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Watch for the SUN'S Big Annual Subscription Campaign January 1st, 1916 VOLUME VIII. NUMBER 15. Say, have you a furnished or unfurnished room for rent? Advertise it in The Sun and let it be bringing you in something. A Wonderful Sermon. By the request of the editor of the Sun the following sermon delivered Sunday, December 5, by Dr. Thomas, master of Allan chapel, A.M. E. Church, Kansas City, Mo., was stemographically reported by Miss Ruby and Miss Ruth Walker, Miss Ruth Seymour and Joseph McCarthy, of the commercial department at Western University, Quindale, Kas. Your attention this morning is invited to the words which are found in the first book of Corinthians, ninth chapter and twenty-second verse. It reads as follows: "To the weak became I as weak, that I might gain the weak." If you have found the mission of Jesus Christ to the world, you have found the mission of His church. For he said, "As the Father hath sent me, even so send I you." The angel in announcing his birth said: "You shall REV. WM. H. THOMAS. D. D. REV. WM. H. THOMAS, D. D. The eloquent and scholarly pastor of Allen Chapel, who delivered a magnificent sermon last Sunday morning, which is reproduced in this issue. call his name Jesus for he shall save his people from their sins. In defining his own mission he said: "The Son of man is not come to be ministered unto, but to minister and give his life a ransom for many. I came not to call the righteous but sinners to repentence." The church of today needs a new vision of its mission. We have that in these words of the Apostle Paul: "To the weak became I as weak, that I might gain the weak." That must characterize the church hof today that is to win. First—The church that is to win in this day and time must be a church that stands for and preaches without compromise the old doctrine of sin and salvation. I wish to say right here that I am not speaking of the church as a pessimist. I am not at all pessimistic or doubtful when it comes to the church; nor am I speaking as a reckless, senseless o pistimist who refuses to accept a thing when he sees it with his eyes. And whenever I hear men speak of the failures of the church and what that church has failed to do, I say to myself no institution can be spoken of as a failure that can do for men what the church has done for me. When I look over my life and when I realize what I have gained from other institutions and compare that with what I have gained from the church, I say that no institution which can do for other men what the church has done for me can be spoken of and regarded as a failure. But we are face to face with this fact that the church has not done all of the work which Jesus Christ intended that it should do. Now I hear a great deal today about the church losing its grip on the masses, and I have made a personal study right here in Kansas City. Here and there you will find a dwindling congregation. Here and there you will find a church with a good congregation in the morning and no congregation at night. But I want to say right here that no church which stands for and preaches unflinchingly the old doctrine of sin and salvation, evinces any decay. Crowds in the morning and crowds in the evening. Yes, I know there is a way to preach these doctrines so as to drive men and women away from the church and a way to preach them so as to win men and women to the church. The pulpit is sometimes criticised for not preaching the terrors of hell as fervently and as frequently as did the church of old. The question is asked: "Does the church believe in hell?" The answer is: "Yes." The church still believes in hell, and the only difference is a less literal interpretation of that hell. The church also believes that to preach hell as though we were glad that there was a hell to which men must go to suffer is worse than never to preach hell at all. The mission of the church is not so much the deliverance of men from a possible future hell as their deliverance from an actual present hell. The mission of the church is to go to men and women who are living in an actual present hell and to lead them out into a heaven of rest and peace, spiritual contentment. In other words, the church that is to win must be a church with a human spirit. A human church. "To the weak became I as weak, that I might gain the weak." There are two instances in the Scriptures which have seized me with a grip that will not let me go. One of the instances is where Jesus is being entertained at supper by a Pharisee, and there also sat at the table The Kansas City Sun with the other guests, a man with the dropsy. And it is said of the men at that supper that they watched Jesus to see what he would do with the man who had the dropsy. The other instance is in the book of Acts, where Peter and John were on their way to the temple at the hour of evening worship. And outside of the temple gate they were accosted by a begar, a lame man with a cup in his hand asking for alms. These two instances have fixed themselves in my mind, and I have always asked this question: "Why did they watch Jesus at that supper?" You and I know that he was a specially invited guest, and I wonder if it was because they loved him and wanted to honor him, or because they wanted to criticise him and embarras him. They had deliberately placed the man with the dropsy at the table to see what Jesus would do with him. Take these two men, Peter and John, who were accosted outside the temple gate by a beggar at the door. They could not pass in without seeing that man. I have often asked myself this question: "What would I have done if at the hour of worship I had chance to meet that beggar outside?" I have asked myself that question. And I think, my friends, to be very honest, I would have had sympathy for him. I would have made some mental comment of his unfortunate condition: of his never being able to walk. But as he handed the cup and asked for alms I might have passed right on into the church. I wonder what you would have done. We know what Peter and John did. We know what Jesus did with the man with the drops. He helped the man. He gave them something to pay them for watching him at the supper. Peter and John said to the beggar: "Look on us." And the man looked upon them expecting to receive some material gifts. But he had to learn the lesson that the best gifts are not material. The best gifts are spiritual. Gifts for the mind and soul. And so Peter said: "Silver and gold I have none, but such as I have I give unto you. In the name of Jesus of Nazareth, rise up and walk." And they went into the temple singing and praising God. Friends, I have wondered to myself what an hour of real worship that must have been to Peter and John. I wonder how they must have felt when they looked over and say that lame man rejoicing. How Peter must have shouted. I say he must have shouted when he remembered what he had done with the lame man at the gate. And that man at the gate of the temple lies before the door of every church. He may not be a man with a tin cup asking for alms or money. Wherever the church is, the man in need is there, or else the church has no business there. When I see the church moving from down town up town, moving away from the shiftless, moving, heart throbbed mass of humanity up into the residential portion of the city, I shudder for that church. I tremble for it. The church of Jesus Christ should be closest to the human needs, no matter where those needs are. For the man is there, the woman is there. It may be a man in need of a place to lodge. It may be a man in need of a bed. It may be a man sick and in need of a doctor, nurse, a hospital, or it may be a woman, a young woman, fresh from the country, ignorant of the city ways, asking for instruction, seeking help. To whom shall she look for help if not to the church of her mother, the church of her father, the church of her Lord? But what will the church say to that girl from the country asking help? She will say to her: "You will have to be very careful. You must exercise the greatest care." But how can that young woman be careful? How can she exercise that care unless the church takes her by the hand and shows her what to do. I know of a case right here in Allen chapel very recently. A young girl came from a country town and joined Allen chapel. She came to the minister said said: "I want to get acquainted with the right kind of people." I had her meet the young people of the Social Pathfinder and Christian Endeavor. Later on that same young woman took sick and was sent to the hospital. Then I was sent for. The young girl was not only physically sick but mentally sick, and wanted to unburden her mind to some one. So I sent for one of the deaconesses, and the deaconess listened to her story. All she needed was mothering. So the deaconess mothered her. When the deaconess was ready to go, before leaving, she said: "If, when you get well, you have no place to go, come to my house and I will take you in." Oh, friends, it was an act which caused the very angels in heaven to smile. Yes, it was an act which caused God Almighty himself to smile. Friends, let us close up the gap between the church and the churchless. Let us bridge the chasm with loving hands and with warm hearts. Is the Magdalen welcome in our church or is she sneered at, as in the house of Simon the Pharisee? Are sinners, poor, broken hearted sinners, are they made to feel welcome at the feast? I shall never forget when I was a young man, long before I ever thought of entering the ministry, an instance which occurred in the town of Newport, R. I. A young woman who had been reared with us and had shared with us our joys, went astray, just as many have gone astray. The world KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 11, 1915. PLAYING AT THE ORPHEUM THEATRE WEEK BEGINNING DECEMBER 12. GRAND Musical and Gymnastic Exhibition BY 2,000—SCHOOL CHILDREN—2,000 For the Benefit of the Colored Federated Charities AT Convention Hall, December 17th, 1915 Admission, 25 cents. Box Seats, 50 cents Seats may be Reserved at the Paseo Y. M. C. A. SHELTON BROOKS World's Greatest Colored Song Writer PLAYING AT THE ORPHEUM NING DECEM Come hear Brooks and Bow and Enter DANCING 25 CENTS— ADMIS condemns them but God forgives them. Her mother died at the most critical age. The age when a young girl is changing from girlhood to womanhood. The age of adolescence, the age when she needs a mother most. One cold, bleak Sunday morning she came to church. She took a seat behind the door. The preacher got up and took as his text: "The wages of sin is death." And he also said: "The gift of God is enternal life." At the close of the sermon he came down and invited anyone desiring to join the church to come forward. He especially called for those who had wandered far away from God, and asked that they would come back to Him. At that moment a sweet voiced woman in the congregation took up the hymn, "I've wandered far away from God, now I'm coming home." The silence was broken by a scream and the young girl from her place behind Musical and 2,000—SCHC For the Benefi Convention H Admission, Seats may b the door came running down the aisle and fell prostrate at the altar, saying: "Oh, God, forgive me of my sins." Then she arose and said: "God has forgiven me; will you forgive me?" Would that church be true to its opportunity to welcome back the Magdalen? One of the finest women in that congregation got up, left her pew, came down the aisle, clasped that weeping girl to her and kissed her and they wept together. And it seemed to me that every woman in that church followed her. Then the members of the choir of which she was previously a member, came down and in turn they kissed her and wept with her. They literally kissed her shame away, and kissed her back into the church. Oh, I wonder if we would be glad to welcome back the Magdalen and the Prodigal Son. I wonder if we still keep the light a burning in the window against the return of some poor wanderer? I wonder if we still await the moment for some wanderer to say: "I will arise and go to my Father's home." The church is our Father's home. Church of God. "Let the lower lights be burning, Send a gleam across the wave. Some poor fainting, struggling sea-man, You may rescue, you may save." * The Editor and his staff will call on our Kansas City, Kansas, subscribers Monday and Tuesday, December 13 and 14. Please be ready for us. * A MASTERPIECE FOR 25 CENTS. Booker T. Washington Painting made in 11x14 copies by Robert E. Bell. 500 Samples on Sale at THE LEAGUE ENTERPRISE. Bell phone East 1521. East 18th St. CLARENCE BOWEN World's Renowned Tenor Soloist THEATRE WEEK BEGIN- MBER 12. Even sing their Own Songs certain. CONCERT MISSION 25 CENTS A SPECIAL LUNCHEON Will be Given for the Benefit of ALLEN CHAPEL at the Church THURSDAY, DECEMBER 16 From 12:00 to 2:00 o'clock. MENU Oyster Bisque Soup Crackers Celery Special Baked Potatoes Tomato and Asparagus Salad Hot Rolls Coffee Butter Scotch Pie 25 CENTS Thursday, December 16. Minnie Robinson, Cateress. GRAND Gymnastic BY COOL CHILDREN of the Colored Federation AT Hall, December 25 cents. Box Seat be Reserved at the Paseo Y AND innastic Exhibit BY CHILDREN—2 colored Federated Charities AT December 17th, Box Seats, 50 cent at the Paseo Y. M. C. A. GOOD NEWS TO OUR SUBSCRIBERS. The Sun is preparing to inaugur SPECIAL SUBSCRIPTION RATE, loyal faithful readers, 4,000 in nu- rate as well as the 2,000 NEW SUB- obtain. But, dear subscriber, you can by being SQUARE WITH THE BOY pay up? Send your balance due in better still, call us up, Bell phone collectors come at once. WON'T build up a great big Negro newspaper have a number of out of town sub- ments some time ago—but until n YOU. AREN'T YOU HONEST? Don't Then why not answer our letters is preparing to inaugurate January 1 SUBSCRIPTION RATE, and we want ever l readers, 4,000 in number, to have the as the 2,000 NEW SUBSCRIBERS we are dear subscriber, you can only get the bene WARE WITH THE BOOKS. Won't you and your balance due in a letter or by the all us up, Bell phone 999 East, and we me at once. WON'T YOU DO your duty heat big Negro newspaper here to defend or of out of town subscribers to whom we time ago--but until now we have failed to YOU HONEST? Don't you want to be o not answer our letters or PAY UP? The Sun is preparing to inaugurate January 1 our ANNUAL SPECIAL SUBSCRIPTION RATE, and we want every one of our loyal faithful readers, 4,000 in number, to have the benefit of this rate as well as the 2,000 NEW SUBSCRIBERS we are expecting to obtain. But, dear subscriber, you can only get the benefit of this rate by being SQUARE WITH THE BOOKS. Won't you come by and pay up? Send your balance due in a letter or by the children. Or better still, call us up, Bell phone 999 East, and we will have our collectors come at once. WON'T YOU DO your duty and help us build up a great big Negro newspaper here to defend our rights. We have a number of out of town subscribers to whom we mailed statements some time ago—but until now we have failed to HEAR FROM YOU. AREN'T YOU HONEST? Don't you want to be on the square? Then why not answer our letters or PAY UP? NEGRO BUSINESS LEAGUE DOING A GREAT WORK. Large Audience Greeted Them at Second Christian Church, 24th and Woodland Avenue. Great interest was shown for the success of Negroes in the commercial and professional field. The following men made short talks: Mr. Charles H. Heath of Chicago, member of the United States Steel Corporation; Prof. J. D. Bowser, Dr. J. E. Dibble, Fortune J. Weaver, Prof. G. A. Page and J. A. Wilson, chairman. Our next meeting will be held Sunday night, December 12, at A. M. E. Zlon Church, 1823 Woodland avenue. All business people are urged to attend regular Business League meeting Thursday night, 5 p. m. sharp, at Paseo Y. M. C. A. The Editor of the Kansas City Star will address the Negroes of Kansas City, Sunday evening at 3 p. m., at Lincoln High School. All business people are especially invited to attend this meeting. The center section has been reserved for people who are in some kind of business. Do not fail to meet the man who edits the paper and molds the sentiment of Kansas City and vicinity. If you want to keep in touch with the doings of the Negro Business League, watch for the announcements in the Kansas City Sun. FORTUNE J. WEAVER, President Negro Business League of Greater Kansas City. --- PROF. J. H. FOSTER. Superintendent of the Commercial Department of Western University, under whose direction the able sermon of Dr. Thomas was reported, and is himself one of the race's most expert stenographers. Next Sunday he has generously consented to have his students report for the Sun the sermon by Dr. S. W. Bacote of the Second Baptist Church on "These Three." DR. VERNON IN MEMPHIS. Dr. W. T. Vernon, ex-Registrar U. S. Treasury and ex-President Western University and Campbell College, is no w pastor of Avery Chapel A. M. E. Church, with 1,600 members, the largest church in Tennessee, and is meeting with great success. The great revival conducted by Rev. Dr. J. W. Hurse, D.D., is attracting city wide attention and much good is being accomplished. The doctor is preaching the greatest sermons in his career and the church is crowded nightly and many are being converted. Exhibition REN—2,000 rated Charities er 17th, 1915 ats, 50 cents Y. M. C. A. inaugurate January 1 our ANNUAL date, and we want every one of our number, to have the benefit of this SUBSCRIBERS we are expecting to can only get the benefit of this rate BOOKS. Won't you come by and in a letter or by the children. Or we 999 East, and we will have our YOU DO your duty and help us paper here to defend our rights. We describes to whom we mailed state- now we have failed to HEAR FROM don't you want to be on the square? ers or PAY UP? THE BOOSTERS. The Boosters met at the Y. M. C. A. December 3 at their regular monthly meeting with a large number present. Everyone seemed to be enthused with the Booster spirit. Our own Dr. T. C. Unthank gave to us an interesting talk which greatly encouraged every Booster and extended an invitation to the club to be represented at the gymnasium exercises given by our school children at Convention Hall December 17, and at once box seats were engaged for the occasion. Plans were laid for a Booster supper December 30. Rev Wm. H. Thomas, a full fledged Booster, will deliver an address together with an interesting program. F. B. MEYER. Reporter. Hear Ye! Hear Ye! Wanted! One thousand good fellows to assemble in bringing good cheer and happiness into the homes of the less fortunate hundreds of families in the City to receive their only Christmas cheer from the Good Fellows who thousands of deutitute children flock to the May Christmas City, which knows no candle or color and made possible only by public subscription. Those who desire to have a part in making 10,000 souls happy Christmas day in Kansas City, please send your contribution to the Chief Good Fellow, No. 200 Gumbel Bldg., Kansas City, Mo., or to the Paseo Y. M. C. A., care Edward Ross. "LISTEN!" Grand entertainment and ball, Monday night, December 13, at Lyric Hall, by the Right Hand Club Auxiliary of B. L. I. P. U. of A. Admission 10 cents. The Oak Leak Art Club will meet at 2114 Woodland avenue December 17, and the 24th we will meet at 1226 Michigan avenue. All members are asked to be present as it is just before Christmas. The Club members had a fine meeting with Miss Davis. MRS. TONKEY, President. COURT OF CALANTHE. COURT OF CALANTHE. By the way we are here again with our anniversary party at Lyrical hall December 17. Officers of Sojourner Truth Court No 35, O. O. C. Dancing Good music. Admission 25 cents. The two flags of the Second regiment U. R. K. of P. will be on exhibition here that evening. LYCEUM ART CLUB The Lyceum Art Club met with Mrs. Bettie Smith, 2310 Highland avenue, Friday, December 3. After business was transacted we were served with a dainty luncheon by the hostess. We then adjourned to meet with Mrs. Mary Wheeler, Friday, December 10. MRS. ADDIE ALLEN, Pres. MISS MABLE C. SMITH, Sec ALUMNISCHOLARSHIP. On November 17 a complimentary program was given by the Lincoln High Alumni to the Federated Alumni. In spite of the inclement weather 100 persons were present to listen to an excellent program by representatives of Lincoln High classes from '92 to 1913 were on the program in speech, song and yell. On this evening a $50 scholarship given by the Federated Alumni was presented to the committee of the faculty, Mr. W. H. Dawley for Miss Mamie Lewis, class '14, who had been selected for the honor. The following communication has been received: "Emery Hall, Wilberforce, Ohio. November 20, 1915. "Member of the Alumni Association, Kansas City, Mo. "I find no words with which to express my thankfulness for having been named the beneficiary of your scholarship. I received the $50 today and I assure you that I will do all in my power to make myself worthy of your kindness. Sincerely yours. "MAMIE J. LEWIS:" Mr. Daniel Lucas, Kansas City's best known citizen, lies very low with little hope of recovery. W. C. MOON. Moon's New Market THE COUNTRY. What time is the clock striking now? Half million in Greater Kansas City. The estimated population of Greater Kansas City within the five-cent car fare limit is 525,000. The City Directory estimates the population to be 367,139. Kansas City has 425 miles of pavement, 480 miles of sewers, 565 miles of water mains, 336 churches, 131 elementary and high schools, 1,250 factories employing Colored persons (44,000). Moon's New Market with the Best of Produce, products fresh from the country, is a Kansas City Institution, and has been in all things for the general good of this city incidentally building up a store of the highest class where you get the maximum value for minimum cost with personal care and good service included. Give us your order for Christmas and we will serve you properly. Bell phone Grand 1746W. We want good reliable Agents in every city and town in the country. Write us for terms. PRICE, 5c. THE GOLDEN WEST. AN INTERESTING REVIEW OF THE PEOPLE, TOWNS AND POSSIBILITIES OF THE GREAT WESTERN SEC TION OF OUR COUNTRY. The Colored Americans Making Good in the Far West and a Steady Stream of Desirable Immigration Now Pouring Into That Splendid Country With Its Wonderful Possi- On account of the fact that we had been heralded as a public speaker, and there being quite a few former Missourians living in Portland, we were besieged during our brief stay to deliver an address to which all the citizens irrespective of fraternities who desired might be welcome. We finally agreed to do so on condition the managers would arrange for an impromptu emancipation celebration, as the next day was Tuesday, September 22, the day in old Missouri we celebrate as Emancipation day, to which the committee agreed, and arrangements were made forthwith. On Tuesday morning we were guests in company with Madame Victoria Clay Haley, grand matron of Missouri, at an 11 o'clock breakfast at the beautiful home of Mr. and Mrs. Williams, and were royally entertained, and met dear old Mother Tipton, an ex-Kansas, and a sister-in-law of the late David Tipton of Emporia. Mrs. Williams herself was once a Kansas City and remembers quite a few of older prominent citizens. We were served one of the most delightful and elaborate breakfasts that it has ever been our pleasure to enjoy, and we had some serious fears for the grand secretary for the desperate and continued assaults he made on the elaborate spread that had been prepared for us. After a most enjoyable morning we were again taken for a drive by some of the brethren in the afternoon, and at 6 were dinner guests of Rev. Dr. and Mrs. J. Logan Crawat at the most beautiful parsonage in the Fifth episcopal district. Rev. Craw and wife are both well known in Kansas City, she being one of the talented Jeltz girls of Topeka before her marriage, and he was for quite awhile a member of Allen chapel's choir, and both are graduates of Emporia normal. Dr. Craw has done a wonderful work for his church and race in this great Western city, and has given up one of the most up-to-date churches in the connection and has been elected chairman of the Puget Sound conference delegation to the next General Conference. The church needs more men like J. Logan Craw. Atnight we delivered the Emancipation address at Mt. Olivet Baptist church, Rev. Magett, pastor (and a very able and affable gentleman, too), and found a packed house awaiting us, and proceeded to put on an old-time Emancipation address, which gave satisfaction, and for awhile carried all back to their former homes in the Southland as we all sang "John Brown's Body," "The Battle Cry of Freedom," "Nearer My God, to Thee" and "America"; and after the program we met many former Missourians and Kansans among whom were Mr. and Mrs. Geo. W. Ford, who are doing nicely there and who are still taking The Sun, being the first subscribers on the books of this paper; Mr. and Mrs. Franklin (Mrs. Franklin was formerly Miss Cora Yancy, and they are now blessed with five children); Dr. and Mrs. J A Merriman, Mrs. Merriman was formerly Barbara Davis); the three Rutherford brothers, who have a leat little up-to-date furnishing goods store and a modern torsional parlor, Edw. be secretary of Enterprise lodge of the Washington jurisdiction; also J C Logan, past grand master of the Washington and one of the influential mer of the Northwest, and many others whose names we do not recall just at this time. BLANCHE ROBERTS-THOMP- SON. In 1888 a girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. George A. Roberts. In 1905 she was graduated from Lincoln High school near the head of her class. In 1906 she was married to Edward B. Thompson and became the fond mother of one girl and five boys. Friday, Dec. 3, 1915, she died. Her life was gentle and the elements so mixed in her that not only nature but the resolutions of her several friends and the organization with which she was identified all attest that she was a dutiful daughter, a loving wife, a devoted mother, a firm friend, and an earnest though quiet worker. No one who had made a deep impression for good upon the community could have caused to assemble to pay the last tribute of respect at hrong which taxed the capacity of Centennial M. E. church, Monday, Dec. 7, 1915, as did Mrs. Blanche Roberts. Thompson. One Woman 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. 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Green ADKINS BROS. & GREEN FUNERAL DIRECTORS AND EMBALMERS chased the People's Undertaking Co. and are planning 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 Free—Lady Attendants—Calls Answered Night or Day. LOCATION—19th and Vine, Bell Phone E4349. R. F. GREEN. Licensed Embalmer and Manager 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. Muehlebach's Pilsener Beer "A HOME PRODUCT" "A DELICIOUS DRINK" "A BEER OF PURITY" Surpassed by none in the market Geo. Muehlebach's Brewing Company Bell Phone 777 Grand Kansas City, Mo. Home Phone 3277 Main 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 Wlekliff, 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 HAVE. 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 0to $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 colored 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 he be forced to sacrifice everything to complete payment on that home. The usual colored man belongs 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 New Dance School Frederick L. Conley, Kansas City's leading dancing instructor, has organized a new class at the Armory hall, Cottage and Vine streets, teaching the very latest dances of the season, also introducing a new method of dancing for the benefit of the dancing class of people of Kansas City. Come out and learn the new dances and the new way of dancing by the new music conducted by the new man. The dances, including the one step, hesitation waltz, Broadway glide, fox trot, Blue Danube waltz are now being taught having quite a few in number in my classes every Thursday evening. Learn the new dances from a man that can dance and can teach dancing and will guarantee to teach you to dance even if you never danced before. Grand Opening On November 25 there will be a grand opening ball of the new dance class, dancing the new dances and whatever you want to dance. Try and attend the classes before that time, so that you will be a qualified attendant of that night. There will be exhibitions o the latest fancy dancing of that night, introduced by Frederick L. Conley, the proprietor of the Special Notice to the Readers of the Kansas City Sun Who Are Interested in Dancing. grand opening. Come out and see demonstrations of the dance dances. grand opening. Come out and see demonstrations of the fancy dances. We teach by careful demonstrations explaining every step and motion of the dance and you can accomplish more in half the time than any other school of dancing in the city. Why can we do so? Because we teach in detail every part of the dance so that you may not only dance correctly, but know how to do them. Because we teach the head to know and direct the feet, and do not pull or haul you around. Because by our method it is impossible to conflict dances as we teach the motion as well as the steps. Come out and hesitate. HANCEFORD BEARD, Assistant. NOTICE! Only a few more of those at the Paseo Y. M. C. A. A WONDERFUL HAIR DRESSER AND GROWER. One thousand agents wanted. Good money made. We want agents in every city and village to sell THE STAR HAIR GROWER. This is a wonderful preparation. Can be used with or without straight- ening irons. Sells for 25c per box—one 25c box will prove its value. Any person that will use a 25c box will be convinced. No matter what has failed to grow your hair just give THE STAR HAIR GROWER a trial and be convinced. Send 25c for full size box. If you wish to be an agent send $1.00 and will send you a full supply that you can begin work with at once; also agents' terms. Send all money by Money Order to THE STAR HAIR GROWER MFGR. 1113 Clark Street. Evanston, Ill. Palace of Fashion --- Palace of Fashion and Beauty Parlor MRS. BIRDIE JACKSON DESIGNER AND DRESSMAKER We Alter and Repair Clothing Northwest corner 18th BELL PHONE THOMAS L. TONSORIA 2211 $^1$ Vi --- THE BARBER'S CHAIR BARBERS: T. E. GREAR, Proprietor. J. R. SHIELDS, O. W. WALKER, Artists. First class shaves, hair cuts and shampoos. Best shop Do not take your money down town when you can get for it at home. You will always find us at our post a serve. GIVE US A CALL. If You are Pleased Tell Your Friends, and If Not MUSIC EVERY WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY First class shaves, hair cuts and shampoos. Best shop in the city. Do not take your money down town when you can get good service for it at home. You will always find us at our post and ready to serve. GIVE US A CALL. If You are Pleased Tell Your Friends, and If Not Tell Us. MUSIC EVERY WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY EVENINGS. A Latest Styles GOOD SERVICE Excellent Opportunity For Ambitious Men. After giving five years of hard study and hard work amokn my people in the insurance capicity, one, year of timehine has been given to the people of Kansas City, and I am very pleased to say that I have been into over 1,000 homes in this city who state they would much prefer having young men of their own race calling to their homes collecting their insurance, and only wished that some old line responsible company writing weekly insurance would employ colored men as agents. After learning that our people are so very anxious to have colored collectors, I have taken up this subject with the home office, and they have willingly consented to give colored agents an opportunity, providing I can find ambitious men who are willing to work and learn the business. Thiis is the problem that confronts me now is finding the men who are willing to work. We will pay you well for your services. We are also writing monthly insurance. Experience is not necessary, as I am willing to teach you the business. If you are not in position to take advantage of this opportunity, I will appreciate it if you will advise a friend whom you think has the ambition to make good in the insurance business. Call at my office and let's talk it over together. Call any day before noon or by appointment. CLOVER LEAF CASUALTY CO. J. J. Allen, Superintendent, 1507 E 18th street, Kansas City, Mo. Bell phone East 4955. 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. FRANKLIN, 1008 East 18 St. Bell phone Grand 2988. Transfer point MME LILLIE JOHNSON HAIR DRESSER AND BEAUTY SPECIALIST Scalp Treatment a Specialty Latest and Most Approved Methods —in— Manicuring and Massaging ELECTRIC LIGHTED Home Phone East 4082 CALL US UP (At Eighteenth & Paseo) Bell Phone East 181 Toilet Articles Delivered Prescriptions filled accurately and promptly by Graduate Registered Pharmacists. Anything in Drug Line Peoples Drug Store Everything for the Toile TAILORING AND CLEANING Prescriptions filled accurately and promptly by Graduate Registered Pharmacists. G. V. GOLDEN 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 19th century. The art of making a suit or a dress is done by experts; the 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, patience, the proper kind of canvas padding, hair cloth, wadding, etc. are fully selected to get the desired results. If such patience and skill are required to build your suit it is onlyenable 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 Lift not Properly Pressed. We are showing and selling suits from $18.00 and up. If you have a fitting 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 part 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, wigs, caps relined, altered to the different styles, are successfully handled by trial will convince. 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 20th 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—Liquid STEAM CLEANING. Steam Cleaning is the use of distilled water, realized soaps, borax, ammonia, the use of chemicals and a great deal thought and reasoning on account of the great variety of materials and condition of the same. Articles steam cleaned require patience and taping by the presser. THE NOFF-MAN 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 garment, other textile fabrics by means of benzine, gasoline or similar volatile oils, which extracts the greasy matter, thereby removing the dirt. It is indicated for goods which would be spoiled by coming in contact with water, by losing the shape or original finish, or where the colors were not be sufficiently fast for steam cleaning. Dry cleaning does not clean even silk perfectly, because benzine soothes the dirt held by greasy matter or it has no influence on water, sugar and glue.istance, if you get wine, ice cream, or water spots on a silk dress, benzine will not remove the spot. You cannot treat the spot the same as you wear wool or cotton goods—silks of today are mostly artificial, tin-weighted or lished with glucose and other sizeing properties. The colors in silk are not deep dyed. To prove the same, if you slight a spot on silk, it removes the color. Organized cleaners of today are fighting the artificial silk manufacture many of the best shops do not guarantee silks. OUR MACHINE IS A GERM EXTERMINATOR. THE HIGH STEAM PRESSURE KILLS THE EGG LIFE. DRY or FRENCH CLEANING is the process of cleaning solled garments or other textile fabrics by means of benzine, gasoline or similar volatile solvents, which extracts the greasy matter, thereby removing the dirt. It is indicated for goods which would be spilled by coming in contact with water, by losing the shape or original finish, or where the colors would not be sufficiently fast for steam cleaning. Dry cleaning does not clean every article perfectly, because benzine loosens the dirt held by greasy matter only, but has no influence on water, soluble matter like sugar and glue. For instance, if you get wine, ice cream, or water spots on a silk dress, benzine will not remove the spot. You cannot treat the spot the same as you would for wool or cotton goods—silks of today are mostly artificial, tin-weighted and finished with glucose and other sizing properties. The colors in silk are not deep dyed. To prove the same, if you slightly rub a spot on silk, it removes the color. Organized cleaners of today are fighting the artificial silk manufacturers as many of the best shops do not guarantee silks. PRESSING DEPARTMENT. Our HOFFMAN STEAM PRESS is a germ exterminator, even killing life. One cannot be too careful as clothes worn by people in every lifefit reach are our shop. The GOLDEN TRAINING AND CLEANING SHOP is located at 11st Eighteenth Street near Eighteenth and Vine, and the Bell Phone at 539. Our HOFFMAN STEAM PRESS is a germ exterminator, even killing the egg life. One cannot be too careful as clothes worn by people in every walk of life, reach some Tailor shop. The GOLDEN TAILORING AND CLEANING SHOP is located at 1606 East Eighteenth Street near Eighteenth and Vine, and our Bell Phone is East $39. A share of your business will be appreciated. "SHOW-ME" PATS.PEND'G. GIVE YOUR WIFE A PRACTICAL CHRISTMAS GIFT; WHAT IS THE USE HER WEARING HERSELF OUT DOING A LOT OF WASH BEATED IN COMFY CHAIR to do TWICE as much WASHING in the week EARNING twice as much money and use LESS SOAP and FUEL. We GUARANTEE cleaner clothes and better COLOR. Ask Mrs. Nannie Fields, 1333 Vine St., Mrs. Anna Simms, 1915 Oak St., Mrs. Nettie Johnson, 1806 East Howard St., Mrs. Harry Fields, 2539 Michigan Ave., Mrs. Emma Jenkins, 1810 East Howard St., Mrs. Georgia Lewis, 4961 Wornall Road, Mrs. Amanda Slaughter, 1009 Euclid Ave., Mrs. Mianne Jackson, 1820 East 12th St., Mrs. McGary, 1416 East 24th St., Mrs. W. Hicks, 1117 Woodland Ave. All are experienced landwresses and have used and ARE using "SHOW-ME" WASHERS and say they can do more work and are not so tired. NO YELLOW WASH WITH THE "SHOW-ME" Mrs. Nelson C. Crews, 2624 Highland Ave., is well pleased with the "SHOW-ME" as is also Mrs. L. B. Aleman, 384 Lyda Ave. SAVE YOUR BACK AND HANDS, YOU MAY NEED THEM SOME DAY. ARRANGE WITH THE SUN FOR FREE TRIAL H. A. MANUFACTURING CO., IRA C. HUBBELL, Pres. 4961 Wornall Rd., KANSAS CITY, MO. XXTH CENTURY HAIR PREPARATIONS And Have Good Hair Mme. P. M. Dabney's XXth Century Hair Grower Madam P. M. Dabney's XXth Century Hair Grower promotes a beautiful growth of hair, stops falling out and breaking of hair, removes dandruff and relieves itching of scalp. It will make YOUR hair grow. For woman, man or child. Mme. P. M. Dabney's XXth Century Pro Madam P. M. Dabney Century Pressing ideal hair dressing properties which pre hair from wind, we disease, make it glossy; improves the of the hair and straightening without PRICE 50c. PER JAR Mme. P. M. Dabney's XXth Century Hair Growe AL Six Weeks' T TESTIMONIAL "This is to certify that the writer suffered for four years with danduff and itching of the scalp until practically bald, trying many remedies but of no avail. About six months ago I began to use Madam P. M. Dabney the XXth Century Hair Grower, the results up to date are pleasing. Dandruff removed, itching stopped, good growth of hair started. The remedy is O. K. Yours for success, Rev. L. W. Harris, Mod. Mt. Zion Baptist Association, Carrollton, Mo." Make a course of treatment which will last six weeks. enclosing P. O. money ord by parcel post prepaid, or w mation to Madam P. M. Dab HAIR PREPA 1806 E. 24th St. BEWARE SONS:— coming to Make "PORO" Preparations With Broken Seal Preparations said to be As Good as "PORO" Preparations with Name Sounding Anything PORO" With Broken Seal said to be As Good as "PORO" with Name Sounding Anything Like Claiming to Make "PORO" Selling Preparations With Broke Selling Preparations said to be A Selling Preparations with Name Claiming to Make "PORO" Selling Preparations With Broken Seal Selling Preparations said to be As Good as "PORO" Selling Preparations with Name Sounding Anything Like 66 TRADE PORO MARK Selling Unsealed Goods Without Labels, as "PORO" These persons are swindling people out of their money the co over. Do not give them your money, but write us. "PORO" COLLEGE COMPANY 3100 PINE STREET Making Unsealed Goods Without Labels, as "PORO" persons are swindling people out of their money over. Do not give them your money, but write "PORO" COLLEGE COMPANY 3100 PINE STREET Foods Without Labels, as "PORO" telling people out of their money the country give them your money, but write us. "O" COLLEGE COMPANY PINE STREET Selling Unsealed Goods Without Labels, as "PORO" These persons are swindling people out of their money the country over. Do not give them your money, but write us. "PORO" COLLEGE COMPANY 3100 PINE STREET ST. LOUIS, MO. BEWARE OF IMITATIONS Expert Dental Special OF KANSAS CITY Our work has stood the test. We have been doing high class tal Work for the past 29 years. We have thousands of satis REMEMBER, IN BUSINESS 29 YEARS All work kept in repair free of charge. SAVE MONEY EXAMINATION FREE All work guaranteed 20 years. GET The doctor who extracts your teeth here has undoubtedly had in this line than any other dentist in the city, so you get the m ice. BRIDGE WO pert Dental Special OF KANSAS CITY has stood the test. We have been doing high class gur work for the past 29 years. We have thousands of satisf REMEMBER, IN BUSINESS 29 YEARS All work kept in repair free of charge. MONEY EXAMINATION FREE All work guaranteed 20 years. GET T or who extracts your teeth here has undoubtedly had m e than any other dentist in the city, so you get the mo ENTAL SPECIALISTS KANSAS CITY We have been doing high class guaranteed Den- years. We have thousands of satisfied patients. BER, IN BUSINESS 29 YEARS k kept in repair free of charge. EXAMINATION FREE work guaranteed 20 years. GET THE BEST our teeth here has undoubtedly had more experience dentist in the city, so you get the most expert serv- Expert Dental Specialists Our work has stood the test. We have been doing high class guaranteed Dental Work for the past 29 years. We have thousands of satisfied patients. REMEMBER, IN BUSINESS 29 YEARS All work kept in repair free of charge. GOLD CROWNS, $3, $4 AND $5 WHITE CROWNS SET OF TEETH, UPPER NEW YORK L 1017-19 Walt Over Jaccard's Jewelry Store, 1 door WHITE CROWNS, $3, $4 AND $5 SET OF TEETH, UPPER AND LOWER, $5.00 AU W YORK DENTAL 1017-19 Walnut Street Jaccard's Jewelry Store, 1 door north Emery, Bird, T WHITE CROWNS, $3, $4 AND $5 BETH, UPPER AND LOWER, $5.00 AND UP RK DENTAL CO. 9 Walnut Street Y Store, 1 door north Emery, Bird, Thayer Co. WHITE CROWNS, $3, $4 AND $5 SET OF TEETH, UPPER AND LOWER, $5.00 AND UP Over Jaccard's Jewelry Store, 1 door north Emery, Bird, Thayer Co. A. Hot and Cold Baths — All Outside Rooms. Luncheon served at night. 339 RICH STREET Rooms With or Without Board, Hot and Cold Baths, Running Water in Every Room. All Outside Rooms. 422 Brannan St., SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF. Mrs. V. L. North Hueston, Prop. Subscribe for Subscribe for The Su be for The Sun OF PERSONS:— MRS V.L. HUESTON M. Dabney's Pressing Oil Mme. P. M. Dabney's XXth Century Shampoo Mme. P. M. Dabney's XXth Century Pressing Oil Madam P. M. Dabney's XXth Century Pressing Oil is an ideal hair dressing, having properties which protect the hair from wind, weather and disease, make it soft and glossy; improves the quality of the hair and promotes straightening without irons. For woman, man or child. PRICE 50c. PER BOX Mme. P. M. Dabney's XXth Century Pressing Oil Weeks' Treatment $1.25 Six Weeks' Treatment $1.25 One jar Madam P. M. Dabney's XXth Century Hair Grower One box Madam P. M. Dabney's XXth Century Pressing Oil And one bottle Madam P. M. Dabney's. XXth Century Shampoo . Course of treatment for the hair and scalp will last six weeks. Send us an order today g P. O. money order for $1.25 and receive them post prepaid, or write for literature and inform- Dam P. M. Dabney's XXth Century HAIR PREPARATIONS CO. . 24th St. Kansas City, Mo. Make a course of treatment for the hair and scalp which will last six weeks. Send us an order today enclosing P. O. money order for $1.25 and receive them by parcel post prepaid, or write for literature and information to HAIR PREPARATIONS CO. 1806 E. 24th St. Kansas City, Mo. Spaces where from one to ten teeth have been lost we replace with bridge work. It looks the same as natural teeth, lasts a lifetime and requires no plate. Broken down teeth we restore to beauty and usefulness with crowns of porcelain and gold. --- BRIDGE WORK THE DE LUX COZY FURNISHED ROOMS NEW HOTEL PANAMA TESTIMONIAL "With the use of Madam P. M. Dabney's XXth Century Hair Preparations my hair has grown four inches in six months. I would not be without them." Mrs. Henderson, 1721 Forest Ave., Kansas City, Mo Madam P. M. Dabney's XXth Century Shampoo is the best cleaner for the washing of the heads of colored people. It contains no astringents or other ingredients harmful to the scalp. It promotes hair health and vigor. For woman, man or child. PRICE 50c. PER BOTTLE Mme. P. M. Dabney's XXth Century Shampoo FASCINATING CROCHET AND EMBROIDERY For Holiday Gifts. Handkerchiefs, Wash Cloths, Towels, Cuffs, Collars—anything for any body who admires art needlework Place your orders now. Prices right MRS. W. T. SUMLIN. 2822 Pine St. St. Louis, Mo Have you been to Mrs. Stella Hubbard's NEW MILLINERY SHOP 1609 E. 18th St. It's cozy—Go see her. * Mme. Benton Dean, the popular * milliner, resides at 1010 Troost * avenue, where she is elegantly loca- * tated and will be extremely pleased * 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 FAMILY OF THE WESTERN WESTERN WESTERN 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, dancing 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 Modern Builders Co. A. E. ESTES, President General Contracting Repairing a Specialty TISFACTION GUARANTEED THE Moder A.E.B Genera Repairi SATISFACT 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 wi GEO BEL Collector KANSAS CITY Directly opp Parkers and Monuments buy from $15.00 up. Let us show you that you may have 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., SUNSHINE ALSTAFF BROADWAY BREWING CO. DE LAUIS, G.E.A. Grand 350 Bell Main 529 Home WEAVER FRUIT AND FLOWER SHOP We Carry a Full Line of Choicest Fruits and Flowers. Let us and 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 1510 East 18th WEAVER of Choices Send out One of Fruits. We meet all Fly BESSIE Bell Phone E. 4798 oses Dickson Regalia and Supplies Co 1217 WOODLAND AVENUE Kansas City, Mo. Regallias, Rituals and Ceremonials for OES OF JERICHO ORDER EASTERN STAR MASONIC BODIES ORDER OF TWELVE and Emblems for U. B. F. & S. M. T. Special Catalogues for Each LODGE ROOM FURNITURE MADE TO ORDER Souvenir Badges for All Conventions The Moses Dick 121 Regalia HEROINES OF JERICHY ORDER Badges and Emblems for LODGE ROOM Souven The Moses Dickson Regalia and Supplies Co KELLEY'S FLOUR BEST HIGH PATENT Kelley's Best Beat all the Rest. Kelley Milling Co. K.C., U.S.A. Office 2460 Waldrond Ave KANSAS CITY, MO Drink "Falstaff" THE CHOICEST PRODUCT OF THE BREWERS' ART G. GODRON, Manager Families Supplied Grand 350 Bell Residence: Bell E. 4852W 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 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. BSMITH, 1301 East 18th St. Bell phone Gra- vin 5467. RUG STORE, 18th and Paseo. Bell phone Gra- tion 4082. ER'S PHARMACY—18th and Woodland. The East 272, Home phone East 4070. DRY GOODS AND NOTIONS. LMES & CO., 2409 Vine Street. EXPRESS AND BAGGAGE. SON, 1816 Highland, Bell phone, East 3485W. FLORISTS. NT FLORAL CO., 1801 East 18th St. Bell phone phone, East 4070. GROCERS. N, 2644 Woodland Ave. Bell phone, East 1493. INSURANCE. LIFE INSURANCE CO., 1507 East 18th St., N 66J. T. A. Ross, JEWELERS. N, 1616 West 9th St., Bell phone, Main 6248R. LAWYERS. WAY, 601 Delaware, Home phone M58, Bell p practices in all courts. TON, 601 Delaware, Home phone M58, Bell p practical advice. Practices in all courts. SSOM, Attorney at Law, 307 Walnut street. The East 2727, Home phone East 4070. KLEFORD, Attorney at Law, 516 Minnesota Kas. Bell phone, West 3866. THEODORE SMITH, 1301 East 18th St. Bell phone Grand 4591, Home Main 5467. PEOPLE'S DRUG STORE, 18th and Paseo. Bell phone East 1814, Home East 4082. R. W. FOSTER'S PHARMACY—18th and Woodland. Bell phone East 272, Home phone East 4070. 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 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 St. Bell phone East 1643. PHYSICIANS. 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., 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 DR. R. J. LAMBERT, Theraptics, P. O. box 90A, Bell phone, Rosedale 523, Rosedale, Kas. C. A. FRANKLIN, 1008 East 18th St. Bell phone Grand 2988. REAL ESTATE and EMPLOYMENT. 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. BROS. & GREEN, 19th and Vine Sts. Both phone BTEE, Licensed Embalmer, 2220 Vine St., Bell Home East 3341. BROS., 1729 Lydia Ave. Bell Phone Grand 1989. Res., Bell East 3281. CALDWELL & CHAPMA Hair and Milline 18th and Paseo, Kansas City, Mo. Home Phone East 4009 Treatment a Specialty. Caldwell's Pomade and To Grows Hair. Try it. Save your combings, cut ha and any old hat you may have. Rched From Samples. Feathers and Hats Cleaned, Agents for Spirella Corrsets. Mail orders answered ORK GUARANTEED. LIVE AGENTS WANT CURING FACIAL MAS ADKINS BROS, & GREEN, 19th and Vine Sts. Both phones E. 4349. 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 Spirella Corsets. Mail orders answered promptly WORK GUARANTEED. LIVE AGENTS WANTED on 25 Cents Admission on 25 Cents Admission 25 Cents SOMETHING NEW! GREAT! PLEASING! NIGHT'S DANCING ACADEMY 14TH and MICHIGAN DANCE CHRISTMAS AFTERNOON AND NIGHT WRIGHT'S DANCING ACADEMY BIG DANCE CHRISTMAS AFTERNOON AND NIGHT Dancing Every Thursday Afternoon Biggest in the City for Colored GOLDEN, 1650 East 18th St. STHAM BROS., 1831 Paseo. DRUG ODORE SMITH, 1301 East Home Main 5467. PLEE'S DRUG STORE, 18th Home East 4082. J. FOSTER'S PHARMACY Bell phone East 272, Home p DRY GOODS, CLOR-HOLMES & CO., 2409 T. EXPRESS A S. JACKSON, 1816 Highland. FLO ESTHWAIT FLORAL CO., 18 272. Home phone, East 4070. GRO S. WILSON, 2644 Woodland. INSU INDARD LIFE INSURANCE Grand 2666J. T. A. Ross. JEW S. WILSON, 1616 West 9th St. LAW C. CALLOWAY, 601 Delaware 448. Practices in all courts. C. HUESTON, 601 Delaware 448. Legal advice. Practice. D. T. WASSOM, Attorney at Bell phone East 2727, Home A. SHACKLEFORD, Attorney Las City, Kas. Bell phone. MIL S. T. A. HOLLAND, Fashion phone, East 4600. 1706 East OLDWELL CHAPMAN, 18th DRUG STORES. DRY GOODS AND NOTIONS. TAYLOR-HOLMES & CO. 2409 Vine Street. FLORISTS. GROCERS. JEWELERS. LAWYERS. MILLINERY. PHOTOGRAPHERS. BRUCE SANTEE, Proprietor phone East 1643. PHYS R. J. LAMBERT, Theraptic 523, Rosedale, Kas. PR A. FRANKLIN, 1008 East 181 REAL ESTATE PRO-AMERICAN REAL ESTATE nished. 911 McGee street. Bell Phone 751 Main. LORED PEOPLE'S INVEST East 1011, Home East 4011. SECOND G. HOPKINS, 2122 Vine St. UND DKINS BROS. & GREEN, 191 H. COUNTEE, Licensed Embl. 3336, Home East 3341. ATKINS BROS., 1729 Lydia Main 7989. Res., Bell East CALDWELLE Hair and 18th and Pase Home H Scalp Treatment a Specialty. Grows Hair. Try it. and any oil. Hair Matched From Samples. Blocked. Agents for Spirella. WORK GUARANTEED MANICURING We teach Admission 25 Cents PHYSICIANS. UNDERTAKERS. We teach the work we do WRIGHT'S DA 14TH a BIG DANCE CHRISTM 14TH and MICHIGAN Hall For Rent at Any Time ```markdown ``` Very Low Prices THEKANSASCITYSUN All communications should be addressed to the Kansas City Sun, 1803 East 18th Street. Bell Phone East 999. Entered as second-class matter, August 12, 1908, at the postoffice at Kansas City, Mo., under the act of March 3, 1879. Nelson C. Crews.....Editor and Owner Willa B. Glenn.....General Manager SUBSCRIPTION RATES: One Year.....$1.50 Six Months.....7.50 Three Months.....50 ADVERTISING RATE, 50 CENTS PER INCH. CHURCH DIRECTORY. Bethel A. M. E. Church, 24th and Flora St. Stephen's M. E. Church, 604 Charlotte St. Centennial M. E. Church, 19th and Woodland Second Baptist Church, 10th and Charlotte. Jon Chapel A. M. E. Church, 10th and Charlotte. Kansas Ave. Baptist Church, 46th and Kansas. Ebenzer A. M. E. Church, 17th and Troy. St. Augustine's P. E. Church, 11th and Troost. St. Baptist Church, 1825 Vine St. Ward Chapel A. M. E. Church, 11th and Woodland. Flurry Valley Baptist Church, 1120 Crystal Avenue. St. Jebn's A. M. E. Church, 1743 Beilleview. Saventh Day Adventist, 23rd and Woodland. St. Monica's Catholic, 17th and Lydia. Morning Star Baptist Church, 2311 Vine. Highland Avenue Baptist Church, 1111 Highland. Centropolis A. M. E. Church, Centropolis, Mo. St. James A. M. E. Z. Church, 1823 Woodland Ave. Third Baptist Church, Roundtop. Pilgrim Baptist Church, 614 Charlotte St. Progressive Baptist Church, 29th and Summit. E. Church, 3817 Flora Ave. St. James Baptist Church, 4099 Mll St St. Luke A. M. Church, 43rd and Baptist Church. A. M. E. Mission, 655 Grand Ave. CLARK CHAPEL M. E. CHURCH, 1664 Madison Ave. KANSA CITY, KAN, CHURCHES. First A. M. E. Church, 8th and Neb. Pleasant Green Baptist Church, 1st and Baptilog. Eighth St. Baptist Church, 8th and Oakland. Metropolitan Baptist Church, 9th and Washington. Washington. Bethel A. M. E. Church, Water and Bethel A. M. E. Church, Water and steward Streets. St. Paul A. M. E. Church, 21st and Ruby. First Baptist Church, 5th and Neb. King Solomon Baptist Church, 3rd and State Quindaro A. M. E. Church, Quindaro, Pleasant Valley Baptist Church, Rosedale, Kan. M. E. Church, 8th and Oakland, M. E. Church, 4th and Oakland. Salter Mission, A. M. E. Church, South Park, Kan. Protestant Episcopal, 3rd and Stewart. Second Baptist Church, 24th and Ruby. West Paul Church, 14th and Shawnee. St. Paul A. M. E. Zion Church, 4000 Adams. Bethel A. M. E. Church, Roseale, Kan. Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 4th and Virgilian. Ebenzer A. M. E. Church, Sanford and Trumont. Mt. Zion Primitive Baptist Church, Westport avenue and Tangent street, Rosedale. EDITORIAL The narrow bias and unpatriotic prejudice shown in the small acts of President Wilson ought to prove the undoing of the Negro democracy. The Republican party is the only logical place for the black voter. If those bad Negro boys and girls who infest the streets at night have no parents they should be sent to reformatories. If they have parents, then they should be sent along with the children. This is the element that brings ignominy upon the whole race. A reform in church punctuality is being attempted by some of the pastors. If people are chided for being late to services they usually take offense and stay away altogether. Why not let them go along as they please and have the fun of seeing them come up tardy when Gabriel calls them? Here's another suggestion. Let the church members themselves take up the idea of being on time just as a matter of Christian ethics. It would also look like an evidence of real zeal in worship. It wouldn't look so much like desultory formality. Then the worldly people would think better of emulating the example. There's the matter of reverent silence during all parts of the service. A close observation indicates that most of the irreverent noises is created by the officials of the various churches. It appears that these personages just can not keep still a minute. The limelight is so fascinating, you know, and the people must know just who it is that runs the church. The big charity affair will be given at Convention hall next Friday evening. Now that supervisors, principals, teachers and children have worked so long and diligently in preparing the program, the occasion ought to interest every member of our race in the city. The program will be unique as well as highly interesting and the cause for which it will be rendered is highly commendable. It will perhaps be the only opportunity this season for all the colored people to make a big demonstration and get to see each other at a public function. Let's see how we look. Let's see how we feel when all engaged in the one purpose of encouraging the children's efforts and at the same time showing our appreciation of what others are trying to do for our charitable subjects. A NEW BOOK. A most pleasing and interesting book entitled "My Work and Public Sentiments," by Mrs. Maria P. Williams, has just been issued in this city and the editor has no hesitation in saying that it contains the most pungent and gripping declarations that have appeared in any book from the pen of a Negro author in recent years. As the author well says: "It is not a woman's suffrage ad- vocate, nor a political exegesis, but is destined to advance the intellectual and moral standard of the race." It treats of the political and social status of the race both present and future—discusses present evils and the way out—The Negro in Politics—The Woman in Politics—The Negro in Business—Stumbling Blocks—Duties of Leaders—Mistakes of Our Leaders—and Amalgamation Wrong. The author is painfully frank in showing up some of our shortcomings, and the bigotted superficial and ignorant "leader" is shown no mercy. She says she knows it's impossible to please everybody and therefore she's not attempting to please anybody but aims to give a full clear and comprehensive resume of conditions confronting the race. While we do not agree with Mrs. Williams in all her deductions, yet we must confess we admire her book as well as her clear and forceful utterances. It must be read to be appreciated. Her address is 1204 Highland avenue. WHERE WILSON FAILS More comment has been occasioned by the failure of President Wilson to take notice of the death of Booker T. Washington, among those vitally interested in the work of the dead Negro, in the matter of securing a successor at Tuskegee, important as securing a successor is recognized to be. Although the president, as a college man himself, has known more of the great work at Tuskegee than anyone in public life, and as a college man must be presumed to have felt keener interest in that work, he has made not the slightest comment either on Washington, on his work, or on the future of the school. And this neglect on his part seems to have been the neglect also of official Washington for with the single exception of Secretary Lane nobody connected with the administration has sent a letter, or given public expression of appreciation. Just why the president should have felt constrained to this silence nobody is able to explain, for the newspapers of the South and the public men of the South have not held themselves in any such restraint. Neither the prejudices of a southerner, nor political expediency would seem to be enough to explain or excuse this singular neglect. Of course, everybody will form a speedy judgment in his own mind. The president as an educator cannot have been indifferent to the great work Booker T. Washington did, nor as a lover of his country can he be indifferent to the advancement of the Negro people. But the president has shown a singular inability to measure up to certain occasions since he has been president, and this would seem to be one of them. The president has some very marked human limitations—Des Moines Register and Leader. (This is one of the great dailies of the country that capitalizes the word "Negro" wherever it appears in its columns and has a larger circulation than any other paper in this country published in a city the size of Des Moines.) Little Corner —That right always wins. W-E-L-L I hope so, anyhow. —That if you wallow in mud you are bound to get dirty. —That those Negroes who won't work might as well get in line for either the soup house or rthe work- house. —That those low neck styles are keeping the doctors and undertakers more than busy this winter. Well, you can't tell a woman. —That there are more girls being led astray by chauffeurs than by any class of men in town. Keep your girls out of these cars, —That there's a certain block in this town where every family in it orders a case or so of beer every Sat- day. Well, what do they with it? —That a certain daddy looks at a beautiful baby that came to their house recently, looks long and steadily and then scratches his head in a puzzled way. Why? —That a dude went to a certain respectable family's house to rent a room the other day, and wanted to know the first thing "could he have privileges?" Now what did he mean? —That the man or woman who professes to be a true "child of God" and can tango and dog walk three nights out of a week and drink pot beer all the time, is going to hell faster than a shooting star can cross the heavens. Preach it, brother, preach it. —That no man does more for the poor and needy, the churches and hospitals and every worthy movement in this city than Dr. Theo Smith, our druggist, or Dr. J. Edward Perry, our distinguished physician. God bless them both. COLORED ST. LOUIS FOOLED. Light-Hued Pastor of Oldest Colored Baptist Church, Rev. F. F. Martyn, Elopes With Colored Girl— Colored St. Louis has been thoroughly fooled. Rev. Farrar F. Martyn, for the last year pastor of the First Colored Baptist church of St. Louis and accepted by the worshippers as a member of the race, is proven to be a white man. The revelation came at the same time that news was received that Martyn had been arrested in Yonkers, N. Y., in company with a young colored woman with whom he ran away from St. Louis. Judge Daniel O. Fisher, of the St. Louis Circuit Court, is authority for the statement that the reputed Negro minister was white, and that his father, the Rev. W. Carlos Martyn, was once pastor of the Pilgrim Congregational church, when it was the most fashionable and wealthy white church in the city. Judge Fisher knew Dr. Martyn and his sons, Farrar and Paul. There can be no mistake in the identity of the Rev. F. Martyn. At the time the supposed Negro preacher left the city, Mrs. Sequela Davis, of 1004A Leffingwell avenue, Indianapolis, reported the disappearance of her 19-year-old daughter, Vera Davis, a summer high school girl who sang in the First Baptist choir. Prof. Richard H. Cole, principal of the summer high school, told of seeing the two parties together the day of their departure. Brother Visits Deacons. Brother Visits Deacons. A day or so after Martyn's disappearance his brother, Paul, visited several of his deacons. He assured them that his brother would return to St. Louis to disprove the rumor that he had gone away with the little Davis girl. Several of the deacons cashed checks for Paul. They have been unable to negotiate these checks and have reported the fact to the police, who have been looking for Paul. Martyn had prepared a circular advertising his proposed lecture tour. In it he nowhere himself describes himself as a colored, but says he is the most eloquent member of his race. Able, Well-duced, Manly on the Race Question. The people regarded him as an excellent preacher and pastor. He had the pulpit of the notorious Rev. H. H. Harris, and had built up the church. Rev. Martyn was a strong champion of the race, militant against injustice and segregation. He was the editorial writer of the Argus, the local colored paper and wrote a splendid editorial at the time of the Wilson-Trotter episode. While the colored people believed he was a colored man, they felt a mystery as to his antecedents. No one knew anything of him before he came to St. Louis. A few wondered if he really was colored or white. This was due to his thorough education and his literary ability. He was also a musical composer and musician. St. Louis was emphatically fooled. Martyn looked to be white. CHILLICOTHE MO. Mr. James Anderson returned from Chicago after completing a contract for plastering the new home of his son, Mr. Fred Anderson....Mrs. Gilbert, wife of Presiding Elder A. A. Gilbert, is visiting relatives and friends ...Mr. Hannibal Nance, one of our old industrious and highly respected citizens, met with a painful accident last week. We are glad to state that he is recovering...Mrs. Mira Snowden has been very ill at her home... The Bethel Literary and Historical Society has been reorganized with Prof. V. W. Williams and Prof. Wm. Longdon as president and secretary. We hope the public will give the officers and members enthusiastic support and make each Friday night a signal for the gathering of the populace at the A. M. E. church....The advertisement of our tailor, Mr. Clyde Banks, is shown at one of the movie houses... Mr. George Davis, a cripple, died at the home of Mr. Henry Monroe last Friday. It is admitted that he had a wider acquaintance in Northwest Missouri than any other person... In the death of Chaucey Curry which occurred at the home of his parents last Monday, we are aware that solemnity is immeasurably deepened when the life of a young man or woman is eclipsed in the morning by death. Funeral services were held at the A. M. E. church Friday after noon with Rev. H. O. Burbridge of Quindarbo, Kas., officiating. Mr. Pearl Alnutt and Miss Pritchett were happily married last Tuesday. WASHINGTON'S INFLUENCE By CHARLES WILLIAMS, Fort. Madison, la. Several days have passed by since the message came to me that Dr. Washington was at rest. Several times the sun has risen to light a restless, struggling world. Several times the silent night has brought fitful slumber to weary eyelids; and through it all our best and faithful friend sleeps well. And now another day has dawned, and again we fall into our places in the accustomed routine, wondering how we can, yet knowing that we must go on and on with the shadow of others whose lives must not be darkened by our private grief. And all day long one thought repeats itself. Mr. Washington at rest! Not in inactivity. Who knows but his good influence may be more to our lives now than it has ever been before? Who shall say that this vivid impression of his nearness is fancy? To me it is a joyful belief. NO BULL HERE. Mr. Editor Kansas City Sun: Sir: You will pleas find enclosed subscription for your paper, the Kansas City Sun. I had an occasion to go across the valley last week with a party from Los Angeles to look at some placer claims up in the Funeral range mountains, and found the editorial sheet of your paper. I have no idea how it got there, as there has not been any one in those parts since the Scottie boom, and paper is almost an unheard of find on the desert, owing to the frequency of sand storms, The date was gone and I have no way of telling when it was printed. As Kansas City is my home it made me feel somewhat homesick, as it has been six years since I was back there. I sent to Phoenix, Ariz., and got your address and taking this time to order the paper. There are not many colored people up in this country, but the few that are here are doing well. Some are prospecting, others are mining and there are a few laborers. I might mention that there is a colored man over in the Ibex range who has a talcum claim that will sell (according to the assayers) for $80,000 to $100,000. If what the colored man is doing would interest your readers I could tell the possibilities for the right kind of people, both married and single, in Death Valley. J. E. WALTON. HELENA, MONT. The young people of St. James church met and organized a literary society last Friday night. After adopting the constitution the following members were elected: Miss Carloia Ford, president; Miss Carolyn Dorsey, first vice president; Robert Brown, second vice president; Miss Ruth Hooper secretary; Miss Emma Dorsey, a assist ant secretary; Mr. Lowry, treasurer; Mr. V. Costella, librarian, and Mr. A. J. Lee, critic; Miss Lena Forsey and Mr. A. J. Lee left Thursday morning for Great Falls where they attended the Grand Thanksgiving ball... Miss Carolyn Dorsey and Miss C. V. Ford spent a few days in Butte and Anaconda... Thanksgiving day was observed at St. James church. Dinner was not served but a free will offering was taken. The ladies of the Baptist church served dinner, which was a grand success. There were several small dinner parties Thanksgiving day, Mrs. Miles York and Mrs. H. J. Baker, Mrs. George Lee and Mrs. Andrew Green entertained at dinner... Miss M. Walton is very ill at St. John's hospital... Mr. Andrew Green, Mother Kelly, Sargeant Smith, Mother Warren, Mrs. J. W. Crump, Norman Home and Mrs. Miles York's two small children are on the sick list... Mrs. Ada Salburg has gone to Deer Lodge on a visit... Mr. and Mrs. Robert Houston have returned from their ranch and will spend the winter in Helena... Mrs. Lou Harrison is expected home soon from California where she was called on account of the death of Mrs. Lena Bounsilr... The Busy Bee club will meet with Mrs. I. S. Wilson Thursday night... Mrs. Ed Johnson, president... Mrs. Sarah Ingram and Ed Johnson are convalescent. HOLDEN, MISSOURI The Ladies' Social Club met last Friday night with Mrs. Barbara Carmichael and a pleasant evening was spent...The Refuge Lodge had its regular meeting and reported everything splendid...Mrs. James Ewing, who has been confined for some time indoors, was able to go out of town last week. We hope her recovery will be soon...Mrs. Gilliam, who resides north of Centerview, is visiting here this week...Mrs. Richard Johnson of Warrensburg, was in our town last Saturday on business...Mr. Orb King is working at Blackwater this week...The South Side Club caught six oppositions and beat the West Side Club 3 to 0 and the North Side tied the South 3 to 3...Mr. Tom Lee, who has been on the sick list for a few days, was able to go to see his mother last Tuesday evening...Mr. Sherman Brown spent last Saturday in Odessa and Mrs. Brown spent Saturday night here with Mrs. Nannie Simmons...Miss Maud Ewing is the guest of her mother, Mrs. James Ewing in South Holden at this writing...Mr. Frest Berry of Warrensburg and Miss Halle were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. C. Berry last Sunday...Miss Bella Corney of Warrensburg spent last Sunday with her aunt, Bette Jacobs, accompanied by Mrs. Benjamin 'Hallie of Warrensburg. ST. JOSEPH. MISSOURI: Mrs. Emmet Parker is still very ill ...Madame Williams has returned from Cameron, Mo., called there by the death of her father...Mrs. Addie Robinson is still quite ill...Mr. Albert Hofferaker of Oregon, Mo., made a pleasant call on his sister, Mrs. Smith Crews, Tuesday afternoon...Mr. Jno. Guthrie is somewhat improved in health...Miss Sadie Wilson has returned from Oregon, Mo., visiting her sister, Mrs. Stith. Quarterly meeting was observed at the A. M. E. Church, Sunday...Rev. Bryant filled the pulpit and the meeting was largely attended. Lindsay Lee died December 5 at the local hospital. The funeral arrangements were not complete upon going to press...Miss Jennie King is very ill at her residence on Douglass street...Harrison Phillips is quite ill at his home on Holmes street. ROSEDALE KANSAS Monday evening at 11 North Henderson avenue, Miss Rosie Locke and Mr. Arthur Dayton were united in marriage. The wedding was a very beautiful one. The Rev. Williams, pastor of the M. E. church, officiated.... Mrs. Alice Thomas, 1022 West 8th is very ill.... Mrs. Victoria Smith, who has been very ill, is improving.... Mrs. Myrtle Sloss is able to be out again....Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Schooler have adopted a 9-岁 old little girl to whom they have given the name of Lillian May. FOREST GREEN, MO. Great revival closed last Friday night with 37 additions and 28 for baptism. Sunday morning at 11 the church was packed to its utmost capacity and at 11:15 the pastor led the procession of 18 men and five ladies robed in beautiful gowns preparatory for baptism. The pastor delivered a short address after which a splendid offering was lifted. Then the procession formed and marched to a beautiful place where 200 persons witnessed the 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, Wis., Sec. or H. R. GRAHAM, Kingston, Mo., statistician, or NELSON C. CREWS/ Editor The Kansas City Sun, Kansas City, Mo. Very truly yours, A. J. SMITHERMAN, President Editor The Tulsa Star, Tulsa, Okla. Saptist Church ED SOUTHERN Meeting St. Stephen Baptist CL OLD-FASHIONED SOUTHERN Revival Meeting St. Stephen Baptist Church OLD-FASHIONED SOUTHERN Revival Meeting SING, PRAY, AND SHOUT ONE LIKE OUR FORE-PARENTS ENJOYED IN D BEFORE STYLE AND PRIDE WERE EVER DON'T FAIL TO ATTEND THIS GREAT MEET STOP AND CONSIDER THE IMPORTANCE OF SOUL. IS ENJOYED IN DAYS OF OLD DE WERE EVER KNOWN. HIS GREAT MEETING. IMPORTANCE OF YOUR OWN 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. THE RIGHTS OF THE HUMAN MEMBERSHIP REV. J. W. HURSE. D. D.. PASTOR Sunday, Dec. 12, 6 p. m.—Twilight Prayer Meeting, led by 11:00 a. m.—Subject, "Take a Low Seat." 2:30 p. m.—Sunday School. 6:30 p. m.—B. Y. P. U. 8:00 p. m.—Subject, "The True Plan of Salvation." Monday, Dec. 13, 8 p. m.—Subject, "Dry Bones in the Ch Tuesday, Dec. 14, 8 p. m.—Subject, "Ty Faith has Made Wednesday, Dec. 15, 8 p. m.—Subject, "Go and Wash." Thursday, Dec. 16, 8 p. m.—Subject, "The Unworthiness Friday, Dec. 17, 8 p. m.—Subject, "My God Answers by Saturday, Dec. 18, 8 p. m.—Choir Practice. Sunday, Dec. 19, 6 a. m.—Twilight Prayer Meeting, led 10:45 a. m.—Song Service by Choir. 11:00 a. m.—Subject, "Benefits Derived from Religion 2:30 p. m.—Sunday School. 3:30 p. m.—An Old-time Speaking Meeting. 6:30 p. m.—B. Y. P. U. 8:00 p. m.—Subject, "True Religion and the Lord's Monday, Dec. 20, 8 p. m.—Subject, "Satan at Church." Tuesday, Dec. 21, 8 p. m.—Subject, "Unity of Faith and Wednesday, Dec. 22, 8 p. m.—Subject, "The Year of Jub Thursday, Dec. 23, 8 p. m.—Subject, "The Dead Standin Friday, Dec. 24, 9 p. m.—Service will be held all night. Prayer Meeting, led by the Mothers. Low Seat." True Plan of Salvation." "Dry Bones in the Church." "Ty Faith has Made Thee Whole." "ect, 'Go and Wash.' "The Unworthiness of My House." "My God Answers by Fire." Practice. At Prayer Meeting, led by the Trustees Choir. Is Derived from Religion." Making Meeting. Religion and the Lord's Supper." "Satan at Church." "Unity of Faith and Work." "ect, 'The Year of Jubilee.' "The Dead Standing Before God." will be held all night. Sunday, Dec. 12, 6 p. m.—Twilight Pray Meeting, led by the Mothers. 11:00 a. m.—Subject. "Take a Low Seat." 11:00 a. m.—Subject. "Take a Low Seat." Thursday, Dec. 16, 8 p. m.—Subject, "The Unworthiness of My House." Friday, Dec. 17, 8 p. m.—Subject, "My God Answers by Fire." Saturday, Dec. 18, 8 p. m.—Choir Practice. Sunday, Dec. 19, 8 p. m.—Ballroom Meeting, led by the Trustees 10:45 a. m.—Song Service by Choir. 8:00 p. m.—Subject, "True Religion and the Lord's Supper." Monday, Dec. 20, 8 p. m.—Subject, "Satan at Church." Tuesday, Dec. 21, 8 p. m.—Subject, "Unity of Faith and Work." Wednesday, Dec. 22, 8 p. m.—Subject, "The Year of Jubilee." Thursday, Dec. 23, 8 p. m.—Subject, "The Dead Standing Before God." Friday, Dec. 24, 9 p. m.—Service will be held all night. CHRISTMAS SERVICES. Musical program under the auspices of New Hope Club, gan, 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. Subj Christ. Sunday, Dec. 26, 6:30 a. m.—Twilight Prayer Meeting, of church. es of New Hope Club. Sister Lizzie Lo ss of Sunday School. Brother Jess Har ed to prayer service. or will preach. Subject, "The Birth o right Prayer Meeting, led by four Club Musical program under the auspices of New Hope Club. Sister Lizzie Logan, President. Admission, 10 cents. Christmas Tree under the auspices of Sunday School. Brother Jess Harris, Superintendent. Remainder of night will be devoted to prayer service. A15 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. 11:00 a. m.—Subject, "The Christian Sabbath." 2:30 p. m.—Sunday School. 6:30 p. m.—B. Y. P. U. 8:00 p. m.—Subject, "Judgment." Monday, Dec. 27, 8 p. m.—Subject, "The State of the Soul After Death." Tuesday, Dec. 28, 8 p. m.—Subject, "The Harvest Truy 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. 11:00 a. m.—Subject, "Sanctification in Its True Sense." 2:30 p. m.—Sunday School. ment." t. "The State of the Soul After Death. "The Harvest Truy is Great." ject. "Christ is Our Sun." t. "The Might of Jehovah." Watch Meeting. Praise Meeting. Pastor. Subject. "The Goodness of God. Light Prayer Meeting, led by Rev. Jess. S. Nicken. lication in Its True Sense." mergence of Saints." the church? If so, what are you doing himself a Christian when living out o promised to come back after Hi saved all men must be born again. at all men ought to pray. Not man, bu 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 Night of Jehovah." Friday, Dec. 31, 8:30 to 11 p. m.—Watch Meeting, Pride 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." 8:30 p. m.—Subject, "Perseverance of Saints." Say, were you ever a member of the church? If so, wou 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 Book teaches that all men ought to pr men. And our beloved Pastor, whom we believe to be a God the preaching. And he is a firm believer in the old-time re clauses 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. SPECIAL CALL—TO THE MASONS FROM BL 33D DEGREE. ODD FELLOWS ALL. K. OF P. I HALL TO SUPREME. U. B. F. FROM SUBORD TIONAL. AND OTHERS. 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 be saved 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 our usual way or not. 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. services. Rev. W. H. Davis delivered the baptismal sermon. Subject, "The Great Commission," which brought tears to the eyes of both white and colored. TO OUR SUBSCRIBERS 1. 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. 2. Hurry—Square up—Be ready for the rate. 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. Glive us a call. Remember the place. Mrs. B. T. LEWIS, 1507 $ \frac{1}{2} $ East 12 street. 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. 6:30 p. m.—B. Y. P. U. OFFICIAL CALL. N. C. Crews, Kansas City, Grand Master. Crittenden C. Clark, St. Louis. Grand Junior Warden. H. H. Walker, St. Joseph, Grand Treasurer. Geo. W. K. Love, Grand Secretary, Kansas City, Mo. W. W. Fields, Secretary of Masonite Relief, Cameron, Mo. P. L. Pratt, Kansas City, Mo., Grand Lecturer. Royal Arch Masons: Grand High Priest—Geo. Bloom- field, St. Louis. Deputy Grand High Priest—T. G. McCampbell, Kansas City. Grand King—A. L. Thomas, Jefferson City. Grand Scribe—J. P. Moffett, Sedalia. Grand Treasurer—Chas. Griggsby, Liberty. Grand Lecturer—W. H. McAdams, Springfield. Right Eminent Grand Commander —Willis G. Moseley, Kansas City. Deputy R. E. . C.-Peter Kincade, Kansas City. Grand Inspector—T. G. McCampbell, Kansas City. Grand Captain General—James W. Beard, St. Louis. Grand Senior Warden—Geo A. Johnson, Kansas City. Grand Generalissmo—Joseph H. Cherwood, St. Paul, Minn. Grand Junior Warden—B. F. Gray, St. Joseph. Grand Prelate—Henry Roan, St. Louis. Grand Recorder—James T. Cannon, St. Louis. W. G. Mosely, Chairman. E. S. Baker, Secretary. R. W. Foster, Treasurer. W. C. Mallory, Sandy Meyers, Wm. Washington, F. P. Porteet, T. W. H. Williams, T. R. Coles, J. E. Herriford, E. G. Lacey, E. G. Miller, Robt. Wiley. Lodge Directory LODGE DIRECTORY Pritchard Lodge No. 42, A. F. and A. M. meets the 2. A. F. and 4. Monday in each month. All Master Masons in good standing welcome. Cecil Thompson, W. H. SPIGENER, Secretary. Rose Lodge No. 25, A. F. and A. M. meets the 1st and 2nd Monday in each month. All Master Masons in good standing welcome. J. C. Granger, W. M.; T. J. McCampbell, Secy. M. T. Olive Lodge No. 53, A. F. and A. M. meets the 2nd and 3rd Monday in each month. All Making Master Masons are welcome. Sandy Myers, W. M.; Frank Lowe, Secy. Baltimore Ave. Liberty Lodge No. 47, A. F. & A. M. Liberty, Mo. meets the second and fourth Saturday nights in each month. V. T. Nelson Waller, Secy. 1. 0. 1. Queen Eather Court No. 43. Hale from the I. O. I. meets the first and third Mondays in each month at 2:30 p.m. 10th hour. 10th and Campbell St., Kansas City, Mo. Mrs. Bettie Davis, M. J. G. Rosa L. Jones, Chron., 1406 North 3d St., Kansas City, Kaa. U. B. F. King, of the West Lodge No. 218 meets first and third Mondays in each month at 8:55 Grand avenue. C. F. Wilson. W. M. D. M. West, 1718 Euclid Ave., Secretary. 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). Quinoleum Is Queen Quinoleum Is Queen THE WOMEN'S HOLIDAYS Ours are the finest made preparations for the hair and face. Quinoleum Hair Grower.....50c Quinoleum Hair Tonic.....50c Quinoleum Hair Shampoo.....25c Face Preparations. Quinoleum Face Bleach.....25c Quinoleum Face Cream.....25c Quinoleum Camphor Ice.....25c A liberal sample of our new preparations, a fragrantly perfumed toilet powder and a velvety face powder in pink and flesh colors (brown) sent free with any order. Call Bell Phone West 1757. 26th and Parkway, Kansas City, Kas. QUINOLEUM MANUFACTURING COMPANY Mrs. G. C. Clark, 2645 Vine street, is seriously ill. Mr. Roy Gibbs, 2518 Michigan, who has been quite ill, is improving. Mrs. Thos. Boyd, 91 5Vine street, who has been quite ill, is able to be out again. LOST—A gold ring with amethyst setting, Friday night, at Lyric Hall. Call Bell phone Grand 2553W. Mrs. Sallie C. Rogers has been confined to her room during the week under the care of Dr. Unthank. For Sale—Pool hall; fully equipped; three tables; show case; barber chair and clock. Easy terms. 911 McGee. Mr. Geo. Hunley of Holden, Mo., and Miss Carrie Young of Oklahoma, were quietly married Tuesday, December 7. Miss Pauline Vaughan of Quindaro, Kas., has been confined to her home for two weeks with pneumonia. She is convalescing. The residence of Col. George E. Thompson, the ad man for the Sun, was burglarized and all the colonel's possessions taken. Allen Edwards, one of the loyal members of Emanuel Commandery, has been quite ill for several weeks but is gradually improving. Mrs. Minnie White of Butler, Mo., is visiting her children, Prof. and Mrs. Roscoe White, at 2319 Highland avenue. She returned home December 8. Mrs. Emily, wife of the late Dr. M. H. Key, is dangerously ill with double pneumonia at the residence of her aunt, who is also ill in Kansas City, Kas. Mrs. Rosa Gibson of Pleasant Hill, Mo., was in the city last week on business and on Thursday she was the guest at dinner of Miss Ethelyn Crawford, 2106 Woodland. Master Taft Angel, son of Mr. Abe Angel, and grandson of Mrs. Parry Greer, celebrated his seventh birthday anniversary with a party, Sunday, December 5. There were 17 guests. The editor received a letter and box from his old friend, Charles D. Frazier of Grand Canyon, Ariz., which he is screaming to open, but has instructions not to do so until Christmas day. 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." Mrs. Alice Klimbrough, who is in Denver with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Reeves, writes that her mother and father are both ill, the former with la gripe and the latter with pneumonia. She desires the prayers of her many friends. Mr. F. C. Trigg of the Kansas City Star will address a meeting of citizens at the Lincoln High school on Sunday, December 19. This is the second effort of Prof. Lee, our aggressive High school principal, in his community meetings. The business men of the city are requested to attend in a body. A great gathering is expected. BOOKER T. WASHINGTON, before death, wrote his own life book, 450 pages, selling price $1.25. $100 a month easily made, one agent sells 31 first day with circular; another makes $5.75 in one hour; a million copies will be sold. Agents wanted everywhere; outfit free; postage 15 cents. Anybody can sell; we pay express. Act quickly. Mallikin, Jenkins Co., Washington, D. C. There is no business in Kansas City has shown a more rapid and substantial growth than has the R. W. Foster Drug Store, located at 18th and Woodland avenue. Much of the credit is due to the pleasing and affable manner of Mrs. R. W. Foster, as well as the genteel and businesslike attitude of young Dr. Lee, the phar-macist, who is the son of our own high school principal. Politeness in business pays every time. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Monroe of 2102 Woodland avenue, Kansas City, Mo, speaks with the very highest praise and commendation for Dr. J. Edgar Dibble, one of Kansas City's most popular physiologists and surgeons, voicing that the doctor has no trouble in maintaining his position as an authority o n pneumonia. He having attended their 9-year-old, daughter, Miss Verna Norene, who is just recovering from a most severe attack after ten days and nights of scientific treatment and whose remarkable improvement thus shown is so gratifying to both parents and friends. The two weeks' gospel meeting just closed at the Second Christian church, 24th and street and Woodland avenue, was quite successful. There were nine accessions, five by baptism, three reclaimed and one by letter. The series ended Sunday night with the baptism of four converts. The Kansas City Business Men's/League held a very instructive session at the church Sunday evening. The able address made by the well known business men present made a lasting impression. Call again brethren when we may be able to present to you the gospel of Jesus Christ as a business proposition.—Rev. M. J. Mace. An Memorium ALBERT E. JENKINS Born November 17, 1862 La Grange, Ga. Died 2 p. m., Monday, December 2, 1912 A faithful Husband, Devoted Father, And Friend of Humanity. MRS. A. E. JENKINS, MRS. CLAUDIA E. WISEMAN, HAVEN A. JENKINS. CITY NEWS. WANTED—A reporter for Kansas City, Kansas, Inquire at The Sun Office. 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. Mrs. Julia Morrison, wife of Chas. Morrison, 913 Vine street, is at home again after having spent seven weeks at the Wheatey Provident hospital. Her operation was very serious yet skillfully performed by her family physician and surgeon. Mrs. Morrison is loud in her praise of the splendid services of Dr. J. E. Perry and the patient and careful nursing of Miss Jessie Wooten. CARD OF THANKS To Edwards Hotel Waiters we wish to thank you for sympathy in the sadness of our dear father, also for the beautiful floral offering. J. W. ODEN and family, M. E. ODEN and family. New and Second Hand Furniture Bought, Sold and Exchanged Great Bargains in stoves, $2.00 and $3.00 and up. Bell phone East 3851. * Miss Eva P. Washington is no * * longer connected with the Kansas * * City Sun. The editor will collect * * hereafter from all Kansas City, * Kas., subscribers. Take due no- * * tice. ```markdown ``` CARD OF THANKS. We wish to thank our many friends and neighbors who so kindly assisted us during the illness and death of our little son, John, and also for the beautiful floral offerings. God bless each of them. MR. and MRS. J. A. SALZBERRY, 2414 Highland. CARD OF THANKS. Mrs. Rosa B. Scott, a member of Allen Chapel, is seriously ill at 918 Vine street, and wishes to thank the members of Allen Chapel for their kindness and beautiful floral-offering; also Ward's Chapel and her many friends for kindness rendered. She will be pleased to have her friends call. In Moe ALBERT H. Born November La Gra 2 p. m., Monday, A faithful Devoted F And Friend M M H PRINTING THAT'S RIGHT? Why certainly that's what you get if you are looking for high class work on your holiday printing. See the man that specializes in that line. HARRIS PRINTING COMPANY Cell phone East 2782. 1515 E. 18 St AN UNUSUAL TREAT. By the courtesy of Prof. G. N. Grisham a brilliant young subject of the Japanese emperor, Mr. Herati, has been engaged to address the three Endeavor Societies of Allen chapel Sunday, December 12, at 7:30 p. m., on the subject of "Increasing the Friendly Relations Between the United States and Japan." Everybody is invited. Prof. Jackson will furnish special music. CARD OF THANKS. We wish to thank the waiters of Johnston's cafe, Hotel Edward, Kupper hotel, and the friends for their kindness and sympathy and also for their beautiful floral offerings to our friend and waiter, Captain Edward Owen of the Contes house. J. W. McCUINN, WARREN WEBB, FRED BLACK, Committee on Arrangements. NOTICE. NOTICE. Already boxes for the Grand Gymnastic and Musical Entertainment to be given December 17 at Convention Hall by 2,000 school children for the benefit of the Federated Colored Charities have been taken by: Alderman O. J. Hill, The Phyllis Wheatley Hospital, Mr. Nat Spencer, secretary Church Federation, The City Hospital, Rev. J. W. Hurse, The Lincoln High School Faculty, The N. A. A. C. P., The Clippers, The Boosters of Allen Chapel, Clio Art Club, Women's League, Howard University Alumni, Carnation Club. SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH. Mr. Randolph Wismade made an excellent half hour address to the B. Y. P. U. last Sunday. The attendance was 110. Next Sunday Dr. Bacote will address the Union. Everybody is welcome. December 29 Dr. Bacote will give moving pictures of life of Christ .... The services last Sunday were up to the usual high standard. A large attendance partook of the Lord's Supper. Next Sunday morning the pastor will preach on "These Three." Come early and enjoy all the sermon. ALLEN CHAPEL NOTES The 5 o'clock services at Allen chapel on Christmas morning this year, promises to be the best that we have yet had, and we know what those of the past have been. We are expecting 1,200 souls in Allen on Christmas morning. The carpet committee is planning a grand entertainment to be given in Allen chapel next Wednesday evening, December 15. This committee is making a hard effort to pay for our new carpet. There will be two and perhaps three prizes given away to those raising the greatest amount of money over $5. The first prize will be a handsome and serviceable quilt. The second prize will be $1.50. Come and enter the contest. The first quarterly meeting of the year for Allen will be held December 19. Rev. A. A. Gilbert, the new presiding elder, will preach. HIGHLAND AVENUE BAPTIST CHURCH. The services last Sunday were excellent. Pastor Buchanan preached morning and evening. Three were received into the fold. The Sunday school was also well attended. The B. Y. P. U. was addressed by Mrs. Beck: Mrs. Stella Patts is president, and is making good. The church is divided into ten clubs called Southern States. Each of them have elected their governor and will meet in the church on the third Sunday to elect a president of the United States. They will vote by silver dollars and the governor getting the highest vote will be made president. The ten clubs will unite on December 17 and give a grand feast of seven tables. Price 25 cents. Mrs. Rosa Hurt and M. Boswell are in the lead and they generally make things hum. VINE STREET CHURCH. Mesdames - P. L. Blackwell, Rosy Childs, Addie Jones and Yocum are much improved at this writing. ...Mrs Memorium E. JENKINS November 17, 1862 range, Ga. Married December 2, 1912 Husband, father, and of Humanity. RS. A. E. JENKINS. RS. CLAUDIA E. WISEMAN, RAVEN A. JENKINS. Clay Johnson was bitten by a dog but she is able to be out again.... All of the services were well attended last Sunday. The pastor preached two good sermons and all were benefitted as usual....Ex-Mayor Beardley spoke here Tuesday night on "Back to the Farm" movement. Others made short talks. IN MEMORIAM In loving memory of our beloved husband and son, John W. Hackley, who passed away two years ago, Dec. 9, 1913: Home is sad and dreary, Lonesome every spot, Listening for your voice Still weary, for we hear it not. MRS. MOLLIE HACKLEY. MRS. SUSAN PHILIPS. THE PORO CLUB The Poro Club met at the Garrison Field House and a very interesting meeting was held. Dainty luncheon was served and a call meeting was set for December 17 at the Garrison Field House to prepare for grand reception during the holidays. The members present were: Mrs. G. A. Gibson, Mrs. Thompson, Mrs. Walker, Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Baldwin, Mrs. Mimms, Mrs. Ellis, Mrs. Nowden, Mrs. Holt, Mrs. Jacobs, Mrs. Taylor, Mrs. Wiggins, Mrs. Wiley, Mrs. Jackson, Mrs. Thomas, president, Mrs. Williams, secretary. WHEATLEY PROVIDENT GRATE ENI The Wheatley Provident hospital was generously remembered by its friends in the charity distributions of Thanksgiving day. Lincoln school sent $10 in cash; Garrison school gave $5 and provisions; Wendell Phillips $5 and pro- visions. Polytechnic Institute $4.20 in cash; Manual Training High school $3.3. cash; Manual Training High school $3. The Garfield, the William Cullen Bryant, the Linwood, the Hamilton, the Whittier, the Horace Mann and the Lincoln High each sent generous supplies of provisions. The Second Baptist church donated a turkey and J. L. Matson, grocer, gave a goose. Several of the secret societies have promised to make similar offerings at Christmas. Miss Adaline Robinson, the newly appointed superintendent of nurses, is now in charge and her services are highly satisfactory to the house committee. CARD OF THANKS WE desire to express our sincere thanks to our many friends and neighbors for the assistance rendered us in our recent bereavement—the death of our devoted wife, daughter and sister, Blanche Roberts Thompson, and for the beautiful floral offerings and words of consolation. We wish especially to thank Mesdames Jas. J. Abernathy, R. E. Connor, Geo. Gamble, Nellie Buckner, Jones, F. A. Harris, Mayne Bowman, T. H. Whibby, W. L. Whibby, for their timely aid and the pallbearers: Messrs, Frank Harris, Jas, Smith, Arthur Toney, W. Lee Whibby.; Ruth Chapter, Ideal Lodge No. 70, Graham Lodge No. 85, and Rev. R. Davis, Rev. W. H. Wheeler, D. S., Rev. Preston Overton, Prof. J. R. E. Lee and Prof. G. N. Grisham for their consoling words, and Professors W. H. Dawley, Jr., and C. R. Westmoreland for their valuable assistance. We also appreciate the soothing words expressed in the various resolutions and poems and the singing by the choir. We wish further to thank Miss Mary Davidson, and also Mrs. Fred Thomas of Harrisonville, Mo., for their presence. EDWARD B. THOMPSON and children, LILLIE ROBERTS, G. A. ROBERTS, MAY ROBERTS, HATTIE MAYS, MOVEL WEATHERLY, JAMES WEATHERLY, BOOKER T. WASHINGTON'S BOOK SOON TO BE ON THE MOVEMENT 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, Mulliken Jenkins Co., Ninth street, Washington, D. C., are placing sales men. Anyone wishing an agency can get free sample by mailing 15 cents postage. GOOD ANALYSIS OF WORRY Foolish and Altogether Too Prevalent Habit Which All Should Strive to Avoid. We worry because we are afraid of something. Worry is fear of the consequences of something that has occurred or something that may happen. A curious thing about it is that it is never associated with the immediate present. It is generally in the future, though sometimes in the past. Animals and babies who are conscious of nothing but the present cannot worry. As all creatures, except human beings, live only for the moment, they do not worry because they have no recollection of what has happened and can form no conception of what may happen. Human beings having the capacity to look back or forward, mentally are susceptible to, the fear that causes worry, and as most persons live more in the past or future than in the present, this tendency affects for worry or not, according to our viewpoint of life in other respects. Worry is mental fear of an impending something. Persons afflicted will be less worried about their condition than relatives or friends who sympathize with them. A person may worry in anticipation of a sickness or operation, but when they have the sickness or the operation is performed, the worry disappears, and, though they may fear, they cannot worry in the present. Battle Famous In History Battle Pamou in History. The capture of Warsaw antedated by a day another historic anniversary in German history, the battle of Woerth, August 6, 1870. Here the French under Marshal McMahon, fresh from their defeat by the Prussians at Wesensburg, ten miles away, were again overwhelmed by the victorious Germans. The fiercest fighting occurred in the village of Freschweller, which had to be stormed, the struggle in the streets being of the most desperate character as may be judged by the fact that the Prussian loss was 10,000 and the French 8,000 with 9,000 prisoners. Replacing Fallen Soldiers Replacing Failed Soldiers. Even if the number of permanently invalided equaled a million more, this drain would have little effect. Half of the world's population is less than twenty-one years of age. Out of three or four hundred million of people now at war, the number of young men who will have within the year become of military age will far exceed the number killed and disabled. And it is absurd to say that this means no separation of fighting strength because wars have always been fought in large part by boys—Carl Snyder in Collier's Weekly. Worth While Quotation. The pleasure that we take in beautiful nature is essentially capricious. It comes sometimes when we least look for it, and sometimes, when we expect it most certainly, it leaves us to gape joylessly for days together. We may have passed a place a thousand times and one, and on the thousand and second it will be transfigured, and stand forth in a certain splendor of reality from the dull circle of surroundings, so that we see it "with a child's first pleasure," as Wordsworth saw the daffodils by the lakeside.—Robert Louis Stevenson. Winter Shoes FOR Men, Women, Children Dependable Footwear Prices are Right Come in now 1507 EAST 18th STREET BELL PHONE, EAST 1328 Rooms to Rent FOR RENT—Furnished rooms. 1706 E. 19th St. Bell phone 4600 East. First class front anad rear rooms for $2 and $2.50; people of class only. John Thomas. Neatly furnished; modern rooms for light housekeeping; close to three car lines; rent reasonable. Bell phone East 3628W. For Rent—Modern rooms with bath; partly furnished. Will rent to two bachelors for light housekeeping. Close to car line. Bell phone East 3628W. FOR RENT—Brand new flat 23d and Flora; ready for occupancy now. Rent $20 per month to responsible tenants; no other need apply. Reference required. Either phone 2394 Main. Wilson-Donaldson Co., 600 Grand Avenue Temple. FOR RENT—Four-room brick apartment; partly modern; $12.00 per month. 1701 Agnes avenue. Call Bell phone East 2487. FOR RENT — Nicely furnished rooms; modern with telephone. 1007 Tracy. Bell phone 2474 Main. FOR RENT—Nicely furnished room for two gentlemen or man and wife. Modern. 1113 East 18th street. A Nelson. FOR RENT—Furnished rooms. House strictly modern. Steam heat. In quire at the Sun Office. Wanted—A responsible person to take charge of my house; furnished; modern. Bell phone East 2010, or call in person at 2002 Bales ave. BROWN CLIPPER 7-Pasenger Automobile. As a please ure car the Clipper has no equal Driven by owner, 24-hour service. Stick this near your telephone. W. H. HUBBELL. Bell Phone East 2013W. Home phone East 4159. FOR RENT 2032 Holmes, 7r modern 16.00 1103 Mich., 5r. 14.00 2932 Summit, 4r modern 15.00 1715 W. Prospect 3r 10.00 1715 E. 11th, 1st floor 10.00 363 Rowland, 6r.* 12.00 2316 N. 4th, K, C, K, 4r mod cot 14.00 1424 E. 5th, 3r cottage 8.00 423 East 6th, 4r, 1st floor 12.00 1414 Mich., 5r cot, part mod 15.00 2526 Mich., 9r, modern 25.00 1716 Euclid, 5r 15.00 1108 Vine, 5r 10.00 1007 Va., 5r 15.00 2303 Michigan, 6r. 15.00 1619 Norton, 4r, mod 1 fl 15.00 111-113 E. 6th, 30r 50.00 2218 Michigan, 7r 15.00 2634 Euclid, 5r, part modern 17.50 2451 Belfontaine 4r Apt. 10.00 510-12 E. 6th, 40r 75.00 2457 Belfontaine, 5r 16.00 619 Locust, 3r 10.00 2953 Norton, 7r. mod 15.00 FOR SALE. 1327 Woodland, 7 rooms, strictly modern, pressed brick. Price $3,500: $200 down, $20 per month. Now renting for $35 per month. 1017 Woodland, 5 rooms, $1,500; $100 down. Truck Farm on Bonner Springs line— 1 acre, 4 room house, lots of fruit, $1,000; $300 down and $50 every six weeks. #881 Euclid 5 rooms, modern, brick bungalow. Price $2,200; $20 down, $20 per month. 1515 E. 17th St. - 5-room cottage, newly decorated and painted. Price: $1,300; $100 down and $12 per month. Persons renting or buying from us will be given preference on all employment in our employment department. 911 McGee St. Phones:—Home, 7555 M; Bell, 751 M. Christmas Candies, Perfumes and TOILET ARTICLES NYAL'S FAMILY REMEDIES P- O. Sub-station No. 41 VISIT "KANSAS EST AND HA JEWELRY "KANSAS CITY'S BEST AND HANDSOME JEWELRY STORE" VISIT "KANSAS CITY'S LARGEST AND HANDSOMEST JEWELRY STORE" OPPENSTEIN BR 1124-1126 WALN KANSAS CITY, M ENSTEIN BROTHERS 24-1126 WALNUT S KANSAS CITY, MO. OPPENSTEIN BROTHERS 1124-1126 WALNUT ST. KANSAS CITY, MO. GROCERIES AND MEATS FRESH VEGETABLES, FRUITS AND OYSTERS AND FISH Everything that can be found in a First Class a Call—Goods Promptly Deliver FARRIS MANSO FISH VEGETABLES, FRUITS AND ME OYSTERS AND FISH that can be found in a First Class Mark a Call—Goods Promptly Delivered. 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We can take care of orders for flowers, plants, designs and floral offerings of every kind, and save you money. Give us your next order. HARNDEN SEED CO. T. —TWO STORES— 8 Main XMAS TREE6, 50c AND UP. Home Phone East 4044 CITY'S LARG- NDSOMEST STORE" BROTHERS ALNUT ST. TY, MO. FRUITS AND NUTS AND FISH First Class Market. Give us mostly Delivered. ANSOUR 26tth and Highland Ave. ORINO STMAS GIFTS Watches and Jewelry article till Christmas ORINO Opposite Post Office GERNMENT INSPECTION ED. NEUER Meat Co. DE MEATS especially of Sausage and Lard Main Street and Kansas City, Mo. u money on greens and K, EVERGREEN, ROPEING OR AS TREES, HOLLY WREATHS, WREATHS, ARBIVITA WREATHS, APER GARLANDS OR STRINGS. We also wish to announce to our customers that we have added a Floral Department to our Uptown le, experienced florist in charge. ants, designs and floral offerings of your next order. SEED CO. SES— 1418 GRAND AVE. Bell 1618 Grand C AND UP. His Needless Fears By H. M. EGBERT (Copyright, 1915, by W. G. Chapman.) The man who gets his salary from a distant city lives under the Damo-clean sword. Jenkins was no exception to this rule. The leather company employed agents in several towns, and Jenkins, newly posted at Sequah, drew his forty dollars weekly out of the mailed letter with fear and trembling. What if the company should suddenly dispense with him? Once the letter failed to arrive, and Jenkins, who always waited for the check to pay his weekly bills, was in despair. To complicate matters there was Mrs. Jenkins, a frail, weakly woman without the least ability to earn a living if anything happened to her husband. Jenkins had this possibility upon his mind all the time. To crown his troubles, he was a "one-job" man. He had been with the leather company, which was a soulless concern, since he entered their service as an office boy thirty years before. Shy and retiring, he did not see the ghost of a chance to earn anything if ever he lost his position. No, that did not crown his troubles, but he had another trouble mixed with joy, the two so interwoven that he did not know where one began and the other ended. Laura, in the local hospital, had presented him with a boy, their first child. Jenkins had looked in awe, and partly in fear, at the extremely red atom of humanity, then at his wife's weak figure. He saw the radiant happiness of motherhood upon her face. At such a moment most men would ? Took a Silver Candlestick From the Buffet. have thought of anything but material things. But into Jenkins' brain there flashed an appalling thought. He remembered that, having paid the hospital bill for only one week ahead, he had exactly twelve dollars in the world. Suppose the check failed to arrive next day! He passed a sleepless night. In the morning he waited for the postman with growing panic. The usual letter from the leather company was in his mail. But it was typed instead of written by the cashier. Jenkins tore open the envelope, desperately hoping to see the familiar pink check flutter out. Instead there came a formal notification: "As you are by this time doubtless aware, we have decided to discontinue our agency in Sequah. You will therefore close the office pending the arrival of our representative, who will take charge of the stock and fixtures." Jenkins let the letter flutter to the floor. He put the rest of the mail, unopened, in his pocket, and went automatically up to the hospital. It was always his habit to notify Laura when any unexpected event occurred. But when he looked at her he could not tell her. He thrust the letters upon the table, hardly knowing what he was doing, kissed her with trembling lips, and went away. He was discharged! Fired! With twelve dollars in the world. And next day he must pay a second twenty-five for his wife's second week. He must get thirteen dollars, then, by night-fall. He staggered into the street and groaned. He walked the streets all day, not even troubling to think about closing the office. There was money—two hundred dollars in the safe. But that did not tempt Jenkins. He could never have robbed his employers. That was not in him. But he must rob somebody. He stood still with clenched fists, heedless of the passersby. "I'll get it!" he swore. Then he thought of the doctor who was going to charge him seventy-five dollars, in addition to the hospital fee. The sleek, smug doctor, rolling in his car, while Laura would be turned into the streets with a week-old baby! Jenkins' rage fumed in a huge deluge against the doctor. It was a fiery deluge of stark wrath that blotted out all the normal personality of the man. Jenkins found himself a criminal. He discovered, latent within his heart, a fund of cunning that he had never suspected could exist in him. He recalled that the doctor was a bachelor, he knew that he was at the hospital in the evening. He had seen through the open door of the consulting room silver scattered about the top of the buffet. With one of those pieces Laura's bill could be paid. Jenkins resolved to act upon the thought. At nightfall he went softly toward the doctor's house. He knew that there was a back door, always open, except for the finay screen that covered it. He had seen that during his visits, and remembered that, once over the fence, he could not be seen from the windows. He found the fence, scaled it, and crouched cowering on the other side. The house was dark, except for a single light in the dining room. Jenkins could see the silver even now. It gleamed derisively upon the buffet. His gorge rose. He walked steadily toward the back door. It stood wide open. It was not even clasped. Thieves were unknown, almost, in prosperous Sequah. Perhaps somebody was on the premises, though. There must be servants. He knew the doctor had a housekeeper. But it was not likely that she would be on the first floor. Jenkins walked in very softly and took a silver venderlestick from the buffet. He knew by the touch that it was of pure metal. That alone would more than pay Laura's bill. No doubt he could pawn it somewhere in town. He stood irresolute, holding it in his hands. Then, all at once, he heard the front door click open. Doctor Evans was coming in. There was still time to escape with his plunder through the back. But fear paralyzed Jenkins; the irresolute man had found himself again and the enterprising criminal who had arisen in him, like some Mr. Hyde, had betaken himself to the nether gloom from which he sprang. Jenkins put down the candlestick and sprang behind the curtains. He heard Evans enter his office. Through the open door he saw him sit down at his desk. The doctor pulled out a pocketbook and heaped up an immense pile of bills before him. Jenkins could not see their denomination, but he knew that each was for five dollars, the spoils of his few hours of office work that day. There must have been three hundred dollars there. Jenkins felt his fury rising again. The sleek, smug devil! Counting his money, while Laura would be put out of the hospital the following day. It did not occur to him that she would merely be transferred to the free ward. The man was mad at the moment. The loss of his lifelong position had bereft him of his senses. He crept forward and watched the doctor with parted lips. His hand, stretched out, closed upon the candlestick. That set a new thought running through his head. With that candlestick he could batter out the man's brains. He could take the money from the dead hand and go. None had seen him enter, and none would see him leave in the darkness. Money, good money, was better than candlesticks. Three hundred dollars! He had never had so much money in his life before. He clutched the candlestick in his hand; and just then Doctor Evans looked up with a start. "Who is there?" he called. Jenkins put down the weapon. He was the old man once more, the weak man, incapable of anything but the trained groove-moving thoughts. Doctor Evans approached the dining room and suddenly switched on an electric light beside the door. It revealed Jenkins, standing by the buffet, shaking and white. The doctor stared at him, and suddenly Jenkins saw recognition in his eyes. "Why, Mr. Jenkins, how long have you been waiting for me?" he asked. And Jenkins perceived that his design was unsuspected. Doctor Evans must have thought that the servant had admitted him through the front entrance. "Were you anxious about your wife?" he asked. "There is nothing to worry about. She is doing very well. And, by the way, she asked me to give you this. She expected you tonight and was sure that I would meet you on the way out of the hospital. She said it was important, and wanted you to know as soon as possible. And he handed Jenkins another letter from the leather company. Jenkins took it and looked at the envelope. This one was typewritten too. It could not be the check. Still, a check was due. Jenkins had forgotten that. The envelope was open; Laura had read the contents. Jenkins took out—the check and a letter. He read: "Dear Mr. Jenkins: "We have decided to close our agency in Sequah. Poor business conditions, and other affairs, of which you will learn on your arrival here, have caused a reorganization of our branch system. This requires the services of a superintendent with a thorough knowledge of the business. Will you accept the post at a salary of five thousand?" Jenkins put the letter in his pocket and shook hands with the doctor. "Thank you! I—I'm glad my wife is out of danger," he stammered, and rushed for the door. "What a genuine man he is!" murmured the doctor as his hand swept up his money. Damaged by Heavy Guns Almost daily one hears rumors regarding the damage inflicted on the British battleship Queen Elizabeth, at the Dardanelles. An authentic report says the only damage inflicted by the Turkish batteries were a hole through one of the funnels and a few dents in the bow. The other damage was caused by her own guns. The recoil of the 15-inch guns was so tremendous that the ship shook from stem to stern. This caused mirrors and furniture in the officers' quarters and the cabins to be shaken from the walls or upset, ornamentations became loor, and even the buttons were ripped from the uniforms of the gunners. After several months' heavy firing in the Dardanelles the recoil of the guns loosened up many of the plates and it was necessary for the Queen Elizabeth to retire temporarily. She is being refitted in such a way as to withstand the recoil of her monster armament. Venezuela Demands Pure Butter. Venezuela by law has prescribed a standard of purity for butter and forbidded sale of that containing any adulturers. I Silken Underbodices --- Looking through the displays of the furriers, for styles in neckpieces and muffs which are representative of the season, one concludes that fur sets, to be alluring, need not run after strange gods of fashion. For in neckwear the flat scarf or muff of fur, or the pelt of the animal, lined and provided with a fastening, or the short high collar, seem to about cover the variety of the best sellers. In muffs there is somewhat greater diversity, but the moderately large, almost round muff, the smaller round muff and the barrel-shaped model include the majority of all. They sometimes are finished with tails, but offender without, and they are smaller than for several seasons. Otherwise there is no decided change in styles. But, for those who insist upon novelty, there are the "small furs" of fashion. This is the name given to wide bands, or collars, for the neck, that are just long enough to encircle it comfortably, and as wide as they can be worn, with small, round muffs to match. And fur usually appears in the turbans or hats worn with these sets. Some of the collars are attached to very narrow capes or collarttes, and there are wide cavatts of fur which entwine the neck with one end slipped under a slide made of the fur and extending over the shoulder to the back. It is Silken Un As an ally to the diaphanous blouse—which continues to triumph in the face of winter—the underbodice of wash silk and lace is evidently destined to divide onors with it. It is equally soft and attractive, and has only made its entry on a career of usefulness that is to grow in importance. Washable silks and satins, crepe de chine and some new silk leaves are used, with lingerie laces, to make these underbodices. They launder as easily as cotton or linen fabrics and are just as durable. With these practical attributes in their favor, and the elegance and beauty lent by the silk, to recommend them, it is safe to anticipate their appeal to women. Two of the most popular underbodies are shown in the picture above, both very simple in construction. Val insertion and edging is used in combination with silk and with ribbon for making them. In one of them the bodice is formed by sewing alternating rows of lace and wash ribbon together with machine stitching. In the others a yoke is made of rows of the insertion, machine stitched together and edged with narrow lace, and having a wide band of thin silk set on to it. When bodices of this kind are made at home the edges of the lace insertion may be whipped together by hand with a little better effect than is possible in machine stitching. White and light pink silks are used with cream-colored lace for making the majority of silk and lace bodices, but they are sometimes made in a light shade of the color in the blouse with This autumn fashions are to be "a l'Italienne," if one may believe a persistent rumor that is going the rounds. Several prominent folk in the importing world went to Italy this summer and came back with their trunks full of fabrics from the land of sunshine. There were laces and beads from Venice, ribbons from Naples, lace basques from Florence, and the sort of gaudy striped fabric that the peasant, woman fashions into her short skirts. So be prepared. Russian styles have had the fad to fasten these neckpieces, a others, at the back. Even the scarf with long ends is worn muffler fashion, with a knot at the left back and ends hanging over the shoulder and floating behind. To be muffled up in the furpuree, be it ever so small, is the effect to strive for. As neckpieces and muffs are small and only a touch of fur is needed on the hat to match, these sets are beautifully adapted to the tailored suit. Seal, squirrel, chinchilla, kolinsky cony and beaver are liked for them, and very attractive sets are made of several fur-fabrics. The latter are not at all difficult to make at home and so inexpense that one may indulge in an extra set for the sake of change or to spare the set made of real fur. Gilt Is Popular. Gowns are trimmed with gilt, and evening wraps are sometimes literally sprayed with it. The new silks of the season are chiefly glorious metal brocades, silks interwoven with gold, silver or iridescent metal threads. These metal brocade silks are used alone or in combination with other silks, as one prefers. Gilt braids will be used in limited quantity upon suits displaying military tendencies. In short, the dress season is a glittering one. derbodices which they are worn, or exactly to match it. Some of the prettiest models have narrow insertions of val or clozy lace let in to the silk in figures, and are finished with narrow lace beadings and edging. Lingerie ribbon is run through the beading and used in rosettes and bows for ornamentation. Julia Bottomley Gloves With Frills. New silk gloves for wear with long-sleeved coats and frocks have tiny frills in contrasting color at the top, the little frill running down the wrist, which fastens with snaps. White gloves have navy blue or black frills on gloves in the new sand and putty shades and in a pale champagne tint which is very fashionable. The frills on these new gloves are made of the woven silk fabric of the glove plaited in the tiniest of side plaits. Steel a Feature. Steel is to be a feature in winter millinery. Not only are steel buckles used, but also the most delightful ornaments of steel, which suggest the jeweler's art. so lightly are the beads strung together. For instance, an ornament of steel may be finished with a steel tassel which has hardly more weight than one of silk. These ornaments are especially pretty combined with fur or used to catch up the flaring brim of the hat. their inning. Balkan colors are a thing of the past. We are weary of the cry for things oriental. Somehow the predicted Spanish vogue never took root. It is all off with the Turkish trouser skirt and no one ever has suggested going to the buxom blondes of the kaiser's empire for clothes inspiration. The only colors that always win at football are the black and blue. New York Sun. AFRO-AMERICAN CULLINGS There was never any doubt of Booke or Washington's love for the South and for the southern people—the whites as well as blacks. He declared in many of his public addresses, North and South, that the southern whites were the best friends of the Negroes—the friends who in the end must be depended upon to bring about their complete redemption. He taught his own people that the pathway to their happiness and success lay in the cultivation of the good will and friendship of their white neighbors. He explained to their sympathizing friends in the North that they could do much, but there were peculiar ties between the races in the South that must never be disturbed, for the Negro could not prosper in the North, and that he could never be understood and appreciated there as in the South. Washington's love for the South and the southern people is characteristic of the great mass of the Negro race in America. Even where he owns no land, the Negro still loves the soil as if it were his. The sunshine, the trees, the flowers, the animals, the birds, the streams and all the beauties of southern nature are dear to the Negro's heart. The South is home, even when he is homeless. The old southern melodies which all southern people love so well tell in sweet sentiment and pathetic strains the Negro's love of the South. "My Old Kentucky Home," "Carry Me Back to Old Virginia," "S'wane Ribber," "Darling Chloe" and "Dixie" are tenderly expressive of the Negro's love of the South and his yearning when absent to return to its familiar scenes. But this love of the southern land is secondary to his attachment for the southern white people. It is the southern white people who make the South home for the Negro. The supreme obligation that he owes to the people of the North has commanded for them his gratitude and respect, but it has never won his affection. That is still the portion of his former masters and their descendants and it is inenable. Its foundation lies deep in tradition, in sympathy, in understanding, in patience and in a common interest. So when Washington, standing at the bounds of life where his burdens were about to fall, turned from the stirring scenes about him and looked longingly toward his southern home. It is not the least of the many fine traits of Negro character, and southern white people should never forget in dealing with the race problem that it involves a people whose love for the South is never open to question, and whose attachment for them, beginning more than 200 years ago, is strong, true and indestructible.—Houston Post. The passing of Booker Tallaferro Washington evoked more comment than the death of any man in America in recent months. Almost every paper in the country paid tribute to his ability, his high character and the worth of his life work. In the South, where this work was largely centered and where prejudice against the Negro is supposed to be most acute, these tributes were of a particularly impressive and sympathetic nature. Thus, the Atlanta Constitution, in a leading editorial, pays him the following eloquent tribute: "In his life there was no malevolence; in his thought no acrimony or bitterness; in his spoken word no viciousness; his Hampton institute recently closed a busy two-day session of its annual farmers' conference, which brought together on the lower paninsula some of the foremost leaders in education, farming and home-making, as well as several hundred colored farmers. During the conference, Charles K. Graham, director of agriculture at Hampton institute, and his associates spared no effort to make clear to those interested in rural life the economic and social value of mixing brains with plowing, harvesting and the many other tasks of everyday farming. Dr. R. R. Clark, Hampton institute's veterinary surgeon, who was in charge of the exhibits, made the statement that the products of the colored farm, home and school which were sent to Hampton this year were far superior in quality to any that have been placed on exhibition here. A new feature in prizes this year was the offering of pedigree stock as well as money prizes. The industrial work displayed included the best specimens of work which have been shown at 34 county farmers' conferences in Virginia. In Power-driven air brushes have been invented for painting and varnishing furniture thrice as rapidly as the work can be done by hand. Motion pictures for the blind are the invention of a French doctor, an electric motor causing a series of reliefs to pass under their fingers. About the smallest practical motorcycle yet built, the invention of a New York man, weighs but 45 pounds and is only 18 inches high. From the earliest times the sea has been the exemplification of mystery The face of the deep is inscrutable The ancient mariners, skirting the shores of their country in filmsy canoes, looked out to sea with a dreadful desire. The Phoenicians overcome the fear of the unknown to a degrees. The caravels which they sailed out into the West from the shores of Spain out into cherished delusions, yet recalled sources of treasures undreamed Ever since the mythical voyage gospel, as one of the ministers of his race has so well put it, was of 'peace and industry and good will.' In like manner the Louisville Courier-Journal says that "the death of Booker T. Washington is a national misfortune, for his life was a national benefaction . . . He was the Negro's wistest, bravest teacher and leader . . . His work, great in its purpose, great in its results, was monumental. Now that he has laid it down may there be others as able, as devoted, to take it up." Similar tributes are paid by the Baltimore Sun, Richmond Times-Dispatch, Houston Post, Augusta Chronicle, Birmingham Age-Herald, Memphis Commercial-Appeal and other representative southern journals. Devoting a large portion of its editorial-page space on the afternoon succeeding the day of Doctor Washington's death to this event, the New York Evening Post went into much detail concerning the character of the man and the quality of his labors and concluded thus: "But in this hour of a great loss to both races it is to be hoped that Doctor Washington's death will recall to the nation's attention, as did his life, that there are great talents to be found among the Negroes, as there are certain to be great Negro contributions to our literature, our science, our drama, our music, our arts, if only we can bring ourselves to strike from the limbs of Lincoln's freedmen the shackles of ignorance, oppression, prejudice and injustice." Other papers in the North to pay tribute to Doctor Washington include the Philadelphia Ledger, St. Louis Globe-Democrat, Pittsburgh Post, Milwaukee Journal, Philadelphia Record, Kansas City Star, St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Pittsburgh Dispatch, St. Louis Republic, Philadelphia Inquirer, Indianapolis News, Cleveland Leader, Pearl Journal, Des Moines Capital, Boston Post, Brooklyn Eagle, Detroit Free Press, Cleveland Plain Denier, Omaha Bee, Buffalo Enquirer, Omaha World-Herald, Grand Rapids News, Milwaukee Sentinel, Madison (Wis.) Journal, Indianapolis Star, New York Times, Springfield Republican and Boston Globe. The chap who yells loudest about "personal liberty" and boasts of his indifference to criticism is usually the man who gets the hottest when someone tells someone else he saw him coming out of a saloon. Nothing makes a man so quickly forget that he has been jilted as the society of another woman. No man is qualified intelligently to discuss the "jeisure" class until he has run for office. If a man didn't make an occasional mistake his friends would have no kicks coming. When a woman is able to make some other woman jealous she realizes that she has not lived in vain. Some owe their dyspepsia to weak digestive organs and others to home cooking. When a boy discovers it isn't anything to eat he loses interest in it. The man who can drink or let it alone nearly always drinks. dividual farmers living in Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina and Alabama, sent excellent specimens for the annual exhibit. The Girl's club work was most attractive. The first class, practical exhibits of the various schools showed what splendid work is being done by the supervising industrial teachers. Negro farmers, working under farm demonstration agents, had fine exhibits of corn, beans, forage crops, vegetables, peanuts and poultry. Most of the American railways, according to a recent investigation, are in favor of changing the fiscal year from June 30 to December 30. Among 200 roads, operating 271,857 miles of railway, only 17 per cent. it is stated, voted to maintain the present arrangement. The longer a man lives in a community the more money his neighbors owe him—or else the more he owes to his neighbors. The flesh of the camel tastes like beef, but has the appearance of veal. For stretching the wrinkles out of fabrics an inventor has patented three rollers mounted on a curved shaft and so arranged as to turn in unison. Paper of exceptional strength is being made in India from pulp obtained from a species of ginger plant that grows in all parts of that country. Some men kick when they have a heavy load to carry and some others kick because they haven't the price of a "load." of Jason until these days of steam and speed-passage, journeys by sea have retained something of the romance which enveloped the search for the Golden Fleece. As the generator of mystery and possibility the sea has no peer. Call for Help "Hey, four or five of you fellows come out and help me, will you?" "What's the trouble?" "It's beginning to rain and I've got to put up one of those one-mar tops on my car." HOME TOWN HELPS FOR BETTER SCHOOL GROUND Los Angeles Newspaper Urges the Beautifying of Lands Adjacent to Such Buildings. The subcommittee on schools of the 1815 beautifying committee, together with the judges in the school grounds contest, have joined forces in asking that the work of beautifying the grounds of schools in Los Angeles county be continued until every one of them shall be well embellished with trees, shrubs and plants. The writer sincerely hopes that the judges, Messrs. Lahee, Klenhloa and McQueen, will aid the subcommittee in the preparation of a report sufficiently definite and specific in its recommendations so that a practical prolongation of the present line of work may be assured until not only all the schobigrounds of this county shall be artistically planted, but the movement spread to include all our beautiful southland. In the past people who should be most interested have often proved unusually apathetic on the question of embellishment of school grounds. It has been a matter of wonderment to the writer why the one piece of ground in a community in which all have common ownership and in which all have a common interest should be the only one neglected. Yet such has proved to be true in a score of cases coming under observation. Now sentiment is undergoing a rapid change for the better. The impetus given the beautifying of school grounds by the 1915 committee will be far-reaching and permanent. If the one suggestion made be carried out, namely, that no prize winner of the present year be allowed to compete for two years, the time will come when nearly all will have won one or more prizes and all will be more or less beautiful. The county should have an official adviser to visit and report upon ways and means of improving each school, or better still, the county should hire some competent designer to plan every school ground in the county. Then would all have the same foundation on which to begin work—the only proper foundation—Los Angeles Times. WHEN BUILDING THE CHIMNEY Care in Avoiding Defects Would Do Much to Prevent Disastrous Conflagrations. A great majority of the fires, as shown by statistics, are caused by defective chimneys. Therefore, so far as safety from fire is concerned, the chimney is one of the most important features of the new house. Money spent here is well spent, so do not skimp on the chimney. A good foundation carried below ground level is an absolute necessity; also care in the construction of the chimney, to prevent burning soot coming in contact with any woodwork, is important. Built of either brick or cement, there should be a seamless column extending above the ridge of the roof. The flues should be sufficient in number and properly placed. There should be separate flues for the heating system and the kitchen range, and another for the fireplace. Pruning Deciduous Trees Do not be afraid to prune deciduous trees and shrubs now, simply for the reason that they are carrying green leaves. It is a good rule to prune the shrubs just as soon as they are past blooming. Trees, however large, may be profitably pruned now, unless the entire top is to be removed. Small branches need no treatment subsequent to pruning, but large cuts should be treated with linseed oil, paint, asphalt, tar or any protective substance that will exclude air and form and maintain a film over the wound. The latter will then start to heal over this season and the work be vigorously renewed in early spring. Teaching City Management. The University of Texas has led the way with a course in city management, the University of Kansas is preparing to do likewise. It is only a question of time when all the leading American universities will thus recognize the cities' need to be provided with a supply of trained experts for municipal services. It will then be possible for men and women who fit themselves for this work to look forward to life careers in it. City halls will cease to be schools for raw beginners every two or four years. Taxpayers will get the cumulative value of experience in office—St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Reported Verbatim The boy at the telephone had met the girl but lately; he was striving to make good, and with some success. "Thursday night, then," said he—"Till be around with a taxi." Just then the voice of his sister smote his ear and the telephone got it, too. Sister was out in the kitchen, washing the dishes: "John Blank," she shouted, "you come here and empty the swill!"—Albany Argus. Latest Design in Windmills. A windmill with five widely-separated vanes has been adopted for irrigation purposes in Italy's new possessions in Africa as the only kind that will withstand high winds and at the same time work in light breezes. When a man breathes he uses his muscular strength to draw in the air, and it is afterward forced out automatically. With insects, as a German investigator has just discovered, this process is just reversed. Napoleon's Place of Exile MILITARY BARRACKS ON ST HELENA FAR OUT in the middle of the South Atlantic ocean, 1,200 miles from the coast of Africa and 1,800 miles from South America, lies the rocky little island of St. Helena, one of the many outposts of the British empire. Discovered by the Portuguese about 1502 and settled by the Dutch in 1645, it was taken by the English in 1657 and almost continuously since then has been held by them as a naval station. Its economic and commercial importance is almost nil, and its population is only about 5,000, but its name will live forever, for to that distant rock one hundred years ago Napoleon Bonaparte was taken by his conquerors, there to epend his remaining years in exile under strictest guard. vines converging toward one common valley. the basin Lot and a rocky pyramids, shoot worn pinnacles abruz surrounding coerla, the nearly 300 feet high about 260 feet, this on er at the base than Fine Health Two hundred sprinter, a climate as fine world and the purity trade winds combine a health resort the surpassed. Generally is decidedly pleasant year, during the show as the "roller season current sets, strongly There for six years the man who had dominated and re-made Europe lived in such state as was afforded by the somewhat meager allowance made him, and there, on May 5, 1821, he passed away. During all this time several thousand troops and a fleet of warships were maintained at St. Helena to prevent the escape of the great Corsican. Once again, many years later, the island was put to similar use by the British, for during the South African war of 1899-1902 nearly 5,000 Boer prisoners, among them General Cronje, were seet there. The island is a crown colony and is administered by a governor and a council. Among Oldest Land on Globe. Because of its isolated position, its peculiar fauna and its very remarkable insular flora, together with its geological character, scientists believe St. Helena is amongst the oldest land now existing on the face of the globe. It is said that out of sixty-one native species only two or three are found in any other part of the world. The natural strength of the island lies in its compact form and size together with its inaccessible coast, formed by an almost uninterrupted belt of rocks which rise perpendicularly to a height of 600 to 1,200 feet. From the sea the lofty hills divided by huge fissures and deep gorges almost without vegetation make the island seem grimly barren, but in the ```markdown ``` LONGWOOD OLD HOUSE interior are great expanses of beautiful woods and pastures. In reality the gorges are valleys that narrow as they wind inward toward the central ridge, which, rising in places to upwards of 3,000 feet, crosses the island from southeast to southwest, dividing it distinctly into two parts. On the slopes of this ridge are the most fertile spots, the richest pasture lands. There are a number of picturesque peaks that are clothed in a forest of old-world flora—tree ferns, dogwood, gum and cabbage trees. The sharp contrasts afforded by the fertile fields, the forests, the rugged heights and the huge ravines make St. Helena a scenic marvel. To the south of the central ridge lies Sandy bay, an enormous basin four miles across, part of the crater which existed at the volcanic period. The view over Sandy bay from the ridge is most delightful. To the right are Diana's peak and Acteon, richly clothed with trees to the summits, and to the right rugged black mountains whose naked summits are split into fantastic outlines. In front is a vista of ridges, eminences and ra- WOMEN AND THEIR KNITTING Crochet hooks and knitting needles are growing in favor every day. At first it was the war, knitting and crocheting articles for the men at the front. Now crocheted scarfs and shawls are growing in size as they grow in popularity. If this tendency so enlarges continues very much longer they may easily be used in place of couch covers and automobile robes. Germantown, Shetland floss and vicuña wool are the popular materials, unless one is fortunate enough to have bought rabbit angora before the supply imported from France before the war was exhausted. This soft fuzzy wool in delicate colors is as desirable for sweaters and shawls as for baby sets. One of the most popular sweaters just now is knitted in an English vest stitch with garter stitch trimmings. This sweater may be had in the soft delft blue with a belt and collar of white. Another beautiful sweater was a rose pink Shetland with a belt and vines converging towards the sea into one common valley. In the center of the basin Lot and Lot's Wife, two rocky pyramids, shoot their weather worn pinnacles abruptly out of the surrounding scoria, the former being nearly 300 feet high and the latter about 260 feet, this one being narrower at the base than at top. Fine Health Resort Two hundred springs of fresh water, a climate as fine as lay in the world and the purifying sweep of the trade winds combine to make St. Helena a health resort that is almost unsurpassed. Generally the temperature is decidedly pleasant, but twice a year, during the short periods known as the "roller seasons," the ocean current sets strongly from the equatorial regions, a stagnant calm prevails and Europeans suffer from headache and weariness. Then in a few hours the wind shifts again to the southeast and brings coolness and comfort. On the north shore of the island, between two great fortified rocks, Mundens and Ladder Hill, lies the little city of Jamestown, the capital and only town of St. Helena. Its white houses nestle prettily in a narrow valley and conspicuous among them stands a white, high-spired church. It has a good sea wall, a deep moat and drawbridge, a portcellled gateway and a spacious parade ground, for a garrison is always maintained there. The fort on Ladder Hill is connected with the town by a flight of 700 steps. Among the points of interest in the city are the Castle, where the governor resides, the fine botanical gardens, a museum and an excellent civil hospital. Where Napoleon Lived and Died. It goes without saying the place of greatest interest to visitors is Longwood, the house in which Napoleon lived during his exile and in which he died in 1821. This is called Longwood Old House, because just before the emperor's demise a new and more pretentious residence, known as New House, was designed for him and nearly completed. The Old House was merely a farm building of the Longwood plantation in the east central part of the island, and until the ```markdown ``` arrival of Napoleon was used for some time as the residence of the lieutenant governor of the island. After the death of the great exile it fell into rulous condition and for a time was used as a stable and threshing barn. In 1857 the building was conveyed by the British government to Napoleon III and it is now restored as so to resemble, as nearly as possible, its appearance as it was in 1815-21. Close to Longwood, in a shady valley where Napoleon often quenched his thirst at a spring of water, is the tomb where the emperor was first buried and where his body lay for nearly twenty years. The little glen is shaded by beautiful Norfolk pines, cypresses and firs. The vault itself is covered by a flat stone, twelve by six feet, now run over with cracked cement and bearing no name or inscription. It is surrounded by a fence outside of which is a privet hedge and a wooden sentry box in which an attendant keeps a visitors' book. The grave and its surroundings, like the house, are now the property of the French republic. cuffs of biscuit colored rabbit angora —New York Sun. Rover's Lesson. "For some time after the interurban was built through our place," related the farmer, "our dog would chase the car every time it passed. He would tear after it, raging and roaring, until it crossed the line, and then return strutting and puffing with importance over having driven the intruder of the dear old farm. But one day while he was ripping along behind it some thing went wrong, and the car stopped rather suddenly. Faithful Rover uttered a yell of surprise and apprehension, and streaked for the house. Never afterwards could he be induced to chase the car. He evidently imagined that he had bluffed it once too often and it had turned on him."—Kansas City Star. Perhaps the Amazons gave the millinery salute. HANDICRAFT FOR BOYS AND GIRLS A. NEELY HALL and DOROTHY PERKINS (Copyright by A. Neely Hall) The suggestion in Fig. 1 for a villa beside a lake can be elaborated upon by adding cottages, summer houses, paths and roadways, if you wish. First find a dishpan, washut, or other receptacle to hold water for the lake. Set this in a hole several feet away from a corner of the yard. Then be between the lake and the corner, pile up earth to form hills. The log house is built of straight sticks cut from branches. Figure 2 $\textcircled{4}$ shows it completed, and Fig. 3 shows how the walls are built. Notch the stick logs an inch from each end, on two sides (Fig. 4), and place the sticks so the notched ends will come over one another (Fig. 3). Where there is a window or doorway, use shorter sticks, and bind together the ends next to the openings with string (Fig. 3). The stick logs between the doorway and window (Fig. 2) are tied at both ends with string. There must be a windmill, and Fig. 5 shows one that is easily built. Make a paper pinwheel (C, Fig. 6), by creasing a six-inch square of paper from corner to corner (Fig. 7), then cutting along the creases from the corners to within half an inch of the center, and then turning over one-half of each $\textcircled{2}$ $\textcircled{3}$ $\textcircled{4}$ corner and fastening with a pin through the corners and center. Drive a stick into the ground (A, Fig. 8), pivot a short stick on its top (B, Fig. 6), and to one end of this short stick drive the center pin of the pinwheel, and to the other end tack a cardboard tail (D). Four sticks driven into the ground several inches from the base of stick A, with their tops tied near the top of A, will complete the wind-mill. Figure 9 shows a hand pump, and Fig. 10 shows how it is made of a clothespin (A), with a short peg (B) fastened in its slot for a spout, and a B $\textcircled{6}$ C A $\textcircled{7}$ $\textcircled{8}$ $\textcircled{5}$ $\textcircled{9}$ $\textcircled{10}$ $\textcircled{11}$ $\textcircled{12}$ short stick (C) pivoted with a small brad above the spout, for a handle. Make a "paddle-wheel" boat for the lake (Fig 11). A piece of thin wood, pointed at one end, with a one-inch square notch cut in the other end, forms the hull; the mast is a short stick; the sail is a piece of paper; and the paddle is a small piece of wood held in the notched end of the hull by means of a rubber band (Fig. 12). Plant branches and twigs for trees and shrubberry, make fences with stick posts connected with strings (Fig. 1). Holding Out on Sundays I don't know how it is in your church, comments Deacon Bert Walker, but I know that in mine it every member gave one-tenth of all he made to the Lord we could hire the finest preacher in New York city and build a church building 12 stories high and then have money enough left to save a whole army of heathens.—Kansas City Star. Optimistic Thought. Why persist in importance to ears that are closed. A HOME-MADE AMERICAN FLAG. Flag-making is within the ability of any girl handy with the needle. A medium-sized flag requires but little more work than a small one, and for this reason I have shown in Fig. 1 a diagram for a flag six feet in length. It will be easy to alter these dimensions if you want a flag of different length. Red, white and blue bunting for the stripes and field can be purchased at any dry goods store. After cutting the stripes three inches wide, by the lengths shown in Fig. 1, sew them together, turning in their edges slightly, as shown in Figs. 2 and 3, and sewing with a double row of stitching. The top and bottom red stripes should be cut from the sevel edge of the cloth, so their outer 30 IN 6 FT. RED WHITE RED WHITE RED WHITE RED WHITE RED WHITE RED WHITE RED edge will not have to be finished off. Join the blue field to the stripes in the same way you joined the stripes. With the field and stripes assembled, make a binding of canvas for the staff edge, doubling this over the ends of the stripes and field, turning in the edges and sewing with a double row of stitching (Fig. 4). Then buy a couple of large iron washers at the hardware store, for grommets (Fig. 4), and sew these in the doubled binding edge, one at each corner, to tie ropes to for fastening the flag to a pole. Cutting and sewing on the stars neatly requires care and patience. For the forty-eight stars needed you must cut twice as many, because they must be fastened upon both sides of the field. To make a pattern for the five-pointed stars, first describe a circle four inches in diameter upon a piece of cardboard, and divide the circumference into five equal parts (Fig. 5); then connect the five division points with straight lines (Fig. 6) cut out the $ \textcircled{5} $ $ \textcircled{6} $ $ \textcircled{8} $ $ \textcircled{7} $ piece (Fig. 7), and carefully mark out the 69 stars upon muslin. Locate the centers for the stars by ruling lines horizontally and vertically across the field, so the positions will be the same as shown in Fig. 1. Then, in sewing the stars in place, stitch down the edges and around the centers, as indicated in Fig. 8. A round rug-pole, nicely painted with a brass curtain-pole ball screwed into one end makes an excellent flag pole (Fig. 9). Screw screew-eyes into it at A and B, through which to run the ropes for hoisting the flag, another at C to attach the supporting stays to, and a fourth at D. Screw-eye D should be large, and two others of the same size (E. Fig. 10) should be screwed into the window sill or other ledge on which the flag is to be supported, and a peg (F) cut to fit the eyes. 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But before this end is fastened, the stags (Fig. 9) must be tied to screw-eye C and to screw-eyes screwed into the sides of the window, as shown in Fig. 11, to carry all of the weight of the pole. Starfish Fertilize Rice The Janapanes use starfish as a fertilizer, and it is said to give excellent results on rice. An analysis shows the fish to contain nearly 5 per cent of nitrogen and a small quantity of phosphoric acid. Man's Real Business The great business of man is to improve his mind and govern his manners; all other projects and pursuits, whether in our power to compass or not, are only amusements.—Pliny. The village of Tahure, France, which, with the territory adjacent, has been the scene of tremendous fighting between the Germans and the French. As the photograph shows, the village is now but a mass of ruins. SERB REAL SOLDIER He Fights Well Even When Half Starving. Has Many Characteristics of the Irish —Continuous Warfare Has Inter- fered Seriously With Ordinary Agricultural Operations. London.—A writer in the Times gives interesting personal impressions of the Serb people, as seen by him in war time. He found many Irish char- acteristics among the people and declares that the Serb soldier is the ideal fighting man. "The Serbians," he writes," are a peasant people, strangers to luxury, and the Serbian army is a peasant army. At the best of times the Serbian peasant's food is of the simplest, consisting of bread, some potatoes, curded milk and rarely—very rarely, on occasional feast days and holidays—a little meat. Bread is the staff of life in Serbia in a very real sense. For four years now Serbia has been almost continuously at war; and it has been difficult for the womenfolk—the men all being in the ranks—to keep up the ordinary agricultural operations. "Serbia has become poor to a degree which the most congested districts of Ireland in years of bad crops hardly understand; and the diet of the whole people, of the masses of country folk especially, has been more meager than ever. More than ever a meal has meant merely a chunk of bread, and coarse war bread, difficult for a foreigner to eat. There are those who believe that it has been bread which has caused most of the intestinal troubles from which British doctors and nurses have suffered in Serbia so severely this year; but the Serbian thrives on it. "The Serbian soldier, then, has become inured to a life of extreme privation; and in the fighting of last winter it was his toughness and ability to stand hardship which more than anything else gave him advantage over the Austrians. Again and again I have heard from Serbian officers the same story, of how their men, having had nothing to eat for, perhaps, two days, in a country stripped of all eatables and mostly knee deep in mud, pushed on, utterly careless of whether there was any commissarist or not, and simply hunted the Austrians day and night without giving them a moment's rest. Only men of iron, to whom semistarvation had become almost the normal condition of their existence, could have done what the Serbians did then. "The Serbian's laughter-loving disposition has remained unspoiled. The one discovery which every Briton who goes to Serbia soon makes for himself is that the Serbian is absurdly like the Irishman. The two master words in the Serbian tongue today are 'nema', which means 'No, there isn't any,' and 'dobra', which means 'good.' 'Nema' is the result of the last four years of privation. 'There isn't any; it is true of almost everything. The visitor grows accustomed to going down a street of shops and asking everywhere for some simple article, and everywhere meeting with the same reply, 'Nema.' "At the smallest excuse 'Dobra' follows. Everything is 'good.' You ask the soldier, wounded or ill, awaiting his turn to be admitted to the hospital how he is, and before you ask you know that the answer will be 'Dobra' and that it will be accompanied by a smile. You tell the unwounded man that the Germans are coming, outnumbering the Serbian armies by three to one, to wipe Serbia and the Serbians off the map, and he laughs a carefree laugh and his eyes twinkle as he tells you 'Dobra.' There is also a third master word in the language, which is 'sutra', and that, alas! means 'tomorrow,' that beautiful indefinite time when everything is going to be done that ought to be done today. That also is very Irish. But in the Serbian case it is chiefly the result of 400 years of Turkish rule, four centuries during which procrastination and indirection have been the guiding principles of all policies and all administrative acts. "It is impossible to think of the Serbian man except as a soldier, and that is the chief weakness of Serbia's military position today. She has no reserves. Her entire fighting strength, almost her manhood strength, is already in the ranks. Only in Nish, in Youth Completes Jaunt Around Country During Which He Visited Almost Every State. Baltimore.—Locked up here recently was a slight, wry boy of fifteen years, with keen blue eyes and a shock of red hair, who has just completed a swing around the county that covered more than 10,000 miles and nearly every state. His name is Donald Burke and his home is Philadelphia. connection with the government of offices, does one see any number of males of military age who are not in uniform, gray or khaki, with the little Serbian service cap, like a khaki glen garrry without the tails, set jauntily on the head, and queer heelless, moc cashlike laced footgear, which looks at first unsmart but which is excellently adapted to the rough hills and muddy valleys which make the Serbian soldiers' battlefields." COPPER THOUGHT IT "GOAT" Mysterious Animal Found on Steps of Elks' Club Turned Out to Be a Possum. Natchez, Miss.—While patrolling his beat on Franklin street, Policeman Ed Gahan saw a mysterious animal on the steps of the Elks club here. The cop, thinking that the "goat" had escaped, executed a flanking and enveloping movement and captured the animal. Believing it was the official "goat," the officer had prepared for desperate resistance, but immediate surrender was made. He found that he had captured a possum of enormous size. The possum was placed under arrest, taken to the station house and a charge of prowling entered against him. Not being able to explain his presence in the heart of the city, and especially at the Elks club, the possum was condemned to execution and fell into the clutches of the colored janitor of the city hall. NEW FACTS ABOUT KAISER Mary E. In her most recent book "Court Life From Within" the infanta Eulalie of Spain, aunt of King Alfonso, gives some new and interesting facts about the kaiser. The court life at Berlin is the most formal, the most medieval that the infanta describes. Her pictures of the kaiser are very interesting. The "quality that makes him most misunderstood, both in Germany and abrcad," remarks the infanta, "is his religiosity. He has an intimate sense of the constant direction of a personal God—how intimate no one will believe who has not seen the expression of his face when he is silently praying. Since he believes that God directs every incident of the life of the world, he believes that he has been divinely appointed to rule over Germany as every one else has been divinely appointed to the station of life he occupies and the work he has to do. He rules therefore, under God, responsible only to God, and going to prayer frequently for direction." HOLDS REUNION OF PUPILS Reopens Schoolhouse Started 65 Years Ago and Rings Bell as of Yore. Los Angeles.—How he returned to his old home, reopened a schoolhouse which he started sixty-five years ago and held a reunion of his pupils, was told by Frank C. Grant, eighty-two, of Santa Monica, who recently returned from the G. A. R. encampment in Washington. While East Grant visited Kirby, Vt., his home town. At a schoolhouse in that place he held a reunion of the pupils he taught more than a half a century ago. Nineteen of the thirtysix who were his pupils attended the reunion. Grant rang the old schoolhouse bell and "taught" his gray-haired "pupils" their lessons as he had done in 1860. He is not the least bit worried at his predicament, nor about the charge of unlawfully riding on freight cars, which has been placed against him. The boy first went to Chicago, and was arrested, but discharged. From St. Louis he went to New Orleans, then across Texas to El Paso and down along the Mexican border, always using the rods under passenger coaches or roomy empty freight cars. After seeing the exposition he continued up the coast to Vancouver and down through Canada. Half a Million Fighting in Ranks of Various Nations. Most of Them Are Under Czar, but Others Prove Loyalty to Respective Lands—Win High Rank and Decorations. London.—More than half a million soldiers of the Jewish faith are now fighting in the ranks of the various belligerent nations. The majority of these are of course serving in the armies of the Czar, in which they have earned recognition for exceptional bravery and good service. Many have been decorated with military orders; some have even gained the much coveted Cross of St. George of the First Class, the equivalent of the Victoria Cross. From the other belligerent countries come similar records. Judging from the awards for gallantry which Jewish soldiers are receiving from the rulers of all lands, Jews are doing their duty to the states of which they are citizens. One of the most recent acts of bravery performed by Jewish soldiers that has come under notice is that of M. Georges Dreyfus of the French army, who, having been educated in England, may be considered partly English in acknowledgment of his exceptional intrepidity and courage he was promoted o. the battlefield to commissioned rank. He was also awarded the much coveted Croix de Guerre, and has been recommended to the British government for the award of the D. S. O. Another French-Jewish soldier to gain distinction on the battlefield was Capt. Henri Franck. He was killed in action. In the army order he was referred to as "an officer of the greatest bravery, who set an example of coolness and tenacity. He was mortally wounded while organizing . . . with an absolute contempt of danger the defense of a mill." One of the Franco-Jewish generals, General Bernheim, who was attached to the Belgian army, has been wounded. It is rumored that the British army authorities are now declining to enlist men of English birth whose fathers were not British subjects, natural-born or naturalized. It is very improbable that this rumor has any foundation, for a considerable number of men of all ranks in the British army are of foreign parentage, and one regiment, the Zion Mule corps, is composed entirely of foreign subjects. As a parallel there is the Foreign Legion in the French army. Such a decision would have a very unfortunate effect on recruiting among Jews in England, four-fifths of whom are either of foreign birth or parentage. That no such regulation has been in force in the past is evidenced by the number of Jews of foreign parentage, German as well as other nationalities, who are in the British army. So far as the Jewish middle class is concerned it is very exceptional for the sons or grandsons of Germans who are of military age not to be in the British army, where several have already gained distinction. These families are able to compare in their own experience the lot of the Jew in Germany with that of his coreligionists in this country. His loyalty to England is beyond doubt. M. Louis Lucien Klotz, the minister of commerce in the new French cabinet, has held ministerial office on several previous occasions. Two years ago he was minister of the interior in the Darthou ministry, and in the three ministries which preceded that he held the portfolio of finance. During the past half century and more Jews have frequently held office in French cabinets. The names of Cremieux, Foul, Goudchaux and Raynal will immediately spring to the memory of the student of modern French history. The Italian cabinet also contains a Jewish member, Signor Bazilal, and in the foreign minister, Baron Sonnino, the son of a Jewish father and a Scottish mother. In the past Italy has had a Jewish premier, a Jewish minister of war and two Jewish ministers of finance. England has had in recent years three Jewish cabinet ministers, none of whom is in the present cabinet, but all of them are among the advisers of the government. IS RECORD BELL PULLER Sexton of Catholic Church in Indiana Has Pulled a. Rate of 755 Miles in 17 Years. South Bend, Ind.-Seventeen years as sexton at St. Patrick's Catholic church in this city, pulling the rope on the great bell at the church more than 700 miles in that time, is the record which has just been completed by Charles S. Schubert. He has rung the bell for practically 7,900 services. He has averaged one service a day through the year and three times on Sunday, making an annual total of 429 services. In addition to this Schubert has rung the bell three times a day for Angelus. For each service he rings the bell twice. He averages ringing the bell six times on weekdays and nine on Sunday. Therefore, in a year, averaging 25 strokes to the pull for the 2,346 times he rings the bell annually, he would give the bell 56,600 strokes. Now, in each pull he jerks the rope four feet, making 234,600 feet annually, or 3,988,200 feet, or 755½ miles in 17 years. Canary Bird in Jail. Bellefontaine, Ohio.—A gymnasium has been provided in the Logan county jail for the pleasure of the prisoners. Sheriff George Smith, feeling that the men needed some other form of recreation than reading, has put in the equipment at his own expense. Mrs. Smith, the sheriff's wife, has placed two canary birds in the jail to help divert the minds of the prisoners. Turks drink coffee while it is boiling, and swallow the grounds with the liquid. THE HANDY COLORED STORE OUR HAIR GOODS DEPT. Transformations, Bangs, Stem Braids, Pompadours and Switches. Poro Hair and Scalp Treatment —by— MRS. MAGGIE BROOKS —With the— Taylor Holmes Company Help Make Our Store Your Store, Our Customers Your Friends. Jewelry for Lady and MEN'S ARTICLES OVERALLS, SUSPENDERS, FANCY SHIRTS, WO RIBBED UNION SUITS, MEN'S SWEATERS, FLEECED LINED SHIRTS and PAD GARTERS GLOVES. Ladies' Cashmere Gloves, Ladies' Men's Leather Work Gloves, Men' Christmas Bells, For Lady and Gent; Latest MEN'S ARTICLES. 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Woods and Mr. Charles Hackley visited in Wathena, Kas, Tuesday...Master Charles Webster of St. Joseph, is visiting his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Schumache ...Mrs. Mattie Robinson entertained the Women's Mite Missionary Tea at her residence Tuesday afternoon.... An entertainment was given at the home of Mrs. Mollie Brown, Saturday evening, for the benefit of the Stewardesses. We hope to have services at the A. M. E. Church this Sunday after having been closed on account of scarlet fever for two weeks....Mr. Geo. Davis of Elwood, Kas., was in Troy, Monday....Mr. Forest Ward was quite indisposed this week....Mr. Geo. Wakefield, the mail carrier, continues quite ill and at present is unable to continue with the mail service. Mrs. Janie Goins of 16th and Virginia, is very ill of pneumonia. 1 By Joe E. Herriford, P. M. CHAPTER 12. When the members of the Most Worthful Grand Lodge assembled in the city of Independence, August 25, 1885, a fine setting was afforded. The seat being so near, brethren from Kansas City attended in large numbers, the entire membership of John Turner Lodge No. 106, being present at one time and formally presented. Brother R. T. Coles was master of this lodge, but being absent upon a visit in the East was denied the happiness of this event. The opening ceremonies as well as all the other proceedings were handled with unerring skill by the brilliant new Grand Master Joseph H. A. B. Pelham. No man ever began a service more auspiciously. He was not only gifted with the highest order of scholarship and taet, but he possessed that rare art of leadership which is to be found in few men, and his dignified congeniality won the blind confidence of everyone who merely touched his hand. His slightest favors which he knew so well how to bestow made each recipient a retainer ready to fight for his leader at any time and in any place. Grand Master Pelham was a remarkable man indeed. Outside of the Grand Lodge he was even more popular as a teacher and a politician. It was no uncommon thing to see white men high in political life vieing with each other to obtain his favor. Many political honors came to him as a result of his recognized ability and through his wisdom as a man of business affairs he soon became the recognized leader of his race in the West. There is something quite fascinating in the style of English which he employed in his set addresses. It was precise rather than deep, sometimes too academic in spots? but always attractive. He possessed a remarkable memory and his knowledge covered a wide range of subjects. No wonder that seated upon the pedestal of such high distinction and glory, one of the first things essayed by the Grand Lodge was to remind him that he was mortal by setting aside $100 to be used toward the expense of his burial. Just as the evanescent Masonic library had to become the official hobby of former Grand Masters, so the new leader took up the idea of a Masonic Temple, a more tangible thing, and urged its erection as a fixed abode for the Grand Lodge. A committee was even appointed to receive bids and bonuses for the venture and to select a suitable city to be honored. When it came to the latter consideration the contest between Jefferson City and St. Joseph became so animated that the matter had to go over for a year or more of sober consideration. The idea of Masonic institutes was also advanced by the Grand Master. These were to be training schools for the brethren in the clerical processes of the lodges and in the esoteric rites of the order. It was cited that very few of the subordinate lodges ever sent in correct annual returns, that the lodge records were always in confusion and that the finances were handled very poorly. The institutes would correct all this and would further harmonize the formal ceremonies of the jurisdiction. The Grand Lodge library was to be collected and placed into the hands of the Grand Secretary who should publish a list of the same and the lodges were all to be renumbered so as to fill up the gaps created by the falling down of the mushroom lodges set up in many desert places. Of these the lodge at Prairieville, instituted for the purpose of giving Brother Pelham a pass mastership was a good example. Grand Master Felham headed his official discussion of the Masonic life with the question, "Not failure but low aim is enmire." He assured the brethren of his unchanged devotion to the ideals of the department and suggested that a part of the relief-say $30—should be set aside as a burial expense for each deceased member. This might be denoted the pioneer note of the Burial Fund Department which is now so popular in our own or organization and in others as well. It will be recalled that prior to the withdrawal of the Iowa lodges from Missouri there had been set up in that state a body designated as the African Grand Lodge of Iowa. Bitter contentions had been rife in that quarter for many months and the act of forming a second Grand Lodge naturally added fuel to the flames. Missouri took the side of the younger body, while Illinois and Kentucky encouraged the older. The "Africans," under the lead of one Brother Bland, were very aggressive and even invaded the city of St. Paul where Missouri had at least one good subordinate lodge, Pioneer Lodge No. 5. A great deal of big talk was done about this condition at the meeting under consideration and it was voted to take a round-about course by first recognizing the younger Grand Lodge then withdrawing the hand of fellowship from Illinois and Kentucky unless they did the same. Here it rested for the time being. When a motion had carried to refer the annual address of the Grand Master Brother Amos Johnson hurriedly secured the floor and moved that Brother Pelham be unanimously reelected under a suspension of the rules. It was done. Brother George W. Dupee, D. G. M., also had his friends and they put him through in the same fashion. At this point the enthusiasm halted and an adjournment was taken before the regular order could be resumed. On the morning of the second day Past Grand Masters Moses Dickson and Robert O. Smith were received with grand honors. Brother Lawton was present at the opening. At this time there were 116 warranted ladges and slightly over 2,100 members. Of the above number of lodges, however, 38 were reported as "extinct," leaving only 78 in working order. Figures show that the membership of the jurisdiction had decreased during the year. Y. M. C. A. NOTES The first basket ball game of the season was played last Saturday evening between the Allen chapel Boosters and the Flying Squadron of the Second Baptist church. Dr. Frank G. Smith, pastor of the First Congregational church, will address the men's meeting December 12 at 3:30 o'clock. Dr. Smith is one of the most eloquent speakers in the country. Subject, "Unto What End?" Dr. J. E. Moorland, international secretary of the Y. M. C. A., is now directing the preliminary work for the coming building campaign soon to be launched in St. Louis. He hopes to come to Kansas City before returning East. The membership campaign has now reached the fever heat. During the past week among other guests at the nightly meeting was Dr. Isaac W. Young, mayor of Boley, Ok, the largest Negro city in the United States. He congratulated the men upon being a part of such a potent factor in the community's life, and on the place the Y. M. C. A. was filling for the uplift of Kansas City. He said the organization's influence was felt throughout this Western section of the country. He urged the men to continue pushing the association ideals, which teaches industry, sobriety and righteousness. Dr. Young before yeaving the city left his membership with Dr. J. E. Perry. The Campaign closes December 15. Y. M. C. A. Anniversary Membership Campaign. Physical Privileges $2.00 Men, $1.00 Boys—Great Enthusiasm Among the Workers. To celebrate the first year in the building, the members of the Association have launched a big membership campaign. In a year's time the membership has passed the six hundred mark. The splendid equipped building can accommodate one thousand. Three associations in large Metropolitan centers, Washington, Philadelphia, and Chicago have reached the thousand mark. Although Kansas City has not the large colored population of these cities, the enthusiastic association workers believe that in a very short time Kansas City may equal this record. The slogan is: "One Thousand Members—What Other Cities Have Done Kansas City Can Do." The following men were present, Wednesday, December 1, at the second preliminary campaign workers dinner: Team 1—Captain J. C. Branche, H. C. White, S. H. Randolph, Shelton French, Jas. Williams, C. J. Williams, A. A. Dunlap, J. J. Allen and Rev. J. C. C. Owens; Team 2—Captain C. H. Callaway, G. N. Nelson, no Green, N. C. Crews, P. H. Powers, J. E. Evans, Lee Rohe and Jas Crews; Team 3—Captain H. O. Cook, B. B. Brown, L. Spencer, E. Butler, V. D. Harris, F. A. Green, R. J. Knox and F. J. Work; Team 4—Captain G. A. Page, C. A. Fox, H. J. Brown, J. L. Crisp, F. J. Weaver, P. C. James, A. Young, A. T. Moore, B. H. Moore, L. C. Stewart and Team 5—Captain W. Grant Moore, A. H. Hamilton, Dr. J. E. Perry, Jas. Anderson, J. W. Holbert, Jas. A. Lee, Marion Smith, E. Ross and F. D. Wright. Prof. Shelton French, Rev. J. C. C. Owens and Dr. J. E. Perry made short spicy optimistic talks. Hon. N. C. Crews made as he termed it, "A hundred per cent report on all the renewal members," since all the men assigned to him renewed their memberships. Chaplain Geo. Prioleau of the Ninth Cavalry gave the men an intensely interesting and instructive address, replete with illustrations from the every day life of his famous regiment at the first preliminary membership dinner. The campaign will last ten days beginning with the first report Dec. 6th continuing through Dec. 15th. During this time the full membership for the year may be had for $5.00. Three dollars membership and two dollars for the physical privileges that ordinarily sell for $5.00 alone. What the $3.00 membership in the Y. M. C. A. offers a man: In addition the following physical privileges which ordinarily sell for $5.00 may be had during the campaign for $2.00: Gymnasium. Base ball. Basket ball. Volley ball. Running track. Wrestling. Hand ball. Swimming pool. Baths—Shower. Individual exercise. Chest weights. Punching bag. 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