his knee. But there is always the screaming fancy shoe top not only to relieve the situation, but to call for peculiar attention to its loudness. The English vest will make any 22 inch model look like a sack of feed. While the coat indicates a missile of the cutter The overcoat is evidently made from shortage goods. With English derby worn 3½ fourths to the southern of the ears with prow looking up to the sky, and with the inevitable cane, you have an up to date to besure, English gent. Although you must not call one of these persons "English." The vernacular designates them singly as "Lish." What lish is eagerly asked "Why Eng—lish" is quisikly answered. There are about seven local exponents of John Bull's quartil garbings and right "lish" they are too. There are quite clever. There is Marshall Rodgers, Carl Saunders, Bud Holman, Bill Knox, Ralph Wright, Earl Coates and though too Steve Lane. Seven progressive sons of England. These are strictly lish, no compromise among them. They all agree in one thing and that's extremity. Perhaps a contest would show-Dodgers and Saunders the foremost aspirants to the "Sir Knight of the Garter" honor My lord Saunders is an embodiment of keenness and style. FAULT is conspicuous by not being seen. Whereas, TRIMNESS is as much Bell. On the other hand Slim. M. Rodevident as a finished picture by R. E. ers seems to stand in with London or some other English port. He appears to possess them or rather have 'em. That is, England and all her posses- JOHN A. BROWN SOLOMON A. E. B. SOLOMON SMITH Candidate for lay delegate to General Conference of M. E. Church to be held in Cincinnati, Ohio in May 1936 self in that he charities A working Christianity is lay membership idealized. Mr. Solomon Smith, candidate for lay delegate gives promise of being elected to that office. His claims for that honor are based upon an array of life achievements that can not be overlooked as man, christian and citizen. Aside from being a layman 22 years in his Church, he justly boasts of his soldiership for three years, during which period he served in the Spanish Russio-Japanese and Philippine campaigns, distinguishing him Colored Peoples' Investment Co. Solomon Smith, President and f Vine street. We have sold over $75, this year, an accomplishment worth a We have handled over $30,000 in in collections. Money to loan on g Look over a few 1108 Vine street (rear) five rooms... 1602 E. 13 st. 2nd fl. 5 r.. 1401 Howard, 4 r. 2nd fl. water and g.. 2526 Michigan, 4 r. bath and toilet, g.. 2537 Vine, duplex 2 apt, strictly mode.. 1812 E. 24 st. 6 r. water and gas .. 2700 Woodland avenue, 7 r. frame.. 2433 Michigan, 4 r. 1st fl.. 3 r. 2nd fl. water and gas 1010-12 Woodland avenue, 4 apts. s.. 1715 E. 11th st. 7 r. frame.. 2527 Grove, 3 r. 2nd fl. Bell phone, East 1011 ment and founder, C. H. Adkins, treasurer, 2427 over $75,000 worth of real estate to our people. not worth while. over $30,000 in our loan department and over $2,000 loan on good security. over a few of our offerings. room rooms.....$11.00 13.00 water and gas for cooking.....9.00 and toilet, on 2nd fl.....14.50 actively modern 2nd fl.....17.50 gas.....16.00 7. frame, gas and water.....17.00 12.00 gas.....12.00 4 apts. strictly modern.....20.00 18.00 Home phone East 4011 Colored Peoples' Investment Co. is now in the solicitors the patronage of his friends and fellow & Vine sts. Solomon Smith, President and founder, C. H. Adkins, treasurer, 2427 Vine street. We have sold over $75,000 worth of real estate to our people this year, an accomplishment worth while. We have handled over $30,000 in our loan department and over $2,000 in collections. Money to loan on good security. Look over a few of our offerings. 1108 Vine street (rear) five rooms..... $11.00 102 E. 13 st. 2nd fl. 5 r. ..... 13.00 1401 Howard, 4 r. 2nd fl. water and gas for cooking..... 9.00 2526 Michigan, 4 r. bath and toilet, on 2nd fl. ..... 14.50 2737 Vine, duplex 2 apt. strictly modern 2nd fl. ..... 17.50 1812 E. 24 st. 6 r. water and gas..... 16.00 2730 Woodland avenue, 7 r. frame, gas and water ..... 17.00 2433 Michigan, 4 r. 1st fl. ..... 12.00 3 r. 2nd fl. water and gas..... 12.00 1010-12 Woodland avenue, 4 apts. strictly modern ..... 20.00 1715 E. 11th st. 7 r. frame..... 18.00 2527 Grove, 3 r. 2nd fl. ..... 9.00 Bell phone East 1011 Home phone East 4011 Mr. C. H. Adkins of the Colored Peoples' Investment Co., is now in the Undertaking business and solicits the patronage of his friends and fellow citizens. Offices at 19th & Vine sts. ADKINS BROS. & GREEN UNDERTAKERS We want good reliable Agents in every city and town in the country. Write us for terms. W. U. WON 12--0 In the annual football contest between Western university and Lincoln institute, W. U. won by a score of 12 to 0. The game was played in a sea of mud, as it rained continuously several hours before the game but it did not serve to dampen the ardor or enthusiasm of the partisans of either team who were out in goodly numbers despite the weather. Prof. R. G. Jackson and his associates deserve much credit for the excellent manner in which the game was handled under the most discouraging conditions. stions. Saunders may cover England proper, but Rudgers seems to travel not only England, but India, Canada and all English dependencies. My Lord Earl of Coates and Prince Ralph of the Isles of Wright are both English clusters, Earl of Coates' quick rapid lines and curves of dress fairly rivals Saunders sharpness while Prince Ralph might be mistaken anytime for Chess terfield's younger brother. The other exponents are fairly in the ring. On seeing any of them one could imagine they were viewing real English sons on Pall Mal st. or Fudge lane if there be such, O Fudge! Holman and Knox and Lane all have equal claims to the English gentry. The less pronounced than my Lords, Rodgers and Saunders, still show up great, less flashy, but more leisurely. All tall and graceful either one of which will measure six feet whether they ever wear socks or not. The whole bunch are steady workers and have their good and bad points along with the rest of live humanity. SLATER BOOMS BOACH Mr. Alex Slater of Jefferson City, one of the most influential Colored men at the capital and the recognized leader of Negro Democracy in this state, was a pleasant visitor at the Sun office Monday and says Con. Roach will be unquestionably the next governor of Missouri. Well, Alex can gauge the political situation as correctly as any politician in the state, so other candidates had better hustle, self in each. Mr. Smith begs to state that he solicits the services of every christian of the State of Missouri to assist him in his efforts to the honor of being one of the representatives of his Church in the state. He says: "If I am elected I will do my whole duty to that office," and I conceive that duty to be to help some one else." Mr. Smith is leader in class No. 1 at the Centennial M. E. Church, 19th & Woodland avenue. He is the son-in-law of Rev. W. W. J. DeBoe one of the pioneer Church builders of the Central Mo. Conference, is now pastoring in Joplin, Mo. Mr. Smith claims that the first step in life is to find out what you want to do, second, prepare yourself, third, go after what you seek, and don't stop until you have accomplished what you have undertaken. PRICE, 5c. AFRO-AMERICAN CULLINGS It 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. R. Nathaniel Dett, director of vocal music at Hampton, says: "There is no more lamentable tendency 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 historical, 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 in their proper and full appreciation. Negro music has suffered sufficiently already through ragtime and popular minstrels, and any further attempt to keep Negro music on this low level should be met with the indignant protests of all serious-minded people. "It is imperative, in my opinion, for people who are sincerely interested in the Negro and his one unmistakable contribution to American civilization to use every opportunity to dignify the music of this people, not merely by encouraging the Negro to sing his folk songs in their truly beautiful primitive form, but also by encouraging him to show their possibilities for use as themes for anthems, oratorios and even operas. This will do more than anything else to dignify them in the estimation of educated Negroes."—Southern Workman. "Success depends upon ability to do something useful, to perform sor-e-kind of service that the world wants. Teach the Negroes how they may best help themselves; then no one will need to help them." Such is the kernel of the teachings of Booker T. Washington, who was born a slave and died the leader of his race. He did more than any other one man to solve the race problem of the South, and he devoted his energies to educating his people in the practical and industrial pursuits of life. The message which for 33 years he expounded was that the Negro should learn to work skillfully, to acquire property, own his land, drive his own mule hitched to his own wagon, milk his own cow, raise his own crop and keep out of debt. That was the doctrine that took form at Tuskegee, a school that is nothing short of a mammoth laboratory in which a race problem is being worked out, a public service institution developed by a man who was born in bondage and whom three presidents of the United States called their friend, whom university presidents spoke of as "confreale," and to whom Andrew Carnegie once applied the phrase—"The combined Moses and Joshua of his people." Washington was born in Franklin county, Virginia, in 1858 or 1859—he was not sure of the date or the place, and of his ancestry he knew almost nothing. "My mother," he once wrote, "I suppose attracted the attention of a purchaser who was afterward my owner and hers. Of my father I know even less than my mother. I do not even know his name." When freedom came through Lin- The first Alabama Negro state fair at the Tidewater park, Birmingham, Ala., after a ten days' program of attractions and exhibits, was said to equal any of the kind ever before held. One feature worthy of mention is that during the whole time in which more than one hundred thousand Negroes attended not a single arrest was made, not a single drunk was discovered, and not a case of disorder was in evidence. In the fraternal and secret order drills Company 15, Knights of Pythias, of Ensley, of which E. M. Smith is captain, won the prize. In the automobile races George Roberson, driving an E. M. F. car, won the prize, making the five-mile distance on a quarter-mile track in six minutes. "Col-Mike" owned by B. L. Windham and driven by C. Crittendon, made the one-mile pacing distance in 2:35. In Brazil, where the insects destroy wooden telegraph poles, the railroads use worn-out rails for poles. New England Presbyterian preachers receive an average of $1,579 a year in salary. After three years of work a government committee has recommended a uniform system of weights and measures for all of India. Breakfast seldom attracts a fashionable audience and never one that is enthusiastic. There is at least one thing women can do that men can't—and that is, say "good-by" gracefully. The devil doesn't expect to be invited into the parlor the first time. FRANCE FIRST WITH MOTORS Used Automobiles in the Field on the Day That the Great War Started. To the French belongs the credit for the first use of motor transport in the present war, according to the Fremdblatt, which says that at the very outbreak of hostilities the French general staff seized 500 Paris motor buses and sent them off, packed with soldiers, to the Belgian frontier, and coln's proclamation Booker was put to work by his stepfather in a West Virginia salt furnace. Schooling was intermittent. He learned his first written symbols on a salt barrel. He obtained work in a coal mine and later made his way to Hampton institute, where he worked his way through and was given a place on the faculty. Then Tuskegee institute was started by the joint efforts of Col. George W. Campbell, an ex-slave owner, and Lewis Adams, an ex-slave, both of Tuskegee. They conceived the idea of establishing a normal and industrial school for Negroes. They wrote to Hampton institute for a man to take charge of the work. Booker T. Washington was sent. This was in 1881, and Washington began work with a dilapidated shanty and an abandoned church as the school structures and only 20 pupils. "Our race has lost its greatest leading man. Booker T. Washington was great not only as a race leader but he was one of the greatest orators—I mean oratory in its broadest sense, and he was the peer of any publicist before the country today. "As a constructive force on the lines of industrial education he was the equal of any living educator. We are wonderin where we will find his successor. There is no Negro before the public today who has the confidence of the influential white people that Dr. Washington had, and that is what makes our loss so great. The natural separation between the two races can be bridged only by one who is in ready communication with both sides." Col. Theodore Roosevelt made the following statement on the death of Booker T. Washington: "I am deeply shocked and grieved at the death of Dr. Booker T. Washington. He was one of the distinguished citizens of the United States, a man who rendered greater service to his own race than ever had been rendered by anyone else, and who, in so doing, also rendered great service to the whole country. I mourn his loss and feel that one of the most useful citizens of our land has gone." The exposition at Chicago, August 22 to September 16, in celebration of the fiftieth anniversary of the emancipation of the colored race, included an exhibit of more than a thousand patents which have been granted to those of that race. Manifestly the list is incomplete, as it is impossible to determine from the patent office records whether an applicant and patentee is white or colored, but much effort was made by Henry F. Baker, who was detailed by the commissioner of patents in charge of the patent exhibit to make it as complete as possible. Mr. Baker, himself a colored man, is an assistant examiner in the patent office, having entered such office in January, 1876, as a copist. He was appointed to the examining corps in March, 1883, and has been promoted from time to time to his present position as second assistant examiner. Another colored man, Edwin O. Clarke, was appointed to the examining corps in August, 1883, but resigned to accept a professorship in a college. A man thinks he has many sins of omission and but very few of commission. However, the less a man talks, the more he doesn't have to apologize. All the southern states have separate schools for white and colored children. In 1913 there were 426 separate Negro schools in the South, viz. 156 public high schools, and 270 private high schools, normal schools, colleges and other schools. The following states had separate high schools for Negroes, viz: Alabama, 6; Arkansas, 4; Delaware, 1; District of Columbia, 1; Florida, 6; Georgia, 14; Kentucky, 8; Louisiana, 1; Maryland, 1; Mississippi, 10; Missouri, 14; North Carolina, 3; South Carolina, 13; Tennessee, 9; Texas, 37; Virginia, 4; West Virginia, 5. A Pennsylvania inventor has patented a nail puller the jaws of which have a graduated series of serrations to engage nails of different sizes. A machine has been invented to brush bugs from potato vines as it is driven over a field and crush them to death between steel plates. The first thing a young man learns at college is how little his parents know. Electricians in Sweden have succeeded in extracting carbon from tar and making it into electric light carbons and furnace crucibles. Until you have discussed the matter with your wife, you are likely to believe a woman has good taste. There are 8,817,271 persons in the United States whose mother tongue is German. A wasted opportunity comes home to roost. 1,000 other motor transports similarly improvised followed next day. As "an approximate estimate" it is stated that "the belligerent powers in the first week of the war made use of some 250,000 motor transport wagons. apart from the great numbers of automobiles de luxe and touring cars that were pressed into service." Of this 250,000 motor wagons France had 90,000, Germany 70,000, England 55,000, Austria 25,000 and Russia 10,000. Their total value is estimated at $200,000,000. THE FASHION OF THE WINTER Pretty Luxuries of Dress for Gifts O Skating, like all other outdoor sports, happily finds its number of devotees increasing from year to year. The interest in the pastime for those who skate and to those who are simply onlookers increases in proportion to the variety and fitness which is evidenced in skating costumes. The skating field makes a background for color which the sport-loving have not failed to appreciate, and the adoption of beautiful colors for skating clothes will make it as fascinating as the dancing floor. With these things in mind costumers present a number of sport-coats, sweaters, skating costumes, caps, muffers, and "headwrap" to meet the requirements of those fortunate women who take to the ice. Opportunity to look her prettiest knocks at the door of every one of them. Pretty Luxuries of It is the privilege of women to wear all sorts of pretty accessories of dress, and there are all sorts of airy and alluring fabrics that inspire them to make these luxuries of apparel. Laces and ribbons, nets and metallic gauzes, and other transparent materials are translated into neckwear, headwear, and other finery that bespeak the dainty woman. Interest in these things is more keen than ever when the holidays get near. Anything that promises an easily made and pretty gift is welcome. The breakfast, or boudou cap, has more than prettiness to recommend it. It is a cheerful and most becoming bit of finery that any woman may own, and is always an acceptable gift, like a pretty pair of slippers. Besides the boudou cap there are those for traveling and those that are worn at night, and the most essential cap of all—the dusting cap. This last one is made of washable cotton finished with a ruffle of the material. Traveling caps are made of washable silk or of dark colors not easily soiled. They are usually gathered over elastic cord or fulled on a ribbon run through a casing about the edge of the crown. The ends are drawn through a slash in the casing and tied in a bow. This allows the cap to be flattened out when it is pressed. The picture shows a group of three breakfast or boudoir caps. Two of them are of lace and one net and lace combined. A wide net top lace forms the body of the first cap. The embroidered edge is turned back about the face and the straight edge is gathered into a narrow lace insertion. This insertion borders a circular piece at the back, forming the crown. The lace is extended into a tab, which hangs under a bow of soft satin ribbon, at the back. The second cap is very simply constructed of a band of shadow lace edged with val, and a puffed crown of net with a frill of net across the back at the neck. The lace band is extend- Capes Are Again In Fashion. Two winters ago at the horse show saw the first return of the shoulder cape. It was a lovely pelerine of white ermine, with a dear little round muff, hardly big enough to hold the hands, and was worn by a woman who stood for the last thing in fashionable clothes. Here and there since there have been tentative models seen, but it is only this autumn that the fashions of pelerine capes that hang anywhere from just below the shoulder to the Head wraps, with muff to match, made of velvet and trimmed with fur, are among the most fetching of novelties. They are soft turbans, with their velvet drapery extended into a scarf or muffler. The scarf portion is lined with silk and usually tapers to a point which terminates in a tassel or a ball of fur or some other ornament that will serve to weight it a little. The muff to match is small and usually barrel shaped. Besides those of brilliant colors, all-white caps and mufflers and magpie sets, like those shown above, look well on the ice. They are good examples of current styles, and their usefulness does not begin and end with the skating field. It covers all the outdoor recreations of the wintertime. They are of knitted yarns, and similar ones are made in an endless variety of color and color combinations. f Dress for Gifts ed into tabs and the net crown is plaited about the edge and sewed into the band. It is trimmed with little bows and flowers of narrow satin ribbon. The third cap is of lace scalloped on both edges, such as is made for corset covers. The scalloped edge about the face is turned back, and satin ribbon is threaded through the slashes woven in the lace. The fullness at the back is gathered over an elastic cord. Julia Bottomly A Bit of Red. It peeps out of the pockets of a Scotch plaid frock and lines the cuffs and collar as well. It emphasizes in braid the very military closing of a blue serge frock and matches the shiny belt of red leather and the wrist straps of the same. A red flannel vest and much-wrinkled collar are to be seen in a very stunning blue gaber-dine suit. A turban of shirred red velvet lights up an otherwise somber costume. Altogether, for the woman who can stand it, the bit of red is indispensable for the dull colorings which fashion is forcing upon woman-kind this season. Freshening Ribbons. Ribbons and silks can usually be made to look fresher if they are washed in soapy water, dried and ironed. If they are desired stiff they should be ironed while wet. If they are to be soft they must first be dried, and any wrinkles which refuse to iron out without water can be moistened with a sponge wrung dry. Pockets Are Large. The craze for pockets does not seem likely to die out. In fact, the newest models created by famous Paris dressmakers exploit pockets which are large, unexpected, and numerous. waist have appeared seriously in fashion. There are now delightful models from the French designers, but, what is more to the point, they have already been taken up by women of fashion.—New York Herald. Hang in Damp When you have a silk dress that cannot be rolled in a damp cloth or otherwise dampened, and you wish to press it out, try hanging it in a damp place for a few hours and it will absorb enough moisture to press nicely. HOME TOWN HELPS ADD TO VALUE OF PROPERTY Cleveland Landscape Artist Makes It Clear How Trees Give Substantial Return to Owner. "If trees do have an effect on real estate, what is that effect?" says Frederick Noble Evans, landscape artist of Cleveland, Ohio. "It would be an assumption of the real estate man's total lack of observation to argue the point, that the effect of a well-grown tree or tree group on a lot gives somehow a substantial appearance to the whole of the property. The sense of permanency attaching to the tree seems in our mind to spread to the house also. "The household itself, our imagination suggests, must be founded on something substantial. That house a little farther down the street, built in the same style, and just as large, with no tree on the lot, seems transient, of sudden growth and about to take sudden departure. Of the two, if we are prospective buyers, we would choose the property with the tree near by, for we cannot but feel that life would be just a little more worth living here. I once heard a commercial traveler say that in choosing the house that he finally purchased he had let his imagination do the deciding. "He had merely shut his eyes and considered which one he would rather come home to. The property which he bought had trees on it. If one of us had been the broker, we would probably have felt indebted to the arboreal specimen for the sale." PLEA FOR BETTER GARDENS Writer in California Journal Points Out Defects That Exist in Most Pleasure Grounds. We should make our gardens livable and then live in them, to an extent equal with the English, who pass a greater portion of their time in the garden than any other people, says a writer in the Los Angeles Times. It is largely a matter of attitude. As a nation we seem to think that whether one has a garden or not is a mere incident or a matter of taste. We should learn to regard it as a necessity; necessary to the preservation and enjoyment of perfect health, both collectively and individually. Dr Wilhelm Miller says: "We cannot be a pink-cheeked nation until America is one great garden, as England is." We must first make our garden comfortable, and in gaining this most important point will come the true garden. For it will never do to seek comfort in a garden that every day looks as though it had just come from the barber shop and Turkish bath. One of our greatest American park and garden builders, after being shown through Southern California's most spectacular garden, said it might be likened to a freshly-trimmed French poole. No rest and relaxation, spiritually, may be found in such gardens, not matter how many seats, benches and arbors may be provided for physical rest, for heartfelt comfort and relaxation, both mental and muscular will still be lacking. We need more of comfort, less of formalism and if we make our garden comfortably beautiful in the fullest sense of the word, we cannot choose but to love it. Artificial Limbs. A recent number of the Berlin Medical Weekly notes the excellent quality of work done by United States manufacturers of artificial limbs. One case is cited of a subject who eight years ago in America had suffered amputation of both arms and both legs as a result of gangrene following severe electrical burns. "The man," says the medical journal, "after six months' practice in exercising the stumps was supplied with four artificial limbs by an American manufacturer. He became able then to earn his living; could walk without a limp and had covered without a cane eleven and one-quarter miles in a day. He was able to feed himself, to dress and undress and in fact seemed to show no great incapacity." It was proposed to show him for moral effect to soldiers who had lost limbs in battle. Vines for Concrete House. A correspondent wishes to know what vines she should plant to completely cover a concrete house of rough exterior finish, the enveloping process to be as rapid as possible. Plant alternately, about six feet apart, all around the house vines of Ficus Repens and Bignonia Tweediana. The former will spread laterally and cover the lower parts, while the latter will rapidly ascend to the higher parts. It may be as well to cut off the lower shoots of Bignonia in order to hasten its upward growth, for the Ficus will surely cover all below. Changing Fashions In Yards Fashions in yards change nowadays along with fashions in gowns, hats and husbands. Large flower beds in conspicuously central places must be done away with in favor of landscape gardening, preferably in corners of the yard or where the massing will have its full effect. The Uncertain Step "When I put my foot down I mean it" exclaimed the positive man. "I used to feel that way," answered Uncle Flopsole. "But since I took dancing lessons I'm compelled to re-consider." Advantage of New Neighbors. "There's one advantage new neighbors have over old ones." "What is it?" "They don't know you well enough not to return promptly the garden tools they borrow." HANDICRAFT FOR BOYS AND GIRLS A. NEELY HALL and DOROTHY PERKINS (Copyright by A. Neely Hall) A SIGNAL LANTERN. You boys can easily communicate with one another after dark by means of homemade signal lanterns similar to that shown in Fig. 1. You will need a small box for the lantern. The dimensions are not important, but ten or twelve inches is about right for the depth, width and length. Fig. 2 shows the completed $\textcircled{1}$ lantern, and Fig. 3 shows the box before the door has been put on. One side of the box becomes the front of the lantern. In the center of the width of the front, a little above the center of the height, cut a slot one inch wide and three inches long, through which to flash the lantern light (A, Figs. 2 and 3); and make a shutter block (B, Figs. 3 and 5) by which to regulate the lengths of the flashes. Screw a couple of screw-eyes into the top edge of the shutter, and a third screw-eye into the center of the bottom edge; and loop a heavy rubber-band through the upper pair of eyes, and tie a strong cord to the lower eye (Fig. 5). Then tie the free ends of the rubber-bands to a pair of screw-eyes screwed into the under side of the lantern top. In the right positions $\textcircled{2}$ $\textcircled{6}$ $\textcircled{3}$ $\textcircled{5}$ $\textcircled{4}$ to come directly over the pair in the shutter when it is placed over slot A; and bore a hole through the bottom of the box for the cord attached to the shutter to pass through (Fig. 3). Then, by pulling the cord, the shutter can be opened so light will pass out of a small portion of the slot, for a “dot” of the code, or all the way open, for a “dash” of the code. The lantern may be lighted either by a candle or a bicycle lamp. If you use a candle, tack a can cover to the lantern bottom for a holder, and tack # MORSE CODE | A | P | 1 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | B | Q | 2 | | C | R | 3 | | D | S | 4 | | E | T | 5 | | F | U | 6 | | G | V | 7 | | H | W | 8 | | I | X | 9 | | J | Y | 0 | | K | Z | 7 | | L | & | 7 | | M | . | 7 | | N | , | 7 | | O | ? | 7 | another to the top to protect the wood from the candle flame. Bore holes through the top for ventilators. The cover board C (Figs. 2 and 6) is hinged with three strips of leather or tape. Strip D (Fig. 2) provides a place for attaching the wooden button E. The lantern is now ready for signaling. The operating key is shown in Figs. 1 and 4. Cut it about eight inches long and the shape of F (Fig. 4); then nail a block G to a box (Fig. 4). and screw the end of the key to this block. Tie the operating cord to the key, allowing just enough length of cord to operate the shutter properly. Fig. 7 shows the Morse alphabet code. Cut out and paste this diagram upon a piece of cardboard, and tack the cardboard to the box on which the key is mounted so the code will always be before you. Practice will enable you to memorize it. As He Understood It A Bible teacher among the southern blacks, desirous of waking the dormant powers of a scholar, asked the question: "What are we taught by the historic incident of Jacob wrestling with the angel?" The cautious reply came: "Dunno 'actly,' but I s'pose 'twas to tell us we mustn't rastle." Daily Thought. Realize that doing good is the only certainly happy action of a man's life. —Sir Philip Sidney. BERRY-BOX AND BASKET TOYS. More toys than you would imagine can be made out of the little berry boxes and baskets. The little cradle shown in Fig. 1 is made of a berry box with a basket hood. Open the side of the box that has the lapped ends, and fold down and out the doubled pieces (Fig. 2). Then set the box inside of the basket, with the opened side pieces against the basket sides, and sew securely to the basket. Figure 3 shows the rockers (A) and the upright supports for attaching them (B). Make the rockers two inches longer than the width of the $\textcircled{1}$ $\textcircled{3}$ $\textcircled{2}$ cradle, and cut a slot in the lower end of uprights B just wide enough to receive their ends. Figure 1 shows how the uprights should be stitched to the sides of the cradle. The doll rocker in Fig. 4 is another of the many pieces of berry-box furniture that can be made. Remove one side of a box, and about one-third of each of the adjoining sides and the bottom, and use the remainder for the seat, back and arms of the chair. By selecting the doubled sides of the box for cutting, the upper parts of the rockers can be slipped up and fastened between the doubled pieces (Fig. 4). Cut the rockers by the pattern of Fig. 5, making them long enough to $\textcircled{4}$ $\textcircled{5}$ $\textcircled{7}$ $\textcircled{6}$ project about an inch in front and back of the seat. Figure 6 shows a simple wagon made of a berry basket. You may fasten another basket over the end for a hood, if you like, and thus convert the wagon into a doll-carrage. Get a pair of large ribbon spoons for wheels (Fig. 7), and cut two sticks to the diameter of a pencil for axles, and a pair of uprights (A, Fig. 7) for connecting the axles to the basket. Make holes near the ends of the uprights just large enough for the axles to fit in, cutting very carefully so as not to split the wood. The castle in Fig. 8 may be built as high and wide as your supply of berry boxes will permit. The windows are cut at the corners of the boxes, because there is less danger of splitting the wood by cutting them at that point. Cut a doorway in each box of the second tier, to lead out on to the drawbridges. 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Benton Dean, the popular * * milliner, resides at 1010 Troost * * avenue, where she is elegantly loc * * cated and will be extremely pleas * * to meet her many friends and * * customers at that number. Bell * * phone Main 2102J. SMITH'S HAIR GROWER. Madame C. A. Smith announces to the public that her marvelous hair grower and scalp treatment has been tested out thoroughly and proven to be the MOST WONDERFUL TREATMENT FOR THE HAIR She has ever used or seen used. Every ingredient safe and harmless. Patients received from 8:30 a. m. to 6 p. m. Bell phone East 4975. 1100 Highland Ave. THE DANCE What It Takes to Satisfy the Dancing Public—We've Got It. Dancing Wednesday nights, classes Saturday nights. Armory Hall, Cottage and Vine streets. Learn from a teacher that guarantees or money refunded. All dances taught in private classes. Bell phone East 2690. Prof Roscoe White, dancer master. Mrs. Janie White, lady teacher. Prof. White's famous orchestra. Miss Neoma Thomas and Prof. Dude Knox. Secure your season tickets. Bell Phone E. 4394Y THE Moder A. E. B Genera Modern Builders Co. A.E. ESTES, President General Contracting Repairing a Specialty SATISFACTION GUARANTEED We call for you with our 5-passenger car to show you our Markers Prices ranging from $15.00 them up before win GEO BELL Collector f KANSAS CITY Directly opp Markers and Monuments ranging from $15.00 up. Let us show you that you may have them up before winter. Make your appointment with GEO. W. LITTLE BELL PHONE MAIN 2967 Collector for Highland Cemetery Co. and Agent for KANSAS CITY GRANITE & MONUMENT CO. Directly opposite Elmwood Cemetery Co. Prices ranging from $15.00 up. Let us show you that you may have them up before winter. Make your appointment with 4801 EAST 15TH ST., Drink "Falstaff" WEAVER FRUIT AND FLOWER SHOP We Carry a Full Line of Choicest Fruits and Flowers. Let us Send out One of Our Special 50c Baskets of Assorted We meet all Fair Competition in Price and Quality Flowers for All Occasions BESSIE M. WEAVER, MANAGER WEAVER B of Choicest Send out One of Fruits. We meet all Flow BESSIE WEAVER FRUIT AND FLOWER SHOP We Carry a Full Line of Choicest Fruits and Flowers. Let us Send out One of Our Special 50c Baskets of Assorted Fruits. We meet all Fair Competition in Price and Quality Flowers for All Occasions BESSIE M. WEAVER, MANAGER 1510 East 18th Bell Phone E. 4798 Residence: Bell E. 4852W The Moses Dickson Regalia and Supplies Co KELLEY'S BEST HIGH PATENT FLOUR Kelley's Best Beat all the Rest Kelley Milling Co. K.C., U.S.A. FALLSTAFF JOE J. LEMP BREWING CO. STLUIS, R.I. Office 2460 Waldrond Ave KANSAS CITY, MO THE CHOICEST PRODUCT OF THE BREWERS' ART G. GODRON, Manager Families Supplied Negro Business and Professional Directory of Greater Kansas City BEAUTY PARLORS AND HAIR DRESSERS. J. E. LAING, 1715 East 18th St. MESDAMES JACKSON & JOHNSON, 18th and Highland phone E. 4788. MRS. CADDIE WITCHER, 1708 Michigan Ave. Madam Hair and Scalp Treatment. Bell phone, East 4167X. CAFES. DELMONICA CAFE, 1512 East 18th St. Bell phone, East. CARPET CLEANERS. EUREKA CARPET CLEANING CO., 1718-20 Euclid Ave. East 3555; Home, East 4169. COAL AND FEED. W. W. PAYNE, 1902 1-2 Vine St. Bell phone, East 559; Hc East 4132. And Highland Ave. B Ave. Madame Walker East 4167X. Phone, East 618. Euclid Ave. Bell phon East 559; Home phon MESDAMES JACKSON & JOHNSON, 18th and Highland Ave. Bell phone E. 4788. MRS. CADDIE WITCHER, 1708 Michigan Ave. Madame Walker's Hair and Scalp Treatment. Bell phone, East 4167X. CAFES. DELMONICA CAFE, 1512 East 18th St. Bell phone, East 618. CARPET CLEANERS. EUREKA CARPET CLEANING CO., 1718-20 Euclid Ave. Bell phone, East 3555; Home, East 4169. COAL AND FEED. W. W. PAYNE, 1902 1-2 Vine St. Bell phone, East 559; Home phone, East 4132. CLEANERS, DYERS AND TAILORS. G. V. GOLDEN, 1650 East 18th St. Bell phone East 539. WORTHAM BROS., 1831 Paseo. Bell Phone East 701. DRUG STORES. THEODORE SMITH, 1301 East 18th St. Bell phone Gr Home Main 5467. PEOPLE'S DRUG STORE, 18th and Paseo. Bell phone Home East 4082. l phone Grand 459 Bell phone East 181 R. W. FOSTER'S PHARMACY—18th and Woodland. Bell phone EAST 272, Home phone EAST 4070. INS. E. East 3485 W. St. Bell phone, East ne, East 1493. East 18th St., Bell phone Main 6248 R. M58, Bell phone M58. M58, Bell phone M58. EXPRESS AND BAGGAGE. THOS. JACKSON, 1816 Highland, Bell phone, East 3485W. FLORISTS. CROSTHWAIT FLORAL CO., 1801 East 18th St. Bell p 272. Home phone, East 4070. GROCERS. M. R. WILSON, 2644 Woodland Ave. Bell phone, East 149 INSURANCE. STANDARD LIFE INSURANCE CO., 1507 East 18th St., Grand 2666J. T. A. Ross, JEWELERS. J. A. WILSON, 1616 West 9th St., Bell phone, Main 6248R LAWYERS. C. H. CALLOWAY, 601 Delaware, Home phone M58, Bell p 448. Practices in all courts. W. C. HUESTON, 601 Delaware, Home phone M58, Bell p 448. Legal advice. Practices in all courts. EXPRESS AND BAGGAGE. THOS. JACKSON, 1816 Highland, Bell phone, East 3485W. FLORISTS. CROSTHWAIT FLORAL CO., 1801 East 18th St. Bell phone, East 272. Home phone, East 4070. GROCERS. M. R. WILSON, 2644 Woodland Ave. Bell phone, East 1493. INSURANCE. STANDARD LIFE INSURANCE CO., 1507 East 18th St., Bell phone Grand 2666J. T. A. Ross, JEWELERS. J. A. WILSON, 1616 West 9th St., Bell phone, Main 6248R. LAWYERS. C. 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. E. A. SHACKLEFORD, Attorney at Law, 516 Minnesota as City, Kas. Bell phone, West 3866. MILLINERY. MRS. T. A. HOLLAND, Fashionable Dressmaking and Tail phone, East 4600. 1706 East 19th. CALDWELL CHAPMAN, 18th and Paseo. Home phone 5 Minnesota Ave., K ing and Tailoring. P Home phone East 400 607 East 18th St. P A, Bell phone, Rosec one Grand 2988. E. A. SHACKLEFORD, Attorney at Law, 516 Minnesota Ave., Kansas City, Kas. Bell phone, West 3866. MILLINERY. MRS. T. A. HOLLAND, Fashionable Dressmaking and Tailoring. Bell phone, East 4600. 1706 East 19th. CALDWELL, CHAPMAN. 18th and Pasco. Home phone East 4009 C. BRUCE SANTEE, Proprietor The Fad, 1607 East 18th phone East 1643. PHYSICIANS. DR. R. J. LAMBERT, Theraptics, P. O. box 90A, Bell phone 523, Rosedale, Kas. PRINTERS. C. A. FRANKLIN, 1008 East 18th St. Bell phone Grand 2 C. BRUCE SANTEE, Proprietor The Fad, 1607 East 18th St. Bell phone East 1643. DR. R. J. LAMBERT, Theraptics, P. O. box 90A, Bell phone, Rosedale 523, Rosedale, Kas. PRINTERS. C. A. FRANKLIN, 1008 East 18th St. Bell phone Grand 2988. REAL ESTATE and EMPLOYMENT. AFRO-AMERICAN REAL ESTATE & INVESTMENT CO nished. 911 McGee street. Bell Phone 751 Main. Home Phone COLORED PEOPLE'S INVESTMENT CO., 2427 Vine St. East 1011, Home East 4011. Sol Smith, Pres.; C. H. A SECOND-HAND GOODS. STMENT CO., Help Home Phone 7555 M 427 Vine St. Bell Ph res.; C. H. Adkins, T S. AFRO-AMERICAN REAL ESTATE & INVESTMENT CO., Help furnished. 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. SECOND-HAND GOODS. W. G. HOPKINS, 2122 Vine St. Bell phone East 3851 Ss. Bell phone East 4 Nine St., Bell Phone, B phone Grand 987, He MAPMAN Millinery City, Mo. made and Tonic really wings, cut hair ave. Gats Cleaned, Dyed and ers answered promptly. ENTS WANTED REAL MASSAGE ADKINS BROS. & GREEN, 19th and Vine Sts. Bell phone C. H. COUNTEE, Licensed Embalmer, 2220 Vine St., Bell 3336, Home East 3341. WATKINS BROS., 1729 Lydia Ave. Bell Phone Grand Main 7989. Res., Bell East 3281. CALDWELL & CHAPMA Hair and Milline 18th and Paseo, Kansas City, Mo. Home Phone East 4009 Scalp Treatment a Specialty. Caldwell's Pomade and Tort Grows Hair. Try it. Save your combings, cut hair and any old hat you may have. Hair Matched From Samples. Feathers and Hats Cleaned. Blocked. Agents for Spirella Corsets. Mail orders answered WORK GUARANTEED. LIVE AGENTS WANTED MANICURING FACIAL MASK We teach the work we do ADKINS BROS. & GREEN, 19th and Vine Sts. Bell phone East 4784. 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. Scalp Treatment a Specialty. Caldwell's Pomade and Tonic really Grows Hair. Try it. Save your combings, cut hair and any old hat you may have. Hair Matched From Samples. Feathers and Hats Cleaned, Dyed and Blocked. Agents for Spirilla Corsets. Mail orders answered promptly WORK GUARANTEED. LIVE AGENTS WANTED MANICURING FACIAL MASSAGE on 25 Cents Admission 25 Cents SOMETHING NEW! GREAT! PLEASING! NIGHT'S DANCING ACADEMY 14TH and MICHIGAN DANCE THANKSGIVING AFTERNOON AND NIGHT Dancing Every Thursday Afternoon WRIGHT'S DANCING ACADEMY BIG DANCE THANKSGIVING AFTERNOON AND Dancing Every Thursday Afternoon Hall For Rent at Any Time Very Low BIG DANCE THANKSGIVING AFTERNOON AND NIGHT ered Biggest in the City for Colored CAFES. DRY GOODS AND NOTIONS TAYLOR-HOLMES & CO. 2409 Vine Street. LAWYERS. MILLINERY. PHOTOGRAPHERS. PRINTERS UNDERTAKERS. Admission 25 Cents 14TH and MICHIGAN Very Low Prices THEKANSAS CITY SUN All communications should be addressed to The Kansas City Sun, 1803 East 18th Street. Bell Phone East 999. Entered as second-class matter, August 12, 1808, at the postoffice at Kansas City, Mo., under the act of March 3, 1879. Nelson C. Crews.....Editor and Owner Willa B. Glenn.....General Manager SUBSCRIPTION RATES: One Year.....$1.50 Six Months.....7.60 Three Months.....50 ADVERTISING RATE, $0 CENTS PER INCH. CHURCH DIRECTORY. Bethel A. M. E. Church, 24th and Flora. St. Stephen's Baptist Church, 604 Charlotte St. Stanley. M. E. Church, 19th and Woodland. Second Baptist Church, 10th and Charlotte. Allen Chapel A. M. E. Church, 10th and Charlotte. Kansas Ave. Baptist Church, 46th and Eisenauer. Eisenauer A. M. E. Church, 17th and Tracy. St. Augustine's P. E. Church, 11th and Crystal Avenue. Vine St. Baptist Church, 1825 Vine St. Ward Chapel A. M. E. Church, 11th and Sine Valley Baptist church, 1120 Crystal avenue. St. Jobn's A. M. E. Church, 1743 Belleview. Seventh Day Adventist, 23rd and Woodland. St. Monica's Catholic, 17th and Lydia. Morning Star Baptist Church, 2311 Vine. Highland Avenue Baptist Church, 1111 Highland. Cincinnati A. M. E. Church, Centropells, Mo. St. James A. M. E. Z. Church, 1823 Woodland Ave. Third Baptist Church, Roundtop. St. Paul's Mission, 30th and Genesee. St. Paul's Baptist Church, 19th and Highland. Friendship Baptist Church, 17th and Tracy Avenue. Pilgrim Baptist Church, 614 Charlotte St. Progressive Baptist Church, 29th and Broadway. C. M. E. Church, 1817 Flora Ave. St. James Baptist Church, 4039 Mill St. St. Mary's M. E. Church, 43rd and Prospect Place. A. M. E. Mission, 555 Grand Ave. CLARK CHAPEL M. E. CHURCH, 1664 Madison Ave. KANSAS CITY, KAN. CHURCHES. First A. M. E. Church, 8th and Neb. First Green Baptist Church, 1st and Baptist. Eighth St. Baptist Church, 8th and Oakland. Metropolitan Baptist Church, 9th and Washington. Bethlehem M. E. Church, Water and St. Paul Streets. St. Paul A. M. E. Church, 21st and Ruby. First Baptist Church, 5th and Neb. King Solomon Baptist Church, 3rd and Bata. Qundaro A. M. E. Church, Quindaro, Pleasant Valley Baptist Church, Rosedale, Kan. Kan. E. Church, 9th and Oakland. A. M. E. Church, 4th and Oakland. Salter Mission, A. M. E. Church, South Prairie. Protestant Episcopal, 3rd and Stewart. Second Baptist Church, 24th and Ruby. Wesley Chapel A. M. E. Zion Church, 4000 Adams. Bethlehem A. M. E. Church, Roselale, Kan. Mt. Zion Church, 4th and Virgil. Ebenezer A. M. E. Church, Sanford and Tremont. Mt. Zion Primitive Baptist Church, Westport avenue and Tangent street, Rosedale. EDITORIAL At the funeral of Dr. Booker T. Washington, there was no band and no sermon. The funeral services proper occupied about one tenth of the time necessary at the burial of a colored citizen out this way. One of the society ladies created a near panic among the young men the other night at a dance by wearing a flowery rosette attached to one of her knees with dress a-la-split so as to show the knee. Can this be a harbinger of things yet to come? These crispy mornings are keeping a great many children out of school not so much because parents are not able to send them but because of a lack of foresight in making preparations in advance for such weather. Try getting to church on time tomorrow. The tardy arrival of the greater part of the audience at each of our churches is a poor indication of real religious interest to say nothing of the lack of personal pride which such slothfulness indicates. So long as men do not vote as they pray, just so long will government be vested in grafters and crooks. There are plenty of good people everywhere to take charge of affairs and keep good men at the front if they would only unite against the organized retainers of the political bosses. Although governors of southern states sent telegrams of sympathy to Mrs. Booker T. Washington upon the death of her distinguished husband and messages even came from across the sea. And although every big daily newspaper in the country gave editorial expression of the great loss which the whole country sustained in the demise of the great leader and educator, yet President Wilson sent not a line of condolence nor has he given out any statement of regret or sympathy. We are anxious to know just how this sets with the so-called Negro democrats of the country and our columns are open for their explanation. It looks to us like a fine example of narrowness upon the part of the president and a concrete example of that studied contempt which he has shown to the ten millions of American black citizens ever since he was inaugurated as executive head of the Republic There might be some reason for such prejudice as would withhold his approval of Negro office-holders and prevent his interference in the ugly segrating policies of his rabid cabinet members. But inl the face of such an untimely taking away of a force so potent in general moral and educational uplift as was manifested in the life of Dr. Washington, it is difficult to even imagine how even prejudice could go to such an extreme. The Negro democrats, though, will condone this public insult just as they have condoned all others and will go on whooping it up for the party of Jeff Davis, Ben Tillman and Vardeman. Women's Clubs. WANTED—A reporter for Kansas City, Kansas. Inquire at The Sun Office. OAK LEAF ART CLUB. The Oak Leaf Art club had a very nice meeting last week and will meet at 2406 Flora avenue, December 3. All members are asked by the president to meet with the federation December 10 at the Garrison Field house. Mrs. Toney, president. LADIES' COTERIE TheLadies' Coterie club will meet with the president next Wednesday December 8 at the usual time. All members are requested to be present Business of importance. THE CLIPPERS Mrs. F. C. Trent entertained the Clippers and friends at her residence on the morning of Friday, November 26, her daughter Gladys being home for the holidays. Whist was played. The prizes were awarded to Miss E. Naomi White and to Miss Pendleton. A delicious four-course luncheon was served after the games. LYCEUM ART CLUB The Lyceum Art Club met at the residence of Misses Etta and Mable Smith, 2307 Highland avenue, Friday November 26. The ladies worked steadily for two hours after which business was transacted. The business for the evening completed we were served with a dalmy luncheon, and adjourned to meet with Mrs. Bettle Smith, Friday, December 3rd. Mrs. Addie Allen, Pres. Mable C. Smith, Secy. L. S. P. CLUB. Thanksgiving is a time when one's thoughts naturally turn to home and feasting. For any one to think of the homeless at such a time is highly commendable; but for a body of young girls banded together simply for pleasure turn their thoughts to making the homeless happy by providing them a feast, it is indeed most noteworthy. The L. S. P. Club, (who has never appealed to the public in any way) is to be congratulated for their most excellent three course dinner served the Orphan children at 2446 Michigan ave. On Thanksgiving evening at the sacrifice of their own pleasure. A great deal of sunshine was added by the young ladies spending the entire evening with the children. The following menu was served. Turkey, giblet dressing, cranberries, mashed potatoes, peas, salad, ice-cream and cake. The president is Mrs. Bertha Holland and the secretary is Miss Rosa Lee Busch and there are fourteen members. Little Corner —That three in a bed may "make it warm," but it's awfully unhealthy. —That when an unmarried woman takes a young man roomer it's bound to cause talk. Yes indeed, honey. —That there are more policy writers in old Kansas City than there are Insurance collectors. —That an old Colored brother was heard praying the other night, "Lawd, lead me to a Turkey." (Lock up your birds and call the police.) —That it's remarkable how soon a man's forgotten when he's dead. Well, it's the same way when he ceases to advertise. —That a certain porter returned home unexpectedly and found his house slippers gone and an almost new pair of shoes under his bed. His spouse was unable to explain the peculiar affair, but Betty says, "it must have been Santa Claus." —That at a certain church the congregation was singing with much gusto, "Let us cheer the weary traveler," when the preacher arose, stopped the singing and said, "while you're cheering the weary traveler you had better arrange to pay what you owe me or you won't have no church to cheer in," and a sudden dampness came over the meeting that hasn't been dispelled yet. —That a little Methodist girl and a little Baptist girl were quarreling the other day and the little Baptist girl sald to the other, "Huh, my mamma says there ain't nothin' to your pa's religion; he ain't never been baptised; he's only been dry cleaned." And the little Methodist girl with a curl of contempt on her lips said, "Huh, my mamma said your pa could not be anything but a Baptist 'cause he ain't only been soused once, but he gets soused every time he gets the price of a can." Now ain't that awful? ST. JOSEPH, MO. George Andrews Graves, 5 years of age the son of Mr. and Mrs. Julius Graves, 925 N. 9 St. died at the family residence at 1:40 o'clock yesterday afternoon. Besides his parents he is survived by one brother and three sisters. They are Mrs. Dan Wilson of Kansas City, Mo., and John, Anna and Madge Graves of this city. The funeral arrangements had not been made at the time of going to press... Mr. Sherman has returned to his home in Oregon, Mo... Mrs. Phyllis Myers was called to Gravity, Ia., to the bedside of her sick brother who is very low... Mr. Coleman Sherals and Mrs. Ellen Cadger will be married Thursday evening at 8:00 o'clock at her residence, 1322 Holman street.... There will be a Union meeting at the C. M. E Church... Mrs. Mamie Sanders is on the sick list. The Knights Templars Conclave held him this city was a grand affair... Mrs. Addie Rollinson is very ill at this writing. It is to be hoped that she will soon recover... The Rally at the A. M. E Church last Sunday was a splendid success... LEXINGTON, MO. The recital given by Madam Lucas Thanksgiving night at the A. M. E. Church was quite a success....Dr. Jones of Nowata, Okla., spent Thanksgiving with Miss Glover R. Hawkins... Mrs. Lilia Henderson Smiley of Chicago, Ill., spent a few days this week visiting relatives and friends....Mr. Walter Henderson of St. Louis Mo., spent the Thanksgiving hollidays with his parents....Miss Paulinie Ball entertained at her residence on Franklin avenue, Saturday evening complimentary to Messrs. Walter Henderson and Austin Hancock attended a party in Higginsville, Friday night complimentary to Dr. L. Britt of Omaha, Neb. and Mrs. Lilia Henderson Smiley of Chicago, Ill....Miss Mattie Hawkins left for Kansas City, Sunday evening after spending a week with Mrs. J. D. Ball....Miss Smiley of Sedalia, spent Thanksgiving with Mr. and Mrs. James Wilson on North 17 st....Mrs. Lucinda Johnson Douglass passed away Friday morning after an illness of several months. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon from Zlon A. E. Church of which she was a faithful member Rev. W. B. Brooks officiated. She leaves a husband, three sons, five daughters and a host of relatives and friends to mourn her loss....Memorial services were held at the 2nd Baptist Church Sunday evening for the late Booker T. Washington....Mr. Robt' Henderson went to Kansas City this morning on business. CHILLICOTHE MO Mrs. A. Gilbert of Kansas City, Mo., was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Montgomery last week....Miss Julia Woods and Dr. H. A. Lonfidon of Moberly, Mo., Mr. Levi Anderson of Ottumwa, Io., and Miss Carrie Crain of Milan, Mo., spent Thanksgiving in this city....Professor Hutchinson of Detroit, Mich., is attending the bedside of his aged mother, who has been very ill for several weeks....Mrs. Agee of Salisbury, Mo., was the guest of Mr. Thomas Banks and his daughters last week....Miss Hattie Cabbell and Miss Mayne Cabbell visited relatives in Kansas City, Kas, last Thursday....Mr. and Mrs. Fred Slaughter and Master Earnest returned last Monday from a visit with relatives in Atchison and Kansas City, Kas....Mr. Chaucey Curry is seriously ill at the home of his parents, Mrs. and Mrs. Thornton Curry....Matthew Denny, formerly of this city was instantly killed by a freight train at Five Creek, W. Vo. November 5. He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Denny, four sisters and two brothers, Mrs. Marshall and Mrs. Rollins of Boone, Ia.; Mrs. Woodson of Kansas City, Kas, Mr. John Denny of Omahd, Neb, Mr. William Denny of St. Joseph, Mo, and Mr. and Mrs. Edward Gilbert of this city. We extend sincere sympathy to the bereaved family....Quarterly meeting was held at the A. M. e church last Sunday with Rev. M. S. Bryant presiding....Booker Washington memorial services were held at the Mt. Zion church last Sunday afternoon and Mrs. Fannie Alnutt acting as master of ceremonies....Mr. Herbert Beach is Chancellor Commander of the K. P....The women of the Baptist church merit and should receive praise for the splendid work they have done through the medium of the Mission Circle in contributing to the unfortunate members and friends of the church. The Sewing Circle of the A. M. E. church is doing excellent work toward raising means for improvements and incidental expenses. We conclude that it is highly discreditable to the men in some churches that they are so eager to lay upon the women of the church, work which should be done by themselves. ROSEDALE, KANSAS Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Williams, 3918 Lloyd avenue, announce the birth of their son Saturday November 27.... Messrs. T. T. Morton, Sam Smith of this city, John Harris and Harry Anderson of Kansas City, Mo., enjoy a very pleasant hunting trip in Belton, Mo., Thanksgiving day and brought back plenty of game....Mr. William Davis of 710 College who has been quite ill is convalescing at his residence.... The services at the Pleasant Valley Baptist Church Sunday were very In the afternoon Communion was administered to a large number of visitors.... Mrs. Ida May Brown is seriously ill at her residence, 4007 Adams street.... Mrs. James Pitts has been ill and is improving at her home in Bryn Mawr.... The Pleasant Valley Mission Circle met at the residence of the President Mrs. Lilliana Schooler 118 Lafayette, Monday afternoon. At this meeting it was decided that the Bazar be held Tuesday Dec. 7 and Wednesday, Dec. 8 at the Pleasant Valley Baptist Church. Tea will be served Tuesday afternoon December 7 free from 2:00 until 5:00. On Wednesday dinner will be served at noon. Mr. and Mrs. Tuppence, 410 Adams street and neices, Miss Alberta Jones and Mrs. Mattie Beckwich spent Sunday in Leavenworth, Kas.....Mr. Herman Pinkard of Topeka spent Thanksgiving with his parents.....Mrs. W. G. Pinkard entertained a number of young people in honor of Mrs. Tuppence's visiting neices. OFFICIAL CALL. Western Negro Press Association to Meet in Kansas City During the Holidays. Officers and Members of the Western Negro Press Association, Greeting: By authority of the power vested in me as president of your association, I hereby request you to assemble in the 15th annual convention of the association on the 28th day of December, 1915, in the assembly room of the Kansas City Sun, in the Masonic Temple building, 1803 East Eighteenth street, Kansas City, Mo., for the purpose of transacting business of the organization, and discussing and taking action upon important questions concerning the welfare and peace of our people. We expect a good attendance and much good to result from the meeting. All newspaper or magazine publishers, editors, agents and correspondents are invited to attend. Further information concerning the W. N. P. A. and the meeting at Kansas City next month may be had by addressing J. D. COOKE, Milwaukee, Wls., Sec., or H. R. GRAHAM, Kingston, Mo., statistician, or NELSON C. CREW, Editor The Kansas City Sun, Kansas City, Mo. Editor The Tulsa Star, Tulsa, Okla. St. Stephen Baptist C OLD-FASHIONED SOUTHERN Revival Meeting aptist Church D. SOUTHERN Meeting St. Stephen Baptist Church OLD-FASHIONED SOUTHERN Revival Meeting SING, PRAY, AND SHOUT IS ENJOYED IN DAYS OF OLD DEE WERE EVER KNOWN. IS GREAT MEETING. IMPORTANCE OF YOUR OWN The following subjects will be dis- payer Meeting, led by the Deacons. at Commission." The Stirreth Up Her Nest." The Pale Horse and His Rider." A Trip to a Better Land." "Go Home Another Way." "The Family Reunion." Dead Child Sneezed Seven Times." Practice. Prayer Meeting, led by the Mothers. Low Seat." The Plan of Salvation." Dry Bones in the Church." Ty Faith has Made Thee Whole." t. "Go and Wash." "The Unworthiness of My House." My God Answers by Fire." Practice. Prayer Meeting, led by the Trustees. hoir. Derived from Religion." Sing Meeting. Religion and the Lord's Supper." Satan at Church." Unity of Faith and Work." t. "The Year of Jubilee." "The Dead Standing Before God." be held all night. ONE LIKE OUR FORE-PARENTS ENJOYED IN DAYS OF OLD BEFORE STYLE AND PRIDE WERE EVER KNOWN. DON'T FAIL TO ATTEND THIS GREAT MEETING. STOP AND CONSIDER THE IMPORTANCE OF YOUR OWN SOUL. If so desired bring along your Bible. The following subjects will be discussed, beginning Sunday: Sunday, Dec. 5. 6 a.m.—Twilight Prayer Meeting, led by the Deacons. 11:00 a.m.—Subject "The Great Commission." today, Dec. 12, 6 p. m.—Twilight Prayer Meeting, led by the Mothers. 11:00 a. m.—Subject, "Take a Low Seat." 11:00 a. m.—Subject, "Benefits Derived from Religion." 2:30 n. m.—Sunday School CHRISTMAS SERVICES Musical program under the auspices of New Hope Club. agan, President. Admission, 10 cents. Christmas Tree under the auspices of Sunday School. ris. Superintendent. Remainder of night will be devoted to prayer service. At 5 a. m., December 25, the Pastor will preach. Subje Christ Sunday, Dec. 26, 6:30 a. m.—Twilight Prayer Meeting, of church. of New Hope Club. Sister Lizzie Lo of Sunday School. Brother Jess Har- to prayer service. will preach. Subject, "The Birth of at Prayer Meeting, led by four Clubs Musical program under the auspices of New Hope Club. Sister Lizzie Logan, President. Admission, 10 cents. Christmas Tree under the anisples of Sunday School. Brother Jess Harrius, Superintendent. Remainder of night will be devoted to prayer service. A9 2 a. m., December 25, the Pastor will preach. Subject, "The Birth of Christ." Sunday, Dec. 26, 6:30 a. m. —Twilight Prayer Meeting, led by four Clubs of church 1:10 a. m. —Subject, "The Christian Sabbath" "The State of the Soul After Death." "The Harvest Truly is Great." "It is Our Sun." "The Might of Jehovah." "Match Meeting, Praise Meeting. Author, Subject, "The Goodness of God" "Prayer Meeting, led by Rev. Jesse Nicken. Tation in Its True Sense." ance of Saints." he church? If so, what are you doing yourself a Christian when living out of promised to come back after His red all men must be born again. all men ought to pray. Not man, but believe to be a God-sent man, will do in the old-time religion. And he de- his sins without faith and prayer. testing will determine whether we con- of the Deacon Board as follows: Dea- Williams, John Acy, Edward Jones, W. H, W. Briscoe, G. W, Moore, s. Levi Pierce, Eddie Young. the Usher Board: Paul Tillman, Bert Kells Walker, James Hyner, Palmer entertaining committee. Will see after ophelia Jones, Lottie Jones, Lizzie Lour- phy, Josephine Walker, Emma Stella Harvey, Nancy Vess, Callie loung, Lillie Gains, Marile Jordan, So- llie Glover, Ella Hamilton. of Trustee Board: Dr. G. W. Brown, S. Smallwood, James Jacobs, H. B. SONS FROM BLUE HOUSE TO ALL. K. OF P. FROM CASTLE FROM SUBORDINATE TO NA- Monday, Dec. 27, 8 p. m.-Subject, "The State of the S Tuesday, Dec. 28, 8 p. m.-Subject, "The Harvest truly Wednesday, Dec. 29, 8 p. m.-Subject, "Christ is Our Sun Thursday, Dec. 30, 8 p. m.-Subject, "The Might of Jeho- Friday, Dec. 31, 8:30 to 11 p. m.-Watch Meeting, Pra- 11:00 to 12:00- Sermon by Pastor, Subject, "The Toward Us." Sunday, Jan. 2, 1916, 6 a. m.-Twilight Prayer Meeting, Harris, Rev. J. G. Glover and Rev. C. S. Nicken. 11:00 a. m.-Subject, "Sanctification in Its True Se- 2:30 p. m.-Sunday School. 6:30 p. m.-B. Y. P. U. 8:30 p. m.-Subject, "Perseverance of Saints." Say, were you ever a member of the church? If so, w out? No one has the right to call himself a Christian w God's Church for our blessed Lord only promised to come Church. The Scripture says in order to be saved all men must be the same blessed Pastor, whom we believe to be a God the preaching. And he is a firm believer in the old-time re- laires that no one can get forgiveness of his sins without fail. After January 2 the state of the meeting will determine tinue in our usual way or not. The finance committee will consist of the Deacon Board cons Charles Collins, J. H. Lyons, J. H. Williams, John A Lewis Nickens, Chester Sims, Tallie Brown, W. H. Brise Charles Lewis, John Bryant, Tom Tullins, Levi Pierce, Eddi The peace committee will consist of the Usher Board: I Stone, Robert Lannaf, Elmir Frazier, Kellis Walker, Jamie Harding and Carey Jones. The Mother Board will act as an entertaining committee all strangers and mourners. Namely: Ophelia Jones, Lottie gan, Mary Jackson, Irene Hale, Lucy Murphy, Josephine Pierce, Georganna Adams, Lizzie King, Stella Harvey, Na- briscoe, Lucinda Alexander, Josephine Young, Lillie Gains, phila Lyons, Helen Wilson, Clare Hale, Sallie Glover, Ella H Arrangement Committee will consist of Trustee Board: Alex Cole, Austin Lay, R. A. Morten, S. S. Smallwood, Jamie Moore. SPECIAL CALL—TO THE MASONS FROM BL 33D DEGREE. ODD FELLOWS ALL. K. OF P. I HALL TO SUPREME. U. B. F. FROM SUBORDIN TIONAL. AND OTHERS. Monday, Dec. 27, 8 p. m.—Subject, "The State of the Soul After Death." Tuesday, Dec. 28, 8 p. m.—Subject, "The Harvest Truly is Great." Wednesday, Dec. 29, 8 p. m.—Subject, "Christ is Our Sun." Thursday, Dec. 30, 8 p. m.—Subject, "The Might of Jehovah." Friday, Dec. 31, 8:30 to 11 p. m.—Watch Meeting. Praise Meeting. 11:00 to 12:00—Sermon by Pastor. Subject, "The Goodness of God Toward Us." Sunday, Jan. 2, 1916, 6 a. m.—Twilight Prayer Meeting, led by Rev. Jesse Harris, Rev. J. G. Glover and Rev. C. S. Nicken. 8:30 p. m.—Subject, "Perseverance of Saints." Say, were you ever a member of the church? If so, what are you doing out? No one has the right to call himself a Christian when living out of God's Church for our blessed Lord only promised to come back after His Church. The Scripture says in order to save all men must be born again. The same blessed Book teaches that all men ought to pray. Not man, but men. And our beloved Pastor, whom we believe to be a God-sent man, will do the preaching. And he is a firm believer in the old-time religion. And he declares that no one can get forgiveness of his sins without faith and prayer. After January 2 the state of the meeting will determine whether we continue in usual way or not. The finance committee will consist of the Deacon Board as follows: Deacons Charles Collins, J. H. Lyons, J. H. Williams, John Acy, Edward Jones, Lewis Nickens, Chester Sims, Tallie Brown, W. H. Briscoe, G. W. Moore, Charles Lewis, John Bryant, Tom Tullins, Levi Pierce, Eddie Young. The peace committee will consist of the Usher Board: Paul Tillman, Bert Stone, Robert Lanfair, Elmer Frazier, Kellis Walker, James Hyner, Palmer Harding and Carey Jones. The Mother Board will act as an entertaining committee. Will see after all strangers and mourners. Namely: Ophelia Lottie Jones, Lizzie Logan, Mary Jackson, Irene Hale, Lucy Murphy, Josephine Walker, Emma Pierce, Georganna Adams, Lizzie King, Stella Harvey, Nancy Vess, Calle Briscoe, Lucinda Alexander, Josephine Young, Lillie Gains, Martile Jordan, Sophia Lyons, Helen Wilson, Clare Hale, Sallie Glover, Ella Hamilton. Arrangement Committee will consist of Trustee Board: Dr. G. W. Brown, Alex Cole, Austin Lay, R. A. Morten, S. S. Smallwood, James Jacobs, H. B. Moore. SPECIAL CALL—TO THE MASONS FROM BLUE HOUSE TO 33D DEGREE. ODD FELLOWS ALL. K. OF P. FROM CASTLE HALL TO SUPREME. U. B. F. FROM SUBORDINATE TO NATIONAL. AND OTHERS. REV. J. W. HURSE. D. D. PASTOR SUL HAIR DRESSER AND GROWER. and agents wanted. Good money made. in many in every city and village to sell HAIR GROWER. 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Send all money by Money Order to THE STAR HAIR GROWER MFGR. 1113 Clark Street. Evanston, Ill. . TO OUR SUBSCRIBERS * TO OUR SUBSCRIBERS ! The Sun is making arrangements to inaugurate January 1st its annual special subscription rate for the benefit of both old and new subscribers, but only those old subscribers can take advantage of the rate who are SQUARE on our books. Hurry—Square up—Be ready for HOME COOKING SHOP Mrs. B. T. Lewis has opened a neat, appetizing, home cooking shop at 1507 $ \frac{1}{2} $ East 12 st. near the Paseo where she will be pleased to meet her friends and the public. Lunches of all kinds nicely served. Customers given strictest attention. Give us a call. Remember the place Mrs. B. T. LEWIS, 1507½ East 12 street. If you want something nice to send to a friend stop at Bessie M. Weaver's fruit and flower shop. Deliveries made to any part of the city. 1510 East Eighteenth. Bell phone East 4798. Alfred H. Lockhart, who is said to be one of the wealthiest colored men in the Danish West Indies, has been visiting in this country. He is the representative of the Standard Oil Company at St. Thomas. 8:00 p. m.—Subject, "Judgment." A RICHARD FULLBRIGHT, D. D. G. M. Who is organizing a new Golden Jubilee Masonic Lodge in this city RICHARD FULLBRIGHT, D. D. G. M. Who is organizing a new Golden Jubilee Masonic Lodge in this city NOTICE. The Inter-State Literary Association of Kansas and the West, will hold its twenty-fifth annual session in Hutchinson, Kansas, December 28, 28 and 30, 1915. The Executive Committee will meet in Topeka, December 8 at which time the literary program will be arranged. Program numbers and membership fees, must be in the hands of the Corresponding Secretary on or before December 1. New Societies are admitted in the payment of $1.50. All societies, enrolled at the last session., will retain membership on the payment of $1.00, only. The oratorical, original music, original poetry, and declamation contests, will be held on the night of December 30. It being a QUARTER OF A CENTURY since the organization of the Association an effort is being made to make the event worthy of the occasion; and to this end the earnest co-operation of all citizens and all literary societies within the jurisdiction of the Association are requested to do more than usual in the way of contributions to the program, and to the occasion generally. All persons wishing accommodations for the session can obtain the same by writing to the Committee on Homes, Mrs. Kate Wickliff, 325 E. West Street or Mrs. R. B. Perkerson, 405 Thirteenth Street, West Hutchinson, Kansas. For any further information address the undersigned, MRS. ELLA M. GUY, Corresponding Secretary. THE PROPER AMOUNT OF LIFE INSURANCE YOU SHOULD 买 Nearly every colored man in America carries a weekly policy. Fully two-thirds of the men over 21 are members of some secret order whose death benefits are from $5 to $300. There are a very few hundred colored men who have over $5,000 life insurance in legal reserve life insurance companies. In fact, one insurance publication said: "The amount of life insurance carried by Negroes is so negligible that it is left out of all consideration in this book." This, too, despite the fact that the total amount of insurance carried in America amounts to billions of dollars, and every year the life insurance companies of America pay to the heirs of deceased Americans millions of dollars in good current United States money. Even the average white man who dies leaves his family in better condition. Whatever else he has neglected he has been thoughtful of his life insurance. On the other hand, many well-to-do colored men die and leave their families poorer than when they lived. The average white man's life insurance is $2,500. The average colord man's is $350. The white man begins to buy a home for $3,000; he protects that obligation by taking out the amount of life so that if he dies before he finishes payment his family will not lose the place, nor will they be forced to sacrifice everything to complete payment on that home. The usual colored man beings to buy a home and immediately declares he is unable to carry any life insurance. Then when the interest has accumulated on his notes and it is really a burden for him to pay these notes with all his efforts while he lives, he dies and leaves his family to pay them as best they can, with no means left behind with which to pay. Somebody remarked "there are very few dead rich Negroes." You know estates crumble. You know how surprised you have been when So-and-so died and left nothing but a lot of debts. Everybody thought he was rich while he lived. His family lived and dressed well. Apparently he had lots of money and property. When he died it took all his money and property to pay his debts. He failed to PROTECT HIS ESTATE WITH LIFE INSURANCE. He might have kept on being prosperous if he had lived, but he failed to leave anything in his place at death. A few thousand dollars in immediate cash, such as a life insurance policy provides, would have saved to his wife and family the estate of many a man who was rated as rich while he lived. You know of such a case in your own community. Have you ever stopped and seriously thought of YOUR own affairs? Are you as well protected as you should be? Today you are sound and well. Tomorrow—accidents are frequent and deadly. How would your affairs look if put under the microscope of the administrator or receiver? George W. Vanderbilt insured his life for $1,000,000 when he first began building his famous Baltimore estate. He was a rich man, but he wanted if he died that there should be no lack of funds to complete the project. The Great Boston store of Chicago is the result of the half million Charles Netcher left in life insurance. You need every dollar in life insurance you can carry. You can protect you, no matter where you live, in amounts from $250 to $5,000. The cost is negligible compared with the protection. STANDARD INSURANCE CO., T. A. ROSS, Supt. 1507 East 18th St. Kansas City, Mo The Ladies' Mission Circle met at the residence of Mrs. Clara Smith last Friday and several members were added to the club. Mrs. Fannie Miller of Kansas City was the guest of Mrs. Nannie Simons, Thanksgiving day.... Mr. Al Warnick spent Thanksgiving in Holden.... Mr. Bert Thurston of Excelsior Springs is visiting Mr. Norman Little.... Mrs. Jennile Brown and daughter of Harrisonville was the guest of Mrs. Lewis Clay.... Mrs. Tommie Edwards of Sedalia is visiting here.... The concert given by Prof. Perkins at the M. Church, Thanksgiving was fine.... We hope they will give another soon.... Mr. Sherman Brown and Mr. Henry Jacobs, spent Thanksgiving with Brown's Minstrel and enjoyed themselves immensely.... Mrs. Iva Parfles and Mrs. Effie Akers of Windsor were in Holden Monday.... Chas. Pratt spent Thanksgiving in Centerview and had a nice time with old friends.... Mrs. Buelah Perkins is doing good work as a leader of the Ladies Circle. MOBERLY, MO. The Chariton County Ministers Union that convened at Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church closed Sunday evening. Everyone departed being spiritually revived. Next meeting will be held at Dalton, Mo., January 23, 1916. Out of town visitors were: Mrs. Martha Adams and Mrs. Fannie Golden of Glasgow, the former a guest of her daughter Mrs. Mary Smith and the latter a guest of Mrs. Belle Cropp. Mrs. Mary Levels of Louisiana, Mo., and daughter Mrs. Ethel Beverley of Des Molnes, Ia., were in the city the guests of Mrs. L. B. Quinn.... Mrs. Jackson of Dalton; Mo., is also visiting in the city the guest of her granddaughter Mrs. J. S. Swancy.... Again the wedding bells are ringing....Mr. H. S. Teeters of Huntsville, Mo., and Mrs. Bridgetwater of Moberly, Mo., were united in wedlock, Thursday, November, 25, at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Evans, Rev. J. K. Ponder officiating. We join the Sun inn wishing them a bon voyage upon their sea of matrimony. ON RACIAL PROGRESS. Thomas Hudson of Valdosta, Georgia, hasuddened the third of a string of grocery stores which he owns in that city. Lodge Directory Pritchard Lodge No. 42, A. F. and A. M. meets the 2nd and 4th Monday in each month. All Master Masons standing welcome. Cecil Thompson, W. M. J. H. SPIGENER, Secretary. Rone Lodge No. 25, A. F. and A. M. meets the 1st and 4th Monday in each month. All Master Masons in good standing welcome. J. C. Granger, W. M.; T. J. McCampbell, Secy. Mt. Olive Lodge No. 53, A. F. and A. M. meets the 2nd and 4th Monday in each month. All Master Masons are welcome. Sandy Myers, W. M.; Frank Love, Secretary, 1618 Baltimore Ave. Liberty Lodge No. 37, A. F. & A. M., Liberty, Mo., meets the second and fourth Saturday in each month. W. T. Sturks, S. W., acting Master; Nelson Wallar, Secy. Queen Esther Court No. 43. Hale from the I. O. I. meets the first and third Mondays in each month at 230 p. m., at the hall, 8th and campbell St., Kansas City, M. B. Q: Rosa L. Jones, Chron., 1406 North 3d St., Kansas City, Kas. U. B. F. King of the West Lodge No. 218 meets first and third Mondays in each month at 632 Granite Court. C. F. Wilson, M. D. M.昌利 1718 Eucalypt, Secretary. The Handy Colored Store 2409 Vine St. Ladies' and Gents' Furnishing Goods and Notions FURNISHING SCHOOL & HOME Enamelware, Pocket Knives, Fire Shovels, Iron Handles, Padlocks, Coal Hods, Stove Pipe, Elbows, Nails, Curtain Rods. Hinges and Hasps, Bolts, Screws, etc., Window Shades, Fixtures, Moulding, Hooks, Brass Cup Hooks, Mouse and Rat Traps. BARGAINS Special Bargains in our Notion Department and Hair Goods Help Make Our Store Your Store, Our Customers Your Friends Special Values in Furnishings for Men Women and Children GIVE US A CALL 2409 Vine St. K. C. Mo. Mrs. Estella Shelton is ill with La-Grippe at 1021 Highland. Mr. George Gamble of 1628 Agnes avenue was indisposed the past week but is improving rapidly. Miss Sailie Van, sister of Miss Melissa Fuel, died in Warrensburg Wednesday after a long illness. Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Clark of Wichita, Kas., will spend a week in our city visiting at 1411 East 14th street. Verna Noline Monroe the little 9 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Monroe is quite ill with pheomonia. Mrs. C. H. Anderson left for Hutchinson, Kas., to join her husband, who is pastor of the C. M. E. church there. Miss Ada Ashley, sister of Mrs. Fansworth at 2303 Vine street, was married Wednesday to Mr. Dennis Seals. Mr. and Mrs. Brooks, 2409 Vine street and Miss B. Enloe, teacher in Jefferson City, spent Thanksgiving in Carrollton on the Brooks farm. Mrs. Murray Walker of 2434 Woodland avenue, entertained at luncheon Wednesday evening. Mrs. Lella Taylor and Mrs. Bessie Foster of Lexington, Mo. Mr. Roy Gibbs of 2516 Michigan, the well known pianist, has been very ill for the past two weeks, but shows slight signs of improvement at this time. Dr. Isaac W. Young of Boley, Okla. is in the city. He brought a patient from the noted little city to the Wheatley-Provident Hospital for surgical treatment. Mrs. Lucy Hudson the mother of Mrs. Lydia McElhaney, Mrs. Myrtle Wadley and Mrs. Everetta Reid departed this life Thursday morning at 2:45 December 2nd. Mrs. Maggie Comer of Minneapolis who was called to Texas on account of the illness of her mother returning home was the guest of Mrs. Maggie Brocks and Mrs. Taylor Holmes. Mr. Eddie Medill Williams of Chicago, Ill., who has been visiting Mrs. Ida C. Washington Gladney, returned home this week. Mr. Williams says he found the Kansas Citians very hospitable. Mr. and Mrs. J. Jeeater arrived here last Sunday from Los Angeles enroute home to Denver and spent the day with Mrs. J. R. Rhodes, 042 Washington boulevard, Kansas City, Kas., and left that evening for home. The stork visited the residence of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Oliver, 2115 Camp bell street Wednesday, November 24 and left a ten pound girl. Dr. J. E Perry officiated. Mrs. Oliver was Miss Mamie Taylor prior to her marriage. Mrs. Miller Moore of Chicago is in the city the house guest of Mrs. Sargent Lumpkins, 417 Nebraska avenue She was also the guest of Mrs. Bass and Mrs. Taylor Holmes. The latter also has as guest Mrs. Bertha Oscar New and Second Hand Furniture Rounded, Sold and Exchanged Bought, Sold and Exchanged Great Bargains in stoves, $2.00 and $3.00 and up. Bell phone East 3851. Mr. Phillip Ross and wife, who are visitinf in Los Angeles, Cal., write that they are having a pleasant time and are being royally entertained by their son and daughter who live there. They will be home about the middle of December. Mrs. Florence Harris and Miss Claudia L. Quarrels entertained with an informal dance party at Garrison Square, Monday evening, in honor of Miss Maude Davis of Lawrence, Kasa. About 150 young people were present and had a delightful time. To those that know there is more joy and satisfaction in a perfect job of printing than in any cheapness of price. Yes, see Harris the Commercial Printer at 1515 E. 18 st. and he will cheerfully explain to you all about it. The public says: "Harris has no equal." Editor Sun: Please let me express my pleasure had in reading your tribute to one of the world's great men, the late Booker T. Washington. His life is an inspiration to good citizenship for all people. IRA C. HUBBELL. Harry McKoin, son of Imperial Potentate George W. McKoin, of St. Louis, Mo., died November 25 and was buried last Sunday from St. Paul's chapel in that city. The funeral was one of the largest attended ever held in St. Louis. The Sun extends its sympathy. The marriage of Miss Anna May Anderson and Mr. Frank Washington took place Thursday, November 25, at the home of the bride's brother, Mr. Andrew Anderson of Independence Mo. Dr. J. B. Beckham officiated. Mr. and Mrs. Washington will reside in this city. SECOND CHRISTIAN CHURCH. - Second Christian Church, Twenty- fourth and Woodland avenue, Sunday December 5, 1915. 11:10 a.m. m. subject "Pentecost—The Effect of a certain cause." Evening subject—"What must I do to be saved" M. J. Mace of Kentucky Minister. CITY NEWS. Mr. Milton V. Coss and Miss Louise Brown formerly Mrs. Louise Perkins, were quietly united in marriage November 21 at the home of the bride's mother Mrs. Josie Lee Jones, 2010 Bales avenue. Rev. Chas. Powers of Calvary Church officiating. Mr. and Mrs. Coss are now residing at 1514 Michigan avenue. Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Burton, 1704 Howard street entertained with a dinner party on the 26. The dining table held a centerpiece on which was a vase filled with carnations and fern. The guests were: Mrs. and Mrs. E. D. Sublett of Kansas City, Kansas; their little daughter Etta; Mr. and Mrs. John Tollett; Mesames Emily Key, Emma West; Misses L. Brown and Bessie Lee. Mrs. Jas. W. Woodson passed away at his residence, 948 Oakland avenue, Kansas City, Kansas, Tuesday after an illness of seven months. Besides his wife Mrs. Cordia Woodson, he is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Hattie Spears, two step sons and other relatives. The funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock from the Metropolitan Baptist church of which the deceased was a member under the auspices of Stonewall Lodge No. 3 K. of P. A combination of birthday anniversary series and Thanksgiving day was celebrated by Mr. and Mrs. Dixon, 2828 Cleveland avenue, Tuesday night, November 30. The occasion was in honor of the former's daughter Mrs. C. D. Bruce, his son Jas. O. Dixon both of whose birthdays were November 27 and Mr. Dixon's own birthday December 4. The guests were: Mr. and Mrs Trotter and daughter Eileen of Kansas City, Kansas; Mrs. L. E. Beauty and daughter Virginia and Madame Ida M. Beck who made a beautiful ad dress. Mrs. Beatty was Mistress Ceremonies. All enjoyed a pleasant evening. DARING BOLD-UP. Mr. R. H. Alexander the well known barbeque man at 1513 E. 18th street was held up at half past eleven; Monday night by two men at the rear door of his barbeque stand who thrust revolvers in his face and took from him $63.00 in currency but failed to take a bag of silver that he had in his coat pocket. It was very dark and the men were masked and Mr. Alexander has not been able to give the police any rea-onable description of them. Mr. Alexander was a policeman for several years and if they had given him half a chance there would have been a foot pad or two less by now. VINE STREET BAPTIST CHURCH Services were well attended last Sunday, after evening services we had baptizing; there were two candidates. A large number witnessed the ordinance administered....On account of illness, Mrs. Clay Johnson, President of the Choir could not fill her place in the choir last Sunday. She is better at this writing....Thanksgiving dinner was a success. The committee under the leadership of Mrs. James Graham spared no pains to serve the best meal in the city for 25 cents. The receipts for the day was $70.85. This was indeed grand. Last but not least was the Old Folks Concert under the direction of Mrs. J. B. Wright. It was fine. SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH On account of the memorial services in the auditorium last Sunday afternoon, the B. Y. P. U. was only fairly well attended. Next Sunday, December 5, Mr. Randolph Wisdom of the Y. M. C. A. will lead the topic discussion and a special program will be rendered. Everybody is invited to come early at 6 p. m. and enjoy all the services. Last Sunday morning Rev. Perry delivered a fine program. The Sunday school is progressing nicely. At the evening services Dr. Bacote delivered an excellent discourse. One candidate received baptism. The memorial exercises by the Twin City alliance were grand and impressive and largely attended. ALLEN CHAPEL NOTES. Sunday Morning, Nov. 28, 1915. There is an earnest effort being made to begin services at Allen Chapel on time and let out on time. In this matter Prof. R. G. Jackson is the most punctual man I ever saw. As usual, promptly at 11 o'clock he was on the organ stool and began the processional and the choir marched in. The music was splendid. The opening services being concluded and the announcements being made, Dr. Thomas began preaching at 11:30 o'clock. His text was from the first verse of the sixth chapter of Amos. His subject was, "An Old Testament Message to New Testament Believers." We are now looking forward to the 5 o'clock services to be held in Allen Chapel Christmas morning. Prof. R. G. Jackson and his excellent choir are preparing special music for the occasion. Those who have attended these services in the past years know that they are the most popular services held in Allen during the whole year. In the stillness of the night, while the world yet sleepepeth, to be present as it were at the birth of the King; and to see that great choir merge as it were from the very walls of Allen, white wested, chanting low and sweetly, some strain that finds its way direct to the heart; and to look out over that great audience, sitting in breathless silence, the vry atmosphere seeme to be charged with the presence of the Almighty. This scene and service will bring to one a feeling of reverence well worth coming to see. Kansas City, Kans. Mrs. L. Holvay is ill at 1415 North Ninth street. Mrs. D. G. Emery of 312 Greely is convalescing. Messrs. William and Henry Hicks made a business trip here last week. Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Roffel of Reno, Kas., spent Thanksgiving with Mr. and Mrs. Walker, 415 Miami avenue. Mr. William Humes of Versailles, Mo., is visiting his parents Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Humes, 2110 North Third street. Mr. W. M. Baldock and little daughter, Frances, of 1045 Everett avenue, left for Springfield, O., to visit his mother, Mrs. Harry Baldock. Mrs. Mary Washington of Kansas City, Mo., was the guest at dinner of Mrs. W. M. Baldock, 1045 Everett avenue last Monday. The following colored men have done jury service in Wyandotte county the past week: Mr. Cahill, Mr. W. H. Underwood and Mr. Smith. Miss Beulah Douglass, 16 N. Mill street, Kansas City, Kas., entertained the Jolly Bachelor Mala at a dinner. The honored guests were Mr. Davenport, of Coffeyville, Kas., and Mr. George Brown of Muskogee, Okla. Mrs. W. H. Underwood is able to be out again after a severe attack of La Gripe. Mrs. Julia Rhodes, 942 Washington Blvd., elaborately entertained at noon luncheon last week in honor of Miss Vella Roberts who was married December 2nd. The house was beautifully decorated in pink and white carnations. Covers were laid for sixteen. Mrs. M. Whitmore and Mrs. Bessile Jackson assisted. They departed declaring Mrs. Rhodes an ideal hostess. Mr. and Mrs. William Dabbs were host and hostess to a dinner complimentary to Mr. and Mrs. Hall and Mr. and Mrs. Williams of Olathe, Kas, for their residence 1939 N. Third street. The guests were: Mr. and Mrs. Ben Bailey, Mr. and Mrs. Cannon, Mr. Stevens. Mr. Cannon was toastmaster and Ben Bail served the turkey. The guests expressed themselves as highly entertained. Memorial services for the late Booker T. Washington were held at the Summer high school. Prof. J. P. King was master of ceremonies. Addresses were delivered by Prof. N. C. Smith, Prof. M. E. Pearson, superintendent of schools, Prof. Morgan, superintendent of night schools and Mrs. Dan Meyer; while an original poem by Mrs. M. C. Matthews, a vocal solo by Prof. Reynolds and B. T. Washington's Funeral March, composed by Prof. N. Clark Smith, composed the program. IN MEMORIAM To our dear beloved mother who departed this life November 22, 1909. Though thou art gone Thy voice we sometimes hear As if were but just yesterday, When you were near and dear. And that sweet smiling face We often behold. Still full of sunshine and bliss, As it was before it did turn cold. And those loving arms, Whose tender embrace we love From infancy to man and womanhood, We often feel some more. But it is all just a dream, For thou hast gone forever more, But we hope our dream will never cease, Until we meet on the celestial shore. Miss Mable Emery Mrs. Stella Waldron Mr. David Emery. BOOKER T. WASHINGTON'S BOOK SOON TO BE ON THE MARKET Dr. Washington, before his death, prepared a book of his life and work which will be off the press about December 20. It will be well illustrated, showing him on the way to school the first time, and all along the road of his busy life, from the cradle to the grave. It will read like a romance. The book will sell at $1.25 in cloth binding. This is the best book of Mr. Washington's life. The publishers, Mullikin Jenkins Co., Ninth street, Washington, D. C., are placing salesmen. Anyone wishing an agency can get free sample by mailing 15 cents postage. PRINTING? Why Certainly SEE FRANKLIN. Bell phone Grand 2988. Everything it takes to make Printing pleasing and attractive— why he's got it. "He Delivers the Goods." 1008 East 18th Street. (Near 18th and Troost). Wished To Improve Her Appearance. Her only fault was a large mouth with heavy lips. A friend recommended Thin-lip Creamoline and one box reduced the lips and mouth. No! There isn't a happier woman anywhere. It will do the same for you. Price, $1.00 prepaid, in plain package by return mail. MACKINAW SPECIALTY CO. MACKINAW CITY, MICH. Laing's New Patent Incline Straightening Comb Just Out. CROSS SECTION OF COMB THE KING OF ALL STRAIGHTENERS ¾-inch wide, 9½-inches long, guaranteed or money refunded. Retail.....$1.00 EACH These Combs are Sold in Wholesale and Job Lots. The hair is immediately straightened while it passes between these wide teeth of the comb from the roots to the ends. The comb can be used both ways, right or left hand, by exchanging handle; a hole at each end. The comb will straighten the shortest hair around the neck and edges. The only reversible comb made on the market. Hair Dressing Taught in All Branches, Manicuring, Facial Massage, also Hair Dressers' Supplies, Combings Made Over. We guarantee to Cure Different Scalp Diseases by Giving Different Scientific Treatments. Manufacturer of instantaneous hair dye in black, brown, and blonde. Manufacturer of all kinds of human hair goods, refined, bleach, and dye, any shade. Manufacturer of wigs, toupes, doll wigs, French ventilating on nets made to order. Manufacturer of Shampoo Drier and straightening combs. United States Patent Office, Washington, D. C., Serial 798947. Manufacturer of face and hair toilet articles. Colored People's Goods a Specialty—Mail Orders Promptly Filled. MAIN OFFICE, 1715 EAST 18TH STREET KANSAS CITY, MO. AGENTS WANTED EVERYWHERE. The Tub That Folds In A Roll Surely a rare happy invention that meets with instant approval. Extremely simple, easily adjusted, thoroughly efficient and absolutely satisfying in every respect. In truth a God send to humanity. $10.00 SUPPLIES YOUR HOME WITH A MODERN BATH ROOM which you do not leave for the landlord but can move with you wherever you go. Investigate this by calling on D. M. West, 1718 Euclid Avenue, Agent, or call Home phone, East 4169; Bell phone, East 3555. You can see them at 1718 Euclid Avenue, or call up and I will bring one to you for your inspection. D. M. WEST. Agent ANNOUNCEMENT Chas. H. Adkins R. V. Adkins R. F. Green ADKINS BROS. & GREEN FUNERAL DIRECTORS AND EMBALMERS Have purchased the People's Undertaking Co. and are planning to give Kansas City the most up-to-date and complete Undertaking establishment in the city. Carriage or Auto Funerals at the Same Price Our service will be unsurpassed Chapel Free—Lady Attendants—Calls Answered Night or Day. LOCATION—19th and Vine, Bell Phone E4349. R. F. GREEN, Licensed Embalmer and Manager. Muehlebach's Pilsener Beer "A HOME PRODUCT" "A DELICIOUS DRINK" "A BEER OF PURITY" Home Phone East 4082 CALL US UP (At Eighteenth & Paseo) Home Phone CALL US UP Bell Phone East 4082 (At Eighteenth & Paseo) East 1814 Toilet Articles Delivered Prescriptions filled accurately and promptly by Graduate Registered Pharmacists. Anything in Drug Line Peoples Drug Store Everything for the Toilet TAILORING AND CLEANING Prescriptions filled accurately and promptly by Graduate Registered Pharmacists. TAILORING AND CLEANING G. V. GOLDEN Improper cleaning and pressing ruins the construction and the shape of our clothes. Garments of today are made by the most skilled designers of the 20th century. The art of making a suit or a dress is done by experts; the inlay one of the Principal Factors in shaping a garment. The inner construction of your coat, is the foundation upon which it is built. Time and science, the proper kind of canvas padding, hair cloth, wadding, etc., carefully selected to get the desired results. If such patience and skill are required to build your suit it is only reasonable that it requires the same to keep its shape; therefore, the inner construction and shape are at stake in the hands of the inexperienced. It is very easy for your garment to lose its Gracefulness and Body Line not Properly Pressed. We are showing and selling suits from $18.00 and up. If you have a more long overcoat or suit that needs remodeling, send them to us. We specialize for we look after the small things. It requires a thorough knowledge of the business in taking a garment art and altering it, giving the same article a fit to your figure and still maintaining its life and satisfaction to the wearer. Ladies' suits, furs, winters reined, altered to the different styles, are successfully handled by the serial will convince. 1605 East 18th St., Kansas City, Mo., Bell, E. 539. Improper cleaning and pressing ruins the construction and the shape of your clothes. Garments of today are made by the most skilled designers of the 29th Century. The art of making a suit or a dress is done by experts; the iron being one of the Principal Factors in shaping a garment. The inner construction of your coat, is the foundation upon which it is built. Time and patience, the proper kind of canvas padding, hair cloth, wadding, etc., is carefully selected to get the desired results. If such patience and skill are required to build your suit it is only reasonable that it requires the same to keep its shape; therefore, the inner construction and shape are at stake in the hands of the inexperienced. It is vry easy for your garment to lose its Gracefulness and Body Lines if not Properly Pressed. We are showing and selling suits from $18.00 and up. If you have a misfitting overcoat or suit that needs remodeling, send them to us. We specialize, for we look after the small things. It requires a thorough knowledge of the business in taking a garment apart and altering it, giving the same article a fit to your figure and still retaining its life and satisfaction to the wearer. Ladies' suits, furs, winter coats relined, altered to the different styles, are successfully handled by us. A trial will convince. THE OLD WAY OF PRESSING. OUR CLEANING DEPARTMENT. Everyone knows there are only two kinds of successful cleaning—DRY STEAM CLEANING. Steam Cleaning is the use of distilled water, neutralized soaps, borax, ammonia, the use of chemicals and a great deal of thought and reasoning on account of the great variety of materials and the condition of the same. Articles steam cleaned require patience and theoping by the presser. THE MOFFMAN Everyone knows there are only two kinds of successful cleaning—DRY and STEAM CLEANING. Steam Cleaning is the use of distilled water, neutralized soaps, borax, ammonia, the use of chemicals and a great deal of thought and reasoning on account of the great variety of materials and the condition of the same. Articles steam cleaned require patience and reshaping by the presser. THE NEW WAY OF PRESSING. OUR MACHINE IS A GERM EXTERMINATOR. THE HIGH STEAM PRESSURE KILLS THE EGG LIFE. DRY or FRENCH CLEANING is the process of cleaning soiled garments, other textile fabrics by means of benzine, gasoline or similar volatile solvents, which extracts the greasy matter, thereby removing the dirt. 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It would not interest you if I were to explain what my work is: to be very brief, my company is engaged in an enterprise for the purpose of clearing up the breaks and spots in the films. However, I had been attending the Orpheum two or three times a week when I began to be aware of the man who always occupied the bench half-way along the theater on the left side. Apparently the recognition was mutual, for one evening during an interlude, he entered into conversation with me. "A lover of the films, I see," he began, with a half sneer. I did not feel inclined to enlighten him as to my business. "Like yourself?" I suggested. "I hate them, sir," he answered. "Did it ever occur to you what a lot of life one learns from watching these plays?" "Life of a kind," I answered. "But surely, they do not represent life as it is." "Of course they don't," he retorted. "These plays are written for the crowd that loves sensationalism. No, sir, what I mean is, reading between the lines of the plays. Reading the lips of the characters, sir." I suppose he took me for a very innocent person, for he plunged at once into confidences. "I am a home-loving man," he said. "I make forty dollars a week. I suppose I shall always make forty dollars a week, neither more nor less, until I grow old, by which time, if I am good for a few more years, I expect to be able to retire on some very modest savings. Well, sir, a forty-dollar man—you know him. I'm the type—look at me! Decent clothes, but a little faded; clean linen, a sober necktie, and yet the unmistakable forty-dollar stamp of the soul—what?" He fitted the type so perfectly that I was at a loss for words. "Well, then, you know the sort of wife a forty-dollar man requires. A EXIT "You Saw Her?" quiet, home-loving body, a good cook, fond of a little harmless relaxation, a girl in to help on Saturdays, no washing to do, but handy with the broom. You understand? Well, suppose the wife of a forty-dollar man took a fancy to go on the stage—what would you do? "I tell you what I would do." I answered. "I should try to gratify her wish. I'd let her taste stage life to the full. It would make her or break her. Excuse my frankness, but it's no use trying to bottle up those longings. It doesn't work." He nodded. "That's what I did," he said. "I thought she had no talent, that she would get tired when she tasted the theatrical life. But she didn't. She proved to her genius. She went into the movie game. They're paying her two thousand a week. She's Julia Rome." "Julia Rome is your wife?" I inquired. "Hush-sh!" came from all around us. The screen was alive again. It was that famous play, "Home and the World." I saw Julia Rome in a thousand poses before the spectators. The tragedy of the situation gripped me—the forty-dollar husband watching his wife night after night, as she posed and postured before the diversified audiences. In the next interlude he turned to me again. "You saw her?" he said. "That's my wife. Yes, sir; she proved the success of the season. And she—she left me." I could say nothing to that. "She left me, sir. There was an actor chap—John Howe. You saw him. He always plays with her. She used to bring him to our house—or rather our landlord's house, a little, cheap, two-family house in the suburban district. I could see the sneer in his heart as he looked at me. Six months ago she began bringing him home. In three months I saw how the land lay. She was tired of me, tired of a forty-dollar husband. I gave her her choice. It was Howe or me. She—she cried, sir." I could make no answer to that, either. "I drove her away. I was too proud. She said if ever I sent for her she'd come back to me. But of course that was just talk. And then I resolved that if there was anything between her and that Howe fellow, I'd kill him. That's what I'm here for. "I told you it was reading between A Sentinel. With a unanimity of sentiment more complete than at any time in a generation the nation rallied around the king as the bearer of the national flag. Socialists, liberals and republicans not only forgot their special doctrines and tenets, but vied with one another in becoming more loyalist than the monarchical followers themselves. A few letters from soldiers to their families suffice to give all the information of this kind about the king's daily life that is considered important to be known, as an insistence upon them might naturally lead to the inference that in this form of existence is comprised the monarch's entire activities with the army. Such a letter is the following, from Private Francesco Menegoto, addressed to his father: "I recently found myself near the king, in an observatory which I had helped to build. As agile as a hare, he moved around from one corner to another. I assure you that he is exceedingly brave. He ate lunch with us and divided his portion of ham and cheese with us and afterward gave us four 'Toscano' cigars and spoke with us as if he had been himself a simple soldier, asking us many questions." This private failed to note in his letter the fact that he was one of a company who had distinguished themselves by a brilliant achievement which was important in the day's military operations and that if he and his companions had been signally honored by the king, it was not because the latter mingled on all occasions more or less familiarly with his privates, but as recompense and encouragement for duty well performed. A few letters from soldiers to their families suffice to give all the information of this kind about, the king's daily life that is considered important to be known, as an insistence upon them might naturally lead to the inference that in this form of existence is comprised the monarch's entire activities with the army. Such a letter is the following, from Private Francesco Menegoto, addressed to his father: "I recently found myself near the king, in an observatory which I had helped to build. As agile as a hare, he moved around from one corner to another. I assure you that he is exceedingly brave. He ate lunch with us and divided his portion of ham and cheese with us and afterward gave us four 'Toscano' cigars and spoke with us as if he had been himself a simple soldier, asking us many questions." This private failed to note in his letter the fact that he was one of a company who had distinguished themselves by a brilliant achievement which was important in the day's military operations and that if he and his companions had been signally honored by the king, it was not because the latter mingles on all occasions more or less familiarly with his privates, but as recompense and encouragement for duty well performed. The king himself is a soldier and is consulted by General Cadora, the chief of staff, on every movement of importance and regarding the daily line of endeavor, but he leaves to the commanders the performance of their various functions, and the stories told, in a mistaken zeal of exaggerated loyalty, by some correspondents regarding the actual direction of artillery fire or infantry movements by the king himself are protested against by all serious persons as defeating their purpose, besides being literally incorrect. The press of Italy today dwells only on such incidents as may be considered symbolic, such as the event narrated in a letter by Soldier Franco Tuminelli when he wrote: "Of much influence on the minds of our soldiers is the presence of our beloved king, and in this regard I wish to tell you the incident that happened to a sergeant of artillery named Vincenzo Sanitra, a native of Vallelleunga. This poor fellow, after fighting for a long time, was severely wounded in the arm and was found by the ambulance corps in an unconscious condition. When he recovered his senses we observed with distress that he had become dumb and that he had lost the power of speech. "It happened that at that moment our sovereign was in the neighborhood and, learning of the sad case, he hastened with his customary paternal solicitude to the bedside of the injured man. So great was the emotion experienced by the soldier at the sight of the king that speech suddenly returned to him and he was free from the nervous crisis that had been brought on by the sudden terror he had felt on finding that he was wounded and risked falling into the hands of the enemy as a prisoner. "The first cry that issued from his lips was, 'Long live Italy! Long live our beloved king!' The sovereign, touched by the words, patted the "Of much influence on the minds of our soldiers is the presence of our beloved king, and in this regard I wish to tell you the incident that happened to a sergeant of artillery named Vincento Sanitra, a native of Vallelunga. This poor fellow, after fighting for a long time, was severely wounded in the arm and was found by the ambulance corps in an unconscious condition. When he recovered his senses we observed with distress that he had become dumb and that he had lost the power of speech. "It happened that at that moment our sovereign was in the neighborhood and, learning of the sad case, he hastened with his customary paternal solicitude to the bedside of the injured man. So great was the emotion experienced by the soldier at the sight of the king that speech suddenly returned to him and he was free from the nervous crisis that had been brought on by the sudden terror he had felt on finding that he was wounded and risked falling into the hands of the enemy as a prisoner. "The first cry that issued from his lips was, Long live Italy! Long live our beloved king!" The sovereign, touched by the words, patted the There are about 4,000 times as many "dark" stars as visible ones, according to the calculations of F. A. Lindemann who bases his estimate on the assumption that new stars are due to collisions. The mines of this country furnish 53 per cent of all the freight carried by railroads. This includes the crude material from the mines only. The manufactured products of the mines furnish 11 per cent additional Oratorio Sim Form of "The singest perfect exercise it change. "F oratorio sing or three ennas. Orato the lines, didn't I? Naturally, these actor folk don't talk about the play all the time they're acting. I take it that it becomes a sort of second nature to them. They can be killing each other, and breaking jail, and making love, and all the while they're telling each other what a fine dinner that was last night, and will the roads be good for autowing next week? "I have a brother in the education business. He has charge of an institution for deaf and dumb children. I went to him and asked him to teach me the deaf-and-dumb language. He didn't know why I wanted it, but he taught it to me." "Finger language?" I asked. "No, sir. Progressive institutions don't teach that any more. It's lip reading. I took a job there as porter. I knew I could always get a forty-dollar job when I wanted it. I'm a specialist in wool goods, and there's always an opening for a low-priced man. I took a job as porter in the institution and worked there six weeks. At the end of that time I could read lip language. Then I began watching the films." He turned on me fiercely and grasped me by the arm. "I've been watching her every night since then," he said. "I've heard everything she's said to Howe. When she had first left me of course they were just friends. After a couple of months the new plays were coming on, and she looked kind of sad. Once I heard him tell her to cheer up. Well, she looked grateful, sir—he was chasing her round the block then, and she looked grateful just for a second, when he had her by the hair. That started me thinking. "After that he began making love to her. Never one instant did he stop. And she didn't say much, just kept quiet and went on with her work—" "Hush-sh!" exclaimed the audience. The forty-dollar man whispered: "This is a later play than the last. The minute I hear her tell him she loves him I'm going to find him and kill him." "The screen was working. A succession of figures passed and repassed, Julia Rome and John Howe occupied the center most of the time. And now the fascination of the game had begun to take hold of me. Instead of watching the play I watched the lips of the characters. The words they spoke—and I discovered for the first time that they really spoke—seemed quite divorced from the parts that they were playing. But, strive as hard as I might, I could not understand a word. The man at my side suddenly seized me by the arm again. "Did you hear? Did you hear?" he whispered. "He's telling her that he loves her. He's asking her to get a divorce from me." I stared at the screen. John Howe was in the midst of a furious altercation with Julia Rome, who, posing as his abandoned wife, was clinging to him, begging him to take her back for the sake of the children. He thrust her from him and sent her staggering across the room. "He's saying that her love for me is dead and that he has loved her since the first day they met," whispered my companion, never relaxing his fierce grasp upon my arm. The pictures changed. I turned and, though I could hardly see the face of the forty-dollar man, I knew that the crisis of his life was at hand. I heard him breathing hard through his nostrils. And still his fingers gripped my sleeve as if they were steel claws. Suddenly the grasp relaxed. The man sank back in his place. I watched him; he did not move a muscle. And I wondered at what decision he had arrived. To tell the truth I had not formed the highest impression of Julia Rome. It did not seem credible to me that a woman of such rare talent and of such beauty would be content with her husband in a little leased two-family house somewhere in the suburban region of the metropolis. The lights went up again. Now I could see my companion's face. He was trembling, and perfectly white. "Did you hear? No, but of course you couldn't," he muttered. "She told him—she told him that she had never loved anyone but me. She said that she never wanted to see his face again. She said that she was going to leave the stage and return to me." "Thank God!" I said softly. "What am I going to do? I am not worthy of her. I do not deserve her forgiveness." "Forget it," I answered. "You've had a picture play in your own family and haven't known it. That's all. Go home and write to her like a man and ask her pardon." "I believe you're right," muttered the little man. He rose and went out. I never saw him again. But, as everyone knows, Julia Rome has not yet renewed her contract. St. Nicholas the Scholar's Saint. A correspondent of a British church paper, referring to a statement doubting whether there ever was a school boy's patron saint says that St. Nicholas, our old friend Santa Claus was generally recognized as being in a special sense the patron and protector of schoolboys or young scholars at Eton and elsewhere. He was once even invoked by name in schoolboy games with the cry of "Nicklas!" when a player hard-pressed appealed for a temporary truce or immunity. "There is little doubt," says the writer, "that the 'N. of M.' standing as typical Christian names in the Church of England catechism are initials of the children's patron saints, Nicholas and Mary." This one-time popular saying emanated from one of Napoleon's marshals, Count Horace Sebastian. Poland had made a revolt against tyranny in 1830 and turned to France for assistance. Louis Philippe's government paid no heed to it, and Poland's effort failed miserably. It was then, and amidst much popular execration that Sebastian, minister of public affairs, announced the awful end of Polish patriotism with the words "My letters from Poland announce that order reigns in Warsaw." The "order" was the result of untold horrors of execution and bloodshed. C X ICTOR EMMANUEL III, the scholar and student among present-day monarchs, the sovereign of quiet family life, when the call to war sounded, became at once the first soldier among Italian soldiers, says the Milwaukee Sentinel. With a unanimity of sentiment more complete than at any time in a generation the nation rallied around the king as the bearer of the national flag. Socialists, liberals and republicans not only forgot their special doctrines and tenets, but vied with one another in becoming more loyalist than the monarchical followers themselves. A first natural tendency was to exaggerate, with a wealth of detail more or less important, the simplicity and democratic character of the king's life at the front. A little of this, however, goes a long way and the Italian press has been prompt in putting a stop to the multiplying of little homely tales which are liable to carry with them an element of triviality. their families of this kind considered instance upon reference that led the monay. Such a b Francesco King Victor Emmanuel laws of the university vanla, honorary comm armles, a Knight of the on numismatics. A vow this subject was recent of France. An exceptionally has made its due impress artistic tastes as the It covery, or, rather, redie one is exceed- and divided as and after- and spoke simple sol this private that he wasished them- which was im- and that signally hon- forces at Naples in 189 King Victor Emmanuel laws of the university vanla, honorary comm armles, a Knight of the on numismatics. A vow this subject was recent of France. When Victor Emmanuel taken the redemption half a century ago, G posed a noble poem, wi A National Song." By neglected and then for Its every line is today of redemption of Italian Victor Emmanuel III. is familiarly and encourage us consulted off, on every day the commander’s functions, zeal of exponents’ relicry fire or himself are as sons as deliberately inly on such symbolic, such by Soldier of our soling, and in incident that named Vin- This poor was severe by the amation. When I did with disheard that he had at our sow-learning of customary the injured by that speech is free from sight on by that king that the hands his lips was, loved king! patted the king’s name show is the declaration of a the Tribune. The marry of abnegation, of heroic shown by King Victor Emmanuel constantly reminding to heights unattainable come like the pure air of sky one contemplates and the exaltation of the to succeed in giving aid and it is dangerous to dotes. Some might be led of the king through an and cannot be regard symbol. Let us bow reverently to build up images that ties, that would sound to keep in our heart with lignious sense, a mystic f. In a correspondence French writer, Mr. Jean the king’s life in the fife grete to which Victor Emmanuel with his army and he. Before the war, he said profoundly respected by had the honor to approach around him, but, perhc broader sense of the two popular. This, it be it renfrore are profoundly to the h order to be popular in ereign must have certain uberance, a certain prerun show, and if one may a certain capacity for “bipugnant to the straight some extent democratic Italy. He would certain to lend himself to and theatricalities by which loved to put themselves. CALLS FOR VOICE PERFECTION Oratorio Singing Perhaps the Highest Form of Music That Is Known to the World. "The singing of oratorio is the highest perfection of all, and few are granted the specialized gifts needed to exercise it in perfection," says an ex- change. "For one really great woman oratorio singer we generally count two or three eminent operatic prima donas. Oratorio supplies no fictitious KING AND CROWN PRINCE DIRECTING ARTILLERY FIRE VICTOR EMMANUEL III, t and student among presen archs, the sovereign of q life, when the call to we became at once the first so The King's Presence Cures. TAKEN FROM EXCHANGES VictorEmmanuel III of Italy Is a Scholar, Student and Family Man. But When the Call to War Sounded He Became at Once an ActiveSoldier in the Field. :: :: soldier on the head and said: "My brave boy, you are a true Italian." brave boy, you are a true italian." Victor Emmanuel come well by his martial qualities. Scion of the proud dynasty of Savoy and grandson of that doughty warrior, King Victor Emmanuel II, he was born in Naples on November 11, 1869, and bore the title of prince of Naples till his accession to the throne on July 29, 1900. Married in Rome on October 24, 1896, to Princess Helen of Montenegro, he became the father of four children—Princess Yolanda, born in 1901; Princess Mafalda, born in 1902; Prince Humbert, heir to the throne. Humbert, heir to the throne, born on September 15, 1904, and Princess G洛anna, born in 1907. taken, then to the throne, born on Sep 15, 1904, and Princess Giovanna, born in 1904. The then prince of Naples entered the army in 1887 as sublieutenant; he became in 1890, major general two years later, lieutenant general in 1894 and general in command forces at Naples in 1897. King Victor Emmanuel is honorary dolews of the universities of Oxford and Pavia, honorary commander in several armies, a Knight of the Garter and an auction on numismatics. A volume publishes by this subject was recently crowned by the In of France. An exceptionally happy incident, which made its due impression on a people of artistic tastes as the Italians, was the recovery, or, rather, rediscovery, of a war by one of Italy's great poets, which is being as appositely made for the present struggle. When Victor Emmanuel of Sardinia had taken the redemption of Italian provinces half a century ago, Glosse Carducci had posed a noble poem, with the title "To the A National Song." By some strange fate neglected and then forgotten. Its every line is today appropriate to the redemption of Italian provinces under Victor Emmanuel III. The then prince of Naples entered the Italian army in 1887 as sublieutenant; he became colonel in 1890, major general two years later, lieutenant general in 1894 and general in command of the forces at Naples in 1897. King Victor Emmanuel is honorary doctor of laws of the universities of Oxford and Pennsylvania, honorary commander in several foreign armies, a Knight of the Garter and an authority on numismatics. A volume publishes by him on this subject was recently crowned by the institute of France. An exceptionally happy incident, which has made its due impression on a people of such artistic tastes as the Italians, was the recent discovery, or, rather, rediscovery, of a war lyric by one of Italy's great poets, which is being adopted as appositely made for the present struggle. When Victor Emmanuel of Sardinia had undertaken the redemption of Italian provinces, over half a century ago, Glosue Carducci had composed a noble poem, with the title "To the King—A National Song." By some strange fate it was neglected and then forgotten. Its every line is today appropriate to the work of redemption of Italian provinces undertaken by Victor Emmanuel III. War Fixes the Nation's Attention. The king's name should not be bandied about, is the declaration of an Italian writer, made in the Tribuna. The marvels of activity, of courage, of abnegation, of heroic and smiling fatherliness shown by King Victor Emmanuel, says this writer, marvels constantly renewed and constantly rising to heights unattained by others, have now become like the pure air one breathes and the pure sky one contemplates for the calming of fears and the exaltation of the spirit. It is impossible to succeed in giving adequate account of them and it is dangerous to weave a crown of anecdotes. The king's name should not be bandied is the declaration of an Italian writer, mrs. the Tribune. The marvels of activity, of coarse abnegation, of heroic and smiling father, shown by King Victor Emmanuel, says this marvels constantly renewed and constant to heights unattained by others, have not come like the pure air one breathes and the sky one contemplates for the calming and the exaltation of the spirit. It is important to succeed in giving adequate account of and it is dangerous to weave a crown of dotes. Some might be led to form a mental picture of the king through an anecdote which shows and cannot be regarded otherwise than a symbol. Let us bow reverently, he says; let us nibble to build up images that would only be inattles, that would sound as profanations. I keep in our heart with regard to the king ligious sense, a mystic feeling. In a correspondence from the front a French writer, Mr. Jean Carreur, after the king's life in the field, dwells upon the greet to which Victor Emmanuel has become lar with his army and his people. Before the war, he says, Victor Emmanuel profoundly respected by all, admired by those the honor to approach him, beloved by around him, but, perhaps, in the precess broader sense of the word, he was not above popular. This, be it remarked, for reasons are profoundly to the honor of the monarch order to be popular in the time of peace, foreign must have certain external forms of substance, a certain predilection for pomp show and, if one may adopted a modern to certain capacity for "buff." All these we pugnant to the straightforward, sincere a some extent democratic nature of the kilt. He would certainly never have come to lend himself to any of those display theatricalities by which certain other slover loved to put themselves in evidence. Some might be led to form a mental picture of the king through an anecdote which should not and cannot be regarded otherwise than as a symbol. Let us bow reverently, he says; let us not try to build up images that would only be inferiorities, that would sound as profanations. Let us keep in our heart with regard to the king a religious sense, a mystic feeling. In a correspondence from the front a noted French writer, Mr. Jean Carrere, after describing the king's life in the field, dwells upon the degree to which Victor Emmanuel has become popular with his army and his people. Before the war, he says, Victor Emmanuel was profoundly respected by all, admired by those who had the honor to approach him, beloved by those around him, but, perhaps, in the precise and broader sense of the word, he was not absolutely popular. This, be it remarked, for reasons which are profoundly to the honor of the monarch. In order to be popular in the time of peace a sovereign must have certain external forms of exuberance, a certain predilection for pomp and show and, if one may adopted a modern term, a certain capacity for "bluff." All these were repugnant to the straightforward, sincere and to some extent democratic nature of the king of Italy. He would certainly never have consented to lend himself to any of those displays and theatricalities by which certain other sovereigns loved to put themselves in evidence. --- Arnore, born on September Govanna, born in 1907. Diplas entered the Italian tenant; he became colonel two years later, lieutenant general in command of the el is honorary doctor of us of Oxford and Pennsyl- ander in several foreign Garter and an authority some publicite by him on crowned by the Institute copy incident, which has on on a people of such ilians, was the recent dis- covery, of a war lyric by is, which is being adopted the present struggle. the Sardinia had under- of Italian provinces, over osue Carducci had com- the title "To the King— some strange fate it was otten. appropriate to the work provinces undertaken by In Italy where do the first laborious the exam these ques times, ha being visi no seeing the crow amount of uphaval depths of that were drew its all of a king the recognize This ki could not display shine are royal love trepidity for the prestige cause to tradesmen did not be bandied about. An Italian writer, made in oils of activity, of courage, and smiling fatherliness Emmanuel, says this writer, awed and constantly risd by others, have now become breathes and the pure for the calming of fears the spirit. It is impossible to equalize account of them weave a crown of anecdote which should not and otherwise than as a he says; let us not try would only be inferiori- as profanations. Let us regard to the king a reeling. From the front a noted Carrere, after describing dwells upon the demand has become popu- people. Its Victor Emmanuel was tall, admired by those who him, beloved by those ups, in the precise and he was not absolutely marked, for reasons which honor of the monarch. In the time of peace a sov- external forms of ex- diction for pomp and adopted a modern term, a aff." All these were re- forward, sincere and to mature of the king of only never have consented of those displays and certain other sovereigns in evidence. Private with the intermédia- oner Cadora, an oppo- read as in General C onale, with 50,000 litre distribution ture the mander w "I have offer command. In express to the act, throughout most con- developing a confidence offers ever the most a tally grate sentiment turn in the "Signor worthy mast as a mill hasten the cation of sighed for formed, bites, into Probabil Italians are "Savola," royal hius of his beld Savola. aids of scenery, impersonation or story to bring the audience into sympathy with the singer. It is just music in its purest, boldest form; and the artist who can stand up with five hundred stringed instruments behind her and sing 'Lift Thine Eyes' or 'O Rest in the Lord,' so as to lift every soul there into the courts of heaven, must have, as one would think, learned her art down to earth. A voice such as is heard perhaps once or twice in a century, temperament balanced to equal riches and simplicity." In Italy, where all are so intimately simple, where domestic life is a passion, it pleased him, the first of the nation's nobles, to lead the simple, laborious life of a great bourgeois and to give the example of the domestic virtues, and yet these qualities, however appreciable in normal times, had, so to say, the inconvenience of not being visible from near at hand and of making no sensational impression on the judgment of the crowd, which is always fond of a certain amount of the theatrical. Scarcely had the great upheaval of the war come to call forth from the depths of the popular soul all the great qualities that were there latent than Italy in its entirely drew itself up before its new destiny and then, all of a sudden, the people remarked in their king the most vital qualities of Italy itself and recognized in him their true leader. This king, to whom the most capious critics could only reproach a certain want of military display, at once made the finest of all displays shine around him, namely, that of courage, of royal love for the people and the army, of intrepidity in the presence of danger, of kindness for the woes of the humble. That chivalrous prestige which wars and great human crises cause to irradiate around the truly noble souls, irradiates now around Victor Emmanuel. He has proved today that the best means of being a popular king in a great country is to show that one deserves it. Private communications are not held directly with the king, even at the front, but through the intermediary of his staff. On certain more important occasions Count Cadora, the generalissimo, is the medium. Then an opportunity may be accorded the public to read as interesting a letter as the following, from General Cadora to the editor of the Idea Nazionale, who had written to announce the offer of 50,000 lire ($10,600), made by a Mr. Cleric, for distribution among the soldiers who may capture the first Austrian flags. The Italian commander wrote: "I have had Mr. Clerici's generous and patriotic offer communicated to the troops under my command. In my name and in theirs I beg you to express to the donor our gratitude for the munificent act, a new proof of the admirable rivalry throughout th. country by all classes, from the most conspicuous to the most humble, in enveloping the army with a frame of affection and confidence, the army which, with Italy in its heart, offers every day with serene joy the example of the most elevated spirit of sacrifice. I am personally grateful to you for your noble and flattering sentiments and for your good wishes, which I return in the name of our brave soldiers. "Signor Clerici could not have chosen a more worthy messenger than you, whose untrig work as a militant apostle contributed so much to hasten the hour of national awakening and vindication of rights, through which the dream, sighed for by our fathers, is about to be transformed, by the force of arms and of national virtues, into a radiant reality." Probably more than any other army today the Italians are spurred on by a battle cry, the word "Savola," Savoy. It is the dynastic name of the royal house, and in uttering it the soldier thinss of his beloved king, of Vittorio Emanuele di Cagno Savola. KING VICTOR ENMANUEL OF ITALY Leads the Simple. Laborious Life. In Italy, where all are so intimately simple where domestic life is a passion, it pleased him the first of the nation's nobles, to lead the simple morifice life of a great bourgeois and to give the example of the domestic virtues, and yet these qualities, however appreciable in normes, had, so to say, the inconvenience of not being visible from near at hand and of making no sensational impression on the judgment of the crowd, which is always fond of a certain amount of the theatrical. Scarcely had the great heavail of the war come to call forth from the depths of the popular soul all the great qualities that were there latent than Italy in its entirety, new itself up before its new destiny and then of a sudden, the people remarked in theiring the most vital qualities of Italy itself and recognized in him their true leader. This king, to whom the most captious critics could only reproach a certain want of military display, at once made the finest of all displays, around him, namely, that of courage, of loyal love for the people and the army, of infidility in the presence of danger, of kindness or the woes of the humble. That chivalrous restige which wars and great human crises use to irradiate around the truly noble souls radiates now around Victor Emmanuel. He is proved today that the best means of being a popular king in a great country is to show at one deserves it. Private communications are not held directly with the king, even at the front, but through the hermediary of his staff. On certain more important occasions Count Adorno, the generalissimo, is the medium. Then opportunity may be accorded the public to ad as interesting a letter as the following, from general Cadonna to the editor of the Idea Nazionale, who had written to announce the offer of 1000 lire ($10,000), made by a Mr. Cleric, for distribution among the soldiers who may capte the first Austrian flags. The Italian commander wrote: A Letter From the Chief. I have had Mr. Clerici's generous and patriotic friend communicated to the troops under my command. In my name and in theirs I beg you to press the donor our gratitude for the munificent act, a new proof of the admirable rivalry throughout th. country by all classes, from the most conspicuous to the most humble, in enjoying the army with a fame of affection and confidence, the army which, with Italy in its heart,ers every day with serene joy the example of the most elevated spirit of sacrifice. I am personally grateful to you for your noble and flattering attiments and for your good wishes, which I remain in the name of our brave soldiers. Signor Clerici could not have chosen a more arty messenger than you, whose untiring work a militant apostle contributed so much to listen the hour of national awakening and vindication of rights, through which the dream,hed for by our fathers, is about to be transmitted, by the force of arms and of national viruses, into a radiant reality." Probably more than any other army today the allians are spurred on by a battle cry, the word avolia," Savoy. It is the dynastic name of the pal house, and in uttering it the soldier thinas this beloved king, of Vittorio Emanuele di Casa Vola. CONDENSATIONS music in artiste hundred er and Rest in there have her art as is a cen- equal A famous Pontifical regiment, the Noble Guards, were drawn exclusively from the Roman aristocracy until about two years ago. At that time the pope sanctioned acceptance of recruits from any country, the only pro- vision being that they profess the Catholic religion. An aeroplane propeller invented in Germany is built up of leather on a nickel steel frame and is said to be indestructible. INTERNATIONAL SUNDAY SCHOOL LESSON (By E. O. SELLERS, Acting Director of Sunday School Course of Moody Bible Institute of Chicago). (Copyright, 1915, Western Newspaper Union.) UZZIAH'S PRIDE AND PUNISHMENT. LESSON TEXT—II Chron. 26:8-10. 15-21 GOLDEN TEXT—A man's pride shall bring him low, but he that is of a lowly spirit shall obtain honor—Prov. 29:22 R. V. Again we consider the southern kingdom. No better character could have been chosen to illustrate the condition of rulers and people in the declining days of Judah's Prov. Uzziah ruled for 52 years and his reign was almost midway between the days of Solomon and those of the Babylonian captivity. I. Priest and Parents, vv. 1-5. The name Uzziah means "God has helped me," and no king ever had better advantages in the way of parents and counselors. To the influence of his parents he yielded in his youth (v. 4), followed the good counsel of Zechiah the prophet of God (v. 5), and as long as he sought the Lord, "God made him prosper." Ancestry and environment are not, however, a guaranty of any permanence. perpetuity in character. II. Pride, vv. 6-15. Uzziah or Azariah (marg.) made a fine start and his reign, considered as a whole, was one of the most brilliant in Judah's history. It bears some striking resemblances to that of Solomon in that the dangerous enemies became subject nations (v. 8). In the conduct of his campaigns Uzziah "waxed exceedingly strong" (v. 8 R. V.) Uzziah also greatly improved and strengthened Jerusalem and gave much heed to stock raising and forestry (v. 10). The secret of all of this prosperity was that he sought Jehovah. Christendom is not Christianity, yet it is a fact that in those lands where God is most highly exalted and most nearly followed we witness the greatest prosperity and men living amidst the most comfortable surroundings. Seek Jehovah, know his will as revealed in his word, and do that will when learned, is the only true basis of real and lasting prosperity. Uzziah also gave an exhibition of worldly wisdom that he strengthened the defenses of the nation (v. 9-10). Confidence in God does not paralyze human energy or make us presumptuous and careless (I Chron. 27:25-31). Uzziah brought the army up to a high point of efficiency (v. 13-15), using the best weapons known in his day. We, likewise, may be "marvelously helped" from the same source and upon the same conditions; viz., that we "seek the Lord" Eph. 6:10; Phl. 5:13). But growing along with all of this prosperity there was also another development as suggested in the last clause of verse 14—"he was marvelously helped "till he was strong." There is no greater burden to bear and no harder test for a man or a nation's character than that which comes with prosperity. III. Punishment, vv. 1621. (1) Pride—Uzziah the fall and shame is one of the saddest chapters in history. His strength became his ruin. “When he was strong his heart was lifted up.” Poverty, struggle and adversity are not passports to glory though they have strengthened the moral fiber of thousands. The tempting tests of prosperity, gilded, perfumed and attractive are, however, far more hard to withstand. Pride always leads to (2) Presumption—Centuries: before God had warned men that prosperity would lead to ruin (Deut. 8:11-17; 32:13-15) and Solomon also gave warning (Prov. 16:18). The subtlety of pride is the gradual way by which we come to look upon our prosperity as the work of our own hands, thereby forgetting the source of our power and becoming filled with a feeling of our own self-sufficiency. The next step was that Uzziah assumed to himself those duties (v. 16) which rightfully and exclusively belonged to the priesthood (see Num. 16:40; 18:7; I Kings 12:33; 14:2. Heb. 5:4). (3) Protesting—We now behold the strange spectacle of the king protesting for the wrong and the faithful priests Azariah for the right. A sad spectacle indeed when the head of a nation openly awaits the wrong and persists in it despite the protests of the servants of God. The last part of verse 18 indicates the extent and perversity of Uzziah's pride. Admonition only aroused the anger of the all-conquering monarch. No honor ever comes from disobeying God (I Sam. 2:30; Dan. 5:37). Uzziah apparently (v. 19) was about to use the censor in his hand as a weapon in execution of his wrath, but God interfered (I Peter 6:67). Azariah is saved and Uzziah becomes a leaper. Leprosy, like sin, begins and develops in its incipient stages in secret, and Uzziah's act was but the culmination of the long development of sinful pride. Wrath soon passes away, but its results, physically as well as spiritually, are permanent. We must not press the teaching that all sickness is the result of sin (read Job). Uzziah was forever separated (v. 21) and was in his death "unclean" because "His heart was lifted to his destruction." There are four suggestions in closing: (1) Uzziah's pride had gone too far; secretly and perhaps unconsciously it had slowly, but surely permeated his whole nature. The time is surely coming when sin and the sinner must be judged (Rom. 2:1:5; 6:23). (2) Leprosy is a fitting punishment, for it was an emblem of the foulness of his sin. Pride will precipitate men the lowest and cause them to perpetrate the most heinous sins. Satan, we are told, fell because of pride. Uzziah, looking in the glass, could reflected the leprosy of his soul.